Anastrozole offers long-term efficacy over tamoxifen, and the benefits of treatment are maintained long after therapy is completed, a trial shows. Medscape Medical News
Two-year results from an ongoing study show that men with moderate to severe lower urinary tract symptoms and prostate enlargement have greater benefit from combination therapy vs monotherapy. Medscape Medical News
In the INSPIRE study, patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease receiving salmeterol/fluticasone had better health status, fewer patient withdrawals, and lower mortality rate vs tiotropium. Medscape Medical News
Measurement of esophageal pH for 96 hours with use of the wireless Bravo system is feasible and well tolerated in patients being evaluated for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Reuters Health Information
An executive summary indicates the level of evidence applied to each of the American Diabetes Association practice recommendations and targets desirable for most patients with diabetes. Medscape Medical News
The position statement, which updates those from 2002 and 2004, addresses use of medical nutrition therapy for diabetes prevention, management of existing diabetes, and delaying complications. Medscape Medical News
