Internal Medicine

In a recent study, investigators from Europe found using virtual reality technology can have an impact on a patient's quality of life.

A randomized trial compared cash incentives, peer support, and usual care for increasing rate of HCV treatment among HCV/HIV infected people who use drugs.

A recent study found that black patients were far less likely to be prescribed buprenorphine than white patients.

Telehealth and technology have broadened the capabilities of surgeons.

People experiencing homelessness were more likely to follow-up on referrals from an ophthalmology clinic if they had finished high school or had a primary care provider.

After analyzing information from a cohort of more than 380,000, investigators found an association between chronic illnesses and visual impairment.

A healthy plant-based diet can reduce a person's risk of developing CKD by 14% and can also help slow the decline of kidney function, according to a new study.

With support from the “genius” at the O Bar, even patients without strong digital skills are able to participate in Ochsner’s digital medicine programs.

Investigators found that peanut allergy immunotherapy was associated with a greater risk of anaphylaxis, epinephrine use, and serious adverse events compared to avoidance or placebo.

Investigators found that 2 months of antibiotic use later in life could result in a 32% increase in likelihood of developing a cardiovascular disease.

A new study of 55 million insured young adults in the US found that major depression, type 2 diabetes, and other conditions are becoming more prevalent among them.

Investigators from the University of Washington found that sedentary behavior is becoming more common among Americans in 15-year study.

Medical Economics report finds just 22% of physicians reported a rise in compensation during 2018.

Investigators found that a plant-based diet was associated with a 41% reduction in heart failure risk, while a “southern” diet heavy in fried food, added fats, and eggs was associated with a 72% increase in risk.

Investigators found that participants who never ate breakfast were 87% more likely to die from cardiovascular disease and stroke than those who ate breakfast every day.

Patients who suffer from pollen allergies are likely to face more severe symptoms and longer allergy seasons as a result of global warming.

Though the proportion of female meeting speakers has risen significantly in the past decade, women remain underrepresented at major academic conferences in the US.

In the years following alterations made to Obamacare, the rate of uninsured patients visiting the emergency department dropped significantly.

Unlike injectable versions, naloxone nasal spray may be administered outside a health care setting by anyone, regardless of medical training.

Just 2 hours of screen time can lead to children being 7 times more likely to develop attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and 5 times more likely to report clinically significant externalizing problems.

Concierge medical practices are trending upward, and proving beneficial for patients. It's time for standard physicians to reassess their practice.

Beckman Coulter announced the Early Sepsis Indicator received 501(k) clearance on Thursday morning.

A new Northwell Health study showed that setting a chronic standard-of-care plan and correcting outliers could influence opioid prescription rates.

A new trial finds a drug regimen for multidrug-resistant TB can be substantially shorter than the 20 months currently recommended by the WHO.

The daily oral capsule was shown to reduce overweight and obese patient weight by about 6% over 6 months.