A physician working in Iraq writes to thank donors for the many books and journals that have been sent. More are needed. Would you consider a holiday donation? Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing eJournal
The Atrial Fibrillation and Congestive Heart Failure trial confirms the advantages of rate control vs rhythm control for atrial fibrillation in a population for whom it had still been an open issue. Medscape Medical News
A study of 20,000 patients has found that continuous androgen-deprivation therapy for at least 6 months is associated with bone fractures and diabetes. Medscape Medical News
Women have a greater risk for pulmonary hypertension and are less likely to be treated with implantable cardioverter defibrillators but have a lower risk for aortic complications and endocarditis. Medscape Medical News
Some hypertensive patients may need to take higher doses of medication during winter months in order to control their high blood pressure, a Mexican study suggests. The findings were presented here at the XV Argentine Congress of Hypertension. Reuters Health Information
