Results of a new study show that obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms in Japanese patients are remarkably similar to those found in Western countries, suggesting that this disorder is less cultural than neurobiological. Medscape Medical News
High-functioning teens with autism exhibited significant improvement in social functioning following a 14-week treatment intervention, in a recent study. Medscape Medical News
Drs. Reddy and Martin discuss antiviral drug resistance in HBV; Dr. Reau reports the latest data on HBV from EASL 2008; and Dr. Hassanein and coauthor review issues in the management of hepatitis B. Medscape Gastroenterology
A review article offers recommendations on diagnosing and treating atypical presentations of gastroesophageal reflux disease, including respiratory tract and cardiac symptoms. Medscape Medical News
Peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTCLs) have a poor prognosis, and little literature exists on optimal treatment for relapsed or refractory disease. Promising novel approaches in the treatment of PTCL and its subtypes are reviewed. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
A large-scale prevention trial found that there is no beneficial effect of vitamin C or E supplementation on either prostate or overall cancer risk. Medscape Medical News
