Immunizations: Addressing the Growing Anti-Vaccine Movement
Despite immunizations being some of the most effective, life-saving public health interventions in...
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Author: Rebecca Shover
Does MS Impact Menopause or Vice Versa?
The time from when women have their first menstrual period to the time when they reach menopause...
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Patient Preferences for Post-Discharge Communication
“New technologies allowing patients to communicate with healthcare professionals (HCPs) are being...
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Mild Primary Hyperparathyroidism Linked With Adverse Cardiovascular Events
“The relationship between mild primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) and cardiovascular (CV) disease...
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Universal Screening for Lynch Syndrome in Patients With Uterine Cancer
“Lynch syndrome (LS) is the most common hereditary cause of uterine cancer,” explains Daniel...
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Lesion State Modulates Link Between sNfL & Age in Multiple Sclerosis
Prior research has shown that levels of serum neurofilament light (sNfL), a promising biomarker of...
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Expanding Lynch Syndrome Screening to Include Ovarian Cancer
Although the benefits of universal screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) and endometrial cancer...
Read MoreDr. MedLaw Q&A: Physicians Ask About Liability For Accidents After In-Office Procedures
Q: I do small hand surgeries in my office. I only use local anesthesia for these. The patient will generally then be in a soft dressing or a short splint. There will also be some numbness. I have not had any restrictions up...
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Risks & Benefits of UTI Prophylaxis in Older Adults
Older patients have a higher risk of UTIs than younger patients, largely due to immunosenescence,...
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Impact of Intoxicants on Patients With Burn-Related Injuries
“The use of nicotine, alcohol, and illicit substances, alone or in combination, may predispose...
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The Effects of Multimodal Analgesia in Critically Ill Patients With Burns
Pain from burn injuries can be challenging to treat and remains one of the most severe forms of...
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New Guidance on Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome
“IBS affects 5% to 9% of the adult population, is a common complaint causing patients to seek...
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Revised Ultrasound Scoring System for Gout During Treatment
“With proper management, gout flares induced by the deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals...
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Pediatric Uncomplicated Appendicitis: Assessing Patient & Caregiver Values
When deciding between two or more treatment options, gaining a better understanding of how...
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Gender Linked With Outcomes in Acute Burn Injury Patients
“In high-income countries, men more often sustain burn injuries than women,” explains Lincoln M....
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Assessing Prescription Opioid Medical Use & Misuse in Parents & Offspring
According to recent data, nearly 50% of adolescents who misuse prescription opioids report...
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Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography Identifies Microperfusion in CKD
“Renal perfusion plays an essential role in kidney health, as the kidneys receive up to 25% of...
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Tailoring Obesity Messages for Pediatrics
Unhealthy diet, excessive screen time, and inadequate physical activity have been identified as...
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Q&A: Physicians Ask About Bill Forbearance
Q: I am a physiatrist and so I see a lot of patients who were in car accidents. More than a few of...
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Comparing Survival by RRT Modality in Patients With Severe Burns
Findings from numerous studies indicate that patients with burns who develop acute kidney injury...
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