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Autism parents 'infection risk'
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:29:32 -0000
Caring for children with problems such as autism or Down's syndrome may weaken parents' immune systems.
Human blood vessels grown in mice
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:59:43 -0000
Scientists have used human cells to grow new blood vessels in a mouse for the first time, a US journal reports.
Alzheimer's drug trial 'promise'
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:31:04 -0000
A drug once used to treat hayfever "improves" symptoms in patients with Alzheimer's disease, research suggests.
Kenyans reject circumcision plan
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:44:51 -0000
Elders from Kenya's Luo community reject a government plan to promote circumcision to stem HIV/Aids.
Scan 'detects obsessive disorder'
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:58:19 -0000
A brain scan could help identify those at risk of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), say scientists.
Vomiting dummy for medic training
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:25:27 -0000
Medical students train on a dummy which can vomit and sweat and moves and feels like a real patient.
NYT > Health
Rise Seen in Medical Efforts to Treat the Very Old
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:42:59 -0000
Some doctors are hailing surgery for centenarians, but others say such procedures can be wasteful and barbaric.
More Smokers Seek Help With Quitting Since Latest Cigarette Tax Took Effect
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:05:29 -0000
Reports that tax increases are the most effective measure known to reduce demand for tobacco are proving true in New York City.
CNN.com - Health
Man counted calories, watched 40 pounds go
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:51:22 -0400
Sujit Bhattacharya knew he felt sluggish and had trouble putting on his socks and shoes. One day, when he tried on a pair of size 30 shorts, his wife pointed out that they fit only under his belly. But it took bad news from his doctor, and a hard time from friends, to motivate him to get to a healthier weight.
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Autism parents 'infection risk'
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:29:32 -0000
Caring for children with problems such as autism or Down's syndrome may weaken parents' immune systems.
Human blood vessels grown in mice
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:59:43 -0000
Scientists have used human cells to grow new blood vessels in a mouse for the first time, a US journal reports.
Alzheimer's drug trial 'promise'
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:31:04 -0000
A drug once used to treat hayfever "improves" symptoms in patients with Alzheimer's disease, research suggests.
Kenyans reject circumcision plan
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:44:51 -0000
Elders from Kenya's Luo community reject a government plan to promote circumcision to stem HIV/Aids.
Scan 'detects obsessive disorder'
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:58:19 -0000
A brain scan could help identify those at risk of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), say scientists.
Vomiting dummy for medic training
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:25:27 -0000
Medical students train on a dummy which can vomit and sweat and moves and feels like a real patient.
NYT > Health
Rise Seen in Medical Efforts to Treat the Very Old
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:42:59 -0000
Some doctors are hailing surgery for centenarians, but others say such procedures can be wasteful and barbaric.
More Smokers Seek Help With Quitting Since Latest Cigarette Tax Took Effect
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:05:29 -0000
Reports that tax increases are the most effective measure known to reduce demand for tobacco are proving true in New York City.
CNN.com - Health
Man counted calories, watched 40 pounds go
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:51:22 -0400
Sujit Bhattacharya knew he felt sluggish and had trouble putting on his socks and shoes. One day, when he tried on a pair of size 30 shorts, his wife pointed out that they fit only under his belly. But it took bad news from his doctor, and a hard time from friends, to motivate him to get to a healthier weight.
Sites:
Alaska Native: EBM resources on issues related to child health care for Alaska Native and American Indian patients.Center for Evidence-Based Practice: Young Children with Challenging Behavior: Promotes the awareness and implementation of positive, evidence-based practices in dealing with young children with behavioral problems; includes systematic reviews.
Centre for Evidence Based Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (CEBPGAN): CEBPGAN is a resource centre for clinicians involoved in Gastroenterology and Nutrition including Gastroenterologists and Dietitians.
Centre for Evidence-Based Child Health: Press Office
Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center develops and publishes clinical practice guidelines and documents developed by pediatric experts, with input from patient and families, for pediatricians.
Evidence-Based Pediatrics: Features guidelines, critically appraised topics and educational material from the University of Michigan Department of Pediatrics.
PedsCCM Evidence-Based Journal Club: Peer-reviewed evidence-based critical assessments of clinical trials in pediatric critical care, with extensive EBM resource links.
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