Becoming a doctor takes dedication and determination. Committing to the medical profession is a choice that impacts the lives of many. But as you learned more about medicine and possible specialties, you...

A report published in March found there are more than 170 trillion microplastics floating on top of the world’s oceans. Combined they weigh up to 4.9 million tons, which is more than the combined weight...

Researchers led by a team at UT Southwestern Medical Center have created a statistical model to identify standards for typical, high, or low rates of bleeding after pediatric tonsillectomies. The findings,...

What if doctors could break down conditions like autism into their key symptoms, map these symptoms to “hotspots” in the brain, and then treat those areas directly with brain stimulation?...

One of the most important aspects of running a healthcare provider organization today is cybersecurity. And that is the subject of this latest HIMSSCast podcast. The special guest is Robert Booker, chief...

A Medicare Advantage lobbying group that's emerged as the biggest political ad spender this year appears focused on prodding endangered Democratic incumbents in battleground states to turn back...

In a recent study published in the JAMA Network Open Journal, researchers from the University of California examined the relationship between daily step patterns and adult mortality. Study: Association...

White-coat hypertension, also known as white-coat syndrome, is when patients exhibit elevated blood pressure readings in a clinical setting, such as a doctor's office or hospital, due to anxiety...

Increasing the proportion of non-alcoholic drinks on sale in online supermarkets could reduce the amount of alcohol people purchase, suggests a study published today led by researchers at the University...

1. What is multiple sclerosis (MS)? 2. Why does MS happen? 3. What are symptoms of MS? Dizziness Fatigue (This is the symptom most likely to drive people out of the workforce; it’s difficult to...