BACKGROUND: The entrance of naive T cells into lymph nodes (LNs) is a crucial step for induction of heart transplant acceptance under costimulatory blockade. Specialized blood vessels within the LN ...

When a horse suffers nephrosplenic entrapment, a specific type of displacement colic, the risk of it happening again can be elevated. For high-performance horses, that means more than pain and ...

Proactive client education and regular physical examinations give veterinarians the opportunity to extend symptom-free time in cases of mitral valve disease, one of the most common cardiac diseases ...

World Cancer Day on February 4th urges early detection. From Pap smears at 20 to colonoscopies at 50: The statutory program offers numerous free screenings. But men in particular use these services ...

A tilted uterus (also called tipped or retroverted uterus) is common and affects almost 20-30% of women. Though the name might sound harmful and concerning, it doesn't hide pregnancy or delay any ...

A dull aching or sharp shooting pain on the right side of the abdomen that is below the lower right ribs after meals is a common complaint seen in clinics and emergency rooms. Many people misdiagnose ...

A mom who lived with severe abdominal pain for months thought it was related to digestion, and she tried everything to improve her gut—but nothing could prepare her for what a CT scan would later ...

An abdominal mass is an abnormal growth that occurs in the abdomen. An abdominal mass causes visible swelling and may change the shape of the abdomen. A person with an abdominal mass may notice weight ...

Diverticulitis, gas, and IBS are common causes of lower left abdominal pain. Kidney stones, ectopic pregnancy, or testicular torsion are more severe causes of abdominal pain. Consult a healthcare ...

What is in the lower right abdomen? Before anything else, it is important to review the body’s anatomy. What are the organs located in the abdomen, and what diseases are often seen in these areas? The ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Food allergies or ...

Life brings changes, whether that means pregnancy, weight loss, weight gain, or any of the other surprises along the way. After some of these changes, you may notice that your body doesn’t look or ...