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Researchers used genetic scores to calculate the causal effect of LDL and HDL cholesterol on the risk of heart disease.
Trauma in childhood is associated with changes in brain structure that appear to increase the risk of depression relapse in adults with major depressive disorder, according to a study in The Lancet Psychiatry.
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.
Researchers explored the connection between the presence of learning disorders and the later development of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer disease.
New research finds little evidence to support using noninvasive brain stimulation techniques to prevent and treat episodic and chronic migraines.
Kristen Smith, RD, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, names strategies dietitians can share with parents related to the importance of family meals, picky eating habits, and helping children cultivate a healthy relationship with food.
As many as 5.8 million US adults could no longer be in need of hypertension medication after new guidelines relaxed previous recommendations, according to a new analysis.
Researchers examined the association between iron deficiency and stroke risk in a new study.
Researchers sought to determine the relationship between hemoglobin levels and the risk for developing dementia and AD.
Researchers analyzed findings of the multi-site MESA Study to determine whether FGF23 is associated with an increased risk for heart failure among individuals with hypertension.
The ACR, SAA, and SPARTAN released an updated guideline for the management of AS and axial SpA that provides an overview of new treatment options and the use of imaging.
A 36-year-old man who is trying to lose weight for his wedding presents to your clinic for advice. He asks you if there is evidence that intermittent fasting could help him lose weight.
A recent study examined the effects of nap time and daytime sleepiness on the risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
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<p>Seventeen years ago, "What's Your Diagnosis?" was launched as a monthly service in CONSULTANT. The feature was developed with Dr Schneiderman to emphasize the skills involved in physical diagnosis—a field in which he is a nationally recognized authority.</p>
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In this podcast, Dr Pinkston-Camp talks about whether a “brief advice about drinking” intervention or a “motivational interview" intervention could help reduce alcohol use among patients with HIV and hepatitis C virus—a high-risk group for liver disease progression and liver cancer.
<p>In children with obstructive sleep apnea, areas of the brain involved with thinking and problem-solving appear to be smaller than in children who sleep normally.</p>
A research team has established a set of empirical biomarkers to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of psychosis.