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** ADHD News **
People With Learning Disabilities More Likely To Die Prematurely
http://mnt.to/a/4cqX
People with learning disabilities are at an increased risk of premature death compared to the general population, according to a new report published by the Department of Health in the UK. The findings come from a three year study which evaluated the extent of premature death in people with learning disabilities, the agency also made recommendations that could improve service of care.
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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Middle School Kids Who Start Dating At Increased Risk Of Dropout, Drug-Use
http://mnt.to/a/4cnP
Students who date in middle school have significantly worse study skills, are four times more likely to drop out of school and report twice as much alcohol, tobacco and marijuana use than their single classmates, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
'Practice' Makes A Perfect Lure For Internet Gambling
http://mnt.to/a/4cnN
New research from the University of Adelaide has studied the behaviour of young people lured into internet gambling through so-called 'free-play' or 'practice' modes.The study, by University of Adelaide Psychology student Tahnee Frahn, looked at the behaviour of 128 young people (most aged 18-24) who were playing on a simulated internet gaming site.
Understanding Addiction At The Molecular Level Could Help Pave The Way For New Treatments For Cocaine Addicts
http://mnt.to/a/4cnK
Scientists have discovered a molecular process in the brain triggered by cocaine use that could provide a target for treatments to prevent or reverse addiction to the drug.Reporting in the Journal of Neuroscience, Michigan State University neuroscientist A.
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
One In Three Seniors Dies With Dementia
http://mnt.to/a/4cqV
One in three seniors in the USA dies with Alzheimer's or some other dementia, according to a new report published by The Alzheimer's Association. While deaths from heart disease and other major diseases decline, deaths from Alzheimer's has risen 68% from 2000 to 2010.
Stress Can Lead To Alzheimer's Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4cpr
Stress can lead to Alzheimer's disease later in life.The finding came from new research that was conducted on mice and led by Sara Bengtsson, a PhD student at Umea University in Sweden. Similarly, a prior study conducted at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden indicated that psychological stress in middle age could cause dementia later in life, especially Alzheimer's disease.
Dementia Care Study Confirms Dramatic Reduction In Use Of Antipsychotics And A Range Of Drugs With Corresponding Improvement In Wellbeing
http://mnt.to/a/4cpg
15th March 2013: A new study of residents in specialised dementia care homes has confirmed a reduction, averaging 48 per cent, in the requirement for antipsychotic medication, together with dramatic reductions in usage of a range of other medications and a corresponding improvement in the wellbeing of participants.
In Frontotemporal Degeneration, Improved Detection May Aid Clinical Trial Efforts
http://mnt.to/a/4cnL
A series of studies demonstrate improved detection of the second most common form of dementia, providing diagnostic specificity that clears the way for refined clinical trials testing targeted treatments.
Hope For New Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Therapies With Tau Transmission Model
http://mnt.to/a/4cnH
Injecting synthetic tau fibrils into animal models induces Alzheimer's-like tau tangles and imitates the spread of tau pathology, according to research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania being presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego March 16-23, 2013.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
False-Positive Mammograms Can Cause Long-Term Stress
http://mnt.to/a/4cqW
Women who have a false-positive mammogram outcome - when breast cancer is confirmed and then later ruled out with more testing - can suffer from long-lasting stress and anxiety for nearly three years after the wrong diagnosis, a new study suggests.
Stress Can Lead To Alzheimer's Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4cpr
Stress can lead to Alzheimer's disease later in life.The finding came from new research that was conducted on mice and led by Sara Bengtsson, a PhD student at Umea University in Sweden. Similarly, a prior study conducted at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden indicated that psychological stress in middle age could cause dementia later in life, especially Alzheimer's disease.
Dementia Care Study Confirms Dramatic Reduction In Use Of Antipsychotics And A Range Of Drugs With Corresponding Improvement In Wellbeing
http://mnt.to/a/4cpg
15th March 2013: A new study of residents in specialised dementia care homes has confirmed a reduction, averaging 48 per cent, in the requirement for antipsychotic medication, together with dramatic reductions in usage of a range of other medications and a corresponding improvement in the wellbeing of participants.
Depression-Related Symptoms In Adolescents Reduced By Mindfulness At School
http://mnt.to/a/4cnQ
Mindfulness is a form of meditation therapy focused on exercising 'attentiveness'. Depression is often rooted in a downward spiral of negative feelings and worries. Once a person learns to more quickly recognise these feelings and thoughts, he or she can intervene before depression sinks in.
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** BIO-TERRORISM / TERRORISM News **
Multiple Steps Should Be Taken Before Ethical Pediatric Anthrax Vaccine Trials Can Be Considered By The US Government
http://mnt.to/a/4cqd
In a report released today, 19-Mar-2013, the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues concluded that the federal government would have to take multiple steps before anthrax vaccine trials with children could be ethically considered.
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
Science And Beauty: The Emerging Field Of Neuroaesthetics
http://mnt.to/a/4cqq
Can studying the brain inform our understanding of the nature of beauty? A new essay by Bevil Conway and Alexander Rehding explores the nascent field of neuroaesthetics, and the types of questions this field can and cannot answer.
Getting White Fat Cells To Burn Calories Could Be Way To Tackle Obesity
http://mnt.to/a/4cpn
US scientists have discovered a protein switch that decides whether precursor fat cells turn into white fat cells that store calories, or brown fat cells that burn calories. They suggest the fight against obesity and diabetes could learn some valuable clues from studying how this switch works.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Drug Does Not Significantly Reduce Risk Of Death Among Patients With Severe Sepsis
http://mnt.to/a/4cqt
Administration of the drug eritoran to patients with severe sepsis and septic shock failed to demonstrate a significant effect on reducing all-cause 28-day mortality or 1-year mortality, compared with placebo, according to a study in the March 20 issue of JAMA.
In Control Of Red Blood Cell Levels White Blood Cells Key; Findings Could Lead To Novel Therapies
http://mnt.to/a/4cnX
Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that macrophages - white blood cells that play a key role in the immune response - also help to both produce and eliminate the body's red blood cells (RBCs).
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** BREAST CANCER News **
False-Positive Mammograms Can Cause Long-Term Stress
http://mnt.to/a/4cqW
Women who have a false-positive mammogram outcome - when breast cancer is confirmed and then later ruled out with more testing - can suffer from long-lasting stress and anxiety for nearly three years after the wrong diagnosis, a new study suggests.
News From The Annals Of Family Medicine: March/April 2013
http://mnt.to/a/4cpJ
False-Positive Mammography Results Cause Significant Long-Term Psychological HarmFalse-positive results are a common unintended harmful effect of breast cancer screening mammography - the cumulative risk in Europe and the United States of false positives in 10 screening rounds ranges from 20 to 60 percent - and they have long-term psychosocial consequences.
HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Patients Prefer Faster Subcutaneous Administration Of Herceptin® (Trastuzumab) To IV
http://mnt.to/a/4cpd
Further research also reveals quicker administration of Herceptin could save NHS £15m compared to current practice1Results from the PrefHer (Patient Preference for Subcutaneous (SC) versus Intravenous (IV) Herceptin) trial show that 92% of early HER2-positive breast cancer patients favoured quicker SC administration of Herceptin compared to the standard IV infusion.
New Treatment For Advanced HER2+ Breast Cancer Patients As Perjeta® (Pertuzumab) Gets Regulatory Green Light
http://mnt.to/a/4cp6
Perjeta works synergistically with Herceptin® (trastuzumab) to extend survival and stall disease progression for longer than the gold standard of care[i]From now on, patients with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer could benefit from the new personalised breast cancer treatment, Perjeta - which is now authorised for use in the UK.
Gene Profile May Help Identify Risk For Hormone-Sensitive, Hormone-Insensitive Breast Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4cp2
Levels of 13 genes elevated in unaffected breasts of women with hormone receptor-negative breast cancer.The overexpression or underexpression of a newly identified set of genes related to lipid metabolism may help physicians identify whether or not a woman is at risk for hormone receptor-positive or hormone receptor-negative breast cancer and to subsequently tailor prevention strategies appropriately, according to data published in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Epigenetic Changes Found To Play A Key Role In Development Of Chemo Resistance In Bladder Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4cpH
At the 28th Annual EAU Congress W. Tan and colleagues presented their study on neoadjuvant cisplatin-based chemotherapy which showed that epigenetic changes are potential key drivers in the development of chemo resistance in bladder cancer.
Lifestyle That Protects Heart May Also Reduce Cancer Risk
http://mnt.to/a/4cpG
A lifestyle that conforms to 7 steps recommended to protect against heart disease may also reduce risk of cancer, according to new research published online this week in the American Heart Association (AHA) journal Circulation.
Lymph Node And Distant Metastases Occur Even In Small Kidney Tumors, New Study Advocates Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/4cpF
Small kidney tumours have an agressive potential and should be treated, according to the results of a large multicentre study presented at the 28th Annual EAU Congress in Milan."Many clinicians regard small renal cell cancer as having a benign biologic behavior and non-operative surveillance protocols are often being used in patients with small renal tumours," write the authors in the findings.
Brain Tumors And Other Cancers Identified By Immortality Gene Mutation; Finding Provides New Targets For Drug Development
http://mnt.to/a/4cpv
Newly identified mutations in a gene that makes cells immortal appear to play a pivotal role in three of the most common types of brain tumors, as well as cancers of the liver, tongue and urinary tract, according to research led by Duke Cancer Institute.
Researchers Say NSAIDs Can Boost Stem Cells For Transplants For Cancer Patients
http://mnt.to/a/4cp3
Scientists say that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be a boon to doctors gathering stem cells for transplants to treat patients with blood or bone marrow cancers, including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and multiple myeloma.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Lifestyle That Protects Heart May Also Reduce Cancer Risk
http://mnt.to/a/4cpG
A lifestyle that conforms to 7 steps recommended to protect against heart disease may also reduce risk of cancer, according to new research published online this week in the American Heart Association (AHA) journal Circulation.
Biodegradable Nanoparticle Develolped That Effectively Resolves Inflammation
http://mnt.to/a/4cpw
Inflammation is the body's natural defense mechanism against invading organisms and tissue injury. In acute inflammation, the pathogen or inflammatory mediators are cleared away and homeostasis is reached, however in chronic inflammatory states, this resolving response is impaired, leading to chronic inflammation and tissue damage.
Data Suggest Lower Risk Of Cardiovascular Events Or Deaths In Prostate Cancer Patients Treated With Degarelix Compared To LHRH Agonists
http://mnt.to/a/4cp4
Data presented last week at the European Association of Urology (EAU) 2013 annual meeting in Milan, indicate that the gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist degarelix (brand name: FIRMAGON®) may be associated with lower risk of a cardiovascular (CV) event or death compared to commonly prescribed luteinising hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists.
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** CAREGIVERS / HOMECARE News **
One In Three Seniors Dies With Dementia
http://mnt.to/a/4cqV
One in three seniors in the USA dies with Alzheimer's or some other dementia, according to a new report published by The Alzheimer's Association. While deaths from heart disease and other major diseases decline, deaths from Alzheimer's has risen 68% from 2000 to 2010.
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** CERVICAL CANCER / HPV VACCINE News **
Increase In Number Of Parents Who Won't Vaccinate Daughters Against HPV
http://mnt.to/a/4cnV
A rising percentage of parents say they won't have their teen daughters vaccinated to protect against the human papilloma virus, even though physicians are increasingly recommending adolescent vaccinations, a study by Mayo Clinic and others shows.
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** CLINICAL TRIALS / DRUG TRIALS News **
Multiple Steps Should Be Taken Before Ethical Pediatric Anthrax Vaccine Trials Can Be Considered By The US Government
http://mnt.to/a/4cqd
In a report released today, 19-Mar-2013, the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues concluded that the federal government would have to take multiple steps before anthrax vaccine trials with children could be ethically considered.
In Frontotemporal Degeneration, Improved Detection May Aid Clinical Trial Efforts
http://mnt.to/a/4cnL
A series of studies demonstrate improved detection of the second most common form of dementia, providing diagnostic specificity that clears the way for refined clinical trials testing targeted treatments.
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** CONFERENCES News **
Chief Medical Officers In Biotechs Finally Have Their Own Conference, 6-7 May 2013, Boston, MA
http://mnt.to/a/4cqD
For the first time, Chief Medical Officers at biotechs will have their own conference thanks to the idea from Dr Elizabeth Stoner, Managing Director of MPM Capital. Valerie Bowling, Executive Director of The Conference Forum, the organizer of the event says, "We are grateful to Dr Stoner's idea for the conference and her insights into the unique challenges CMOs face every day at small to mid-size biotechs.
4th World Congress On Diabetes & Metabolism, 14-16 August 2013, Chicago-North Shore, USA
http://mnt.to/a/4cqp
OMICS Group is delighted to invite you to attend the 4th World Congress on Diabetes & Metabolism which is to be held on August 14-16, 2013 at Chicago-North Shore, USAThe field of Diabetes and Metabolism is growing rapidly and its development is making tremendous impacts in various sectors.
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** DEPRESSION News **
Depression-Related Symptoms In Adolescents Reduced By Mindfulness At School
http://mnt.to/a/4cnQ
Mindfulness is a form of meditation therapy focused on exercising 'attentiveness'. Depression is often rooted in a downward spiral of negative feelings and worries. Once a person learns to more quickly recognise these feelings and thoughts, he or she can intervene before depression sinks in.
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** DERMATOLOGY News **
Spring Break Sun Safety Tips For Families With Children
http://mnt.to/a/4cpq
Below are some safety tips for families with children who plan to get away from the cold, dark days of winter and enjoy the sun.Sunny days mean children tend to be outdoors much more compared to the winter months.
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** DIABETES News **
News From The Annals Of Family Medicine: March/April 2013
http://mnt.to/a/4cpJ
False-Positive Mammography Results Cause Significant Long-Term Psychological HarmFalse-positive results are a common unintended harmful effect of breast cancer screening mammography - the cumulative risk in Europe and the United States of false positives in 10 screening rounds ranges from 20 to 60 percent - and they have long-term psychosocial consequences.
More Than Eight Out Of 10 Women With Gestational Diabetes Missing Out On Crucial Postnatal Care
http://mnt.to/a/4cp9
Just 13 per cent of women who have had gestational diabetes receive the right care after giving birth, leaving them at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a lifelong condition, research reveals.
Community Approach Effectively Tackles Diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/4cnW
New research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center shows that a diabetes prevention program led by community health workers is effective at reducing blood glucose and potentially reducing diabetes over the long term.
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** EATING DISORDERS News **
The Role Mood May Play In The Development And Maintenance Of Unhealthy Eating
http://mnt.to/a/4cnF
Taking part in unhealthy eating behaviors may cause women who are concerned about their diet and self-image to experience a worsening of their moods, according to Penn State researchers.In a study, college-age women who were concerned about their eating behaviors reported that moods worsened after bouts of disordered eating, said Kristin Heron, research associate at the Survey Research Center.
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
How Drosophila Recovers The Neurotransmitter Histamine
http://mnt.to/a/4cpK
In the fruit fly Drosophila, the functions of the three enzymes Tan, Ebony and Black are closely intertwined - among other things they are involved in neurotransmitter recycling for the visual process.
Vitreomacular Traction Treatment JETREA(R) Gains EU Approval
http://mnt.to/a/4cpf
ThromboGenics NV (Euronext Brussels: THR), an integrated biopharmaceutical companyfocused on developing and commercializing innovative ophthalmic medicines, has announcedthat the European Commission has approved JETREA(R) (ocriplasmin) in the European Union.
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** FLU / COLD / SARS News **
Tamiflu Resistant Swine Flu Virus Circulating In The Population
http://mnt.to/a/4cr2
Tamiflu-resistant strains of H1N1pdm09 (2009 pandemic Swine Flu) are being increasingly detected in community patients who never received the drug, suggesting that the resistant strains are spreading, a researcher from the World Health Organization (WHO) in Melbourne Australia, announced at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID) in Canberra, Australia.
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** GENETICS News **
Tool Lets Any Clinician Contribute Information About Patients For Genetic Analysis
http://mnt.to/a/4cpL
A new online database combining symptoms, family history and genetic sequencing information is speeding the search for diseases caused by a single rogue gene. As described in an article in the May issue of Human Mutation, the database, known as PhenoDB, enables any clinician to document cases of unusual genetic diseases for analysis by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine or the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Epigenetic Changes Found To Play A Key Role In Development Of Chemo Resistance In Bladder Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4cpH
At the 28th Annual EAU Congress W. Tan and colleagues presented their study on neoadjuvant cisplatin-based chemotherapy which showed that epigenetic changes are potential key drivers in the development of chemo resistance in bladder cancer.
Brain Tumors And Other Cancers Identified By Immortality Gene Mutation; Finding Provides New Targets For Drug Development
http://mnt.to/a/4cpv
Newly identified mutations in a gene that makes cells immortal appear to play a pivotal role in three of the most common types of brain tumors, as well as cancers of the liver, tongue and urinary tract, according to research led by Duke Cancer Institute.
Getting White Fat Cells To Burn Calories Could Be Way To Tackle Obesity
http://mnt.to/a/4cpn
US scientists have discovered a protein switch that decides whether precursor fat cells turn into white fat cells that store calories, or brown fat cells that burn calories. They suggest the fight against obesity and diabetes could learn some valuable clues from studying how this switch works.
Gene Profile May Help Identify Risk For Hormone-Sensitive, Hormone-Insensitive Breast Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4cp2
Levels of 13 genes elevated in unaffected breasts of women with hormone receptor-negative breast cancer.The overexpression or underexpression of a newly identified set of genes related to lipid metabolism may help physicians identify whether or not a woman is at risk for hormone receptor-positive or hormone receptor-negative breast cancer and to subsequently tailor prevention strategies appropriately, according to data published in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Lifestyle That Protects Heart May Also Reduce Cancer Risk
http://mnt.to/a/4cpG
A lifestyle that conforms to 7 steps recommended to protect against heart disease may also reduce risk of cancer, according to new research published online this week in the American Heart Association (AHA) journal Circulation.
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** HYPERTENSION News **
News From The Annals Of Family Medicine: March/April 2013
http://mnt.to/a/4cpJ
False-Positive Mammography Results Cause Significant Long-Term Psychological HarmFalse-positive results are a common unintended harmful effect of breast cancer screening mammography - the cumulative risk in Europe and the United States of false positives in 10 screening rounds ranges from 20 to 60 percent - and they have long-term psychosocial consequences.
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicin: March 19, 2013
http://mnt.to/a/4cpz
1. Survey Reveals Most Subspecialty Medical and Surgical Practices Are Unable to Safely Accommodate Patients Who Use WheelchairsMore than 20 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandated that all medical practitioners provide "full and equal access to their health care services and facilities.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
Biodegradable Nanoparticle Develolped That Effectively Resolves Inflammation
http://mnt.to/a/4cpw
Inflammation is the body's natural defense mechanism against invading organisms and tissue injury. In acute inflammation, the pathogen or inflammatory mediators are cleared away and homeostasis is reached, however in chronic inflammatory states, this resolving response is impaired, leading to chronic inflammation and tissue damage.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis A Rising Threat
http://mnt.to/a/4cpp
Without expanded treatment and funding, the global fight against tuberculosis could decline - an alarming threat - the World Health Organization (WHO) warned yesterday.Over the last few years, the overall prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) has decreased, however the bacterium that causes the disease is quickly changing and becoming resistant to many of the drugs currently used to treat it.
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
Phoning, Texting While Driving Common In US
http://mnt.to/a/4cqZ
Mobile phoning, and even texting or emailing, while driving is common among Americans, according to a report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that finds these habits are more prevalent in the US than in several European countries.
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** MELANOMA / SKIN CANCER News **
Spring Break Sun Safety Tips For Families With Children
http://mnt.to/a/4cpq
Below are some safety tips for families with children who plan to get away from the cold, dark days of winter and enjoy the sun.Sunny days mean children tend to be outdoors much more compared to the winter months.
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** MRSA / DRUG RESISTANCE News **
Both Hospital And Community Strains Of MRSA Likely To Continue According To MathÂeÂmatÂiÂcal ModÂels
http://mnt.to/a/4cnG
The drug-resistant bacÂteÂria known as MRSA, once conÂfined to hosÂpiÂtals but now wideÂspread in comÂmuÂniÂties, will likely conÂtinue to exist in both setÂtings as sepÂaÂrate strains, accordÂing to a new study.
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** MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS News **
Multiple Sclerosis And Stroke Findings In Rehabilitation Research
http://mnt.to/a/4cnM
Kessler Foundation scientists and their colleagues will discuss their progress in rehabilitation research at the upcoming 65th Annual American Academy of Neurology Conference at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, March 16 - 23.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Science And Beauty: The Emerging Field Of Neuroaesthetics
http://mnt.to/a/4cqq
Can studying the brain inform our understanding of the nature of beauty? A new essay by Bevil Conway and Alexander Rehding explores the nascent field of neuroaesthetics, and the types of questions this field can and cannot answer.
How Drosophila Recovers The Neurotransmitter Histamine
http://mnt.to/a/4cpK
In the fruit fly Drosophila, the functions of the three enzymes Tan, Ebony and Black are closely intertwined - among other things they are involved in neurotransmitter recycling for the visual process.
Biodegradable Nanoparticle Develolped That Effectively Resolves Inflammation
http://mnt.to/a/4cpw
Inflammation is the body's natural defense mechanism against invading organisms and tissue injury. In acute inflammation, the pathogen or inflammatory mediators are cleared away and homeostasis is reached, however in chronic inflammatory states, this resolving response is impaired, leading to chronic inflammation and tissue damage.
Brain Tumors And Other Cancers Identified By Immortality Gene Mutation; Finding Provides New Targets For Drug Development
http://mnt.to/a/4cpv
Newly identified mutations in a gene that makes cells immortal appear to play a pivotal role in three of the most common types of brain tumors, as well as cancers of the liver, tongue and urinary tract, according to research led by Duke Cancer Institute.
New Guideline For Managing Concussion
http://mnt.to/a/4cpt
The American Academy of Neurology has released its guideline for evaluating and managing athletes with concussion. The AAN says that over one million sportsmen and sportswomen in the USA experience a concussion annually.
Concussion Quick Check - New App To Evaluate Sports Concussions At Games
http://mnt.to/a/4cps
The American Academy of Neurologist has launched "Concussion Quick Check", a new App to help athletes, parents, trainers and coaches rapidly determine whether somebody has concussion and needs to see a doctor.
European Commission Approves New Pre-Treatment Options For QUTENZA™ (8% Capsaicin Patch) In Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
http://mnt.to/a/4cp7
Approval allows for more flexible approach to 8% capsaicin patch treatment of peripheral neuropathic painThe European Commission (EC) has approved expanded options for pre-treatment prior to use of QUTENZA (8% capsaicin patch).
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
The Role Mood May Play In The Development And Maintenance Of Unhealthy Eating
http://mnt.to/a/4cnF
Taking part in unhealthy eating behaviors may cause women who are concerned about their diet and self-image to experience a worsening of their moods, according to Penn State researchers.In a study, college-age women who were concerned about their eating behaviors reported that moods worsened after bouts of disordered eating, said Kristin Heron, research associate at the Survey Research Center.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Getting White Fat Cells To Burn Calories Could Be Way To Tackle Obesity
http://mnt.to/a/4cpn
US scientists have discovered a protein switch that decides whether precursor fat cells turn into white fat cells that store calories, or brown fat cells that burn calories. They suggest the fight against obesity and diabetes could learn some valuable clues from studying how this switch works.
Community Approach Effectively Tackles Diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/4cnW
New research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center shows that a diabetes prevention program led by community health workers is effective at reducing blood glucose and potentially reducing diabetes over the long term.
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
European Commission Approves New Pre-Treatment Options For QUTENZA™ (8% Capsaicin Patch) In Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
http://mnt.to/a/4cp7
Approval allows for more flexible approach to 8% capsaicin patch treatment of peripheral neuropathic painThe European Commission (EC) has approved expanded options for pre-treatment prior to use of QUTENZA (8% capsaicin patch).
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** PARKINSON'S DISEASE News **
Hope For New Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Therapies With Tau Transmission Model
http://mnt.to/a/4cnH
Injecting synthetic tau fibrils into animal models induces Alzheimer's-like tau tangles and imitates the spread of tau pathology, according to research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania being presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego March 16-23, 2013.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Phoning, Texting While Driving Common In US
http://mnt.to/a/4cqZ
Mobile phoning, and even texting or emailing, while driving is common among Americans, according to a report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that finds these habits are more prevalent in the US than in several European countries.
Multiple Steps Should Be Taken Before Ethical Pediatric Anthrax Vaccine Trials Can Be Considered By The US Government
http://mnt.to/a/4cqd
In a report released today, 19-Mar-2013, the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues concluded that the federal government would have to take multiple steps before anthrax vaccine trials with children could be ethically considered.
Spring Break Sun Safety Tips For Families With Children
http://mnt.to/a/4cpq
Below are some safety tips for families with children who plan to get away from the cold, dark days of winter and enjoy the sun.Sunny days mean children tend to be outdoors much more compared to the winter months.
Cord Blood Transplants May Be An Effective Alternative To Matched Donor Stem Cells For Children With Rare Metabolic Disorder
http://mnt.to/a/4cp8
Transplants of blood-forming stem cells from umbilical cord blood may be an effective alternative to transplants of matched donor bone marrow stem cells to treat children with a rare, debilitating disease known as Hurler's syndrome (HS), according to results of a study published online last week in Blood, the Journal of the American Society of Hematology (ASH).
Depression-Related Symptoms In Adolescents Reduced By Mindfulness At School
http://mnt.to/a/4cnQ
Mindfulness is a form of meditation therapy focused on exercising 'attentiveness'. Depression is often rooted in a downward spiral of negative feelings and worries. Once a person learns to more quickly recognise these feelings and thoughts, he or she can intervene before depression sinks in.
Middle School Kids Who Start Dating At Increased Risk Of Dropout, Drug-Use
http://mnt.to/a/4cnP
Students who date in middle school have significantly worse study skills, are four times more likely to drop out of school and report twice as much alcohol, tobacco and marijuana use than their single classmates, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
More Than Eight Out Of 10 Women With Gestational Diabetes Missing Out On Crucial Postnatal Care
http://mnt.to/a/4cp9
Just 13 per cent of women who have had gestational diabetes receive the right care after giving birth, leaving them at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a lifelong condition, research reveals.
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** PROSTATE / PROSTATE CANCER News **
In Prostate Cancer, PCa Markers Improve Predictive Performance Of Existing Clinical Variables
http://mnt.to/a/4cpN
A genetic score based on PCa risk-associated single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) is an independent predictor of prostate biopsy outcomes, suggest the results of a new study conducted by a group from the Department of Urology Huashan Hospital, Fudan University in Shanghai, China.
Incidence And Mortality Of PCa After Termination Of PSA-Based Screening
http://mnt.to/a/4cpM
Men who participate in biennial PSA based screening have a lower risk of being diagnosed as well as dying from prostate cancer up to 9 years after their last PSA test, according to the results of a new study presented at the 28th Annual EAU Congress in MilanA joint Swedish-UK study aimed to examined the risk of developing prostate cancer after last invitation to screening.
A Protein Helps Prostate Cancer Cells Resist Hormone Therapy Making It An Attractive Biomarker And Therapeutic Target
http://mnt.to/a/4cpx
Hormonal therapies can help control advanced prostate cancer for a time. However, for most men, at some point their prostate cancer eventually stops responding to further hormonal treatment. This stage of the disease is called androgen-insensitive or castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Data Suggest Lower Risk Of Cardiovascular Events Or Deaths In Prostate Cancer Patients Treated With Degarelix Compared To LHRH Agonists
http://mnt.to/a/4cp4
Data presented last week at the European Association of Urology (EAU) 2013 annual meeting in Milan, indicate that the gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist degarelix (brand name: FIRMAGON®) may be associated with lower risk of a cardiovascular (CV) event or death compared to commonly prescribed luteinising hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
People With Learning Disabilities More Likely To Die Prematurely
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People with learning disabilities are at an increased risk of premature death compared to the general population, according to a new report published by the Department of Health in the UK. The findings come from a three year study which evaluated the extent of premature death in people with learning disabilities, the agency also made recommendations that could improve service of care.
Dementia Care Study Confirms Dramatic Reduction In Use Of Antipsychotics And A Range Of Drugs With Corresponding Improvement In Wellbeing
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15th March 2013: A new study of residents in specialised dementia care homes has confirmed a reduction, averaging 48 per cent, in the requirement for antipsychotic medication, together with dramatic reductions in usage of a range of other medications and a corresponding improvement in the wellbeing of participants.
Middle School Kids Who Start Dating At Increased Risk Of Dropout, Drug-Use
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Students who date in middle school have significantly worse study skills, are four times more likely to drop out of school and report twice as much alcohol, tobacco and marijuana use than their single classmates, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
'Practice' Makes A Perfect Lure For Internet Gambling
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New research from the University of Adelaide has studied the behaviour of young people lured into internet gambling through so-called 'free-play' or 'practice' modes.The study, by University of Adelaide Psychology student Tahnee Frahn, looked at the behaviour of 128 young people (most aged 18-24) who were playing on a simulated internet gaming site.
Understanding Addiction At The Molecular Level Could Help Pave The Way For New Treatments For Cocaine Addicts
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Scientists have discovered a molecular process in the brain triggered by cocaine use that could provide a target for treatments to prevent or reverse addiction to the drug.Reporting in the Journal of Neuroscience, Michigan State University neuroscientist A.
The Role Mood May Play In The Development And Maintenance Of Unhealthy Eating
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Taking part in unhealthy eating behaviors may cause women who are concerned about their diet and self-image to experience a worsening of their moods, according to Penn State researchers.In a study, college-age women who were concerned about their eating behaviors reported that moods worsened after bouts of disordered eating, said Kristin Heron, research associate at the Survey Research Center.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Phoning, Texting While Driving Common In US
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Mobile phoning, and even texting or emailing, while driving is common among Americans, according to a report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that finds these habits are more prevalent in the US than in several European countries.
People With Learning Disabilities More Likely To Die Prematurely
http://mnt.to/a/4cqX
People with learning disabilities are at an increased risk of premature death compared to the general population, according to a new report published by the Department of Health in the UK. The findings come from a three year study which evaluated the extent of premature death in people with learning disabilities, the agency also made recommendations that could improve service of care.
Presenting Health Complaints In Emergency Departments Often Similar Between Cases Requiring Immediate Care Or Deemed Non-Urgent
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Among patients with emergency department (ED) visits with the same presenting complaint as those with visits ultimately given a primary care-treatable diagnosis based on the ED discharge diagnosis, a substantial proportion required immediate emergency care or hospital admission, findings that do not support use of discharge diagnosis as the basis for policies discouraging ED use, according to a study in the March 20 issue of JAMA.
Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis A Rising Threat
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Without expanded treatment and funding, the global fight against tuberculosis could decline - an alarming threat - the World Health Organization (WHO) warned yesterday.Over the last few years, the overall prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) has decreased, however the bacterium that causes the disease is quickly changing and becoming resistant to many of the drugs currently used to treat it.
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** RADIOLOGY / NUCLEAR MEDICINE News **
False-Positive Mammograms Can Cause Long-Term Stress
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Women who have a false-positive mammogram outcome - when breast cancer is confirmed and then later ruled out with more testing - can suffer from long-lasting stress and anxiety for nearly three years after the wrong diagnosis, a new study suggests.
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** REGULATORY AFFAIRS / DRUG APPROVALS News **
Vitreomacular Traction Treatment JETREA(R) Gains EU Approval
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ThromboGenics NV (Euronext Brussels: THR), an integrated biopharmaceutical companyfocused on developing and commercializing innovative ophthalmic medicines, has announcedthat the European Commission has approved JETREA(R) (ocriplasmin) in the European Union.
European Commission Approves New Pre-Treatment Options For QUTENZA™ (8% Capsaicin Patch) In Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
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Approval allows for more flexible approach to 8% capsaicin patch treatment of peripheral neuropathic painThe European Commission (EC) has approved expanded options for pre-treatment prior to use of QUTENZA (8% capsaicin patch).
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** REHABILITATION / PHYSICAL THERAPY News **
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicin: March 19, 2013
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1. Survey Reveals Most Subspecialty Medical and Surgical Practices Are Unable to Safely Accommodate Patients Who Use WheelchairsMore than 20 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandated that all medical practitioners provide "full and equal access to their health care services and facilities.
Multiple Sclerosis And Stroke Findings In Rehabilitation Research
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Kessler Foundation scientists and their colleagues will discuss their progress in rehabilitation research at the upcoming 65th Annual American Academy of Neurology Conference at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, March 16 - 23.
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** SEXUAL HEALTH / STDS News **
Brazilian Waxes Increase Risk Of Viral Infection
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Brazilian waxes and other forms of pubic hair removal may increase the risk of viral skin infections, particularly Molluscum contagiosum.The finding came from new research published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections which suggested that shaving the pubic area causes 'micro-trauma' of the skin, which raises the chance of infection by a pox virus known as Molluscum contagiosum.
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** SLEEP / SLEEP DISORDERS / INSOMNIA News **
New Data Highlight Considerable Burden Of Nocturia
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Chronic condition associated with disturbed sleep and notable loss of productivity and non-work related activityNew data presented at the European Association of Urology (EAU) congress show that nocturia (waking up one or more times to void at night) is associated with significant reductions in work productivity and leisure activity in line with other common chronic disorders such as asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease).
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
New Guideline For Managing Concussion
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The American Academy of Neurology has released its guideline for evaluating and managing athletes with concussion. The AAN says that over one million sportsmen and sportswomen in the USA experience a concussion annually.
Concussion Quick Check - New App To Evaluate Sports Concussions At Games
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The American Academy of Neurologist has launched "Concussion Quick Check", a new App to help athletes, parents, trainers and coaches rapidly determine whether somebody has concussion and needs to see a doctor.
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Cord Blood Transplants May Be An Effective Alternative To Matched Donor Stem Cells For Children With Rare Metabolic Disorder
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Transplants of blood-forming stem cells from umbilical cord blood may be an effective alternative to transplants of matched donor bone marrow stem cells to treat children with a rare, debilitating disease known as Hurler's syndrome (HS), according to results of a study published online last week in Blood, the Journal of the American Society of Hematology (ASH).
Researchers Say NSAIDs Can Boost Stem Cells For Transplants For Cancer Patients
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Scientists say that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be a boon to doctors gathering stem cells for transplants to treat patients with blood or bone marrow cancers, including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and multiple myeloma.
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** STROKE News **
Adults Who Experience Stroke Before Age 50 Have Higher Risk Of Death Over Long-Term
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In an examination of long-term mortality after stroke, adults 50 years of age and younger who experienced a stroke had a significantly higher risk of death in the following 20 years compared with the general population, according to a study in the March 20 issue of JAMA.
Multiple Sclerosis And Stroke Findings In Rehabilitation Research
http://mnt.to/a/4cnM
Kessler Foundation scientists and their colleagues will discuss their progress in rehabilitation research at the upcoming 65th Annual American Academy of Neurology Conference at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, March 16 - 23.
"Golden Hour" Access To Stroke Care Increased By 40 Percent: Telestroke Program
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Telestroke programs substantially improve access to life-saving stroke care, extending coverage to less populated areas in an effort to reduce disparities in stroke care access. A new study by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, being presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego March 16-23, 2013, found that telemedicine programs in Oregon pushed stroke coverage into previously uncovered, less populated areas and expanded coverage by approximately 40 percent.
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** SWINE FLU News **
Tamiflu Resistant Swine Flu Virus Circulating In The Population
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Tamiflu-resistant strains of H1N1pdm09 (2009 pandemic Swine Flu) are being increasingly detected in community patients who never received the drug, suggesting that the resistant strains are spreading, a researcher from the World Health Organization (WHO) in Melbourne Australia, announced at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID) in Canberra, Australia.
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** TRANSPLANTS / ORGAN DONATIONS News **
Cord Blood Transplants May Be An Effective Alternative To Matched Donor Stem Cells For Children With Rare Metabolic Disorder
http://mnt.to/a/4cp8
Transplants of blood-forming stem cells from umbilical cord blood may be an effective alternative to transplants of matched donor bone marrow stem cells to treat children with a rare, debilitating disease known as Hurler's syndrome (HS), according to results of a study published online last week in Blood, the Journal of the American Society of Hematology (ASH).
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** TUBERCULOSIS News **
Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis A Rising Threat
http://mnt.to/a/4cpp
Without expanded treatment and funding, the global fight against tuberculosis could decline - an alarming threat - the World Health Organization (WHO) warned yesterday.Over the last few years, the overall prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) has decreased, however the bacterium that causes the disease is quickly changing and becoming resistant to many of the drugs currently used to treat it.
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
Epigenetic Changes Found To Play A Key Role In Development Of Chemo Resistance In Bladder Cancer
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At the 28th Annual EAU Congress W. Tan and colleagues presented their study on neoadjuvant cisplatin-based chemotherapy which showed that epigenetic changes are potential key drivers in the development of chemo resistance in bladder cancer.
Lymph Node And Distant Metastases Occur Even In Small Kidney Tumors, New Study Advocates Treatment
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Small kidney tumours have an agressive potential and should be treated, according to the results of a large multicentre study presented at the 28th Annual EAU Congress in Milan."Many clinicians regard small renal cell cancer as having a benign biologic behavior and non-operative surveillance protocols are often being used in patients with small renal tumours," write the authors in the findings.
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicin: March 19, 2013
http://mnt.to/a/4cpz
1. Survey Reveals Most Subspecialty Medical and Surgical Practices Are Unable to Safely Accommodate Patients Who Use WheelchairsMore than 20 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandated that all medical practitioners provide "full and equal access to their health care services and facilities.
New Data Highlight Considerable Burden Of Nocturia
http://mnt.to/a/4cp5
Chronic condition associated with disturbed sleep and notable loss of productivity and non-work related activityNew data presented at the European Association of Urology (EAU) congress show that nocturia (waking up one or more times to void at night) is associated with significant reductions in work productivity and leisure activity in line with other common chronic disorders such as asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease).
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