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Clinicians often hear parents of asthmatic children tell them their child is wheezing. But parents' definition of wheezing usually is different from that of physicians.

Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) during midlife is strongly associated with a reduced risk of stroke later, according to the results of a recent study.

A patient specimen test, Xpert Carba-R Assay, can detect specific genetic markers linked to bacteria that are resistant to carbapenem antibiotics.

The FDA approved the first fully absorbable stent to treat coronary artery disease.

A simple new blood test can accurately predict Type 2 diabetes risk better than traditional glucose measures among women with gestational diabetes.

When it comes to diabetes nutrition, patients do best when they get specific instructions on what and how to eat.

Low birth weight caused by genetic factors appears to increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

A family history of heart attacks increases psoriasis patients’ odds of having heart attacks and strokes.

People with traumatic brain injury (TBI) often times suffer from serious headaches. But if the patient wants to take potentially addictive opioids off the table, what’s another option?

Patients diagnosed with heart failure face a variety of challenges with the condition over the course of their lifetime. As a result specialized centers can help provide the best care and help overall quality of life.

While the diagnosis of heart failure is common in cardiology there have been significant developments in the field which allows patients to live for many years with the condition.

The diagnosis of heart failure is a common problem cardiologists face on a daily basis both in the hospital and outpatient settings. Finding the best treatments to help their quality life remains an issue being addressed across cardiology.

Located in the heart of the country Northwestern Medicine has made a name for itself in a wide range of conditions. With such a large number of specialists covering many conditions it can help provide more comprehensive care for many people locally and beyond.

With projections that the number of patients with Parkinson's disease could double in the near future as the population continues to age work is still being done to find effective treatments and cures for the condition.

There are constantly new innovations being developed in vascular surgery, particularly when it comes to the treatment of aneurysms and Northwestern University is one place where that work is being spearheaded.

Vascular surgery can mean operating on many parts of the body and as a result can mean surgeons face unique challenges with each procedure even as technology rapidly improves the field.

Veterans are twice as likely to become chronically homeless as other Americans. People who have been in military service make up about 11% of the US homeless population. The good news is that people are trying to help.

Surgery causes high levels of stress in 50% to 75% of children, but humor and laughter can help children cope with pain and stress.

It has been several years since Eliquis was approved as an oral anticoagulant but still more research is being done to show its benefits in helping patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

It was just one year ago when doctors were excited about being able to offer PCSK9 inhibitors to patients in the hopes of helping them lower their cholesterol. Since that time one considerable challenge they have faced is overcoming the cost of this new class of medication.

In Parkinson’s disease (PD), medication-based therapy efficacy wanes and “wearing off” symptoms develop over time.

At the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology a debate was held looking at how coronary artery calcium should affect patient care.

Hepatitis C direct acting antivirals are effective but remain out of reach in many nations, a WHO study showed.

It’s the warning that we’ve all been ignoring for years – raw cookie dough can make you sick. But now the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is chiming in and they’re confirming the bacteria risk.

Although preclinical trials have shown that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are therapeutically effective against atopic dermatitis, actual clinical studies had not yet confirmed it – until now.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) incidence peaks during a woman’s reproductive years.

What happens when someone with psoriatic arthritis also has fibromyalgia? Researchers from Tel Aviv University in Israel were determined to find out.

Medical sternotomy is a highly accessible route of entry into the chest cavity but apt to introduce infectious microbes.

The increase in opioid prescribing for non-cancer pain has drawn attention to the corresponding increase in unintentional overdose deaths.

Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists are highly potent second-line agents for type 2 diabetes, protecting and improving beta-cell function and have a favorable adverse effect profile.