Patients with persistent symptoms, often referred to as ‘long haulers,’ are looking for answers about their condition and when their COVID-19 illness will finally resolve. Medscape Medical News …read more
N95 masks that are well past their expiration date or have been used and re-sterilized are acceptable alternatives to standard new single-use N95 masks, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News …read more
Most primary care physicians agree that antibiotic resistance and inappropriate prescribing are problems in the US, but they are much less inclined to recognize these issues in their own practices. Medscape Medical News …read more
A simple test identified which patients with gonorrhea could be treated with a single pill rather than a painful injection, researchers have found. Medscape Medical News …read more
The guidelines noted the ‘key role’ of topical corticosteroids in treating psoriasis ‘especially for localized disease.’ Medscape Medical News …read more
Human challenge trials for a COVID-19 vaccine could speed development by months or more but could also place study volunteers at a much higher risk for complications and even death. Medscape Medical News …read more
“The difference of the angles at the femur is not inherent to the type of stirrup but in the method in which the patients were positioned using the two different types of stirrups.” Medscape Medical News …read more
‘If and when a coronavirus vaccine becomes available, will you get vaccinated?’ WebMD Health News …read more
In the midst of a pandemic, how can oncologists best continue therapy for their patients with breast cancer? The experts define treatment protocols and priorities. Medscape Oncology …read more
‘Even among women in the highest BMI category, this procedure is safe and effective.’ Medscape Medical News …read more