Features at Diagnosis of 324 Patients With Acromegaly Did Not Change Fom 1981 to 2006: Acromegaly Remains Under-recognized and Under-diagnosed
Traditionally, acromegaly evaded diagnosis until in its clinically obvious later stages when treatment is more difficult.
Clinical Endocrinology
Coffee Associated With Lower Risk of Arrhythmias
Drinking four or more cups of java per day is associated with an 18% lower risk of hospitalization for arrhythmias, new research shows. While the data are observational and researchers don't advocate for greater consumption, they say it is good news that coffee doesn't appear to be harmful to the heart's electrical system.
Heartwire
Cilostazol Trumps Aspirin in Secondary Stroke Prevention
A large randomized controlled trial suggests that the phosphodiesterase inhibitor cilostazol is more effective for the prevention of secondary stroke and has a superior safety profile.
Medscape Medical News
Parents Consider "Hastening Death" in Children With Terminal Cancer
The first study of its kind found that parents who had lost a child to cancer considered "hastening death" in cases of uncontrollable pain and suffering.
Medscape Medical News