Here Drs. Vincent Soriano and Glenda Gray summarize the important presentations from CROI 2008 on hepatitis and issues surrounding HIV infection in women, children, and adolescents, including MTCT. Medscape HIV/AIDS
A study finds an anti-obesity drug is associated with an increased risk of depression and anxiety. Also today, a combined meningitis vaccine shows promise.
A large, randomized trial shows no evidence of risks or benefits of prolonged and exclusive breast-feeding for child and maternal behavior. Medscape Medical News
Two studies found that positron-emission tomography/computed tomography may detect local or distant recurrence of breast cancer effectively that may influence prognostic restaging of breast cancer. Medscape Medical News
Review the latest clinical data on HPV vaccines, including the expected public health benefits of a widespread HPV vaccination and the various approaches to its implementation.
Doug Zatzick, MD, gives an overview of PTSD, from the epidemiology to the clinical challenges of identifying and treating patients. Medscape Infectious Diseases