Research Summaries

An FDA advisory committee has voted to recommend approval of a new drug for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women.

Recent research examined the effects of post-diagnostic diet on disease-specific and overall mortality in men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer.

New research explores the relationship between the development of delirium and short term outcomes in critically ill patients admitted to intensive care units.

New research weighed the benefits and harms of beginning antiretroviral therapy immediately in HIV positive individuals, rather than relying on CD4+ cell counts to determine when to begin treatment.

New research evaluated changes in quality and utilization of care in physician practices pursuing medical home recognition.

Investigators recently evaluated the association between diabetes and obesity and the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Researchers have developed a new treatment method to prevent HIV cells from replicating and within the body.

New research examines the efficacy of a newly-developed DNA vaccine for the long-term treatment of high blood pressure.

Researchers analyzed survey results in 300 New Yorkers to examine rates of chronic tattoo-related reactions.

The FDA has approved 2 new drugs for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and a new option for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.