The epithelial-specific integrin alphavbeta6 is showing promise as a possible therapeutic target for poor-prognosis breast cancers. Medscape Medical News
Across the country, the news media has highlighted the growing incidence of CA MRSA. Dr. Andrew Shorr discusses the current data on MRSA and MSSA. Medscape Pulmonary Medicine
A protocol for weaning patients from mechanical ventilation that pairs spontaneous awakening trials (SATs) with spontaneous breathing trials (SBTs) results in more time off the ventilator than do standard procedures, according to a large multicenter trial reported in the January 12th issue of The Lancet. Reuters Health Information
A large, population-based, case-control study shows that minor injuries in the leg, which are common, are associated with greater risk for venous thrombosis. Medscape Medical News
Intramuscular injections of botulinum toxin type A can reduce shoulder pain in stroke patients with hemiplegia to a greater extent than intra-articular steroid injections, Korean researchers report in the January issue of Stroke. Reuters Health Information
Low-dose vasopressin treatment of septic shock causes a marked redistribution of regional and microcirculatory blood flow, according to a report in the December 13th issue of Critical Care. Reuters Health Information
