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Infectious Diseases
WHO and UNAIDS today issued new guidance on informed, voluntary HIV testing and counselling in the world's health facilities, with a view to significantly increasing access to needed HIV treatment, care, support and prevention services.
World Health Organization - Tue, 5 June 2007
http://www.who.int
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Pneumology
The World Health Organization (WHO) signalled the urgent need for countries to make all indoor public places and workplaces 100% smoke-free with the release of its new policy recommendations on protection from exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke in advance of World No Tobacco Day (31 May), which focuses this year on this theme.
World Health Organization - Tue, 5 June 2007
http://www.who.int
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Psychiatry
The World Health Organization (WHO) signalled the urgent need for countries to provide a network of community mental health services at its Global Forum for Community Mental Health (Geneva, 30-31 May 2007).
World Health Organization - Tue, 5 June 2007
http://www.who.int
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Pneumology
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) marked World No Tobacco Day, May 31, by recognizing three individuals, four government agencies, and a nongovernmental organization for their contributions to smoke-free environments in the Americas.
World Health Organization - Tue, 5 June 2007
http://www.who.int
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Oncology
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has today published a further consultation document as part of its appraisal of bortezomib for the treatment of multiple myeloma. The draft guidance recommends the use of Velcade for patients with multiple myeloma who respond well to treatment with the drug.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Tue, 5 June 2007
http://www.nice.org.uk
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Pneumology
NICE has issued a draft version of its guidance on the use of varenicline for smoking cessation. NICE has not yet issued final guidance on the use of varenicline. Stakeholders now have the opportunity to appeal against the draft guidance. Subject to an appeal being received, final guidance is expected in July 2007.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Tue, 5 June 2007
http://www.nice.org.uk
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Oncology
The first study to explore the possibility of dasatinib graduating to a standard of care for patients with newly diagnosed chronic myelogenous leukemia is showing promise, with strong drug activity and rapid cytogenetic response.
Medscape - Tue, 5 June 2007
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Rheumatology
In a randomized trial, 1-year outcomes were similar for early surgery vs conservative treatment with eventual surgery if needed; pain relief and perceived recovery rates were faster for early surgery.
Medscape - Tue, 5 June 2007
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Nephrology
In patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes, telmisartan and ramipril both might help preserve cardiovascular and renal function by increasing nitric oxide activity of the renal endothelium.
Medscape - Tue, 5 June 2007
http://www.medscape.com
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Cardiology
A meta-analysis of 8 randomized controlled trials reports that, overall, folic-acid supplementation reduced the risk for a first stroke by 18%.
Medscape - Tue, 5 June 2007
http://www.medscape.com