Three new studies add to the evidence that HIV status and the antiretroviral medication regimens used in HIV infection are linked to low bone mineral density and increased risk for fracture. Medscape Medical News
Preliminary results from a large prospective, population-based study has linked occupational exposure to formaldehyde with an increased rate of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Medscape Medical News
The findings of 2 new studies that identify factors associated with remission and relapse in alcohol-dependent individuals may ultimately aid in designing more effective treatment and prevention programs. Medscape Medical News
The first study of mammography in women who have already had breast cancer finds that it is less accurate than in women without such a history. Medscape Medical News
The current study shows a relationship between stress, depression, and the serotonin transporter variant 5-HTTLPR, contrary to findings of previous studies. Medscape Medical News