Family Medicine

The FDA approved new drug for two forms of multiple sclerosis.

Her older Caucasian patients figured she was a nurse.

Drug store CVS now carries cheaper option to EpiPen.

Quantitative EEG is not the way to diagnose ADHD, guidelines say.

While the culprit for the stomach pain and discomfort in autistic children was unknown for quite some time, new research suggests it could be caused by an “increased reaction to stress”.

Researchers sought to debunk the myth of a causal relationship between the pill and decreased libido in women.

Though all obese women are treated as though they are at high risk of getting diabetes during pregnancy, that's not true. Only a quarter of them do. A UK team has figured out how to assess risk.

For many patients who are vitamin D deficient, there are oral supplements which can be found over the counter which can help bring their levels into the normal range. That and other steps can help play a role in lessening the risk of developing multiple sclerosis.

Whether patients need to move to stronger medications, or find a more effective treatment, doctors need as much information as possible before making a decision on what course to follow.

For Alzheimer’s disease patients, the risk of pneumonia could be increased with the use of antipsychotic medications, according to findings published in the journal Chest.

In just over a year, Praluent has shown benefits in helping patients lower their cholesterol level. Despite the progress, there have also been some challenges.

One of the biggest challenges cardiologists face is treating patients with atrial fibrillation who are undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, particularly when it comes to prescribing anticoagulants.

For many years, there were no good treatments for patients with pulmonary hypertension. That has changed recently, but there is still much more work to be done.

Unlike other conditions, pulmonary hypertension has symptoms that can be hard to identify in order to give the patients the right diagnosis. Misdiagnosis can not only worsen the symptoms, but also make treatment that much harder in the long run.

When a patient is diagnosed with chronic idiopathic urticaria, there are several things doctors can do to help them. The process to get the proper diagnosis can take several weeks, which can complicate the situation for patients.

People can experience bouts of urticaria over the course of their lives, but usually they only last for a matter of days. When the symptoms last six weeks or more, it can be classified as chronic idiopathic urticaria.

As more is learned about thyroid diseases in endocrinology one of the questions looming now is why does the thyroid hormone affect the body the way that it does. There are also questions about whether some health conditions are really tied to the hormone or another part of the anatomy.

Explaining diabetic macular edema to patients can be a challenge in itself. Going further to explain the injection process can take even more care for eye care professionals.

Ketamine is not a new tool in the arsenal of pain medication but doctors are finding new ways to use it in order to provide relief for patients. As an infusion ketamine is being used to treat chronic pain syndromes.

As the main treatment in pain medication opioids are widely prescribed for patients who need them. Balancing that with the risk of addiction and abuse is something providers deal with on a regular basis.

There are any number of diets aimed at helping people lose weight. A recent study looked at whether a fasting diet was the way to go for the best results.

A common symptom reported by many women as they transition through menopause is issues with cognition. Whether it is described as a "mental fog," or "forgetfulness. Taking these concerns seriously is an issue confronted by many providers who treat these women.

As women get older, they may need more help from their medical providers to have the sex life they want. New treatments are being developed to help make that a reality.

For women who develop depression and anxiety issues during pregnancy and after childbirth they could be susceptible to having more issues later in life. However, with the right care they can be successfully treated and enjoy all the good things that come with being a parent.

Even after the implantation of a left ventricular assist device there is no guarantee that patients will live much past the procedure. Planning for life after the implant can be as important as the time beforehand.