Lung cancer comes in two main types: non-small cell and small cell. Each has different patterns, growth rates, and treatment needs. Smoking is the top risk factor, but…
Harry Erba, MD, PhD, Duke University, Durham, NC; Marina Konopleva, MD, PhD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, NY; Thomas Cluzeau, MD, PhD, Central University Hospital…
Paul R. Bowser, PhD, Professor of Aquatic Animal Medicine, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses the laboratory diagnostic methodologies used to detect the viral hemorrhagic septicemia RNA…
Rory J. Todhunter, BVSc, PhD, Diplomate – American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Professor of Surgery, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses the funding of canine DNA…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A cytomegalovirus (CMV) vaccine reduces incident cases of CMV infection in women and has the potential to decrease congenital CMV infection, according to…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Nortriptyline is more effective than paroxetine CR in reducing symptoms of depression in patients with Parkinson’s disease, according to results of a small…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Modafinil, a wake-promoting drug initially used to treat narcolepsy, increases extracellular dopamine — an effect that increases the drug’s potential for abuse —…
Missy Cornell of Zila Pharmaceuticals describes the Rotadent prescription microfilament toothbrush, which was designed by dental hygienists and is particularly useful for orthodontic patients. Sponsored by The Doctor’s…
Nicole Shaffer, NP, Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist, University of Chicago, discusses the emerging role of NP hospitalists. References and Resources Kleinpell RM, Hanson NA, Buchner BR, Winters R, Wilson…
Paul H. Ratner, MD, MBA, Allergist, discusses the genesis of a new treatment for allergy to airborne pollens, developed by Ashok Wahi, BS, MS, PE. Marketed as Chloraseptic…
Kathleen M. Stoessel, MD, Director Medical Retina Sub-Section, Yale Eye Center, discusses retinopathy of prematurity, a disorder of developing retinal blood vessels in the premature infant. References and…
Thomas J. Walsh, MD, Clinical Professor and Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology Yale Eye Service, discusses optic neuritis, a condition which can result in partial or central visual loss and…
