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** AID / DISASTERS News **
Improving Emergency Preparedness In The UK
http://mnt.to/a/4cyw
Well designed and planned exercises are essential to ensure that the UK can respond effectively to emergencies of all kinds, according to research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
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** ALLERGY News **
Oral Drops Effective At Treating Allergies
http://mnt.to/a/4czv
Oral allergy drops have proved to be an effective alternative to using weekly injections or medications to treat allergies, according to new research at Johns Hopkins University.The liquid drops include small amounts of purified pollen, mold, dust mites and grasses.
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
Carmustine A Powerful Candidate Drug For Treatment And Prevention Of Alzheimer's Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4cyd
Long term treatment by carmustine, a chemical relative of mustard gas and already used to treat some types of brain cancer, can decrease the amount of amyloid β and number of amyloid plaques in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
Babies' Brain Functioning Affected By Parental Conflict, Arguments
http://mnt.to/a/4cyH
Being exposed to arguments between parents is associated with the way babies' brains process emotional tone of voice, according to a new study to be published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
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** ARTHRITIS / RHEUMATOLOGY News **
Natural Lubricant May Effectively Treat, Prevent Osteoarthritis
http://mnt.to/a/4cyT
Think new discoveries are the bee's knees? This one is even better - this research out of Rhode Island Hospital is the mice's knees. Researchers have found that adding lubricin, a protein that our bodies naturally produce, to the fluid in our joints may reduce the risk of or even prevent osteoarthritis (OA).
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** AUTISM News **
Gaze Shifting Delay Has Potential To Diagnose Autism At 7 Months
http://mnt.to/a/4cyb
At 7 months of age, children who are later diagnosed with autism take a split second longer to shift their gaze during a task measuring eye movements and visual attention than do typically developing infants of the same age, according to researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health.
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** BIO-TERRORISM / TERRORISM News **
Improving Emergency Preparedness In The UK
http://mnt.to/a/4cyw
Well designed and planned exercises are essential to ensure that the UK can respond effectively to emergencies of all kinds, according to research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
Fast Biological Aging Linked To Risk Of Heart Disease And Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4cBL
A link has been discovered between biological aging and the risk of developing many age-related diseases - including multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and various cancers, according to a new study by a team of scientists at the University of Leicester.
Researchers Decode Biology Of Blood And Iron Disorders Mapping Out Novel Future Therapies
http://mnt.to/a/4cyY
Control of Blood and Iron Disorders Affecting Patients Worldwide Centers on Regulating Iron and Blood Cell ProductionTwo studies led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medical College shed light on the molecular biology of three blood disorders, leading to novel strategies to treat these diseases.
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** BIRD FLU / AVIAN FLU News **
Newly Designed Vaccine Blocks H5 Avian Influenza In Animal Models
http://mnt.to/a/4cyQ
Until now most experimental vaccines against the highly lethal H5N1 avian influenza virus have lacked effectiveness. But a new vaccine has proven highly effective against the virus when tested in both mice and ferrets.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Researchers Decode Biology Of Blood And Iron Disorders Mapping Out Novel Future Therapies
http://mnt.to/a/4cyY
Control of Blood and Iron Disorders Affecting Patients Worldwide Centers on Regulating Iron and Blood Cell ProductionTwo studies led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medical College shed light on the molecular biology of three blood disorders, leading to novel strategies to treat these diseases.
Control Of Blood And Iron Disorders Affecting Patients Worldwide Centers On Regulating Iron And Blood Cell Production
http://mnt.to/a/4cyD
Two studies led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medical College shed light on the molecular biology of three blood disorders, leading to novel strategies to treat these diseases.The two new studies -- one published online by Nature Medicine and the other in the online edition of the Journal of Clinical Investigation -- propose two new treatments for beta-thalassemia, a blood disorder which affects thousands of people globally every year.
Rejuvenating Blood
http://mnt.to/a/4cyr
The blood of young and old people differs. In an article published recently in the scientific journal Blood, a research group at Lund University in Sweden explain how they have succeeded in rejuvenating the blood of mice by reversing, or re-programming, the stem cells that produce blood.
Measuring Oxygen In Individual Red Blood Cells In Real Time
http://mnt.to/a/4cyn
In an engineering breakthrough, a Washington University in St. Louis biomedical researcher has discovered a way to use light and color to measure oxygen in individual red blood cells in real time.
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
Natural Lubricant May Effectively Treat, Prevent Osteoarthritis
http://mnt.to/a/4cyT
Think new discoveries are the bee's knees? This one is even better - this research out of Rhode Island Hospital is the mice's knees. Researchers have found that adding lubricin, a protein that our bodies naturally produce, to the fluid in our joints may reduce the risk of or even prevent osteoarthritis (OA).
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** BREAST CANCER News **
Design Of Small Molecule To Disrupt Cancer-Causing Protein Will Likely Impact Breast, Lung, Prostate Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4cy8
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues at the University of South Florida have developed a small molecule that inhibits STAT3, a protein that causes cancer. This development could impact the treatment of several tumor types, including breast, lung, prostate and others that depend on STAT3 for survival.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Baldness Linked To Higher Risk Of Prostate Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4cBM
Early baldness is significantly linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer in African-American men.This includes diagnosis of more advanced and aggressive disease and diagnosis at an earlier age, according to new research published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
Fast Biological Aging Linked To Risk Of Heart Disease And Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4cBL
A link has been discovered between biological aging and the risk of developing many age-related diseases - including multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and various cancers, according to a new study by a team of scientists at the University of Leicester.
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** CHOLESTEROL News **
Cholesterol Removal Via Lymphatic Vasculature
http://mnt.to/a/4cyj
Reverse cholesterol transport is a process in which accumulated cholesterol is removed from tissues, including the artery wall, and transported back to the liver for excretion. Little is known about how cholesterol is removed from peripheral tissues, but a better understanding of these mechanisms could help in the development of therapies that treat atherosclerosis and other cholesterol-related disorders.
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** CLINICAL TRIALS / DRUG TRIALS News **
600th Heart Attack Patient Recruited Into Phase III CicloMulsion® CIRCUS Trial
http://mnt.to/a/4cz4
NeuroVive, a leading mitochondrial medicine company, announces that the 600th patient has been recruited to a pivotal Phase III European, multi-center trial (CIRCUS trial) assessing CicloMulsion® (a special formulation of cyclosporine for acute cardiac injuries) for the treatment of heart reperfusion injury following stenting in patients with myocardial infarction.
Down Syndrome Trial May Hold Key To Learning
http://mnt.to/a/4cz2
An ingredient used for decades in cough syrup, and to treat a variety of conditions, could hold the key to improving memory, language, and learning in people with Down syndrome.In the first trial of its kind targeting cognitive impairment in people with Down syndrome, researchers at Monash University are currently investigating the effectiveness of the ingredient, known as BTD-001, and its potential to significantly improve the quality of life of people with Down syndrome - the most common genetic form of intellectual disability affecting 6 million people worldwide.
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** DERMATOLOGY News **
Health Risks Associated With Temporary Tattoos, FDA Warning
http://mnt.to/a/4czr
Temporary tattoos, also known as "hennas", carry more health risks than most people realize, according to a new report by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.People often believe that because the tattoo is only temporary - from three days to several weeks - that it won't carry long term risks.
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** DIABETES News **
When Transitioning From Pediatric To Adult Care, Patients With Type1 Diabetes Should Be Given Additional Support And Guidance
http://mnt.to/a/4cyK
Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which the body does not produce insulin and cannot convert sugar, starches and other food into energy. Generally diagnosed during childhood or adolescence, the disease requires lifelong access to medical care and intensive daily self-management.
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** ENDOCRINOLOGY News **
Breath Test Reveals Gut Bacteria Linked To Obesity
http://mnt.to/a/4cBN
A growing body of evidence is increasingly showing us that the microbes in our gut influence our metabolism in surprising ways. Now a new study from the US suggests that a breath test of the gases they give out may indicate how susceptible a person is to developing obesity.
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** EPILEPSY News **
Sudden Unexplained Death In Epilepsy
http://mnt.to/a/4cyk
Dravet syndrome (DS) is a form of infantile-onset, treatment-resistant epilepsy that is caused by a mutation in the gene encoding a voltage-gated sodium channel, SCN1A. DS patients have a 30-fold increased risk of dying from sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP) compared to patients with other forms of pediatric-onset epilepsy.
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** FERTILITY News **
Widespread Presence Of Flame Retardant In Indoor Environment, Biomarker Present In Urine Samples
http://mnt.to/a/4cyG
A flame retardant removed from children's pajamas 30 years ago but now used in polyurethane foam is prevalent in office environments, especially in older buildings, where urine testing of workers turned up widespread evidence of its biomarker, a new study led by Boston University School of Public Health researchers has found.
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** FLU / COLD / SARS News **
Protective Properties Of Influenza Vaccines Revealed By Research
http://mnt.to/a/4cyL
Collaborating scientists from Nationwide Children's Hospital, Baylor Institute for Immunology Research, and Mount Sinai School of Medicine have identified an important mechanism for stimulating protective immune responses following seasonal influenza vaccinations.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
Breath Test Reveals Gut Bacteria Linked To Obesity
http://mnt.to/a/4cBN
A growing body of evidence is increasingly showing us that the microbes in our gut influence our metabolism in surprising ways. Now a new study from the US suggests that a breath test of the gases they give out may indicate how susceptible a person is to developing obesity.
Normal Stomach Microbes May Contribute To Disease Caused By H. pylori-Driven Ulcers
http://mnt.to/a/4cyP
Mice with different naturally occurring stomach bacteria have distinct susceptibilities to disease caused by Helicobacter pylori, the well-known cause of ulcers in humans, according to a study published online ahead of print in the journal Infection and Immunity.
Obesity May Be Linked To Microorganisms Living In The Gut
http://mnt.to/a/4cxR
How much a person eats may be only one of many factors that determines weight gain. A recent Cedars-Sinai study suggests that a breath test profile of microorganisms inhabiting the gut may be able to tell doctors how susceptible a person is to developing obesity.
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** GENETICS News **
You Don't "Own" Your Own Genes
http://mnt.to/a/4cz3
Researchers Raise Alarm about Loss of Individual "Genomic Liberty" Due to Gene Patents That May Impact the Era of Personalized MedicineHumans don't "own" their own genes, the cellular chemicals that define who they are and what diseases they might be at risk for.
Down Syndrome Trial May Hold Key To Learning
http://mnt.to/a/4cz2
An ingredient used for decades in cough syrup, and to treat a variety of conditions, could hold the key to improving memory, language, and learning in people with Down syndrome.In the first trial of its kind targeting cognitive impairment in people with Down syndrome, researchers at Monash University are currently investigating the effectiveness of the ingredient, known as BTD-001, and its potential to significantly improve the quality of life of people with Down syndrome - the most common genetic form of intellectual disability affecting 6 million people worldwide.
Neurobiologists Discover New Mechanism For Long-Term Memory Formation, Identify Possible Gene Target Linked To Cognitive Disabilities
http://mnt.to/a/4cyN
UC Irvine neurobiologists have found a novel molecular mechanism that helps trigger the formation of long-term memory. The researchers believe the discovery of this mechanism adds another piece to the puzzle in the ongoing effort to uncover the mysteries of memory and, potentially, certain intellectual disabilities.
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** HEADACHE / MIGRAINE News **
Migraine Patients Have Brain Abnormalities, MRI Scans Show
http://mnt.to/a/4czt
Patients who suffer from migraines have reduced cortical thickness and surface area in pain-processing regions of the brain, compared to individuals who never have migraines, Italian researchers revealed.
Schools Deny Migraine Children Help, UK
http://mnt.to/a/4cyX
Lack of support hits education - charityMany of Britain's 800,000 schoolchildren who suffer from migraine are seeing their education damaged through poor support for their condition.Pupils are denied access to medication amid a migraine attack, lack help to catch up on missed work when unable to join lessons, and face unfair disciplinary measures.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
600th Heart Attack Patient Recruited Into Phase III CicloMulsion® CIRCUS Trial
http://mnt.to/a/4cz4
NeuroVive, a leading mitochondrial medicine company, announces that the 600th patient has been recruited to a pivotal Phase III European, multi-center trial (CIRCUS trial) assessing CicloMulsion® (a special formulation of cyclosporine for acute cardiac injuries) for the treatment of heart reperfusion injury following stenting in patients with myocardial infarction.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
Multiple Sclerosis, Other Autoimmune Diseases May Be Controlled By Hunger-Spiking Neurons
http://mnt.to/a/4cyV
Neurons that control hunger in the central nervous system also regulate immune cell functions, implicating eating behavior as a defense against infections and autoimmune disease development, Yale School of Medicine researchers have found in a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
Newly Designed Vaccine Blocks H5 Avian Influenza In Animal Models
http://mnt.to/a/4cyQ
Until now most experimental vaccines against the highly lethal H5N1 avian influenza virus have lacked effectiveness. But a new vaccine has proven highly effective against the virus when tested in both mice and ferrets.
Protective Properties Of Influenza Vaccines Revealed By Research
http://mnt.to/a/4cyL
Collaborating scientists from Nationwide Children's Hospital, Baylor Institute for Immunology Research, and Mount Sinai School of Medicine have identified an important mechanism for stimulating protective immune responses following seasonal influenza vaccinations.
South Africa Recognized As Innovator In Worldwide Effort To Address TB, As Global Concerns Rise Over Drug-Resistant Strains
http://mnt.to/a/4cyc
At a time of growing global concern about the rising level of drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis in South Africa and worldwide, the world's top TB vaccine experts are meeting this week, the first time this scientific forum has been held in Africa, where they will present new research aimed at advancing development of vaccines against the deadly airborne disease.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Normal Stomach Microbes May Contribute To Disease Caused By H. pylori-Driven Ulcers
http://mnt.to/a/4cyP
Mice with different naturally occurring stomach bacteria have distinct susceptibilities to disease caused by Helicobacter pylori, the well-known cause of ulcers in humans, according to a study published online ahead of print in the journal Infection and Immunity.
Improving Emergency Preparedness In The UK
http://mnt.to/a/4cyw
Well designed and planned exercises are essential to ensure that the UK can respond effectively to emergencies of all kinds, according to research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
Introducing FindZebra; A Specialized Search Engine For Rare Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4czQ
A team in Denmark has developed a powerful new search engine dedicated to finding well-sourced online information about rare diseases. In an evaluation study FindZebra outperformed Google, making the case for specialized search engines for specialized tasks.
Mathematical Probability Model Used To Predict How Lung Cancer Spreads
http://mnt.to/a/4cyB
The same sort of mathematical model used to predict which websites people are most apt to visit is now showing promise in helping map how lung cancer spreads in the human body, according to a new study published in the journal Cancer Research.
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** LUNG CANCER News **
Link Between Higher Soy Intake Prior To Lung Cancer Diagnosis And Longer Survival In Women
http://mnt.to/a/4cyS
New results from a large observational follow-up study conducted in Shanghai, China, indicate that women with lung cancer who consumed more soy food prior to their cancer diagnosis lived longer than those who consumed less soy.
Mathematical Probability Model Used To Predict How Lung Cancer Spreads
http://mnt.to/a/4cyB
The same sort of mathematical model used to predict which websites people are most apt to visit is now showing promise in helping map how lung cancer spreads in the human body, according to a new study published in the journal Cancer Research.
Design Of Small Molecule To Disrupt Cancer-Causing Protein Will Likely Impact Breast, Lung, Prostate Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4cy8
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues at the University of South Florida have developed a small molecule that inhibits STAT3, a protein that causes cancer. This development could impact the treatment of several tumor types, including breast, lung, prostate and others that depend on STAT3 for survival.
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** LYMPHOMA / LEUKEMIA / MYELOMA News **
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Cells Destroyed By Monoclonal Antibody
http://mnt.to/a/4cyg
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego Moores Cancer Center have identified a humanized monoclonal antibody that targets and directly kills chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) cells.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Introducing FindZebra; A Specialized Search Engine For Rare Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4czQ
A team in Denmark has developed a powerful new search engine dedicated to finding well-sourced online information about rare diseases. In an evaluation study FindZebra outperformed Google, making the case for specialized search engines for specialized tasks.
Human Spinal Cord Modulation System For Relieving Chronic Pain
http://mnt.to/a/4cyx
Each year, more than 35,000 patients in the United States are implanted with spinal cord stimulators to treat chronic pain. Unfortunately, up to half of such patients receive only very limited pain relief.
Sizing Down Glass Capillary Tubes Offers Surgical And Many Other Applications
http://mnt.to/a/4cyt
Have you ever thrown into the fire - even if you shouldn't have - an empty packet of crisps? The outcome is striking: the plastic shrivels and bends into itself, until it turns into a small crumpled and blackened ball.
Measuring Oxygen In Individual Red Blood Cells In Real Time
http://mnt.to/a/4cyn
In an engineering breakthrough, a Washington University in St. Louis biomedical researcher has discovered a way to use light and color to measure oxygen in individual red blood cells in real time.
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
Widespread Presence Of Flame Retardant In Indoor Environment, Biomarker Present In Urine Samples
http://mnt.to/a/4cyG
A flame retardant removed from children's pajamas 30 years ago but now used in polyurethane foam is prevalent in office environments, especially in older buildings, where urine testing of workers turned up widespread evidence of its biomarker, a new study led by Boston University School of Public Health researchers has found.
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** MRI / PET / ULTRASOUND News **
Migraine Patients Have Brain Abnormalities, MRI Scans Show
http://mnt.to/a/4czt
Patients who suffer from migraines have reduced cortical thickness and surface area in pain-processing regions of the brain, compared to individuals who never have migraines, Italian researchers revealed.
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** MRSA / DRUG RESISTANCE News **
MRSA Strains Capable Of Transmission Between Animals And Humans
http://mnt.to/a/4cyh
Researchers have used whole genome sequencing to reveal if drug-resistant bacteria are transmitted from animals to humans in two disease outbreaks that occurred on different farms in Denmark.
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** MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS News **
Multiple Sclerosis, Other Autoimmune Diseases May Be Controlled By Hunger-Spiking Neurons
http://mnt.to/a/4cyV
Neurons that control hunger in the central nervous system also regulate immune cell functions, implicating eating behavior as a defense against infections and autoimmune disease development, Yale School of Medicine researchers have found in a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Migraine Patients Have Brain Abnormalities, MRI Scans Show
http://mnt.to/a/4czt
Patients who suffer from migraines have reduced cortical thickness and surface area in pain-processing regions of the brain, compared to individuals who never have migraines, Italian researchers revealed.
Multiple Sclerosis, Other Autoimmune Diseases May Be Controlled By Hunger-Spiking Neurons
http://mnt.to/a/4cyV
Neurons that control hunger in the central nervous system also regulate immune cell functions, implicating eating behavior as a defense against infections and autoimmune disease development, Yale School of Medicine researchers have found in a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
Neurobiologists Discover New Mechanism For Long-Term Memory Formation, Identify Possible Gene Target Linked To Cognitive Disabilities
http://mnt.to/a/4cyN
UC Irvine neurobiologists have found a novel molecular mechanism that helps trigger the formation of long-term memory. The researchers believe the discovery of this mechanism adds another piece to the puzzle in the ongoing effort to uncover the mysteries of memory and, potentially, certain intellectual disabilities.
Human Spinal Cord Modulation System For Relieving Chronic Pain
http://mnt.to/a/4cyx
Each year, more than 35,000 patients in the United States are implanted with spinal cord stimulators to treat chronic pain. Unfortunately, up to half of such patients receive only very limited pain relief.
Improved Quality Of Life For Spinal Cord Injured Patients Who Undergo Hand Surgery
http://mnt.to/a/4cyv
Reconstructive hand surgery can dramatically enhance the life quality and independence of those paralysed by a cervical spinal cord injury. Despite this, the operation is not frequently performed, either in Sweden or elsewhere.
Creating Nontoxic Cassava May Prevent Konzo, 'Bound Legs' Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4cyf
The harm done by konzo - a disease overshadowed by the war and drought it tends to accompany - goes beyond its devastating physical effects to impair children's memory, problem solving and other cognitive functions.
New Discovery Likely To Boost Nerve Regeneration Research And Therapy
http://mnt.to/a/4cy9
A new mechanism for guiding the growth of nerves that involves cell-death machinery has been found by scientists at the University of Nevada, Reno that may bring advances in neurological medicine and research.
Organisation Trumps Size In Primate Brain Evolution
http://mnt.to/a/4cxS
The evolution of anthropoid primates, including monkeys, apes and humans, over the past 40 million years was largely driven by brain reorganization, and not brain size, according to new research from UCL.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Low Doses Of Vitamin D Linked With Harmful Outcomes During Pregnancy
http://mnt.to/a/4czs
A link has been found between adverse health outcomes and vitamin D deficiency resulting in complications such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia in pregnant women and low birth weight in newborns.
Researchers Decode Biology Of Blood And Iron Disorders Mapping Out Novel Future Therapies
http://mnt.to/a/4cyY
Control of Blood and Iron Disorders Affecting Patients Worldwide Centers on Regulating Iron and Blood Cell ProductionTwo studies led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medical College shed light on the molecular biology of three blood disorders, leading to novel strategies to treat these diseases.
Link Between Higher Soy Intake Prior To Lung Cancer Diagnosis And Longer Survival In Women
http://mnt.to/a/4cyS
New results from a large observational follow-up study conducted in Shanghai, China, indicate that women with lung cancer who consumed more soy food prior to their cancer diagnosis lived longer than those who consumed less soy.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Breath Test Reveals Gut Bacteria Linked To Obesity
http://mnt.to/a/4cBN
A growing body of evidence is increasingly showing us that the microbes in our gut influence our metabolism in surprising ways. Now a new study from the US suggests that a breath test of the gases they give out may indicate how susceptible a person is to developing obesity.
Obesity May Be Linked To Microorganisms Living In The Gut
http://mnt.to/a/4cxR
How much a person eats may be only one of many factors that determines weight gain. A recent Cedars-Sinai study suggests that a breath test profile of microorganisms inhabiting the gut may be able to tell doctors how susceptible a person is to developing obesity.
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
Human Spinal Cord Modulation System For Relieving Chronic Pain
http://mnt.to/a/4cyx
Each year, more than 35,000 patients in the United States are implanted with spinal cord stimulators to treat chronic pain. Unfortunately, up to half of such patients receive only very limited pain relief.
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** PANCREATIC CANCER News **
Interplay Between Microenvironment, Pancreatic Tumors And Metastasis
http://mnt.to/a/4cyp
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have discovered that a protein found in the cells surrounding pancreatic cancers play a role in the spread of the disease to other parts of the body.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Down Syndrome Trial May Hold Key To Learning
http://mnt.to/a/4cz2
An ingredient used for decades in cough syrup, and to treat a variety of conditions, could hold the key to improving memory, language, and learning in people with Down syndrome.In the first trial of its kind targeting cognitive impairment in people with Down syndrome, researchers at Monash University are currently investigating the effectiveness of the ingredient, known as BTD-001, and its potential to significantly improve the quality of life of people with Down syndrome - the most common genetic form of intellectual disability affecting 6 million people worldwide.
Schools Deny Migraine Children Help, UK
http://mnt.to/a/4cyX
Lack of support hits education - charityMany of Britain's 800,000 schoolchildren who suffer from migraine are seeing their education damaged through poor support for their condition.Pupils are denied access to medication amid a migraine attack, lack help to catch up on missed work when unable to join lessons, and face unfair disciplinary measures.
When Transitioning From Pediatric To Adult Care, Patients With Type1 Diabetes Should Be Given Additional Support And Guidance
http://mnt.to/a/4cyK
Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which the body does not produce insulin and cannot convert sugar, starches and other food into energy. Generally diagnosed during childhood or adolescence, the disease requires lifelong access to medical care and intensive daily self-management.
Babies' Brain Functioning Affected By Parental Conflict, Arguments
http://mnt.to/a/4cyH
Being exposed to arguments between parents is associated with the way babies' brains process emotional tone of voice, according to a new study to be published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
Sudden Unexplained Death In Epilepsy
http://mnt.to/a/4cyk
Dravet syndrome (DS) is a form of infantile-onset, treatment-resistant epilepsy that is caused by a mutation in the gene encoding a voltage-gated sodium channel, SCN1A. DS patients have a 30-fold increased risk of dying from sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP) compared to patients with other forms of pediatric-onset epilepsy.
Creating Nontoxic Cassava May Prevent Konzo, 'Bound Legs' Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4cyf
The harm done by konzo - a disease overshadowed by the war and drought it tends to accompany - goes beyond its devastating physical effects to impair children's memory, problem solving and other cognitive functions.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Low Doses Of Vitamin D Linked With Harmful Outcomes During Pregnancy
http://mnt.to/a/4czs
A link has been found between adverse health outcomes and vitamin D deficiency resulting in complications such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia in pregnant women and low birth weight in newborns.
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** PROSTATE / PROSTATE CANCER News **
Baldness Linked To Higher Risk Of Prostate Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4cBM
Early baldness is significantly linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer in African-American men.This includes diagnosis of more advanced and aggressive disease and diagnosis at an earlier age, according to new research published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
Design Of Small Molecule To Disrupt Cancer-Causing Protein Will Likely Impact Breast, Lung, Prostate Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4cy8
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues at the University of South Florida have developed a small molecule that inhibits STAT3, a protein that causes cancer. This development could impact the treatment of several tumor types, including breast, lung, prostate and others that depend on STAT3 for survival.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Social Isolation Tied To Shorter Lifespan
http://mnt.to/a/4czq
Social isolation, where a person has little actual interaction with others, more so than loneliness, a subjective feeling that one's social connections fall short of what we desire or need, is tied to premature death in older people.
Same-Sex Parents Likely To Be Judged More Harshly Than Heterosexual Parents
http://mnt.to/a/4cyJ
Is there a double standard for gay parents? A new study published this month by a Binghamton University research team suggests that gay parents are being judged more harshly than straight parents.
Babies' Brain Functioning Affected By Parental Conflict, Arguments
http://mnt.to/a/4cyH
Being exposed to arguments between parents is associated with the way babies' brains process emotional tone of voice, according to a new study to be published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
How We React To Customer Abuse Depends On Culture
http://mnt.to/a/4cyz
A new UBC study reveals that North American service workers are more likely to sabotage rude customers, while Chinese react by disengaging from customer service altogether."Our research shows that culture plays a significant role in how frontline workers deal with customer abuse," says UBC Sauder School of Business Professor Daniel Skarlicki, a co-author of the study.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Health Risks Associated With Temporary Tattoos, FDA Warning
http://mnt.to/a/4czr
Temporary tattoos, also known as "hennas", carry more health risks than most people realize, according to a new report by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.People often believe that because the tattoo is only temporary - from three days to several weeks - that it won't carry long term risks.
Vegetation In Urban Areas Acts As Crime Deterrent
http://mnt.to/a/4cyW
Contrary to convention, vegetation, when well-maintained, can lower the rates of certain types of crime, such as aggravated assault, robbery and burglary, in cities, according to a Temple University study, "Does vegetation encourage or suppress urban crime? Evidence from Philadelphia, PA," published in the journal, Landscape and Urban Planning.
Adults In India Are Substantially More Likely To Abstain From Smoking At Home If They Are Prohibited From Smoking At Work
http://mnt.to/a/4cyR
According to data from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey India, 2009/2010, 64 per cent of adults who work in smokefree environments live in a smokefree home, compared with 42 per cent of those who work where smoking is permitted.
Widespread Presence Of Flame Retardant In Indoor Environment, Biomarker Present In Urine Samples
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A flame retardant removed from children's pajamas 30 years ago but now used in polyurethane foam is prevalent in office environments, especially in older buildings, where urine testing of workers turned up widespread evidence of its biomarker, a new study led by Boston University School of Public Health researchers has found.
Although We "Online Diagnose," Few Of Us Share Health Info On Social Media Sites
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When it comes to posting on social media sites, there are few areas of our lives that are off limits.We post about eating, working, playing, hunting, quilting - you name it. Just about everything is up for public consumption .
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
Oral Drops Effective At Treating Allergies
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Oral allergy drops have proved to be an effective alternative to using weekly injections or medications to treat allergies, according to new research at Johns Hopkins University.The liquid drops include small amounts of purified pollen, mold, dust mites and grasses.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
Fast Biological Aging Linked To Risk Of Heart Disease And Cancer
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A link has been discovered between biological aging and the risk of developing many age-related diseases - including multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and various cancers, according to a new study by a team of scientists at the University of Leicester.
Social Isolation Tied To Shorter Lifespan
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Social isolation, where a person has little actual interaction with others, more so than loneliness, a subjective feeling that one's social connections fall short of what we desire or need, is tied to premature death in older people.
Rejuvenating Blood
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The blood of young and old people differs. In an article published recently in the scientific journal Blood, a research group at Lund University in Sweden explain how they have succeeded in rejuvenating the blood of mice by reversing, or re-programming, the stem cells that produce blood.
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
Adults In India Are Substantially More Likely To Abstain From Smoking At Home If They Are Prohibited From Smoking At Work
http://mnt.to/a/4cyR
According to data from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey India, 2009/2010, 64 per cent of adults who work in smokefree environments live in a smokefree home, compared with 42 per cent of those who work where smoking is permitted.
Cigarettes That May Reduce Smokers' Exposure To Toxicants
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We have shown in our first clinical study of our novel prototype cigarettes that it is possible to reduce smokers' exposure to certain smoke toxicants.The only way to be certain of avoiding the risks of smoking is not to smoke.
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Rejuvenating Blood
http://mnt.to/a/4cyr
The blood of young and old people differs. In an article published recently in the scientific journal Blood, a research group at Lund University in Sweden explain how they have succeeded in rejuvenating the blood of mice by reversing, or re-programming, the stem cells that produce blood.
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** SWINE FLU News **
Protective Properties Of Influenza Vaccines Revealed By Research
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Collaborating scientists from Nationwide Children's Hospital, Baylor Institute for Immunology Research, and Mount Sinai School of Medicine have identified an important mechanism for stimulating protective immune responses following seasonal influenza vaccinations.
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** TUBERCULOSIS News **
South Africa Recognized As Innovator In Worldwide Effort To Address TB, As Global Concerns Rise Over Drug-Resistant Strains
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At a time of growing global concern about the rising level of drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis in South Africa and worldwide, the world's top TB vaccine experts are meeting this week, the first time this scientific forum has been held in Africa, where they will present new research aimed at advancing development of vaccines against the deadly airborne disease.
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
Many Patients With Kidney Insufficiency Undergo Complete Kidney Removal When Kidney-Sparing Surgery May Be Indicated
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Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have released study results that show national treatment trends in the surgical management of patients with kidney disease.
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** VASCULAR News **
Cholesterol Removal Via Lymphatic Vasculature
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Reverse cholesterol transport is a process in which accumulated cholesterol is removed from tissues, including the artery wall, and transported back to the liver for excretion. Little is known about how cholesterol is removed from peripheral tissues, but a better understanding of these mechanisms could help in the development of therapies that treat atherosclerosis and other cholesterol-related disorders.
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** WATER - AIR QUALITY / AGRICULTURE News **
Creating Nontoxic Cassava May Prevent Konzo, 'Bound Legs' Disease
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The harm done by konzo - a disease overshadowed by the war and drought it tends to accompany - goes beyond its devastating physical effects to impair children's memory, problem solving and other cognitive functions.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Link Between Higher Soy Intake Prior To Lung Cancer Diagnosis And Longer Survival In Women
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New results from a large observational follow-up study conducted in Shanghai, China, indicate that women with lung cancer who consumed more soy food prior to their cancer diagnosis lived longer than those who consumed less soy.
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