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Angiology
WHO today released results from Phase I of the WHO Research Into Global Hazards of Travel (WRIGHT) project. Findings indicate that the risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) approximately doubles after travel lasting four hours or more.
World Health Organization - Thu, 5 July 2007
http://www.who.int
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Oncology
Nonsmokers who work in bars and restaurants that allow smoking have higher levels of cancer-causing chemicals from tobacco in their urine than nonsmokers working in smoke-free establishments.
American Cancer Society - Thu, 5 July 2007
http://www.cancer.org/
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Allergology
Scientists have identified a gene that is strongly associated with an increased risk of childhood asthma.
BBC News - Thu, 5 July 2007
http://news.bbc.co.uk
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Neurology
Scientists are perfecting a technique which they hope will improve detection of mad cow disease (vCJD).
BBC News - Thu, 5 July 2007
http://news.bbc.co.uk
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Oncology
A cervical cancer vaccine has shown 90% efficacy for the prevention of cervical cancer and precancerous lesions associated with the human papillomavirus (HPV) types targeted by the vaccine.
The Lancet - Tue, 3 July 2007
http://www.thelancet.com
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Neurology
Most children aged 8-12 years with cerebral palsy will have similar quality of life (QoL) to other children. The finding should guide social and educational policy to ensure that disabled children participate fully in society.
The Lancet - Tue, 3 July 2007
http://www.thelancet.com
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Infectious Diseases
Conflict, forced displacement, and wide-scale rape have not increased the prevalence of HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. Furthermore, there are no data to show that refugees fleeing conflict spread HIV infection in host communities.
The Lancet - Tue, 3 July 2007
http://www.thelancet.com
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Pediatrics
The risk of birth defects after antenatal exposure to selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) remains controversial.
This study assessed associations between first-trimester maternal use of SSRIs and the risk of birth defects among 9.849 infants with and 5.860 infants without birth defects participating in the Slone Epidemiology Center Birth Defects Study.
New England Journal of Medicine - Tue, 3 July 2007
http://www.nejm.org
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Transplant Surgery
Mevalonic aciduria is a rare, inborn error of isoprene biosynthesis characterized by severe, periodic attacks of fever and inflammation, developmental delay, ataxia, and dysmorphic features. This autosomal recessive disease is caused by a mutation in the mevalonate kinase gene that severely reduces mevalonate kinase activity.
New England Journal of Medicine - Tue, 3 July 2007
http://www.nejm.org
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General medicine
Public unease about industry's influence over clinical research has never been greater. Recent events have elevated concerns about financial ties among investigators, academic medical centers, and industry sponsors, and disquieting findings have emerged about the legal relationships these entities form to conduct clinical trials.
New England Journal of Medicine - Tue, 3 July 2007
http://www.nejm.org