A cohort study identified a link between COVID-19 and a faster decline in kidney function, especially following ...

An analysis of 6000 cardiac reoperations revealed timing between surgeries did not generally affect operative mortality, ...

Vedolizumab prevented the postoperative recurrence of Crohn’s disease and should be considered a prophylactic treatment in ...

Women with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) have a higher risk for cirrhosis, whereas men ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, affecting approximately 6% of this population. [1] The clinical issues in PCOS relate to ...

A comprehensive literature review was conducted for all medications on the formulary of Bedlam Clinic, a free evening clinic for the medically indigent or working poor, offered by the University ...

Expert Rev Clin Immunol. 2009;5(4):381-390. Several intravenous and subcutaneous Ig (SCIg) preparations are available either in a lyophilized form or as ready-to-use solutions. These products ...

Purpose: The pathophysiology, diagnosis, complications, and management of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are discussed, along with considerations in setting up a pharmacist-run GDM education ...

Arthritis Care Research News Alerts. 2008;59(2):227-233. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to treat arthritis, which affects one-third of all adults. These drugs are available ...

John J. Vargo, MD, and Jeffrey L. Ponsky, MD, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio. Pneumoperitoneum has been observed in 36% of patients undergoing PEG tube placement. [38] It is ...

Simply defined, a cystocele is a protrusion of the bladder into the vagina due to defects in pelvic support (Fig. 1). The radiographic definition of a cystocele is descent of the bladder base ...

Why: Informal supporters provide the majority of long-term care to chronically disabled elders. Caregiving has been recognized as an activity with perceived benefits and burdens. Caregivers may be ...