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Dietetics and Nutrition
In a placebo-controlled study, fish oil supplements and regular aerobic exercise reduced body fat and improved cardiovascular and metabolic health in overweight patients.
Medscape - Thu, 22 May 2008
http://www.medscape.com
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Urology
Exposure to persistent organic pollutants is linked to urologic conditions in boys.
Medscape - Thu, 22 May 2008
http://www.medscape.com
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Hematology
Better management of blood glucose is needed in critically ill patients.
Medscape - Thu, 22 May 2008
http://www.medscape.com
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Oncology
A new study suggests breast cancer patients might fare worse if they don't have enough vitamin D in their blood.
American Cancer Society - Thu, 22 May 2008
http://www.cancer.org/
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Mutations in a gene called FIGLA cause premature ovarian failure in at least a percentage of women who suffer from the disorder.
Baylor College of Medicine - Thu, 22 May 2008
http://www.bcm.edu
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Oncology
Diagnosis and close follow up of the human papilloma virus decreases a woman's risk of developing cervical cancer later on in life.
Baylor College of Medicine - Thu, 22 May 2008
http://www.bcm.edu
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General medicine
The global burden of disease is shifting from infectious diseases to noncommunicable diseases, with chronic conditions such as heart disease and stroke now being the chief causes of death globally.
World Health Organization - Thu, 22 May 2008
http://www.who.int
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Objective is to determine the accuracy of using systolic and diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial pressure, and increase of blood pressure to predict pre-eclampsia.
British Medical Journal - Thu, 22 May 2008
http://www.bmjjournals.com
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Cardiology
Objective of the study is to describe characteristics of dosing history in patients prescribed a once a day antihypertensive medication.
British Medical Journal - Thu, 22 May 2008
http://www.bmjjournals.com
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Psychiatry
Women who commit sexual offences are just as likely to have mental problems or drug addictions as other violent female criminals.
Karolinska Institutet - Thu, 22 May 2008
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