When used with pegylated interferon alfa-2a and ribavirin, the hepatitis C virus protease inhibitor telaprevir could shorten treatment duration, according to findings from the PROVE 2 trial. Medscape Medical News
New research suggests depressive symptoms significantly increase stroke risk in elderly men. However, the same does not hold true for elderly women. Medscape Medical News
A quadriphasic oral contraceptive with both high efficacy and patient satisfaction could be the first globally available oral contraceptive containing estradiol valerate. Medscape Medical News
Racial minorities in the United States are significantly less likely to receive treatment for depression or adequate care when treatment is available, a new study suggests. Medscape Medical News