ACP guidelines: Uncomplicated diverticulitis can be treated in an outpatient setting without antibiotics
According to two new clinical guidelines from the American College of Physicians (ACP), uncomplicated diverticulitis can be treated in an outpatient setting without antibiotics. Patients with complicated disease should be referred for colonoscopy after an initial episode if they have…
Read MoreShorter antibiotics treatment is better for young children with outpatient pneumonia
Five days of antibiotics is superior to 10 days for children with community-acquired pneumonia who are not hospitalized, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics. Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common and serious infection that leads to 1.5 million…
Read MoreVideo: Emma Jane on the other sex talk
For as long as sex has existed, people have been shamed for talking about it. To this day, kids are taught a very narrow perspective on sex education which is comprised mostly of details of erections, ejaculations, and acts of…
Read MoreOfficials Struggle to Regulate Pop-Up Covid Testing Sites
NEW YORK — In recent months, mobile covid-19 testing tents and vans have sprouted on urban sidewalks and street curbs as demand has skyrocketed in response to the rapid spread of the omicron variant. Some of the sites run by…
Read MoreExploring the viral dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant
Recently, researchers posted the findings of a retrospective study to the medRxiv* preprint server in which they investigated the viral dynamics of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant. Study: Viral dynamics and duration of PCR positivity of…
Read MoreCan meal times affect your risk of glucose intolerance?
Thought LeadersDr. Frank ScheerDr. Sarah Chellappa In this interview, we speak to Dr. Frank Scheer and Dr. Sarah Chellappa about their latest research that investigated the effect meal times has on glucose intolerance. Please could you introduce yourself and tell…
Read MoreMichael Douglas health: Actor warned he could ‘lose part of tongue and jaw’ due to cancer
Michael Douglas reveals he was mistaken for daughter's granddad 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…
Read MoreCovid: How Alpha, Delta and Omicron can evade a person’s immunity
Deltacron: Cyprus confirms discovery of COVID variant 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. You…
Read MoreConcussion Sequelae Boost Alzheimer’s Risk
Post-traumatic amnesia (PTA) and chronic vascular lesions caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI) is tied to an increased risk of subsequent Alzheimer’s disease (AD), new research suggests. Results from a case-controlled retrospective study showed the presence of PTA or of…
Read MoreEvidence that monoclonal antibodies can reduce COVID-19 (Delta) mortality
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to take a heavy toll on life and health and the economic development and prosperity of nations around the world. COVID-19, which is caused by infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus…
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