Record numbers of American veterans diagnosed with non-aggressive prostate cancer are heeding the advice of international medical experts and opting
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Exostosis: Causes, types, and treatment
Exostosis can cause chronic pain or irritation, depending on its size and location. Sometimes, cartilage will grow over an area
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New computational strategy designed for more personalized cancer treatment
Mathematicians and cancer scientists have found a way to simplify complex biomolecular data about tumors, in principle making it easier
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Skin peeling between toes: Causes and treatment
The skin between the toes can peel for a variety of reasons, including allergic reactions, bacterial and fungal infections, or
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How do public ‘report cards’ affect physicians’ treatment decisions?
Public “report cards” on outcomes for patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI or coronary angiography) were originally developed
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Citrus allergy: Foods to avoid, symptoms, and treatment
While this allergy is uncommon, reactions can trigger severe symptoms. An individual with an allergy to grass may be more
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Scientists identify a potential treatment for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
A research collaboration has led to a new potential treatment for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) or Rendu-Osler syndrome, a rare
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Imaging may allow safe tPA treatment of patients with unwitnessed strokes
A study led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators may lead to a significant expansion in the number of stroke
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Phone app linked to improved psoriasis treatment adherence
(HealthDay)—A smartphone app is associated with improved short-term adherence to a cutaneous foam treatment for psoriasis, according to a study
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Irritable bowel syndrome patients obtain robust, enduring relief from home-based treatment program
In the largest federally funded non-drug clinical trial for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), patients with the most severe and persistent
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