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Neurology
When a patient with suspected brain circulation problems is examined, it is necessary to keep in mind that the performance of non-invasive tests can imply, in investigation prosecution, also the use of riskier tests, like brain angiography.
MedNews - Wed, 7 November 2007

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Oncology
One of the greatest problems and challenges for a physician is represented by the possibility to early find the presence of a malignant tumour according to some starting symptoms.
MedNews - Wed, 7 November 2007

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Pediatrics
The presence of recurrent abdominal pain in pediatric age, associated with cyclic alvus alterations, states the problem to identify the presence of chronic inflammatory diseases that, if not treated, can continue with signs and symptoms until adulthood.
MedNews - Wed, 7 November 2007

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Psychiatry
Mild traumatic brain injury is now claimed to be the signature injury of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. During World War I, shell shock came to occupy a similar position of prominence, and postconcussional syndrome assumed some importance in World War II.
American Journal of Psychiatry - Wed, 7 November 2007

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Psychiatry
Seasonal depression shares certain common symptoms with nonseasonal depression; however, the two disorders have never been examined in a single study, to the authors’ knowledge.
American Journal of Psychiatry - Wed, 7 November 2007

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Pediatrics
Artificial food colour and additives (AFCA) commonly found in children’s food exacerbate hyperactive behaviours in children at least up to middle childhood.
The Lancet - Wed, 7 November 2007

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Pediatrics
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death for infants aged between one month and one year in developed countries.
The Lancet - Wed, 7 November 2007

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Dietetics and Nutrition
Recent studies suggest that the obese population may have been growing healthier since the 1960s, as indicated by a decrease in mortality and cardiovascular risk factors.
Journal of the American Medical Association - Wed, 7 November 2007

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Dietetics and Nutrition
The association of body mass index (BMI) with cause-specific mortality has not been reported for the US population. Objective of this study is to estimate cause-specific excess deaths associated with underweight (BMI <18.5), overweight (BMI 25-<30), and obesity (BMI ≥30).
Journal of the American Medical Association - Wed, 7 November 2007

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