Giving up nicotine can be a brutal experience that can include everything from physical symptoms, such as headache and nausea, to mood issues, including irritability, anxiety and depression.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Implementation of a restrictive opioid prescription protocol (ROPP)—prescribing an opioid supply of three or fewer days—to surgical patients after hospital discharge is feasible for most patients, according to a study published online Jan. 5 in […]
Sixteen-year-old Karl is seen for the first time in my optometry practice. He was referred to me for a fluctuating vision problem. During his examination, I saw signs suggesting he may have diabetes, which could […]
Three million people in the United States have had opioid use disorder, and another 1.5 million people have dealt with methamphetamine misuse within the last year alone.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Having a “dry January,” or giving up alcohol for the first month of the year, is a trend.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
The risk for poor glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes can be predicted with confidence by using machine learning methods, a new study from Finland finds. The most important factors predicting glycemic control […]
A new wave of TikTok trends has dentists cringing and warning young people of “Do It Yourself” dangers when it comes to teeth.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
One type of bacteria found in the gut may contribute to the development of Type 2 diabetes, while another may protect from the disease, according to early results from an ongoing, prospective study led by […]
For chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, treatment often involves lifelong injections. Fear of needles, injection-associated infection and pain are responsible for patients skipping doses, which encourages the development of new delivery strategies that combine […]
A research team from the Complexity Science Hub and MedUni Vienna has analyzed 180,034 patients with diabetes mellitus and found evidence that women are at higher risk of venous thromboembolism than men—particularly during perimenopause. In […]
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