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Heartburn Meds May Lead To Bone Breaks
Older patients may have to pass on the heartburn drugs to spare their bones from fractures according to a new study.
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Sexual Crimes: Narrow Window For Detection Of Knock-Out Drugs
Drug-facilitated sexual crimes are increasing. The Bonn Institute for Forensic Medicine has recorded that the number of examinations on the use of intoxicants in sexual offences within their catchment area increased 10-fold between 1997 and 2006. In the current edition of Deutsches Arzteblatt International, Burkhard Madea and Frank Musshoff present the modes of action and the detection windows for the most frequent substances (Dtsch Arztebl Int 2009; 106 (20): 341-347).
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HIV Testing Can Save Thousands Of Lives, CDC Official Says
"Although HIV/AIDS continues to pose a serious threat to the nation"s health, HIV testing is a powerful weapon against the disease," Kevin Fenton, director of CDC"s National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention, writes in a CNN.com opinion piece. Fenton writes that every 9 1/2 minutes someone in the U.S. becomes infected with HIV. "That"s 56,000 people every year," Fenton writes, adding, "But there"s something we can all do to help protect ourselves and our partners from this disease - get tested for HIV." He continues, "By increasing the number of people who know their HIV status, we can decrease the number of new HIV infections, and help save thousands of lives" (Fenton, CNN.com, 6/26).
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Drummers Will 'Stick It To MS'

Over 600 drummers will gather in Birmingham"s National Indoor Arena on Monday 13 July to beat a world record in aid of the MS Society. The drumming challenge, which has been officially recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as a legitimate world record, requires over 533 drummers (the current record) to gather in one place with their drum kit and drum to the same beat. This is the first time the event has been attempted in the UK and famous faces from the world of music and entertainment are set to attend, including the soap actor, comedian and amateur drummer, John Thompson. Stick it to MS hopes to raise money for the MS Society through sponsorship, entry fees and spectator tickets. The charity has already received around ÷£20,000 from fundraisers taking part. Richard Prince, the event organiser, decided to run the event in aid of the MS Society in support of his mother, who has multiple sclerosis. Community fundraising manager, Hannah Chroston, said: "This is a great innovative and exciting event! We"re looking forward to seeing over 600 people "Stick it to MS" and want to thank Richard for all his hard work." For more information on the event view the Stick it to MS website. MS Society


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