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<p>Patients who take morphine pills for lower back pain may experience changes in the volume of the brain's gray matter in as little as one month, a small study suggests.</p>
<p>Parents should quit smoking while their children are young to help prevent them from picking up the habit later on.</p>
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.
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 Genevra PittmanNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Whether children can and should participate in strength training has been a contentious issue. But new research suggests it is safe and may encourage young people to be more active in their everyday lives.Researchers randomly assigned one group of 10- to 14-year-olds to strength train twice a week and others to go to their typical gym classes.
Although current dietary guidelines suggest limiting red meat intake in favor of white meat, a new study suggests that diets high in either red or white meat may have similar lipid and lipoprotein effects. Consultant360 discussed these findings with lead study author Ronald M. Krauss, MD.
By Anne HardingNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new meta-analysis including more than 2.5 million people has identified 11 gene variants strongly associated with gastric cancer risk.
By David DouglasNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A newly identified tick species, provisionally called Anaplasma capra, can cause human disease, according to Chinese researchers.
A new study examined how the types of beverages individuals choose to consume affects their food choices and calorie intake.
Joel J. Heidelbaugh, MD, spoke about evaluating and managing epigastric discomfort, recognizing “alarm” symptoms in patients, and understanding when to test for Helicobacter pylori infection.
In this article, Michael J. Bloch, MD, compares the use of chlorthalidone vs hydrochlorothiazide in the management of adults with high blood pressure, including the results of The Chlorthalidone vs Hydrochlorothiazide for Hypertension – Cardiovascular Events trial.
<p>People with sciatica had more short-term relief if they received chiropractic care along with exercise and advice, rather than exercise and advice alone.</p>