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Genetica e Malattie Rare
Scientists at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet have developed a new DNA-sequencing method that is much cheaper than those currently in use in laboratories.
Karolinska Institutet - Gio, 29 Maggio 2008
http://ki.se/ki/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=130&l=en
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Diagnostica
It is difficult to make colon cancer screening effective: many of the people who would probably have benefited most from the survey opted not to take part.
Karolinska Institutet - Gio, 29 Maggio 2008
http://ki.se/ki/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=130&l=en
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Pediatria
Whether preservatives and colourings cause or exacerbate hyperactive behaviours is an important question for many paediatricians and parents.
British Medical Journal - Gio, 29 Maggio 2008
http://www.bmjjournals.com
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Tossicologia
Opioid analgesics generate numerous side effects that complicate their use in postoperative care, in the treatment of sickle cell vaso-occlusive episodes, and in the treatment of pain associated with advanced cancer and other life-shortening illnesses.
New England Journal of Medicine - Gio, 29 Maggio 2008
http://www.nejm.org
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Ortopedia
Osteoporosis is a common skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength and increased bone fragility, affecting up to 40% of postmenopausal women and 15% of men.
New England Journal of Medicine - Gio, 29 Maggio 2008
http://www.nejm.org
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Cardiologia
Cardiovascular risk assessment and the modification of blood lipids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Gio, 29 Maggio 2008
http://www.nice.org.uk
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Medicina generale
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued guidance for employers on how to encourage employees to increase their levels of physical activity.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Gio, 29 Maggio 2008
http://www.nice.org.uk
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Oncologia
High throughput microscopy that uses robots and special microscopes and techniques to generate thousands of images of a cell in a short time enabled researchers at Baylor College of Medicine to describe how the genetic message of estrogen receptor-alpha is regulated, a finding that could have implications for breast cancer.
Baylor College of Medicine - Gio, 29 Maggio 2008
http://www.bcm.edu
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Reumatologia
Getting rid of a pain in the neck is usually easier said than done. Patients who suffer from muscle pain don't always find immediate and lasting relief, however, a new treatment option may be the solution.
Baylor College of Medicine - Gio, 29 Maggio 2008
http://www.bcm.edu
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Oncologia
Whether a person quits smoking depends in large part on whether his spouse or friends kick the habit.
American Cancer Society - Gio, 29 Maggio 2008
http://www.cancer.org/