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Cardiology
There is strong evidence that the high consumption of animal fats increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Many scientists have therefore been surprised that the nomadic Masai of Kenya and Tanzania are seldom afflicted by the disease, despite having a diet that is rich in animal fats and deficient in carbohydrates.
Karolinska Institutet - Wed, 23 July 2008
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Cardiology
The American Heart Association (AHA) Stroke Council has issued guidelines for prevention and treatment of stroke in children.
Medscape - Wed, 23 July 2008
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Women exposed to high levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are significantly less likely to give birth to boys than are women exposed to lower levels of PCBs.
Medscape - Wed, 23 July 2008
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Cardiology
Almost all trials relative to statins have focused their attention on the capability to prevent myocardial ischemia, while ischemic stroke prevention was a secondary endpoint, above all invalidated by the small number of cerebral ischemic events.
MedNews - Wed, 23 July 2008
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Gastroenterology
The presence of gastroesphageal reflux in children is often dealt with through non-pharmacological therapies: but it is still to be shown which is really their efficacy.
MedNews - Wed, 23 July 2008
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Dietetics and Nutrition
Many prospective trials have examined the relation between the habit to have breakfast and body weight; now, a new trial, lasted 5 years, has examined, in the USA, the association between breakfast and weight change in 2216 teenagers (55% females; 63% white) at 16 and then again at 19.
MedNews - Wed, 23 July 2008
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Neurology
Recently, guidelines have been published by the American College of Physicians and by the American Academy of Family Physicians, about dementia pharmacological therapy.
MedNews - Wed, 23 July 2008
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Hepatology
The discovery of altered liver enzymes is very frequent, but its interpretation often puts the general practitioner in difficulties.
MedNews - Wed, 23 July 2008
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General Surgery
It is still a controversial subject if the interruption of the anticoagulation therapy before surgery is opportune and free from risks.
MedNews - Sat, 19 July 2008
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Diabetology
Infrared irradiation (defined as “Anodyne Therapy”) was proposed as effective in treating pain associated with diabetic neuropathy and its validity is promoted by the producer as “scientifically proven”.
MedNews - Sat, 19 July 2008
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