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** AID / DISASTERS News **
Successful Cancer Treatment Bodes Well For Fukushima, Other Nuclear Disaster Victims: Chernobyl Follow-Up Study
http://mnt.to/a/4d8j
More than a quarter of a century after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, many children and teenagers who developed thyroid cancer due to radiation are in complete or near remission, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
Molecular Changes Akin To Alzheimer's Discovered In Brain Following Mild Blast Injury
http://mnt.to/a/4d8C
A multicenter study led by scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine shows that mild traumatic brain injury after blast exposure produces inflammation, oxidative stress and gene activation patterns akin to disorders of memory processing such as Alzheimer's disease.
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** ARTHRITIS / RHEUMATOLOGY News **
Cancer Cells' Achilles' Heel Revealed
http://mnt.to/a/4d8F
Scientists from the Manchester Collaborative Centre for Inflammation Research (MCCIR) have discovered why a particular cancer drug is so effective at killing cells. Their findings could be used to aid the design of future cancer treatments.
New Genetic Links To Juvenile Arthritis Revealed
http://mnt.to/a/4d8B
Researchers report in Nature Genetics that they have increased the number of confirmed genes linked to juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) from three to 17 - a finding that will clarify how JIA fits into the spectrum of autoimmune disorders and help identify potential treatment targets.
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** AUTISM News **
Use Of Anti-Epileptic Drug During Pregnancy Associated With Increased Risk Of Autism
http://mnt.to/a/4d98
Maternal use of valproate (a drug used for the treatment of epilepsy and other neuropsychological disorders) during pregnancy was associated with a significantly increased risk of autism in offspring, according to a study in the April 24 issue of JAMA.
Significant First Step In The Design Of A Multivalent Vaccine Against Several Autism-Related Gut Bacteria
http://mnt.to/a/4d8y
A first-ever vaccine created by University of Guelph researchers for gut bacteria common in autistic children may also help control some autism symptoms.The groundbreaking study by Brittany Pequegnat and Guelph chemistry professor Mario Monteiro appears this month in the journal Vaccine.
Interventions Offer New Hope For Autistic Children Who Never Learn To Speak
http://mnt.to/a/4d8p
An Autistica consultation published this month found that 24% of children with autism were non-verbal or minimally verbal, and it is known that these problems can persist into adulthood. Professionals have long attempted to support the development of language in these children but with mixed outcomes.
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** BIRD FLU / AVIAN FLU News **
Australia Protected By Biogeographic Barrier From Avian Flu But Not From Nipah Virus
http://mnt.to/a/4d8v
An invisible barrier separates land animals in Australia from those in south-east Asia may also restrict the spillover of animal-borne diseases like avian flu, but researchers have found that fruit bats on either side of this line can carry Nipah virus, a pathogen that causes severe human disease.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Effective Leukemia Drugs Too Expensive, Desperate Patients Left Untreated
http://mnt.to/a/4dc2
Eleven of the 12 drugs approved for treating chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and some other cancers cost over $100,000 per year, leaving many desperate patients either untreated or under-treated because they simply cannot afford care, nearly 120 CML experts from over 15 countries reported today in the journal Blood.
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
Achilles Tendon Injuries More Likely In Male Athletes
http://mnt.to/a/4d7W
Male athletes are the group most likely to tear their Achilles tendon, according to a new study published in the April 2013 issue of Foot & Ankle International (FAI), A SAGE journal. The activity most likely to cause the injury was basketball, and NBA players such as Kobe Bryant have been in the news lately for this exact injury.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
Study Suggests Women On Medicaid More Likely To Receive Mastectomy To Treat Breast Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4d9n
JAMA Surgery Study HighlightsIn a study reported in the resident's forum, Linda Adepoju, M.D., of University of Toledo Medical Center, Ohio, and colleagues suggest that tumor size, cancer stage, and Medicaid insurance were predictors of undergoing a mastectomy to treat breast cancer.
Study Examines Treatment Delays In Young Women With Breast Cancer By Race/Ethnicity
http://mnt.to/a/4d9m
Young women with breast cancer who experience a longer treatment delay time (TDT) have significantly decreased survival time compared with those with a shorter TDT, especially African-American women, those with public or no insurance, and those with low socioeconomic status, according to a report published Online First by JAMA Surgery, a JAMA Network publication.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Effective Leukemia Drugs Too Expensive, Desperate Patients Left Untreated
http://mnt.to/a/4dc2
Eleven of the 12 drugs approved for treating chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and some other cancers cost over $100,000 per year, leaving many desperate patients either untreated or under-treated because they simply cannot afford care, nearly 120 CML experts from over 15 countries reported today in the journal Blood.
Cancer Cells' Achilles' Heel Revealed
http://mnt.to/a/4d8F
Scientists from the Manchester Collaborative Centre for Inflammation Research (MCCIR) have discovered why a particular cancer drug is so effective at killing cells. Their findings could be used to aid the design of future cancer treatments.
Outlook For Minority, Uninsured Pediatric Retinoblastoma Patients Worsened By Delays In Diagnosis
http://mnt.to/a/4d8m
When the eye cancer retinoblastoma is diagnosed in racial and ethnic minority children whose families don't have private health insurance, it often takes a more invasive, potentially life-threatening course than in other children, probably because of delays in diagnosis, Dana-Farber/Children's Hospital Cancer Center (DF/CHCC) researchers report at the 26th annual meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology being held in Miami, April 24-27.
Treatment Switch For Neuroblastoma Stem Cell Transplants
http://mnt.to/a/4d8k
The stem cell transplant regimen that was commonly used in the United States to treat advanced neuroblastoma in children appears to be more toxic than the equally effective regimen employed in Europe and Egypt, according to a new study being presented at the 26th annual meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology in Miami April 24-27.
Successful Cancer Treatment Bodes Well For Fukushima, Other Nuclear Disaster Victims: Chernobyl Follow-Up Study
http://mnt.to/a/4d8j
More than a quarter of a century after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, many children and teenagers who developed thyroid cancer due to radiation are in complete or near remission, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Air Pollution Tied To Hardening Of Arteries
http://mnt.to/a/4d9D
Over time, increased exposure to air pollution is linked to faster "hardening" of the arteries, or atherosclerosis, a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. Conversely, exposure to reduced levels of air pollution is linked to slowed progression of atherosclerosis.
Use Of Beta-Blockers Around Time Of Non-Cardiac Surgery Associated With Improved Outcomes For Higher-Risk Patients
http://mnt.to/a/4d9d
Patients at elevated cardiac risk who were treated with beta-blockers on the day of or following noncardiac, nonvascular surgery had significantly lower rates of 30-day mortality and cardiac illness, according to a study in the April 24 issue of JAMA.
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** CONFERENCES News **
Pharmaccess Leaders Forum, 16-18 October 2013, Berlin, Germany
http://mnt.to/a/4dbV
4 EVENTS IN ONE:Day 1-2: 3rd Annual - International Pharmaceutical Payers' & HTA Summit: Managing a Limited Budget for Expensive Medicines Whilst Encouraging InnovationDay 3: STREAM 1 - 3rd Annual - AMNOG in Action: Experiences with the German Pharmaceutical Pricing & Reimbursement ReformDay 3: STREAM 2 - 2nd Annual - Market Access for High Value Specialty & Biologic MedicinesDay 3: STREAM 3 - Market Access for Vaccines & Infectious Disease MedicationsThis is the must-attend event for all senior Market Access, HEOR, and Government Affairs directors from leading pharma and biotechnology companies.
Medical Device Commercial Leaders Forum, 7-9 October 2013, Brussels, Belgium
http://mnt.to/a/4dbT
3 EVENTS IN ONE:Day 1: Innovative Customer-Centric Commercial Models For DevicesDay 2-3: STREAM 1 - Sales Force Effectiveness for Medical DevicesDay 2-3: STREAM 2 - Multi-Channel & Digital Marketing for Medical DevicesThis 3 day event will enable senior commercial, marketing & sales directors form medical devices and technology companies to expand their understanding of customer-centric business models and give their company a competitive edge.
Market & Patient Access In Key Asian Markets Conference, 23-24 July 2013, Singapore
http://mnt.to/a/4dbS
3 EVENTS IN ONE:Asian HTA & Payer ForumPharma Market & Patient Access in Key Asian MarketsMedical Device Market Access in Key Asian MarketsThis event will bring together experts responsible for key Asian markets globally and locally to discuss how the current changing environments will impact market access and as a result affect global strategies.
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** DERMATOLOGY News **
Wound-Healing Genes Discovered In Drosophila
http://mnt.to/a/4d8h
Biologists at UC San Diego have identified eight genes never before suspected to play a role in wound healing that are called into action near the areas where wounds occur.Their discovery, detailed this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, was made in the laboratory fruit fly Drosophila.
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** DIABETES News **
Hormone Dramatically Increases Insulin Production, Possible Diabetes Breakthrough
http://mnt.to/a/4dbW
A hormone, called betatrophin, that may significantly improve type 2 diabetes treatment has been discovered by scientists at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI), according to a report published in Cell.
No Rebirth For Insulin Secreting Pancreatic Beta Cells
http://mnt.to/a/4d89
Pancreatic beta cells store and release insulin, the hormone responsible for stimulating cells to convert glucose to energy. The number of beta cells in the pancreas increases in response to greater demand for insulin or injury, but it is not clear if the new beta cells are the result of cell division or the differentiation of a precursor cell, a process known as neogenesis.
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** EATING DISORDERS News **
Deep Brain Stimulation Alters Binge-Eating Behavior In Mice
http://mnt.to/a/4d8r
Stimulating a region of the brain known to be involved in reward decreases binge eating behavior in mice, according to a study published in The Journal of Neuroscience. The findings add to a growing body of evidence supporting the role of the brain's reward system in driving the consumption of palatable food.
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** ECZEMA / PSORIASIS News **
Wound-Healing Genes Discovered In Drosophila
http://mnt.to/a/4d8h
Biologists at UC San Diego have identified eight genes never before suspected to play a role in wound healing that are called into action near the areas where wounds occur.Their discovery, detailed this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, was made in the laboratory fruit fly Drosophila.
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** EPILEPSY News **
Use Of Anti-Epileptic Drug During Pregnancy Associated With Increased Risk Of Autism
http://mnt.to/a/4d98
Maternal use of valproate (a drug used for the treatment of epilepsy and other neuropsychological disorders) during pregnancy was associated with a significantly increased risk of autism in offspring, according to a study in the April 24 issue of JAMA.
Experimental Treatment For Rare Pediatric 'Pretzel Syndrome' Halts Intractable Seizures
http://mnt.to/a/4d8x
With a better understanding of underlying mechanisms that cause a rare neurodevelopmental disorder in the Old Order Mennonite population, referred to as Pretzel syndrome, a new study reports that five children were successfully treated with a drug that modifies the disease process, minimizing seizures and improving receptive language.
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
Outlook For Minority, Uninsured Pediatric Retinoblastoma Patients Worsened By Delays In Diagnosis
http://mnt.to/a/4d8m
When the eye cancer retinoblastoma is diagnosed in racial and ethnic minority children whose families don't have private health insurance, it often takes a more invasive, potentially life-threatening course than in other children, probably because of delays in diagnosis, Dana-Farber/Children's Hospital Cancer Center (DF/CHCC) researchers report at the 26th annual meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology being held in Miami, April 24-27.
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** FERTILITY News **
Premature Hardening Of The Zona Pellucida Can Be A Cause Of Infertility
http://mnt.to/a/4d8D
Scientists in Mainz and Aachen have discovered a new mechanism that controls egg cell fertility and that might have future therapeutic potential. It was revealed by Professor Dr. Walter Stocker of the Institute of Zoology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) that the blood protein fetuin-B plays an important and previously unknown role in the fertilization of oocytes.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
Gut Bacteria Byproduct Predicts Heart Attack And Stroke
http://mnt.to/a/4d8N
A microbial byproduct of intestinal bacteria contributes to heart disease and serves as an accurate screening tool for predicting future risks of heart attack, stroke and death in persons not otherwise identified by traditional risk factors and blood tests, according to Cleveland Clinic research published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Significant First Step In The Design Of A Multivalent Vaccine Against Several Autism-Related Gut Bacteria
http://mnt.to/a/4d8y
A first-ever vaccine created by University of Guelph researchers for gut bacteria common in autistic children may also help control some autism symptoms.The groundbreaking study by Brittany Pequegnat and Guelph chemistry professor Mario Monteiro appears this month in the journal Vaccine.
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** GENETICS News **
Using Genetic Variants To Personalize Prostate Cancer Screenings
http://mnt.to/a/4d8Q
With the help of genetics, prostate specific antigen (PSA) screenings may become more accurate and reduce the number of unnecessary prostate biopsies, according to a new study from Northwestern Medicine®.
DNA Sequenced From Ancient Skeletons Sheds Light On How Modern European Populations Formed
http://mnt.to/a/4d8H
Huddersfield scientist helps to reveal a link in the evolutionary chainAn international team of scientists, including Dr Paul Brotherton from the University of Huddersfield, reveal that events after the initial migration of farmers into Europe had a major impact on the modern gene pool.
Molecular Changes Akin To Alzheimer's Discovered In Brain Following Mild Blast Injury
http://mnt.to/a/4d8C
A multicenter study led by scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine shows that mild traumatic brain injury after blast exposure produces inflammation, oxidative stress and gene activation patterns akin to disorders of memory processing such as Alzheimer's disease.
New Genetic Links To Juvenile Arthritis Revealed
http://mnt.to/a/4d8B
Researchers report in Nature Genetics that they have increased the number of confirmed genes linked to juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) from three to 17 - a finding that will clarify how JIA fits into the spectrum of autoimmune disorders and help identify potential treatment targets.
Wound-Healing Genes Discovered In Drosophila
http://mnt.to/a/4d8h
Biologists at UC San Diego have identified eight genes never before suspected to play a role in wound healing that are called into action near the areas where wounds occur.Their discovery, detailed this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, was made in the laboratory fruit fly Drosophila.
Muscular Dystrophy Researchers Using Firefly Protein To Light Up Degenerating Muscles In Mice
http://mnt.to/a/4d88
Stanford University School of Medicine scientists have created a mouse model of muscular dystrophy in which degenerating muscle tissue gives off visible light.The observed luminescence occurs only in damaged muscle tissue and in direct proportion to cumulative damage sustained in that tissue, permitting precise monitoring of the disease's progress in the mice, the researchers say.
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** HEALTH INSURANCE / MEDICAL INSURANCE News **
Millions of Americans Still Without Adequate Insurance Survey Shows
http://mnt.to/a/4dbZ
In 2012, close to 84 million people - half of all working-age U.S. adults did not have health insurance at one point, or had extra out-of-pocket expenses that were so high relative to their pay, they were actually considered underinsured, according to the Commonwealth Fund 2012 Biennial Health Insurance Survey.
Are ERs Becoming De Facto Psych Wards?
http://mnt.to/a/4d8R
Long waits for insurance authorization allowing psychiatric patients to be admitted to the hospital from the emergency department waste thousands of hours of physician time, given that most requests for authorization are ultimately granted.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Air Pollution Tied To Hardening Of Arteries
http://mnt.to/a/4d9D
Over time, increased exposure to air pollution is linked to faster "hardening" of the arteries, or atherosclerosis, a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. Conversely, exposure to reduced levels of air pollution is linked to slowed progression of atherosclerosis.
Link Between Air Pollution And Hardening Of The Arteries, Heart Disease, Stroke
http://mnt.to/a/4d8P
Long-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to heart attacks and strokes by speeding up atherosclerosis, or "hardening of the arteries," according to a University of Michigan public health researcher and colleagues from across the U.
Gut Bacteria Byproduct Predicts Heart Attack And Stroke
http://mnt.to/a/4d8N
A microbial byproduct of intestinal bacteria contributes to heart disease and serves as an accurate screening tool for predicting future risks of heart attack, stroke and death in persons not otherwise identified by traditional risk factors and blood tests, according to Cleveland Clinic research published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Due Aging Population, Costs To Treat Heart Failure Expected To More Than Double By 2030
http://mnt.to/a/4d8n
By 2030, every U.S. taxpayer could be paying $244 a year to care for heart failure patients, according to an American Heart Association policy statement.The statement, published online in the American Heart Association journal Circulation: Heart Failure, predicts: The number of people with heart failure could climb 46 percent from 5 million in 2012 to 8 million in 2030.
Discovery Of A Potential Biomarker For Pregnancy-Related Heart Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4d8b
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a deterioration in cardiac function that occurs in pregnant women during the last month or in the months following their pregnancy. This disorder can occur in women with no prior history of heart disease and the causes are not well understood.
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** HIV / AIDS News **
Latest HIV Vaccine Fails In The US, Government Stops Study
http://mnt.to/a/4d9B
A study testing the latest experimental HIV vaccine has been stopped after an independent review board found that it did not prevent HIV infection and did not decrease the amount of HIV in the blood.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
Latest HIV Vaccine Fails In The US, Government Stops Study
http://mnt.to/a/4d9B
A study testing the latest experimental HIV vaccine has been stopped after an independent review board found that it did not prevent HIV infection and did not decrease the amount of HIV in the blood.
Significant First Step In The Design Of A Multivalent Vaccine Against Several Autism-Related Gut Bacteria
http://mnt.to/a/4d8y
A first-ever vaccine created by University of Guelph researchers for gut bacteria common in autistic children may also help control some autism symptoms.The groundbreaking study by Brittany Pequegnat and Guelph chemistry professor Mario Monteiro appears this month in the journal Vaccine.
Potential Health Benefits Of Mushroom Consumption
http://mnt.to/a/4d7K
New research published as abstracts in The FASEB Journal and presented at Experimental Biology 2013 (EB 2013) ties mushrooms to potential health outcomes - demonstrating that mushrooms provide more to a dish than just flavor.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Childhood Meningitis Associated With Lower Levels Of Educational Achievement, Financial Self-Sufficiency In Adulthood
http://mnt.to/a/4d9b
In a study that included nearly 3,000 adults from Denmark, a diagnosis of meningococcal, pneumococcal, or Haemophilus influenzae meningitis in childhood was associated with lower educational achievement and economic self-sufficiency in adult life, according to a study in the April 24 issue of JAMA.
Microbes Inhaled On The New York City Subway
http://mnt.to/a/4d8L
The microbial population in the air of the New York City subway system is nearly identical to that of ambient air on the city streets. This research, published ahead of print in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology, establishes an important baseline, should it become necessary to monitor the subway's air for dispersal of potentially dangerous microbes.
New Genre Of Antibodies Offer Hope In The Fight Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
http://mnt.to/a/4d8w
In an advance toward coping with bacteria that shrug off existing antibiotics and sterilization methods, scientists are reporting development of a new family of selective antimicrobial agents that do not rely on traditional antibiotics.
Published Data Supports Diagnostic Test T2Candida®
http://mnt.to/a/4d8q
T2 Biosystems, a company developing direct detection products enabling superior diagnostics, has announced the publication of research supporting the Company's flagship diagnostic test, T2Candida®, in Science Translational Medicine.
A Step Closer To Understanding Why Antibiotics Are Ineffective Against Certain Types Of Bacteria
http://mnt.to/a/4d8g
Antibiotic resistance is a global problem. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that for tuberculosis alone multi-drug resistance accounts for more than 150,000 deaths each year. WHO warns of "a doomsday scenario of a world without antibiotics," in which antibiotic resistance will turn common infections into incurable killers and make routine surgeries a high-risk gamble.
Most Children Who Undergo Stem Cell Transplant Readmitted To Hospital Within Six Months
http://mnt.to/a/4d7J
Nearly two-thirds of children receiving stem cell transplants returned to the hospital within six months for treatment of unexplained fevers, infections or other problems, according to a study performed at Dana-Farber/Children's Hospital Cancer Center in Boston.
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** LITIGATION / MEDICAL MALPRACTICE News **
Millions of Americans Still Without Adequate Insurance Survey Shows
http://mnt.to/a/4dbZ
In 2012, close to 84 million people - half of all working-age U.S. adults did not have health insurance at one point, or had extra out-of-pocket expenses that were so high relative to their pay, they were actually considered underinsured, according to the Commonwealth Fund 2012 Biennial Health Insurance Survey.
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** LIVER DISEASE / HEPATITIS News **
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Prevented By Dietary Medium Chain Triglycerides
http://mnt.to/a/4d8M
Scientists at the Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center, a U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Human Nutrition Research Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, led by Dr.
Studies Show Encouraging Data In A Wide Range Of HCV Patient Populations
http://mnt.to/a/4d8K
New data from a number of clinical trials presented for the first time at the International Liver Congress™ 2013 demonstrate encouraging results in the use of new direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) for the treatment of hepatitis C.
Targeted Screening For Hepatitis C Found To Be Cost-Effective
http://mnt.to/a/4d8z
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have found that targeted screening for populations with a higher estimated prevalence for hepatitis C may be cost-effective.These findings, published in the online edition of the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, indicate that targeted screening for chronic hepatitis C virus infection is cost-effective when the prevalence of hepatitis C in a population exceeds 0.
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** LYMPHOMA / LEUKEMIA / MYELOMA News **
Effective Leukemia Drugs Too Expensive, Desperate Patients Left Untreated
http://mnt.to/a/4dc2
Eleven of the 12 drugs approved for treating chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and some other cancers cost over $100,000 per year, leaving many desperate patients either untreated or under-treated because they simply cannot afford care, nearly 120 CML experts from over 15 countries reported today in the journal Blood.
Cancer Cells' Achilles' Heel Revealed
http://mnt.to/a/4d8F
Scientists from the Manchester Collaborative Centre for Inflammation Research (MCCIR) have discovered why a particular cancer drug is so effective at killing cells. Their findings could be used to aid the design of future cancer treatments.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Are ERs Becoming De Facto Psych Wards?
http://mnt.to/a/4d8R
Long waits for insurance authorization allowing psychiatric patients to be admitted to the hospital from the emergency department waste thousands of hours of physician time, given that most requests for authorization are ultimately granted.
Published Data Supports Diagnostic Test T2Candida®
http://mnt.to/a/4d8q
T2 Biosystems, a company developing direct detection products enabling superior diagnostics, has announced the publication of research supporting the Company's flagship diagnostic test, T2Candida®, in Science Translational Medicine.
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** MEDICAL STUDENTS / TRAINING News **
Why Work Experience For Nurses Won't Improve Healthcare
http://mnt.to/a/4d9s
An article published today on bmj.com argues that forcing nurses to undergo work experience before their studies will not improve nursing standards.Following a suggestion from the Francis report that nurses should undergo paid work as healthcare assistants prior to study, Elaine Maxwell says that there is no reason to think it makes them better practitioners.
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** MEDICARE / MEDICAID / SCHIP News **
Millions of Americans Still Without Adequate Insurance Survey Shows
http://mnt.to/a/4dbZ
In 2012, close to 84 million people - half of all working-age U.S. adults did not have health insurance at one point, or had extra out-of-pocket expenses that were so high relative to their pay, they were actually considered underinsured, according to the Commonwealth Fund 2012 Biennial Health Insurance Survey.
Study Suggests Women On Medicaid More Likely To Receive Mastectomy To Treat Breast Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4d9n
JAMA Surgery Study HighlightsIn a study reported in the resident's forum, Linda Adepoju, M.D., of University of Toledo Medical Center, Ohio, and colleagues suggest that tumor size, cancer stage, and Medicaid insurance were predictors of undergoing a mastectomy to treat breast cancer.
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** MRSA / DRUG RESISTANCE News **
New Genre Of Antibodies Offer Hope In The Fight Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
http://mnt.to/a/4d8w
In an advance toward coping with bacteria that shrug off existing antibiotics and sterilization methods, scientists are reporting development of a new family of selective antimicrobial agents that do not rely on traditional antibiotics.
A Step Closer To Understanding Why Antibiotics Are Ineffective Against Certain Types Of Bacteria
http://mnt.to/a/4d8g
Antibiotic resistance is a global problem. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that for tuberculosis alone multi-drug resistance accounts for more than 150,000 deaths each year. WHO warns of "a doomsday scenario of a world without antibiotics," in which antibiotic resistance will turn common infections into incurable killers and make routine surgeries a high-risk gamble.
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** MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY / ALS News **
Muscular Dystrophy Researchers Using Firefly Protein To Light Up Degenerating Muscles In Mice
http://mnt.to/a/4d88
Stanford University School of Medicine scientists have created a mouse model of muscular dystrophy in which degenerating muscle tissue gives off visible light.The observed luminescence occurs only in damaged muscle tissue and in direct proportion to cumulative damage sustained in that tissue, permitting precise monitoring of the disease's progress in the mice, the researchers say.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Clenching Your Hand Can Improve Your Memory
http://mnt.to/a/4d9z
Clenching your right hand may help create a stronger memory of an event or action, and clenching your left hand may help you recall the memory later, according to a new study.The research was conducted by a team of experts from Montclair State University, led by Ruth Propper, and was published in the journal PLOS ONE.
More Severe Concussion Symptoms Lead To Longer Recovery Time
http://mnt.to/a/4d9k
Most children who suffer from sports-related concussions recover within a few days. However, in a small number of children, symptoms can last for a month or more. Although there have been numerous theories as to what might predict a longer recovery time, there is no definitive answer as to why it takes some children longer to recover.
New Research Findings On The Brain's Guardian Cells
http://mnt.to/a/4d8J
Researcher Johan Jakobsson and his colleagues have now published their results in Nature Communications."At present, researchers know very little about exactly how microglia work. At the same time, there is a lot of curiosity and high hopes among brain researchers that greater understanding of microglia could lead to entirely new drug development strategies for various brain diseases", says Johan Jakobsson, research group leader at the Division of Molecular Neurogenetics at Lund University.
Molecular Changes Akin To Alzheimer's Discovered In Brain Following Mild Blast Injury
http://mnt.to/a/4d8C
A multicenter study led by scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine shows that mild traumatic brain injury after blast exposure produces inflammation, oxidative stress and gene activation patterns akin to disorders of memory processing such as Alzheimer's disease.
Experimental Treatment For Rare Pediatric 'Pretzel Syndrome' Halts Intractable Seizures
http://mnt.to/a/4d8x
With a better understanding of underlying mechanisms that cause a rare neurodevelopmental disorder in the Old Order Mennonite population, referred to as Pretzel syndrome, a new study reports that five children were successfully treated with a drug that modifies the disease process, minimizing seizures and improving receptive language.
Study Suggests Clenching Fist May Give Better Grip On Memory
http://mnt.to/a/4d8s
Clenching your right hand may help form a stronger memory of an event or action, and clenching your left may help you recollect the memory later, according to research published April 24 in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Ruth Propper and colleagues from Montclair State University.
Deep Brain Stimulation Alters Binge-Eating Behavior In Mice
http://mnt.to/a/4d8r
Stimulating a region of the brain known to be involved in reward decreases binge eating behavior in mice, according to a study published in The Journal of Neuroscience. The findings add to a growing body of evidence supporting the role of the brain's reward system in driving the consumption of palatable food.
Treatment Switch For Neuroblastoma Stem Cell Transplants
http://mnt.to/a/4d8k
The stem cell transplant regimen that was commonly used in the United States to treat advanced neuroblastoma in children appears to be more toxic than the equally effective regimen employed in Europe and Egypt, according to a new study being presented at the 26th annual meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology in Miami April 24-27.
Using Nasal Lining To Breach Blood/Brain Barrier, Treatment Options Widened For Neurodegenerative And Central Nervous System Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4d8f
Neurodegenerative and central nervous system (CNS) diseases represent a major public health issue affecting at least 20 million children and adults in the United States alone. Multiple drugs exist to treat and potentially cure these debilitating diseases, but 98 percent of all potential pharmaceutical agents are prevented from reaching the CNS directly due to the blood-brain barrier.
New Astrocytes Play Unexpected Role In Healing After Brain Injury
http://mnt.to/a/4d8d
The production of a certain kind of brain cell that had been considered an impediment to healing may actually be needed to staunch bleeding and promote repair after a stroke or head trauma, researchers at Duke Medicine report.
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** NURSING / MIDWIFERY News **
Why Work Experience For Nurses Won't Improve Healthcare
http://mnt.to/a/4d9s
An article published today on bmj.com argues that forcing nurses to undergo work experience before their studies will not improve nursing standards.Following a suggestion from the Francis report that nurses should undergo paid work as healthcare assistants prior to study, Elaine Maxwell says that there is no reason to think it makes them better practitioners.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Higher Protein Diets Help Weight Loss, Women Find
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Most of us have either done the South Beach Diet, Zone Diet or Atkins, or have known somebody who has tried a high protein diet. According to the International Food Council Foundation, a high percentage of women who eat more protein do not only avoid weight gain, but also report weight loss.
Children Who Eat Same Food As Parents Eat Healthiest, Study Shows
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Young children who eat the same meals as their parents are far more likely to have healthier diets than those who eat different foods, according to research.Children who rarely or never eat the same food as their parents had the poorest diets, compared with children who do.
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Prevented By Dietary Medium Chain Triglycerides
http://mnt.to/a/4d8M
Scientists at the Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center, a U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Human Nutrition Research Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, led by Dr.
Potential Health Benefits Of Mushroom Consumption
http://mnt.to/a/4d7K
New research published as abstracts in The FASEB Journal and presented at Experimental Biology 2013 (EB 2013) ties mushrooms to potential health outcomes - demonstrating that mushrooms provide more to a dish than just flavor.
X-Ray Analysis Could Boost Legumes, Reduce Fertilizer Pollution
http://mnt.to/a/4d7H
The overuse of nitrogen fertilizers in agriculture can wreak havoc on waterways, health and the environment.An international team of scientists aims to lessen the reliance on these fertilizers by helping beans and similar plants boost their nitrogen production, even in areas with traditionally poor soil quality.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Higher Protein Diets Help Weight Loss, Women Find
http://mnt.to/a/4dbY
Most of us have either done the South Beach Diet, Zone Diet or Atkins, or have known somebody who has tried a high protein diet. According to the International Food Council Foundation, a high percentage of women who eat more protein do not only avoid weight gain, but also report weight loss.
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Prevented By Dietary Medium Chain Triglycerides
http://mnt.to/a/4d8M
Scientists at the Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center, a U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Human Nutrition Research Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, led by Dr.
Deep Brain Stimulation Alters Binge-Eating Behavior In Mice
http://mnt.to/a/4d8r
Stimulating a region of the brain known to be involved in reward decreases binge eating behavior in mice, according to a study published in The Journal of Neuroscience. The findings add to a growing body of evidence supporting the role of the brain's reward system in driving the consumption of palatable food.
Potential Health Benefits Of Mushroom Consumption
http://mnt.to/a/4d7K
New research published as abstracts in The FASEB Journal and presented at Experimental Biology 2013 (EB 2013) ties mushrooms to potential health outcomes - demonstrating that mushrooms provide more to a dish than just flavor.
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** PARKINSON'S DISEASE News **
New Research Findings On The Brain's Guardian Cells
http://mnt.to/a/4d8J
Researcher Johan Jakobsson and his colleagues have now published their results in Nature Communications."At present, researchers know very little about exactly how microglia work. At the same time, there is a lot of curiosity and high hopes among brain researchers that greater understanding of microglia could lead to entirely new drug development strategies for various brain diseases", says Johan Jakobsson, research group leader at the Division of Molecular Neurogenetics at Lund University.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Children Who Eat Same Food As Parents Eat Healthiest, Study Shows
http://mnt.to/a/4d9q
Young children who eat the same meals as their parents are far more likely to have healthier diets than those who eat different foods, according to research.Children who rarely or never eat the same food as their parents had the poorest diets, compared with children who do.
More Severe Concussion Symptoms Lead To Longer Recovery Time
http://mnt.to/a/4d9k
Most children who suffer from sports-related concussions recover within a few days. However, in a small number of children, symptoms can last for a month or more. Although there have been numerous theories as to what might predict a longer recovery time, there is no definitive answer as to why it takes some children longer to recover.
Study Examines Trends In Firearm Injuries Among Children And Adolescents
http://mnt.to/a/4d9f
"Given recent firearm-related fatalities combined with declining gun research funding, it is important to monitor firearm injuries in youths. Injury death rates are available but provide an incomplete picture of these potentially preventable injuries," writes Angela Sauaia, M.
Childhood Meningitis Associated With Lower Levels Of Educational Achievement, Financial Self-Sufficiency In Adulthood
http://mnt.to/a/4d9b
In a study that included nearly 3,000 adults from Denmark, a diagnosis of meningococcal, pneumococcal, or Haemophilus influenzae meningitis in childhood was associated with lower educational achievement and economic self-sufficiency in adult life, according to a study in the April 24 issue of JAMA.
New Genetic Links To Juvenile Arthritis Revealed
http://mnt.to/a/4d8B
Researchers report in Nature Genetics that they have increased the number of confirmed genes linked to juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) from three to 17 - a finding that will clarify how JIA fits into the spectrum of autoimmune disorders and help identify potential treatment targets.
Experimental Treatment For Rare Pediatric 'Pretzel Syndrome' Halts Intractable Seizures
http://mnt.to/a/4d8x
With a better understanding of underlying mechanisms that cause a rare neurodevelopmental disorder in the Old Order Mennonite population, referred to as Pretzel syndrome, a new study reports that five children were successfully treated with a drug that modifies the disease process, minimizing seizures and improving receptive language.
Outlook For Minority, Uninsured Pediatric Retinoblastoma Patients Worsened By Delays In Diagnosis
http://mnt.to/a/4d8m
When the eye cancer retinoblastoma is diagnosed in racial and ethnic minority children whose families don't have private health insurance, it often takes a more invasive, potentially life-threatening course than in other children, probably because of delays in diagnosis, Dana-Farber/Children's Hospital Cancer Center (DF/CHCC) researchers report at the 26th annual meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology being held in Miami, April 24-27.
Treatment Switch For Neuroblastoma Stem Cell Transplants
http://mnt.to/a/4d8k
The stem cell transplant regimen that was commonly used in the United States to treat advanced neuroblastoma in children appears to be more toxic than the equally effective regimen employed in Europe and Egypt, according to a new study being presented at the 26th annual meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology in Miami April 24-27.
Most Children Who Undergo Stem Cell Transplant Readmitted To Hospital Within Six Months
http://mnt.to/a/4d7J
Nearly two-thirds of children receiving stem cell transplants returned to the hospital within six months for treatment of unexplained fevers, infections or other problems, according to a study performed at Dana-Farber/Children's Hospital Cancer Center in Boston.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Study Examines Methods, Procedures For Improved Diagnosis Of Ectopic Pregnancy
http://mnt.to/a/4d9c
For women with abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding during early pregnancy, patient history and clinical examination alone are insufficient to indicate or eliminate the possibility of ectopic pregnancy, while transvaginal sonography appears to be the single best diagnostic method for evaluating suspected ectopic pregnancy, according to an analysis of previous studies reported in the April 24 issue of JAMA.
Use Of Anti-Epileptic Drug During Pregnancy Associated With Increased Risk Of Autism
http://mnt.to/a/4d98
Maternal use of valproate (a drug used for the treatment of epilepsy and other neuropsychological disorders) during pregnancy was associated with a significantly increased risk of autism in offspring, according to a study in the April 24 issue of JAMA.
Discovery Of A Potential Biomarker For Pregnancy-Related Heart Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4d8b
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a deterioration in cardiac function that occurs in pregnant women during the last month or in the months following their pregnancy. This disorder can occur in women with no prior history of heart disease and the causes are not well understood.
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** PROSTATE / PROSTATE CANCER News **
Using Genetic Variants To Personalize Prostate Cancer Screenings
http://mnt.to/a/4d8Q
With the help of genetics, prostate specific antigen (PSA) screenings may become more accurate and reduce the number of unnecessary prostate biopsies, according to a new study from Northwestern Medicine®.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Study Examines Brain Response To Empathy-Eliciting Scenarios Among Incarcerated Individuals With Psychopathy
http://mnt.to/a/4d9p
JAMA Psychiatry Study HighlightsIn a study, Jean Decety, Ph.D., of the University of Chicago, Illinois, and colleagues examined the potential differences in patterns of neural activity among incarcerated individuals with psychopathy and incarcerated persons serving as controls during the perception of empathy-eliciting stimuli depicting other people experiencing pain.
Are ERs Becoming De Facto Psych Wards?
http://mnt.to/a/4d8R
Long waits for insurance authorization allowing psychiatric patients to be admitted to the hospital from the emergency department waste thousands of hours of physician time, given that most requests for authorization are ultimately granted.
Pitch, Voice Quality And Formant Spacing Jointly Signal Body Size And Determine Human Vocal Attractiveness
http://mnt.to/a/4d8t
Deep male voices and high-pitched female voices are perceived as more attractive because listeners gauge the speaker's body size from the frequency of their voice, according to research published in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Yi Xu from University College London (UK) and colleagues.
Using Nasal Lining To Breach Blood/Brain Barrier, Treatment Options Widened For Neurodegenerative And Central Nervous System Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4d8f
Neurodegenerative and central nervous system (CNS) diseases represent a major public health issue affecting at least 20 million children and adults in the United States alone. Multiple drugs exist to treat and potentially cure these debilitating diseases, but 98 percent of all potential pharmaceutical agents are prevented from reaching the CNS directly due to the blood-brain barrier.
Part Of Brain Involving Behavior Change Triggered By Anti-Smoking Ads With Strong Arguments
http://mnt.to/a/4d7G
Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have shown that an area of the brain that initiates behavioral changes had greater activation in smokers who watched anti-smoking ads with strong arguments versus those with weaker ones, and irrespective of flashy elements, like bright and rapidly changing scenes, loud sounds and unexpected scenario twists.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
How Trees Add To Air Pollution
http://mnt.to/a/4dbX
A new study shows that when isoprene, a substance given off by trees that protects their leaves, combines with man-made nitrogen oxides present in air pollution, it produces more of the very small air-borne particles that can penetrate our lungs and damage health.
Microbes Inhaled On The New York City Subway
http://mnt.to/a/4d8L
The microbial population in the air of the New York City subway system is nearly identical to that of ambient air on the city streets. This research, published ahead of print in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology, establishes an important baseline, should it become necessary to monitor the subway's air for dispersal of potentially dangerous microbes.
Potential Health Risk Posed By Microscopic Dust Particles Found In Underground Railways
http://mnt.to/a/4d8G
New research from the University of Southampton has found that working or travelling on an underground railway for a sustained period of time could have health implications.Previously published work suggests that working in environments such as steel mills or welding plants, which are rich in airborne metals, like iron, copper and nickel, can have damaging effects on health.
Due Aging Population, Costs To Treat Heart Failure Expected To More Than Double By 2030
http://mnt.to/a/4d8n
By 2030, every U.S. taxpayer could be paying $244 a year to care for heart failure patients, according to an American Heart Association policy statement.The statement, published online in the American Heart Association journal Circulation: Heart Failure, predicts: The number of people with heart failure could climb 46 percent from 5 million in 2012 to 8 million in 2030.
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** RADIOLOGY / NUCLEAR MEDICINE News **
Successful Cancer Treatment Bodes Well For Fukushima, Other Nuclear Disaster Victims: Chernobyl Follow-Up Study
http://mnt.to/a/4d8j
More than a quarter of a century after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, many children and teenagers who developed thyroid cancer due to radiation are in complete or near remission, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
X-Ray Analysis Could Boost Legumes, Reduce Fertilizer Pollution
http://mnt.to/a/4d7H
The overuse of nitrogen fertilizers in agriculture can wreak havoc on waterways, health and the environment.An international team of scientists aims to lessen the reliance on these fertilizers by helping beans and similar plants boost their nitrogen production, even in areas with traditionally poor soil quality.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
Potential Health Risk Posed By Microscopic Dust Particles Found In Underground Railways
http://mnt.to/a/4d8G
New research from the University of Southampton has found that working or travelling on an underground railway for a sustained period of time could have health implications.Previously published work suggests that working in environments such as steel mills or welding plants, which are rich in airborne metals, like iron, copper and nickel, can have damaging effects on health.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
Due Aging Population, Costs To Treat Heart Failure Expected To More Than Double By 2030
http://mnt.to/a/4d8n
By 2030, every U.S. taxpayer could be paying $244 a year to care for heart failure patients, according to an American Heart Association policy statement.The statement, published online in the American Heart Association journal Circulation: Heart Failure, predicts: The number of people with heart failure could climb 46 percent from 5 million in 2012 to 8 million in 2030.
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** SEXUAL HEALTH / STDS News **
Online Porn Has Small Effect On Teenage Sexual Behavior
http://mnt.to/a/4d9C
Researchers have found that viewing sexually explicit content on the internet or in magazines as a teenager does not influence sexual behavior as much as people think, according to a new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine.
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
Part Of Brain Involving Behavior Change Triggered By Anti-Smoking Ads With Strong Arguments
http://mnt.to/a/4d7G
Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have shown that an area of the brain that initiates behavioral changes had greater activation in smokers who watched anti-smoking ads with strong arguments versus those with weaker ones, and irrespective of flashy elements, like bright and rapidly changing scenes, loud sounds and unexpected scenario twists.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
More Severe Concussion Symptoms Lead To Longer Recovery Time
http://mnt.to/a/4d9k
Most children who suffer from sports-related concussions recover within a few days. However, in a small number of children, symptoms can last for a month or more. Although there have been numerous theories as to what might predict a longer recovery time, there is no definitive answer as to why it takes some children longer to recover.
Achilles Tendon Injuries More Likely In Male Athletes
http://mnt.to/a/4d7W
Male athletes are the group most likely to tear their Achilles tendon, according to a new study published in the April 2013 issue of Foot & Ankle International (FAI), A SAGE journal. The activity most likely to cause the injury was basketball, and NBA players such as Kobe Bryant have been in the news lately for this exact injury.
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** STATINS News **
Kaiser Permanente Study Finds Varied Reasons Why Patients Do Not Fill Their Initial Statin Prescriptions
http://mnt.to/a/4d9t
Researchers found reasons for not picking up initial cholesterol-lowering medications include perceived concerns and a decision to try lifestyle modificationsPatients who do not fill their first prescription for cholesterol-lowering statins give a wide range of reasons for not doing so, including perceived concerns about the medication, a fear of side-effects and a decision to try lifestyle modifications instead of prescription medication, according to a Kaiser Permanente Southern California study published in The American Journal of Managed Care.
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Stem Cell Transplant Restores Memory, Learning In Mice
http://mnt.to/a/4d9j
For the first time, human embryonic stem cells have been transformed into nerve cells that helped mice regain the ability to learn and remember.A study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is the first to show that human stem cells can successfully implant themselves in the brain and then heal neurological deficits, says senior author Su-Chun Zhang, a professor of neuroscience and neurology.
New Astrocytes Play Unexpected Role In Healing After Brain Injury
http://mnt.to/a/4d8d
The production of a certain kind of brain cell that had been considered an impediment to healing may actually be needed to staunch bleeding and promote repair after a stroke or head trauma, researchers at Duke Medicine report.
Most Children Who Undergo Stem Cell Transplant Readmitted To Hospital Within Six Months
http://mnt.to/a/4d7J
Nearly two-thirds of children receiving stem cell transplants returned to the hospital within six months for treatment of unexplained fevers, infections or other problems, according to a study performed at Dana-Farber/Children's Hospital Cancer Center in Boston.
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** STROKE News **
Link Between Air Pollution And Hardening Of The Arteries, Heart Disease, Stroke
http://mnt.to/a/4d8P
Long-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to heart attacks and strokes by speeding up atherosclerosis, or "hardening of the arteries," according to a University of Michigan public health researcher and colleagues from across the U.
Gut Bacteria Byproduct Predicts Heart Attack And Stroke
http://mnt.to/a/4d8N
A microbial byproduct of intestinal bacteria contributes to heart disease and serves as an accurate screening tool for predicting future risks of heart attack, stroke and death in persons not otherwise identified by traditional risk factors and blood tests, according to Cleveland Clinic research published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
New Research Findings On The Brain's Guardian Cells
http://mnt.to/a/4d8J
Researcher Johan Jakobsson and his colleagues have now published their results in Nature Communications."At present, researchers know very little about exactly how microglia work. At the same time, there is a lot of curiosity and high hopes among brain researchers that greater understanding of microglia could lead to entirely new drug development strategies for various brain diseases", says Johan Jakobsson, research group leader at the Division of Molecular Neurogenetics at Lund University.
New Astrocytes Play Unexpected Role In Healing After Brain Injury
http://mnt.to/a/4d8d
The production of a certain kind of brain cell that had been considered an impediment to healing may actually be needed to staunch bleeding and promote repair after a stroke or head trauma, researchers at Duke Medicine report.
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** TROPICAL DISEASES News **
Malaria Parasite Protein Identified As Potential New Target For Drug Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/4d9r
Scientists have discovered how a protein within the malaria parasite is essential to its survival as it develops inside a mosquito. They believe their findings identify this protein as a potential new target for drug treatments to prevent malaria being passed to humans.
Australia Protected By Biogeographic Barrier From Avian Flu But Not From Nipah Virus
http://mnt.to/a/4d8v
An invisible barrier separates land animals in Australia from those in south-east Asia may also restrict the spillover of animal-borne diseases like avian flu, but researchers have found that fruit bats on either side of this line can carry Nipah virus, a pathogen that causes severe human disease.
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** WATER - AIR QUALITY / AGRICULTURE News **
How Trees Add To Air Pollution
http://mnt.to/a/4dbX
A new study shows that when isoprene, a substance given off by trees that protects their leaves, combines with man-made nitrogen oxides present in air pollution, it produces more of the very small air-borne particles that can penetrate our lungs and damage health.
Air Pollution Tied To Hardening Of Arteries
http://mnt.to/a/4d9D
Over time, increased exposure to air pollution is linked to faster "hardening" of the arteries, or atherosclerosis, a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. Conversely, exposure to reduced levels of air pollution is linked to slowed progression of atherosclerosis.
Link Between Air Pollution And Hardening Of The Arteries, Heart Disease, Stroke
http://mnt.to/a/4d8P
Long-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to heart attacks and strokes by speeding up atherosclerosis, or "hardening of the arteries," according to a University of Michigan public health researcher and colleagues from across the U.
X-Ray Analysis Could Boost Legumes, Reduce Fertilizer Pollution
http://mnt.to/a/4d7H
The overuse of nitrogen fertilizers in agriculture can wreak havoc on waterways, health and the environment.An international team of scientists aims to lessen the reliance on these fertilizers by helping beans and similar plants boost their nitrogen production, even in areas with traditionally poor soil quality.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Higher Protein Diets Help Weight Loss, Women Find
http://mnt.to/a/4dbY
Most of us have either done the South Beach Diet, Zone Diet or Atkins, or have known somebody who has tried a high protein diet. According to the International Food Council Foundation, a high percentage of women who eat more protein do not only avoid weight gain, but also report weight loss.
Faulty Birth Control Pills In The Canadian Marketplace Unacceptable
http://mnt.to/a/4d9v
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) and the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) have joined to urge the Minister of Health to take swift action to ensure that the Apotex Alysena 28 faulty birth control debacle never happens again in Canada.
Study Examines Methods, Procedures For Improved Diagnosis Of Ectopic Pregnancy
http://mnt.to/a/4d9c
For women with abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding during early pregnancy, patient history and clinical examination alone are insufficient to indicate or eliminate the possibility of ectopic pregnancy, while transvaginal sonography appears to be the single best diagnostic method for evaluating suspected ectopic pregnancy, according to an analysis of previous studies reported in the April 24 issue of JAMA.
Premature Hardening Of The Zona Pellucida Can Be A Cause Of Infertility
http://mnt.to/a/4d8D
Scientists in Mainz and Aachen have discovered a new mechanism that controls egg cell fertility and that might have future therapeutic potential. It was revealed by Professor Dr. Walter Stocker of the Institute of Zoology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) that the blood protein fetuin-B plays an important and previously unknown role in the fertilization of oocytes.
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