Measurement with a lipid panel after statin initiation and in long-term follow-up is recommended in both 2013 and 2018 cholesterol…
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Medical News Today: What to know about EEG tests
An electroencephalogram test, also called an EEG, is a test that measures electrical activity in the brain. Doctors use EEG…
Laying Hands on the Patient Who Is Unstable: Bedside Diagnosis in Medical Emergencies
Travis Connor, a 32-year-old male, was receiving a blood transfusion for an upper gastrointestinal bleed while awaiting an endoscopy. However,…
Children who use asthma tracking app have better disease control and fewer hospital visits
An app that allows parents and doctors to monitor a child’s asthma has a big impact on managing the disease.…
3D-printed ‘hyperelastic bone’ may help generate new bone for skull reconstruction
Defects of the skull and facial bones can pose difficult challenges for plastic and reconstructive surgeons. A synthetic material called…
Protecting rare species can benefit human life
Preserving rare species for the sake of global biodiversity has long been the primary focus for conservationists. To better protect…
Medical News Today: Second-degree burn: Everything you need to know
A second-degree burn is more severe than a first-degree burn. It affects the epidermis and dermis, or the outer and…
How host-cell enzymes combat the coronavirus
Host-cell enzymes called PARP12 and PARP14 are important for inhibiting mutant forms of a coronavirus, according to a new study.
Natural compound found in broccoli reawakens the function of potent tumor suppressor
Long associated with decreased risk of cancer, broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables — the family of plants that also includes…
Brain changes in autism traced to specific cell types
Changes in gene activity in specific brain cells are associated with the severity of autism in children and young adults…