This week we look at why infective endocarditis among the elderly has characteristics very different from its manifestations in younger patients. Prof. Riccardo Utili of the Second University of Naples is our guest. And of course we start with a brief news roundup.
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Breast Cancer Less Likely to Recur in Women with Vasomotor, Joint Symptoms During Early TreatmentComorbidities Associated with Delays in MS DiagnosisStatin Use Associated with Drops in PSA LevelsAge Determines Clinical Characteristics of Infective EndocarditisJournal links:
Breast cancer article from the Lancet OncologyMultiple sclerosis article from NeurologyJNCI article on statins and PSA levelsInterview links:
Archives of Internal Medicine study on age and endocarditisVoting links:
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