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Positive hepatitis C infection may increase risk for liver damage as well as future heart problems, according to findings published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.

Patients with early rheumatoid arthritis may have reduced myocardial and vascular function.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients could spend less time in the hospital if their doctors utilize a checklist of steps called order sets, according to a recent study.

The effect of spinal cord injuries may be alleviated with low-frequency epidural electrostimulation , according to findings published in Spinal Cord.

Air pollution affects liver health and can cause fibrosis, according to findings published in the Journal of Hepatology.

Though it is still in development, a blood test may be able to detect pancreatic cancer in early stages, according to a proof of concept study published in Cancer Prevention Research.

Probiotics don't stop superbugs from colonizing in very ill patients' intestinal tracts, according to a recent study published in the journal Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology.

Genetic mutations in hereditary colorectal cancers may be detectable, according to findings published in the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics.

Physicians can use ultrasound technology to identify patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who are in remission but could benefit from more intensive treatment.

Participation in daily life activities is primarily hindered by reduced processing speed in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Rhodiola rosea (R. rosea), also known as roseroot, may be an effective antidepressant that is safer and better tolerated than sertraline.

The hallmark degenerative process in spinal cord injury may be caused by lysophosphatidic acid, the lipid that acts as a signal between various cells, according to findings published in The Journal of Neuroscience.

Recent studies have shown that measuring fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis and optimizing its treatment is becoming an increasingly important part of care

Ann Romney, wife of 2012 Republican Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney, released her memoir discussing her marriage, her diagnosis with multiple sclerosis (MS), her faith, and other inspirational stories of overcoming adversity

While chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is linked to an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease, it is not associated with the likelihood of stroke or systemic embolism.

Recurrent major depressive disorder episodes are linked to lower bone density in men, according to findings published in the Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions.

Sustained neuropathic pain following peripheral nerve injury may be caused by the decrease of expression of spinal astrocyte connexin43 according to a recent study.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is more common among poor residents of rural areas, according to findings presented at the 2015 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

Colonoscopies that take longer are linked to lower cancer rates, according to findings published in Gastroenterology.

Killing and limiting the spread of colon cancer cells may be possible through the compounds found in purple potatoes, according to recent findings published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.

Primary fatigue associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) is generally considered to be related to centrally mediated processes of the disease, while secondary fatigue is believed to be a result of the host of factors that can accompany MS, such as depression or sleep disturbance.

The cells directly responsible for cartilage damage in rheumatoid arthritis might be a viable novel drug target for treatment.

Researchers have uncovered more evidence to support the hypothesis that lead contributes to schizophrenia onset.

Spinal cord injury surgeries using olfactory mucosa lamina propria showed improvements in patients at the 3 year follow up mark.

Measuring hippocampus atrophy can aid in the detection of the earliest forms of Alzheimer's disease, according to findings published in the journal Alzheimer's and Dementia.

Macrophages – the cells that warn of attacks from viruses, bacteria, or fungi work double duty in spinal cord injuries to promote cell repair as well as perform pathological functions.

Researchers say young veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at high risk for sleep apnea.

Seals carry a virus that is the closest known relative of the human hepatitis A, according to research published in the journal mBio.

Functional ability in early rheumatoid arthritis can be improved with intensive initial therapy with triple disease modifying anti-rheumatic disease (DMARD) drugs, according to results of a study presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress in Rome, Italy in June.

Exercising may reduce disease activity for pediatric patients with multiple sclerosis, according to the results of a study published in Neurology.