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In this podcast, Jonathan Aviv, MD, talks about the current gold standards for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease, where proton-pump inhibitor therapy fits into the treatment regimen, and nonpharmacologic treatment options.
<p>Children with an autism spectrum disorder were more likely to have mothers who lived close to fields treated with certain pesticides during pregnancy.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span>A new study documents the effect of waning immunity on a population level.</span></p>
In this video, Margo Minissian, PhD, ACNP, speaks about cholesterol management guidelines, including managing patients with statin myalgia and patients at risk for polypharmacy, and strategies for LDL lowering therapies. She also spoke about this topic at our Practical Updates in Primary Care 2021 virtual series.
Researchers used genetic scores to calculate the causal effect of LDL and HDL cholesterol on the risk of heart disease.
Yellow, thickened nail plates; complete or partial loss of fingernails; asymptomatic greenish black discoloration—what do you suspect is the underlying cause in these cases?
A research team has established a set of empirical biomarkers to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of psychosis.
In this commentary, M. Chiara Manzini, PhD, provides an overview of her research on gender bias in autism and why being aware of such bias is important for neurologists.
Keynote speaker Charles L. Raison, MD, shared his expertise on immune-mediated inflammatory disease and the microbial world with the health care professionals from across the autoimmune disease spectrum who gathered at the 4th annual Interdisciplinary Autoimmune Summit (IAS).
The first participant of the Phase 1 clinical trial has received the investigational vaccine for COVID-19. US researchers will be analyzing the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness.
<P><IMG style="MARGIN: 5px; FLOAT: left" src="/sites/default/files/transfer/1206CFP_ECKamat_BioPic.jpg" width=90 height=90> Deepak M. Kamat, MD, PhD, professor of pediatrics and longtime <EM>Consultant For Pediatricians</EM> Editorial Board member, was recognized by Wayne State University with the 2012 President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. The faculty members who receive this award have made outstanding contributions in their field of education and demonstrate exceptional knowledge, unwavering enthusiasm, and an uncanny ability to motivate students. </P>
<p><span>A review of the evidence suggests that energy drinks may be a looming public health threat, especially for kids and young adults.</span></p>
The authors of a new study aimed to investigate CVD risk in women with history of weight cycling, and whether this risk could be associated with menopausal status or pregnancy history. Preliminary findings were presented at the AHA’s EPI Lifestyle 2019 Scientific Sessions.
Researcher’s have a new insight into how the TB pathogen evades the immune system after the largest study of tuberculosis susceptibility.
In this video, Aric Prather, PhD, discusses insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, and the importance of sleep for health and wellbeing, which are topics he presented at our Practical Updates in Primary Care 2021 Virtual Series on May 13.
New research from the World Health Organization examined the risks associated with consumption of red and processed meats.
Spinal Fears, Seeing Red, Black Lights, and Medication Listmania
Researchers tested the effects of a common herpes medication on levels of HIV-1 in patients with and without herpes infection.
The definition comprises 3 criteria: treatment failure history, characterization of active/symptomatic disease, and clinical perception.