Do specific MECP2 mutations lead to different degrees of disease severity in Rett syndrome?

Crystalline silica is one of the most common minerals and a common air pollutant in both working and living environments. This large, long-term study assesses its relationship to lung cancer risk.

It has long been known that the mammary epithelium might give rise to a large variety of types of breast carcinoma with different morphologic features and biologic behavior.

Oxidative stress has been suggested to increase the incidence of chronic disease and mortality. Does intake of antioxidant vitamins--either via food or supplements--impact longevity?

Myeloproliferative neoplasms and myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms are heterogeneous disorders that may share some important traits.

Implementing a team approach in a residency practice, especially in ambulatory settings, poses unique challenges. Learn from one site's experience.

An historical analysis of the events of this mass casualty incident and the medical and community response may serve as a template for modern disaster management and the role of surgeons in that management.

This study examined the expression pattern of p-mTOR in various molecular subtypes of breast cancer, with the aim of determining its association with outcome.

Several high-sensitivity cardiac troponin assays have recently been developed, but which one provides the most accurate prognostic information?

The intravenous (IV) drug abuser is a familiar and frequent visitor to hospitals, often for reasons related to trauma or overdose, but also because these abusers have a propensity for infections. In the subspecialty of infectious diseases, IV drug abusers hold a special place, almost a fond and ...

How can benchmarks for acute stroke care delivery assist clinicians in diagnosis, management, and healthcare quality?

What strategies are needed to increase adherence to artemisinin combination therapy for malaria?

Ginger has a long history of medicinal use. It is one of the best-known medicinal herbs in China and Japan, where it has commonly been prescribed for headaches, nausea and other stomach problems, and colds.

Learn about the types, mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment of neuropathic pain.

The report from this geratric clinic found that including a pharmacist in a multidisciplinary team improved overall prescribing and use of critical medications.

Rural physicians are using the Internet with the same frequency as a broader population of physicians, but their surfing styles differ drastically.

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a common cause of infection in the pediatric population, as well as an important cause of septic arthritis.

Does the global pharmacy workforce have a surplus or shortage of pharmacists?

A 31-year-old man presented with a three-day history of left leg pain and swelling. Was his recent four-day stint of video gaming to blame?

What impact does the metabolic sydrome have on surgical outcomes?