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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Update On 'Designer Stimulants'
http://mnt.to/a/4dVM
The last few years have seen the emergence of a new drug problem in so-called "bath salts" - actually "designer stimulants," packaged and sold in ways that skirt drug laws. A review and update on these designer drugs is presented in the June Journal of Addiction Medicine, the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
Neuroscientists Examine Neural Synchronization Patterns During Addiction
http://mnt.to/a/4dVC
A cross-disciplinary collaboration of researchers in the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) explores the neural synchrony between circuits in the brain and their behavior under simulated drug addiction.
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** ALLERGY News **
Phase 1 Multiple Sclerosis Trial Safely Resets Patients' Immune Systems And Reduces Attack On Myelin Protein
http://mnt.to/a/4dWs
A phase 1 clinical trial for the first treatment to reset the immune system of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients showed the therapy was safe and dramatically reduced patients' immune systems' reactivity to myelin by 50 to 75 percent, according to new Northwestern Medicine research.
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
Dementia Rates Double In China, Study Finds
http://mnt.to/a/4dYJ
The number of people in China living with dementia has more than doubled over the past 20 years, a study has shown.Disease rates are increasing faster than previously thought so much so that caring for dementia patients will soon cost health services more than tackling heart disease and cancer combined, experts have warned.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
Fear Learning Studies May Lead To New Treatment For PTSD
http://mnt.to/a/4dWH
A team of researchers from Emory, University of Miami and Scripps Research Institute has identified a compound that can reduce PTSD-like symptoms in mice after they are exposed to stress. The discovery could lead to a treatment given to people shortly after a traumatic event, aimed at preventing possible PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).
Post-Traumatic Stress-Like Symptoms Prevented In Mice
http://mnt.to/a/4dWy
When injected into mice immediately following a traumatic event, a new drug prevents the animals from developing memory problems and increased anxiety that are indicative of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Helping Women From War-Torn Countries Cope With Sexual Violence
http://mnt.to/a/4dWt
In conflict-ridden countries around the world, rape and other forms of sexual violence are being used as weapons of war. In these settings, treatment services for victims are limited. A trial led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health examined an evidence-based group psychotherapy treatment for sexual violence survivors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Half Of Patients With PTSD Also Suffer From Depression
http://mnt.to/a/4dVF
About one of every two people diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) also suffer symptoms of depression, according to new research by Case Western Reserve University's Department of Psychological Sciences.
Meditation Activates Anterior Cingulate Cortex, Eases Anxiety
http://mnt.to/a/4dVz
Scientists, like Buddhist monks and Zen masters, have known for years that meditation can reduce anxiety, but not how. Scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, however, have succeeded in identifying the brain functions involved.
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** ARTHRITIS / RHEUMATOLOGY News **
Revised Clinical Practice Guideline On The Treatment Of Osteoarthritis Of The Knee
http://mnt.to/a/4dVK
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently released its revised clinical practice guideline (CPG) on the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee, addressing two key changes.
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** BIRD FLU / AVIAN FLU News **
Influenza Virus Mutations Could Result In Pandemic Flu
http://mnt.to/a/4dXP
If two recently emerged avian influenza virus strains mutate and acquire the ability to become easily human transmissible, they could create a pandemic flu, researchers from MIT reported in the journal Cell.
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
Reversal Cells May Tip The Balance Between Bone Formation And Resorption In Health And Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4dXg
Investigators Report on a Possible "Missing Link" in The American Journal of PathologyBy analyzing biopsy specimens from patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis and primary hyperparathyroidism, investigators have begun to pay increasing attention to "reversal cells," which prepare for bone formation during bone remodeling.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
Successful Breast Cancer Pilot Study Funded By Volleyball Tournaments
http://mnt.to/a/4dWQ
Funded by volleyball tournaments, a new study released this week shows success in pinpointing individualized treatment for women with metastatic breast cancer, according to George Mason University researchers.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Half Of Britons Will Have Cancer During Their Lifetime By 2020
http://mnt.to/a/4dY5
According to Macmillan Cancer Support, by 2020, nearly half of the people in the UK will get cancer in their lifetime, a statistic that poses what the UK charity describes as a "herculean" challenge for the National Health Service (NHS).
World's Oldest Human Tumor Discovered - Over 120,000 Years Old
http://mnt.to/a/4dXN
Researchers have just discovered the world´s oldest tumor, in the rib of a 120,000 year old Neanderthal in Croatia.It is a very rare discovery considering that tumors were uncommon in prehistoric populations.
Matrix-Bio Options Metabolite Biomarker Technology From Purdue University To Evaluate Opportunities For New Cancer Diagnostic Tests
http://mnt.to/a/4dXt
Matrix-Bio Inc., a diagnostics company that uses metabolite profiling to detect cancer and other diseases, has signed an exclusive agreement with the Purdue Research Foundation optioning metabolite biomarker technology and eight patent applications to evaluate the commercial potential of cancer diagnostics tests based on the technologies.
More Cancer Specialist Nurses To Improve Hospital Care
http://mnt.to/a/4dXs
Patients battling cancer have a better experience of care at hospitals that employ more cancer specialist nurses.Research from the University of Southampton, shows that patients of better staffed hospitals are more likely to report being given more emotional support by nurses who work well together on wards.
Combined Ketogenic Diet And Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Proves Effective Against Metastatic Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4dWC
A combination of nontoxic dietary and hyperbaric oxygen therapies effectively increased survival time in a mouse model of aggressive metastatic cancer, a research team from the Hyperbaric Biomedical Research Laboratory at the University of South Florida has found.
New Plug-In Optical Sensor For Smartphones Could Diagnosis Kaposi's Sarcoma In The Field
http://mnt.to/a/4dVB
As antiretroviral drugs that treat HIV have become more commonplace, the incidence of Kaposi's sarcoma, a type of cancer linked to AIDS, has decreased in the United States. The disease, however, remains prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, where poor access to medical care and lab tests only compound the problem.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Avandia (rosiglitazone) Does Not Raise Heart Attack Risk, Study
http://mnt.to/a/4dZ8
There is not a higher risk of heart attack and cardiovascular events in patients who take controversial type 2 drug Avandia (rosiglitazone), researchers at the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) reported after carrying out a re-analysis of data from a pivotal study.
Width Of Blood Vessels Linked To IQ Score
http://mnt.to/a/4dXR
New research, published in the journal Psychological Science, suggests that the width of blood vessels in the retina may be a good indicator of brain health and IQ.Researchers, led by psychological scientist Idan Shalev of Duke University, set out to determine how IQ is related to overall brain health.
Insight Into Cardiovascular Disease, The UK's Biggest Killer
http://mnt.to/a/4dXf
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the UK, accounting for a third of all fatalities through illnesses such as stroke and heart disease.The risk increases with age which is why researchers at Lancaster University have been studying how the cardiovascular system alters as we grow older.
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** COLORECTAL CANCER News **
Biomarker Identification May Lead To New Noninvasive Test For Colorectal Cancer Detection
http://mnt.to/a/4dXq
Serum DNA Analysis Allows Detection of Early Disease, Say Researchers in The Journal of Molecular DiagnosticsThe average 5-year survival for colorectal cancer (CRC) is less than 10% if metastasis occurs, but can reach 90% if detected early.
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** COMPLIANCE News **
Sleep Apnea Sufferers With Stable Bedtimes More Likely To Adhere To Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/4dWN
A consistent bedtime routine is likely key to helping people with obstructive sleep apnea adhere to their prescribed treatment, according to Penn State researchers.Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the upper airway collapses during sleep.
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** CONFERENCES News **
Stem Cell Congress - World Class Speakers Announced, 4-5 November 2013, London
http://mnt.to/a/4dYR
Experts predict that the stem cell industry will be worth over $5 billion by 2014, reflecting the enormous potential of stem cell technologies in the pharmaceutical industry. In the light of this Oxford Global Conferences are proud to present our Stem Cell Congress, to be held on the 4th & 5th November 2013 at the Copthorne Tara, London Kensington.
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** DENTISTRY News **
Cheese And Dairy Products May Prevent Cavities
http://mnt.to/a/4dWM
Consuming dairy products is vital to maintaining good overall health, and it's especially important to bone health. But there has been little research about how dairy products affect oral health in particular.
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** DEPRESSION News **
Half Of Patients With PTSD Also Suffer From Depression
http://mnt.to/a/4dVF
About one of every two people diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) also suffer symptoms of depression, according to new research by Case Western Reserve University's Department of Psychological Sciences.
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** DIABETES News **
Avandia (rosiglitazone) Does Not Raise Heart Attack Risk, Study
http://mnt.to/a/4dZ8
There is not a higher risk of heart attack and cardiovascular events in patients who take controversial type 2 drug Avandia (rosiglitazone), researchers at the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) reported after carrying out a re-analysis of data from a pivotal study.
Restrictions On Avandia (Rosiglitazone) Should Be Loosened, Says FDA Panel
http://mnt.to/a/4dZ6
Most of the 26-member advisory FDA panel voted to loosen the restrictions which were placed on GSK's diabetes drug Avandia (rosiglitazone) in 2010 because of concerns it might raise the risk of heart attacks and death from cardiovascular causes.
Vascular Damage Blocked In Diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/4dWW
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered how to stop the destructive process that leads to cardiovascular disease in diabetic laboratory animals.It is well known that high blood sugar levels significantly raise the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Diabetes And Heart Health Matter To Your Brain
http://mnt.to/a/4dVN
People suffering from type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are at an increased risk of cognitive decline, according to a new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.Lead author Christina E.
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
No Proof Of Added Benefit Found For Aflibercept In Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
http://mnt.to/a/4dWP
Manufacturer's dossier did not contain any usable data for the comparison with ranibizumabThe drug aflibercept (trade name: Eylea) has been approved in Germany since November 2012 for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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** FLU / COLD / SARS News **
Influenza Virus Mutations Could Result In Pandemic Flu
http://mnt.to/a/4dXP
If two recently emerged avian influenza virus strains mutate and acquire the ability to become easily human transmissible, they could create a pandemic flu, researchers from MIT reported in the journal Cell.
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** GENETICS News **
Down's Syndrome Testing Can Be Earlier And More Reliable Say Researchers
http://mnt.to/a/4dZ3
A new study reported this week shows UK researchers have developed a more reliable non-invasive test for Down's syndrome during the first three months of pregnancy.Writing in the 7 June online issue of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Kypros Nicolaides of King's College London, and colleagues, suggest the test, which analyzes the baby's DNA in the expectant mother's blood, is superior to currently available non-invasive ways of screening for Down's syndrome.
Article Describes The Role Of TRF1, A Protector Of Telomeres In Cell Pluripotency
http://mnt.to/a/4dWS
Researchers are still fascinated by the idea of the possibility of reprogramming the cells of any tissue, turning them into cells with the capacity to differentiate into cells of a completely different type - pluripotent cells - and they are still striving to understand how it happens.
Researchers Target An Aspect Of Down Syndrome
http://mnt.to/a/4dWG
University of Michigan researchers have determined how a gene that is known to be defective in Down syndrome is regulated and how its dysregulation may lead to neurological defects, providing insights into potential therapeutic approaches to an aspect of the syndrome.
Link Discovered Between Genetic Mutation Inherited From Father's Side And Early Puberty
http://mnt.to/a/4dWz
Reaching puberty at an unusually early age can have adverse effects on social behavior and psychological development, as well as physical effects, including short stature, and lifelong health risks, such as diabetes, breast cancer and heart disease.
Many Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Could Benefit From Genetic Editing
http://mnt.to/a/4dVL
Using a novel genetic 'editing' technique, Duke University biomedical engineers have been able to repair a defect responsible for one of the most common inherited disorders, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, in cell samples from Duchenne patients.
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** HEALTH INSURANCE / MEDICAL INSURANCE News **
30 Million To Remain Uninsured Under Obamacare: New State-By-State Estimates At Health Affairs Blog
http://mnt.to/a/4dYN
Harvard and CUNY researchers say 4.9 million Texans and 3.7 million Californians will still be uninsured in 2016A study released recently on the Health Affairs blog finds that between 29.8 million and 31.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Insight Into Cardiovascular Disease, The UK's Biggest Killer
http://mnt.to/a/4dXf
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the UK, accounting for a third of all fatalities through illnesses such as stroke and heart disease.The risk increases with age which is why researchers at Lancaster University have been studying how the cardiovascular system alters as we grow older.
Vascular Damage Blocked In Diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/4dWW
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered how to stop the destructive process that leads to cardiovascular disease in diabetic laboratory animals.It is well known that high blood sugar levels significantly raise the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Health Risks May Pass To Grandchildren Of Obese Mums
http://mnt.to/a/4dWT
Health problems linked to obesity - like heart disease and diabetes - could skip an entire generation, a new study suggests.Researchers have found that the offspring of obese mothers may be spared health problems linked to obesity, while their own children then inherit them.
Poor Sleep May Be Most Harmful To Women With Heart Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4dVS
Many women get too little sleep, despite considerable evidence showing the importance of sleep to overall health. Now a new UC San Francisco study has discovered another reason why inadequate sleep may be harmful, especially to women and their hearts.
Diabetes And Heart Health Matter To Your Brain
http://mnt.to/a/4dVN
People suffering from type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are at an increased risk of cognitive decline, according to a new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.Lead author Christina E.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
Phase 1 Multiple Sclerosis Trial Safely Resets Patients' Immune Systems And Reduces Attack On Myelin Protein
http://mnt.to/a/4dWs
A phase 1 clinical trial for the first treatment to reset the immune system of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients showed the therapy was safe and dramatically reduced patients' immune systems' reactivity to myelin by 50 to 75 percent, according to new Northwestern Medicine research.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Influenza Virus Mutations Could Result In Pandemic Flu
http://mnt.to/a/4dXP
If two recently emerged avian influenza virus strains mutate and acquire the ability to become easily human transmissible, they could create a pandemic flu, researchers from MIT reported in the journal Cell.
Paving The Way For Protein Drugs From Bacteria
http://mnt.to/a/4dWV
A cheaper, more efficient technique for developing complex protein drugs from bacteria has been developed at the University of Sheffield.Using the bacterium E. coli, researchers from the University's Faculty of Engineering showed it was possible to vastly increase the efficiency of the cells producing specifically modified proteins, as well as improve its performance and stability.
Hospital Patients On Antibiotics Benefit From Probiotics
http://mnt.to/a/4dVH
Patients in hospital who are on antibiotics may benefit from taking probiotics, according to researchers at St. Michael's Hospital.Dr. Reena Pattani led a literature review that looked at the effectiveness of probiotics, live bacteria that can take up residence in digestive tracts, in treating common side effects of antibiotics, such as antibiotic-associated diarrhea and life-threatening side effects such as Clostridium difficile infection.
New Plug-In Optical Sensor For Smartphones Could Diagnosis Kaposi's Sarcoma In The Field
http://mnt.to/a/4dVB
As antiretroviral drugs that treat HIV have become more commonplace, the incidence of Kaposi's sarcoma, a type of cancer linked to AIDS, has decreased in the United States. The disease, however, remains prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, where poor access to medical care and lab tests only compound the problem.
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** LYMPHOMA / LEUKEMIA / MYELOMA News **
Never-Before-Used Targeted Treatment For Atypical Chronic Neutrophilic Leukemia
http://mnt.to/a/4dWX
A recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine describes genetic testing of a rare blood cancer called atypical chronic neutrophilic leukemia (CNL) that revealed a new mutation present in most patients with the disease.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Caution Recommended When Using Computerized Concussion Test
http://mnt.to/a/4dWR
Newly published research from an international team featuring UT Arlington assistant professor Jacob Resch has reaffirmed questions about portions of the popular computerized concussion assessment tool ImPACT.
Patients With Sleep Apnea Benefit From Electronic Stimulation Therapy
http://mnt.to/a/4dWF
A clinical study has found that electronic stimulation therapy to reduce obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is safe and effective.The Stimulation Therapy for Apnea Reduction (The STAR Trial) evaluated an implantable electronic stimulation device called Inspire™ Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) therapy designed to deliver mild stimulation to the main nerve of the tongue (hypoglossal nerve) on each breathing cycle during sleep.
New Plug-In Optical Sensor For Smartphones Could Diagnosis Kaposi's Sarcoma In The Field
http://mnt.to/a/4dVB
As antiretroviral drugs that treat HIV have become more commonplace, the incidence of Kaposi's sarcoma, a type of cancer linked to AIDS, has decreased in the United States. The disease, however, remains prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, where poor access to medical care and lab tests only compound the problem.
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** MEDICAL STUDENTS / TRAINING News **
A Model Program For Surgical Residents
http://mnt.to/a/4dWx
Researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, have developed a novel graduate medical education initiative that enables surgical residents to hone their skills in quality improvement (QI).
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** MEDICARE / MEDICAID / SCHIP News **
30 Million To Remain Uninsured Under Obamacare: New State-By-State Estimates At Health Affairs Blog
http://mnt.to/a/4dYN
Harvard and CUNY researchers say 4.9 million Texans and 3.7 million Californians will still be uninsured in 2016A study released recently on the Health Affairs blog finds that between 29.8 million and 31.
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** MENOPAUSE News **
Sex After Menopause
http://mnt.to/a/4dVQ
A satisfying sex life is an important contributor to older adults' quality of life, but the sexual pain that can come after menopause can rob women and their partners of that satisfaction. Treatment can help restore it, shows a global survey including some 1,000 middle-aged North American men and women, published online in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS).
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** MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS News **
Phase 1 Multiple Sclerosis Trial Safely Resets Patients' Immune Systems And Reduces Attack On Myelin Protein
http://mnt.to/a/4dWs
A phase 1 clinical trial for the first treatment to reset the immune system of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients showed the therapy was safe and dramatically reduced patients' immune systems' reactivity to myelin by 50 to 75 percent, according to new Northwestern Medicine research.
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** MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY / ALS News **
Many Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Could Benefit From Genetic Editing
http://mnt.to/a/4dVL
Using a novel genetic 'editing' technique, Duke University biomedical engineers have been able to repair a defect responsible for one of the most common inherited disorders, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, in cell samples from Duchenne patients.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
OCD Behavior In Mice Blocked Completely
http://mnt.to/a/4dZ7
MIT neuroscientists have managed to block compulsive behavior in mice by activating a brain circuit that controls compulsive behavior.The finding could help drive the development of better treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Tourette's syndrome.
Width Of Blood Vessels Linked To IQ Score
http://mnt.to/a/4dXR
New research, published in the journal Psychological Science, suggests that the width of blood vessels in the retina may be a good indicator of brain health and IQ.Researchers, led by psychological scientist Idan Shalev of Duke University, set out to determine how IQ is related to overall brain health.
Caution Recommended When Using Computerized Concussion Test
http://mnt.to/a/4dWR
Newly published research from an international team featuring UT Arlington assistant professor Jacob Resch has reaffirmed questions about portions of the popular computerized concussion assessment tool ImPACT.
Concerns About Anesthesia's Impact On The Brain
http://mnt.to/a/4dWJ
As pediatric specialists become increasingly aware that surgical anesthesia may have lasting effects on the developing brains of young children, new research suggests the threat may also apply to adult brains.
Researchers Target An Aspect Of Down Syndrome
http://mnt.to/a/4dWG
University of Michigan researchers have determined how a gene that is known to be defective in Down syndrome is regulated and how its dysregulation may lead to neurological defects, providing insights into potential therapeutic approaches to an aspect of the syndrome.
Mapping The Wiring Of The Biological Clock
http://mnt.to/a/4dWw
The World Health Organization lists shift work as a potential carcinogen, says Erik Herzog, PhD, Professor of Biology in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. And that's just one example among many of the troubles we cause ourselves when we override the biological clocks in our brains and pay attention instead to the mechanical clocks on our wrists.
Diabetes And Heart Health Matter To Your Brain
http://mnt.to/a/4dVN
People suffering from type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are at an increased risk of cognitive decline, according to a new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.Lead author Christina E.
Changes In The Aging Brain Affect Hand-Eye Coordination
http://mnt.to/a/4dVJ
For many older adults, the aging process seems to go hand-in-hand with an annoying increase in clumsiness - difficulties dialing a phone, fumbling with keys in a lock or knocking over the occasional wine glass while reaching for a salt shaker.
Learning By Our Mistakes
http://mnt.to/a/4dVD
If people are unable to perceive their own errors as they complete a routine, simple task, their skill will decline over time, Johns Hopkins researchers have found - but not for the reasons scientists assumed.
Neuroscientists Examine Neural Synchronization Patterns During Addiction
http://mnt.to/a/4dVC
A cross-disciplinary collaboration of researchers in the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) explores the neural synchrony between circuits in the brain and their behavior under simulated drug addiction.
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** NURSING / MIDWIFERY News **
More Cancer Specialist Nurses To Improve Hospital Care
http://mnt.to/a/4dXs
Patients battling cancer have a better experience of care at hospitals that employ more cancer specialist nurses.Research from the University of Southampton, shows that patients of better staffed hospitals are more likely to report being given more emotional support by nurses who work well together on wards.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Cheese And Dairy Products May Prevent Cavities
http://mnt.to/a/4dWM
Consuming dairy products is vital to maintaining good overall health, and it's especially important to bone health. But there has been little research about how dairy products affect oral health in particular.
Combined Ketogenic Diet And Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Proves Effective Against Metastatic Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4dWC
A combination of nontoxic dietary and hyperbaric oxygen therapies effectively increased survival time in a mouse model of aggressive metastatic cancer, a research team from the Hyperbaric Biomedical Research Laboratory at the University of South Florida has found.
Hospital Patients On Antibiotics Benefit From Probiotics
http://mnt.to/a/4dVH
Patients in hospital who are on antibiotics may benefit from taking probiotics, according to researchers at St. Michael's Hospital.Dr. Reena Pattani led a literature review that looked at the effectiveness of probiotics, live bacteria that can take up residence in digestive tracts, in treating common side effects of antibiotics, such as antibiotic-associated diarrhea and life-threatening side effects such as Clostridium difficile infection.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Health Risks May Pass To Grandchildren Of Obese Mums
http://mnt.to/a/4dWT
Health problems linked to obesity - like heart disease and diabetes - could skip an entire generation, a new study suggests.Researchers have found that the offspring of obese mothers may be spared health problems linked to obesity, while their own children then inherit them.
Obesity And Neighborhood Features
http://mnt.to/a/4dVG
Living in a neighborhood that supports a healthy lifestyle can make a measurable difference in preventing obesity, according to a longitudinal study recently published in the journal Obesity.
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
Concerns About Anesthesia's Impact On The Brain
http://mnt.to/a/4dWJ
As pediatric specialists become increasingly aware that surgical anesthesia may have lasting effects on the developing brains of young children, new research suggests the threat may also apply to adult brains.
Fear Learning Studies May Lead To New Treatment For PTSD
http://mnt.to/a/4dWH
A team of researchers from Emory, University of Miami and Scripps Research Institute has identified a compound that can reduce PTSD-like symptoms in mice after they are exposed to stress. The discovery could lead to a treatment given to people shortly after a traumatic event, aimed at preventing possible PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).
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** PARKINSON'S DISEASE News **
Neuroscientists Examine Neural Synchronization Patterns During Addiction
http://mnt.to/a/4dVC
A cross-disciplinary collaboration of researchers in the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) explores the neural synchrony between circuits in the brain and their behavior under simulated drug addiction.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Down's Syndrome Testing Can Be Earlier And More Reliable Say Researchers
http://mnt.to/a/4dZ3
A new study reported this week shows UK researchers have developed a more reliable non-invasive test for Down's syndrome during the first three months of pregnancy.Writing in the 7 June online issue of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Kypros Nicolaides of King's College London, and colleagues, suggest the test, which analyzes the baby's DNA in the expectant mother's blood, is superior to currently available non-invasive ways of screening for Down's syndrome.
Concerns About Anesthesia's Impact On The Brain
http://mnt.to/a/4dWJ
As pediatric specialists become increasingly aware that surgical anesthesia may have lasting effects on the developing brains of young children, new research suggests the threat may also apply to adult brains.
Researchers Target An Aspect Of Down Syndrome
http://mnt.to/a/4dWG
University of Michigan researchers have determined how a gene that is known to be defective in Down syndrome is regulated and how its dysregulation may lead to neurological defects, providing insights into potential therapeutic approaches to an aspect of the syndrome.
Link Discovered Between Genetic Mutation Inherited From Father's Side And Early Puberty
http://mnt.to/a/4dWz
Reaching puberty at an unusually early age can have adverse effects on social behavior and psychological development, as well as physical effects, including short stature, and lifelong health risks, such as diabetes, breast cancer and heart disease.
Many Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Could Benefit From Genetic Editing
http://mnt.to/a/4dVL
Using a novel genetic 'editing' technique, Duke University biomedical engineers have been able to repair a defect responsible for one of the most common inherited disorders, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, in cell samples from Duchenne patients.
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** PHARMA INDUSTRY / BIOTECH INDUSTRY News **
Avandia (rosiglitazone) Does Not Raise Heart Attack Risk, Study
http://mnt.to/a/4dZ8
There is not a higher risk of heart attack and cardiovascular events in patients who take controversial type 2 drug Avandia (rosiglitazone), researchers at the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) reported after carrying out a re-analysis of data from a pivotal study.
Restrictions On Avandia (Rosiglitazone) Should Be Loosened, Says FDA Panel
http://mnt.to/a/4dZ6
Most of the 26-member advisory FDA panel voted to loosen the restrictions which were placed on GSK's diabetes drug Avandia (rosiglitazone) in 2010 because of concerns it might raise the risk of heart attacks and death from cardiovascular causes.
Paving The Way For Protein Drugs From Bacteria
http://mnt.to/a/4dWV
A cheaper, more efficient technique for developing complex protein drugs from bacteria has been developed at the University of Sheffield.Using the bacterium E. coli, researchers from the University's Faculty of Engineering showed it was possible to vastly increase the efficiency of the cells producing specifically modified proteins, as well as improve its performance and stability.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Down's Syndrome Testing Can Be Earlier And More Reliable Say Researchers
http://mnt.to/a/4dZ3
A new study reported this week shows UK researchers have developed a more reliable non-invasive test for Down's syndrome during the first three months of pregnancy.Writing in the 7 June online issue of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Kypros Nicolaides of King's College London, and colleagues, suggest the test, which analyzes the baby's DNA in the expectant mother's blood, is superior to currently available non-invasive ways of screening for Down's syndrome.
Health Risks May Pass To Grandchildren Of Obese Mums
http://mnt.to/a/4dWT
Health problems linked to obesity - like heart disease and diabetes - could skip an entire generation, a new study suggests.Researchers have found that the offspring of obese mothers may be spared health problems linked to obesity, while their own children then inherit them.
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** PRIMARY CARE / GENERAL PRACTICE News **
A Model Program For Surgical Residents
http://mnt.to/a/4dWx
Researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, have developed a novel graduate medical education initiative that enables surgical residents to hone their skills in quality improvement (QI).
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
OCD Behavior In Mice Blocked Completely
http://mnt.to/a/4dZ7
MIT neuroscientists have managed to block compulsive behavior in mice by activating a brain circuit that controls compulsive behavior.The finding could help drive the development of better treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Tourette's syndrome.
New Study Helps Explain How People Become Obsessed With Forbidden Pleasures
http://mnt.to/a/4dWK
The study, which appears in an upcoming edition of Cognitive, Affective and Behavioral Neuroscience journal, shows that when people are forbidden from something, it takes on a new level of focus.
Fear Learning Studies May Lead To New Treatment For PTSD
http://mnt.to/a/4dWH
A team of researchers from Emory, University of Miami and Scripps Research Institute has identified a compound that can reduce PTSD-like symptoms in mice after they are exposed to stress. The discovery could lead to a treatment given to people shortly after a traumatic event, aimed at preventing possible PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).
Post-Traumatic Stress-Like Symptoms Prevented In Mice
http://mnt.to/a/4dWy
When injected into mice immediately following a traumatic event, a new drug prevents the animals from developing memory problems and increased anxiety that are indicative of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Meditation Activates Anterior Cingulate Cortex, Eases Anxiety
http://mnt.to/a/4dVz
Scientists, like Buddhist monks and Zen masters, have known for years that meditation can reduce anxiety, but not how. Scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, however, have succeeded in identifying the brain functions involved.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Half Of Britons Will Have Cancer During Their Lifetime By 2020
http://mnt.to/a/4dY5
According to Macmillan Cancer Support, by 2020, nearly half of the people in the UK will get cancer in their lifetime, a statistic that poses what the UK charity describes as a "herculean" challenge for the National Health Service (NHS).
Prepare For Extreme Summer Heat, CDC Warns
http://mnt.to/a/4dXQ
Now is the time to prepare for the high temperatures that kill hundreds of people every year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns. The CDC is urging Americans to take measures to stay cool, remain hydrated and to keep informed.
Beaches With Pollution Controls More Popular
http://mnt.to/a/4dWL
Southern California beaches with storm drain diversion systems attract millions more people annually, a new study in the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin shows.The study looked at whether improving the environmental quality of coastal areas through policy intervention had an effect on the way people use coastal areas.
Obesity And Neighborhood Features
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Living in a neighborhood that supports a healthy lifestyle can make a measurable difference in preventing obesity, according to a longitudinal study recently published in the journal Obesity.
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** REGULATORY AFFAIRS / DRUG APPROVALS News **
Restrictions On Avandia (Rosiglitazone) Should Be Loosened, Says FDA Panel
http://mnt.to/a/4dZ6
Most of the 26-member advisory FDA panel voted to loosen the restrictions which were placed on GSK's diabetes drug Avandia (rosiglitazone) in 2010 because of concerns it might raise the risk of heart attacks and death from cardiovascular causes.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
Half Of Britons Will Have Cancer During Their Lifetime By 2020
http://mnt.to/a/4dY5
According to Macmillan Cancer Support, by 2020, nearly half of the people in the UK will get cancer in their lifetime, a statistic that poses what the UK charity describes as a "herculean" challenge for the National Health Service (NHS).
Prepare For Extreme Summer Heat, CDC Warns
http://mnt.to/a/4dXQ
Now is the time to prepare for the high temperatures that kill hundreds of people every year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns. The CDC is urging Americans to take measures to stay cool, remain hydrated and to keep informed.
No Proof Of Added Benefit Found For Aflibercept In Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
http://mnt.to/a/4dWP
Manufacturer's dossier did not contain any usable data for the comparison with ranibizumabThe drug aflibercept (trade name: Eylea) has been approved in Germany since November 2012 for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Screening For Frailty Could Prevent Deaths
http://mnt.to/a/4dVP
Everyone older than 70 should be checked for frailty, a condition that is both easily treated and potentially deadly, according to an article by representatives from six major international and U.
Changes In The Aging Brain Affect Hand-Eye Coordination
http://mnt.to/a/4dVJ
For many older adults, the aging process seems to go hand-in-hand with an annoying increase in clumsiness - difficulties dialing a phone, fumbling with keys in a lock or knocking over the occasional wine glass while reaching for a salt shaker.
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** SEXUAL HEALTH / STDS News **
Link Discovered Between Genetic Mutation Inherited From Father's Side And Early Puberty
http://mnt.to/a/4dWz
Reaching puberty at an unusually early age can have adverse effects on social behavior and psychological development, as well as physical effects, including short stature, and lifelong health risks, such as diabetes, breast cancer and heart disease.
Helping Women From War-Torn Countries Cope With Sexual Violence
http://mnt.to/a/4dWt
In conflict-ridden countries around the world, rape and other forms of sexual violence are being used as weapons of war. In these settings, treatment services for victims are limited. A trial led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health examined an evidence-based group psychotherapy treatment for sexual violence survivors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Sex After Menopause
http://mnt.to/a/4dVQ
A satisfying sex life is an important contributor to older adults' quality of life, but the sexual pain that can come after menopause can rob women and their partners of that satisfaction. Treatment can help restore it, shows a global survey including some 1,000 middle-aged North American men and women, published online in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS).
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** SLEEP / SLEEP DISORDERS / INSOMNIA News **
Sleep Apnea Sufferers With Stable Bedtimes More Likely To Adhere To Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/4dWN
A consistent bedtime routine is likely key to helping people with obstructive sleep apnea adhere to their prescribed treatment, according to Penn State researchers.Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the upper airway collapses during sleep.
Patients With Sleep Apnea Benefit From Electronic Stimulation Therapy
http://mnt.to/a/4dWF
A clinical study has found that electronic stimulation therapy to reduce obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is safe and effective.The Stimulation Therapy for Apnea Reduction (The STAR Trial) evaluated an implantable electronic stimulation device called Inspire™ Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) therapy designed to deliver mild stimulation to the main nerve of the tongue (hypoglossal nerve) on each breathing cycle during sleep.
Mapping The Wiring Of The Biological Clock
http://mnt.to/a/4dWw
The World Health Organization lists shift work as a potential carcinogen, says Erik Herzog, PhD, Professor of Biology in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. And that's just one example among many of the troubles we cause ourselves when we override the biological clocks in our brains and pay attention instead to the mechanical clocks on our wrists.
Poor Sleep May Be Most Harmful To Women With Heart Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4dVS
Many women get too little sleep, despite considerable evidence showing the importance of sleep to overall health. Now a new UC San Francisco study has discovered another reason why inadequate sleep may be harmful, especially to women and their hearts.
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
Department Of Health Publish New Guidelines For "Tobacco Harm Reduction"
http://mnt.to/a/4dXm
Struggling to quit? 'Swap tobacco for nicotine', advises new guidance from NICEToday sees the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) publish new guidelines for tobacco harm reduction in the UK.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
Prepare For Extreme Summer Heat, CDC Warns
http://mnt.to/a/4dXQ
Now is the time to prepare for the high temperatures that kill hundreds of people every year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns. The CDC is urging Americans to take measures to stay cool, remain hydrated and to keep informed.
Caution Recommended When Using Computerized Concussion Test
http://mnt.to/a/4dWR
Newly published research from an international team featuring UT Arlington assistant professor Jacob Resch has reaffirmed questions about portions of the popular computerized concussion assessment tool ImPACT.
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Article Describes The Role Of TRF1, A Protector Of Telomeres In Cell Pluripotency
http://mnt.to/a/4dWS
Researchers are still fascinated by the idea of the possibility of reprogramming the cells of any tissue, turning them into cells with the capacity to differentiate into cells of a completely different type - pluripotent cells - and they are still striving to understand how it happens.
New Population Of Pluripotent Stem Cells Isolated From Fat Removed During Liposuction
http://mnt.to/a/4dWB
Researchers from the UCLA Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology have isolated a new population of primitive, stress-resistant human pluripotent stem cells easily derived from fat tissue that are able to differentiate into virtually every cell type in the human body without genetic modification.
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** TROPICAL DISEASES News **
Potential New Way To Combat Malaria
http://mnt.to/a/4dWD
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with Seattle Biomedical Research Institute, the University of Oxford, NIMR Tanzania and Retrogenix LTD, have identified how malaria parasites growing inside red blood cells stick to the sides of blood vessels in severe cases of malaria.
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
Bioengineered Vein Implanted Into Kidney Dialysis Patient
http://mnt.to/a/4dYt
In a first-of-its-kind operation in the United States, a team of doctors at Duke University Hospital helped create a bioengineered blood vessel and transplanted it into the arm of a patient with end-stage kidney disease.
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** VASCULAR News **
Bioengineered Vein Implanted Into Kidney Dialysis Patient
http://mnt.to/a/4dYt
In a first-of-its-kind operation in the United States, a team of doctors at Duke University Hospital helped create a bioengineered blood vessel and transplanted it into the arm of a patient with end-stage kidney disease.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Helping Women From War-Torn Countries Cope With Sexual Violence
http://mnt.to/a/4dWt
In conflict-ridden countries around the world, rape and other forms of sexual violence are being used as weapons of war. In these settings, treatment services for victims are limited. A trial led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health examined an evidence-based group psychotherapy treatment for sexual violence survivors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Poor Sleep May Be Most Harmful To Women With Heart Disease
http://mnt.to/a/4dVS
Many women get too little sleep, despite considerable evidence showing the importance of sleep to overall health. Now a new UC San Francisco study has discovered another reason why inadequate sleep may be harmful, especially to women and their hearts.
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