Scot Med J
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The Scottish Medical Journal has been published for half a century and its pages reveal not only the steady changes in Scottish medical care and careers, but also reflect the attitudes of the times. The Journal has survived a number of crises. Recent changes, both at the Journal and in Scottish politics, leave it well placed for an expanded and important place in Scottish medicine.
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The current epidemic of childhood obesity is a growing public health concern. Estimates of the prevalence of obesity are necessary so that secular trends can be monitored and the need for preventative measures assessed. ⋯ Although childhood overweight and obesity remain major public health concerns, we report a slight improvement in measures of obesity over time, particularly in boys.
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Biography Historical Article
Sir William Osler (1849-1919): his opinion of modern therapeutics.