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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs put the fetus at risk for rare but serious kidney complications.
Intermittent fasting (IF), also known as alternate day fasting, has been touted as a weight loss method by celebrities and the media. Proponents of IF claim that adherence and flexibility are greater, compared with traditional calorie restricted diets.
<p>Elevated serum levels of fatty acid binding protein 4 (FABP4) in the first and second trimester are associated with an increased risk of preeclampsia in women with type 1 diabetes, researchers report.</p>
<p>Text messaging is a quick and effective way to get recreational athletes to report injuries, according to a new Australian study.</p>
<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>
A new study investigated the effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on patients with major depressive disorder.
Researchers tested the effects of a common herpes medication on levels of HIV-1 in patients with and without herpes infection.
Joe is a 65-year-old man who is concerned about staying healthy as he gets older. He tells you that while he tries to eat as healthy as possible, he normally follows a Western-style diet high in red meat, sugar, and refined grains.
By Megan BrooksNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - One or two doses of the diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine provides good protection against pertussis in the first year of life, new research from Australia shows.However, researchers also found the effectiveness of three doses wanes quickly in preschoolers without a booster dose.
Researchers released preliminary findings on the effects of a promising new treatment that could help to “reboot” the immune system.
By Lisa Rapaport
(Reuters Health) - A recent research review finds that sugar substitutes may not promote eating more calories or packing on extra pounds.
The existing body of research on artificial sweeteners is a bit of a mixed bag. Some studies have linked sugar substitutes - especially in diet drinks - to increased appetite or changes in the way the body handles sugar. But other research has tied the products to successful weight loss.
The authors of a recent study examined the safety and clinical efficacy of using mepolizumab to treat patients with HES. First author Florence Roufosse, MD, PhD, answered Consultant360’s questions on the study findings and their implications.
Healthcare professionals should consider why people do not take their diabetes medications and what happens when they discontinue the drugs.