Although some may assume that population-wide screening for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and monitoring its progression in individuals diagnosed with the condition might help improve clinical outcomes through earlier intervention, there is insufficient evidence about associated benefits or harms, say… Read More ›
As we wait for the Supreme Court to rule on the health reform law’s mandate that all US individuals purchase health insurance, it’s a good time to turn our attention to other core elements of reform that will be debated… Read More ›
The growing popularity of hobby farming and home butchering could put more people at risk of a viral disease known as orf, warns the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The agency noted that physicians who aren’t familiar with… Read More ›
Disruption of circadian rhythm, the body’s internal biological clock, an experience familiar to night-shift workers and jet-lagged world travelers, appears to increase the risk of gaining unwanted pounds and developing diabetes. These findings are published online today in Science Translational… Read More ›
When women’s perspectives on treatment success are considered, pelvic floor muscle exercises are effective at reducing urinary incontinence in women with fewer adverse effects than drug-based treatment, according to a review by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)…. Read More ›
Smoking mentholated cigarettes may increase stroke risk in certain individuals, a study published today in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests. Many questions remain about the health effects of smoking mentholated vs nonmentholated cigarettes. Some evidence suggests that smoking mentholated… Read More ›
While all eyes were on the US Supreme Court last week during its historic 3-day debate on the Affordable Care Act, a new front in the ongoing partisan battle over health care was taking shape this week following the passage… Read More ›
Even though the vast majority of US public secondary schools teach HIV prevention in a required course, a new report shows that many are losing ground in comprehensively covering HIV, other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and pregnancy prevention in their… Read More ›
Less chemotherapy for patients with certain advanced cancers, as well as more judicious use of costly imaging techniques, could help patients with cancer receive higher-value care, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) announced today. The announcement is part of… Read More ›
Use of commonly prescribed fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as Cipro, Floxin, and Noroxin is associated with an increased risk of developing a detached retina, a medical emergency that can lead to irreversible vision loss. The finding appears today in JAMA. Researchers… Read More ›
