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Creating Beautiful Eyes and Eyebrows With Nonsurgical Procedures No comments yet

Rejuvenating the eyes and eyebrows can take years off the face.
Medscape Dermatology

Osteoporosis Drug Promotes Atrial Fibrillation in Population-Based Study No comments yet

In a case-control study, women who have taken alendronate, the bisphosphonate widely prescribed for preservation of bone density, have an increased risk for the development of atrial fibrillation.
Medscape Medical News

FDA Safety Changes: Cialis, Sonata, Lunesta No comments yet

The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for tadalafil tablets (Cialis), zaleplon capsules (Sonata), and eszopiclone tablets (Lunesta).
Medscape Medical News

Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise in Severe, Refractory Depression No comments yet

Bilateral deep brain stimulation is showing promise as treatment for severe, refractory major depression, new research shows.
Medscape Medical News

Experts Speculate on Cordaptive Rejection No comments yet

While the FDA's rejection of Merck's niacin/laropiprant combination came as a shock to many, some physicians say this is not so unexpected after the ezetimibe controversy.
Heartwire

Heparin Contamination Was Deliberate Act to Cut Costs? No comments yet

A US Congressional hearing on the heparin contamination has suggested that the counterfeit product was introduced in China on purpose to increase profits. Investigators said the tragedy had highlighted "both the best and the worst of the FDA's performance."
Heartwire

Heparin Contamination was Deliberate Act to Cut Costs? No comments yet

A US Congressional hearing on the heparin contamination has suggested that the counterfeit product was introduced in China on purpose to increase profits. Investigators said the tragedy had highlighted "both the best and the worst of the FDA's performance."
Heartwire

Insomnia: Impact on Health and Quality of Life No comments yet

Dr. David Neubauer provides a comprehensive review and update of insomnia, with a focus on its impact on quality of life.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery

Time of Day Is Associated With Postoperative Morbidity: An Analysis of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Data No comments yet

Does working nine-to-five keep your patients alive?
Annals of Surgery

What’s New in the Restless Legs Syndrome Literature? No comments yet

In this expert interview, Drs. Wayne Hening and Jacques Montplaisir provide an overview of some of the newest literature on restless legs syndrome and discuss implications for clinical practice.
Medscape Family Medicine
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