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There are numerous similarities between polio and COVID-19. Fear and anxiety is gripping the entire world. Public health measures have been implemented, social distancing has been put into effect, and the use of face masks is ubiquitous.
Composite indices to assess for rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases are valuable in clinical trials, but in clinical practice, they may not accurately reflect the real complexity of these diseases.
Male hypogonadism is associated with a number of chronic conditions. The combination of these comorbidities often accounts for greater healthcare costs than the occurrence of HG alone.
A recent study aimed to examine whether an early palliative care telehealth intervention results in a better quality of life over usual care for patients with heart failure.
Brain training programs may improve one’s working memory capacity, but not general fluid intelligence, according to the results of a recent study.
The AGS has developed a number of extremely helpful resources for clinicians to easily and conveniently employ the criteria in their daily practice.
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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.
Adults with Asperger Syndrome (AS) are more likely to experience thoughts of suicide.
In a recent clinical trial, researchers determined that mothers who took vitamin D supplements during pregnancy reduced the risk of atopic eczema in the baby’s first year.
Miguel Regueiro, MD, reviewed how COVID-19 has affected the practice of gastroenterology and the role of telemedicine in negotiating the pandemic at the Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 2020 virtual regional meeting on July 25.
New research finds that saccharin could be useful as a lead compound in targeting aggressive cancers.
The DASH diet is known to bring down blood pressure, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Furthermore, when saturated fat is substituted for carbohydrate and unsaturated fat, many studies have shown that LDL levels increase.
Tattoos have long been discouraged by physicians due to the risks of various diseases transmittable through poorly sanitized tattoo methods and dyes. However, is there a role for a tattoo being a permanent means of alerting health professionals to potentially life-threatening diseases?
Researchers conducted a review of medical literature examining the link between beta amyloid plaque reduction and caffeine consumption.
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