Chronic pancreatitis is a fibro-inflammatory disease of the pancreas characterized by inflammation and fibrosis. It is associated with excessive alcohol…
Diverticular disease
Colonic diverticula are formed by mucosal outpouching from the colonic wall. Their presence increases with increasing age with most, in…
Pouches and stomas
Colectomy for ulcerative colitis can be followed by ileal pouch formation to enable restoration of bowel continuity. Patients with familial…
Colorectal cancer: management
Colorectal cancer is common with a lifetime risk of 5% and remains the second most common cause of cancer death,…
The Reply to Vaccination in the Adult Patient Infected With HIV: A Review of Vaccine Efficacy and Immunogenicity
We appreciate the commentary from Michaud et al, particularly for pointing out the French vaccine guidelines’ recommendations for measles-mumps-rubella, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis,…
An Electrocardiogram Based Diagnosis of Coma
A 48-year-old man was brought to the emergency department after being found unresponsive at home. On presentation, he had a…
Medical News Today: What are the best diets for ADHD?
Certain foods may help with the symptoms of ADHD, while others could worsen the condition. In this article, we look…
Medical News Today: What to know about pustules
Pustules are large, pus-filled pimples. In this article, we discuss the causes and symptoms of pustules. We also look at…
Astrocytes protect neurons from toxic buildup
Neurons off-load toxic by-products to astrocytes, which process and recycle them.
Medical News Today: What STDs can you get from oral sex?
There are many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that people can get as a result of having oral sex, including gonorrhea,…