The exact pathophysiology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not clear. With this said, several mechanisms have been proposed as factors associated with the condition. These include ...

Thyroid storm pathophysiology explores the underlying causes and course of a rare thyroid condition. A thyroid storm is a potentially deadly condition, where thyroid hormones elevate rapidly. It can ...

Type 1 diabetes occurs as a result of the body's immune system attacking the insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas, although it is not clear why this happens. A lack of insulin in the blood ...

Panelists discuss how the pathophysiology of pulmonary arterial hypertension involves complex mechanisms across multiple genetic and treatment pathways, with over 20 identified genes and four major ...

Cardiovascular Disease in Survivors of Childhood Cancer: Insights Into Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Prevention The following represents disclosure information provided by authors of this ...

Today, we’re conducting a mini biology class diving into the pathophysiology of asthma, as in, exactly how asthma works in the human body. (Just call us SELF University.) If you’re always ready to dig ...

People with COPD experience changes in their bodies. It starts with damage to the airways and tiny sacs in your lungs. That progresses to a wet cough and difficulty breathing, which can then get worse ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the more common autoimmune disorders, affecting approximately 1% of the population worldwide. The exact cause of RA is not known; however, initiation of disease ...

“What do you think of when you hear the word ‘doctor’?” I asked. I was speaking in a Zoom career panel for Black high schoolers. Responses materialized in the chat. Hero. Medicine. Caretaker. Death. I ...

Understanding the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of a disease enables the development of new treatment strategies, including targeted and personalized therapies, and increases the opportunities for ...