Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: Our indoor-outdoor cats are fascinated by the spiders and spider ...
Q: Our indoor-outdoor cats are fascinated by the spiders and spider webs around our house. I am concerned some of the black, shiny spiders may be black widows. Are black widow spiders dangerous to ...
Compared with a healthy liver (top), a fatty liver (bottom) appears bigger and discolored. Tissue samples show extra fat in fatty liver disease, while inflammation and advanced scarring are seen in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis.
CPAP is an important treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, but it may be frustrating at first. Learn how to avoid uncomfortable masks and other common CPAP problems.
Diagnosis Diagnosis involves the steps that your healthcare team takes to find out if hydronephrosis is the cause of your symptoms. Your healthcare professional starts by asking you about your symptoms and doing a physical exam. You may be referred to a doctor called a urologist, who finds and treats conditions of the urinary system.
Overview Autism spectrum disorder is a condition related to brain development that affects how people see others and socialize with them. This causes problems in communication and getting along with others socially. The condition also includes limited and repeated patterns of behavior. The term "spectrum" in autism spectrum disorder refers to the wide range of symptoms and the severity of ...
Why do high triglycerides matter? High triglycerides may contribute to hardening of the arteries or thickening of the artery walls, called arteriosclerosis. This condition increases the risk of stroke, heart attack and heart disease. Extremely high triglycerides also can cause acute inflammation of the pancreas, called pancreatitis.