Experts are warning that decongestants should not be given to children under 6 – and given only with caution in children under 12 – because there is no evidence that they alleviate symptoms such as a blocked or runny nose, and their safety is unclear. Instead, the researchers, writing in The BMJ, advise doctors to… Continue reading Experts: Don’t Give Kids Decongestants
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Widely Used Heart-Attack Test Said to Be Ineffective
New research indicates that a widely ordered blood test has no efficacy in evaluating patients with suspected heart attack. The investigation was done by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Mayo Clinic; it ompiled peer-reviewed evidence and crafted a guideline designed to help physicians and medical centers stop the use… Continue reading Widely Used Heart-Attack Test Said to Be Ineffective
When Medications Work against Weight Loss
While diet, exercise and behavior modification are essential components of obesity management, a successful long-term weight loss strategy should also include avoiding or minimizing medication-related weight gain, according to researchers. In a paper published in Gastroenterology, investigators from the Comprehensive Weight Control Center at Weill Cornell Medicine underscore the necessity for physicians to evaluate the… Continue reading When Medications Work against Weight Loss