Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive loss of renal function that lasts for more than 3 months, and is classified according to the degree of kidney damage – measured by the ...

Bacterial pathogenesis is the process by which bacteria infect and cause disease in a host. Not all bacteria are pathogens and have the ability for pathogenesis (also known as virulence). Valik et ...

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic bladder problem. Your bladder holds pee after your kidneys have filtered it before you pee it out. Interstitial cystitis causes pain and pressure below your ...

If it were possible to tell the signs your body is fighting a bacterial infection from those of a viral infection, it would be easier to pinpoint the treatment you need if your symptoms aren't getting ...

The exact cause of CRMO remains unknown. The condition doesn’t involve any bacterial infections or other understood causes that would naturally trigger an immune response. There does seem to be ...

Tularemia is a disease of the northern hemispheres caused by Francisella tularensis, an aerobic gram-negative coccobacillus. [11] In the United States, most cases are associated with rabbits or ...

Results A consensus disease definition was developed and the term ‘chronic non-bacterial osteitis’ (CNO) is proposed to describe adults with sterile bone inflammation. For initial imaging evaluation ...

Noticeable bleeding is not a typical sign of cystitis, but it can occur in some cases. A bacterial UTI can sometimes cause hemorrhagic cystitis, where blood is present in the urine. Experiencing ...

Identification of red flag combinations of symptoms and signs should raise the index of suspicion of bacterial meningitis or meningococcal disease A senior clinical decision maker should perform an ...

Treatment for interstitial cystitis, or bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS), includes lifestyle changes such as avoiding certain foods and managing stress. A doctor may also suggest medications ...

The Canadian Chronic Disease Indicators (CCDI) provide information on chronic diseases, their determinants, and their risk and protective factors in Canada. Using an intuitive Data Tool, pan-Canadian ...