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BBC News | Health | World Edition
Doubts raised over measles target
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:15:24 -0000
The UK is named as one of Europe's worst countries for measles, dashing global hopes of eradicating the disease by 2010.
Skin cancer 'ups new cancer risk'
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:28:43 -0000
Skin cancer patients have a higher chance of developing other forms of the disease, research suggests.
China alert over bird flu death
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:55:04 -0000
Chinese authorities shut down and clean poultry markets in Hebei province, after the first human death in nearly a year.
China investigates baby's death
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:57:02 -0000
Chinese officials investigate the death of a baby boy soon after he was fed baby milk powder.
Pandemic flu advice for UK doctors
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:56:27 -0000
GP surgeries have been told to prepare for seeing nearly 200 extra patients a week during the height of a flu pandemic.
Warning over 'third-hand smoke'
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:24:43 -0000
Many people are unaware that even smoking away from babies or pregnant women presents a risk, according to US research.
NYT > Health
Fitness: Disease Invades a Body, and Endorphins Kick In
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:33:47 -0000
Many who are faced with a chronic condition or a terminal diagnosis find a new purpose in exercise, developing regimens that leave them in the best shape of their lives.
Mind: Some Protect the Ego by Working on Their Excuses Early
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:38:54 -0000
Recent research has helped clarify not just who is prone to self-handicapping but also its consequences -- and its possible benefits.
CNN.com - Health
Teen years risky for kids with seizure disorder
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:04:53 -0500
Experts say that chronic seizures, like the ones that Jett Travolta experienced, can present a risk for adolescents, whose bodies and metabolism are changing.
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Doubts raised over measles target
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:15:24 -0000
The UK is named as one of Europe's worst countries for measles, dashing global hopes of eradicating the disease by 2010.
Skin cancer 'ups new cancer risk'
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:28:43 -0000
Skin cancer patients have a higher chance of developing other forms of the disease, research suggests.
China alert over bird flu death
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:55:04 -0000
Chinese authorities shut down and clean poultry markets in Hebei province, after the first human death in nearly a year.
China investigates baby's death
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:57:02 -0000
Chinese officials investigate the death of a baby boy soon after he was fed baby milk powder.
Pandemic flu advice for UK doctors
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:56:27 -0000
GP surgeries have been told to prepare for seeing nearly 200 extra patients a week during the height of a flu pandemic.
Warning over 'third-hand smoke'
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:24:43 -0000
Many people are unaware that even smoking away from babies or pregnant women presents a risk, according to US research.
NYT > Health
Fitness: Disease Invades a Body, and Endorphins Kick In
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:33:47 -0000
Many who are faced with a chronic condition or a terminal diagnosis find a new purpose in exercise, developing regimens that leave them in the best shape of their lives.
Mind: Some Protect the Ego by Working on Their Excuses Early
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:38:54 -0000
Recent research has helped clarify not just who is prone to self-handicapping but also its consequences -- and its possible benefits.
CNN.com - Health
Teen years risky for kids with seizure disorder
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:04:53 -0500
Experts say that chronic seizures, like the ones that Jett Travolta experienced, can present a risk for adolescents, whose bodies and metabolism are changing.
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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