What is edema? Symptoms Types Causes When to worry Treatment Complications Prevention Edema refers to swelling due to fluid buildup in bodily tissues. It is common in the skin but can affect the brain, lungs, and other organs. There are different causes and types of edema. For example, pulmonary edema affects the lungs, while pedal edema causes […]
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by Elana Gotkine edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source For patients aged 5 to 25 years, allergic conjunctivitis is associated with an increased risk for keratoconus and increased corneal diagnostic procedures, according to a study published in the February issue of Contact Lens and Anterior Eye. Nathan Lishinsky-Fischer, from the
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by American Society of Hematology edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Extreme endurance running damages red blood cells in ways that may affect their ability to function properly, according to a recent study. Although the duration and long-term implications of the damage are unclear,
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by Rockefeller University Press edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source UCLA researchers have discovered that macrophages retain memories of previous immune threats due to the persistence of immune signaling molecules within tissues. Credit: 2026 Gorin et al. Originally published in Journal of Experimental Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1084/jem.20250976 Researchers from the
by Lori Solomon edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind, noninvasive device, the Optune Pax, for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer. Approval of Optune Pax was granted to Novocure. Optune Pax is a
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by University of Bristol edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Concept shoe insole wired up to a laptop showing the gait analysis. Credit: University of Bristol When a big-hearted engineer noticed his 89-year-old mentor was unsteady on his feet, he sprang into action and created a futuristic shoe
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In the midst of a health crisis a few years ago, patient advocate Samantha Bonsack learned a startling fact: The thyroid-stimulating hormone test — one of the most commonly ordered laboratory blood tests in the country — is not standardized. Depending on which company’s analyzer processes the blood, the same sample can yield results differing
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Prebiotics and probiotics have been incorporated into clinical practice with a degree of ease that contrasts with the complexity of the evidence supporting their use. Part of this acceptance may be explained by their perception as “natural” and, therefore, harmless interventions. However, one of the most common errors is treating probiotics as a therapeutic category. The
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Douglas S. Paauw, MD DISCLOSURES February 11, 2026 We have wrapped up another holiday season, and I am reminded of what a risky time it is for our older patients. Falls are the primary cause of fatal injuries in adults older than age 65 years. One in four older adults falls every year, and 37% of those
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Noor F. Shaik, MD, PhD DISCLOSURES February 05, 2026 When I was younger, one of my favorite TV shows was Mystery Diagnosis. I was captivated by the unfolding drama: a string of baffling symptoms, test after test negative, treatments failing — until, finally, a breakthrough. I breathed a sigh of relief when the patient appeared beside the
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