Tag: Mitochondrial dysfunction

Over 1.5 million Americans suffer from sepsis each year, and severe cases can progress to shock, a state of life-threatening circulatory failure. At its core, this systemic crisis manifests profound and devastating changes at the microscopic level, but *what are the cellular effects of shock* that drive this progression?

Mitochondria create over 90% of the energy needed by the body to sustain life and support organ function. When these cellular powerhouses fail, the impact can be widespread, leaving you to wonder: What does mitochondrial dysfunction feel like?

Madelung disease, also known as multiple symmetric lipomatosis (MSL), is a rare disorder of fat metabolism characterized by the unusual accumulation of subcutaneous fat deposits. While the exact cause of Madelung disease is not yet fully understood, a strong link exists with chronic alcoholism and a genetic predisposition.