Passive Smoke Exposure in Prepubescent Males Affects Lung Function in Children, Grandchildren
A new study has found that paternal prepubertal passive smoke exposure was associated with impaired lung function trajectories…
The 10 Battles GPs Must Win To Survive The Immediate Years — Dr James Jeremiah
General practitioners (GPs) form the backbone of Malaysia’s health care system, yet decades of neglect, unfair regulations, and…
Rising Obesity Rates in Adolescents, Young Adults Tied to Major Health Complications
Ashwin Chetty Credit: Yale School of Medicine New research is shedding light on large portions of obesity-related complications…
Alcohol consumption and your health: What the science says
“A lot of people who don’t currently drink are people who used to drink heavily, or who have…
Researchers find CFI deficiency alarmingly high in old order Amish
Researchers from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Clinic for Special Children found that complement factor…
‘Storm’ of Noncommunicable Diseases May Hit South America
A new report from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), titled Major storm on the horizon, warns that…
PCPs Guide to Prescribing Blood Thinners for AF
As a primary care physician (PCP), you’re often the first healthcare professional that will identify cardiac issues, including…
DGBI Burden, Prevalence Increased After COVID-19 Pandemic, Study Finds
Olafur Palsson, PsyD Credit: Olafur Palsson on LinkedIn New research is shedding light on notable increases in the…
Patients face vitamin deficiencies years after bariatric surgery
A new review uncovers why dangerous vitamin deficiencies, from vision loss to life-threatening complications, are harming patients years…
Diabetes care model shows unequal benefits across racial groups
Background and goal: The Enhanced Primary Care Diabetes (EPCD) model is a nurse-led care delivery model that leverages…
Novel Long-term Findings for Post-HRT Fracture Risk
Bone fracture risk for women coming off menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increases sharply before showing a reduced…
GLP-1 RAs More Effective Than Metformin for Reducing Dementia Risk in T2DM
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) may be more effective than metformin for reducing the risk of dementia…