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A 61-year-old man presented to a family medicine clinic with acute onset pruritus, 40-lb weight loss over the duration of 3 months, and progressively worsening lethargy and fatigue.
A 45-year-old man presented to the emergency department with severe left flank pain, tachycardia, and hypotension of about 48 hours’ duration.
<p>Most of the world's poorer countries, which account for nearly all childbirth-related deaths among newborns and mothers, are facing a critical shortage of professional midwives who could ease the problem.</p><p> </p>
A recent study examined the association between type 2 diabetes and the risk of developing serious liver disease.
New research suggests that individuals suspected to have idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis may not need to undergo biopsies.
The HIV Medicine Association of the Infection Diseases Society of America has released new guidance for the treatment of individuals with human immunodeficiency virus in primary care.
By Will Boggs MD(Reuters Health) - Greater ups and downs of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) are associated with a higher number of symptoms of depression in elderly individuals with type 2 diabetes, a recent Israeli study finds.
<p><span>Preliminary evidence points to "real and nontrivial" differences in bone health of children taking an attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug relative to those not taking an ADHD drug.</span></p>
By Megan BrooksNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Obese women may need a double dose of levonorgestrel-based emergency contraception (LNG EC), a new study hints.
By Anne HardingNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults who are more physically active may have an easier time modulating their pain response, thus reducing their risk of developing chronic pain, new findings suggest.
Dopamine is known to regulate striatal function and learning. In a new study, researchers applied this knowledge to determine whether post-stroke administration of dopaminergic therapy—in addition to routine occupational and physical therapy—affects patients’ ability to walk independently.
An 8-year-old boy seen at a gastroenterology clinic after "accidentally" swallowing 2 coins 4 days earlier.
<p>Participating in sports may have many benefits, but it also raises the chances adolescents will abuse alcohol, according to a new review of the evidence by Canadian researchers.</p>
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<p>Seventeen years ago, "What's Your Diagnosis?" was launched as a monthly service in CONSULTANT. The feature was developed with Dr Schneiderman to emphasize the skills involved in physical diagnosis—a field in which he is a nationally recognized authority.</p>
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A recent study examined the effects of energy drink consumption on blood pressure, heart rate, and overall cardiovascular risk.