Investigators show that despite advanced age and reduced life expectancy, coronary artery calcium scoring discriminates mortality risk in older patients. Medscape Medical News
The Data Collection on Adverse Events of Anti-HIV Drugs study shows an increased risk for myocardial infarction in patients exposed to abacavir and didanosine within the preceding 6 months. Medscape Medical News
In the Canadian SMART study, no safety concerns were noted about using large doses of candesartan cilexetil to treat proteinuria. Medscape Medical News
Prostate cancer patients taking statins appear to have better outcomes after high-dose radiotherapy. Could popular cholesterol-lowering agents also have a role in oncology? Medscape Medical News