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** ADHD News **
Ten Percent Of Teens Use Study Drugs Yet Most Parents Aren't Aware
http://mnt.to/a/4dFb
Many teens across the country are using "study drugs" to give them an academic advantage and help them achieve better results in school. The University of Michigan Mitt Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, which was carried out by researchers at the University of Michigan, found that only one percent of parents of teens between the age of 13 to 17 believe their children are using prescription stimulants or amphetamines.
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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Parents Think 1 In 100 Teens Using "Study Drugs" But Actual Figure Is More Like 1 In 10
http://mnt.to/a/4dDv
As high schoolers prepare for final exams, teens nationwide may be tempted to use a "study drug" Â- a prescription stimulant or amphetamine - to gain an academic edge. But a new University of Michigan poll shows only one in 100 parents of teens 13-17 years old believes that their teen has used a study drug.
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
Identification Of Molecular Trigger For Alzheimer's Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4dDD
Researchers have pinpointed a catalytic trigger for the onset of Alzheimer's disease - when the fundamental structure of a protein molecule changes to cause a chain reaction that leads to the death of neurons in the brain.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
Antidepressant Escitalopram Helps Heart Problem Caused By Stress
http://mnt.to/a/4dGt
Researchers at Duke Medicine have revealed that a commonly prescribed antidepressant - escitalopram (Lexapro) - could be used to treat a heart condition caused by stress among people suffering from stable coronary heart disease.
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** ARTHRITIS / RHEUMATOLOGY News **
News From The Annals Of Family Medicine, May/June 2013
http://mnt.to/a/4dCZ
Much of the May/June 2013 issue of Annals of Family Medicine and the entirety of an accompanying supplement published in partnership with the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality are about changing primary care practice.
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** BACK PAIN News **
Patients With Low Back Pain Can Be Accurately Assessed Via Telerehabilitation
http://mnt.to/a/4dDt
A new "telerehabilitation" approach lets physical therapists assess patients with low back pain (LBP) over the Internet, with good accuracy compared with face-to-face examinations, reports a study in the journal Spine.
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
Radioactive Bacteria Dramatically Reduce Spread Of Pancreatic Cancer In Mice
http://mnt.to/a/4dGr
Using bacteria to ferry radioisotopes commonly used in cancer therapy directly into pancreatic cancer cells in mice, researchers in the US were able dramatically to reduce the number of secondary tumors that arise when the cancer spreads to other parts of the body (metastases).
Drug Side Effects May Be Inevitable
http://mnt.to/a/4dDn
A new study of both computer-created and natural proteins suggests that the number of unique pockets - sites where small molecule pharmaceutical compounds can bind to proteins - is surprisingly small, meaning drug side effects may be impossible to avoid.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Blood Thinners Cause 7 Percent Of Medication Errors
http://mnt.to/a/4dFf
New research published in the Annals of Pharmacotherapy has revealed that blood thinners account for around 7 percent of medication errors in hospitalized patients. Blood thinners reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by preventing the development of blood clots in the arteries and veins.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Small Cancer Risk Following CT Scans In Childhood And Adolescence Confirmed
http://mnt.to/a/4dGj
But the absolute excess for all cancers combined is lowYoung people who undergo CT scans are 24% more likely to develop cancer compared with those who do not, a study published today on bmj.com suggests.
Epigenetic Regulators And NF-Kappa B May One Day Be Targeted For The Treatment Of Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4dDk
In a new study described in the journal Oncogene, researchers reveal how a key player in cell growth, immunity and the inflammatory response can be transformed into a primary contributor to tumor growth.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Antidepressant Escitalopram Helps Heart Problem Caused By Stress
http://mnt.to/a/4dGt
Researchers at Duke Medicine have revealed that a commonly prescribed antidepressant - escitalopram (Lexapro) - could be used to treat a heart condition caused by stress among people suffering from stable coronary heart disease.
Drug-coated Balloons May Provide New Method To Open Clogged Arteries
http://mnt.to/a/4dFd
A new treatment method that combines the advantages of angioplasty balloons and drug-releasing stents, and offers fewer risks, has been examined as a way to open clogged arteries.The study, led my MIT researchers and published in the journal Circulation, outlines the new approach where a balloon is inflated in the artery for just a short period where it releases a drug that stops cells from building up and clogging the arteries over time.
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** COPD News **
Hope For Emphysema Patients Offered By Tiny, Implantable Coil
http://mnt.to/a/4dDf
A small, easily implantable device called the Lung Volume Reduction Coil (LVRC) may play a key role in the treatment of two types of emphysema, according to a study conducted in Europe. Results of the study indicate the beneficial effects of the device persist more than a year after initial treatment.
Risk And Symptoms Of COPD Increased By Combined Wood And Tobacco Smoke Exposure
http://mnt.to/a/4dD4
People who are consistently exposed to both wood smoke and tobacco smoke are at a greater risk for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and for experiencing more frequent and severe symptoms of the disease, as well as more severe airflow obstruction, than those who are exposed to only one type of smoke, according to the results of a new population-based study conducted by researchers in Colombia.
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** CROHN'S / IBD News **
Risk Of Melanoma Increased By Inflammatory Bowel Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4dDp
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease(IBD) are at higher risk of melanoma, a form of skin cancer, report researchers at Mayo Clinic. Researchers found that IBD is associated with a 37 percent greater risk for the disease.
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** DENTISTRY News **
Why Toothpaste Makes Orange Juice Bitter
http://mnt.to/a/4dDw
What is it about toothpaste that transforms the sweet flavor of orange juice into something so bitter? For the solution to that mysterious sensory phenomenon - in colorful, animated detail - check the latest episode of the American Chemical Society's award-winning Bytesize Science video series at http://www.
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** DEPRESSION News **
Suicide Can Be Contagious Among Teens
http://mnt.to/a/4dFc
Suicide can be contagious, especially among teenagers, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ).The research suggests that one person's suicide can influence another person's suicidal thoughts or behavior, and this is particularly seen among younger adolescents.
Identifying Risk Factors For Depression Among COPD Patients
http://mnt.to/a/4dD8
Patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) typically suffer from depression more frequently than those without COPD, resulting in higher levels of disability and illness and increasing the overall healthcare burden for the COPD population.
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** DERMATOLOGY News **
Novel Medicine For The Treatment Of Chronic Wounds
http://mnt.to/a/4dDC
Every 20 seconds, a limb is lost as a consequence of diabetic foot ulcer that does not heal. To date, medical solutions that can change this situation are very limited. In his doctoral thesis Yue Shen from the Industrial Doctoral School and the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics at Umea University presented a novel medicine for chronic wound treatment that may completely change the lives of millions of patients.
News From Annals Of Internal Medicine, May 21, 2013
http://mnt.to/a/4dD2
1. Older, Sicker Men Unlikely to Benefit from Aggressive Therapy for Newly Diagnosed Prostate CancerOlder men with localized prostate cancer and other serious health conditions may not benefit from aggressive treatment for their cancer.
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** DIABETES News **
Novel Medicine For The Treatment Of Chronic Wounds
http://mnt.to/a/4dDC
Every 20 seconds, a limb is lost as a consequence of diabetic foot ulcer that does not heal. To date, medical solutions that can change this situation are very limited. In his doctoral thesis Yue Shen from the Industrial Doctoral School and the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics at Umea University presented a novel medicine for chronic wound treatment that may completely change the lives of millions of patients.
Testing Diabetes Drug On Parkinson's Disease Patients
http://mnt.to/a/4dDg
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a degenerative neurological disorder marked by a progressive loss of motor control. Despite intensive research, there are currently no approved therapies that have been demonstrated to alter the progression of the disease.
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
Blind People May Be Able To Locate Their 'Inner Bat'
http://mnt.to/a/4dDG
New research from the University of Southampton has shown that blind and visually impaired people have the potential to use echolocation, similar to that used by bats and dolphins, to determine the location of an object.
Research Highlights From The American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene, May 2013
http://mnt.to/a/4dDq
1.) New Rapid Diagnostic Test for Worm Infection Provides Substantial Improvement Over Current Standard According to New African Field StudyProvides Compass to Guide Public Health Efforts to Halt Debilitating Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis)A new diagnostic test strip to rapidly detect lymphatic filariasis - also known as elephantiasis - in human blood has significant advantages over the standard card test that has been used for more than a decade to map, monitor and assess the success of the massive global campaign to eliminate the disease.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
"Friendly Viruses" Shield Us From Infection
http://mnt.to/a/4dFj
We have heard of friendly gut bacteria that help us digest food and are thought to be essential for gut development, but now, in a new breakthrough study, scientists in the US suggest we also carry friendly viruses that shield us from infection by dangerous bacteria like E.
Constipation And Other Bowel Problems Afflict 72 Percent Of Pregnant Women
http://mnt.to/a/4dDs
Nearly 3 out of 4 pregnant women experience constipation, diarrhea or other bowel disorders during their pregnancies, a Loyola University Medical Center study has found.But such bowel disorders only minimally affect a pregnant woman's quality of life, the study found.
Protection Against E. coli O157:H7 Provided By Intestinal Bacteria
http://mnt.to/a/4dCY
A cocktail of non-pathogenic bacteria naturally occurring in the digestive tract of healthy humans can protect against a potentially lethal E. coli infection in animal models according to research presented at the 113th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.
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** GENETICS News **
Should We Sequence Everyone's Genome?
http://mnt.to/a/4dGp
Should we all have our genomes sequenced? Two experts debate the issue on bmj.com today.Professor John Burn from the Institute of Genetic Medicine at Newcastle University says sequencing everyone's genome would give us unparalleled knowledge to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease.
Coronary Heart Disease Risk Revealed By Genetic Screening
http://mnt.to/a/4dDB
The study comprised over 24,000 Finnish subjects and was led by Professor Samuli Ripatti. The results revealed that a panel of 28 genetic markers improved detection of individuals with high risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) (10-year risk 20% or more) over traditional risk factors.
Advance Made In Nanotech Gene Sequencing Technique
http://mnt.to/a/4dDy
The allure of personalized medicine has made new, more efficient ways of sequencing genes a top research priority. One promising technique involves reading DNA bases using changes in electrical current as they are threaded through a nanoscopic hole.
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** HEARING / DEAFNESS News **
Blind People May Be Able To Locate Their 'Inner Bat'
http://mnt.to/a/4dDG
New research from the University of Southampton has shown that blind and visually impaired people have the potential to use echolocation, similar to that used by bats and dolphins, to determine the location of an object.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Antidepressant Escitalopram Helps Heart Problem Caused By Stress
http://mnt.to/a/4dGt
Researchers at Duke Medicine have revealed that a commonly prescribed antidepressant - escitalopram (Lexapro) - could be used to treat a heart condition caused by stress among people suffering from stable coronary heart disease.
Drug-coated Balloons May Provide New Method To Open Clogged Arteries
http://mnt.to/a/4dFd
A new treatment method that combines the advantages of angioplasty balloons and drug-releasing stents, and offers fewer risks, has been examined as a way to open clogged arteries.The study, led my MIT researchers and published in the journal Circulation, outlines the new approach where a balloon is inflated in the artery for just a short period where it releases a drug that stops cells from building up and clogging the arteries over time.
Coronary Heart Disease Risk Revealed By Genetic Screening
http://mnt.to/a/4dDB
The study comprised over 24,000 Finnish subjects and was led by Professor Samuli Ripatti. The results revealed that a panel of 28 genetic markers improved detection of individuals with high risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) (10-year risk 20% or more) over traditional risk factors.
Candy Consumption Frequency Not Linked To Obesity Or Heart Disease States National Confectioners Association
http://mnt.to/a/4dDh
At a time when the spotlight is focused on obesity more than ever, new research suggests that frequency of candy consumption is not associated with weight or certain adverse health risks. According to a recent data analysis published in a recent issue of Nutrition Journal, adults who consume candy at least every other day are no more likely to be overweight nor have greater risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) than moderate consumers (about once a week) or even less frequent candy eaters (less than 3 times per month).
Both Air And Noise Pollution Increase Cardiovascular Risk
http://mnt.to/a/4dDb
Both fine-particle air pollution and noise pollution may increase a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to German researchers who have conducted a large population study, in which both factors were considered simultaneously.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
"Friendly Viruses" Shield Us From Infection
http://mnt.to/a/4dFj
We have heard of friendly gut bacteria that help us digest food and are thought to be essential for gut development, but now, in a new breakthrough study, scientists in the US suggest we also carry friendly viruses that shield us from infection by dangerous bacteria like E.
The Secret Of Regeneration May Be Revealed By Salamander Research
http://mnt.to/a/4dDr
Salamanders' immune systems are key to their remarkable ability to regrow limbs, and could also underpin their ability to regenerate spinal cords, brain tissue and even parts of their hearts, scientists have found.
Epigenetic Regulators And NF-Kappa B May One Day Be Targeted For The Treatment Of Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4dDk
In a new study described in the journal Oncogene, researchers reveal how a key player in cell growth, immunity and the inflammatory response can be transformed into a primary contributor to tumor growth.
New Insight Into How Pathogens Break Through A Host's Defenses
http://mnt.to/a/4dDj
Parasitic wasps switch off the immune systems of fruit flies by draining calcium from the flies' blood cells, a finding that offers new insight into how pathogens break through a host's defenses.
Hospital Mortality In Septic Shock Patients In The ICU Affected By Source Of Infection
http://mnt.to/a/4dD9
In ICU patients who have septic shock, the anatomic source of infection has a strong effect on the chances of survival, according to a new study from researchers in Canada."Understanding the local infection source in patients with septic shock may influence treatment strategies and clinical outcomes," said researcher Peter Dodek, MD MHSc, professor of critical care medicine at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Vitamin C Can Kill Drug-Resistant TB Bacteria
http://mnt.to/a/4dGs
Vitamin C can kill drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) bacteria in laboratory culture, according to a new, surprising discovery by experts at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University.
Radioactive Bacteria Dramatically Reduce Spread Of Pancreatic Cancer In Mice
http://mnt.to/a/4dGr
Using bacteria to ferry radioisotopes commonly used in cancer therapy directly into pancreatic cancer cells in mice, researchers in the US were able dramatically to reduce the number of secondary tumors that arise when the cancer spreads to other parts of the body (metastases).
"Friendly Viruses" Shield Us From Infection
http://mnt.to/a/4dFj
We have heard of friendly gut bacteria that help us digest food and are thought to be essential for gut development, but now, in a new breakthrough study, scientists in the US suggest we also carry friendly viruses that shield us from infection by dangerous bacteria like E.
New Insight Into How Pathogens Break Through A Host's Defenses
http://mnt.to/a/4dDj
Parasitic wasps switch off the immune systems of fruit flies by draining calcium from the flies' blood cells, a finding that offers new insight into how pathogens break through a host's defenses.
Hospital Mortality In Septic Shock Patients In The ICU Affected By Source Of Infection
http://mnt.to/a/4dD9
In ICU patients who have septic shock, the anatomic source of infection has a strong effect on the chances of survival, according to a new study from researchers in Canada."Understanding the local infection source in patients with septic shock may influence treatment strategies and clinical outcomes," said researcher Peter Dodek, MD MHSc, professor of critical care medicine at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
Exposure To Traffic Emissions In The Womb Associated With Respiratory Infection In Young Children
http://mnt.to/a/4dD6
Living near a major roadway during the prenatal period is associated with an increased risk of respiratory infection developing in children by the age of 3, according to a new study from researchers in Boston.
Analgesics And Asthma Link Likely Due To Early Childhood Respiratory Infections
http://mnt.to/a/4dD5
A new study conducted by Boston researchers reports that the link between asthma and early childhood use of acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be driven by underlying respiratory infections that prompt the use of these analgesics, rather than the drugs themselves.
Protection Against E. coli O157:H7 Provided By Intestinal Bacteria
http://mnt.to/a/4dCY
A cocktail of non-pathogenic bacteria naturally occurring in the digestive tract of healthy humans can protect against a potentially lethal E. coli infection in animal models according to research presented at the 113th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.
In The Resurgence Of Whooping Cough, Leading Explanations Don't Stand Up To Scrutiny
http://mnt.to/a/4dCX
Whooping cough has exploded in the United States and some other developed countries in recent decades, and many experts suspect ineffective childhood vaccines for the alarming resurgence.Some say the vaccine wears off quicker than public health officials had previously believed.
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** IRRITABLE-BOWEL SYNDROME News **
New Drugs For IBS, Hepatitis C
http://mnt.to/a/4dCW
Research presented at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) explores pharmaceutical advances for treating irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) and hepatitis C.An international study holds promising results for patients suffering from IBS-D.
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** LITIGATION / MEDICAL MALPRACTICE News **
Blood Thinners Cause 7 Percent Of Medication Errors
http://mnt.to/a/4dFf
New research published in the Annals of Pharmacotherapy has revealed that blood thinners account for around 7 percent of medication errors in hospitalized patients. Blood thinners reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by preventing the development of blood clots in the arteries and veins.
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** LIVER DISEASE / HEPATITIS News **
New Drugs For IBS, Hepatitis C
http://mnt.to/a/4dCW
Research presented at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) explores pharmaceutical advances for treating irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) and hepatitis C.An international study holds promising results for patients suffering from IBS-D.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Identification Of Molecular Trigger For Alzheimer's Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4dDD
Researchers have pinpointed a catalytic trigger for the onset of Alzheimer's disease - when the fundamental structure of a protein molecule changes to cause a chain reaction that leads to the death of neurons in the brain.
Improved Detection Of Elephantiasis Worm Infection
http://mnt.to/a/4dDm
A new diagnostic test for a worm infection that can lead to severe enlargement and deformities of the legs and genitals is far more sensitive than the currently used test, according to results of a field study in Liberia, in West Africa, where the infection is endemic.
Hope For Emphysema Patients Offered By Tiny, Implantable Coil
http://mnt.to/a/4dDf
A small, easily implantable device called the Lung Volume Reduction Coil (LVRC) may play a key role in the treatment of two types of emphysema, according to a study conducted in Europe. Results of the study indicate the beneficial effects of the device persist more than a year after initial treatment.
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** MEDICAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT News **
News From The Annals Of Family Medicine, May/June 2013
http://mnt.to/a/4dCZ
Much of the May/June 2013 issue of Annals of Family Medicine and the entirety of an accompanying supplement published in partnership with the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality are about changing primary care practice.
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** MELANOMA / SKIN CANCER News **
The Risk To Light-Skinned People Of Sun Exposure Highlighted By Study Of Young Israelis
http://mnt.to/a/4dDF
A new study conducted using extensive medical records of over one million Israeli adolescents before military service shows clearly how exposure to the Israeli sun of young, light-skinned children increases substantially the risk of cutaneous melanoma (a serious form of skin cancer).
Risk Of Melanoma Increased By Inflammatory Bowel Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4dDp
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease(IBD) are at higher risk of melanoma, a form of skin cancer, report researchers at Mayo Clinic. Researchers found that IBD is associated with a 37 percent greater risk for the disease.
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** MENTAL HEALTH News **
Life Expectancy Gap Widens Between Those With Mental Illness And General Population
http://mnt.to/a/4dGk
But majority of deaths are due to physical conditions, not suicideThe gap between life expectancy in patients with a mental illness and the general population has widened since 1985 and efforts to reduce this gap should focus on improving physical health, suggest researchers in a paper published today on bmj.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Good Long-Term Outcomes After Surgery In Most Infants With Posterior Fossa Subdural Hematoma
http://mnt.to/a/4dDz
Posterior fossa subdural hematoma (PFSDH) is a serious and rare condition in newborns, generally occurring after difficult deliveries. But with appropriate treatment, there's an excellent chance of good long-term outcomes even in severe cases of PFSDH, reports a study in the May issue of Neurosurgery, official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Dietary Advice On Added Sugar Is Damaging Our Health, Warns Heart Expert
http://mnt.to/a/4dGm
Cardiologist questions whether current guideline daily amounts are fit for purposeDietary advice on added sugar is damaging our health, warns a cardiologist on bmj.com today. Dr Aseem Malhotra believes that "not only has this advice been manipulated by the food industry for profit but it is actually a risk factor for obesity and diet related disease.
Candy Consumption Frequency Not Linked To Obesity Or Heart Disease States National Confectioners Association
http://mnt.to/a/4dDh
At a time when the spotlight is focused on obesity more than ever, new research suggests that frequency of candy consumption is not associated with weight or certain adverse health risks. According to a recent data analysis published in a recent issue of Nutrition Journal, adults who consume candy at least every other day are no more likely to be overweight nor have greater risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) than moderate consumers (about once a week) or even less frequent candy eaters (less than 3 times per month).
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Candy Consumption Frequency Not Linked To Obesity Or Heart Disease States National Confectioners Association
http://mnt.to/a/4dDh
At a time when the spotlight is focused on obesity more than ever, new research suggests that frequency of candy consumption is not associated with weight or certain adverse health risks. According to a recent data analysis published in a recent issue of Nutrition Journal, adults who consume candy at least every other day are no more likely to be overweight nor have greater risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) than moderate consumers (about once a week) or even less frequent candy eaters (less than 3 times per month).
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** PANCREATIC CANCER News **
Radioactive Bacteria Dramatically Reduce Spread Of Pancreatic Cancer In Mice
http://mnt.to/a/4dGr
Using bacteria to ferry radioisotopes commonly used in cancer therapy directly into pancreatic cancer cells in mice, researchers in the US were able dramatically to reduce the number of secondary tumors that arise when the cancer spreads to other parts of the body (metastases).
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** PARKINSON'S DISEASE News **
Identification Of Molecular Trigger For Alzheimer's Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4dDD
Researchers have pinpointed a catalytic trigger for the onset of Alzheimer's disease - when the fundamental structure of a protein molecule changes to cause a chain reaction that leads to the death of neurons in the brain.
Testing Diabetes Drug On Parkinson's Disease Patients
http://mnt.to/a/4dDg
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a degenerative neurological disorder marked by a progressive loss of motor control. Despite intensive research, there are currently no approved therapies that have been demonstrated to alter the progression of the disease.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Small Cancer Risk Following CT Scans In Childhood And Adolescence Confirmed
http://mnt.to/a/4dGj
But the absolute excess for all cancers combined is lowYoung people who undergo CT scans are 24% more likely to develop cancer compared with those who do not, a study published today on bmj.com suggests.
Suicide Can Be Contagious Among Teens
http://mnt.to/a/4dFc
Suicide can be contagious, especially among teenagers, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ).The research suggests that one person's suicide can influence another person's suicidal thoughts or behavior, and this is particularly seen among younger adolescents.
Ten Percent Of Teens Use Study Drugs Yet Most Parents Aren't Aware
http://mnt.to/a/4dFb
Many teens across the country are using "study drugs" to give them an academic advantage and help them achieve better results in school. The University of Michigan Mitt Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, which was carried out by researchers at the University of Michigan, found that only one percent of parents of teens between the age of 13 to 17 believe their children are using prescription stimulants or amphetamines.
The Risk To Light-Skinned People Of Sun Exposure Highlighted By Study Of Young Israelis
http://mnt.to/a/4dDF
A new study conducted using extensive medical records of over one million Israeli adolescents before military service shows clearly how exposure to the Israeli sun of young, light-skinned children increases substantially the risk of cutaneous melanoma (a serious form of skin cancer).
Good Long-Term Outcomes After Surgery In Most Infants With Posterior Fossa Subdural Hematoma
http://mnt.to/a/4dDz
Posterior fossa subdural hematoma (PFSDH) is a serious and rare condition in newborns, generally occurring after difficult deliveries. But with appropriate treatment, there's an excellent chance of good long-term outcomes even in severe cases of PFSDH, reports a study in the May issue of Neurosurgery, official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
Parents Think 1 In 100 Teens Using "Study Drugs" But Actual Figure Is More Like 1 In 10
http://mnt.to/a/4dDv
As high schoolers prepare for final exams, teens nationwide may be tempted to use a "study drug" Â- a prescription stimulant or amphetamine - to gain an academic edge. But a new University of Michigan poll shows only one in 100 parents of teens 13-17 years old believes that their teen has used a study drug.
Exposure To Traffic Emissions In The Womb Associated With Respiratory Infection In Young Children
http://mnt.to/a/4dD6
Living near a major roadway during the prenatal period is associated with an increased risk of respiratory infection developing in children by the age of 3, according to a new study from researchers in Boston.
Analgesics And Asthma Link Likely Due To Early Childhood Respiratory Infections
http://mnt.to/a/4dD5
A new study conducted by Boston researchers reports that the link between asthma and early childhood use of acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be driven by underlying respiratory infections that prompt the use of these analgesics, rather than the drugs themselves.
In The Resurgence Of Whooping Cough, Leading Explanations Don't Stand Up To Scrutiny
http://mnt.to/a/4dCX
Whooping cough has exploded in the United States and some other developed countries in recent decades, and many experts suspect ineffective childhood vaccines for the alarming resurgence.Some say the vaccine wears off quicker than public health officials had previously believed.
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** PHARMA INDUSTRY / BIOTECH INDUSTRY News **
Physician/Drug Company Breakup Could Improve Health Care, Cut Costs
http://mnt.to/a/4dDH
A new report* suggests that improved health care and significant reductions in drug costs might be attained by breaking up the age-old relationship between physicians and drug company representatives who promote the newest, more costly and often unnecessary prescription drugs.
Drug Side Effects May Be Inevitable
http://mnt.to/a/4dDn
A new study of both computer-created and natural proteins suggests that the number of unique pockets - sites where small molecule pharmaceutical compounds can bind to proteins - is surprisingly small, meaning drug side effects may be impossible to avoid.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Constipation And Other Bowel Problems Afflict 72 Percent Of Pregnant Women
http://mnt.to/a/4dDs
Nearly 3 out of 4 pregnant women experience constipation, diarrhea or other bowel disorders during their pregnancies, a Loyola University Medical Center study has found.But such bowel disorders only minimally affect a pregnant woman's quality of life, the study found.
Increased Asthma Severity In Pregnant Women Exposed To Traffic Pollution
http://mnt.to/a/4dDd
Air pollutants from traffic are associated with increased asthma severity levels in pregnant asthmatic women, according to a new study."Air pollution is a known trigger for asthma symptoms," said lead author Janneane Gent, PhD, Research Scientist in Epidemiology (Environmental Health) at the Yale School of Public Health.
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** PRIMARY CARE / GENERAL PRACTICE News **
Physician/Drug Company Breakup Could Improve Health Care, Cut Costs
http://mnt.to/a/4dDH
A new report* suggests that improved health care and significant reductions in drug costs might be attained by breaking up the age-old relationship between physicians and drug company representatives who promote the newest, more costly and often unnecessary prescription drugs.
News From The Annals Of Family Medicine, May/June 2013
http://mnt.to/a/4dCZ
Much of the May/June 2013 issue of Annals of Family Medicine and the entirety of an accompanying supplement published in partnership with the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality are about changing primary care practice.
Patient Outcomes Not Improved By Having A Nighttime Critical Care Physician In The ICU
http://mnt.to/a/4dCV
With little evidence to guide them, many hospital intensive care units (ICUs) have been employing critical care physicians at night with the notion it would improve patients' outcomes. However, new results from a one-year randomized trial from researchers at Penn Medicine involving nearly 1,600 patients admitted to the Hospital of the University Pennsylvania (HUP) Medical ICU suggest otherwise: Having a nighttime intensivist had no clear benefit on length of stay or mortality for these patients, not even patients admitted at night or those with the most critical illnesses at the time of admission.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Suicide Can Be Contagious Among Teens
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Suicide can be contagious, especially among teenagers, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ).The research suggests that one person's suicide can influence another person's suicidal thoughts or behavior, and this is particularly seen among younger adolescents.
Ten Percent Of Teens Use Study Drugs Yet Most Parents Aren't Aware
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Many teens across the country are using "study drugs" to give them an academic advantage and help them achieve better results in school. The University of Michigan Mitt Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, which was carried out by researchers at the University of Michigan, found that only one percent of parents of teens between the age of 13 to 17 believe their children are using prescription stimulants or amphetamines.
News From Annals Of Internal Medicine, May 21, 2013
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1. Older, Sicker Men Unlikely to Benefit from Aggressive Therapy for Newly Diagnosed Prostate CancerOlder men with localized prostate cancer and other serious health conditions may not benefit from aggressive treatment for their cancer.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Failure To Use Linked Health Records May Lead To Biased Disease Estimates
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Up to half of all heart attack cases are missed using just one data sourceFailure to use linked electronic health records may lead to biased estimates of heart attack incidence and outcome, warn researchers in a paper published on bmj.
Physician/Drug Company Breakup Could Improve Health Care, Cut Costs
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A new report* suggests that improved health care and significant reductions in drug costs might be attained by breaking up the age-old relationship between physicians and drug company representatives who promote the newest, more costly and often unnecessary prescription drugs.
The Importance Of Hospital Emergency Departments
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Hospital emergency departments play a growing role in the U.S. health care system, accounting for a rising proportion of hospital admissions and serving increasingly as an advanced diagnostic center for primary care physicians, according to a new RAND Corporation study.
Increased Asthma Severity In Pregnant Women Exposed To Traffic Pollution
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Air pollutants from traffic are associated with increased asthma severity levels in pregnant asthmatic women, according to a new study."Air pollution is a known trigger for asthma symptoms," said lead author Janneane Gent, PhD, Research Scientist in Epidemiology (Environmental Health) at the Yale School of Public Health.
Gender Differences In Access To Trauma Centers
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Women are less likely than men to receive care in a trauma center after severe injury, according to a new study of almost 100,000 Canadian patients."Gender-based disparities in access to healthcare services in general have been recognized for some time and evidence is emerging that these disparities extend to the treatment of severe injuries in trauma centers," says lead author Andrea Hill.
Both Air And Noise Pollution Increase Cardiovascular Risk
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Both fine-particle air pollution and noise pollution may increase a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to German researchers who have conducted a large population study, in which both factors were considered simultaneously.
Hospital Mortality In Septic Shock Patients In The ICU Affected By Source Of Infection
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In ICU patients who have septic shock, the anatomic source of infection has a strong effect on the chances of survival, according to a new study from researchers in Canada."Understanding the local infection source in patients with septic shock may influence treatment strategies and clinical outcomes," said researcher Peter Dodek, MD MHSc, professor of critical care medicine at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
Predictive Model Created For Mortality Risk In The ICU
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A metabolic profile of intensive care unit (ICU) patients based on biomarkers of four metabolites can be used to accurately predict mortality, according to a new study."Existing models for predicting mortality in the ICU may not always be accurate and they can also be cumbersome to use," said researcher Angela J.
Patient Outcomes Not Improved By Having A Nighttime Critical Care Physician In The ICU
http://mnt.to/a/4dCV
With little evidence to guide them, many hospital intensive care units (ICUs) have been employing critical care physicians at night with the notion it would improve patients' outcomes. However, new results from a one-year randomized trial from researchers at Penn Medicine involving nearly 1,600 patients admitted to the Hospital of the University Pennsylvania (HUP) Medical ICU suggest otherwise: Having a nighttime intensivist had no clear benefit on length of stay or mortality for these patients, not even patients admitted at night or those with the most critical illnesses at the time of admission.
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** RADIOLOGY / NUCLEAR MEDICINE News **
News From Annals Of Internal Medicine, May 21, 2013
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1. Older, Sicker Men Unlikely to Benefit from Aggressive Therapy for Newly Diagnosed Prostate CancerOlder men with localized prostate cancer and other serious health conditions may not benefit from aggressive treatment for their cancer.
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** REHABILITATION / PHYSICAL THERAPY News **
Patients With Low Back Pain Can Be Accurately Assessed Via Telerehabilitation
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A new "telerehabilitation" approach lets physical therapists assess patients with low back pain (LBP) over the Internet, with good accuracy compared with face-to-face examinations, reports a study in the journal Spine.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
New Drug May Decrease Asthma Attacks By 87%
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A novel, lab-made molecule was able to stick to certain inflammatory proteins and decrease and minimize acute breathing issues among people with moderate-to-severe asthma, according to new research by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Hope For Emphysema Patients Offered By Tiny, Implantable Coil
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A small, easily implantable device called the Lung Volume Reduction Coil (LVRC) may play a key role in the treatment of two types of emphysema, according to a study conducted in Europe. Results of the study indicate the beneficial effects of the device persist more than a year after initial treatment.
Increased Asthma Severity In Pregnant Women Exposed To Traffic Pollution
http://mnt.to/a/4dDd
Air pollutants from traffic are associated with increased asthma severity levels in pregnant asthmatic women, according to a new study."Air pollution is a known trigger for asthma symptoms," said lead author Janneane Gent, PhD, Research Scientist in Epidemiology (Environmental Health) at the Yale School of Public Health.
Identifying Risk Factors For Depression Among COPD Patients
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Patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) typically suffer from depression more frequently than those without COPD, resulting in higher levels of disability and illness and increasing the overall healthcare burden for the COPD population.
Sleep Apnea Patients At Increased Mortality Risk May Be Identified By Stress Test
http://mnt.to/a/4dD7
Many studies have shown that men and women who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) - a disorder that causes breathing to halt intermittently during sleep - have a higher mortality rate than those who do not have the disorder.
Exposure To Traffic Emissions In The Womb Associated With Respiratory Infection In Young Children
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Living near a major roadway during the prenatal period is associated with an increased risk of respiratory infection developing in children by the age of 3, according to a new study from researchers in Boston.
Analgesics And Asthma Link Likely Due To Early Childhood Respiratory Infections
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A new study conducted by Boston researchers reports that the link between asthma and early childhood use of acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be driven by underlying respiratory infections that prompt the use of these analgesics, rather than the drugs themselves.
In The Resurgence Of Whooping Cough, Leading Explanations Don't Stand Up To Scrutiny
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Whooping cough has exploded in the United States and some other developed countries in recent decades, and many experts suspect ineffective childhood vaccines for the alarming resurgence.Some say the vaccine wears off quicker than public health officials had previously believed.
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** SLEEP / SLEEP DISORDERS / INSOMNIA News **
Identifying Risk Factors For Depression Among COPD Patients
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Patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) typically suffer from depression more frequently than those without COPD, resulting in higher levels of disability and illness and increasing the overall healthcare burden for the COPD population.
Sleep Apnea Patients At Increased Mortality Risk May Be Identified By Stress Test
http://mnt.to/a/4dD7
Many studies have shown that men and women who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) - a disorder that causes breathing to halt intermittently during sleep - have a higher mortality rate than those who do not have the disorder.
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** STROKE News **
Blood-Brain Barrier Integrity Suffers Days After Ischemic Stroke Leading To Serious Complications
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While the effects of acute stroke have been widely studied, brain damage during the subacute phase of stroke has been a neglected area of research. Now, a new study by the University of South Florida reports that within a week of a stroke caused by a blood clot in one side of the brain, the opposite side of the brain shows signs of microvascular injury.
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** TROPICAL DISEASES News **
Research Highlights From The American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene, May 2013
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1.) New Rapid Diagnostic Test for Worm Infection Provides Substantial Improvement Over Current Standard According to New African Field StudyProvides Compass to Guide Public Health Efforts to Halt Debilitating Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis)A new diagnostic test strip to rapidly detect lymphatic filariasis - also known as elephantiasis - in human blood has significant advantages over the standard card test that has been used for more than a decade to map, monitor and assess the success of the massive global campaign to eliminate the disease.
Improved Detection Of Elephantiasis Worm Infection
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A new diagnostic test for a worm infection that can lead to severe enlargement and deformities of the legs and genitals is far more sensitive than the currently used test, according to results of a field study in Liberia, in West Africa, where the infection is endemic.
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** TUBERCULOSIS News **
Vitamin C Can Kill Drug-Resistant TB Bacteria
http://mnt.to/a/4dGs
Vitamin C can kill drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) bacteria in laboratory culture, according to a new, surprising discovery by experts at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University.
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** WATER - AIR QUALITY / AGRICULTURE News **
Both Air And Noise Pollution Increase Cardiovascular Risk
http://mnt.to/a/4dDb
Both fine-particle air pollution and noise pollution may increase a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to German researchers who have conducted a large population study, in which both factors were considered simultaneously.
Risk And Symptoms Of COPD Increased By Combined Wood And Tobacco Smoke Exposure
http://mnt.to/a/4dD4
People who are consistently exposed to both wood smoke and tobacco smoke are at a greater risk for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and for experiencing more frequent and severe symptoms of the disease, as well as more severe airflow obstruction, than those who are exposed to only one type of smoke, according to the results of a new population-based study conducted by researchers in Colombia.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Gender Differences In Access To Trauma Centers
http://mnt.to/a/4dDc
Women are less likely than men to receive care in a trauma center after severe injury, according to a new study of almost 100,000 Canadian patients."Gender-based disparities in access to healthcare services in general have been recognized for some time and evidence is emerging that these disparities extend to the treatment of severe injuries in trauma centers," says lead author Andrea Hill.
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