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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.
Sarah, an 8-year-old girl with a sore throat, has a positive rapid strep test and a history of strep contact. While many antibiotics can effectively treat strep, which one is associated with the lowest rate of posttreatment recurrence?
A recent study examined the effects of nap time and daytime sleepiness on the risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
He discusses his team's latest research on Hepatitis C virus reinfection rates among MSM who have HIV and are treated in New York City.
The authors of a new study sought to compare outcomes associated with coronary computed tomography angiography vs standard of care in patients with acute chest pain.
<p>People with a genetic predisposition for high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol may be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease throughout their lives, even long into old age, a new study suggests.</p>
New research examined the efficacy of a new, fast, and inexpensive smartphone-based DNA test for chlamydia.
Molly Jeffery, PhD, from the Mayo Clinic, discusses her study on the rates of opioid use in the United States, which have remained largely unchanged over the past decade despite increased awareness measures.
The researchers analyzed the results of 10 studies that compared outcomes associated with the noninvasive option vs traditional surgery for uterine fibroids.
Ronald is a 36-year-old overweight man who has been attempting to lose weight for many years.
By David DouglasNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Topical fluorouracil may increase the risk of morpheaform basal cell carcinoma (mBCC) in patients with previous skin cancers, according to data from a VA study.
Researchers aimed to examine the effects of intensive blood-pressure–lowering treatment on orthostatic hypotension in adults with hypertension. Their results might surprise you.
<p>Hearing-impaired children and adolescents are at risk for depression and behavior problems, but early intervention may offer some protection against psychopathology, according to a review of relevant research.</p>
Tiffany is a 9-year-old girl with asthma that has recently progressed from intermittent to mild persistant classification. You have recommended, as per current guidelines, institution of inhaled corticosteroids on a daily basis.
Consultant360 reached out to lead study author Anh P. Nguyen, PhD, from the Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Research, to discuss a recent study which examined how exposure to prescription opioids from family members is associated with overdose risk among youth.
This COVID-19 roundup details the results of a study into the effectiveness of a new AstraZeneca vaccine, the spread of the UK variant in the United States, and how vitamin D levels affect outcomes.
An exaggerated emotional brain response to nonthreatening, nonemotional cues at age 14 predicted the onset of psychosis symptoms within the next 2 years.
It is very unusual to observe herpes zoster (shingles) involving multiple adjacent dermatomes as was seen in these 2 otherwise healthy patients.
Researchers may finally have evidence to explain why men have a higher prevalence of heart disease than premenopausal women.