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** AID / DISASTERS News **
Childhood Cancer In Developing Countries - A Growing Health Threat That Could Be Easily Managed
http://mnt.to/a/4bTq
Across the developing world, childhood cancer is on the rise, and mortality is high. Once thought of as a rich world disease, cancer is a growing health threat across low-income and middle-income countries (LMCs).
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** ALLERGY News **
Acupuncture Relieves Hay Fever Symptoms
http://mnt.to/a/4bV7
Hay fever sufferers who underwent 12 acupuncture sessions experienced fewer symptoms and required less antihistamine medication compared to a control group, researchers from Charite-University Medical Center, Berlin, Germany, reported in Annals of Internal Medicine.
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine: Feb. 19, 2013
http://mnt.to/a/4bRP
1. Acupuncture May be an Effective Alternative for Treating Seasonal AllergiesPatients receiving acupuncture treatments for seasonal allergic rhinitis reported statistically significant improvements in symptoms and decreased use of medication compared to patients having standard treatment or sham acupuncture, but the clinical significance of the observed improvements is uncertain.
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
Length Of Biological Marker Linked To Respiratory Infection
http://mnt.to/a/4bSz
The length of a biological marker is linked to respiratory infection in healthy adults.Individuals were more likely to develop upper respiratory infection who were administered a cold virus and had shorter telomere lengths (a structure at the end of a chromosome) in specific cells than subjects with longer telomeres.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Study Of Blood Plasma Improves Our Understanding Of Thrombosis, Aneurysms And Arteriosclerosis
http://mnt.to/a/4bS3
The results are significant because they can help to improve our understanding of medical conditions, such as thrombosis, aneurysms and arteriosclerosis. The research team is publishing its results in Physical Review Letters and the American Physical Society has highlighted the work on its Physics website*, placing it on the Focus List of important physics news.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Childhood Cancer In Developing Countries - A Growing Health Threat That Could Be Easily Managed
http://mnt.to/a/4bTq
Across the developing world, childhood cancer is on the rise, and mortality is high. Once thought of as a rich world disease, cancer is a growing health threat across low-income and middle-income countries (LMCs).
Improvement In Child Cancer Survival Rates Threatened By Lack Of New Drug Development
http://mnt.to/a/4bTp
Remarkable improvements in survival from childhood cancer have taken place in high- income countries over the past 50 years, but further progress is being threatened by increasingly strict research regulations and insufficient development of new drugs, according to a major new Lancet Oncology Series on improving cancer care for children and young people.
During Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme Surgery, 5-ALA Fluorescence Guides Resection
http://mnt.to/a/4bSh
Neurosurgeons from UC San Francisco describe the use of 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) fluorescence in guiding resection of recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Ingestion of 5-ALA by a patient before surgery leads to fluorescence of tumor cells intraoperatively in response to certain wavelengths of light.
Contaminant Levels Recommended By EU Exceeded In Some Cheeses
http://mnt.to/a/4bS5
Researchers at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) have analysed more than 60 brands of cheese commonly available in supermarkets. The concentration of organochloride contaminants in the majority of the samples was lower than levels set by European legislation, but in a few cases it was higher.
New Gene Identified That Causes Inherited Spinal Meningiomas
http://mnt.to/a/4bS2
Genetic medicine experts from Manchester Biomedical Research Centre at Saint Mary's Hospital and The University of Manchester have identified a new gene responsible for causing an inherited form of tumour, known as spinal meningioma.
Discovery Of Pathway Controlling Cell Growth Has Implications For Cancer Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/4bRJ
A Melbourne-based research team has discovered a genetic defect that can halt cell growth and force cells into a death-evading survival state.The finding has revealed an important mechanism controlling the growth of rapidly-dividing cells that may ultimately lead to the development of new treatments for diseases including cancer.
Hepatitis C New Study On Drug Treatment In Vivo And In Vitro
http://mnt.to/a/4bRz
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection affects about 4.1 million in the United States and is the primary cause of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. Current therapy against HCV is suboptimal. Daclatasvir, a direct acting antiviral (DAA) agent in development for the treatment of HCV, targets one of the HCV proteins (i.
2013 AAAS Presentations From Princeton University Faculty
http://mnt.to/a/4bR9
Among the topics Princeton University researchers discussed during the 2013 AAAS annual meeting:A Higgs boson for cancer? Physics of cancer: The impact of heterogeneityRobert Austin, Professor of PhysicsDespite incredible advances in our understanding of biology and millions of research dollars spent, cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Sitting For Long Hours Increases Risk Of Chronic Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4bV3
Sitting for long hours is associated with an increased risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, according to recent research published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.
Exposure To Air Pollution Is Associated With Increased Deaths After Heart Attacks
http://mnt.to/a/4bTw
Air pollution contributes to an increased number of deaths among patients who have been admitted to hospital with heart attacks, according to a study published online today in the European Heart Journal [1].
Pollution Linked To Increased Risk Of Death Among Heart Attack Patients
http://mnt.to/a/4bSC
Heart attack survivors who are then exposed to air pollution could be at an increased risk of death, reveals a study published in the European Heart Journal. The study is the largest of its kind to find an association between exposure to airborne particulate matter (PM) and heightened risk of patient survival following hospital admission due to myocardial infarction.
Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Seem To Have Higher Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke
http://mnt.to/a/4bRX
A syndrome common in women of reproductive age may place them at greater risk for hardening of the arteries, which predisposes them to heart attack and stroke, according to research published Feb.
Determining Heart Attack Risk In Suspected Coronary Artery Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4bRy
Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is an effective tool for determining the risk of heart attacks and other adverse cardiac events in patients with suspected coronary artery disease but no treatable risk factors, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.
Caught In The Act: Miniature Crime Scene Identifies The Culprit For Arrhythmia
http://mnt.to/a/4bRg
Using powerful X-rays, University of British Columbia researchers have reconstructed a crime scene too small for any microscope to observe - and caught the culprit of arrhythmia in action.Characterized by the heart beating too fast, too slow or inconsistently, arrhythmias may cause a decrease of blood flow to the brain and body, resulting in heart palpitation, dizziness, fainting, or even death.
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** CAREGIVERS / HOMECARE News **
Study Examines Family Struggles With Anger And Forgiveness When Relative Is Dying
http://mnt.to/a/4bRZ
Watching a loved one die tests some family members' relationships with God or the higher being of one's faith. And the spiritual anger and resentment grow with the level of pain and suffering their family member endures, according to researchers at Case Western Reserve University.
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** CHOLESTEROL News **
Hope For New Ways To Treat Diabetes And Cardiovascular Disease Following Discoveries Linking Gut Bacteria With Cholesterol Metabolism
http://mnt.to/a/4bRY
Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, show that cholesterol metabolism is regulated by bacteria in the small intestine. These findings may be important for the development of new drugs for cardiovascular disease.
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** CLINICAL TRIALS / DRUG TRIALS News **
Smart Prosthetics That Connect Directly To The Nervous System Point The Way To A Better Bionic Hand
http://mnt.to/a/4bRk
For an amputee, replacing a missing limb with a functional prosthetic can alleviate physical or emotional distress and mean a return of vocational ability or cosmetics. Studies show, however, that up to 50 percent of hand amputees still do not use their prosthesis regularly due to less than ideal functionality, appearance, and controllability.
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** COLORECTAL CANCER News **
National Screening Benchmarks For Finding Polyps During A Colonoscopy Might Be Too Low
http://mnt.to/a/4bSc
Current national guidelines provide benchmarks regarding the number of polyps physicians should detect, on average, during a colonoscopy. Recent studies at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida suggest these benchmarks may be too low.
Halting Metastasis Of Colon Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4bS9
A Basque research consortium has managed to halt the progress of colon cancer and its metastasis in the liver in an experimental model with mice. This advance, that may open a new path for the future treatment of such pathologies, has been achieved by creating molecules which interfere with the adhesion of tumour cells to other cells of the organism.
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** DENTISTRY News **
2013 AAAS Presentations From Princeton University Faculty
http://mnt.to/a/4bR9
Among the topics Princeton University researchers discussed during the 2013 AAAS annual meeting:A Higgs boson for cancer? Physics of cancer: The impact of heterogeneityRobert Austin, Professor of PhysicsDespite incredible advances in our understanding of biology and millions of research dollars spent, cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide.
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** DERMATOLOGY News **
High GI-Diet And Dairy Intake Linked To Acne
http://mnt.to/a/4bV4
A diet high in glycemic index foods and dairy products is now linked to acne, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.The study also suggests using medical nutrition therapy (MNT) as a form of acne treatment.
Infant's Skin Barrier Function Not Damaged By Baby Wash
http://mnt.to/a/4bRF
The findings by academics at The University of Manchester, published in the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing, compared Johnson's Baby Top-to-Toe wash against plain bath water on 307 newborn babies over a four week period.
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** DIABETES News **
A Change Needed In The Criteria For Weight-Loss Surgery
http://mnt.to/a/4bS7
Weight-loss surgery is currently only offered to patients who exceed a certain BMI. However, surgical intervention could improve the health of many more people. This is shown by the Swedish Obese Subjects study carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, involving 104 patients who were operated on despite their BMI being "too low".
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** EAR, NOSE AND THROAT News **
Acupuncture Relieves Hay Fever Symptoms
http://mnt.to/a/4bV7
Hay fever sufferers who underwent 12 acupuncture sessions experienced fewer symptoms and required less antihistamine medication compared to a control group, researchers from Charite-University Medical Center, Berlin, Germany, reported in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Marine Microbe Will Likely Benefit Sufferers Of Chronic Sinusitis
http://mnt.to/a/4bRG
A team of scientists and surgeons from Newcastle are developing a new nasal spray from a marine microbe to help clear chronic sinusitis.They are using an enzyme isolated from a marine bacterium Bacillus licheniformis found on the surface of seaweed which the scientists at Newcastle University were originally researching for the purpose of cleaning the hulls of ships.
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
Electronic Eye Implant Gives Hope To The Blind
http://mnt.to/a/4bSB
Promising results have shown that blind patients have regained their sight with a sub-retinal microchip, according to the first part of the second clinical trial for the device taking place in Germany.
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine: Feb. 19, 2013
http://mnt.to/a/4bRP
1. Acupuncture May be an Effective Alternative for Treating Seasonal AllergiesPatients receiving acupuncture treatments for seasonal allergic rhinitis reported statistically significant improvements in symptoms and decreased use of medication compared to patients having standard treatment or sham acupuncture, but the clinical significance of the observed improvements is uncertain.
Topical Treatment Of Dry Eye Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4bRC
Eleven Biotherapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company creating novel and differentiated protein-based biotherapeutics, has published preclinical data in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) showing beneficial effects of EBI-005, the first rationally-designed topically administered IL-1 protein for the treatment of ocular diseases.
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** FIBROMYALGIA News **
Important Evidence Supporting Fibromyalgia As A Spectrum Disorder
http://mnt.to/a/4bRv
Researchers have determined that fibromyalgia prevalence is 2.1% of the general population in Germany. Results appearing in Arthritis Care & Research, a journal published by Wiley on behalf of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), suggest that fibromyalgia is a spectrum disorder rather than a categorical illness.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
A Change Needed In The Criteria For Weight-Loss Surgery
http://mnt.to/a/4bS7
Weight-loss surgery is currently only offered to patients who exceed a certain BMI. However, surgical intervention could improve the health of many more people. This is shown by the Swedish Obese Subjects study carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, involving 104 patients who were operated on despite their BMI being "too low".
Hope For New Ways To Treat Diabetes And Cardiovascular Disease Following Discoveries Linking Gut Bacteria With Cholesterol Metabolism
http://mnt.to/a/4bRY
Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, show that cholesterol metabolism is regulated by bacteria in the small intestine. These findings may be important for the development of new drugs for cardiovascular disease.
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** GENETICS News **
Using GM Plants To 'Grow' Medicines
http://mnt.to/a/4bSp
Scientists say amending an EU directive on GMOs could help stimulate innovation in making vaccines, cheaper pharmaceuticals and organic plastics using plants.In a paper to be published in Current Pharmaceutical Design, six scientists from the US and Europe compare risk assessment and regulation between the two continents.
The Gene TP63 Linked To Worse Outcomes For Melanoma
http://mnt.to/a/4bS4
Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have identified a gene present in some melanoma which appears to make the tumour cells more resistant to treatment, according to research published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.
New Gene Identified That Causes Inherited Spinal Meningiomas
http://mnt.to/a/4bS2
Genetic medicine experts from Manchester Biomedical Research Centre at Saint Mary's Hospital and The University of Manchester have identified a new gene responsible for causing an inherited form of tumour, known as spinal meningioma.
Discovery Of Pathway Controlling Cell Growth Has Implications For Cancer Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/4bRJ
A Melbourne-based research team has discovered a genetic defect that can halt cell growth and force cells into a death-evading survival state.The finding has revealed an important mechanism controlling the growth of rapidly-dividing cells that may ultimately lead to the development of new treatments for diseases including cancer.
Genetically Modified Crops Are Overregulated According To Food Science Expert
http://mnt.to/a/4bRf
It has been almost 20 years since the first genetically modified foods showed up in produce aisles throughout the United States and the rest of the world, but controversy continues to surround the products and their regulation.
'Activating' RNA Takes DNA On A Loop Through Time And Space
http://mnt.to/a/4bRd
Long segments of RNA - encoded in our DNA but not translated into protein - are key to physically manipulating DNA in order to activate certain genes, say researchers at The Wistar Institute.
Cell Adaptability Improved By 'Snooze Button' On Biological Clocks
http://mnt.to/a/4bRb
The circadian clocks that control and influence dozens of basic biological processes have an unexpected "snooze button" that helps cells adapt to changes in their environment.A study by Vanderbilt University researchers published online by the journal Nature provides compelling new evidence that at least some species can alter the way that their biological clocks function by using different "synonyms" that exist in the genetic code.
A Smoking Gun In Lung Cancer Epigenetics
http://mnt.to/a/4bQW
Recent studies have identified correlations between cigarette smoke-induced microRNA (miRNA) expression and different aspects of lung cancer; however, it is unclear how miRNA expression directly contributes to carcinogenesis.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Sitting For Long Hours Increases Risk Of Chronic Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4bV3
Sitting for long hours is associated with an increased risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, according to recent research published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.
Hope For New Ways To Treat Diabetes And Cardiovascular Disease Following Discoveries Linking Gut Bacteria With Cholesterol Metabolism
http://mnt.to/a/4bRY
Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, show that cholesterol metabolism is regulated by bacteria in the small intestine. These findings may be important for the development of new drugs for cardiovascular disease.
Defibrillator Survey Raises Workplace Cardiac Arrest Concerns
http://mnt.to/a/4bRW
More than half of British businesses do not have a defibrillator, show poll results released this week - despite the impact the device has on cardiac arrest survival rates.The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) commissioned a survey of 1,000 business decision-makers across the UK and found that 513 did not have the lifesaving equipment at work.
Determining Heart Attack Risk In Suspected Coronary Artery Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4bRy
Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is an effective tool for determining the risk of heart attacks and other adverse cardiac events in patients with suspected coronary artery disease but no treatable risk factors, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.
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** HIV / AIDS News **
Laboratories In The UK Identifying Virus Structure In Atomic Detail
http://mnt.to/a/4bRc
The UK's national synchrotron facility, Diamond Light Source, is now the first and only place in Europe where pathogens requiring Containment Level 3 - including serious viruses such as those responsible for AIDS, Hepatitis and some types of flu - can be analysed at atomic and molecular level using synchrotron light.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
Using GM Plants To 'Grow' Medicines
http://mnt.to/a/4bSp
Scientists say amending an EU directive on GMOs could help stimulate innovation in making vaccines, cheaper pharmaceuticals and organic plastics using plants.In a paper to be published in Current Pharmaceutical Design, six scientists from the US and Europe compare risk assessment and regulation between the two continents.
Although Well-Adapted To Humans, Novel Coronavirus Susceptible To Immunotherapy
http://mnt.to/a/4bRt
The new coronavirus that has emerged in the Middle East is well-adapted to infecting humans but could potentially be treated with immunotherapy, according to a study published on February 19 in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Play Disease Detective With New CDC App
http://mnt.to/a/4bTZ
You can now be a disease detective at home with the CDC's free iPad App "Solve the Outbreak".According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), new disease outbreaks occur on a daily basis, and its detectives are "on the front lines", working twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to protect people nationwide.
Innovative Infectious Disease Research On The International Space Station
http://mnt.to/a/4bRR
Performing sensitive biological experiments is always a delicate affair. Few researchers, however, contend with the challenges faced by Cheryl Nickerson, whose working laboratory aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is located hundreds of miles above the Earth, traveling at some 17,000 miles per hour.
Although Well-Adapted To Humans, Novel Coronavirus Susceptible To Immunotherapy
http://mnt.to/a/4bRt
The new coronavirus that has emerged in the Middle East is well-adapted to infecting humans but could potentially be treated with immunotherapy, according to a study published on February 19 in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology.
Laboratories In The UK Identifying Virus Structure In Atomic Detail
http://mnt.to/a/4bRc
The UK's national synchrotron facility, Diamond Light Source, is now the first and only place in Europe where pathogens requiring Containment Level 3 - including serious viruses such as those responsible for AIDS, Hepatitis and some types of flu - can be analysed at atomic and molecular level using synchrotron light.
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
Play Disease Detective With New CDC App
http://mnt.to/a/4bTZ
You can now be a disease detective at home with the CDC's free iPad App "Solve the Outbreak".According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), new disease outbreaks occur on a daily basis, and its detectives are "on the front lines", working twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to protect people nationwide.
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** LIVER DISEASE / HEPATITIS News **
Hepatitis C New Study On Drug Treatment In Vivo And In Vitro
http://mnt.to/a/4bRz
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection affects about 4.1 million in the United States and is the primary cause of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. Current therapy against HCV is suboptimal. Daclatasvir, a direct acting antiviral (DAA) agent in development for the treatment of HCV, targets one of the HCV proteins (i.
Laboratories In The UK Identifying Virus Structure In Atomic Detail
http://mnt.to/a/4bRc
The UK's national synchrotron facility, Diamond Light Source, is now the first and only place in Europe where pathogens requiring Containment Level 3 - including serious viruses such as those responsible for AIDS, Hepatitis and some types of flu - can be analysed at atomic and molecular level using synchrotron light.
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** LUNG CANCER News **
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine: Feb. 19, 2013
http://mnt.to/a/4bRP
1. Acupuncture May be an Effective Alternative for Treating Seasonal AllergiesPatients receiving acupuncture treatments for seasonal allergic rhinitis reported statistically significant improvements in symptoms and decreased use of medication compared to patients having standard treatment or sham acupuncture, but the clinical significance of the observed improvements is uncertain.
A Smoking Gun In Lung Cancer Epigenetics
http://mnt.to/a/4bQW
Recent studies have identified correlations between cigarette smoke-induced microRNA (miRNA) expression and different aspects of lung cancer; however, it is unclear how miRNA expression directly contributes to carcinogenesis.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Electronic Eye Implant Gives Hope To The Blind
http://mnt.to/a/4bSB
Promising results have shown that blind patients have regained their sight with a sub-retinal microchip, according to the first part of the second clinical trial for the device taking place in Germany.
Artificial Brain System
http://mnt.to/a/4bSg
This technological prowess was made possible by the development of a "simplified artificial brain" that reproduces certain types of so-called "recurrent" connections observed in the human brain.
Spinal Polymer Implants Coated With Bioactive Film To Improve Bonding With Bone
http://mnt.to/a/4bSd
Researchers from North Carolina State University have for the first time successfully coated polymer implants with a bioactive film. The discovery should improve the success rate of such implants - which are often used in spinal surgeries.
Defibrillator Survey Raises Workplace Cardiac Arrest Concerns
http://mnt.to/a/4bRW
More than half of British businesses do not have a defibrillator, show poll results released this week - despite the impact the device has on cardiac arrest survival rates.The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) commissioned a survey of 1,000 business decision-makers across the UK and found that 513 did not have the lifesaving equipment at work.
Restoring Voluntary Control Of Locomotion After Severe Spinal Cord Injury
http://mnt.to/a/4bRm
In the lab, rats with severe spinal cord injury are learning to walk - and run - again. Last June in the journal Science, Gregoire Courtine, of the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), reported that rats in his lab are not only voluntarily initiating a walking gait, but they were sprinting, climbing up stairs, and avoiding obstacles after a couple of weeks of neurorehabilitation with a combination of a robotic harness and electricalchemical stimulation.
Deep Brain Stimulation Fights Disease Deep Inside The Brain
http://mnt.to/a/4bRj
Some 90,000 patients per year are treated for Parkinson's disease, a number that is expected to rise by 25 percent annually. Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), which consists of electrically stimulating the central or peripheral nervous system, is currently standard practice for treating Parkinson's, but it can involve long, expensive surgeries with dramatic side effects.
Caught In The Act: Miniature Crime Scene Identifies The Culprit For Arrhythmia
http://mnt.to/a/4bRg
Using powerful X-rays, University of British Columbia researchers have reconstructed a crime scene too small for any microscope to observe - and caught the culprit of arrhythmia in action.Characterized by the heart beating too fast, too slow or inconsistently, arrhythmias may cause a decrease of blood flow to the brain and body, resulting in heart palpitation, dizziness, fainting, or even death.
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** MEDICAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT News **
Robotically-Assisted Hysterectomy Usage Significantly Increased, Little Benefit
http://mnt.to/a/4bV5
The use of robotically-assisted hysterectomy has significantly increased, however, it offers few benefits in the short-term and costs substantially more compared to laparoscopic hysterectomy.
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** MELANOMA / SKIN CANCER News **
The Gene TP63 Linked To Worse Outcomes For Melanoma
http://mnt.to/a/4bS4
Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have identified a gene present in some melanoma which appears to make the tumour cells more resistant to treatment, according to research published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
Time Spent Sitting Related To Risk Of Chronic Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4bSf
The more you sit, the higher your risk of chronic diseases.Kansas State University researcher Richard Rosenkranz, assistant professor of human nutrition, examined the associations of sitting time and chronic diseases in middle-aged Australian males in a study that is published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.
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** MENTAL HEALTH News **
People With Disabilities At Greater Risk Of Violence And Subsequent Mental Ill-Health
http://mnt.to/a/4bTv
Greater risk of domestic violence, resulting mental health problems for victims with disabilitiesPeople with disabilities are at a greater risk of being the victims of violence and of suffering mental ill health when victimized, according to research published February 20 in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Hind Khalifeh and colleagues from University College London and King's College London.
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** MRSA / DRUG RESISTANCE News **
Drug Resistance Greater In Young Malaria Parasites
http://mnt.to/a/4bS6
New research has revealed that immature malaria parasites are more resistant to treatment with key antimalarial drugs than older parasites, a finding that could lead to more effective treatments for a disease that kills one person every minute and is developing resistance to drugs at an alarming rate.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Language Protein In Brain Differs By Sex
http://mnt.to/a/4bV6
Males and females acquire language differently: it has been well documented in children, where on average girls tend to speak earlier, with greater complexity, than boys. We also know that animals differ by sex in the ways they communicate.
During Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme Surgery, 5-ALA Fluorescence Guides Resection
http://mnt.to/a/4bSh
Neurosurgeons from UC San Francisco describe the use of 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) fluorescence in guiding resection of recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Ingestion of 5-ALA by a patient before surgery leads to fluorescence of tumor cells intraoperatively in response to certain wavelengths of light.
Artificial Brain System
http://mnt.to/a/4bSg
This technological prowess was made possible by the development of a "simplified artificial brain" that reproduces certain types of so-called "recurrent" connections observed in the human brain.
Spinal Polymer Implants Coated With Bioactive Film To Improve Bonding With Bone
http://mnt.to/a/4bSd
Researchers from North Carolina State University have for the first time successfully coated polymer implants with a bioactive film. The discovery should improve the success rate of such implants - which are often used in spinal surgeries.
New Gene Identified That Causes Inherited Spinal Meningiomas
http://mnt.to/a/4bS2
Genetic medicine experts from Manchester Biomedical Research Centre at Saint Mary's Hospital and The University of Manchester have identified a new gene responsible for causing an inherited form of tumour, known as spinal meningioma.
Vascular Development May Be An Important New Factor In Normal And Abnormal Brain Development
http://mnt.to/a/4bRM
A new study by Columbia Engineering researchers finds that the infant brain does not control its blood flow in the same way as the adult brain. The paper, which the scientists say could change the way researchers study brain development in infants and children, is published in the February 18 Early Online edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
Bladder Regeneration Employing Bone Marrow Cells
http://mnt.to/a/4bRD
A new approach to bladder regeneration is capitalizing on the potential of two distinct cell populations harvested from a patient's healthy bone marrow, a new study reports.The Northwestern Medicine® research, which was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by lead author Arun K.
Restoring Voluntary Control Of Locomotion After Severe Spinal Cord Injury
http://mnt.to/a/4bRm
In the lab, rats with severe spinal cord injury are learning to walk - and run - again. Last June in the journal Science, Gregoire Courtine, of the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), reported that rats in his lab are not only voluntarily initiating a walking gait, but they were sprinting, climbing up stairs, and avoiding obstacles after a couple of weeks of neurorehabilitation with a combination of a robotic harness and electricalchemical stimulation.
Smart Prosthetics That Connect Directly To The Nervous System Point The Way To A Better Bionic Hand
http://mnt.to/a/4bRk
For an amputee, replacing a missing limb with a functional prosthetic can alleviate physical or emotional distress and mean a return of vocational ability or cosmetics. Studies show, however, that up to 50 percent of hand amputees still do not use their prosthesis regularly due to less than ideal functionality, appearance, and controllability.
Deep Brain Stimulation Fights Disease Deep Inside The Brain
http://mnt.to/a/4bRj
Some 90,000 patients per year are treated for Parkinson's disease, a number that is expected to rise by 25 percent annually. Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), which consists of electrically stimulating the central or peripheral nervous system, is currently standard practice for treating Parkinson's, but it can involve long, expensive surgeries with dramatic side effects.
'Activating' RNA Takes DNA On A Loop Through Time And Space
http://mnt.to/a/4bRd
Long segments of RNA - encoded in our DNA but not translated into protein - are key to physically manipulating DNA in order to activate certain genes, say researchers at The Wistar Institute.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
High GI-Diet And Dairy Intake Linked To Acne
http://mnt.to/a/4bV4
A diet high in glycemic index foods and dairy products is now linked to acne, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.The study also suggests using medical nutrition therapy (MNT) as a form of acne treatment.
Organic Tomatoes Accumulate More Vitamin C, Sugars Than Conventionally Grown Fruit
http://mnt.to/a/4bTr
Biochemical properties of organic tomatoes may be different because of stressful growth conditionsTomatoes grown on organic farms accumulate higher concentrations of sugars, vitamin C and compounds associated with oxidative stress compared to those grown on conventional farms, according to research published February 20 in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Maria Raquel Alcantara Miranda and colleagues from the Federal University of Ceara, Brazil.
Healthy Sleep, Healthy Diet: Sleep Pattern Linked To Variety Of Food Intake
http://mnt.to/a/4bSM
People who eat a large variety of foods, considered an indicator of a healthy diet, are also the ones with the healthiest sleep patterns, according to a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn), in the US.
Time Spent Sitting Related To Risk Of Chronic Diseases
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The more you sit, the higher your risk of chronic diseases.Kansas State University researcher Richard Rosenkranz, assistant professor of human nutrition, examined the associations of sitting time and chronic diseases in middle-aged Australian males in a study that is published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.
Contaminant Levels Recommended By EU Exceeded In Some Cheeses
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Researchers at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) have analysed more than 60 brands of cheese commonly available in supermarkets. The concentration of organochloride contaminants in the majority of the samples was lower than levels set by European legislation, but in a few cases it was higher.
Genetically Modified Crops Are Overregulated According To Food Science Expert
http://mnt.to/a/4bRf
It has been almost 20 years since the first genetically modified foods showed up in produce aisles throughout the United States and the rest of the world, but controversy continues to surround the products and their regulation.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Healthy Sleep, Healthy Diet: Sleep Pattern Linked To Variety Of Food Intake
http://mnt.to/a/4bSM
People who eat a large variety of foods, considered an indicator of a healthy diet, are also the ones with the healthiest sleep patterns, according to a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn), in the US.
Time Spent Sitting Related To Risk Of Chronic Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4bSf
The more you sit, the higher your risk of chronic diseases.Kansas State University researcher Richard Rosenkranz, assistant professor of human nutrition, examined the associations of sitting time and chronic diseases in middle-aged Australian males in a study that is published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.
A Change Needed In The Criteria For Weight-Loss Surgery
http://mnt.to/a/4bS7
Weight-loss surgery is currently only offered to patients who exceed a certain BMI. However, surgical intervention could improve the health of many more people. This is shown by the Swedish Obese Subjects study carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, involving 104 patients who were operated on despite their BMI being "too low".
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
Prescription Drugs Linked To Most Fatal Overdoses
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When deaths from overdoses from opioid painkillers occur, there are usually other prescription medications for mental health disorders and/or neurologic conditions involved too, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association).
Important Evidence Supporting Fibromyalgia As A Spectrum Disorder
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Researchers have determined that fibromyalgia prevalence is 2.1% of the general population in Germany. Results appearing in Arthritis Care & Research, a journal published by Wiley on behalf of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), suggest that fibromyalgia is a spectrum disorder rather than a categorical illness.
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** PALLIATIVE CARE / HOSPICE CARE News **
Study Examines Family Struggles With Anger And Forgiveness When Relative Is Dying
http://mnt.to/a/4bRZ
Watching a loved one die tests some family members' relationships with God or the higher being of one's faith. And the spiritual anger and resentment grow with the level of pain and suffering their family member endures, according to researchers at Case Western Reserve University.
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** PARKINSON'S DISEASE News **
Artificial Brain System
http://mnt.to/a/4bSg
This technological prowess was made possible by the development of a "simplified artificial brain" that reproduces certain types of so-called "recurrent" connections observed in the human brain.
Results From Cogane™ In Parkinson's Disease Clinical Trial
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Phytopharm plc (PYM: London Stock Exchange) ("Phytopharm", the "Group" or the "Company") have announced the results of the Phase II, randomised, double blind, placebo controlled, dose-ranging trial of Cogane™ in unmedicated patients with early-stage Parkinson's disease ("CONFIDENT-PD").
Deep Brain Stimulation Fights Disease Deep Inside The Brain
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Some 90,000 patients per year are treated for Parkinson's disease, a number that is expected to rise by 25 percent annually. Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), which consists of electrically stimulating the central or peripheral nervous system, is currently standard practice for treating Parkinson's, but it can involve long, expensive surgeries with dramatic side effects.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Language Protein In Brain Differs By Sex
http://mnt.to/a/4bV6
Males and females acquire language differently: it has been well documented in children, where on average girls tend to speak earlier, with greater complexity, than boys. We also know that animals differ by sex in the ways they communicate.
Childhood Cancer In Developing Countries - A Growing Health Threat That Could Be Easily Managed
http://mnt.to/a/4bTq
Across the developing world, childhood cancer is on the rise, and mortality is high. Once thought of as a rich world disease, cancer is a growing health threat across low-income and middle-income countries (LMCs).
Improvement In Child Cancer Survival Rates Threatened By Lack Of New Drug Development
http://mnt.to/a/4bTp
Remarkable improvements in survival from childhood cancer have taken place in high- income countries over the past 50 years, but further progress is being threatened by increasingly strict research regulations and insufficient development of new drugs, according to a major new Lancet Oncology Series on improving cancer care for children and young people.
Word Of Mouth Trumps Online Ratings When Families Select A Child's Doctor
http://mnt.to/a/4bSb
Numerous websites are available to rate just about any service or product: restaurant food, hotel service and even a pediatrician's care. However, a new poll from the University of Michigan shows that only 25 percent of parents say they consider doctor rating websites very important in their search for a child's physician.
Vascular Development May Be An Important New Factor In Normal And Abnormal Brain Development
http://mnt.to/a/4bRM
A new study by Columbia Engineering researchers finds that the infant brain does not control its blood flow in the same way as the adult brain. The paper, which the scientists say could change the way researchers study brain development in infants and children, is published in the February 18 Early Online edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
Infant's Skin Barrier Function Not Damaged By Baby Wash
http://mnt.to/a/4bRF
The findings by academics at The University of Manchester, published in the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing, compared Johnson's Baby Top-to-Toe wash against plain bath water on 307 newborn babies over a four week period.
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** PHARMA INDUSTRY / BIOTECH INDUSTRY News **
Using GM Plants To 'Grow' Medicines
http://mnt.to/a/4bSp
Scientists say amending an EU directive on GMOs could help stimulate innovation in making vaccines, cheaper pharmaceuticals and organic plastics using plants.In a paper to be published in Current Pharmaceutical Design, six scientists from the US and Europe compare risk assessment and regulation between the two continents.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
'Activating' RNA Takes DNA On A Loop Through Time And Space
http://mnt.to/a/4bRd
Long segments of RNA - encoded in our DNA but not translated into protein - are key to physically manipulating DNA in order to activate certain genes, say researchers at The Wistar Institute.
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** PREVENTIVE MEDICINE News **
National Screening Benchmarks For Finding Polyps During A Colonoscopy Might Be Too Low
http://mnt.to/a/4bSc
Current national guidelines provide benchmarks regarding the number of polyps physicians should detect, on average, during a colonoscopy. Recent studies at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida suggest these benchmarks may be too low.
Innovative Infectious Disease Research On The International Space Station
http://mnt.to/a/4bRR
Performing sensitive biological experiments is always a delicate affair. Few researchers, however, contend with the challenges faced by Cheryl Nickerson, whose working laboratory aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is located hundreds of miles above the Earth, traveling at some 17,000 miles per hour.
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** PRIMARY CARE / GENERAL PRACTICE News **
Word Of Mouth Trumps Online Ratings When Families Select A Child's Doctor
http://mnt.to/a/4bSb
Numerous websites are available to rate just about any service or product: restaurant food, hotel service and even a pediatrician's care. However, a new poll from the University of Michigan shows that only 25 percent of parents say they consider doctor rating websites very important in their search for a child's physician.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Language Protein In Brain Differs By Sex
http://mnt.to/a/4bV6
Males and females acquire language differently: it has been well documented in children, where on average girls tend to speak earlier, with greater complexity, than boys. We also know that animals differ by sex in the ways they communicate.
Prescription Drugs Linked To Most Fatal Overdoses
http://mnt.to/a/4bV2
When deaths from overdoses from opioid painkillers occur, there are usually other prescription medications for mental health disorders and/or neurologic conditions involved too, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association).
Study Examines Family Struggles With Anger And Forgiveness When Relative Is Dying
http://mnt.to/a/4bRZ
Watching a loved one die tests some family members' relationships with God or the higher being of one's faith. And the spiritual anger and resentment grow with the level of pain and suffering their family member endures, according to researchers at Case Western Reserve University.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Prescription Drugs Linked To Most Fatal Overdoses
http://mnt.to/a/4bV2
When deaths from overdoses from opioid painkillers occur, there are usually other prescription medications for mental health disorders and/or neurologic conditions involved too, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association).
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** RADIOLOGY / NUCLEAR MEDICINE News **
Determining Heart Attack Risk In Suspected Coronary Artery Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4bRy
Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is an effective tool for determining the risk of heart attacks and other adverse cardiac events in patients with suspected coronary artery disease but no treatable risk factors, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.
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** REHABILITATION / PHYSICAL THERAPY News **
Restoring Voluntary Control Of Locomotion After Severe Spinal Cord Injury
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In the lab, rats with severe spinal cord injury are learning to walk - and run - again. Last June in the journal Science, Gregoire Courtine, of the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), reported that rats in his lab are not only voluntarily initiating a walking gait, but they were sprinting, climbing up stairs, and avoiding obstacles after a couple of weeks of neurorehabilitation with a combination of a robotic harness and electricalchemical stimulation.
Smart Prosthetics That Connect Directly To The Nervous System Point The Way To A Better Bionic Hand
http://mnt.to/a/4bRk
For an amputee, replacing a missing limb with a functional prosthetic can alleviate physical or emotional distress and mean a return of vocational ability or cosmetics. Studies show, however, that up to 50 percent of hand amputees still do not use their prosthesis regularly due to less than ideal functionality, appearance, and controllability.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
Length Of Biological Marker Linked To Respiratory Infection
http://mnt.to/a/4bSz
The length of a biological marker is linked to respiratory infection in healthy adults.Individuals were more likely to develop upper respiratory infection who were administered a cold virus and had shorter telomere lengths (a structure at the end of a chromosome) in specific cells than subjects with longer telomeres.
Fungi In Lungs May Hold Asthma Treatment Clues
http://mnt.to/a/4bSw
There was a time when we assumed the insides of our lungs were devoid of life, apart from our own cells helping us breathe. But now we learn that the lung is home to a wide range of organisms, including fungi.
Although Well-Adapted To Humans, Novel Coronavirus Susceptible To Immunotherapy
http://mnt.to/a/4bRt
The new coronavirus that has emerged in the Middle East is well-adapted to infecting humans but could potentially be treated with immunotherapy, according to a study published on February 19 in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology.
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** SLEEP / SLEEP DISORDERS / INSOMNIA News **
Healthy Sleep, Healthy Diet: Sleep Pattern Linked To Variety Of Food Intake
http://mnt.to/a/4bSM
People who eat a large variety of foods, considered an indicator of a healthy diet, are also the ones with the healthiest sleep patterns, according to a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn), in the US.
Neurim Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase 2 Clinical Trial Results Of Piromelatine For The Treatment Of Insomnia
http://mnt.to/a/4bRT
Neurim Pharmaceuticals have announced positive results from a phase II clinical studyevaluating the efficacy and safety of Piromelatine (Neu-P11), a novel investigationalmultimodal sleep medicine developed for the treatment of patients with primary andco-morbid insomnia.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
Sitting For Long Hours Increases Risk Of Chronic Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4bV3
Sitting for long hours is associated with an increased risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, according to recent research published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Pioneering Stem Cell-Based Transplant Technology Is Being Developed And Tested On New Organs And Tissues
http://mnt.to/a/4bRQ
Surgeon Paolo Macchiarini has made his name by successfully transplanting bioengineered stem cell-based trachea, composed of both artificial and biological material. He now plans to use the technique to recreate more complex tissues, such as the oesophagus and diaphragm or organs such as the heart and lungs.
Bladder Regeneration Employing Bone Marrow Cells
http://mnt.to/a/4bRD
A new approach to bladder regeneration is capitalizing on the potential of two distinct cell populations harvested from a patient's healthy bone marrow, a new study reports.The Northwestern Medicine® research, which was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by lead author Arun K.
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** STROKE News **
Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Seem To Have Higher Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke
http://mnt.to/a/4bRX
A syndrome common in women of reproductive age may place them at greater risk for hardening of the arteries, which predisposes them to heart attack and stroke, according to research published Feb.
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** TRANSPLANTS / ORGAN DONATIONS News **
Pioneering Stem Cell-Based Transplant Technology Is Being Developed And Tested On New Organs And Tissues
http://mnt.to/a/4bRQ
Surgeon Paolo Macchiarini has made his name by successfully transplanting bioengineered stem cell-based trachea, composed of both artificial and biological material. He now plans to use the technique to recreate more complex tissues, such as the oesophagus and diaphragm or organs such as the heart and lungs.
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** TROPICAL DISEASES News **
Mosquitoes Exposed To DEET Once Are Less Repelled By It A Few Hours Later
http://mnt.to/a/4bTs
Following previous exposure, mosquitoes' odor receptors are less sensitive to DEETMosquitoes are able to ignore the smell of the insect repellent DEET within a few hours of being exposed to it, according to research published February 20 in the open access journal PLOS ONE by James Logan, Nina Stanczyk and colleagues from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK.
Drug Resistance Greater In Young Malaria Parasites
http://mnt.to/a/4bS6
New research has revealed that immature malaria parasites are more resistant to treatment with key antimalarial drugs than older parasites, a finding that could lead to more effective treatments for a disease that kills one person every minute and is developing resistance to drugs at an alarming rate.
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
Bladder Regeneration Employing Bone Marrow Cells
http://mnt.to/a/4bRD
A new approach to bladder regeneration is capitalizing on the potential of two distinct cell populations harvested from a patient's healthy bone marrow, a new study reports.The Northwestern Medicine® research, which was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by lead author Arun K.
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** VASCULAR News **
Study Of Blood Plasma Improves Our Understanding Of Thrombosis, Aneurysms And Arteriosclerosis
http://mnt.to/a/4bS3
The results are significant because they can help to improve our understanding of medical conditions, such as thrombosis, aneurysms and arteriosclerosis. The research team is publishing its results in Physical Review Letters and the American Physical Society has highlighted the work on its Physics website*, placing it on the Focus List of important physics news.
Vascular Development May Be An Important New Factor In Normal And Abnormal Brain Development
http://mnt.to/a/4bRM
A new study by Columbia Engineering researchers finds that the infant brain does not control its blood flow in the same way as the adult brain. The paper, which the scientists say could change the way researchers study brain development in infants and children, is published in the February 18 Early Online edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
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** VETERINARY News **
Study Offers New Insight Into Dogs Fear Responses To Noise
http://mnt.to/a/4bS8
A study has gained new insight into domestic dogs' fear responses to noises. The behavioural response by dogs to noises can be extreme in nature, distressing for owners and a welfare issue for dogs.
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** WATER - AIR QUALITY / AGRICULTURE News **
Exposure To Air Pollution Is Associated With Increased Deaths After Heart Attacks
http://mnt.to/a/4bTw
Air pollution contributes to an increased number of deaths among patients who have been admitted to hospital with heart attacks, according to a study published online today in the European Heart Journal [1].
Pollution Linked To Increased Risk Of Death Among Heart Attack Patients
http://mnt.to/a/4bSC
Heart attack survivors who are then exposed to air pollution could be at an increased risk of death, reveals a study published in the European Heart Journal. The study is the largest of its kind to find an association between exposure to airborne particulate matter (PM) and heightened risk of patient survival following hospital admission due to myocardial infarction.
Genetically Modified Crops Are Overregulated According To Food Science Expert
http://mnt.to/a/4bRf
It has been almost 20 years since the first genetically modified foods showed up in produce aisles throughout the United States and the rest of the world, but controversy continues to surround the products and their regulation.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Robotically-Assisted Hysterectomy Usage Significantly Increased, Little Benefit
http://mnt.to/a/4bV5
The use of robotically-assisted hysterectomy has significantly increased, however, it offers few benefits in the short-term and costs substantially more compared to laparoscopic hysterectomy.
Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Seem To Have Higher Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke
http://mnt.to/a/4bRX
A syndrome common in women of reproductive age may place them at greater risk for hardening of the arteries, which predisposes them to heart attack and stroke, according to research published Feb.
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