Adults hospitalized for acute COPD exacerbation faced elevated odds for all-cause mortality and ICU admission if they had end-stage renal disease and were on dialysis, according to data presented at ...

Adolescents and young adults on TMP-SMX have a higher 30-day risk of acute respiratory failure than those on amoxicillin or cephalosporins. The study supports the FDA's warning about TMP-SMX, with ...

Metformin-associated lactic acidosis (MALA) is a rare but serious adverse effect of the diabetes drug metformin in which the body accumulates too much lactic acid. Investigators developed and tested a ...

Based on reports from doctors participating in the surveillance service, it is estimated that 136,200 people visited a doctor with symptoms of an acute respiratory infection in the 44th week of 2015 ...

A psychologist has explained precisely what 'mixed dementia' means in an effort to clarify a common misconception. Dr Kelynn Lee, CEO of the Dementia Care Hub, has dedicated her career to researching ...

You have the power, they have the experience. Coaches provide tools, support and motivation to alter lives. ‘That Has Never Been Tolerated in the Entire History of Our Republic’ 7 lions to be ...

Three groups of subjects were studied in Cooperstown, New York, at a mean barometer pressure of 730 mm. The first consisted of 8 normal persons (3 men and 5 women), whose ages ranged from twenty to ...

Metabolic syndrome is a disorder of energy use and storage. This syndrome is characterized by central obesity, dyslipidaemia, raised blood pressure and high blood sugar levels. Patients with metabolic ...

We provide access to a range of journals, databases and other evidence-based resources for health and social care staff in England. You'll need an NHS OpenAthens account to access most of these ...