In non-complex back pain, remedies and physiotherapeutic procedures are an essential cornerstone of treatment. We discuss how to use and prescribe them correctly.
Research breakthrough in glaucoma therapy: enhancing mitochondrial biogenesis with a neuroprotective pharmacological agent could take anti-glaucoma therapy to the next level.
Rheumatism patients who are treated with biologics have an increased risk of cardiovascular events. That in itself is nothing new. But a new study shows how high the risk really is.
A large long-term study investigates whether and how elevated uric acid levels influence the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF). The result may open doors to the prevention of AF.
Caffeine has long been suspected of contributing to kidney dysfunction. A new study has investigated the role of genetic variations of the caffeine-eliminating cytochrome CYP1A2.
Consuming two green kiwis per day effectively helps against constipation and improves gastrointestinal issues, according to a recent study.
Modern drugs make it possible to cure patients with hepatitis C infection in many cases. While successful treatment significantly reduces the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the risk is not zero.
Although statins are effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, many fear their side effects and take dietary supplements. A study shows that this approach is not beneficial.
Perinatal depression is one of the most common complications of childbirth. Its impact can be enormous for affected families so it's important to screen all new mothers.
Healthy coping techniques can mitigate the negative impact of stress on the dysregulated immune system and disease activity in MS.
Stress can promote relapses and disability progression through excessive inflammatory reactions and an increased tendency to degeneration.
A new study investigated whether polyethylene glycol for colon cleansing is more efficient if taken on the morning of the examination or spread over two doses.
A comprehensive systematic review highlights the preventive potential of periodontal health for cognitive decline and dementia.
Leukaemia patients have a much higher risk of contracting COVID-19. The effectiveness of current vaccines for these patients was previously unknown.
More people are suffering from NAFLD. An unhealthy diet is often to blame. If untreated, it can not only lead to liver cirrhosis, but also to heart failure.
Research shows that emotional warmth is a powerful potentiator for vibrant social interaction, which in turn is a crucial component for brain health.
In Japan, most stomach cancers are due Helicobacter pylor infection, and infection rates are very high nationally. Do birth years have any influence on this?
The effect of omega fatty acids on blood pressure has been contradictory. A new study finds a non-linear dose-response, with an optimal daily dose of 3gr.
Gastrointestinal bleeding patients often have small intestine capsule endoscopy, with recurring GI re-bleeding. Can RHEMITT score help to predict risk?
About 1 in 300 to 1 in 800 people in the general population carries a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation. This increases the risk of breast cancer in affected women by 45-85 percent by the age of 75. But what is the risk of breast cancer after BRCA-positive ovarian cancer?