November 20, 2024
SEATTLE — A simple, single-question hearing screening administered by medical assistants could effectively identify older adults with untreated hearing loss, according to a study presented at […]
November 19, 2024
SEATTLE — A novel, quick, and low-cost dementia screening test could significantly improve early detection of Alzheimer’s disease in primary care settings, according to research presented […]
November 12, 2024
New recommendations from the WikiGuidelines Group offer strategies for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children and adults. While the guideline […]
November 12, 2024
TOPLINE: Vitamin K supplementation significantly reduced the frequency, intensity, and duration of nocturnal leg cramps in older adults. No adverse events related to vitamin K were […]
November 7, 2024
TOPLINE: Increased telehealth use in primary care practices is associated with reduced rates of low-value cervical cancer screening and thyroid testing. No significant association is found […]
November 5, 2024
TOPLINE: Weight loss interventions using medication or behavioral changes can improve insulin resistance, hormonal markers, and menstrual frequency in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according […]
October 31, 2024
This October 31, many around the world are enjoying the thrill of ghost stories and fear-inducing legends associated with Halloween. But medical textbooks have their own […]
October 31, 2024
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a 10-mg dose of Roxybond (Protega Pharmaceuticals), an opioid analgesic indicated for the management of severe pain in […]
October 28, 2024
Current efforts to control high blood pressure (BP) are failing in the United States and globally. The first World Health Organization (WHO) global report on hypertension […]