Published 1 July 2008, doi:10.1136/bmj.a625
Cite this as: BMJ 2008;337:a625

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Cadaver robber sentenced: The New York state Supreme Court judge John Walsh has sentenced the former dentist Michael Mastromarino, aged 44, to a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 54 years in prison. Mr Mastromarino pleaded guilty to stealing body parts from funeral homes in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania (BMJ 2006:332;507; doi: 10.1136/bmj.332.7540.507).

Cirrhosis incidence up 45% in past decade: At least 7000 new cases of cirrhosis are being diagnosed annually in the United Kingdom, and an estimated 30 000 people have the condition. Between 1992 and 2001 incidence rose 45% and prevalence rose 68%. "Cirrhosis represents a growing burden of morbidity and mortality in the UK," say the authors (Journal of Hepatology 2008 Jun 25; doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2008.05.023).

Doctor drops appeal against extradition: Jayant Patel, a US doctor, has dropped his appeal against being extradited to Australia to face 14 charges, including . . . [Full text of this article]

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