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** ADHD News **
ADHD cause unlikely to be dopamine dysfunction
http://mnt.to/l/4hDK
Landmark imaging study questions dopamine dysfunction as the main cause of ADHD and points instead to structural differences in the brain's grey matter.
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** AID / DISASTERS News **
Poverty indicator should be redefined by World Bank to include the life of the unborn child
http://mnt.to/l/4hCY
The World Bank must define life expectancy, its key poverty indicator, as starting at the time of conception and not at the time of birth if millions of lives are to be saved from injury or...
Fusion oncogene formation promoted by ionizing radiation exposure
http://mnt.to/l/4hCG
The accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exposed hundreds of thousands of individuals to high levels of ionizing radiation.
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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in smokeless tobacco products
http://mnt.to/l/4hCh
A new study shows that the concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in smokeless tobacco products (STPs) can differ by as much as 60 fold, with the highest levels in moist snuff...
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** ALLERGY News **
Itch maintains regulatory T cell stability
http://mnt.to/l/4hCL
Regulatory T cells (Tregs) function to suppress immune responses of other cells, and their dysfunction has been associated with development of immune disorders.
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** ARTHRITIS / RHEUMATOLOGY News **
Studies shed light on dangerous connection between rheumatoid arthritis and heart disease
http://mnt.to/l/4hCQ
People with rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic inflammatory conditions are at higher risk of heart disease.
Worse fibromyalgia symptoms reported by young people
http://mnt.to/l/4hCP
It may seem counterintuitive, but young and middle-aged fibromyalgia patients report worse symptoms and poorer quality of life than older patients, a Mayo Clinic study shows.
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
New study of the cell's "shredder"
http://mnt.to/l/4hD3
Steve Presse, Ph.D., assistant professor of physics in the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, collaborates as the theorist of a new University of...
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Molecular switch discovered that could lead to anti-clotting drugs with less risk of bleeding
http://mnt.to/l/4hF2
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have discovered a molecular switch that causes small, beneficial clots that stop bleeding to enlarge further during wound healing.
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
Increase in pediatric musculoskeletal MRSA infections
http://mnt.to/l/4hCS
Pediatric musculoskeletal Staphylococcus aureus bacterial infections have been evolving over the past decade, with more children diagnosed with the more virulent, methicillin-resistant...
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** BREAST CANCER News **
Breast radiotherapy linked to increased heart disease risk
http://mnt.to/l/4hDB
Women in the early stages of breast cancer who have radiotherapy on the left side of their body while facing up may have a higher risk of heart disease, researchers say.
Among women with abnormal cancer screening, care delayed by social service barriers
http://mnt.to/l/4hD7
A recent study performed by researchers at Boston Medical Center (BMC), Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), and Tufts Medical Center...
Breast cancer diagnosis can lead to positive personal growth
http://mnt.to/l/4hCX
Although being diagnosed with breast cancer is usually an extremely stressful experience for most women, a new study by researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has found that there...
Evaluation of all 24 genes implicated in breast cancer explains occurrence when women have normal BRCA genes
http://mnt.to/l/4hCp
Since 1994, many thousands of women with breast cancer from families severely affected with the disease have been tested for inherited mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2.
Early onset breast cancer associated with mutations in novel tumor suppressor gene
http://mnt.to/l/4hCj
An international team of scientists has identified an association between heritable, rare mutations in the RINT1 gene and increased risk of early onset breast cancer, according to research...
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
From nano-dwarves to tumor assassins
http://mnt.to/l/4hDb
Chemotherapy is often preferred for fighting cancer, but its side effects can be considerable.
Students improve early detection of cancer and disease
http://mnt.to/l/4hCW
A group of students and faculty at Grand Valley State University have been working with Van Andel Institute to develop new methods to further a growing medical field that aims to improve early...
Fusion oncogene formation promoted by ionizing radiation exposure
http://mnt.to/l/4hCG
The accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exposed hundreds of thousands of individuals to high levels of ionizing radiation.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
DIY and gardening may 'reduce risk of heart attack'
http://mnt.to/l/4hDH
A generally active life may be better for your cardiovascular health and life expectancy than regular formal exercise, researchers from Sweden say.
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** CAREGIVERS / HOMECARE News **
Community-associated MRSA rife in nursing homes
http://mnt.to/l/4hCm
More than one quarter of residents of 26 nursing homes in Orange County, California carry community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which spread more easily, and...
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** CERVICAL CANCER / HPV VACCINE News **
Among women with abnormal cancer screening, care delayed by social service barriers
http://mnt.to/l/4hD7
A recent study performed by researchers at Boston Medical Center (BMC), Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), and Tufts Medical Center...
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** CONFERENCES News **
3rd annual Pharma Pricing and Reimbursement Forum, 20-21 March, 2014, Vienna
http://mnt.to/l/4hGh
Pharma Industry has recently been facing increasing pressure from governmental and private stakeholders, such as patients, physicians and public payers as well.
Target Meeting's 1st world surgery online conference, November 12-14, 2013: join for free
http://mnt.to/l/4hGb
A Free Virtual Surgery Conference at Targetmeeting.com featuring 50+ live oral presentations from academic and industry experts around the world.
BIT's 4th annual world congress of petromicrobiology - new wave of green biotechnology for the petroleum industry, April 25-28, 2014, Dalian, China
http://mnt.to/l/4hG8
BIT's 3rd Annual World Congress of Petromicrobiology and BIT's 3rd Annual World Congress of Well Stimulation and EOR were successfully held in Xi'an Qujiang International Conference Center on...
BIT's 5th symposium on Enzyme & Biocatalysis (SEB): from discovery to market, April 25-28, 2014, Dalian, China
http://mnt.to/l/4hG7
The International Symposium of Enzyme & Biocatalysis (SEB) was initiated in 2010 and has become the leading international forum for the discussion of new developments in enzyme and biocatalysis...
BIT's 3rd annual conference and EXPO of AnalytiX 2014, April 25-28, Dalian, China
http://mnt.to/l/4hG6
AnalytiX is a flagship annual event in the analytical instruments both in industry and academia.
Infocast to host inaugural BIO-PRINTING summit in Alanta, GA, November 13-14, 2013
http://mnt.to/l/4hG2
Infocast, the leading producer of business intelligence and networking events, is pleased to announce the inaugural BIO-PRINTING Summit.
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** COPD News **
COPD patients' response to inhaled bronchodilators may be influenced by DNA variants
http://mnt.to/l/4hCx
Several novel gene variants may help explain the response of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to inhaled bronchodilators, according to a meta-analysis reported at the...
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** DEPRESSION News **
Study reveals depression to be a key link between intimate partner violence and food insecurity
http://mnt.to/l/4hCZ
Women who experience physical, mental or sexual abuse at the hands of their partners have an increased likelihood of being food insecure.
Greatly elevated risk of depression in children with brain injuries
http://mnt.to/l/4hCC
Adults with head injuries are known to be at high risk for depression, and yet little research had been done on the topic related to children.
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** DIABETES News **
Non-invasive technology may help people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
http://mnt.to/l/4hD5
One of the keys to healthful living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is monitoring blood glucose (sugar) levels to ensure they remain at stable levels.
In mouse model of diabetic kidney disease, enzyme restores function
http://mnt.to/l/4hCT
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine say that, while a prevailing theory suggests elevated cellular levels of glucose ultimately result in diabetic kidney...
Reactive oxygen species reduced in diabetes-associated nephrology
http://mnt.to/l/4hCJ
Diabetes-associated complications, including retinopathy, neuropathy, and nephropathy are associated with increased glucose levels, but it is not understood how glucose drives these...
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
Vision problems in young children accurately identified by portable vision screening devices
http://mnt.to/l/4hCD
Portable screening devices allow pediatricians to successfully screen children for vision problems, including amblyopia, according to an abstract presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics...
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** FERTILITY News **
Conflicting criteria clarified for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome
http://mnt.to/l/4hCr
The Endocrine Society today issued a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome, the most common hormone disorder in women of reproductive age...
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** FIBROMYALGIA News **
Worse fibromyalgia symptoms reported by young people
http://mnt.to/l/4hCP
It may seem counterintuitive, but young and middle-aged fibromyalgia patients report worse symptoms and poorer quality of life than older patients, a Mayo Clinic study shows.
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** FLU / COLD / SARS News **
New 3D virus model explains lack of common cold cure
http://mnt.to/l/4hFv
Previously unknown, the 3D structure of rhinovirus C - a common cold strain - has been constructed by researchers in Wisconsin, which could help with development of new drugs.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
Powerful magnets causing a 'significant' increase in ingestion-related injuries
http://mnt.to/l/4hCN
The continued sale and availability of powerful, neodymium magnets - typically 10 to 20 times stronger than traditional magnets - are causing an increase in pediatric ingestion-related injuries...
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** GENETICS News **
Modeling how low energy electrons damage DNA may improve radiation therapy
http://mnt.to/l/4hD8
Every day, all day, our DNA gets beaten up by chemicals and radiation -- but remarkably, most of us stay healthy.
Molecule identified that could aid lung cancer detection, treatment
http://mnt.to/l/4hD2
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have discovered a molecule that could help lead to the non-invasive detection of lung cancer as well as its treatment.
Seeking clonal origin of lethal prostate cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4hCH
Prostate cancer has variable manifestations, ranging from relatively benign localized tumors to widespread life-threatening metastases.
Association between multiple, distinct Y chromosomes and excess risk of prostate cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4hCB
An analysis of the genealogical and medical records of males in Utah's multi-generational families strongly supports the case that inherited variations in the Y chromosome, the male sex...
COPD patients' response to inhaled bronchodilators may be influenced by DNA variants
http://mnt.to/l/4hCx
Several novel gene variants may help explain the response of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to inhaled bronchodilators, according to a meta-analysis reported at the...
Evaluation of all 24 genes implicated in breast cancer explains occurrence when women have normal BRCA genes
http://mnt.to/l/4hCp
Since 1994, many thousands of women with breast cancer from families severely affected with the disease have been tested for inherited mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2.
Early onset breast cancer associated with mutations in novel tumor suppressor gene
http://mnt.to/l/4hCj
An international team of scientists has identified an association between heritable, rare mutations in the RINT1 gene and increased risk of early onset breast cancer, according to research...
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** HEART DISEASE News **
DIY and gardening may 'reduce risk of heart attack'
http://mnt.to/l/4hDH
A generally active life may be better for your cardiovascular health and life expectancy than regular formal exercise, researchers from Sweden say.
Breast radiotherapy linked to increased heart disease risk
http://mnt.to/l/4hDB
Women in the early stages of breast cancer who have radiotherapy on the left side of their body while facing up may have a higher risk of heart disease, researchers say.
Association between sleep apnea and subclinical myocardial injury
http://mnt.to/l/4hD4
Obstructive sleep apnea is known to be associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease.
Studies shed light on dangerous connection between rheumatoid arthritis and heart disease
http://mnt.to/l/4hCQ
People with rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic inflammatory conditions are at higher risk of heart disease.
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** HIV / AIDS News **
Older children with HIV may need to start treatment sooner to normalize future CD4 count
http://mnt.to/l/4hyG
Although younger children with HIV are at high risk of disease progression if not treated, new research published in PLOS Medicine indicates that they have good potential for achieving high CD4...
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** HYPERTENSION News **
Brain damage reduced, brain hemorrhaging eliminated in rodents afflicted by stroke
http://mnt.to/l/4hCw
An experimental drug called 3K3A-APC appears to reduce brain damage, eliminate brain hemorrhaging and improve motor skills in older stroke-afflicted mice and stroke-afflicted rats with comorbid...
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
Itch maintains regulatory T cell stability
http://mnt.to/l/4hCL
Regulatory T cells (Tregs) function to suppress immune responses of other cells, and their dysfunction has been associated with development of immune disorders.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
New 3D virus model explains lack of common cold cure
http://mnt.to/l/4hFv
Previously unknown, the 3D structure of rhinovirus C - a common cold strain - has been constructed by researchers in Wisconsin, which could help with development of new drugs.
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** LUNG CANCER News **
Molecule identified that could aid lung cancer detection, treatment
http://mnt.to/l/4hD2
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have discovered a molecule that could help lead to the non-invasive detection of lung cancer as well as its treatment.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Increased iron in brain 'may be marker for MS'
http://mnt.to/l/4hFx
An ongoing study in Canada suggests that iron deposits are laid down early in the course of MS, and may prove to be a useful diagnositc marker for the disease.
From patient stem cells to potential treatment strategy in Lou Gehrig's disease
http://mnt.to/l/4hD9
Although the technology has existed for just a few years, scientists increasingly use "disease in a dish" models to study genetic, molecular and cellular defects.
Non-invasive technology may help people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
http://mnt.to/l/4hD5
One of the keys to healthful living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is monitoring blood glucose (sugar) levels to ensure they remain at stable levels.
Students improve early detection of cancer and disease
http://mnt.to/l/4hCW
A group of students and faculty at Grand Valley State University have been working with Van Andel Institute to develop new methods to further a growing medical field that aims to improve early...
Vision problems in young children accurately identified by portable vision screening devices
http://mnt.to/l/4hCD
Portable screening devices allow pediatricians to successfully screen children for vision problems, including amblyopia, according to an abstract presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics...
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** MENTAL HEALTH News **
Interventions by non-mental health specialists may improve perinatal mental health disorders
http://mnt.to/l/4hyB
In middle-income countries such as China, interventions that have a psychological or social component (often referred to as psychosocial interventions) delivered by health workers who are not...
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** MRI / PET / ULTRASOUND News **
ADHD cause unlikely to be dopamine dysfunction
http://mnt.to/l/4hDK
Landmark imaging study questions dopamine dysfunction as the main cause of ADHD and points instead to structural differences in the brain's grey matter.
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** MRSA / DRUG RESISTANCE News **
Increase in pediatric musculoskeletal MRSA infections
http://mnt.to/l/4hCS
Pediatric musculoskeletal Staphylococcus aureus bacterial infections have been evolving over the past decade, with more children diagnosed with the more virulent, methicillin-resistant...
Novel technique addresses antibiotic resistance
http://mnt.to/l/4hCF
JoVE, the Journal of Visualized Experiments has published a novel technique to confront the problem of antibiotic resistance. According to Dr.
Community-associated MRSA rife in nursing homes
http://mnt.to/l/4hCm
More than one quarter of residents of 26 nursing homes in Orange County, California carry community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which spread more easily, and...
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** MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS News **
Increased iron in brain 'may be marker for MS'
http://mnt.to/l/4hFx
An ongoing study in Canada suggests that iron deposits are laid down early in the course of MS, and may prove to be a useful diagnositc marker for the disease.
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** MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY / ALS News **
From patient stem cells to potential treatment strategy in Lou Gehrig's disease
http://mnt.to/l/4hD9
Although the technology has existed for just a few years, scientists increasingly use "disease in a dish" models to study genetic, molecular and cellular defects.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Childhood poverty 'affects brain development'
http://mnt.to/l/4hFL
Children who face poverty early in life may experience negative changes in the brain that could lead to learning and emotional issues later in life, a new study shows.
ADHD cause unlikely to be dopamine dysfunction
http://mnt.to/l/4hDK
Landmark imaging study questions dopamine dysfunction as the main cause of ADHD and points instead to structural differences in the brain's grey matter.
Number of patients declared 'brain dead' decreasing
http://mnt.to/l/4hDG
The number of patients who are being declared 'brain dead' has reduced over the past 10 years, researchers say. But they note this has implications for organ transplantations.
Helmets worn by only 11 percent of children involved in bike accidents
http://mnt.to/l/4hCR
Despite a California bike helmet mandate, only 11 percent of Los Angeles County children treated for bike-related injuries were wearing a helmet, according to an abstract presented at the...
Greatly elevated risk of depression in children with brain injuries
http://mnt.to/l/4hCC
Adults with head injuries are known to be at high risk for depression, and yet little research had been done on the topic related to children.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Study reveals depression to be a key link between intimate partner violence and food insecurity
http://mnt.to/l/4hCZ
Women who experience physical, mental or sexual abuse at the hands of their partners have an increased likelihood of being food insecure.
Peer pressure likely influences food choices at restaurants
http://mnt.to/l/4hCV
If you want to eat healthier when dining out, research recommends surrounding yourself with friends who make healthy food choices.
Synthetic vitamin D receptor ligands reduce murine kidney fibrosis
http://mnt.to/l/4hCK
Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with kidney disease including fibrosis.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
DIY and gardening may 'reduce risk of heart attack'
http://mnt.to/l/4hDH
A generally active life may be better for your cardiovascular health and life expectancy than regular formal exercise, researchers from Sweden say.
Peer pressure likely influences food choices at restaurants
http://mnt.to/l/4hCV
If you want to eat healthier when dining out, research recommends surrounding yourself with friends who make healthy food choices.
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
Mice numb to the pain of scorpion sting
http://mnt.to/l/4hCv
The painful, potentially deadly stings of bark scorpions are nothing more than a slight nuisance to grasshopper mice, which voraciously kill and consume their prey with ease.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Childhood poverty 'affects brain development'
http://mnt.to/l/4hFL
Children who face poverty early in life may experience negative changes in the brain that could lead to learning and emotional issues later in life, a new study shows.
Cyberbullying of children greatly underestimated by parents
http://mnt.to/l/4hD6
Cyberbullying has become a destructive force in many children's lives. After multiple suicides by children being cyberbullied, parents, more than ever, need to be aware of their children's...
Poverty indicator should be redefined by World Bank to include the life of the unborn child
http://mnt.to/l/4hCY
The World Bank must define life expectancy, its key poverty indicator, as starting at the time of conception and not at the time of birth if millions of lives are to be saved from injury or...
Increase in pediatric musculoskeletal MRSA infections
http://mnt.to/l/4hCS
Pediatric musculoskeletal Staphylococcus aureus bacterial infections have been evolving over the past decade, with more children diagnosed with the more virulent, methicillin-resistant...
Helmets worn by only 11 percent of children involved in bike accidents
http://mnt.to/l/4hCR
Despite a California bike helmet mandate, only 11 percent of Los Angeles County children treated for bike-related injuries were wearing a helmet, according to an abstract presented at the...
Powerful magnets causing a 'significant' increase in ingestion-related injuries
http://mnt.to/l/4hCN
The continued sale and availability of powerful, neodymium magnets - typically 10 to 20 times stronger than traditional magnets - are causing an increase in pediatric ingestion-related injuries...
Reducing the number of household firearms, especially handguns, may reduce childhood gunshot injuries
http://mnt.to/l/4hCM
There are approximately 7,500 child hospitalizations and 500 in-hospital deaths each year due to injuries sustained from guns.
Vision problems in young children accurately identified by portable vision screening devices
http://mnt.to/l/4hCD
Portable screening devices allow pediatricians to successfully screen children for vision problems, including amblyopia, according to an abstract presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics...
Greatly elevated risk of depression in children with brain injuries
http://mnt.to/l/4hCC
Adults with head injuries are known to be at high risk for depression, and yet little research had been done on the topic related to children.
Older children with HIV may need to start treatment sooner to normalize future CD4 count
http://mnt.to/l/4hyG
Although younger children with HIV are at high risk of disease progression if not treated, new research published in PLOS Medicine indicates that they have good potential for achieving high CD4...
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Poverty indicator should be redefined by World Bank to include the life of the unborn child
http://mnt.to/l/4hCY
The World Bank must define life expectancy, its key poverty indicator, as starting at the time of conception and not at the time of birth if millions of lives are to be saved from injury or...
Interventions by non-mental health specialists may improve perinatal mental health disorders
http://mnt.to/l/4hyB
In middle-income countries such as China, interventions that have a psychological or social component (often referred to as psychosocial interventions) delivered by health workers who are not...
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** PROSTATE / PROSTATE CANCER News **
Seeking clonal origin of lethal prostate cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4hCH
Prostate cancer has variable manifestations, ranging from relatively benign localized tumors to widespread life-threatening metastases.
Association between multiple, distinct Y chromosomes and excess risk of prostate cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4hCB
An analysis of the genealogical and medical records of males in Utah's multi-generational families strongly supports the case that inherited variations in the Y chromosome, the male sex...
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Childhood poverty 'affects brain development'
http://mnt.to/l/4hFL
Children who face poverty early in life may experience negative changes in the brain that could lead to learning and emotional issues later in life, a new study shows.
Cyberbullying of children greatly underestimated by parents
http://mnt.to/l/4hD6
Cyberbullying has become a destructive force in many children's lives. After multiple suicides by children being cyberbullied, parents, more than ever, need to be aware of their children's...
Breast cancer diagnosis can lead to positive personal growth
http://mnt.to/l/4hCX
Although being diagnosed with breast cancer is usually an extremely stressful experience for most women, a new study by researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has found that there...
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Cyberbullying of children greatly underestimated by parents
http://mnt.to/l/4hD6
Cyberbullying has become a destructive force in many children's lives. After multiple suicides by children being cyberbullied, parents, more than ever, need to be aware of their children's...
Helmets worn by only 11 percent of children involved in bike accidents
http://mnt.to/l/4hCR
Despite a California bike helmet mandate, only 11 percent of Los Angeles County children treated for bike-related injuries were wearing a helmet, according to an abstract presented at the...
Reducing the number of household firearms, especially handguns, may reduce childhood gunshot injuries
http://mnt.to/l/4hCM
There are approximately 7,500 child hospitalizations and 500 in-hospital deaths each year due to injuries sustained from guns.
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** RADIOLOGY / NUCLEAR MEDICINE News **
Breast radiotherapy linked to increased heart disease risk
http://mnt.to/l/4hDB
Women in the early stages of breast cancer who have radiotherapy on the left side of their body while facing up may have a higher risk of heart disease, researchers say.
Modeling how low energy electrons damage DNA may improve radiation therapy
http://mnt.to/l/4hD8
Every day, all day, our DNA gets beaten up by chemicals and radiation -- but remarkably, most of us stay healthy.
Fusion oncogene formation promoted by ionizing radiation exposure
http://mnt.to/l/4hCG
The accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exposed hundreds of thousands of individuals to high levels of ionizing radiation.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
Potential new treatment for severe asthma
http://mnt.to/l/4hDd
New research from Japan brings hope of a new treatment for asthma patients resistant to corticosteroids.
Association between sleep apnea and subclinical myocardial injury
http://mnt.to/l/4hD4
Obstructive sleep apnea is known to be associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease.
Itch maintains regulatory T cell stability
http://mnt.to/l/4hCL
Regulatory T cells (Tregs) function to suppress immune responses of other cells, and their dysfunction has been associated with development of immune disorders.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
Community-associated MRSA rife in nursing homes
http://mnt.to/l/4hCm
More than one quarter of residents of 26 nursing homes in Orange County, California carry community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which spread more easily, and...
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** SLEEP / SLEEP DISORDERS / INSOMNIA News **
Association between sleep apnea and subclinical myocardial injury
http://mnt.to/l/4hD4
Obstructive sleep apnea is known to be associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease.
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in smokeless tobacco products
http://mnt.to/l/4hCh
A new study shows that the concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in smokeless tobacco products (STPs) can differ by as much as 60 fold, with the highest levels in moist snuff...
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Cell-based treatment for stroke moves a step closer
http://mnt.to/l/4hDc
Brain infarction or stroke is caused by a blood clot blocking a blood vessel in the brain, which leads to interruption of blood flow and shortage of oxygen.
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** STROKE News **
Cell-based treatment for stroke moves a step closer
http://mnt.to/l/4hDc
Brain infarction or stroke is caused by a blood clot blocking a blood vessel in the brain, which leads to interruption of blood flow and shortage of oxygen.
Brain damage reduced, brain hemorrhaging eliminated in rodents afflicted by stroke
http://mnt.to/l/4hCw
An experimental drug called 3K3A-APC appears to reduce brain damage, eliminate brain hemorrhaging and improve motor skills in older stroke-afflicted mice and stroke-afflicted rats with comorbid...
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** TRANSPLANTS / ORGAN DONATIONS News **
Number of patients declared 'brain dead' decreasing
http://mnt.to/l/4hDG
The number of patients who are being declared 'brain dead' has reduced over the past 10 years, researchers say. But they note this has implications for organ transplantations.
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
In mouse model of diabetic kidney disease, enzyme restores function
http://mnt.to/l/4hCT
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine say that, while a prevailing theory suggests elevated cellular levels of glucose ultimately result in diabetic kidney...
Synthetic vitamin D receptor ligands reduce murine kidney fibrosis
http://mnt.to/l/4hCK
Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with kidney disease including fibrosis.
Reactive oxygen species reduced in diabetes-associated nephrology
http://mnt.to/l/4hCJ
Diabetes-associated complications, including retinopathy, neuropathy, and nephropathy are associated with increased glucose levels, but it is not understood how glucose drives these...
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Study reveals depression to be a key link between intimate partner violence and food insecurity
http://mnt.to/l/4hCZ
Women who experience physical, mental or sexual abuse at the hands of their partners have an increased likelihood of being food insecure.
Conflicting criteria clarified for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome
http://mnt.to/l/4hCr
The Endocrine Society today issued a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome, the most common hormone disorder in women of reproductive age...
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