Immunizing Children and Teenagers May Protect Entire Community From Influenza
Study opens up possibility of new strategy in "herd immunity."
Medscape Medical News
CREST Results: Carotid Endarterectomy vs Stenting
In this video blog, Dr. Mark Alberts reviews initial CREST findings presented at the 2010 International Stroke Conference.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery
Combination Treatment With Phenelzine and CBT Superior to Monotherapy for Social Anxiety Disorder
Combination therapy with cognitive behavioral group therapy and phenelzine sulfate is more effective than either treatment alone and may improve response rates in patients with social anxiety disorder.
Medscape Medical News
Transfusion-Related Transmission of Yellow Fever Vaccine Virus -- California, 2009
This report provides the first serologic evidence for transmission of yellow fever vaccine virus through infected blood products. What preventive steps are needed?
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
Eprotirome Further Reduces Cholesterol Levels in Statin-Treated Patients
The thyroid hormone analog further reduced total- and LDL-cholesterol levels, as well as triglycerides, without any adverse effects. Commonly observed side effects of past thyroid hormone mimetics have included a rapid heart rate or atrial dysrhythmias, but these were not reported with eprotirome.
Heartwire