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The SCIP Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) is not just for clinicians. There is a message for patients as well: Know the risks and protect yourself.
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Guidelines for prediabetes from The American College of Endocrinology; statins for the prevention of dementia? Possible help for women suffering from sexual side effects while on antidepressants; government incentives for electronic prescribing; FDA Actions.
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The ECG shown was interpreted as showing sinus rhythm with blocked premature atrial contractions (PACs) as the reason for the slow rate.
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The established causal relationship between endothelial dysfunction and erectile dysfunction (ED) provides mechanistic insight into an obesity-sexual health linkage.
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A short-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker with a rapid onset of action has been approved for intravenous use to reduce blood pressure.
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A randomized controlled trial of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients not on insulin showed an increased depression score in those performing home glucose monitoring and no improvement in glycemic control.
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A very large prospective study found no evidence that nuts, corn, popcorn, or seeds increased diverticular disease or its complications.
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Whereas its potential benefits remain uncertain, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening may be associated with psychological harms. There has been a recent update to the screening guidelines by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
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For many years, chiropractic medicine often has been viewed with skepticism and even ridicule by organized medicine. Yet, we have all had patients who praise their chiropractor for taking care of symptoms for which we have only pills and physical therapy to offer.