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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Exercise May Prevent Alcohol From Damaging The Brain
http://mnt.to/a/4cZ7
Aerobic exercise can help prevent and even reverse some brain damage linked to high alcohol intake, according to new research carried out at the University of Colorado Boulder.The finding, published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, suggests that routine aerobic exercise such as running, bicycling, and walking may help reduce the damage to the brain's "white matter" among people who drink alcohol excessively.
Light Drinking In Pregnancy Unlikely To Cause Development Problems In Childhood
http://mnt.to/a/4cY9
Light drinking during pregnancy is not linked to adverse behavioural or cognitive outcomes in childhood, suggests a new study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Parent-Based Interventions Could Be Key To Helping Teens Resist Alcohol Experimentation During Transition From High School To College
http://mnt.to/a/4cY4
Prior research has shown that the transition from high school to college is a particularly vulnerable time, associated with increased alcohol use and risk of negative alcohol-related consequences.
Barroom Drinking And Negative Father-Son Relationships Are A Dangerous Mix, Lead To Aggression
http://mnt.to/a/4cY3
Alcohol-related aggression is estimated to be involved in half of all assaults globally. In addition, alcohol-related aggression is most likely to occur among young males and usually at a bar or other licensed venue.
Heavy Drinking And Sedentary Lifestyle Pose Risks To Brain Health But Aerobic Exercise Can Help
http://mnt.to/a/4cY2
Aerobic exercise can slow cognitive decline, and decrease negative neural changes associated with normal aging and several diseases. A new study investigates if aerobic exercise may also prevent or repair alcohol-related neurological damage, finding that it may in fact protect white matter integrity from alcohol-related damage.
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
New Alzheimer's Treatment May Come From Discovering How Plaques Lead To Tangles
http://mnt.to/a/4cZm
Alzheimer's disease has two key hallmarks: accumulation of amyloid protein plaques outside brain cells and of neurofibrillary tangles of tau protein inside brain cells. The plaques appear first, and then the tangles, giving the impression that one causes the other.
Routine Early Dementia Screening "A Disaster In Slow Motion"
http://mnt.to/a/4cXK
A leading dementia screening expert from the University of East Anglia will call for the brakes to be put on plans for routine screening today.Dr Chris Fox, from UEA's Norwich Medical School, will speak out at a TEDMEDLive healthcare conference in Bristol.
The Damaging Effect Of Cholesterol On The Brain And On Blood Vessels
http://mnt.to/a/4cXq
Researchers at the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome and the University of Colorado School of Medicine have found that a single mechanism may underlie the damaging effect of cholesterol on the brain and on blood vessels.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
Low Cost, Evidence-Based Mental Health Care Delivered To Traumatized Populations In Northern Uganda
http://mnt.to/a/4cYc
A partnership involving the public and private sector successfully addressed the mental health needs of people in the post-conflict regions of northern Uganda and could be used as a model in other post-conflict settings, according to a Health In Action article by Ugandan and US researchers published in this week's PLOS Medicine as part of an ongoing series on Global Mental Health Practice.
Tylenol May Treat Those Experiencing Existential Dread
http://mnt.to/a/4cXD
Thinking about death can cause us to feel a sort of existential angst that isn't attributable to a specific source. Now, new research suggests that acetaminophen, an over-the-counter pain medication, may help to reduce this existential pain.
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** AUTISM News **
Learning Disabilities Affect Up To 10 Per Cent Of Children
http://mnt.to/a/4d2n
Up to 10 per cent of the population are affected by specific learning disabilities (SLDs), such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and autism, translating to 2 or 3 pupils in every classroom according to a new study.
Propranolol Could Improve Working Memory In Autism
http://mnt.to/a/4cXk
People with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often have trouble communicating and interacting with others because they process language, facial expressions and social cues differently. Previously, researchers found that propranolol, a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure, anxiety and panic, could improve the language abilities and social functioning of people with an ASD.
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** BIRD FLU / AVIAN FLU News **
Bird Flu In China Spreading, 17 Dead
http://mnt.to/a/4d2v
So far, 83 people have been confirmed infected with the H7N9 bird flu (avian flu) virus, of whom, 17 have died. In Shanghai alone, there have been 32 infections and 11 deaths, according to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
In Breast Cancer Survivors, Genetic Markers Linked To The Development Of Lymphedema
http://mnt.to/a/4cYb
A new UCSF study has found a clear association between certain genes and the development of lymphedema, a painful and chronic condition that often occurs after breast cancer surgery and some other cancer treatments.
Mixed Results From Study Of Mammogram Tool
http://mnt.to/a/4cY7
A costly and widely used mammography add-on increases detection of noninvasive and early-stage invasive breast cancer but also makes more mistakes than mammography alone, researchers from UC Davis and the University of Washington have found.
Potential Target Identified For Reducing The Progression Of Metastases, The Main Cause Of Death For Breast Cancer Patients
http://mnt.to/a/4cXY
A team of researchers at the IRCM, led by Dr. Jean-Francois Cote, made an important discovery in breast cancer, which is publisheded online this week by the scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
The Effectiveness Of Breast Cancer Treatment Could Be Improved By Nanodiamonds
http://mnt.to/a/4cX8
Recently, doctors have begun to categorize breast cancers into four main groups according to the genetic makeup of the cancer cells. Which category a cancer falls into generally determines the best method of treatment.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
New Subtypes Of Kidney Cancer Identified By Researchers
http://mnt.to/a/4cYK
A Finding that Will Help Physicians Tailor Treatment to Patients Based on their Tumor's Molecular SignatureResearchers with the Institute of Urologic Oncology and the Department of Urology at UCLA have classified kidney cancer into several unique subtypes, a finding that will help physicians tailor treatment to individual patients and that moves cancer care one step closer to personalized medicine.
Long-Term Cancer Survivors May Be At Increased Risk For Heart Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4cYj
Many people survive their cancers, but end up dying of cardiovascular disease (CVD). New research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center finds that CVD risk factors may be overlooked during survivorship care.
New Kidney Cancer Subtypes Discovered
http://mnt.to/a/4cY5
Researchers with the Institute of Urologic Oncology and the Department of Urology at UCLA have classified kidney cancer into several unique subtypes, a finding that will help physicians tailor treatment to individual patients and that moves cancer care one step closer to personalized medicine.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Preventing Acute Kidney Injury After Open Heart Surgery: Prophylactic Sodium Bicarbonate Infusion Not Recommended
http://mnt.to/a/4cYd
Contrary to the positive findings of a previous pilot study, administration of a sodium bicarbonate-based infusion to induce urinary alkalinization during and after surgery does not reduce the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) and may even cause harm in patients undergoing open heart surgery.
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** CHOLESTEROL News **
The Damaging Effect Of Cholesterol On The Brain And On Blood Vessels
http://mnt.to/a/4cXq
Researchers at the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome and the University of Colorado School of Medicine have found that a single mechanism may underlie the damaging effect of cholesterol on the brain and on blood vessels.
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** CLINICAL TRIALS / DRUG TRIALS News **
Patient Asks Why Drug Companies Are "Trying To Prevent Disclosure Of Trial Data"
http://mnt.to/a/4cYJ
A personal view from a patient with a potentially life-limiting illness published this week on bmj.com asks why pharmaceutical giants are trying to prevent the disclosure of trial data.Since he started taking adalimumab for his Crohn's disease three years ago, he says he has rarely felt better: he is no longer taking steroids, has started to recover from 15 years of side effects and spends less time in care and off work on sick leave.
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** COLORECTAL CANCER News **
UK's Low Bowel Cancer Survival Likely Due To Differences In Staging And Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/4cYq
Incomplete diagnostic investigation and failure to get the best treatment are the most likely reasons why survival for bowel cancer patients is lower in the UK than in other comparable countries, according to new research published in the journal Acta Oncologica.
Improving The Antitumor Activity Of Interferon
http://mnt.to/a/4cYn
Interferons have antitumor activity and have been used to treat a variety of malignancies, including colorectal and ovarian cancers. However, their effectiveness varies. A clearer understanding of the role of interferon in immune-mediated tumor cell death and how its antitumor effects could be optimized are presented in a comprehensive Review article published in Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research, a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
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** COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE News **
Exploring The Science Behind Medical Acupuncture
http://mnt.to/a/4cYm
Even as medical acupuncture is increasingly being validated as an effective treatment for a broad range of medical conditions, what has been missing is an understanding of the basic science and mechanisms of action of this age-old method of healing.
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** CONFERENCES News **
3rd Annual European Life Sciences EPP Pricing & Profit Optimisation Forum: Performing "Under Pressure", 5-6 June 2013, Switzerland
http://mnt.to/a/4d2t
The Life Sciences industry is evolving. Unprecedented market changes are pushing manufacturers to seek out new skills and insights and adapt their strategies and business models. Leaders are already investing in building capabilities that will ensure they meet both commercial & strategic objectives and are re-aligning people, functions and governance structures to that effect.
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** DERMATOLOGY News **
Microneedle Adhesive More Than 3x Stronger Than Surgical Staples In Skin Graft Fixation
http://mnt.to/a/4cYg
A parasitic worm may hold the answer to keeping skin grafts firmly in place over wounds, according to a new study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH).The study was published in the journal Nature Communications.
Guests Encouraged To 'Go Sun Smart'
http://mnt.to/a/4cX7
A group of researchers led by San Diego State University communication professor Peter Andersen have teamed up with 40 resorts nationwide to encourage vacationers to be smart about sun protection through Go Sun Smart.
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** DYSLEXIA News **
Learning Disabilities Affect Up To 10 Per Cent Of Children
http://mnt.to/a/4d2n
Up to 10 per cent of the population are affected by specific learning disabilities (SLDs), such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and autism, translating to 2 or 3 pupils in every classroom according to a new study.
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** FERTILITY News **
Bacterial Vaginosis Could Put Pregnancy At Risk If Left Untreated
http://mnt.to/a/4cYL
Women in the UK are more likely to know about intimate beauty treatments than they areabout serious health issues that could make them six times more likely to miscarry or givebirth prematurely.
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** FLU / COLD / SARS News **
Bird Flu In China Spreading, 17 Dead
http://mnt.to/a/4d2v
So far, 83 people have been confirmed infected with the H7N9 bird flu (avian flu) virus, of whom, 17 have died. In Shanghai alone, there have been 32 infections and 11 deaths, according to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
Rates Of Foodborne Illness Cases On The Rise
http://mnt.to/a/4d2y
Rates of food borne illnesses - also known as "food poisoning" are on the rise, according to a new report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The report compared rates of food borne infections from 2012 to rates from the period spanning 2006-2008 and found that the prevalence of infections from bacteria called Campylobacter and Vibrio increased.
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** GENETICS News **
New Alzheimer's Treatment May Come From Discovering How Plaques Lead To Tangles
http://mnt.to/a/4cZm
Alzheimer's disease has two key hallmarks: accumulation of amyloid protein plaques outside brain cells and of neurofibrillary tangles of tau protein inside brain cells. The plaques appear first, and then the tangles, giving the impression that one causes the other.
Clues To Causes Of Pregnancy Complications Offered By Molecular Signaling In Early Placenta Formation
http://mnt.to/a/4cYh
Understanding the molecular control of placenta formation, the organ which enables fetal growth, is critical in diagnosing and treating related pregnancy complications. A group of scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, and the University of Calgary, Canada has revealed a molecular feedback loop that governs the earliest steps of placenta formation in mice, which is known to mimic placenta formation in humans.
In Breast Cancer Survivors, Genetic Markers Linked To The Development Of Lymphedema
http://mnt.to/a/4cYb
A new UCSF study has found a clear association between certain genes and the development of lymphedema, a painful and chronic condition that often occurs after breast cancer surgery and some other cancer treatments.
Mouse Model Reveals Brain Development Guided By Junk DNA
http://mnt.to/a/4cXp
Specific DNA once dismissed as junk plays an important role in brain development and might be involved in several devastating neurological diseases, UC San Francisco scientists have found.Their discovery in mice is likely to further fuel a recent scramble by researchers to identify roles for long-neglected bits of DNA within the genomes of mice and humans alike.
Novel Therapeutic Targets Identified For Pulmonary Fibrosis
http://mnt.to/a/4cXn
A newly published study of patients with pulmonary fibrosis has discovered multiple genetic variations that should help with future efforts to treat the disease.Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition where lung tissue becomes thickened, stiff and scarred.
The Effectiveness Of Breast Cancer Treatment Could Be Improved By Nanodiamonds
http://mnt.to/a/4cX8
Recently, doctors have begun to categorize breast cancers into four main groups according to the genetic makeup of the cancer cells. Which category a cancer falls into generally determines the best method of treatment.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Long-Term Cancer Survivors May Be At Increased Risk For Heart Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4cYj
Many people survive their cancers, but end up dying of cardiovascular disease (CVD). New research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center finds that CVD risk factors may be overlooked during survivorship care.
The Damaging Effect Of Cholesterol On The Brain And On Blood Vessels
http://mnt.to/a/4cXq
Researchers at the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome and the University of Colorado School of Medicine have found that a single mechanism may underlie the damaging effect of cholesterol on the brain and on blood vessels.
Pregnant Women With High Blood Pressure May Be At Increased Risk For Cardiovascular Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4cX6
Women with high blood pressure during pregnancy have an increased risk of high blood pressure even 40 years after maternity, which leads in turn to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
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** HIV / AIDS News **
Exclusive Breastfeeding For More Than 4 Months Lowers Mother-To-Infant HIV Risk
http://mnt.to/a/4d2w
HIV-infected mothers who exclusively breastfeed for more than the first four months of life have a lower risk of transmitting the virus to their babies through their milk.The finding came from scientists at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and was published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
Antibody Treatment For HIV
http://mnt.to/a/4cYM
Data on SEEK's Novel Immunotherapy for HIV Published in Virology JournalSEEK, a privately-owned UK drug discovery group, announces that pre-clinical resultson its HIV immunotherapy have been published in the peer-reviewed journal VirologyJournal.
Antiretroviral Therapy Not Found To Affect Resting Energy Expenditure Among Women With HIV
http://mnt.to/a/4cXx
Studies have shown that about 10 percent of men infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have an elevated resting energy expenditure (REE). Their bodies use more kilocalories for basic functions including circulation, body temperature, and breathing.
Why Circumcision Provides HIV Protection
http://mnt.to/a/4cXr
Circumcision drastically alters the microbiome of the penis, changes that could explain why circumcision offers protection against HIV and other viral infections. In a study published in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology, researchers studied the effects of adult male circumcision on the types of bacteria that live under the foreskin before and after circumcision.
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** HUNTINGTONS DISEASE News **
Mouse Model Reveals Brain Development Guided By Junk DNA
http://mnt.to/a/4cXp
Specific DNA once dismissed as junk plays an important role in brain development and might be involved in several devastating neurological diseases, UC San Francisco scientists have found.Their discovery in mice is likely to further fuel a recent scramble by researchers to identify roles for long-neglected bits of DNA within the genomes of mice and humans alike.
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** HYPERTENSION News **
Pregnant Women With High Blood Pressure May Be At Increased Risk For Cardiovascular Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4cX6
Women with high blood pressure during pregnancy have an increased risk of high blood pressure even 40 years after maternity, which leads in turn to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
Improving The Antitumor Activity Of Interferon
http://mnt.to/a/4cYn
Interferons have antitumor activity and have been used to treat a variety of malignancies, including colorectal and ovarian cancers. However, their effectiveness varies. A clearer understanding of the role of interferon in immune-mediated tumor cell death and how its antitumor effects could be optimized are presented in a comprehensive Review article published in Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research, a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
Lack Of Consensus Among Health Care Providers In Identifying Sepsis Poses Threat To Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/4cY8
Though the toll of sepsis is known to be enormous - it is estimated to cost the U.S. health care system $24.3 billion each year, and is the nation's third-leading killer, behind heart disease and cancer - the true magnitude of incidence of and death from the illness remains unknown.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Rates Of Foodborne Illness Cases On The Rise
http://mnt.to/a/4d2y
Rates of food borne illnesses - also known as "food poisoning" are on the rise, according to a new report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The report compared rates of food borne infections from 2012 to rates from the period spanning 2006-2008 and found that the prevalence of infections from bacteria called Campylobacter and Vibrio increased.
Bird Flu In China Spreading, 17 Dead
http://mnt.to/a/4d2v
So far, 83 people have been confirmed infected with the H7N9 bird flu (avian flu) virus, of whom, 17 have died. In Shanghai alone, there have been 32 infections and 11 deaths, according to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Despite Superbug Crisis, Progress In Antibiotic Development 'Alarmingly Elusive'
http://mnt.to/a/4cYQ
Policy Update: Time Dwindling to Meet IDSA Goal of 10 New Antibiotics by 2020Despite the desperate need for new antibiotics to combat increasingly deadly resistant bacteria, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved only one new systemic antibiotic since the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) launched its 10 x '20 Initiative in 2010 -- and that drug was approved two and a half years ago.
Infection Risks In Hospital Wards May Increase With Energy Efficiency
http://mnt.to/a/4cYk
The chance of infection in some hospital wards varies dramatically according to whether the nurses leave the windows open.A University of Leeds-led team studied airflow in a "Nightingale" ward - a classic hospital ward design that traditionally accommodates two rows of up to 30 beds - by using tracer gases to simulate how airborne infections spread.
Lack Of Consensus Among Health Care Providers In Identifying Sepsis Poses Threat To Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/4cY8
Though the toll of sepsis is known to be enormous - it is estimated to cost the U.S. health care system $24.3 billion each year, and is the nation's third-leading killer, behind heart disease and cancer - the true magnitude of incidence of and death from the illness remains unknown.
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
Improving Care And Reducing Costs By Sharing Individual Health Information
http://mnt.to/a/4cXh
Information collected from individual patients at doctor's office and hospital visits could be used to improve health care and reduce costs on a national scale, according to a discussion paper released by the Institute of Medicine.
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** LIVER DISEASE / HEPATITIS News **
FDA Approves FibroScan(R) For Non-Invasive Liver Diagnosis
http://mnt.to/a/4cYN
Echosens(TM) is pleased to announce that FibroScan(R) device received 510(k)clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on April 5th, 2013 and is nowready to market its pioneering technology in the United States.
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** LYMPHOLOGY/LYMPHEDEMA News **
In Breast Cancer Survivors, Genetic Markers Linked To The Development Of Lymphedema
http://mnt.to/a/4cYb
A new UCSF study has found a clear association between certain genes and the development of lymphedema, a painful and chronic condition that often occurs after breast cancer surgery and some other cancer treatments.
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** MEDICAL STUDENTS / TRAINING News **
Neurosurgical Boot Camp Courses A Success
http://mnt.to/a/4cXZ
In July 2010, the Society of Neurological Surgeons initiated nationwide boot camp courses designed to teach incoming postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) trainees fundamental skills related to the field of neurosurgery.
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** MEDICARE / MEDICAID / SCHIP News **
Mixed Results From Study Of Mammogram Tool
http://mnt.to/a/4cY7
A costly and widely used mammography add-on increases detection of noninvasive and early-stage invasive breast cancer but also makes more mistakes than mammography alone, researchers from UC Davis and the University of Washington have found.
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** MELANOMA / SKIN CANCER News **
Seeking A Target For Therapies Aimed At Reducing The Spread And Ultimate Lethality Of Melanoma Metastases
http://mnt.to/a/4cYp
Researchers at the University of North Carolina have discovered that transcription factors regulating the levels of oxygen in the blood also play a role in the spread of the skin cancer melanoma.
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
Barroom Drinking And Negative Father-Son Relationships Are A Dangerous Mix, Lead To Aggression
http://mnt.to/a/4cY3
Alcohol-related aggression is estimated to be involved in half of all assaults globally. In addition, alcohol-related aggression is most likely to occur among young males and usually at a bar or other licensed venue.
Why Circumcision Provides HIV Protection
http://mnt.to/a/4cXr
Circumcision drastically alters the microbiome of the penis, changes that could explain why circumcision offers protection against HIV and other viral infections. In a study published in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology, researchers studied the effects of adult male circumcision on the types of bacteria that live under the foreskin before and after circumcision.
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** MENTAL HEALTH News **
Low Cost, Evidence-Based Mental Health Care Delivered To Traumatized Populations In Northern Uganda
http://mnt.to/a/4cYc
A partnership involving the public and private sector successfully addressed the mental health needs of people in the post-conflict regions of northern Uganda and could be used as a model in other post-conflict settings, according to a Health In Action article by Ugandan and US researchers published in this week's PLOS Medicine as part of an ongoing series on Global Mental Health Practice.
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** MRSA / DRUG RESISTANCE News **
Despite Superbug Crisis, Progress In Antibiotic Development 'Alarmingly Elusive'
http://mnt.to/a/4cYQ
Policy Update: Time Dwindling to Meet IDSA Goal of 10 New Antibiotics by 2020Despite the desperate need for new antibiotics to combat increasingly deadly resistant bacteria, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved only one new systemic antibiotic since the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) launched its 10 x '20 Initiative in 2010 -- and that drug was approved two and a half years ago.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
New Alzheimer's Treatment May Come From Discovering How Plaques Lead To Tangles
http://mnt.to/a/4cZm
Alzheimer's disease has two key hallmarks: accumulation of amyloid protein plaques outside brain cells and of neurofibrillary tangles of tau protein inside brain cells. The plaques appear first, and then the tangles, giving the impression that one causes the other.
Exercise May Prevent Alcohol From Damaging The Brain
http://mnt.to/a/4cZ7
Aerobic exercise can help prevent and even reverse some brain damage linked to high alcohol intake, according to new research carried out at the University of Colorado Boulder.The finding, published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, suggests that routine aerobic exercise such as running, bicycling, and walking may help reduce the damage to the brain's "white matter" among people who drink alcohol excessively.
Identification Of Area In The Brain Responsible For Numeral Recognition
http://mnt.to/a/4cYf
Scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine have determined the precise anatomical coordinates of a brain "hot spot," measuring only about one-fifth of an inch across, that is preferentially activated when people view the ordinary numerals we learn early on in elementary school, like "6" or "38.
Light Drinking In Pregnancy Unlikely To Cause Development Problems In Childhood
http://mnt.to/a/4cY9
Light drinking during pregnancy is not linked to adverse behavioural or cognitive outcomes in childhood, suggests a new study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Heavy Drinking And Sedentary Lifestyle Pose Risks To Brain Health But Aerobic Exercise Can Help
http://mnt.to/a/4cY2
Aerobic exercise can slow cognitive decline, and decrease negative neural changes associated with normal aging and several diseases. A new study investigates if aerobic exercise may also prevent or repair alcohol-related neurological damage, finding that it may in fact protect white matter integrity from alcohol-related damage.
Neurosurgical Boot Camp Courses A Success
http://mnt.to/a/4cXZ
In July 2010, the Society of Neurological Surgeons initiated nationwide boot camp courses designed to teach incoming postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) trainees fundamental skills related to the field of neurosurgery.
Mouse Model Reveals Brain Development Guided By Junk DNA
http://mnt.to/a/4cXp
Specific DNA once dismissed as junk plays an important role in brain development and might be involved in several devastating neurological diseases, UC San Francisco scientists have found.Their discovery in mice is likely to further fuel a recent scramble by researchers to identify roles for long-neglected bits of DNA within the genomes of mice and humans alike.
Brain Training To Improve On Problem-Solving Tasks
http://mnt.to/a/4cXm
A brain-training task that increases the number of items an individual can remember over a short period of time may boost performance in other problem-solving tasks by enhancing communication between different brain areas.
Unique Modification To Microtubules Makes Nerve Cells' Cytoskeleton Singularly Robust
http://mnt.to/a/4cXj
How do nerve cells -- which can each be up to three feet long in humans -- keep from rupturing or falling apart?Axons, the long, cable-like projections on neurons, are made stronger by a unique modification of the common molecular building block of the cell skeleton.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Rates Of Foodborne Illness Cases On The Rise
http://mnt.to/a/4d2y
Rates of food borne illnesses - also known as "food poisoning" are on the rise, according to a new report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The report compared rates of food borne infections from 2012 to rates from the period spanning 2006-2008 and found that the prevalence of infections from bacteria called Campylobacter and Vibrio increased.
Antiretroviral Therapy Not Found To Affect Resting Energy Expenditure Among Women With HIV
http://mnt.to/a/4cXx
Studies have shown that about 10 percent of men infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have an elevated resting energy expenditure (REE). Their bodies use more kilocalories for basic functions including circulation, body temperature, and breathing.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
What Really Makes Us Fat?
http://mnt.to/a/4cYG
Article questions our understanding of the cause of obesityIf we are to make any progress in tackling the obesity crisis, we have to look again at what really makes us fat, claims an article published in this week's BMJ.
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** OVARIAN CANCER News **
Improving The Antitumor Activity Of Interferon
http://mnt.to/a/4cYn
Interferons have antitumor activity and have been used to treat a variety of malignancies, including colorectal and ovarian cancers. However, their effectiveness varies. A clearer understanding of the role of interferon in immune-mediated tumor cell death and how its antitumor effects could be optimized are presented in a comprehensive Review article published in Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research, a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
Reducing The Pain Of Movement In Intensive Care
http://mnt.to/a/4cYP
Monitoring pain and providing analgesics to patients in intensive care units (ICUs) during non-surgical procedures, such as turning and washing, can not only reduce the amount of pain but also reduce the number of serious adverse events including cardiac arrest, finds new research in BioMed Central's open access journal Critical Care.
Exploring The Science Behind Medical Acupuncture
http://mnt.to/a/4cYm
Even as medical acupuncture is increasingly being validated as an effective treatment for a broad range of medical conditions, what has been missing is an understanding of the basic science and mechanisms of action of this age-old method of healing.
Tylenol May Treat Those Experiencing Existential Dread
http://mnt.to/a/4cXD
Thinking about death can cause us to feel a sort of existential angst that isn't attributable to a specific source. Now, new research suggests that acetaminophen, an over-the-counter pain medication, may help to reduce this existential pain.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Exclusive Breastfeeding For More Than 4 Months Lowers Mother-To-Infant HIV Risk
http://mnt.to/a/4d2w
HIV-infected mothers who exclusively breastfeed for more than the first four months of life have a lower risk of transmitting the virus to their babies through their milk.The finding came from scientists at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and was published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
Learning Disabilities Affect Up To 10 Per Cent Of Children
http://mnt.to/a/4d2n
Up to 10 per cent of the population are affected by specific learning disabilities (SLDs), such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and autism, translating to 2 or 3 pupils in every classroom according to a new study.
Parent-Based Interventions Could Be Key To Helping Teens Resist Alcohol Experimentation During Transition From High School To College
http://mnt.to/a/4cY4
Prior research has shown that the transition from high school to college is a particularly vulnerable time, associated with increased alcohol use and risk of negative alcohol-related consequences.
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** PHARMA INDUSTRY / BIOTECH INDUSTRY News **
Patient Asks Why Drug Companies Are "Trying To Prevent Disclosure Of Trial Data"
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A personal view from a patient with a potentially life-limiting illness published this week on bmj.com asks why pharmaceutical giants are trying to prevent the disclosure of trial data.Since he started taking adalimumab for his Crohn's disease three years ago, he says he has rarely felt better: he is no longer taking steroids, has started to recover from 15 years of side effects and spends less time in care and off work on sick leave.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Bacterial Vaginosis Could Put Pregnancy At Risk If Left Untreated
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Women in the UK are more likely to know about intimate beauty treatments than they areabout serious health issues that could make them six times more likely to miscarry or givebirth prematurely.
Clues To Causes Of Pregnancy Complications Offered By Molecular Signaling In Early Placenta Formation
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Understanding the molecular control of placenta formation, the organ which enables fetal growth, is critical in diagnosing and treating related pregnancy complications. A group of scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, and the University of Calgary, Canada has revealed a molecular feedback loop that governs the earliest steps of placenta formation in mice, which is known to mimic placenta formation in humans.
Light Drinking In Pregnancy Unlikely To Cause Development Problems In Childhood
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Light drinking during pregnancy is not linked to adverse behavioural or cognitive outcomes in childhood, suggests a new study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Pregnant Women With High Blood Pressure May Be At Increased Risk For Cardiovascular Disease
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Women with high blood pressure during pregnancy have an increased risk of high blood pressure even 40 years after maternity, which leads in turn to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
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** PREVENTIVE MEDICINE News **
Parent-Based Interventions Could Be Key To Helping Teens Resist Alcohol Experimentation During Transition From High School To College
http://mnt.to/a/4cY4
Prior research has shown that the transition from high school to college is a particularly vulnerable time, associated with increased alcohol use and risk of negative alcohol-related consequences.
Guests Encouraged To 'Go Sun Smart'
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A group of researchers led by San Diego State University communication professor Peter Andersen have teamed up with 40 resorts nationwide to encourage vacationers to be smart about sun protection through Go Sun Smart.
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** PROSTATE / PROSTATE CANCER News **
Nearly Half Of All Deaths From Prostate Cancer Can Be Predicted Before Age 50
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A new design of screening could improve ratio between benefit and harms of screeningFocusing prostate cancer testing on men at highest risk of developing the disease is likely to improve the ratio between benefits and the harms of screening, suggests a paper published this week on bmj.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Study Of Age-Related Memory Decline Offers Suggestions For Accessing Memories
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Like birds which stop foraging too early on a berry-laden bush, a new study suggests older people struggle to recall items because they flit too often between 'patches' in their memories.The study by the University of Warwick published in the journal Developmental Psychology seeks to model the mechanisms behind memory decline in old age.
Low Cost, Evidence-Based Mental Health Care Delivered To Traumatized Populations In Northern Uganda
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A partnership involving the public and private sector successfully addressed the mental health needs of people in the post-conflict regions of northern Uganda and could be used as a model in other post-conflict settings, according to a Health In Action article by Ugandan and US researchers published in this week's PLOS Medicine as part of an ongoing series on Global Mental Health Practice.
Barroom Drinking And Negative Father-Son Relationships Are A Dangerous Mix, Lead To Aggression
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Alcohol-related aggression is estimated to be involved in half of all assaults globally. In addition, alcohol-related aggression is most likely to occur among young males and usually at a bar or other licensed venue.
Tylenol May Treat Those Experiencing Existential Dread
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Thinking about death can cause us to feel a sort of existential angst that isn't attributable to a specific source. Now, new research suggests that acetaminophen, an over-the-counter pain medication, may help to reduce this existential pain.
Brain Training To Improve On Problem-Solving Tasks
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A brain-training task that increases the number of items an individual can remember over a short period of time may boost performance in other problem-solving tasks by enhancing communication between different brain areas.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Study Reveals Austerity's Harmful Impact On Health In Greece
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Findings are 'much worse than we imagined,' researcher saysIn one of the most detailed studies of its kind, a team of Greek and U.S. researchers have vividly chronicled the harmful public health impacts of the economic austerity measures imposed on Greece's population in the wake of the global economic crisis.
Famous Athletes And Performers Tend To Have Shorter Lives
http://mnt.to/a/4cZn
An analysis of obituaries in the New York Times suggests that the cost of achieving fame as a performer or in sport may be a shorter life. The Australian-based researchers, who analyzed one thousand obituaries, write about their findings in a paper published online in QJM: An International Journal of Medicine this week.
Post-Surgical Complications Contribute To Hospital Revenue
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Post-surgical complication contribute significantly to hospital profit margins, says a new study published in the journal JAMA. Is that why hospitals are slow to implement changes to reduce post-surgical complication rates? The per-encounter hospital contribution margin was highest among patients who were covered by private insurance and Medicare and lowest among those covered by Medicaid and self-paid.
Patient Asks Why Drug Companies Are "Trying To Prevent Disclosure Of Trial Data"
http://mnt.to/a/4cYJ
A personal view from a patient with a potentially life-limiting illness published this week on bmj.com asks why pharmaceutical giants are trying to prevent the disclosure of trial data.Since he started taking adalimumab for his Crohn's disease three years ago, he says he has rarely felt better: he is no longer taking steroids, has started to recover from 15 years of side effects and spends less time in care and off work on sick leave.
Francis Inquiry "Has Let The Government Off The Hook" Says Former NHS Chief Executive, UK
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Report "has enabled politicians to indulge in characteristic evasion"The Francis inquiry into what happened at Mid-Staffordshire "has allowed the government to blame frontline clinicians rather than those in charge," claims the former NHS chief executive David Hands, in this week's BMJ.
Infection Risks In Hospital Wards May Increase With Energy Efficiency
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The chance of infection in some hospital wards varies dramatically according to whether the nurses leave the windows open.A University of Leeds-led team studied airflow in a "Nightingale" ward - a classic hospital ward design that traditionally accommodates two rows of up to 30 beds - by using tracer gases to simulate how airborne infections spread.
Large Numbers Of ER Visits Go Unreported In Calculating Hospital Readmissions
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A study led by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Boston University School of Medicine has found that nearly one quarter of patients may return to the emergency department within 30 days of being discharged from a hospitalization.
Seniors Benefit From Social Media
http://mnt.to/a/4cXt
The use of social media by older people can offer valuable additional support in cases of sickness and diseases, new research from the University of Luxembourg has shown.In a new publication, Dr Anja Leist from the University's Research Unit INSIDE, concludes that possibilities for a systematic application in clinical practice seem promising.
Guests Encouraged To 'Go Sun Smart'
http://mnt.to/a/4cX7
A group of researchers led by San Diego State University communication professor Peter Andersen have teamed up with 40 resorts nationwide to encourage vacationers to be smart about sun protection through Go Sun Smart.
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** REGULATORY AFFAIRS / DRUG APPROVALS News **
FDA Approves FibroScan(R) For Non-Invasive Liver Diagnosis
http://mnt.to/a/4cYN
Echosens(TM) is pleased to announce that FibroScan(R) device received 510(k)clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on April 5th, 2013 and is nowready to market its pioneering technology in the United States.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
Novel Therapeutic Targets Identified For Pulmonary Fibrosis
http://mnt.to/a/4cXn
A newly published study of patients with pulmonary fibrosis has discovered multiple genetic variations that should help with future efforts to treat the disease.Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition where lung tissue becomes thickened, stiff and scarred.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
Study Of Age-Related Memory Decline Offers Suggestions For Accessing Memories
http://mnt.to/a/4cYr
Like birds which stop foraging too early on a berry-laden bush, a new study suggests older people struggle to recall items because they flit too often between 'patches' in their memories.The study by the University of Warwick published in the journal Developmental Psychology seeks to model the mechanisms behind memory decline in old age.
Routine Early Dementia Screening "A Disaster In Slow Motion"
http://mnt.to/a/4cXK
A leading dementia screening expert from the University of East Anglia will call for the brakes to be put on plans for routine screening today.Dr Chris Fox, from UEA's Norwich Medical School, will speak out at a TEDMEDLive healthcare conference in Bristol.
Seniors Benefit From Social Media
http://mnt.to/a/4cXt
The use of social media by older people can offer valuable additional support in cases of sickness and diseases, new research from the University of Luxembourg has shown.In a new publication, Dr Anja Leist from the University's Research Unit INSIDE, concludes that possibilities for a systematic application in clinical practice seem promising.
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** SEXUAL HEALTH / STDS News **
People Are Happier When They Are Having More Sex Than Their Peers
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Most people are happier if they know they are having sex more often than their friends, according to new research published by Tim Wadsworth, an associate professor of sociology at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Why Circumcision Provides HIV Protection
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Circumcision drastically alters the microbiome of the penis, changes that could explain why circumcision offers protection against HIV and other viral infections. In a study published in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology, researchers studied the effects of adult male circumcision on the types of bacteria that live under the foreskin before and after circumcision.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
Famous Athletes And Performers Tend To Have Shorter Lives
http://mnt.to/a/4cZn
An analysis of obituaries in the New York Times suggests that the cost of achieving fame as a performer or in sport may be a shorter life. The Australian-based researchers, who analyzed one thousand obituaries, write about their findings in a paper published online in QJM: An International Journal of Medicine this week.
Exercise May Prevent Alcohol From Damaging The Brain
http://mnt.to/a/4cZ7
Aerobic exercise can help prevent and even reverse some brain damage linked to high alcohol intake, according to new research carried out at the University of Colorado Boulder.The finding, published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, suggests that routine aerobic exercise such as running, bicycling, and walking may help reduce the damage to the brain's "white matter" among people who drink alcohol excessively.
Heavy Drinking And Sedentary Lifestyle Pose Risks To Brain Health But Aerobic Exercise Can Help
http://mnt.to/a/4cY2
Aerobic exercise can slow cognitive decline, and decrease negative neural changes associated with normal aging and several diseases. A new study investigates if aerobic exercise may also prevent or repair alcohol-related neurological damage, finding that it may in fact protect white matter integrity from alcohol-related damage.
Innovative Design Enables Runners To Read On A Treadmill
http://mnt.to/a/4cXg
A new innovation allows treadmill users to work their bodies and brains at the same time.The system, called ReadingMate, adjusts text on a monitor to counteract the bobbing motion of a runner's head so that the text appears still, said Ji Soo Yi, an assistant professor of industrial engineering at Purdue University.
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** TROPICAL DISEASES News **
"New Wave" Of Cholera Evolving To Be More Like Virulent 1800s Cholera
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The cholera strain that transferred to Haiti in 2010 has multiple toxin gene mutations that may account for the severity of disease and is evolving to be more like an 1800s version of cholera, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.
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** TUBERCULOSIS News **
TB Rates Need To Drop 10 Times Faster For Elimination By 2050
http://mnt.to/a/4cYD
Tuberculosis (TB) rates are coming down, but not dropping fast enough to keep the world on track to meet the target of Stop TB Partnership: to eliminate TB by 2050 (less than 1 percent TB in population is referred to as elimination).
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
Methods To Repair Kidney Cells, Assess Kidney Function On The Horizon
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Researchers may have found a way to block kidney-destroying inflammation and help damaged kidney cells recover.In a related study, they report progress on a non-invasive method to assess how much kidney function has survived a serious bout of inflammation or a chronic problem like high blood pressure.
New Subtypes Of Kidney Cancer Identified By Researchers
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A Finding that Will Help Physicians Tailor Treatment to Patients Based on their Tumor's Molecular SignatureResearchers with the Institute of Urologic Oncology and the Department of Urology at UCLA have classified kidney cancer into several unique subtypes, a finding that will help physicians tailor treatment to individual patients and that moves cancer care one step closer to personalized medicine.
Preventing Acute Kidney Injury After Open Heart Surgery: Prophylactic Sodium Bicarbonate Infusion Not Recommended
http://mnt.to/a/4cYd
Contrary to the positive findings of a previous pilot study, administration of a sodium bicarbonate-based infusion to induce urinary alkalinization during and after surgery does not reduce the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) and may even cause harm in patients undergoing open heart surgery.
New Kidney Cancer Subtypes Discovered
http://mnt.to/a/4cY5
Researchers with the Institute of Urologic Oncology and the Department of Urology at UCLA have classified kidney cancer into several unique subtypes, a finding that will help physicians tailor treatment to individual patients and that moves cancer care one step closer to personalized medicine.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Bacterial Vaginosis Could Put Pregnancy At Risk If Left Untreated
http://mnt.to/a/4cYL
Women in the UK are more likely to know about intimate beauty treatments than they areabout serious health issues that could make them six times more likely to miscarry or givebirth prematurely.
Antiretroviral Therapy Not Found To Affect Resting Energy Expenditure Among Women With HIV
http://mnt.to/a/4cXx
Studies have shown that about 10 percent of men infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have an elevated resting energy expenditure (REE). Their bodies use more kilocalories for basic functions including circulation, body temperature, and breathing.
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