Surprisingly, and contrary to previous findings, new research indicates that critically ill patients who are managed by a critical care physician are more likely to die than those managed by other doctors. Reuters Health Information
Reduction in plasma melatonin levels and loss of circadian rhythm observed in critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation may contribute to this irregular sleep-wake pattern. Critical Care
New long-term results show that zoledronic acid can prevent bone loss in breast cancer patients receiving estrogen-reducing adjuvant therapies. Medscape Medical News
