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A meta-analysis of studies on the effect of testosterone supplementation in older men found broad variations in reported increases in muscle mass and decreases in body fat.

Somnambulism, commonly known as sleepwalking, is a disorder that affects 8.4 million adults in the United States (one of which is Friends actress Jennifer Aniston). But as it turns out, these individuals do not feel pain from an injury they acquired during an episode while they are actually sleepwalking.

The popular Mexican food eatery said Sunday it had closed all of its establishments in Seattle, WA and Portland, OR after a reported outbreak of E. coli bacteria.

With the federal government leaving it to state and local entities to determine the age at which tobacco products can be purchased, an effort is underway to advance the age limit three years to 21.

Obese patients had far more post-operative complications after back surgery, a New Jersey research team found.

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) recently announced its support for the interdisciplinary Unified Microbiome Initiative, which is focused on developing a fuller understanding of the microbiome.

Results from a small study conducted in China suggest that a novel combination treatment could cut by 75% the treatment time of current HCV medications, which themselves cut in half the time for successful treatment only a decade ago.

A program that integrated addiction treatment into primary care for patients with, or at risk for, HIV appears to successfully engage and treat patients with substance dependence. Developed by researchers at Boston Medical Center, the program was shown to reduce substance dependence and encourage engagement in treatment.

In Kentucky, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and multiple comorbidities are major public health issues, and there is variation in the occurrence of both COPD and the various comorbidities depending on both gender and where in the state people live. A research team looked at the factors contributing to both.

New parents may instinctively keep their baby away from the family dog. But according to a large Swedish study, early exposure to dogs and to farm animals lessens the risk an infant will develop asthma.

Viruses are present in the guts of newborn babies, according to findings published in Nature Medicine.

Vaccination is a hot topic of controversy, to say the very least. But if patients refuse to get vaccinated against preventable diseases such as measles and mumps, some doctors will go as far as to dismiss the families from their practices.

Study results suggest a significant association between serum levels of anti-tumor necrosis factor agents and the level of mucosal healing for patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Gilead Sciences recently filed a New Drug Application with the US Food and Drug Administration for a single-tablet regimen to treat chronic infection of all forms of the hepatitis C virus.

A new analysis of trial data shows that patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency benefit about as much from pancrelipase delayed-release capsules (Creon) whether or not they have diabetes mellitus.

Certain healthcare provider behaviors can threaten team performance and patient safety. As task complexity increases, so do the team's interdisciplinary responsibilities. Medical organizations that take steps to identify troublesome behaviors can help employees correct the problem, thereby fostering teamwork and a culture of safety.

While most Escherichia coli (E. coli) live in guts of people and animals are harmless, the E. coli strain 0157 is continuing to evolve, according to a study published in Microbial Genomics.

Some experts contend that hiatal hernia-related symptoms improve after weight-loss surgery, making repair of the hiatus unnecessary. Yet, simultaneous repair during bariatric surgery may be more efficient than undergoing separate procedures. A study published in the journal Surgery suggests repair of hiatal hernia during bariatric surgery appears safe and feasible.

Surgeons are more likely than ever to consider resective procedures in infants and young children who have refractory seizure disorders. Many reports describe good outcomes in infants and young children undergoing resective surgery, but longitudinal data have been published only rarely.

In a time of 24 hour technology usage students could be doing themselves more harm than they realize by keeping their cell phones close at hand at bedtime.

Women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at a substantially higher risk of mortality – especially those with cardiovascular and respiratory conditions.

Spontaneous knee effusion, often referred to as ‘water on the knee,' is definitely a red flag. However, a new study warns that a swollen knee accompanied by pain could be an early symptom of potentially debilitating Lyme disease.

Air pollution affects liver health and can cause fibrosis, according to findings published in the Journal of Hepatology.

Treating patients in the intensive care unit takes careful attention to detail and knowing how best to take care of people when they need it most. This also includes knowing how to return them to a state where they no longer need this level of care.

Sleep apnea and depression are both serious conditions patients deal with on a daily basis. A recent study looked at a possible connection between the two and how doctors can better treat these patients.

There are many varieties of type 2 diabetes, a new genotype analysis shows. Tracking these genotype variations in common diseases is possible using data from electronic medical records (EMRs), according to researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.

Antibiotic resistance, a grave concern spanning across all medical specialties, can be especially disconcerting in dermatology.

Researchers recently studied a cohort of patients who had undergone surgery for back pain to determine if they could identify patient-related factors or patient-reported outcomes could accurately predict dissatisfaction after spinal surgery.

Study results show that the interferon-free regimen of simeprevir plus sofosbuvir achieves high rates of sustained virologic response and has a strong safety profile for patients with hepatitis C.

While previous studies have touted the benefits of vitamin D and calcium for helping reduce the risk of colon tumors, a recent randomized trial has proven both nutrients fail to aid patients with colon tumors.