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Obstetrics and Gynecology
The arm of the WHI (Women’s Health Initiative) study, in which women were treated with estrogens alone, did not present an increase in the incidence of breast cancer, even if come uncertainties derived from previous studies continue to hover about this therapy.
MedNews - Tue, 29 May 2007
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Cardiology
According to previous observations, it was suggested that pergolide and cabergoline (dopamine agonists, deriving from ergotamine, used in Parkinson disease and in hyperprolattinemia) can be associated to valvular heart diseases.
MedNews - Tue, 29 May 2007
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Oncology
Breast density is an important element as it seems to be connected to a sort of biological predisposition to cancer and, at the same time, is high, it can mask the presence of a tumour during mammography.
MedNews - Tue, 29 May 2007
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Rheumatology
In general, the therapy for low back pain with no radicular concern is limited to analgesics administration, even if some clinicians advise the use of cortisones, even when evidence lacks.
MedNews - Tue, 29 May 2007
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Coloproctology
Since treatment of the baby’s colics is always full of problems, some Italian authors have performed a not blind randomized study, treating 83 breast-fed babies presenting colics (more than three hours of daily cry for more than 3 days a week) through a probiotic (Lactobacillus Reuteri: 5 drops once a day 30 minutes after breastfeeding or through dimeticone (15 drops twice a day, always beastfeeding), for 28 days.
MedNews - Tue, 29 May 2007
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Oncology
New study data provide no evidence that blood transfusions from precancerous blood donors are associated with an increased risk of cancer among recipients.
Medscape - Tue, 22 May 2007
http://www.medscape.com
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Oncology
Data show that the human papillomavirus quadrivalent vaccine can protect against vulval and vaginal cancers in addition to offering protection against cervical cancer.
Medscape - Tue, 22 May 2007
http://www.medscape.com
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Diabetology
In a randomized trial, motivational interviewing was an effective addition to behavioral obesity treatment of women with type 2 diabetes and helped improve weight loss and glycemic control.
Medscape - Tue, 22 May 2007
http://www.medscape.com
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Angiology
Preventing venous thromboembolism in patients in hospital: Applications wanted for patient & carer members on this Clinical Guideline Development Group The Patient and Public Involvement Programme and the National Collaborating Centre for Acute Care are looking for applications from patients and/or carers to sit on the group developing a clinical guideline for the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) (also known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and/or pulmonary embolism) in patients in hospital.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Tue, 22 May 2007
http://www.nice.org.uk
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General medicine
The countries of the Americas face a looming health crisis as their populations age and suffer increasingly from chronic diseases.
The Pan American Health Organization - Tue, 22 May 2007
http://www.paho.org/