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** AID / DISASTERS News **
Lessons Learned From Lost Creek Fire, Southwest Alberta, 2003
http://mnt.to/a/4bXm
Nobody can foresee disaster, but changing climate conditions are prompting smart communities increasingly to prepare for them with solid emergency response plans and protocols. Images as recent as those from the 2011 wildfire in Slave Lake, Alberta or as distant as those from the 1998 ice storm in Eastern Ontario and Quebec are distressing reminders that no area is immune from devastation, and reinforce the need to be prepared.
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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Publication Of First Comprehensive Literature Review On The Burden Of Liver Disease In Europe: EASL
http://mnt.to/a/4bWj
Major progress has been made in the past 30 years in the knowledge and management of liver disease, yet approximately 29 million Europeans still suffer from a chronic liver condition.The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) has unveiled its new publication The burden of liver disease in Europe: a review of available epidemiological data.
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** ALLERGY News **
Asthma Drug Treats Chronic Hives, Severe Itch
http://mnt.to/a/4bZ2
A commonly used asthma drug, omalizumab, has shown to be effective in treating chronic hives and severe, itchy rash in adolescents and adults.The finding came from a new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine after examining the effects of a once-a-month, high-dose injection of omalizumab on 323 subjects at 55 medical centers.
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
Record Numbers Of People With Dementia In Care Homes
http://mnt.to/a/4bYR
Alzheimer's Society demands low expectations and quality of life must be tackledEighty per cent of people living in care homes - more than ever thought before - have either dementia or severe memory problems according to a new Alzheimer's Society report published today (Tuesday 26 February 2013).
Advances In IPSC Technology Lead To Improved Modeling Of Alzheimer's Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4bX2
Working with a group from Nagasaki University, a research group at the Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA) at Japan's Kyoto University has announced in the online publication of Cell Stem Cell that it has successfully modeled Alzheimer's disease (AD) using both familial and sporadic patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), and revealed stress phenotypes and differential drug responsiveness associated with intracellular amyloid beta oligomers in AD neurons and astrocytes.
Molecular System Identified That Could Help Develop Treatments For Alzheimer's Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4bWp
Scientists from the University of Southampton have identified the molecular system that contributes to the harmful inflammatory reaction in the brain during neurodegenerative diseases.An important aspect of chronic neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's or prion disease, is the generation of an innate inflammatory reaction within the brain.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
Soldiers And PTSD: Why Some Develop It While Others Don't
http://mnt.to/a/4bX5
Pre-war vulnerability is just as important as combat-related trauma in predicting whether veterans' symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will be long-lasting, according to new research published in Clinical Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
The Effects Of Early Life Stress On Heart Function In Later Life
http://mnt.to/a/4bWX
Early life stress like that experienced by ill newborns appears to take an early toll of the heart, affecting its ability to relax and refill with oxygen-rich blood, researchers report.Rat pups separated from their mothers a few hours each day, experienced a significant decrease in this basic heart function when - as life tends to do - an extra stressor was added to raise blood pressure, said Dr.
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** BACK PAIN News **
Heavy Loads On The Shoulders Can Cause Nerve Damage In The Hands And Fingers
http://mnt.to/a/4bXk
Trudging from place to place with heavy weights on our backs is an everyday reality, from schoolchildren toting textbooks in backpacks to firefighters and soldiers carrying occupational gear.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Omontys, Anemia Drug For Kidney Dialysis Patients, Recalled
http://mnt.to/a/4bYd
Omontys (peginesatide) Injection, a drug used for anemia treatment in kidney dialysis patients, has been recalled because of "serious, life-threatening or fatal hypersensitivity reactions", including anaphylaxis.
Use Of Catheters In Dialysis Linked With High Risk Of Infections, Heart Problems, And Death
http://mnt.to/a/4bWM
Review examines safety of different dialysis procedures to access the bloodHighlights Dialysis patients using catheters to access the blood have the highest risks for death, infections, and cardiovascular events compared with patients using other types of vascular access.
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
Older African American Women At Increased Risk For Endocrine Disorder, The Most Common Cause Of Elevated Calcium Levels
http://mnt.to/a/4bXn
Unusually high calcium levels in the blood can almost always be traced to primary hyperparathyroidism, an undertreated, underreported condition that affects mainly women and the elderly, according to a new study by UCLA researchers.
Heavy Loads On The Shoulders Can Cause Nerve Damage In The Hands And Fingers
http://mnt.to/a/4bXk
Trudging from place to place with heavy weights on our backs is an everyday reality, from schoolchildren toting textbooks in backpacks to firefighters and soldiers carrying occupational gear.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
Breast Cancer Tumour Growth Inhibited By OMEGA-3s
http://mnt.to/a/4bWT
A lifelong diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can inhibit growth of breast cancer tumours by 30 per cent, according to new research from the University of Guelph.The study, published recently in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, is believed to be the first to provide unequivocal evidence that omega-3s reduce cancer risk.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Prostate Cancer Treated With High Dose Radioactive Pellets
http://mnt.to/a/4bYg
A new form of radiotherapy to treat prostate cancer is being used by doctors in Southampton, UK.Implanting radioactive pellets in prostate cancer patients which specifically target and eradicate the cancerous cells at the tumor site has proved to be very effective treatment.
New Clues To Epstein-Barr Virus
http://mnt.to/a/4bXp
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) affects more than 90 percent of the population worldwide and was the first human virus found to be associated with cancer. Now, researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have broadened the understanding of this widespread infection with their discovery of a second B-cell attachment receptor for EBV.
In Future It May Be Possible To Sniff Out The Side Effects Of Radiotherapy
http://mnt.to/a/4bWR
Researchers at the University of Warwick and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust have completed a study that may lead to clinicians being able to more accurately predict which patients will suffer from the side effects of radiotherapy.
Study Of Life's Tiniest Architects Could Lead To New Opportunity To Treat Cancers
http://mnt.to/a/4bWJ
If a genome is the blueprint for life, then the chief architects are tiny slices of genetic material that orchestrate how we are assembled and function, Yale School of Medicine researchers report in the journal Developmental Cell.
Neuroblastomas With Sensitivity To BET Bromodomain Inhibitors May Be Identified By Biomarker
http://mnt.to/a/4bWh
Neuroblastoma, the most common malignant tumor of early childhood, is frequently associated with the presence of MYCN amplification, a genetic biomarker associated with poor prognosis. Researchers have determined that tumors containing MYCN amplification are sensitive to a new class of drugs, BET bromodomain inhibitors.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Heart Attack, Stroke In High Risk Groups
http://mnt.to/a/4bZ4
A landmark study from Spain reports that a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts reduced the incidence of major cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke, cardiovascular death) among people with high cardiovascular risk.
Novel Ultrasound Method Improves Myocardial Remodelling After Heart Attack
http://mnt.to/a/4bWn
Scientists from the Bonn University Hospital successfully tested a method in mice allowing the morphological and functional sequelae of a myocardial infarction to be reduced. Tiny gas bubbles are made to oscillate within the heart via focused ultrasound - this improves microcirculation and decreases the size of the scar tissue.
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** CLEFT PALATE News **
Accidental Inhalation Of Betadine During Surgery Leads To Rare Complication
http://mnt.to/a/4bWS
A routine step in preparing for cleft palate surgery in a child led to an unusual - but not unprecedented - case of lung inflammation (pneumonitis), according to a report in the The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.
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** CLINICAL TRIALS / DRUG TRIALS News **
Asthma Drug Treats Chronic Hives, Severe Itch
http://mnt.to/a/4bZ2
A commonly used asthma drug, omalizumab, has shown to be effective in treating chronic hives and severe, itchy rash in adolescents and adults.The finding came from a new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine after examining the effects of a once-a-month, high-dose injection of omalizumab on 323 subjects at 55 medical centers.
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** COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE News **
Intense Acupuncture Can Improve Muscle Recovery In Patients With Bell Palsy - Randomized Controlled Trial
http://mnt.to/a/4bYC
Patients with Bell palsy who received acupuncture that achieves de qi, a type of intense stimulation, had improved facial muscle recovery, reduced disability and better quality of life, according to a randomized controlled trial published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
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** DERMATOLOGY News **
Asthma Drug Treats Chronic Hives, Severe Itch
http://mnt.to/a/4bZ2
A commonly used asthma drug, omalizumab, has shown to be effective in treating chronic hives and severe, itchy rash in adolescents and adults.The finding came from a new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine after examining the effects of a once-a-month, high-dose injection of omalizumab on 323 subjects at 55 medical centers.
Could An Antibiotic From Human Sweat Fight Hospital Superbugs And TB?
http://mnt.to/a/4bYc
An antibiotic created from human sweat might fight off hospital superbugs and deadly strains of tuberculosis, scientists reported in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.The researchers, from Scotland, Germany, France and Spain explained that a protein found on human skin - Dermcidin - is activated in sweat (slightly acidic and salty environments) and kills harmful microbes by perforating their cell membranes.
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** DIABETES News **
Glucagonlike Peptide 1-Based Therapies Associated With Acute Pancreatitis In Study
http://mnt.to/a/4bYN
JAMA Internal Medicine Study HighlightsIn a study by Sonal Singh, M.D., M.P.H., of The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, and colleagues, treatment with the glucagonlike peptide-1 (GLP-1)-based therapies sitagliptin and exenatide were associated with increased odds of hospitalization for acute pancreatitis in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Reprogramming Alpha Cells To Fight Diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/4bYf
Rather than trying to reactivate the insulin-producing beta cells, researchers say that reprogramming the alpha cells into beta cells may be a better route to take in order to treat type 2 diabetes.
Resources And Barriers To Physical Activity Studied In Texas Border Towns
http://mnt.to/a/4bXj
Obesity, diabetes and other ailments plague impoverished communities at higher rates than the general United States population. In rural Texas border towns, or colonias, Mexican-American residents are at an even greater risk for chronic health problems.
Modern Lifestyles Can Put Your Health At Risk
http://mnt.to/a/4bWN
Living against the clock - working late-night shifts or eating at inappropriate times, for example - can come with real health risks, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and diabetes among them. Now, researchers reporting in Current Biology, a Cell Press publication, have new evidence to explain why it matters not just what mice (or by extension, people) eat, but also when they eat it.
Avocado Consumption May Be Associated With Better Diet Quality
http://mnt.to/a/4bWf
New analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) , a program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), indicates that consuming avocados may be associated with better diet quality and nutrient intake level, lower intake of added sugars, lower body weight, BMI and waist circumferences, higher "good cholesterol" levels and lower metabolic syndrome risk.
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** EAR, NOSE AND THROAT News **
'Watchful Waiting' Proves Best for Ear Infections In Kids
http://mnt.to/a/4bYZ
Doctors are currently getting updated guidelines on diagnosing and treating the millions of children who are afflicted with middle-ear infections, one of the most standard bacterial illnesses kids encounter and one that is usually treated with antibiotics.
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** ENDOCRINOLOGY News **
Unique Study Highlights Importance Of Universal Newborn Screening For Lethal Genetic Disorder
http://mnt.to/a/4bYS
Contrary to current belief, routine newborn screening improves the detection of the lethal form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) in girls as well as boys, saving lives in both sexes, according to a unique study of CAH during the last 100 years published Online First in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology.
Older African American Women At Increased Risk For Endocrine Disorder, The Most Common Cause Of Elevated Calcium Levels
http://mnt.to/a/4bXn
Unusually high calcium levels in the blood can almost always be traced to primary hyperparathyroidism, an undertreated, underreported condition that affects mainly women and the elderly, according to a new study by UCLA researchers.
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** EPILEPSY News **
Trauma-Induced Epilepsy May Be Prevented By Cooling The Brain Following Injury
http://mnt.to/a/4bWg
In the weeks, months and years after a severe head injury, patients often experience epileptic seizures that are difficult to control. A new study in rats suggests that gently cooling the brain after injury may prevent these seizures.
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
Gene Mutation Discovered That Causes Schnyder Corneal Dystrophy
http://mnt.to/a/4bWW
Research conducted by Dr. Jayne S. Weiss, Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, and colleagues has discovered a new mutation in a gene that causes Schnyder corneal dystrophy (SCD.
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** FLU / COLD / SARS News **
New Compounds Will Lead To A New Generation Of Anti-Influenza Drugs That The Virus' Strains Can't Adapt To
http://mnt.to/a/4bX4
Simon Fraser University virologist Masahiro Niikura and his doctoral student Nicole Bance are among an international group of scientists that has discovered a new class of molecular compounds capable of killing the influenza virus.
Stopping Flu Virus In Its Tracks
http://mnt.to/a/4bWH
A new class of influenza drug has been shown effective against drug-resistant strains of the flu virus, according to a study led by University of British Columbia researchers.Published online in the journal Science Express, the study details the development of a new drug candidate that prevents the flu virus from spreading from one cell to the next.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
In Future It May Be Possible To Sniff Out The Side Effects Of Radiotherapy
http://mnt.to/a/4bWR
Researchers at the University of Warwick and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust have completed a study that may lead to clinicians being able to more accurately predict which patients will suffer from the side effects of radiotherapy.
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** GENETICS News **
Unique Study Highlights Importance Of Universal Newborn Screening For Lethal Genetic Disorder
http://mnt.to/a/4bYS
Contrary to current belief, routine newborn screening improves the detection of the lethal form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) in girls as well as boys, saving lives in both sexes, according to a unique study of CAH during the last 100 years published Online First in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology.
Reprogramming Alpha Cells To Fight Diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/4bYf
Rather than trying to reactivate the insulin-producing beta cells, researchers say that reprogramming the alpha cells into beta cells may be a better route to take in order to treat type 2 diabetes.
Gene Mutation Discovered That Causes Schnyder Corneal Dystrophy
http://mnt.to/a/4bWW
Research conducted by Dr. Jayne S. Weiss, Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, and colleagues has discovered a new mutation in a gene that causes Schnyder corneal dystrophy (SCD.
Gene Mutations Affect Kidney Disease Risk And Prognosis
http://mnt.to/a/4bWL
Screening could help in the diagnosis and treatment of affected individualsHighlights Certain mutations and combinations of mutations in immune-related genes affect individuals' risk of developing a rare but serious kidney condition.
Gene Therapy Has The Potential To Help People Heal Their Own Hearts
http://mnt.to/a/4bWK
In the first human study of its kind, researchers activated heart failure patients' stem cells with gene therapy to improve their symptoms, heart function and quality of life, according to a study in the American Heart Association journal Circulation Research.
Study Of Life's Tiniest Architects Could Lead To New Opportunity To Treat Cancers
http://mnt.to/a/4bWJ
If a genome is the blueprint for life, then the chief architects are tiny slices of genetic material that orchestrate how we are assembled and function, Yale School of Medicine researchers report in the journal Developmental Cell.
How Different Genes For Schizophrenia Affect Brain Function, IQ Over Time
http://mnt.to/a/4bWm
People who are at greater genetic risk of schizophrenia are more likely to see a fall in IQ as they age, even if they do not develop the condition.Scientists at the University of Edinburgh say the findings could lead to new research into how different genes for schizophrenia affect brain function over time.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Heart Attack, Stroke In High Risk Groups
http://mnt.to/a/4bZ4
A landmark study from Spain reports that a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts reduced the incidence of major cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke, cardiovascular death) among people with high cardiovascular risk.
The Effects Of Early Life Stress On Heart Function In Later Life
http://mnt.to/a/4bWX
Early life stress like that experienced by ill newborns appears to take an early toll of the heart, affecting its ability to relax and refill with oxygen-rich blood, researchers report.Rat pups separated from their mothers a few hours each day, experienced a significant decrease in this basic heart function when - as life tends to do - an extra stressor was added to raise blood pressure, said Dr.
Gene Therapy Has The Potential To Help People Heal Their Own Hearts
http://mnt.to/a/4bWK
In the first human study of its kind, researchers activated heart failure patients' stem cells with gene therapy to improve their symptoms, heart function and quality of life, according to a study in the American Heart Association journal Circulation Research.
Novel Ultrasound Method Improves Myocardial Remodelling After Heart Attack
http://mnt.to/a/4bWn
Scientists from the Bonn University Hospital successfully tested a method in mice allowing the morphological and functional sequelae of a myocardial infarction to be reduced. Tiny gas bubbles are made to oscillate within the heart via focused ultrasound - this improves microcirculation and decreases the size of the scar tissue.
Avocado Consumption May Be Associated With Better Diet Quality
http://mnt.to/a/4bWf
New analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) , a program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), indicates that consuming avocados may be associated with better diet quality and nutrient intake level, lower intake of added sugars, lower body weight, BMI and waist circumferences, higher "good cholesterol" levels and lower metabolic syndrome risk.
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** HIV / AIDS News **
Adult Life Expectancy Dramatically Increased By Scale-Up Of HIV Treatment In Rural South Africa
http://mnt.to/a/4bWz
The large antiretroviral treatment (ART) scale-up in a rural community in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, has led to a rapid and dramatic increase in population adult life expectancy - a gain of 11.
HIV-Related Research And Programming Has Excluded Homosexuals In Africa For Three Decades
http://mnt.to/a/4bWk
HIV-related research and programming has excluded same-sex attracted men in Africa for three decades. Their exclusion cannot be accounted for by the assertion that they are unreachable, says Norwegian researcher.
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** HUNTINGTONS DISEASE News **
Molecular System Identified That Could Help Develop Treatments For Alzheimer's Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4bWp
Scientists from the University of Southampton have identified the molecular system that contributes to the harmful inflammatory reaction in the brain during neurodegenerative diseases.An important aspect of chronic neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's or prion disease, is the generation of an innate inflammatory reaction within the brain.
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** HYPERTENSION News **
Resources And Barriers To Physical Activity Studied In Texas Border Towns
http://mnt.to/a/4bXj
Obesity, diabetes and other ailments plague impoverished communities at higher rates than the general United States population. In rural Texas border towns, or colonias, Mexican-American residents are at an even greater risk for chronic health problems.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
New Clues To Epstein-Barr Virus
http://mnt.to/a/4bXp
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) affects more than 90 percent of the population worldwide and was the first human virus found to be associated with cancer. Now, researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have broadened the understanding of this widespread infection with their discovery of a second B-cell attachment receptor for EBV.
New Compounds Will Lead To A New Generation Of Anti-Influenza Drugs That The Virus' Strains Can't Adapt To
http://mnt.to/a/4bX4
Simon Fraser University virologist Masahiro Niikura and his doctoral student Nicole Bance are among an international group of scientists that has discovered a new class of molecular compounds capable of killing the influenza virus.
Protein 'Passport' Developed That Allows Access For Therapeutics Through Body's Immune Defence
http://mnt.to/a/4bWQ
The body's immune system exists to identify and destroy foreign objects, whether they are bacteria, viruses, flecks of dirt or splinters. Unfortunately, nanoparticles designed to deliver drugs, and implanted devices like pacemakers or artificial joints, are just as foreign and subject to the same response.
Tackling Inflammation With Aspirin And Omega-3 Fatty Acids
http://mnt.to/a/4bWP
Experts tout the health benefits of low-dose aspirin and omega-3 fatty acids found in foods like flax seeds and salmon, but the detailed mechanisms involved in their effects are not fully known.
New Method For Next-Generation Live-Attenuated Viral Vaccines Against Chikungunya Virus Shows Promise
http://mnt.to/a/4bWG
Researchers have successfully applied a novel method of vaccine creation for Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) using a technique called large scale random codon re-encoding. Using this approach, a group from the UMR_D 190, Emerging viruses Department in Marseille, France in collaboration with the University of Sydney, Australia, demonstrated that the engineered viruses exhibit a stable phenotype with a significantly decreased viral fitness (i.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Could An Antibiotic From Human Sweat Fight Hospital Superbugs And TB?
http://mnt.to/a/4bYc
An antibiotic created from human sweat might fight off hospital superbugs and deadly strains of tuberculosis, scientists reported in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.The researchers, from Scotland, Germany, France and Spain explained that a protein found on human skin - Dermcidin - is activated in sweat (slightly acidic and salty environments) and kills harmful microbes by perforating their cell membranes.
New Clues To Epstein-Barr Virus
http://mnt.to/a/4bXp
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) affects more than 90 percent of the population worldwide and was the first human virus found to be associated with cancer. Now, researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have broadened the understanding of this widespread infection with their discovery of a second B-cell attachment receptor for EBV.
Accidental Inhalation Of Betadine During Surgery Leads To Rare Complication
http://mnt.to/a/4bWS
A routine step in preparing for cleft palate surgery in a child led to an unusual - but not unprecedented - case of lung inflammation (pneumonitis), according to a report in the The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.
Use Of Catheters In Dialysis Linked With High Risk Of Infections, Heart Problems, And Death
http://mnt.to/a/4bWM
Review examines safety of different dialysis procedures to access the bloodHighlights Dialysis patients using catheters to access the blood have the highest risks for death, infections, and cardiovascular events compared with patients using other types of vascular access.
New Method For Next-Generation Live-Attenuated Viral Vaccines Against Chikungunya Virus Shows Promise
http://mnt.to/a/4bWG
Researchers have successfully applied a novel method of vaccine creation for Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) using a technique called large scale random codon re-encoding. Using this approach, a group from the UMR_D 190, Emerging viruses Department in Marseille, France in collaboration with the University of Sydney, Australia, demonstrated that the engineered viruses exhibit a stable phenotype with a significantly decreased viral fitness (i.
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
New Research Using Information Technology To Improve Quality Of Health Care
http://mnt.to/a/4bWV
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is aiming to become a leader in using health information technology (HIT) to change the way patients experience medical care, to decrease medical mistakes, and to improve health outcomes.
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** LIVER DISEASE / HEPATITIS News **
Publication Of First Comprehensive Literature Review On The Burden Of Liver Disease In Europe: EASL
http://mnt.to/a/4bWj
Major progress has been made in the past 30 years in the knowledge and management of liver disease, yet approximately 29 million Europeans still suffer from a chronic liver condition.The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) has unveiled its new publication The burden of liver disease in Europe: a review of available epidemiological data.
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** LUNG CANCER News **
Screening Could Avert 12,000 Lung Cancer Deaths Each Year In The United States
http://mnt.to/a/4bX8
Screening for lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) in all screening-eligible current and former smokers has the potential to avert approximately 12,000 lung cancer deaths each year in the United States.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Study Suggests Diagnostic Tests Do Little To Reassure Patients With Low Risk Of Serious Illness
http://mnt.to/a/4bYM
JAMA Internal Medicine Study HighlightsAlexandra Rolfe, M.B.Ch.B., University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and Christopher Burton, M.D., of the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, conducted a review of the available medical literature and meta-analysis to examine the relationship between diagnostic tests and worry about illness, anxiety, symptom persistence and subsequent use of health care resources among patients with a low probability of serious illness before the test.
Protein 'Passport' Developed That Allows Access For Therapeutics Through Body's Immune Defence
http://mnt.to/a/4bWQ
The body's immune system exists to identify and destroy foreign objects, whether they are bacteria, viruses, flecks of dirt or splinters. Unfortunately, nanoparticles designed to deliver drugs, and implanted devices like pacemakers or artificial joints, are just as foreign and subject to the same response.
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
HIV-Related Research And Programming Has Excluded Homosexuals In Africa For Three Decades
http://mnt.to/a/4bWk
HIV-related research and programming has excluded same-sex attracted men in Africa for three decades. Their exclusion cannot be accounted for by the assertion that they are unreachable, says Norwegian researcher.
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** MRI / PET / ULTRASOUND News **
Novel Ultrasound Method Improves Myocardial Remodelling After Heart Attack
http://mnt.to/a/4bWn
Scientists from the Bonn University Hospital successfully tested a method in mice allowing the morphological and functional sequelae of a myocardial infarction to be reduced. Tiny gas bubbles are made to oscillate within the heart via focused ultrasound - this improves microcirculation and decreases the size of the scar tissue.
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** MRSA / DRUG RESISTANCE News **
Could An Antibiotic From Human Sweat Fight Hospital Superbugs And TB?
http://mnt.to/a/4bYc
An antibiotic created from human sweat might fight off hospital superbugs and deadly strains of tuberculosis, scientists reported in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.The researchers, from Scotland, Germany, France and Spain explained that a protein found on human skin - Dermcidin - is activated in sweat (slightly acidic and salty environments) and kills harmful microbes by perforating their cell membranes.
Stopping Flu Virus In Its Tracks
http://mnt.to/a/4bWH
A new class of influenza drug has been shown effective against drug-resistant strains of the flu virus, according to a study led by University of British Columbia researchers.Published online in the journal Science Express, the study details the development of a new drug candidate that prevents the flu virus from spreading from one cell to the next.
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** MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY / ALS News **
Study Examines ALS Incidence Among American Indians, Alaska Natives
http://mnt.to/a/4bYL
JAMA Neurology Study HighlightsA study by Paul H. Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., of the Indian Health Service, and colleagues analyzed electronic records for American Indians and Alaska natives (AI/ANs) with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and motor neuron disease separately from 2002-2009 to estimate the incidence and prevalence of the diseases.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Intense Acupuncture Can Improve Muscle Recovery In Patients With Bell Palsy - Randomized Controlled Trial
http://mnt.to/a/4bYC
Patients with Bell palsy who received acupuncture that achieves de qi, a type of intense stimulation, had improved facial muscle recovery, reduced disability and better quality of life, according to a randomized controlled trial published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
How Does The Brain Protect Itself From Stroke Damage?
http://mnt.to/a/4bYy
Scientists from the University of Oxford say they have discovered how the brain protects itself from damage that occurs in stroke. They wrote about their study in the journal Nature Medicine.
Heavy Loads On The Shoulders Can Cause Nerve Damage In The Hands And Fingers
http://mnt.to/a/4bXk
Trudging from place to place with heavy weights on our backs is an everyday reality, from schoolchildren toting textbooks in backpacks to firefighters and soldiers carrying occupational gear.
Learning To Use Facebook May Give Adults Older Than 65 A Cognitive Boost
http://mnt.to/a/4bXg
For older adults looking to sharpen their mental abilities, it might be time to log on to Facebook.Preliminary research findings from the University of Arizona suggest that men and women older than 65 who learn to use Facebook could see a boost in cognitive function.
How Different Genes For Schizophrenia Affect Brain Function, IQ Over Time
http://mnt.to/a/4bWm
People who are at greater genetic risk of schizophrenia are more likely to see a fall in IQ as they age, even if they do not develop the condition.Scientists at the University of Edinburgh say the findings could lead to new research into how different genes for schizophrenia affect brain function over time.
Neuroblastomas With Sensitivity To BET Bromodomain Inhibitors May Be Identified By Biomarker
http://mnt.to/a/4bWh
Neuroblastoma, the most common malignant tumor of early childhood, is frequently associated with the presence of MYCN amplification, a genetic biomarker associated with poor prognosis. Researchers have determined that tumors containing MYCN amplification are sensitive to a new class of drugs, BET bromodomain inhibitors.
Trauma-Induced Epilepsy May Be Prevented By Cooling The Brain Following Injury
http://mnt.to/a/4bWg
In the weeks, months and years after a severe head injury, patients often experience epileptic seizures that are difficult to control. A new study in rats suggests that gently cooling the brain after injury may prevent these seizures.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Heart Attack, Stroke In High Risk Groups
http://mnt.to/a/4bZ4
A landmark study from Spain reports that a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts reduced the incidence of major cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke, cardiovascular death) among people with high cardiovascular risk.
Breast Cancer Tumour Growth Inhibited By OMEGA-3s
http://mnt.to/a/4bWT
A lifelong diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can inhibit growth of breast cancer tumours by 30 per cent, according to new research from the University of Guelph.The study, published recently in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, is believed to be the first to provide unequivocal evidence that omega-3s reduce cancer risk.
Tackling Inflammation With Aspirin And Omega-3 Fatty Acids
http://mnt.to/a/4bWP
Experts tout the health benefits of low-dose aspirin and omega-3 fatty acids found in foods like flax seeds and salmon, but the detailed mechanisms involved in their effects are not fully known.
Modern Lifestyles Can Put Your Health At Risk
http://mnt.to/a/4bWN
Living against the clock - working late-night shifts or eating at inappropriate times, for example - can come with real health risks, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and diabetes among them. Now, researchers reporting in Current Biology, a Cell Press publication, have new evidence to explain why it matters not just what mice (or by extension, people) eat, but also when they eat it.
Avocado Consumption May Be Associated With Better Diet Quality
http://mnt.to/a/4bWf
New analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) , a program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), indicates that consuming avocados may be associated with better diet quality and nutrient intake level, lower intake of added sugars, lower body weight, BMI and waist circumferences, higher "good cholesterol" levels and lower metabolic syndrome risk.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Soccer Program Associated With Increased Activity In Students With Higher BMI
http://mnt.to/a/4bYK
JAMA Pediatrics Study HighlightsKristine Madsen, M.D., M.P.H., of the University of California, Berkeley, and colleagues examined the effect of the community-based, after-school soccer and youth development program, America SCORES, on students' physical activity, weight and fitness.
Resources And Barriers To Physical Activity Studied In Texas Border Towns
http://mnt.to/a/4bXj
Obesity, diabetes and other ailments plague impoverished communities at higher rates than the general United States population. In rural Texas border towns, or colonias, Mexican-American residents are at an even greater risk for chronic health problems.
Modern Lifestyles Can Put Your Health At Risk
http://mnt.to/a/4bWN
Living against the clock - working late-night shifts or eating at inappropriate times, for example - can come with real health risks, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and diabetes among them. Now, researchers reporting in Current Biology, a Cell Press publication, have new evidence to explain why it matters not just what mice (or by extension, people) eat, but also when they eat it.
Publication Of First Comprehensive Literature Review On The Burden Of Liver Disease In Europe: EASL
http://mnt.to/a/4bWj
Major progress has been made in the past 30 years in the knowledge and management of liver disease, yet approximately 29 million Europeans still suffer from a chronic liver condition.The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) has unveiled its new publication The burden of liver disease in Europe: a review of available epidemiological data.
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
Tackling Inflammation With Aspirin And Omega-3 Fatty Acids
http://mnt.to/a/4bWP
Experts tout the health benefits of low-dose aspirin and omega-3 fatty acids found in foods like flax seeds and salmon, but the detailed mechanisms involved in their effects are not fully known.
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** PARKINSON'S DISEASE News **
Molecular System Identified That Could Help Develop Treatments For Alzheimer's Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4bWp
Scientists from the University of Southampton have identified the molecular system that contributes to the harmful inflammatory reaction in the brain during neurodegenerative diseases.An important aspect of chronic neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's or prion disease, is the generation of an innate inflammatory reaction within the brain.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
'Watchful Waiting' Proves Best for Ear Infections In Kids
http://mnt.to/a/4bYZ
Doctors are currently getting updated guidelines on diagnosing and treating the millions of children who are afflicted with middle-ear infections, one of the most standard bacterial illnesses kids encounter and one that is usually treated with antibiotics.
Infants Who Develop Slowly Catch Up On Growth In Time
http://mnt.to/a/4bYY
New research reveals that most babies who put on weight at a slow rate during their first 9 months do eventually catch up to normal weight by the time they are teenagers, however, they will remain slightly shorter and lighter than their peers for a long time.
Unique Study Highlights Importance Of Universal Newborn Screening For Lethal Genetic Disorder
http://mnt.to/a/4bYS
Contrary to current belief, routine newborn screening improves the detection of the lethal form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) in girls as well as boys, saving lives in both sexes, according to a unique study of CAH during the last 100 years published Online First in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology.
Clinical Trial Evaluates Intervention To Reduce Pregnancy Risk Among Adolescent Girls
http://mnt.to/a/4bYJ
More consistent use of condoms, oral contraception or both was reported by a group of teenage girls who took part in a youth development intervention aimed at reducing pregnancy risk in high-risk adolescents, according to a report of a randomized controlled trial published Online First by JAMA Pediatrics, a JAMA Network publication.
New Tests To Gage A Young Child's Motor Skills
http://mnt.to/a/4bWZ
Motor development in children under five years of age can now be tested reliably: Together with colleagues from Lausanne, researchers from the University Children's Hospital Zurich and the University of Zurich have determined normative data for different exercises such as hopping or running.
The Effects Of Early Life Stress On Heart Function In Later Life
http://mnt.to/a/4bWX
Early life stress like that experienced by ill newborns appears to take an early toll of the heart, affecting its ability to relax and refill with oxygen-rich blood, researchers report.Rat pups separated from their mothers a few hours each day, experienced a significant decrease in this basic heart function when - as life tends to do - an extra stressor was added to raise blood pressure, said Dr.
Neuroblastomas With Sensitivity To BET Bromodomain Inhibitors May Be Identified By Biomarker
http://mnt.to/a/4bWh
Neuroblastoma, the most common malignant tumor of early childhood, is frequently associated with the presence of MYCN amplification, a genetic biomarker associated with poor prognosis. Researchers have determined that tumors containing MYCN amplification are sensitive to a new class of drugs, BET bromodomain inhibitors.
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** PREVENTIVE MEDICINE News **
Breast Cancer Tumour Growth Inhibited By OMEGA-3s
http://mnt.to/a/4bWT
A lifelong diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can inhibit growth of breast cancer tumours by 30 per cent, according to new research from the University of Guelph.The study, published recently in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, is believed to be the first to provide unequivocal evidence that omega-3s reduce cancer risk.
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** PRIMARY CARE / GENERAL PRACTICE News **
Study Identifies Types, Origins Of Diagnostic Errors In Primary Care Settings
http://mnt.to/a/4bYP
JAMA Internal Medicine Study HighlightsA medical records review by Hardeep Singh, M.D., M.P.H., of the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, and colleagues, suggests that diagnostic errors in primary care settings identified in their study involved a large variety of common diseases and had significant potential for harm.
Higher Income Earners More Likely To Get Doctors' Appointments Than Lower Income People
http://mnt.to/a/4bYB
People of high socioeconomic status are more likely to be able to access primary care than those of low socioeconomic status, even within a universal health care system in which physicians are reimbursed equally for each patient, found an article published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
New Research Using Information Technology To Improve Quality Of Health Care
http://mnt.to/a/4bWV
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is aiming to become a leader in using health information technology (HIT) to change the way patients experience medical care, to decrease medical mistakes, and to improve health outcomes.
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** PROSTATE / PROSTATE CANCER News **
Prostate Cancer Treated With High Dose Radioactive Pellets
http://mnt.to/a/4bYg
A new form of radiotherapy to treat prostate cancer is being used by doctors in Southampton, UK.Implanting radioactive pellets in prostate cancer patients which specifically target and eradicate the cancerous cells at the tumor site has proved to be very effective treatment.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Linguistics And Biology Researchers Propose A New Theory On The Deep Roots Of Human Speech
http://mnt.to/a/4bXh
"The sounds uttered by birds offer in several respects the nearest analogy to language," Charles Darwin wrote in "The Descent of Man" (1871), while contemplating how humans learned to speak.
Distraction Learning Helps Older Adults Perform Better In Memory Tests
http://mnt.to/a/4bXf
Scientists at Baycrest Health Sciences' Rotman Research Institute (RRI) and the University of Toronto's Psychology Department have found compelling evidence that older adults can eliminate forgetfulness and perform as well as younger adults on memory tests.
Soldiers And PTSD: Why Some Develop It While Others Don't
http://mnt.to/a/4bX5
Pre-war vulnerability is just as important as combat-related trauma in predicting whether veterans' symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will be long-lasting, according to new research published in Clinical Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Higher Income Earners More Likely To Get Doctors' Appointments Than Lower Income People
http://mnt.to/a/4bYB
People of high socioeconomic status are more likely to be able to access primary care than those of low socioeconomic status, even within a universal health care system in which physicians are reimbursed equally for each patient, found an article published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
New Research Using Information Technology To Improve Quality Of Health Care
http://mnt.to/a/4bWV
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is aiming to become a leader in using health information technology (HIT) to change the way patients experience medical care, to decrease medical mistakes, and to improve health outcomes.
Total Eradication Of Malaria Has Longlasting Benefits For Many Countries
http://mnt.to/a/4bWC
Many nations battling malaria face an economic dilemma: spend money indefinitely to control malaria transmission or commit additional resources to eliminate transmission completely. A review of malaria elimination conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute and other institutions suggests stopping malaria transmission completely has longlasting benefits for many countries and that once eliminated, the disease is unlikely to reemerge over time.
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** RADIOLOGY / NUCLEAR MEDICINE News **
In Future It May Be Possible To Sniff Out The Side Effects Of Radiotherapy
http://mnt.to/a/4bWR
Researchers at the University of Warwick and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust have completed a study that may lead to clinicians being able to more accurately predict which patients will suffer from the side effects of radiotherapy.
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** REGULATORY AFFAIRS / DRUG APPROVALS News **
Omontys, Anemia Drug For Kidney Dialysis Patients, Recalled
http://mnt.to/a/4bYd
Omontys (peginesatide) Injection, a drug used for anemia treatment in kidney dialysis patients, has been recalled because of "serious, life-threatening or fatal hypersensitivity reactions", including anaphylaxis.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
Researchers Believew Clot-Busting Drug Is Worth The Risk For Embolism Patients
http://mnt.to/a/4bX3
When doctors encounter a patient with a massive pulmonary embolism, they face a difficult choice: Is it wise to administer a drug that could save the patient's life, even though many people suffer life-threatening bleeding as a result?Based on new findings published in the American Journal of Medicine, Michigan State University researchers are answering that question in no uncertain terms.
Accidental Inhalation Of Betadine During Surgery Leads To Rare Complication
http://mnt.to/a/4bWS
A routine step in preparing for cleft palate surgery in a child led to an unusual - but not unprecedented - case of lung inflammation (pneumonitis), according to a report in the The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.
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** SCHIZOPHRENIA News **
How Different Genes For Schizophrenia Affect Brain Function, IQ Over Time
http://mnt.to/a/4bWm
People who are at greater genetic risk of schizophrenia are more likely to see a fall in IQ as they age, even if they do not develop the condition.Scientists at the University of Edinburgh say the findings could lead to new research into how different genes for schizophrenia affect brain function over time.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
Older African American Women At Increased Risk For Endocrine Disorder, The Most Common Cause Of Elevated Calcium Levels
http://mnt.to/a/4bXn
Unusually high calcium levels in the blood can almost always be traced to primary hyperparathyroidism, an undertreated, underreported condition that affects mainly women and the elderly, according to a new study by UCLA researchers.
Learning To Use Facebook May Give Adults Older Than 65 A Cognitive Boost
http://mnt.to/a/4bXg
For older adults looking to sharpen their mental abilities, it might be time to log on to Facebook.Preliminary research findings from the University of Arizona suggest that men and women older than 65 who learn to use Facebook could see a boost in cognitive function.
Distraction Learning Helps Older Adults Perform Better In Memory Tests
http://mnt.to/a/4bXf
Scientists at Baycrest Health Sciences' Rotman Research Institute (RRI) and the University of Toronto's Psychology Department have found compelling evidence that older adults can eliminate forgetfulness and perform as well as younger adults on memory tests.
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** SEXUAL HEALTH / STDS News **
Clinical Trial Evaluates Intervention To Reduce Pregnancy Risk Among Adolescent Girls
http://mnt.to/a/4bYJ
More consistent use of condoms, oral contraception or both was reported by a group of teenage girls who took part in a youth development intervention aimed at reducing pregnancy risk in high-risk adolescents, according to a report of a randomized controlled trial published Online First by JAMA Pediatrics, a JAMA Network publication.
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Advances In IPSC Technology Lead To Improved Modeling Of Alzheimer's Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4bX2
Working with a group from Nagasaki University, a research group at the Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA) at Japan's Kyoto University has announced in the online publication of Cell Stem Cell that it has successfully modeled Alzheimer's disease (AD) using both familial and sporadic patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), and revealed stress phenotypes and differential drug responsiveness associated with intracellular amyloid beta oligomers in AD neurons and astrocytes.
Mouse Model Developed To Aid In Stem Cell Research
http://mnt.to/a/4bWY
Cell therapy is a promising alternative to tissue and organ transplantation for diseases that are caused by death or poor functioning of cells. Considering the ethical discussions surrounding human embryonic stem cells, a lot is expected of the so-called 'induced pluripotent stem cells' (iPS cells).
Gene Therapy Has The Potential To Help People Heal Their Own Hearts
http://mnt.to/a/4bWK
In the first human study of its kind, researchers activated heart failure patients' stem cells with gene therapy to improve their symptoms, heart function and quality of life, according to a study in the American Heart Association journal Circulation Research.
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** STROKE News **
How Does The Brain Protect Itself From Stroke Damage?
http://mnt.to/a/4bYy
Scientists from the University of Oxford say they have discovered how the brain protects itself from damage that occurs in stroke. They wrote about their study in the journal Nature Medicine.
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** TROPICAL DISEASES News **
New Method For Next-Generation Live-Attenuated Viral Vaccines Against Chikungunya Virus Shows Promise
http://mnt.to/a/4bWG
Researchers have successfully applied a novel method of vaccine creation for Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) using a technique called large scale random codon re-encoding. Using this approach, a group from the UMR_D 190, Emerging viruses Department in Marseille, France in collaboration with the University of Sydney, Australia, demonstrated that the engineered viruses exhibit a stable phenotype with a significantly decreased viral fitness (i.
Total Eradication Of Malaria Has Longlasting Benefits For Many Countries
http://mnt.to/a/4bWC
Many nations battling malaria face an economic dilemma: spend money indefinitely to control malaria transmission or commit additional resources to eliminate transmission completely. A review of malaria elimination conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute and other institutions suggests stopping malaria transmission completely has longlasting benefits for many countries and that once eliminated, the disease is unlikely to reemerge over time.
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
Prostate Cancer Treated With High Dose Radioactive Pellets
http://mnt.to/a/4bYg
A new form of radiotherapy to treat prostate cancer is being used by doctors in Southampton, UK.Implanting radioactive pellets in prostate cancer patients which specifically target and eradicate the cancerous cells at the tumor site has proved to be very effective treatment.
Omontys, Anemia Drug For Kidney Dialysis Patients, Recalled
http://mnt.to/a/4bYd
Omontys (peginesatide) Injection, a drug used for anemia treatment in kidney dialysis patients, has been recalled because of "serious, life-threatening or fatal hypersensitivity reactions", including anaphylaxis.
Use Of Catheters In Dialysis Linked With High Risk Of Infections, Heart Problems, And Death
http://mnt.to/a/4bWM
Review examines safety of different dialysis procedures to access the bloodHighlights Dialysis patients using catheters to access the blood have the highest risks for death, infections, and cardiovascular events compared with patients using other types of vascular access.
Gene Mutations Affect Kidney Disease Risk And Prognosis
http://mnt.to/a/4bWL
Screening could help in the diagnosis and treatment of affected individualsHighlights Certain mutations and combinations of mutations in immune-related genes affect individuals' risk of developing a rare but serious kidney condition.
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** VASCULAR News **
Researchers Believew Clot-Busting Drug Is Worth The Risk For Embolism Patients
http://mnt.to/a/4bX3
When doctors encounter a patient with a massive pulmonary embolism, they face a difficult choice: Is it wise to administer a drug that could save the patient's life, even though many people suffer life-threatening bleeding as a result?Based on new findings published in the American Journal of Medicine, Michigan State University researchers are answering that question in no uncertain terms.
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** VETERANS / EX-SERVICEMEN News **
Soldiers And PTSD: Why Some Develop It While Others Don't
http://mnt.to/a/4bX5
Pre-war vulnerability is just as important as combat-related trauma in predicting whether veterans' symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will be long-lasting, according to new research published in Clinical Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
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