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Circadian Clock Gene Has Different Effects in Men and Women
Determining why the circadian clock works differently in men and women is critical not only for the development of novel therapeutics, but also for determining the best course of treatment for each individual. Continue reading →Read More »
Overdiagnosis of Penicillin Allergy Can Lead To Unintended Side Effects
An incorrectly labeled penicillin allergy often leads to use of alternative antibiotics, which are associated with a variety of negative consequences including treatment failures, adverse reactions, and antimicrobial resistance. Continue reading →Read More »
Single-Dose Tafenoquine to Prevent Malaria Relapse
A significantly greater proportion of patients in the tafenoquine group did not have malaria relapses compared to patients in the placebo group Continue reading →Read More »
College Students at Increased Risk of Meningitis
Although incidence of serogroup B meningococcal disease is low in the United States, college students are at increased risk compared to non-college students. Continue reading →Read More »
Hospitalist Workforce in the US is on a Growing Spree
Our survey reveals quite a lot of unknown information about the hospitalist specialty. It shows an increasing graph of hospitalists across the industry. The rise in number is noticeable mostly within the general primary care specialty. Continue reading →Read More »
ILARIS® (canakinumab) Not Cost Effective For Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
The combination of small benefits and a high price makes canakinumab far from cost-effective for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease Continue reading →Read More »
Medical Marijuana Users Preferred Cannabis to Pharmaceuticals
Only about half (56%) reported that their mainstream healthcare provider knew that they used medical cannabis. Continue reading →Read More »
Variations in Humans Related to Both Nuclear and Mitochondrial DNA
Mito-nuclear interactions are likely important factors in contributing to phenotypic variation in humans. Such interactions should be studied further. Continue reading →Read More »
Value of Postconditioning after Heart Attack May Be Seen only on Long Term Followup
The benefits of postconditioning may not be seen early on but only in long-term follow-up. Continue reading →Read More »
Ulcerative colitis: Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Can Induce Remission
At present Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for ulcerative colitis should be given in the clinical trial setting so that we can determine if it is a viable long term (maintenance therapy). Continue reading →Read More »
Toilet Stools May Make Going to the Bathroom Easier
This study should be replicated in patients with chronic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and hemorrhoids to see if benefit is seen in these often hard to treat conditions Continue reading →Read More »
Increase Risk of Blistering Disorder with Diabetes Medication
MedicalResearch.com Interview with: Dong Hyun Kim M.D. Associate professor Department of Dermatology CHA Bundang Medical Center CHA University School of Medicine MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings? Response: As a dermatologist, we see many patients with newly diagnosed with bullous pemphigoid (BP), many of whom … Continue reading →Read More »
Vaccine Preventable Infections Common After Pediatric Organ Transplantation
Children who received transplants when they were younger than 2 years and recipients of lung, intestine, heart, and multi-visceral organs were at increased risk for hospitalization with a vaccine-preventable infection Continue reading →Read More »
Group B Streptococcus Remain Significant Threat to US Infants
Despite significant declines in early-onset Group B Streptococcus disease attributed to IAP, the burden of early- and late-onset Group B Streptococcus disease in the United States remains substantial. Continue reading →Read More »
Mental Illness Risk Increased in Young Onset Diabetes
Management of young onset diabetes is complex. Currently, many of these young patients receive fragmented care in a health care setting with scarce resources or are not covered adequately for these multiple needs. Continue reading →Read More »
Reporters Covering Drugs Should Include 1-800-662-HELP In Their Stories
The nation should invest in promotional strategies to increase awareness of 1-800-662-HELP. Continue reading →Read More »
Periodic Low Calorie Days Can Extend Lifespan (at least in mice)
The use of periodic fasting mimicking diets dine only 3-4 times per year can have major effects on aging and disease. Continue reading →Read More »
Midurethral Sling Complications May Be Associated with Psychological Stress, esp in Young Women
Midurethral sling complications may be associated with psychological stress that can manifest itself as depression and in rare cases self harm. Continue reading →Read More »
Less Than Six Hours of Sleep May Raise Risk of Heart Disease
The study demonstrates that increased risk of cardiovascular disease remains after controlling for other known risk factors, including poor diet and low levels of physical activity. Continue reading →Read More »
Diabetes: Study Find Statins Protect Against Vision Loss
The result showed that statin therapy was associated with reduced risk of diabetic retinopathy Continue reading →Read More »