Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is a pulmonary disease occurring in patients with asthma or cystic fibrosis, consequent to a dysregulated immune response to inhaled Aspergillus conidia.

During pregnancy, ingestion of alcohol, a known teratogen, can cause harm to the fetus. Prenatal alcohol exposure is one of the leading causes of birth defects, developmental disorders, and mental ...

The transient nature of syncope makes its evaluation challenging. After an initial history, physical examination, and electrocardiogram, the cause of syncope can remain unexplained in up to 47% of ...

The novel PDE10A inhibitor CPL'36 offers a new mechanism of action and is both safe and effective for acute exacerbations of schizophrenia, new research suggests.

Historically, 400 IU (10 ug) of vitamin D was recommended for better health because it closely approximated the amount of vitamin D in a teaspoonful of cod liver oil. However, 800 to 1,000 IU is ...

Ovarian endometrioma is a benign, estrogen-dependent cyst found in women of reproductive age. Infertility is associated with ovarian endometriomas; although the exact cause is unknown, oocyte ...

Purpose: A rare adverse effect observed after dose escalation of topiramate therapy is discussed. A review of published cases, monitoring recommendations, and important counseling information for ...

Inflammation of the breast (mastitis) with or without infection or redness has a variety of etiologies and presentations that range from the fairly benign blocked duct to the more serious breast ...

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) are recommended widely as first-line treatments for hypertension in patients with diabetic or nondiabetic ...

Aspirin is not only one of the best-documented medicines in the world, but also one of the most frequently used drugs of all times. In addition to its role as an analgesic, aspirin is being ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common etiology for inflammatory arthritis in the older population, with an estimated prevalence of 2%. An older individual with inflammatory polyarthritis usually ...

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