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Researchers have developed an effective Ebola vaccine that does not require a syringe or even trained health care workers.

Allopurinol's overall impact on the risk of mortality has been studied but is not yet well-understood. Now, a study has shown that the benefits from this treatment likely outweigh the risk of serious side effects.

A social problem with limited existing research, work has been done to understand the risks and benefits associated with administering non-selective beta blockers to elderly patients.

Anticoagulants may not be the ideal treatment for all patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension but research is being done to find the best possible treatments for these patients.

Chronic pain is just one of many conditions that may be treated with an innovative stem cell-based therapy, according to researchers at Duke University.

A study published in Cancer Science reported premenopausal women with breast cancer were more likely to die if they were also smokers.

Intestinal and multivisceral transplantation-and any organ transplant actually-increases risk for infection since immunosuppressants are critical post-surgery. Fungal infections ranging from mild skin rashes to deadly fungal pneumonia can be a problem, and may lead to increased morbidity and mortality in these patients.

What factors must be considered to ensure optimal management of perioperative cardiac arrest in the cardiac surgery patient?

Walking, an activity taken for granted by many, doesn't come easy for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Dutch researchers are trying to change this, and have assessed the most beneficial walking aids, identifying which types work best during daily outdoor walking.

Anacor Pharmaceuticals recently announced favorable results from two phase 3 pivotal studies for Crisaborole Topical Ointment, 2% (previously AN2728), a non-steroidal topical anti-inflammatory PDE-4 inhibitor for treating children and adults suffering from mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis.

A statement released by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) endorsed the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and other imaging techniques for improving the quality of life and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients.

When a drug treatment does not work as expected, it may be suspected that the patient did not take the prescription properly. However, a new study suggests that genetics may be to blame for some cases of disappointing medication performance in patients with HIV.

Patients diagnosed with diabetes may be able to blame the food their ancestors ate for their condition as easily as they can blame their own eating habits, according to a recent study.

The reaction to an editorial claiming that exercise alone will not help patients lose weight is illustrative of the biases held by certain groups and underscores the need for greater education and awareness of the science of weight loss for patients and clinicians.

Horrifying laceration? Unbelievably large tumor? It's all there for viewing on a free medical app called Figure 1. Its software lets hundreds of thousands of medical professionals post clinical photos, confer on diagnoses, and show their own innovative work. The site has more than 100 million archived photos, all sent in by users, most of them physicians.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of Rexulti (brexpiprazole) as a treatment option for adults with schizophrenia or major depressive disorder (MDD).

A recent study out of Finland found that men who ate chicken eggs on a regular basis had a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus. Like a number of other recent studies this article stands in contrast to what was once the conventional wisdom: that eating foods high in cholesterol would increase your risk of heart disease and its risk factors.

Researchers are learning more about the safety and efficacy of anti-interleukin-17 and anti-interleukin-23 (IL-23) therapy, although there are several agents currently under investigation. Anti-TNF agents and IL agents target psoriatic inflammation through different pathways.

A study examined the analgesic efficacy and safety of previously untested combinations of dexketoprofen trometamol and tramadol hydrochloride given as four different fixed combinations and as single components in comparison to placebo for patients experiencing moderate to severe acute pain following tooth extraction.

A recent study looked at hereditary factors as a predictor of response to treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It also sought to identify a link between heredity and the clinical presentation of RA.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the 2016 Medicare Fee Schedule (MPFS), which called for significant reductions in reimbursement rates for colonoscopies and other lower gastrointestinal (GI) procedures.

Study results indicate that a 6-month pilot antibiotic stewardship program initiated at a pediatric long-term care facility resulted in a 59% decrease in topical antibiotic use and an 83% decrease in orders for antibiotics without proper documentation.

Research using mouse models may offer clues to potential prophylactic approaches for patients with venom sensitivity.

Regardless of disease progression, German researchers reported that physical activity decreases over time in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), further worsening their condition.

Although tattoo removal has come a long way since the days of amputation and dermabrasion, there are some stubborn ink stains that just won't come clean. A recent study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology looked at the safety and efficacy of the 1064-nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser and found a relatively high clearance rate after multiple treatments for most patients.

Bacterial endocarditis increased the risk of stroke 4 months before and up to 5 months after the infection is diagnosed, a New York City research team reports.

The journal Paediatrics & Child Health recently published results from a research study completed by a team of researchers from across Canada that explored factors that influence the decision to engage in pediatric weight management programs.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will require manufacturers to update labels in order to red flag possible serious side effects associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

The ‘cup of joe' that 54% of American adults consume every day, according to a survey, has a surprising effect on the risk of disease.

The CDC put its full disease-detection arsenal to work to trace the source of multi-state Salmonella outbreaks. The agency blames chicken kissing.