Inflammatory disorders

Rare metabolic disorder can cause liver inflammation

Millions of people worldwide suffer from liver inflammation (hepatitis), an acute or chronic disease with a variety of causes. Liver inflammation frequently occurs in connection with metabolic disorders, for example fatty ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Exposure to wildfire smoke may affect patients undergoing surgery

Nearly 100 wildfires are currently raging throughout the country, burning more than 2 million acres. The rising frequency of these fires poses a special concern for anesthesiologists—the potential for increased rates of ...