Internal Medicine

Between developing its own pipeline of therapies for patients with hepatitis C and acquiring another company known for its work in this field, it looks like Merck is taking steps to be a larger player in HCV market.

An emerging epidemic of acute hepatitis C threatens the country's younger population, which experienced a significant hike in the number of cases during a recent 6-year period, according to a compound study that looked at trends of the disease among youth.

A hypertension medication was reported as being effective for treating post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, according to the results of a new study.

The autoimmune system may not be the primary location for multiple sclerosis development, according to a study published in Science Translational Medicine.

Treatment-resistant cases of trigeminal neuralgia may be treated with duloxetine, according to a new case study.

The issue of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing, which increases duration of treatment and hospital length of stay, is complicated in the surgical suite.

Increased activity in the prefrontal cortex and nucleus accumbens explained why bipolar disorder patients took larger gambling risks.

Despite these improvements in medical technology, diabetic nephropathy remains unpredictable and life-threatening. Identifying high-risk patients at an early stage could help clinicians take appropriate steps to reduce risk.

Surgeons and endocrinologists have wondered if bisphosphonate use might reduce revision hip replacements, and a new study indicates they may help.

Even a "magic bullet" leaves a wound that requires a period of recovery.

An Australian team of researchers injected 10 female neuropathic pain patients with stem cells, which were overall, well-tolerated, according to research published in the Journal of Pain Research.

Abuse-deterrent properties, identical efficacy for pain relief, reversal of opioid-induced constipation, and theoretical tolerance mitigation may give Targiniq ER an interesting advantage over other oral opioids.

Surgeons' concerns about a controversial process to transition high-risk patients off anticoagulation may be warranted.

When managing patients with atrial fibrillation, internists use antiarrthymic strategies that significantly differ from those utilized by cardiologists, though both types of physicians similarly diverge from treatment guidelines.

Research indicates that Complex Regional Pain Syndrome may be caused by an immune deficiency, and not traumatic events, as previously thought.

Heinrich von Staden, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Classics and History of Science in the School of Historic Studies at the Institute for Advanced Study and one of the world's foremost authorities on ancient science and medicine, describes how ancient medical concepts apply to modern practice.

Regularly consuming probiotics may improve blood pressure, particularly for people with hypertension, according to a new study.

Although people with high levels of homocysteine are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, taking vitamins known to lower homocysteine does not prevent the disease.

Agent Orange exposure several decades earlier may increase morbidity from various diseases, some of which have rarely been explored in previous epidemiologic studies.

Although there are a wide variety of treatment options available for patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, methods for finding the proper course of treatment are still under development.

In 2 recent clinical trials, a treatment for young patients diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder reportedly demonstrated benefit over another currently used ADHD medication.

The US Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new drug aimed to aid the thousands of Americans affected by hereditary angioedema.

Although small-bowel capsule endoscopy is often used to evaluate unexplained abdominal pain, a new analysis has found the procedure's diagnostic yield is limited.

New research on the link between antihypertensive medications and atrial fibrillation suggests diuretics may trigger new cases of the condition, while angiotensin-converting enzymes may protect against it.

Researchers at Tufts University have further clarified a key protein's role in bipolar disorder.