Although black and Hispanic veterans with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are more likely than white patients to see a kidney
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New study explains why genetic mutations cause disease in some people but not in others
Researchers at the New York Genome Center (NYGC) and Columbia University have uncovered a molecular mechanism behind one of biology’s
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AHA: Are Eggs Good for You or Not?
THURSDAY, Aug. 16, 2018 (American Heart Association) — The egg is standard breakfast fare, but many people may be wondering
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Routine X-ray not needed after US-guided central line insertion
(HealthDay)—Pneumothorax and catheter misplacement after ultrasound-guided central venous catheter (CVC) insertion are rare and thus do not justify post-procedural chest
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Pfizer says not part of failed Dutch pregnancy trial
Pfizer Thursday insisted its anti-impotency Viagra drug was not used in a Dutch study seeking to help pregnant women whose
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29 NHS trusts have excess deaths – NOT 13!
Named and shamed: 29 NHS trusts have excess deaths, claims eminent professor who helped expose the Mid-Staffs hospital scandal (so
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Embezzlement Not Uncommon in Medical Practices
MONDAY, July 23, 2018 — Embezzlement occurs frequently in medical practices and steps should be taken to prevent it, according
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DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Keep your blood sugar in check
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Keep your blood sugar in check… even if your’re not diabetic For the past few weeks I’ve
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An aggressor is not necessarily a bully—and the distinction matters
Spotting a bully is more nuanced than it might seem, because there is a difference between general aggressive behavior and
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Most commonly used HIV drug worldwide not associated with increased risk for suicide in Uganda
A multinational collaboration of researchers found that efavirenz, the key component of the most commonly used HIV cocktail in the
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