Internal Medicine

Despite prior evidence showing that those with CVD live longer if they are overweight or obese at the time of diagnosis leading to confusion, new data has shed light on why this paradox exists.

Physician self-medication is the dangerous product of unrealistic expectations and fear of retribution. What’s being done to lift the stigma of doctors becoming patients?

Hospitals utilizing BedsidePEWS did not see a reduction in mortality, but the rate of late admissions to the ICU was decreased.

Time constraints, confusion about the definition, and a litany of other factors all played a role in the collection of vital drug AE data.

The guidelines provide best-practices for physicians in these situations, though many physicians may be hesitant to provide aid during in-flight emergencies.

They were also 3 times more likely to suffer from cancer, and reported a greater rate of hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

Those in deprived populations—the homeless, those with substance abuse disorder, sex workers, and prisoners—have a significantly higher rate of all-cause mortality than their counterparts.

For medical school students, choosing a specialty is a decision that carries a lifetime's worth of weight. What factors go into that choice?

Electronic medical records are driving docs crazy. Here’s why, and what’s being done to fix the problem, from the clinic to Congress.

Vertex's tezacafor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor is the company's third combination treatment approved for cystic fibrosis.

How a self-sustaining system of medical meetings draws experts and future leaders together.

A study revealed that utilizing ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft only resulted in a 0.2% lower rate of missed primary care appointments.

Almost half of new HIV diagnoses in the US are African-American patients. Where is the root of the issue?

Physicians point to a murky history between buyers and PBMs to express doubt for the future of CVS’ acquisition of Aetna.

Alex Azar was confirmed as the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Is he the right man for the job?

Physician burnout and stress have grown rampant across the world of medicine. What are some of the practices doctors, universities, and health care leaders use to fight them?

The Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee voted 12-3 against supporting whether Aradigm Corporation provided substantial evidence for the safety and efficacy of inhaled ciprofloxacin dispersion.

Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Alex Azar spoke in front of the Congressional Committee for the first time on Wednesday.

Reddit's Ask Me Anything forums have proven to give physicians a chance to connect with and educate thousands of people at once.