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Using a single finger prick of blood, a revolutionary new smartphone accessory can detect markers for HIV and syphilis in just 15 minutes at an extremely low cost.
A new study out of the Mayo Clinic assesses the risk of death in patients with mild cognitive decline as compared to individuals with no thinking problems.
New research evaluated the mortality rates from cardiovascular disease on global populations.
The old adage, “Not all that wheezes is asthma,” attributed to physician Chevalier Jackson (1865-1958), has never been more relevant than today, given reports that at least 30% of physicians’ asthma diagnoses are incorrect.
The effects of high-protein and low-protein diets on stroke risk were evaluated in a new study.
By David DouglasNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In patients with early-stage gastric cancer, laparoscopic pylorus-preserving gastrectomy offers "excellent" long-term prognosis and favorable nutritional status, according to Japanese researchers.
This Diabetes Q&A discusses basic history elements of an office visit for patients with diabetes.
There’s no doubt that the new reform law has much to offer seniors and geriatrics healthcare professionals.
Oxycodone overdose rates fell significantly when the high-dose opioid painkiller’s manufacturer switched to an abuse-deterrent formulation in 2010, according to a new study.
<p>Most Americans with a sore throat are prescribed antibiotics even though just a fraction stand to benefit from them, a new study shows.</p>
<p>Nearly 50% of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder experience transient sleeping problems, and another 10% have persistent sleeping problems, new research shows.</p>
<p> In patients with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV), naive B-lymphopenia may be a biomarker of disease activity, new research suggests.</p>
By David DouglasNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Use of antipsychotic drugs during pregnancy does not increase the risk of maternal metabolic and other complications, according to Canadian researchers.
Pediatric BlogAlthough there is a difference in the emphasis in private practice versus academic practice, one can grow as a physician in either setting. The reward however is also very different in each setting.
This event brought together a mix of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants for a look at the four pillars of cardiometabolic risk—diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. For those who couldn’t attend, here is a look at some of the discussions.
Luanne DeChristopher, MSc, on High Fructose Corn Syrup and Coronary Heart Disease in Black Americans
In this podcast, Luanne DeChristopher, MSc, discusses the association between high fructose corn syrup, excess-free-fructose, and the coronary heart disease mortality disparity between Black and White individuals.
A 45-year-old man presented to the emergency department with severe left flank pain, tachycardia, and hypotension of about 48 hours’ duration.