chronic-disease

Type 1 diabetes (T1D), a chronic, autoimmune disease, challenges individuals and families to maintain constant blood glucose regulation. South Carolina, primarily a rural state, faces disproportionate challenges in managing T1D. Despite extensive research on T1D and rural healthcare challenges, a knowledge gap remains regarding how these challenges affect South Carolina families and the resources…

Globally, the increasing prevalence of diabetes and mental disorders coexisting as comorbid conditions poses significant challenges for chronic disease management. The interaction mechanisms between these two conditions involve multiple pathways, including neuroendocrine dysregulation, chronic inflammation, and neurotransmitter abnormalities. This comorbidity severely impacts patients’ health out…

Chronic kidney disease is a serious and growing health problem around the world. It happens when the kidneys slowly lose their ability to filter waste from the blood. Over time, harmful substances build up in the body, which can lead to many complications, including heart problems and even death. Today, millions of people are living […] The post Your gut may be quietly worsening chronic kidney di…

With support from The Pittsburgh Foundation, Dr. Sarah Gaffen research on Il-17 could led to new treatments for autoimmune disease.

Northwestern University scientists have developed a novel antioxidant biomaterial that someday could provide much-needed relief to people living with chronic pancreatitis, according to a new study published in Science Advances. The post Antioxidant Gel Preserves Islet Function After Pancreas Removal appeared first on News Center .

Over half of Americans battle chronic diseases. One in four suffer from multiple chronic conditions that last a year or longer and disrupt daily life. These chronic conditions are driving up health care costs and increasing demand on our health care system; they account for over 80% of hospital admissions, 90% of filled prescriptions, and […] The post The Benefits of Working With A Holistic Healt…

Most Americans will die of complications from a chronic disease. The post Chronic Disease and Aging appeared first on Center for Practical Bioethics .

Emphysema is a long-term and devastating lung disease. As it progresses, the body’s own inflammatory enzymes slowly digest and destroy alveoli, the delicate sacs where oxygen from air is transferred to the bloodstream. The damaged alveoli form large holes in lung tissue that impair gas exchange in the rest of the organ, leading to shortness of breath, wheezing, chronic cough, and, eventually, dea…