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General medicine
Il Senato ha approvato il Ddl proposto dal Ministro Turco per la semplificazione di molti adempimenti connessi alla tutela della salute: sarà più facile prescrivere i farmaci contro il dolore, verranno aboliti oltre 6 milioni e mezzo di certificati sanitari inutili, aperte nuove farmacie.
Ministero della Salute - Sun, 16 December 2007
http://www.ministerosalute.it
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Cardiology
We know that high levels of homocysteine are associated with an increase in the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and that vitamin supplements are capable to lower these levels.
MedNews - Thu, 13 December 2007
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
In order to avoid unwanted pregnancies, in some American clinics (New York, Atlanta, Dallas) researchers have adopted a new contraceptive strategy (called “quick start”): they have administered the first estroprogestin pill at the first medical examination, independently from the period of their menstrual cycle.
MedNews - Thu, 13 December 2007
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Cardiology
Since recognizing hypertension in children is fundamental to avoid following complications, it is important to determine its prevalence: for this reason, a cross-sectional trial was performed on 6790 teenagers between 11 and 17.
MedNews - Thu, 13 December 2007
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Dietetics and Nutrition
There is a dramatic tendency to weight gain during childhood, with an increased risk of consequent metabolic syndrome.
MedNews - Thu, 13 December 2007
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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General medicine
For too long, donors have been tone-deaf to the increasing global threat caused by chronic diseases.
The Lancet - Thu, 13 December 2007
http://www.thelancet.com
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Neurology
Traumatic brain injury, sustained by soldiers in the battlefield, is explored in an Editorial. While acknowledging improved trauma care in battle, the Editorial says an acceptable quality of life may be another matter, and looks the difficulties with the science behind the condition.
The Lancet - Thu, 13 December 2007
http://www.thelancet.com
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Pediatrics
WHO today unveiled a new research and development agenda to ensure children have better access to medicines appropriate for them.
World Health Organization - Tue, 11 December 2007
http://www.who.int
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Pediatrics
Sleeping problems at ages 2 to 4 years are associated with an increased risk of becoming obese in young adulthood, according to a prospective birth cohort study.
Medscape - Tue, 11 December 2007
http://www.medscape.com
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Neurology
A simple saliva test in pregnant and postpartum women with epilepsy may offer a less invasive, more practical and convenient method of monitoring serum concentrations of the anti-epileptic drug lamotrigine.
Medscape - Tue, 11 December 2007
http://www.medscape.com