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Sleep habits are an overlooked aspect of primary care visits, despite the prevalence and burden of conditions such like insomnia on the general population.

HCV infection was found to be an independent and significant risk factor for death in patients with chronic kidney disease on maintenance dialysis.

Physician mothers who are responsible for 5 or more domestic tasks are more likely to desire a switch in fields or be dissatisfied with career.

Both long-acting injectable treatments produced statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements.

A gene linked to risk for steatosis predicted likelihood of patients with sustained virologic response recovering from decompensated HCV cirrhosis.

New research shows families of children with pediatric onset multiple sclerosis face a series of challenges, both before and after diagnosis.

SHBG is present in about 9.7% of adult women who have asthma, and 5.4% of adult men with asthma.

MicroSlides allows labs to run two tests simultaneously, optimizing workflow and improving performance.

The SIRA RFA Electrosurgical Device is used in electrosurgery for intraoperative coagulation and soft tissue ablation.

Five years ago, I held in my hands a formalin-filled jar containing several fragments of grey tissue wrapped in gauze—the last remains of last century's greatest genius.

Ivabradine can be an important tool to lower heart rates in patients with heart failure, but a new study finds usage rates are low when physicians aren’t proactive about initiating the therapy.

Dovato is a 2-drug regimen approved for treatment-naïve adult patients with HIV infection.

Investigators have found that despite improvements in women’s cardiovascular health care, black women still face disparities in care compared to white and Hispanic women.

Investigators found that mindfulness yoga group can be an effective treatment option for patients with PD to manage both stress and symptoms.

A study of 41 patients in a single center show novel results for the recently-approved treatment-resistant depression therapy.

Investigators believe this is the first study to show both the omega-3 protective effect and deleterious effect of omega-6 on indoor particular matter exposure and systemic inflammation.

By applying research-supported practices, Optimal Hospital has increased patient sleep, improved HCAHPS scores, and decreased length of stay and readmissions.

An extended-release, subcutaneous injection form of buprenorphine (Sublocade) demonstrated long-term efficacy and safety results.

Patients in the Optimal Hospital wing are given iPads that let them access their medical records, see their care team, and view the schedule of their upcoming tests.

Investigators found that intravitreal administration of aflibercept might alter the corneal endothelium within 6 months of their first injection.

New features include wireless vital monitors, red lighting for nighttime, and surfaces and linens infused with antimicrobial copper.

The three-minute device complements the company's marketed TMS devices which provide care over 37.5 and 19 minutes per session.

Reports state Gottlieb will be returning to familiar work once his temporary replacement, Ned Sharpless, MD, takes office on Monday.

Study finds that EHRs with enhanced usability can lead to reduction in cognitive workload and increases in performance among physicians.

A new gene expression-tracking study, conducted under a novel computation, could provide investigators material to make diagnosis and therapeutic breakthroughs.

Randomized, placebo-controlled trial found a 50% reduction in absolute eosinophil count in 90% of patients.

Ochsner Medical Center's innovative Optimal Hospital initiative has sought to reduce hospital-acquired infections, length of stay, and readmissions.

Investigators found the rate of severe bleeding among ibuprofen patients was almost twice as high as patients taking acetaminophen.