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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Youth With American Indian Spiritual Beliefs More Likely To Resist Drugs And Alcohol
http://mnt.to/a/47Qb
New research indicates that urban American Indian youth who follow American Indian traditional spiritual beliefs are less likely to use drugs and alcohol. Arizona State University social scientists presented their findings at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association.
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
Cognitive Rehab Takes A Promising New Direction For The Elderly
http://mnt.to/a/47RD
Studies have shown that declines in temporal information processing (TIP), the rate at which auditory information is processed, underlies the progressive loss of function across several cognitive systems in elderly people.
Enzyme Known For Generating Toxic Brain Plaques In Alzheimer's Disease Also Causes Additional Memory And Cognitive Deficits
http://mnt.to/a/47PV
The underlying causes of Alzheimer's disease are not fully understood, but a good deal of evidence points to the accumulation of β-amyloid, a protein that's toxic to nerve cells. β-amyloid is formed by the activity of several enzymes, including one called BACE1.
Obesity May Speed Up Mental Decline
http://mnt.to/a/47Pz
Combined with high blood pressure and other metabolic factors, people who are obese in middle age may experience a more rapid decline in cognitive skills like thinking and memory.These are the findings of a new study published online in the journal Neurology on Tuesday.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
What Is A Phobia? What Causes Phobia?
http://mnt.to/a/47RK
A phobia is an irrational fear, a kind of anxiety disorder in which the sufferer has a relentless dread of a situation, living creature, place or thing. People with a phobia go to great lengths to avoid a perceived danger which is much greater in their minds than in real life.
Anxious Fathers May Pass Psychological Disorders Onto Their Female Offspring
http://mnt.to/a/47RJ
According to a study of mice, conducted by researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) in Boston and published in Biological Psychiatry, a woman's risk of developing out-of-the-norm social behavior and anxiety or stress may be partly due to the events which took place in her father's life when he was younger.
Working Moms Enjoy Better Physical And Mental Health
http://mnt.to/a/47QL
Moms who work full-time are healthier at age 40 than moms who stay at home, work part time, or moms who find themselves repeatedly out of work.This was the result of a study reported on Monday, the last day of the Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association in Denver, Colorado.
Vividness Of Perception And Creation Of Vivid Memories Linked To Emotion
http://mnt.to/a/47Q8
Have you ever wondered why you can remember things from long ago as if they happened yesterday, yet sometimes can't recall what you ate for dinner last night? According to a new study led by psychologists at the University of Toronto, it's because how much something means to you actually influences how you see it as well as how vividly you can recall it later.
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** BIO-TERRORISM / TERRORISM News **
Seeking Targets For Dealing With Anthrax
http://mnt.to/a/47Q9
A trawl of the genome of the deadly bacterium Bacillus anthracis has revealed a clutch of targets for new drugs to combat an epidemic of anthrax or a biological weapons attack. The targets are all proteins that are found in the bacteria but not in humans and are involved in diverse bacterial processes such as metabolism, cell wall synthesis and bacterial persistence.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Breakthrough Technology Will Decrease Patients' Loss Of Blood During Surgery
http://mnt.to/a/47RL
The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, has developed a pioneering surgical blood salvage technology that will transform the way major surgery is carried out by decreasing patients' loss of blood.
Drug Used For Preventing Life-Threatening Bleeding During Labor May Not Be Effective
http://mnt.to/a/47Rz
Misoprostol (Cytotec) was originally developed for treating gastric ulcers. However, the drug is increasingly being given to women during labor in low- and middle-income countries to prevent postpartum hemorrhage (PPH).
Drug Used For Preventing Life-Threatening Bleeding In Women During Labor May Not Be Effective
http://mnt.to/a/47QN
There is insufficient evidence for the effectiveness of a drug that is being used increasingly to prevent life-threatening bleeding in women after giving birth in community settings in low income countries, according to a review of all the available research published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine.
Stopping Life-Threatening Internal Bleeding
http://mnt.to/a/47PL
Progress toward a new emergency treatment for internal bleeding - counterpart to the tourniquets, pressure bandages and Quick Clot products that keep people from bleeding to death from external wounds - was reported at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society.
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
More Effective, Safer Protection Against Osteoporosis?
http://mnt.to/a/47Q7
A new study suggests that a polyclonal antibody that blocks follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in mice without ovaries might offer a more effective way to prevent or arrest osteoporosis than currently available treatments.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
Women Surveyed Want To See Breast Reconstruction Results Before Cancer Surgery
http://mnt.to/a/47QV
A new survey released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) shows that 89 percent of women want to see what breast reconstruction surgery results would look like before undergoing treatment for breast cancer,* prompting the world's largest group of board-certified plastic surgeons to launch a landmark show-and-tell event as part of Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day USA, October 17, 2012 in New Orleans.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Everyday Medicine Can Employ Some Of 'CSI's Technology
http://mnt.to/a/47QP
A scientific instrument featured on CSI and CSI: Miami for instant fingerprint analysis is forging another life in real-world medicine, helping during brain surgery and ensuring that cancer patients get effective doses of chemotherapy, a scientist reported.
How Does Radiation Affect Pediatric Cancer Patients Long-Term?
http://mnt.to/a/47QK
A recent study published in the journal Pediatric Blood & Cancer has outlined the late effects radiation may have on pediatric cancer patients. Lengthened survival comes from total body irradiation (TBI), a necessary part of treatment during bone marrow transplant, which creates the ability to notice these long term effects of radiation, according to researchers from the University of Colorado Cancer Center.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Heart Attack Spouses Also Need Care
http://mnt.to/a/47RH
Spouses of people who have a sudden heart attack are at increased risk for depression, anxiety or suicide after the event, according to a new study from Denmark that highlights family members may also need care when their loved ones suffer a heart attack, even when they survive it.
Patient Radiation Exposure From X-Rays Nearly Halved By Safety Training, Simple Changes To Equipment Use
http://mnt.to/a/47Q2
Each year, hundreds of thousands of X-rays are performed across the country to help detect and treat common cardiovascular conditions such as coronary artery disease, valve disease and other heart problems.
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** COLORECTAL CANCER News **
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine: Aug. 21, 2012
http://mnt.to/a/47Q3
1. Colonoscopy-related Factors More Important Than Polyp Characteristics for Predicting Colorectal Cancer Risk Published research suggests that colonoscopy saves lives through detection and removal of adenomas, or benign tumors.
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** COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE News **
Spirituality Is Linked To Better Mental Health
http://mnt.to/a/47RC
According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Missouri, spirituality often improves health regardless of a person's health. The study is published in the Journal of Religion and Health.
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** COSMETIC MEDICINE / PLASTIC SURGERY News **
Women Surveyed Want To See Breast Reconstruction Results Before Cancer Surgery
http://mnt.to/a/47QV
A new survey released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) shows that 89 percent of women want to see what breast reconstruction surgery results would look like before undergoing treatment for breast cancer,* prompting the world's largest group of board-certified plastic surgeons to launch a landmark show-and-tell event as part of Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day USA, October 17, 2012 in New Orleans.
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** DENTISTRY News **
New Biomimetic Controlled-Release Capsules Foster Healing And Regrowth Of Gum Tissue Damaged By Periodontal Disease
http://mnt.to/a/47PN
Scientists are trying to open a new front in the battle against gum disease, the leading cause of tooth loss in adults and sometimes termed the most serious oral health problem of the 21st century.
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** DEPRESSION News **
Heart Attack Spouses Also Need Care
http://mnt.to/a/47RH
Spouses of people who have a sudden heart attack are at increased risk for depression, anxiety or suicide after the event, according to a new study from Denmark that highlights family members may also need care when their loved ones suffer a heart attack, even when they survive it.
Improvements Needed In Depression Diagnosis For Women
http://mnt.to/a/47Qf
Major depression affects as many as 16% of reproductive-aged women in the U.S. Yet pregnant women have a higher rate of undiagnosed depression than nonpregnant women, according to a study published in Journal of Women's Health, a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
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** DIABETES News **
Berry Wine Acts As Tasty Drug For Diabetics
http://mnt.to/a/47RF
Researchers from Illinois University have discovered compounds during an analysis of bioactive compounds in Illinois blue and blackberry wines, which block enzymes responsible for carbohydrate absorption and assimilation, making them a tasty option for decreasing diabetics' blood sugar levels.
Pancreatitis Risk May Be Lowered By Statin Therapy
http://mnt.to/a/47RB
According to results of an analysis published in JAMA, stain therapy is connected with a lower risk of pancreatitis in patients with normal or mildly elevated triglyceride levels. The researchers explained:"Pancreatitis has a clinical spectrum ranging from a mild, self-limiting episode to a severe or fatal event.
Toxic Byproduct Of Heat-Processed Food May Cause Increased Body Weight And Diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/47Qn
Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have identified a common compound in the modern diet that could play a major role in the development of abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Patients May Be Able To Decrease Their Blood Sugar With A Tasty Berry Drink
http://mnt.to/a/47Q6
In evaluating the bioactive compounds of Illinois blueberry and blackberry wines, University of Illinois scientists have found compounds that inhibit enzymes responsible for carbohydrate absorption and assimilation.
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** EATING DISORDERS News **
Pro-Anorexic Bloggers Interviewed For Groundbreaking New Study
http://mnt.to/a/47PT
Primary motivation of many was to seek social support and deal with stigma, not promote a 'lifestyle' A groundbreaking new research study from Indiana University suggests there may be benefits to the controversial activities of "pro-ana" bloggers, the online community for people with eating disorders.
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
Potential Target For Treatment Of Retinitis Pigmentosa
http://mnt.to/a/47PW
Research conducted at the Angiogenesis Laboratory at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, has for the first time, identified the mode of death of cone photoreceptor cells in an animal model of retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
Pancreatitis Risk May Be Lowered By Statin Therapy
http://mnt.to/a/47RB
According to results of an analysis published in JAMA, stain therapy is connected with a lower risk of pancreatitis in patients with normal or mildly elevated triglyceride levels. The researchers explained:"Pancreatitis has a clinical spectrum ranging from a mild, self-limiting episode to a severe or fatal event.
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** GENETICS News **
Seeking Targets For Dealing With Anthrax
http://mnt.to/a/47Q9
A trawl of the genome of the deadly bacterium Bacillus anthracis has revealed a clutch of targets for new drugs to combat an epidemic of anthrax or a biological weapons attack. The targets are all proteins that are found in the bacteria but not in humans and are involved in diverse bacterial processes such as metabolism, cell wall synthesis and bacterial persistence.
Potential Target For Treatment Of Retinitis Pigmentosa
http://mnt.to/a/47PW
Research conducted at the Angiogenesis Laboratory at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, has for the first time, identified the mode of death of cone photoreceptor cells in an animal model of retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Decrease In Heart Failure, Especially In Seniors Over Age 85 In Ontario
http://mnt.to/a/47Q5
The number of new cases of heart failure in Ontario decreased 33% over a decade, suggesting preventive efforts may be working. However, mortality rates remain high for people with the disease, states a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Patient Radiation Exposure From X-Rays Nearly Halved By Safety Training, Simple Changes To Equipment Use
http://mnt.to/a/47Q2
Each year, hundreds of thousands of X-rays are performed across the country to help detect and treat common cardiovascular conditions such as coronary artery disease, valve disease and other heart problems.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Seeking Targets For Dealing With Anthrax
http://mnt.to/a/47Q9
A trawl of the genome of the deadly bacterium Bacillus anthracis has revealed a clutch of targets for new drugs to combat an epidemic of anthrax or a biological weapons attack. The targets are all proteins that are found in the bacteria but not in humans and are involved in diverse bacterial processes such as metabolism, cell wall synthesis and bacterial persistence.
New Biomimetic Controlled-Release Capsules Foster Healing And Regrowth Of Gum Tissue Damaged By Periodontal Disease
http://mnt.to/a/47PN
Scientists are trying to open a new front in the battle against gum disease, the leading cause of tooth loss in adults and sometimes termed the most serious oral health problem of the 21st century.
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
Restoring Function In Motor Control Brain Areas Via Neural Interface For Prosthesis
http://mnt.to/a/47Qh
Amputation disrupts not only the peripheral nervous system but also central structures of the brain. While the brain is able to adapt and compensate for injury in certain conditions, in amputees the traumatic event prevents adaptive cortical changes.
Lupus Patients Benefit From The Power Of New Silicon Chip
http://mnt.to/a/47Qd
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Intel Corp. have collaborated to synthesize and study a grid-like array of short pieces of a disease-associated protein on silicon chips normally used in computer microprocessors.
Pro-Anorexic Bloggers Interviewed For Groundbreaking New Study
http://mnt.to/a/47PT
Primary motivation of many was to seek social support and deal with stigma, not promote a 'lifestyle' A groundbreaking new research study from Indiana University suggests there may be benefits to the controversial activities of "pro-ana" bloggers, the online community for people with eating disorders.
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** LUNG CANCER News **
Improved Risk Model For Lung Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/47Qj
A lung cancer risk prediction model developed by scientists at the University of Liverpool has been shown to be a viable tool for selecting high risk individuals for prevention and control programmes.
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine: Aug. 21, 2012
http://mnt.to/a/47Q3
1. Colonoscopy-related Factors More Important Than Polyp Characteristics for Predicting Colorectal Cancer Risk Published research suggests that colonoscopy saves lives through detection and removal of adenomas, or benign tumors.
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** LUPUS News **
Lupus Patients Benefit From The Power Of New Silicon Chip
http://mnt.to/a/47Qd
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Intel Corp. have collaborated to synthesize and study a grid-like array of short pieces of a disease-associated protein on silicon chips normally used in computer microprocessors.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Breakthrough Technology Will Decrease Patients' Loss Of Blood During Surgery
http://mnt.to/a/47RL
The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, has developed a pioneering surgical blood salvage technology that will transform the way major surgery is carried out by decreasing patients' loss of blood.
Everyday Medicine Can Employ Some Of 'CSI's Technology
http://mnt.to/a/47QP
A scientific instrument featured on CSI and CSI: Miami for instant fingerprint analysis is forging another life in real-world medicine, helping during brain surgery and ensuring that cancer patients get effective doses of chemotherapy, a scientist reported.
Improved Risk Model For Lung Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/47Qj
A lung cancer risk prediction model developed by scientists at the University of Liverpool has been shown to be a viable tool for selecting high risk individuals for prevention and control programmes.
Lupus Patients Benefit From The Power Of New Silicon Chip
http://mnt.to/a/47Qd
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Intel Corp. have collaborated to synthesize and study a grid-like array of short pieces of a disease-associated protein on silicon chips normally used in computer microprocessors.
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
Dads Should Get Fit Before Reproducing To Assist With Fetal Development
http://mnt.to/a/47RM
A father's obesity negatively impacts sperm, which results in smaller fetuses, poor pregnancy success and decreased placental development, according to a team of experts at the University of Melbourne's Department of Zoology.
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** MENOPAUSE News **
More Effective, Safer Protection Against Osteoporosis?
http://mnt.to/a/47Q7
A new study suggests that a polyclonal antibody that blocks follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in mice without ovaries might offer a more effective way to prevent or arrest osteoporosis than currently available treatments.
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** MENTAL HEALTH News **
What Is A Phobia? What Causes Phobia?
http://mnt.to/a/47RK
A phobia is an irrational fear, a kind of anxiety disorder in which the sufferer has a relentless dread of a situation, living creature, place or thing. People with a phobia go to great lengths to avoid a perceived danger which is much greater in their minds than in real life.
Anxious Fathers May Pass Psychological Disorders Onto Their Female Offspring
http://mnt.to/a/47RJ
According to a study of mice, conducted by researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) in Boston and published in Biological Psychiatry, a woman's risk of developing out-of-the-norm social behavior and anxiety or stress may be partly due to the events which took place in her father's life when he was younger.
Spirituality Is Linked To Better Mental Health
http://mnt.to/a/47RC
According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Missouri, spirituality often improves health regardless of a person's health. The study is published in the Journal of Religion and Health.
The Mental Health Benefits Of Spiritualism, Regardless Of Religion
http://mnt.to/a/47Qc
Despite differences in rituals and beliefs among the world's major religions, spirituality often enhances health regardless of a person's faith, according to University of Missouri researchers.
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** MRI / PET / ULTRASOUND News **
Shedding Light On Multiple Sclerosis Using MRI
http://mnt.to/a/47QR
New magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) research shows that changes in brain blood flow associated with vein abnormalities are not specific for multiple sclerosis (MS) and do not contribute to its severity, despite what some researchers have speculated.
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** MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS News **
Shedding Light On Multiple Sclerosis Using MRI
http://mnt.to/a/47QR
New magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) research shows that changes in brain blood flow associated with vein abnormalities are not specific for multiple sclerosis (MS) and do not contribute to its severity, despite what some researchers have speculated.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Cognitive Rehab Takes A Promising New Direction For The Elderly
http://mnt.to/a/47RD
Studies have shown that declines in temporal information processing (TIP), the rate at which auditory information is processed, underlies the progressive loss of function across several cognitive systems in elderly people.
Everyday Medicine Can Employ Some Of 'CSI's Technology
http://mnt.to/a/47QP
A scientific instrument featured on CSI and CSI: Miami for instant fingerprint analysis is forging another life in real-world medicine, helping during brain surgery and ensuring that cancer patients get effective doses of chemotherapy, a scientist reported.
Researchers Reveal How The Female Brain And Sex Are Connected
http://mnt.to/a/47QF
A study published in the August 20 edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) reveals that an international team of scientists at Saskatchewan University discovered a protein in semen, which influences the female brain to prompt ovulation and that this molecule also regulates the growth, maintenance, and survival of nerve cells.
Restoring Function In Motor Control Brain Areas Via Neural Interface For Prosthesis
http://mnt.to/a/47Qh
Amputation disrupts not only the peripheral nervous system but also central structures of the brain. While the brain is able to adapt and compensate for injury in certain conditions, in amputees the traumatic event prevents adaptive cortical changes.
Temporal Training Aids Cognitive Rehabilitation In The Elderly
http://mnt.to/a/47Qg
Research has found that declines in temporal information processing (TIP), the rate at which auditory information is processed, underlies the progressive loss of function across multiple cognitive systems in the elderly, including new learning, memory, perception, attention, thinking, motor control, problem solving, and concept formation.
Enzyme Known For Generating Toxic Brain Plaques In Alzheimer's Disease Also Causes Additional Memory And Cognitive Deficits
http://mnt.to/a/47PV
The underlying causes of Alzheimer's disease are not fully understood, but a good deal of evidence points to the accumulation of β-amyloid, a protein that's toxic to nerve cells. β-amyloid is formed by the activity of several enzymes, including one called BACE1.
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** NURSING / MIDWIFERY News **
Drug Used For Preventing Life-Threatening Bleeding In Women During Labor May Not Be Effective
http://mnt.to/a/47QN
There is insufficient evidence for the effectiveness of a drug that is being used increasingly to prevent life-threatening bleeding in women after giving birth in community settings in low income countries, according to a review of all the available research published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Berry Wine Acts As Tasty Drug For Diabetics
http://mnt.to/a/47RF
Researchers from Illinois University have discovered compounds during an analysis of bioactive compounds in Illinois blue and blackberry wines, which block enzymes responsible for carbohydrate absorption and assimilation, making them a tasty option for decreasing diabetics' blood sugar levels.
Vitamin D Supplements May Lower Risk Of Respiratory Problems In Kids
http://mnt.to/a/47QJ
A study published online in the journal Pediatrics, shows that the risk of respiratory infections in winter might be reduced in Mongolian schoolchildren by giving them a daily supplement of vitamin D.
Children With Low Vitamin D Levels Can Decrease Risk Of Respiratory Infections By Vitamin D Supplementation
http://mnt.to/a/47Qp
A study conducted in Mongolian schoolchildren supports the possibility that daily vitamin D supplementation can reduce the risk of respiratory infections in winter. In a report that will appear in the journal Pediatrics and has received early online release, an international research team found that vitamin D supplementation decreased the risk of respiratory infections among children who had low blood levels of vitamin D at the start of the study.
Toxic Byproduct Of Heat-Processed Food May Cause Increased Body Weight And Diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/47Qn
Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have identified a common compound in the modern diet that could play a major role in the development of abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes.
Tail Chasing In Dogs As An Animal Model For Studying The Genetic Background Of OCD In Humans
http://mnt.to/a/47Qk
The genetics research group, based at the University of Helsinki and the Folkhalsan Research Center and led by Professor Hannes Lohi, has in collaboration with an international group of researchers investigated the characteristics and environmental factors associated with compulsive tail chasing in dogs.
Diabetes Patients May Be Able To Decrease Their Blood Sugar With A Tasty Berry Drink
http://mnt.to/a/47Q6
In evaluating the bioactive compounds of Illinois blueberry and blackberry wines, University of Illinois scientists have found compounds that inhibit enzymes responsible for carbohydrate absorption and assimilation.
Evidence-Based Public Health Interventions Identified For Policy Makers
http://mnt.to/a/47PY
Government policies that make healthy foods more affordable, improved sidewalk, street and land-use design to encourage physical activity, and bans on public, workplace or residence smoking are among 43 effective public health strategies identified in an American Heart Association statement.
For A Potassium Boost And Sports Drink, Try Coconut Water
http://mnt.to/a/47PK
Coconut water really does deserve its popular reputation as Mother Nature's own sports drink, a new scientific analysis of the much-hyped natural beverage concluded at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS).
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Dads Should Get Fit Before Reproducing To Assist With Fetal Development
http://mnt.to/a/47RM
A father's obesity negatively impacts sperm, which results in smaller fetuses, poor pregnancy success and decreased placental development, according to a team of experts at the University of Melbourne's Department of Zoology.
Childhood Obesity Linked With Antibiotic Use In Infants Under 6 Months Old
http://mnt.to/a/47Qy
New research, by experts at the NYU School of Medicine and the NYU Wagner School of Public Service, suggests that exposing babies to antibiotics may predispose them to being overweight in childhood.
Toxic Byproduct Of Heat-Processed Food May Cause Increased Body Weight And Diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/47Qn
Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have identified a common compound in the modern diet that could play a major role in the development of abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes.
Evidence-Based Public Health Interventions Identified For Policy Makers
http://mnt.to/a/47PY
Government policies that make healthy foods more affordable, improved sidewalk, street and land-use design to encourage physical activity, and bans on public, workplace or residence smoking are among 43 effective public health strategies identified in an American Heart Association statement.
Obesity May Speed Up Mental Decline
http://mnt.to/a/47Pz
Combined with high blood pressure and other metabolic factors, people who are obese in middle age may experience a more rapid decline in cognitive skills like thinking and memory.These are the findings of a new study published online in the journal Neurology on Tuesday.
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** PARKINSON'S DISEASE News **
InSightec Receives FDA Approval To Begin Phase I Parkinson's Trial
http://mnt.to/a/47PZ
ExAblate to be tested for treatment of tremor-dominant medication-resistant Parkinson's patientsInSightec Ltd, the global leader in MR guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS), announced that it has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin a Phase I clinical trial evaluating the use of its ExAblate® Neuro system for the treatment of patients with tremor dominant Parkinson's Disease.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Dads Should Get Fit Before Reproducing To Assist With Fetal Development
http://mnt.to/a/47RM
A father's obesity negatively impacts sperm, which results in smaller fetuses, poor pregnancy success and decreased placental development, according to a team of experts at the University of Melbourne's Department of Zoology.
Decisions Made In Womb Associated With Children's Body Fat
http://mnt.to/a/47RG
Among primates, newborn human infants have the largest brains and also the highest proportion of body fat. However, if the baby does not receive sufficient nutrients via the placenta during pregnancy, a dilemma occurs: should resources be allocated to fat deposition for use as energy after birth or to brain growth? According to a study published in the journal PLoS ONE, researchers at the University of Southampton have demonstrated that this decision could have an impact on children's body fatness.
How Does Radiation Affect Pediatric Cancer Patients Long-Term?
http://mnt.to/a/47QK
A recent study published in the journal Pediatric Blood & Cancer has outlined the late effects radiation may have on pediatric cancer patients. Lengthened survival comes from total body irradiation (TBI), a necessary part of treatment during bone marrow transplant, which creates the ability to notice these long term effects of radiation, according to researchers from the University of Colorado Cancer Center.
Vitamin D Supplements May Lower Risk Of Respiratory Problems In Kids
http://mnt.to/a/47QJ
A study published online in the journal Pediatrics, shows that the risk of respiratory infections in winter might be reduced in Mongolian schoolchildren by giving them a daily supplement of vitamin D.
Childhood Obesity Linked With Antibiotic Use In Infants Under 6 Months Old
http://mnt.to/a/47Qy
New research, by experts at the NYU School of Medicine and the NYU Wagner School of Public Service, suggests that exposing babies to antibiotics may predispose them to being overweight in childhood.
Children With Low Vitamin D Levels Can Decrease Risk Of Respiratory Infections By Vitamin D Supplementation
http://mnt.to/a/47Qp
A study conducted in Mongolian schoolchildren supports the possibility that daily vitamin D supplementation can reduce the risk of respiratory infections in winter. In a report that will appear in the journal Pediatrics and has received early online release, an international research team found that vitamin D supplementation decreased the risk of respiratory infections among children who had low blood levels of vitamin D at the start of the study.
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** PHARMA INDUSTRY / BIOTECH INDUSTRY News **
To Protect Against Drug Shortages, Canada Needs National Approach
http://mnt.to/a/47Q4
Canada needs a national approach to managing its supply of pharmaceutical drugs, starting with a mandatory reporting system for drug shortages, argues an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Decisions Made In Womb Associated With Children's Body Fat
http://mnt.to/a/47RG
Among primates, newborn human infants have the largest brains and also the highest proportion of body fat. However, if the baby does not receive sufficient nutrients via the placenta during pregnancy, a dilemma occurs: should resources be allocated to fat deposition for use as energy after birth or to brain growth? According to a study published in the journal PLoS ONE, researchers at the University of Southampton have demonstrated that this decision could have an impact on children's body fatness.
Drug Used For Preventing Life-Threatening Bleeding During Labor May Not Be Effective
http://mnt.to/a/47Rz
Misoprostol (Cytotec) was originally developed for treating gastric ulcers. However, the drug is increasingly being given to women during labor in low- and middle-income countries to prevent postpartum hemorrhage (PPH).
Drug Used For Preventing Life-Threatening Bleeding In Women During Labor May Not Be Effective
http://mnt.to/a/47QN
There is insufficient evidence for the effectiveness of a drug that is being used increasingly to prevent life-threatening bleeding in women after giving birth in community settings in low income countries, according to a review of all the available research published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine.
Improvements Needed In Depression Diagnosis For Women
http://mnt.to/a/47Qf
Major depression affects as many as 16% of reproductive-aged women in the U.S. Yet pregnant women have a higher rate of undiagnosed depression than nonpregnant women, according to a study published in Journal of Women's Health, a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
What Is A Phobia? What Causes Phobia?
http://mnt.to/a/47RK
A phobia is an irrational fear, a kind of anxiety disorder in which the sufferer has a relentless dread of a situation, living creature, place or thing. People with a phobia go to great lengths to avoid a perceived danger which is much greater in their minds than in real life.
Anxious Fathers May Pass Psychological Disorders Onto Their Female Offspring
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According to a study of mice, conducted by researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) in Boston and published in Biological Psychiatry, a woman's risk of developing out-of-the-norm social behavior and anxiety or stress may be partly due to the events which took place in her father's life when he was younger.
Spirituality Is Linked To Better Mental Health
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According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Missouri, spirituality often improves health regardless of a person's health. The study is published in the Journal of Religion and Health.
Tail Chasing In Dogs As An Animal Model For Studying The Genetic Background Of OCD In Humans
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The genetics research group, based at the University of Helsinki and the Folkhalsan Research Center and led by Professor Hannes Lohi, has in collaboration with an international group of researchers investigated the characteristics and environmental factors associated with compulsive tail chasing in dogs.
The Mental Health Benefits Of Spiritualism, Regardless Of Religion
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Despite differences in rituals and beliefs among the world's major religions, spirituality often enhances health regardless of a person's faith, according to University of Missouri researchers.
Youth With American Indian Spiritual Beliefs More Likely To Resist Drugs And Alcohol
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New research indicates that urban American Indian youth who follow American Indian traditional spiritual beliefs are less likely to use drugs and alcohol. Arizona State University social scientists presented their findings at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association.
Vividness Of Perception And Creation Of Vivid Memories Linked To Emotion
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Have you ever wondered why you can remember things from long ago as if they happened yesterday, yet sometimes can't recall what you ate for dinner last night? According to a new study led by psychologists at the University of Toronto, it's because how much something means to you actually influences how you see it as well as how vividly you can recall it later.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Heart Attack Spouses Also Need Care
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Spouses of people who have a sudden heart attack are at increased risk for depression, anxiety or suicide after the event, according to a new study from Denmark that highlights family members may also need care when their loved ones suffer a heart attack, even when they survive it.
Working Moms Enjoy Better Physical And Mental Health
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Moms who work full-time are healthier at age 40 than moms who stay at home, work part time, or moms who find themselves repeatedly out of work.This was the result of a study reported on Monday, the last day of the Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association in Denver, Colorado.
To Protect Against Drug Shortages, Canada Needs National Approach
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Canada needs a national approach to managing its supply of pharmaceutical drugs, starting with a mandatory reporting system for drug shortages, argues an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine: Aug. 21, 2012
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1. Colonoscopy-related Factors More Important Than Polyp Characteristics for Predicting Colorectal Cancer Risk Published research suggests that colonoscopy saves lives through detection and removal of adenomas, or benign tumors.
Evidence-Based Public Health Interventions Identified For Policy Makers
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Government policies that make healthy foods more affordable, improved sidewalk, street and land-use design to encourage physical activity, and bans on public, workplace or residence smoking are among 43 effective public health strategies identified in an American Heart Association statement.
Stopping Life-Threatening Internal Bleeding
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Progress toward a new emergency treatment for internal bleeding - counterpart to the tourniquets, pressure bandages and Quick Clot products that keep people from bleeding to death from external wounds - was reported at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society.
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** RADIOLOGY / NUCLEAR MEDICINE News **
How Does Radiation Affect Pediatric Cancer Patients Long-Term?
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A recent study published in the journal Pediatric Blood & Cancer has outlined the late effects radiation may have on pediatric cancer patients. Lengthened survival comes from total body irradiation (TBI), a necessary part of treatment during bone marrow transplant, which creates the ability to notice these long term effects of radiation, according to researchers from the University of Colorado Cancer Center.
Patient Radiation Exposure From X-Rays Nearly Halved By Safety Training, Simple Changes To Equipment Use
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Each year, hundreds of thousands of X-rays are performed across the country to help detect and treat common cardiovascular conditions such as coronary artery disease, valve disease and other heart problems.
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** REGULATORY AFFAIRS / DRUG APPROVALS News **
InSightec Receives FDA Approval To Begin Phase I Parkinson's Trial
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ExAblate to be tested for treatment of tremor-dominant medication-resistant Parkinson's patientsInSightec Ltd, the global leader in MR guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS), announced that it has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin a Phase I clinical trial evaluating the use of its ExAblate® Neuro system for the treatment of patients with tremor dominant Parkinson's Disease.
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** REHABILITATION / PHYSICAL THERAPY News **
Developing Better Rehab Programs For Stroke Patients
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The simple act of picking up a pencil requires the coordination of dozens of muscles: The eyes and head must turn toward the object as the hand reaches forward and the fingers grasp it. To make this job more manageable, the brain's motor cortex has implemented a system of shortcuts.
The Mental Health Benefits Of Spiritualism, Regardless Of Religion
http://mnt.to/a/47Qc
Despite differences in rituals and beliefs among the world's major religions, spirituality often enhances health regardless of a person's faith, according to University of Missouri researchers.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
Vitamin D Supplements May Lower Risk Of Respiratory Problems In Kids
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A study published online in the journal Pediatrics, shows that the risk of respiratory infections in winter might be reduced in Mongolian schoolchildren by giving them a daily supplement of vitamin D.
Children With Low Vitamin D Levels Can Decrease Risk Of Respiratory Infections By Vitamin D Supplementation
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A study conducted in Mongolian schoolchildren supports the possibility that daily vitamin D supplementation can reduce the risk of respiratory infections in winter. In a report that will appear in the journal Pediatrics and has received early online release, an international research team found that vitamin D supplementation decreased the risk of respiratory infections among children who had low blood levels of vitamin D at the start of the study.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
Cognitive Rehab Takes A Promising New Direction For The Elderly
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Studies have shown that declines in temporal information processing (TIP), the rate at which auditory information is processed, underlies the progressive loss of function across several cognitive systems in elderly people.
Temporal Training Aids Cognitive Rehabilitation In The Elderly
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Research has found that declines in temporal information processing (TIP), the rate at which auditory information is processed, underlies the progressive loss of function across multiple cognitive systems in the elderly, including new learning, memory, perception, attention, thinking, motor control, problem solving, and concept formation.
Enzyme Known For Generating Toxic Brain Plaques In Alzheimer's Disease Also Causes Additional Memory And Cognitive Deficits
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The underlying causes of Alzheimer's disease are not fully understood, but a good deal of evidence points to the accumulation of β-amyloid, a protein that's toxic to nerve cells. β-amyloid is formed by the activity of several enzymes, including one called BACE1.
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** SEXUAL HEALTH / STDS News **
Researchers Reveal How The Female Brain And Sex Are Connected
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A study published in the August 20 edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) reveals that an international team of scientists at Saskatchewan University discovered a protein in semen, which influences the female brain to prompt ovulation and that this molecule also regulates the growth, maintenance, and survival of nerve cells.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
It Is Safe For People Over 50 To Run Marathons
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Researchers have found that marathon runners above the age of 50 have similar temporary effects than those aged between 18 and 40 years, and that any cardiac abnormalities during a marathon disappears within a week after completing a race.
For A Potassium Boost And Sports Drink, Try Coconut Water
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Coconut water really does deserve its popular reputation as Mother Nature's own sports drink, a new scientific analysis of the much-hyped natural beverage concluded at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS).
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** STATINS News **
Pancreatitis Risk May Be Lowered By Statin Therapy
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According to results of an analysis published in JAMA, stain therapy is connected with a lower risk of pancreatitis in patients with normal or mildly elevated triglyceride levels. The researchers explained:"Pancreatitis has a clinical spectrum ranging from a mild, self-limiting episode to a severe or fatal event.
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise In Repairing Stress Urinary Incontinence
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Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) can occur due to sneezing, coughing, exercising or even laughing and happens because the pelvic floor muscles are too weak causing leakage when the bladder is put under pressure.
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** STROKE News **
Developing Better Rehab Programs For Stroke Patients
http://mnt.to/a/47Qm
The simple act of picking up a pencil requires the coordination of dozens of muscles: The eyes and head must turn toward the object as the hand reaches forward and the fingers grasp it. To make this job more manageable, the brain's motor cortex has implemented a system of shortcuts.
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise In Repairing Stress Urinary Incontinence
http://mnt.to/a/47PX
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) can occur due to sneezing, coughing, exercising or even laughing and happens because the pelvic floor muscles are too weak causing leakage when the bladder is put under pressure.
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** VETERANS / EX-SERVICEMEN News **
Stopping Life-Threatening Internal Bleeding
http://mnt.to/a/47PL
Progress toward a new emergency treatment for internal bleeding - counterpart to the tourniquets, pressure bandages and Quick Clot products that keep people from bleeding to death from external wounds - was reported at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society.
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** VETERINARY News **
Tail Chasing In Dogs As An Animal Model For Studying The Genetic Background Of OCD In Humans
http://mnt.to/a/47Qk
The genetics research group, based at the University of Helsinki and the Folkhalsan Research Center and led by Professor Hannes Lohi, has in collaboration with an international group of researchers investigated the characteristics and environmental factors associated with compulsive tail chasing in dogs.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Working Moms Enjoy Better Physical And Mental Health
http://mnt.to/a/47QL
Moms who work full-time are healthier at age 40 than moms who stay at home, work part time, or moms who find themselves repeatedly out of work.This was the result of a study reported on Monday, the last day of the Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association in Denver, Colorado.
Improvements Needed In Depression Diagnosis For Women
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Major depression affects as many as 16% of reproductive-aged women in the U.S. Yet pregnant women have a higher rate of undiagnosed depression than nonpregnant women, according to a study published in Journal of Women's Health, a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
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