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Oncology
The Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT) was performed to assess whether finasteride is able to prevent prostate cancer.
MedNews - Sat, 29 March 2008
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Neurology
The traditional therapy of Bell’s palsy implies the use of corticosteroids possibly associated with antiviral agents, but the evidence on this therapeutical choice is poor.
MedNews - Sat, 29 March 2008
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General medicine
The action of topiramate consists in the stimulation of alpha-aminobutyrate and in the inhibition of those of glutamate; since both these receptors are an active part of alcohol dependence, a trial has been performed showing the efficacy of topiramate in alcohol dependence.
MedNews - Sat, 29 March 2008
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Coloproctology
It is not clear yet what is the ideal follow-up in those patients in whom a screening colonoscopy has identified the presence of adenomatous polyps, also because the following control is often depending on the polyp’s characteristics.
MedNews - Sat, 29 March 2008
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Since in the USA (and not only there) the average weight in the reproductive period is increasing, researchers have wondered which is the ideal weight gain during pregnancy and three trials were performed on this subject.
MedNews - Sat, 29 March 2008
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Rheumatology
Tocilizumab shows promise as an effective treatment in patients with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
The Lancet - Thu, 27 March 2008
http://www.thelancet.com
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Hematology
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) affects both children and adults alike, with peak prevalence between the ages of 2 and 5 years. Authors of a Seminar review advances in both the fundamental understanding and clinical management of ALL in children and adults.
The Lancet - Thu, 27 March 2008
http://www.thelancet.com
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Hematology
A second Seminar says chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)—the most common form of leukaemia in Europe and North America—has a variable course, with survival ranging from months to decades.
The Lancet - Thu, 27 March 2008
http://www.thelancet.com
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Pediatrics
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued guidance advising those who work with pregnant women and mothers on how to help them make decisions about their diet and lifestyle that will keep them healthy and give their babies the best start in life.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Thu, 27 March 2008
http://www.nice.org.uk
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Diabetology
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 help women with diabetes manage their condition when they are preparing to conceive, after they have given birth and in the cycle towards their next pregnancy.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Thu, 27 March 2008
http://www.nice.org.uk