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Neurologia
Many observational studies have shown that physical activity reduces the risk of cognitive decline; however, evidence from randomized trials is lacking.
Journal of the American Medical Association - Gio, 4 Settembre 2008
http://jama.ama-assn.org/
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Ostetricia e Ginecologia
By linking data from national medical registries in Norway, the investigators showed that women with a history of preeclampsia were at higher risk for subsequent end-stage renal disease than were women with a history of uncomplicated pregnancy.
New England Journal of Medicine - Gio, 4 Settembre 2008
http://www.nejm.org
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Psichiatria
Older age among fathers may be associated with an increased risk for bipolar disorder in their offspring.
Karolinska Institutet - Gio, 4 Settembre 2008
http://ki.se/ki/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=130&l=en
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Genetica e Malattie Rare
Scientists at Karolinska Institutet have found a link between a specific gene and the way men bond to their partners. The results, which are presented in the scientific journal PNAS, can lead to a better understanding of such problems as autism and social phobia.
Karolinska Institutet - Gio, 4 Settembre 2008
http://ki.se/ki/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=130&l=en
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Psichiatria
Maternal depression is a consistent and well-replicated risk factor for child psychopathology. The authors examined the changes in psychiatric symptoms and global functioning in children of depressed women 1 year following the initiation of treatment for maternal major depressive disorder.
American Journal of Psychiatry - Gio, 4 Settembre 2008
http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/
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Pneumologia
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) in collaboration with the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) has issued guidance to improve the safety of patients in the NHS in England and Wales by reducing the risk of pneumonia in patients aged 16 years and older who are on a ventilator.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Gio, 4 Settembre 2008
http://www.nice.org.uk
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Cardiologia
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Collaborating Centre for Primary Care have published a guideline on the care and treatment of adults and children/young people with familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), a type of high cholesterol that is caused by an inherited genetic mutation.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - Gio, 4 Settembre 2008
http://www.nice.org.uk
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Otorinolaringoiatria
Objective of the study is to determine the effect of improved nasopharyngeal airflow after adenoidectomy on nasal turbinate erectile tissue in pediatric patients.
Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery - Gio, 4 Settembre 2008
http://archotol.ama-assn.org/
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Psichiatria
Objective of this study is to examine the benefits of family-focused treatment for adolescents (FFT-A) and pharmacotherapy in the 2-year course of adolescent bipolar disorder.
Archives of General Psychiatry - Gio, 4 Settembre 2008
http://archpsyc.ama-assn.org/
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Pediatria
It is hardly surprising that children expend energy at a higher rate when they are moving than when they are sedentary. There is no reason to think that this fundamental principle of exercise physiology would not apply during video game playing, just as it does during performance of myriad other activities.
Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine - Gio, 4 Settembre 2008
http://archpedi.ama-assn.org/