Steroids May Do More Harm Than Good in Some Cases of Severe Asthma
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences and UPMC have uncovered the molecular mechanism underlying corticosteroid resistance in severe asthma. The new findings have…
Acetaminophen: A Viable Alternative for Preventing Acute Mountain Sickness
Available without prescription and with fewer side effects than acetazolamide and ibuprofen, acetaminophen is effective, according to the latest issue of Wilderness & Environmental Medicine
Study Suggests NSAIDs Improve Survival for Certain Colorectal Cancer Patients
Findings published in Journal of Clinical Oncology show NSAID benefits associated with cancer subtype and timing of drug’s use
Healthcare providers should individualize patient education
Health information should be tailored to a patient’s ability to understand health concepts and keep them motivated to maintain long-term changes.
The way forward. Possible new challenges for a surviving primary care
Francesco Carelli Professor of Family Medicine, University of Milan and Rome EURACT Council, Director of Communications Family doctors are better placed than other professions to see what is…