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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Quitting Meth Addiction Less Successful In Teen Girls Than Boys
http://mnt.to/a/4dgg
A UCLA-led study of adolescents receiving treatment for methamphetamine dependence has found that girls are more likely to continue using the drug during treatment than boys, suggesting that new approaches are needed for treating meth abuse among teen girls.
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** ALLERGY News **
Study Suggests U.S. Children Born Outside The United States Have Lower Risk Of Allergic Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4djj
JAMA Pediatrics Study HighlightsA study by Jonathan I. Silverberg, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., of St. Luke's--Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, and colleagues suggests children living the in the United States but born outside the U.
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
Study Finds Late-Life Depression Associated With Increased Risk For Dementia
http://mnt.to/a/4djv
Late-life depression is associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, Alzheimer's disease and, most predominantly, vascular dementia, according to the results of a new meta-analysis published today in the British Journal of Psychiatry.
Early Detection Of Alzheimer's Disease Expected In The Next Five To Ten Years
http://mnt.to/a/4dh5
Australian scientists are much closer to developing a screening test for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease, the leading cause of dementia.A quarter of a million Australians currently suffer from dementia and given our ageing population, this is predicted to increase to one million by 2050.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
Single Session Of Relaxation Response Practice Alters Gene Expression Involved In Inflammation, Energy Metabolism, Insulin Secretion
http://mnt.to/a/4dhy
A new study from investigators at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind/Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) finds that elicitation of the relaxation response - a physiologic state of deep rest induced by practices such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing and prayer - produces immediate changes in the expression of genes involved in immune function, energy metabolism and insulin secretion.
Affirming Personal Values Improves Mood, Problem Solving Skills In Stressed Students
http://mnt.to/a/4dhc
If chronic stress is weighing down your problem-solving skills, self-affirmation may give your skills a boost, according to research published in the open access journal PLOS ONE by David Creswell and colleagues from Carnegie Mellon University.
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** ARTHRITIS / RHEUMATOLOGY News **
Lower Rates Of Complications In Hip And Knee Replacement Using Regional Anesthesia Technique
http://mnt.to/a/4dhx
A highly underutilized anesthesia technique called neuraxial anesthesia, also known as spinal or epidural anesthesia, improves outcomes in patients undergoing hip or knee replacement, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery.
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
The Up And Down Side Of 'Traffic' In Our Cells
http://mnt.to/a/4dhp
A mechanism that permits essential substances to enter our cells while at the same time removing from them harmful components also has a "down side." This negative aspect prevents vital drugs, such as anti-cancer drugs, from achieving their designed functions, while also enabling bacterial cells to develop resistance to penetration of antibiotics.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Researchers Identify Mutations That Cause Blood Cancer Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
http://mnt.to/a/4djJ
A group of researchers has just identified all of the genetic mutations that cause blood cancer acute myeloid leukemia (AML), which could help drive further research for newer and better treatments for AML.
Dabigatran Etexilate (Pradaxa) And Intracranial Hemorrhage
http://mnt.to/a/4dhd
The Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group is pleased to announce publication of two new studies on dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa®) and intracranial hemorrhage: one in the Journal of Neurosurgery and the other in Neurosurgical Focus.
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
Lower Rates Of Complications In Hip And Knee Replacement Using Regional Anesthesia Technique
http://mnt.to/a/4dhx
A highly underutilized anesthesia technique called neuraxial anesthesia, also known as spinal or epidural anesthesia, improves outcomes in patients undergoing hip or knee replacement, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Researchers Identify Mutations That Cause Blood Cancer Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
http://mnt.to/a/4djJ
A group of researchers has just identified all of the genetic mutations that cause blood cancer acute myeloid leukemia (AML), which could help drive further research for newer and better treatments for AML.
How Some Cancers "Poison The Soil" To Block Metastasis
http://mnt.to/a/4djs
Research Shows Therapeutic Proteins Could Offer Much Needed Treatment Strategy for Metastatic CancerCancer 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.
Mutations Discovered That May Affect Treatment Of Patients With Endometrial Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4dhD
A study from the Cancer Genome Atlas Research Network, led by the National Cancer Institute and the National Human Genome Research Institute, report that mutations discovered in endometrial cancer genes may directly impact treatment plans for women with aggressive endometrial cancer, as well as the classification of endometrial cancer tumors.
Endometrial Cancer Treatment May Be Reshaped By Genomics
http://mnt.to/a/4dhz
The most in-depth look yet at endometrial cancer shows that adding genomics-based testing to the standard diagnostic workup could change the recommended course of treatment for some women.The new research, involving nearly 400 women with endometrial cancer, is published in the journal Nature.
The Up And Down Side Of 'Traffic' In Our Cells
http://mnt.to/a/4dhp
A mechanism that permits essential substances to enter our cells while at the same time removing from them harmful components also has a "down side." This negative aspect prevents vital drugs, such as anti-cancer drugs, from achieving their designed functions, while also enabling bacterial cells to develop resistance to penetration of antibiotics.
In Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, HPV Leaves Its Mark
http://mnt.to/a/4dhm
Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is a form of cancer that affects the cells lining the middle part of the throat, including the soft palate, the base of the tongue, the tonsils, and the pharynx.
Discovery Of Mutation Driving Pediatric Brain Tumors
http://mnt.to/a/4dgn
A type of low-grade but sometimes lethal brain tumor in children has been found in many cases to contain an unusual mutation that may help to classify, diagnose and guide the treatment of the tumors, report scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Americans Are Consuming Far Too Much Added Sugar
http://mnt.to/a/4dkQ
Americans are consuming far too many calories from added sugars, with approximately 13% of adults' total caloric intake coming from sources such as sugar and high fructose corn syrup, according to the latest report from the U.
Rural Communities Might Need Different CPR Recommendations Than Urban Settings
http://mnt.to/a/4dhq
Hands-only CPR (CPR without mouth-to-mouth resuscitation), may not be the best method for rural or remote areas or for anyone who has to wait more than a few minutes for an ambulance, a new study suggests.
Bioabsorbable Stents Made From Zinc
http://mnt.to/a/4dgp
In 2012, more than 3 million people had stents inserted in their coronary arteries. These tiny mesh tubes prop open blood vessels healing from procedures like a balloon angioplasty, which widens arteries blocked by clots or plaque deposits.
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** CERVICAL CANCER / HPV VACCINE News **
In Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, HPV Leaves Its Mark
http://mnt.to/a/4dhm
Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is a form of cancer that affects the cells lining the middle part of the throat, including the soft palate, the base of the tongue, the tonsils, and the pharynx.
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** CHOLESTEROL News **
Bad Cholesterol Lowered In Men On Heart-Healthy Diet, Regardless Of Weight Loss
http://mnt.to/a/4dhf
A heart-healthy diet helped men at high risk for heart disease reduce their bad cholesterol, regardless of whether they lost weight, in a study presented at the American Heart Association's Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology 2013 Scientific Sessions.
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** CLINICAL TRIALS / DRUG TRIALS News **
Lantheus Medical Imaging To Proceed With Flurpiridaz F 18 Phase 3 Clinical Program Based On Interim Analysis Of Data From First Phase 3 Study
http://mnt.to/a/4djx
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc., a global leader in developing, manufacturing and distributing innovative diagnostic imaging agents, today announced an important milestone for its Phase 3 flurpiridaz F 18 clinical program.
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** COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE News **
Single Session Of Relaxation Response Practice Alters Gene Expression Involved In Inflammation, Energy Metabolism, Insulin Secretion
http://mnt.to/a/4dhy
A new study from investigators at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind/Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) finds that elicitation of the relaxation response - a physiologic state of deep rest induced by practices such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing and prayer - produces immediate changes in the expression of genes involved in immune function, energy metabolism and insulin secretion.
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** DEPRESSION News **
Suicide Rates Rise Among Middle-Aged Adults
http://mnt.to/a/4djH
Rates of suicide among middle-aged Americans have risen significantly in the past 10 years, causing concern that a generation of baby boomers who have dealt with a lifetime of economic worry, as well as easy access to prescription pills, may be more susceptible to harming themselves.
Study Finds Late-Life Depression Associated With Increased Risk For Dementia
http://mnt.to/a/4djv
Late-life depression is associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, Alzheimer's disease and, most predominantly, vascular dementia, according to the results of a new meta-analysis published today in the British Journal of Psychiatry.
SSRIs In Perioperative Period Associated With Higher Risk For Adverse Events
http://mnt.to/a/4djk
JAMA Internal Medicine Study HighlightsA study by Andrew D. Auerbach, M.D., M.P.H., of the University of California, San Francisco, suggests that receiving selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in the perioperative period was associated with a higher risk for adverse events.
Medicaid Expansion - Mental And Financial Health Improve, But No Improvement Shown In Physical Health
http://mnt.to/a/4dhb
New findings from the Oregon Health Insurance Experiment show that Medicaid coverage had no detectable effect on the prevalence of diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure, but substantially reduced depression, nearly eliminated catastrophic out-of-pocket expenditures, and increased the diagnosis of diabetes and the use of diabetes medication among low-income adults.
Having A Poor Relationship With A Spouse Can Increase Risk Of Depression
http://mnt.to/a/4dgm
The mantra that quality is more important than quantity is true when considering how social relationships influence depression, say U-M researchers in a new study.After analyzing data from nearly 5,000 American adults, the researchers found that the quality of a person's relationships with a spouse, family and friends predicted the likelihood of major depression disorder in the future, regardless of how frequently their social interactions took place.
In The US Over-Diagnosis And Over-Treatment Of Depression Is Common
http://mnt.to/a/4dg8
Americans are over-diagnosed and over-treated for depression, according to a new study conducted at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The study examines adults with clinician-identified depression and individuals who experienced major depressive episodes within a 12-month period.
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** DIABETES News **
Medicaid Expansion - Mental And Financial Health Improve, But No Improvement Shown In Physical Health
http://mnt.to/a/4dhb
New findings from the Oregon Health Insurance Experiment show that Medicaid coverage had no detectable effect on the prevalence of diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure, but substantially reduced depression, nearly eliminated catastrophic out-of-pocket expenditures, and increased the diagnosis of diabetes and the use of diabetes medication among low-income adults.
New Study Reveals Patchwork Federal Safety Net Health Care Coverage For Children With Diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/4dgd
Federal funding for health care coverage of children with diabetes varies significantly from state to state across the United States, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
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** EAR, NOSE AND THROAT News **
In Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, HPV Leaves Its Mark
http://mnt.to/a/4dhm
Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is a form of cancer that affects the cells lining the middle part of the throat, including the soft palate, the base of the tongue, the tonsils, and the pharynx.
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** EATING DISORDERS News **
Gender Differences In Binge Eating
http://mnt.to/a/4dhn
Female rats are much more likely to binge eat than male rats, according to new research that provides some of the strongest evidence yet that biology plays a role in eating disorders.The study, by Michigan State University scientists, is the first to establish sex differences in rates of binge eating in animals and has implications for humans.
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
Having Trouble With Your Contact Lenses? Try Different Type Or Change Lens Care Product
http://mnt.to/a/4dhv
If your contact lenses are causing you discomfort, simply switching to a different type of contact lens or lens care product may bring improvement, reports a study, " Effect of Lens and Solution Choice on the Comfort of Contact Lens Wearers", appearing in the May issue of Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry.
New Data On Impact Of Daylight Exposure On Eye Development
http://mnt.to/a/4dhr
Two new studies add to the growing evidence that spending time outdoors may help prevent or minimize nearsightedness in children. A study conducted in Taiwan, which is the first to use an educational policy as a public vision health intervention, finds that when children are required to spend recess time outdoors, their risk of nearsightedness is reduced.
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** FERTILITY News **
Fertility Rates Influenced By Economics More Than Other Factors
http://mnt.to/a/4dgh
The world population could top 8 billion in the year 2023 if current growth rates remain constant, according to United Nations figures. However, if global fertility rates slow more quickly than expected, there could be up to half a billion fewer mouths to feed on Earth in 2023.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
Targeted Screening For <i>C. Difficile</i> Upon Hospital Admission Could Potentially Identify Most Colonized Patients
http://mnt.to/a/4djr
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).
Reducing Viral Food Poisoning From Raw Oysters Using Electron-Beam Pasteurization
http://mnt.to/a/4dgb
According to the Centers for Disease Control, about one in six Americans gets food poisoning each year. Additionally, virus infection risks from consumption of raw oysters in the U.S. are estimated to cost around $200 million a year.
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** GENETICS News **
Mutations Discovered That May Affect Treatment Of Patients With Endometrial Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4dhD
A study from the Cancer Genome Atlas Research Network, led by the National Cancer Institute and the National Human Genome Research Institute, report that mutations discovered in endometrial cancer genes may directly impact treatment plans for women with aggressive endometrial cancer, as well as the classification of endometrial cancer tumors.
Genes May Explain Why Some Don't Respond To Rubella Vaccine
http://mnt.to/a/4dhC
Using advanced genetic sequencing technology and analysis, Mayo Clinic vaccine researchers have identified 27 genes that respond in very different ways to the standard rubella vaccine, making the vaccine less effective for a portion of the population.
Endometrial Cancer Treatment May Be Reshaped By Genomics
http://mnt.to/a/4dhz
The most in-depth look yet at endometrial cancer shows that adding genomics-based testing to the standard diagnostic workup could change the recommended course of treatment for some women.The new research, involving nearly 400 women with endometrial cancer, is published in the journal Nature.
New Method Makes It Easier To Investigate Devastating Childhood Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4dhw
Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPScs) from the skin of patients with Dravet syndrome (DS) show Dravet-like functional impairment when they are converted into neurons, finds research in BioMed Central's open access journal Molecular Brain.
Computer Scientists Assemble The Most Complete Genetic Profile Yet Of Acute Myeloid Leukemia
http://mnt.to/a/4dht
Powerful data-sifting algorithms developed by computer scientists at Brown University are helping to untangle the profoundly complex genetics of cancer.In a study reported today in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers from Washington University in St.
Menkes Disease: Discovery Helps Explain How Children Develop This Rare, Fatal Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4dgk
One of 100,000 children is born with Menkes disease, a genetic disorder that affects the body's ability to properly absorb copper from food and leads to neurodegeneration, seizures, impaired movement, stunted growth and, often, death before age 3.
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** HEALTH INSURANCE / MEDICAL INSURANCE News **
New Study Reveals Patchwork Federal Safety Net Health Care Coverage For Children With Diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/4dgd
Federal funding for health care coverage of children with diabetes varies significantly from state to state across the United States, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Having A Poor Relationship With A Spouse Can Increase Risk Of Depression
http://mnt.to/a/4dgm
The mantra that quality is more important than quantity is true when considering how social relationships influence depression, say U-M researchers in a new study.After analyzing data from nearly 5,000 American adults, the researchers found that the quality of a person's relationships with a spouse, family and friends predicted the likelihood of major depression disorder in the future, regardless of how frequently their social interactions took place.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
Genes May Explain Why Some Don't Respond To Rubella Vaccine
http://mnt.to/a/4dhC
Using advanced genetic sequencing technology and analysis, Mayo Clinic vaccine researchers have identified 27 genes that respond in very different ways to the standard rubella vaccine, making the vaccine less effective for a portion of the population.
Single Session Of Relaxation Response Practice Alters Gene Expression Involved In Inflammation, Energy Metabolism, Insulin Secretion
http://mnt.to/a/4dhy
A new study from investigators at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind/Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) finds that elicitation of the relaxation response - a physiologic state of deep rest induced by practices such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing and prayer - produces immediate changes in the expression of genes involved in immune function, energy metabolism and insulin secretion.
Mathematics, Nature, Help Researchers Understand The Immune System And Its Role In Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4dhs
Can the patterns in tree branches or the meandering bends in a river provide clues that could lead to better cancer therapies? According to a new study from Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center, these self-similar, repeating patterns in nature known as fractals help scientists better understand how the immune system is organized and may one day be used to help improve stem cell transplant outcomes in leukemia patients by predicting the probability of transplant complications.
Clues To Diagnosis, Treatment Of Dengue Virus Offered By Mast Cells
http://mnt.to/a/4dg9
A protein produced by mast cells in the immune system may predict which people infected with dengue virus will develop life-threatening complications, according to researchers at Duke Medicine and Duke-National University of Singapore (Duke-NUS).
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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.
Targeted Screening For <i>C. Difficile</i> Upon Hospital Admission Could Potentially Identify Most Colonized Patients
http://mnt.to/a/4djr
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).
Genes May Explain Why Some Don't Respond To Rubella Vaccine
http://mnt.to/a/4dhC
Using advanced genetic sequencing technology and analysis, Mayo Clinic vaccine researchers have identified 27 genes that respond in very different ways to the standard rubella vaccine, making the vaccine less effective for a portion of the population.
The Up And Down Side Of 'Traffic' In Our Cells
http://mnt.to/a/4dhp
A mechanism that permits essential substances to enter our cells while at the same time removing from them harmful components also has a "down side." This negative aspect prevents vital drugs, such as anti-cancer drugs, from achieving their designed functions, while also enabling bacterial cells to develop resistance to penetration of antibiotics.
Protein Complex Found In Breast Milk Forces Drug-Resistant 'Superbugs' Including MRSA To Respond To Antibiotics Again
http://mnt.to/a/4dhh
A protein complex found in human breast milk can help reverse the antibiotic resistance of bacterial species that cause dangerous pneumonia and staph infections, according to new University at Buffalo research.
Reducing Viral Food Poisoning From Raw Oysters Using Electron-Beam Pasteurization
http://mnt.to/a/4dgb
According to the Centers for Disease Control, about one in six Americans gets food poisoning each year. Additionally, virus infection risks from consumption of raw oysters in the U.S. are estimated to cost around $200 million a year.
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
Gabby Created As Virtual Patient Advocate To Deliver Preconception Care, Improve Pregnancy Outcomes
http://mnt.to/a/4dgq
Results of a pilot study suggest that a virtual patient advocate (VPA) could help influence positive changes and help women have healthier pregnancies. Developed at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Northeastern University, "Gabby" is an innovative tool developed to deliver preconception care (PCC) to African-American women through interactive conversations online.
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** LITIGATION / MEDICAL MALPRACTICE News **
'Catastrophic' Malpractice Payouts Add Little To Health Care's Rising Costs
http://mnt.to/a/4dgj
Efforts to lower health care costs in the United States have focused at times on demands to reform the medical malpractice system, with some researchers asserting that large, headline-grabbing and "frivolous" payouts are among the heaviest drains on health care resources.
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** LUNG CANCER News **
Diabetes Drug Makes Lung Cancer Vulnerable To Radiotherapy
http://mnt.to/a/4djq
THE DIABETES drug metformin slows the growth of lung cancer cells and makes them more likely to be killed by radiotherapy, according to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer this week.
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** LYMPHOLOGY/LYMPHEDEMA News **
Researchers Identify Mutations That Cause Blood Cancer Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
http://mnt.to/a/4djJ
A group of researchers has just identified all of the genetic mutations that cause blood cancer acute myeloid leukemia (AML), which could help drive further research for newer and better treatments for AML.
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** LYMPHOMA / LEUKEMIA / MYELOMA News **
Computer Scientists Assemble The Most Complete Genetic Profile Yet Of Acute Myeloid Leukemia
http://mnt.to/a/4dht
Powerful data-sifting algorithms developed by computer scientists at Brown University are helping to untangle the profoundly complex genetics of cancer.In a study reported today in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers from Washington University in St.
Mathematics, Nature, Help Researchers Understand The Immune System And Its Role In Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4dhs
Can the patterns in tree branches or the meandering bends in a river provide clues that could lead to better cancer therapies? According to a new study from Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center, these self-similar, repeating patterns in nature known as fractals help scientists better understand how the immune system is organized and may one day be used to help improve stem cell transplant outcomes in leukemia patients by predicting the probability of transplant complications.
The Search For Therapeutic Synergy In Primary Effusion Lymphoma
http://mnt.to/a/4dhk
Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is a rare, fatal form of aggressive B-cell lymphoma caused by Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV). The disease most commonly occurs in immunocompromised patients, such as those with HIV and the elderly.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Workers' Exposure Levels To Nanomaterials Recommended, US
http://mnt.to/a/4dkN
In anticipation that the numbers of US workers exposed to nanomaterials will rise significantly in the next ten years, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is recommending new exposure levels to prevent the health damage that may potentially result from inhaling chemical substances or materials that can be thousands of times thinner than the diameter of a human hair.
Bioabsorbable Stents Made From Zinc
http://mnt.to/a/4dgp
In 2012, more than 3 million people had stents inserted in their coronary arteries. These tiny mesh tubes prop open blood vessels healing from procedures like a balloon angioplasty, which widens arteries blocked by clots or plaque deposits.
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** MEDICARE / MEDICAID / SCHIP News **
Medicaid Expansion - Mental And Financial Health Improve, But No Improvement Shown In Physical Health
http://mnt.to/a/4dhb
New findings from the Oregon Health Insurance Experiment show that Medicaid coverage had no detectable effect on the prevalence of diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure, but substantially reduced depression, nearly eliminated catastrophic out-of-pocket expenditures, and increased the diagnosis of diabetes and the use of diabetes medication among low-income adults.
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
Bad Cholesterol Lowered In Men On Heart-Healthy Diet, Regardless Of Weight Loss
http://mnt.to/a/4dhf
A heart-healthy diet helped men at high risk for heart disease reduce their bad cholesterol, regardless of whether they lost weight, in a study presented at the American Heart Association's Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology 2013 Scientific Sessions.
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** MENTAL HEALTH News **
Suicide Rates Rise Among Middle-Aged Adults
http://mnt.to/a/4djH
Rates of suicide among middle-aged Americans have risen significantly in the past 10 years, causing concern that a generation of baby boomers who have dealt with a lifetime of economic worry, as well as easy access to prescription pills, may be more susceptible to harming themselves.
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** MRI / PET / ULTRASOUND News **
Lantheus Medical Imaging To Proceed With Flurpiridaz F 18 Phase 3 Clinical Program Based On Interim Analysis Of Data From First Phase 3 Study
http://mnt.to/a/4djx
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc., a global leader in developing, manufacturing and distributing innovative diagnostic imaging agents, today announced an important milestone for its Phase 3 flurpiridaz F 18 clinical program.
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** MRSA / DRUG RESISTANCE News **
Protein Complex Found In Breast Milk Forces Drug-Resistant 'Superbugs' Including MRSA To Respond To Antibiotics Again
http://mnt.to/a/4dhh
A protein complex found in human breast milk can help reverse the antibiotic resistance of bacterial species that cause dangerous pneumonia and staph infections, according to new University at Buffalo research.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Investigating Devastating Childhood Diseases Just Got Easier
http://mnt.to/a/4djm
Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPScs) from the skin of patients with Dravet syndrome (DS) show Dravet-like functional impairment when they are converted into neurons, finds research in BioMed Central's open access journal Molecular Brain.
The Key To Aging May Have Been Discovered In The Hypothalamus
http://mnt.to/a/4dhB
While the search continues for the Fountain of Youth, researchers may have found the body's "fountain of aging": the brain region known as the hypothalamus. For the first time, scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University report that the hypothalamus of mice controls aging throughout the body.
New Method Makes It Easier To Investigate Devastating Childhood Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4dhw
Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPScs) from the skin of patients with Dravet syndrome (DS) show Dravet-like functional impairment when they are converted into neurons, finds research in BioMed Central's open access journal Molecular Brain.
Mental Agility Game Slows Cognitive Decline In Older People
http://mnt.to/a/4dhj
There may be a way for older people to prevent natural aging of their minds, and it could be as simple as playing a video game.That's according to a study from the University of Iowa, which found that elderly people who played just ten hours of a game priming their mental processing speed and skills delayed declines by as many as seven years in a range of cognitive skills.
Dabigatran Etexilate (Pradaxa) And Intracranial Hemorrhage
http://mnt.to/a/4dhd
The Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group is pleased to announce publication of two new studies on dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa®) and intracranial hemorrhage: one in the Journal of Neurosurgery and the other in Neurosurgical Focus.
The Advantages Of Dual Parenting Shown In New Brain Research
http://mnt.to/a/4dh9
A team of researchers at the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) have discovered that adult brain cell production might be determined, in part, by the early parental environment.
Discovery Of Mutation Driving Pediatric Brain Tumors
http://mnt.to/a/4dgn
A type of low-grade but sometimes lethal brain tumor in children has been found in many cases to contain an unusual mutation that may help to classify, diagnose and guide the treatment of the tumors, report scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Menkes Disease: Discovery Helps Explain How Children Develop This Rare, Fatal Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4dgk
One of 100,000 children is born with Menkes disease, a genetic disorder that affects the body's ability to properly absorb copper from food and leads to neurodegeneration, seizures, impaired movement, stunted growth and, often, death before age 3.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Americans Are Consuming Far Too Much Added Sugar
http://mnt.to/a/4dkQ
Americans are consuming far too many calories from added sugars, with approximately 13% of adults' total caloric intake coming from sources such as sugar and high fructose corn syrup, according to the latest report from the U.
Study Suggests Preordering School Lunches Leads To Healthier Choices
http://mnt.to/a/4djy
JAMA Pediatrics Study HighlightsA research letter by Andrew S. Hanks, Ph.D., of Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, and colleagues examined whether having students preorder their entrée (main dish) of their school meal improves the healthfulness of entrees selected for lunch.
Vitamin D Deficiency: The Hidden Epidemic
http://mnt.to/a/4djt
Australia is in the grip of a hidden epidemic of "sunshine vitamin" deficiency, according to one of the world's foremost experts, US Professor Michael F. Holick.Professor of Medicine, Physiology and Biophysics at Boston University School of Medicine, Prof Holick has called for annual testing of all Australians after a study found up to 58% of Australians could be vitamin D deficient during the spring months1.
Bad Cholesterol Lowered In Men On Heart-Healthy Diet, Regardless Of Weight Loss
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A heart-healthy diet helped men at high risk for heart disease reduce their bad cholesterol, regardless of whether they lost weight, in a study presented at the American Heart Association's Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology 2013 Scientific Sessions.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Only 20% Of U.S. Adults Get Enough Exercise
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Only 20% of adults in the U.S. are getting the recommended amount of exercise, according to a new report by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).The research showed that one in five American adults is meeting both the aerobic and muscle-strengthening components of the physical activity guidelines issued by the federal government.
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
Lower Rates Of Complications In Hip And Knee Replacement Using Regional Anesthesia Technique
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A highly underutilized anesthesia technique called neuraxial anesthesia, also known as spinal or epidural anesthesia, improves outcomes in patients undergoing hip or knee replacement, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Study Suggests Childhood Adversities Association With Health Outcomes Of Early Adolescents
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JAMA Pediatrics Study HighlightsA study by Emalee G. Flaherty, M.D., of the Ann and Robert H. Laurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Illinois, and colleagues suggests childhood adversities, particularly recent adversities, are associated with health outcomes by early adolescence.
Study Suggests Preordering School Lunches Leads To Healthier Choices
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JAMA Pediatrics Study HighlightsA research letter by Andrew S. Hanks, Ph.D., of Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, and colleagues examined whether having students preorder their entrée (main dish) of their school meal improves the healthfulness of entrees selected for lunch.
Investigating Devastating Childhood Diseases Just Got Easier
http://mnt.to/a/4djm
Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPScs) from the skin of patients with Dravet syndrome (DS) show Dravet-like functional impairment when they are converted into neurons, finds research in BioMed Central's open access journal Molecular Brain.
Study Suggests U.S. Children Born Outside The United States Have Lower Risk Of Allergic Disease
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JAMA Pediatrics Study HighlightsA study by Jonathan I. Silverberg, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., of St. Luke's--Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, and colleagues suggests children living the in the United States but born outside the U.
Study Examines Relationship Of Medical Interventions In Early Childhood And Prevalence Of Later Intellectual Disability
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JAMA Pediatrics Study HighlightsA study by Jeffrey P. Brosco, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Miami, Florida, and colleagues examines the relationship between medical interventions in early childhood and the increasing prevalence of later intellectual disability (ID).
New Method Makes It Easier To Investigate Devastating Childhood Diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4dhw
Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPScs) from the skin of patients with Dravet syndrome (DS) show Dravet-like functional impairment when they are converted into neurons, finds research in BioMed Central's open access journal Molecular Brain.
New Data On Impact Of Daylight Exposure On Eye Development
http://mnt.to/a/4dhr
Two new studies add to the growing evidence that spending time outdoors may help prevent or minimize nearsightedness in children. A study conducted in Taiwan, which is the first to use an educational policy as a public vision health intervention, finds that when children are required to spend recess time outdoors, their risk of nearsightedness is reduced.
The Advantages Of Dual Parenting Shown In New Brain Research
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A team of researchers at the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) have discovered that adult brain cell production might be determined, in part, by the early parental environment.
4,400+ Kids A Year Injured By Amusement Rides
http://mnt.to/a/4dgr
A new study by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital examined injuries to children related to amusement rides, which included rides at amusement parks (fixed-site rides), rides at fairs and festivals (mobile rides) and rides found at local malls, stores, restaurants or arcades (mall rides).
Discovery Of Mutation Driving Pediatric Brain Tumors
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A type of low-grade but sometimes lethal brain tumor in children has been found in many cases to contain an unusual mutation that may help to classify, diagnose and guide the treatment of the tumors, report scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Menkes Disease: Discovery Helps Explain How Children Develop This Rare, Fatal Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4dgk
One of 100,000 children is born with Menkes disease, a genetic disorder that affects the body's ability to properly absorb copper from food and leads to neurodegeneration, seizures, impaired movement, stunted growth and, often, death before age 3.
Quitting Meth Addiction Less Successful In Teen Girls Than Boys
http://mnt.to/a/4dgg
A UCLA-led study of adolescents receiving treatment for methamphetamine dependence has found that girls are more likely to continue using the drug during treatment than boys, suggesting that new approaches are needed for treating meth abuse among teen girls.
Report On Prevention Of Bullying In Schools And Colleges Issued By The American Educational Research Association
http://mnt.to/a/4dgf
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) has issued a new report titled Prevention of Bullying in Schools, Colleges, and Universities: Research Report and Recommendations.* The report results from the work of a blue-ribbon AERA task force mandated to prepare and present practical short-term and long-term recommendations to address bullying of children and youth.
New Study Reveals Patchwork Federal Safety Net Health Care Coverage For Children With Diabetes
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Federal funding for health care coverage of children with diabetes varies significantly from state to state across the United States, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Gabby Created As Virtual Patient Advocate To Deliver Preconception Care, Improve Pregnancy Outcomes
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Results of a pilot study suggest that a virtual patient advocate (VPA) could help influence positive changes and help women have healthier pregnancies. Developed at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Northeastern University, "Gabby" is an innovative tool developed to deliver preconception care (PCC) to African-American women through interactive conversations online.
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** PROSTATE / PROSTATE CANCER News **
Deaths From Prostate Cancer Lower Among Statin Users
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New research from the US suggests men with prostate cancer who took or started taking statins before their diagnosis, may reduce their risk of dying from the disease. Statins are a class of drugs prescribed for lowering cholesterol.
Cook Medical Announces CE Mark Approval For PVA Foam Embolization Particles To Treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
http://mnt.to/a/4djw
Cook Medical has received CE Mark approval for its PVA Foam Embolization Particles to be used for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The product will be shown at this year's Global Embolization Symposium and Technologies (GEST) conference in Prague, Czech Republic, on 1-4 May.
AUA Releases New Clinical Guideline On Prostate Cancer Screening
http://mnt.to/a/4djp
Men ages 55 to 69 urged to talk with their doctors about benefits, harms of testingMen ages 55 to 69 who are considering prostate cancer screening should talk with their doctors about the benefits and harms of testing and proceed based on their personal values and preferences, according to a new clinical practice guideline released today by the American Urological Association (AUA).
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Suicide Rates Rise Among Middle-Aged Adults
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Rates of suicide among middle-aged Americans have risen significantly in the past 10 years, causing concern that a generation of baby boomers who have dealt with a lifetime of economic worry, as well as easy access to prescription pills, may be more susceptible to harming themselves.
Study Finds Late-Life Depression Associated With Increased Risk For Dementia
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Late-life depression is associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, Alzheimer's disease and, most predominantly, vascular dementia, according to the results of a new meta-analysis published today in the British Journal of Psychiatry.
Affirming Personal Values Improves Mood, Problem Solving Skills In Stressed Students
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If chronic stress is weighing down your problem-solving skills, self-affirmation may give your skills a boost, according to research published in the open access journal PLOS ONE by David Creswell and colleagues from Carnegie Mellon University.
Having A Poor Relationship With A Spouse Can Increase Risk Of Depression
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The mantra that quality is more important than quantity is true when considering how social relationships influence depression, say U-M researchers in a new study.After analyzing data from nearly 5,000 American adults, the researchers found that the quality of a person's relationships with a spouse, family and friends predicted the likelihood of major depression disorder in the future, regardless of how frequently their social interactions took place.
Report On Prevention Of Bullying In Schools And Colleges Issued By The American Educational Research Association
http://mnt.to/a/4dgf
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) has issued a new report titled Prevention of Bullying in Schools, Colleges, and Universities: Research Report and Recommendations.* The report results from the work of a blue-ribbon AERA task force mandated to prepare and present practical short-term and long-term recommendations to address bullying of children and youth.
In The US Over-Diagnosis And Over-Treatment Of Depression Is Common
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Americans are over-diagnosed and over-treated for depression, according to a new study conducted at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The study examines adults with clinician-identified depression and individuals who experienced major depressive episodes within a 12-month period.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Emergency Visits Due To Ambien Skyrocket
http://mnt.to/a/4dkR
The number of people taking Ambien (zolpidem) and ending up in hospital emergency departments increased by nearly 220% between 2005 and 2010, from 6,111 to 19,487 visits, says a news report issued by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, USA).
Workers' Exposure Levels To Nanomaterials Recommended, US
http://mnt.to/a/4dkN
In anticipation that the numbers of US workers exposed to nanomaterials will rise significantly in the next ten years, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is recommending new exposure levels to prevent the health damage that may potentially result from inhaling chemical substances or materials that can be thousands of times thinner than the diameter of a human hair.
Experts Discuss Ways To Embed Patient Voices And Values In Clinical Research
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Reforms Needed to Rebuild Public Trust in Clinical Trials, Reports Mayo Clinic ProceedingsThere is worldwide concern in the biomedical research community that enrollment in clinical trials is lagging, putting clinical research and consequent benefits to society in jeopardy.
Rural Communities Might Need Different CPR Recommendations Than Urban Settings
http://mnt.to/a/4dhq
Hands-only CPR (CPR without mouth-to-mouth resuscitation), may not be the best method for rural or remote areas or for anyone who has to wait more than a few minutes for an ambulance, a new study suggests.
Worldwide Pursuit Of The 'Triple Aim' Examined By 'Health Affairs'
http://mnt.to/a/4dh6
In its April issue, Health Affairs examines how all high-income countries are struggling to achieve the so-called "Triple Aim" - better health and better health care at lower cost. The articles in this issue find that the United States and other high-income countries have much to learn with the "trade" in strategies and tactics likely to flow both ways.
4,400+ Kids A Year Injured By Amusement Rides
http://mnt.to/a/4dgr
A new study by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital examined injuries to children related to amusement rides, which included rides at amusement parks (fixed-site rides), rides at fairs and festivals (mobile rides) and rides found at local malls, stores, restaurants or arcades (mall rides).
'Catastrophic' Malpractice Payouts Add Little To Health Care's Rising Costs
http://mnt.to/a/4dgj
Efforts to lower health care costs in the United States have focused at times on demands to reform the medical malpractice system, with some researchers asserting that large, headline-grabbing and "frivolous" payouts are among the heaviest drains on health care resources.
Fertility Rates Influenced By Economics More Than Other Factors
http://mnt.to/a/4dgh
The world population could top 8 billion in the year 2023 if current growth rates remain constant, according to United Nations figures. However, if global fertility rates slow more quickly than expected, there could be up to half a billion fewer mouths to feed on Earth in 2023.
Report On Prevention Of Bullying In Schools And Colleges Issued By The American Educational Research Association
http://mnt.to/a/4dgf
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) has issued a new report titled Prevention of Bullying in Schools, Colleges, and Universities: Research Report and Recommendations.* The report results from the work of a blue-ribbon AERA task force mandated to prepare and present practical short-term and long-term recommendations to address bullying of children and youth.
Reducing Viral Food Poisoning From Raw Oysters Using Electron-Beam Pasteurization
http://mnt.to/a/4dgb
According to the Centers for Disease Control, about one in six Americans gets food poisoning each year. Additionally, virus infection risks from consumption of raw oysters in the U.S. are estimated to cost around $200 million a year.
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** RADIOLOGY / NUCLEAR MEDICINE News **
Diabetes Drug Makes Lung Cancer Vulnerable To Radiotherapy
http://mnt.to/a/4djq
THE DIABETES drug metformin slows the growth of lung cancer cells and makes them more likely to be killed by radiotherapy, according to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer this week.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
Workers' Exposure Levels To Nanomaterials Recommended, US
http://mnt.to/a/4dkN
In anticipation that the numbers of US workers exposed to nanomaterials will rise significantly in the next ten years, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is recommending new exposure levels to prevent the health damage that may potentially result from inhaling chemical substances or materials that can be thousands of times thinner than the diameter of a human hair.
Protein Complex Found In Breast Milk Forces Drug-Resistant 'Superbugs' Including MRSA To Respond To Antibiotics Again
http://mnt.to/a/4dhh
A protein complex found in human breast milk can help reverse the antibiotic resistance of bacterial species that cause dangerous pneumonia and staph infections, according to new University at Buffalo research.
Clinical Practice Guidelines On Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction Published By The American Thoracic Society
http://mnt.to/a/4dh7
The American Thoracic Society has released new official clinical practice guidelines on the diagnosis and management of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB), the acute airway narrowing that occurs as a result of exercise.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
The Key To Aging May Have Been Discovered In The Hypothalamus
http://mnt.to/a/4dhB
While the search continues for the Fountain of Youth, researchers may have found the body's "fountain of aging": the brain region known as the hypothalamus. For the first time, scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University report that the hypothalamus of mice controls aging throughout the body.
Mental Agility Game Slows Cognitive Decline In Older People
http://mnt.to/a/4dhj
There may be a way for older people to prevent natural aging of their minds, and it could be as simple as playing a video game.That's according to a study from the University of Iowa, which found that elderly people who played just ten hours of a game priming their mental processing speed and skills delayed declines by as many as seven years in a range of cognitive skills.
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** SLEEP / SLEEP DISORDERS / INSOMNIA News **
Emergency Visits Due To Ambien Skyrocket
http://mnt.to/a/4dkR
The number of people taking Ambien (zolpidem) and ending up in hospital emergency departments increased by nearly 220% between 2005 and 2010, from 6,111 to 19,487 visits, says a news report issued by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, USA).
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
Only 20% Of U.S. Adults Get Enough Exercise
http://mnt.to/a/4djG
Only 20% of adults in the U.S. are getting the recommended amount of exercise, according to a new report by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).The research showed that one in five American adults is meeting both the aerobic and muscle-strengthening components of the physical activity guidelines issued by the federal government.
Clinical Practice Guidelines On Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction Published By The American Thoracic Society
http://mnt.to/a/4dh7
The American Thoracic Society has released new official clinical practice guidelines on the diagnosis and management of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB), the acute airway narrowing that occurs as a result of exercise.
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** STATINS News **
Deaths From Prostate Cancer Lower Among Statin Users
http://mnt.to/a/4djK
New research from the US suggests men with prostate cancer who took or started taking statins before their diagnosis, may reduce their risk of dying from the disease. Statins are a class of drugs prescribed for lowering cholesterol.
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Mathematics, Nature, Help Researchers Understand The Immune System And Its Role In Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4dhs
Can the patterns in tree branches or the meandering bends in a river provide clues that could lead to better cancer therapies? According to a new study from Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center, these self-similar, repeating patterns in nature known as fractals help scientists better understand how the immune system is organized and may one day be used to help improve stem cell transplant outcomes in leukemia patients by predicting the probability of transplant complications.
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** STROKE News **
Recognizing 5 Sudden Symptoms Of Stroke Could Save A Life
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Recognizing the five sudden symptoms of stroke could save a person's life, even a young life, according to an expert from the Stroke Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death among Americans, and about 795,000 people are affected by stroke each year in the U.
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** TROPICAL DISEASES News **
Clues To Diagnosis, Treatment Of Dengue Virus Offered By Mast Cells
http://mnt.to/a/4dg9
A protein produced by mast cells in the immune system may predict which people infected with dengue virus will develop life-threatening complications, according to researchers at Duke Medicine and Duke-National University of Singapore (Duke-NUS).
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
AUA Releases New Clinical Guideline On Prostate Cancer Screening
http://mnt.to/a/4djp
Men ages 55 to 69 urged to talk with their doctors about benefits, harms of testingMen ages 55 to 69 who are considering prostate cancer screening should talk with their doctors about the benefits and harms of testing and proceed based on their personal values and preferences, according to a new clinical practice guideline released today by the American Urological Association (AUA).
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Mutations Discovered That May Affect Treatment Of Patients With Endometrial Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4dhD
A study from the Cancer Genome Atlas Research Network, led by the National Cancer Institute and the National Human Genome Research Institute, report that mutations discovered in endometrial cancer genes may directly impact treatment plans for women with aggressive endometrial cancer, as well as the classification of endometrial cancer tumors.
Endometrial Cancer Treatment May Be Reshaped By Genomics
http://mnt.to/a/4dhz
The most in-depth look yet at endometrial cancer shows that adding genomics-based testing to the standard diagnostic workup could change the recommended course of treatment for some women.The new research, involving nearly 400 women with endometrial cancer, is published in the journal Nature.
Gender Differences In Binge Eating
http://mnt.to/a/4dhn
Female rats are much more likely to binge eat than male rats, according to new research that provides some of the strongest evidence yet that biology plays a role in eating disorders.The study, by Michigan State University scientists, is the first to establish sex differences in rates of binge eating in animals and has implications for humans.
Quitting Meth Addiction Less Successful In Teen Girls Than Boys
http://mnt.to/a/4dgg
A UCLA-led study of adolescents receiving treatment for methamphetamine dependence has found that girls are more likely to continue using the drug during treatment than boys, suggesting that new approaches are needed for treating meth abuse among teen girls.
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