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Medical News Today: What to know about sex after a vasectomy
Vasectomies are a standard procedure for birth control in men. Here, we discuss whether vasectomies can affect sexual function and…
Medical News Today: What to know about hemorrhoid banding
Hemorrhoid banding is a minimally invasive procedure for hemorrhoids that do not respond to other treatments and home remedies. The…
The secret of classic Belgian beers? Medieval super yeasts!
An international team of scientists has discovered that some of the most renowned classic Belgian beers, including Gueuze and Trappist…
How the brain dials up the volume to hear someone in a crowd
Our brains have a remarkable ability to pick out one voice from among many. Now, a team has uncovered the…
Closures affect 1 in 8 pharmacies in the US
Despite an overall increase in the number of pharmacies in the U.S. from 2009 to 2015, one in eight pharmacies,…
Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Safety of Testosterone Therapy
We read with great interest the study by Loo et al1 concerning testosterone (T) therapy increasing the risk of cerebral…
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: beware hidden dangers
A 52 year old man presented with confusion. He was febrile with evidence of circulatory compromise and delirium. He was…
Long-Term Prognostic Value of Less Stringent Electrocardiographic Q Waves and Fourth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction Q Waves
The Fourth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction defines electrocardiographic (ECG) Q waves as duration ≥30ms and amplitude ≥1mm or QS…