Medifile

  • Trudy Leong

Abstract

This Medifile issue reviews 3 topical subjects following recent publications. Firstly, the safety concerns on the long acting ß2-adrenergic agonists (LABAs) are discussed, following the recent safety warnings published by the FDA. Next, the outcomes of the Fosamax Actonel Comparison Trial (FACT), published in 2005, are reviewed with a focus on the practical application of the trial results in terms of reduction of fracture risk. Finally, we provide an overview of existing and current studies on the relationship between male circumcision and the possible reduction of HIV infection, following the publication of the results of the South African Male circumcision in HIV randomized controlled trial (the ANRS 1265 Trial).
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Regulars