Introduction In 2019, it was estimated that Tuberculosis (TB) affects 10 million people worldwide and it caused 1.4 million deaths.1 In a list of the 30 countries with the highest TB burden, Indones… [+27951 chars]
Cannabis prescribed for chronic pain is associated with an elevated risk of heart rhythm disorders,according to research presented at ESC Congress 2022. Study author Dr. Nina Nouhravesh of Gentofte … [+3077 chars]
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that attacks organs and can be fatal. There's no cure, so current treatments aim to limit damage and ameliorate symptoms. Some of these therapies have to be injected, s… [+5132 chars]
A 12-month, home-based exercise program improved exercise capacity and patient-perceived fitness in adults with COPD but did not affect dyspnea, according to new data published in Chest. “Home-based… [+2393 chars]
Watch the AMA's COVID-19 Update, with insights from AMA leaders and experts about the pandemic. In todays COVID-19 Update, L.J Tan, PhD, MS, chief policy and partnerships officer at Immunize.org (fo… [+22823 chars]
Key takeaways: <ul><li>Average scratch pleasurability was 2.97 ± 2.63 on a scale of –5 to 5. </li><li>These scores were similar to scores reported by patients with lichen simplex chronicus, psoriasi… [+3531 chars]
In this episode, Dr Harrison speaks with Paul Shiu, DO, about arterial blood gases, including a patient with respiratory acidosis. They also speak about respiratory alkalosis and the A-a gradient. … [+10497 chars]
Zhengzheng Shi and colleagues at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan report the effects of a common herbal remedy on colitis, one of two conditions that comprise inflamma… [+3481 chars]
BENI, Congo -- A new case of the Ebola virus has been confirmed in Congos eastern Beni city, Congos ministry of health announced Monday, saying it is linked to a previous outbreak. Testing by a lab… [+1685 chars]
The constant mental toll of diabetes management can make it difficult to make positive changes. Experts at the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES) 2022 annual conference sh… [+3417 chars]
By estimating peoples brain age from MRI scans using machine learning, a team led by UCL researchers has identified multiple risk factors for a prematurely ageing brain. They found that worse cardio… [+3064 chars]
MONDAY, Aug. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Smokers in the throes of nicotine withdrawal when they wake up in the morning may crave not just a cigarette but a cup of coffee along with it. Science can … [+1506 chars]
