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Researchers have conducted the first study on the prevalence of patients with competing chronic conditions in which medications for one condition may exacerbate the other.
The discovery of the genetic processes can help in the development of therapies that slow or stop the development of dementia.
Many adults with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) experience symptoms of anxiety and depression, suggesting a bidirectional causal relationship, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.
Lead author Joanna E. MacLean, MD, PhD, from the University of Alberta, answers questions about her research on the relationship between bedwetting, nighttime arousal, and OSA in children.
Robert is a 62-year-old man with a 10-year history of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Despite his coronary risk factors, Robert is reluctant to begin exercising.
It has been well studied that parental interactions play a role in the language development of children.
<p><span>Young children with congenital health conditions tend to report higher quality of life than their parents report for them, researchers from UK have found.</span></p>
After demonstrating efficacy in a 6-month trial, a BP reduction intervention implemented in black barbershops was further tested for sustainability through 1 year. The results were encouraging.
<p><span>Minority children often lag behind their peers in language development when they start preschool, and some of that disparity may be due to differences in the frequency of "book sharing" among families.</span></p>
In 2003, a task force determined that there was not enough evidence to make recommendations on the screening of older adults for dementia. Now, in a comprehensive review, they reexplore the issue.
<p>Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) reduces recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with active cancer to an extent comparable with warfarin but with less clinically relevant bleeding.</p>
Physician decision-making about NFCE rests solely with clinical evaluation of the patient.
Preventing burnout is a very important aspect of one’s professional life. As you begin your career, consider not only what you want now but also what you want 10, 20, 30 years into your profession. While this “peering into the future” consideration is not completely accurate, you should be honest with yourself about who you are and what you want now and in the future.
This article gives an overview of the etiology, diagnosis, staging, and treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic skin disorder characterized by the presence of recurrent inflammatory nodules resulting in sinuses, fistulas, and scarring, commonly in the intertriginous areas.
Jeffrey is a 54-year-old overweight man who is concerned about his blood pressure levels.
Researchers study the effects of text messaging on glycemic control in patients with diabetes in a new study.