Only 40% of adults meet criteria for obesity when BMI alone is used. A new definition of obesity could nearly double the prevalence of U.S. adults with the condition, according to a study published ...

The American College of Radiology has updated its ACR Appropriateness Criteria, adding 13 topics and revising six topics. The criteria serve as a resource to ensure radiologists avoid providing ...

Tonsillitis is a common reason for visits to the doctor and prescriptions of antibiotics in primary care. To determine whether a patient needs antibiotics, doctors use the so-called Centor Criteria ...

Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension. Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In addition, hypertension increases risk of ...

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Strep throat is typically caused by group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus, also known as Streptococcus pyogenes. This child is a little younger than usual to have strep throat, as the typical age is ...

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) has released the "Alternative Treatments to Selected Medications in the 2023 American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria," an updated clinical resource designed to ...

The key difference between acceptance criteria and the definition of done is this: Acceptance criteria are unique to a specific user story or backlog item, while the definition of done applies ...

BRUSSELS, June 4 (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Wednesday Bulgaria can enter the euro zone and become the bloc's 21st member from 2026. European Union countries aspiring to adopt the ...

Centor Inc., a Gerresheimer company and leading provider of regulatory compliant prescription containers and remote care solutions, adds a brand-new smart weekly pill organizer to its solution ...

When comparing assessments of lymph nodes, tonsils, and the total Centor score, agreement was low, with kappa between 0.47 and 0.58. For history of fever and absence of cough, kappa was potentially ...