by Jasmine C, B Jamerson | Sep 9, 2024 | Health and Medical Research News, Stomach & Intestine, Trending News
What Did the Research Discover? Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a rare liver disease that gradually damages the bile ducts, leading to liver scarring. If left untreated, it can progress to cirrhosis and severe liver disease. The current first-line treatment,...
by Jasmine C, B Jamerson | Sep 9, 2024 | Health and Medical Research News, Skin Conditions, Trending News
What Did the Research Discover? Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a condition where dark spots appear on the skin after an injury, inflammation, or irritation. It is especially challenging to treat in people with darker skin tones (Fitzpatrick skin types...
by Jasmine C, B Jamerson | Sep 9, 2024 | Health and Medical Research News, Pain Conditions, Trending News
What did the research discover? This study found that nearly one-third (32%) of patients with acute low back pain (LBP) transitioned to chronic LBP within six months. The risk of developing chronic pain was significantly associated with: Higher scores on the Subgroups...
by Jasmine C, B Jamerson | Sep 6, 2024 | Health and Medical Research News, Skin Conditions
What Did the Research Discover? This study examined the effectiveness of doxycycline, an antibiotic, in treating central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA)—a type of hair loss that primarily affects Black women. There are currently no large studies proving that...
by Jasmine C, B Jamerson | Sep 6, 2024 | Health and Medical Research News, Skin Conditions
What Did the Research Discover? Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a skin disease that causes painful blisters and severe itching. It is most common in older adults, and treatment options can be limited due to side effects from traditional medications like steroids. This...
