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3 March 2008

A modern chimera

An Australian paediatric liver transplant recipient has created world news by taking on the immune system of her organ donor.

N Engl J Med 2008; 358: 369-374

Big headaches for small people

Treating childhood migraine can be difficult, but it appears that only a few medications are effective, according to the results of a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

J Paediatr Child Health 2008; 44: 3-9

Antipsychotics for aggression

Although a common practice, there seems to be little evidence supporting the use of antipsychotic drugs in the management of aggression in patients with intellectual disability, say British and Australian researchers.

Lancet 2008; 371: 57-63

An aspirin a day...

Some people appear to be “resistant” to aspirin; their platelets are not affected in the same way as those who benefit from therapy.

BMJ 2008; 336: 195-198

Vitamin E for older people

Keeping older people active and independent is a common goal of clinicians and public health officials alike.

JAMA 2008; 299: 308-315

Dr Tanya Grassi, MJA

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