The caruncle (from Latin caro=flesh) is a soft, pink, ovoid body, about 5 mm high and 3 mm broad, situated in the lacus lacrimalis medial to the plica semilunaris. 1 It is more prominent on lateral ...

Throughout a person's lifetime, the cells lining the respiratory tract are exposed to inhaled pollutants, including cigarette ...

Liver lesions are groups of abnormal cells in your liver. Your doctor may call them a mass, cyst, or tumor. Noncancerous, or benign, liver lesions are common and can be found in up to 30% of people ...

Immunic Inc (NASDAQ:IMUX)’s chief medical officer Dr Andreas Muehler talked with Proactive about new data presented at the ACTRIMS Forum in San Diego, highlighting findings from the company’s phase 2 ...

People with ulcerative colitis (UC), a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, are up to four times more likely to develop colorectal cancer than the general population. Low‑grade dysplasia (LGD) - ...

Researchers have used advanced imaging techniques to find out how nerve fibers and myCAFs work together to make pancreatic ...

If you notice a stinging sensation and redness on your upper or lower lip, you may know what’s coming: a cold sore. Or maybe you have a canker sore — one painful enough that it makes enjoying a meal ...

Multiple myeloma causes lytic or osteolytic lesions, which are areas of damage caused by cancerous plasma cells blocking natural bone growth. These lesions appear as small holes on X-rays. They often ...

As Monkeypox continues to spread—with 12 countries now officially reporting cases—most people are still unfamiliar with what the rash associated with the virus looks like. How do you know if a ...

Migraines cause serious pain. If you get them, you’ve probably wondered if they have a lasting effect on your brain. Research suggests that the answer is yes. Migraines can cause lesions, which are ...

Liver lesions are abnormal growths on your liver. Most are noncancerous, or benign. Benign liver lesions don’t cause symptoms or require treatment unless they grow very large. Liver lesions are found ...