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Toxicology
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health have issued two guidelines aimed at offering the most effective treatment and support to encourage substance misusers over the age of 16 to adopt a drug-free lifestyle.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Fri, 27 July 2007
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Oncology
Researchers have found the popular lipid-lowering agents decreased the risk of recurrence in patients diagnosed with stage 1, 2, or 3 colon cancer.
Medscape - Fri, 27 July 2007
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Cardiology
Acarbose, an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, improves postprandial hypotension (PPH) in patients with severe autonomic failure, according to findings published in the July issue of Hypertension.
Medscape - Fri, 27 July 2007
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Psychiatry
Cannabis, or marijuana, is the most commonly used illegal substance in most countries.
The Lancet - Fri, 27 July 2007
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Oncology
If eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day is good for you, then 10-a-day must be twice as good, right? Not necessarily.
American Cancer Society - Thu, 19 July 2007
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Oncology
Among postmenopausal breast cancer patients, a high plasma testosterone level strongly predicts poorer prognosis, according to study findings reported in the July issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Medscape - Thu, 19 July 2007
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Oncology
Use of antimalarial agents appears to reduce the risk of malignancy in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Spanish researchers report in the June issue of the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
Medscape - Thu, 19 July 2007
http://www.medscape.com
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Oncology
Authors of a new study say estimated life-adjusted risk of cancer associated with a standard radiation dose during cardiac CT, with and without tube-current modulation protocols, is probably acceptable in older patients, especially men, but may exceed the benefits of the test in young patients, especially women, in whom other diagnostic tests may be preferable.
Medscape - Thu, 19 July 2007
http://www.medscape.com
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General medicine
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) develops national guidance on the promotion of good health and the prevention and treatment of ill-health.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Thu, 19 July 2007
http://www.nice.org.uk
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Andrology
The National Collaborating Centre for Acute Care (NCC-AC) is hosted by the Royal College of Surgeons of England. The NCC-AC has been commissioned by NICE to develop an evidence-based clinical guideline on the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and is currently looking to recruit a chair for the Guideline Development Group (GDG).
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Thu, 19 July 2007
http://www.nice.org.uk