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Jenny is a healthy 26-year-old woman. At her most recent check up, Jenny mentions that she has been experiencing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, and is curious if there are any lifestyle modifications she can make to help improve her symptoms.
While having good genes certainly helps, a growing body of research suggests that how well you age depends largely on you and what you do.
New research suggests that poor blood sugar control leads to an increased risk for wound complications in patients undergoing surgery for chronic diabetes-related wounds. The study authors believe that the key to optimizing outcomes in these complicated patients is ultimately a multidisciplinary approach.
By David DouglasNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Preliminary studies indicate that a transurethral convective water vapor system (Rezum, NxThera) may safely provide clinical benefit in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
<p>The current vaccinia virus smallpox vaccine should be used in laboratory and health care personnel at risk for occupational exposure to orthopoxviruses.</p>
New research finds that for a subset of obese individuals, obesity does not translate to metabolic problems such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
<p><span>Infants are now most likely to catch whooping cough from their siblings, a new study says.</span></p>
By Reuters StaffNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Genetic makeup appears to influence the risk of developing gestational diabetes, but not the risk of progression to type 2 diabetes, according to results from the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) trial.
A new study investigated the relationship between blood pressure and health behavior, including sleep and exercise, using data collected from over-the-counter wearable devices.
The ideal timing of renal replacement therapy in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury remains unclear, despite extensive previous studies. In a recent meta-analysis, researchers sought to compare the benefits associated with earlier vs later initiation of renal replacement therapy.
<p>Young smokers who have smoked more cigarettes have clear differences in their brains compared to lighter smokers.</p>
<p>Blocks, puzzles and other hands-on toys that have long been mainstays of children's play are still best at teaching some skills needed for success, according to a research review.</p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/transfer/Screen_shot_2012-06-14_at_11.40.45_AM.png" width="90" height="90" style="margin: 5px; float: left;"><br>The artificial pancreas, or closed-loop insulin delivery, may improve glycemic control in children with diabetes, even in those younger than 7 years, as the method saw significantly fewer patients spending time above 300 mg/dL at night compared with those using open-loop delivery. </p>
A 17-year-old white adolescent boy presented with multiple asymptomatic pits on the palms and soles of approximately 5 to 6 years’ duration.
He discusses the changes that need to be made in the research community to encompass a larger representative cohort, how current events will shape the future of neurology, and how the American Neurological Association has responded.