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I am deeply concerned regarding the frequent misuse by the medical field of the words “cause” and “causal.” As succinctly as possible: cause and effect means that if A, then B. It does not mean, if A then maybe B!
Because the effects of modest alcohol consumption on cardiovascular structure and function is unclear, researchers of a study presented at ACC.19 analyzed the relationship.
American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 65th Annual Meeting: March 16-23, 2013; San Diego, CA
History shows that most of humankind has been cared for by ordinary, local clinicians who are not in the spotlight.
A CDC official’s talk about ADHD drugs in 2- and 3-year-olds at a small Georgia event has gone viral. Prepare to answer pointed questions from parents. (CDC photo)
According to Herbert Fred, MD, “to learn medicine, all you need is a patient, a medical library, and someone who knows more medicine than you do.”
<p>Family medicine has become a global movement as a medical specialty. From small beginnings over a half century ago, it has now spread from its Western roots to all continents. The origins of family medicine lie in a long history of general practice in which the only doctor for much of the world was the generalist.</p>
In a new study, researchers examined the physical activity levels vs sedentary time in older adults, then assessed the cardiovascular biomarkers in men vs women.
By Dipika Jain and Subrat Patnaik(Reuters) - Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc's drug for psychosis linked to Parkinson's disease was approved in the United States on Friday, becoming the first treatment for the condition to get a nod in the country.
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?
Your patient is a 46-year-old man who has struggled in the past with sustained weight loss. He asks if there are any supplements that he could be taking that would make his efforts more effective.
A recent study adds weight to the growing argument that antianxiety and hypnotic drugs increase the risk of death in long-term users.
Two recent trials examined the effects of salt and fat concentrations in various foods and how they effect food consumption and satiety in healthy adults.
January traditionally is the time of promise and renewal, when the turn of the calendar page inspires hope for the new year. It’s a time of reflection on the changes brought by the previous 12 months, and of recommitment to shine while navigating the changes that are sure to come in 2016.