The authors review recommendations for treatment of anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease in the primary care setting, including the use of available agents. Medscape Medical News
In a randomized controlled trial, massage was an effective and safe adjunct treatment to relieve acute postoperative pain in patients who had major surgery. Medscape Medical News
A meta-analysis shows that vitamin D compounds do not consistently reduce parathyroid hormone levels in patients with chronic kidney disease. Medscape Medical News
Over-the-counter cold medicines made with phenylephrine appear effective for relieving nasal congestion in adults but the ingredient needs more study, a U.S. advisory panel said on Friday. Reuters Health Information
Erica Frank, MD, MPH, President, Physicians for Social Responsibility; Professor and Chair, University of British Columbia, tells doctors why their preaching should match their practicing. Medscape General Medicine
Improvements in upper limb function and quality of life in patients who have had a stroke with mild to moderate impairment are retained 2 years after a unique, intensive program of movement therapy. Medscape Medical News
The British fertility watchdog, the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority, has granted the first license to a clinic to perform preimplantation genetic diagnosis for familial hypercholesterolemia. Any embryos found to be homozygous for FH can be discarded. Heartwire
In patients with hepatitis B e antigen-positive chronic hepatitis B, 1-year therapeutic and histologic response to telbivudine was significantly higher, with greater hepatitis B virus DNA suppression. Medscape Medical News
Advances in the management of pediatric rheumatoid arthritis as illustrated by data presented at the American College of Rheumatology 2007 Annual Meeting. Medscape Rheumatology
