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** AID / DISASTERS News **
Traumatic Events Can Lead To Increased Risk For Mental Disorders In Police And Firefighters
http://mnt.to/a/4c2Q
Police, firefighters and other protective services workers who are repeatedly exposed to traumatic events and are new to their profession are at greater risk of developing a psychiatric disorder, according to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
New Report Finds Mental Health-Substance Use Services In Hospitals Up After Parity Law
http://mnt.to/a/4c34
The Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 ("Parity Act") increased access to mental health and substance use services in hospitals, yet consumers continued to pay more out-of-pocket for substance use admissions than for other types of hospital admissions, finds a new Health Care Cost Institute (HCCI) report.
The Good Behavior Game Helps Improve Behavior In Elementary School Classrooms, Reduce Substance Abuse
http://mnt.to/a/4c2Z
Afterschool programs seem to be most effective when their organization and implementation is supported by both organizational and community resources, according to Penn State human development researchers.
When Pain Can Be A Relief
http://mnt.to/a/4c2H
When something causes less pain than expected it is even possible for it to feel pleasant, a new study reveals. These findings may one day play a key role in treating pain and substance abuse.
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
Helping Dementia Patients Remember To Eat Well Improves Physical And Mental Health
http://mnt.to/a/4c39
A new analysis has found that a combination of methods that help patients with dementia remember proper eating habits can improve their physical health and lessen symptoms of depression. Published early online in the Journal of Advanced Nursing, the study indicates that clinicians should consider using this intervention in individuals with dementia who also have poor nutrition and signs of depression.
Animal Memory Discovery May Lead To Research On Memory Impairment Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4c35
If you ask a rat whether it knows how it came to acquire a certain coveted piece of chocolate, Indiana University neuroscientists conclude, the answer is a resounding, "Yes." A study newly published in the journal Current Biology offers the first evidence of source memory in a nonhuman animal.
Research With Worms Links Insulin To Learning
http://mnt.to/a/4c2P
Recent work by Harvard researchers demonstrates how the signaling pathway of insulin and insulinlike peptides plays a critical role in helping to regulate learning and memory.The research, led by Yun Zhang, associate professor of organismic and evolutionary biology, is described in a Feb.
Sugar-Coated Web-Like Scaffold For Stem Cells Offers Hope For New Therapeutics
http://mnt.to/a/4c2J
Scientists have used sugar-coated scaffolding to move a step closer to the routine use of stem cells in the clinic and unlock their huge potential to cure diseases from Alzheimer's to diabetes.
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** AUTISM News **
Animals Help Children With Autism Interact Better
http://mnt.to/a/4c4L
Animals help children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) interact better; they show increased positive social behaviors when an animal is present.The finding came from a new study by researchers, led by Marguerite E O'Haire, from the University of Queesland, Australia and was published in the journal PLOS ONE.
Five Major Psychiatric Disorders Share Genetic Link
http://mnt.to/a/4c4J
Five common psychiatric disorders - bipolar disorder, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia - have been found to have the same genetic risk factors.
The Presence Of Animals Increases Positive Social Behaviors In Children With Autism
http://mnt.to/a/4c3v
The presence of an animal can significantly increase positive social behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), according to research published in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Marguerite E O'Haire and colleagues from the University of Queensland, Australia.
EEGs Of Autistic Children Show Structural Differences In Brain Connections, May Explain Features Of Autism
http://mnt.to/a/4c3r
A look at how the brain processes information finds a distinct pattern in children with autism spectrum disorders. Using EEGs to track the brain's electrical cross-talk, researchers from Boston Children's Hospital have found a structural difference in brain connections.
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** BACK PAIN News **
Spinal Cancer: Guidelines For Diagnosis Unsupported In Patients With Lower Back Pain
http://mnt.to/a/4c37
A new systematic review published in The Cochrane Library has raised doubts as to the effectiveness of "red flag" indicators at both identifying and excluding cancer in patients with lower back pain.
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
Superbug's Weak Spot Could Be Its Protein Factory
http://mnt.to/a/4c3j
Researchers in the US have spotted a weakness in the internal machinery of a superbug that could offer new targets for drugs. They believe the key lies with the molecular mechanisms that antibiotic-resistant bacteria use to manufacture life-essential proteins, without which they soon perish.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Venom From The Viper Responsible For Most Snake Attacks On Humans May Save Lives
http://mnt.to/a/4c2m
The powerful venom of the saw-scaled viper Echis carinatus contains both anticoagulants and coagulants finds a study published in the launch edition of BioMed Central's open access journal Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases (JVATiTD).
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
Ocular Complications Following Bone Marrow Transplant Common In Study
http://mnt.to/a/4c4f
JAMA Ophthalmology Study HighlightsA study in the Netherlands by Viera Kalinina Ayuso, M.D., of the University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands, examined the development of eye complications among children within one year of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT, a bone marrow transplant).
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** BREAST CANCER News **
Breast Cancer Stem Cells Express HER2, Even In 'Negative' Tumors, Study Finds
http://mnt.to/a/4c2r
New research from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center finds that the protein HER2 plays a role even in breast cancers that would traditionally be categorized as HER2-negative - and that the drug Herceptin, which targets HER2, may have an even greater role for treating breast cancer and preventing its spread.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Cancers Resist Treatment By "Shuffling Their Genetic Pack"
http://mnt.to/a/4c4M
It is well-known in bowel cancer research that because of inherent "chromosomal instability", cancer cells manage to retain the upper hand by being able to "reshuffle" their genetic pack of cards, the chromosomes that hold the cells' DNA information, thus increasing cell diversity in tumors, which makes them difficult to treat.
Spinal Cancer: Guidelines For Diagnosis Unsupported In Patients With Lower Back Pain
http://mnt.to/a/4c37
A new systematic review published in The Cochrane Library has raised doubts as to the effectiveness of "red flag" indicators at both identifying and excluding cancer in patients with lower back pain.
Screening Decisions Are Better Informed When Risk Information Is Personalised
http://mnt.to/a/4c36
Patients' ability to make genuinely informed choices about undergoing disease screening increases when the risk information that they receive is related to their own personal risk, rather than average risks, according to the results of a Cochrane systematic review.
Glioblastoma Tumor Cells Killed By Novel Combination Therapy That Shuts Down Escape Route
http://mnt.to/a/4c2T
Glioblastoma, the most common and lethal form of brain tumor in adults, is challenging to treat because the tumors rapidly become resistant to therapy. As cancer researchers are learning more about the causes of tumor cell growth and drug resistance, they are discovering molecular pathways that might lead to new targeted therapies to potentially treat this deadly cancer.
For Women With Lynch Syndrome, Study Revises Colorectal Cancer Risk Down And Other Cancer Risks Up
http://mnt.to/a/4c2R
Lynch Syndrome is a heritable genetic mutation that causes colorectal, endometrial and other cancers. A cooperative study that included the University of Colorado Cancer Center, published in this month's issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, revises the risk of colorectal cancer down but other cancers up for women with Lynch Syndrome who have had endometrial cancer.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Statistical Model Used To Create Cardiac Map
http://mnt.to/a/4c2L
Researchers at Pompeu Fabra University (Spain) have created a high resolution atlas of the heart with 3D images taken from 138 people. The study demonstrates that an average image of an organ along with its variations can be obtained for the purposes of comparing individual cases and differentiating healthy forms from pathologies.
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** CLINICAL TRIALS / DRUG TRIALS News **
FDA Suspends Sensipar Trials Following Death Of Teenager
http://mnt.to/a/4c3k
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced it has stopped all pediatric clinical trials of the drug Sensipar, following the death of a 14 year old patient who took part in one of the studies.
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** COLORECTAL CANCER News **
Cancers Resist Treatment By "Shuffling Their Genetic Pack"
http://mnt.to/a/4c4M
It is well-known in bowel cancer research that because of inherent "chromosomal instability", cancer cells manage to retain the upper hand by being able to "reshuffle" their genetic pack of cards, the chromosomes that hold the cells' DNA information, thus increasing cell diversity in tumors, which makes them difficult to treat.
For Women With Lynch Syndrome, Study Revises Colorectal Cancer Risk Down And Other Cancer Risks Up
http://mnt.to/a/4c2R
Lynch Syndrome is a heritable genetic mutation that causes colorectal, endometrial and other cancers. A cooperative study that included the University of Colorado Cancer Center, published in this month's issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, revises the risk of colorectal cancer down but other cancers up for women with Lynch Syndrome who have had endometrial cancer.
Targeting Lung And Colon Cancers And Glioblastoma Using New Photon-Counting Technique
http://mnt.to/a/4c2B
For scientists to improve cancer treatments with targeted therapeutic drugs, they need to be able to see proteins prevalent in the cancer cells. This has been impossible, until now. Thanks to a new microscopy technique, University of Akron researcher Dr.
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** DEPRESSION News **
Even Organic Foods Not Stored, Prepared Or Cooked In Plastic Containers Can Contain Phthalates And Bisphenol A
http://mnt.to/a/4c3t
While water bottles may tout BPA-free labels and personal care products declare phthalates not among their ingredients, these assurances may not be enough. According to a study published February 27 in the Nature Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, people may be exposed to these chemicals in their diets, even if their meals are organic and foods are prepared, cooked and stored in non-plastic containers.
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** DERMATOLOGY News **
Strain Of Acne-Causing Bacteria Found To Actually Preserve Skin
http://mnt.to/a/4c4K
Everyone has acne-causing bacteria living on their skin, but researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine have identified that there are "good" and "bad" strains of the bacteria, which determine the frequency and severity of developing pimples.
Genes May Increase Risk For Surgical Site Infections
http://mnt.to/a/4c2S
An estimated 300,000 U.S. patients get surgical site infections every year, and while the causes are varied, a new University of Utah study suggests that some who get an infection can blame it partly on their genes.
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** DIABETES News **
Sugar-Coated Web-Like Scaffold For Stem Cells Offers Hope For New Therapeutics
http://mnt.to/a/4c2J
Scientists have used sugar-coated scaffolding to move a step closer to the routine use of stem cells in the clinic and unlock their huge potential to cure diseases from Alzheimer's to diabetes.
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** EAR, NOSE AND THROAT News **
Breast Cancer Stem Cells Express HER2, Even In 'Negative' Tumors, Study Finds
http://mnt.to/a/4c2r
New research from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center finds that the protein HER2 plays a role even in breast cancers that would traditionally be categorized as HER2-negative - and that the drug Herceptin, which targets HER2, may have an even greater role for treating breast cancer and preventing its spread.
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** ENDOCRINOLOGY News **
Even Organic Foods Not Stored, Prepared Or Cooked In Plastic Containers Can Contain Phthalates And Bisphenol A
http://mnt.to/a/4c3t
While water bottles may tout BPA-free labels and personal care products declare phthalates not among their ingredients, these assurances may not be enough. According to a study published February 27 in the Nature Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, people may be exposed to these chemicals in their diets, even if their meals are organic and foods are prepared, cooked and stored in non-plastic containers.
Research With Worms Links Insulin To Learning
http://mnt.to/a/4c2P
Recent work by Harvard researchers demonstrates how the signaling pathway of insulin and insulinlike peptides plays a critical role in helping to regulate learning and memory.The research, led by Yun Zhang, associate professor of organismic and evolutionary biology, is described in a Feb.
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
Ocular Complications Following Bone Marrow Transplant Common In Study
http://mnt.to/a/4c4f
JAMA Ophthalmology Study HighlightsA study in the Netherlands by Viera Kalinina Ayuso, M.D., of the University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands, examined the development of eye complications among children within one year of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT, a bone marrow transplant).
Experiments With Tadpoles Show Ectopic Eyes That 'See'
http://mnt.to/a/4c3s
For the first time, scientists have shown that transplanted eyes located far outside the head in a vertebrate animal model can confer vision without a direct neural connection to the brain.Biologists at Tufts University School of Arts and Sciences used a frog model to shed new light - literally - on one of the major questions in regenerative medicine, bioengineering, and sensory augmentation research.
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** FLU / COLD / SARS News **
Flu Virus Particles Less Infectious When Indoor Humidity Is 40 Percent Or Higher
http://mnt.to/a/4c3x
Higher humidity levels indoors can significantly reduce the infectivity of influenza virus particles released by coughing, according to research published February 27 in the open access journal PLOS ONE by John Noti and colleagues from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
Pregnant Women Need Help When Morning Sickness Lasts All Day
http://mnt.to/a/4c2G
Severe nausea during pregnancy can be fatal, yet very little is known about this condition. Hormonal, genetic and socio-economic factors may all play a role. Almost all women experience some nausea or vomiting when pregnant.
Stool Transplants Highly Efficient For Clostridium difficile Infections And Other Gastrointestinal Conditions
http://mnt.to/a/4c2y
Clostridium difficile infections have developed into a virtual pandemic over the past two decades. The outcome of standard antibiotic treatment is unsatisfactory: the recurrence rates are high with every relapse increasing the risk of further follow-ups.
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** GENETICS News **
Cancers Resist Treatment By "Shuffling Their Genetic Pack"
http://mnt.to/a/4c4M
It is well-known in bowel cancer research that because of inherent "chromosomal instability", cancer cells manage to retain the upper hand by being able to "reshuffle" their genetic pack of cards, the chromosomes that hold the cells' DNA information, thus increasing cell diversity in tumors, which makes them difficult to treat.
Five Major Psychiatric Disorders Share Genetic Link
http://mnt.to/a/4c4J
Five common psychiatric disorders - bipolar disorder, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia - have been found to have the same genetic risk factors.
Genetic Variation Behind Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment Success Identified
http://mnt.to/a/4c32
Researchers from the College of Pharmacy and Medical School working within the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, have partnered to identify genetic variations that may help signal which acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients will benefit or not benefit from one of the newest antileukemic agents.
Genes May Increase Risk For Surgical Site Infections
http://mnt.to/a/4c2S
An estimated 300,000 U.S. patients get surgical site infections every year, and while the causes are varied, a new University of Utah study suggests that some who get an infection can blame it partly on their genes.
Discovery Could Hold Key To Cause Of Rare Muscle Disease And Other Inherited Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4c2D
Fresh insights into the protective seal that surrounds the DNA of our cells could help develop treatments for inherited muscle, brain, bone and skin disorders.Researchers have discovered that the proteins within this coating - known as the nuclear envelope - vary greatly between cells in different organs of the body.
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** HEALTH INSURANCE / MEDICAL INSURANCE News **
New Report Finds Mental Health-Substance Use Services In Hospitals Up After Parity Law
http://mnt.to/a/4c34
The Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 ("Parity Act") increased access to mental health and substance use services in hospitals, yet consumers continued to pay more out-of-pocket for substance use admissions than for other types of hospital admissions, finds a new Health Care Cost Institute (HCCI) report.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Sibling Death Increases Risk Of Heart Attack
http://mnt.to/a/4c3n
A person whose sibling has died is at increased risk of suffering a fatal heart attack.The finding came from a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association which suggests that a healthy approach can help people cope with their loss and sadness.
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** HIV / AIDS News **
Development Of Life-Saving Tools Against Major Killers Could Be Jeopardized By US Budget Cuts
http://mnt.to/a/4c2t
Across-the-board cuts to US R&D programs could have a devastating impact on efforts to develop new drugs for tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS, the world's first malaria vaccine, and other vital global health products in development, according to a new report from a coalition of nonprofit groups focused on advancing innovation to save lives.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Superbug's Weak Spot Could Be Its Protein Factory
http://mnt.to/a/4c3j
Researchers in the US have spotted a weakness in the internal machinery of a superbug that could offer new targets for drugs. They believe the key lies with the molecular mechanisms that antibiotic-resistant bacteria use to manufacture life-essential proteins, without which they soon perish.
Genes May Increase Risk For Surgical Site Infections
http://mnt.to/a/4c2S
An estimated 300,000 U.S. patients get surgical site infections every year, and while the causes are varied, a new University of Utah study suggests that some who get an infection can blame it partly on their genes.
Stool Transplants Highly Efficient For Clostridium difficile Infections And Other Gastrointestinal Conditions
http://mnt.to/a/4c2y
Clostridium difficile infections have developed into a virtual pandemic over the past two decades. The outcome of standard antibiotic treatment is unsatisfactory: the recurrence rates are high with every relapse increasing the risk of further follow-ups.
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
An Inexpensive And Entertaining Part Of The Training Of Young Laparoscopists Could Involve Playing Games On Wii
http://mnt.to/a/4c3w
Laparoscopic surgeons may improve certain aspects of surgical performance by regularly playing on a Nintendo® Wii, according to research published February 27 in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Gregorio Patrizi and colleagues from the University of Rome, Italy.
Physicist Takes Nature As His Model For An Artificial Brain
http://mnt.to/a/4c2w
Scientists have long been dreaming about building a computer that would work like a brain. This is because a brain is far more energy-saving than a computer, it can learn by itself, and it doesn't need any programming.
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** LUNG CANCER News **
Targeting Lung And Colon Cancers And Glioblastoma Using New Photon-Counting Technique
http://mnt.to/a/4c2B
For scientists to improve cancer treatments with targeted therapeutic drugs, they need to be able to see proteins prevalent in the cancer cells. This has been impossible, until now. Thanks to a new microscopy technique, University of Akron researcher Dr.
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** LYMPHOMA / LEUKEMIA / MYELOMA News **
Genetic Variation Behind Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment Success Identified
http://mnt.to/a/4c32
Researchers from the College of Pharmacy and Medical School working within the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, have partnered to identify genetic variations that may help signal which acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients will benefit or not benefit from one of the newest antileukemic agents.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Innovative Smartphone App Tests Your Urine For Medical Issues
http://mnt.to/a/4c3p
A 29-year-old entrepreneur from India has developed a smartphone app that can analyze your urine for the presence of up to 10 markers covering 25 different medical conditions.uChek is the brainchild of Myshkin Ingawale, who showed off his new invention at the TED (Technology, Education and Design) 2013 conference in Los Angeles this week.
Statistical Model Used To Create Cardiac Map
http://mnt.to/a/4c2L
Researchers at Pompeu Fabra University (Spain) have created a high resolution atlas of the heart with 3D images taken from 138 people. The study demonstrates that an average image of an organ along with its variations can be obtained for the purposes of comparing individual cases and differentiating healthy forms from pathologies.
New Lens-Free Imaging System Enables Firefighters To See Previously Hidden Details, Help Them To Save Lives
http://mnt.to/a/4c2z
Firefighters put their lives on the line in some of the most dangerous conditions on Earth. One of their greatest challenges, however, is seeing through thick veils of smoke and walls of flame to find people in need of rescue.
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** MEDICAL STUDENTS / TRAINING News **
An Inexpensive And Entertaining Part Of The Training Of Young Laparoscopists Could Involve Playing Games On Wii
http://mnt.to/a/4c3w
Laparoscopic surgeons may improve certain aspects of surgical performance by regularly playing on a Nintendo® Wii, according to research published February 27 in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Gregorio Patrizi and colleagues from the University of Rome, Italy.
Medical Students And Residents Have Frequent Interactions With Pharmaceutical Companies, Survey Reveals
http://mnt.to/a/4c2x
A first-of-its kind national survey of medical students and residents finds that despite recent efforts by medical schools and academic medical centers to restrict access of pharmaceutical sales representatives to medical trainees, medical students and residents still commonly receive meals, gifts, and industry-sponsored educational materials.
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** MENTAL HEALTH News **
Helping Dementia Patients Remember To Eat Well Improves Physical And Mental Health
http://mnt.to/a/4c39
A new analysis has found that a combination of methods that help patients with dementia remember proper eating habits can improve their physical health and lessen symptoms of depression. Published early online in the Journal of Advanced Nursing, the study indicates that clinicians should consider using this intervention in individuals with dementia who also have poor nutrition and signs of depression.
New Report Finds Mental Health-Substance Use Services In Hospitals Up After Parity Law
http://mnt.to/a/4c34
The Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 ("Parity Act") increased access to mental health and substance use services in hospitals, yet consumers continued to pay more out-of-pocket for substance use admissions than for other types of hospital admissions, finds a new Health Care Cost Institute (HCCI) report.
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** MRSA / DRUG RESISTANCE News **
Superbug's Weak Spot Could Be Its Protein Factory
http://mnt.to/a/4c3j
Researchers in the US have spotted a weakness in the internal machinery of a superbug that could offer new targets for drugs. They believe the key lies with the molecular mechanisms that antibiotic-resistant bacteria use to manufacture life-essential proteins, without which they soon perish.
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** MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY / ALS News **
Discovery Could Hold Key To Cause Of Rare Muscle Disease And Other Inherited Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4c2D
Fresh insights into the protective seal that surrounds the DNA of our cells could help develop treatments for inherited muscle, brain, bone and skin disorders.Researchers have discovered that the proteins within this coating - known as the nuclear envelope - vary greatly between cells in different organs of the body.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Heading A Soccer Ball Could Impact Cognitive Performance
http://mnt.to/a/4c3m
Sports-induced head injuries are a rising concern, while new studies suggest that even less powerful actions - like heading a soccer ball - could cause changes in performance on specific cognitive tasks.
Glioblastoma Tumor Cells Killed By Novel Combination Therapy That Shuts Down Escape Route
http://mnt.to/a/4c2T
Glioblastoma, the most common and lethal form of brain tumor in adults, is challenging to treat because the tumors rapidly become resistant to therapy. As cancer researchers are learning more about the causes of tumor cell growth and drug resistance, they are discovering molecular pathways that might lead to new targeted therapies to potentially treat this deadly cancer.
Research With Worms Links Insulin To Learning
http://mnt.to/a/4c2P
Recent work by Harvard researchers demonstrates how the signaling pathway of insulin and insulinlike peptides plays a critical role in helping to regulate learning and memory.The research, led by Yun Zhang, associate professor of organismic and evolutionary biology, is described in a Feb.
Targeting Lung And Colon Cancers And Glioblastoma Using New Photon-Counting Technique
http://mnt.to/a/4c2B
For scientists to improve cancer treatments with targeted therapeutic drugs, they need to be able to see proteins prevalent in the cancer cells. This has been impossible, until now. Thanks to a new microscopy technique, University of Akron researcher Dr.
Physicist Takes Nature As His Model For An Artificial Brain
http://mnt.to/a/4c2w
Scientists have long been dreaming about building a computer that would work like a brain. This is because a brain is far more energy-saving than a computer, it can learn by itself, and it doesn't need any programming.
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** NURSING / MIDWIFERY News **
Babies Of African Ancestry Get Less Prenatal Care In Brazil, More Likely To Be Born Prematurely
http://mnt.to/a/4c2N
Low birth weights are more prevalent among Brazilians with African ancestry and may be attributed to less use of prenatal care facilities and where those ethnic groups live, according to a new study.
Pregnant Women Infected With Syphilis Estimated At Over A Million World-Wide
http://mnt.to/a/4c2s
Syphilis still affects large numbers of pregnant women world-wide, causing serious health problems and even death to their babies, yet this infection could be prevented by early testing and treatment, according to a study by international researchers published in this week's PLOS Medicine.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Even Organic Foods Not Stored, Prepared Or Cooked In Plastic Containers Can Contain Phthalates And Bisphenol A
http://mnt.to/a/4c3t
While water bottles may tout BPA-free labels and personal care products declare phthalates not among their ingredients, these assurances may not be enough. According to a study published February 27 in the Nature Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, people may be exposed to these chemicals in their diets, even if their meals are organic and foods are prepared, cooked and stored in non-plastic containers.
Guiding Healthier Behavior While Preserving Choices - Libertarian Paternalism And School Lunches
http://mnt.to/a/4c2M
The term 'libertarian paternalism' is a peculiar phrase because it invokes feelings about two seemingly contradictory philosophies. Yet, as a principle of the behavioral sciences, this phrase actually implies gentle guidance, without force.
New Super-Nutritious Puffed Rice For Breakfast Cereals, Snacks: American Chemical Society Podcast
http://mnt.to/a/4c2v
The latest episode in the American Chemical Society's (ACS') award-winning Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions podcast series reports a new process for blowing up grains of rice to produce a super-nutritious form of puffed rice, with three times more protein and a rich endowment of other nutrients.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
First Signs Of Heart Disease Seen In Newborns Of Overweight/Obese Mums
http://mnt.to/a/4c3c
Artery wall thickening already present at birthThe walls of the body's major artery - the aorta - are already thickened in babies born to mums who are overweight or obese, finds a small study published online in the Fetal and Neonatal Edition of Archives of Disease of Childhood.
Guiding Healthier Behavior While Preserving Choices - Libertarian Paternalism And School Lunches
http://mnt.to/a/4c2M
The term 'libertarian paternalism' is a peculiar phrase because it invokes feelings about two seemingly contradictory philosophies. Yet, as a principle of the behavioral sciences, this phrase actually implies gentle guidance, without force.
Improving Physical Education In Schools
http://mnt.to/a/4c2K
Feeling comfortable and confident in sport, health, or PE can be very difficult for some young people who can be seen as a 'risk' of becoming obese. Young people from ethnic minorities, especially girls, are more likely to be physically inactive and unhealthy.
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
When Pain Can Be A Relief
http://mnt.to/a/4c2H
When something causes less pain than expected it is even possible for it to feel pleasant, a new study reveals. These findings may one day play a key role in treating pain and substance abuse.
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** PARKINSON'S DISEASE News **
Animal Memory Discovery May Lead To Research On Memory Impairment Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4c35
If you ask a rat whether it knows how it came to acquire a certain coveted piece of chocolate, Indiana University neuroscientists conclude, the answer is a resounding, "Yes." A study newly published in the journal Current Biology offers the first evidence of source memory in a nonhuman animal.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Animals Help Children With Autism Interact Better
http://mnt.to/a/4c4L
Animals help children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) interact better; they show increased positive social behaviors when an animal is present.The finding came from a new study by researchers, led by Marguerite E O'Haire, from the University of Queesland, Australia and was published in the journal PLOS ONE.
FDA Suspends Sensipar Trials Following Death Of Teenager
http://mnt.to/a/4c3k
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced it has stopped all pediatric clinical trials of the drug Sensipar, following the death of a 14 year old patient who took part in one of the studies.
First Signs Of Heart Disease Seen In Newborns Of Overweight/Obese Mums
http://mnt.to/a/4c3c
Artery wall thickening already present at birthThe walls of the body's major artery - the aorta - are already thickened in babies born to mums who are overweight or obese, finds a small study published online in the Fetal and Neonatal Edition of Archives of Disease of Childhood.
The Good Behavior Game Helps Improve Behavior In Elementary School Classrooms, Reduce Substance Abuse
http://mnt.to/a/4c2Z
Afterschool programs seem to be most effective when their organization and implementation is supported by both organizational and community resources, according to Penn State human development researchers.
Babies Of African Ancestry Get Less Prenatal Care In Brazil, More Likely To Be Born Prematurely
http://mnt.to/a/4c2N
Low birth weights are more prevalent among Brazilians with African ancestry and may be attributed to less use of prenatal care facilities and where those ethnic groups live, according to a new study.
Improving Physical Education In Schools
http://mnt.to/a/4c2K
Feeling comfortable and confident in sport, health, or PE can be very difficult for some young people who can be seen as a 'risk' of becoming obese. Young people from ethnic minorities, especially girls, are more likely to be physically inactive and unhealthy.
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** PHARMA INDUSTRY / BIOTECH INDUSTRY News **
Medical Students And Residents Have Frequent Interactions With Pharmaceutical Companies, Survey Reveals
http://mnt.to/a/4c2x
A first-of-its kind national survey of medical students and residents finds that despite recent efforts by medical schools and academic medical centers to restrict access of pharmaceutical sales representatives to medical trainees, medical students and residents still commonly receive meals, gifts, and industry-sponsored educational materials.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
First Signs Of Heart Disease Seen In Newborns Of Overweight/Obese Mums
http://mnt.to/a/4c3c
Artery wall thickening already present at birthThe walls of the body's major artery - the aorta - are already thickened in babies born to mums who are overweight or obese, finds a small study published online in the Fetal and Neonatal Edition of Archives of Disease of Childhood.
Sex After Childbirth - Most Mothers Wait At Least 6 Weeks, Some Considerably Longer
http://mnt.to/a/4c2X
Most first-time mothers wait until after 6 weeks postpartum to resume vaginal sex following childbirth and women who have an operative vaginal birth, caesarean section, perineal tear or episiotomy appear to wait longer, suggests a new study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Babies Of African Ancestry Get Less Prenatal Care In Brazil, More Likely To Be Born Prematurely
http://mnt.to/a/4c2N
Low birth weights are more prevalent among Brazilians with African ancestry and may be attributed to less use of prenatal care facilities and where those ethnic groups live, according to a new study.
Pregnant Women Need Help When Morning Sickness Lasts All Day
http://mnt.to/a/4c2G
Severe nausea during pregnancy can be fatal, yet very little is known about this condition. Hormonal, genetic and socio-economic factors may all play a role. Almost all women experience some nausea or vomiting when pregnant.
Pregnant Women Infected With Syphilis Estimated At Over A Million World-Wide
http://mnt.to/a/4c2s
Syphilis still affects large numbers of pregnant women world-wide, causing serious health problems and even death to their babies, yet this infection could be prevented by early testing and treatment, according to a study by international researchers published in this week's PLOS Medicine.
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** PROSTATE / PROSTATE CANCER News **
First Study Ever To Analyze 25 Years Of Data After Radiation Therapy For Prostate Cancer Patients
http://mnt.to/a/4c3q
The March 2013 issue of The Journal of Urology, the official journal of The American Urological Association, includes a study conducted by four physicians from Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia (RCOG), a Vantage Oncology affiliate.
Medical Students And Residents Have Frequent Interactions With Pharmaceutical Companies, Survey Reveals
http://mnt.to/a/4c2x
A first-of-its kind national survey of medical students and residents finds that despite recent efforts by medical schools and academic medical centers to restrict access of pharmaceutical sales representatives to medical trainees, medical students and residents still commonly receive meals, gifts, and industry-sponsored educational materials.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Five Major Psychiatric Disorders Share Genetic Link
http://mnt.to/a/4c4J
Five common psychiatric disorders - bipolar disorder, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia - have been found to have the same genetic risk factors.
Sibling Death Increases Risk Of Heart Attack
http://mnt.to/a/4c3n
A person whose sibling has died is at increased risk of suffering a fatal heart attack.The finding came from a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association which suggests that a healthy approach can help people cope with their loss and sadness.
Animal Memory Discovery May Lead To Research On Memory Impairment Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4c35
If you ask a rat whether it knows how it came to acquire a certain coveted piece of chocolate, Indiana University neuroscientists conclude, the answer is a resounding, "Yes." A study newly published in the journal Current Biology offers the first evidence of source memory in a nonhuman animal.
Same-Sex Cohabitors Less Healthy Than Those In Heterosexual Marriages
http://mnt.to/a/4c33
Same-sex cohabitors report worse health than people of the same socioeconomic status who are in heterosexual marriages, according to a new study, which may provide fuel for gay marriage proponents.
The Good Behavior Game Helps Improve Behavior In Elementary School Classrooms, Reduce Substance Abuse
http://mnt.to/a/4c2Z
Afterschool programs seem to be most effective when their organization and implementation is supported by both organizational and community resources, according to Penn State human development researchers.
Exposure Therapy For Phobias
http://mnt.to/a/4c2W
Because confronting fear won't always make it go away, researchers suggest that people with phobias must alter memory-driven negative attitudes about feared objects or events to achieve a more lasting recovery from what scares them the most.
Traumatic Events Can Lead To Increased Risk For Mental Disorders In Police And Firefighters
http://mnt.to/a/4c2Q
Police, firefighters and other protective services workers who are repeatedly exposed to traumatic events and are new to their profession are at greater risk of developing a psychiatric disorder, according to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Guiding Healthier Behavior While Preserving Choices - Libertarian Paternalism And School Lunches
http://mnt.to/a/4c2M
The term 'libertarian paternalism' is a peculiar phrase because it invokes feelings about two seemingly contradictory philosophies. Yet, as a principle of the behavioral sciences, this phrase actually implies gentle guidance, without force.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Every Degree Fall In Winter Air Temperature Equals 1% Drop In Ambulance Response Time, UK
http://mnt.to/a/4c3b
Climate change likely to prompt further extremes of weather and add to pressuresEvery one degree fall in outside air temperature during the winter corresponds to a drop in ambulance response time of more than 1 per cent, reveals research published online in Emergency Medicine Journal.
Housing Improvements Should Be Targeted At Those In Poorest Health
http://mnt.to/a/4c38
Improving housing can improve health, particularly when interventions are targeted at those in the poorest health, according to a systematic review published in The Cochrane Library. The authors say their review underscores the importance of targeting those most in need when devising programmes for housing improvement.
Same-Sex Cohabitors Less Healthy Than Those In Heterosexual Marriages
http://mnt.to/a/4c33
Same-sex cohabitors report worse health than people of the same socioeconomic status who are in heterosexual marriages, according to a new study, which may provide fuel for gay marriage proponents.
Traumatic Events Can Lead To Increased Risk For Mental Disorders In Police And Firefighters
http://mnt.to/a/4c2Q
Police, firefighters and other protective services workers who are repeatedly exposed to traumatic events and are new to their profession are at greater risk of developing a psychiatric disorder, according to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
New Lens-Free Imaging System Enables Firefighters To See Previously Hidden Details, Help Them To Save Lives
http://mnt.to/a/4c2z
Firefighters put their lives on the line in some of the most dangerous conditions on Earth. One of their greatest challenges, however, is seeing through thick veils of smoke and walls of flame to find people in need of rescue.
Development Of Life-Saving Tools Against Major Killers Could Be Jeopardized By US Budget Cuts
http://mnt.to/a/4c2t
Across-the-board cuts to US R&D programs could have a devastating impact on efforts to develop new drugs for tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS, the world's first malaria vaccine, and other vital global health products in development, according to a new report from a coalition of nonprofit groups focused on advancing innovation to save lives.
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** RADIOLOGY / NUCLEAR MEDICINE News **
First Study Ever To Analyze 25 Years Of Data After Radiation Therapy For Prostate Cancer Patients
http://mnt.to/a/4c3q
The March 2013 issue of The Journal of Urology, the official journal of The American Urological Association, includes a study conducted by four physicians from Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia (RCOG), a Vantage Oncology affiliate.
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** REGULATORY AFFAIRS / DRUG APPROVALS News **
FDA Suspends Sensipar Trials Following Death Of Teenager
http://mnt.to/a/4c3k
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced it has stopped all pediatric clinical trials of the drug Sensipar, following the death of a 14 year old patient who took part in one of the studies.
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** SEXUAL HEALTH / STDS News **
Sex After Childbirth - Most Mothers Wait At Least 6 Weeks, Some Considerably Longer
http://mnt.to/a/4c2X
Most first-time mothers wait until after 6 weeks postpartum to resume vaginal sex following childbirth and women who have an operative vaginal birth, caesarean section, perineal tear or episiotomy appear to wait longer, suggests a new study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Pregnant Women Infected With Syphilis Estimated At Over A Million World-Wide
http://mnt.to/a/4c2s
Syphilis still affects large numbers of pregnant women world-wide, causing serious health problems and even death to their babies, yet this infection could be prevented by early testing and treatment, according to a study by international researchers published in this week's PLOS Medicine.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
Heading A Soccer Ball Could Impact Cognitive Performance
http://mnt.to/a/4c3m
Sports-induced head injuries are a rising concern, while new studies suggest that even less powerful actions - like heading a soccer ball - could cause changes in performance on specific cognitive tasks.
Improving Physical Education In Schools
http://mnt.to/a/4c2K
Feeling comfortable and confident in sport, health, or PE can be very difficult for some young people who can be seen as a 'risk' of becoming obese. Young people from ethnic minorities, especially girls, are more likely to be physically inactive and unhealthy.
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Sugar-Coated Web-Like Scaffold For Stem Cells Offers Hope For New Therapeutics
http://mnt.to/a/4c2J
Scientists have used sugar-coated scaffolding to move a step closer to the routine use of stem cells in the clinic and unlock their huge potential to cure diseases from Alzheimer's to diabetes.
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** TRANSPLANTS / ORGAN DONATIONS News **
Ocular Complications Following Bone Marrow Transplant Common In Study
http://mnt.to/a/4c4f
JAMA Ophthalmology Study HighlightsA study in the Netherlands by Viera Kalinina Ayuso, M.D., of the University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands, examined the development of eye complications among children within one year of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT, a bone marrow transplant).
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** TROPICAL DISEASES News **
Even Without A Globally Led Eradication Program, Research Suggests Malaria Can Still Be Defeated
http://mnt.to/a/4c2F
A researcher at the University of Southampton, working as part of a team from the UK and USA, believes the global eradication of malaria could be achieved by individual countries eliminating the disease within their own borders and coordinating efforts regionally.
Venom From The Viper Responsible For Most Snake Attacks On Humans May Save Lives
http://mnt.to/a/4c2m
The powerful venom of the saw-scaled viper Echis carinatus contains both anticoagulants and coagulants finds a study published in the launch edition of BioMed Central's open access journal Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases (JVATiTD).
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** TUBERCULOSIS News **
Development Of Life-Saving Tools Against Major Killers Could Be Jeopardized By US Budget Cuts
http://mnt.to/a/4c2t
Across-the-board cuts to US R&D programs could have a devastating impact on efforts to develop new drugs for tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS, the world's first malaria vaccine, and other vital global health products in development, according to a new report from a coalition of nonprofit groups focused on advancing innovation to save lives.
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
Innovative Smartphone App Tests Your Urine For Medical Issues
http://mnt.to/a/4c3p
A 29-year-old entrepreneur from India has developed a smartphone app that can analyze your urine for the presence of up to 10 markers covering 25 different medical conditions.uChek is the brainchild of Myshkin Ingawale, who showed off his new invention at the TED (Technology, Education and Design) 2013 conference in Los Angeles this week.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Sex After Childbirth - Most Mothers Wait At Least 6 Weeks, Some Considerably Longer
http://mnt.to/a/4c2X
Most first-time mothers wait until after 6 weeks postpartum to resume vaginal sex following childbirth and women who have an operative vaginal birth, caesarean section, perineal tear or episiotomy appear to wait longer, suggests a new study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
For Women With Lynch Syndrome, Study Revises Colorectal Cancer Risk Down And Other Cancer Risks Up
http://mnt.to/a/4c2R
Lynch Syndrome is a heritable genetic mutation that causes colorectal, endometrial and other cancers. A cooperative study that included the University of Colorado Cancer Center, published in this month's issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, revises the risk of colorectal cancer down but other cancers up for women with Lynch Syndrome who have had endometrial cancer.
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