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British researchers have determined the factors that lead patients with an ARMS to develop psychosis.

Aaron Greenspan, MD created the only in-theater gastroenterology service in Afghanistan, but had to fight through red tape for 17 months to get there.

According to researchers from MD Anderson Cancer Center, patients with osteoarthritis of the knee do not experience any more benefit with tradition Chinese acupuncture (TCA) than those receiving sham acupuncture (placebo).

New research begs the question, "Did Lou Gehrig actually have Lou Gehrig's disease?"

Of 2,235 patients who underwent bariatric surgery between 2002 and 2005, fewer than 10% were insulin dependent or on metformin after surgery, while the average cost-to-care dropped from $10,000 per year to $1,800.

A new study finds that black children are more likely to be evaluated for abuse than white children with comparable injuries, raising concerns about both unnecessary testing and undiagnosed abuse.

An article published in Newsweek caused quite a stir with pain management professionals and organizations like the American Pain Foundation.

For patients feeling unbearable or chronic pain, the answer could lie in their genes, according to research from the University if Florida. In investigating a case of an infant that had congenital insensitivity to pain, the researchers identified two genetic mutations that affect the degree to how strongly pain signals are sent to the brain.

The information leaflets that patients receive at pharmacies along with their prescriptions differ significantly in content, and can be difficult for people to read and understand, according to a new study.

Although marriage can be an exhausting enterprise, it helps lower cortisol response and should make it easier for people to handle other stressors in their lives.

Primary care doctors often don't have the latest information on sinusitis diagnosis and management.

Michael Douglas faces his toughest role yet: a real-life cancer patient. The 65-year-old ex-smoker is preparing for an eight-week treatment regimen that will include radiation and chemotherapy.

The key to developing osteoarthritis may be early malnutrition in the womb and childhood, according to research performed on moose arthritis, as reported by The New York Times.

Measuring for the presence of three rheumatoid factor isotypes may increase the chance of serologically diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published in the Journal of Rheumatology.

A new study says that although obesity rates are declining for many teens, they continue to increase for certain racial and ethnic groups, highlighting the need for interventions tailored to high-risk groups.

As reported by the Wall Street Journal, the FDA is seeking advice from a panel of medical experts on whether the antidepressant Cymbalta should be used as a treatment for chronic pain.

IPC The Hospitalist Company is teaming up with the UCSF Division of Hospital Medicine and its Center for the Health Professions to develop a leadership training program for physician managers.

Recently published results show no differences in the frequency of delusional disorder between the sexes but do reveal other gender differences.

Do recent findings support the use of B vitamins in post-stroke therapy?

Why is moderate to severe depression incidence up 7% from just 10 years ago?

Research highlighted at the American Psychological Association suggests that women experience chronic pain longer and more intensely than men.

Researchers have discovered a link between Parkinson's disease and common variants in immune system genes.

Care costs for patients with diabetes totaled 23 percent of what hospitals spent overall to treat all conditions in 2008.

A study shows that despite evidence of their effectiveness, use of recommended medications for congestive heart failure has declined in recent years.

Why are pharmacists taking a bigger role in patient care?

The American College of Rheumatology encourages arthritis patients to start moving with four types of exercises to help treat these conditions.

Emotional and physical pain may be inter-related, according to a study by researchers at the University of Florida focusing on acetaminophen and social pain.

Ohio State University researchers published a paper in Nature describing a new MRI technique that is capable of imaging the insides of micro-scale magnets, providing the highest ever resolution of magnetic fields.

Children who experience trauma may enter a cycle of negative emotions that can contribute to health problems later and precipitate an early death, according to findings from a recent study.

Brief reviews of the top five dermatology apps for the iPhone and iPad for physicians.