Introduction Approximately 30-50% of patients with cancer experience pain at the time of diagnosis, and about 75-95% experience pain in the terminal phase of the illness. [1] Among the different types ...

Conclusions The present work highlights the remarkable convergence of schizophrenia negative symptomatology and autistic features. It shows that the PAUSS correlates substantially with the ADOS.

Tramadol is a preferred drug for treating moderate to severe pain, but is a capsule or a tablet more effective?

The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is accepted as the definitive clinical examination to assess stroke severity. This project examined barriers to implementation and NIHSS use by ...

A conceptual model of interactions between families, clinicians, and ICU determinants influencing goal-directed care for infants and children with chronic critical illness. *Adapted from Kelley et al ...

Management of NK-cell Malignancies The appropriate therapeutic approach for NK-cell malignancies should be determined according to the following clinical subtypes: nasal NK-cell lymphoma, non-nasal NK ...

Fetuses have adaptive mechanisms that allow them to compensate if hypoxia occurs. These mechanisms include 1) a decrease in heart rate; 2) a reduction in oxygen consumption secondary to cessation of ...

Bioidentical or plant-derived hormones have uncertain efficacy or safety in treating menopausal symptoms. What is the evidence supporting the use of compounded and FDA-approved bioidentical products?

Alas, nutritional epidemiology studies! Dr F. Perry Wilson shares his level of trust in new data about olive oil consumption and dementia-related death.

Despite contraindications, continued combined use of erectile dysfunction drugs and nitrates in men with stable heart disease is tied to a higher risk for death and CV events.

Puns aside, assessing for ED shouldn’t be hard. Dr Rachel Rubin shares a tool that makes men more comfortable talking about erectile dysfunction.

Adults with a history of strength training were significantly less likely to suffer from knee osteoarthritis and knee pain than were those with no strength training.