In children diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism, higher initial doses of L-thyroxine normalize thyroid function better than lower doses, according to a report in the November issue of the Archives of Disease in Childhood. Reuters Health Information
The American College of Physicians has issued a guideline on various pharmacologic treatments to prevent fractures in men and women with low bone density or osteoporosis. Medscape Medical News
Antecedent hyperglycemia is associated with an increased risk of neutropenic infections during bone marrow transplantation (BMT), researchers report in the October issue of Diabetes Care. Reuters Health Information
