Although it is not a medical concern, some men do not like having puffy nipples because of how they look.…
Medical News Today: What to know about herniated disc surgery
People who have a herniated disc may need surgery to alleviate pain and other symptoms. Find out here about the…
Three myths about risk thresholds for prediction models
Clinical prediction models are useful in estimating a patient’s risk of having a certain disease or experiencing an event in…
Medical News Today: Calcium channel blockers: What to know
Calcium channel blockers are a common type of medication for high blood pressure and heart conditions. We discuss how these…
Outcomes of takotsubo syndrome at 15 years: A matched cohort study
The association of takotsubo syndrome with future risk of cardiovascular and noncardiovascular morbidity and mortality is unclear. We assessed the…
Blue Toes at High Altitude: Peripheral Cyanosis
At altitudes >2,500 meters, acute mountain sickness is usually self-limiting, presenting with hypoxia and pulmonary edema.1 Chronic mountain sickness results…
The American Health Care System is Broken. Part 7: How Can We Fix It?
Previous articles have outlined the many problems that confront America in trying to humanely and efficiently deliver health care to…
Oral anticoagulation in emergency department patients: high rates of off-label doses,no difference in bleeding rates
Patients with oral anticoagulation constitute an increasing proportion in the present medical routine.1 The approval of the first direct oral…
Oral Anticoagulation in Patients in the Emergency Department: High Rates of Off-Label Doses, No Difference in Bleeding Rates
Empirically, a significant proportion of patients using direct oral anticoagulation (DOAC) take off-label reduced doses. We aimed to investigate the…
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound predicts nodule transformation to hepatocellular carcinoma
A new study has identified sonographic biomarkers that can predict eventual malignant transformation of pathologically confirmed cirrhotic nodules for patients…