by Thamarasee Jeewandara, Medical Xpress A schematic illustration of the lateralization during aortic baroreflex function. Credit: Journal of Hypertension (2023). DOI: 10.1097/HJH.0000000000003448 The outcomes of blood pressure regulation provide a clear picture of the underlying mechanisms of the arterial baroreflex, a critical cardiovascular reflex, during health and disease. Under normal blood pressure, the functional difference can vary between...
By George Spencer UCSF Magazine Summer 2023 UCSF infectious disease specialist Michael Peluso, MD, who co-leads one of the world’s oldest studies of long COVID, discusses the condition’s mysteries. “There is no smoking gun,” he says. “If that were the case, we would have figured this out two years ago.” Michael Peluso, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine What...
UNIVERSITAT OBERTA DE CATALUNYA (UOC) A high level of carotenes in the blood is linked with a lower degree of atherosclerosis in the arteries and thus a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases. These are the conclusions of a new study by a team of researchers from IDIBAPS and the UOC, published as open access in Clinical Nutrition. The...
Written by Timothy Aungst, PharmD | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Published on December 23, 2021 Key takeaways: There are many treatment options to manage pain, including medications. But some people want to avoid or limit using medications due to their risks and side effects. For over two decades, researchers have studied virtual reality...
Written by Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACP | Reviewed by Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS Updated on July 14, 2022 Key takeaways: Many medications can cause mouth-related side effects, from certain antibiotics to blood pressure and seizure medications. Some mouth-related side effects, like thrush or burning mouth syndrome, might need treatment. Others, like having a weird taste...
Written by Nishika Reddy, MD | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH Published on November 23, 2021 Key takeaways: Cataracts develop in the lens of the eye as people get older. Cataracts cause vision changes like blurred vision and trouble seeing at night. Cataract surgery can remove cataracts and help restore vision. ljubaphoto/E+ via Getty...
by Columbia University Irving Medical Center Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain If you think sugar, soda, and sticky sweets are bad for your teeth, you’re right. But there’s something even worse: sipping. Think about that coffee sitting on your desk, the tea you sip throughout the day, and every cup you do not finish in one swift...
by Yousuf Mohammed and Khadeejeh AL-Smadi, The Conversation Credit: Shutterstock Topical corticosteroids, also referred to as corticosteroids or cortisone, are the go-to treatment for many skin disorders including eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. They can be found in various forms such as creams, ointments, and solutions. These medications work by entering the skin cells and mimicking natural hormones, blocking inflammation and constricting blood vessels. Topical corticosteroids come...
by Molly Chiu, Baylor College of Medicine Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Family medical history can serve as a roadmap for our health, so it’s important information to share with your primary care physician. An expert at Baylor College of Medicine explains what to know before your next primary care appointment. “Knowing your family history can be helpful in identifying if...
Published: Jun. 21, 2023, 6:03 a.m. Dr. Keith Roach is a physician at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital. He writes an educational column on infectious diseases, public health and sports medicine. North America Syndicate DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recently published column, you stated, “As always, the decision belongs to the patient,” while...
