A compound that mimics the main protein in high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or “good”) cholesterol significantly reduced the number of tumors
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Study finds music therapy brings effective pain relief for sickle cell patients
A new study published in the Journal of Music Therapy reveals promising findings for the application of improvisational music therapy
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APA: Suicide prevention should be a public health priority
(HealthDay)—Suicide prevention needs to be a public health priority, according to the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA calls for
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Older adults increasingly have HPV+ oropharyngeal cancers
(HealthDay)—Human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal cancers are increasing among older adults, according to a study published online April 30 in Cancer.
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Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have an increased risk of certain types of malignancy
The results of a study presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) examined rates of malignancy in
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Do excess fluids cause brain injuries in children with diabetic ketoacidosis?
For decades, clinicians have worried that giving too much intravenous fluid to children with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) may contribute to
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White matter hyperintensities in RCVS vary over time
(HealthDay)—White matter hyperintense lesions (WMHs) in patients with reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) change over time in a manner that
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Getting heart disease patients to exercise: Study says wearables could help but only if money is on the line
Combining financial incentives and personalized goal-setting with wearable devices may be an effective way of encouraging patients with heart disease
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New study identifies gaps in infection prevention and control at critical access hospitals
Critical access hospitals (CAHs) face significant challenges in their infection prevention and control (IPC) practices, according to new research presented
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One-third of US adults may unknowingly use medications that can cause depression
A new study from University of Illinois at Chicago researchers suggests that more than one-third of U.S. adults may be
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