The fact that the complement system is activated during immune-complex glomerular disease has been known for nearly 50 years. Detection of complement deposition in the glomerulus using immunochemistry ...
A parasitic amoeba called Entamoeba histolytica is known for causing a serious disorder, primarily in tropical areas. The amoeba camps out in the human gut, where it leads to diarrhea, bleeding, and ...
Among people with sickle cell disease—an inherited blood disorder—acute chest syndrome (ACS) is the leading cause of death. The condition is the result of red blood cells becoming stiff, sticky, and ...