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Cardiology
The goals of the initial management of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction include swift restoration of flow within the occluded coronary artery, prevention of early reinfarction, and avoidance of complications of reperfusion therapy.
New England Journal of Medicine - Thu, 22 May 2008
http://www.nejm.org
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Dermatology
Two randomised controlled trials (PHOENIX 1 & 2) highlight the efficacy of the human monoclonal antibody ustekinumab at treating psoriasis.
The Lancet - Thu, 22 May 2008
http://www.thelancet.com
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Oncology
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a cancer of the protective lining of the lungs, and is almost always fatal. The addition of chemotherapy to active symptom control for people with mesothelioma does not appear to improve their survival or quality of life.
The Lancet - Thu, 22 May 2008
http://www.thelancet.com
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Allergology
First-born babies may be programmed to have a higher risk of asthma and allergy, research suggests.
BBC News - Thu, 22 May 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk
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Diagnostics
Experts are to investigate whether magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners can damage health.
BBC News - Thu, 22 May 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk
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Cardiology
With childhood obesity increasing, also the interest for the relation between this disease and the development of coronary heart disease (CHD) in adulthood has increased.
MedNews - Thu, 22 May 2008
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Orthopaedics
The risk of fracture of the femoral neck in post-menopausal women is increased by various factors, but among these, a list by importance has never been made.
MedNews - Thu, 22 May 2008
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Cardiology
The importance of paradox embolism through a patent foramen ovale in the genesis of stroke is not clear, yet, above all in older patients.
MedNews - Thu, 22 May 2008
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Otolaryngology
Not codeine-based remedies to relieve cough present a poor efficacy and people often use natural substances like honey.
MedNews - Thu, 22 May 2008
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Endocrinology
In a population of healthy people, the mild increase in TSH becomes more frequent with age increasing, but the interpretation of this increase in not clear.
MedNews - Thu, 22 May 2008
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/