Patients taking antipsychotic medications, particularly at higher dosages, are at increased risk of dying from a sudden cardiac event, though screening for heart problems and prescribing at the lowest effective dose may reduce the risk.
I underwent urinalysis testing four times in the last couple of months. Results from three tests show protein in my urine. My doctor referred me to a kidney specialist. What might my test results mean?
I am a long distance runner. I have been having hip pain for the past two months. An MRI showed bone marrow edema at the femoral head. The radiologist also suggested it might be transient osteoporosis. What does this mean, and what treatments are available? I am particularly interested in healing time.
Can allergies cause a rise in blood pressure?
Children who took second-generation antipsychotic drugs were likely to experience weight gain as a side effect.
A review of studies indicated that music therapy may be an effective treatment for depression. Because the studies considered were small, this technique may prove to be most effective in combination with other therapies.
My 5-month-old daughter appears to have very fine pubic hair. Is this normal or something hormonal I should have her tested for?
Is there a way to prevent reactive airway disease?
I had arthroscopic knee surgery, developed a knee infection and had to repeat the surgery. Now I’ve been diagnosed with septic arthritis. What is septic arthritis and how is it treated?
What is involved in surgery for chronic pancreatitis?