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<p><span>Young Americans are increasingly using suffocation and hanging to commit suicide, according to newly released government data.</span></p>
Researchers sought to determine if the cessation of aspirin use among older adults was associated with adverse events such as death, dementia, and disability.
Researchers find predictive models helpful in anticipating flares among patients with lupus nephritis.
In hopes of further characterizing the health effects of smoking marijuana, researchers examined data from 22 studies that had reported the respiratory effects of marijuana use in adolescents and adults.
<p><span>Schools that use suspension to punish drug use or that weakly enforce drug policies have higher rates of student marijuana use than schools with more consistent and less-punitive approaches.</span></p>
<p>Long Beach has had triple the number of pertussis cases so far this year than in all of 2013. CDC is researching possible problems with the vaccine.</p>
By Laila Kearney(Reuters) - A Southern California city has seen a spike in reported whooping cough cases so far this year, with the number of infections nearly tripling compared to all of last year, possibly due to a less potent vaccine or lower vaccination rates, officials said on Wednesday.
In this Q&A, Brittany A. Davidson, MD, discusses navigating goals-of-care conversations in gynecologic oncology, including how to identify patients at high risk of death who might benefit from a timely goals-of-care conversation, how to have a goals-of-care conversation, and how the conversations impact clinical practice. Dr Davidson also discussed these topics during a session at The Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2023 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer titled "Navigating High Stakes Conversations in Gynecologic Oncology: Goals of Care Conversations."
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.
Richard J. Santen, MD, answers questions about his article on the importance of determining the underlying risk of breast cancer for individual patients before initiating menopausal hormone therapy.
Researchers sought to determine the best methodology for identifying psoriatic arthritis among patients with musculoskeletal symptoms.
A recent review examined the potential benefits of exercise as an under-prescribed option for the treatment of several chronic conditions.
Researchers evaluated the national trends in the United States to determine the frequency of anesthesia/sedation in pediatric patients undergoing CT or MRI in emergency departments.
A new study confirms that most lice in North America carry a gene mutation making them completely resistant to standard over-the-counter pediculicides. Now what?
Steven E. Nissen, MD, lead author of the study “Bempedoic Acid And Cardiovascular Outcomes In Statin-Intolerant Patients,” answers questions on the importance of his team’s research on bempedoic acid, how the study fills a gap in cardiovascular research, what bempedoic acid is and is not intended for, and more.
The dangers of cigarettes have been discussed in schools for years, even decades.
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.
<p><strong>A MOTHER ASKS:</strong><br>My 10-year-old son plays soccer and basketball and wants to work out with me. Is it safe for him to start a weight-lifting program?<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br></span></strong></p>