Mark L. Fuerst

April 09, 2013

With no drugs to offer a cure for multiple sclerosis, clinicians should have a wide variety of treatment options available for their patients.

April 01, 2013

Take-home advice for primary physicians . . . restrict long-term maintenance erythromycin therapy to subsets of patients to protect against increases in macrolide-resistant bacteria in the broader community. Details here . . .

March 25, 2013

In some patients who are HIV-positive, combination antiretroviral therapy therapy started as soon as possible may preserve immunity and lead to a so-called functionalcure.

March 05, 2013

The rate of myocardial infarctions, strokes, and heart disease–related deaths in persons at high risk may be reduced by about 30%.

February 22, 2013

Some calcium is good for the heart, but too much--through diet or a combination of diet and supplements--can increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.

February 07, 2013

A team of international researchers analyzed articles published in the scientific and popular press to separate myths from evidence-based facts.

January 28, 2013

Blueberries and strawberries contain high concentrations of anthocyanins, a flavonoid shown to help lower blood pressure and improve endothelial function.

June 22, 2012

Is the increased risk of IBD due to pollution, a too-clean home, or antibiotics? Or none of the above?