The characteristics of young patients who commit acts of deliberate self-harm varies widely, according to findings published in the October issue of the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, and the risk of suicide is very high in this population. Reuters Health Information
Refractory GERD can be challenging to manage. An initial investigative approach to refractory GERD and other appropriate management strategies for its differential diagnosis and treatment are explored. Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology & Hepatology
A provocative new study suggests the immune system plays a key role in cancer, possibly by transforming deadly disease into chronic illness. Medscape Medical News
Hemodilution from higher plasma volumes may account for lower serum levels of prostate-specific antigen seen in obese men with prostate cancer. Medscape Medical News
Two dietary supplements touted as "natural" alternatives to Viagra have been contaminated with analogs of the active ingredient of Viagra. The FDA has recalled the supplements, which appear to be the latest in a long line of "natural" ED products adulterated with undeclared ingredients. The agency is advising of the danger of hypotension should these be used in conjunction with nitrates. Medscape Medical News
A randomized trial shows that large-volume, low positive-pressure irrigation is better than saline sprays for the treatment of chronic nasal and sinus symptoms in a community-based population. Medscape Medical News
Use of a pedometer increases physical activity if a daily goal is set, according to the results of a new review, and it also produced significant reductions in body mass index and blood pressure. Medscape Medical News
Geriatricians spend a significant amount of uncompensated time outside of office visits providing care for chronically ill patients, study findings suggest. Reuters Health Information
Indonesia will not share bird flu virus samples unless there is a guarantee developing nations will have control over their use and have access to cheap vaccines, a health ministry spokeswoman said on Monday. Reuters Health Information
Oronasal hemorrhage is rare during the first 2 years of life and is most often associated with injury or serious illness. It has also been proposed as a marker of child abuse, according to investigators in Scotland. Reuters Health Information
