Men whose electrical impulses take a few milliseconds longer to travel through the lower chambers of the heart have an increased risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD), according to research reported in Circulation, an American Heart Association journal…
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Hypertension, elevated cholesterol, and diabetes are all on the rise in American teens, while overweight and obesity have plateaued. What does it mean?
Medscape Pediatrics
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Puerarin, an isoflavone extracted from kudzu, the invasive Chinese vine, slowed the rate of alcohol consumption in a small pilot study and may be useful to deter binge drinking.
Medscape Medical News
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Patient selection is important with this simple yet effective approach to the treatment of TB infection.
CDC Expert Commentary
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‘It’s the ultimate public health success story,’ according to the lead author of the study.
Medscape Medical News
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Despite protests that the guidance will lead to unnecessary deaths, the final guidelines recommend against routine testing.
Medscape Medical News
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Medscape looked at an array of criteria to come up with the best places in each region of the United States for physicians to practice. There are some surprises!
Medscape Business of Medicine
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This report highlights recent progress toward global eradication of polio, citing significant gains along with ongoing challenges in several regions.
Medscape Medical News
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Can video monitoring of handwashing, with feedback to staff, improve the abysmally low hand-hygiene compliance rates?
Medscape Infectious Diseases
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SAN DIEGO (MedPage Today) — Patients taking herbal and dietary supplements may be at risk for liver injury severe enough to warrant an organ transplant, researchers said here.
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