Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is a rare but serious heart condition that can be hereditary or develop with age. Its symptoms often mimic other illnesses, leading to delayed diagnosis.

A common ineffective way teachers check for understanding in the classroom is by asking a variation of the question, “Does everybody get this?” If not that, then what? Today’s post will offer a number ...

Philips Respironics has updated use instructions for three bi-level positive airway pressure machines, according to a recall statement posted by the US FDA. The recall does not include removal of the ...

Newly released Medicare national coverage determinations are set to reshape the home ventilation landscape for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The final determination of coverage ...

The May 5 article, “5 Research-Backed Ways to Help Students Catch up in Math,” reminded me of my early days as a teacher and school leader. I regularly worked one-on-one with middle and high school ...

You know you're not sleeping well, but you're not sure why. First, your doctor will give you a checkup and talk with you about what's going on. They'll ask you questions such as: If you've already ...

Correspondence to Dr Nelson Claure, Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, P.O. Box 016960 R-131, Miami, FL 33101, USA; nclaure{at}miami.edu ...

Symptoms of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), such as breathing problems and muscle weakness, can make it difficult to get a good night’s rest. SMA causes muscle weakness and atrophy that worsens with ...

In an era of increasing pressure on emergency departments, the role of interoperability has never been more crucial. Dr. Hamad Husainy is Chief Medical Officer at PointClickCare and a practicing ...

Sleep apnoea is a common condition that affects a lot of people worldwide. It occurs when the muscles in the throat relax too much, blocking the airway and interrupting breathing during sleep. This is ...

Ketamine use increased significantly in my practice before coming into the spotlight. In the 1950s, the search for a safer anesthetic agent resulted in the development of phencyclidine, a potent ...