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Heart disease 'reversed in mice'
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:04:01 -0000
Scientists have halted the advance of heart disease in mice - and even reversed some of its effects.
Decision due on conjoined twins
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:16:28 -0000
Doctors will decide next Tuesday whether to operate on two conjoined twins born in a London hospital last week.
South Africa 'at risk of cholera'
Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:38:02 -0000
A South African scientist warns that gross underinvestment in water management has left it at risk of a cholera outbreak.
UK funds for S Africa Aids fight
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:16:24 -0000
The UK is to give South Africa's new Health Minister Barbara Hogan £15m to help combat Aids in the country.
Drug firms 'block cheap medicine'
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:01:36 -0000
Drug companies are blocking or delaying the entry of cheaper generic medicines into the EU, the European Commission says.
Surge in UK measles cases
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000
Measles cases in England and Wales have topped 1,000 in a year for the first time in more than a decade, figures show.
NYT > Health
More Men Take the Lead Role in Caring for Elderly Parents
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:39:57 -0000
Even as they make up nearly 40 percent of family care providers now, men are less likely to ask for help to cope.
Europe Accuses Drug Makers of Padding Health Care Costs
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:13:27 -0000
The European Union accused drug companies of adding billions of dollars to health care costs by delaying or blocking the sale of less-expensive generic medicines.
CNN.com - Health
7 ways to help your baby fall asleep
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:16:23 -0500
Naptime at our house used to be a recurring mystery: When would Lucy go down today? When I could no longer stand the suspense, I'd plop her in her car seat, where she'd anticlimactically drift off like it was no big deal. I was willing to do whatever worked. If you've ever experienced naptime drama, Parenting.com brings you mom and expert help.
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Heart disease 'reversed in mice'
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:04:01 -0000
Scientists have halted the advance of heart disease in mice - and even reversed some of its effects.
Decision due on conjoined twins
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:16:28 -0000
Doctors will decide next Tuesday whether to operate on two conjoined twins born in a London hospital last week.
South Africa 'at risk of cholera'
Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:38:02 -0000
A South African scientist warns that gross underinvestment in water management has left it at risk of a cholera outbreak.
UK funds for S Africa Aids fight
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:16:24 -0000
The UK is to give South Africa's new Health Minister Barbara Hogan £15m to help combat Aids in the country.
Drug firms 'block cheap medicine'
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:01:36 -0000
Drug companies are blocking or delaying the entry of cheaper generic medicines into the EU, the European Commission says.
Surge in UK measles cases
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0000
Measles cases in England and Wales have topped 1,000 in a year for the first time in more than a decade, figures show.
NYT > Health
More Men Take the Lead Role in Caring for Elderly Parents
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:39:57 -0000
Even as they make up nearly 40 percent of family care providers now, men are less likely to ask for help to cope.
Europe Accuses Drug Makers of Padding Health Care Costs
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:13:27 -0000
The European Union accused drug companies of adding billions of dollars to health care costs by delaying or blocking the sale of less-expensive generic medicines.
CNN.com - Health
7 ways to help your baby fall asleep
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:16:23 -0500
Naptime at our house used to be a recurring mystery: When would Lucy go down today? When I could no longer stand the suspense, I'd plop her in her car seat, where she'd anticlimactically drift off like it was no big deal. I was willing to do whatever worked. If you've ever experienced naptime drama, Parenting.com brings you mom and expert help.
Sites:
Clinical Informaticist Project: The Imperial College School of Medicine, London, evaluates the role of general practitioners trained in evidence-based principles. Includes tutorials and clinical questions answered during the project.eGuidelines: Comprehensive collection of UK clinical guidelines and related information for healthcare professionals and patients.
Evidence-Based Practice: Evidence-Based medicine from a team you trust - written by and for family physicians.
How to Write an Evidence-based Clinical Review Article: Article from the American Family Physician explains the journal's requirements for submissions designed for continuing medical education.
Introduction to Evidence Based Medicine: Boston University Medical Center presents a web-based tutorial for students undertaking the Family Medicine clerkship, with guidelines for searching primary medical literature and online databases.
Making Evidence-Based Medicine Doable in Everyday Practice: An article from the American Academy of Family Physicians provides a guide to finding clinically relevant information.
NHMRC Clinical Practice Guidelines: The National Health and Medical Research Council Web site.
Prodigy: A source of clinical knowledge about the common conditions generally managed in primary and first contact care, which has been designed to be used by healthcare professionals together with patients.
Therapeutics Initiative: Established in cooperation with the Department of Family Practice at the University of British Columbia to provide current, evidence-based, practical information on rational drug therapy.
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: Panel of health care experts that evaluates the latest scientific evidence on clinical preventive services. AHRQ will release new recommendations as they are completed.
Upstate Medical University: Center for Evidence-Based Practice: Syracuse, New York region's only Level-1 trauma center (University Hospital) with more than 80 specialty clinics and four colleges.
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