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In this "Test Your Knowledge" quiz, Daniel S Fierer, MD, asks you about a new patient with Hepatitis C, and her eligibility for a simplified treatment regimen.
<p>This article features several cases of skin lesions caused by leisure activities, such as swimming, beach-going, and sports. It features curaneous larva migrans, swimmer's itch, second-degree sunburn, seabather's eruption, and more.</p>
Researchers sought to determine the ways in which rheumatoid arthritis impacts the risk of myocardial infarction, major adverse cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality among patients with and without coronary artery disease.
In a new study, researchers examined whether a collaborative care intervention for adolescents with depression can improve depressive outcomes compared with usual care.
A roundup of COVID-19 news, including infection rates among patients with cancer, the effects of alternating body positioning in patients on respirators, and viral shedding in infected patients' tears.
Interest in interprofessional education (IPE) has increased over the past 30 years. As the health care industry changes its focus to more patient-centered care through collaborative practices, IPE in health care educational programs has become more predominate to meet this demand.
Tara is a 56-year-old woman who grew up hearing that 3 glasses of milk a day is good for her bones. She is concerned about osteoporosis, and comes to visit you to consult on her diet.
By David DouglasNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Genetic and environmental factors appear to have a similar and roughly equal influence on measures of rosacea, according to findings from a twin-based study.
By Will Boggs MDNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Patients with anterior trunk pain tend to have worse pain and disability from their chronic low back pain, according to a database study.
By Kathryn DoyleNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Three different strategies to reduce the amount of time people spend sitting at work seemed effective, in a new study. But in jobs without flexible schedules, they only reduced sitting time by about eight minutes per day.
<p>When laws hold adults responsible when kids drink on their property, kids are less likely to spend their weekends drinking at parties, according to a new study.</p><p> </p>
Greg is a 32-year-old overweight man struggling to change his diet for the better. At his latest check up, Greg tells you that he has begun cooking his own dinners rather than eating out, and is curious if there are any ingredients he can add to his meals that will promote better health.
A Janus kinase inhibitor was approved for the treatment of active polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis among patients aged 2 years or older.
Researchers investigated whether neuromuscular electrical stimulation could help patients who have undergone total knee arthroplasty regain muscle and strength more quickly after surgery.
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.
A new study investigated the association between omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids and the development of type 2 diabetes.
By Reuters StaffNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Thermal vapor ablation for lung volume reduction in emphysema improves lung function and quality of life, 12-month results from the STEP-UP study confirm.
Clinicians should remain vigilant for milk-alkali syndrome (MAS) in elderly patients presenting with hypercalcemia.