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Diagnostics
Starting from a systematic review of the available evidence on hemocromatosis prevention, the recourse to genetic tests in the general asymptomatic population is not recommended.
MedNews - Thu, 16 November 2006
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Psychiatry
Get the facts about antidepressants and children with these common questions and answers.
MayoClinic.com - Thu, 16 November 2006
http://www.mayoclinic.com
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General medicine
NICE have launched a new database to encourage NHS organisations to share learning around the implementation of guidance. NICE are now calling for submissions to the database and asking the NHS to share tips on implementing NICE clinical or public health guidance.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Thu, 16 November 2006
http://www.nice.org.uk
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Oncology
A prospective study suggests that higher red meat intake may be a risk factor for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in this group.
Medscape - Thu, 16 November 2006
http://www.medscape.com
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Ophthalmology
The report of an increase in the number of patients with amoeba and fungal infections may indicate a significant public health issue.
Medscape - Thu, 16 November 2006
http://www.medscape.com
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Cardiology
A new report from the Physicians' Health Study suggests that, as in women, men with migraine face a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, particularly myocardial infarction, over time.
Medscape - Thu, 16 November 2006
http://www.medscape.com
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Dietetics and Nutrition
L'obesità è uno dei maggiori problemi di sanità pubblica del ventunesimo secolo e la sua incidenza è triplicata in molti Paesi europei, a partire dagli anni '80.
Ministero della Salute - Thu, 16 November 2006
http://www.ministerosalute.it
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Cardiology
The immune system and, more specifically, cells recruited from it are key players in the muscle dysfunction that results in some forms of heart failure, 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 - Wed, 15 November 2006
http://www.bcm.edu
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General medicine
The World Health Organization (WHO) and more than 20 international partners are today launching a comprehensive package of measures to help national authorities safeguard their populations from the dangers of counterfeit medicines.
World Health Organization - Wed, 15 November 2006
http://www.who.int
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Infectious Diseases
Half the people in the world can look forward to cleaner and safer care and a lowered risk of becoming ill with an infection as a result of their health care.
World Health Organization - Mon, 13 November 2006
http://www.who.int