'Revolutionary': Some Oligometastatic Cancers Are Curable

Medscape | 2018-06-21 13:26:01

Metastatic cancer has long been considered incurable. The concept of oligometastatic cancer challenges and changes that in a broad way. Medscape Medical News

Genetic Testing in Relatives of Pancreatic Cancer Patients?

Medscape | 2018-06-21 12:23:33

Genetic testing guidelines in pancreatic cancer are urgently needed for patients with pancreatic cancer and their worried relatives. Medscape Medical News

Medical News Today: Common infections during pregnancy

Medical News Today | 2018-06-21 12:00:00

During pregnancy, a person’s body goes through many changes. Some of these changes may make it more likely for them to get certain infections. In this article, we look at common vaginal and...

Medical News Today: Vaginal dryness: 'Women, please report symptoms,' urge experts

Medical News Today | 2018-06-21 12:00:00

Many women experience vaginal dryness, especially during and after menopause. Why don't most of them seek help, despite the associated pain and discomfort?

Medical News Today: What to know about RPR testing for syphilis

Medical News Today | 2018-06-21 09:00:00

The rapid plasma reagin test is a simple blood test that screens for syphilis. Doctors recommend the RPR test when they suspect that a person may have a syphilis infection. Positive results can...

Medical News Today: Parkinson's drugs may lead to compulsive behavior

Medical News Today | 2018-06-21 09:00:00

A new study finds that, with time, half of those who take dopamine agonists develop compulsive shopping, eating, gambling, or sexual behaviors.

A trombózis valós veszély fogamzásgátlók szedése során

InforMed | 2018-06-21 00:18:47

A fogamzásgátló tabletták szedésének sokféle negatív következménye lehet. Ezek egyike a trombózis. Mennyire vagyunk tisztában azzal miről is beszélünk ilyenkor, milyen komoly...

Egzotikus új gyógyszer lehetősége diabéteszben

InforMed | 2018-06-21 00:03:25

Az Ausztráliában honos kacsacsőrű emlős egyik hormonja segítheti a 2-es típusú cukorbetegség kezelését - az Adaliade-i Egyetem és a Flinders University's School of Medicine kutatóinak...

Informed Consent Ruling Could Burden Physicians, Experts Say

Medscape | 2018-06-21 00:01:49

Excess caution after a Pennsylvania decision about informed consent may unnecessarily burden physicians and sideline other qualified medical professionals, say lawyers who studied the case....

Is Drug Vial Optimization in Peril? Pharmacy Practice News

Medpage Today | 2018-06-21 00:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Also, how to advance your leadership skills

Antioxidant Cuts Hearing Loss in Cisplatin-Treated Kids

Medpage Today | 2018-06-20 23:32:35

(MedPage Today) -- 50% reduction with no loss of anticancer efficacy

Advanced Practice Provider Influx Will Reshape Primary Care

Medscape | 2018-06-20 23:07:44

Two-thirds of the healthcare providers joining the US workforce by 2030 will be nurse practitioners or physician assistants, which will change roles and relationships. Medscape Medical News

Dopamine Agonists Spur Impulsiveness in Half of Parkinson Patients

Medpage Today | 2018-06-20 23:03:30

(MedPage Today) -- Risk of known side effect may be underestimated

Lights Out on National Guideline Clearinghouse

Medscape | 2018-06-20 22:34:18

The National Guideline Clearinghouse website will shut down July 16 and its content will no longer be available, owing to lack of federal funding. Medscape Medical News

ACIP Issues Flu Season Guidance, Anthrax Vax in a 'Mass Event'

Medpage Today | 2018-06-20 22:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- Committee also heard data on cell-cultured influenza vaccines

Medical News Today: Common infections during pregnancy

Medical News Today | 2018-06-21 12:00:00

During pregnancy, a person’s body goes through many changes. Some of these changes may make it more likely for them to get certain infections. In this article, we look at common vaginal and...

Medical News Today: Vaginal dryness: 'Women, please report symptoms,' urge experts

Medical News Today | 2018-06-21 12:00:00

Many women experience vaginal dryness, especially during and after menopause. Why don't most of them seek help, despite the associated pain and discomfort?

Medical News Today: Parkinson's drugs may lead to compulsive behavior

Medical News Today | 2018-06-21 09:00:00

A new study finds that, with time, half of those who take dopamine agonists develop compulsive shopping, eating, gambling, or sexual behaviors.

Medical News Today: What to know about RPR testing for syphilis

Medical News Today | 2018-06-21 09:00:00

The rapid plasma reagin test is a simple blood test that screens for syphilis. Doctors recommend the RPR test when they suspect that a person may have a syphilis infection. Positive results can...

Medical News Today: What to know about lipase tests and the pancreas

Medical News Today | 2018-06-20 21:00:00

A doctor will order a lipase test if they suspect that a person has a problem with their pancreas. When the pancreas is inflamed, it often produces more lipase than usual. If the results of a...

Medical News Today: Are you getting enough vitamin D?

Medical News Today | 2018-06-20 20:00:00

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, but it can be difficult for people to know if they are getting the right amount. Some people will be able to get enough vitamin D from sunlight. Others may need...

Medical News Today: What is causing this rash on my wrist?

Medical News Today | 2018-06-20 19:00:00

There are many different causes of a rash on the wrist, including eczema, allergic reactions to metals in jewelry, and other skin conditions. Here, you can try to identify your skin rash using the...

Medical News Today: Rare case of bubonic plague reported in Idaho

Medical News Today | 2018-06-20 19:00:00

This week, the case of a young boy contracting plague has been in the news. Here, we cover the details and offer advice for those who are concerned.

Medical News Today: Catatonic depression: What to know

Medical News Today | 2018-06-20 18:00:00

Catatonic depression is a subtype of depression characterized by not speaking or responding to things for a prolonged period. Catatonia can be a part of several other mental health conditions,...

Medical News Today: Brain's 'support cells' play active role in memory and learning

Medical News Today | 2018-06-20 18:00:00

Glial cells don't just support neurons, the brain's information processors. In pruning synapses, they also play a role in learning and memory, says study.

Medical News Today: Is vitamin D deficiency to blame for lung disease?

Medical News Today | 2018-06-20 17:00:00

New research from Johns Hopkins University has found that individuals with low blood levels of vitamin D may be more exposed to disabling lung disease.

Medical News Today: Rheumatoid arthritis: How chronic inflammation affects the brain

Medical News Today | 2018-06-20 16:00:00

A new study shows how rheumatoid arthritis inflammation affects different brain areas. The findings may explain the cognitive symptoms of the condition.

Medical News Today: What does it mean if you have shaky hands?

Medical News Today | 2018-06-20 15:00:00

Shaky hands can interfere with everyday activities, and the tremors vary in severity. Neurological conditions, movement disorders, and issues such as anxiety or withdrawal may be responsible for...

Medical News Today: What to know about hypohidrosis

Medical News Today | 2018-06-20 14:00:00

People with hypohidrosis sweat less than they should. This impairs the body’s ability to cool down and can cause heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke. Hypohidrosis is a less extreme form of...

Medical News Today: How can I tell if I have low magnesium?

Medical News Today | 2018-06-20 13:00:00

Early signs and symptoms of magnesium deficiency can include vomiting, loss of appetite, and tiredness. However, magnesium deficiency is rare, and symptoms usually indicate an underlying health...

A trombózis valós veszély fogamzásgátlók szedése során

InforMed | 2018-06-21 00:18:47

A fogamzásgátló tabletták szedésének sokféle negatív következménye lehet. Ezek egyike a trombózis. Mennyire vagyunk tisztában azzal miről is beszélünk ilyenkor, milyen komoly...

Egzotikus új gyógyszer lehetősége diabéteszben

InforMed | 2018-06-21 00:03:25

Az Ausztráliában honos kacsacsőrű emlős egyik hormonja segítheti a 2-es típusú cukorbetegség kezelését - az Adaliade-i Egyetem és a Flinders University's School of Medicine kutatóinak...

Mit lát a fogorvos?

InforMed | 2018-06-20 00:03:00

A fogak és szájüreg állapota sokkal többet elárul az egészségről, mint gondolnánk. Lehet, hogy a szem a lélek tükre, a szájüreg viszont az egészségi állapotot tükrözi.

Szájszag: mit tehetünk?

InforMed | 2018-06-18 23:29:00

Meglepően sokan vannak, akik tartósan rossz szájszaggal küzdenek. Ha ön is közéjük tartozik, és a rágógumi nem segít, próbálja ki az alábbi tippeket!

Méheltávolítás előtt és után

InforMed | 2018-06-18 01:30:00

A nőgyógyászati nagyműtét legtöbbször azt jelenti, hogy hasi vagy hüvelyi behatolásból eltávolítják a méhet, leggyakrabban a petefészekkel és petevezetőkkel együtt. Ez nagy...

Mellékhatás: depresszió

InforMed | 2018-06-16 00:12:53

A fogamzásgátlók, fájdalomcsillapítók és szívgyógyszerek egy része növelheti a depresszió kockázatát - derült ki az az Illinois-i Egyetem kutatóinak a Journal of the American...

Nyugtalan, figyelmetlen a gyerek!

InforMed | 2018-06-14 04:18:00

Manapság egyre több a nyugtalan, űzött, hirtelen természetű gyerek. Nehéz velük szót érteni, a legkisebb vagy akár csak vélt problémára is agresszíven reagálnak.

Diéta reumásoknak

InforMed | 2018-06-14 04:08:00

Bebizonyosodott, hogy a táplálék mind gyulladáskeltő, mind pedig gyulladáscsökkentő összetevőket is tartalmaz, így a betegek a táplálkozási előírások betartásával kedvezően...

Pszichopata mesterséges intelligencia

InforMed | 2018-06-14 03:46:31

Az Alfred Hitchcock Psycho című filmjének főszereplője, Norman Bates után Normannak keresztelt algoritmussal a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) kutatói a mesterséges...

Tejcukor - és szorbit intolerancia

InforMed | 2018-06-10 22:52:00

A tejcukorra nem érzékeny felnőttek aránya ott a legmagasabb, ahol ezer éve fogyaszta-nak tejet. Úgy tűnik, a tejcukor-intolerancia öröklődő betegség. A tejcukor a vékonybél...

Fájdalom típusai

InforMed | 2018-06-10 22:42:00

Az emberek számos különféle fájdalomtól szenvednek. A leggyakoribb típusok a következők: neuropátiás fájdalom, műtét utáni fájdalom, tumoros (rákos) fájdalom és a lelki...

Sürgős orvosi vizsgálatot igénylő fájdalmak

InforMed | 2018-06-10 22:27:00

Az alábbiakban azokról a fájdalomtípusokról olvashat, melyekkel sürgősen és feltétlenül orvoshoz kell fordulni, ahelyett, hogy öngyógyításba kezdenénk.

3 bevált házi megoldás napallergiára

InforMed | 2018-06-09 09:12:00

A nyári napsugarak megérkezésének sajnos nem mindenki tud egyformán örülni. Az aki napallergiától szenved, és a meleg megérkezésével azonnal pöttyök jelennek meg a bőrén is,...

Púp a hátamon - fibromyalgia

InforMed | 2018-06-07 10:56:00

A csomós hátizmokat, a fibromyalgiát sem laborértékekből, sem röntgenfelvétel alapján nem ismerheti fel az orvos, mert minden normális képet mutat. Egyetemeken nem is tanítják...

Az opioidok okozzák minden ötödik fiatal halálát az USA-ban

InforMed | 2018-06-07 06:29:38

Az opioidokkal függött össze minden ötödik fiatal felnőtt halála az Egyesült Államokban 2016-ban egy új tanulmány szerint, melyet a torontói St. Michael kórház kutatói az Egyesült...

'Revolutionary': Some Oligometastatic Cancers Are Curable

Medscape | 2018-06-21 13:26:01

Metastatic cancer has long been considered incurable. The concept of oligometastatic cancer challenges and changes that in a broad way. Medscape Medical News

Genetic Testing in Relatives of Pancreatic Cancer Patients?

Medscape | 2018-06-21 12:23:33

Genetic testing guidelines in pancreatic cancer are urgently needed for patients with pancreatic cancer and their worried relatives. Medscape Medical News

Informed Consent Ruling Could Burden Physicians, Experts Say

Medscape | 2018-06-21 00:01:49

Excess caution after a Pennsylvania decision about informed consent may unnecessarily burden physicians and sideline other qualified medical professionals, say lawyers who studied the case....

Advanced Practice Provider Influx Will Reshape Primary Care

Medscape | 2018-06-20 23:07:44

Two-thirds of the healthcare providers joining the US workforce by 2030 will be nurse practitioners or physician assistants, which will change roles and relationships. Medscape Medical News

Lights Out on National Guideline Clearinghouse

Medscape | 2018-06-20 22:34:18

The National Guideline Clearinghouse website will shut down July 16 and its content will no longer be available, owing to lack of federal funding. Medscape Medical News

Trump Signs Order to Stop Separating Immigrant Families

Medscape | 2018-06-20 22:26:14

The news comes amid intense criticism of the policy that calls for the separation of children from their parents at the US border. Physicians say the children could experience long-term effects....

Atul Gawande to Head New Amazon Health Venture

Medscape | 2018-06-20 20:28:59

In the joint venture with Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase, the physician will reportedly not give up his surgical and professorial positions at Harvard. Medscape Medical News

After Opioid Overdose, Only 30% Get Medicine to Treat Addiction

Medscape | 2018-06-20 19:37:09

Patients revived from an opioid overdose who get methadone or Suboxone treatment for addiction afterward are much more likely to be alive a year later, says a study published in the Annals of...

Women Happier With Autologous Breast Reconstruction

Medscape | 2018-06-20 18:11:41

Two new studies provide 'vital' information to share with women choosing between autologous or prosthetic breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Medscape Medical News

NIH Pulls Funding for Trial Exploring CV Effects of Moderate Alcohol

Medscape | 2018-06-20 18:07:46

The prospective, single-blind MACH15 trial was halted because of alleged improprieties in how it was funded, partial financial support from industry, and 'serious' limitations in methodology....

Novel Nonchemo Combo (Len-R) Effective in Follicular Lymphoma

Medscape | 2018-06-20 17:28:01

A novel chemotherapy-free regimen containing lenalidomide and rituximab showed similar efficacy but less toxicity than the standard combination of rituximab and chemotherapy in the RELEVANCE trial....

Should Physicians Counsel Patients on Social Health?

Medscape | 2018-06-20 16:18:37

Doctors are being asked to cram patient counseling on social and public health issues into already jam packed appointments. Medscape Reader Polls

CMS Revisits Funding Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Depression

Medscape | 2018-06-20 16:16:09

Following a formal reconsideration request, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) may reverse a long-standing policy of not covering vagus nerve stimulation for resistant depression....

ASCO Endorses Some Complementary Therapies in Breast Cancer

Medscape | 2018-06-20 15:40:10

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has endorsed guidelines from the Society of Integrative Oncology for the use of some integrative therapies, such as acupuncture, in patients with...

JAK1/2 Inhibitors Linked to Lymphoma Risk in Myelofibrosis

Medscape | 2018-06-20 14:55:02

New data show that the use of JAK1/2 inhibitors, the only FDA-approved therapies for myeloproliferative neoplasms, is associated with a risk for lymphoma. Medscape Medical News

Is Drug Vial Optimization in Peril? Pharmacy Practice News

Medpage Today | 2018-06-21 00:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Also, how to advance your leadership skills

Antioxidant Cuts Hearing Loss in Cisplatin-Treated Kids

Medpage Today | 2018-06-20 23:32:35

(MedPage Today) -- 50% reduction with no loss of anticancer efficacy

Dopamine Agonists Spur Impulsiveness in Half of Parkinson Patients

Medpage Today | 2018-06-20 23:03:30

(MedPage Today) -- Risk of known side effect may be underestimated

ACIP Issues Flu Season Guidance, Anthrax Vax in a 'Mass Event'

Medpage Today | 2018-06-20 22:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- Committee also heard data on cell-cultured influenza vaccines

Flap vs Implant for Breast Reconstruction: How to Choose

Medpage Today | 2018-06-20 22:15:00

(MedPage Today) -- Experts say decision should be personalized

Many Cardiac Arrest-Related Deaths Are Misinterpreted

Medpage Today | 2018-06-20 22:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Autopsy revised cause of death for nearly half, with many hidden overdoses

Early TAVR Leaflet Thrombosis Not Harmful, Study Says (CME/CE)

Medpage Today | 2018-06-20 21:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Single-center series, with anticoagulant Tx for most, leaves open questions

Patient Outcomes: Sarilumab Beats Adalimumab

Medpage Today | 2018-06-20 20:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- Pain, physical function, and health-related quality-of-life measures favored the IL-6 blocker

Cancer Drug Approvals Are Speedier, But at What Cost?

Medpage Today | 2018-06-20 20:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Safety, benefits from accelerated reviews questioned

For Knee OA, More Weight Loss Is Better (CME/CE)

Medpage Today | 2018-06-20 19:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- Clinical and mechanistic improvements seen with weight loss of 20% or more

Dialectical Therapy Cuts Suicide Risk in Girls (CME/CE)

Medpage Today | 2018-06-20 19:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Randomized trial shows clear effect, but too few boys to tell whether they also benefitted

Salmonella Smacks; Build a Better Flu Vax; No Polio in Venezuela

Medpage Today | 2018-06-20 18:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- News and commentary from the world of infectious diseases

Could Magic Johnson Get into an Oncology Trial?

Medpage Today | 2018-06-20 17:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- A video discussion of efforts to remove barriers to entry into clinical trials

Drug-Associated Infective Endocarditis On The Rise

Medpage Today | 2018-06-20 17:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- But opioid epidemic role uncertain from death certificate data studied

Emotional Development Training May Benefit Early Childhood Depression (CME/CE)

Medpage Today | 2018-06-20 16:46:48

(MedPage Today) -- Big win in small trial with non-pharmacological treatment