Beware of tick-borne diseases: 10 tips to tame ticks this summer
Ticks and the diseases they spread are advancing across the U.S. Along with Lyme disease, there are other tick-borne diseases we should all keep in mind.
NSAIDs: Key considerations for nurses about NSAIDs
A nurse explained to a patient that NSAIDs — both over-the-counter and prescription — are widely acknowledged to be effective for pain relief when used as directed. But she also counseled her patient that NSAIDs can cause adverse events, especially when they’re not used appropriately.
Association exists between cannabis use and schizophrenia
Cannabis can treat chronic pain, but it can lead to schizophrenia, more frequent bouts of bronchitis and an increased risk of motor vehicle crashes.
Study says 1 in 5 women with diabetes suffers from depression
The burden of having diabetes is linked to depression particularly among women, according to a study conducted by researchers at New York University.
Study on irritable bowel syndrome reveals gut-to-brain pathway
Australian researchers are learning more about how irritable bowel syndrome and anxiety are linked through specific gut-to-brain and brain-to-gut pathways.
Early intervention benefits patients with multiple sclerosis
Early treatment of multiple sclerosis appears to have a benefit on relapses, but limited effects on other outcome measures.