Jeremiah Raber from "Breaking Amish" undergoing possible liver failure as his blood sugar shoots to 993: here's what we know

The clinical warning “Possible liver failure” indicates that the liver function is deteriorating rapidly, which indicates ...
The Straits Times

Hand, foot and mouth disease cases on the rise in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City

HO CHI MINH CITY – The number of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases in Ho Chi Minh City is on the rise, with many cases developing severe complications, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Centre ...
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Signs and Symptoms of Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis symptoms can include fatigue, itchy skin, and weight loss. Symptoms often don't appear until significant liver damage has occurred. Cirrhosis symptoms in children are similar to those in ...
Cochrane

How accurate is liver and spleen stiffness measured by different elastography techniques in diagnosing clinically significant portal hypertension?

While liver stiffness measurement by vibration-controlled transient elastography with a 25 kPa threshold might detect CSPH, the overall low quality of the studies means that these results are not very ...
Today

Norovirus Cases Driven by Ultra-Contagious Variant Are Surging. And Hand Sanitizer Won't Kill It

Norovirus, the infamous "winter vomiting disease," is surging again across the United States. Norovirus is a highly contagious stomach bug that causes sudden, often violent bouts of diarrhea and ...
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Are Your Liver Spots a Sign of Something More Serious?

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...