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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.
A recent preliminary study examined the effects of vitamin D supplementation on levels of physical exertion during exercise, and the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Preliminary results of a small study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) have shown that curing insomnia with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) improves the effectiveness of antidepressants.
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.
Researchers investigated the potential association between time spent on social media and internalizing and externalizing mental health issues among US adolescents. Consultant360 discussed the findings further with corresponding study author Kira Riehm.
While full remission of proteinuria has been shown to decrease the speed of disease progression among patients with FSGS, it is not clear whether smaller reductions in proteinuria could also benefit these patients.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has released its 2021 adult and pediatric immunization schedules, including interim recommendations on the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
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.
Lewis S. Nelson, MD, chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, discusses the key components of treating opioid overdose and opioid use disorder in the emergency department and beyond.
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>
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.
By Will Boggs MDNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Minocycline is effective for treating recurrent and chronic erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL), according to a pilot study in 10 patients with multibacillary leprosy.