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** ADHD News **
Improving accuracy of ADHD diagnosis
http://mnt.to/a/4h3v
Asking three questions of parents of 5- to 12-year-olds in the waiting room before a pediatrician visit may make a lifetime of difference for their child, according to a new study from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University investigators.
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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Survey reveals underage youth have easy access to cigarettes and alcohol
http://mnt.to/a/4h35
A survey conducted by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) shows that a majority of those underage students in Ontario, Canada who smoke or drink are getting cigarettes and alcohol from a friend or family member.
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
Rare mutations increase risk of late-onset Alzheimer's disease
http://mnt.to/a/4h3y
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers have identified and validated two rare gene mutations that appear to cause the common form of Alzheimer's disease (AD) that strikes after the age of 60.
Shock waves can cause brain injuries with similarities to Alzheimer's disease
http://mnt.to/a/4h3s
A new study published in the September issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease reports that even a single mild explosion can cause changes in the brain that have similarities to those found in diseases like Alzheimer's disease and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Improved outcomes for Alzheimer's patients who receive early diagnosis with neuroimaging
http://mnt.to/a/4h34
Patients suffering from early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease who were diagnosed sooner than usual using a brain imaging test received Alzheimer-specific medications earlier than those who did not have the brain imaging results available to their doctors or themselves.
Omega-3 does not fight cognitive decline, study shows
http://mnt.to/a/4h2N
There have been many studies advocating how omega-3 fatty acids can benefit our health. But a new study suggests that high levels of omega-3 are of no benefit to cognitive decline in older women.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
Following the Greek crisis, biological stress levels measured using hair
http://mnt.to/a/4h3G
Young adults in Greece suffer more from stress and mental health problems and are less optimistic about the future than Swedes of the same age. The grave financial problems in Greece have brought on a social crisis that has probably affected people's health, according to a study from Linkoping University.
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** AUTISM News **
No link between celiac disease and autism, study shows
http://mnt.to/a/4h2H
Though previous case reports have suggested a link between autism and celiac disease, larger studies have shown contradictory results. And now, one of the largest studies of the two conditions found no association between them.
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** BACK PAIN News **
What is degenerative disc disease?
http://mnt.to/a/4h4s
Degenerative disc disease refers to the degeneration of at least one of the intervertebral discs of the spinal column. Some people may call it degenerative disc disorder.Degenerative disc disease is a "disease of aging", an age related disease.
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
Research reveals why ibuprofen might stop cancers from developing
http://mnt.to/a/4h4q
Latest research by scientists at the University of Bath has shown why the anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen might stop certain cancers from developing. Ibuprofen - a member of the family of drugs known as NSAIDs - is one of the most commonly taken non-prescription drugs alongside paracetamol and aspirin and there is evidence to suggest that long-term users could be better protected against prostate cancer, some colon cancers and several other cancers as well.
New anaesthetics research could improve the welfare of fish
http://mnt.to/a/4h3M
New research could improve the welfare standards of millions of fish used by scientists around the world. The study, published in PLOS ONE, is one of the first to formally assess the welfare implications of anaesthetics on fish.
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
What is degenerative disc disease?
http://mnt.to/a/4h4s
Degenerative disc disease refers to the degeneration of at least one of the intervertebral discs of the spinal column. Some people may call it degenerative disc disorder.Degenerative disc disease is a "disease of aging", an age related disease.
Hip fracture affected by fat and obesity gene
http://mnt.to/a/4h3Q
Australian researchers have demonstrated a strong association between the FTO (fat and obesity) gene and hip fracture in women. While the gene is already well known to affect diabetes and body fat, this is the first study to show that its high-risk variant can increase the risk of hip fracture by as much as 82%.
In postmenopausal women, vitamin D alone does little to protect bone health
http://mnt.to/a/4h3j
While calcium supplements noticeably improved bone health in postmenopausal women, vitamin D supplements did not reduce bone turnover, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
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** BREAST CANCER News **
Mortality risks not increased by external beam RT in early-stage breast cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4h3b
Early-stage breast cancer patients who receive external beam therapy (XRT) are not at higher risk for serious long-term side effects in the chest area, including increase in deaths from cardiac disease and secondary malignancies, according to research presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO's) 55th Annual Meeting.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Research reveals why ibuprofen might stop cancers from developing
http://mnt.to/a/4h4q
Latest research by scientists at the University of Bath has shown why the anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen might stop certain cancers from developing. Ibuprofen - a member of the family of drugs known as NSAIDs - is one of the most commonly taken non-prescription drugs alongside paracetamol and aspirin and there is evidence to suggest that long-term users could be better protected against prostate cancer, some colon cancers and several other cancers as well.
Growing number of young adults with oropharyngeal cancer linked to HPV
http://mnt.to/a/4h3D
The human papillomavirus (HPV) may be to blame for the alarming increase of young adults with oropharyngeal cancer, according to researchers from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.The study reveals an overall 60 percent increase from 1973 and 2009 in cancers of the base of tongue, tonsils, soft palate and pharynx in people younger than age 45.
Study of 'sister' stem cells uncovers new cancer clue
http://mnt.to/a/4h3q
Scientists have used a brand new technique for examining individual stem cells to uncover dramatic differences in the gene expression levels - which genes are turned 'up' or 'down' - between apparently identical 'sister' pairs.
Biological risk factor pinpointed in obesity-related cancers
http://mnt.to/a/4h3c
It is estimated that over a third of the new cancer cases expected to occur in the U.S. in 2013 will be related to overweight or obesity, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition. Thanks to the work of one NYU Steinhardt researcher, we may better understand why.
Diarrhea not reduced by sulfasalazine in patients receiving radiation therapy
http://mnt.to/a/4h37
Sulfasalazine, a drug commonly prescribed to reduce diarrhea in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, does not reduce diarrhea in patients receiving radiation therapy for cancers in the pelvic area a Mayo Clinic-led study has found.
Renal problems a greater risk for some childhood cancer survivors
http://mnt.to/a/4h2V
Adult survivors of childhood cancers who underwent certain chemotherapy treatments or kidney surgery had worse kidney function that did not recover over time. Because of this, they may be at higher risk for premature renal failure, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Anticoagulant therapy is underused in high-risk atrial fibrillation
http://mnt.to/a/4h4t
AMSTERDAM - Investigators are reporting widespread underuse of anticoagulant therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who are at high risk of stroke, despite the fact that such therapy is known to decrease stroke risk in this population.
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** CAREGIVERS / HOMECARE News **
Adult stepchildren and caregiver burden
http://mnt.to/a/4h3V
Caregiving is always tough, but it's that much tougher when caregivers have to rely on family ties that are ambiguous, strained or virtually nonexistent, suggests a University of Michigan study.
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** CERVICAL CANCER / HPV VACCINE News **
Growing number of young adults with oropharyngeal cancer linked to HPV
http://mnt.to/a/4h3D
The human papillomavirus (HPV) may be to blame for the alarming increase of young adults with oropharyngeal cancer, according to researchers from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.The study reveals an overall 60 percent increase from 1973 and 2009 in cancers of the base of tongue, tonsils, soft palate and pharynx in people younger than age 45.
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** CLINICAL TRIALS / DRUG TRIALS News **
Merck Serono announces decision to continue the development of tecemotide in Stage III non-small cell lung cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4h4p
Merck Serono, the biopharmaceutical division of Merck, has announced the decision to continue clinical development of its investigational MUC1 antigen-specific cancer immunotherapy tecemotide (also known as L-BLP25) under a new Phase III trial called START2 for patients with unresectable, locally advanced Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
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** COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE News **
What are the benefits of eucalyptus?
http://mnt.to/a/4h3r
Eucalyptus is a fast growing evergreen tree native to Australia. There are over 400 different species of the tree. Eucalyptus Globulus (also known as Blue Gum) is the main source of global eucalyptus oil production.
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** CROHN'S / IBD News **
Diarrhea not reduced by sulfasalazine in patients receiving radiation therapy
http://mnt.to/a/4h37
Sulfasalazine, a drug commonly prescribed to reduce diarrhea in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, does not reduce diarrhea in patients receiving radiation therapy for cancers in the pelvic area a Mayo Clinic-led study has found.
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** DEPRESSION News **
New test could revolutionise suicide prevention
http://mnt.to/a/4h3L
A simple measurement of the sweat gland activity of a depressed person can determine if he or she is suicidal - with 97 per cent accuracy. Now another large clinical study confirms the correlation.
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** DIABETES News **
Having children lowers mortality in people with type 1 diabetes, but for women more than men
http://mnt.to/a/4h3n
New research published at this week's annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Barcelona, Spain, shows that having children lowers mortality in people with type 1 diabetes, but for women more than men.
Study shows social deprivation a key factor in mortality in type 1 diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/4h3k
Levels of social deprivation, as well as how well a patient controls their blood sugar, is an independent risk factor for mortality in people with type 1 diabetes. These are the findings of new research presented at this year's annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Barcelona, Spain.
Study shows improvements in life expectancy in type 1 diabetes which should now be reflected in life insurance and other relevant policies
http://mnt.to/a/4h3h
A study from the UK reveals that, in the population of Scotland, UK, life expectancy for people with type 1 diabetes has improved substantially, and this improvement should now be reflected in life insurance and other relevant policies for those with the condition.
Why women experience delayed onset of heart disease
http://mnt.to/a/4h3f
A biological ability to compensate for the body's reduced response to insulin may explain why women typically develop heart disease 10 years later than men, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Altering intestinal bacteria may lead to obesity treatments
http://mnt.to/a/4h38
A drug that appears to target specific intestinal bacteria in the guts of mice may create a chain reaction that could eventually lead to new treatments for obesity and diabetes in humans, according to a team of researchers.
Zinc transport and diabetes linked
http://mnt.to/a/4h2W
Individuals with a mutation in the gene encoding a zinc transporter, SLC30A8 have an elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Insulin granules that are released from pancreatic β cells contain high levels of zinc; however, it is not clear why individuals with mutations in the SLC30A8 zinc transporter gene are predisposed to type 2 diabetes.
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** EAR, NOSE AND THROAT News **
Growing number of young adults with oropharyngeal cancer linked to HPV
http://mnt.to/a/4h3D
The human papillomavirus (HPV) may be to blame for the alarming increase of young adults with oropharyngeal cancer, according to researchers from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.The study reveals an overall 60 percent increase from 1973 and 2009 in cancers of the base of tongue, tonsils, soft palate and pharynx in people younger than age 45.
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** ENDOCRINOLOGY News **
Soldiers: blast-related brain injuries cause pituitary problems
http://mnt.to/a/4h44
Estimates show that 19.5% of surviving US troops deployed in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts have sustained blast traumatic brain injuries (bTBIs) since 2001. And now, new research shows that these injuries can cause pituitary hormone problems.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
Altering intestinal bacteria may lead to obesity treatments
http://mnt.to/a/4h38
A drug that appears to target specific intestinal bacteria in the guts of mice may create a chain reaction that could eventually lead to new treatments for obesity and diabetes in humans, according to a team of researchers.
No link between celiac disease and autism, study shows
http://mnt.to/a/4h2H
Though previous case reports have suggested a link between autism and celiac disease, larger studies have shown contradictory results. And now, one of the largest studies of the two conditions found no association between them.
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** GENETICS News **
First 3D images of chromosomes dispel familiar X-shape
http://mnt.to/a/4h4r
Using powerful leading-edge technology, researchers reveal for the first time that the true 3D structures of chromosomes are far removed from the blurry, slightly distorted X-shape many of us are familiar with.
Hip fracture affected by fat and obesity gene
http://mnt.to/a/4h3Q
Australian researchers have demonstrated a strong association between the FTO (fat and obesity) gene and hip fracture in women. While the gene is already well known to affect diabetes and body fat, this is the first study to show that its high-risk variant can increase the risk of hip fracture by as much as 82%.
Rare mutations increase risk of late-onset Alzheimer's disease
http://mnt.to/a/4h3y
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers have identified and validated two rare gene mutations that appear to cause the common form of Alzheimer's disease (AD) that strikes after the age of 60.
Study of 'sister' stem cells uncovers new cancer clue
http://mnt.to/a/4h3q
Scientists have used a brand new technique for examining individual stem cells to uncover dramatic differences in the gene expression levels - which genes are turned 'up' or 'down' - between apparently identical 'sister' pairs.
Changes in endoplasmic reticulum and development of hereditary spastic paraplegia
http://mnt.to/a/4h2Z
Hereditary spastic paraplegias (HSP) are a group of hereditary diseases that result in progressive loss of motor function in the lower limbs, and mutations in many different genes have been implicated in disease progression.
Patients with common variable immune deficiency at risk for development of autoimmunity
http://mnt.to/a/4h2X
Common variable immune deficiency (CVID) is a genetic disease associated with enhanced susceptibility to infection, autoimmunity, and decreased antibody production. Mutations in the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member TACI, are associated with CVID and autoimmunity development.
Zinc transport and diabetes linked
http://mnt.to/a/4h2W
Individuals with a mutation in the gene encoding a zinc transporter, SLC30A8 have an elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Insulin granules that are released from pancreatic β cells contain high levels of zinc; however, it is not clear why individuals with mutations in the SLC30A8 zinc transporter gene are predisposed to type 2 diabetes.
Aggressive boy behavior: 'epigenetic changes may be a cause'
http://mnt.to/a/4h2s
Researchers say that chronic aggressive behavior found in some boys may be a result of epigenetic changes during pregnancy and early childhood, according to two studies published in the journal PLOS ONE.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Anticoagulant therapy is underused in high-risk atrial fibrillation
http://mnt.to/a/4h4t
AMSTERDAM - Investigators are reporting widespread underuse of anticoagulant therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who are at high risk of stroke, despite the fact that such therapy is known to decrease stroke risk in this population.
Implantable heart pump prolongs lives for heart patients
http://mnt.to/a/4h4k
Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs), once only considered a bridge to heart transplants for advanced heart failure patients, are now serving as a long-term therapy that is helping patients prolong their lives up to five years.
Improving eating habits can mean living better with heart failure
http://mnt.to/a/4h3T
Diet can dramatically lower hypertension and improve heart function in patients with a common type of heart failure, according to research presented at today's Heart Failure Society of America meeting in Orlando, Fla.
How heart cells communicate to regulate heart activity
http://mnt.to/a/4h3w
New research from Western University (London, Canada) is leading to a better understanding of what happens during heart failure; knowledge that could lead to better therapeutics or a more accurate predictor of risk.
Obese children have precursors to atherosclerosis and diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/4h3t
Obese children have blood vessel damage and insulin resistance that are precursors to atherosclerosis and diabetes, reveals research by Dr Norman Mangner presented at ESC Congress 2013. The findings highlight the need to adopt a healthy lifestyle early in life to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) which was the theme of World Heart Day 2013.
Why women experience delayed onset of heart disease
http://mnt.to/a/4h3f
A biological ability to compensate for the body's reduced response to insulin may explain why women typically develop heart disease 10 years later than men, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Comprehensive analysis to detect seasonal cycles of Kawasaki disease season to isolate cause of devastating childhood disease
http://mnt.to/a/4h2T
After more than four decades of research, strong evidence now shows that Kawasaki disease has a distinct seasonal occurrence shared by regions across the Northern hemisphere.The first global analysis of the seasonality of Kawasaki disease, published by PLOS ONE, was carried out using data obtained between 1970 and 2012.
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** HYPERTENSION News **
Improving eating habits can mean living better with heart failure
http://mnt.to/a/4h3T
Diet can dramatically lower hypertension and improve heart function in patients with a common type of heart failure, according to research presented at today's Heart Failure Society of America meeting in Orlando, Fla.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
Nanoparticle lung vaccine protects against HIV, herpes
http://mnt.to/a/4h42
Scientists have created a type of nanoparticle that they say can effectively deliver vaccines to the lungs, protecting against numerous infectious diseases. This is according to a study published in Science Translational Medicine.
Patients with common variable immune deficiency at risk for development of autoimmunity
http://mnt.to/a/4h2X
Common variable immune deficiency (CVID) is a genetic disease associated with enhanced susceptibility to infection, autoimmunity, and decreased antibody production. Mutations in the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member TACI, are associated with CVID and autoimmunity development.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Nanoparticle lung vaccine protects against HIV, herpes
http://mnt.to/a/4h42
Scientists have created a type of nanoparticle that they say can effectively deliver vaccines to the lungs, protecting against numerous infectious diseases. This is according to a study published in Science Translational Medicine.
'Microbial clock' may help determine time of death
http://mnt.to/a/4h3S
An intriguing study led by the University of Colorado Boulder may provide a powerful new tool in the quiver of forensic scientists attempting to determine the time of death in cases involving human corpses: a microbial clock.
How meningitis bacteria 'slip under the radar'
http://mnt.to/a/4h3F
Scientists have discovered a natural temperature sensor in one of the bacteria that cause meningitis and blood poisoning, which allows them to evade the body's immune response leading to life-threatening infections.
Study shows how deadly Candida albicans might be rendered harmless
http://mnt.to/a/4h3p
Candida albicans is a double agent: In most of us, it lives peacefully, but for people whose immune systems are compromised by HIV or other severe illnesses, it is frequently deadly. Now a new study from Johns Hopkins and Harvard Medical School shows how targeting a specific fungal component might turn the fungus from a lion back into a kitten.
Comprehensive analysis to detect seasonal cycles of Kawasaki disease season to isolate cause of devastating childhood disease
http://mnt.to/a/4h2T
After more than four decades of research, strong evidence now shows that Kawasaki disease has a distinct seasonal occurrence shared by regions across the Northern hemisphere.The first global analysis of the seasonality of Kawasaki disease, published by PLOS ONE, was carried out using data obtained between 1970 and 2012.
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** LUNG CANCER News **
Merck Serono announces decision to continue the development of tecemotide in Stage III non-small cell lung cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4h4p
Merck Serono, the biopharmaceutical division of Merck, has announced the decision to continue clinical development of its investigational MUC1 antigen-specific cancer immunotherapy tecemotide (also known as L-BLP25) under a new Phase III trial called START2 for patients with unresectable, locally advanced Stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Potential to predict lung-cancer spread via MicroRNA-31
http://mnt.to/a/4h3R
Determining whether a patient's lung cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes is critical for identifying the most effective therapy, but it usually requires surgery. A new study suggests, however, that measuring levels of a particular molecule in a sample of tumor tissue might accurately answer the question.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Researchers find why ICU ventilation can cause brain damage
http://mnt.to/a/4h4n
Patients who have been mechanically ventilated in intensive care units have long been known to suffer some form of mental impairment as a result. Now, researchers have uncovered a molecular mechanism that may explain why this happens.
Implantable heart pump prolongs lives for heart patients
http://mnt.to/a/4h4k
Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs), once only considered a bridge to heart transplants for advanced heart failure patients, are now serving as a long-term therapy that is helping patients prolong their lives up to five years.
Strengthening consumer safety: improving the safety of medical devices in the EU
http://mnt.to/a/4h4j
The European Commission has adopted two measures to improve the safety of medical devices fulfilling its commitment to restore patient confidence in the medical devices sector following, amongst others, the Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) breast implants scandal.
New test could revolutionise suicide prevention
http://mnt.to/a/4h3L
A simple measurement of the sweat gland activity of a depressed person can determine if he or she is suicidal - with 97 per cent accuracy. Now another large clinical study confirms the correlation.
Model for implant device reactions tested successfully
http://mnt.to/a/4h33
A team from the University of Texas at Arlington has used mathematical modeling to develop a computer simulation they hope will one day improve the treatment of dangerous reactions to medical implants such as stents, catheters and artificial joints.
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** MENOPAUSE News **
In postmenopausal women, vitamin D alone does little to protect bone health
http://mnt.to/a/4h3j
While calcium supplements noticeably improved bone health in postmenopausal women, vitamin D supplements did not reduce bone turnover, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
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** MENTAL HEALTH News **
Following the Greek crisis, biological stress levels measured using hair
http://mnt.to/a/4h3G
Young adults in Greece suffer more from stress and mental health problems and are less optimistic about the future than Swedes of the same age. The grave financial problems in Greece have brought on a social crisis that has probably affected people's health, according to a study from Linkoping University.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Some statins may impair memory
http://mnt.to/a/4h4v
New research suggests some statin drugs may cause memory impairment. A team led by scientists at the University of Bristol in the UK tested two commonly prescribed statins in rats and found one, but not the other, reduced performance of working and recognition memory.
Researchers find why ICU ventilation can cause brain damage
http://mnt.to/a/4h4n
Patients who have been mechanically ventilated in intensive care units have long been known to suffer some form of mental impairment as a result. Now, researchers have uncovered a molecular mechanism that may explain why this happens.
Environmental enrichment following traumatic brain injury may counter shrinkage in the brain
http://mnt.to/a/4h3J
For the first time, scientists at Toronto Rehab have found that in people with chronic moderate-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), atrophy (shrinkage) in the brain may be countered by participating in environmental enrichment - increased physical, social and cognitive stimulation.
Shock waves can cause brain injuries with similarities to Alzheimer's disease
http://mnt.to/a/4h3s
A new study published in the September issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease reports that even a single mild explosion can cause changes in the brain that have similarities to those found in diseases like Alzheimer's disease and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
No age-related differences found in post-concussion symptoms
http://mnt.to/a/4h3m
Recent scientific findings have raised the fear that young athletes may fare worse after sustaining a sports-related concussion than older athletes. Researchers from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine compared symptoms associated with concussion in middle/high school - age athletes with those in college-age athletes to determine whether age-related differences exist.
Changes in endoplasmic reticulum and development of hereditary spastic paraplegia
http://mnt.to/a/4h2Z
Hereditary spastic paraplegias (HSP) are a group of hereditary diseases that result in progressive loss of motor function in the lower limbs, and mutations in many different genes have been implicated in disease progression.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Improving eating habits can mean living better with heart failure
http://mnt.to/a/4h3T
Diet can dramatically lower hypertension and improve heart function in patients with a common type of heart failure, according to research presented at today's Heart Failure Society of America meeting in Orlando, Fla.
What are the benefits of eucalyptus?
http://mnt.to/a/4h3r
Eucalyptus is a fast growing evergreen tree native to Australia. There are over 400 different species of the tree. Eucalyptus Globulus (also known as Blue Gum) is the main source of global eucalyptus oil production.
In postmenopausal women, vitamin D alone does little to protect bone health
http://mnt.to/a/4h3j
While calcium supplements noticeably improved bone health in postmenopausal women, vitamin D supplements did not reduce bone turnover, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Biological risk factor pinpointed in obesity-related cancers
http://mnt.to/a/4h3c
It is estimated that over a third of the new cancer cases expected to occur in the U.S. in 2013 will be related to overweight or obesity, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition. Thanks to the work of one NYU Steinhardt researcher, we may better understand why.
Omega-3 does not fight cognitive decline, study shows
http://mnt.to/a/4h2N
There have been many studies advocating how omega-3 fatty acids can benefit our health. But a new study suggests that high levels of omega-3 are of no benefit to cognitive decline in older women.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Hip fracture affected by fat and obesity gene
http://mnt.to/a/4h3Q
Australian researchers have demonstrated a strong association between the FTO (fat and obesity) gene and hip fracture in women. While the gene is already well known to affect diabetes and body fat, this is the first study to show that its high-risk variant can increase the risk of hip fracture by as much as 82%.
Obese children have precursors to atherosclerosis and diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/4h3t
Obese children have blood vessel damage and insulin resistance that are precursors to atherosclerosis and diabetes, reveals research by Dr Norman Mangner presented at ESC Congress 2013. The findings highlight the need to adopt a healthy lifestyle early in life to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) which was the theme of World Heart Day 2013.
Biological risk factor pinpointed in obesity-related cancers
http://mnt.to/a/4h3c
It is estimated that over a third of the new cancer cases expected to occur in the U.S. in 2013 will be related to overweight or obesity, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition. Thanks to the work of one NYU Steinhardt researcher, we may better understand why.
Altering intestinal bacteria may lead to obesity treatments
http://mnt.to/a/4h38
A drug that appears to target specific intestinal bacteria in the guts of mice may create a chain reaction that could eventually lead to new treatments for obesity and diabetes in humans, according to a team of researchers.
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
What is degenerative disc disease?
http://mnt.to/a/4h4s
Degenerative disc disease refers to the degeneration of at least one of the intervertebral discs of the spinal column. Some people may call it degenerative disc disorder.Degenerative disc disease is a "disease of aging", an age related disease.
New anaesthetics research could improve the welfare of fish
http://mnt.to/a/4h3M
New research could improve the welfare standards of millions of fish used by scientists around the world. The study, published in PLOS ONE, is one of the first to formally assess the welfare implications of anaesthetics on fish.
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** PANCREATIC CANCER News **
Elderly pancreatic cancer patients benefit from stereotactic body radiotherapy
http://mnt.to/a/4h3B
A highly targeted cancer radiation therapy may offer a safe and effective treatment option for elderly pancreatic cancer patients unable to undergo surgery or combined chemotherapy and radiation therapy, according to researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Obese children have precursors to atherosclerosis and diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/4h3t
Obese children have blood vessel damage and insulin resistance that are precursors to atherosclerosis and diabetes, reveals research by Dr Norman Mangner presented at ESC Congress 2013. The findings highlight the need to adopt a healthy lifestyle early in life to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) which was the theme of World Heart Day 2013.
Youths with cross-ethnic friendships feel safer, less vulnerable
http://mnt.to/a/4h32
Friendships matter throughout life, and in early adolescence they provide validation and emotional support. Now a new study has found that friendships across ethnic groups in urban middle schools help protect youths from feeling vulnerable, making them feel less lonely and at the same time safer.
Renal problems a greater risk for some childhood cancer survivors
http://mnt.to/a/4h2V
Adult survivors of childhood cancers who underwent certain chemotherapy treatments or kidney surgery had worse kidney function that did not recover over time. Because of this, they may be at higher risk for premature renal failure, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
Comprehensive analysis to detect seasonal cycles of Kawasaki disease season to isolate cause of devastating childhood disease
http://mnt.to/a/4h2T
After more than four decades of research, strong evidence now shows that Kawasaki disease has a distinct seasonal occurrence shared by regions across the Northern hemisphere.The first global analysis of the seasonality of Kawasaki disease, published by PLOS ONE, was carried out using data obtained between 1970 and 2012.
Aggressive boy behavior: 'epigenetic changes may be a cause'
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Researchers say that chronic aggressive behavior found in some boys may be a result of epigenetic changes during pregnancy and early childhood, according to two studies published in the journal PLOS ONE.
Dextrose gel could treat hypoglycemia in newborns
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A new study suggests that dextrose gel should be used to treat low blood sugars in newborn babies (neonatal-hypoglycemia) - a common and preventable cause of brain damage.Dextrose gel is an oral glucose gel, already used as form of treatment for reversal of hypoglycemia in diabetics.
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** PHARMA INDUSTRY / BIOTECH INDUSTRY News **
Antibiotics withdrawn from the market three times more often than other drugs, according to new study
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More than 40 percent of the antibiotics released between 1980 and 2009 were withdrawn from the market for safety concerns, lack of effectiveness compared to existing drugs, and weak sales, according to the first study to evaluate the status of 30 years of antibiotic approvals by the U.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Aggressive boy behavior: 'epigenetic changes may be a cause'
http://mnt.to/a/4h2s
Researchers say that chronic aggressive behavior found in some boys may be a result of epigenetic changes during pregnancy and early childhood, according to two studies published in the journal PLOS ONE.
Dextrose gel could treat hypoglycemia in newborns
http://mnt.to/a/4gZd
A new study suggests that dextrose gel should be used to treat low blood sugars in newborn babies (neonatal-hypoglycemia) - a common and preventable cause of brain damage.Dextrose gel is an oral glucose gel, already used as form of treatment for reversal of hypoglycemia in diabetics.
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** PREVENTIVE MEDICINE News **
Research reveals why ibuprofen might stop cancers from developing
http://mnt.to/a/4h4q
Latest research by scientists at the University of Bath has shown why the anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen might stop certain cancers from developing. Ibuprofen - a member of the family of drugs known as NSAIDs - is one of the most commonly taken non-prescription drugs alongside paracetamol and aspirin and there is evidence to suggest that long-term users could be better protected against prostate cancer, some colon cancers and several other cancers as well.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Adult stepchildren and caregiver burden
http://mnt.to/a/4h3V
Caregiving is always tough, but it's that much tougher when caregivers have to rely on family ties that are ambiguous, strained or virtually nonexistent, suggests a University of Michigan study.
New test could revolutionise suicide prevention
http://mnt.to/a/4h3L
A simple measurement of the sweat gland activity of a depressed person can determine if he or she is suicidal - with 97 per cent accuracy. Now another large clinical study confirms the correlation.
Following the Greek crisis, biological stress levels measured using hair
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Young adults in Greece suffer more from stress and mental health problems and are less optimistic about the future than Swedes of the same age. The grave financial problems in Greece have brought on a social crisis that has probably affected people's health, according to a study from Linkoping University.
Lack of empathy in psychopaths has a neurological basis
http://mnt.to/a/4h39
When individuals with psychopathy imagine others in pain, brain areas necessary for feeling empathy and concern for others fail to become active and be connected to other important regions involved in affective processing and decision-making, reports a study published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
Youths with cross-ethnic friendships feel safer, less vulnerable
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Friendships matter throughout life, and in early adolescence they provide validation and emotional support. Now a new study has found that friendships across ethnic groups in urban middle schools help protect youths from feeling vulnerable, making them feel less lonely and at the same time safer.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Strengthening consumer safety: improving the safety of medical devices in the EU
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The European Commission has adopted two measures to improve the safety of medical devices fulfilling its commitment to restore patient confidence in the medical devices sector following, amongst others, the Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) breast implants scandal.
'Microbial clock' may help determine time of death
http://mnt.to/a/4h3S
An intriguing study led by the University of Colorado Boulder may provide a powerful new tool in the quiver of forensic scientists attempting to determine the time of death in cases involving human corpses: a microbial clock.
Antibiotics withdrawn from the market three times more often than other drugs, according to new study
http://mnt.to/a/4h3N
More than 40 percent of the antibiotics released between 1980 and 2009 were withdrawn from the market for safety concerns, lack of effectiveness compared to existing drugs, and weak sales, according to the first study to evaluate the status of 30 years of antibiotic approvals by the U.
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** RADIOLOGY / NUCLEAR MEDICINE News **
Elderly pancreatic cancer patients benefit from stereotactic body radiotherapy
http://mnt.to/a/4h3B
A highly targeted cancer radiation therapy may offer a safe and effective treatment option for elderly pancreatic cancer patients unable to undergo surgery or combined chemotherapy and radiation therapy, according to researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
Mortality risks not increased by external beam RT in early-stage breast cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4h3b
Early-stage breast cancer patients who receive external beam therapy (XRT) are not at higher risk for serious long-term side effects in the chest area, including increase in deaths from cardiac disease and secondary malignancies, according to research presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO's) 55th Annual Meeting.
Diarrhea not reduced by sulfasalazine in patients receiving radiation therapy
http://mnt.to/a/4h37
Sulfasalazine, a drug commonly prescribed to reduce diarrhea in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, does not reduce diarrhea in patients receiving radiation therapy for cancers in the pelvic area a Mayo Clinic-led study has found.
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** REHABILITATION / PHYSICAL THERAPY News **
Environmental enrichment following traumatic brain injury may counter shrinkage in the brain
http://mnt.to/a/4h3J
For the first time, scientists at Toronto Rehab have found that in people with chronic moderate-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), atrophy (shrinkage) in the brain may be countered by participating in environmental enrichment - increased physical, social and cognitive stimulation.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
What is acute respiratory distress syndrome?
http://mnt.to/a/4h5w
Acute respiratory distress syndrome is a condition where the body is not receiving enough oxygen from the lungs. Often referred to by its initials, ARDS is a complication of an existing lung infection, injury or serious illness.
Improved asthma diagnosis using two tests in combination
http://mnt.to/a/4h3P
It was previously thought that the two test methods signalled the same type of asthma. But a new study, led by researchers at Uppsala University, Sweden, shows that the methods actually signal two different inflammatory processes.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
Elderly pancreatic cancer patients benefit from stereotactic body radiotherapy
http://mnt.to/a/4h3B
A highly targeted cancer radiation therapy may offer a safe and effective treatment option for elderly pancreatic cancer patients unable to undergo surgery or combined chemotherapy and radiation therapy, according to researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
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** SEXUAL HEALTH / STDS News **
Nanoparticle lung vaccine protects against HIV, herpes
http://mnt.to/a/4h42
Scientists have created a type of nanoparticle that they say can effectively deliver vaccines to the lungs, protecting against numerous infectious diseases. This is according to a study published in Science Translational Medicine.
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
40 State Attorneys General demand strict regulation of e-cigarettes cite risk to kids - like "candy cigarette on steroids," says opponent
http://mnt.to/a/4h4m
Attorneys General from 40 states have demanded that the Food and Drug Administration [FDA] strictly regulate e-cigarettes, providing strong evidence that they are being marketed to children through cartoon-like advertising characters and with fruit and even candy flavors to mask the harshness of the addictive drug nicotine, notes the public interest law professor who has led the campaign for such regulation.
Survey reveals underage youth have easy access to cigarettes and alcohol
http://mnt.to/a/4h35
A survey conducted by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) shows that a majority of those underage students in Ontario, Canada who smoke or drink are getting cigarettes and alcohol from a friend or family member.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
No age-related differences found in post-concussion symptoms
http://mnt.to/a/4h3m
Recent scientific findings have raised the fear that young athletes may fare worse after sustaining a sports-related concussion than older athletes. Researchers from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine compared symptoms associated with concussion in middle/high school - age athletes with those in college-age athletes to determine whether age-related differences exist.
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** STATINS News **
Some statins may impair memory
http://mnt.to/a/4h4v
New research suggests some statin drugs may cause memory impairment. A team led by scientists at the University of Bristol in the UK tested two commonly prescribed statins in rats and found one, but not the other, reduced performance of working and recognition memory.
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Study of 'sister' stem cells uncovers new cancer clue
http://mnt.to/a/4h3q
Scientists have used a brand new technique for examining individual stem cells to uncover dramatic differences in the gene expression levels - which genes are turned 'up' or 'down' - between apparently identical 'sister' pairs.
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
Maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in the kidney
http://mnt.to/a/4h2Y
Distal renal tubular acidosis (dRTA) develops in response to the loss of acid secretion by α-intercalated cells in the kidney. The inability to remove acid from the body results in low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia), dehydration, and excess calcium in the urine (hypercalcemia), which leads to urinary stone formation.
Renal problems a greater risk for some childhood cancer survivors
http://mnt.to/a/4h2V
Adult survivors of childhood cancers who underwent certain chemotherapy treatments or kidney surgery had worse kidney function that did not recover over time. Because of this, they may be at higher risk for premature renal failure, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
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** VETERANS / EX-SERVICEMEN News **
Soldiers: blast-related brain injuries cause pituitary problems
http://mnt.to/a/4h44
Estimates show that 19.5% of surviving US troops deployed in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts have sustained blast traumatic brain injuries (bTBIs) since 2001. And now, new research shows that these injuries can cause pituitary hormone problems.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Why women experience delayed onset of heart disease
http://mnt.to/a/4h3f
A biological ability to compensate for the body's reduced response to insulin may explain why women typically develop heart disease 10 years later than men, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
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