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Some recommended cardiovascular medications prescribed less frequently to women

DALLAS, May 20, 2020 — Women receiving treatment in primary care received some cardiovascular medication prescriptions at a lower rate than men, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal of the American Heart Association. “Additional efforts need to be taken to ensure that everyone,...

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Patients with COVID-19 may develop thyroid infection

WASHINGTON–COVID-19 infection may cause subacute thyroiditis, according to a new case study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Subacute thyroiditis is an inflammatory thyroid disease characterized by neck pain and is usually preceded by an upper respiratory tract infection. It may be caused by a viral infection or a post-viral inflammatory reaction,...

Fluoridation is not associated with increase in osteosarcoma
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Fluoridation is not associated with increase in osteosarcoma

by International & American Associations for Dental Research The Journal of Dental Research published today the results of a study that demonstrated that community water fluoridation is not associated with increased risk of osteosarcoma. More than sixty percent of the U.S. population have access to community water fluoridation, considered to be one of the most...

First official ATS practice guidelines for Sarcoidosis cover diagnosis and detection
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First official ATS practice guidelines for Sarcoidosis cover diagnosis and detection

April 20, 2020–New guidance is available for physicians who must go through a number of steps to provide a probable diagnosis of sarcoidosis – an inflammatory disease that affects the lungs, lymph glands, and other organs. The American Thoracic Society has published an official clinical practice guideline in which a panel of experts strongly recommended...

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What doctors wear really does matter, study finds

Physicians may want to dig a little deeper into their closets, or grab their white coats on the way out of the operating room, if they want patients to view them favorably, according to the largest-ever study of patient preferences for doctors’ attire. The study asked 4,000 patients to choose from among seven options for...

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