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** AID / DISASTERS News **
Japanese Earthquake 2011 Leads To Increased Cardiovascular Incidence
http://mnt.to/a/47Xj
The Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 11 March 2011, which hit the north-east coast of Japan with a magnitude of 9.0 on the Richter scale, was one of the largest ocean-trench earthquakes ever recorded in Japan.
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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Alcohol-Related Liver Diseases Detected With Blood Test
http://mnt.to/a/47Y3
A color-coded "traffic light" blood test can diagnose liver cirrhosis and fibrosis in heavy alcohol drinkers much more easily and accurately than present diagnostic approaches, researchers from the University of Southampton and Southampton General Hospital, England, reported in the British Journal of General Practice.
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: Aug. 27, 2012
http://mnt.to/a/47Ww
Vitamin B3 helps fight staph infections in mice Staph infections are responsible for an increasing number of life threatening infections and the bacteria that cause these infections are widespread in the community and the healthcare system.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
In Resistant Hypertension, Renal Sympathetic Denervation Improves Physical And Mental Health
http://mnt.to/a/47WM
Renal sympathetic denervation improves anxiety, depression, quality of life and stress in patients with resistant hypertension, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2012 by Dr Denise Fischer from Saarland University Hospital.
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** AUTISM News **
Learning Disabilities In Kids May Be Preventable With Cancer Drug
http://mnt.to/a/47YP
According to a new study conducted by researchers at University of Michigan Medical School and published in the journal Cell, a drug which was originally formulated to stop cancer growth may be capable of halting abnormal brain cells from growing in childrens' brains - which could reduce the risk of learning disabilities.
Diagnosis Often Missed For Hispanic Children With Developmental Delay
http://mnt.to/a/47Xw
Broader outreach on developmental milestones neededHispanic children often have undiagnosed developmental delays and large numbers of both Hispanic and non-Hispanic children who first were thought to have developmental delay actually had autism, researchers affiliated with the UC Davis MIND Institute have found.
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
A New Look At Proteins In Living Cells
http://mnt.to/a/47Yc
Proteins adorning the surfaces of human cells perform an array of essential functions, including cell signaling, communication and the transport of vital substances into and out of cells. They are critical targets for drug delivery and many proteins are now being identified as disease biomarkers - early warning beacons announcing the pre-symptomatic presence of cancers and other diseases.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Technique To Repair Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Questioned By Study
http://mnt.to/a/47X7
A new study raises a cautionary note about the increasing use of a minimally invasive procedure to repair ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms, according to vascular surgeon Dr. Jae Sung Cho of Loyola University Medical Center.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
First-Of-Its-Kind Study Finds Lack Of Sleep To Be A New Risk Factor For Aggressive Breast Cancers
http://mnt.to/a/47X8
Lack of sleep is linked to more aggressive breast cancers, according to new findings published in the August issue of Breast Cancer Research and Treatment by physician-scientists from University Hospitals Case Medical Center's Seidman Cancer Center and Case Comprehensive Cancer Center at Case Western Reserve University.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
New Ultraviolet Light Can Pinpoint Location Of Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/47YS
A new study published in the Online Early Edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that Johns Hopkins researchers have developed a synthetic protein, which, when activated under ultraviolet lighting, can show doctors exactly where certain medical disorders are located, such as arthritis and cancer.
Tumor Formation Blocked By Turning On Key Enzyme
http://mnt.to/a/47Xs
Drug-like molecule restores normal cell metabolism, preventing cancer cells from growing.Unlike ordinary cells, cancer cells devote most of their energy to reproducing themselves. To do this, they must trigger alternative metabolic pathways that produce new cellular building blocks, such as DNA, carbohydrates and lipids.
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Treatment Improved, Without Side-Effects, By PH-Sensitive Liposomal Cisplatin
http://mnt.to/a/47Xb
Scientists at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation and Federal University of Minas Gerais, led by Dr. Andrea Teixeira-Carvalho and Dr. Monica Cristina de Oliveira, have developed and characterized a circulating and pH-sensitive liposome containing cisplatin (SpHL-CDDP) aiming to promote the release of cisplatin near the tumor as well as decreasing toxicity.
Cancer Researchers Highlight Gating Factors In The Success Or Failure Of Novel Cancer Vaccines
http://mnt.to/a/47X3
In one of the most comprehensive peer-reviewed discussions on cancer vaccines and immunotherapeutics, a Special Focus in the journal Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics provides a critical view on cancer vaccines and a discussion on best approaches for the future.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Normal Weight People With Belly Fat More Likely To Die
http://mnt.to/a/47Ym
A person of normal body weight who has excess belly fat is more likely to die prematurely than an obese person with a fair spread of fat around the body, researchers from the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
Tissue-Engineered Heart Steps Closer with Embedded Nanowires
http://mnt.to/a/47XN
By adding tiny nanowire electronic sensors into engineered 3D tissue structures, scientists have developed a way to monitor cell behavior that could advance the treatment of cardiac and neurological diseases and speed up the development of tissue-engineered hearts.
Intraaortic Balloon Pump Fails To Improve Mortality Rate In Cardiogenic Shock Patients: The IABP-SHOCK II Study
http://mnt.to/a/47Xp
A balloon pump inserted in the aorta is currently the most widely used support device in the treatment of cardiogenic shock and, since its introduction in 1968, has been used in several million people.
Low And Comparable Rates Of Stent Thrombosis Found With Zotarolimus- And Sirolimus-Eluting Stents: The PROTECT Study
http://mnt.to/a/47Xn
Rates of stent thrombosis at three years were low and comparable between zotarolimus-eluting and sirolimus-eluting stents, according to findings from the PROTECT study described at ESC Congress 2012.
Decrease In Early Mortality In STEMI Attributed To Changing Patient Profile And Behavior, And Improved Organization Of Care
http://mnt.to/a/47Xm
Data from four French nationwide registries of STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction) patients initiated five years apart and covering more than 15 years show that mortality rate decreased by 68% over this period, from 13.
Japanese Earthquake 2011 Leads To Increased Cardiovascular Incidence
http://mnt.to/a/47Xj
The Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 11 March 2011, which hit the north-east coast of Japan with a magnitude of 9.0 on the Richter scale, was one of the largest ocean-trench earthquakes ever recorded in Japan.
Effect Of MitraClip Therapy On Mitral Regurgitation: The ACCESS-EU Study
http://mnt.to/a/47X2
The percutaneous catheter-based treatment of mitral regurgitation with the MitraClip system improves symptoms and cardiac function at one-year, according to results of a prospective observational study presented at ESC Congress 2012.
The Effect Of Insulin Glargine And Fish Oil Supplements On Atherosclerosis Progression In High-Risk Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Or Pre-Diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/47WZ
A sub-study of the Outcome Reduction with an Initial Glargine Intervention (ORIGIN) trial, designed to investigate the effect of insulin glargine and omega-3 fatty acids on atherosclerosis progression, has found that, compared to standard care, only insulin glargine (a long-acting insulin) had a "modest" statistically non-significant reducing effect on the primary outcome of rate of change in maximum carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) at 12 carotid sites.
Hypertension Risk Cut By Two Thirds By Leading A Healthy Lifestyle
http://mnt.to/a/47WY
Healthy behaviours regarding alcohol, physical activity, vegetable intake and body weight reduce the risk of hypertension by two thirds, according to research presented at the ESC Congress. The findings were presented by Professor Pekka Jousilahti from National Institute for Health and Welfare.
Stroke Recovery Improved By Leg Compressions
http://mnt.to/a/47WS
Successive, vigorous bouts of leg compressions following a stroke appear to trigger natural protective mechanisms that reduce damage, researchers report.Compressing then releasing the leg for several five-minute intervals used in conjunction with the clot-buster tPA, essentially doubles efficacy, said Dr.
Blood Pressure And Arterial Stiffness Improved By Renal Denervation
http://mnt.to/a/47WQ
Renal denervation improves blood pressure and arterial stiffness in patients with therapy resistant hypertension, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2012 by Mr Klaas Franzen from the University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein.
Healthy People Harmed By Platelet Activation Caused By Passive Smoking
http://mnt.to/a/47WD
"It is well known that passive smoking is harmful for cardiovascular health, but the mechanism has not yet been discovered," said Dr Kaya. "We investigated the effects of passive smoking on the levels of three parameters - mean platelet volume (MPV), carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) and lactate - in an effort to further understand this mechanism.
Diagnosing Cardiac Abnormalities In Young Athletes Is Cost Effective Using ECGs
http://mnt.to/a/47Wy
Cardiovascular screening with ECG in young athletes is a cost effective way of diagnosing cardiac abnormalities, at just 138 Swiss Francs (about 115 Euros) per athlete. The findings were presented, August 26, at the ESC Congress 2012 by Dr Andrea Menafoglio from Switzerland.
Electrical Storm, An Arrhythmic Complication, Is A Potent Risk Factor For Mortality And Morbidity
http://mnt.to/a/47Wx
Electrical storm (ES) is a potent risk factor for mortality and morbidity, according to research presented at the ESC Congress 2012 by Dr Federico Guerra from Italy. Data was also presented on which patients are prone to developing ES and how effective current treatments are.
Prasugrel Versus Clopidogrel For ACS Patients Managed Without Revascularisation: The TRILOGY ACS Study
http://mnt.to/a/47Wj
The first trial to study the effect of platelet inhibition in patients with acute coronary syndromes managed medically without revascularisation has found no significant difference between prasugrel and clopidogrel in the prevention of death, myocardial infarction or stroke.
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** CAREGIVERS / HOMECARE News **
Moms Can Be Stressed When Certain Children Care For Them
http://mnt.to/a/47WG
Older mothers are more likely to be stressed when they receive help from an adult child who is not their preferred caretaker, according to new research from Purdue University. "Most mothers have a preference for which child they turn to in a crisis, confide in and prefer as their future caregivers," said Jill Suitor, a professor of sociology.
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** CLINICAL TRIALS / DRUG TRIALS News **
Lilly Discontinues Schizophrenia Trials
http://mnt.to/a/47YN
Eli Lilly and Company says it has decided to discontinue trials for schizophrenia drug pomaglumetad methionil (mGlu2/3) because of unfavorable results. The company says that two pivotal studies did not look as though they would have positive results regarding their primary efficacy endpoint.
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** CROHN'S / IBD News **
Humira Gets Green Light For Ulcerative Colitis Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/47XP
An FDA Advisory Panel has recommended that the US regulatory body authorizes Humira (adalimumab) for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. In a 15 to 2 vote in favor of approval, a large majority of the Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee believe that Humira's benefits outweigh the risks.
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** DEPRESSION News **
Bright Light Therapy Can Help People Who Have Seasonal Depression Disorder And Who Don't
http://mnt.to/a/47YR
We have already known that bright light therapy can be an effective cure for seasonal depression, but a new study from Finnish University students has revealed that it also benefits those not struggling from seasonal depression at all.
In Resistant Hypertension, Renal Sympathetic Denervation Improves Physical And Mental Health
http://mnt.to/a/47WM
Renal sympathetic denervation improves anxiety, depression, quality of life and stress in patients with resistant hypertension, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2012 by Dr Denise Fischer from Saarland University Hospital.
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** DIABETES News **
The Effect Of Insulin Glargine And Fish Oil Supplements On Atherosclerosis Progression In High-Risk Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Or Pre-Diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/47WZ
A sub-study of the Outcome Reduction with an Initial Glargine Intervention (ORIGIN) trial, designed to investigate the effect of insulin glargine and omega-3 fatty acids on atherosclerosis progression, has found that, compared to standard care, only insulin glargine (a long-acting insulin) had a "modest" statistically non-significant reducing effect on the primary outcome of rate of change in maximum carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) at 12 carotid sites.
Psoriasis Increases Risk Of Diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/47WW
Patients with psoriasis are at high risk of new-onset diabetes mellitus, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2012. The findings were presented at the press conference by Dr Ole Ahlehoff from Copenhagen University Hospital, Gentofte, Denmark and at the scientific session by Usman KHALID.
Cytomegalovirus Increases Risk Of Diabetes In Later In Life
http://mnt.to/a/47Wq
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is one of the viruses that most infected people carry without ill effects. Once infected you are infected for life and, although it normally is dormant, it can become active again at any point in time.
The ALTITUDE Study In Type 2 Diabetics, Stopped Prematurely In December 2011: Median Follow-Up Results
http://mnt.to/a/47Wk
Preliminary results from the Aliskiren Trial in Type 2 Diabetes Using Cardio-Renal Endpoints (ALTITUDE) do not support administration of aliskiren on top of standard therapy with renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) blockade in type 2 diabetics at high risk of cardiovascular and renal events, according to Professor Hans-Henrik Parving from Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
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** EAR, NOSE AND THROAT News **
Noise From Earphones May Be Dangerous
http://mnt.to/a/47YQ
Although many people like to turn their headphones up as loud as they can after having a bad day or to get their mind off things bothering them, experts from the University of Leicester have shown evidence for the first time that turning the volume on your headphones up too high can damage the coating of nerve cells, eventually causing temporary deafness.
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** ECZEMA / PSORIASIS News **
Psoriasis Increases Risk Of Diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/47WW
Patients with psoriasis are at high risk of new-onset diabetes mellitus, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2012. The findings were presented at the press conference by Dr Ole Ahlehoff from Copenhagen University Hospital, Gentofte, Denmark and at the scientific session by Usman KHALID.
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** ENDOCRINOLOGY News **
Why Do Computer Tablets Disrupt Sleeping Patterns?
http://mnt.to/a/47XK
Communication devices and tablet computers with self-luminous backlit displays can cause melatonin levels to drop, making it much harder to fall asleep, researchers at the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, explained.
Side Effects Of Treatment For Prostate Cancer Reduced
http://mnt.to/a/47Wp
New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine reassessing clinical data from trials, which investigate ways of treating side effects of therapy for prostate cancer, finds that tamoxifen, an anti-estrogen used to treat breast cancer, is also able to suppress gynecomastia and breast pain in men.
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
Adhesive May Improve Safety Of LASIK Eye Surgery
http://mnt.to/a/47Xc
Kansas State University researchers have developed a glue mixture that may reduce risks after laser vision correction surgery.Stacy Littlechild, a recent bachelor's degree graduate in biology originally from Wakeeney, is the lead author of two studies that describe a new protocol involving fibrinogen, riboflavin and ultraviolet light that could improve the safety of the corrective surgery.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
Humira Gets Green Light For Ulcerative Colitis Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/47XP
An FDA Advisory Panel has recommended that the US regulatory body authorizes Humira (adalimumab) for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. In a 15 to 2 vote in favor of approval, a large majority of the Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee believe that Humira's benefits outweigh the risks.
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Treatment Improved, Without Side-Effects, By PH-Sensitive Liposomal Cisplatin
http://mnt.to/a/47Xb
Scientists at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation and Federal University of Minas Gerais, led by Dr. Andrea Teixeira-Carvalho and Dr. Monica Cristina de Oliveira, have developed and characterized a circulating and pH-sensitive liposome containing cisplatin (SpHL-CDDP) aiming to promote the release of cisplatin near the tumor as well as decreasing toxicity.
Improved Understanding Of Colonic Diverticulitis May Lead To New Treatments
http://mnt.to/a/47Wt
Recent evidence and new treatments for colonic diverticulitis that may help clinicians manage and treat the disease are summarized in a review in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).Diverticular disease, in which sac-like protrusions form in the wall of the colon, is common in developed countries, although it is increasing throughout the world, likely because of lifestyle changes.
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** GENETICS News **
Does Severe Calorie Restriction Help You Life Longer? Probably Not
http://mnt.to/a/47YT
According to a 25-year study using rhesus monkeys, a lifetime on a very-low calorie diet did not help them live any longer, researchers from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge reported in the journal Nature.
New Ultraviolet Light Can Pinpoint Location Of Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/47YS
A new study published in the Online Early Edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that Johns Hopkins researchers have developed a synthetic protein, which, when activated under ultraviolet lighting, can show doctors exactly where certain medical disorders are located, such as arthritis and cancer.
Learning Disabilities In Kids May Be Preventable With Cancer Drug
http://mnt.to/a/47YP
According to a new study conducted by researchers at University of Michigan Medical School and published in the journal Cell, a drug which was originally formulated to stop cancer growth may be capable of halting abnormal brain cells from growing in childrens' brains - which could reduce the risk of learning disabilities.
Is Internet Addiction Due To A Genetic Mutation?
http://mnt.to/a/47YK
According to researchers from the University of Bonn and the ZI Mannheim, internet addiction is not just something we've made up in society, but may actually be due to our genetics.During the last years, the researchers has asked 843 people about their internet usage.
Gene That Makes Women Happy Identified
http://mnt.to/a/47XQ
A gene that seems to make females happy, but not males, has been identified by researchers at the University of South Florida, Columbia University, and the New York State Psychiatry Institute.
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** HEARING / DEAFNESS News **
Noise From Earphones May Be Dangerous
http://mnt.to/a/47YQ
Although many people like to turn their headphones up as loud as they can after having a bad day or to get their mind off things bothering them, experts from the University of Leicester have shown evidence for the first time that turning the volume on your headphones up too high can damage the coating of nerve cells, eventually causing temporary deafness.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Normal Weight People With Belly Fat More Likely To Die
http://mnt.to/a/47Ym
A person of normal body weight who has excess belly fat is more likely to die prematurely than an obese person with a fair spread of fat around the body, researchers from the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
Low And Comparable Rates Of Stent Thrombosis Found With Zotarolimus- And Sirolimus-Eluting Stents: The PROTECT Study
http://mnt.to/a/47Xn
Rates of stent thrombosis at three years were low and comparable between zotarolimus-eluting and sirolimus-eluting stents, according to findings from the PROTECT study described at ESC Congress 2012.
Decrease In Early Mortality In STEMI Attributed To Changing Patient Profile And Behavior, And Improved Organization Of Care
http://mnt.to/a/47Xm
Data from four French nationwide registries of STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction) patients initiated five years apart and covering more than 15 years show that mortality rate decreased by 68% over this period, from 13.
German Aortic Valve Registry Aims To Determine Which Valve Disease Treatment -- TAVI Or Conventional Valve Replacement -- Is Best For Which Patient
http://mnt.to/a/47Xk
The German Aortic Valve Registry (GARY) was started in July 2010 and is the only registry so far to include both transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and conventional aortic valve replacements and repair.
Japanese Earthquake 2011 Leads To Increased Cardiovascular Incidence
http://mnt.to/a/47Xj
The Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 11 March 2011, which hit the north-east coast of Japan with a magnitude of 9.0 on the Richter scale, was one of the largest ocean-trench earthquakes ever recorded in Japan.
Effect Of MitraClip Therapy On Mitral Regurgitation: The ACCESS-EU Study
http://mnt.to/a/47X2
The percutaneous catheter-based treatment of mitral regurgitation with the MitraClip system improves symptoms and cardiac function at one-year, according to results of a prospective observational study presented at ESC Congress 2012.
The Effect Of Insulin Glargine And Fish Oil Supplements On Atherosclerosis Progression In High-Risk Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Or Pre-Diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/47WZ
A sub-study of the Outcome Reduction with an Initial Glargine Intervention (ORIGIN) trial, designed to investigate the effect of insulin glargine and omega-3 fatty acids on atherosclerosis progression, has found that, compared to standard care, only insulin glargine (a long-acting insulin) had a "modest" statistically non-significant reducing effect on the primary outcome of rate of change in maximum carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) at 12 carotid sites.
Healthy People Harmed By Platelet Activation Caused By Passive Smoking
http://mnt.to/a/47WD
"It is well known that passive smoking is harmful for cardiovascular health, but the mechanism has not yet been discovered," said Dr Kaya. "We investigated the effects of passive smoking on the levels of three parameters - mean platelet volume (MPV), carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) and lactate - in an effort to further understand this mechanism.
Implants Providing Continuous Spinal Cord Stimulation Improve Heart Function Following Heart Failure
http://mnt.to/a/47WC
Spinal cord stimulation improves heart function and could become a novel treatment option for heart failure, according to research presented at the ESC Congress 2012 by Professor Hung-Fat Tse from Hong Kong.
Sudden Death Risk In Heart Failure Patients Who Would Benefit From ICDs, Predicted By Novel Blood Test
http://mnt.to/a/47Wz
A novel blood test that predicts sudden death risk in heart failure patients is set to help physicians decide which patients would benefit from implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs).
Non-Invasive Fractional Flow Reserve In The Identification Of Flow-Restricting Arterial Blockage In Patients With Suspected Coronary Artery Disease
http://mnt.to/a/47Wm
Data presented from the prospective Determination of Fractional Flow Reserve by Anatomic Computed Tomographic Angiography (DeFACTO) study show that, when compared to standard coronary angiography (CT), the non-invasive assessment of fractional flow reserve by computed tomography (FFRct) provides a more accurate determination of which lesions require invasive evaluation.
The ALTITUDE Study In Type 2 Diabetics, Stopped Prematurely In December 2011: Median Follow-Up Results
http://mnt.to/a/47Wk
Preliminary results from the Aliskiren Trial in Type 2 Diabetes Using Cardio-Renal Endpoints (ALTITUDE) do not support administration of aliskiren on top of standard therapy with renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) blockade in type 2 diabetics at high risk of cardiovascular and renal events, according to Professor Hans-Henrik Parving from Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Prasugrel Versus Clopidogrel For ACS Patients Managed Without Revascularisation: The TRILOGY ACS Study
http://mnt.to/a/47Wj
The first trial to study the effect of platelet inhibition in patients with acute coronary syndromes managed medically without revascularisation has found no significant difference between prasugrel and clopidogrel in the prevention of death, myocardial infarction or stroke.
The Mechanistic Effects Of Spironalactone In Diastolic Heart Failure: The Aldo-DHF Study
http://mnt.to/a/47Wg
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists should be considered as a treatment option in hypertensive patients with diastolic heart failure, said Professor Burkert Pieske presenting results of the Aldosterone Receptor Blockade in Diastolic Heart Failure (Aldo-DHF) study at ESC Congress 2012.
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** HYPERTENSION News **
Hypertension Risk Cut By Two Thirds By Leading A Healthy Lifestyle
http://mnt.to/a/47WY
Healthy behaviours regarding alcohol, physical activity, vegetable intake and body weight reduce the risk of hypertension by two thirds, according to research presented at the ESC Congress. The findings were presented by Professor Pekka Jousilahti from National Institute for Health and Welfare.
Blood Pressure And Arterial Stiffness Improved By Renal Denervation
http://mnt.to/a/47WQ
Renal denervation improves blood pressure and arterial stiffness in patients with therapy resistant hypertension, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2012 by Mr Klaas Franzen from the University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein.
In Resistant Hypertension, Renal Sympathetic Denervation Improves Physical And Mental Health
http://mnt.to/a/47WM
Renal sympathetic denervation improves anxiety, depression, quality of life and stress in patients with resistant hypertension, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2012 by Dr Denise Fischer from Saarland University Hospital.
The Mechanistic Effects Of Spironalactone In Diastolic Heart Failure: The Aldo-DHF Study
http://mnt.to/a/47Wg
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists should be considered as a treatment option in hypertensive patients with diastolic heart failure, said Professor Burkert Pieske presenting results of the Aldosterone Receptor Blockade in Diastolic Heart Failure (Aldo-DHF) study at ESC Congress 2012.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
Children With Neurologic Disorders At High Risk Of Death From Flu
http://mnt.to/a/47YM
A team of experts with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that during the 2009 H191 pandemic, an excessive number of kids with neurologic disorders died from influenza-related complications.
Why Some Fats Are Worse Than Others
http://mnt.to/a/47X5
All dietary fats are not created equal. Some types of fats have been linked to ailments like heart disease and diabetes, while others, like those often found in plants and fish, have well documented health benefits.
Cancer Researchers Highlight Gating Factors In The Success Or Failure Of Novel Cancer Vaccines
http://mnt.to/a/47X3
In one of the most comprehensive peer-reviewed discussions on cancer vaccines and immunotherapeutics, a Special Focus in the journal Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics provides a critical view on cancer vaccines and a discussion on best approaches for the future.
Gut Flora Different In Breast Fed Babies
http://mnt.to/a/47WV
The benefits of breast milk have long been appreciated, but now scientists at Duke University Medical Center have described a unique property that makes mother's milk better than infant formula in protecting infants from infections and illnesses.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Kills Two In Yosemite National Park
http://mnt.to/a/47YJ
Four cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome have been identified so far at Yosemite National Park, two of the infected people have died, according to an announcement by the National Park Service Office of Public Health.
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: Aug. 27, 2012
http://mnt.to/a/47Ww
Vitamin B3 helps fight staph infections in mice Staph infections are responsible for an increasing number of life threatening infections and the bacteria that cause these infections are widespread in the community and the healthcare system.
Cytomegalovirus Increases Risk Of Diabetes In Later In Life
http://mnt.to/a/47Wq
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is one of the viruses that most infected people carry without ill effects. Once infected you are infected for life and, although it normally is dormant, it can become active again at any point in time.
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
Is Internet Addiction Due To A Genetic Mutation?
http://mnt.to/a/47YK
According to researchers from the University of Bonn and the ZI Mannheim, internet addiction is not just something we've made up in society, but may actually be due to our genetics.During the last years, the researchers has asked 843 people about their internet usage.
Why Do Computer Tablets Disrupt Sleeping Patterns?
http://mnt.to/a/47XK
Communication devices and tablet computers with self-luminous backlit displays can cause melatonin levels to drop, making it much harder to fall asleep, researchers at the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, explained.
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** LIVER DISEASE / HEPATITIS News **
Alcohol-Related Liver Diseases Detected With Blood Test
http://mnt.to/a/47Y3
A color-coded "traffic light" blood test can diagnose liver cirrhosis and fibrosis in heavy alcohol drinkers much more easily and accurately than present diagnostic approaches, researchers from the University of Southampton and Southampton General Hospital, England, reported in the British Journal of General Practice.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
New Ultraviolet Light Can Pinpoint Location Of Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/47YS
A new study published in the Online Early Edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that Johns Hopkins researchers have developed a synthetic protein, which, when activated under ultraviolet lighting, can show doctors exactly where certain medical disorders are located, such as arthritis and cancer.
Bright Light Therapy Can Help People Who Have Seasonal Depression Disorder And Who Don't
http://mnt.to/a/47YR
We have already known that bright light therapy can be an effective cure for seasonal depression, but a new study from Finnish University students has revealed that it also benefits those not struggling from seasonal depression at all.
Tissue-Engineered Heart Steps Closer with Embedded Nanowires
http://mnt.to/a/47XN
By adding tiny nanowire electronic sensors into engineered 3D tissue structures, scientists have developed a way to monitor cell behavior that could advance the treatment of cardiac and neurological diseases and speed up the development of tissue-engineered hearts.
Intraaortic Balloon Pump Fails To Improve Mortality Rate In Cardiogenic Shock Patients: The IABP-SHOCK II Study
http://mnt.to/a/47Xp
A balloon pump inserted in the aorta is currently the most widely used support device in the treatment of cardiogenic shock and, since its introduction in 1968, has been used in several million people.
Low And Comparable Rates Of Stent Thrombosis Found With Zotarolimus- And Sirolimus-Eluting Stents: The PROTECT Study
http://mnt.to/a/47Xn
Rates of stent thrombosis at three years were low and comparable between zotarolimus-eluting and sirolimus-eluting stents, according to findings from the PROTECT study described at ESC Congress 2012.
Effect Of MitraClip Therapy On Mitral Regurgitation: The ACCESS-EU Study
http://mnt.to/a/47X2
The percutaneous catheter-based treatment of mitral regurgitation with the MitraClip system improves symptoms and cardiac function at one-year, according to results of a prospective observational study presented at ESC Congress 2012.
Implants Providing Continuous Spinal Cord Stimulation Improve Heart Function Following Heart Failure
http://mnt.to/a/47WC
Spinal cord stimulation improves heart function and could become a novel treatment option for heart failure, according to research presented at the ESC Congress 2012 by Professor Hung-Fat Tse from Hong Kong.
Sudden Death Risk In Heart Failure Patients Who Would Benefit From ICDs, Predicted By Novel Blood Test
http://mnt.to/a/47Wz
A novel blood test that predicts sudden death risk in heart failure patients is set to help physicians decide which patients would benefit from implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs).
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** MEDICAL STUDENTS / TRAINING News **
Operations Involving Trainee Surgeons Found To Be Safe
http://mnt.to/a/47WR
UL Professor of Surgery involved in study which shows that having a trainee surgeon in operations is safeA high profile study involving Professor of Surgery, Calvin Coffey at the University of Limerick's Graduate Entry Medical School has shown that surgical operations in which surgeons-in-training* are involved are as safe as operations performed in which trainees have no operative role.
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** MEDICARE / MEDICAID / SCHIP News **
Quality Measure For Stroke Care: Study Questions Validity
http://mnt.to/a/47Wn
One of the key indicators of the quality of care provided by hospitals to acute stroke victims is the percentage of patients who die within a 30-day period. A new study shows that the decisions made by patients and their families to stop care may account for as many as 40 percent of these stroke-related deaths, calling into question whether it is a valid measure of a hospital's skill in providing stroke care.
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
Men Should Sit To Pee Says Taiwan Minister
http://mnt.to/a/47XH
Men should sit down to urinate in the toilet instead of standing up because it helps maintain a cleaner environment, says a Taiwanese government minister.Stephen Shen is Taiwan's minister for Environmental Protection Administration (EPA).
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** MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY / ALS News **
Insight Into Development Of Muscular Dystrophy Provided By New Mouse Model
http://mnt.to/a/47Wv
Muscular dystrophy is a complicated set of genetic diseases in which genetic mutations affect the various proteins that contribute to a complex that is required for a structural bridge between muscle cells and the extracellular matrix (ECM) that provides the physical and chemical environment required for their development and function.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Bright Light Therapy Can Help People Who Have Seasonal Depression Disorder And Who Don't
http://mnt.to/a/47YR
We have already known that bright light therapy can be an effective cure for seasonal depression, but a new study from Finnish University students has revealed that it also benefits those not struggling from seasonal depression at all.
Children With Neurologic Disorders At High Risk Of Death From Flu
http://mnt.to/a/47YM
A team of experts with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that during the 2009 H191 pandemic, an excessive number of kids with neurologic disorders died from influenza-related complications.
Tissue-Engineered Heart Steps Closer with Embedded Nanowires
http://mnt.to/a/47XN
By adding tiny nanowire electronic sensors into engineered 3D tissue structures, scientists have developed a way to monitor cell behavior that could advance the treatment of cardiac and neurological diseases and speed up the development of tissue-engineered hearts.
What Is Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD)?
http://mnt.to/a/47XM
Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder, also known as PGAD or Restless Genital Syndrome or Persistent Genital Arousal Syndrome, is a condition characterized by unrelenting, spontaneous and uncontainable genital arousal in females.
Targeted Oxidation-Blocker Prevents Secondary Damage After Traumatic Brain Injury, Pitt Study Shows
http://mnt.to/a/47Xr
Treatment with an agent that blocks the oxidation of an important component of the mitochondrial membrane prevented the secondary damage of severe traumatic brain injury and preserved function that would otherwise have been impaired, according to a research team from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Graduate School of Public Health and Department of Chemistry in a report published online today in Nature Neuroscience.
Targeted Oxidation-Blocker Prevents Secondary Damage After Traumatic Brain Injury, Pitt Study Shows
http://mnt.to/a/47Xq
Treatment with an agent that blocks the oxidation of an important component of the mitochondrial membrane prevented the secondary damage of severe traumatic brain injury and preserved function that would otherwise have been impaired, according to a research team from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Graduate School of Public Health and Department of Chemistry in a report published online today in Nature Neuroscience.
Precision(TM) Plus Spinal Cord Stimulator System Receives CE Mark Approval For Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
http://mnt.to/a/47WP
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) has received CE Mark approval for use of itsPRECISION(TM) PLUS SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR (SCS) System, the world's first rechargeable SCSdevice, in peripheral nerve stimulation for patients with chronic intractable pain of thetrunk.
Implants Providing Continuous Spinal Cord Stimulation Improve Heart Function Following Heart Failure
http://mnt.to/a/47WC
Spinal cord stimulation improves heart function and could become a novel treatment option for heart failure, according to research presented at the ESC Congress 2012 by Professor Hung-Fat Tse from Hong Kong.
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** NURSING / MIDWIFERY News **
Breast Milk Boosts Beneficial Growth Of Gut Flora
http://mnt.to/a/47Xz
Unlike infant formula, breast milk promotes more beneficial growth of gut flora, the colonies of friendly bacteria that help absorb nutrients and develop the immune system. This may explain why it is better than formula at protecting newborns from infection and illness, according to a new US study published as an epub ahead of print in the journal Current Nutrition & Food Science this week.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Does Severe Calorie Restriction Help You Life Longer? Probably Not
http://mnt.to/a/47YT
According to a 25-year study using rhesus monkeys, a lifetime on a very-low calorie diet did not help them live any longer, researchers from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge reported in the journal Nature.
Breast Milk Boosts Beneficial Growth Of Gut Flora
http://mnt.to/a/47Xz
Unlike infant formula, breast milk promotes more beneficial growth of gut flora, the colonies of friendly bacteria that help absorb nutrients and develop the immune system. This may explain why it is better than formula at protecting newborns from infection and illness, according to a new US study published as an epub ahead of print in the journal Current Nutrition & Food Science this week.
Why Some Fats Are Worse Than Others
http://mnt.to/a/47X5
All dietary fats are not created equal. Some types of fats have been linked to ailments like heart disease and diabetes, while others, like those often found in plants and fish, have well documented health benefits.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Normal Weight People With Belly Fat More Likely To Die
http://mnt.to/a/47Ym
A person of normal body weight who has excess belly fat is more likely to die prematurely than an obese person with a fair spread of fat around the body, researchers from the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
Parents Can Help Their Children Achieve A Healthier Lifestyle By Limiting TV Time
http://mnt.to/a/47X9
Reducing television viewing may be an effective strategy to prevent excess weight gain among adolescents, according to a new study released in the September/October 2012 issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
Side Effects Of Treatment For Prostate Cancer Reduced
http://mnt.to/a/47Wp
New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine reassessing clinical data from trials, which investigate ways of treating side effects of therapy for prostate cancer, finds that tamoxifen, an anti-estrogen used to treat breast cancer, is also able to suppress gynecomastia and breast pain in men.
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** PARKINSON'S DISEASE News **
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: Aug. 27, 2012
http://mnt.to/a/47Ww
Vitamin B3 helps fight staph infections in mice Staph infections are responsible for an increasing number of life threatening infections and the bacteria that cause these infections are widespread in the community and the healthcare system.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Learning Disabilities In Kids May Be Preventable With Cancer Drug
http://mnt.to/a/47YP
According to a new study conducted by researchers at University of Michigan Medical School and published in the journal Cell, a drug which was originally formulated to stop cancer growth may be capable of halting abnormal brain cells from growing in childrens' brains - which could reduce the risk of learning disabilities.
Children With Neurologic Disorders At High Risk Of Death From Flu
http://mnt.to/a/47YM
A team of experts with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that during the 2009 H191 pandemic, an excessive number of kids with neurologic disorders died from influenza-related complications.
Is Pretend Play Overrated For Child Development?
http://mnt.to/a/47XL
A new study by University of Virginia, published online in the journal Psychological Bulletin states that pretend play is not as important to child development as researchers previously thought.
Breast Milk Boosts Beneficial Growth Of Gut Flora
http://mnt.to/a/47Xz
Unlike infant formula, breast milk promotes more beneficial growth of gut flora, the colonies of friendly bacteria that help absorb nutrients and develop the immune system. This may explain why it is better than formula at protecting newborns from infection and illness, according to a new US study published as an epub ahead of print in the journal Current Nutrition & Food Science this week.
Diagnosis Often Missed For Hispanic Children With Developmental Delay
http://mnt.to/a/47Xw
Broader outreach on developmental milestones neededHispanic children often have undiagnosed developmental delays and large numbers of both Hispanic and non-Hispanic children who first were thought to have developmental delay actually had autism, researchers affiliated with the UC Davis MIND Institute have found.
Parents Can Help Their Children Achieve A Healthier Lifestyle By Limiting TV Time
http://mnt.to/a/47X9
Reducing television viewing may be an effective strategy to prevent excess weight gain among adolescents, according to a new study released in the September/October 2012 issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
Aggression Link To Media Violence Confirmed By Special Commission
http://mnt.to/a/47X6
As president of the International Society for Research on Aggression (IRSA) and with consent of the organization's elected council, Craig Anderson appointed an international Media Violence Commission last December to prepare a public statement on the known effects of media violence exposure, based on the current state of scientific knowledge.
Gut Flora Different In Breast Fed Babies
http://mnt.to/a/47WV
The benefits of breast milk have long been appreciated, but now scientists at Duke University Medical Center have described a unique property that makes mother's milk better than infant formula in protecting infants from infections and illnesses.
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** PHARMA INDUSTRY / BIOTECH INDUSTRY News **
Lilly Discontinues Schizophrenia Trials
http://mnt.to/a/47YN
Eli Lilly and Company says it has decided to discontinue trials for schizophrenia drug pomaglumetad methionil (mGlu2/3) because of unfavorable results. The company says that two pivotal studies did not look as though they would have positive results regarding their primary efficacy endpoint.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Mother's Metabolism, Not Birth Canal Size, Limits Gestation
http://mnt.to/a/47Wr
New research by a University of Rhode Island professor suggests that the length of human pregnancy is limited primarily by a mother's metabolism, not the size of the birth canal. The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences the week of August 27, challenges the long-held notion of an evolutionary trade-off between childbirth and a pelvis adapted for walking upright.
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** PREVENTIVE MEDICINE News **
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine: Aug. 28, 2012
http://mnt.to/a/47Ws
1. Insufficient Evidence to Recommend Routine Screening for Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 11 percent of the U.S. population. CKD is associated with advanced age, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease and most people with CKD have no symptoms.
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** PRIMARY CARE / GENERAL PRACTICE News **
Alcohol-Related Liver Diseases Detected With Blood Test
http://mnt.to/a/47Y3
A color-coded "traffic light" blood test can diagnose liver cirrhosis and fibrosis in heavy alcohol drinkers much more easily and accurately than present diagnostic approaches, researchers from the University of Southampton and Southampton General Hospital, England, reported in the British Journal of General Practice.
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** PROSTATE / PROSTATE CANCER News **
Prostate Cancer Care's Racial Disparities Revealed By Study
http://mnt.to/a/47WF
A study led by investigators from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC), Nashville, Tenn., finds that black men with prostate cancer receive lower quality surgical care than white men. The racial differences persist even when controlling for factors such as the year of surgery, age, comorbidities and insurance status.
Side Effects Of Treatment For Prostate Cancer Reduced
http://mnt.to/a/47Wp
New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine reassessing clinical data from trials, which investigate ways of treating side effects of therapy for prostate cancer, finds that tamoxifen, an anti-estrogen used to treat breast cancer, is also able to suppress gynecomastia and breast pain in men.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Gene That Makes Women Happy Identified
http://mnt.to/a/47XQ
A gene that seems to make females happy, but not males, has been identified by researchers at the University of South Florida, Columbia University, and the New York State Psychiatry Institute.
Is Pretend Play Overrated For Child Development?
http://mnt.to/a/47XL
A new study by University of Virginia, published online in the journal Psychological Bulletin states that pretend play is not as important to child development as researchers previously thought.
Aggression Link To Media Violence Confirmed By Special Commission
http://mnt.to/a/47X6
As president of the International Society for Research on Aggression (IRSA) and with consent of the organization's elected council, Craig Anderson appointed an international Media Violence Commission last December to prepare a public statement on the known effects of media violence exposure, based on the current state of scientific knowledge.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Men Should Sit To Pee Says Taiwan Minister
http://mnt.to/a/47XH
Men should sit down to urinate in the toilet instead of standing up because it helps maintain a cleaner environment, says a Taiwanese government minister.Stephen Shen is Taiwan's minister for Environmental Protection Administration (EPA).
Parents Can Help Their Children Achieve A Healthier Lifestyle By Limiting TV Time
http://mnt.to/a/47X9
Reducing television viewing may be an effective strategy to prevent excess weight gain among adolescents, according to a new study released in the September/October 2012 issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
Aggression Link To Media Violence Confirmed By Special Commission
http://mnt.to/a/47X6
As president of the International Society for Research on Aggression (IRSA) and with consent of the organization's elected council, Craig Anderson appointed an international Media Violence Commission last December to prepare a public statement on the known effects of media violence exposure, based on the current state of scientific knowledge.
Hypertension Risk Cut By Two Thirds By Leading A Healthy Lifestyle
http://mnt.to/a/47WY
Healthy behaviours regarding alcohol, physical activity, vegetable intake and body weight reduce the risk of hypertension by two thirds, according to research presented at the ESC Congress. The findings were presented by Professor Pekka Jousilahti from National Institute for Health and Welfare.
Quality Measure For Stroke Care: Study Questions Validity
http://mnt.to/a/47Wn
One of the key indicators of the quality of care provided by hospitals to acute stroke victims is the percentage of patients who die within a 30-day period. A new study shows that the decisions made by patients and their families to stop care may account for as many as 40 percent of these stroke-related deaths, calling into question whether it is a valid measure of a hospital's skill in providing stroke care.
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** RADIOLOGY / NUCLEAR MEDICINE News **
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine: Aug. 28, 2012
http://mnt.to/a/47Ws
1. Insufficient Evidence to Recommend Routine Screening for Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 11 percent of the U.S. population. CKD is associated with advanced age, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease and most people with CKD have no symptoms.
Non-Invasive Fractional Flow Reserve In The Identification Of Flow-Restricting Arterial Blockage In Patients With Suspected Coronary Artery Disease
http://mnt.to/a/47Wm
Data presented from the prospective Determination of Fractional Flow Reserve by Anatomic Computed Tomographic Angiography (DeFACTO) study show that, when compared to standard coronary angiography (CT), the non-invasive assessment of fractional flow reserve by computed tomography (FFRct) provides a more accurate determination of which lesions require invasive evaluation.
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** REGULATORY AFFAIRS / DRUG APPROVALS News **
Humira Gets Green Light For Ulcerative Colitis Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/47XP
An FDA Advisory Panel has recommended that the US regulatory body authorizes Humira (adalimumab) for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. In a 15 to 2 vote in favor of approval, a large majority of the Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee believe that Humira's benefits outweigh the risks.
Precision(TM) Plus Spinal Cord Stimulator System Receives CE Mark Approval For Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
http://mnt.to/a/47WP
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) has received CE Mark approval for use of itsPRECISION(TM) PLUS SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR (SCS) System, the world's first rechargeable SCSdevice, in peripheral nerve stimulation for patients with chronic intractable pain of thetrunk.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Kills Two In Yosemite National Park
http://mnt.to/a/47YJ
Four cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome have been identified so far at Yosemite National Park, two of the infected people have died, according to an announcement by the National Park Service Office of Public Health.
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** SCHIZOPHRENIA News **
Lilly Discontinues Schizophrenia Trials
http://mnt.to/a/47YN
Eli Lilly and Company says it has decided to discontinue trials for schizophrenia drug pomaglumetad methionil (mGlu2/3) because of unfavorable results. The company says that two pivotal studies did not look as though they would have positive results regarding their primary efficacy endpoint.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
Does Severe Calorie Restriction Help You Life Longer? Probably Not
http://mnt.to/a/47YT
According to a 25-year study using rhesus monkeys, a lifetime on a very-low calorie diet did not help them live any longer, researchers from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge reported in the journal Nature.
Cytomegalovirus Increases Risk Of Diabetes In Later In Life
http://mnt.to/a/47Wq
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is one of the viruses that most infected people carry without ill effects. Once infected you are infected for life and, although it normally is dormant, it can become active again at any point in time.
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** SEXUAL HEALTH / STDS News **
What Is Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD)?
http://mnt.to/a/47XM
Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder, also known as PGAD or Restless Genital Syndrome or Persistent Genital Arousal Syndrome, is a condition characterized by unrelenting, spontaneous and uncontainable genital arousal in females.
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** SLEEP / SLEEP DISORDERS / INSOMNIA News **
Why Do Computer Tablets Disrupt Sleeping Patterns?
http://mnt.to/a/47XK
Communication devices and tablet computers with self-luminous backlit displays can cause melatonin levels to drop, making it much harder to fall asleep, researchers at the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, explained.
First-Of-Its-Kind Study Finds Lack Of Sleep To Be A New Risk Factor For Aggressive Breast Cancers
http://mnt.to/a/47X8
Lack of sleep is linked to more aggressive breast cancers, according to new findings published in the August issue of Breast Cancer Research and Treatment by physician-scientists from University Hospitals Case Medical Center's Seidman Cancer Center and Case Comprehensive Cancer Center at Case Western Reserve University.
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
Healthy People Harmed By Platelet Activation Caused By Passive Smoking
http://mnt.to/a/47WD
"It is well known that passive smoking is harmful for cardiovascular health, but the mechanism has not yet been discovered," said Dr Kaya. "We investigated the effects of passive smoking on the levels of three parameters - mean platelet volume (MPV), carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) and lactate - in an effort to further understand this mechanism.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
Diagnosing Cardiac Abnormalities In Young Athletes Is Cost Effective Using ECGs
http://mnt.to/a/47Wy
Cardiovascular screening with ECG in young athletes is a cost effective way of diagnosing cardiac abnormalities, at just 138 Swiss Francs (about 115 Euros) per athlete. The findings were presented, August 26, at the ESC Congress 2012 by Dr Andrea Menafoglio from Switzerland.
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** STROKE News **
Stroke Recovery Improved By Leg Compressions
http://mnt.to/a/47WS
Successive, vigorous bouts of leg compressions following a stroke appear to trigger natural protective mechanisms that reduce damage, researchers report.Compressing then releasing the leg for several five-minute intervals used in conjunction with the clot-buster tPA, essentially doubles efficacy, said Dr.
Quality Measure For Stroke Care: Study Questions Validity
http://mnt.to/a/47Wn
One of the key indicators of the quality of care provided by hospitals to acute stroke victims is the percentage of patients who die within a 30-day period. A new study shows that the decisions made by patients and their families to stop care may account for as many as 40 percent of these stroke-related deaths, calling into question whether it is a valid measure of a hospital's skill in providing stroke care.
Prasugrel Versus Clopidogrel For ACS Patients Managed Without Revascularisation: The TRILOGY ACS Study
http://mnt.to/a/47Wj
The first trial to study the effect of platelet inhibition in patients with acute coronary syndromes managed medically without revascularisation has found no significant difference between prasugrel and clopidogrel in the prevention of death, myocardial infarction or stroke.
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine: Aug. 28, 2012
http://mnt.to/a/47Ws
1. Insufficient Evidence to Recommend Routine Screening for Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 11 percent of the U.S. population. CKD is associated with advanced age, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease and most people with CKD have no symptoms.
The ALTITUDE Study In Type 2 Diabetics, Stopped Prematurely In December 2011: Median Follow-Up Results
http://mnt.to/a/47Wk
Preliminary results from the Aliskiren Trial in Type 2 Diabetes Using Cardio-Renal Endpoints (ALTITUDE) do not support administration of aliskiren on top of standard therapy with renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) blockade in type 2 diabetics at high risk of cardiovascular and renal events, according to Professor Hans-Henrik Parving from Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
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** VASCULAR News **
Technique To Repair Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Questioned By Study
http://mnt.to/a/47X7
A new study raises a cautionary note about the increasing use of a minimally invasive procedure to repair ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms, according to vascular surgeon Dr. Jae Sung Cho of Loyola University Medical Center.
Blood Pressure And Arterial Stiffness Improved By Renal Denervation
http://mnt.to/a/47WQ
Renal denervation improves blood pressure and arterial stiffness in patients with therapy resistant hypertension, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2012 by Mr Klaas Franzen from the University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Gene That Makes Women Happy Identified
http://mnt.to/a/47XQ
A gene that seems to make females happy, but not males, has been identified by researchers at the University of South Florida, Columbia University, and the New York State Psychiatry Institute.
What Is Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD)?
http://mnt.to/a/47XM
Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder, also known as PGAD or Restless Genital Syndrome or Persistent Genital Arousal Syndrome, is a condition characterized by unrelenting, spontaneous and uncontainable genital arousal in females.
Gut Flora Different In Breast Fed Babies
http://mnt.to/a/47WV
The benefits of breast milk have long been appreciated, but now scientists at Duke University Medical Center have described a unique property that makes mother's milk better than infant formula in protecting infants from infections and illnesses.
Mother's Metabolism, Not Birth Canal Size, Limits Gestation
http://mnt.to/a/47Wr
New research by a University of Rhode Island professor suggests that the length of human pregnancy is limited primarily by a mother's metabolism, not the size of the birth canal. The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences the week of August 27, challenges the long-held notion of an evolutionary trade-off between childbirth and a pelvis adapted for walking upright.
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