By MICHEL ACCAD Last month marked the 400th anniversary of the birth of John Graunt, commonly regarded as the father of epidemiology. His major published work, Natural and Political Observations Made upon the Bills of Mortality, called attention to the death statistics published weekly in London beginning in the late 16th century. Graunt was skeptical of how… Read More »
Many common medications can have the unintended side effect of triggering asthma symptoms. Beta-Blockers Beta-blockers are typically used to treat problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease and migraine headaches. They may also be used in an eye drop form for treating glaucoma. Beta-blockers can be very important preventative care medications; yet some are… Read More »
Maternal serum levels of hydroxy-vitamin D during pregnancy and risk of type 1 diabetes in the offspring. By booking the pregnancy on time, your community midwife can advise you early on to get the full benefit of treatment Something done with the aim of improving health or vitamin suffering. Wagner CL, et al. For up… Read More »
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in the U.S., with a prevalence of 15.2 percent. The condition is manageable when treatment is appropriately prescribed, adjusted, and accessed by the patient. However, uncontrolled asthma can impair various facets of life and may even be fatal. This dichotomy is noteworthy, especially when considering how… Read More »