Sentences with phrase «irreversible damage to these tissues»

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Findings of the research, published April 22 in the journal Mucosal Immunology, reveal that a substance found in animal and human breast milk called epidermal growth factor, or EGF, blocks the activation of a protein responsible for unlocking the damaging immune cascade that culminates in NEC, a disease marked by the swift and irreversible death of intestinal tissue that remains one of the most - challenging - to - treat conditions.

Mentor of the Year recipient Donahue's research focuses on developing and applying new approaches to identify early changes in tissue function that may precede irreversible damage, and in turn can be used to triage patients for early, personalized therapies.

Over time, irreversible damage to pancreatic tissue occurs.

Tooth trauma or dental caries can lead to the inflammation of dental pulp tissue, the all too familiar pain of toothache, and potentially irreversible damage.

According to the Cornell Feline Health Center, a Lyme infection that remains untreated for an extended period — several weeks or so — can result in irreversible tissue damage.