Background: Ascites and pleural effusion are well recognized complications of pancreatic diseases. Drug therapy of these is limited by high cost, prolonged hospitalization and failure rates ...

Background: It is currently recommended that all patients with liver cirrhosis undergo upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE) to identify those who have large esophageal varices (LEVx) that carry ...

Whatever your reason for wanting pedal assistance – whether it makes cycling more accessible to you and your family or you think you'll have more fun with that boost – the e-bike market is ...

Swelling under the eye can develop for various reasons, from mild conditions, such as allergies or blocked tear ducts, to more severe conditions, such as organ failure. If a person has swelling ...

Peritoneal carcinomatosis is a rare form of cancer affecting the peritoneum, the thin membrane surrounding your abdominal organs. Finding out that you or a loved one has it can be tough, and ...

Macular edema is swelling in the eye's retina that causes blurry vision but can progress to more serious vision loss. The most common condition associated with macular edema is diabetic retinopathy, ...

Higher stages (Stage 2 & 3) also show increased risk but not as extreme as Stage 4. Ascites & Edema Significantly Impact Survival • Ascites (HR = 1.76) → 76% higher risk of death. • Edema (HR = 2.24) ...

Right-sided heart failure develops when the right side of the heart is too weak to pump blood to the lungs. This causes blood to back up into the venous system, limiting how much blood the heart can ...