Q: Does caffeine intake during pregnancy affect birth weight? Evidence-based answer: No. Reducing caffeinated coffee consumption by 180 mg of caffeine (the equivalent of 2 cups) per day after 16 weeks-gestation doesn't ...

Favorable results from the 2 studies reviewed here have prompted ACOG to recommend that cell-free DNA screening be discussed with all pregnant patients. Practice changer: Discuss cell-free DNA testing when offering fetal ...

Q: Do corticosteroid injections improve carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms? Evidence-based answer: Yes. injected corticosteroids reduce symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) more effectively than placebo or systemic steroids, ...

"Go low" or say "No" to aggressive systolic BP goals? The SPRINT trial demonstrated the benefits -- and risks -- of reaching a systolic target <120 mm Hg in non-diabetic patients at high risk for CV events. Here's who might ...

Q: Which nonhormonal treatments are effective for hot flashes? Evidence-based answer: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs [fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine]) and the selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor ...

Few would argue that Victorian writers were death-averse; generally, at least one of their novels or poems consists of a hefty, symbolic death that transforms the other characters around them. Being so numerous, these ...

For many years, different studies have been performed for potential methods in order to reach independence from insulin in diabetic patients. One prospective treatment, known as islet cell transplantation, has been examined ...

Thelonious Monk does not simply play the piano -- he lives through it. The instrument is an extension of himself Each note Monk plays is a cathartic expression of emotion -- love, loss, pain, anguish -- all conspiring ...

In 1971, a homosexual student organization known as Gay Liberation or Gay Lib requested and was denied recognition at the University of Missouri-Columbia. For the next seven years, Gay Lib members would work their way ...

Imagine a woman giving birth. What exactly comes to mind? For many Americans scenes of a screaming woman laying flat on a hospital bed in an all white room probably flashes before them. For others around the globe, the ...

As a spritely, little 7-year old, having a cat was cool. In fact, it made me really cool. People I had never spoken to at school had somehow caught word of my new kitty and prompted their parents to call my parents in order ...

More isn't better with acute low back pain treatment Adding cyclobenzaprine or oxycodone/acetaminophen to naproxen for the treatment of acute low back pain does nothing more than increase adverse effects. Practice changer: ...

Frances Burney's Evelina portrays a world where politeness, manners, and proper etiquette are very important. When Evelina first encounters Vauxhall Gardens, she has yet to believe that the place is anything but reputable, ...

It's a typical setting; a group of teens enjoying each others company at a sleepover, when suddenly, they decide to play a game. At the behest of the others, one of the teens gets up, goes to the bathroom, turns off all ...

This essay presents a case of a patient brought to the ER complaining of abdominal pain for the past two days. What follows is a detailed description of the efforts involved in saving this patient's life.

Observations on love and philosophy by serving women in a kitchen, while philosophers such as Socrates, Pausanias, and Phaedrus discuss the same in another room.

Q: Is lower BP worth it in higher-risk patients with diabetes or coronary disease? Evidence-based answer: There is no simple answer; the risk/benefit picture is complicated. Controlling blood pressure to a target of 130/80 ...

Kidney stones? It's time to rethink those meds. Despite being recommended for ureteral stone expulsion, tamsulosin or nifedipine are no more effective than placebo. Practice changer: Do not prescribe tamsulosin or nifedipine ...

So far, few African countries have accepted genetically modified (GM) crops, despite their high potential for increasing food production. The opinion of African consumers is missing in the debate, especially of those in ...

Observational studies have shown that educational attainment is related to heightened consumer perception of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and genetically modified food (GMF). However, there is little information ...