Internal Medicine

Patients afflicted with vitiligo often have significant differences in Schirmer test results, lens, and fundus findings.

Exercise during early life may alter the gut microbe, in addition to promoting healthy brain and metabolism, according to findings published in the journal Immunology and Cell Biology.

When diabetes first became a concern in the medical community the numbers were lower, but the consequences were much more severe. Today, many more people are diagnosed with types one and two diabetes but the treatment options are much safer and more effective.

From the initial diagnosis to finding a specialist to better manage the treatment of multiple sclerosis there is a lot that patients need to do in order to maintain as high a quality of life as possible. There are also potential issues patients can encounter all along the way that need to be overcome.

Treating a complicated condition like multiple sclerosis can require help from a variety of people in order to provide patients the best care possible. At UC Davis this approach includes a pharmacist on the clinic floor who can also help patients after hours.

As more treatments for multiple sclerosis are developed patients can help not only those affected by the condition now but also those in the future as well by enrolling in properly conducted clinical trials.

Migraine and tension headaches potentially share genetic links with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

When physicians focus on symptoms that have an impact on a patient's quality of life, COPD treatment is most effective, a UK team found in a literature review.

Trips to the emergency department (ED) can range from the most benign to the most serious of reasons.

As researchers focus on finding treatments for progressive multiple sclerosis there are a number of potential angles to study to find the best treatment options possible. One potential area is the role of B cells in the treatment process.

Canadian researchers found that a small percentage of MS patients tested positive for Lyme disease.

Antibiotics are essential for curing an array of conditions, but they may also be responsible for disrupting cognitive function in patients.

The knowledge about COPD has grown in recent years but even with that increased knowledge applying that to patient diagnose and treatment has proved difficult for the medical community.

Neck circumference appears to be a better measure of the health risks posed by being overweight than the currently used waist measurement, researchers found.

“Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a nightmare, probably the most negatively life-impacting disease we see in all of dermatology. We finally have a therapy to address it, “ remarked Jeffrey Sobell, assistant professor of dermatology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, at the Skin Disease Education Foundation (SDEF) Hawaii Dermatology Seminar.

Why should primary care physicians consider the concierge model of medicine? The question should really be rephrased: Why shouldn't they?

Heads up Broncos and Panthers fans! You might want to load up on the vitamin C and hand sanitizer.

Rosacea has been linked to a significantly increased risk of developing glioma.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved dexlansoprazole (Dexilant SoluTab/Takeda Pharmaceuticals), a new formulation for the treatment of heartburn-associated gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults age 18 and older.

Often, patients suffering from gastrointestinal issues are too embarrassed or uncomfortable to schedule a colonoscopy.

Study raises safety concerns about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients’ use of opioids at high rates.

It’s prime time for runny noses, sore throats, and just overall not feeling well. But if you’re taking medicine for a pesky cough, do not take Licorice Coughing Liquid.

While not currently covered under recently passed law new research has shown a potential need to help first responders from World Trade Center attack.

A history of multiple surgeries and general anesthesia shouldn't necessarily worry the elderly about their risk of diminishing mental abilities, according to a new Mayo Clinic study.

Cheese contains a natural food preservative, nisin, which can destroy cancer cells.