Prospective studies are needed to determine if preoperative body composition predicts survival,” study researchers noted.

“Elevated leukocyte counts, particularly increased neutrophil counts, and decreased hemoglobin levels, are associated with severe WMHs,” according to Dr Liu’s team. “Our study results highlight the ...

Researchers examined the association between BMI trajectory and outcomes in renal cell carcinoma using data from the Oncology Research Information Exchange Network.

Medical influencers and social media, having changed the ways in which physicians communicate, now carry certain ethical responsibilities.

(HealthDay News) — Heat- and cold-related mortality account for about 0.1 percent of total U.S. mortality, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Mindfulness-based interventions beneficial for nurses, midwives, while professional coaching effective for physicians.

11.7 percent of the association was mediated by depression and inflammation, with depression mediating 11.3 percent.

Smoking cessation tied to substantial risk reduction, with steepest decline in first 10 years after quitting. (HealthDay News) — Even occasional or low-intensity smoking significantly increases ...