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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Alcohol, Fibromyalgia, And Quality Of Life
http://mnt.to/a/4cm3
Low and moderate drinkers of alcohol reported lower severity of symptoms of fibromyalgia than teetotallers, finds a study in BioMed Central's open access journal Arthritis Research & Therapy.
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
Aggregation In CJD Likely Leads To Iron Imbalance And Brain Cell Death
http://mnt.to/a/4ckp
An iron imbalance caused by prion proteins collecting in the brain is a likely cause of cell death in Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have found.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
Burnout Independently Linked To Coronary Heart Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4cmd
If your job burns you out, it looks like your heart health can suffer as well as your mental health, according to a study by researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) in Israel reported in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine.
Top 20% Of Burnt-Out Employees Have A Dramatically Increased Risk Of Heart Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4cjk
Americans work longer hours, take fewer vacation days, and retire later than employees in other industrialized countries around the globe. With such demanding careers, it's no surprise that many experience job burnout - physical, cognitive, and emotional exhaustion that results from stress at work.
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** ARTHRITIS / RHEUMATOLOGY News **
Weight Loss May Prevent, Treat Osteoarthritis In Obese Patients
http://mnt.to/a/4ckR
Obesity may trigger biomechanical changes, pathways that contribute to osteoarthritisWeight loss may prevent and significantly alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis, a progressive disease of the joints known as "wear and tear" arthritis, according to a literature review appearing in the March 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS).
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** AUTISM News **
Old Drug Offers Hope For New Autism Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/4ckk
Autism results from abnormal cell communication. Testing a new theory, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have used a newly discovered function of an old drug to restore cell communications in a mouse model of autism, reversing symptoms of the devastating disorder.
Age-Related Changes Found In How Autism Affects The Brain
http://mnt.to/a/4ck9
Newly released findings from Bradley Hospital published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry have found that autism spectrum disorders (ASD) affect the brain activity of children and adults differently.
Suicide Ideation And Attempts A Greater Risk For Autistic Children
http://mnt.to/a/4cjf
Children with an autism spectrum disorder may be at greater risk for contemplating suicide or attempting suicide than children without autism, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
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** BIPOLAR News **
An Antioxidant May Prevent Neuron Loss In Schizophrenia And Depression
http://mnt.to/a/4ckd
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) deficits have been implicated in schizophrenia and depression. In schizophrenia, deficits have been particularly well-described for a subtype of GABA neuron, the parvalbumin fast-spiking interneurons.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Rate Of Brain Hemorrhage In Stroke Patients Given TPA Isn't Meaningfully Higher
http://mnt.to/a/4cjZ
Millions of Americans take aspirin or other drugs every day to reduce their risk of heart attacks or other problems caused by blood clots.But when one of them suffers a stroke caused by a clot in their brain, some emergency teams might hesitate to give a powerful clot-busting medication called tPA -- for fear that the combination of drugs might cause dangerous brain bleeding.
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
Balancing Act: Direct And Indirect Costs Of Managing Musculoskeletal Disorders
http://mnt.to/a/4cm2
The value of medical treatment can be far greater than the cost of the treatment finds a study in BioMed Central's open access journal Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation. Improved physical function leads to measurable gains in employment, improved household income, and fewer days missed from work.
Weight Loss May Prevent, Treat Osteoarthritis In Obese Patients
http://mnt.to/a/4ckR
Obesity may trigger biomechanical changes, pathways that contribute to osteoarthritisWeight loss may prevent and significantly alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis, a progressive disease of the joints known as "wear and tear" arthritis, according to a literature review appearing in the March 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS).
New Targets Identified For Treating Osteoarthritis
http://mnt.to/a/4cjQ
Few things in life are inevitable - death, taxes, and, if you live long enough, osteoarthritis.No treatment will stop or significantly slow the disease, and joint replacement is the only definitive treatment.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
No Clear Evidence That Decline In HRT Use Linked To Fall In Breast Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4cm6
Time trends and stats neither support nor refute this claim, say researchersThere is no clear evidence that the decline in the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is linked to a reported fall in the numbers of new cases of breast cancer, as has been claimed, suggests a study in the Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
A Better 'Mousetrap' Discovered In Fruit Flies Might Stop A Human Cancer-Driving Kinase In Its Tracks
http://mnt.to/a/4ck8
A seemingly obscure gene in the female fruit fly that is only active in cells that will become eggs has led researchers at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research to the discovery of a atypical protein that lures, traps, and inactivates the powerful Polo kinase, widely considered the master regulator of cell division.
Blocking Immune Response May Enhance Viral Therapy Against Solid Tumors
http://mnt.to/a/4ck6
Following several years of study, investigators have found more evidence that viral therapy to treat solid tumors can be enhanced by blocking the body's natural immune response.Oncolytic viruses have shown promise as anticancer agents, with variations of the herpes simplex virus (HSV) among the most commonly used.
Hyper And Micro-Gravity Affect Processes Involved In Reproduction, Brain Diseases And Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4ck3
University of Montreal researchers found that changes in gravity affect the reproductive process in plants. Gravity modulates traffic on the intracellular "highways" that ensure the growth and functionality of the male reproductive organ in plants, the pollen tube.
Early Identification Of Disease Via New MRI Fingerprint Method
http://mnt.to/a/4cjY
A new method of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could routinely spot specific cancers, multiple sclerosis, heart disease and other maladies early, when they're most treatable, researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center suggest in the journal Nature.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Green Tea Or Coffee May Reduce Stroke Risk
http://mnt.to/a/4cnr
Drinking green tea or coffee on a regular basis is associated with a reduced risk of stroke, says new research published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.Researchers conducted a study on a total of 83,269 Japanese adults aged 45 to 74 years, they monitored their green tea and coffee consumption for an average of 13 years to see whether it had any effect on cardiovascular health.
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** CERVICAL CANCER / HPV VACCINE News **
Genital Warts In Young Girls Reduced By Early HPV Vaccination
http://mnt.to/a/4cjS
The incidence of genital warts, or condylomata, declined by 93 per cent in girls given the HPV vaccine before the age of 14, according to a Swedish national registry study. The study was carried out by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, and published in Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
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** CJD / VCJD / MAD COW DISEASE News **
Aggregation In CJD Likely Leads To Iron Imbalance And Brain Cell Death
http://mnt.to/a/4ckp
An iron imbalance caused by prion proteins collecting in the brain is a likely cause of cell death in Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have found.
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** CONFERENCES News **
Generics And Patent Strategies Returns For Its 16th Year, 13-14 May 2013, London
http://mnt.to/a/4cnq
The respected Generics and Patent Strategies event will be returning for the 16th Instalment on 13th & 14th May, London. SMi's event promises to bring together world-renowned experts to present the hottest topics and key challenges faced within the Generics industry today.
Gross-To-Net Accounting Forum For Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, 17-18 July 2013, Boston, MA
http://mnt.to/a/4cnp
Are you confident in your ability to ensure your Gross-to-Net calculations are accurate?Does your company manage its commercial and government contracts as efficiently as possible?Are you able to facilitate inter-departmental collaboration for a comprehensive approach to your calculations?IIR's Gross-to-Net Accounting Forum for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers answers all these questions and more, with in-depth case studies and important GTN procedural information to help you optimize the accuracy and accountability of your pharmaceutical GTN process.
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** DEPRESSION News **
Postpartum Depression Affects One In Seven New Moms
http://mnt.to/a/4cmh
In a surprising outcome, a high number of women - one in seven - suffers from postpartum depression (post-natal depression), according to the largest study of its kind to date published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Study Screened For Post-Partum Depression, Examined Positive Findings
http://mnt.to/a/4ckV
JAMA Psychiatry Study HighlightsA study by Katherine L. Wisner, M.D., M.S., and colleagues screened postpartum women for depression and examined positive screening findings to determine the timing of the episode's onset, along with the rate and intensity of self-harm thoughts.
An Antioxidant May Prevent Neuron Loss In Schizophrenia And Depression
http://mnt.to/a/4ckd
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) deficits have been implicated in schizophrenia and depression. In schizophrenia, deficits have been particularly well-described for a subtype of GABA neuron, the parvalbumin fast-spiking interneurons.
Suicide Ideation And Attempts A Greater Risk For Autistic Children
http://mnt.to/a/4cjf
Children with an autism spectrum disorder may be at greater risk for contemplating suicide or attempting suicide than children without autism, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
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** DIABETES News **
FDA Investigates Safety Of Type 2 Diabetes Drugs Januvia And Byetta
http://mnt.to/a/4cmj
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating whether or not the Type 2 Diabetes drugs Januvia (from Merck) and Byetta (from Bristol-Myers Squibb) are associated with an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
New Therapeutic Opportunities For Rare Diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/4ckh
Researchers at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham) have determined the complete three-dimensional structure of a protein called HNF-4α. HNF-4α controls gene expression in the liver and pancreas, switching genes on or off as needed.
Glucose Control Put In Double Jeopardy By Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
http://mnt.to/a/4cjs
Polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition affecting about 10 percent of women and characterized by excess male hormone and increased risk of diabetes and heart disease, appears to cause a sort of double jeopardy for those struggling the hardest to control blood sugar levels, researchers report.
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** ENDOCRINOLOGY News **
No Clear Evidence That Decline In HRT Use Linked To Fall In Breast Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4cm6
Time trends and stats neither support nor refute this claim, say researchersThere is no clear evidence that the decline in the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is linked to a reported fall in the numbers of new cases of breast cancer, as has been claimed, suggests a study in the Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care.
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** FERTILITY News **
Fertility After Ectopic Pregnancy: First Randomised Trial Finds Reassuring Evidence On The Effect Of Different Treatments
http://mnt.to/a/4ckS
The first randomised trial to compare treatments for ectopic pregnancies has found no significant differences in subsequent fertility between medical treatment and conservative surgery on one hand, and conservative or radical surgery on the other.
Hyper And Micro-Gravity Affect Processes Involved In Reproduction, Brain Diseases And Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4ck3
University of Montreal researchers found that changes in gravity affect the reproductive process in plants. Gravity modulates traffic on the intracellular "highways" that ensure the growth and functionality of the male reproductive organ in plants, the pollen tube.
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** FIBROMYALGIA News **
Alcohol, Fibromyalgia, And Quality Of Life
http://mnt.to/a/4cm3
Low and moderate drinkers of alcohol reported lower severity of symptoms of fibromyalgia than teetotallers, finds a study in BioMed Central's open access journal Arthritis Research & Therapy.
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** GENETICS News **
New Therapeutic Opportunities For Rare Diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/4ckh
Researchers at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham) have determined the complete three-dimensional structure of a protein called HNF-4α. HNF-4α controls gene expression in the liver and pancreas, switching genes on or off as needed.
A Better 'Mousetrap' Discovered In Fruit Flies Might Stop A Human Cancer-Driving Kinase In Its Tracks
http://mnt.to/a/4ck8
A seemingly obscure gene in the female fruit fly that is only active in cells that will become eggs has led researchers at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research to the discovery of a atypical protein that lures, traps, and inactivates the powerful Polo kinase, widely considered the master regulator of cell division.
First Full Tapeworm Genomes Reveal That Existing Drugs Could Be Effective In Treating The Parasite
http://mnt.to/a/4cjV
For the first time, researchers have mapped the genomes of tapeworms to reveal potential drug targets on which existing drugs could act. The genomes provide a new resource that offers faster ways to develop urgently needed and effective treatments for these debilitating diseases.
Genetic Mutation Causing Mental Retardation Very Similar To Angelman Syndrome Found In Amish Community
http://mnt.to/a/4cjg
Researchers from the research group in growth factors and cell differentiation at IDIBELL and the University of Barcelona (UB) have participated in an international study that has identified the genetic cause of developmental delay observed in Amish individuals in the USA.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Burnout Independently Linked To Coronary Heart Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4cmd
If your job burns you out, it looks like your heart health can suffer as well as your mental health, according to a study by researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) in Israel reported in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine.
Glucose Control Put In Double Jeopardy By Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
http://mnt.to/a/4cjs
Polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition affecting about 10 percent of women and characterized by excess male hormone and increased risk of diabetes and heart disease, appears to cause a sort of double jeopardy for those struggling the hardest to control blood sugar levels, researchers report.
Top 20% Of Burnt-Out Employees Have A Dramatically Increased Risk Of Heart Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4cjk
Americans work longer hours, take fewer vacation days, and retire later than employees in other industrialized countries around the globe. With such demanding careers, it's no surprise that many experience job burnout - physical, cognitive, and emotional exhaustion that results from stress at work.
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** HIV / AIDS News **
HIV "Functionally Cured" In 14 Adults Treated Early
http://mnt.to/a/4cmq
A new study shows that 14 HIV-infected adults appear to be "functionally cured", that is they still carry small, barely detectable reservoirs of the human immunodeficiency virus but their bodies are preventing them from rising to a point where they cause symptoms, despite stopping treatment.
Improving HIV Treatment, Predicting How Patients Will Respond To Drugs
http://mnt.to/a/4cjT
Results of a study published online in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy yesterday (Thursday), demonstrate that computer models can predict how HIV patients whose drug therapy is failing will respond to a new treatment.
More Frequent Testing For HIV Recommended
http://mnt.to/a/4cjm
Early HIV treatment can save lives as well as have profound prevention benefits. But those infected with the virus first must be identified before they can be helped.In a new study, two Northwestern University researchers report that current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) HIV screening guidelines are too conservative and that more frequent testing would be cost-effective in the long run for both high- and low-risk groups.
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** HYPERTENSION News **
Vitamin D Supplements May Help African Americans Lower Blood Pressure
http://mnt.to/a/4ck2
Vitamin D supplements significantly reduced blood pressure in the first large controlled study of African-Americans, researchers report in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
Blocking Immune Response May Enhance Viral Therapy Against Solid Tumors
http://mnt.to/a/4ck6
Following several years of study, investigators have found more evidence that viral therapy to treat solid tumors can be enhanced by blocking the body's natural immune response.Oncolytic viruses have shown promise as anticancer agents, with variations of the herpes simplex virus (HSV) among the most commonly used.
Children's Lives Saved By Chicken Pox Vaccine
http://mnt.to/a/4cjt
The widespread introduction of a chicken pox vaccine in Australia in 2006 has prevented thousands of children from being hospitalized with severe chicken pox and saved lives, according to new research.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Organ Transplant Recipient Died Of Rabies, CDC Confirms
http://mnt.to/a/4cnt
A transplant organ recipient died of rabies in Maryland, the CDC announced. It also confirmed that the patient had contracted the infection through the transplantation which occurred over one year ago.
What Is Whooping Cough? What Is Pertussis?
http://mnt.to/a/4cmk
Whooping cough, known medically as Pertussis, is an extremely contagious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Whooping cough is called the 100 days' cough in some countries.In many patients there is a distinctive hacking cough which is followed by a high-pitched gasp for air that sounds like a "whoop", hence the name.
Using Cancer Treatment For Diseases Caused By Tapeworms
http://mnt.to/a/4cmg
Researchers are one step closer to finding treatments for two tropical diseases caused by tapeworms. The team was able to map the genomes of tapeworms which indicated what existing drugs could provide effective treatment for the diseases; echinococcosis and cysticercosis - two potentially fatal neglected tropical diseases according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Advancing Fight Against Leading Infectious Cause Of Congenital Birth Defects
http://mnt.to/a/4ckj
A virus most people probably have never heard of, but that the majority of us carry, is the No. 1 infectious cause of congenital birth defects in the U.S. today. Because of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection during in utero development, 1 in 750 children are born with or develop permanent disabilities such as hearing loss or brain damage.
Blocking Immune Response May Enhance Viral Therapy Against Solid Tumors
http://mnt.to/a/4ck6
Following several years of study, investigators have found more evidence that viral therapy to treat solid tumors can be enhanced by blocking the body's natural immune response.Oncolytic viruses have shown promise as anticancer agents, with variations of the herpes simplex virus (HSV) among the most commonly used.
First Full Tapeworm Genomes Reveal That Existing Drugs Could Be Effective In Treating The Parasite
http://mnt.to/a/4cjV
For the first time, researchers have mapped the genomes of tapeworms to reveal potential drug targets on which existing drugs could act. The genomes provide a new resource that offers faster ways to develop urgently needed and effective treatments for these debilitating diseases.
Genetically Modified Goats Produce Milk With Antimicrobial Lysozyme Which Speeds Recovery From Diarrhea
http://mnt.to/a/4cjP
Milk from goats that were genetically modified to produce higher levels of a human antimicrobial protein has proved effective in treating diarrhea in young pigs, demonstrating the potential for food products from transgenic animals to one day also benefit human health, report researchers at the University of California, Davis.
Children's Lives Saved By Chicken Pox Vaccine
http://mnt.to/a/4cjt
The widespread introduction of a chicken pox vaccine in Australia in 2006 has prevented thousands of children from being hospitalized with severe chicken pox and saved lives, according to new research.
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** LYMPHOMA / LEUKEMIA / MYELOMA News **
Researchers Find Cancer Cell Weakness, A Breakthrough In The Battle Against Leukemia
http://mnt.to/a/4ckg
Scientists at Griffith University's Institute for Glycomics and The Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles have discovered a critical weakness in leukaemic cells, which may pave the way to new treatments.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Micro-Endoscope - As Thin As A Human Hair
http://mnt.to/a/4cjp
Engineers at Stanford have demonstrated a high-resolution endoscope that is as thin as a human hair with a resolution four times better than previous devices of similar design. The so-called micro-endoscope is a significant step forward in high-resolution, minimally invasive bio-imaging with potential applications in research and clinical practice.
Device May Lead To Quicker, More Efficient Diagnostics
http://mnt.to/a/4cjj
A twist on thin-film technology may provide a way to optically detect and analyze multiple substances simultaneously, leading to quicker diagnostics in such industries as health care and homeland security, according to Penn State researchers.
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** MEDICAL STUDENTS / TRAINING News **
Younger Doctors More Likely To Train And Work Closer To Home
http://mnt.to/a/4ckf
Younger doctors are more likely than older generations to train and work in the same region as their home before entering medical school. New research published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine investigating the geographical mobility of UK-trained doctors, reveals that 36% attended a medical school in their home region.
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
Men In Same-Sex Marriages Are Living Longer, According To New Study
http://mnt.to/a/4ckP
The mortality rate for men in same-sex marriages has dropped markedly since the 1990s, according to a Danish study published this week in the International Journal of Epidemiology. However, same-sex married women have emerged as the group of women with the highest, and in recent years, even further increasing mortality.
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** MENTAL HEALTH News **
Suicide Ideation And Attempts A Greater Risk For Autistic Children
http://mnt.to/a/4cjf
Children with an autism spectrum disorder may be at greater risk for contemplating suicide or attempting suicide than children without autism, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
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** MRI / PET / ULTRASOUND News **
Early Identification Of Disease Via New MRI Fingerprint Method
http://mnt.to/a/4cjY
A new method of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could routinely spot specific cancers, multiple sclerosis, heart disease and other maladies early, when they're most treatable, researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center suggest in the journal Nature.
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** MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS News **
Early Identification Of Disease Via New MRI Fingerprint Method
http://mnt.to/a/4cjY
A new method of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could routinely spot specific cancers, multiple sclerosis, heart disease and other maladies early, when they're most treatable, researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center suggest in the journal Nature.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Scientists Implant Monkeys' Cells Back Into Their Own Brains
http://mnt.to/a/4cns
Scientists have transplanted neural cells taken from a monkey's skin into its brain and found that the cells changed into several types of mature brain cells, according to a new study in the journal Cell Reports.
Age-Related Changes Found In How Autism Affects The Brain
http://mnt.to/a/4ck9
Newly released findings from Bradley Hospital published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry have found that autism spectrum disorders (ASD) affect the brain activity of children and adults differently.
Hyper And Micro-Gravity Affect Processes Involved In Reproduction, Brain Diseases And Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4ck3
University of Montreal researchers found that changes in gravity affect the reproductive process in plants. Gravity modulates traffic on the intracellular "highways" that ensure the growth and functionality of the male reproductive organ in plants, the pollen tube.
Genetic Mutation Causing Mental Retardation Very Similar To Angelman Syndrome Found In Amish Community
http://mnt.to/a/4cjg
Researchers from the research group in growth factors and cell differentiation at IDIBELL and the University of Barcelona (UB) have participated in an international study that has identified the genetic cause of developmental delay observed in Amish individuals in the USA.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Green Tea Or Coffee May Reduce Stroke Risk
http://mnt.to/a/4cnr
Drinking green tea or coffee on a regular basis is associated with a reduced risk of stroke, says new research published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.Researchers conducted a study on a total of 83,269 Japanese adults aged 45 to 74 years, they monitored their green tea and coffee consumption for an average of 13 years to see whether it had any effect on cardiovascular health.
State Laws Aimed At Improving School Meals Help Teens Eat More Fruits And Vegetables, New Study Finds
http://mnt.to/a/4ckT
Students' intake of fruits and vegetables increased when states required schools to offer them at lunch, especially among teens who had only unhealthy snacks available at homeTeens in states that required schools to offer fruits and vegetables as part of the meal program consumed more fruits and vegetables than those living in states with no such policies, according to a study published today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Kid's Consumption Of Sugared Beverages Linked To Higher Caloric Intake Of Food
http://mnt.to/a/4ckQ
New Study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine ReportsA new study from the Department of Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reports that sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are primarily responsible for higher caloric intakes of children that consume SSBs as compared to children that do not (on a given day).
Celebrity Endorsement Encourages Children To Eat Junk Food
http://mnt.to/a/4ckN
A study by the University of Liverpool has found that celebrity endorsement of a food product encourages children to eat more of the endorsed product. It also found that children were prompted to eat more of the endorsed product when they saw the celebrity on TV in a different context.
Vitamin D Supplements May Help African Americans Lower Blood Pressure
http://mnt.to/a/4ck2
Vitamin D supplements significantly reduced blood pressure in the first large controlled study of African-Americans, researchers report in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension.
Genetically Modified Goats Produce Milk With Antimicrobial Lysozyme Which Speeds Recovery From Diarrhea
http://mnt.to/a/4cjP
Milk from goats that were genetically modified to produce higher levels of a human antimicrobial protein has proved effective in treating diarrhea in young pigs, demonstrating the potential for food products from transgenic animals to one day also benefit human health, report researchers at the University of California, Davis.
Interventions To Reduce Dietary Salt Supported By Canadians
http://mnt.to/a/4cjq
Many Canadians are concerned about dietary sodium and welcome government intervention to reduce sodium intake through a variety of measures, including lowering sodium in food, and education and awareness, according to a national survey.
Pancreatic Cancer Prevented By Bitter Melon Juice In Mouse Models
http://mnt.to/a/4cjh
A University of Colorado Cancer study published this week in the journal Carcinogenesis shows that bitter melon juice restricts the ability of pancreatic cancer cells to metabolize glucose, thus cutting the cells' energy source and eventually killing them.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Structured Weight Loss Program Helps Kids From Low-Income Families Lower BMI
http://mnt.to/a/4ckW
According to New Study in Academic PediatricsOverweight and obese children in low-income households can meet or exceed the Expert Committee Recommendations Regarding the Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment of Childhood and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity when given access to a structured weight management program, according to a new study published in Academic Pediatrics.
Weight Loss May Prevent, Treat Osteoarthritis In Obese Patients
http://mnt.to/a/4ckR
Obesity may trigger biomechanical changes, pathways that contribute to osteoarthritisWeight loss may prevent and significantly alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis, a progressive disease of the joints known as "wear and tear" arthritis, according to a literature review appearing in the March 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS).
Celebrity Endorsement Encourages Children To Eat Junk Food
http://mnt.to/a/4ckN
A study by the University of Liverpool has found that celebrity endorsement of a food product encourages children to eat more of the endorsed product. It also found that children were prompted to eat more of the endorsed product when they saw the celebrity on TV in a different context.
Mechanism Discovered That Regulates Production Of Energy-Burning Brown Fat
http://mnt.to/a/4cjX
Joslin scientists have discovered a mechanism that regulates the production of brown fat, a type of fat which plays an important role in heat production and energy metabolism. The findings, which appear in the upcoming issue of Nature, may lead to new therapies that increase BAT formation to treat obesity.
Overweight Kids From Low-Income Families Benefit From Structured Weight Loss Program
http://mnt.to/a/4cjr
Overweight and obese children in low-income households can meet or exceed the Expert Committee Recommendations Regarding the Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment of Childhood and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity when given access to a structured weight management program, according to a new study published in Academic Pediatrics.
Avoiding Re-Hospitalization By Monitoring Activity In The Elderly Post-Discharge
http://mnt.to/a/4cjn
A new study has found a link between the activity levels of elderly people who have just been released from the hospital and the risk that they will require readmission within 30 days.The investigation draws on data collected from 111 patients aged 65 and older, each of whom was fitted with a "step activity monitor" during his or her hospital stay.
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** OVARIAN CANCER News **
Night Shifts May Be Linked To Increased Ovarian Cancer Risk
http://mnt.to/a/4cm7
Some evidence that risk may be lower for "owls" than "larks"Working night shifts might increase the risk of developing ovarian cancer, indicates research published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
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** PANCREATIC CANCER News **
Pancreatic Cancer Prevented By Bitter Melon Juice In Mouse Models
http://mnt.to/a/4cjh
A University of Colorado Cancer study published this week in the journal Carcinogenesis shows that bitter melon juice restricts the ability of pancreatic cancer cells to metabolize glucose, thus cutting the cells' energy source and eventually killing them.
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** PARKINSON'S DISEASE News **
Scientists Implant Monkeys' Cells Back Into Their Own Brains
http://mnt.to/a/4cns
Scientists have transplanted neural cells taken from a monkey's skin into its brain and found that the cells changed into several types of mature brain cells, according to a new study in the journal Cell Reports.
Aggregation In CJD Likely Leads To Iron Imbalance And Brain Cell Death
http://mnt.to/a/4ckp
An iron imbalance caused by prion proteins collecting in the brain is a likely cause of cell death in Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have found.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
What Is Whooping Cough? What Is Pertussis?
http://mnt.to/a/4cmk
Whooping cough, known medically as Pertussis, is an extremely contagious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Whooping cough is called the 100 days' cough in some countries.In many patients there is a distinctive hacking cough which is followed by a high-pitched gasp for air that sounds like a "whoop", hence the name.
Researchers Advance Fight Against Leading Infectious Cause Of Congenital Birth Defects
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La Jolla Institute and Cardiff University Discovery Aids Efforts Toward Cytomegalovirus VaccineA virus most people probably have never heard of, but that the majority of us carry, is the No. 1 infectious cause of congenital birth defects in the U.
Down Syndrome: Screening For Breathing Problems To Stop Unnecessary Suffering
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Researchers at the University of Southampton are planning to investigate tests for a breathing disorder that affects babies and children who have Down syndrome while they sleep. They aim to provide the missing evidence so that doctors can introduce affordable and simple routine screening.
Structured Weight Loss Program Helps Kids From Low-Income Families Lower BMI
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According to New Study in Academic PediatricsOverweight and obese children in low-income households can meet or exceed the Expert Committee Recommendations Regarding the Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment of Childhood and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity when given access to a structured weight management program, according to a new study published in Academic Pediatrics.
State Laws Aimed At Improving School Meals Help Teens Eat More Fruits And Vegetables, New Study Finds
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Students' intake of fruits and vegetables increased when states required schools to offer them at lunch, especially among teens who had only unhealthy snacks available at homeTeens in states that required schools to offer fruits and vegetables as part of the meal program consumed more fruits and vegetables than those living in states with no such policies, according to a study published today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Kid's Consumption Of Sugared Beverages Linked To Higher Caloric Intake Of Food
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New Study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine ReportsA new study from the Department of Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reports that sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are primarily responsible for higher caloric intakes of children that consume SSBs as compared to children that do not (on a given day).
Celebrity Endorsement Encourages Children To Eat Junk Food
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A study by the University of Liverpool has found that celebrity endorsement of a food product encourages children to eat more of the endorsed product. It also found that children were prompted to eat more of the endorsed product when they saw the celebrity on TV in a different context.
Advancing Fight Against Leading Infectious Cause Of Congenital Birth Defects
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A virus most people probably have never heard of, but that the majority of us carry, is the No. 1 infectious cause of congenital birth defects in the U.S. today. Because of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection during in utero development, 1 in 750 children are born with or develop permanent disabilities such as hearing loss or brain damage.
Controlling Pesticide Exposure In Children
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New research on household pesticide contamination emphasizes the need for less reliance on pesticides and more emphasis on neatness, blocking cracks where insects can enter and other so-called "integrated pest management" (IPM) measures, scientists have concluded.
Genital Warts In Young Girls Reduced By Early HPV Vaccination
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The incidence of genital warts, or condylomata, declined by 93 per cent in girls given the HPV vaccine before the age of 14, according to a Swedish national registry study. The study was carried out by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, and published in Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Genetically Modified Goats Produce Milk With Antimicrobial Lysozyme Which Speeds Recovery From Diarrhea
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Milk from goats that were genetically modified to produce higher levels of a human antimicrobial protein has proved effective in treating diarrhea in young pigs, demonstrating the potential for food products from transgenic animals to one day also benefit human health, report researchers at the University of California, Davis.
Children's Lives Saved By Chicken Pox Vaccine
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The widespread introduction of a chicken pox vaccine in Australia in 2006 has prevented thousands of children from being hospitalized with severe chicken pox and saved lives, according to new research.
Overweight Kids From Low-Income Families Benefit From Structured Weight Loss Program
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Overweight and obese children in low-income households can meet or exceed the Expert Committee Recommendations Regarding the Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment of Childhood and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity when given access to a structured weight management program, according to a new study published in Academic Pediatrics.
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** PHARMA INDUSTRY / BIOTECH INDUSTRY News **
Paving The Way For Greater Use Of Ancient Medical Knowledge
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Scientists are reporting an advance toward overcoming a major barrier to tapping the potential of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and India's Ayurvedic medicine in developing new and more effective modern drugs.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Postpartum Depression Affects One In Seven New Moms
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In a surprising outcome, a high number of women - one in seven - suffers from postpartum depression (post-natal depression), according to the largest study of its kind to date published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Fertility After Ectopic Pregnancy: First Randomised Trial Finds Reassuring Evidence On The Effect Of Different Treatments
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The first randomised trial to compare treatments for ectopic pregnancies has found no significant differences in subsequent fertility between medical treatment and conservative surgery on one hand, and conservative or radical surgery on the other.
Advancing Fight Against Leading Infectious Cause Of Congenital Birth Defects
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A virus most people probably have never heard of, but that the majority of us carry, is the No. 1 infectious cause of congenital birth defects in the U.S. today. Because of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection during in utero development, 1 in 750 children are born with or develop permanent disabilities such as hearing loss or brain damage.
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** PRIMARY CARE / GENERAL PRACTICE News **
Younger Doctors More Likely To Train And Work Closer To Home
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Younger doctors are more likely than older generations to train and work in the same region as their home before entering medical school. New research published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine investigating the geographical mobility of UK-trained doctors, reveals that 36% attended a medical school in their home region.
Physician Gender Not Found To Affect Patient Care Costs Or Mortality
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Female doctors' patients do not use health-care services more or die less frequently than patients treated by male doctors, a prospective, observational study by researchers at UC Davis Health System has found.
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** PROSTATE / PROSTATE CANCER News **
Breakthrough Prostate Cancer Test Closer To Clinical Trial
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The University of Surrey has signed a world-wide non-exclusive agreement with international diagnostic specialist Zeus Scientific to develop and market its breakthrough urine biomarker, EN2. This signals a significant step forward in the battle against prostate cancer which kills nearly 11,000 men in the UK every year.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Burnout Independently Linked To Coronary Heart Disease
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If your job burns you out, it looks like your heart health can suffer as well as your mental health, according to a study by researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) in Israel reported in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine.
Study Screened For Post-Partum Depression, Examined Positive Findings
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JAMA Psychiatry Study HighlightsA study by Katherine L. Wisner, M.D., M.S., and colleagues screened postpartum women for depression and examined positive screening findings to determine the timing of the episode's onset, along with the rate and intensity of self-harm thoughts.
People Experience Time As If They're Moving Toward The Future And Away From The Past
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We say that time flies, it marches on, it flows like a river - our descriptions of time are closely linked to our experiences of moving through space. Now, new research suggests that the illusions that influence how we perceive movement through space also influence our perception of time.
Certain Cognitive Skills May Be Enhanced By Video Game 'Exercise' On Tasks That Use Similar Mental Processes
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Playing video games for an hour each day can improve subsequent performance on cognitive tasks that use similar mental processes to those involved in the game, according to research published in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Adam Chie-Ming Oei and Michael Donald Patterson of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Controlling Pesticide Exposure In Children
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New research on household pesticide contamination emphasizes the need for less reliance on pesticides and more emphasis on neatness, blocking cracks where insects can enter and other so-called "integrated pest management" (IPM) measures, scientists have concluded.
Paving The Way For Greater Use Of Ancient Medical Knowledge
http://mnt.to/a/4ckb
Scientists are reporting an advance toward overcoming a major barrier to tapping the potential of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and India's Ayurvedic medicine in developing new and more effective modern drugs.
Texting Whilst Driving Is As Dangerous As Being Twice Over The Limit
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Scientists from various Australian universities in collaboration with the University of Barcelona have compared the effects of mobile use while driving with the effects of alcohol using a simulation.
People Rate Overheard Phone Calls More Likely To Distract Than Other Background Conversations
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A one-sided cellphone conversation in the background is likely to be much more distracting than overhearing a conversation between two people, according to research published March 13 in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Veronica Galvan and colleagues from the University of San Diego.
Device May Lead To Quicker, More Efficient Diagnostics
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A twist on thin-film technology may provide a way to optically detect and analyze multiple substances simultaneously, leading to quicker diagnostics in such industries as health care and homeland security, according to Penn State researchers.
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** REGULATORY AFFAIRS / DRUG APPROVALS News **
FDA Investigates Safety Of Type 2 Diabetes Drugs Januvia And Byetta
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating whether or not the Type 2 Diabetes drugs Januvia (from Merck) and Byetta (from Bristol-Myers Squibb) are associated with an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
How The Tobacco Industry May Have Evaded FDA Ban On 'Light' Cigarette Descriptors
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New research from Harvard School of Public Health (HPSH) shows that one year after the federal government passed a law banning word descriptors such as "light," "mild," and "low" on cigarette packages, smokers can still easily identify their brands because of color-coding that tobacco companies added to "light" packs after the ban.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
What Is Whooping Cough? What Is Pertussis?
http://mnt.to/a/4cmk
Whooping cough, known medically as Pertussis, is an extremely contagious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Whooping cough is called the 100 days' cough in some countries.In many patients there is a distinctive hacking cough which is followed by a high-pitched gasp for air that sounds like a "whoop", hence the name.
Down Syndrome: Screening For Breathing Problems To Stop Unnecessary Suffering
http://mnt.to/a/4ckZ
Researchers at the University of Southampton are planning to investigate tests for a breathing disorder that affects babies and children who have Down syndrome while they sleep. They aim to provide the missing evidence so that doctors can introduce affordable and simple routine screening.
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** SCHIZOPHRENIA News **
An Antioxidant May Prevent Neuron Loss In Schizophrenia And Depression
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Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) deficits have been implicated in schizophrenia and depression. In schizophrenia, deficits have been particularly well-described for a subtype of GABA neuron, the parvalbumin fast-spiking interneurons.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
New Targets Identified For Treating Osteoarthritis
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Few things in life are inevitable - death, taxes, and, if you live long enough, osteoarthritis.No treatment will stop or significantly slow the disease, and joint replacement is the only definitive treatment.
Avoiding Re-Hospitalization By Monitoring Activity In The Elderly Post-Discharge
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A new study has found a link between the activity levels of elderly people who have just been released from the hospital and the risk that they will require readmission within 30 days.The investigation draws on data collected from 111 patients aged 65 and older, each of whom was fitted with a "step activity monitor" during his or her hospital stay.
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** SEXUAL HEALTH / STDS News **
Lower Incidence Of Genital Warts In Young Girls
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The incidence of genital warts, or condylomata, declined by 93 per cent in girls given the HPV vaccine before the age of 14, according to a Swedish national registry study. The study was carried out by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, and published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Genital Warts In Young Girls Reduced By Early HPV Vaccination
http://mnt.to/a/4cjS
The incidence of genital warts, or condylomata, declined by 93 per cent in girls given the HPV vaccine before the age of 14, according to a Swedish national registry study. The study was carried out by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, and published in Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
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** SLEEP / SLEEP DISORDERS / INSOMNIA News **
Night Shifts May Be Linked To Increased Ovarian Cancer Risk
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Some evidence that risk may be lower for "owls" than "larks"Working night shifts might increase the risk of developing ovarian cancer, indicates research published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Top 20% Of Burnt-Out Employees Have A Dramatically Increased Risk Of Heart Disease
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Americans work longer hours, take fewer vacation days, and retire later than employees in other industrialized countries around the globe. With such demanding careers, it's no surprise that many experience job burnout - physical, cognitive, and emotional exhaustion that results from stress at work.
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
How The Tobacco Industry May Have Evaded FDA Ban On 'Light' Cigarette Descriptors
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New research from Harvard School of Public Health (HPSH) shows that one year after the federal government passed a law banning word descriptors such as "light," "mild," and "low" on cigarette packages, smokers can still easily identify their brands because of color-coding that tobacco companies added to "light" packs after the ban.
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Scientists Implant Monkeys' Cells Back Into Their Own Brains
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Scientists have transplanted neural cells taken from a monkey's skin into its brain and found that the cells changed into several types of mature brain cells, according to a new study in the journal Cell Reports.
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** STROKE News **
Green Tea Or Coffee May Reduce Stroke Risk
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Drinking green tea or coffee on a regular basis is associated with a reduced risk of stroke, says new research published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.Researchers conducted a study on a total of 83,269 Japanese adults aged 45 to 74 years, they monitored their green tea and coffee consumption for an average of 13 years to see whether it had any effect on cardiovascular health.
Rate Of Brain Hemorrhage In Stroke Patients Given TPA Isn't Meaningfully Higher
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Millions of Americans take aspirin or other drugs every day to reduce their risk of heart attacks or other problems caused by blood clots.But when one of them suffers a stroke caused by a clot in their brain, some emergency teams might hesitate to give a powerful clot-busting medication called tPA -- for fear that the combination of drugs might cause dangerous brain bleeding.
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** TRANSPLANTS / ORGAN DONATIONS News **
Organ Transplant Recipient Died Of Rabies, CDC Confirms
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A transplant organ recipient died of rabies in Maryland, the CDC announced. It also confirmed that the patient had contracted the infection through the transplantation which occurred over one year ago.
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** TROPICAL DISEASES News **
First Full Tapeworm Genomes Reveal That Existing Drugs Could Be Effective In Treating The Parasite
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For the first time, researchers have mapped the genomes of tapeworms to reveal potential drug targets on which existing drugs could act. The genomes provide a new resource that offers faster ways to develop urgently needed and effective treatments for these debilitating diseases.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Glucose Control Put In Double Jeopardy By Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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Polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition affecting about 10 percent of women and characterized by excess male hormone and increased risk of diabetes and heart disease, appears to cause a sort of double jeopardy for those struggling the hardest to control blood sugar levels, researchers report.
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