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Orthopaedics
Falling is a common and morbid condition among elderly persons. Effective strategies to prevent falls have been identified but are underutilized.
New England Journal of Medicine - Thu, 17 July 2008
http://www.nejm.org
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Pediatrics
Advances in perinatal care have increased the number of premature babies who survive. There are concerns, however, about the ability of these children to cope with the demands of adulthood.
New England Journal of Medicine - Thu, 17 July 2008
http://www.nejm.org
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General medicine
NICE have been asked to develop a clinical practice guideline on Sedation in infants, children and young people. The draft scope defines what aspects of care the guideline will cover and to whom it will apply.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Thu, 17 July 2008
http://www.nice.org.uk
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Hematology
Adults with acute crises caused by sickle cell disease should start analgesia within 30 minutes of arrival at hospital, be assessed for potentially life threatening complications, and be seen by specialist staff.
British Medical Journal - Thu, 17 July 2008
http://www.bmjjournals.com
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Dermatology
The main changes in onychomycosis are nail thickening, discoloration, and onycholysis (separation of the nail plate from the nail bed).
British Medical Journal - Thu, 17 July 2008
http://www.bmjjournals.com
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Pediatrics
Being a mom is a tough job, but you don't have to feel exhausted all the time. Here are some of the reasons you might feel tired, and what you can do about them.
CNN.com - Thu, 17 July 2008
http://www.cnn.com
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Diabetology
A discovery by scientists may help reduce the risk of people with diabetes losing a limb.
BBC News - Thu, 17 July 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk
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Oncology
There is a huge variation in cancer survival rates across the world, a global study shows.
BBC News - Thu, 17 July 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk
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Pediatrics
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated from 1 to 7 August in more than 120 countries to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world.
World Health Organization - Thu, 17 July 2008
http://www.who.int
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Infectious Diseases
The advent of the bacilli Calmette Guérin (BCG) vaccine—to prevent against tuberculosis infection—nearly 75 years ago has not managed to reduce disease prevalence in the developing world.
The Lancet - Thu, 17 July 2008
http://www.thelancet.com