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Hematology
Approximately 10% of the neonates with Down syndrome (DS) exhibit a unique transient leukemia (TL). Though TL resolves spontaneously in most patients, early death and development of myeloid leukemia (ML-DS) may occur. Prognostic factors as well as treatment indication are currently uncertain.
Blood - Wed, 12 March 2008
http://www.bloodjournal.org/
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Pneumology
Single and bilateral lung transplantation are options for patients with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); but which procedure leads to longer survival is unclear.
The Lancet - Wed, 5 March 2008
http://www.thelancet.com
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Diabetology
Diabetes mellitus is connected to the common complication retinopathy. Both WHO and the American Diabetes Association diagnose diabetes on the basis of a person’s blood “fasting plasma glucose” concentration.
The Lancet - Wed, 5 March 2008
http://www.thelancet.com
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Diagnostics
In guidance, NICE is not recommending the use of structural neuroimaging techniques (either magnetic resonance imaging [MRI] or computed axial tomography [CT] scanning) as a routine part of the initial investigations for the management of first-episode psychosis.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Wed, 5 March 2008
http://www.nice.org.uk
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Diagnostics
Structural neuroimaging, using methods called magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed axial tomography (CT) scanning, is not recommended for use routinely to examine all people who have had a first episode of psychosis.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Wed, 5 March 2008
http://www.nice.org.uk
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Genetics e Rare diseases
Our level of happiness is strongly influenced by the genes with which we were born, say experts.
BBC News - Wed, 5 March 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk
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Infectious Diseases
Scientists believe they have uncovered a key reason why flu viruses tend to strike in cold weather.
BBC News - Wed, 5 March 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk
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Urology
Family physicians often encounter patients with urinary retention: the incidence dramatically increases with age so that a man in his 70s has a 10 percent chance and a man in his 80s has a more than 30 percent chance of having an episode of acute urinary retention.
Medscape - Wed, 5 March 2008
http://www.medscape.com
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Oncology
High-dose rate brachytherapy (HDRB) appears effective for many patients with primary or recurrent cancer of the vagina, according to Pennsylvania-based researchers.
Medscape - Wed, 5 March 2008
http://www.medscape.com
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Allergology
Menopause is associated with lower lung function and more respiratory symptoms, especially among lean women.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Wed, 5 March 2008
http://www.aaaai.org