Our weekly roundup of the latest news in the world of health.
HIV researchers and health officials talked this week at a
conference about the challenges of fighting the virus. But they
also said there's new hope for preventing its spread. New
research found that an advanced CT scan may shorten emergency
room visits for chest pain. But the test also had drawbacks. The
U.S. legal system is struggling against a growing variety of
synthetic drugs sometimes called "bath salts." And a study
released this week concluded that expanding Medicaid to cover
more people may save lives. This Issue: AIDS Conference Hears
about Hopes and Challenges CT Shows Mixed Results for Chest Pain
Legal System Fights Surge in 'Bath Salts' Study: Medicaid
Expansion May Cut Death Rates In the News: AIDS Conference Hears
about Hopes and Challenges World health systems still face
challenges to control the spread of HIV. But speakers at a
conference this week expressed hope that the next generation
could be AIDS-free. "There is no excuse sci