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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.
The live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) does not result in a greater number of lower respiratory events (LRE) following vaccination in children with asthma aged 2 to 18 years when compared with the inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV).
Poor sleep affects Black individuals more than people of other racial groups. Researchers examined the impact of providing standard cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia vs culturally tailored CBT-I via the internet to Black women.
Developmentally healthy 9-month-old boy brought for evaluation of congenital pale pink 2-cm plaque on left parietal scalp.
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.
The widespread availability and use of the measles vaccine in the United States has been immensely successful and has resulted in a greater than 99% reduction in reported measles cases compared with the pre-vaccine era.
A 23-month-old girl was transferred from a local emergency department (ED) to a metropolitan children’s hospital with concern for foreign body ingestion.
Recent research examined the average amount of fiber American adults consume, and how they compare to recommended amounts.
By Lorraine L. JaneczkoNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Smokers with multiple sclerosis (MS) may have faster disease progression compared with those who quit, new research shows.
Joe is a 65-year-old man who is concerned about staying healthy as he gets older. He tells you that while he tries to eat as healthy as possible, he normally follows a Western-style diet high in red meat, sugar, and refined grains.
<p>Cardiologists tend to overstate the benefits of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and patients make decisions based on what cardiologists tell them.</p>
August is National Immunization Awareness Month and Psoriasis Awareness Month. In recognition of these important topics, Consultant360 has compiled a list of valuable resources for you and your colleagues.
In this podcast, Chuck Vega, MD speaks about the financial implications of various treatments for patients with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) and for the care system. He also speaks about the decision of inpatient vs outpatient care. This podcast is part 3 of a 3-part series on managing CABP.
Consultant360 spoke with Zenas Yiu, MBChB, PhD, NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Dermatology at the University of Manchester, about a recent study examining the relationship between psoriasis and risk of serious infection.