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Pneumology
Asthma appears to be more common in children with HIV who take highly active treatment for that infection than in the population of youngsters who are uninfected, said researchers from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital.
Baylor College of Medicine - Wed, 4 April 2007
http://www.bcm.edu
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Infectious Diseases
HIV infection strongly increases the risk for tuberculosis (TB) infection: TB disease occurs in 7%–10% of patients with HIV infection each year. The increase in numbers of patients with both HIV infection and TB has raised the potential for increasing transmission of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Wed, 4 April 2007
http://www.cdc.gov
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Rheumatology
The National Collaborating Centre for Chronic Conditions (NCC-CC) is hosted by the Royal College of Physicians. The NCC-CC has been commissioned by NICE to develop an evidence-based clinical guideline on rheumatoid arthritis and is currently looking to recruit members for the Guideline Development Group (GDG).
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Wed, 4 April 2007
http://www.nice.org.uk
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Infectious Diseases
The SARS epidemic, the South Asian tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and avian influenza all underline a growing need for preparedness planning that addresses multiple hazards and coordinates all levels of government and society.
The Pan American Health Organization - Wed, 4 April 2007
http://www.paho.org/
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Cardiology
In patients with stable coronary artery disease, it remains unclear whether an initial management strategy of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with intensive pharmacologic therapy and lifestyle intervention.
New England Journal of Medicine - Wed, 4 April 2007
http://www.nejm.org
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Cardiology
In this 24-month clinical trial, torcetrapib, a cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitor, failed to cause regression of coronary atherosclerosis, as seen on intravascular ultrasonography, even though levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol were markedly elevated.
New England Journal of Medicine - Wed, 4 April 2007
http://www.nejm.org
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Cardiology
Aortic regurgitation resulting from progressive dilatation of the aortic root late after surgical correction of congenital heart disease is now widely recognized. We reviewed our experience with aortic valve–sparing operations to access the effectiveness of this approach.
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Tue, 3 April 2007
http://jtcs.ctsnetjournals.org/
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Cardiology
Regional cerebral perfusion has been adopted as a means to improve neuroprotection during aortic arch reconstruction. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a strategy of regional cerebral perfusion rather than one of deep hypothermic circulatory arrest during aortic arch reconstruction would improve neurodevelopment without increasing morbidity or mortality for patients undergoing the Norwood operation.
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Tue, 3 April 2007
http://jtcs.ctsnetjournals.org/
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General Surgery
We report our experience with a standard surgical technique for treatment of aneurysms associated with Kommerell diverticulum and aberrant subclavian artery.
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Tue, 3 April 2007
http://jtcs.ctsnetjournals.org/
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Cardiology
Early postoperative arrhythmias are a recognized complication of pediatric cardiac surgery.
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Tue, 3 April 2007
http://jtcs.ctsnetjournals.org/