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Courses and conferences during May 2011.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs put the fetus at risk for rare but serious kidney complications.
Brain training programs may improve one’s working memory capacity, but not general fluid intelligence, according to the results of a recent study.
A recent systematic review examined whether music therapy had positive effects on mental state and social functioning in patients with schizophrenia.
The FDA has announced the approval of a new antifungal drug to treat adults with invasive aspergillosis and invasive mucormycosis.
The ACC’s expert consensus decision pathway includes guidance on initiating and monitoring the use of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1RAs among patients with type 2 diabetes for lowering CV risk.
Frailty syndrome is characterized by reduced physiologic reserve affecting multiple organ systems.
Following a review of available evidence, WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has issued a perspective on the use of various screening methods for the prevention of colorectal cancer.
A new study tested the effect of aspirin use on the risk of recurring venous blood clots, compared to long-term oral anticoagulants.
A chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, asthma is one of the most common reasons why children are brought to a physician. In this article, we outline a treatment strategy for the acute asthma flare. We also discuss the most recent advances in pediatric drug therapy and provide up-to-date recommendations for the long-term management of asthma.
He talks about his research on how bronchodilator response in both FEV1 and FVC may indicate COPD-asthma overlap.
Ronald is a 36-year-old overweight man who has been attempting to lose weight for many years.
The National Institutes of Health has released its strategic plan for the acceleration of nutrition research for 2020-2030.
A recent study sought to quantify the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma among a population of individuals with cirrhosis of the liver of varying aetiology.
Adults with Asperger Syndrome (AS) are more likely to experience thoughts of suicide.
In this podcast, Lisa Jones, MA, RDN, LDN, FAND, interviews Julie Feldman, MPH, RDN, about how advances in technology are improving the accessibility and effectiveness of trauma-informed nutrition counseling and ethical considerations in leveraging technology for nutrition counseling for clients with a history of trauma. This is episode two of a four-part series on trauma-informed nutrition counseling.
Researchers examined the association between iron deficiency and stroke risk in a new study.