Blood in the urine, or hematuria, may arise after an infection or injury. Some causes are specific to females or…
Medical News Today: How to lower uric acid levels naturally
A uric acid buildup can sometimes lead to gout, which causes very painful symptoms. Learn about eight natural ways to…
New evidence links ultra-processed foods with a range of health risks
Two large European studies find positive associations between consumption of highly processed (‘ultra-processed’) foods and risk of cardiovascular disease and…
Stress during early pregnancy is linked to reduced reproductive function in male offspring
Men whose mothers were exposed to stressful life events while they were in the first 18 weeks of pregnancy may…
Medical News Today: What to know about the protein test and results
Total protein tests measure the amount of protein in a person’s urine or blood. In this article, we discuss the…
Medical News Today: The health effects of eating maggots
A person may accidentally ingest maggots if they eat spoiled food. Although eating maggots is unlikely to cause lasting harm,…
Genome-wide analysis of DNA replication timing in single cells: Yes! We’re all individuals
Recent studies have accomplished the extraordinary feat of measuring the exact status of DNA replication in individual cells. We outline…
An integrated approach to processing WHO-2016 verbal autopsy data: the InterVA-5 model
Verbal autopsy is an increasingly important methodology for assigning causes to otherwise uncertified deaths, which amount to around 50% of…
Medical News Today: What is the link between asthma and pneumonia?
Asthma and pneumonia are respiratory conditions. They have different causes but similar symptoms. Learn about the connection between asthma and…
The Family Meeting
Usually noting that interns lack the experience and emotional resiliency to approach such difficult situations, the palliative care attending had…