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  • Infectious Diseases

    Control of Japanese Encephalitis - Within Our Grasp?

    The second half of 2005 saw one of the largest outbreaks of Japanese encephalitis that has occurred in northern India in recent years. Cases were first reported in the state of Uttar Pradesh in July 2005; by November, there had been nearly 5000 cases and 1300 deaths, as well as outbreaks in neighboring Nepal. At the height of the outbreak, some hospitals had no beds available, and even their corridors were full of patients.

    New England Journal of Medicine - Tue, 25 July 2006
    http://www.nejm.org

  • Orthopaedics

    Safety and efficacy of routine postoperative ibuprofen for pain and disability related to ectopic bone formation after hip replacement surgery (HIPAID): randomised controlled trial

    Chronic symptomatic osteoarthritis of the hip is common in those aged over-50 and total hip replacement is a well established and highly effective treatment. Objectives of this study is to determine the benefits and risks of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) as prophylaxis for ectopic bone formation in patients undergoing total hip replacement (or revision) surgery.

    British Medical Journal - Wed, 12 July 2006
    http://www.bmjjournals.com
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