A Number That Should Guide Your Health Choices (It’s Not Your Age)
At her annual visit, the patient’s doctor asks if she plans to continue having regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer, and then reminds her […]
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The Who frontman Roger Daltrey given ‘second chance’ after surviving meningitis
Meningitis: Dr Hilary outlines the main symptoms Meningitis is an infection that affects the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It can be […]
Read moreA Mystery in the E.R.? Ask Dr. Chatbot for a Diagnosis.
The patient was a 39-year-old woman who had come to the emergency department at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Her left knee had […]
Read moreBaby born weighing 1 POUND finally home after hundreds of days in ICU
‘He was so tiny he fit in my bra’: Baby boy born weighing just 1 POUND finally home after 181 days in hospital Doctors originally […]
Read moreNew study finds link between maternal and infant sleep patterns
Reviewers’ Notes New mothers can expect sleep deprivation in the first few years of baby's life. But too little sleep can take a toll on […]
Read moreDancing with Parkinson’s: New program helps patients control movements
Every week, a group of dancers meets in Chicago. Together, they follow a series of movements under the guidance of an instructor. They flex, and […]
Read moreFTC, OCR send warning letter to hospitals about online tracking pixels
The Federal Trade Commission joined the U.S. Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights this week in reminding healthcare organizations about their responsibilities for […]
Read moreNew rapid test uses bacteriophages to identify pathogens that cause urinary tract infections
About one in two women are affected by cystitis during their lifetime, and many suffer from recurrent urinary tract infections. Bladder infections are not only […]
Read moreMost Americans Ignore Skin Cancer Concerns
Most Americans are unconcerned about skin cancer even if they are at risk, especially Gen Zers, according to a study conducted for the American Academy […]
Read moreStudy examines pediatric traumatic brain injury as a potential risk factor for psychotic disorders or symptoms
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, scientists conduct a meta-analysis to assess whether pediatric traumatic brain injury (pTBI) is a potential […]
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