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Pediatrics
Children who exceed guidelines on watching too much television are more likely to be overweight and have more body fat, according to a Baylor College of Medicine-led study published today in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.
Baylor College of Medicine - Tue, 2 October 2007
http://www.bcm.edu
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
In a pilot study, mothers with cholesterol lower than the 10th population percentile were more likely to deliver preterm and to have low-birth-weight babies.
Medscape - Tue, 2 October 2007
http://www.medscape.com
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Oncology
A higher risk for certain cancers, including incident invasive breast cancer and colorectal cancer, and overall cancer-related mortality was observed in postmenopausal women with high levels of white blood cells.
Medscape - Tue, 2 October 2007
http://www.medscape.com
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Diagnostics
An advertising campaign launched by the manufacturer of a genetic screen has stirred up protests from clinicians, scientists, and consumers, and an inquiry from Connecticut's Attorney General.
Medscape - Tue, 2 October 2007
http://www.medscape.com
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General medicine
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Collaborating Centre for Women's and Children's Health have issued guidance providing clear and consistent advice to doctors and midwives on how to support and care for women in labour.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Tue, 2 October 2007
http://www.nice.org.uk
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General medicine
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has today (26 September 2007) issued the newly updated guideline on the early care of adults and children with head injuries.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Tue, 2 October 2007
http://www.nice.org.uk
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Dietetics and Nutrition
Experts on nutrition and public health are calling on leaders in the food industry to speed up the elimination of industrially produced trans fatty acids from the foods they produce and distribute, and to become partners in promoting healthy diets throughout the Americas.
The Pan American Health Organization - Tue, 2 October 2007
http://www.paho.org/
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Geriatrics
WHO today releases the first guide on age-friendly cities. The guide, which is based on consultations with older people in 33 cities in 22 countries, has identified the key physical, social and services attributes of age-friendly urban settings.
World Health Organization - Tue, 2 October 2007
http://www.who.int
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General Surgery
WHO is expanding its programme to train health care staff in low- and middle-income countries in essential emergency, basic surgery and anaesthesia skills.
World Health Organization - Tue, 2 October 2007
http://www.who.int