Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Buruli ulcer is a tropical disease caused by the environmental bacterium Mycobacterium ulcerans. The bacteria releases toxins that can destroy skin, blood vessels and subcutaneous tissue, resulting in ulceration.

University at Buffalo School of Nursing researchers have identified a new benefit of mindfulness for people managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a condition commonly known as COPD.

Microbiota transplantation is safe and effective for treating clostridioides difficile infections, according to a clinical trial published in the journal Gastroenterology.

Routine, relatively low-cost monitoring of several factors influencing water safety could ward off Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks in hospitals, nursing homes and other health care settings, a new study suggests.

Children with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) have an elevated risk of developing psychiatric and physical conditions, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Pediatrics reports. The study highlights the importance of early identification to improve care of these children.

A component found in all fungi may provide a shield against flu-related lung damage, according to a new study.

The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) has developed a globally inclusive standard dataset of 16 patient-centered outcome measures for people with heart valve disease, regardless of treatment (surgical or transcatheter procedure), according to a new report published today in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes.

Flu season is well underway, and metro Atlanta hasn’t been spared.

Flu season is in full swing, making it more important than ever to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Do your feet always feel cold, even when it’s not chilly outside? While cold weather can be a common cause, persistent cold feet might point to something more—like circulatory issues, immune problems or nerve disorders.