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28 April 2001 (Vol 322, No 7293)
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This week in the BMJ [Full text]

Genes and environment determine survival in familial hypercholesterolaemia [Full text]
Genetic medicine needs to be integrated into primary care [Full text]
Regional genetic centres could lead new service developments [Full text]
Predictive genetic tests can save lives but utility varies because most have uncertain predictive value [Full text]
Knowledge of genetic risk may not change behaviour [Full text]
Genotyping may become routine in clinical practice [Full text]

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Putting genetics in perspective
Ron Zimmern, Jon Emery, Tessa Richards
BMJ  2001;322:1005-1006, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1005
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Genetics and developing countries
Barry R Bloom, Dang Duc Trach
BMJ  2001;322:1006-1007, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1006
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Pharmacogenetics
Alun McCarthy
BMJ  2001;322:1007-1008, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1007
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Preimplantation genetic diagnosis
Frances A Flinter
BMJ  2001;322:1008-1009, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1008
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The promise of human genetic databases
William W Lowrance
BMJ  2001;322:1009-1010, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1009
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Stored tissue may be important for the future care of families
Neva Haites, Z Miedzybrodzka, John Dean
BMJ  2001;322:1060, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1060
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Genetics and insurance: a possible solution
Virginia Warren
BMJ  2001;322:1060, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1060/a
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Confidential inquiries should be funded in clinical genetics
Kirsty Challen, Hilary J Harris, Rodney Harris, Bernadette Modell, Bruce Ponder, Charles Rodeck
BMJ  2001;322:1061, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1061
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Screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia
Brian Tomlinson, Irene Wei Lan, Ian Hamilton-Craig, Paul Nicholls, Ian Young, Kelly Lyttle, Colin Graham
BMJ  2001;322:1061, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1061/a
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Screening for medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency is being evaluated
Scott Grosse
BMJ  2001;322:1062, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1062
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Collusion in doctor-patient communication
Noelle O'Rourke, Ann Barrett, Richard Jones, Carrie Featherstone, Vivienne Hughes, David Jeffrey, Tom Ball, Kitty McCague
BMJ  2001;322:1062, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1062/a
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Bicycle helmets
John Adams, Mayer Hillman, Tom Godefrooij, Peter Jacobsen, Malcolm J Wardlaw, Lee Jeys, Gillian Cribb, Andrew Toms, Stuart Hay
BMJ  2001;322:1063, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1063
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Deliberate self harm is common reason for emergency medical admission
O M Bennewith, D Sharp, D Gunnell, T J Peters, N Stocks
BMJ  2001;322:1065, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1065
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Mortuary facilities
Michael Frampton, J H F Smith, John Hayman, Francis Sheehy Skeffington, William Notcutt
BMJ  2001;322:1066, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1066
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Drug companies withdraw law suit against South Africa
Pat Sidley
BMJ  2001;322:1011, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1011
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Drug company lobbyist joins Oxfam's cheap drugs campaign
Roger Dobson
BMJ  2001;322:1011, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1011/a
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In brief
BMJ  2001;322:1012, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1012
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Doctors demand immediate access to antiretroviral drugs in Africa
Annabel Ferriman
BMJ  2001;322:1012, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1012/a
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NHS introduces new patient safety agency
Susan Mayor
BMJ  2001;322:1013, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1013
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Government to introduce safer administration of cancer drugs after fatal error
Clare Dyer
BMJ  2001;322:1013, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1013/a
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Review of generic drugs industry to go ahead, says trade commission
Scott Gottlieb
BMJ  2001;322:1015, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1015/c
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Three views of genetics: the enthusiast, the visionary, and the sceptic
BMJ  2001;322:1016, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1016
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Milburn challenges NHS to exploit genetics revolution
Judy Jones
BMJ  2001;322:1018, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1018
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UK genetics database plans revealed
Abi Berger
BMJ  2001;322:1018, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1018/a
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Insurers will not use test results from research
Zosia Kmietowicz
BMJ  2001;322:1018, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1018/b
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GPs threaten to leave NHS as stress levels rocket
Zosia Kmietowicz
BMJ  2001;322:1014, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1014
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Dissolving sugar helps nerve regeneration
Abi Berger
BMJ  2001;322:1014, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1014/a
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New BMA book highlights human rights abuses
Linda Beecham
BMJ  2001;322:1014, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1014/b
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NHS ignoring prisoners' health needs, says report
Zosia Kmietowicz
BMJ  2001;322:1014, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1014/c
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Manufacturing process helps Scottish hospital halve MRSA rates
Bryan Christie
BMJ  2001;322:1014, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1014/d
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Rebirthing therapy banned after girl died in 70 minute struggle
Deborah Josefson
BMJ  2001;322:1014, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1014/e
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Doctor convicted of £4m fraud against NHS
Clare Dyer
BMJ  2001;322:1015, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1015
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US government limits abortion pill for poor women
Fred Charatan
BMJ  2001;322:1015, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1015/a
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Kidney stones may be linked with sleep posture
Debbie Josefson
BMJ  2001;322:1015, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1015/b
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Legally aided medical negligence cases fall sharply
Roger Dobson
BMJ  2001;322:1018, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1018/c
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Spanish pharmacists fight plans to increase sale of over the counter drugs
Xavier Bosch
BMJ  2001;322:1018, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1018/d
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Doctors demand immediate access to antiretroviral drugs in Africa
Annabel Ferriman
BMJ  2001;322:1018, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1018/e
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The challenge of integrating genetic medicine into primary care
Jon Emery, Susan Hayflick
BMJ  2001;322:1027-1030, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1027
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Science medicine and the future: Postgenomic technologies: hunting the genes for common disorders
Christopher Mathew
BMJ  2001;322:1031-1034, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1031
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Online medical genetics resources: a US perspective
Roberta A Pagon, Linda Pinsky, Christine C Beahler
BMJ  2001;322:1035-1037, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1035
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Online medical genetics resources: a UK perspective
Alison Stewart, Neva Haites, Peter Rose
BMJ  2001;322:1037-1039, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1037
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Evidence based case report: Advice about mammography for a young woman with a family history of breast cancer
Anneke Lucassen, Eila Watson, Diana Eccles
BMJ  2001;322:1040-1042, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1040
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ABC of hypertension: Blood pressure measurement
Gareth Beevers, Gregory Y H Lip, Eoin O'Brien
BMJ  2001;322:1043-1047, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1043
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Gangsta rappa
Liam Farrell
BMJ  2001;322:1071, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1071/a
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Genetic information and the unexamined life
John Harris
BMJ  2001;322:1070, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1070
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Putting the genetics genie back into its bottle
Alastair Kent
BMJ  2001;322:1070, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1070/a
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Value of genetic counselling: a parent's view
Arlene Smyth
BMJ  2001;322:1071, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1071
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Integrated regional genetic services: current and future provision • Commentary: The future development of regional genetic services will rely on partnerships
Dian Donnai, Rob Elles, David Ravine, Julian Sampson
BMJ  2001;322:1048-1052, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1048
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The complexities of predictive genetic testing
James P Evans, Cécile Skrzynia, Wylie Burke
BMJ  2001;322:1052-1056, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1052
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Genetic risk and behavioural change
Theresa M Marteau, Caryn Lerman
BMJ  2001;322:1056-1059, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1056
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Minerva
BMJ  2001;322:1072, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1072
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A memorable patient: The man who had 42 psychiatrists (and rising)
Derek Summerfield
BMJ  2001;322:1026, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1026
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Art: The Spark of Life
John Quin
BMJ  2001;322:1069, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1069/a
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Book: Genetics and Public Health in the 21st Century: Using Genetic Information to Improve Health and Prevent Disease
Paul Pharoah
BMJ  2001;322:1068, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1068
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Book: Decoding Darkness: The Search for the Genetic Causes of Alzheimer's Disease
Nigel Lester
BMJ  2001;322:1068, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1068/a
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Bringing ordinary doctors into the genetics party
BMJ  2001;322, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.0
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Bringing ordinary doctors into the genetics party
BMJ  2001;322, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.0/a
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Website of the week: Genetics in Medicine: Real Promises, Unreal Expectations. One scientist's advice to policymakers in the United Kingdom and the United States
Stuart W G Derbyshire
BMJ  2001;322:1069, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1069
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William Muir Connell • Thomas Galla • Mervin Glasser • Charles Guy Pantin • Syed Karamat Husain Zaidi
John Connell, Edward Myers, Anne Zachary, Charles F A Pantin, Afzal Zaidi
BMJ  2001;322:1067, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1067
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Mortality over two centuries in large pedigree with familial hypercholesterolaemia: family tree mortality study • Commentary: Role of other genes and environment should not be overlooked in monogenic disease
Eric J G Sijbrands, Rudi G J Westendorp, Joep C Defesche, Paul H E M de Meier, Augustinus H M Smelt, John J P Kastelein, Jaakko Kaprio
BMJ  2001;322:1019-1023, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1019
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Value of family history in identifying women at risk of venous thromboembolism during oral contraception: observational study
Benilde Cosmi, Cristina Legnani, Francesco Bernardi, Sergio Coccheri, Gualtiero Palareti
BMJ  2001;322:1024-1025, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1024
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Gestational impaired glucose tolerance does not increase perinatal mortality in a developing country: cohort study
Shenaz Ramtoola, Philip Home, Hassen Damry, Anwar Husnoo, Stephen Ah-Kion
BMJ  2001;322:1025-1026, doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7293.1025
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