As we age, we may develop certain disabilities that make it difficult to walk, climb, balance, or maintain our fine
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Electronic medical records show promise in reducing unnecessary testing
Upon implementing electronic medical record-based interventions, Boston Medical Center reduced unnecessary diagnostic testing and increased the use of postoperative order
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Adding flavors to e-cigarette liquids changes chemistry, creates irritants: Sweet, fruity flavorings react with vaping liquid; users inhale undisclosed chemicals
As e-cigarette use expands among teens in the U.S., so have vaping menus, with manufacturers marketing nicotine-infused liquids that taste
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Environmental associations with genes may yield opportunities for precision medicine
A new approach to genetic analysis finds associations between environmental factors and pharmacogenes — genes associated with a person’s response
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When should I contact a neurologist?
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system is included in the competence of the neurologist.
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Weekday mornings are no longer peak times for sudden cardiac arrest: Increased stress may be partially to blame, researchers say
Heart experts have long believed that weekday mornings — and especially Mondays — were the danger zones for unexpected deaths
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Age-related changes in skin structure and lymphatic system promote melanoma metastasis: Reduced expression of the HAPLN1 protein in older patients was implicated in these changes
Changes in the structure of the skin and the lymphatic system that occur with the natural aging process create permissive
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Removal of ovary for fertility preservation found safe in girls as young as 5 months: Surgery can be performed on outpatient basis without delaying treatment for cancer or other therapies
In the first publication from the U.S. on surgical techniques and outcomes of single ovary removal for fertility preservation in
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Genetic variants reveal new targets for chronic kidney disease treatment: How specific cell types can lead to development of disease
The kidney does more than double or even triple duty compared to other organs – it extracts waste, balances body
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Can we teach heart cells to grow up?
Scientists around the world have been trying to replace damaged heart tissue using lab-made heart-muscle cells (cardiomyocytes), either injecting them
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