Only OTC asthma inhaler to be withdrawn from market
Primatene Mist will be discontinued next year as part of international environmental initiative.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Heavy smoking dramatically decreasing in the United States
Researchers attribute declines to fewer young people initiating tobacco use.
Blood test may aid early emphysema detection in smokers
A simple blood test performed during regular annual physical exams may help clinicians promote smoking cessation among patients who are at high risk of developing emphysema.
Hyponatremia on the rise
I seem to be seeing a lot more hyponatremia. Some of these patients are taking diuretics, while others have psychogenic polydipsia or syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). Others have no known cause. Is there an explanation for this increase?
Tuning out ‘noise’ to listen to patients
Sometimes the facts of medical technology do not communicate the whole story a patient is trying to tell us.
Overcoming shyness during pediatric visits
Transform pediatric exam into a game to make apprehensive children feel comfortable.
Can probiotics be taken with antibiotics?
If a patient takes probiotics while on antibiotic therapy, will the antibiotics just kill off the probiotics?
Thrice-weekly novel insulin effectively controls glucose
New long acting basal insulin analogue may help patients with diabetes manage blood sugar with fewer doses.
Treatments for granuloma annulare
A clinician contemplates dapsone for granuloma annulare. Should other treatments be considered?
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