Bacterial species consist of genetically related strains that have evolved from a common ancestor and belong to the same clonal lineage. Factors that are important for clonal evolution are horizontal ...

Blood sugar spikes happen when glucose builds up in the bloodstream. It can occur in people with diabetes when insulin can’t move glucose into cells effectively. High blood sugar can become dangerous ...

Dual anti–human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) therapy plus chemotherapy followed by maintenance treatment with HER2-targeted and endocrine therapies is standard first-line treatment for ...

You may develop low diastolic blood pressure due to certain medications or aging. You can also have low diastolic blood pressure if you have low blood pressure overall. The medical term for low blood ...

Red blood cell disorders are conditions that affect the number or function of red blood cells (RBCs). RBCs are one of the main components of blood. They are among the most abundant cell types. The ...

ABSTRACT: This article builds on a life-threatening pneumonia that developed following a visit to a worksite. Bacteria encountered in infrastructures normally require either aerobic or anaerobic ...

Time to blood culture positivity (TTP) has been suggested as a marker of disease severity in bloodstream infection, but its clinical value can vary by pathogen and outcome. In this retrospective, ...

About 50% of U.S. adults will develop high BP during their lifetime. High BP is the most prevalent and modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. The overarching BP ...

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