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We live in a world that is becoming increasingly obsessed with social media. And while social media does allow users to make connections and share experiences in ways that simply were not possible 20, 15, and even 10 years ago, the harsh reality is that social media involvement can become an addiction.

Incessant practice not only helps to fine tune those skills, but depending on your instrument, it can also help to produce some uncomfortable bone conditions if not you're careful.

A novel method of treating pain by using stem cells was halted by the FDA recently, as reported by The Denver Post.

A new app for the iPhone provides physicians and nurses with mobile access to the reference information contained in the National Cancer Institute's Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events.

This collection of blogs compiled by Dr. Pullen will make you cry or scratch your head, give you some perspective, and maybe even teach you something about the practice of medicine.

New research explains why to provide relaxation techniques to stressed patients who are trying to conceive.

Those with outward facing alignment-knees relatively far apart and ankles closer together have a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis, according to a study published in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

Neither omentectomy alone or in combination with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass improved metabolic function in obese patients.

Researchers have determined the role played by the homeobox gene Prox1 in memory and learning.

The growing number of athletic injuries at younger ages is cause for concern, according to researchers at the University if Michigan Health System.

Although spanking has declined in the US, nearly 80% of preschool children are still disciplined this way, according to new research, which also finds that corporal punishment of children is still common around the world, despite bans that have been adopted in 24 countries.

Findings from two studies support a new approach to vaccines to prevent infections caused by drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, the leading cause of skin and soft tissue, bloodstream, and lung infections in the US.

A study released from the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery reveals that gender specific total knee prosthesis may not have much clinical benefits.

Physicians may soon be able to add Cymbalta to their arsenal in treating some chronic pain conditions, thanks to an FDA advisory panel vote to allow drug maker Eli Lilly to market the antidepressant as a treatment for low back pain.

The BP oil spill has been in the news for so long that many people have become numb to the reports coming out of the Gulf Coast. But health advisers have begun to turn their attention to the impact that the spill will have on those who have been close to the devastated region.

Learn key information about three trials currently recruiting patients with ataxia.

The standard DAS 28 score is the factor most strongly affecting the level of rheumatoid arthritis-related disability, according to a study in the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology.

32 million cartons of eggs were recalled by Wright County Egg after the CDC identified a four-fold increase in Salmonella cases in May.

Results from two studies show that the youngest kids in a class are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than the oldest kids in their class.

Fibromyalgia sufferers may be able to alleviate joint pains and other symptoms by practicing Tai Chi, according to a study by researchers of Tufts University School of Medicine.

Patients who saw both a podiatrist and a medical doctor specializing in care of diabetic feet during the year before diagnosis were much less likely to need amputation.

A new study shows that more than half of all catheter-related UTIs can be prevented by implementing stop orders and reminders to physicians and nurses that a catheter is in place.

The ACIP has recommended that Afluria, a seasonal flu vaccine, not be given routinely to children younger than 9 years

The use of EMRs in the patient-centered medical home can reduce diagnostic error and improve coordination, communication, and continuity of care.

Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a seasoned radio host with over 30 years experience. Her popularity is undeniable; however, she announced yesterday that she will be quitting her talk show, in part due to criticism from a racially charged conversation she had with a caller.

What do psychiatrists do when they're on vacation? They make their psychiatry blogs vacation blogs.

Researchers have discovered that the genes involved in chronic pain are regulated by molecules inside small RNAs. The discovery could lead to the development of a brand new class of drugs to treat chronic pain caused by inflammatory conditions.

Findings presented at the American Sociological Association's annual meeting, show that patients whose pain cannot be localized or pointed out on a scan or test often times are challenged with the task of defending the legitimacy of their condition.

A new iPhone app provides guidance to fourth-year medical students who find themselves faced with having to choose from among dozens, or hundreds, of residency programs.

Patients who receive recommended treatment for atrial fibrillation earlier face lower risk of stroke and other serious secondary side effects. A patient's CHADS2 score is a reliable indicator of stroke risk.