Researchers found that half of the patients they treated for mild COVID-19 infection still had coronavirus for up to eight…
Completely new antibiotic resistance gene has spread unnoticed to several pathogens
Aminoglycoside antibiotics are critically important for treating several types of infections with multi-resistant bacteria. A completely new resistance gene, which…
Pharmacotherapy for hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
The highest burden of hypertension is found in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with a threefold greater mortality from stroke and other…
Longer lives not dependent on increased energy use
Growing consumption of energy and fossil fuels over four decades did not play a significant role in increasing life expectancy…
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrium-like tissue outside the uterus. However, this definition does not encompass the complex…
Missing the Target
A 58-year-old man who lived in suburban Boston presented to the emergency department in August with a 2-week history of…
“Coat Hanger” Appearance of the Ribs
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Asthma: diagnosis and management in adults
Asthma is a common respiratory disorder characterized by chronic airway inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness. It typically presents with a constellation…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – management of chronic disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide, affecting an estimated 1.2 million people in…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: aetiology, pathology, physiology and outcome
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a physiological diagnosis made on the basis of airflow obstruction. It develops when a…