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Diabetology
A prospective cohort study of men and women aged 35 to 65 years showed that higher cereal fiber and magnesium intakes were associated with decreased risk for diabetes.
Medscape - Tue, 15 May 2007
http://www.medscape.com
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Ophthalmology
A history of migraine and other headaches has been linked to an increased prevalence of retinopathy in middle-aged adults, further suggesting neurovascular dysfunction may underlie vascular headaches.
Medscape - Tue, 15 May 2007
http://www.medscape.com
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General medicine
The Sixtieth World Health Assembly (WHA) will take place from 14 to 23 May 2007 at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland.
World Health Organization - Tue, 15 May 2007
http://www.who.int
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Neurology
Major hallmarks in the pathophysiology of Parkinson disease are cellular energy depletion and oxidative stress leading to cellular dysfunction and death. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an electron acceptor bridging mitochondrial complexes I and II/III and a potent antioxidant that consistently partially recovers the function of dopaminergic neurons.
Archives of Neurology - Tue, 15 May 2007
http://archneur.ama-assn.org/
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Neurology
An inherited disorder, X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is known to cause progressive inflammatory demyelination. Objective of the study is to analyze the adult pattern of disease progression in X-ALD.
Archives of Neurology - Tue, 15 May 2007
http://archneur.ama-assn.org/
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Internal medicine
Obesity in the United States has increased significantly during the past several decades. The role of calcium in the maintenance of a healthy body weight remains controversial.
Archives of Internal Medicine - Tue, 15 May 2007
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Cardiology
Despite evidence on the efficacy and safety of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for patients with acute myocardial infarction, it is unclear whether patients admitted to hospitals with on-site PCI facilities (hereinafter, PCI hospitals) have improved outcomes in routine practice.
Archives of Internal Medicine - Tue, 15 May 2007
http://archinte.ama-assn.org/
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Pediatrics
A study from Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK, shows that the proportion of children dying from incurable illnesses in intensive care has increased from 80% in 1997 to 90ยท6% in 2004.
The Lancet - Tue, 15 May 2007
http://www.thelancet.com
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Oncology
Although screening is the most effective means of preventing colorectal cancer, resource constraints limit its implementation worldwide.
The Lancet - Tue, 15 May 2007
http://www.thelancet.com
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Cardiology
Reports concluding that chronic use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increases the likelihood of cardiovascular adverse events have led patients and clinicians to reduce use.
The Lancet - Tue, 15 May 2007
http://www.thelancet.com