Search
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.
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.
<p>People with a genetic predisposition for high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol may be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease throughout their lives, even long into old age, a new study suggests.</p>
Clostridium difficile is an anaerobic spore-forming bacterium. C difficile infection (CDI) is recognized as the leading cause of nosocomial diarrhea and is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality.
<p>Transgender youth with gender dysphoria commonly report depression and thoughts of suicide, according to results of a recent study.</p>
This COVID-19 roundup includes coverage of the latest and final COVID-19 treatment guidelines by the NIH, the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine in preventing pediatric long COVID, the spring 2024 booster recommendations for older adults, and more.
<p>Child-rearing practices and attitudes could be contributing factors when kids have chronic constipation, according to a new study.</p>
Neuropathy, which is one of the most common complications of diabetes, is the first symptom for some patients that they have diabetes or prediabetes.
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.
By Reuters StaffNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) circulation follows a biennial pattern of alternating early and late seasons, new research indicates.
By Genevra PittmanNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young adults who had been criticized, insulted or threatened by a parent growing up were more likely to be anxious or depressed, in a new study.Even when the same or another parent expressed plenty of affection, researchers found the apparent harmful effects of having a verbally aggressive mother or father persisted.
<p>Concussions among high school athletes became more common with every passing academic year between 2005 and 2012.</p>
Clinicians should remain vigilant for milk-alkali syndrome (MAS) in elderly patients presenting with hypercalcemia.
Care coordination is helps ensure that the patient’s needs and preferences for health services and information sharing are met over time.
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) 2012 Annual Meeting: March 16-19, 2012; Washington, DC