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A new study investigated the connection between venous thromboembolism risk and heart failure in hospitalized patients.
A 63-year-old man with hypertension was prescribed amlodipine for blood pressure control. Three days after initiating treatment, he developed an extremely pruritic rash on his back.
Are you up-to-date on the pathogens most likely to cause pneumonia in children in different age groups? A look at the likely culprits—and the most appropriate antimicrobial choices.
Multiple sclerosis has been described for centuries, though physicians at the time did not have a name for the condition. In what year was multiple sclerosis officially recognized in the United States?
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.
In a recent study, researchers investigated whether repeat kidney biopsies could help to shed light on disease progression in patients with lupus nephritis. When would you consider recommending a second biopsy for your patients with LN?
<p><span>Parents may be missing some good teachable moments when their kids are learning to drive, U.S. researchers say.</span></p>
Automobile accidents involving pediatric pedestrians tend to occur midblock, near bus stops, and when supervisors are not paying attention. (Photography by User:Fb78)
<p><span>Parents who quit smoking may be less likely to relapse when they discuss the dangers of cigarettes with their children, a U.S. study suggests.</span></p>
By Will Boggs MDNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS) relapse rates increase with fat intake and decrease with vegetable intake, according to a U.S. multicenter study.
<p>U.S. premature births linked to air pollution cost more than $4 billion a year in medical care and lost economic opportunity, a new analysis estimates.</p><p> </p>
<p> Young adults with healthy blood pressure go on to have better thinking and memory skills in midlife than their peers with higher blood pressure, according to a new analysis.</p>
<p>Pain and other symptoms of chronic sinus problems might cause sufferers to miss work or school but depression is their biggest source of lost productivity.</p>
In part 2 of this video, Charles Conway, MD, covers possible side effects of the use of nitrous oxide for the treatment of treatment-resistant major depression , and next steps for continued research.
Researchers test the theory that vitamin D supplementation eases depression—and their findings contradict previous studies.
<p>Marijuana smokers' behavior is more important than the potency of their pot or how much of the psychoactive ingredient THC they take in for predicting who will become dependent, according to a small new study.</p>
Investigators recently reviewed 2 new models for dementia care designed to reduce health care costs and improve quality of life for patients with dementia.