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Residents in predominantly Black communities are more likely than those in predominantly white communities to live near a hospital with a certified stroke center. But a new study shows that when residents in these Black communities have a stroke, they…

The more years a person drinks alcohol, the kind of alcohol consumed, and the amount consumed can help to predict gout tophi, researchers say in a newly published paper in Arthritis Care and Research. The study, led by Lin Han, PhD,…

Steve Thompson recalls signs of his early-onset dementia We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding….

A recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server assessed whether niclosamide could be employed in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) therapy. Diagram of niclosamides effect on SARS-CoV-2 entry and spike protein-mediated syncytia formation. 1.) SARS-CoV-2 binds to the ACE2 receptor of…

For patients with low- or intermediate-risk localized prostate cancer, enzalutamide monotherapy plus active surveillance (AS) is well tolerated and induces a significant treatment response compared with AS alone, according to a study published online June 16 in JAMA Oncology. Neal…

The COVID-19 pandemic upended daily life for everyone, changing the way we went about our lives in every conceivable way. Sudden disruptions to society were immediately apparent: School closures, business shutdowns, new—and in some cases, unprecedented—public health policies. But other…

When I found out I was pregnant with my fifth child, my first words were, “Oh my god, NO!” I was alone in the bathroom while my husband was on a conference call, and all I could think of was…

Prostate cancer: Dr Hilary outlines signs and symptoms We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding….

Pain management is one of the biggest challenges of the modern healthcare system. Almost 60% of U.S. adults report having experienced pain in the past three months, and pain is one of the main reasons adults seek medical care. Adequate…

Pain management is one of the biggest challenges of the modern healthcare system. Almost 60% of U.S. adults report having experienced pain in the past three months, and pain is one of the main reasons adults seek medical care. Adequate…