Ear Infections
What causes an ear infection? An ear infection occurs when one of your eustachian tubes becomes swollen or blocked, causing fluid to build up in your middle ear. Eustachian tubes are small Continue Reading
5 Most Competitive Residency Programs in US
Applying for residency and awaiting matching results is probably the most stressful part of medical student’s life up to date, and we’ll probably add more pressure to some of them Continue Reading
STAT Plus: Biotech founder who said his painkiller would replace opioids sentenced to 7 years in prison
The founder of a biotech who said his company had developed a painkiller that would replace morphine was sentenced to seven years in prison Tuesday for defrauding investors of $7.5 Continue Reading
25 Skills Every Doctor Should Possess
As many Meddy bear’s readers know by now, last month Popular Mechanics published a list on their website of “25 Skills Every Man Should Know,” which included such esoteric talents Continue Reading
New European HTN Guidelines Hit Hard With Initial Therapy, Keep ‘High-Normal’ Label
he new European guidelines for diagnosing and managing arterial hypertension maintain the previous classification system based on blood pressure (BP) levels but recommends a harder-hitting initial treatment approach compared to Continue Reading
Splenic Abscess Treatment & Management
Once the diagnosis of a splenic abscess has been made, the patient must be admitted to the hospital and treated. Treatment depends on the patient’s overall condition, comorbidities, and primary Continue Reading
How to Use Condoms Safely
If you’re looking for protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) without a prescription, condoms may be a good option to explore. They’re discrete, relatively inexpensive, and don’t Continue Reading
Practicing safe sex
A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is an infection that’s spread during sexual contact with another person. This includes touching, since some STDs can be spread from skin-to-skin contact. In general, Continue Reading
Eardrum Rupture
What is an eardrum rupture? An eardrum rupture is a small hole or tear in your eardrum, or tympanic membrane. The tympanic membrane is a thin tissue that divides your middle Continue Reading
Ear Infections
What causes an ear infection? An ear infection occurs when one of your eustachian tubes becomes swollen or blocked, causing fluid to build up in your middle ear. Eustachian tubes are small Continue Reading