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Doubts over asbestos cancer chemo
Thu, 15 May 2008 23:01:32 -0000
Chemotherapy does not help people with asbestos-related cancer, according to UK researchers.
Body clock reset clue discovered
Thu, 15 May 2008 18:10:45 -0000
A small molecule may have a big role in making the body clock tick, say UK researchers.
Meningitis B trials 'encouraging'
Thu, 15 May 2008 00:01:18 -0000
Initial results of clinical trials on a possible vaccine against meningitis B show 'encouraging' results.
Sex disease fears over teenagers
Thu, 15 May 2008 14:26:01 -0000
A survey claims that nearly half of all under 25-year-olds do not use condoms when they meet a new partner.
NHS IT 'at least four years late'
Thu, 15 May 2008 23:05:52 -0000
It will be at least 2014 before the NHS in England has a single electronic records system, say auditors.
Japan smokers face age test
Mon, 12 May 2008 11:39:34 -0000
A Japanese company is developing face recognition software for cigarette vending machines - to curb underage smoking.
NYT > Health
Fitness for Every Body: O.K., Avatar, Work With Me
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:29:22 -0000
Can Wii Fit, born of a best-selling gaming console, revolutionize exercise? Five testers weigh in.
Entrepreneurial Edge: If It’s Eye Care Technology, This Must Be Orange County
Thu, 15 May 2008 03:29:25 -0000
Orange County, Calif., has become a center for small eye care device makers in much the same way that Silicon Valley is a center for technology.
CNN.com - Health
5 doctor-office mistakes women make
Thu, 15 May 2008 10:24:43 -0400
Over-researching diseases, jumping to conclusions, not listening to their women's intuition...these are just a few mistakes women's health experts say female patients make. To learn how to avoid them, read this week's Empowered Patient column by CNN Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen.
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Doubts over asbestos cancer chemo
Thu, 15 May 2008 23:01:32 -0000
Chemotherapy does not help people with asbestos-related cancer, according to UK researchers.
Body clock reset clue discovered
Thu, 15 May 2008 18:10:45 -0000
A small molecule may have a big role in making the body clock tick, say UK researchers.
Meningitis B trials 'encouraging'
Thu, 15 May 2008 00:01:18 -0000
Initial results of clinical trials on a possible vaccine against meningitis B show 'encouraging' results.
Sex disease fears over teenagers
Thu, 15 May 2008 14:26:01 -0000
A survey claims that nearly half of all under 25-year-olds do not use condoms when they meet a new partner.
NHS IT 'at least four years late'
Thu, 15 May 2008 23:05:52 -0000
It will be at least 2014 before the NHS in England has a single electronic records system, say auditors.
Japan smokers face age test
Mon, 12 May 2008 11:39:34 -0000
A Japanese company is developing face recognition software for cigarette vending machines - to curb underage smoking.
NYT > Health
Fitness for Every Body: O.K., Avatar, Work With Me
Thu, 15 May 2008 16:29:22 -0000
Can Wii Fit, born of a best-selling gaming console, revolutionize exercise? Five testers weigh in.
Entrepreneurial Edge: If It’s Eye Care Technology, This Must Be Orange County
Thu, 15 May 2008 03:29:25 -0000
Orange County, Calif., has become a center for small eye care device makers in much the same way that Silicon Valley is a center for technology.
CNN.com - Health
5 doctor-office mistakes women make
Thu, 15 May 2008 10:24:43 -0400
Over-researching diseases, jumping to conclusions, not listening to their women's intuition...these are just a few mistakes women's health experts say female patients make. To learn how to avoid them, read this week's Empowered Patient column by CNN Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen.

Sites:
Cochrane Collaboration: The Cochrane Collaboration, an international not-for-profit organization, providing up-to-date information about the effects of health care.Netting The Evidence: Comprehensive overview of Evidence Based Practice on the internet, with useful learning resources, such as an evidence-based virtual library, software and journals; from ScHARR, University of Sheffield.
AHRQ: Evidence Reports: The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in the United States presents summaries and assessments for healthcare providers and clinicians. Documents may be viewed or downloaded at no cost.
BETs: Best Evidence Topics: BETs - rapid best evidence answers to clinical questions in Emergency Medicine. A full searchable database.
Clinical Evidence: Summarises current knowledge about the prevention and treatment of disease, based on appraisal of systematic reviews and randomized clinical trials. Free on-line access for physicians in the United Kingdom or in developing countries.
CRG Evidence-based Practice Centre Reviews: Collection of systematic reviews (abstract and/or full text PDF) on evidence-based health care; from the Chalmers Research Group, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute.
Dr Cave's Black Book: A general practitioner presents his collection of evidence-based information about common diseases and conditions, with links to original research.
EBOC: Evidence-Based On-Call: Collection of summaries and critical appraisals regarding common on-call medical conditions, with definitions and a list of the specialties covered.
Evidence-Based Medicine: Useful Tools for Decision Making: An article from the Medical Journal of Australia explains the basic processes and concepts, with descriptions of common computer-assisted research tools.
General Practice Notebook: Evidence-Based Medicine: The principles and applications are explained, with examples provided for different specialties.
InfoPOEMs: InfoPOEMs®, DailyPoems, daily e-mails and the InfoRetriever, clinical practice information database provide the information clinicians need when they need it at the point of care.
Practical Evidence-Based Internet Resources: The American Academy of Family Physicians presents a summary and assessment of five web-based research tools. Available as PDF download.
UNC Department of Internal Medicine: Critically Appraised Topics: The University of North Carolina presents an alphabetical list of clinical research topics, each with a review of strengths and weaknesses.



