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A new study examines the relationship between the varicella vaccine and pediatric arterial ischemic stroke. Consultant360 spoke with the lead author about the findings.
Joan is a 46-year-old woman who is worried about developing diabetes. She tells you that she drinks 1 to 2 sodas per day but recently has switched to diet soda, hoping that will lower her risk.
By Kate Kelland(Reuters) - A quarter of all Russian men die before they reach their mid-fifties and their passion for alcohol - particularly vodka - is largely to blame, according to research published on Friday.
As a result of healthcare reform, physicians who care for older adults are tasked with educating themselves and aiding their patients.
<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>
The American College of Physicians has released the 7th edition of its ethics manual, which is the first update to the guidance since 2012.
Clostridioides difficile infection can present much like an IBD flare. Getting to the right diagnosis is critical in controlling this condition, which was the topic of a session presented by Jessica Allegretti, MD, at AIBD virtual regional meeting on September 12.
By Kathryn DoyleNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exercise can help overweight kids slim down, but a new study suggests they might be at risk for leg, ankle and foot injuries in the process.That could be because their legs are supporting extra weight, researchers said.
A new study summarized current findings on the associations between whole grain intake and cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all-cause mortality.
Thomas is a 43-year-old man of healthy weight and body mass index. Despite his health, he expresses concern about diabetes, as the disease is common in his family.
This article reviews the different expert guidelines for controlling hemoglobin A1c, LDL cholesterol, and blood pressure in patients with diabetes and offers suggestions for sorting out the confusion.
Individuals whose mothers had depression while pregnant may have a higher risk of having depression at age 18 years, according to the results of a recent prospective cohort study. Postnatal depression was also found to be a risk factor for offspring depression at age 18 years, but only among mothers with lower levels of education.
Consultant360 has put together an overview of this month’s important nutrition news, as well as commentaries from top nutritional experts.
Data presented at the 23rd United European Gastroenterology Week meeting detailed the relationship between body mass index and waist circumference and the risk of developing colorectal cancer.
<p>Dengue fever usually manifests as a fever, as the name implies, but among elderly patients it might strike without fever at all, but rather as appetite loss and weakness.</p>
By Kathryn Doyle(Reuters Health) - Being sedentary, at least in moderation, is unlikely to cause heart disease, according to a new review of past research.
While early diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis is key, a new study that was released during ACR Convergence shows that there is often a delay in diagnosis. Find out which patients are at the highest risk for delayed diagnosis.
By Rob GoodierNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Less need for bowel preparation is unlikely to boost uptake of screening CT colonography if it means a lower sensitivity, a new online survey from the UK shows.