A new study has found that patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who have moderate to severe depressive symptoms are at an increased risk for 3-year mortality. Medscape Medical News
A study finds a link between long-term use of rosiglitazone and an increased risk of osteoporosis among Type II diabetics. Also today, a new rapid test for diagnosing an STD.
Women with early-stage breast cancer are unlikely to need a mastectomy of even 1 breast. Do you have the knowledge to advise them? Medscape Internal Medicine
Adults infected with HIV store fat in different anatomic locations compared with other adults. The current study examines how this difference affects rates of insulin resistance in the 2 populations. JAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
The FDA says two widely prescribed medications to treat heartburn do not increase the risk of heart problems. Also today, a study links dementia to hypertension.
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for a hematology analyzer (Sysmex XE-5000), a hemostasis valve (All Star), and a marker tip introducer sheath (Prelude). Medscape Medical News
