In many states, it is already easy to get marijuana. With the Trump administration’s move to reclassify the drug as less dangerous, it is about to get even easier. But doctors and researchers say ...

Measles is back with a vengeance — and the danger doesn’t end when the rash fades. The US saw a dramatic rise in cases last year, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting the ...

Women with common pregnancy complications are at increased risk for cardiovascular and metabolic health problems later in life. But many patients remain unaware of the connection. By Danielle Friedman ...

Background: Atrial fibrillation frequently complicates cardiogenic shock, yet optimal rhythm management remains unclear. Early cardioversion aims to restore sinus rhythm and improve hemodynamics, but ...

Background: Direct current cardioversion (DCCV) is a standard intervention for restoring sinus rhythm in atrial fibrillation (AF). Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) devices provide an alternative ...

When asked to rate separately both the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence, far more Americans rate the risks of AI as high than rate the benefits as high. A majority of U.S. adults (57%) ...

"This is the first study to describe Emergency Physician's ability to [manage] both the procedural sedation and electrical cardioversion of class III and class IV obese patients," the authors wrote.

Cesarean delivery is the most common inpatient surgery in the U.S. but it also carries inherent surgical risks, including vascular, visceral, soft tissue, and nerve damage, which can lead to ...

Early season heat waves gripping the central and southern United States are bringing attention to the health dangers of high temperatures during pregnancy. While extreme heat can be dangerous for ...

More than one in 10 women may experience serious complications, such as hemorrhaging or severe infection, from medication abortions, according to a large-scale study published Monday. The new study, ...

Colon cancer can cause complications such as bowel obstruction or gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Treatments for colon cancer, such as surgery or chemotherapy, can also cause complications. Colon ...