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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Raising Alcohol Prices Saves Lives
http://mnt.to/a/4bFD
After raising alcoholic drink prices by 10%, alcohol-related deaths in Canada dropped by nearly one third, researchers from the University of Victoria's Centre for Addictions Research of British Columbia reported in the journal Addiction.
Diet Soda Mixers Make You Drunker
http://mnt.to/a/4bDq
Many people chose diet soda mixers with their alcoholic drink, the aim being to consume fewer calories - few know that these drinks make you drunker more quickly, says a new study that will be published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research.
Drinkers Can Underestimate Alcohol Habits, UK
http://mnt.to/a/4bD6
Some people could be underestimating their alcohol intake by as much as 40 per cent, according to new figures the Department of Health published today.The snapshot into the nation's drinking habits come as this year's Change4life TV ad campaign is launched to raise awareness of the health harms caused by regularly drinking over the guidelines.
Risk Of Divorce Increased When There Is Both Heavy And Incompatible Alcohol Consumption
http://mnt.to/a/4bC6
High levels of drinking have repeatedly been shown to predict divorce. The most cited explanation for this is that excessive alcohol use disrupts daily tasks and functioning, and increases spousal conflicts.
Childhood Emotional Abuse Dramatically Strong Among Male Alcohol-dependent Individuals
http://mnt.to/a/4bC5
Individuals who drink excessively or are alcohol dependent (AD) have reduced central serotonergic neurotransmission, which can have an impact on planning, judgment, self-control, and emotional regulation.
Intoxication Likely Increased When Alcohol Mixed With Diet Drinks Rather Than Regular Drinks
http://mnt.to/a/4bC4
An individual's breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) following alcohol intake is influenced by several factors, including food. While it is known that food delays the stomach emptying, thus reducing BrAC, only recently has the role of nonalcoholic drink mixers used with alcohol been explored as a factor influencing BrAC.
Suicide Following Acute Alcohol Intoxication A Greater Risk For American Indians
http://mnt.to/a/4bC3
In 2009, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide ranked as the 10th leading overall cause of death in the United States. Prior research has also shown that alcohol use disorders confer increased risk for suicide, and are second only to mood disorders as common among individuals who have committed suicide.
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** ALLERGY News **
Asthma-Related Cockroach Allergy In Children Likely Primed By Air Pollution
http://mnt.to/a/4bCv
An allergic reaction to cockroaches is a major contributor to asthma in urban children, but new research suggests that the insects are just one part of a more complex story. Very early exposure to certain components of air pollution can increase the risk of developing a cockroach allergy by age 7 and children with a common mutation in a gene called GSTM may be especially vulnerable.
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
Alzheimer's - Let's Focus On Early Stages, FDA Proposes
http://mnt.to/a/4bFG
In an effort to treat and identify Alzheimer's patients early on during the disease, the FDA says it may relax the guidelines on Alzheimer's early-stage trials. The Agency has issued a proposal designed to help researchers and developers find new treatments for patients before the onset of overt (noticeable) dementia.
Alzheimer's Prevalence May Triple By 2050, USA
http://mnt.to/a/4bDr
The USA could be facing an Alzheimer's explosion as the baby boom generation ages, placing a massive burden on society, researchers from the Rush Institute for Healthy Aging at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, reported in the journal Neurology.
Purified Extracts From Green Tea And Red Wine Interrupt Alzheimer's Disease Pathway In Cells
http://mnt.to/a/4bCf
Natural chemicals found in green tea and red wine may disrupt a key step of the Alzheimer's disease pathway, according to new research from the University of Leeds.In early-stage laboratory experiments, the researchers identified the process which allows harmful clumps of protein to latch on to brain cells, causing them to die.
Alzheimer's Disease Mechanism In Zebrafish Improves Understanding Of The Etiology Of The Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4bCc
Research has shown that mutations in the psen1 gene are common in the familial forms of Alzheimer's disease, and the Presenilin-1 protein that the gene encodes is known to be involved in the cleavage of the amyloid precursor protein.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
Those Who Help Others Derive Significant Health Benefits Not Available To Recipients
http://mnt.to/a/4bBp
A five-year study by researchers at three universities has established that providing tangible assistance to others protects our health and lengthens our lives.This, after more than two decades of research failed to establish that the same benefits accrue to the recipients of such help.
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** AUTISM News **
Feeding Problems And Nutritional Deficits A Significant Risk For Children With Autism
http://mnt.to/a/4bBt
Healthy eating not only promotes growth and development, but also provides important opportunities for children to socialize during meals. A new, comprehensive analysis of feeding behavior in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) indicates that these children are five times more likely to have a feeding problem, including extreme tantrums during meals, severe food selectivity and ritualistic mealtime behaviors.
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
Stem Cell Differentiation Is Triggered By A Key Protein
http://mnt.to/a/4bFF
Scientists have discovered a key protein that kicks off the natural process that differentiates stem cells into any cell of the body. They hope the discovery will help development of therapies for degenerative diseases.
Non-Familial Parkinson's Cause And Treatment Clue Found In Three Genes
http://mnt.to/a/4bDF
New research from the US finds the action of three gene variants already linked with Parkinson's may contribute to a defect in how brain cells move internal proteins around. The discovery could help explain the cause of, and point to treatment for, the common, non-familial form of the disease.
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
Rapid Bone Loss Tied To Rib Fractures Treated With Steroids
http://mnt.to/a/4bCh
New research in animals triggered by a combination of serendipity and counterintuitive thinking could point the way to treating fractures caused by rapid bone loss in people, including patients with metastatic cancers.
Your Ability To Master The Violin May Depend On The Functionality Of Your Small Finger
http://mnt.to/a/4bBf
Assessment of the presence of independent flexor digitorum superficialis function in the small fingers of professional string players: Is this an example of natural selection?After the recorder, the violin is the instrument most commonly offered to children by state schools in the UK.
Middle-Aged Men May Need More Protein To Maintain Muscle Mass
http://mnt.to/a/4bBc
People tend to lose muscle mass as they age; researchers are investigating ways to delay or counteract age-related muscle loss. A study conducted by the Exercise Metabolism Research Group at McMaster University suggests that current guidelines for meat consumption are based on the protein needed to prevent deficiency without consideration for preservation of muscle mass, particularly for older individuals who are looking to maintain their muscle as they age.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
A Mammogram Every Two Years Is Best For Older Women
http://mnt.to/a/4bFC
Receiving a mammogram every two years is just as advantageous for older women as getting a mammogram every year.However, screening for breast cancer every two years results in significantly fewer false positives, researchers of a new study found.
Researchers Gather To Discuss Therapy Alternative For Breast Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4bD9
Proton therapy evaluated as a treatment optionRadiation oncologists from some of the country's leading cancer centers will meet in Phoenix later this week to discuss the appropriate use of proton beam therapy in the treatment of breast cancer.
Older Women Gain As Much Benefit From Mammograms Every 2 Years As Mammograms Every Year
http://mnt.to/a/4bCm
Among older women, getting a mammogram every two years was just as beneficial as getting a mammogram annually, and led to significantly fewer false positive results, according to a study led by UC San Francisco.
Breast Cancer A Growing Problem In India With Early Diagnosis, Survival Rates Low
http://mnt.to/a/4bBv
Women in developed countries survive roughly 10 years longer after a breast cancer diagnosis compared to women in poor-to-middle-income countries, a new University of Michigan study suggests.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Drop In Overall Mortality Means Nearly 200,000 Cancer Deaths Avoided In African Americans Since 1990
http://mnt.to/a/4bCs
The cancer death rate for men declined faster among African Americans than among whites in the latest time period, narrowing the racial disparity in overall cancer death rates, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.
The Risks And Benefits Of CT In Young Adults
http://mnt.to/a/4bC7
The underlying medical conditions facing young adults who undergo computed tomography (CT) exams represent a significantly greater health risk than that of radiation-induced cancer from CT, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.
Gold Nanoparticle Created That Can Transport Powerful Radioactive Particles Directly To Tumors For Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/4bBx
We've all heard that "it's not wise to use a cannon to kill a mosquito." But what if you could focus the cannon's power to concentrate power into a tiny space? In a new study, University of Missouri researchers have demonstrated the ability to harness powerful radioactive particles and direct them toward small cancer tumors while doing negligible damage to healthy organs and tissues.
Patients Who Use A Web-Based Risk Appraisal Tool Are More Likely To Have Important Family History Documented
http://mnt.to/a/4bBm
Your family history is important, not just because it shaped you into who you are today, but it also impacts your risk for developing cancer and other chronic diseases. For example, if one of your family members had cancer, your primary care doctor needs to know.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Heart Protected When Chest Pain Experienced Prior To Heart Attack
http://mnt.to/a/4bCd
Patients who experience chest pain in the 24 hours preceding a heart attack, also called preinfarction angina, have smaller heart attacks and improved cardiac function in the contemporary cardiac stenting era, researchers found in a study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions.
Detecting Cardiac Amyloidosis Using Amyloid Imaging
http://mnt.to/a/4bB8
While amyloid imaging may now be most associated with detecting plaques in the brain, it has the potential to change the way cardiac amyloidosis is diagnosed. According to first-of-its-kind research published in the February issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) with 11C-PIB can positively visualize amyloid deposits in the heart.
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** DEPRESSION News **
Suicide Following Acute Alcohol Intoxication A Greater Risk For American Indians
http://mnt.to/a/4bC3
In 2009, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide ranked as the 10th leading overall cause of death in the United States. Prior research has also shown that alcohol use disorders confer increased risk for suicide, and are second only to mood disorders as common among individuals who have committed suicide.
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** DIABETES News **
Risk For Type 1 Diabetes May Be Increased By Low Vitamin D Levels
http://mnt.to/a/4bBs
Having adequate levels of vitamin D during young adulthood may reduce the risk of adult-onset type 1 diabetes by as much as 50%, according to researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH).
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** EAR, NOSE AND THROAT News **
Study Finds Evidence Of Mammal That Can Smell In Stereo
http://mnt.to/a/4bCr
Most mammals, including humans, see in stereo and hear in stereo. But whether they can also smell in stereo is the subject of a long-standing scientific controversy. Now, a new study shows definitively that the common mole (Scalopus aquaticus) - the same critter that disrupts the lawns and gardens of homeowners throughout the eastern United States, Canada and Mexico - relies on stereo sniffing to locate its prey.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
Health Risk To Tourists From Contact With Captive Sea Turtles
http://mnt.to/a/4bCk
Tourists coming into contact with sea turtles at holiday attractions face a risk of health problems, according to research published by JRSM Short Reports. Encountering free-living sea turtles in nature is quite safe, but contact with wild-caught and captive-housed sea turtles, typically through handling turtles in confined pools or through consuming turtle products, carries the risk of exposure to toxic contaminants and to zoonotic (animal to human) pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
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** GENETICS News **
Non-Familial Parkinson's Cause And Treatment Clue Found In Three Genes
http://mnt.to/a/4bDF
New research from the US finds the action of three gene variants already linked with Parkinson's may contribute to a defect in how brain cells move internal proteins around. The discovery could help explain the cause of, and point to treatment for, the common, non-familial form of the disease.
Human Lifespan Affected By Newly Identified Gene Variants
http://mnt.to/a/4bBw
By broadly comparing the DNA of children to that of elderly people, gene researchers have identified gene variants that influence lifespan, either by raising disease risk or by providing protection from disease.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
Scientists Find A Key Element Of Lupus, Suggesting Better Drug Targets
http://mnt.to/a/4bBr
A team led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) has identified specific cellular events that appear key to lupus, a debilitating autoimmune disease that afflicts tens of millions of people worldwide.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Health Risk To Tourists From Contact With Captive Sea Turtles
http://mnt.to/a/4bCk
Tourists coming into contact with sea turtles at holiday attractions face a risk of health problems, according to research published by JRSM Short Reports. Encountering free-living sea turtles in nature is quite safe, but contact with wild-caught and captive-housed sea turtles, typically through handling turtles in confined pools or through consuming turtle products, carries the risk of exposure to toxic contaminants and to zoonotic (animal to human) pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
Monitoring Lifestyle Behaviors And Health Via Wearable Cameras
http://mnt.to/a/4bBZ
Understanding the relationships between lifestyle behaviors and health outcomes can be enhanced by the use of wearable cameras, concludes a collection of studies in a special theme issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
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** LUNG CANCER News **
Essential Radiotherapy Not Received By One In Four Lung Cancer Patients In Andalusia, Spain
http://mnt.to/a/4bC9
A study conducted by University of Granada and Virgen de las Nieves U.H. researchers has revealed that in Andalusian public hospitals radiotherapy is provided to lung cancer patients with a frequency 25 % below that established by clinical protocols.
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** LUPUS News **
Scientists Find A Key Element Of Lupus, Suggesting Better Drug Targets
http://mnt.to/a/4bBr
A team led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) has identified specific cellular events that appear key to lupus, a debilitating autoimmune disease that afflicts tens of millions of people worldwide.
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** LYMPHOLOGY/LYMPHEDEMA News **
Results Of Phase 1 Clinical Trial Lead Way To Use Of New Class Of Drugs To Treat Aggressive Blood Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4bB6
Patients whose aggressive lymphomas have relapsed or failed to respond to the current front-line chemotherapy regimen now have an effective second line of attack against their disease. Reporting the results of a first-of-its-kind phase 1 clinical trial to test the effectiveness of a new class of drugs to augment standard chemotherapy, a team led by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center scientists found that giving patients high doses of Vorinostat (suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid) in combination with another round of commonly used second-line drugs resulted in a 70 percent response rate, including several patients whose lymphoma cells disappeared entirely.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
FDA Clears Sculptor Robotic Guidance Arm™ For Unicompartmental Knee Replacement Surgery
http://mnt.to/a/4bD7
Stanmore Implants ('Stanmore'), specialists in the design and manufacture of patient specific and modular orthopaedic implants, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its Sculptor Robotic Guidance Arm™ ("Sculptor RGA™") for precision implant placement in unicompartmental knee surgery, also known as partial knee resurfacing.
Suppressing Spinal Reflexes Could Improve Walking After Incomplete Spinal Injuries
http://mnt.to/a/4bCp
A training regimen to adjust the body's motor reflexes may help improve mobility for some people with incomplete spinal cord injuries, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health.
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
Male Obesity Can Impact Offspring's Cancer Risk
http://mnt.to/a/4bCj
Maternal diet and weight can impact their child's health even before birth - but so can a father's, shows a study published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine. Hypomethylation of the gene coding for the Insulin-like growth factor 2, (IGF2),in newborns correlates to an increased risk of developing cancer later in life, and, for babies born to obese fathers, there is a decrease in the amount of DNA methylation of IGF2 in foetal cells isolated from cord blood.
Childhood Emotional Abuse Dramatically Strong Among Male Alcohol-dependent Individuals
http://mnt.to/a/4bC5
Individuals who drink excessively or are alcohol dependent (AD) have reduced central serotonergic neurotransmission, which can have an impact on planning, judgment, self-control, and emotional regulation.
Middle-Aged Men May Need More Protein To Maintain Muscle Mass
http://mnt.to/a/4bBc
People tend to lose muscle mass as they age; researchers are investigating ways to delay or counteract age-related muscle loss. A study conducted by the Exercise Metabolism Research Group at McMaster University suggests that current guidelines for meat consumption are based on the protein needed to prevent deficiency without consideration for preservation of muscle mass, particularly for older individuals who are looking to maintain their muscle as they age.
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** MENTAL HEALTH News **
Suicide Following Acute Alcohol Intoxication A Greater Risk For American Indians
http://mnt.to/a/4bC3
In 2009, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide ranked as the 10th leading overall cause of death in the United States. Prior research has also shown that alcohol use disorders confer increased risk for suicide, and are second only to mood disorders as common among individuals who have committed suicide.
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** MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS News **
Nerve Fibers Continue To Survive In Multiple Sclerosis
http://mnt.to/a/4bDh
Scientists found that the axons in rats with multiple sclerosis (MS) can survive for a long time, even after the myelin sheath that insulates the nerves is gone. This challenges the accepted view on MS.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Alzheimer's - Let's Focus On Early Stages, FDA Proposes
http://mnt.to/a/4bFG
In an effort to treat and identify Alzheimer's patients early on during the disease, the FDA says it may relax the guidelines on Alzheimer's early-stage trials. The Agency has issued a proposal designed to help researchers and developers find new treatments for patients before the onset of overt (noticeable) dementia.
Alzheimer's Prevalence May Triple By 2050, USA
http://mnt.to/a/4bDr
The USA could be facing an Alzheimer's explosion as the baby boom generation ages, placing a massive burden on society, researchers from the Rush Institute for Healthy Aging at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, reported in the journal Neurology.
Suppressing Spinal Reflexes Could Improve Walking After Incomplete Spinal Injuries
http://mnt.to/a/4bCp
A training regimen to adjust the body's motor reflexes may help improve mobility for some people with incomplete spinal cord injuries, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health.
In Stroke And Other Neurological Disorders, Nitric Oxide Damages Neurons And Blocks The Brain's Ability To Repair Itself
http://mnt.to/a/4bBB
Nitric oxide, a gaseous molecule produced in the brain, can damage neurons. When the brain produces too much nitric oxide, it contributes to the severity and progression of stroke and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.
Important New Insight Into The Neural Mechanisms Of Learning And Memory
http://mnt.to/a/4bBz
Our ability to learn and form new memories is fully dependent on the brain's ability to be plastic - that is to change and adapt according to new experiences and environments. A new study from the Montreal Neurological Institute - The Neuro, McGill University, reveals that DCC, the receptor for a crucial protein in the nervous system known as netrin, plays a key role in regulating the plasticity of nerve cell connections in the brain.
Detecting Cardiac Amyloidosis Using Amyloid Imaging
http://mnt.to/a/4bB8
While amyloid imaging may now be most associated with detecting plaques in the brain, it has the potential to change the way cardiac amyloidosis is diagnosed. According to first-of-its-kind research published in the February issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) with 11C-PIB can positively visualize amyloid deposits in the heart.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Obesity Causes Vitamin D Deficiency
http://mnt.to/a/4bFw
Obesity can cause Vitamin D deficiency, according to a study published in a recent issue of PLoS Medicine. The study, led by researchers from the D-CarDia collaboration, is the first to associate a high BMI with low Vitamin D levels.
Diet Soda Mixers Make You Drunker
http://mnt.to/a/4bDq
Many people chose diet soda mixers with their alcoholic drink, the aim being to consume fewer calories - few know that these drinks make you drunker more quickly, says a new study that will be published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research.
Vitamin D Deficiency An Increased Risk In Obesity
http://mnt.to/a/4bCn
Obesity can lead to a lack of vitamin D circulating in the body, according to a study led by the UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH). Efforts to tackle obesity should thus also help to reduce levels of vitamin D deficiency in the population, says the lead investigator of the study, Dr Elina Hypponen.
Purified Extracts From Green Tea And Red Wine Interrupt Alzheimer's Disease Pathway In Cells
http://mnt.to/a/4bCf
Natural chemicals found in green tea and red wine may disrupt a key step of the Alzheimer's disease pathway, according to new research from the University of Leeds.In early-stage laboratory experiments, the researchers identified the process which allows harmful clumps of protein to latch on to brain cells, causing them to die.
Feeding Problems And Nutritional Deficits A Significant Risk For Children With Autism
http://mnt.to/a/4bBt
Healthy eating not only promotes growth and development, but also provides important opportunities for children to socialize during meals. A new, comprehensive analysis of feeding behavior in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) indicates that these children are five times more likely to have a feeding problem, including extreme tantrums during meals, severe food selectivity and ritualistic mealtime behaviors.
Risk For Type 1 Diabetes May Be Increased By Low Vitamin D Levels
http://mnt.to/a/4bBs
Having adequate levels of vitamin D during young adulthood may reduce the risk of adult-onset type 1 diabetes by as much as 50%, according to researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH).
Middle-Aged Men May Need More Protein To Maintain Muscle Mass
http://mnt.to/a/4bBc
People tend to lose muscle mass as they age; researchers are investigating ways to delay or counteract age-related muscle loss. A study conducted by the Exercise Metabolism Research Group at McMaster University suggests that current guidelines for meat consumption are based on the protein needed to prevent deficiency without consideration for preservation of muscle mass, particularly for older individuals who are looking to maintain their muscle as they age.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Obesity Causes Vitamin D Deficiency
http://mnt.to/a/4bFw
Obesity can cause Vitamin D deficiency, according to a study published in a recent issue of PLoS Medicine. The study, led by researchers from the D-CarDia collaboration, is the first to associate a high BMI with low Vitamin D levels.
Stem Cell Discovery Could Lead To Obesity Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/4bCq
Ottawa scientists have discovered a trigger that turns muscle stem cells into brown fat, a form of good fat that could play a critical role in the fight against obesity. The findings from Dr.
Vitamin D Deficiency An Increased Risk In Obesity
http://mnt.to/a/4bCn
Obesity can lead to a lack of vitamin D circulating in the body, according to a study led by the UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH). Efforts to tackle obesity should thus also help to reduce levels of vitamin D deficiency in the population, says the lead investigator of the study, Dr Elina Hypponen.
Male Obesity Can Impact Offspring's Cancer Risk
http://mnt.to/a/4bCj
Maternal diet and weight can impact their child's health even before birth - but so can a father's, shows a study published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine. Hypomethylation of the gene coding for the Insulin-like growth factor 2, (IGF2),in newborns correlates to an increased risk of developing cancer later in life, and, for babies born to obese fathers, there is a decrease in the amount of DNA methylation of IGF2 in foetal cells isolated from cord blood.
Intoxication Likely Increased When Alcohol Mixed With Diet Drinks Rather Than Regular Drinks
http://mnt.to/a/4bC4
An individual's breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) following alcohol intake is influenced by several factors, including food. While it is known that food delays the stomach emptying, thus reducing BrAC, only recently has the role of nonalcoholic drink mixers used with alcohol been explored as a factor influencing BrAC.
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
Heart Protected When Chest Pain Experienced Prior To Heart Attack
http://mnt.to/a/4bCd
Patients who experience chest pain in the 24 hours preceding a heart attack, also called preinfarction angina, have smaller heart attacks and improved cardiac function in the contemporary cardiac stenting era, researchers found in a study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions.
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** PARKINSON'S DISEASE News **
Non-Familial Parkinson's Cause And Treatment Clue Found In Three Genes
http://mnt.to/a/4bDF
New research from the US finds the action of three gene variants already linked with Parkinson's may contribute to a defect in how brain cells move internal proteins around. The discovery could help explain the cause of, and point to treatment for, the common, non-familial form of the disease.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Male Obesity Can Impact Offspring's Cancer Risk
http://mnt.to/a/4bCj
Maternal diet and weight can impact their child's health even before birth - but so can a father's, shows a study published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine. Hypomethylation of the gene coding for the Insulin-like growth factor 2, (IGF2),in newborns correlates to an increased risk of developing cancer later in life, and, for babies born to obese fathers, there is a decrease in the amount of DNA methylation of IGF2 in foetal cells isolated from cord blood.
Multiple Births Affected By Congenital Anomalies Have Doubled Since The 1980s
http://mnt.to/a/4bCg
The number of congenital anomalies, or birth defects arising from multiple births has almost doubled since the 1980s, suggests a new study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Risk For Type 1 Diabetes May Be Increased By Low Vitamin D Levels
http://mnt.to/a/4bBs
Having adequate levels of vitamin D during young adulthood may reduce the risk of adult-onset type 1 diabetes by as much as 50%, according to researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH).
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
One In 20 Cases Of Pre-Eclampsia May Be Linked To Air Pollutant
http://mnt.to/a/4bDb
Ozone exposure during first three months of pregnancy may be keyOne in every 20 cases of the serious condition of pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, may be linked to increased levels of the air pollutant ozone during the first three months, suggests a large study published in the online journal BMJ Open.
Outdoor Particulate Pollution Linked To Impaired Fetal Growth
http://mnt.to/a/4bCt
Mothers who are exposed to particulate air pollution of the type emitted by vehicles, urban heating and coal power plants are significantly more likely to bear children of low birth weight, according to an international study led by co-principal investigator Tracey J.
Multiple Births Affected By Congenital Anomalies Have Doubled Since The 1980s
http://mnt.to/a/4bCg
The number of congenital anomalies, or birth defects arising from multiple births has almost doubled since the 1980s, suggests a new study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
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** PREVENTIVE MEDICINE News **
Older Bikers Three Times As Likely To Be Seriously Injured In Crashes As Younger Peers
http://mnt.to/a/4bDc
Motor bike ownership and crashes increasingly common among older adultsOlder bikers are up to three times as likely to be seriously injured in a crash as younger motor bike enthusiasts, indicates US research published online in Injury Prevention.
Older Women Gain As Much Benefit From Mammograms Every 2 Years As Mammograms Every Year
http://mnt.to/a/4bCm
Among older women, getting a mammogram every two years was just as beneficial as getting a mammogram annually, and led to significantly fewer false positive results, according to a study led by UC San Francisco.
Monitoring Lifestyle Behaviors And Health Via Wearable Cameras
http://mnt.to/a/4bBZ
Understanding the relationships between lifestyle behaviors and health outcomes can be enhanced by the use of wearable cameras, concludes a collection of studies in a special theme issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
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** PRIMARY CARE / GENERAL PRACTICE News **
Patients Who Use A Web-Based Risk Appraisal Tool Are More Likely To Have Important Family History Documented
http://mnt.to/a/4bBm
Your family history is important, not just because it shaped you into who you are today, but it also impacts your risk for developing cancer and other chronic diseases. For example, if one of your family members had cancer, your primary care doctor needs to know.
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** PROSTATE / PROSTATE CANCER News **
Prostate Cancer Cell Growth Arrested
http://mnt.to/a/4bCb
Previously poorly investigated signalling pathway is critical for proliferation of cancer cellsA previously poorly investigated signalling pathway is crucial for the growth and proliferation of prostate cancer cells.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Childhood Emotional Abuse Dramatically Strong Among Male Alcohol-dependent Individuals
http://mnt.to/a/4bC5
Individuals who drink excessively or are alcohol dependent (AD) have reduced central serotonergic neurotransmission, which can have an impact on planning, judgment, self-control, and emotional regulation.
Mothers Who Are Affectionate, Less Controlling During Play Have Strongest Relationships With Their Children
http://mnt.to/a/4bBq
Researchers long have evaluated the roles parents play in children's development. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri have found that mothers' directiveness, the extent to which they try to control the content and pace of young children's play, varies based on the children's ages and the mothers' ethnicities.
Those Who Help Others Derive Significant Health Benefits Not Available To Recipients
http://mnt.to/a/4bBp
A five-year study by researchers at three universities has established that providing tangible assistance to others protects our health and lengthens our lives.This, after more than two decades of research failed to establish that the same benefits accrue to the recipients of such help.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Health Risk To Tourists From Contact With Captive Sea Turtles
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Tourists coming into contact with sea turtles at holiday attractions face a risk of health problems, according to research published by JRSM Short Reports. Encountering free-living sea turtles in nature is quite safe, but contact with wild-caught and captive-housed sea turtles, typically through handling turtles in confined pools or through consuming turtle products, carries the risk of exposure to toxic contaminants and to zoonotic (animal to human) pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
The Risks And Benefits Of CT In Young Adults
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The underlying medical conditions facing young adults who undergo computed tomography (CT) exams represent a significantly greater health risk than that of radiation-induced cancer from CT, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.
Risk Of Divorce Increased When There Is Both Heavy And Incompatible Alcohol Consumption
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High levels of drinking have repeatedly been shown to predict divorce. The most cited explanation for this is that excessive alcohol use disrupts daily tasks and functioning, and increases spousal conflicts.
Monitoring Lifestyle Behaviors And Health Via Wearable Cameras
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Understanding the relationships between lifestyle behaviors and health outcomes can be enhanced by the use of wearable cameras, concludes a collection of studies in a special theme issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
More Than 65 Riders Of Water Tubes Treated In U.S. Emergency Departments Every Day During Summer
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Water tubing, a recreational activity in which participants ride an inner tube which is pulled behind a boat by a tow rope, has grown in popularity in recent years. Unfortunately, the number of injuries related to this activity has also increased.
Patients Who Use A Web-Based Risk Appraisal Tool Are More Likely To Have Important Family History Documented
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Your family history is important, not just because it shaped you into who you are today, but it also impacts your risk for developing cancer and other chronic diseases. For example, if one of your family members had cancer, your primary care doctor needs to know.
Human Health Concerns Surrounding Animal Agriculture
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State and local health departments face significant barriers and usually do not get involved when confronted with public health concerns resulting from food animal production sites, according to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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** RADIOLOGY / NUCLEAR MEDICINE News **
Essential Radiotherapy Not Received By One In Four Lung Cancer Patients In Andalusia, Spain
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A study conducted by University of Granada and Virgen de las Nieves U.H. researchers has revealed that in Andalusian public hospitals radiotherapy is provided to lung cancer patients with a frequency 25 % below that established by clinical protocols.
The Risks And Benefits Of CT In Young Adults
http://mnt.to/a/4bC7
The underlying medical conditions facing young adults who undergo computed tomography (CT) exams represent a significantly greater health risk than that of radiation-induced cancer from CT, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.
Gold Nanoparticle Created That Can Transport Powerful Radioactive Particles Directly To Tumors For Treatment
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We've all heard that "it's not wise to use a cannon to kill a mosquito." But what if you could focus the cannon's power to concentrate power into a tiny space? In a new study, University of Missouri researchers have demonstrated the ability to harness powerful radioactive particles and direct them toward small cancer tumors while doing negligible damage to healthy organs and tissues.
Detecting Cardiac Amyloidosis Using Amyloid Imaging
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While amyloid imaging may now be most associated with detecting plaques in the brain, it has the potential to change the way cardiac amyloidosis is diagnosed. According to first-of-its-kind research published in the February issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) with 11C-PIB can positively visualize amyloid deposits in the heart.
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** REGULATORY AFFAIRS / DRUG APPROVALS News **
FDA Clears Sculptor Robotic Guidance Arm™ For Unicompartmental Knee Replacement Surgery
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Stanmore Implants ('Stanmore'), specialists in the design and manufacture of patient specific and modular orthopaedic implants, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its Sculptor Robotic Guidance Arm™ ("Sculptor RGA™") for precision implant placement in unicompartmental knee surgery, also known as partial knee resurfacing.
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** REHABILITATION / PHYSICAL THERAPY News **
Suppressing Spinal Reflexes Could Improve Walking After Incomplete Spinal Injuries
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A training regimen to adjust the body's motor reflexes may help improve mobility for some people with incomplete spinal cord injuries, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
Asthma-Related Cockroach Allergy In Children Likely Primed By Air Pollution
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An allergic reaction to cockroaches is a major contributor to asthma in urban children, but new research suggests that the insects are just one part of a more complex story. Very early exposure to certain components of air pollution can increase the risk of developing a cockroach allergy by age 7 and children with a common mutation in a gene called GSTM may be especially vulnerable.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
Older Bikers Three Times As Likely To Be Seriously Injured In Crashes As Younger Peers
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Motor bike ownership and crashes increasingly common among older adultsOlder bikers are up to three times as likely to be seriously injured in a crash as younger motor bike enthusiasts, indicates US research published online in Injury Prevention.
Human Lifespan Affected By Newly Identified Gene Variants
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By broadly comparing the DNA of children to that of elderly people, gene researchers have identified gene variants that influence lifespan, either by raising disease risk or by providing protection from disease.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
I Will If You Will: What Motivates Spouses To Get Fit, Manage Illness
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Before spouses take their first step toward fitness, their partner's interest or willingness to participate can sway them, says a Purdue University family studies expert."Marriage commitments focus on a couple's devotion in either a state of sickness or in health, but it's also about the in between - a person's readiness to change for better health," says Melissa M.
More Than 65 Riders Of Water Tubes Treated In U.S. Emergency Departments Every Day During Summer
http://mnt.to/a/4bBy
Water tubing, a recreational activity in which participants ride an inner tube which is pulled behind a boat by a tow rope, has grown in popularity in recent years. Unfortunately, the number of injuries related to this activity has also increased.
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Stem Cell Differentiation Is Triggered By A Key Protein
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Scientists have discovered a key protein that kicks off the natural process that differentiates stem cells into any cell of the body. They hope the discovery will help development of therapies for degenerative diseases.
Stem Cell Discovery Could Lead To Obesity Treatment
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Ottawa scientists have discovered a trigger that turns muscle stem cells into brown fat, a form of good fat that could play a critical role in the fight against obesity. The findings from Dr.
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** STROKE News **
Symptoms Of Mini Stroke Quickly Fade, But 10 To 15 Percent Will Suffer Full Strokes Within 3 Months
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Each year, as many as 500,000 Americans experience mini strokes called transient ischemic attacks (TIAs).Symptoms quickly go away, usually within an hour, and many people don't seek treatment.
In Stroke And Other Neurological Disorders, Nitric Oxide Damages Neurons And Blocks The Brain's Ability To Repair Itself
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Nitric oxide, a gaseous molecule produced in the brain, can damage neurons. When the brain produces too much nitric oxide, it contributes to the severity and progression of stroke and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.
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** TUBERCULOSIS News **
Landmark Study Shows Low-Quality TB Drugs Widely Used In 17 Countries
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Nearly 1 in 10 Failure Rate Could Accelerate Spread of Drug ResistanceIn the largest ever study of its kind, new research shows that substandard and falsified tuberculosis medicines are widely used and likely contribute to the rise in drug-resistant strains of the disease.
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** VETERINARY News **
Study Finds Evidence Of Mammal That Can Smell In Stereo
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Most mammals, including humans, see in stereo and hear in stereo. But whether they can also smell in stereo is the subject of a long-standing scientific controversy. Now, a new study shows definitively that the common mole (Scalopus aquaticus) - the same critter that disrupts the lawns and gardens of homeowners throughout the eastern United States, Canada and Mexico - relies on stereo sniffing to locate its prey.
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** WATER - AIR QUALITY / AGRICULTURE News **
One In 20 Cases Of Pre-Eclampsia May Be Linked To Air Pollutant
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Ozone exposure during first three months of pregnancy may be keyOne in every 20 cases of the serious condition of pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, may be linked to increased levels of the air pollutant ozone during the first three months, suggests a large study published in the online journal BMJ Open.
Asthma-Related Cockroach Allergy In Children Likely Primed By Air Pollution
http://mnt.to/a/4bCv
An allergic reaction to cockroaches is a major contributor to asthma in urban children, but new research suggests that the insects are just one part of a more complex story. Very early exposure to certain components of air pollution can increase the risk of developing a cockroach allergy by age 7 and children with a common mutation in a gene called GSTM may be especially vulnerable.
Outdoor Particulate Pollution Linked To Impaired Fetal Growth
http://mnt.to/a/4bCt
Mothers who are exposed to particulate air pollution of the type emitted by vehicles, urban heating and coal power plants are significantly more likely to bear children of low birth weight, according to an international study led by co-principal investigator Tracey J.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
A Mammogram Every Two Years Is Best For Older Women
http://mnt.to/a/4bFC
Receiving a mammogram every two years is just as advantageous for older women as getting a mammogram every year.However, screening for breast cancer every two years results in significantly fewer false positives, researchers of a new study found.
Intoxication Likely Increased When Alcohol Mixed With Diet Drinks Rather Than Regular Drinks
http://mnt.to/a/4bC4
An individual's breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) following alcohol intake is influenced by several factors, including food. While it is known that food delays the stomach emptying, thus reducing BrAC, only recently has the role of nonalcoholic drink mixers used with alcohol been explored as a factor influencing BrAC.
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