A new eGastroenterology study reveals that massive hepatic necrosis in acute liver failure results from immune-mediated hepatocyte death and multiple cell death pathways, with liver progenitor ...

If you're one of the more than 6.5 million women in the US who struggles with endometriosis (or have a loved one who does), you'll know it can result in excruciating period pain and heavy bleeding.

New research from the University of Kansas shows a "risk gene" linked to higher odds of developing autoimmune diseases such ...

Imagine waking up already feeling drained, as if you never slept at all. Or noticing that your hands feel inexplicably stiff and swollen, making simple tasks like opening a jar or even typing feel ...

Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a life-threatening condition characterized by acute deterioration of liver function in patients with pre-existing chronic liver disease. It is often ...

Acute and chronic conditions typically differ in how they develop and how long they last. Broadly speaking, acute conditions occur suddenly, have immediate or rapidly developing symptoms, and are ...

You might associate autoimmune conditions with symptoms like skin disease, chronic pain, and fatigue. A less-discussed symptom of autoimmune diseases? Hair loss. Your immune system is meant to keep ...

Immune complex-mediated membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN) is a rare disease that affects the filtering units in your kidneys (glomeruli). There are many types of glomerular diseases.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) belongs to a broader category of health conditions known as immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs). These disorders share a common characteristic: chronic ...