The human body is a masterpiece of interconnected systems, and the vasovagal reflex is a prime example of its complexity.

When it occurs in a patient who has lupus, vasculitis may simply confirm a diagnosis for lupus but cause no specific additional health problems itself. Sometimes its occurrence represents a change in ...

A noteworthy case study. What caused a healthy 63-year-old woman to develop severe anemia? That's what Yuko Kobashi, PhD, and ...

MANCHESTER, England — A soon-to-be-released guidance from the British Society for Rheumatology on the management of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)–associated vasculitis (AAV ...

Vasculitis refers to a group of autoimmune diseases that cause inflammation of the blood vessels. This inflammation can result in tissue damage and, in severe cases, lead to organ failure. The ...

Objectives: To develop European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) recommendations for the management of small and medium vessel vasculitis. Methods: An expert group (consisting of 10 rheumatologists, ...

Some medications used to treat bacterial infections (such as those used for a urinary tract infection) can also cause white spots. Over time, the nails develop a powdery consistency due to the ...

They can take several weeks to months to heal, depending on the severity of your injury. The most common cause of hairline fractures is repetitive stress on a bone during physical activities, ...

It’s less structurally damaging to the stomach lining. Helicobacter pylori infection is a common cause of non-atrophic gastritis. Atrophic gastritis on the other hand involves the loss of ...

Pain and swelling are common symptoms of hematomas. A minor injury can cause skin color changes like a mild bruise, but hematomas can be far more serious. Hematomas can be life-threatening depending ...