Researchers in Germany have detected a substance that can prevent the accumulation of fluid in body tissue and thus edema formation. Their results could be important in the future for the treatment of ...

Edema formation can be observed using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with stroke. Recent studies have shown that aquaporin-4 (AQP4), a water channel, is induced early after stroke and ...

Edema refers to swelling that results from excess fluid trapped in the tissues of the body. Dependent edema occurs due to the effects of gravity and occurs when fluid pools in the lower parts of the ...

Attempts to treat pneumonia typically focus on pneumonia-causing pathogens. However, at Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, researchers have been exploring a different approach. They are trying to ...

"Edema" is the medical term for swelling. Body parts swell from injury or inflammation. It can affect a small area or the entire body. Medications, pregnancy, infections, and many other medical ...

Abstract of paper presented at the eighth meeting of the Cardiac Course, New England Heart Association, Boston, June 3, 1931. Fremont-Smith — Assistant Professor of Neuropathology, Harvard Medical ...

Pulmonary edema is a serious condition that occurs when the lungs fill with fluid. This prevents the body from gaining the oxygen it needs. It is typically caused by another condition, such as heart ...

Edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in body tissues, causing noticeable swelling, commonly in the feet, ankles, and legs. It affects older adults, pregnant women, and those with heart, kidney, ...

Peripheral edema is swelling of your lower legs or hands. The cause may be simple, such as sitting for too long on a plane or standing for too long. It is common in older adults and pregnant women, ...

Macular edema refers to swelling at the center of the retina, which is the layer at the back of the eyeball. It occurs when blood or fluid leaks into the retina and builds up, which can result from ...