For the first time, a pharmacotherapy for overweight and obesity has reduced cardiovascular events in patients with established cardiovascular disease in the absence of type 2 diabetes.
Read MoreWhen to Refer Patients for Hearing Tests
Sarah Sydlowski, AuD, PhD, says early diagnosis of hearing loss can help patients achieve optimal outcomes and make the transition to using amplification easier.
When and Why to Refer Kidney Stone Patients to a Specialist
More than 40 percent of kidney stone patients will have a recurrence within five years. For this patient population, nephrologist Juan Calle, MD, recommends specialist evaluation to assess appropriate treatments.
Statin Intolerance Doesn’t Always Preclude Long-Term Treatment
Many patients previously statin-intolerant can tolerate a subsequent statin trial. Intermittent statin dosing can be effective and may even result in the reduction of LDL-C levels and the attainment of LDL-C goals
Epilepsy: A Conversation with Imad Najm, MD
If patients with epilepsy don’t respond to one or more appropriately chosen medications, there may be a need for further, specialized treatment. Here, Imad Najm, MD, outlines alternative options for patients with epilepsy.
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Change Brings Anxiety. But It Doesn’t Have To
Daunting changes in today’s healthcare don’t necessarily have to create caregiver anxiety. That energy can instead be used to strengthen acceptance and adaptation skills.
New School Addresses the Need for Primary Care Physicians in Northeast Ohio and Beyond
The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has opened a new campus in affiliation with Cleveland Clinic to address the primary care physician shortage in Northeast Ohio.
Two Thumbs-Up for Online Doctor Ratings
Cleveland Clinic is the first major academic medical center to publish patient-written reviews of individual doctors, a move intended to force doctors to focus even more on patient satisfaction.
New U.S. Guidelines Likely Will Drop Restrictions on Dietary Cholesterol
For decades, physicians have advised their patients to restrict their intake of high-cholesterol foods to avoid cardiovascular disease. New federal dietary guidelines no longer will limit these foods for most people.
Hip Resurfacing: Still a Highly Compelling Option for the Younger Patient
Hip resurfacing can provide excellent outcomes in properly selected patients when accurate technique and a well-designed implant are used. Younger patients can often resume full activity within a year.
Study Suggests Approach to Reduce Ovarian Toxicity While Fighting Breast Cancer
A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that ovarian failure — a major concern for women undergoing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer — may be preventable in some patients by including goserelin with standard chemotherapy.