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** AID / DISASTERS News **
12 Children Tackle Everest For Extreme Science
http://mnt.to/a/4djC
In a valiant example of "extreme science", 12 children from the UK recently took part in an Everest expedition that aimed to help doctors better understand how to treat critically ill youngsters.
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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Women Who Drink Alcohol Before Pregnancy Less Likely To Take Multivitamins
http://mnt.to/a/4dfZ
Researchers from the University of California, San Diego Department of Pediatrics and Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, a research affiliate of UC San Diego School of Medicine, have found a link between multivitamin use and alcohol consumption before pregnancy, uncovering a need for education about the importance of vitamin supplementation, particularly among women who drink alcohol during their childbearing years.
Global Perspective On Integrating Mental Health
http://mnt.to/a/4dfh
The first article in a landmark series to help health care workers and providers, donors, and decision makers understand the importance of including mental health care in global health programs is being published in this week's PLOS Medicine.
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** ALLERGY News **
Skin, Food Allergies On The Rise In Kids
http://mnt.to/a/4djB
The number of U.S. children who have skin and food allergies has risen significantly in the last few years, a new government report by the CDC reveals.Surprisingly, the incidence of respiratory and food allergies increased with income: kids living in families that earned more than 200% of the poverty level had the highest rates, statistics suggested.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
Reducing Stress In The Workplace Through Cost-Effective Online Tools
http://mnt.to/a/4dfs
The use of Internet-based stress management programs (ISM) effectively reduce stress for a sustainable period, according to a Cleveland Clinic study published recently in Annals of Behavioral Medicine.
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** AUTISM News **
Larger Babies Are At A Greater Risk Of Autism
http://mnt.to/a/4dh3
Babies who are above average in size when they are born are at a greater risk of autism, as well as those who are born below average in size, according to the biggest study of fetal growth and autism to date.
How A Text Message A Day Can Keep The Asthma Attack Away
http://mnt.to/a/4dfT
Simply sending children with asthma a text message each day asking about their symptoms and providing knowledge about their condition can lead to improved health outcomes.In a study by the Georgia Institute of Technology, pediatric patients who were asked questions about their symptoms and provided information about asthma via SMS text messages showed improved pulmonary function and a better understanding of their condition within four months, compared to other groups.
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
Scientists Decode "Molecular Chatter" That Makes Cancer Cells Spread
http://mnt.to/a/4dgJ
For the first time, scientists in the US have decoded the "molecular chatter" that makes cancer cells more aggressive and more likely to travel and set up tumors in other parts of the body (metastasize).
Microchip Proves Tightness Provokes Precocious Sperm Release
http://mnt.to/a/4dgB
Sperm cell release can be triggered by tightening the grip around the delivery organ, according to a team of nano and microsystems engineers and plant biologists at the University of Montreal and Concordia University.
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
Emergency Physicians Advancing Emergency Care For Kids
http://mnt.to/a/4dfY
Most children with isolated skull fractures may not need to stay in the hospital, a finding which has the potential to save the health care system millions of dollars a year ("Isolated Skull Fractures: Trends in Management in U.
Stem Cell Discovery May Lead To Therapy To Diminish Fat Accumulation In Muscle
http://mnt.to/a/4dfJ
Many diseases - obesity, Type 2 diabetes, muscular dystrophy - are associated with fat accumulation in muscle. In essence, fat replacement causes the muscles to weaken and degenerate.Scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have discovered the biological mechanism involved in this process, which could point the way to potential therapies.
Muscle Function Improved By HRT
http://mnt.to/a/4dfB
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) significantly improves muscle function - down to the muscle fibre level - in postmenopausal women, a new study published in The Journal of Physiology shows.Some studies published over the last decade have led to negative publicity around HRT, a treatment used to relieve symptoms of menopause, resulting in many women being reluctant to use it.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
New DNA Blood Test Could Increase Access To Herceptin
http://mnt.to/a/4dgN
A new blood test for women with breast cancer could identify more women who will benefit from the targeted treatment Herceptin without the need for uncomfortable biopsies.The new 'liquid biopsy' uses cutting-edge genetic techniques to detect breast cancer DNA in the bloodstream, and was developed by a team at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
Dogs Can Detect Breast And Lung Cancer Cells In Vitro
http://mnt.to/a/4dgC
Researcher Hopes to Screen Smokers with Early Stage Lung Disease in Next Research PhaseAn internist and instructor at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has conducted research proving that specially trained dogs can differentiate the smell of breast cancer cells from non-cancerous cells in cell cultures.
First Comprehensive Analysis Reveals Long-term Effectiveness Of SERMs For Preventing Breast Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4dgw
Selective oestrogen receptor modulators (SERMs: tamoxifen, raloxifene, arzoxifene, and lasofoxifene) significantly reduce the risk of developing the most common type of breast cancer among women at both high and average risk of the disease* both during treatment, and for at least 5 years after stopping, according to the first comprehensive analysis of all SERM prevention trials to date published Online First in The Lancet.
Molecular Messages Decoded That Tell Prostate And Breast Cancers To Spread
http://mnt.to/a/4dg6
Cancer cells are wily, well-traveled adversaries, constantly side-stepping treatments to stop their spread. But for the first time, scientists at the University of Michigan have decoded the molecular chatter that ramps certain cancer cells into overdrive and can cause tumors to metastasize throughout the body.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
OncoGenex Announces That The Borealis-2(TM) Clinical Trial Of OGX-427 In Previously Treated Metastatic Bladder Cancer Is Now Open For Enrollment
http://mnt.to/a/4dgQ
The OGX-427 ORCA™ Program Continues to Expand with Patient Enrollment Now Open for Second Phase 2 Trial of OGX-427 in Advanced Bladder CancerOncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: OGXI) have announced initiation of the Borealis-2™ clinical trial, an investigator-sponsored, randomized Phase 2 trial evaluating OGX-427 in combination with docetaxel in patients with advanced or metastatic bladder cancer who have disease progression following first-line platinum-based chemotherapy treatment.
Scientists Decode "Molecular Chatter" That Makes Cancer Cells Spread
http://mnt.to/a/4dgJ
For the first time, scientists in the US have decoded the "molecular chatter" that makes cancer cells more aggressive and more likely to travel and set up tumors in other parts of the body (metastasize).
UF Researchers Develop 'Nanotrain' For Targeted Cancer Drug Transport
http://mnt.to/a/4dgF
University of Florida researchers have developed a "DNA nanotrain" that fast-tracks its payload of cancer-fighting drugs and bioimaging agents to tumor cells deep within the body. The nanotrain's ability to cost-effectively deliver high doses of drugs to precisely targeted cancers and other medical maladies without leaving behind toxic nano-clutter has been the elusive Holy Grail for scientists studying the teeny-tiny world of DNA nanotechnology.
Therapeutic Proteins Could Offer Much Needed Treatment Strategy For Metastatic Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4dfV
Cancer spread or metastasis can strike unprecedented fear in the minds of cancer patients. The "seed and the soil" hypothesis proposed by Stephen Paget in 1889 is now widely accepted to explain how cancer cells (seeds) are able to generate fertile soil (the microenvironment) in distant organs that promotes cancer's spread.
Efficacy Of Tumor-Killing Enzyme Improved By Protein
http://mnt.to/a/4dfD
Scientists have devised a method for delivering tumor cell-killing enzymes in a way that protects the enzyme until it can do its work inside the cell. In their study in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology, researchers assembled microscopic protein packages that can deliver an enzyme called PEIII to the insides of cells.
Experimental Drug Inhibits Growth In All Stages Of Common Kidney Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4dfz
Researchers at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida have discovered a protein that is overly active in every human sample of kidney cancer they examined. They also found that an experimental drug designed to block the protein's activity significantly reduced tumor growth in animals when used alone.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Diet, 'Anti-Aging' Supplements May Help Reverse Blood Vessel Abnormality
http://mnt.to/a/4dhg
A diet low in grains, beans and certain vegetables - combined with "anti-aging" supplements - improved blood vessel function, in a study presented at the American Heart Association's Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology 2013 Scientific Sessions.
Secondhand Smoke Affects Girls' Cardiovascular Health
http://mnt.to/a/4dgZ
Teenage girls who are exposed to secondhand smoke are at an increased risk of having low levels of good cholesterol which increases their risk of developing heart disease. The findings were published in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
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** CHOLESTEROL News **
Passive Smoking Presents Greater Threat To Teen Girls Than Boys
http://mnt.to/a/4dfG
When teenage girls are exposed to secondhand smoke at home, they tend to have lower levels of the "good" form of cholesterol that reduces heart disease risk, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Low HDL-Cholesterol - Not Quantity, But Quality
http://mnt.to/a/4dfp
Many of the genes regulating the inflammation and immune response of the body are also associated with low HDL-cholesterol levels in the circulation, tells the recent study conducted at the University of Helsinki, Finland.
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** COLORECTAL CANCER News **
Longer Sleep Duration Associated With Increased Risk Of Developing Colorectal Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4dfK
A new study is the first to report a significant positive association between long sleep duration and the development of colorectal cancer, especially among individuals who are overweight or snore regularly.
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** COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE News **
Reducing Stress In The Workplace Through Cost-Effective Online Tools
http://mnt.to/a/4dfs
The use of Internet-based stress management programs (ISM) effectively reduce stress for a sustainable period, according to a Cleveland Clinic study published recently in Annals of Behavioral Medicine.
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** COMPLIANCE News **
How A Text Message A Day Can Keep The Asthma Attack Away
http://mnt.to/a/4dfT
Simply sending children with asthma a text message each day asking about their symptoms and providing knowledge about their condition can lead to improved health outcomes.In a study by the Georgia Institute of Technology, pediatric patients who were asked questions about their symptoms and provided information about asthma via SMS text messages showed improved pulmonary function and a better understanding of their condition within four months, compared to other groups.
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** COSMETIC MEDICINE / PLASTIC SURGERY News **
Cosmetic Surgery May Not Be Suitable For Some Patients With Psychological Issues
http://mnt.to/a/4dh4
A greater percentage of people with psychological problems or who have suffered from domestic violence undergo cosmetic surgery compared to the rest of the population. A team from the Institute of Education, UK, suggests that in some cases, patients' psychological conditions could get worse rather than better following cosmetic surgery.
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** DEPRESSION News **
Cosmetic Surgery May Not Be Suitable For Some Patients With Psychological Issues
http://mnt.to/a/4dh4
A greater percentage of people with psychological problems or who have suffered from domestic violence undergo cosmetic surgery compared to the rest of the population. A team from the Institute of Education, UK, suggests that in some cases, patients' psychological conditions could get worse rather than better following cosmetic surgery.
In Adolescents, Intervention Can Prevent Postpartum Depression
http://mnt.to/a/4dfM
By targeting the factors that may play a significant role in the development of postpartum depression (PPD) in adolescent mothers, researchers at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island believe they have found a way to prevent it.
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** DERMATOLOGY News **
Lipsticks And Lip Glosses Contain Toxic Metals
http://mnt.to/a/4djD
Lipsticks and lip glosses contain lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminum, and five other toxic metals, some are at levels that could raise potential health concerns, according to a new U.S. study.
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** DIABETES News **
Obesity Surgery Alters Hormones To Relieve Diabetes Symptoms
http://mnt.to/a/4dfH
Gastric bypass surgery alters the hormones and amino acids produced during digestion, hinting at the mechanisms through which the surgery eliminates symptoms of type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
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** ENDOCRINOLOGY News **
MR Brain Spectroscopy Detects Damage In The Hippocampus Of Patients Exposed To Excess Cortisol
http://mnt.to/a/4dgz
New research shows that patients who are "biochemically cured" of Cushing's syndrome have levels of brain metabolites which are associated with neural damage. This will have implications for treatment of Cushing's patients, but might also suggest that patients using high levels of glucocorticoid drugs may suffer similar long-term problems.
Mystery Behind Sex Disparities In Drug-Induced Hepatitis Unravelled In Mouse Model
http://mnt.to/a/4dg2
A life-threatening condition that often requires transplantation and accounts for half of all acute liver failures, autoimmune hepatitis is often precipitated by certain anesthetics and antibiotics.
Muscle Function Improved By HRT
http://mnt.to/a/4dfB
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) significantly improves muscle function - down to the muscle fibre level - in postmenopausal women, a new study published in The Journal of Physiology shows.Some studies published over the last decade have led to negative publicity around HRT, a treatment used to relieve symptoms of menopause, resulting in many women being reluctant to use it.
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** EPILEPSY News **
Implanted Device Predicts Epilepsy Seizures In Humans
http://mnt.to/a/4dgy
For the first time, a small device implanted in the brain has accurately predicted the onset of seizures in some adults who have epilepsy that doesn't respond to drugs, according to a small proof-of-concept study published Online First in The Lancet Neurology.
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** FERTILITY News **
Microchip Proves Tightness Provokes Precocious Sperm Release
http://mnt.to/a/4dgB
Sperm cell release can be triggered by tightening the grip around the delivery organ, according to a team of nano and microsystems engineers and plant biologists at the University of Montreal and Concordia University.
Women Using Assisted Reproduction At Greater Risk Of Psychological Trauma After Miscarriage
http://mnt.to/a/4dfy
Subfertile women who conceive through assisted reproduction are more likely to experience a greater traumatic impact following early pregnancy loss compared with women who conceive naturally, suggests a new study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
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** FLU / COLD / SARS News **
Scientists Compare Novel Coronavirus To SARS Coronavirus
http://mnt.to/a/4dfX
NIH-supported scientists used lab-grown human lung cells to study the cells' response to infection by a novel human coronavirus (called nCoV) and compiled information about which genes are significantly disrupted in early and late stages of infection.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
Nearly 90% Of U.S. Turkey Products Contaminated
http://mnt.to/a/4djg
An analysis of randomly selected turkey products revealed that almost 90 percent of samples contained some form of dangerous bacteria. As the first-ever laboratory analysis of ground turkey at retail stores across the country, the researchers found that almost half of raw ground meat and patties packages were infected with fecal bacteria.
Endoscopic Treatment For Zenker's Diverticulum Is Safe Long-Term
http://mnt.to/a/4dg4
A new study reports that flexible endoscopic treatment of Zenker's diverticulum by using a diverticuloscope offers a treatment modality with a very low complication rate. Zenker's diverticulum is an abnormal pouch in the upper part of the esophagus that causes difficulty swallowing and is most commonly found in older patients.
Obesity Surgery Alters Hormones To Relieve Diabetes Symptoms
http://mnt.to/a/4dfH
Gastric bypass surgery alters the hormones and amino acids produced during digestion, hinting at the mechanisms through which the surgery eliminates symptoms of type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Patients With Non-Variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed Should Be Re-Assessed For Co-Morbidity
http://mnt.to/a/4dfj
Individuals who have experienced a major bleed from their stomach or oesophagus (known as an upper gastrointestinal bleed) may be more likely to die from other causes, particularly malignant tumours and cardiovascular disease, than those without an upper gastrointestinal bleed, according to a study by UK researchers published in this week's PLOS Medicine.
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** GENETICS News **
Migraine Gene Found By Scientist Inspired By Her Own Illness
http://mnt.to/a/4dh8
A scientist who was plagued by migraines as a teenager has identified a gene mutation that makes people more susceptible to the condition. She and her colleagues write about their findings online this week in Science Translational Medicine.
Discovery Of Multiple Versions Of Microbial Defense Genes That Lend Themselves To Exploitation By Biotechnology
http://mnt.to/a/4dg7
Even bacteria have a kind of "immune system" they use to defend themselves against unwanted intruders - in their case, viruses. Scientists at the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI) in Braunschweig, Germany, were now able to show that this defense system is much more diverse than previously thought and that it comes in multiple versions.
Experimental Drug Inhibits Growth In All Stages Of Common Kidney Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4dfz
Researchers at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida have discovered a protein that is overly active in every human sample of kidney cancer they examined. They also found that an experimental drug designed to block the protein's activity significantly reduced tumor growth in animals when used alone.
Erasmus Virus Resets Cells' Genes And Causes Breathing Distress And Kidney Failure
http://mnt.to/a/4dfw
A new virus that causes severe breathing distress and kidney failure elicits a distinctive airway cell response to allow it to multiply. Scientists studying the Human Coronavirus-Erasmus Medical Center, which first appeared April 2012 in the Middle East, have discovered helpful details about its stronghold tactics.
Shedding Light On The Root Cause Of Some Neurodegenerative Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4dfm
Scientists have identified a gene that keeps our nerve fibers from clogging up. Researchers in Ken Miller's laboratory at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) found that the unc-16 gene of the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans encodes a gatekeeper that restricts flow of cellular organelles from the cell body to the axon, a long, narrow extension that neurons use for signaling.
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** GOUT News **
UL Medical School Researchers Find Increased Death Risk In Patients Suffering From Gout And Elevated Uric Acid Levels
http://mnt.to/a/4dgM
A new study led by researchers at the Graduate Entry Medical School (GEMS), University of Limerick (UL) has found that people suffering from gout and elevated serum uric acid have significantly increased risks of death.
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** HEADACHE / MIGRAINE News **
Migraine Gene Found By Scientist Inspired By Her Own Illness
http://mnt.to/a/4dh8
A scientist who was plagued by migraines as a teenager has identified a gene mutation that makes people more susceptible to the condition. She and her colleagues write about their findings online this week in Science Translational Medicine.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Diet, 'Anti-Aging' Supplements May Help Reverse Blood Vessel Abnormality
http://mnt.to/a/4dhg
A diet low in grains, beans and certain vegetables - combined with "anti-aging" supplements - improved blood vessel function, in a study presented at the American Heart Association's Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology 2013 Scientific Sessions.
Low HDL-Cholesterol - Not Quantity, But Quality
http://mnt.to/a/4dfp
Many of the genes regulating the inflammation and immune response of the body are also associated with low HDL-cholesterol levels in the circulation, tells the recent study conducted at the University of Helsinki, Finland.
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** HIV / AIDS News **
Compounds That Stimulate The Cannabinoid Type 2 Receptor In White Blood Cells Can Weaken HIV-1 Infection
http://mnt.to/a/4dfN
A new use for compounds related in composition to the active ingredient in marijuana may be on the horizon: a new research report published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology shows that compounds that stimulate the cannabinoid type 2 (CB2) receptor in white blood cells, specifically macrophages, appear to weaken HIV-1 infection.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
C.difficile Vaccine Approach To Treatment Published In Expert Review Of Vaccines
http://mnt.to/a/4dgT
Stellar Biotechnologies, Inc. ("Stellar" or "the Company") (OTCQB: SBOTF) (TSX-V: KLH), the world leader in sustainable manufacture of Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin (KLH), today announced publication of a peer-reviewed article on Clostridium difficile ("C.
How T Cells Craft An Appropriate Immune Response
http://mnt.to/a/4dgc
A properly functioning immune system is a lesson in balance, providing protection against disease without attacking healthy tissue. Work led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists and published recently in Nature Immunology has identified a mechanism that helps T cells find that sweet spot where the strength of the immune response matches the threat.
Low HDL-Cholesterol - Not Quantity, But Quality
http://mnt.to/a/4dfp
Many of the genes regulating the inflammation and immune response of the body are also associated with low HDL-cholesterol levels in the circulation, tells the recent study conducted at the University of Helsinki, Finland.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Scientists Identify Origin And History Of H7N9 Bird Flu Virus
http://mnt.to/a/4djF
For the first time ever, a comprehensive genetic analysis of the H7N9 bird flu virus has been carried out by scientists in China. The findings encompass the origin and evolutionary history of the virus.
Nearly 90% Of U.S. Turkey Products Contaminated
http://mnt.to/a/4djg
An analysis of randomly selected turkey products revealed that almost 90 percent of samples contained some form of dangerous bacteria. As the first-ever laboratory analysis of ground turkey at retail stores across the country, the researchers found that almost half of raw ground meat and patties packages were infected with fecal bacteria.
Discovery Of Multiple Versions Of Microbial Defense Genes That Lend Themselves To Exploitation By Biotechnology
http://mnt.to/a/4dg7
Even bacteria have a kind of "immune system" they use to defend themselves against unwanted intruders - in their case, viruses. Scientists at the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI) in Braunschweig, Germany, were now able to show that this defense system is much more diverse than previously thought and that it comes in multiple versions.
Most Patients Colonized By C. difficile Could Be Identified By Screening At Hospital Admission
http://mnt.to/a/4dg5
Testing patients with just three risk factors upon hospital admission has potential to identify nearly three out of four asymptomatic carriers of C. difficile, according to a new study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official publication of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).
Scientists Compare Novel Coronavirus To SARS Coronavirus
http://mnt.to/a/4dfX
NIH-supported scientists used lab-grown human lung cells to study the cells' response to infection by a novel human coronavirus (called nCoV) and compiled information about which genes are significantly disrupted in early and late stages of infection.
Link Between Low Vitamin D Levels And Pneumonia Risk
http://mnt.to/a/4dfR
A University of Eastern Finland study showed that low serum vitamin D levels are a risk factor for pneumonia. The risk of contracting pneumonia was more than 2.5 times greater in subjects with the lowest vitamin D levels than in subjects with high vitamin D levels.
Erasmus Virus Resets Cells' Genes And Causes Breathing Distress And Kidney Failure
http://mnt.to/a/4dfw
A new virus that causes severe breathing distress and kidney failure elicits a distinctive airway cell response to allow it to multiply. Scientists studying the Human Coronavirus-Erasmus Medical Center, which first appeared April 2012 in the Middle East, have discovered helpful details about its stronghold tactics.
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** LIVER DISEASE / HEPATITIS News **
Mystery Behind Sex Disparities In Drug-Induced Hepatitis Unravelled In Mouse Model
http://mnt.to/a/4dg2
A life-threatening condition that often requires transplantation and accounts for half of all acute liver failures, autoimmune hepatitis is often precipitated by certain anesthetics and antibiotics.
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** LUNG CANCER News **
Dogs Can Detect Breast And Lung Cancer Cells In Vitro
http://mnt.to/a/4dgC
Researcher Hopes to Screen Smokers with Early Stage Lung Disease in Next Research PhaseAn internist and instructor at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has conducted research proving that specially trained dogs can differentiate the smell of breast cancer cells from non-cancerous cells in cell cultures.
Lung Cancer Survival Improved By Chemo, Radiation, Then Surgery
http://mnt.to/a/4dfW
In one of the largest observational studies of its kind, researchers report that a combination of chemotherapy and radiation followed by surgery in patients with stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer improves survival.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
St. Jude Medical Announces CE Mark And Launch Of First Quadripolar CRT Pacemaker
http://mnt.to/a/4dgS
Allure Quadra elevates the standard for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy PacemakersSt. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ), a global medical device company, today announced CE Mark approval and European launch of its Allure Quadra™ Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Pacemaker (CRT-P).
Implanted Device Predicts Epilepsy Seizures In Humans
http://mnt.to/a/4dgy
For the first time, a small device implanted in the brain has accurately predicted the onset of seizures in some adults who have epilepsy that doesn't respond to drugs, according to a small proof-of-concept study published Online First in The Lancet Neurology.
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** MENOPAUSE News **
HRT Improves Muscle Function In Women
http://mnt.to/a/4dh2
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) significantly improves muscle function in postmenopausal women, according to a new study.The research showed that muscle function in these women improves down to the muscle fiber level.
Muscle Function Improved By HRT
http://mnt.to/a/4dfB
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) significantly improves muscle function - down to the muscle fibre level - in postmenopausal women, a new study published in The Journal of Physiology shows.Some studies published over the last decade have led to negative publicity around HRT, a treatment used to relieve symptoms of menopause, resulting in many women being reluctant to use it.
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** MENTAL HEALTH News **
Integrating Mental Health Services Around The World Is An Urgent Priority
http://mnt.to/a/4dgv
The first article in a landmark series to help health care workers and providers, donors, and decision makers understand the importance of including mental health care in global health programs is being published in this week's PLOS Medicine.
Global Perspective On Integrating Mental Health
http://mnt.to/a/4dfh
The first article in a landmark series to help health care workers and providers, donors, and decision makers understand the importance of including mental health care in global health programs is being published in this week's PLOS Medicine.
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** MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY / ALS News **
Hidden Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Cells Revealed By Fluorescence
http://mnt.to/a/4dfx
A small group of elusive neurons in the brain's cortex play a big role in ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a swift and fatal neurodegenerative disease that paralyzes its victims. But the neurons have always been difficult to study because there are so few of them and they look so similar to other neurons in the cortex.
Protein, Fatty Molecules And Cellular Energy Work Together During Endocytosis
http://mnt.to/a/4dfr
Cells ingest proteins and engulf bacteria by a gymnastic, shape-shifting process called endocytosis. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health revealed how a key protein, dynamin, drives the action.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Migraine Gene Found By Scientist Inspired By Her Own Illness
http://mnt.to/a/4dh8
A scientist who was plagued by migraines as a teenager has identified a gene mutation that makes people more susceptible to the condition. She and her colleagues write about their findings online this week in Science Translational Medicine.
How We Decode 'Noisy' Language In Daily Life
http://mnt.to/a/4dgD
Study: People use an array of strategies to make sense of confusing statements.Suppose you hear someone say, "The man gave the ice cream the child." Does that sentence seem plausible? Or do you assume it is missing a word? Such as: "The man gave the ice cream to the child.
MR Brain Spectroscopy Detects Damage In The Hippocampus Of Patients Exposed To Excess Cortisol
http://mnt.to/a/4dgz
New research shows that patients who are "biochemically cured" of Cushing's syndrome have levels of brain metabolites which are associated with neural damage. This will have implications for treatment of Cushing's patients, but might also suggest that patients using high levels of glucocorticoid drugs may suffer similar long-term problems.
Mild Iodine Deficiency During Pregnancy Can Harm The Baby's Neurological Development
http://mnt.to/a/4dfF
Children who did not receive enough iodine in the womb performed worse on literacy tests as 9-year-olds than their peers, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Hidden Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Cells Revealed By Fluorescence
http://mnt.to/a/4dfx
A small group of elusive neurons in the brain's cortex play a big role in ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a swift and fatal neurodegenerative disease that paralyzes its victims. But the neurons have always been difficult to study because there are so few of them and they look so similar to other neurons in the cortex.
Shedding Light On The Root Cause Of Some Neurodegenerative Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4dfm
Scientists have identified a gene that keeps our nerve fibers from clogging up. Researchers in Ken Miller's laboratory at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) found that the unc-16 gene of the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans encodes a gatekeeper that restricts flow of cellular organelles from the cell body to the axon, a long, narrow extension that neurons use for signaling.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Diet, 'Anti-Aging' Supplements May Help Reverse Blood Vessel Abnormality
http://mnt.to/a/4dhg
A diet low in grains, beans and certain vegetables - combined with "anti-aging" supplements - improved blood vessel function, in a study presented at the American Heart Association's Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology 2013 Scientific Sessions.
Women Who Drink Alcohol Before Pregnancy Less Likely To Take Multivitamins
http://mnt.to/a/4dfZ
Researchers from the University of California, San Diego Department of Pediatrics and Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, a research affiliate of UC San Diego School of Medicine, have found a link between multivitamin use and alcohol consumption before pregnancy, uncovering a need for education about the importance of vitamin supplementation, particularly among women who drink alcohol during their childbearing years.
Link Between Low Vitamin D Levels And Pneumonia Risk
http://mnt.to/a/4dfR
A University of Eastern Finland study showed that low serum vitamin D levels are a risk factor for pneumonia. The risk of contracting pneumonia was more than 2.5 times greater in subjects with the lowest vitamin D levels than in subjects with high vitamin D levels.
Seaweed From North Atlantic Is Safe To Eat
http://mnt.to/a/4dfQ
Seaweed has been eaten for thousands of years by people all over the world, and it can be considered a tasty and healthy food item. This is the conclusion from professor Ole G. Mouritsen, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Southern Denmark, who has scientifically studied the species dulse (Palmaria palmata).
Mild Iodine Deficiency During Pregnancy Can Harm The Baby's Neurological Development
http://mnt.to/a/4dfF
Children who did not receive enough iodine in the womb performed worse on literacy tests as 9-year-olds than their peers, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Weight Loss Surgery Safe And Effective For An Expanded Group Of Patients
http://mnt.to/a/4dgx
The LAP-BAND® weight loss procedure is safe and effective in an expanded group of patients, not just in people who are morbidly obese. This conclusion is reported in a new study published in the scientific journal Obesity.
Bile Diversion A Possible Alternative To Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery
http://mnt.to/a/4dfL
An experimental procedure successfully tested in obese laboratory rats may provide a less-invasive alternative to bariatric weight-loss surgery, researchers report online in Endocrinology.Scientists at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center used a catheter to re-direct the flow of bile from the bile duct into the small intestine, producing the same metabolic and weight-loss benefits as bariatric surgeries such as gastric by-pass.
Longer Sleep Duration Associated With Increased Risk Of Developing Colorectal Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4dfK
A new study is the first to report a significant positive association between long sleep duration and the development of colorectal cancer, especially among individuals who are overweight or snore regularly.
Stem Cell Discovery May Lead To Therapy To Diminish Fat Accumulation In Muscle
http://mnt.to/a/4dfJ
Many diseases - obesity, Type 2 diabetes, muscular dystrophy - are associated with fat accumulation in muscle. In essence, fat replacement causes the muscles to weaken and degenerate.Scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have discovered the biological mechanism involved in this process, which could point the way to potential therapies.
Obesity Surgery Alters Hormones To Relieve Diabetes Symptoms
http://mnt.to/a/4dfH
Gastric bypass surgery alters the hormones and amino acids produced during digestion, hinting at the mechanisms through which the surgery eliminates symptoms of type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Nonprofit Hospitals Encouraged To Address Obesity
http://mnt.to/a/4dfq
The nation's more than 2,900 nonprofit hospitals are facing new requirements to qualify for federal tax-exempt status under the Affordable Care Act, including producing a Community Health Needs Assessment that identifies local health needs.
An Internal Circadian Rhythm Causes Increased Appetite In The Evening
http://mnt.to/a/4dfn
A study published in the most recent version of the journal Obesity found that the body's internal clock, the circadian system, increases hunger and cravings for sweet, starchy and salty foods in the evenings.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
12 Children Tackle Everest For Extreme Science
http://mnt.to/a/4djC
In a valiant example of "extreme science", 12 children from the UK recently took part in an Everest expedition that aimed to help doctors better understand how to treat critically ill youngsters.
Skin, Food Allergies On The Rise In Kids
http://mnt.to/a/4djB
The number of U.S. children who have skin and food allergies has risen significantly in the last few years, a new government report by the CDC reveals.Surprisingly, the incidence of respiratory and food allergies increased with income: kids living in families that earned more than 200% of the poverty level had the highest rates, statistics suggested.
Larger Babies Are At A Greater Risk Of Autism
http://mnt.to/a/4dh3
Babies who are above average in size when they are born are at a greater risk of autism, as well as those who are born below average in size, according to the biggest study of fetal growth and autism to date.
"Slippery Slope" Fears For Legal Euthanasia Of Very Sick Newborns Unfounded
http://mnt.to/a/4dgV
Dutch experience shows opposite is true; and parents involved in decisionsFears that legalising euthanasia for very sick newborns would prompt the start of a "slippery slope" and lead to abuse of the option have proved groundless, says the architect of a dedicated protocol used by doctors in The Netherlands, in a special issue of the Journal of Medical Ethics.
Coaching Boys Into Men Program Proves Effective In Preventing Teen Dating Violence, Follow-Up Study Finds
http://mnt.to/a/4dgR
Coaching Boys into Men (CBIM), a program that seeks to reduce dating violence and sexual assault, is proven effective to reduce abusive behaviors among male athletes toward their female partners, according to a study that will appear today in the online version of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Emergency Physicians Advancing Emergency Care For Kids
http://mnt.to/a/4dfY
Most children with isolated skull fractures may not need to stay in the hospital, a finding which has the potential to save the health care system millions of dollars a year ("Isolated Skull Fractures: Trends in Management in U.
In Adolescents, Intervention Can Prevent Postpartum Depression
http://mnt.to/a/4dfM
By targeting the factors that may play a significant role in the development of postpartum depression (PPD) in adolescent mothers, researchers at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island believe they have found a way to prevent it.
Intervention Program For Teenage Girls Prevents Bullying And Violence
http://mnt.to/a/4dfv
New research from experts within the University of Minnesota School of Nursing has found teen girls at high risk for pregnancy reported being significantly less likely to participate in social bullying after participating in an 18-month preventive intervention program.
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** PHARMA INDUSTRY / BIOTECH INDUSTRY News **
Discovery Of Multiple Versions Of Microbial Defense Genes That Lend Themselves To Exploitation By Biotechnology
http://mnt.to/a/4dg7
Even bacteria have a kind of "immune system" they use to defend themselves against unwanted intruders - in their case, viruses. Scientists at the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI) in Braunschweig, Germany, were now able to show that this defense system is much more diverse than previously thought and that it comes in multiple versions.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Larger Babies Are At A Greater Risk Of Autism
http://mnt.to/a/4dh3
Babies who are above average in size when they are born are at a greater risk of autism, as well as those who are born below average in size, according to the biggest study of fetal growth and autism to date.
Women Who Drink Alcohol Before Pregnancy Less Likely To Take Multivitamins
http://mnt.to/a/4dfZ
Researchers from the University of California, San Diego Department of Pediatrics and Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, a research affiliate of UC San Diego School of Medicine, have found a link between multivitamin use and alcohol consumption before pregnancy, uncovering a need for education about the importance of vitamin supplementation, particularly among women who drink alcohol during their childbearing years.
In Adolescents, Intervention Can Prevent Postpartum Depression
http://mnt.to/a/4dfM
By targeting the factors that may play a significant role in the development of postpartum depression (PPD) in adolescent mothers, researchers at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island believe they have found a way to prevent it.
Mild Iodine Deficiency During Pregnancy Can Harm The Baby's Neurological Development
http://mnt.to/a/4dfF
Children who did not receive enough iodine in the womb performed worse on literacy tests as 9-year-olds than their peers, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
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** PROSTATE / PROSTATE CANCER News **
Molecular Messages Decoded That Tell Prostate And Breast Cancers To Spread
http://mnt.to/a/4dg6
Cancer cells are wily, well-traveled adversaries, constantly side-stepping treatments to stop their spread. But for the first time, scientists at the University of Michigan have decoded the molecular chatter that ramps certain cancer cells into overdrive and can cause tumors to metastasize throughout the body.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Cosmetic Surgery May Not Be Suitable For Some Patients With Psychological Issues
http://mnt.to/a/4dh4
A greater percentage of people with psychological problems or who have suffered from domestic violence undergo cosmetic surgery compared to the rest of the population. A team from the Institute of Education, UK, suggests that in some cases, patients' psychological conditions could get worse rather than better following cosmetic surgery.
Making Sacrifices For Your Partner After A Stressful Day May Not Be Beneficial
http://mnt.to/a/4dfS
A pile of dirty dishes looms in the kitchen. It's your spouse's night to wash, but you know he or she has had a long day so you grab a sponge and step up to the plate. It's just one of the minor daily sacrifices you make in the name of love.
Women Using Assisted Reproduction At Greater Risk Of Psychological Trauma After Miscarriage
http://mnt.to/a/4dfy
Subfertile women who conceive through assisted reproduction are more likely to experience a greater traumatic impact following early pregnancy loss compared with women who conceive naturally, suggests a new study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Intervention Program For Teenage Girls Prevents Bullying And Violence
http://mnt.to/a/4dfv
New research from experts within the University of Minnesota School of Nursing has found teen girls at high risk for pregnancy reported being significantly less likely to participate in social bullying after participating in an 18-month preventive intervention program.
Global Perspective On Integrating Mental Health
http://mnt.to/a/4dfh
The first article in a landmark series to help health care workers and providers, donors, and decision makers understand the importance of including mental health care in global health programs is being published in this week's PLOS Medicine.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Most Patients Colonized By C. difficile Could Be Identified By Screening At Hospital Admission
http://mnt.to/a/4dg5
Testing patients with just three risk factors upon hospital admission has potential to identify nearly three out of four asymptomatic carriers of C. difficile, according to a new study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official publication of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).
Emergency Physicians Advancing Emergency Care For Kids
http://mnt.to/a/4dfY
Most children with isolated skull fractures may not need to stay in the hospital, a finding which has the potential to save the health care system millions of dollars a year ("Isolated Skull Fractures: Trends in Management in U.
Vitamin B2 May Be An Antidote To Cyanide Poisoning
http://mnt.to/a/4dfP
With the remains of a recent lottery winner having been exhumed for foul play related to cyanide poisoning, future winners might wonder what they can do to avoid the same fate. A new report in The FASEB Journal involving zebrafish suggests that riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, may mitigate the toxic effects of this infamous poison.
Nonprofit Hospitals Encouraged To Address Obesity
http://mnt.to/a/4dfq
The nation's more than 2,900 nonprofit hospitals are facing new requirements to qualify for federal tax-exempt status under the Affordable Care Act, including producing a Community Health Needs Assessment that identifies local health needs.
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** RADIOLOGY / NUCLEAR MEDICINE News **
Lung Cancer Survival Improved By Chemo, Radiation, Then Surgery
http://mnt.to/a/4dfW
In one of the largest observational studies of its kind, researchers report that a combination of chemotherapy and radiation followed by surgery in patients with stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer improves survival.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
Two-Year-Old Girl Born Without A Windpipe Receives Artificial Trachea Grown From Stem Cells
http://mnt.to/a/4dgX
A two-year-old girl who was born without a windpipe had one grown from her own stem cells - making her the youngest person in the world to successfully benefit from this groundbreaking procedure.
How A Text Message A Day Can Keep The Asthma Attack Away
http://mnt.to/a/4dfT
Simply sending children with asthma a text message each day asking about their symptoms and providing knowledge about their condition can lead to improved health outcomes.In a study by the Georgia Institute of Technology, pediatric patients who were asked questions about their symptoms and provided information about asthma via SMS text messages showed improved pulmonary function and a better understanding of their condition within four months, compared to other groups.
Link Between Low Vitamin D Levels And Pneumonia Risk
http://mnt.to/a/4dfR
A University of Eastern Finland study showed that low serum vitamin D levels are a risk factor for pneumonia. The risk of contracting pneumonia was more than 2.5 times greater in subjects with the lowest vitamin D levels than in subjects with high vitamin D levels.
Erasmus Virus Resets Cells' Genes And Causes Breathing Distress And Kidney Failure
http://mnt.to/a/4dfw
A new virus that causes severe breathing distress and kidney failure elicits a distinctive airway cell response to allow it to multiply. Scientists studying the Human Coronavirus-Erasmus Medical Center, which first appeared April 2012 in the Middle East, have discovered helpful details about its stronghold tactics.
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** SLEEP / SLEEP DISORDERS / INSOMNIA News **
Longer Sleep Duration Associated With Increased Risk Of Developing Colorectal Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4dfK
A new study is the first to report a significant positive association between long sleep duration and the development of colorectal cancer, especially among individuals who are overweight or snore regularly.
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
Secondhand Smoke Affects Girls' Cardiovascular Health
http://mnt.to/a/4dgZ
Teenage girls who are exposed to secondhand smoke are at an increased risk of having low levels of good cholesterol which increases their risk of developing heart disease. The findings were published in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Passive Smoking Presents Greater Threat To Teen Girls Than Boys
http://mnt.to/a/4dfG
When teenage girls are exposed to secondhand smoke at home, they tend to have lower levels of the "good" form of cholesterol that reduces heart disease risk, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Two-Year-Old Girl Born Without A Windpipe Receives Artificial Trachea Grown From Stem Cells
http://mnt.to/a/4dgX
A two-year-old girl who was born without a windpipe had one grown from her own stem cells - making her the youngest person in the world to successfully benefit from this groundbreaking procedure.
Scientists Decode "Molecular Chatter" That Makes Cancer Cells Spread
http://mnt.to/a/4dgJ
For the first time, scientists in the US have decoded the "molecular chatter" that makes cancer cells more aggressive and more likely to travel and set up tumors in other parts of the body (metastasize).
Stem Cell Discovery May Lead To Therapy To Diminish Fat Accumulation In Muscle
http://mnt.to/a/4dfJ
Many diseases - obesity, Type 2 diabetes, muscular dystrophy - are associated with fat accumulation in muscle. In essence, fat replacement causes the muscles to weaken and degenerate.Scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have discovered the biological mechanism involved in this process, which could point the way to potential therapies.
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** STROKE News **
Emotional Effects Of Stroke 'As Devastating As Physical Effects' Says New Report
http://mnt.to/a/4dgP
Too many stroke survivors and their families are abandoned when they leave hospital and left without the support they need to help them cope with the emotional impact of stroke. A new report published yesterday (Wednesday 1 May) by the Stroke Association reveals that the emotional impact of the condition can be as devastating as the physical effects.
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** TRANSPLANTS / ORGAN DONATIONS News **
Two-Year-Old Girl Born Without A Windpipe Receives Artificial Trachea Grown From Stem Cells
http://mnt.to/a/4dgX
A two-year-old girl who was born without a windpipe had one grown from her own stem cells - making her the youngest person in the world to successfully benefit from this groundbreaking procedure.
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
OncoGenex Announces That The Borealis-2(TM) Clinical Trial Of OGX-427 In Previously Treated Metastatic Bladder Cancer Is Now Open For Enrollment
http://mnt.to/a/4dgQ
The OGX-427 ORCA™ Program Continues to Expand with Patient Enrollment Now Open for Second Phase 2 Trial of OGX-427 in Advanced Bladder CancerOncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: OGXI) have announced initiation of the Borealis-2™ clinical trial, an investigator-sponsored, randomized Phase 2 trial evaluating OGX-427 in combination with docetaxel in patients with advanced or metastatic bladder cancer who have disease progression following first-line platinum-based chemotherapy treatment.
Routine Prescribing Of Cinacalcet For End Stage Kidney Disease No Longer Warranted
http://mnt.to/a/4dgs
Cinacalcet, a drug commonly given to patients with end stage kidney disease to help keep phosphorus and parathyroid blood levels within a target range and has few patient level clinical benefits and several adverse effects, suggesting that it should no longer be routinely prescribed, according to a study by international researchers published in this week's PLOS Medicine.
Mortality Of Severe Acute Kidney Injury Patients Improved By Nephrologist Follow-Up
http://mnt.to/a/4dg3
Patients with acute kidney injury who see a nephrologist within 90 days of being discharged from a hospital have a 24 per cent lower risk of dying than those who do not see a kidney specialist, a new study has found.
Experimental Drug Inhibits Growth In All Stages Of Common Kidney Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4dfz
Researchers at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida have discovered a protein that is overly active in every human sample of kidney cancer they examined. They also found that an experimental drug designed to block the protein's activity significantly reduced tumor growth in animals when used alone.
Routine Use Of Cinacalcet Therapy In People With Chronic Kidney Disease No Longer Recommended
http://mnt.to/a/4dfk
Cinacalcet, a drug commonly given to patients with end stage kidney disease to help keep phosphorus and parathyroid blood levels within a target range has few patient level clinical benefits and several adverse effects, suggesting that it should no longer be routinely prescribed, according to a study by international researchers published in this week's PLOS Medicine.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Lipsticks And Lip Glosses Contain Toxic Metals
http://mnt.to/a/4djD
Lipsticks and lip glosses contain lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminum, and five other toxic metals, some are at levels that could raise potential health concerns, according to a new U.S. study.
HRT Improves Muscle Function In Women
http://mnt.to/a/4dh2
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) significantly improves muscle function in postmenopausal women, according to a new study.The research showed that muscle function in these women improves down to the muscle fiber level.
Mystery Behind Sex Disparities In Drug-Induced Hepatitis Unravelled In Mouse Model
http://mnt.to/a/4dg2
A life-threatening condition that often requires transplantation and accounts for half of all acute liver failures, autoimmune hepatitis is often precipitated by certain anesthetics and antibiotics.
Passive Smoking Presents Greater Threat To Teen Girls Than Boys
http://mnt.to/a/4dfG
When teenage girls are exposed to secondhand smoke at home, they tend to have lower levels of the "good" form of cholesterol that reduces heart disease risk, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Women Using Assisted Reproduction At Greater Risk Of Psychological Trauma After Miscarriage
http://mnt.to/a/4dfy
Subfertile women who conceive through assisted reproduction are more likely to experience a greater traumatic impact following early pregnancy loss compared with women who conceive naturally, suggests a new study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Intervention Program For Teenage Girls Prevents Bullying And Violence
http://mnt.to/a/4dfv
New research from experts within the University of Minnesota School of Nursing has found teen girls at high risk for pregnancy reported being significantly less likely to participate in social bullying after participating in an 18-month preventive intervention program.
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