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** ADHD News **
Later ADHD Meds Start Undermines Math Scores In Kids
http://mnt.to/a/46Tq
Children with ADHD who start taking ADHD medications later have lower math scores, compared to their counterparts who took medications earlier, researchers from the USA and Iceland reported in the journal Pediatrics.
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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Neurons That Impact On Appetite Also Linked To Cocaine Desire
http://mnt.to/a/46Tx
People who have higher appetites for food tend to have lower interest in cocaine, or exploratory behavior, while those less interested in foods may become increasingly interested in cocaine, because of the way some neurons in part of the brain that controls hunger work, researchers from Yale University School of Medicine reported in Nature Neuroscience.
Over 600,000 Alcohol-Related Hospitalizations In England
http://mnt.to/a/46Tw
An article published online in the Emergency Medicine Journal reports that almost 640,000 hospital admissions and nearly 2 million emergency care department (ER) visits in England and Wales per year could be alcohol-related.
Neurons That Control Overeating Also Drive Appetite For Cocaine
http://mnt.to/a/46ST
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have zeroed in on a set of neurons in the part of the brain that controls hunger, and found that these neurons are not only associated with overeating, but also linked to non-food associated behaviors, like novelty-seeking and drug addiction.
A Better Way To Help High-Risk Pregnant Smokers
http://mnt.to/a/46RF
Cigarette smoking among drug dependent pregnant women is alarmingly high, estimated at 77 to 99%. Programs that treat pregnant patients for substance use disorders often fail to address cigarette smoking despite the clear risks to both mother and child, including ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, preterm delivery, low birth weight, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
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** ALLERGY News **
More Vigilance Needed To Prevent Children Having Food Allergy Reactions
http://mnt.to/a/46TB
Everyone knows the old story of the peanut allergy that seems to affect around one in 500 people, and can cause severe, even life threatening allergic reactions. There are, however, many other foods that can cause children to experience allergic reactions.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
Hormonal Response Is Stronger In People With Williams Syndrome, Shedding Light On The Biological Underpinnings Of Social Disorders
http://mnt.to/a/46SB
The hormone oxytocin - often referred to as the "trust" hormone or "love hormone" for its role in stimulating emotional responses - plays an important role in Williams syndrome (WS), according to a study published in PLoS One.
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** AUTISM News **
Hormonal Response Is Stronger In People With Williams Syndrome, Shedding Light On The Biological Underpinnings Of Social Disorders
http://mnt.to/a/46SB
The hormone oxytocin - often referred to as the "trust" hormone or "love hormone" for its role in stimulating emotional responses - plays an important role in Williams syndrome (WS), according to a study published in PLoS One.
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
Darwin's Principles Say Cancer Will Always Evolve To Resist Treatment But Natural Selection May Also Hold Key To Thwarting Drug Resistance
http://mnt.to/a/46Rz
According to researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center, cancer is subject to the evolutionary processes laid out by Charles Darwin in his concept of natural selection. Natural selection was the process identified by Darwin by which nature selects certain physical attributes, or phenotypes, to pass on to offspring to better "fit" the organism to the environment.
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** BIRD FLU / AVIAN FLU News **
Avian Flu Viruses Have Potential To Evolve In Nature To Become Transmissible Between Humans
http://mnt.to/a/46RH
It might be possible for human-to-human airborne transmissible avian H5N1 influenza viruses to evolve in nature, new research has found. The findings, from research led by Professor Derek Smith and Dr Colin Russell at the University of Cambridge, were published in the journal Science.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Myelodysplastic Syndrome Patients Treated With Deferasirox Show Beneficial Iron Reduction
http://mnt.to/a/46SG
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues at six other institutions have recently tested a treatment for patients with myelodysplastic syndrome, or MDS, a blood-related malignancy that involves the ineffective production of blood cells, leaving patients anemic and in need of frequent blood transfusions.
Maternal Blood Test Could Predict Risk Of Having Dangerously Small Babies
http://mnt.to/a/46RD
Researchers from the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) and the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) have found a protein in the blood of pregnant women that can predict if they are likely to have a fetus that doesn't grow properly, and thus has a high risk of stillbirth and long-term health complications.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
Keeping Fit May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
http://mnt.to/a/46SZ
Women who keep fit with regular exercise, even mild physical activity, may reduce their risk of developing breast cancer, even after the menopause, but not if they also put on a lot of weight, according to a new study from the US.
Examining The Biology Of Tumor-Derived Microvesicles
http://mnt.to/a/46RP
A new paper by Crislyn D'Souza-Schorey, professor of biological sciences at the University of Notre Dame, discusses the biology of tumor-derived microvesicles and their clinical application as circulating biomarkers.
Cancer Cells Stopped, Nerve Cells Regenerated By New Candidate Drug
http://mnt.to/a/46Rr
Scientists have developed a small-molecule-inhibiting drug that in early laboratory cell tests stopped breast cancer cells from spreading and also promoted the growth of early nerve cells called neurites.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Dabrafenib Shows Promise For Melanoma Patients
http://mnt.to/a/46Ty
Results of the 'BREAK3 trial, a Phase III study of dabrafenib to treat patients with BRAF mutation-positive melanoma, i.e. a type of advanced skin cancer that works by inhibiting a key signaling protein, has demonstrated that these patients have better results with dabrafenib than with chemotherapy.
Mouth Tumor Removed From Fetus While Still In The Womb
http://mnt.to/a/46T2
An oral teratoma - a mouth tumor - was successfully removed from a fetus while still in the womb via operative fetoscopy, doctors from Jackson Memorial Hospital, Florida, reported in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Using Human Stem Cells To Create Blood-Brain Barrier Building Blocks
http://mnt.to/a/46SR
The blood-brain barrier - the filter that governs what can and cannot come into contact with the mammalian brain - is a marvel of nature. It effectively separates circulating blood from the fluid that bathes the brain, and it keeps out bacteria, viruses and other agents that could damage it.
Boosting Blood System Protein Complex Protects Against Radiation Toxicity
http://mnt.to/a/46SQ
New research in Nature Medicine shows that boosting a protein pathway in the body's blood making system protects mice from otherwise fatal radiation poisoning.Scientists in the multi-institutional study - posted online by the journal - say their findings open the potential for new treatments against radiation toxicity during cancer treatment or environmental exposures - such as in a nuclear explosion or accident.
Cancers With Disorganized 'Traffic Systems' More Difficult To Treat
http://mnt.to/a/46RR
Medical researchers at the University of Alberta reviewed test results from thousands of patients with various types of cancer and discovered that "disorganized" cancers were more difficult to treat and consistently resulted in lower survival rates.
Risk Of Cancer Lower In Multiple Sclerosis Patients
http://mnt.to/a/46RJ
Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients appear to have a lower cancer risk, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health.The study, published in the journal Brain, is the first to investigate overall cancer risk in MS patients in North America.
Darwin's Principles Say Cancer Will Always Evolve To Resist Treatment But Natural Selection May Also Hold Key To Thwarting Drug Resistance
http://mnt.to/a/46Rz
According to researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center, cancer is subject to the evolutionary processes laid out by Charles Darwin in his concept of natural selection. Natural selection was the process identified by Darwin by which nature selects certain physical attributes, or phenotypes, to pass on to offspring to better "fit" the organism to the environment.
Cancer Cells Stopped, Nerve Cells Regenerated By New Candidate Drug
http://mnt.to/a/46Rr
Scientists have developed a small-molecule-inhibiting drug that in early laboratory cell tests stopped breast cancer cells from spreading and also promoted the growth of early nerve cells called neurites.
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** COLORECTAL CANCER News **
Risk Of Cancer Lower In Multiple Sclerosis Patients
http://mnt.to/a/46RJ
Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients appear to have a lower cancer risk, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health.The study, published in the journal Brain, is the first to investigate overall cancer risk in MS patients in North America.
Using A Natural Language Processing Tool For Electronic Health Records In Assessing Colonoscopy Quality
http://mnt.to/a/46Rt
A new study shows that natural language processing programs can "read" dictated reports and provide information to allow measurement of colonoscopy quality in an inexpensive, automated and efficient manner.
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** CONFERENCES News **
Stem Cells USA And Regenerative Medicine Congress, 20-21 September 2012, Boston
http://mnt.to/a/46T8
The stem cell and regenerative medicine industry is facing a serious funding problem. Just as the first therapies are reaching commercialization, biotechs in phase 2 and 3 are struggling to raise the funds needed to finish their studies.
World Cord Blood Congress Co-Located With Annual Stem Cells Conference, 20-21 September 2012, Boston
http://mnt.to/a/46T7
Public and private cord blood banks are facing a standstill. Costs to store cord blood and use in transplants remain extremely high. Lack of funding prevents cord blood from being researched and used to treat a number of indications.
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** COSMETIC MEDICINE / PLASTIC SURGERY News **
Exercise Counteracts Compensatory Weight Gain After Liposuction
http://mnt.to/a/46T5
People who undergo abdominal liposuction may experience a compensatory increase in visceral fat, which in turn may raise their risk of developing cardiovascular disease, researchers from the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, reported in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.
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** CROHN'S / IBD News **
Short Bowel Syndrome - Teduglutide Gets Positive Response, Europe
http://mnt.to/a/46TD
Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) is a highly debilitating condition, which occurs when the body's gastrointestinal tract is unable to absorb sufficient nutrients and fluids due to a resection of a significant portion of the bowel as a result of Crohn's disease, ischemia or other conditions.
Using A Natural Language Processing Tool For Electronic Health Records In Assessing Colonoscopy Quality
http://mnt.to/a/46Rt
A new study shows that natural language processing programs can "read" dictated reports and provide information to allow measurement of colonoscopy quality in an inexpensive, automated and efficient manner.
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** DEPRESSION News **
Suicide In India Is Leading Cause Of Death Among Young Adults
http://mnt.to/a/46Tv
According to a study published in The Lancet, India has one of highest suicide rates in the world, and self-inflicted death is the second most common cause of death of young people in the country.
Suicide - Restricting The Means Lowers Incidence, Community Acceptance And Support Important
http://mnt.to/a/46Tt
In a study published in The Lancet, researchers examine evidence for means restriction in preventing suicides. Professor Paul Yip of the Center for Suicide Research and Prevention, University of Hong Kong, China and his team, state that although it is difficult to restrict some suicide methods, such as hanging, means restriction continues to be a successful method to lower suicide rates.
Male Suicide Rates - Who Is At Greatest Risk?
http://mnt.to/a/46Ts
Suicide rates among young men (ages 19-30) are rising in some countries including Brazil, Ireland, Lithuania and Singapore. However, new research published in The Lancet shows that very few studies published over the last decade distinguish factors which identify those at greatest risk.
Testosterone Does Not Necessarily Wane With Age
http://mnt.to/a/46T6
For many men, testosterone levels drop as they get older, but new research presented at a conference this week suggests this is not necessarily a consequence of age itself, but more to do with behavior, such as smoking, and changes in health, such as obesity and depression.
Self-Harming And Suicide In Young People - The Impact Of Social Networking Sites
http://mnt.to/a/46T4
Worldwide, suicide is the most prevalent cause of death in female teenagers, and the third most common cause of death in male adolescents, after road traffic accidents and violence. In a study published in The Lancet, researchers examine existing research in order to look at the associations between self-harm and suicide in young people.
Mothers At Risk Of Postpartum Depression: New Hospital Guidelines
http://mnt.to/a/46SF
Although 13 percent of new mothers experience postpartum depression (PPD) in the first year after childbirth, few women recognize the symptoms and seldom discuss their feelings with a health care provider.
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** DIABETES News **
Neurons That Control Overeating Also Drive Appetite For Cocaine
http://mnt.to/a/46ST
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have zeroed in on a set of neurons in the part of the brain that controls hunger, and found that these neurons are not only associated with overeating, but also linked to non-food associated behaviors, like novelty-seeking and drug addiction.
Overall Post-Meal Blood Sugar Levels Reduced By Snacking On Raisins
http://mnt.to/a/46SH
New research debuted at the American Diabetes Association's 72nd Annual Scientific Session suggests eating raisins three times a day may significantly lower postprandial (post-meal) glucose levels when compared to common alternative snacks of equal caloric value.
Fructose In Moderation Could Be Beneficial For Diabetics
http://mnt.to/a/46RM
A new study by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital suggests that fructose may not be as bad for us as previously thought and that it may even provide some benefit."Over the last decade, there have been connections made between fructose intake and rates of obesity," said Dr.
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** ENDOCRINOLOGY News **
Hormonal Response Is Stronger In People With Williams Syndrome, Shedding Light On The Biological Underpinnings Of Social Disorders
http://mnt.to/a/46SB
The hormone oxytocin - often referred to as the "trust" hormone or "love hormone" for its role in stimulating emotional responses - plays an important role in Williams syndrome (WS), according to a study published in PLoS One.
Reduced Weight And Waist Size With Long-Term Testosterone Treatment For Men
http://mnt.to/a/46Sv
In testosterone-deficient men, major weight loss was an added benefit of testosterone replacement therapy for most of the patients who participated in a new study. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
Study Finds Declining Testosterone Levels In Men Not Part Of Normal Aging
http://mnt.to/a/46St
A new study finds that a drop in testosterone levels over time is more likely to result from a man's behavioral and health changes than by aging. The study results will be presented Monday at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
Early Developmental Activity In Zebrafish Affected By Environmental Estrogens
http://mnt.to/a/46RK
Chemicals in the environment that mimic estrogen can strongly influence the development of humans and other animals. New research presented at the 2012 International Zebrafish Development and Genetics Conference, held in Madison, Wisconsin, reveals that these substances may act even earlier than previously realized, at the very beginning stages of embryonic development.
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** EPILEPSY News **
Hemimegalencephaly, Massive Brain Asymmetry, Caused By Gene Mutations
http://mnt.to/a/46SP
Hemimegalencephaly is a rare but dramatic condition in which the brain grows asymmetrically, with one hemisphere becoming massively enlarged. Though frequently diagnosed in children with severe epilepsy, the cause of hemimegalencephaly is unknown and current treatment is radical: surgical removal of some or all of the diseased half of the brain.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
Short Bowel Syndrome - Teduglutide Gets Positive Response, Europe
http://mnt.to/a/46TD
Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) is a highly debilitating condition, which occurs when the body's gastrointestinal tract is unable to absorb sufficient nutrients and fluids due to a resection of a significant portion of the bowel as a result of Crohn's disease, ischemia or other conditions.
Olmesartan, A Common Blood Pressure Drug, Linked To Severe GI Problems
http://mnt.to/a/46Rw
Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered an association between a commonly prescribed blood pressure drug, Olmesartan, and severe gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss and electrolyte abnormalities - symptoms common among those who have celiac disease.
Host-Specific Microbiota Appears To Be Critical For A Healthy Immune System
http://mnt.to/a/46Rs
Mice carrying a set of friendly microbes that are usually found in humans fail to develop a proper immune system and are left susceptible to illness as a result. The findings in the journal Cell, a Cell Press publication, show that animals have coevolved with and rely on their own very special array of microbial partners.
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** GENETICS News **
Hemimegalencephaly, Massive Brain Asymmetry, Caused By Gene Mutations
http://mnt.to/a/46SP
Hemimegalencephaly is a rare but dramatic condition in which the brain grows asymmetrically, with one hemisphere becoming massively enlarged. Though frequently diagnosed in children with severe epilepsy, the cause of hemimegalencephaly is unknown and current treatment is radical: surgical removal of some or all of the diseased half of the brain.
In Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Research Suggests New Cause
http://mnt.to/a/46RQ
Over 15 years ago, researchers linked a defect in a gene called survival motor neuron - or SMN - with the fatal disease spinal muscular atrophy. Because SMN had a role in assembling the intracellular machinery that processes genetic material, it was assumed that faulty processing was to blame.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Myelodysplastic Syndrome Patients Treated With Deferasirox Show Beneficial Iron Reduction
http://mnt.to/a/46SG
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues at six other institutions have recently tested a treatment for patients with myelodysplastic syndrome, or MDS, a blood-related malignancy that involves the ineffective production of blood cells, leaving patients anemic and in need of frequent blood transfusions.
Reactive Oxygen Species Cut Off At Source By New Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
http://mnt.to/a/46RG
Scientists at Emory University School of Medicine have identified a new type of anti-inflammatory compound that may be useful in treating a wide range of conditions, including neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases.
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** HYPERTENSION News **
Olmesartan, A Common Blood Pressure Drug, Linked To Severe GI Problems
http://mnt.to/a/46Rw
Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered an association between a commonly prescribed blood pressure drug, Olmesartan, and severe gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss and electrolyte abnormalities - symptoms common among those who have celiac disease.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
Reactive Oxygen Species Cut Off At Source By New Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
http://mnt.to/a/46RG
Scientists at Emory University School of Medicine have identified a new type of anti-inflammatory compound that may be useful in treating a wide range of conditions, including neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases.
Host-Specific Microbiota Appears To Be Critical For A Healthy Immune System
http://mnt.to/a/46Rs
Mice carrying a set of friendly microbes that are usually found in humans fail to develop a proper immune system and are left susceptible to illness as a result. The findings in the journal Cell, a Cell Press publication, show that animals have coevolved with and rely on their own very special array of microbial partners.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Viruses Worldwide Battled By Gut Microbes
http://mnt.to/a/46TF
The human gut is a comprehensive ecosystem of microbes and plays a vital role in the body's wellbeing and defense against disease, as the gut microbiota constantly have to fight attacks from viruses.
The Elusive Third Factor In Infection Biology
http://mnt.to/a/46SJ
Researchers from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat (LMU) in Munich have identified an enzyme that is involved in a modification pathway that is essential for bacterial pathogenicity. Because it shows no similarity to other known proteins, it may be an ideal target for development of novel antimicrobial drugs.
Selenium Controls Staph On Implant Material
http://mnt.to/a/46RB
A coating of selenium nanoparticles significantly reduces the growth of Staphylococcus aureus on polycarbonate, a material common in implanted devices such as catheters and endotracheal tubes, engineers at Brown University report in a new study.
Host-Specific Microbiota Appears To Be Critical For A Healthy Immune System
http://mnt.to/a/46Rs
Mice carrying a set of friendly microbes that are usually found in humans fail to develop a proper immune system and are left susceptible to illness as a result. The findings in the journal Cell, a Cell Press publication, show that animals have coevolved with and rely on their own very special array of microbial partners.
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
Using A Natural Language Processing Tool For Electronic Health Records In Assessing Colonoscopy Quality
http://mnt.to/a/46Rt
A new study shows that natural language processing programs can "read" dictated reports and provide information to allow measurement of colonoscopy quality in an inexpensive, automated and efficient manner.
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** LIVER DISEASE / HEPATITIS News **
Myelodysplastic Syndrome Patients Treated With Deferasirox Show Beneficial Iron Reduction
http://mnt.to/a/46SG
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues at six other institutions have recently tested a treatment for patients with myelodysplastic syndrome, or MDS, a blood-related malignancy that involves the ineffective production of blood cells, leaving patients anemic and in need of frequent blood transfusions.
Practice Guidelines For Most Prevalent Liver Disease Developed By IU Gastroenterologist
http://mnt.to/a/46RN
An Indiana University School of Medicine gastroenterologist led a team of distinguished physicians who developed the first guidelines for diagnosis and management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
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** LUNG CANCER News **
New Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines
http://mnt.to/a/46RV
A lung screening and surveillance task force, established by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) and led by medical professionals from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), is strongly recommending new guidelines for lung cancer screening.
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** LYMPHOMA / LEUKEMIA / MYELOMA News **
Stopping And Starting Cancer Cell Cycle Weakens And Defeats Multiple Myeloma
http://mnt.to/a/46RS
Weill Cornell Medical College researchers have devised an innovative boxer-like strategy, based on the serial use of two anti-cancer drugs, to deliver a one-two punch to first weaken the defenses of multiple myeloma and then deliver the final knock-out punch to win the fight.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Speech Algorithms To Detect Parkinson's Disease
http://mnt.to/a/46Th
A British mathematician hopes he can speed up the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease with a cheap test that uses speech signal processing algorithms he developed at Oxford University in the UK.
Selenium Controls Staph On Implant Material
http://mnt.to/a/46RB
A coating of selenium nanoparticles significantly reduces the growth of Staphylococcus aureus on polycarbonate, a material common in implanted devices such as catheters and endotracheal tubes, engineers at Brown University report in a new study.
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** MEDICARE / MEDICAID / SCHIP News **
The Affordable Care Act Could Have Negative Consequences For Elderly Recipients
http://mnt.to/a/46SD
Ellen Kurtzman, Assistant Research Professor at GW School of Nursing, co-authors study examining how 3 of the law's provisions affect vulnerable older adults.Three provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) intended to enhance care transitions and prevent avoidable outcomes for the Medicare population are found to have inadequately addressed the needs of older, vulnerable recipients of long-term services and supports, according to George Washington University School of Nursing Assistant Research Professor Ellen Kurtzman, MPH, RN, FAAN.
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** MELANOMA / SKIN CANCER News **
Dabrafenib Shows Promise For Melanoma Patients
http://mnt.to/a/46Ty
Results of the 'BREAK3 trial, a Phase III study of dabrafenib to treat patients with BRAF mutation-positive melanoma, i.e. a type of advanced skin cancer that works by inhibiting a key signaling protein, has demonstrated that these patients have better results with dabrafenib than with chemotherapy.
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
Testosterone Does Not Necessarily Wane With Age
http://mnt.to/a/46T6
For many men, testosterone levels drop as they get older, but new research presented at a conference this week suggests this is not necessarily a consequence of age itself, but more to do with behavior, such as smoking, and changes in health, such as obesity and depression.
Reduced Weight And Waist Size With Long-Term Testosterone Treatment For Men
http://mnt.to/a/46Sv
In testosterone-deficient men, major weight loss was an added benefit of testosterone replacement therapy for most of the patients who participated in a new study. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
Study Finds Declining Testosterone Levels In Men Not Part Of Normal Aging
http://mnt.to/a/46St
A new study finds that a drop in testosterone levels over time is more likely to result from a man's behavioral and health changes than by aging. The study results will be presented Monday at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
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** MRSA / DRUG RESISTANCE News **
Darwin's Principles Say Cancer Will Always Evolve To Resist Treatment But Natural Selection May Also Hold Key To Thwarting Drug Resistance
http://mnt.to/a/46Rz
According to researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center, cancer is subject to the evolutionary processes laid out by Charles Darwin in his concept of natural selection. Natural selection was the process identified by Darwin by which nature selects certain physical attributes, or phenotypes, to pass on to offspring to better "fit" the organism to the environment.
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** MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS News **
Risk Of Cancer Lower In Multiple Sclerosis Patients
http://mnt.to/a/46RJ
Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients appear to have a lower cancer risk, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health.The study, published in the journal Brain, is the first to investigate overall cancer risk in MS patients in North America.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Neurons That Impact On Appetite Also Linked To Cocaine Desire
http://mnt.to/a/46Tx
People who have higher appetites for food tend to have lower interest in cocaine, or exploratory behavior, while those less interested in foods may become increasingly interested in cocaine, because of the way some neurons in part of the brain that controls hunger work, researchers from Yale University School of Medicine reported in Nature Neuroscience.
Using Human Stem Cells To Create Blood-Brain Barrier Building Blocks
http://mnt.to/a/46SR
The blood-brain barrier - the filter that governs what can and cannot come into contact with the mammalian brain - is a marvel of nature. It effectively separates circulating blood from the fluid that bathes the brain, and it keeps out bacteria, viruses and other agents that could damage it.
Hemimegalencephaly, Massive Brain Asymmetry, Caused By Gene Mutations
http://mnt.to/a/46SP
Hemimegalencephaly is a rare but dramatic condition in which the brain grows asymmetrically, with one hemisphere becoming massively enlarged. Though frequently diagnosed in children with severe epilepsy, the cause of hemimegalencephaly is unknown and current treatment is radical: surgical removal of some or all of the diseased half of the brain.
New Model To Understand The Supertasting Phenomenon
http://mnt.to/a/46RT
Supertasting describes the ability to strongly detect food flavors such as bitter and sweet, and it can affect a person's food preferences. For example, supertasters are often averse to green vegetables because their bitter taste is amplified.
In Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Research Suggests New Cause
http://mnt.to/a/46RQ
Over 15 years ago, researchers linked a defect in a gene called survival motor neuron - or SMN - with the fatal disease spinal muscular atrophy. Because SMN had a role in assembling the intracellular machinery that processes genetic material, it was assumed that faulty processing was to blame.
Reactive Oxygen Species Cut Off At Source By New Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
http://mnt.to/a/46RG
Scientists at Emory University School of Medicine have identified a new type of anti-inflammatory compound that may be useful in treating a wide range of conditions, including neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases.
Cancer Cells Stopped, Nerve Cells Regenerated By New Candidate Drug
http://mnt.to/a/46Rr
Scientists have developed a small-molecule-inhibiting drug that in early laboratory cell tests stopped breast cancer cells from spreading and also promoted the growth of early nerve cells called neurites.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Vitamin B3 Found In Milk May Result In Substantial Health Benefits
http://mnt.to/a/46TG
A new study from researchers at the Weill Cornell Medical College and the Swiss Polytechnic School in Lausanne reveals that a unique form of vitamin B3 that occurs in small quantities in milk produces substantial health benefits in high doses in mice.
Salads With Dressing May Be Better For You Than Without
http://mnt.to/a/46T3
Salads are packed with healthy vegetables, but without the right type and amount of salad dressing you could be missing out on several disease-fighting vitamins and nutrients, according to researchers at Purdue University.
Overall Post-Meal Blood Sugar Levels Reduced By Snacking On Raisins
http://mnt.to/a/46SH
New research debuted at the American Diabetes Association's 72nd Annual Scientific Session suggests eating raisins three times a day may significantly lower postprandial (post-meal) glucose levels when compared to common alternative snacks of equal caloric value.
Healthy Eating Hindered By Parents' Work-Life Stress
http://mnt.to/a/46SC
In a tight economy, with fewer jobs, many people end up working harder and sacrificing more to stay employed. A new study finds that one of those sacrifices is sometimes their own and their family's nutrition.
Fructose In Moderation Could Be Beneficial For Diabetics
http://mnt.to/a/46RM
A new study by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital suggests that fructose may not be as bad for us as previously thought and that it may even provide some benefit."Over the last decade, there have been connections made between fructose intake and rates of obesity," said Dr.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Vitamin B3 Found In Milk May Result In Substantial Health Benefits
http://mnt.to/a/46TG
A new study from researchers at the Weill Cornell Medical College and the Swiss Polytechnic School in Lausanne reveals that a unique form of vitamin B3 that occurs in small quantities in milk produces substantial health benefits in high doses in mice.
Neurons That Impact On Appetite Also Linked To Cocaine Desire
http://mnt.to/a/46Tx
People who have higher appetites for food tend to have lower interest in cocaine, or exploratory behavior, while those less interested in foods may become increasingly interested in cocaine, because of the way some neurons in part of the brain that controls hunger work, researchers from Yale University School of Medicine reported in Nature Neuroscience.
Exercise Counteracts Compensatory Weight Gain After Liposuction
http://mnt.to/a/46T5
People who undergo abdominal liposuction may experience a compensatory increase in visceral fat, which in turn may raise their risk of developing cardiovascular disease, researchers from the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, reported in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Neurons That Control Overeating Also Drive Appetite For Cocaine
http://mnt.to/a/46ST
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have zeroed in on a set of neurons in the part of the brain that controls hunger, and found that these neurons are not only associated with overeating, but also linked to non-food associated behaviors, like novelty-seeking and drug addiction.
Healthy Eating Hindered By Parents' Work-Life Stress
http://mnt.to/a/46SC
In a tight economy, with fewer jobs, many people end up working harder and sacrificing more to stay employed. A new study finds that one of those sacrifices is sometimes their own and their family's nutrition.
Reduced Weight And Waist Size With Long-Term Testosterone Treatment For Men
http://mnt.to/a/46Sv
In testosterone-deficient men, major weight loss was an added benefit of testosterone replacement therapy for most of the patients who participated in a new study. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
Fructose In Moderation Could Be Beneficial For Diabetics
http://mnt.to/a/46RM
A new study by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital suggests that fructose may not be as bad for us as previously thought and that it may even provide some benefit."Over the last decade, there have been connections made between fructose intake and rates of obesity," said Dr.
Keeping Children Active Is More To Do With Parenting Than TV
http://mnt.to/a/46Rv
Researchers at Oregon State University have confirmed what we knew all along - children in this country are increasingly sedentary, spending too much time sitting and looking at electronic screens.
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** OVARIAN CANCER News **
Examining The Biology Of Tumor-Derived Microvesicles
http://mnt.to/a/46RP
A new paper by Crislyn D'Souza-Schorey, professor of biological sciences at the University of Notre Dame, discusses the biology of tumor-derived microvesicles and their clinical application as circulating biomarkers.
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** PANCREATIC CANCER News **
Cancers With Disorganized 'Traffic Systems' More Difficult To Treat
http://mnt.to/a/46RR
Medical researchers at the University of Alberta reviewed test results from thousands of patients with various types of cancer and discovered that "disorganized" cancers were more difficult to treat and consistently resulted in lower survival rates.
Examining The Biology Of Tumor-Derived Microvesicles
http://mnt.to/a/46RP
A new paper by Crislyn D'Souza-Schorey, professor of biological sciences at the University of Notre Dame, discusses the biology of tumor-derived microvesicles and their clinical application as circulating biomarkers.
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** PARKINSON'S DISEASE News **
Speech Algorithms To Detect Parkinson's Disease
http://mnt.to/a/46Th
A British mathematician hopes he can speed up the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease with a cheap test that uses speech signal processing algorithms he developed at Oxford University in the UK.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Too Many Stillbirths Among Lower Socioeconomic Groups, England
http://mnt.to/a/46TC
A study published in the online version of BMJ Open shows that the number of stillbirths in the UK is twice as high amongst those who are the least well off, compared with the most affluent. Furthermore, the study results reveal that the uneven split occurs across all causes of stillbirth, and has not changed in 8 years.
More Vigilance Needed To Prevent Children Having Food Allergy Reactions
http://mnt.to/a/46TB
Everyone knows the old story of the peanut allergy that seems to affect around one in 500 people, and can cause severe, even life threatening allergic reactions. There are, however, many other foods that can cause children to experience allergic reactions.
Later ADHD Meds Start Undermines Math Scores In Kids
http://mnt.to/a/46Tq
Children with ADHD who start taking ADHD medications later have lower math scores, compared to their counterparts who took medications earlier, researchers from the USA and Iceland reported in the journal Pediatrics.
Self-Harming And Suicide In Young People - The Impact Of Social Networking Sites
http://mnt.to/a/46T4
Worldwide, suicide is the most prevalent cause of death in female teenagers, and the third most common cause of death in male adolescents, after road traffic accidents and violence. In a study published in The Lancet, researchers examine existing research in order to look at the associations between self-harm and suicide in young people.
Mouth Tumor Removed From Fetus While Still In The Womb
http://mnt.to/a/46T2
An oral teratoma - a mouth tumor - was successfully removed from a fetus while still in the womb via operative fetoscopy, doctors from Jackson Memorial Hospital, Florida, reported in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Keeping Children Active Is More To Do With Parenting Than TV
http://mnt.to/a/46Rv
Researchers at Oregon State University have confirmed what we knew all along - children in this country are increasingly sedentary, spending too much time sitting and looking at electronic screens.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Too Many Stillbirths Among Lower Socioeconomic Groups, England
http://mnt.to/a/46TC
A study published in the online version of BMJ Open shows that the number of stillbirths in the UK is twice as high amongst those who are the least well off, compared with the most affluent. Furthermore, the study results reveal that the uneven split occurs across all causes of stillbirth, and has not changed in 8 years.
Mouth Tumor Removed From Fetus While Still In The Womb
http://mnt.to/a/46T2
An oral teratoma - a mouth tumor - was successfully removed from a fetus while still in the womb via operative fetoscopy, doctors from Jackson Memorial Hospital, Florida, reported in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Early Developmental Activity In Zebrafish Affected By Environmental Estrogens
http://mnt.to/a/46RK
Chemicals in the environment that mimic estrogen can strongly influence the development of humans and other animals. New research presented at the 2012 International Zebrafish Development and Genetics Conference, held in Madison, Wisconsin, reveals that these substances may act even earlier than previously realized, at the very beginning stages of embryonic development.
A Better Way To Help High-Risk Pregnant Smokers
http://mnt.to/a/46RF
Cigarette smoking among drug dependent pregnant women is alarmingly high, estimated at 77 to 99%. Programs that treat pregnant patients for substance use disorders often fail to address cigarette smoking despite the clear risks to both mother and child, including ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, preterm delivery, low birth weight, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Maternal Blood Test Could Predict Risk Of Having Dangerously Small Babies
http://mnt.to/a/46RD
Researchers from the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) and the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) have found a protein in the blood of pregnant women that can predict if they are likely to have a fetus that doesn't grow properly, and thus has a high risk of stillbirth and long-term health complications.
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** PROSTATE / PROSTATE CANCER News **
Cancers With Disorganized 'Traffic Systems' More Difficult To Treat
http://mnt.to/a/46RR
Medical researchers at the University of Alberta reviewed test results from thousands of patients with various types of cancer and discovered that "disorganized" cancers were more difficult to treat and consistently resulted in lower survival rates.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Suicide In India Is Leading Cause Of Death Among Young Adults
http://mnt.to/a/46Tv
According to a study published in The Lancet, India has one of highest suicide rates in the world, and self-inflicted death is the second most common cause of death of young people in the country.
Suicide - Restricting The Means Lowers Incidence, Community Acceptance And Support Important
http://mnt.to/a/46Tt
In a study published in The Lancet, researchers examine evidence for means restriction in preventing suicides. Professor Paul Yip of the Center for Suicide Research and Prevention, University of Hong Kong, China and his team, state that although it is difficult to restrict some suicide methods, such as hanging, means restriction continues to be a successful method to lower suicide rates.
Male Suicide Rates - Who Is At Greatest Risk?
http://mnt.to/a/46Ts
Suicide rates among young men (ages 19-30) are rising in some countries including Brazil, Ireland, Lithuania and Singapore. However, new research published in The Lancet shows that very few studies published over the last decade distinguish factors which identify those at greatest risk.
Self-Harming And Suicide In Young People - The Impact Of Social Networking Sites
http://mnt.to/a/46T4
Worldwide, suicide is the most prevalent cause of death in female teenagers, and the third most common cause of death in male adolescents, after road traffic accidents and violence. In a study published in The Lancet, researchers examine existing research in order to look at the associations between self-harm and suicide in young people.
By Anticipating Changing Demands, Brain Structure Helps Guide Behavior
http://mnt.to/a/46SS
Every day the human brain is presented with tasks ranging from the trivial to the complex. How much mental effort and attention are devoted to each task is usually determined in a split second and without conscious awareness.
Research Shows That Stimulation During Sleep Can Enhance Skill Learning
http://mnt.to/a/46SN
Want to nail that tune that you've practiced and practiced? Maybe you should take a nap with the same melody playing during your sleep, new provocative Northwestern University research suggests.
Healthy Eating Hindered By Parents' Work-Life Stress
http://mnt.to/a/46SC
In a tight economy, with fewer jobs, many people end up working harder and sacrificing more to stay employed. A new study finds that one of those sacrifices is sometimes their own and their family's nutrition.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Boosting Blood System Protein Complex Protects Against Radiation Toxicity
http://mnt.to/a/46SQ
New research in Nature Medicine shows that boosting a protein pathway in the body's blood making system protects mice from otherwise fatal radiation poisoning.Scientists in the multi-institutional study - posted online by the journal - say their findings open the potential for new treatments against radiation toxicity during cancer treatment or environmental exposures - such as in a nuclear explosion or accident.
The Affordable Care Act Could Have Negative Consequences For Elderly Recipients
http://mnt.to/a/46SD
Ellen Kurtzman, Assistant Research Professor at GW School of Nursing, co-authors study examining how 3 of the law's provisions affect vulnerable older adults.Three provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) intended to enhance care transitions and prevent avoidable outcomes for the Medicare population are found to have inadequately addressed the needs of older, vulnerable recipients of long-term services and supports, according to George Washington University School of Nursing Assistant Research Professor Ellen Kurtzman, MPH, RN, FAAN.
Early Developmental Activity In Zebrafish Affected By Environmental Estrogens
http://mnt.to/a/46RK
Chemicals in the environment that mimic estrogen can strongly influence the development of humans and other animals. New research presented at the 2012 International Zebrafish Development and Genetics Conference, held in Madison, Wisconsin, reveals that these substances may act even earlier than previously realized, at the very beginning stages of embryonic development.
Avian Flu Viruses Have Potential To Evolve In Nature To Become Transmissible Between Humans
http://mnt.to/a/46RH
It might be possible for human-to-human airborne transmissible avian H5N1 influenza viruses to evolve in nature, new research has found. The findings, from research led by Professor Derek Smith and Dr Colin Russell at the University of Cambridge, were published in the journal Science.
Poor Mothers Favor Daughters According To Study
http://mnt.to/a/46RC
Poor mothers will invest more resources in daughters, who stand a greater chance of increasing their status through marriage than do sons, suggests a study in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology.
Gap In Life Expectancy Between Poorer US Citizens And Affluent Countrymen
http://mnt.to/a/46Ry
Despite modest gains in lifespan over the past century, the United States still trails many of the world's countries when it comes to life expectancy, and its poorest citizens live approximately five years less than more affluent persons, according to a new study from Rice University and the University Colorado at Boulder.
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** RADIOLOGY / NUCLEAR MEDICINE News **
Boosting Blood System Protein Complex Protects Against Radiation Toxicity
http://mnt.to/a/46SQ
New research in Nature Medicine shows that boosting a protein pathway in the body's blood making system protects mice from otherwise fatal radiation poisoning.Scientists in the multi-institutional study - posted online by the journal - say their findings open the potential for new treatments against radiation toxicity during cancer treatment or environmental exposures - such as in a nuclear explosion or accident.
New Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines
http://mnt.to/a/46RV
A lung screening and surveillance task force, established by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) and led by medical professionals from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), is strongly recommending new guidelines for lung cancer screening.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
Health Of Lung Transplant Patients Improves By Exercise Program
http://mnt.to/a/46RW
Lung transplant patients who took part in a three-month structured exercise program when they were discharged from hospital improved their health-related quality of life and reduced their risk of cardiovascular problems.
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** SCHIZOPHRENIA News **
Suicide In India Is Leading Cause Of Death Among Young Adults
http://mnt.to/a/46Tv
According to a study published in The Lancet, India has one of highest suicide rates in the world, and self-inflicted death is the second most common cause of death of young people in the country.
Suicide - Restricting The Means Lowers Incidence, Community Acceptance And Support Important
http://mnt.to/a/46Tt
In a study published in The Lancet, researchers examine evidence for means restriction in preventing suicides. Professor Paul Yip of the Center for Suicide Research and Prevention, University of Hong Kong, China and his team, state that although it is difficult to restrict some suicide methods, such as hanging, means restriction continues to be a successful method to lower suicide rates.
Male Suicide Rates - Who Is At Greatest Risk?
http://mnt.to/a/46Ts
Suicide rates among young men (ages 19-30) are rising in some countries including Brazil, Ireland, Lithuania and Singapore. However, new research published in The Lancet shows that very few studies published over the last decade distinguish factors which identify those at greatest risk.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
Consensual Sex In Elderly Care Homes - Ageism And Safety Concerns
http://mnt.to/a/46Tz
An article published in the Journal of Medical Ethics reveals that elderly care home residents are often needlessly denied consensual sex because of concerns regarding safety and ageism. Researchers from the Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care state that even though elderly people, including those with early stage dementia, often still enjoy a sexual relationship in their own homes, but once they move into residential care, a sexual relationship is often frowned upon.
Testosterone Does Not Necessarily Wane With Age
http://mnt.to/a/46T6
For many men, testosterone levels drop as they get older, but new research presented at a conference this week suggests this is not necessarily a consequence of age itself, but more to do with behavior, such as smoking, and changes in health, such as obesity and depression.
The Affordable Care Act Could Have Negative Consequences For Elderly Recipients
http://mnt.to/a/46SD
Ellen Kurtzman, Assistant Research Professor at GW School of Nursing, co-authors study examining how 3 of the law's provisions affect vulnerable older adults.Three provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) intended to enhance care transitions and prevent avoidable outcomes for the Medicare population are found to have inadequately addressed the needs of older, vulnerable recipients of long-term services and supports, according to George Washington University School of Nursing Assistant Research Professor Ellen Kurtzman, MPH, RN, FAAN.
Gap In Life Expectancy Between Poorer US Citizens And Affluent Countrymen
http://mnt.to/a/46Ry
Despite modest gains in lifespan over the past century, the United States still trails many of the world's countries when it comes to life expectancy, and its poorest citizens live approximately five years less than more affluent persons, according to a new study from Rice University and the University Colorado at Boulder.
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** SEXUAL HEALTH / STDS News **
Consensual Sex In Elderly Care Homes - Ageism And Safety Concerns
http://mnt.to/a/46Tz
An article published in the Journal of Medical Ethics reveals that elderly care home residents are often needlessly denied consensual sex because of concerns regarding safety and ageism. Researchers from the Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care state that even though elderly people, including those with early stage dementia, often still enjoy a sexual relationship in their own homes, but once they move into residential care, a sexual relationship is often frowned upon.
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** SLEEP / SLEEP DISORDERS / INSOMNIA News **
Research Shows That Stimulation During Sleep Can Enhance Skill Learning
http://mnt.to/a/46SN
Want to nail that tune that you've practiced and practiced? Maybe you should take a nap with the same melody playing during your sleep, new provocative Northwestern University research suggests.
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
Study Finds Declining Testosterone Levels In Men Not Part Of Normal Aging
http://mnt.to/a/46St
A new study finds that a drop in testosterone levels over time is more likely to result from a man's behavioral and health changes than by aging. The study results will be presented Monday at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
New Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines
http://mnt.to/a/46RV
A lung screening and surveillance task force, established by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) and led by medical professionals from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), is strongly recommending new guidelines for lung cancer screening.
A Better Way To Help High-Risk Pregnant Smokers
http://mnt.to/a/46RF
Cigarette smoking among drug dependent pregnant women is alarmingly high, estimated at 77 to 99%. Programs that treat pregnant patients for substance use disorders often fail to address cigarette smoking despite the clear risks to both mother and child, including ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, preterm delivery, low birth weight, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
Exercise Counteracts Compensatory Weight Gain After Liposuction
http://mnt.to/a/46T5
People who undergo abdominal liposuction may experience a compensatory increase in visceral fat, which in turn may raise their risk of developing cardiovascular disease, researchers from the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, reported in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Keeping Fit May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
http://mnt.to/a/46SZ
Women who keep fit with regular exercise, even mild physical activity, may reduce their risk of developing breast cancer, even after the menopause, but not if they also put on a lot of weight, according to a new study from the US.
Soccer Ankle Sprains Occur More Often When The Two Feet Have Different Strengths
http://mnt.to/a/46SY
Professional soccer players tend to suffer from more ankle sprains when one foot is stronger than the other, researchers from the University of Athens reported in the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Health Of Lung Transplant Patients Improves By Exercise Program
http://mnt.to/a/46RW
Lung transplant patients who took part in a three-month structured exercise program when they were discharged from hospital improved their health-related quality of life and reduced their risk of cardiovascular problems.
Keeping Children Active Is More To Do With Parenting Than TV
http://mnt.to/a/46Rv
Researchers at Oregon State University have confirmed what we knew all along - children in this country are increasingly sedentary, spending too much time sitting and looking at electronic screens.
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Using Human Stem Cells To Create Blood-Brain Barrier Building Blocks
http://mnt.to/a/46SR
The blood-brain barrier - the filter that governs what can and cannot come into contact with the mammalian brain - is a marvel of nature. It effectively separates circulating blood from the fluid that bathes the brain, and it keeps out bacteria, viruses and other agents that could damage it.
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** TRANSPLANTS / ORGAN DONATIONS News **
Health Of Lung Transplant Patients Improves By Exercise Program
http://mnt.to/a/46RW
Lung transplant patients who took part in a three-month structured exercise program when they were discharged from hospital improved their health-related quality of life and reduced their risk of cardiovascular problems.
Early Milestone Reached In Lab-Engineered Kidney Project
http://mnt.to/a/46Rx
Regenerative medicine researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have reached an early milestone in a long-term project that aims to build replacement kidneys in the lab to help solve the shortage of donor organs.
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
Early Milestone Reached In Lab-Engineered Kidney Project
http://mnt.to/a/46Rx
Regenerative medicine researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have reached an early milestone in a long-term project that aims to build replacement kidneys in the lab to help solve the shortage of donor organs.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Mothers At Risk Of Postpartum Depression: New Hospital Guidelines
http://mnt.to/a/46SF
Although 13 percent of new mothers experience postpartum depression (PPD) in the first year after childbirth, few women recognize the symptoms and seldom discuss their feelings with a health care provider.
Poor Mothers Favor Daughters According To Study
http://mnt.to/a/46RC
Poor mothers will invest more resources in daughters, who stand a greater chance of increasing their status through marriage than do sons, suggests a study in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology.
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