eMJA: In Other Journals, 5 January 2009

A change in surgeons may be necessary in very long operations, say UK researchers.

Forget ginkgo for dementia

Ginkgo biloba cannot be recommended for preventing dementia, according to US researchers.

1 JAMA 2008; 300: 2253-2262

2 JAMA 2008; 300: 2306-2308

Presidential genetics?

Would you vote for a prime ministerial (or presidential) candidate whose genetic information suggested an increased risk of cancer, Alzheimer’s disease or bipolar disorder?

N Engl J Med 2008; 359: 2192-2193

Rising up after a fall

Older people need training in strategies to get up from the floor after a fall, according to UK researchers.

1 BMJ 2008; 337: a2227

2 BMJ 2008; 337: a2320

Dr Ann Gregory, MJA

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