Researchers have developed a small device that uses an affinity ligand to remove prions from blood products, without harming the red cells or other components. Reuters Health Information
Having 3 or more subtle neurological abnormalities doubled the risk of dying within 8 years, in a study of community-dwelling, healthy older individuals. Medscape Medical News
A new international consensus statement on bipolar depression summarizes the most recent knowledge about this condition in children and adults, from epidemiology to treatment challenges and research design. Medscape Medical News
Highlights from the 2008 American College of Clinical Pharmacy annual meeting include the unique role of clinical-pharmacy scientists, educators, and practitioners in translational research education. Medscape Medical News