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A once-a-day dose of a valacyclovir reduces the rate of transmission of genital herpes (HSV-2) from an infected partner to an uninfected susceptible partner, according to a new study. The study group included 1484 immunocompetent, heterosexual, monogamous couples in which 1 partner had symptomatic genital HSV-2 and the other was susceptible to HSV-2.
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The Softer Side of Fluoroquinolones; Cycloserine for Phobics?; 115-Year-Old Smallpox Scabs A Literary Find; Positive PPDs Due to M marinum Infection; Cost-Effectiveness of Influenza Treatment
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As determined by process of care measurement, adverse event occurrence, and patient satisfaction, quality of care is compromised by infection control procedures.
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Greenfield RH. Electric blanket use and breast cancer. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(2):23-24.
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O'Mathuna DP. Fasting for health. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(2):21-23.
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Keegan L. Age-related macular degeneration and nutrition. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(2):16-21.
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Scanlon-O'Kelly M, Kligler B. Andrographis and upper respiratory tract infection. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(2):13-15.
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Chicken Soup and Vitamin C: The Science Behind Folk Remedies. Altern Med Alert 2004;8(suppl 1):S1-S2.
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In this simple yet elegant, single-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study, 12 patients with McArdles disease were given a sucrose, or artificially sweetened placebo load, prior to aerobic exercise to determine if this might improve exercise tolerance. Average age of the 7 men and 5 women was 37 years, and all had lifelong exercise intolerance, episodic muscle cramps, and myoglobinuria triggered by exercise.
