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Physicians often fail to counsel recovering heart attack patients on whether they are at risk of having another myocardial infarction triggered by sexual activity. In a letter to the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Dietrich Rothenbacher, MD, MPH and colleagues have reassuring data.

The link between testosterone therapy and cardiovascular risks has been a hot topic of debate, with researchers offering competing evidence and statements supporting or refuting the existence of link between testosterone supplementation and increased cardiovascular risk. Now, physicians from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) have publicly stated their position on the issue.

There is no shortage of career opportunities in the United States Air Force. As a result airmen and women in the service can start their time of service in one field and end in a completely new one with a rewarding future as a result.

Researchers have identified a biomarker that could help clinicians determine whether patients with alcohol use disorders would benefit from treatment with acamprosate.

Researchers are preparing to launch a clinical trial to test the effectiveness of rumination-focused cognitive behavioral therapy to see if it is more effective than typical cognitive behavioral therapy for the treatment of depression.

Researchers conducted a literature search to compare the approach, delivery, and effectiveness of various psychological interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, and guided self-help.

With thousands of people stationed at a military base for varying amounts of time there can be the same issues facing the civilian population and some additional concerns as well.

Minor episodes of pain throughout the day can affect your mood and health outcomes.

Research indicates that many nannies know dangerously little about how to prevent, recognize, or treat severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis.

If you needed another reason to stop smoking, here it is: a study published in Pain Medicine analyzed patients with chronic pain and found that those who also smoke reported more severe pain.

Treatment with the monoclonal antibody bezlotoxumab effectively reduces Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection recurrence through week 12 when combined with standard of care antibiotics.

In an effort to fight obesity and diabetes and promote healthier diet and lifestyle choices through targeted interventions, public health officials determined which regions of the US have the highest levels of soda and other sugar-sweetened beverage consumption.

Study involving parents of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus shows they need support and assistance in helping their children make healthy dietary choices.

Study results show that treating community-dwelling elders too zealously for elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone levels is a leading cause of thyrotoxicosis.

Researchers say young veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at high risk for sleep apnea.

Bullied adolescents who engage in regular exercise have reduced rates of suicidal ideation and attempt compared to their sedentary peers.

A Canadian initiative that ensures pregnant women receive HIV screening and treatment (if needed) has virtually eliminated mother-to-child, or vertical, HIV transmission in that country.

While Lyme disease cases tend to peak during the summer months, the threat is not over once the weather cools down. But as recently discovered, a single test may not be enough for an accurate diagnosis.

A study in the Annals of Family Medicine illustrated the difficulty in effectively implementing evidence-based care, even when the initiative is supported by an experienced quality improvement collaborative, or when when payment incentives are adjusted with the end goal of increasing collaborative care.

A study in BMC Dermatology suggested that adherence to pharmacological treatment and adjuvant therapies are both key factors for improvement in cases of mild to moderate acne vulgaris.

From its earliest days the armed forces has had soldiers who have been assigned to help treat their comrades in arms. In the 21st century that role has changed along with the rest of the military while working through the war on terror on multiple fronts.

Running a medical practice of any size can be filled with challenges. When that practice handles thousands of patients across three branches of the armed forces those challenges can be magnified without the work of a team of professionals across many specialties.

A study in eLife has found two regulator genes that may be key suspects in cleft lip, skin barrier defects, and a host of other developmental problems in mice.

An upcoming series of studies will look at gaps in understanding the development, diagnosis, and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety related disorders (AD), which account for a significant proportion of mental health conditions, according to an article in BMC Psychiatry.

Treating neuropathic pain with opioids can be done smarter and without upping the dosage, suggests a report in Pharmacological Reports.

Mobile phone applications offer a significant opportunity to improve treatment for bipolar disorder, but they're not ready for prime time yet. In fact, a study in the Journal of Internet Medical Research looked at the most recent apps and found significant gaps that need to be addressed, in terms of agreement with medical guidelines, comprehensive information, and privacy matters.

An Iranian study in the Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies suggested that acupuncture given during childbirth significantly lowers the duration of labor with no significant variations in pain scores or serum cortisol levels between the acupuncture-administered and control groups.

Travelers entering the United States from Liberia will no longer be screened for the Ebola virus starting on Monday, September 21, 2015, according to a statement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Injecting pediatric diabetes type 1 patients with glucagon can be difficult for non-medical caregivers. Such treatment is needed for severe hypoglycemia. A new study shows that an inhaled glucagon powder is effective and easier on these rescuers.

A large retrospective analysis from Canada suggests that dabigatran is about as safe and effective as warfarin in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation.