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In this video, Kari E. Hacker, MD, PhD, discusses the results of her team's study examining the rate of HER2-expression among patients with endometrial cancer, as well as the eligibility of these patient for novel therapeutics such as antibody drug conjugates.
A new study compared vegetable-based meals with meat-based meals in order to examine the effects of vegetable protein sources on appetite regulation.
The disparity between morbidity and mortality rates among black children and white children who are diagnosed with asthma is substantial. In this Q&A, Bridgette Jones, MD, MSc, answers our questions about her study on how chronic stressors may be a factor in asthma control among African American children.
Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, discusses precision medicine and the goal to tailor medical treatments to each patient’s individual genetic profile and biology.
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Neil Baum, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Urology, Tulane Medical School, New Orleans, LA
By Rob GoodierNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Playing Wii Fit Plus three times per week for eight weeks improved the balance of elderly patients with gait and balance problems, according to a pilot study presented May 20 at the American Geriatrics Society annual meeting in Long Beach, California.
In a recent study, researchers examined the relationship between obesity and the risk of female reproductive disorders, including uterine fibroids, pre-eclampsia, and more.
COVID-19 Roundup: EUA for COVID-19 Vaccine, Myocarditis Following Hospitalization, Antibody Duration
This COVID-19 roundup includes coverage of the FDA’s latest emergency use authorization for vaccination in new pediatric populations, the risk of myocarditis following hospitalization, and the duration of antibody persistence following COVID-19 infection.
Maryam Navaie, DrPH, MBA, and Bartolome Celli, MD, answer our questions about their study about inhalation technique errors with metered-dose inhalers.
By Rob GoodierNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children with oral clefts perform significantly worse in school than their peers, a new study has found.
A 13-year-old previously healthy girl with a maternal family history of antiphospholipid syndrome presented with headache, blurry vision, and bilateral papilledema that had been confirmed with MRI and that was concerning for venous sinus thrombosis.
Whole-grain pasta is not just better for you: It's more satisfying.
The causes of foot drop or lumps around the knee can sometimes be challenging to diagnose in the primary care or internal medicine setting. This article aims to describe one cause of both conditions.
The American College of Physicians has released the 7th edition of its ethics manual, which is the first update to the guidance since 2012.
<p>Noncognitive symptoms -depression, anxiety, hallucinations, and the like - follow similar patterns in the elderly but occur earlier in individuals who go on to develop Alzheimer disease (AD), researchers say.</p>
This article discusses the goals of substance use disorder intervention, including building a relationship with patients, identifying the substance being used, and employing patient-centered methods to help patients achieve better health and, potentially, sobriety.
A new study summarized current findings on the associations between whole grain intake and cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all-cause mortality.
A recent study examined how sleep duration and restriction affect the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.