Some doctors strongly advise against the use of generic drugs with the argument that manufacturing processes are better controlled in branded medicines. What is your view?
Certain ingredients in some brands of mouthwash may help prevent bad breath, but some experts think that using a toothbrush on the tongue is more effective.
Women under 40 are at much greater risk of developing gallstones than men, due to the actions of the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Studies examine various aspects of the health benefits of walking: gait speed, use of hiking poles, and type of footwear.
For people who have had shingles, the question of whether or not to get the vaccine to prevent a recurrence is not easily answered.
Is The King’s Speech, the movie chronicling the relationship between England’s King George VI and his speech therapist, an accurate portrayal of stuttering?
Three tests that doctors can give to stroke patients in the office might show who is more likely to pass a driving test, researchers say. The study used data from 27 studies. They included more than 1,700 people. All of them had a stroke and later took a driving test on the road. Just over half of them passed the test. Before the road test, doctors gave them other tests in the office. Researchers found that three tests could predict who would do well or poorly on the road test. They predicted correctly 80% of the time. One test looked at how people recognized road signs and matched them to the correct driving situations. Another test was similar to a board game. It tested knowledge of traffic flow in a traffic circle. The third test measured mental and physical quickness. People had to quickly and accurately draw lines between letters and numbers.
It was hoped that a medication normally given to Alzheimer’s disease patients might help people with delirium, but a study found that it made the delirium worse.
Treating children or adolescents with conduct disorder tends to be more effective when the treatment involves parents or other caregivers.
Nearly 10,000 U.S. babies and toddlers are hurt each year in accidents involving cribs and playpens, a new report says. Most of the injuries involved falls by toddlers. In many cases, they were trying to climb out of the crib. There were also more than 100 deaths a year, the report said. The journal Pediatrics published the study. It was released early because of a hearing in Congress. The hearing was expected to cover crib safety. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has said it will ban cribs with movable sides. The ban takes effect in June. The drop sides of these older cribs can come loose. A baby can get trapped in the gap between the side and frame. The Associated Press wrote about the crib study February 17.