Autoimmune hepatitis is liver inflammation that occurs when your body's immune system turns against liver cells. The exact cause of autoimmune hepatitis is unclear, but genetic and environmental factors appear to interact over time in triggering the disease. Untreated autoimmune hepatitis can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis) and eventually to liver failure. When diagnosed and treated early, however, autoimmune hepatitis often can be controlled with drugs that suppress the immune system. A liver transplant may be an option when autoimmune hepatitis doesn't respond to drug treatments or when liver disease is advanced.

Laparotomy : opening the abdomen

Renal agenesis is a condition in which a newborn is missing one or both kidneys. Unilateral renal agenesis (URA) is the absence of one kidney. Bilateral renal agenesis (BRA) is the absence of both kidneys. Both types of renal agenesis occur in fewer than 1 percent of births annually, according to the March of Dimes. Fewer than 1 in every 1,000 newborns has URA. BRA is much rarer, occurring in about 1 in every 3,000 births.

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Providing information on the Atherosclerosis and its complex biological process: it is the idea of this medical video dedicated to the prevention of the cardiovascular risks of diseases.

The spleen plays multiple supporting roles in the body. It acts as a filter for blood as part of the immune system. Old red blood cells are recycled in the spleen, and platelets and white blood cells are stored there. The spleen also helps fight certain kinds of bacteria that cause pneumonia and meningitis

Healthcare providers are in the best position to assess for domestic violence, yet have obstacles to doing so. See the benefits to moving beyond these obstacles for those you serve. And discover an accurate, convenient and confidential way to assess for domestic abuse.

Scientists have developed a wireless brain implant that enabled a paralyzed monkey to walk again.

A detailed description of the causes and diagnosis of pleural effusion. The presentation includes a discussion of the causes and exudative and transudative pleural effusions. Light's criteria and its modification are described along with definition and clinical implication of pleural fluid acidosis, glucose, adenosine deaminase, hemorrhagic pleural effusion and protein and LDH as well.

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Neglected elbow dislocations are seen in patients hailing from Africa and Asia. A Nigerian patient with this condition was successfully treated by open reduction and external fixator application

39 Yr. Male with Aortic Stenosis and Incompetance and Good LV Function. The Patient is an athlete and did not want to take oral anticoagulants so opted out for a Bio-prosthesis. A 23mm Hancock II Porcine Xenograft was used in this operation. Usually central aortic and Rt. Atrial cannulation is per...formed with this procedure, however on occasions Percutaneous (Seldinger Technique) Femoro Femoral artery cannulation is used. The Kit is manufactured by DLP and consists of a 20mm Arterial cannula and a 29mm two stage Rt. Atrial Cannula.

Colonoscopy Showing Moving Parasites

Mitra Nejad, MD
Associate Physician Diplomate
UCLA Stein Eye Institute, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Division

Airline travel. When you're pregnant, the safest time to travel is during your second trimester (18 to 24 weeks), when your risks for miscarriage and preterm labor are lowest. During your third trimester, it's best to stay within 300 miles of home, in case of sudden changes that need medical attention.

Removal of a Broken Intramedullary Nail and Exchange Nailing for Tibial Nonunion

During 34 week of pregnancy, the baby is getting ready for delivery, you may feel less wriggling and kicking. Watch out this video to learn more about being 34 weeks pregnant.

Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes. High blood sugar (glucose) can injure nerve fibers throughout your body, but diabetic neuropathy most often damages nerves in your legs and feet. Depending on the affected nerves, symptoms of diabetic neuropathy can range from pain and numbness in your extremities to problems with your digestive system, urinary tract, blood vessels and heart. For some people, these symptoms are mild; for others, diabetic neuropathy can be painful, disabling and even fatal. Diabetic neuropathy is a common serious complication of diabetes. Yet you can often prevent diabetic neuropathy or slow its progress with tight blood sugar control and a healthy lifestyle.