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<p><span>There is no consensus on how best to adjust medication dosage for obese children, the authors of a new systematic review conclude.</span></p>
In a recent study, researchers aimed to better understand the prevalence of hepatitis C virus in the global population.
Certain types of nutrient supplementation used in conjunction with standard treatment may benefit patients in the early stages of schizophrenia, suggests a systematic review published online in Early Intervention in Psychiatry.
In hopes of improving disease monitoring and treatment, researchers of a study presented at the ACTRIMS Forum evaluated vascular contributions to multiple sclerosis pathology.
Researchers established the association between the length of sleep and the risk of developing peripheral artery disease.
More than one-third of US adults are obese, and many individuals struggle to maintain weight loss. A recent narrative review detailed the important role that nurse practitioners have in helping patients with obesity maintain weight loss.
Automobile accidents involving pediatric pedestrians tend to occur midblock, near bus stops, and when supervisors are not paying attention. (Photography by User:Fb78)
New research from the World Health Organization examined the risks associated with consumption of red and processed meats.
Researchers have identified a biomarker that may help gynecologic oncologists choose better treatment options and improve success rates following chemotherapy in patients with ovarian cancer.
A diverse team of experts representing the National Association of Epilepsy Centers updated a set of guidelines and recommendations for the care of patients with epilepsy.
Researchers conducted a review of medical literature examining the link between beta amyloid plaque reduction and caffeine consumption.
In a recent clinical trial, researchers determined that mothers who took vitamin D supplements during pregnancy reduced the risk of atopic eczema in the baby’s first year.
<p>Marijuana smokers' behavior is more important than the potency of their pot or how much of the psychoactive ingredient THC they take in for predicting who will become dependent, according to a small new study.</p>
Joe is a 32-year-old overweight man attempting to get into better shape. He has tracking his exercise and calorie intake using a popular wearable activity tracker, and is wondering how accurate the device’s measurements really are.
<p> People taking care of a family member who's had a stroke are happier when they maintain control of their own lives and continue to enjoy their interests and hobbies, according to new Canadian research.</p>
In this video, Manvita Mareboina, BS, and Katrina Bakhl, BA, discuss their presentation at IDWeek 2023 titled “Impact of respiratory virus co-infection in pediatric COVID-19,” including the demographics, symptoms, and clinical characteristics and treatments for patients who tested positive for COVID-19 alone and for patients who tested positive for COVID-19, along with another respiratory virus.
<p>For people with osteoarthritis of the hip, pain levels tracked with the weather over the course of a small two-year study, Dutch researchers say.</p>
By Will Boggs MD(Reuters Health) - People with type 2 diabetes who sit all day have a riskier lipid profile than those who move around or exercise periodically throughout the day, according to researchers in Australia.
An international team of researchers explored the effects of a series of rare genetic mutations that affect the development of diabetes in a new study.