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Immune-mediated inflammatory diseases and mental health conditions have many common elements, and clinicians must work together across specialties to properly treat the whole patient, a pair of speakers said at the Interdisciplinary Autoimmune Summit.
Researchers studied the prevalence of cirrhosis and decompensated cirrhosis—as well as the incidence of death—among patients with hepatitis C virus.
Sarah is a 30-year-old overweight woman struggling to improve her cholesterol levels. Recently, several family members have recommended various daily weight loss supplements to her. She asks you which of the supplements you think would be best.
To shed light on the link between migraine and asthma, researchers designed a study of more than 110,000 adolescents.
Many physicians teach medical students in their office practices. They share teaching pearls in exam rooms or between patients. They show students important interviewing and examination techniques; they model professionalism. It’s not easy for physician teachers to do these things today, particularly given the pressures on clinicians to see more patients in shorter periods of time- not to mention keeping up with documentation requirements and administrative tasks. One, efficient way to teach is by asking a good question.
Paula is a 51-year-old woman whose diet includes 2 to 3 sugar sweetened beverages per day. She knows sweetened beverages aren’t good for her and asks you what kind of impact this could have on her health.
Neurology Consultant spoke with Géraldine Rauchs, PhD, whose study provides evidence of a potential association between sleep-disordered breathing and biomarkers for Alzheimer disease among older adults.
Results of a recent study call into question the relationship between low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and risk of cardiovascular mortality in older adults.
During a routine exam, Mary, a 27-year-old woman, expresses concern over her family history of high blood pressure. She shows you print outs of several articles from the internet exploring the possible heart-health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, and asks if you think switching to the diet will lower her risk.
The National Kidney Foundation, along with 2 other agencies, recently presented findings from the largest compilation of data ever collected on chronic kidney disease. For details of the included data and how it could shape future treatment strategies, read more.
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) - For health care providers, earlier influenza vaccination is linked to fewer flu symptoms and less time away from work, a Mexican study suggests.
<p>Children with elevated interleukin-6 levels at age 9 have an increased risk of developing depression and psychotic experiences when they reach 18, according to a new study.</p>
Traditional screening for human papillomavirus has its challenges. In this new study presented at American Academy of Physician Assistants 2021 annual meeting, the researchers investigated a lower-cost option for under-screened women living in rural areas.
New research finds that saccharin could be useful as a lead compound in targeting aggressive cancers.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued recommendations regarding the use of the new herpes zoster vaccine, which was recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
<p>An updated analysis of a vaccine against potentially-deadly hepatitis E shows that it can provide long-term protection, at least for adults and children age 16 and older.</p>
A recent study examined the effect of various methods of psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy and relaxation therapy, on daily function among individuals with irritable bowel syndrome.