Even in moderation, consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked with measurable increases in risk for chronic diseases, ...

Acute limb ischemia occurs due to a sudden decrease in the blood flow to a limb, resulting in a potential threat to the viability of the extremity. Unfortunately, the threat is not only to the ...

Cocaine use causes profound vasoconstriction leading to various systemic complications. Gastrointestinal complications such as mesenteric ischaemia are difficult to recognise and may result in serious ...

Research from Norway shows longer daily walks could improve chronic lower back pain, with those walking over 100 minutes experiencing lower risk despite intensity.

Chronic absenteeism is often the first visible sign that something much deeper is wrong in a child’s life. It may be illness, untreated trauma, housing insecurity or caregiving burdens at home. It may ...

The unusual presentation of this patient raised an important question regarding her dual pathology: which occurred first? Did she have a perforated duodenal ulcer, causing sepsis and hypotension ...

A new statement from leading heart and blood vessel experts in Europe is providing clinical guidance for treatments to prevent blood clots in patients with a serious condition called chronic limb ...

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) presents as a widespread medical issue which severely affects personal health status while generating substantial economic expenses. Traditional treatment methods often ...

INTRODUCTION Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome or Wilkie's syndrome is a rare but potentially life threatening gastrointestinal condition. This syndrome is a clinical phenomenon believed to be ...

Chronic disease prevention The latest budget request would eliminate the CDC's Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, for which $1.4 billion was appropriated in FY 2024.

Patients undergoing transcatheter left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) with the Watchman FLX had significantly lower risk of major adverse events and ischemic stroke at one year vs. patients ...