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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) — narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the legs (and less commonly, the arms) — affects approximately 8 million…

Hematology is the medical specialty focused on blood — its components (red cells, white cells, platelets, plasma proteins), the organs that produce them (bone marrow,…

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) — commonly called lupus — is a complex autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks multiple organ systems simultaneously, producing…

Eating disorders — including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder — are serious, life-threatening mental health conditions with the highest mortality rate of any…

Blood clotting disorders — conditions involving either too much clotting (thrombophilia) or insufficient clotting (bleeding disorders) — represent a critical category of hematological conditions managed…

Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune condition in which the ingestion of gluten — a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye — triggers an…

Gout is one of the most common and painful forms of arthritis — caused by the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in joints and surrounding…

Endocrinology is the medical specialty focused on the body’s hormone-producing glands and the complex chemical messengers they secrete — including the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands,…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder affecting women of reproductive age, impacting approximately 10% of women globally. Despite its name, PCOS…

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections in humans — particularly in women, who have a lifetime risk of approximately 60%…