Tag Archives: Family Practice Physicians

Study Says Diabetes Drugs Have Different Effects on the Male and Female Heart

16-February-2015 Rajeev Rajagopal Medical Transcription

According to a study published in the December issue of American Journal of Physiology – Heart and Circulatory Physiology, widely used diabetes drugs affects men’s and women’s hearts differently. The researchers studied the effect of three commonly prescribed medications metformin, … Continue reading →

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Women with Hematuria Facing Diagnosis and Referral Delay

01-January-2015 Rajeev Rajagopal Medical Transcription

A new study by the Vanderbilt University Medical Center reveals that women with hematuria (blood in urine) were less than half as likely as men having the same issue to be referred to an urologist for additional tests. Hematuria is … Continue reading →

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Adult Survivors of Pediatric Cancer Prone to Health Risks

09-October-2014 MTS TEAM Diseases and Conditions

It is estimated that childhood cancer forms less than 1% of all cancers diagnosed every year. According to the American Cancer Society, a lot of progress has been made in treating pediatric cancer. Long-term survival is now expected of most … Continue reading →

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ADHD Medication Use Rise among Adults, Especially Women

28-July-2014 MTS TEAM Diseases and Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a psychiatric disorder of the neurodevelopmental type that develops in childhood and often continues into adulthood, making it difficult to get organized, stay focused, make realistic plans and think before acting. As per the … Continue reading →

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