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The family medicine physician shares perspective on the differing healthcare teams, and what her practice could most benefit from.

Tiotropium reduces all-cause and asthma-related hospitalizations and emergency department visits.

New research shows no significant difference in the proportion of patients with gastrointestinal bleeding following anticoagulant or antiplatelet monotherapy.

New Penn Medicine data break down the impact each missed visit can have on treatment outcomes for patients with AMD.

A study of more than 300,000 older patients found use of tramadol was associated with an increased risk of hip fracture compared to 5 other pain medications.

Physically active geriatric adults are generally healthier physically and mentally than inactive older adults.

Findings of a phase 3 clinical trial show that patients who take a 15 mg or 30 mg dose achieved higher ACR20, ACR50, and ACR70 scores than those who had a placebo.

Coronary microvascular dysfunction is independently related to abnormal cardiac mechanics, according to a new study.

A comparative assessment shows children with psoriasis have a four-fold increased risk of reaching PASI 75 with biologics.

The Duquesne University School of Nursing assistant professor and assistant dean shares guidance on stoma complication in patients with ostomy.

Investigators find no difference in treatment retention between pregnant OUD patients who received treatment via telemedicine compared to in-person.

In a new study, investigators show how general anesthesia significantly increases the odds of postpartum depression and suicidal ideation following a cesarean delivery.

Pediatric practices must prevent unnecessary medical care and potential patient harm.

The CATALYST trial will examine use of the Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder in more than 2500 patients with AFib at risk of stroke.

A 28-day patient log of gastrointestinal symptoms, stool consistency, psychological distress, and extraintestinal pain ratings informs investigators on the significance of markers.

A review of more than 20 million births between 1990-2013 found average birth weight and average length of pregnancy has been declining.

Investigators find that male children have higher odds of taking ADHD medication than female children.

Results of an analysis incorporating data on more than 29,000 patients concluded consuming 2 or more servings of meat per week increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Seqirus announced approval of influenza A monovalent vaccine, adjuvanted (Audenz™) for protection against influenza A in a release on Monday morning.

Investigators link waist circumference with an increased risk of depression for patients with arterial stiffness.

A meta-analysis of CREDENCE, DECLARE-TIMI 58, CANVAS, and EMPA-REG OUTCOME trial is revealing more about how SGLT2 inhibition impacts different subgroups of diabetics.

New weekly report data shows the count of jurisdictions with high influenza-like illness activity has risen again.

Discussing which potential AMD treatments retina specialists are most excited about moving forward.

Anita Clayton, MD, the David C. Wilson Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia, reports on some of the exciting new treatments in the pipeline for depression.

Discussing the most effective ways new therapies can reduce the treatment burden of current age-related macular degeneration treatments.

Anita Clayton, the David C. Wilson Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia, explains how doctors can talk to patients about some of the side effects from antipsychotic medications.

The oral treatment becomes the first of its kind indicated for the reduction of food allergic reaction risks and severity in the US.

New research into the role of legislation on vaping use shows certain laws may be more effective than others.

A family physician takes lead on a discussion around the changing makeup of care teams.

A telehealth program is not significantly better than usual care for patients presenting to the emergency department with a behavioral health crisis.