Research Summaries

New research suggests that the ability to balance on one leg may tell us more about a person’s brain health and risk of stroke.

The FDA has approved new options for the treatment of hepatitis C, ovarian cancer, and urinary tract infections that healthcare providers should be aware of.

Researchers examined the trend of physicians not discussing sexual activity with their myocardial infarction patients.

A new study evaluated the association between migraine with and without aura and Bell palsy.

The FDA has approved a test that is able to predict the risk of coronary heart disease events in women.

New research examined how self-perceived age reflects health, well-being and risk of mortality.

Children younger than 2 years who were born prematurely are at increased risk of being hospitalized if they develop influenza, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis.

The FDA has warned of the possibility of serious and sometimes fatal skin reactions associated with an antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

In 2 studies, researchers evaluated the effectiveness of progesterone vs. a placebo on improving outcomes in patients with traumatic brain injury.

The FDA has approved a new version of Gardasil, a vaccine for the prevention of diseases caused by 9 strains of the human papillomavirus.