New research findings could help explain the “obesity paradox,” wherein being overweight is linked to both improved outcomes in certain diseases and increased mortality rates in others.

These findings should serve as a reminder that marijuana, which is often touted as a safer and more natural alternative to alcohol, can cause harm. 

Radiologist Jessica Porembka, MD, FSBI, an associate professor with the breast imaging division at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, explains what it means when a mammography report says a patient has architectural distortion.
 

These findings are not exclusive to severe cases of the virus and have been observed in individuals who reported having more moderate infections.

Post-traumatic epilepsy can be disabling, causing recurrent seizures that are unresponsive to preventive medications in up to 30% of patients.

Researchers with the University of Virginia Arlington are working to develop a new way of analyzing fat content around the heart. 

In a new clinical study, the model was able to maintain its performance on scans completed on different types of CT equipment across multiple medical centers.  

This new information on the pathogenesis of both conditions could be useful for the development of interventions targeted at slowing cognitive decline.