The United States has one of the highest dialysis-related mortality rates, with some reports of 1 death in every 5 patients and others noting that only Taiwan and Mexico have higher rates. Medscape Medical News
Despite the well known adverse effects of smoking, are rates declining in the US? This new report looks at the latest data. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
In a new report by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, practice parameters for narcolepsy have been updated and expanded to address treatment of other hypersomnias of central origin. Medscape Medical News
In this review and commentary: Clinical trials updates, important changes in the new Swedish treatment recommendations, and data on eradicating the latent reservoir. Medscape HIV/AIDS
A new virtual environment program set in a grocery store may help veterans returning from active duty better adjust to and cope with the challenges of civilian life. Medscape Medical News