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1 week ago | 
health.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik |Jay N. Yepuri
MoMo Productions / Getty Images MASH is the new term for NASH. MASH stands for metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis, a type of liver disease. The liver disease used to be referred to as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH. The change from NASH to MASH took place in 2023 to better reflect the actual cause of the liver disease and to destigmatize the condition. Transition to MASH There is no difference between NASH and MASH. They describe the same disease.
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1 week ago | 
medscape.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA), a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by dactylitis, enthesitis, peripheral arthritis, skin and nail psoriasis, and spondylitis, occurs in around 10%-30% of people with psoriasis. While several pharmacological treatment strategies exist, PsA continues to significantly impact patients' pain levels, functional capacity, and mental well-being.
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2 weeks ago | 
health.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik |Qin Rao
High liver enzyme levels aren't always cause for alarm, but they may signal a condition that needs treatment. MoMo Productions / Getty Images Your liver plays a major role in digestion, metabolism, and detoxification (eliminating harmful substances from your body). Liver enzymes help the liver perform these functions by speeding up chemical reactions. Elevated liver enzymes happen when there are higher-than-normal levels of liver enzymes in your blood.
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3 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik
Melatonin is undoubtedly the most popular sleep supplement on the market. However, melatonin doesn't help everyone sleep better. In fact, it can give some people bizarre dreams or leave them feeling groggy the next day. If you're one of those people, you're not out of luck. Another sleep aid that's gained recent popularity is magnesium, which is said to calm your nervous system and help you get quality sleep. Read on to learn about magnesium's benefits, types and dosage suggestions.
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3 weeks ago | 
businessandamerica.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik
Graft vs. host disease (GVHD) can occur after a stem cell transplant from a donor. Transplants replace unhealthy cells with healthy blood-forming cells, which can treat some cancers. GVHD happens when the transplanted cells recognize your body’s cells as foreign and attack them. GVHD may be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). Depending on what organs it affects, GVHD can lead to many symptoms. There are two main types of GVHD, categorized based on when symptoms begin.
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3 weeks ago | 
businessandamerica.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik
A rheumatoid factor (RF) test detects rheumatoid factor, a type of antibody (proteins that fight off harmful substances) in your blood. RF antibodies sometimes attack healthy cells and tissues, leading to autoimmune conditions. Rheumatoid factors are commonly used to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis but can also detect other conditions, such as Sjögren syndrome, lupus, hepatitis C, tuberculosis, and even certain cancers.
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1 month ago | 
cnet.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik |Annie Miller
You aren't the only one tossing and turning, not getting enough sleep at night. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than a third of American adults don't get enough sleep. It happens to all of us but bad sleep is more serious than you might realize. It's associated with the development of chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Thankfully, you aren't doomed to live with poor sleep.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik |Marla Anderson
Stígur Már Karlsson /Heimsmyndir / Getty Images Graft vs. host disease (GVHD) can occur after a stem cell transplant from a donor. Transplants replace unhealthy cells with healthy blood-forming cells, which can treat some cancers. GVHD happens when the transplanted cells recognize your body's cells as foreign and attack them. GVHD may be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). Depending on what organs it affects, GVHD can lead to many symptoms.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik |David Ozeri
Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez / Getty Images The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) blood test measures how quickly erythrocytes, a type of red blood cell, settle at the bottom of a test tube. It is also known as the sedimentation rate or sed rate test. Red blood cells usually settle slowly, but inflammation causes them to settle more quickly. That means high ESR levels could be a sign of inflammation in your body.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik |Casey Gallagher
dragana991 / Getty Images Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic (long-term) skin condition that causes itchy, dry, and inflamed skin. It is the most common type of eczema, a group of inflammatory skin disorders that typically start during childhood. For many children, the condition typically resolves as they reach their teenage years, but for some, it may last a lifetime. Although atopic dermatitis can affect anyone, certain ethnic groups, especially people with darker skin, are at a higher risk.
