Azithromycin is an antibiotic drug. It can help treat a range of bacterial infections that affect the lungs, sinuses, skin,…
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Sex differences in the association between diabetes and risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 5,162,654 participants
Studies have suggested sex differences in the mortality rate associated with diabetes. We conducted a meta-analysis to estimate the relative…
Even in svelte adults, cutting about 300 calories daily protects the heart
In adults already at a healthy weight or carrying just a few extra pounds, cutting around 300 calories a day…
No evidence of added benefit for most new drugs entering German healthcare system
More than half of new drugs entering the German healthcare system have not been shown to add benefit, argue researchers.
US TOO SEXUAL HARASSMENT WITHIN ACADEMIC MEDICINE IN THE U.S.
We report on the extent of sexual harassment among residents and examine its relationship to specialty and program year, and…
An Appeal from the American Lyme Disease Foundation
The American Lyme Disease Foundation is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease which, in the United…
Cholesterol lowering and stroke: no longer room for pleiotropic effects of statins – confirmation from PCSK9 inhibitor studies
The relationship between cholesterol levels and stroke has been much less clear than between cholesterol levels and coronary heart disease.…
Is there a benefit to patients using wearable devices such as Fitbit or Health Apps on Mobiles?: A systematic review
Wearable devices have become a standard healthcare intervention with emerging healthcare technologies. These devices are designed to promote healthy behaviors…
Medical News Today: How does alcohol affect rheumatoid arthritis?
Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol is generally safe for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and it may even offer…