Chronic heavy drinkers in middle age had better chances of dodging atrial fibrillation (Afib or AF) if they quit alcohol instead of drinking less of it, a retrospective study suggested....

"I think primarily this is a story of discovery," said neurologist and multiple sclerosis (MS) researcher Stephen Hauser, MD, of the University of California San Francisco, about his book, The...

Pimecrolimus, tacrolimus, and moderate-potency topical corticosteroids (TCS) are the most effective in the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis. High-certainty evidence showed that pimecrolimus...

HOUSTON -- An early molecular or cytogenetic response correlated with better long-term survival in heavily pretreated chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) treated with the BCR-ABL inhibitor ponatinib (Iclusig), a post-hoc...

Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today's collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional's take on the latest viral medical topics. A Massachusetts teen's death after reportedly consuming a...

Anesthesiologists are sharply divided over how to handle the growing number of surgical patients on GLP-1 receptor agonists, given that the drugs can raise the risk of aspiration during surgery....

Testosterone therapy significantly reduced gender dysphoria, depression, and suicidality among transgender and gender-diverse adults seeking masculinization compared with no treatment, a randomized trial showed. Among 64 participants, those randomized to...

Health officials say it is too early to know whether BA.2.86 is more serious than previous strains. Source link : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-66750359?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Author : Publish date : 2023-09-08 10:11:31 Copyright for...

Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Deaths from being bitten or struck by a dog are on the rise, according to the CDC. (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly...

The plan will help ensure YouTubers are genuinely qualified to dish out medical information. Source link : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66716501?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Author : Publish date : 2023-09-08 01:00:57 Copyright for syndicated content belongs...

TOPLINE: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an independent risk factor for precancerous colorectal adenomatous polyps in men and women, according to results of a large study. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted...

Share on PinterestWegovy has recently gained popularity for its ability to predictably help people lose a significant amount of weight. Xavier Lorenzo/Getty ImagesWegovy is a weight loss drug that has...

Moderna says its upcoming COVID-19 vaccine should work against the BA.2.86 variant that has caused worry about a possible surge in cases. "The company said its shot generated an 8.7-fold...

Findings from two recent studies could signal a paradigm shift in the way men are screened for prostate cancer. In the ReIMAGINE study, a group of researchers from the United...

In a recent study published in JAMA, atorvastatin reduced cardiac functional impairment for patients with lymphoma who were treated with anthracyclines. Although many clinical trials and real-world study data corroborate...

TOPLINE: Opioid use, older age, and fracture history increase the risk for fractures in older adults with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) based on a review of registry and Medicare claims data....

Dr Arun Sanyal Novel biomarker tests have met or exceeded the performance of common lab tests for diagnosing nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH, now known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis or MASH), laying the...

To avoid cardiovascular disease, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends performing at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week, 75 minutes of intense aerobic activity every week, or...

TOPLINE: Results of a national survey show that despite a lack of data, many adults in the United States believe daily use of cannabis is safer than tobacco, a trend...

Inflating a drug-coated balloon in the prostate is the latest approach to treating a common cause of frequent or difficult urination in older men. As the prostate naturally grows with...