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Oncology
The late-stage trial of the metastatic melanoma vaccine Oncophage did not meet its primary goal of overall survival.
Medscape - Fri, 22 February 2008
http://www.medscape.com
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General medicine
World Health Day, on 7 April, this year focuses on the need to protect health from the adverse effects of climate change. WHO has selected the theme “protecting health from climate change” in recognition that climate change is posing ever growing threats to global public health security.
World Health Organization - Fri, 22 February 2008
http://www.who.int
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Infectious Diseases
WHO today welcomed the United States' initiative to dramatically increase funding for the integrated treatment of seven important neglected tropical diseases affecting the poorest of the poor.
World Health Organization - Fri, 22 February 2008
http://www.who.int
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Cardiology
Occurrence of in-hospital cardiac arrest and survival patterns have not been characterized by time of day or day of week. Patient physiology and process of care for in-hospital cardiac arrest may be different at night and on weekends because of hospital factors unrelated to patient, event, or location variables.
Journal of the American Medical Association - Fri, 22 February 2008
http://jama.ama-assn.org/
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Nephrology
Objective of the study is to summarize current evidence guiding provision of dialysis for patients with acute renal failure, to make recommendations for management, and to identify areas in which additional research is needed.
Journal of the American Medical Association - Fri, 22 February 2008
http://jama.ama-assn.org/
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Neurology
Surgery for spinal stenosis is widely performed, but its effectiveness as compared with nonsurgical treatment has not been shown in controlled trials.
New England Journal of Medicine - Fri, 22 February 2008
http://www.nejm.org
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Hepatology
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is considered an agent responsible for acute hepatitis that does not progress to chronic hepatitis. We identified 14 cases of acute HEV infection in three patients receiving liver transplants, nine receiving kidney transplants, and two receiving kidney and pancreas transplants.
New England Journal of Medicine - Fri, 22 February 2008
http://www.nejm.org
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General medicine
Guidance on the promotion and creation of physical environments that support increased levels of physical activity.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Fri, 22 February 2008
http://www.nice.org.uk
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Oncology
Pemetrexed is recommended as a possible treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma in people with advanced disease.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Fri, 22 February 2008
http://www.nice.org.uk
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Oncology
Increased body-mass index (BMI) can increase the risk of several common and less common cancers and these risks vary between different sexes and ethnic groups.
The Lancet - Fri, 15 February 2008
http://www.thelancet.com