The American Medical Association's 538 delegates will convene in Chicago, Il June 6-10. Vaccination policy, the ethics of doctors promoting unproven remedies, transgender military medical care, and are sunglasses sufficiently regulated are just of few of the 250 topics due to come up for discussion.
Treating multiple sclerosis requires the work of a number of people. One of the key members of that team is the nurse. Specially trained nurses can help ease the burden of doctors while also providing needed help to patients.
When many people think of ballroom dancing they likely think of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The same steps that made them famous on the big screen could help people stay on their feet despite the challenges of multiple sclerosis.
One of the biggest concerns about patients with multiple sclerosis is their potential to have movement limited by the condition. Researchers are looking for ways to stop that from happening.
The symptoms of neuromyelitis optica and multiple sclerosis may appear similar at first glance but an improper diagnosis can create more issues for patients than they originally experienced.
The issue of marijuana use is complicated for many reasons. One of the biggest, according to a recent survey is the willingness of patients and healthcare providers alike to even discuss the topic.
Study results indicate that treatment with alemtuzumab reduces focal inflammation, with durable effects that may be due to the distinct pattern of lymphocyte depletion and repopulation after treatment.
A presentation at the 2015 CMSC annual meeting made the case that focal, specific, subacute, neurologic problems in otherwise healthy adults should be diligently followed, and MRI can be an useful tool in differential diagnosis.
Patients with long-standing ulcerative colitis have shown signs of being more at risk for developing cancer. Research has looked at why that is the case and what can be done to prevent the cancer from progressing.
Transplanting a healthy person's fecal microbiota into the digestive tract of a patient believed to have a recurrent C. difficile infection has gone from obscurity to an accepted treatggggment. But a new study finds it was wrongly proposed for more than 25% of patients referred for treatment.
Sometimes even the most seasoned endocrinologists will encounter a patient who they have trouble finding a diagnosis. There is now an effort to use advances in science to help find answers for some of the field's most troubling questions
For younger male patients with low testosterone traditional treatments may not be the best method for what could be a temporary condition.
For anyone who has undergone a colonoscopy the worst part of the procedure is usually the preparation. Between the fluids that need to be ingested and the necessary fasting, it can be a long process before ever seeing the doctor. A recent pilot study looked at ways to change that.
Holding family meetings when patients are in intensive care can benefit patients, family, and caregivers. A research team reports on the electronic templates it is developing to keep records of what happens in those meetings.
Patients, especially young patients with some of the rarer forms of epilepsy may benefit from taking cannabidiol for their conditions. While based from marijuana plants the medication does not have many of the traits of other forms of medical marijuana.
A recent study conducted of patients with multiple sclerosis showed that a change could be coming in the field. Just as patients said they wanted to be more involved in their choice of treatment options, their healthcare professionals said they encouraged feedback from the patients.
As part of the overall picture of multiple sclerosis treatment optic neuritis is one of the early stages of the condition. The studies looked at sodium channels that show promise for future multiple sclerosis patients even if it is not in the field.
As new medications and agents are developed organizations like the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association update their guidelines on treating a variety of conditions. Recently work was completed to help doctors treating acute coronary syndromes.
Sometimes even the most routine appearing patients can have results on their EKG that that can catch even the most veteran cardiologists off guard. This can be especially true for people who have had relatives suffer an unexpected cardiac fatality.
Antimicrobial stewardship programs are becoming more popular across the country, particularly in larger facilities. A recent push has worked to extend that effort into small hospitals and outpatient facilities as well.
With primary care physicians treating such a broad spectrum of conditions they also have a number of medications they can prescribe to help their patients. While some of these are more beneficial than others it is important to consider which might be more effective for patients.
Sometimes symptoms of CIDP can closely resemble those of other conditions. In light of this it is important for doctors to take a closer look to ensure a proper diagnosis is made.
Despite the wealth of choices physicians have in finding drugs to treat hepatitis C infection, two challenges remain in eradicating the disease-price and lack of global screening for the virus.
For many years the dangers of opioid addiction have been well known. Taking the steps needed to reverse its impact has been slower in taking hold across the country.
As one of the first signs of multiple sclerosis acute optic neuritis can be a worrying symptom for patients. Finding the proper treatment can be important in the early stages of diagnosis.
Chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis require constant monitoring by doctors and patients, As time goes on medication and treatment options may need to be changed. Tecfidera, one popular treatment option has become a popular choice in patient care.
In addition to injection drug use, alcohol consumption puts people at risk of dying from hepatitis C infection by increasing the severity of the disease. A French research study spells out the risks.
A new antiviral combination is showing promise in treating patients with both chronic kidney disease and chronic hepatitis C, Texas researchers reported at the International Liver Congress in Vienna, Austria.
Video Interview: Camille Barrault, MD discussed how her experiences with alcohol dependent patients correlated with her team's current research at The International Liver Congress 2015, Vienna, Austria.
In this video interview, Palak Trivedi, BSc, MBBS, MRCP, from the University of Birmingham Centre for Liver Research, United Kingdom, discussed the implications his research findings have for IBD patients at The International Liver Congress 2015 in Vienna, Austria.