Archive: 10/04/2017
New chemical composition of 'poppers' linked to retinal damage
The new chemical composition of the legal high 'poppers' is linked to retinal damage at the back of the eye, finds a small study published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
Apr 10, 2017
Wide variability in coroner decision-making around investigating deaths
Coroners in England and Wales don't seem able to agree on what caused a person's death or whether the death merits an inquest or not—despite being faced with identical case information—reveals a small study published ...
Apr 10, 2017
Benefits and harms of osteoporosis medications unclear for patients with CKD
More research is needed to determine the benefits and harms of osteoporosis medications on bone mineral density (BMD), fracture risk, and safety among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This is important because ...
Apr 10, 2017
Study examines factors of inmate relationships during incarceration and STI/HIV prevention
HIV incidence among African-American men is nearly eight times that of white men, and twice that of Latino men. Incarceration, which disproportionately affects African-American men, is thought to be a factor in this wide ...
Apr 10, 2017