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Oncology
The benefits of exercise are well-documented in people without cancer. A growing body of research also shows that exercise can help people with the disease, too - by reducing fatigue, improving physical functioning, and boosting overall wellbeing.
American Cancer Society - Thu, 29 May 2008
http://www.cancer.org/
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Nephrology
A review provides various drug dosing regimens and principles for appropriately treating patients with chronic kidney disease.
Medscape - Thu, 29 May 2008
http://www.medscape.com
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Orthopaedics
The observation that intensive care early after a whiplash injury is associated with slower recovery was reproduced in an independent patient cohort.
Medscape - Thu, 29 May 2008
http://www.medscape.com
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Neurology
A chemical, a common class of drugs, and lifestyle factors are all tied to increased risk of cognitive decline or neurological disease, according to findings presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology.
Journal of the American Medical Association - Thu, 29 May 2008
http://jama.ama-assn.org/
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Cardiology
Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) have been associated with an increased risk of congestive heart failure and rosiglitazone has been accused of increasing the risk of myocardial infarction.
MedNews - Thu, 29 May 2008
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Cardiology
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) periodically publishes some updates on guidelines, always concluding with a classified recommendation.
MedNews - Thu, 29 May 2008
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Diabetology
A moderate alcohol intake is associated with a reduced incidence of type-2 diabetes, but we do not know yet which influence it has on the glucose system the introduction of little amounts of alcohol.
MedNews - Thu, 29 May 2008
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Geriatrics
The age-related decrease of testosterone recorded in elderly led to the conviction by many physicians that a supplementation with this hormone can decrease physical, functional and cognitive damages typical of old age.
MedNews - Thu, 29 May 2008
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Cardiology
Is it possible to identify the patients with asymptomatic peripheral arterial disease through a simple physical examination?
MedNews - Thu, 29 May 2008
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Diabetology
Early intensive insulin therapy in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes might improve β-cell function and result in extended glycaemic remissions.
The Lancet - Thu, 29 May 2008
http://www.thelancet.com