The purpose of this study is to assess the presence of Crowned Dens Syndrome (CDS) in patients with Calcium pyrophosphate…
Adult Life-Course Trajectories of Lung Function and the Development of Emphysema: The CARDIA Lung Study
Peak lung function and rate of decline predict future airflow obstruction and non-respiratory comorbid conditions. Associations between lung function trajectories…
The Association of Abnormal Liver Tests with Hepatitis C Testing in Primary Care
As hepatitis C virus birth cohort (1945–1965) screening in primary care improves, testing patterns in response to persistently abnormal liver…
Medical News Today: Can you safely pop a blister?
The body produces blisters to protect damaged skin and help it heal. People should generally avoid popping them unless they…
Medical News Today: Can home remedies help with a kidney infection?
Kidney infections will usually require treatment with antibiotics. Home remedies on their own cannot treat a kidney infection, but some…
Power of refocusing student stress in middle school transition
A new study by education researchers shows that proactively addressing students’ anxieties with clear and cost-effective messaging early in the…
Pulse waves measured at the wrist uncover often-missed artery changes in menopausal women
Measuring a menopausal woman’s pulse wave at her wrist can detect circulatory system changes that aren’t evident with blood pressure…
Black students receive fewer warnings from teachers about misbehavior
A social work professor found in a new study that black middle school students receive fewer warnings from their teachers…
Urinary tract infection
Urinary tract infection is one of the most common infections to affect humans. Uncomplicated infections most commonly occur in otherwise…
Renal stone disease
Renal stone disease (urolithiasis, nephrolithiasis) covers many conditions causing kidney, ureteric or bladder stones. These include metabolic and inherited disorders,…