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Oncology
Inflammatory breast cancer is an aggressive form of cancer that presents unique treatment challenges.
MayoClinic.com - Tue, 31 October 2006
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Oncology
Although cancer pain can't always be eliminated, it can be controlled to lessen its impact on your normal daily activities. Find out what you and your doctor can do.
MayoClinic.com - Tue, 31 October 2006
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Cardiology
A new report from NOMASS shows that the inflammatory markers CRP and Lp-PLA2 are both associated with prognosis after stroke and might offer complementary information.
Medscape - Tue, 31 October 2006
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Genetics e Rare diseases
TAK1, an enzyme known to play key roles in early development and immunity, is a pivotal element in a genetic pathway that regulates cells' ability to sense the need for energy, said Baylor College of Medicine researchers in a report that appears online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Baylor College of Medicine - Tue, 31 October 2006
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General medicine
This month the European Commission must decide whether to adopt a strategy to deal with the adverse health consequences of alcohol. The strategy has been awaited eagerly by Europe's public health community since it was first mooted five years ago, but it could fall at the last hurdle.
British Medical Journal - Mon, 30 October 2006
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Pneumology
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease affects about 1% of the total UK population and is a major cause of disability and mortality worldwide. Timely diagnosis and subsequent staging of severity of disease both require spirometry, which in theory can be performed by trained general practitioners (GPs) and their practice staff. However, numerous barriers impede the implementation of spirometry in primary care.
British Medical Journal - Mon, 30 October 2006
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Diabetology
If you need dialysis, various medications can help you maintain your quality of life.
MayoClinic.com - Fri, 27 October 2006
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Nephrology
Hemodialysis is used to treat kidney failure. See what happens during the procedure
MayoClinic.com - Fri, 27 October 2006
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
The prevalence of PCOS in overweight and obese women from Spain was 28.3%, mandating routine screening for PCOS in these premenopausal women seeking advice for weight loss.
Medscape - Fri, 27 October 2006
http://www.medscape.com
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General medicine
This article in the Medical Education series describes the problems with and success in trying to teach one of the core values of medicine, professionalism.
New England Journal of Medicine - Thu, 26 October 2006
http://www.nejm.org