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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Tobacco Industry's Tactics Against Anti-Tobacco Policies
http://mnt.to/a/46Xb
In this week's issue of PLoS Medicine, UK public health experts write that it is fair to say that the tobacco industry's comprehensive and huge response to the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control is adopting a 'globalization of tobacco industry strategy' in combating the development of effective tobacco control policies.
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** ALLERGY News **
What Is Latex A Allergy? What Causes A Latex Allergy?
http://mnt.to/a/46Xg
Latex allergy is a term that describes the range of allergic reactions to substances in natural latex. An allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system. Allergic reactions appear when a person's immune system reacts to nontoxic substances in the environment, in this case latex.
Causes For High Rates Of Allergic Reactions In Children With Food Allergies Identified
http://mnt.to/a/46Vm
A team of researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and four other institutions have found that young children with documented or likely allergies to milk and/or eggs, whose families were instructed on how to avoid these and other foods, still experienced allergic reactions at a rate of almost once per year.
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** ARTHRITIS / RHEUMATOLOGY News **
In Lyme Disease, Inflammatory Bacterial Deposits Remain After Antibiotic Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/46TV
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterial spirochete B. burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans through tick bites. The disease typically begins with a skin rash and is followed by fever, joint pain, and other flu-like symptoms.
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** AUTISM News **
Potential Diagnostic Test For Autism Suggested By Computer Analysis Of EEG Patterns
http://mnt.to/a/46Vn
Widely available EEG testing can distinguish children with autism from neurotypical children as early as age 2, finds a study from Boston Children's Hospital. The study is the largest, most rigorous study to date to investigate EEGs as a potential diagnostic tool for autism, and offers hope for an earlier, more definitive test.
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
Metal On Metal Hip Implants Causing Big Problems Again
http://mnt.to/a/46WV
The FDA has announced that it is convening a two day meeting in regard to the problems associated with metal-on-metal hip implants. News has been hitting the media consistently over the last couple of years regarding the quality, reliability and safety of a variety of prosthetic devices, ranging from the PiP Breast Implant problems to Johnson and Johnson's ASR all-metal hip implants.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Metformin Shows Promise For Pancreatic Cancer Patients
http://mnt.to/a/46X8
According to the results of some preclinical trials, low doses of metformin, an antidiabetic drug, may effectively eliminate cancer stem cells, a group of cells believed to be responsible for tumor initiation, as well as tumor relapse, given that these cells are resistant to standard chemotherapies.
A Story Unfolding Of Prions And Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/46Vv
Prions, the causal agents of Mad Cow and other diseases, are very unique infectious particles. They are proteins in which the complex molecular three-dimensional folding process just went astray.
Male Cancer Patients Improve Muscle Strength With Experimental Drug
http://mnt.to/a/46V8
An experimental medication safely increases muscle strength and physical functioning among cancer patients with low testosterone levels, a new drug study finds. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Atkins-Style Diets May Increase Risk Of Cardiovascular Problems In Women
http://mnt.to/a/46X6
According to a study published online in the British Medical Journal, women are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, such as heart disease and stroke, if they regularly consume a low carbohydrate, high protein diet.
Coffee In Moderation May Benefit Heart Slightly
http://mnt.to/a/46W4
New research from the US suggests drinking coffee in moderation, that is four European cups (equivalent to two 8-ounce American servings) per day, may protect slightly against heart failure, contradicting the guidelines of the American Heart Association that currently warn against regular coffee consumption.
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: June 25, 2012
http://mnt.to/a/46TX
INFECTIOUS DISEASEOxidative stress fuels Trypanosoma cruzi infection in mice Trypanosoma cruzi is a parasitic flagellate protozoa that causes Chagas disease. Dr. Claudia Paiva and colleagues at the Universidade Federal of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil report on how oxidative damage produced by immune cells contributes to the parasite burden.
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** CAREGIVERS / HOMECARE News **
Infection Control Practices For Home Patients
http://mnt.to/a/46Vq
A healthy boy was infected with antibiotic-resistant bacterium that was traced to his mother's nurse's bag left in the family's car after his mother's home healthcare visit to a patient with the same infection.
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** CERVICAL CANCER / HPV VACCINE News **
Men With HPV Infection, Light Skin Color And Sun Exposure At Increased Risk of Skin Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/46Vt
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues at the University of South Florida and the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg have found that having antibodies for cutaneous types of human papillomavirus (HPV), coupled with sun exposure (ultraviolet radiation) or poor tanning ability, can act "synergistically" in the development of non-melanoma skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
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** CJD / VCJD / MAD COW DISEASE News **
A Story Unfolding Of Prions And Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/46Vv
Prions, the causal agents of Mad Cow and other diseases, are very unique infectious particles. They are proteins in which the complex molecular three-dimensional folding process just went astray.
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** CONFERENCES News **
3rd Annual Executing Global Clinical Trials Conference, 13-14 September 2012, Boston, MA
http://mnt.to/a/46WS
The Conference Forum has announced that the 3rd Annual Executing Global Clinical Trial's event will take place on September 13-14 at the Fairmont Copley Square Hotel in Boston, MA. "The trend to globalization creates opportunities and challenges for clinical trial management.
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** DENTISTRY News **
Oral Health - Americans Score Badly
http://mnt.to/a/46X9
A new survey from the American Dental Association (ADA) shows that Americans seriously need to clean up their act when it comes to oral health. The ADA's newly launched website, MouthHealth.
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** DEPRESSION News **
Women With Depression May Benefit From Vitamin D
http://mnt.to/a/46VB
Women with moderate to severe depression had substantial improvement in their symptoms of depression after they received treatment for their vitamin D deficiency, a new study finds. The case report series was presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
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** DIABETES News **
Stem Cell Breakthrough Significant For Degenerative Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/46X5
Researchers in Israel have achieved a significant global milestone in stem cell technology: they have created the first human embryonic stem cell (hESC) lines that are free of animal contamination and whose production complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Prediabetic Men Can Boost Testosterone Levels With Weight Loss
http://mnt.to/a/46WT
A new study has found that weight loss can boost low testosterone levels in middle-aged men with prediabetes by more than fifty percent. Involved in this study were close to 900 middle-aged men with prediabetes who participated in the Diabetes Prevention Program.
Passive Smoking Tied To Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity
http://mnt.to/a/46W5
If you need another reason to steer clear of cigarette smoke, consider this: a new study presented at a conference this week suggests breathing in secondhand smoke is linked to higher risks of developing type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Blood-Sugar Control For The Critically Ill Via Computer Program
http://mnt.to/a/46VD
A computer-software program more effectively controlled blood-sugar levels among critically ill patients than nurse-directed care did, according to the first large clinical trial of its kind.
Symptoms Of Metabolic Syndrome Improved By Testosterone-Replacement Therapy
http://mnt.to/a/46VC
Hormone-replacement therapy significantly improved symptoms of metabolic syndrome associated with testosterone deficiency in men, a new study from Germany finds. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
Weight Loss Aided In Diabetic Patients By Experimental Drug
http://mnt.to/a/46Vz
An experimental drug helped significantly more overweight patients with diabetes shed pounds, compared with placebo, a new study finds. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
Although Type 2 Diabetes Cured By Weight Loss Surgery, It Returns In One-Fifth Of Patients
http://mnt.to/a/46Vj
A new study shows that although gastric bypass surgery reverses Type 2 diabetes in a large percentage of obese patients, the disease recurs in about 21 percent of them within three to five years.
Poorly Controlled Type1 Diabetes Improved By Liraglutide With Insulin
http://mnt.to/a/46Vh
Obese adults with poorly controlled Type 1 diabetes can better control their blood sugar by adding liraglutide, a Type 2 diabetes drug, to their insulin therapy, a new study finds. The results, which were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston, also found that these diabetic patients lost weight and lowered their blood pressure.
Low Blood Sugar Prevented By Experimental Insulin Drug
http://mnt.to/a/46Vg
An experimental insulin drug prevented low blood sugar among diabetic patients more often than a popular drug on the market, a new study finds. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
Sitagliptin Improves Reactive Hypoglycemia Symptoms
http://mnt.to/a/46Vd
The diabetes drug sitagliptin appears to reduce the severity of reactive hypoglycemia, a form of low blood sugar that occurs after a meal, a preliminary study finds. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
Physical Fitness May Improve Survival Among Diabetes Patients With Heart Dysfunction
http://mnt.to/a/46Vc
Being physically fit may improve survival rates among diabetes patients with a particular type of heart abnormality, a new study determines. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
Improved Diagnosis Of Metabolic Syndrome In Children
http://mnt.to/a/46V9
Researchers have developed a new scoring system that may better identify adolescents with the metabolic syndrome, a group at increased risk of later developing Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Diabetics' Use Of Aspirin May Not Be Effective For Preventing Blood Clots That Cause Heart Attacks And Strokes
http://mnt.to/a/46V6
Many patients with type 2 diabetes may be aspirin resistant. That means the standard aspirin dose may not protect them against blood clots that cause heart attacks and strokes among diabetics, a new clinical study finds.
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** ENDOCRINOLOGY News **
Exposure To Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Can Be Reduced By Living A Simpler Lifestyle
http://mnt.to/a/46VK
A lifestyle that features fresh foods and limited use of products likely to contain environmental chemicals has been shown to reduce exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), such as BPA and phthalates, in a small population study.
Symptoms Of Metabolic Syndrome Improved By Testosterone-Replacement Therapy
http://mnt.to/a/46VC
Hormone-replacement therapy significantly improved symptoms of metabolic syndrome associated with testosterone deficiency in men, a new study from Germany finds. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
Potential Reversible Birth Control For Men
http://mnt.to/a/46Vy
Male hormonal contraceptives applied daily to the skin reduce sperm production, finds a new study presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.Very low sperm counts resulted for about 89 percent of men using a new combination of hormones, the authors reported.
Low-Risk Thyroid Nodules Identified By Gene Expression Test
http://mnt.to/a/46Vx
A new test can be used to identify low-risk thyroid nodules, reducing unnecessary surgeries for people with thyroid nodules that have indeterminate results after biopsy. The results of the multi-center trial, which includes researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, appear online in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Gastric Emptying Rate May Be Key To Preventing Obesity
http://mnt.to/a/46Vp
Researchers have discovered how a hormone in the gut slows the rate at which the stomach empties and thus suppresses hunger and food intake. Results of the animal study were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
Male Cancer Patients Improve Muscle Strength With Experimental Drug
http://mnt.to/a/46V8
An experimental medication safely increases muscle strength and physical functioning among cancer patients with low testosterone levels, a new drug study finds. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
If You Always Have Room For Dessert, Ghrelin May Be To Blame
http://mnt.to/a/46V7
A new study suggests that the appetite-inducing hormone ghrelin increases the incentive for humans to eat high-calorie foods, even on a full stomach. The results were reported at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
Stem Cell Breakthrough Significant For Degenerative Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/46X5
Researchers in Israel have achieved a significant global milestone in stem cell technology: they have created the first human embryonic stem cell (hESC) lines that are free of animal contamination and whose production complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
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** FLU / COLD / SARS News **
Swine Flu Deaths 15 Times Higher Than Thought
http://mnt.to/a/46X4
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the H1N1 ("swine flu") pandemic killed 18,500 people from April 2009 to August 2010. However, a new study reveals that this figure may actually be fifteen times higher.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
Gastric Emptying Rate May Be Key To Preventing Obesity
http://mnt.to/a/46Vp
Researchers have discovered how a hormone in the gut slows the rate at which the stomach empties and thus suppresses hunger and food intake. Results of the animal study were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
Although Type 2 Diabetes Cured By Weight Loss Surgery, It Returns In One-Fifth Of Patients
http://mnt.to/a/46Vj
A new study shows that although gastric bypass surgery reverses Type 2 diabetes in a large percentage of obese patients, the disease recurs in about 21 percent of them within three to five years.
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** GENETICS News **
Stillbirths - Genetic Heart Conditions May Play A Role
http://mnt.to/a/46Xc
One in every two hundred pregnancies in Europe ends in stillbirth (intrauterine fetal demise - IUFD), with IUFD being responsible for 60% of perinatal deaths. Stillbirth is defined as an infant dying inside the womb after the 14th week of gestation and so far, researchers have no explanation for the causes of almost half of these stillbirths.
Low-Risk Thyroid Nodules Identified By Gene Expression Test
http://mnt.to/a/46Vx
A new test can be used to identify low-risk thyroid nodules, reducing unnecessary surgeries for people with thyroid nodules that have indeterminate results after biopsy. The results of the multi-center trial, which includes researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, appear online in the New England Journal of Medicine.
A Story Unfolding Of Prions And Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/46Vv
Prions, the causal agents of Mad Cow and other diseases, are very unique infectious particles. They are proteins in which the complex molecular three-dimensional folding process just went astray.
Treatment For Pompe Disease Enhanced By Targeted Gene Therapy
http://mnt.to/a/46Vr
Gene therapy to replace the protein missing in Pompe disease can be effective if the patient's immune system does not react against the therapy. Targeted delivery of the gene to the liver, instead of throughout the body, suppresses the immune response, improving the therapeutic effect, according to an article published in Human Gene Therapy, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Stillbirths - Genetic Heart Conditions May Play A Role
http://mnt.to/a/46Xc
One in every two hundred pregnancies in Europe ends in stillbirth (intrauterine fetal demise - IUFD), with IUFD being responsible for 60% of perinatal deaths. Stillbirth is defined as an infant dying inside the womb after the 14th week of gestation and so far, researchers have no explanation for the causes of almost half of these stillbirths.
Ozone Pollution Bad News For Heart Patients
http://mnt.to/a/46W2
A Study published in the journal Circulation shows Ozone pollution having a marked effect on those at high risk for heart attack. The World Health organization estimated that some 2 million people die annually due to a combination of heart problems increased by Ozone.
Potential For 75 Percent Reduction Of Invasive Procedures For Patients With Suspected Coronary Artery Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/46VG
Preliminary findings from the EVINCI study show that the prevalence of "significant" coronary artery disease in patients with chest pain symptoms is lower than expected in Europe. In as much as 75% of this population an accurate non-invasive screening could avoid unnecessary and costly invasive procedures.
Symptoms Of Metabolic Syndrome Improved By Testosterone-Replacement Therapy
http://mnt.to/a/46VC
Hormone-replacement therapy significantly improved symptoms of metabolic syndrome associated with testosterone deficiency in men, a new study from Germany finds. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
Improved Diagnosis Of Metabolic Syndrome In Children
http://mnt.to/a/46V9
Researchers have developed a new scoring system that may better identify adolescents with the metabolic syndrome, a group at increased risk of later developing Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Diabetics' Use Of Aspirin May Not Be Effective For Preventing Blood Clots That Cause Heart Attacks And Strokes
http://mnt.to/a/46V6
Many patients with type 2 diabetes may be aspirin resistant. That means the standard aspirin dose may not protect them against blood clots that cause heart attacks and strokes among diabetics, a new clinical study finds.
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine: June 26, 2012 Online Issue
http://mnt.to/a/46TZ
1. Task Force Recommends Obesity Screening for All Adults Docs Should Screen for Obesity and Direct Obese Patients to Intensive, Multicomponent Behavioral InterventionsIn an update to its 2003 recommendation statement on screening for obesity in adults, the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening all adult patients for obesity.
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** HYPERTENSION News **
Coffee In Moderation May Benefit Heart Slightly
http://mnt.to/a/46W4
New research from the US suggests drinking coffee in moderation, that is four European cups (equivalent to two 8-ounce American servings) per day, may protect slightly against heart failure, contradicting the guidelines of the American Heart Association that currently warn against regular coffee consumption.
Weight Loss Aided In Diabetic Patients By Experimental Drug
http://mnt.to/a/46Vz
An experimental drug helped significantly more overweight patients with diabetes shed pounds, compared with placebo, a new study finds. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
Poorly Controlled Type1 Diabetes Improved By Liraglutide With Insulin
http://mnt.to/a/46Vh
Obese adults with poorly controlled Type 1 diabetes can better control their blood sugar by adding liraglutide, a Type 2 diabetes drug, to their insulin therapy, a new study finds. The results, which were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston, also found that these diabetic patients lost weight and lowered their blood pressure.
Physical Fitness May Improve Survival Among Diabetes Patients With Heart Dysfunction
http://mnt.to/a/46Vc
Being physically fit may improve survival rates among diabetes patients with a particular type of heart abnormality, a new study determines. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
Treatment For Pompe Disease Enhanced By Targeted Gene Therapy
http://mnt.to/a/46Vr
Gene therapy to replace the protein missing in Pompe disease can be effective if the patient's immune system does not react against the therapy. Targeted delivery of the gene to the liver, instead of throughout the body, suppresses the immune response, improving the therapeutic effect, according to an article published in Human Gene Therapy, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: June 25, 2012
http://mnt.to/a/46TX
INFECTIOUS DISEASEOxidative stress fuels Trypanosoma cruzi infection in mice Trypanosoma cruzi is a parasitic flagellate protozoa that causes Chagas disease. Dr. Claudia Paiva and colleagues at the Universidade Federal of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil report on how oxidative damage produced by immune cells contributes to the parasite burden.
In Lyme Disease, Inflammatory Bacterial Deposits Remain After Antibiotic Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/46TV
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterial spirochete B. burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans through tick bites. The disease typically begins with a skin rash and is followed by fever, joint pain, and other flu-like symptoms.
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
Magnetically Programmable Shunt Valves May Be Affected By Tablet Computers
http://mnt.to/a/46VF
Researchers at the University of Michigan have found that the Apple iPad 2 can interfere with settings of magnetically programmable shunt devices, which are often used to treat children with hydrocephalus.
Blood-Sugar Control For The Critically Ill Via Computer Program
http://mnt.to/a/46VD
A computer-software program more effectively controlled blood-sugar levels among critically ill patients than nurse-directed care did, according to the first large clinical trial of its kind.
Potential Diagnostic Test For Autism Suggested By Computer Analysis Of EEG Patterns
http://mnt.to/a/46Vn
Widely available EEG testing can distinguish children with autism from neurotypical children as early as age 2, finds a study from Boston Children's Hospital. The study is the largest, most rigorous study to date to investigate EEGs as a potential diagnostic tool for autism, and offers hope for an earlier, more definitive test.
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** LITIGATION / MEDICAL MALPRACTICE News **
Metal On Metal Hip Implants Causing Big Problems Again
http://mnt.to/a/46WV
The FDA has announced that it is convening a two day meeting in regard to the problems associated with metal-on-metal hip implants. News has been hitting the media consistently over the last couple of years regarding the quality, reliability and safety of a variety of prosthetic devices, ranging from the PiP Breast Implant problems to Johnson and Johnson's ASR all-metal hip implants.
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** LUNG CANCER News **
Study Of Lung Cancer Death Rates Among Young And Middle-Aged White Women; Tobacco Control Implicated In Rise
http://mnt.to/a/46Vs
A new study comparing lung cancer death rates among women by year of birth shows dramatic differences in trends between states, likely reflecting the success or failure of tobacco control efforts.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Metal On Metal Hip Implants Causing Big Problems Again
http://mnt.to/a/46WV
The FDA has announced that it is convening a two day meeting in regard to the problems associated with metal-on-metal hip implants. News has been hitting the media consistently over the last couple of years regarding the quality, reliability and safety of a variety of prosthetic devices, ranging from the PiP Breast Implant problems to Johnson and Johnson's ASR all-metal hip implants.
Potential For 75 Percent Reduction Of Invasive Procedures For Patients With Suspected Coronary Artery Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/46VG
Preliminary findings from the EVINCI study show that the prevalence of "significant" coronary artery disease in patients with chest pain symptoms is lower than expected in Europe. In as much as 75% of this population an accurate non-invasive screening could avoid unnecessary and costly invasive procedures.
Magnetically Programmable Shunt Valves May Be Affected By Tablet Computers
http://mnt.to/a/46VF
Researchers at the University of Michigan have found that the Apple iPad 2 can interfere with settings of magnetically programmable shunt devices, which are often used to treat children with hydrocephalus.
Potential Diagnostic Test For Autism Suggested By Computer Analysis Of EEG Patterns
http://mnt.to/a/46Vn
Widely available EEG testing can distinguish children with autism from neurotypical children as early as age 2, finds a study from Boston Children's Hospital. The study is the largest, most rigorous study to date to investigate EEGs as a potential diagnostic tool for autism, and offers hope for an earlier, more definitive test.
Potential Overtreatment Of Vitamin D Deficiency Following Inaccurate Vitamin D Tests
http://mnt.to/a/46V5
Blood tests to measure vitamin D deficiency are among the most frequently ordered tests in medicine.But a Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine study of two new vitamin D tests found the kits are inaccurate in many cases.
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** MEDICARE / MEDICAID / SCHIP News **
Duplicate Heath Coverage Costs U.S Government A Fortune
http://mnt.to/a/46Xd
About 1.2 million veterans are covered under the Veterans Affairs health care system and the Medicare Advantage plan. An analysis, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has now revealed that because these care programs are managed separately, the federal government spends a substantial and increasing amount of potentially duplicated funds in caring for the same individuals.
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** MELANOMA / SKIN CANCER News **
Men With HPV Infection, Light Skin Color And Sun Exposure At Increased Risk of Skin Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/46Vt
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues at the University of South Florida and the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg have found that having antibodies for cutaneous types of human papillomavirus (HPV), coupled with sun exposure (ultraviolet radiation) or poor tanning ability, can act "synergistically" in the development of non-melanoma skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
Potential Reversible Birth Control For Men
http://mnt.to/a/46Vy
Male hormonal contraceptives applied daily to the skin reduce sperm production, finds a new study presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.Very low sperm counts resulted for about 89 percent of men using a new combination of hormones, the authors reported.
Men With HPV Infection, Light Skin Color And Sun Exposure At Increased Risk of Skin Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/46Vt
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues at the University of South Florida and the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg have found that having antibodies for cutaneous types of human papillomavirus (HPV), coupled with sun exposure (ultraviolet radiation) or poor tanning ability, can act "synergistically" in the development of non-melanoma skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
Male Cancer Patients Improve Muscle Strength With Experimental Drug
http://mnt.to/a/46V8
An experimental medication safely increases muscle strength and physical functioning among cancer patients with low testosterone levels, a new drug study finds. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
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** MENTAL HEALTH News **
Integrated, On-Going, Mental Health Care Needed For Offenders
http://mnt.to/a/46Vk
Offenders with mental health problems need improved and on-going access to health care, according to the first study to systematically examine healthcare received by offenders across the criminal justice system.
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** MRI / PET / ULTRASOUND News **
The Smallest And Largest Fetuses At Increased Risk For Stillbirth
http://mnt.to/a/46Vw
The tiniest and the heaviest fetuses are at much higher risk of being stillborn than those of average weight, new research has found.Fetuses who are "severely small for gestational age," or weigh below the bottom one percentile of all fetuses, disproportionately account for about six per cent of all stillbirths, according to researchers at St.
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** MRSA / DRUG RESISTANCE News **
Infection Control Practices For Home Patients
http://mnt.to/a/46Vq
A healthy boy was infected with antibiotic-resistant bacterium that was traced to his mother's nurse's bag left in the family's car after his mother's home healthcare visit to a patient with the same infection.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Exposure To Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Can Be Reduced By Living A Simpler Lifestyle
http://mnt.to/a/46VK
A lifestyle that features fresh foods and limited use of products likely to contain environmental chemicals has been shown to reduce exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), such as BPA and phthalates, in a small population study.
Chronic Spinal Cord Injury And Neuroprotective Dietary Supplements
http://mnt.to/a/46VH
Researchers from the Department of Neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine and the Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology at UCLA have found that a diet enriched with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid, and curcumin, a component of the Indian spice turmeric, can protect the injured spinal cord and minimize the clinical and biochemical effects of spinal cord myelopathy in rats.
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: June 25, 2012
http://mnt.to/a/46TX
INFECTIOUS DISEASEOxidative stress fuels Trypanosoma cruzi infection in mice Trypanosoma cruzi is a parasitic flagellate protozoa that causes Chagas disease. Dr. Claudia Paiva and colleagues at the Universidade Federal of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil report on how oxidative damage produced by immune cells contributes to the parasite burden.
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** NURSING / MIDWIFERY News **
Infection Control Practices For Home Patients
http://mnt.to/a/46Vq
A healthy boy was infected with antibiotic-resistant bacterium that was traced to his mother's nurse's bag left in the family's car after his mother's home healthcare visit to a patient with the same infection.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Green-Banana Flour Makes Healthy Pasta Alternative For Celiac Disease Patients
http://mnt.to/a/46Xf
A study by researchers at the University of Brazil and published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reveals that a new gluten-free pasta, derived from the flour of green bananas is a healthier, delicious substitute compared to other pastas for celiac disease patients.
Why Does Spinach Give Us Strength?
http://mnt.to/a/46X2
Spinach has long been associated with strength, but why the leafy vegetable makes us stronger has remained unknown until now. Researchers at the Karolinska Institute say that nitrate, found naturally in spinach and several other vegetables, significantly increases muscle strength.
Coffee In Moderation May Benefit Heart Slightly
http://mnt.to/a/46W4
New research from the US suggests drinking coffee in moderation, that is four European cups (equivalent to two 8-ounce American servings) per day, may protect slightly against heart failure, contradicting the guidelines of the American Heart Association that currently warn against regular coffee consumption.
Exposure To Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Can Be Reduced By Living A Simpler Lifestyle
http://mnt.to/a/46VK
A lifestyle that features fresh foods and limited use of products likely to contain environmental chemicals has been shown to reduce exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), such as BPA and phthalates, in a small population study.
Chronic Spinal Cord Injury And Neuroprotective Dietary Supplements
http://mnt.to/a/46VH
Researchers from the Department of Neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine and the Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology at UCLA have found that a diet enriched with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid, and curcumin, a component of the Indian spice turmeric, can protect the injured spinal cord and minimize the clinical and biochemical effects of spinal cord myelopathy in rats.
Women With Depression May Benefit From Vitamin D
http://mnt.to/a/46VB
Women with moderate to severe depression had substantial improvement in their symptoms of depression after they received treatment for their vitamin D deficiency, a new study finds. The case report series was presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
Potential Overtreatment Of Vitamin D Deficiency Following Inaccurate Vitamin D Tests
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Blood tests to measure vitamin D deficiency are among the most frequently ordered tests in medicine.But a Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine study of two new vitamin D tests found the kits are inaccurate in many cases.
In Some Postmenopausal Women, Low Vitamin D Levels Linked To Weight Gain
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Older women with insufficient levels of Vitamin D gained more weight than those with sufficient levels of the vitamin, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health and published online in the Journal of Women's Health.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Advising Mothers On Healthy Kids' Body Weights Is Effective
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More than 43 million children of preschool age worldwide are obese, and studies have shown that obesity could significantly impact children's health in later life. Now, researchers say that educating new mothers about healthy eating and active play can reduce the risk of their child being overweight or obese.
Atkins-Style Diets May Increase Risk Of Cardiovascular Problems In Women
http://mnt.to/a/46X6
According to a study published online in the British Medical Journal, women are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, such as heart disease and stroke, if they regularly consume a low carbohydrate, high protein diet.
Prediabetic Men Can Boost Testosterone Levels With Weight Loss
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A new study has found that weight loss can boost low testosterone levels in middle-aged men with prediabetes by more than fifty percent. Involved in this study were close to 900 middle-aged men with prediabetes who participated in the Diabetes Prevention Program.
Passive Smoking Tied To Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity
http://mnt.to/a/46W5
If you need another reason to steer clear of cigarette smoke, consider this: a new study presented at a conference this week suggests breathing in secondhand smoke is linked to higher risks of developing type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Larger Waist Sizes In Women Related To Increased Risk Of Infertility And Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/46VZ
Nuffield Health, the UK's largest health charity, published an article today showing that women with larger waist sizes are at great risk of cancer, including breast cancer. They also have increased chance of infertility.
Weight Loss Aided In Diabetic Patients By Experimental Drug
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An experimental drug helped significantly more overweight patients with diabetes shed pounds, compared with placebo, a new study finds. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
Gastric Emptying Rate May Be Key To Preventing Obesity
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Researchers have discovered how a hormone in the gut slows the rate at which the stomach empties and thus suppresses hunger and food intake. Results of the animal study were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
Although Type 2 Diabetes Cured By Weight Loss Surgery, It Returns In One-Fifth Of Patients
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A new study shows that although gastric bypass surgery reverses Type 2 diabetes in a large percentage of obese patients, the disease recurs in about 21 percent of them within three to five years.
Poorly Controlled Type1 Diabetes Improved By Liraglutide With Insulin
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Obese adults with poorly controlled Type 1 diabetes can better control their blood sugar by adding liraglutide, a Type 2 diabetes drug, to their insulin therapy, a new study finds. The results, which were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston, also found that these diabetic patients lost weight and lowered their blood pressure.
If You Always Have Room For Dessert, Ghrelin May Be To Blame
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A new study suggests that the appetite-inducing hormone ghrelin increases the incentive for humans to eat high-calorie foods, even on a full stomach. The results were reported at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine: June 26, 2012 Online Issue
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1. Task Force Recommends Obesity Screening for All Adults Docs Should Screen for Obesity and Direct Obese Patients to Intensive, Multicomponent Behavioral InterventionsIn an update to its 2003 recommendation statement on screening for obesity in adults, the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening all adult patients for obesity.
The Skinny On What Makes Us Fat
http://mnt.to/a/46TW
Obesity is a disorder in which fat cells grow larger and accumulate. Certain proteins, called WNT family proteins, function to prevent fat cell formation. However, the activity of WNT proteins can be inhibited by secreted frizzled-related proteins (SFRPs), thus leading to fat cell generation.
In Some Postmenopausal Women, Low Vitamin D Levels Linked To Weight Gain
http://mnt.to/a/46TT
Older women with insufficient levels of Vitamin D gained more weight than those with sufficient levels of the vitamin, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health and published online in the Journal of Women's Health.
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
New Guidelines On Fluid Management During High-Risk Surgery
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New journal Perioperative Medicine launches on 27th June 2012 with important guidelines for fluid management during surgery. The Consensus Statement was agreed by the Clinical Leaders of the English Enhanced Recovery Partnership, set up by the UK Department of Health to improve recovery after major surgery.
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** PANCREATIC CANCER News **
Metformin Shows Promise For Pancreatic Cancer Patients
http://mnt.to/a/46X8
According to the results of some preclinical trials, low doses of metformin, an antidiabetic drug, may effectively eliminate cancer stem cells, a group of cells believed to be responsible for tumor initiation, as well as tumor relapse, given that these cells are resistant to standard chemotherapies.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Advising Mothers On Healthy Kids' Body Weights Is Effective
http://mnt.to/a/46X7
More than 43 million children of preschool age worldwide are obese, and studies have shown that obesity could significantly impact children's health in later life. Now, researchers say that educating new mothers about healthy eating and active play can reduce the risk of their child being overweight or obese.
Causes For High Rates Of Allergic Reactions In Children With Food Allergies Identified
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A team of researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and four other institutions have found that young children with documented or likely allergies to milk and/or eggs, whose families were instructed on how to avoid these and other foods, still experienced allergic reactions at a rate of almost once per year.
Improved Diagnosis Of Metabolic Syndrome In Children
http://mnt.to/a/46V9
Researchers have developed a new scoring system that may better identify adolescents with the metabolic syndrome, a group at increased risk of later developing Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Stillbirths - Genetic Heart Conditions May Play A Role
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One in every two hundred pregnancies in Europe ends in stillbirth (intrauterine fetal demise - IUFD), with IUFD being responsible for 60% of perinatal deaths. Stillbirth is defined as an infant dying inside the womb after the 14th week of gestation and so far, researchers have no explanation for the causes of almost half of these stillbirths.
The Smallest And Largest Fetuses At Increased Risk For Stillbirth
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The tiniest and the heaviest fetuses are at much higher risk of being stillborn than those of average weight, new research has found.Fetuses who are "severely small for gestational age," or weigh below the bottom one percentile of all fetuses, disproportionately account for about six per cent of all stillbirths, according to researchers at St.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine: June 26, 2012 Online Issue
http://mnt.to/a/46TZ
1. Task Force Recommends Obesity Screening for All Adults Docs Should Screen for Obesity and Direct Obese Patients to Intensive, Multicomponent Behavioral InterventionsIn an update to its 2003 recommendation statement on screening for obesity in adults, the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening all adult patients for obesity.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Duplicate Heath Coverage Costs U.S Government A Fortune
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About 1.2 million veterans are covered under the Veterans Affairs health care system and the Medicare Advantage plan. An analysis, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has now revealed that because these care programs are managed separately, the federal government spends a substantial and increasing amount of potentially duplicated funds in caring for the same individuals.
Blood-Sugar Control For The Critically Ill Via Computer Program
http://mnt.to/a/46VD
A computer-software program more effectively controlled blood-sugar levels among critically ill patients than nurse-directed care did, according to the first large clinical trial of its kind.
Integrated, On-Going, Mental Health Care Needed For Offenders
http://mnt.to/a/46Vk
Offenders with mental health problems need improved and on-going access to health care, according to the first study to systematically examine healthcare received by offenders across the criminal justice system.
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** SEXUAL HEALTH / STDS News **
Potential Reversible Birth Control For Men
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Male hormonal contraceptives applied daily to the skin reduce sperm production, finds a new study presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.Very low sperm counts resulted for about 89 percent of men using a new combination of hormones, the authors reported.
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
Tobacco Industry's Tactics Against Anti-Tobacco Policies
http://mnt.to/a/46Xb
In this week's issue of PLoS Medicine, UK public health experts write that it is fair to say that the tobacco industry's comprehensive and huge response to the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control is adopting a 'globalization of tobacco industry strategy' in combating the development of effective tobacco control policies.
Electronic Cigarettes - Can They Help People Quit Tobacco Cigarettes?
http://mnt.to/a/46WQ
Despite all the alarming health problems associated with smoking tobacco cigarettes, many people today are addicted and cannot find a way to give up permanently. The E-cigarette, or electronic cigarette, is a healthier alternative that many heavily addicted smokers have switched over to, says the E-cigarette industry.
Passive Smoking Tied To Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity
http://mnt.to/a/46W5
If you need another reason to steer clear of cigarette smoke, consider this: a new study presented at a conference this week suggests breathing in secondhand smoke is linked to higher risks of developing type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Study Of Lung Cancer Death Rates Among Young And Middle-Aged White Women; Tobacco Control Implicated In Rise
http://mnt.to/a/46Vs
A new study comparing lung cancer death rates among women by year of birth shows dramatic differences in trends between states, likely reflecting the success or failure of tobacco control efforts.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
Physical Fitness May Improve Survival Among Diabetes Patients With Heart Dysfunction
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Being physically fit may improve survival rates among diabetes patients with a particular type of heart abnormality, a new study determines. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Metformin Shows Promise For Pancreatic Cancer Patients
http://mnt.to/a/46X8
According to the results of some preclinical trials, low doses of metformin, an antidiabetic drug, may effectively eliminate cancer stem cells, a group of cells believed to be responsible for tumor initiation, as well as tumor relapse, given that these cells are resistant to standard chemotherapies.
Stem Cell Breakthrough Significant For Degenerative Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/46X5
Researchers in Israel have achieved a significant global milestone in stem cell technology: they have created the first human embryonic stem cell (hESC) lines that are free of animal contamination and whose production complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
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** STROKE News **
Atkins-Style Diets May Increase Risk Of Cardiovascular Problems In Women
http://mnt.to/a/46X6
According to a study published online in the British Medical Journal, women are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, such as heart disease and stroke, if they regularly consume a low carbohydrate, high protein diet.
Diabetics' Use Of Aspirin May Not Be Effective For Preventing Blood Clots That Cause Heart Attacks And Strokes
http://mnt.to/a/46V6
Many patients with type 2 diabetes may be aspirin resistant. That means the standard aspirin dose may not protect them against blood clots that cause heart attacks and strokes among diabetics, a new clinical study finds.
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** SWINE FLU News **
Swine Flu Deaths 15 Times Higher Than Thought
http://mnt.to/a/46X4
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the H1N1 ("swine flu") pandemic killed 18,500 people from April 2009 to August 2010. However, a new study reveals that this figure may actually be fifteen times higher.
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** VETERANS / EX-SERVICEMEN News **
Duplicate Heath Coverage Costs U.S Government A Fortune
http://mnt.to/a/46Xd
About 1.2 million veterans are covered under the Veterans Affairs health care system and the Medicare Advantage plan. An analysis, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has now revealed that because these care programs are managed separately, the federal government spends a substantial and increasing amount of potentially duplicated funds in caring for the same individuals.
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** WATER - AIR QUALITY / AGRICULTURE News **
Ozone Pollution Bad News For Heart Patients
http://mnt.to/a/46W2
A Study published in the journal Circulation shows Ozone pollution having a marked effect on those at high risk for heart attack. The World Health organization estimated that some 2 million people die annually due to a combination of heart problems increased by Ozone.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Larger Waist Sizes In Women Related To Increased Risk Of Infertility And Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/46VZ
Nuffield Health, the UK's largest health charity, published an article today showing that women with larger waist sizes are at great risk of cancer, including breast cancer. They also have increased chance of infertility.
Women With Depression May Benefit From Vitamin D
http://mnt.to/a/46VB
Women with moderate to severe depression had substantial improvement in their symptoms of depression after they received treatment for their vitamin D deficiency, a new study finds. The case report series was presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston.
Study Of Lung Cancer Death Rates Among Young And Middle-Aged White Women; Tobacco Control Implicated In Rise
http://mnt.to/a/46Vs
A new study comparing lung cancer death rates among women by year of birth shows dramatic differences in trends between states, likely reflecting the success or failure of tobacco control efforts.
In Some Postmenopausal Women, Low Vitamin D Levels Linked To Weight Gain
http://mnt.to/a/46TT
Older women with insufficient levels of Vitamin D gained more weight than those with sufficient levels of the vitamin, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health and published online in the Journal of Women's Health.
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