Zinc acetate lozenges taken within 24 hours of developing symptoms of the common cold reduce the duration and severity of symptoms, according to a report in the March 15th issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
A study published in a recent issue of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal looks at the role of URIs in the development of acute otitis media. Medscape Pediatrics
The finding that higher hemoglobin levels are associated with improved quality-of-life domains has implications regarding the initiation and the hemoglobin target of ESA therapy. Medscape Medical News
Researchers report the loss-of-resistance technique along with an image intensifier and lopamidol injection should be the gold standard for patients with radiculopathy. Medscape Medical News