Increased levels of beta-endorphin and met-enkephalin are unlikely to mediate the psychological benefits associated with exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation or sunlight. Researchers from Ruhr-University

Subcorial curettage is an effective treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis for patients who sweat more than 25 mg. per minute. Dermatology specialists at the University of

A high-ranking official from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) told a Congressional committee on Wednesday that the agency believes it has taken adequate

Synchronous balneophototherapy and bathing in Dead Sea salt solution are especially useful for patients with chronic-type atopic dermatitis. This was the conclusion of Dr. R

The novel topical triazole KP-103 appears more effective than either amorolfine or terbinafine in treatment of tinea unguium and plantar tinea pedis in a guinea

More than 500 American Medical Association (AMA) delegates, waving “Fix the Medicare Mistake Now,” “Stop the Cuts,” and “Seniors Deserve Better,” stomping and chanting “Do

Consumers who said they had trouble getting good hospital care had four times as many infections and other complications than those who said they were

Medical errors seem to be plaguing hospitals, troubling physicians, and endangering patients. But how serious is the problem, and what can be done about it?

פרופ’ משה לפידות הינו בוגר בית הספר לרפואה של האוניברסיטה העברית בירושלים (1984); זוכה בפרס מצטיין דיקן הפקולטה (1983); בוגר התמחות במחלות עור ומין בבלינסון. רופא

Falls are common among diabetic patients with prior foot ulcers, results of a study published in the November issue of Diabetes Care suggest. While few

The election of a new director-general for the World Health Organisation next month will affect the health of millions worldwide but the process is shrouded

Many people who take part in clinical trials never find out whether they were treated with the active medication being studied or just a placebo,

The American Medical Association is planning to make history when it opens the interim meeting of its House of Delegates here tomorrow. For the first

Motor nerve conduction velocity (MNCV) testing can predict foot ulceration and death in patients with diabetes, according to a report published in the November issue

In patients with severe refractory psoriasis, treatment with recombinant human interleukin-4 (rhuIL-4) provides significant clinical benefit, and may represent a new therapeutic approach to other

A national accrediting body on Tuesday released draft standards for ensuring that research institutions have the appropriate checks in place to properly inform and protect

Tazarotene cream used once daily significantly reduces multiple signs of facial photodamage, researchers report. Dr. Patricia S. Walker from Allergan Skin Care Pharmaceuticals, Irvine, California,

Editor’s Note: In an educational debate in the Nov. 2 issue of the British Medical Journal, Jonathan I. Groner, MD, suggests that doctors should not

Healthcare groups from 14 nations have formed a new organisation with the goal of developing international guidelines to harmonise clinical practice standards and general healthcare.

Health plan sponsors anticipate saving millions as over-the-counter Claritin becomes readily available at drugstores nationwide and the prescription market for Claritin is eliminated, industry experts