
Despite limitations, this study lends some reassurance that risk of osteoporosis is not likely to overshadow the benefit of proton pump inhibitors in preventing recurrent peptic ulcer, esophageal reflux symptoms, and esophageal cancer risk.

Despite limitations, this study lends some reassurance that risk of osteoporosis is not likely to overshadow the benefit of proton pump inhibitors in preventing recurrent peptic ulcer, esophageal reflux symptoms, and esophageal cancer risk.

David T. Nash, MD, is Clinical Professor of Medicine at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, New York. The author of more than 250 peer-reviewed clinical articles, Dr Nash has practiced cardiology in Syracuse for over 50 years. He is a Fellow of the National Lipid Association.


In an era where patients have online access to test results of all kinds, primary care physicians feel strongly about delivering radiology results themselves.

Physician prescribing behavior appears to be influenced by exposure to pharmaceutical marketing during medical school.

When it comes to generating high-quality evidence applicable to clinical care, the alcohol field has lagged behind other medical-scientific fields, according to Dr Richard Saitz, a recent presenter at Yale University Medical School. Dr Saitz is Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology and Director, of the Clinical Addiction Research and Education (CARE) Unit Section of General Internal Medicine, at Boston University Schools of Medicine and Public Health.

(AUDIO) Correctional institutions offer an excellent opportunity to discover and treat HIV infection, which is usually contracted before incarceration. How can physicians assure that care is just as good after these patients are released into the community?

Higher income and education level, older age, presence of chronic conditions, and proximity to specific research sites were associated with greater awareness of clinical trial opportunities.



Top recent reports in HIV/AIDS research include a better way to deliver a vaccine in developing countries, a more effective way to administer a preventive drug, and insights into the cause of neurocognitive deficits.

A series of studies unequivocally show a true absence of autoimmune disease aggregation in MS patients and their families.

A new name for polycystic ovary syndrome would combine broad inclusionary diagnostic criteria and identify specific phenotype.

Botox approved for urinary incontinence or frequency; screening for partner violence; Norovirus update; immunization schedule update; new name for PCOS?

A normal genital examination does not preclude sexual abuse.

New Norovirus Strain Responsible for 58% of Outbreaks by December 2012.



New USPSTF guidelines call for screening of all women of child-bearing age for intimate partner violence.