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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Social Isolation And Alcohol Abuse In Teenagers
http://mnt.to/a/46H9
Rather than gaining "liquid courage" to let loose with friends, teenage drinkers are more likely to feel like social outcasts, according to a new sociological study.Published in the June issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior, the study shows alcohol consumption leads to increased social stress and poor grades, especially among students in schools with tightly-connected friendship cliques and low levels of alcohol abuse.
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
The Role Of Omega-3 In Preventing Cognitive Decline In Older People Questioned
http://mnt.to/a/46Gv
Older people who take omega-3 fish oil supplements are probably not reducing their chances of losing cognitive function, according to a new Cochrane systematic review. Based on the available data from studies lasting up to 3.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
What Is Neuroticism? What Causes Neurosis?
http://mnt.to/a/46JQ
Neuroticism is a long-term tendency to be in a negative emotional state. People with neuroticism tend to have more depressed moods - they suffer from feelings of guilt, envy, anger and anxiety, more frequently and more severely than other individuals.
Computer Simulations Help Children With Social Anxiety Overcome Fears
http://mnt.to/a/46H7
A principal standing in the hallway says, "You are one of my favorite students!" In class, a smart girl says, "You are the nicest person in our class!"Many children would smile and eagerly return those compliments, but some with social anxiety may be too terrified to respond.
Mildly Stressful Situations Can Affect Our Perceptions In The Same Way As Life-Threatening Ones
http://mnt.to/a/46GM
Financial loss can lead to irrational behavior. Now, research by Weizmann Institute scientists reveals that the effects of loss go even deeper: Loss can compromise our early perception and interfere with our grasp of the true situation.
Experimental Drug And Genetic Difference Both Indicate How People Deal With Fear And Stress
http://mnt.to/a/46Gy
Researchers at Duke University and the National Institutes of Health have found a way to calm the fears of anxious mice with a drug that alters their brain chemistry. They've also found that human genetic differences related to the same brain chemistry influence how well people cope with fear and stress.
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** AUTISM News **
Teaching Social Skills To Autistic Teens Proves Effective Over Long Term
http://mnt.to/a/46Hc
Teenagers with autism spectrum disorder are in a bind. The disorder is characterized by impairments in communication and social interaction, but it's a continuum, so some teens diagnosed with ASD are considered high functioning and healthy enough to be "mainstreamed" in school.
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
Harmful Bacteria Live In Healthy Bodies Without Causing Disease
http://mnt.to/a/46J2
Scientists working on a huge project that has mapped all the different microbes that live in and on a healthy human body have made a number of remarkable discoveries, including the fact that harmful bacteria can live in healthy bodies and co-exist with their host and other microbes without causing disease.
From Infection To Inflammation To Cancer: Scientists Offer New Clues
http://mnt.to/a/46H6
Chronic inflammation of the liver, stomach or colon, often as a result of infection by viruses and bacteria, is one of the biggest risk factors for cancer of these organs. Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US have been researching this for over three decades, and now in a new paper published online this week they offer the most comprehensive clues so far about the potential underlying molecular mechanisms.
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
Fat Stem Cells Grow Bone Faster And Better
http://mnt.to/a/46Jt
US scientists have found a way to grow new bone using fresh, purified stem cells from fat tissue that produces better quality bone faster than conventional methods. They suggest this may one day eliminate the need for painful bone grafts that use material taken from patients with invasive surgery.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Cancer Survivors To Rise By A Third Over The Next Decade
http://mnt.to/a/46K2
The American Cancer Society has released their latest addition to its facts and figures publication called "Cancer Treatment and Survivorship Facts & Figures". Defining a cancer survivor as anyone still alive after being diagnosed with cancer, the report goes on to predict that the number of Americans with a history of cancer will rise by a third over the next decade, hitting some 18 million by 2022.
Promising Tool To Combat Cachexia-Induced Muscle Wasting Discovered
http://mnt.to/a/46HD
Cachexia, a syndrome characterized by rapid weight loss and muscle deterioration, is a major cause of death among patients suffering from diseases like cancer, AIDS and chronic infection. In fact, 30 per cent of cancer-related deaths are the result of cachexia-induced muscle loss rather than the primary malignancy.
From Infection To Inflammation To Cancer: Scientists Offer New Clues
http://mnt.to/a/46H6
Chronic inflammation of the liver, stomach or colon, often as a result of infection by viruses and bacteria, is one of the biggest risk factors for cancer of these organs. Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US have been researching this for over three decades, and now in a new paper published online this week they offer the most comprehensive clues so far about the potential underlying molecular mechanisms.
Neuroblastoma: Multi-Center Clinical Study Intensifies First Strike At High-Risk Cancer In Kids
http://mnt.to/a/46H5
An experimental treatment that combines intense chemotherapy with a radioactive isotope linked to synthesized neurotransmitter is being tested in newly diagnosed cases of high-risk neuroblastoma - a deadly, hard-to-cure childhood cancer.
Head And Neck Cancer Patients With Submental Lymphedema Respond Well To Liposuction
http://mnt.to/a/46GR
Liposuction is a novel and minimally invasive procedure for treating persistent submental lymphedema in patients with previous head and neck cancer, according to an article published in the June 2012 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
Small Molecule Prevents Cancer-Causing Message From Entering Cell Nucleus
http://mnt.to/a/46GN
What's good news in one setting might spell disaster in another. In cancer for instance, when a certain cell is commanded to grow and divide without restraint, it's a welcome message for the cell itself but a tragedy for the person who harbors this cell in his or her body.
Genetic Variability In The Embryo May Predispose To Cancer In Adult Life
http://mnt.to/a/46GJ
A study recently published in Nature Genetics provides new evidence that the genetic makeup of the embryo may cause the appearance of tumors in adult life. These results bear out the growing theory that some tumors may have an extremely early origin, tracing to the individual's embryonic development, while offering new clues to understand the genetic causes of certain kinds of cancer, and their prevention and treatment.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Even Slight Blood Glucose Increases Raise Heart Disease Risk
http://mnt.to/a/46JV
Individuals, including non-diabetics, are 69% more likely to develop ischemic cardiovascular disease if glucose levels in their blood are slightly elevated, say researchers.The study, which involves more than 80,000 people, was conducted by researchers at the University of Copenhagen and is published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Closing Inequality Gap Key To Tackling Heart And Circulatory Disease
http://mnt.to/a/46Hs
An examination of heart disease trends has identified a fall in death rates but a persisting problem with inequalities. The research looked at death rates from heart disease in England between 2000 and 2007 and found rates fell from 229 to 147 deaths per 100,000 - a decrease of 36 per cent.
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** CAREGIVERS / HOMECARE News **
Intervention To Improve Foster Families' Trust, Connectedness
http://mnt.to/a/46GX
The key ingredients for a successful foster family aren't complicated, said former foster youths in a new study. Most adolescents in foster care simply need a stable home life that provides a sense of belonging, love and someone who shows a genuine interest in their lives.
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** CERVICAL CANCER / HPV VACCINE News **
Cervical Cancer Cellular Origin Discovered, Major Breakthrough
http://mnt.to/a/46JS
Researchers have identified a set of cells in the cervix that are responsible for human papillomaviruses (HPV) related cervical cancers, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
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** CHOLESTEROL News **
Statins Cause Fatigue
http://mnt.to/a/46JT
Statin drugs are among the most widely used prescription drugs on the market, but now researchers say that the cholesterol-lowering drugs can cause fatigue and decreased energy upon exertion.
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** CLINICAL TRIALS / DRUG TRIALS News **
Clinical Trials In Developing Countries: The Challenges And Opportunities
http://mnt.to/a/46GB
Conducting more clinical trials in developing countries is of benefit because these populations are underrepresented in research, but doing trials in resource poor settings has many challenges.
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** COLORECTAL CANCER News **
Mutant Gut Bacteria Reverse Colon Cancer In Lab Models, UF Researchers Find
http://mnt.to/a/46HC
A mutant form of a meek microbe deals a gutsy blow to colon cancer, University of Florida scientists have discovered. The special bacteria halted abnormal inflammation, reduced precancerous growths and reversed progression of severe cancerous lesions in the large intestines of mice.
From Infection To Inflammation To Cancer: Scientists Offer New Clues
http://mnt.to/a/46H6
Chronic inflammation of the liver, stomach or colon, often as a result of infection by viruses and bacteria, is one of the biggest risk factors for cancer of these organs. Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US have been researching this for over three decades, and now in a new paper published online this week they offer the most comprehensive clues so far about the potential underlying molecular mechanisms.
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** COPD News **
Low Energy Levels Could Be Warning For COPD Patients
http://mnt.to/a/46Hw
Reports of low energy levels or feelings of fatigue could be used to predict risk of hospitalisation for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study published online ahead of print in the European Respiratory Journal.
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** DEPRESSION News **
What Is Neuroticism? What Causes Neurosis?
http://mnt.to/a/46JQ
Neuroticism is a long-term tendency to be in a negative emotional state. People with neuroticism tend to have more depressed moods - they suffer from feelings of guilt, envy, anger and anxiety, more frequently and more severely than other individuals.
Depression Often Untreated In Poor Pregnant Women With HIV
http://mnt.to/a/46Hb
It seems logical that programs to screen and manage depression in pregnant, HIV-positive Medicaid patients should already be in place, but they aren't.It's the kind of glaring oversight that Rajesh Balkrishnan, associate professor at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, said he finds all the time in his research on health disparities.
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** DERMATOLOGY News **
What Is Male Candidiasis (Male Thrush)? What Is Penile Yeast Infection?
http://mnt.to/a/46JY
Candidiasis, also known as thrush, candidosis, moniliasis, and oidiomycosis, is a mycosis (fungal infections) caused by Candida albicans, one of the Candida species (all yeast). Candidiasis can occur in various parts of the body, including the male or female genital area.
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** DIABETES News **
Thiazolidinedione Raises Diabetic Macular Edema
http://mnt.to/a/46JW
According to a report published Online First in Archives of Internal Medicine, glucose-lowering thiazolidinedione drug therapies in patients with Type 2 diabetes seem to be linked to a higher risk of diabetic macular edema (DME) after 1 and 10-year follow up.
Type 2 Diabetes - Ongoing And Continuous Clinical Support Crucial
http://mnt.to/a/46JR
A new study has found that patients diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes are more likely to benefit in the long term if they receive ongoing and sustained clinical support instead of a one-off session when they are first diagnosed.
Protein-Rich Meal Replacement Helps Diabetes Type 2 Patients Lose Weight And Have Better Glucose Control
http://mnt.to/a/46JM
Individuals with type 2 diabetes could significantly benefit from a protein-rich meal replacement called Almased®, according to results of a pilot study.The researchers enrolled 22 obese adults with type 2 diabetes in the 12 week pilot study.
Novartis Data At ADA Demonstrate Galvus® Efficacy And Safety In Combination With Insulin
http://mnt.to/a/46Hz
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Birth At 37 Weeks May Be Best For Twins
http://mnt.to/a/46GL
University of Adelaide researchers say women pregnant with twins should elect to give birth at 37 weeks to avoid serious complications.The advice is based on the world's biggest study addressing the timing of birth for women who have an uncomplicated twin pregnancy, the results of which are published in the British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
Tighter Control Of Blood Sugar Prevents Diabetic Neuropathy, But At What Risk?
http://mnt.to/a/46Gt
Aggressive control of blood sugar levels in diabetes can help to prevent a painful condition affecting patients' nerves, according to a new systematic review in the Cochrane Library. However, the review suggests that optimal target levels need to be established to prevent serious complications.
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** EAR, NOSE AND THROAT News **
Head And Neck Cancer Patients With Submental Lymphedema Respond Well To Liposuction
http://mnt.to/a/46GR
Liposuction is a novel and minimally invasive procedure for treating persistent submental lymphedema in patients with previous head and neck cancer, according to an article published in the June 2012 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
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** ENDOCRINOLOGY News **
Comparison Of Daily And Weekly Fertility Injections
http://mnt.to/a/46Gw
New long-lasting weekly injections of fertility hormones are as safe and effective as standard daily injections, according to Cochrane researchers. The researchers compared weekly and daily hormone injections in a Cochrane systematic review and found no difference in pregnancies or serious side effects between the two regimens.
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
Do Glaucoma Patients Benefit From Telephone Intervention?
http://mnt.to/a/46K3
In the U.S., over 2 million adults over 40 suffer from glaucoma, and whilst it is possible to reduce the visual field loss of this progressive disease with medication, it is vital to go for regular medical check-ups.
Vision Problems In Children Born Preterm - What Are The Risk Factors?
http://mnt.to/a/46JX
Visual impairment in extremely preterm children is mainly due to Retinopathy Of Prematurity (ROP), although cerebral damage, often referred to as cerebral visual impairment, can also be a cause amongst those born extremely premature.
Thiazolidinedione Raises Diabetic Macular Edema
http://mnt.to/a/46JW
According to a report published Online First in Archives of Internal Medicine, glucose-lowering thiazolidinedione drug therapies in patients with Type 2 diabetes seem to be linked to a higher risk of diabetic macular edema (DME) after 1 and 10-year follow up.
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** FERTILITY News **
Sperm Quality Unlikely To Be Affected By Unhealthy Lifestyles
http://mnt.to/a/46GQ
Lifestyle advice given by doctors to men diagnosed with infertility should be radically overhauled according to research.Current guidelines from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence1 advise doctors to warn infertile men about the dangers of smoking, alcohol consumption and recreational drug use, as well as the risks of being overweight and wearing tight underwear.
Embryo Selection For IVF: The First Day Of Development
http://mnt.to/a/46GH
The success rate of in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures still remains relatively low, at only around 30%. The high emotional, health and financial costs associated with having to undergo the procedure multiple times has driven the need to develop more efficient methods of assessing the development potential of embryos to ensure that only those with the highest potential are selected for IVF treatment.
Comparison Of Daily And Weekly Fertility Injections
http://mnt.to/a/46Gw
New long-lasting weekly injections of fertility hormones are as safe and effective as standard daily injections, according to Cochrane researchers. The researchers compared weekly and daily hormone injections in a Cochrane systematic review and found no difference in pregnancies or serious side effects between the two regimens.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
Mutant Gut Bacteria Reverse Colon Cancer In Lab Models, UF Researchers Find
http://mnt.to/a/46HC
A mutant form of a meek microbe deals a gutsy blow to colon cancer, University of Florida scientists have discovered. The special bacteria halted abnormal inflammation, reduced precancerous growths and reversed progression of severe cancerous lesions in the large intestines of mice.
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** GENETICS News **
Harmful Bacteria Live In Healthy Bodies Without Causing Disease
http://mnt.to/a/46J2
Scientists working on a huge project that has mapped all the different microbes that live in and on a healthy human body have made a number of remarkable discoveries, including the fact that harmful bacteria can live in healthy bodies and co-exist with their host and other microbes without causing disease.
In Chronic Leukemia, Marker Distinguishes More-Aggressive From Less-Aggressive Forms
http://mnt.to/a/46H4
Researchers have identified a prognostic marker in the most common form of chronic leukemia that can help to distinguish which patients should start treatment quickly from those who can safely delay treatment, perhaps for years.
Researchers Create Powerful New Method To Analyze Genetic Data
http://mnt.to/a/46H3
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers have developed a powerful visual analytical approach to explore genetic data, enabling scientists to identify novel patterns of information that could be crucial to human health.
Creation Of Mosquitoes Incapable Of Transmitting Malaria Provides Genetic Options For Controlling Spread Of Deadly Disease
http://mnt.to/a/46H2
Mosquitoes bred to be unable to infect people with the malaria parasite are an attractive approach to helping curb one of the world's most pressing public health issues, according to UC Irvine scientists.
UK-Based Twins Early Development Study Looks At Nature And Nurture
http://mnt.to/a/46GS
The extent to which our development is affected by nature or nurture - our genetic make-up or our environment - may differ depending on where we live, according to research funded by the Medical Research Council and the Wellcome Trust.
Small Molecule Prevents Cancer-Causing Message From Entering Cell Nucleus
http://mnt.to/a/46GN
What's good news in one setting might spell disaster in another. In cancer for instance, when a certain cell is commanded to grow and divide without restraint, it's a welcome message for the cell itself but a tragedy for the person who harbors this cell in his or her body.
Experimental Drug And Genetic Difference Both Indicate How People Deal With Fear And Stress
http://mnt.to/a/46Gy
Researchers at Duke University and the National Institutes of Health have found a way to calm the fears of anxious mice with a drug that alters their brain chemistry. They've also found that human genetic differences related to the same brain chemistry influence how well people cope with fear and stress.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Even Slight Blood Glucose Increases Raise Heart Disease Risk
http://mnt.to/a/46JV
Individuals, including non-diabetics, are 69% more likely to develop ischemic cardiovascular disease if glucose levels in their blood are slightly elevated, say researchers.The study, which involves more than 80,000 people, was conducted by researchers at the University of Copenhagen and is published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Closing Inequality Gap Key To Tackling Heart And Circulatory Disease
http://mnt.to/a/46Hs
An examination of heart disease trends has identified a fall in death rates but a persisting problem with inequalities. The research looked at death rates from heart disease in England between 2000 and 2007 and found rates fell from 229 to 147 deaths per 100,000 - a decrease of 36 per cent.
Effective Prevention Of Rheumatic Heart Disease Via Echocardiogram Screening
http://mnt.to/a/46GW
Routine screening with echocardiogram can detect three times as many cases of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) as clinical examinations, offering a novel approach in preventing this common disease, according to a new study in Circulation.
Inequalities In Deaths From Heart Disease In England
http://mnt.to/a/46GT
Although improved treatment uptake for coronary heart disease in England has resulted in a dramatic fall in death rates over recent years, improvements in major risk factors vary substantially between richer and poorer people, according to a study by UK researchers in this week's PLoS Medicine.
Birth At 37 Weeks May Be Best For Twins
http://mnt.to/a/46GL
University of Adelaide researchers say women pregnant with twins should elect to give birth at 37 weeks to avoid serious complications.The advice is based on the world's biggest study addressing the timing of birth for women who have an uncomplicated twin pregnancy, the results of which are published in the British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
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** HIV / AIDS News **
Depression Often Untreated In Poor Pregnant Women With HIV
http://mnt.to/a/46Hb
It seems logical that programs to screen and manage depression in pregnant, HIV-positive Medicaid patients should already be in place, but they aren't.It's the kind of glaring oversight that Rajesh Balkrishnan, associate professor at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, said he finds all the time in his research on health disparities.
Nevirapine Based Treatment For HIV Is Effective In African Women
http://mnt.to/a/46Gz
In African women, an anti-AIDS treatment regimen that includes the drug nevirapine is as effective as a treatment regimen with the more expensive drugs, lopinavir/ritonavir, according to a study by a team of international researchers published in this week's PLoS Medicine.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Harmful Bacteria Live In Healthy Bodies Without Causing Disease
http://mnt.to/a/46J2
Scientists working on a huge project that has mapped all the different microbes that live in and on a healthy human body have made a number of remarkable discoveries, including the fact that harmful bacteria can live in healthy bodies and co-exist with their host and other microbes without causing disease.
Contaminated Alcohol Pads Responsible For Illnesses In Colorado Children's Hospital
http://mnt.to/a/46GY
A small cluster of unusual illnesses at a Colorado children's hospital prompted an investigation that swiftly identified alcohol prep pads contaminated with Bacillus cereus bacteria, according to a report in the July issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.
Effective Prevention Of Rheumatic Heart Disease Via Echocardiogram Screening
http://mnt.to/a/46GW
Routine screening with echocardiogram can detect three times as many cases of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) as clinical examinations, offering a novel approach in preventing this common disease, according to a new study in Circulation.
Unusual Microbes Could Hitch A Ride With Travellers
http://mnt.to/a/46GV
A rare and unusual new species of yeast has been identified at three separate locations across the world, reported in the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. The findings suggest a link between the distribution of specialized microbes and human migrations.
Childhood Virus Infection Linked To Prolonged Seizures With Fever
http://mnt.to/a/46Gd
New research shows that human herpes viruses (HHV)-6B and HHV-7, commonly know as roseola virus), account for one third of febrile status epilepticus (FSE) cases. Results of the FEBSTAT prospective study now available in Epilepsia, a journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), suggest that HHV-6B may be involved in the development of epilepsy and further research is urgently needed.
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
Computer Simulations Help Children With Social Anxiety Overcome Fears
http://mnt.to/a/46H7
A principal standing in the hallway says, "You are one of my favorite students!" In class, a smart girl says, "You are the nicest person in our class!"Many children would smile and eagerly return those compliments, but some with social anxiety may be too terrified to respond.
Researchers Create Powerful New Method To Analyze Genetic Data
http://mnt.to/a/46H3
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers have developed a powerful visual analytical approach to explore genetic data, enabling scientists to identify novel patterns of information that could be crucial to human health.
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** LYMPHOLOGY/LYMPHEDEMA News **
Head And Neck Cancer Patients With Submental Lymphedema Respond Well To Liposuction
http://mnt.to/a/46GR
Liposuction is a novel and minimally invasive procedure for treating persistent submental lymphedema in patients with previous head and neck cancer, according to an article published in the June 2012 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
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** LYMPHOMA / LEUKEMIA / MYELOMA News **
In Chronic Leukemia, Marker Distinguishes More-Aggressive From Less-Aggressive Forms
http://mnt.to/a/46H4
Researchers have identified a prognostic marker in the most common form of chronic leukemia that can help to distinguish which patients should start treatment quickly from those who can safely delay treatment, perhaps for years.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
iWalk's Personalized BiOM Bionic Lower Limb System Normalizes Gait For Above-Knee Amputees
http://mnt.to/a/46HB
iWalk, the personal bionics company advancing technology to restore natural movement for lower-limb amputees, today announced the availability of its BiOM bionic lower limb system for above-knee amputees (BiOM AK).
Bladder Problems Tackled By Revolutionary Device
http://mnt.to/a/46Hq
Experts at Southampton's teaching hospitals have pioneered the use of a revolutionary device to help people overcome embarrassing bladder problems at the click of a button - without drugs, needles or surgery.
Simple, Rapid Diagnostic Test Aids Routine Syphilis Screening During Pregnancy
http://mnt.to/a/46GC
A simple and rapid test done near the patient that does not need laboratories, electricity, or highly trained staff (known as a point-of-care test) can effectively diagnose syphilis in pregnant women and has been adopted in six low- and middle-income countries thus preventing many stillbirths and deaths in newborn babies according to a report from international researchers published in this week's PLoS Medicine.
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** MEDICAL STUDENTS / TRAINING News **
Main Causes Of Unprofessional Behavior Identified Among Hospitalists
http://mnt.to/a/46H8
Unprofessional behavior among hospitalists is rare, but those who do behave poorly share common features, according to research published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.American researchers spoke to 77 Illinois hospitalists - doctors who provide care tailored to the needs of hospitalized patients as a general internist, rather than focusing on an organ, disease or a specific patient age-group.
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** MELANOMA / SKIN CANCER News **
Small Molecule Prevents Cancer-Causing Message From Entering Cell Nucleus
http://mnt.to/a/46GN
What's good news in one setting might spell disaster in another. In cancer for instance, when a certain cell is commanded to grow and divide without restraint, it's a welcome message for the cell itself but a tragedy for the person who harbors this cell in his or her body.
Genetic Variability In The Embryo May Predispose To Cancer In Adult Life
http://mnt.to/a/46GJ
A study recently published in Nature Genetics provides new evidence that the genetic makeup of the embryo may cause the appearance of tumors in adult life. These results bear out the growing theory that some tumors may have an extremely early origin, tracing to the individual's embryonic development, while offering new clues to understand the genetic causes of certain kinds of cancer, and their prevention and treatment.
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
What Is Male Candidiasis (Male Thrush)? What Is Penile Yeast Infection?
http://mnt.to/a/46JY
Candidiasis, also known as thrush, candidosis, moniliasis, and oidiomycosis, is a mycosis (fungal infections) caused by Candida albicans, one of the Candida species (all yeast). Candidiasis can occur in various parts of the body, including the male or female genital area.
Sperm Quality Unlikely To Be Affected By Unhealthy Lifestyles
http://mnt.to/a/46GQ
Lifestyle advice given by doctors to men diagnosed with infertility should be radically overhauled according to research.Current guidelines from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence1 advise doctors to warn infertile men about the dangers of smoking, alcohol consumption and recreational drug use, as well as the risks of being overweight and wearing tight underwear.
One Of The Greatest Influences On Personality Development Is A Father's Love
http://mnt.to/a/46GP
A father's love contributes as much - and sometimes more - to a child's development as does a mother's love. That is one of many findings in a new large-scale analysis of research about the power of parental rejection and acceptance in shaping our personalities as children and into adulthood.
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** MRSA / DRUG RESISTANCE News **
New York City Sees A Rise In Community-Acquired MRSA
http://mnt.to/a/46GZ
Hospitalization rates in New York City for patients with community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA), a potentially deadly bacterial infection that is resistant to antibiotic treatment, more than tripled between 1997 and 2006, according to a report published in the July issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.
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** MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS News **
Multiple Sclerosis Drug Lemtrada™ Submitted For Approval
http://mnt.to/a/46Hn
Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) and its subsidiary Genzyme announced on Tuesday that the company has submitted a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a marketing authorization application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) seeking approval of LEMTRADA™ (alemtuzumab) for treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS).
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** MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY / ALS News **
Promising Tool To Combat Cachexia-Induced Muscle Wasting Discovered
http://mnt.to/a/46HD
Cachexia, a syndrome characterized by rapid weight loss and muscle deterioration, is a major cause of death among patients suffering from diseases like cancer, AIDS and chronic infection. In fact, 30 per cent of cancer-related deaths are the result of cachexia-induced muscle loss rather than the primary malignancy.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Neuroblastoma: Multi-Center Clinical Study Intensifies First Strike At High-Risk Cancer In Kids
http://mnt.to/a/46H5
An experimental treatment that combines intense chemotherapy with a radioactive isotope linked to synthesized neurotransmitter is being tested in newly diagnosed cases of high-risk neuroblastoma - a deadly, hard-to-cure childhood cancer.
In Chronic Pain, A Naturally Occurring Protein Plays A Role
http://mnt.to/a/46GK
Researchers in France and Sweden have discovered how one of the body's own proteins is involved in generating chronic pain in rats. The results, which also suggest therapeutic interventions to alleviate long-lasting pain, are reported in The EMBO Journal.
Tighter Control Of Blood Sugar Prevents Diabetic Neuropathy, But At What Risk?
http://mnt.to/a/46Gt
Aggressive control of blood sugar levels in diabetes can help to prevent a painful condition affecting patients' nerves, according to a new systematic review in the Cochrane Library. However, the review suggests that optimal target levels need to be established to prevent serious complications.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Protein-Rich Meal Replacement Helps Diabetes Type 2 Patients Lose Weight And Have Better Glucose Control
http://mnt.to/a/46JM
Individuals with type 2 diabetes could significantly benefit from a protein-rich meal replacement called Almased®, according to results of a pilot study.The researchers enrolled 22 obese adults with type 2 diabetes in the 12 week pilot study.
Bad Sleep Leads To Unhealthy Food Choices
http://mnt.to/a/46HR
Bad food choices may partially be due to sleep deprivation, according to a new study. At Sleep 2012, researchers from the University of California show how sleep deprivation impairs the regions in the human brain responsible for food choices.
Inequalities In Deaths From Heart Disease In England
http://mnt.to/a/46GT
Although improved treatment uptake for coronary heart disease in England has resulted in a dramatic fall in death rates over recent years, improvements in major risk factors vary substantially between richer and poorer people, according to a study by UK researchers in this week's PLoS Medicine.
The Role Of Omega-3 In Preventing Cognitive Decline In Older People Questioned
http://mnt.to/a/46Gv
Older people who take omega-3 fish oil supplements are probably not reducing their chances of losing cognitive function, according to a new Cochrane systematic review. Based on the available data from studies lasting up to 3.
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
In Chronic Pain, A Naturally Occurring Protein Plays A Role
http://mnt.to/a/46GK
Researchers in France and Sweden have discovered how one of the body's own proteins is involved in generating chronic pain in rats. The results, which also suggest therapeutic interventions to alleviate long-lasting pain, are reported in The EMBO Journal.
Tighter Control Of Blood Sugar Prevents Diabetic Neuropathy, But At What Risk?
http://mnt.to/a/46Gt
Aggressive control of blood sugar levels in diabetes can help to prevent a painful condition affecting patients' nerves, according to a new systematic review in the Cochrane Library. However, the review suggests that optimal target levels need to be established to prevent serious complications.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Vision Problems In Children Born Preterm - What Are The Risk Factors?
http://mnt.to/a/46JX
Visual impairment in extremely preterm children is mainly due to Retinopathy Of Prematurity (ROP), although cerebral damage, often referred to as cerebral visual impairment, can also be a cause amongst those born extremely premature.
How Kids With Asthma Are Stigmatized By The Media
http://mnt.to/a/46Hd
This summer, superheroes like Spider-Man, Batman, and even Snow White will showcase their staggering strengths on the big screen.A Rutgers-Camden professor says that children with asthma are the real-life superheroes, facing down breathlessness and operating life-saving devices whenever and wherever asthma attacks strike.
Social Isolation And Alcohol Abuse In Teenagers
http://mnt.to/a/46H9
Rather than gaining "liquid courage" to let loose with friends, teenage drinkers are more likely to feel like social outcasts, according to a new sociological study.Published in the June issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior, the study shows alcohol consumption leads to increased social stress and poor grades, especially among students in schools with tightly-connected friendship cliques and low levels of alcohol abuse.
Computer Simulations Help Children With Social Anxiety Overcome Fears
http://mnt.to/a/46H7
A principal standing in the hallway says, "You are one of my favorite students!" In class, a smart girl says, "You are the nicest person in our class!"Many children would smile and eagerly return those compliments, but some with social anxiety may be too terrified to respond.
Contaminated Alcohol Pads Responsible For Illnesses In Colorado Children's Hospital
http://mnt.to/a/46GY
A small cluster of unusual illnesses at a Colorado children's hospital prompted an investigation that swiftly identified alcohol prep pads contaminated with Bacillus cereus bacteria, according to a report in the July issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.
Intervention To Improve Foster Families' Trust, Connectedness
http://mnt.to/a/46GX
The key ingredients for a successful foster family aren't complicated, said former foster youths in a new study. Most adolescents in foster care simply need a stable home life that provides a sense of belonging, love and someone who shows a genuine interest in their lives.
Effective Prevention Of Rheumatic Heart Disease Via Echocardiogram Screening
http://mnt.to/a/46GW
Routine screening with echocardiogram can detect three times as many cases of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) as clinical examinations, offering a novel approach in preventing this common disease, according to a new study in Circulation.
One Of The Greatest Influences On Personality Development Is A Father's Love
http://mnt.to/a/46GP
A father's love contributes as much - and sometimes more - to a child's development as does a mother's love. That is one of many findings in a new large-scale analysis of research about the power of parental rejection and acceptance in shaping our personalities as children and into adulthood.
Childhood Virus Infection Linked To Prolonged Seizures With Fever
http://mnt.to/a/46Gd
New research shows that human herpes viruses (HHV)-6B and HHV-7, commonly know as roseola virus), account for one third of febrile status epilepticus (FSE) cases. Results of the FEBSTAT prospective study now available in Epilepsia, a journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), suggest that HHV-6B may be involved in the development of epilepsy and further research is urgently needed.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Depression Often Untreated In Poor Pregnant Women With HIV
http://mnt.to/a/46Hb
It seems logical that programs to screen and manage depression in pregnant, HIV-positive Medicaid patients should already be in place, but they aren't.It's the kind of glaring oversight that Rajesh Balkrishnan, associate professor at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, said he finds all the time in his research on health disparities.
Birth At 37 Weeks May Be Best For Twins
http://mnt.to/a/46GL
University of Adelaide researchers say women pregnant with twins should elect to give birth at 37 weeks to avoid serious complications.The advice is based on the world's biggest study addressing the timing of birth for women who have an uncomplicated twin pregnancy, the results of which are published in the British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
Genetic Variability In The Embryo May Predispose To Cancer In Adult Life
http://mnt.to/a/46GJ
A study recently published in Nature Genetics provides new evidence that the genetic makeup of the embryo may cause the appearance of tumors in adult life. These results bear out the growing theory that some tumors may have an extremely early origin, tracing to the individual's embryonic development, while offering new clues to understand the genetic causes of certain kinds of cancer, and their prevention and treatment.
Simple, Rapid Diagnostic Test Aids Routine Syphilis Screening During Pregnancy
http://mnt.to/a/46GC
A simple and rapid test done near the patient that does not need laboratories, electricity, or highly trained staff (known as a point-of-care test) can effectively diagnose syphilis in pregnant women and has been adopted in six low- and middle-income countries thus preventing many stillbirths and deaths in newborn babies according to a report from international researchers published in this week's PLoS Medicine.
Comparison Of Daily And Weekly Fertility Injections
http://mnt.to/a/46Gw
New long-lasting weekly injections of fertility hormones are as safe and effective as standard daily injections, according to Cochrane researchers. The researchers compared weekly and daily hormone injections in a Cochrane systematic review and found no difference in pregnancies or serious side effects between the two regimens.
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** PRIMARY CARE / GENERAL PRACTICE News **
Main Causes Of Unprofessional Behavior Identified Among Hospitalists
http://mnt.to/a/46H8
Unprofessional behavior among hospitalists is rare, but those who do behave poorly share common features, according to research published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.American researchers spoke to 77 Illinois hospitalists - doctors who provide care tailored to the needs of hospitalized patients as a general internist, rather than focusing on an organ, disease or a specific patient age-group.
To Improve Health Outcomes, Physicians And Public Health Agencies Need Shared Accountability
http://mnt.to/a/46GD
A first-time joint publication by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine and the American Journal of Public Health highlights how the two sectors of public health and primary medicine intersect and the work ahead to achieve true integration.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
What Is Neuroticism? What Causes Neurosis?
http://mnt.to/a/46JQ
Neuroticism is a long-term tendency to be in a negative emotional state. People with neuroticism tend to have more depressed moods - they suffer from feelings of guilt, envy, anger and anxiety, more frequently and more severely than other individuals.
Bad Sleep Leads To Unhealthy Food Choices
http://mnt.to/a/46HR
Bad food choices may partially be due to sleep deprivation, according to a new study. At Sleep 2012, researchers from the University of California show how sleep deprivation impairs the regions in the human brain responsible for food choices.
Teaching Social Skills To Autistic Teens Proves Effective Over Long Term
http://mnt.to/a/46Hc
Teenagers with autism spectrum disorder are in a bind. The disorder is characterized by impairments in communication and social interaction, but it's a continuum, so some teens diagnosed with ASD are considered high functioning and healthy enough to be "mainstreamed" in school.
Intervention To Improve Foster Families' Trust, Connectedness
http://mnt.to/a/46GX
The key ingredients for a successful foster family aren't complicated, said former foster youths in a new study. Most adolescents in foster care simply need a stable home life that provides a sense of belonging, love and someone who shows a genuine interest in their lives.
UK-Based Twins Early Development Study Looks At Nature And Nurture
http://mnt.to/a/46GS
The extent to which our development is affected by nature or nurture - our genetic make-up or our environment - may differ depending on where we live, according to research funded by the Medical Research Council and the Wellcome Trust.
One Of The Greatest Influences On Personality Development Is A Father's Love
http://mnt.to/a/46GP
A father's love contributes as much - and sometimes more - to a child's development as does a mother's love. That is one of many findings in a new large-scale analysis of research about the power of parental rejection and acceptance in shaping our personalities as children and into adulthood.
Experimental Drug And Genetic Difference Both Indicate How People Deal With Fear And Stress
http://mnt.to/a/46Gy
Researchers at Duke University and the National Institutes of Health have found a way to calm the fears of anxious mice with a drug that alters their brain chemistry. They've also found that human genetic differences related to the same brain chemistry influence how well people cope with fear and stress.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
NHS (UK) Has Lowest Satisfaction Rate Ever
http://mnt.to/a/46JZ
The British Social Attitudes Survey published by The King's Fund revealed that public satisfaction with the way the NHS runs has dropped from 70% in 2010 to 58% in 2011.This is the largest drop since the start of the British Social Attitudes Survey in 1983, after a decade of almost yearly increased dissatisfaction with the NHS.
Main Causes Of Unprofessional Behavior Identified Among Hospitalists
http://mnt.to/a/46H8
Unprofessional behavior among hospitalists is rare, but those who do behave poorly share common features, according to research published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.American researchers spoke to 77 Illinois hospitalists - doctors who provide care tailored to the needs of hospitalized patients as a general internist, rather than focusing on an organ, disease or a specific patient age-group.
Researchers Create Powerful New Method To Analyze Genetic Data
http://mnt.to/a/46H3
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers have developed a powerful visual analytical approach to explore genetic data, enabling scientists to identify novel patterns of information that could be crucial to human health.
New York City Sees A Rise In Community-Acquired MRSA
http://mnt.to/a/46GZ
Hospitalization rates in New York City for patients with community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA), a potentially deadly bacterial infection that is resistant to antibiotic treatment, more than tripled between 1997 and 2006, according to a report published in the July issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.
Contaminated Alcohol Pads Responsible For Illnesses In Colorado Children's Hospital
http://mnt.to/a/46GY
A small cluster of unusual illnesses at a Colorado children's hospital prompted an investigation that swiftly identified alcohol prep pads contaminated with Bacillus cereus bacteria, according to a report in the July issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.
To Improve Health Outcomes, Physicians And Public Health Agencies Need Shared Accountability
http://mnt.to/a/46GD
A first-time joint publication by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine and the American Journal of Public Health highlights how the two sectors of public health and primary medicine intersect and the work ahead to achieve true integration.
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** RADIOLOGY / NUCLEAR MEDICINE News **
Neuroblastoma: Multi-Center Clinical Study Intensifies First Strike At High-Risk Cancer In Kids
http://mnt.to/a/46H5
An experimental treatment that combines intense chemotherapy with a radioactive isotope linked to synthesized neurotransmitter is being tested in newly diagnosed cases of high-risk neuroblastoma - a deadly, hard-to-cure childhood cancer.
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** REGULATORY AFFAIRS / DRUG APPROVALS News **
Multiple Sclerosis Drug Lemtrada™ Submitted For Approval
http://mnt.to/a/46Hn
Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) and its subsidiary Genzyme announced on Tuesday that the company has submitted a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a marketing authorization application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) seeking approval of LEMTRADA™ (alemtuzumab) for treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS).
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** REHABILITATION / PHYSICAL THERAPY News **
iWalk's Personalized BiOM Bionic Lower Limb System Normalizes Gait For Above-Knee Amputees
http://mnt.to/a/46HB
iWalk, the personal bionics company advancing technology to restore natural movement for lower-limb amputees, today announced the availability of its BiOM bionic lower limb system for above-knee amputees (BiOM AK).
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
How Kids With Asthma Are Stigmatized By The Media
http://mnt.to/a/46Hd
This summer, superheroes like Spider-Man, Batman, and even Snow White will showcase their staggering strengths on the big screen.A Rutgers-Camden professor says that children with asthma are the real-life superheroes, facing down breathlessness and operating life-saving devices whenever and wherever asthma attacks strike.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
The Role Of Omega-3 In Preventing Cognitive Decline In Older People Questioned
http://mnt.to/a/46Gv
Older people who take omega-3 fish oil supplements are probably not reducing their chances of losing cognitive function, according to a new Cochrane systematic review. Based on the available data from studies lasting up to 3.
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** SEXUAL HEALTH / STDS News **
Simple, Rapid Diagnostic Test Aids Routine Syphilis Screening During Pregnancy
http://mnt.to/a/46GC
A simple and rapid test done near the patient that does not need laboratories, electricity, or highly trained staff (known as a point-of-care test) can effectively diagnose syphilis in pregnant women and has been adopted in six low- and middle-income countries thus preventing many stillbirths and deaths in newborn babies according to a report from international researchers published in this week's PLoS Medicine.
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** SLEEP / SLEEP DISORDERS / INSOMNIA News **
Bad Sleep Leads To Unhealthy Food Choices
http://mnt.to/a/46HR
Bad food choices may partially be due to sleep deprivation, according to a new study. At Sleep 2012, researchers from the University of California show how sleep deprivation impairs the regions in the human brain responsible for food choices.
Connection Between Sleepiness And Pro-Athlete Careers Revealed By 2 New Studies
http://mnt.to/a/46GG
Coaches, owners and fantasy-league traders take note: Sleep researcher W. Christopher Winter, MD, has uncovered a link between a pro athlete's longevity and the degree of sleepiness experienced in the daytime.
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
Inequalities In Deaths From Heart Disease In England
http://mnt.to/a/46GT
Although improved treatment uptake for coronary heart disease in England has resulted in a dramatic fall in death rates over recent years, improvements in major risk factors vary substantially between richer and poorer people, according to a study by UK researchers in this week's PLoS Medicine.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
Statins Cause Fatigue
http://mnt.to/a/46JT
Statin drugs are among the most widely used prescription drugs on the market, but now researchers say that the cholesterol-lowering drugs can cause fatigue and decreased energy upon exertion.
Connection Between Sleepiness And Pro-Athlete Careers Revealed By 2 New Studies
http://mnt.to/a/46GG
Coaches, owners and fantasy-league traders take note: Sleep researcher W. Christopher Winter, MD, has uncovered a link between a pro athlete's longevity and the degree of sleepiness experienced in the daytime.
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** STATINS News **
Statins Cause Fatigue
http://mnt.to/a/46JT
Statin drugs are among the most widely used prescription drugs on the market, but now researchers say that the cholesterol-lowering drugs can cause fatigue and decreased energy upon exertion.
LDL-C Lowering Of Pitavastatin Equivalent To Other Statins But Effect On HDL-C And Triglycerides Superior
http://mnt.to/a/46Hy
Two papers published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology (1,2) completethe publication of data from the pitavastatin development programme byJapanese-headquartered company, Kowa.
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Fat Stem Cells Grow Bone Faster And Better
http://mnt.to/a/46Jt
US scientists have found a way to grow new bone using fresh, purified stem cells from fat tissue that produces better quality bone faster than conventional methods. They suggest this may one day eliminate the need for painful bone grafts that use material taken from patients with invasive surgery.
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** STROKE News **
Strokes In Young Adults Frequently Overlooked - ENS 2012
http://mnt.to/a/46Hk
International study: strokes among young people often overlookedStrokes are not just a medical condition of the advanced age - younger people can also be affected. But in this group, many strokes remain 'silent' or symptoms are being misinterpreted.
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** TROPICAL DISEASES News **
Creation Of Mosquitoes Incapable Of Transmitting Malaria Provides Genetic Options For Controlling Spread Of Deadly Disease
http://mnt.to/a/46H2
Mosquitoes bred to be unable to infect people with the malaria parasite are an attractive approach to helping curb one of the world's most pressing public health issues, according to UC Irvine scientists.
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
Bladder Problems Tackled By Revolutionary Device
http://mnt.to/a/46Hq
Experts at Southampton's teaching hospitals have pioneered the use of a revolutionary device to help people overcome embarrassing bladder problems at the click of a button - without drugs, needles or surgery.
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** VASCULAR News **
Closing Inequality Gap Key To Tackling Heart And Circulatory Disease
http://mnt.to/a/46Hs
An examination of heart disease trends has identified a fall in death rates but a persisting problem with inequalities. The research looked at death rates from heart disease in England between 2000 and 2007 and found rates fell from 229 to 147 deaths per 100,000 - a decrease of 36 per cent.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Embryo Selection For IVF: The First Day Of Development
http://mnt.to/a/46GH
The success rate of in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures still remains relatively low, at only around 30%. The high emotional, health and financial costs associated with having to undergo the procedure multiple times has driven the need to develop more efficient methods of assessing the development potential of embryos to ensure that only those with the highest potential are selected for IVF treatment.
Nevirapine Based Treatment For HIV Is Effective In African Women
http://mnt.to/a/46Gz
In African women, an anti-AIDS treatment regimen that includes the drug nevirapine is as effective as a treatment regimen with the more expensive drugs, lopinavir/ritonavir, according to a study by a team of international researchers published in this week's PLoS Medicine.
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