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The American Heart Association has published a new scientific statement on interactions between statins and other medications for cardiovascular disease in an effort to guide health care providers in safely administering medications.
Approximately 70% of women have uterine fibroids by the time they reach menopause, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Learn more about the ACOG’s recommended diagnosis, treatment, and management of symptomatic uterine leiomyomas in our latest slideshow.
A patient came to me in search of a primary care physician who could affirm the psychosomatic nature of most of his symptoms, thus avoiding unnecessary tests that would only exacerbate his somatic symptoms.
<p class="p1"><img src="/sites/default/files/transfer/1208CFP_CPScabies_Fg1.jpg" width="90" height="90" style="margin: 5px; float: left;"><br>Twin 16-month-old boys were referred by a pediatric endocrinologist to the pediatric dermatology clinic for assessment of generalized itchy lesions of 7 months’ duration. The lesions had been treated as eczema with a topical corticosteroid, which provided no relief. The twins were born prematurely at 33 weeks’ gestation and had been receiving thyroxine for congenital hypothyroidism. There was no personal or family history of atopy.</p>
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.
Rachel is a 28-year-old woman who struggles with her weight and who follows a vegetarian diet. Rachel is concerned about her risk of diabetes and asks if there are any healthy sources of protein that may also help her lower her risk of developing the disease.
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.
By Bridgett NovakNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Applying chemical cold packs to smooth, hairless skin surfaces eases hyperthermia more quickly than traditional means, researchers reported January 17 at the annual meeting of the National Association of EMS Physicians in Tucson, Arizona.
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.
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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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<div id="article-content-body"><div id="article-tools-bottom"><div id="pagination-bottom"><img src="/sites/default/files/old/img_4db8c6c7d1160.jpg" width="150" style="padding: 5px; margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px; float: left;" /></div></div>A 51-year-old man who was an active injection drug user was admitted to the ICU with septic shock and severe respiratory distress. Notable findings were fever, multiple opacities on a chest radiograph, and an elevated white blood cell count.</div>