What is a kidney scan? A kidney scan is an imaging test that looks at your kidneys. Your health care provider can also see how well blood is flowing in your kidneys. A kidney scan is also called a ...

FSTL1 expression in macrophages is increased and is positively correlated with histological stages of liver fibrosis in humans and mice. Myeloid FSTL1 deficiency suppresses M1 polarisation, reduces ...

In its early stages, kidney disease may not cause any symptoms or signs. However, as it progresses, it can cause symptoms such as itchy skin, pruritus, and a rash. Around 35.5 million adults in ...

Several years ago, my dad was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. The news was a shock. At 84 years old, Daddy had been dedicated to his physical health for decades. He played tennis twice a week, ate ...

University of South Florida pulmonologist Dr. Jose Herazo-Maya has focused his career on researching treatments for pulmonary fibrosis, a devastating and deadly lung disease. Pulmonary fibrosis in ...

Motorists faced "severe delays" on the M1 in Nottinghamshire this morning (Wednesday, January 22) after reports of a multi-vehicle crash. Three out of four lanes were shut heading southbound on ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pulmonary fibrosis (also called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF) are both serious lifelong diseases that make it hard for you to breathe.

Department of Nephrology, Kidney Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China College of Polymer Science and Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, State ...

Findings from a new Dartmouth-led study, published in the journal mBio, highlight key differences in the gut microbiome (communities of bacteria) of infants with cystic fibrosis (CF) compared to ...

These insights offer new perspectives on the complementary roles of macrophage subsets in neutrophil-mediated disease initiation and progression. By driving inflammation and fibrosis, classical MDMs ...