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 Nephrology
Statin Use May Benefit Kidney Transplant Patients

In kidney transplant patients, statin use may be associated with prolonged survival, according to research published online July 23 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.


Gastroenterology 
Postmenopausal Estrogen May Increase Reflux Symptoms

Estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women may slightly increase the incidence of gastroesophageal reflux, according to research published in the July issue of Gastroenterology.



Free Plasma Homocysteine Predicts Recurrent Heart Events
Tuberculosis Screenings Urged for Psoriasis Patients
Receptor Activation Inhibits Prostate Cancer Growth
New Laser Technique May Reduce Acne Scars
Drug Restores Heart Insulin Sensitivity in Obese Mice
High Soy Intake Linked to Low Sperm Counts
Timing of Lymph Node Dissection Studied in Breast Cancer
Treatment Guidelines Issued for Pre-Diabetic Patients
Mitral Regurgitation Therapy Needs Clarification
Accredited Hospitals Give Better Care for Heart Attack
Oxidation Found to Have Role in Cell-Death Alerts
Cognitive Function Poorer with Coronary Heart Disease
Self-Assessment Detects Alcohol Abuse in Pre-Op Patients
Raltegravir Beneficial in Drug-Resistant HIV
'Tier 4' Drugs Raise Questions About Affordability



Conference Highlights         

June 15 - 18   The Endocrine Society's Annual Meeting, June 15-18, 2008
June 14 - 18   American Medical Association House of Delegates, June 14-18, 2008
June 11 - 14   EULAR 2008, June 11-14, 2008
June 07 - 12   SLEEP 2008, June 7-12, 2008
June 06 - 10   American Diabetes Association, June 6-10, 2008



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July 26 - 31   International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease
Aug. 03 - 08   International AIDS Conference
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