Around 5,500 people with severe developmental disorders now know the genetic cause of their condition, thanks to a major nationwide study in the U.K. that will help improve diagnosis across the world.This article was originally […]
Tinnitus is a frequently reported symptom for audiology patients. It’s commonly referred to as ringing in the ears, but it can be different sounds like buzzing, roaring, clicking, hissing or humming.This article was originally published […]
Getting care in the United States for lingering COVID-19 symptoms can be challenging, affecting long-term health and ability to work, a new study finds.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
From 2016 to 2020, there was an increase in the rate of hepatitis C virus infection in mothers giving birth, followed by a decrease from 2020 through 2021, according to the April 11 National Vital […]
Australia is currently experiencing the longest break between infection peaks since omicron arrived in late 2021 and community-wide transmission took off.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Research from Associate Professor of Medical and Linguistic Anthropology T.S. Harvey demonstrates how a disease’s name can have a significant impact on the public’s perception, attitude and behavior toward the disease. Disease names should be […]
In the Annals of Internal Medicine, a general internal medicine physician and a urologist discuss treatment plans for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and how they would apply their recommendations to a patient who wishes to […]
Five medical organizations say it is essential that hospitals establish antimicrobial stewardship programs to prevent Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) infections. These infections, linked to antibiotic use, cause difficult-to-treat diarrhea, longer hospital stays, and higher costs. […]
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are surging in the United States, with notable increases seen in case counts of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
A new study by investigators with the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) finds that the tick-borne Powassan virus is being transmitted in concentrated community clusters throughout New England.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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