In addition to being diagnosed more frequently in older patients, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is more frequently ...

A rare parasitic infection known as raccoon roundworm has been confirmed in Los Angeles. The infection, Baylisascaris procyonis, can affect the brain, spinal cord and eyes.

Historical and institutional traumas silence Black women in healthcare, emphasizing the need for cultural competency and ...

Medical malpractice occurs when healthcare professionals fail to provide adequate care, resulting in patient harm. A Forbes ...

Venus Williams opens up about her journey with Sjögren’s syndrome and the steps she's taken to manage her symptoms.

Awet Russom recalls his experience with eczema around the age of seven and how he's since learned to speak up for himself.

Research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has highlighted the need for children with a suspected antibiotic allergy to be ...

A misdiagnosis is a patient safety concern. Here’s what has to happen for accuracy to improve. Opinion editor’s note: Strib ...

AHRQ is a federal leader in efforts to advance patient and healthcare worker safety, and we are proud that the National ...

Women are 31% more likely than men to skip medical care due to cost while also paying $15.4 billion more than men in ...

Conducted through interpretive phenomenological analysis, a study published in the journal Autism involved one-to-one, ...

For the sickle cell disease community, September is an important time for advocacy and raising awareness, because it’s National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. This year’s theme is “Sickle Cell Matters.” ...