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<p>Some smartphone and tablet apps contain accurate information to help parents, coaches and athletic trainers identify a concussion.</p>
Two new studies compared changes in quality of life and the occurrence of adverse events associated with contemporary treatments for localized prostate cancer.
The new oral treatment for multiple sclerosis is indicated for patients with clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease.
The American Diabetes Association has published an update to their guidelines on diagnosing and managing diabetes.
<p>Children with elevated interleukin-6 levels at age 9 have an increased risk of developing depression and psychotic experiences when they reach 18, according to a new study.</p>
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) - For health care providers, earlier influenza vaccination is linked to fewer flu symptoms and less time away from work, a Mexican study suggests.
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A recent study evaluated the potential adverse health effects of potato consumption.
There is a wide availability of pharmacologic agents for maintaining bowel regularity.
<p>Vaccine-induced antibodies may wane more quickly than usual in patients with HIV, who might therefore lose their protection before they receive a booster.</p>
It seems that every couple of months, I hear a story about a group of physicians who try to stifle the patient’s ability to post negative comments online.The online community, of course, strongly opposes the notion of giving patients “gag orders.” People argue that if one can rate their local restaurant or mechanic shop, then why can’t patients rate physicians and their offices.
In this podcast, Georg Schett, MD, discusses the results and implications of his team’s recent study examining the tapering or stopping of medication in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who achieve stable remission.
A new study evaluated the effects of peanut consumption on vascular function, glycemic control, and plasma lipids.
James is a 38-year-old man who is clinically overweight but otherwise healthy. He is looking to improve his diet and wants to know whether dried fruit is a snack he should add to his weekly menu. How would you advise your patient?
The first participant of the Phase 1 clinical trial has received the investigational vaccine for COVID-19. US researchers will be analyzing the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness.
<p>The rapid spread of a measles outbreak from Disneyland in California to communities around the country suggests that vaccination rates in some places may be as low as 50%.</p>
Multivitamins are the most commonly used dietary supplement, with more 60% of women in the IWHS reporting their use.
In this podcast, Jonathan Aviv, MD, talks about the current gold standards for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease, where proton-pump inhibitor therapy fits into the treatment regimen, and nonpharmacologic treatment options.