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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
The Effectiveness Of Community-Based, Substance Abuse Prevention Interventions Begun During Middle School Years
http://mnt.to/a/4bPH
Middle school students from small towns and rural communities who received any of three community-based prevention programs were less likely to abuse prescription medications in late adolescence and young adulthood.
Alcohol Consumption Is A Leading Preventable Cause Of Cancer Death In The US
http://mnt.to/a/4bPk
Researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) have shown that alcohol is a major contributor to cancer deaths and years of potential life lost.
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
In A Mouse Model Of Alzheimer's Disease, A Low-Protein Diet Improved Memory And Slowed The Advance Of The Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4bPt
Mice with many of the pathologies of Alzheimer's Disease showed fewer signs of the disease when given a protein-restricted diet supplemented with specific amino acids every other week for four months.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
Lower Rates Of Depression In Bariatric Surgery Patients Who Are More Physically Active
http://mnt.to/a/4bPv
Adults undergoing bariatric surgery who are more physically active are less likely to have depressive symptoms and to have recently received medication or counseling for depression or anxiety than their less active counterparts, according to new research led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.
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** ARTHRITIS / RHEUMATOLOGY News **
Common Chemicals Linked To Osteoarthritis
http://mnt.to/a/4bPN
A new study has linked exposure to two common perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) with osteoarthritis. PFCs are used in more than 200 industrial processes and consumer products including certain stain- and water-resistant fabrics, grease-proof paper food containers, personal care products, and other items.
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** AUTISM News **
Autism Study Finds Behavioral Therapy For Children Can Impact Brain Function
http://mnt.to/a/4bPs
Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) for before-and-after analysis, a team of researchers including a UC Santa Barbara graduate student discovered positive changes in brain activity in children with autism who received a particular type of behavioral therapy.
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
Gene Enables Cells To Survive Even If Growth Stops
http://mnt.to/a/4bR4
Researchers in Australia have discovered a genetic defect that can stop cells growing but forces them into a death-defying state where they consume their own cellular material to survive. They believe the discovery of such an important feature of cell growth could lead to new treatments for diseases, including cancer.
Brilliant X-Rays Light Up Dangerous Viruses In Detailed 3D
http://mnt.to/a/4bQY
Diamond Light Source, the UK's national synchrotron facility, is launching a new lab to study the detailed atomic and molecular structures of dangerous viruses and bacteria, including those that cause serious diseases such as AIDS, Hepatitis and some types of flu.
Cell Adhesion Abnormalities Implicated In Cardiovascular Disease And Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4bPP
Research carried out by scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology and The University of Manchester has revealed new insights into how cells stick to each other and to other bodily structures, an essential function in the formation of tissue structures and organs.
Human Evolution In Three Parts
http://mnt.to/a/4bPp
The first animal model of recent human evolution reveals that a single mutation produced several traits common in East Asian peoples, from thicker hair to denser sweat glands, an international team of researchers reports.
Bacteria Producing Nitric Oxide Extend Life In Roundworms
http://mnt.to/a/4bP6
Nitric oxide, the versatile gas that helps increase blood flow, transmit nerve signals, and regulate immune function, appears to perform one more biological feat - prolonging the life of an organism and fortifying it against environmental stress, according to a new study.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
New Medical Tool Could Help Surgeons Carrying Out Complex Procedures In The Operating Theatre
http://mnt.to/a/4bPB
Researchers have developed a dye which provides a quick and accurate method of checking heparin levels in the blood.Heparin is an important anti-coagulant which has a significant role in major surgery.
Effective Treatment For Women Suffering From Extremely Heavy Periods
http://mnt.to/a/4bP9
New research from the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute (LA BioMed) found a progestogen-only treatment halted bleeding in women suffering from extremely heavy periods, according to the study published online by the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
Probiotic Helps Male Mice Build Healthy Bones
http://mnt.to/a/4bPK
In what could be an early step toward new treatments for people with osteoporosis, scientists at Michigan State University report that a natural probiotic supplement can help male mice produce healthier bones.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
Indian Plant Could Have Applications In Drug Development For Hormone-Dependent Cancers
http://mnt.to/a/4bPx
Scientists at the Georgia Regents University Cancer Center have identified an Indian plant, used for centuries to treat inflammation, fever and malaria, that could help kill cancer cells.Cancer cells typically avoid death by hijacking molecular chaperones that guide and protect the proteins that ensure normal cellular function and then tricking them into helping mutated versions of those proteins stay alive, says Dr.
Alcohol Consumption Is A Leading Preventable Cause Of Cancer Death In The US
http://mnt.to/a/4bPk
Researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) have shown that alcohol is a major contributor to cancer deaths and years of potential life lost.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Gene Enables Cells To Survive Even If Growth Stops
http://mnt.to/a/4bR4
Researchers in Australia have discovered a genetic defect that can stop cells growing but forces them into a death-defying state where they consume their own cellular material to survive. They believe the discovery of such an important feature of cell growth could lead to new treatments for diseases, including cancer.
IVF Does Not Appear To Increase Cancer Risk, Study
http://mnt.to/a/4bQX
A study on Israeli women receiving fertility treatments found that IVF (in vitro fertilization) does not appear to raise the risk of breast and other female cancers, says a new report published in Fertility & Sterility.
Cell Adhesion Abnormalities Implicated In Cardiovascular Disease And Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4bPP
Research carried out by scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology and The University of Manchester has revealed new insights into how cells stick to each other and to other bodily structures, an essential function in the formation of tissue structures and organs.
Alcohol Consumption Is A Leading Preventable Cause Of Cancer Death In The US
http://mnt.to/a/4bPk
Researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) have shown that alcohol is a major contributor to cancer deaths and years of potential life lost.
Bevacizumab And Dasatinib Combination Shows Promise In Fighting Glioblastoma
http://mnt.to/a/4bPb
The drug bevacizumab, also known by the trade name Avastin, shrinks tumors briefly in patients with an aggressive brain cancer known as glioblastoma multiforme, but then they often grow again and spread throughout the brain for reasons no one previously has understood.
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** COLORECTAL CANCER News **
Clinical Screening Program Developed For No.1 Genetic Cause Of Colon Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4bP7
Cleveland Clinic researchers have found that colorectal cancer outcomes could be improved with regular genetic screening for Lynch syndrome, the most common hereditary, adult-onset cause of colorectal cancer, as published in the online version of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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** COPD News **
New Air Sacs Created In Mouse Model Of Emphysema Using Novel Growth Factor
http://mnt.to/a/4bPj
In a study of mice, researchers at Johns Hopkins have identified a new molecular pathway involved in the growth of tiny air sacs called alveoli that are crucial for breathing. The scientists say their experiments may lead to the first successful treatments to regrow the air sacs in people who suffer from diseases such as emphysema in which the air sacs have been destroyed by years of smoking.
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** DENTISTRY News **
Modern Diet Ruining Our Teeth
http://mnt.to/a/4bR3
A study of the evolution of our teeth over the last 7,500 years shows that humans today have less diverse oral bacteria than historic populations, which scientists believe have contributed to chronic oral diseases in post-industrial lifestyles.
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** DEPRESSION News **
Lower Rates Of Depression In Bariatric Surgery Patients Who Are More Physically Active
http://mnt.to/a/4bPv
Adults undergoing bariatric surgery who are more physically active are less likely to have depressive symptoms and to have recently received medication or counseling for depression or anxiety than their less active counterparts, according to new research led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.
Insomnia Study May Lead To Reduction In The Risk Of Suicide In People With Depressive Symptoms
http://mnt.to/a/4bPr
A new study confirms a link between insomnia and thoughts of suicide and suggests that this relationship is mediated by dysfunctional beliefs and attitudes about sleep as well as nightmares. The study suggests that the targeted assessment and treatment of specific sleep problems may reduce the risk of suicide in people with depressive symptoms.
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** DERMATOLOGY News **
The Initial Trigger In Our Immune Response To Healing Is Calcium
http://mnt.to/a/4bPD
For the first time scientists studying the cellular processes underlying the body's response to healing have revealed how a flash of calcium is the very first step in repairing damaged tissue.
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** ENDOCRINOLOGY News **
Effective Treatment For Women Suffering From Extremely Heavy Periods
http://mnt.to/a/4bP9
New research from the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute (LA BioMed) found a progestogen-only treatment halted bleeding in women suffering from extremely heavy periods, according to the study published online by the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
Darkness Therapy Helps To Restore Vision
http://mnt.to/a/4bP5
Restoring vision might sometimes be as simple as turning out the lights. That's according to a study reported in Current Biology, a Cell Press publication, in which researchers examined kittens with a visual impairment known as amblyopia before and after they spent 10 days in complete darkness.
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** FERTILITY News **
IVF Does Not Appear To Increase Cancer Risk, Study
http://mnt.to/a/4bQX
A study on Israeli women receiving fertility treatments found that IVF (in vitro fertilization) does not appear to raise the risk of breast and other female cancers, says a new report published in Fertility & Sterility.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
The Severity Of Melamine-Induced Kidney Disease May Be Determined By Gut Microbes
http://mnt.to/a/4bPz
Microbes present in the gut can affect the severity of kidney disease brought on by melamine poisoning, according to an international study led by Professor Wei Jia at the University of North Carolina in collaboration with the research group of Professor Jeremy Nicholson at Imperial College London.
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** GENETICS News **
Gene Enables Cells To Survive Even If Growth Stops
http://mnt.to/a/4bR4
Researchers in Australia have discovered a genetic defect that can stop cells growing but forces them into a death-defying state where they consume their own cellular material to survive. They believe the discovery of such an important feature of cell growth could lead to new treatments for diseases, including cancer.
Modern Diet Ruining Our Teeth
http://mnt.to/a/4bR3
A study of the evolution of our teeth over the last 7,500 years shows that humans today have less diverse oral bacteria than historic populations, which scientists believe have contributed to chronic oral diseases in post-industrial lifestyles.
Chronic Pain Alters DNA Marking In The Brain
http://mnt.to/a/4bPY
Injuries that result in chronic pain, such as limb injuries, and those unrelated to the brain are associated with epigenetic changes in the brain which persist months after the injury, according to researchers at McGill University.
Huge Therapeutic And Diagnostic Potential Offered By Noncoding RNAs
http://mnt.to/a/4bPL
As scientists continue to unravel the complexity of the human genome and to uncover vital elements that play a role in both normal physiology and disease, one particular class of elements called noncoding RNAs is gaining a lot of attention.
The Genetic Transmission Of Traits Reflects Alterations In Genetic Structure: Life Experiences Put Their Stamp On The Next Generation
http://mnt.to/a/4bPG
The 18th century natural philosopher Jean-Baptiste Lamarck proposed that the necks of giraffes lengthened as a consequence of the cumulative effort, across generations, to reach leaves just out of their grasp.
New Therapeutic Target Identified For Coronary Heart Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4bPF
Scientists investigating how certain genes affect an individual's risk of developing coronary heart disease have identified a new therapeutic target, according to research published in The American Journal of Human Genetics.
Human Evolution In Three Parts
http://mnt.to/a/4bPp
The first animal model of recent human evolution reveals that a single mutation produced several traits common in East Asian peoples, from thicker hair to denser sweat glands, an international team of researchers reports.
Streptococcus pneumonia Shields Foreign DNA Derived From Other Bacteria To Promote Genetic Diversity And Vaccine Evasion
http://mnt.to/a/4bPm
A new report demonstrates that the human pathogen Streptococcus (S.) pneumoniae (one of the known causes of bacterial pneumonia) possesses an unusual enzyme that protects foreign DNA taken up during transformation, allowing exchange of pathogenicity islands donated from other pathogenic bacteria.
New Air Sacs Created In Mouse Model Of Emphysema Using Novel Growth Factor
http://mnt.to/a/4bPj
In a study of mice, researchers at Johns Hopkins have identified a new molecular pathway involved in the growth of tiny air sacs called alveoli that are crucial for breathing. The scientists say their experiments may lead to the first successful treatments to regrow the air sacs in people who suffer from diseases such as emphysema in which the air sacs have been destroyed by years of smoking.
Discovery Of RNA Element Missing From Viral Vectors In HIV May Solve Efficiency Problems For Gene Therapy
http://mnt.to/a/4bPh
A research team from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has discovered an approach that could make gene therapy dramatically more effective for patients.Led by professor Eric Arts, PhD, the scientists discovered that the process of gene therapy is missing essential elements thereby reducing the effectiveness of this treatment.
Predicting Disease Course, Tailoring Care, By Tracking Leukemia's Genetic Evolution
http://mnt.to/a/4bPf
Tumors are not factories for the mass production of identical cancer cells, but are, in reality, patchworks of cells with different patterns of gene mutations. In a new study, researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Broad Institute show, more fully than ever before, how these mutations shift and evolve over time in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) - providing a strobe-like look at the genetic past, present, and future of CLL tumors.
A Cell's Genome Defense Can Stymie Gene Invaders
http://mnt.to/a/4bPd
Gene wars rage inside our cells, with invading DNA regularly threatening to subvert our human blueprint. Now, building on Nobel-Prize-winning findings, UC San Francisco researchers have discovered a molecular machine that helps protect a cell's genes against these DNA interlopers.
In The Battle Against Pathogens, Humans And Chimps Share Genetic Strategy
http://mnt.to/a/4bPc
A genome-wide analysis searching for evidence of long-lived balancing selection - where the evolutionary process acts not to select the single best adaptation but to maintain genetic variation in a population - has uncovered at least six regions of the genome where humans and chimpanzees share the same combination of genetic variants.
Clinical Screening Program Developed For No.1 Genetic Cause Of Colon Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4bP7
Cleveland Clinic researchers have found that colorectal cancer outcomes could be improved with regular genetic screening for Lynch syndrome, the most common hereditary, adult-onset cause of colorectal cancer, as published in the online version of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Cell Adhesion Abnormalities Implicated In Cardiovascular Disease And Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4bPP
Research carried out by scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology and The University of Manchester has revealed new insights into how cells stick to each other and to other bodily structures, an essential function in the formation of tissue structures and organs.
New Therapeutic Target Identified For Coronary Heart Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4bPF
Scientists investigating how certain genes affect an individual's risk of developing coronary heart disease have identified a new therapeutic target, according to research published in The American Journal of Human Genetics.
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** HIV / AIDS News **
Discovery Of RNA Element Missing From Viral Vectors In HIV May Solve Efficiency Problems For Gene Therapy
http://mnt.to/a/4bPh
A research team from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has discovered an approach that could make gene therapy dramatically more effective for patients.Led by professor Eric Arts, PhD, the scientists discovered that the process of gene therapy is missing essential elements thereby reducing the effectiveness of this treatment.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
The Initial Trigger In Our Immune Response To Healing Is Calcium
http://mnt.to/a/4bPD
For the first time scientists studying the cellular processes underlying the body's response to healing have revealed how a flash of calcium is the very first step in repairing damaged tissue.
A Clinical Guide On Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus
http://mnt.to/a/4bPC
Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, has announced the publication of a clinical guide by the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) in its journal Maturitas on lichen sclerosus with summary recommendations.
Streptococcus pneumonia Shields Foreign DNA Derived From Other Bacteria To Promote Genetic Diversity And Vaccine Evasion
http://mnt.to/a/4bPm
A new report demonstrates that the human pathogen Streptococcus (S.) pneumoniae (one of the known causes of bacterial pneumonia) possesses an unusual enzyme that protects foreign DNA taken up during transformation, allowing exchange of pathogenicity islands donated from other pathogenic bacteria.
Hope For A Vaccine For Recurrent Bladder Infections Following New Study Of Infections' Molecular Roots
http://mnt.to/a/4bP4
Urinary-tract infections are the second most common bacterial infection in humans, and many of them are recurrent. A study published by Cell Press in the journal Immunity reveals the cellular and molecular basis of recurrent bladder infections and suggests possible treatment strategies, such as vaccines, to prevent this common problem.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Brilliant X-Rays Light Up Dangerous Viruses In Detailed 3D
http://mnt.to/a/4bQY
Diamond Light Source, the UK's national synchrotron facility, is launching a new lab to study the detailed atomic and molecular structures of dangerous viruses and bacteria, including those that cause serious diseases such as AIDS, Hepatitis and some types of flu.
Published Work On Respiratory Syncytial Virus In Children From Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
http://mnt.to/a/4bPM
Studies at Le Bonheur are advancing our understanding of how viruses, including RSV, replicate in humans, mutate to avoid the immune response and can be effectively treated.John DeVincenzo, MD, medical director of Molecular Diagnostics and Virology Laboratories at Le Bonheur, and professor of Pediatrics and Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Biology at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, has recently published three papers on this topic.
Smart Surveillance Rapidly Identifies Emerging Disease Threats
http://mnt.to/a/4bPJ
EcoHealth Alliance, the nonprofit organization that focuses on local conservation and global health issues, announced new research focused on the rapid identification of disease outbreaks in the peer reviewed publication, Journal of the Royal Society Interface.
Streptococcus pneumonia Shields Foreign DNA Derived From Other Bacteria To Promote Genetic Diversity And Vaccine Evasion
http://mnt.to/a/4bPm
A new report demonstrates that the human pathogen Streptococcus (S.) pneumoniae (one of the known causes of bacterial pneumonia) possesses an unusual enzyme that protects foreign DNA taken up during transformation, allowing exchange of pathogenicity islands donated from other pathogenic bacteria.
In The Battle Against Pathogens, Humans And Chimps Share Genetic Strategy
http://mnt.to/a/4bPc
A genome-wide analysis searching for evidence of long-lived balancing selection - where the evolutionary process acts not to select the single best adaptation but to maintain genetic variation in a population - has uncovered at least six regions of the genome where humans and chimpanzees share the same combination of genetic variants.
Hope For A Vaccine For Recurrent Bladder Infections Following New Study Of Infections' Molecular Roots
http://mnt.to/a/4bP4
Urinary-tract infections are the second most common bacterial infection in humans, and many of them are recurrent. A study published by Cell Press in the journal Immunity reveals the cellular and molecular basis of recurrent bladder infections and suggests possible treatment strategies, such as vaccines, to prevent this common problem.
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** LYMPHOMA / LEUKEMIA / MYELOMA News **
Risk Of Therapy-Related Acute Myeloid Leukemia Persists
http://mnt.to/a/4bPw
While advancements in cancer treatment over the last several decades have improved patient survival rates for certain cancers, some patients remain at risk of developing treatment-related leukemia, according to results of a study published online in Blood, the Journal of the American Society of Hematology (ASH).
Predicting Disease Course, Tailoring Care, By Tracking Leukemia's Genetic Evolution
http://mnt.to/a/4bPf
Tumors are not factories for the mass production of identical cancer cells, but are, in reality, patchworks of cells with different patterns of gene mutations. In a new study, researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Broad Institute show, more fully than ever before, how these mutations shift and evolve over time in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) - providing a strobe-like look at the genetic past, present, and future of CLL tumors.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Brilliant X-Rays Light Up Dangerous Viruses In Detailed 3D
http://mnt.to/a/4bQY
Diamond Light Source, the UK's national synchrotron facility, is launching a new lab to study the detailed atomic and molecular structures of dangerous viruses and bacteria, including those that cause serious diseases such as AIDS, Hepatitis and some types of flu.
New Medical Tool Could Help Surgeons Carrying Out Complex Procedures In The Operating Theatre
http://mnt.to/a/4bPB
Researchers have developed a dye which provides a quick and accurate method of checking heparin levels in the blood.Heparin is an important anti-coagulant which has a significant role in major surgery.
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** MEDICARE / MEDICAID / SCHIP News **
State Medicaid Programs Offering Coverage For Birth Doulas Could Capture Cost Savings Associated With Reduced Cesarean Rates
http://mnt.to/a/4bPg
New research from the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health has found lower cesarean birth rates among Medicaid beneficiaries with access to support from a birth doula than among Medicaid patients nationally.
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
Probiotic Helps Male Mice Build Healthy Bones
http://mnt.to/a/4bPK
In what could be an early step toward new treatments for people with osteoporosis, scientists at Michigan State University report that a natural probiotic supplement can help male mice produce healthier bones.
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** MENOPAUSE News **
A Clinical Guide On Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus
http://mnt.to/a/4bPC
Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, has announced the publication of a clinical guide by the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) in its journal Maturitas on lichen sclerosus with summary recommendations.
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** MENTAL HEALTH News **
Insomnia Study May Lead To Reduction In The Risk Of Suicide In People With Depressive Symptoms
http://mnt.to/a/4bPr
A new study confirms a link between insomnia and thoughts of suicide and suggests that this relationship is mediated by dysfunctional beliefs and attitudes about sleep as well as nightmares. The study suggests that the targeted assessment and treatment of specific sleep problems may reduce the risk of suicide in people with depressive symptoms.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Concussions Cause Long-Term Effects Lasting Decades
http://mnt.to/a/4bR5
Damage to the brain caused by concussion can last for decades after the original head trauma, according to research presented at a recent AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Annual Meeting.
Chronic Pain Alters DNA Marking In The Brain
http://mnt.to/a/4bPY
Injuries that result in chronic pain, such as limb injuries, and those unrelated to the brain are associated with epigenetic changes in the brain which persist months after the injury, according to researchers at McGill University.
Brain's Ability To Perceive Multifeatured Objects Limited
http://mnt.to/a/4bPS
New research sheds light on how the brain encodes objects with multiple features, a fundamental task for the perceptual system. The study, published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests that we have limited ability to perceive mixed color-shape associations among objects that exist in several locations.
Supposedly 'Primitive' Reflexes May Involve More Sophisticated Brain Function Than Previously Thought
http://mnt.to/a/4bPy
The Vestibular-Ocular Reflex (or VOR), common to most vertebrates, is what allows us to keep our eyes focused on a fixed point even while our heads are moving. Up until now, scientists had assumed this reflex was controlled by the lower brainstem, which regulates eating, sleeping and other low-level tasks.
Bevacizumab And Dasatinib Combination Shows Promise In Fighting Glioblastoma
http://mnt.to/a/4bPb
The drug bevacizumab, also known by the trade name Avastin, shrinks tumors briefly in patients with an aggressive brain cancer known as glioblastoma multiforme, but then they often grow again and spread throughout the brain for reasons no one previously has understood.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Modern Diet Ruining Our Teeth
http://mnt.to/a/4bR3
A study of the evolution of our teeth over the last 7,500 years shows that humans today have less diverse oral bacteria than historic populations, which scientists believe have contributed to chronic oral diseases in post-industrial lifestyles.
Tax Sugary Drinks And Ban Fast Foods Near Schools, Say UK Doctors
http://mnt.to/a/4bQZ
As a "prescription" for the UK's obesity epidemic, doctors are calling for a tax on all sugary soft drinks, a ban on fast food outlets near schools and colleges, mandatory food-based standards in all hospitals, and £100 million ($155 million) spent on weight management services provisions, says a new report issued today by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC)The report, titled "Measuring up: the medical profession's prescription for the nation's obesity crisis", and written by doctors from various fields of medicine, including general practice, paediatrics, surgery and psychiatry, sets out their recommendations for combating obesity, which has become a serious public health concern in the country.
Probiotic Helps Male Mice Build Healthy Bones
http://mnt.to/a/4bPK
In what could be an early step toward new treatments for people with osteoporosis, scientists at Michigan State University report that a natural probiotic supplement can help male mice produce healthier bones.
In A Mouse Model Of Alzheimer's Disease, A Low-Protein Diet Improved Memory And Slowed The Advance Of The Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4bPt
Mice with many of the pathologies of Alzheimer's Disease showed fewer signs of the disease when given a protein-restricted diet supplemented with specific amino acids every other week for four months.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Tax Sugary Drinks And Ban Fast Foods Near Schools, Say UK Doctors
http://mnt.to/a/4bQZ
As a "prescription" for the UK's obesity epidemic, doctors are calling for a tax on all sugary soft drinks, a ban on fast food outlets near schools and colleges, mandatory food-based standards in all hospitals, and £100 million ($155 million) spent on weight management services provisions, says a new report issued today by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC)The report, titled "Measuring up: the medical profession's prescription for the nation's obesity crisis", and written by doctors from various fields of medicine, including general practice, paediatrics, surgery and psychiatry, sets out their recommendations for combating obesity, which has become a serious public health concern in the country.
Lower Rates Of Depression In Bariatric Surgery Patients Who Are More Physically Active
http://mnt.to/a/4bPv
Adults undergoing bariatric surgery who are more physically active are less likely to have depressive symptoms and to have recently received medication or counseling for depression or anxiety than their less active counterparts, according to new research led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
Chronic Pain Alters DNA Marking In The Brain
http://mnt.to/a/4bPY
Injuries that result in chronic pain, such as limb injuries, and those unrelated to the brain are associated with epigenetic changes in the brain which persist months after the injury, according to researchers at McGill University.
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** PARKINSON'S DISEASE News **
Concussions Cause Long-Term Effects Lasting Decades
http://mnt.to/a/4bR5
Damage to the brain caused by concussion can last for decades after the original head trauma, according to research presented at a recent AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Annual Meeting.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
TV Shows Can Improve Behavior Among Children
http://mnt.to/a/4bR2
Television has a huge influence over children; with most kids mimicking the behaviors they see on screen - whether it be loving or violent. U.S. preschoolers watch an average of four hours of TV everyday and researchers believe that instead of trying to limit the amount of television they watch, it is best to encourage shows that promote positive behavior.
Published Work On Respiratory Syncytial Virus In Children From Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
http://mnt.to/a/4bPM
Studies at Le Bonheur are advancing our understanding of how viruses, including RSV, replicate in humans, mutate to avoid the immune response and can be effectively treated.John DeVincenzo, MD, medical director of Molecular Diagnostics and Virology Laboratories at Le Bonheur, and professor of Pediatrics and Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Biology at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, has recently published three papers on this topic.
The Effectiveness Of Community-Based, Substance Abuse Prevention Interventions Begun During Middle School Years
http://mnt.to/a/4bPH
Middle school students from small towns and rural communities who received any of three community-based prevention programs were less likely to abuse prescription medications in late adolescence and young adulthood.
Babies Growing Up Bilingual Develop Strategies Different From Those Of Monolingual Babies
http://mnt.to/a/4bPq
Babies as young as seven months can distinguish between, and begin to learn, two languages with vastly different grammatical structures, according to new research from the University of British Columbia and Université Paris Descartes.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
New Findings On Morning Sickness Treatment Presented At Society For Maternal-Fetal Medicine Annual Pregnancy Meeting
http://mnt.to/a/4bPZ
Early use of Diclectin(R) reduces the severity of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy(NVP) symptoms in pregnant women who had severe NVP in a previous pregnancyDuchesnay Inc. announced results from anew study concluding that pre-emptive use of Diclectin(R) (a delayed-release combinationof 10 mg doxylamine and 10 mg pyridoxine) is effective in reducing symptoms of severe NVPin patients at high risk for recurrence of severe NVP.
State Medicaid Programs Offering Coverage For Birth Doulas Could Capture Cost Savings Associated With Reduced Cesarean Rates
http://mnt.to/a/4bPg
New research from the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health has found lower cesarean birth rates among Medicaid beneficiaries with access to support from a birth doula than among Medicaid patients nationally.
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** PROSTATE / PROSTATE CANCER News **
Indian Plant Could Have Applications In Drug Development For Hormone-Dependent Cancers
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Scientists at the Georgia Regents University Cancer Center have identified an Indian plant, used for centuries to treat inflammation, fever and malaria, that could help kill cancer cells.Cancer cells typically avoid death by hijacking molecular chaperones that guide and protect the proteins that ensure normal cellular function and then tricking them into helping mutated versions of those proteins stay alive, says Dr.
Prostate Cancer And The Role Of Radical Prostatectomy
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Even in the presence of screening, there is benefit to radical prostatectomy (RP) in prostate cancer patients, however, the benefit is limited to a subgroup of patients and can take years to become evident according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Brain's Ability To Perceive Multifeatured Objects Limited
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New research sheds light on how the brain encodes objects with multiple features, a fundamental task for the perceptual system. The study, published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests that we have limited ability to perceive mixed color-shape associations among objects that exist in several locations.
The Genetic Transmission Of Traits Reflects Alterations In Genetic Structure: Life Experiences Put Their Stamp On The Next Generation
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The 18th century natural philosopher Jean-Baptiste Lamarck proposed that the necks of giraffes lengthened as a consequence of the cumulative effort, across generations, to reach leaves just out of their grasp.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Tax Sugary Drinks And Ban Fast Foods Near Schools, Say UK Doctors
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As a "prescription" for the UK's obesity epidemic, doctors are calling for a tax on all sugary soft drinks, a ban on fast food outlets near schools and colleges, mandatory food-based standards in all hospitals, and £100 million ($155 million) spent on weight management services provisions, says a new report issued today by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC)The report, titled "Measuring up: the medical profession's prescription for the nation's obesity crisis", and written by doctors from various fields of medicine, including general practice, paediatrics, surgery and psychiatry, sets out their recommendations for combating obesity, which has become a serious public health concern in the country.
Common Chemicals Linked To Osteoarthritis
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A new study has linked exposure to two common perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) with osteoarthritis. PFCs are used in more than 200 industrial processes and consumer products including certain stain- and water-resistant fabrics, grease-proof paper food containers, personal care products, and other items.
Smart Surveillance Rapidly Identifies Emerging Disease Threats
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EcoHealth Alliance, the nonprofit organization that focuses on local conservation and global health issues, announced new research focused on the rapid identification of disease outbreaks in the peer reviewed publication, Journal of the Royal Society Interface.
The Effectiveness Of Community-Based, Substance Abuse Prevention Interventions Begun During Middle School Years
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Middle school students from small towns and rural communities who received any of three community-based prevention programs were less likely to abuse prescription medications in late adolescence and young adulthood.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
Published Work On Respiratory Syncytial Virus In Children From Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
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Studies at Le Bonheur are advancing our understanding of how viruses, including RSV, replicate in humans, mutate to avoid the immune response and can be effectively treated.John DeVincenzo, MD, medical director of Molecular Diagnostics and Virology Laboratories at Le Bonheur, and professor of Pediatrics and Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Biology at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, has recently published three papers on this topic.
New Air Sacs Created In Mouse Model Of Emphysema Using Novel Growth Factor
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In a study of mice, researchers at Johns Hopkins have identified a new molecular pathway involved in the growth of tiny air sacs called alveoli that are crucial for breathing. The scientists say their experiments may lead to the first successful treatments to regrow the air sacs in people who suffer from diseases such as emphysema in which the air sacs have been destroyed by years of smoking.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
Exposure To Cold Air May Promote Longevity In Mammals
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Scientists have known for nearly a century that cold-blooded animals, such as worms, flies and fish all live longer in cold environments, but have not known exactly why.Researchers at the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute have identified a genetic program that promotes longevity of roundworms in cold environments - and this genetic program also exists in warm-blooded animals, including humans.
Bacteria Producing Nitric Oxide Extend Life In Roundworms
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Nitric oxide, the versatile gas that helps increase blood flow, transmit nerve signals, and regulate immune function, appears to perform one more biological feat - prolonging the life of an organism and fortifying it against environmental stress, according to a new study.
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** SLEEP / SLEEP DISORDERS / INSOMNIA News **
Insomnia Study May Lead To Reduction In The Risk Of Suicide In People With Depressive Symptoms
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A new study confirms a link between insomnia and thoughts of suicide and suggests that this relationship is mediated by dysfunctional beliefs and attitudes about sleep as well as nightmares. The study suggests that the targeted assessment and treatment of specific sleep problems may reduce the risk of suicide in people with depressive symptoms.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
Concussions Cause Long-Term Effects Lasting Decades
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Damage to the brain caused by concussion can last for decades after the original head trauma, according to research presented at a recent AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Annual Meeting.
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** TROPICAL DISEASES News **
Potential Cure For Chagas Disease
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Chagas disease, a deadly tropical infection caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and transmitted by biting insects called "kissing bugs," has begun to spread around the world, including the U.
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
The Severity Of Melamine-Induced Kidney Disease May Be Determined By Gut Microbes
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Microbes present in the gut can affect the severity of kidney disease brought on by melamine poisoning, according to an international study led by Professor Wei Jia at the University of North Carolina in collaboration with the research group of Professor Jeremy Nicholson at Imperial College London.
Hope For A Vaccine For Recurrent Bladder Infections Following New Study Of Infections' Molecular Roots
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Urinary-tract infections are the second most common bacterial infection in humans, and many of them are recurrent. A study published by Cell Press in the journal Immunity reveals the cellular and molecular basis of recurrent bladder infections and suggests possible treatment strategies, such as vaccines, to prevent this common problem.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
IVF Does Not Appear To Increase Cancer Risk, Study
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A study on Israeli women receiving fertility treatments found that IVF (in vitro fertilization) does not appear to raise the risk of breast and other female cancers, says a new report published in Fertility & Sterility.
A Clinical Guide On Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus
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Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, has announced the publication of a clinical guide by the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) in its journal Maturitas on lichen sclerosus with summary recommendations.
Indian Plant Could Have Applications In Drug Development For Hormone-Dependent Cancers
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Scientists at the Georgia Regents University Cancer Center have identified an Indian plant, used for centuries to treat inflammation, fever and malaria, that could help kill cancer cells.Cancer cells typically avoid death by hijacking molecular chaperones that guide and protect the proteins that ensure normal cellular function and then tricking them into helping mutated versions of those proteins stay alive, says Dr.
Effective Treatment For Women Suffering From Extremely Heavy Periods
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New research from the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute (LA BioMed) found a progestogen-only treatment halted bleeding in women suffering from extremely heavy periods, according to the study published online by the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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