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** AID / DISASTERS News **
Pediatricians can play vital role in aiding children, communities following violence and disaster
http://mnt.to/l/4hG3
Pediatricians can play an important role in helping children and communities recover following episodes of school and community violence and disaster, while working to prevent and prepare for...
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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
In a rat model, scientists reduce behaviors associated with problem gambling
http://mnt.to/l/4hGZ
With the help of a rat casino, University of British Columbia brain researchers have successfully reduced behaviours in rats that are commonly associated with compulsive gambling in humans.
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
Specific molecules identified that could be targeted to treat Alzheimer's disease
http://mnt.to/l/4hFX
Plaques and tangles made of proteins are believed to contribute to the debilitating progression of Alzheimer's disease.
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** ASBESTOS / MESOTHELIOMA News **
Study shows putting aggressive cancer on a starvation diet slows tumour growth
http://mnt.to/l/4hHf
Scientists researching one of Britain's deadliest rare cancers, mesothelioma, at Queen Mary's Barts Cancer Institute studied how cancer cells are not able to survive and continue...
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** AUTISM News **
Link examined between pregnancy weight gain and autism spectrum disorders
http://mnt.to/l/4hFt
Can gaining weight during pregnancy provide clues into the cause of autism spectrum disorders?
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** BACK PAIN News **
Young athletes at risk for lower back injuries
http://mnt.to/l/4hFT
Lower back injuries are the third most common injuries suffered in athletes under age 18, according to a study presented by Loyola University Medical Center sports medicine physician Neeru...
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
Human decomposition: study maps internal bacteria
http://mnt.to/l/4hJh
When we die, we become a lively ecosystem of microorganisms. In a ghoulish study, researchers from Texas have observed decomposing bodies in situ to map these bacterial parasites.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Fresh blood 'may be better for patients'
http://mnt.to/l/4hF4
Donated blood is stored for varying time to ensure a constant supply. But simple changes to the inventory systems could mean fresher blood for all, an Ohio study says.
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
Being down at heel could save your knees
http://mnt.to/l/4hFV
If you often find yourself running after a bus, escaping a burning building or taking part in competitive athletics in high-heeled footwear, you may be storing up knee problems for later in...
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** BREAST CANCER News **
Obesity linked to breast cancer cell growth and tumor size
http://mnt.to/l/4hHd
Obese women may experience an increase in the growth of breast cancer cells and tumors, according to a study from researchers at Tulane University.
Rats lose birth's protective effect on breast cancer when exposed to obesity hormone during pregnancy,
http://mnt.to/l/4hGH
Like humans, young rats that give birth have a reduced risk of breast cancer later in life.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Obesity linked to breast cancer cell growth and tumor size
http://mnt.to/l/4hHd
Obese women may experience an increase in the growth of breast cancer cells and tumors, according to a study from researchers at Tulane University.
Unique nano carrier developed to target drug delivery to cancer cells
http://mnt.to/l/4hGj
A unique nanostructure developed by a team of international researchers, including those at the University of Cincinnati, promises improved all-in-one detection, diagnoses and drug-delivery...
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Neovasc Inc. announces publication of positive Tiara<sup>TM</sup> preclinical data
http://mnt.to/l/4hHh
Neovasc Inc. (TSXV: NVC) has announced that a review of results from preclinical studies of its TiaraTM valve for the transcatheter treatment of mitral regurgitation has been published in JACC...
St. Jude Medical reports positive clinical outcomes from Portico Heart Valve study
http://mnt.to/l/4hH7
St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ), a global medical device company, has announced positive results for the 23 and 25 mm Portico™ Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valves in the Portico...
Further positive Opsumit (macitentan) data in pulmonary arterial hypertension presented at CHEST 2013
http://mnt.to/l/4hH5
Actelion (SIX: ATLN) has announced that following the recent FDA approval and positive CHMP opinion for macitentan (Opsumit®) in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), further positive data...
COREVALVE reduces rate of death and stroke in sickest patients with aortic stenosis
http://mnt.to/l/4hH2
In a clinical trial, a self-expanding transcatheter aortic valve met the key performance objective of reducing death and stroke in patients with severe aortic stenosis at "extreme risk" for...
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** CERVICAL CANCER / HPV VACCINE News **
Scientists call for action to tackle "alarmingly" low survival of Kenyan women with cervical cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4hHg
Less than 7% of cervical cancer patients in Kenya are getting the optimum treatment needed to eradicate the disease, leading to unnecessary deaths - a study by The University of Manchester...
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** CLINICAL TRIALS / DRUG TRIALS News **
Langland collaboration with CISCRP to show participants how their words can impact a clinical trial
http://mnt.to/l/4hHj
Langland, an award-winning healthcare advertising agency, has launched "Speak Out, ButSpeak Smart" - an online communication guide for clinical trial participants.
Study shows putting aggressive cancer on a starvation diet slows tumour growth
http://mnt.to/l/4hHf
Scientists researching one of Britain's deadliest rare cancers, mesothelioma, at Queen Mary's Barts Cancer Institute studied how cancer cells are not able to survive and continue...
Further positive Opsumit (macitentan) data in pulmonary arterial hypertension presented at CHEST 2013
http://mnt.to/l/4hH5
Actelion (SIX: ATLN) has announced that following the recent FDA approval and positive CHMP opinion for macitentan (Opsumit®) in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), further positive data...
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** COLORECTAL CANCER News **
Recurrence of precancerous colorectal tumors a greater risk for sedentary men
http://mnt.to/l/4hGz
Men who spend the most time engaged in sedentary behaviors are at greatest risk for recurrence of colorectal adenomas, benign tumors that are known precursors of colorectal cancers, according to...
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** CYSTIC FIBROSIS News **
The thyroid gland and cystic fibrosis
http://mnt.to/l/4hGB
Research in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University is leading to a better understanding of the molecular interactions in the thyroid gland related to cystic fibrosis.
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** DEPRESSION News **
Potential fast-onset antidepressant
http://mnt.to/l/4hGQ
More than 1 in 10 Americans take antidepressants, but these medications can take weeks - and for some patients, months - before they begin to alleviate symptoms.
Prototype coil array may improve a depression treatment
http://mnt.to/l/4hGF
A brain stimulation technique that is used to treat tough cases of depression could be considerably improved with a new headpiece designed by University of Michigan engineers.
For psychological health, keeping emotions in check may not be the answer
http://mnt.to/l/4hG4
Being able to regulate your emotions is important for well-being, but new research suggests that a common emotion regulation strategy called "cognitive reappraisal" may actually be harmful when...
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** DERMATOLOGY News **
Zebrafish study reveals mechanisms of wound healing
http://mnt.to/l/4hGS
A crucial component of wound healing in many animals, including humans, is the migration of nearby skin cells toward the center of the wound.
Prevent winter from weathering your skin - ten tips for stopping that 'winter itch'
http://mnt.to/l/4hFJ
All winter flakes are not made of snow. Cold weather, with its low relative humidity, wreaks havoc on our skin, making it dry and flaky.
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** EATING DISORDERS News **
Discovery of new appetite-increasing mechanism
http://mnt.to/l/4hGW
These results are published in the journal Nature Communications.Obesity affects more than 15% of adults in France, and its constitutive mechanisms are still not completely explained.
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** ENDOCRINOLOGY News **
Discovery of new appetite-increasing mechanism
http://mnt.to/l/4hGW
These results are published in the journal Nature Communications.Obesity affects more than 15% of adults in France, and its constitutive mechanisms are still not completely explained.
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** FERTILITY News **
Mother's ethnicity can significantly influence fertility treatment outcomes
http://mnt.to/l/4hGP
Maternal ethnicity is a significant determinant of successful outcomes after fertility treatment, suggests a new study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
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** FLU / COLD / SARS News **
A step ahead of influenza; honeybee sex
http://mnt.to/l/4hGK
Staying a step ahead of influenzaEvery fall, the latest batch of flu vaccines attempts to keep society a step ahead of the evolution of the flu virus.
'Strongest evidence to date' that SARS originated from bats
http://mnt.to/l/4hGs
Chinese horseshoe bats have been found to be the bearers of two new coronaviruses that are a close relative of the SARS-coronavirus, researchers say.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
The science of toxins and illness associated with E. coli
http://mnt.to/l/4hGD
Many Canadian scientists and clinicians were unsung heroes during the early years (1977-1983) of research unfolding around verotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC).
Listeria's resistance to disinfectants
http://mnt.to/l/4hGy
Recent years have seen significant outbreaks of listeriosis on both sides of the Atlantic.
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** GENETICS News **
Geneticists map human resistance to AIDS
http://mnt.to/l/4hGT
The key to future HIV treatment could be hidden right in our own genes. Everyone who becomes infected deploys defense strategies, and some even manage to hold the virus at bay without any...
A step ahead of influenza; honeybee sex
http://mnt.to/l/4hGK
Staying a step ahead of influenzaEvery fall, the latest batch of flu vaccines attempts to keep society a step ahead of the evolution of the flu virus.
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** GOUT News **
Less than half of gout patients reach recommended treatment goal following treatment with allopurinol
http://mnt.to/l/4hFS
AstraZeneca and Ardea Biosciences presented results from a large study of allopurinol, a treatment commonly used to lower uric acid in patients with gout.
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** HEALTH INSURANCE / MEDICAL INSURANCE News **
Long trend of uncompensated care in ERs could be reversed by Obamacare
http://mnt.to/l/4hGV
Emergency departments, which have suffered shortfalls in reimbursement for decades due to the high rate of uninsurance in the United States, may begin receiving "considerably more" reimbursement...
Increased ER reimbursements examined after ACA insurance coverage expansions
http://mnt.to/l/4hGw
Researchers at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) found that outpatient emergency department encounters could reimburse considerably more after...
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Neovasc Inc. announces publication of positive Tiara<sup>TM</sup> preclinical data
http://mnt.to/l/4hHh
Neovasc Inc. (TSXV: NVC) has announced that a review of results from preclinical studies of its TiaraTM valve for the transcatheter treatment of mitral regurgitation has been published in JACC...
St. Jude Medical reports positive clinical outcomes from Portico Heart Valve study
http://mnt.to/l/4hH7
St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ), a global medical device company, has announced positive results for the 23 and 25 mm Portico™ Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valves in the Portico...
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** HIV / AIDS News **
Geneticists map human resistance to AIDS
http://mnt.to/l/4hGT
The key to future HIV treatment could be hidden right in our own genes. Everyone who becomes infected deploys defense strategies, and some even manage to hold the virus at bay without any...
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** HYPERTENSION News **
Further positive Opsumit (macitentan) data in pulmonary arterial hypertension presented at CHEST 2013
http://mnt.to/l/4hH5
Actelion (SIX: ATLN) has announced that following the recent FDA approval and positive CHMP opinion for macitentan (Opsumit®) in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), further positive data...
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Human decomposition: study maps internal bacteria
http://mnt.to/l/4hJh
When we die, we become a lively ecosystem of microorganisms. In a ghoulish study, researchers from Texas have observed decomposing bodies in situ to map these bacterial parasites.
New field of forensic science turns its attention to bacteria, human decomposition
http://mnt.to/l/4hJ2
The type of bacteria involved in human decomposition can change over time, according to new research published October 30th in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, by Aaron Lynne and colleagues at...
Opportunities for improvement identified through evaluation of hospital infection prevention policies
http://mnt.to/l/4hGL
Identifying gaps in infection prevention practices may yield opportunities for improved patient safety, according to a survey published in the November issue of the American Journal of Infection...
The science of toxins and illness associated with E. coli
http://mnt.to/l/4hGD
Many Canadian scientists and clinicians were unsung heroes during the early years (1977-1983) of research unfolding around verotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC).
Listeria's resistance to disinfectants
http://mnt.to/l/4hGy
Recent years have seen significant outbreaks of listeriosis on both sides of the Atlantic.
'Strongest evidence to date' that SARS originated from bats
http://mnt.to/l/4hGs
Chinese horseshoe bats have been found to be the bearers of two new coronaviruses that are a close relative of the SARS-coronavirus, researchers say.
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
Langland collaboration with CISCRP to show participants how their words can impact a clinical trial
http://mnt.to/l/4hHj
Langland, an award-winning healthcare advertising agency, has launched "Speak Out, ButSpeak Smart" - an online communication guide for clinical trial participants.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Neovasc Inc. announces publication of positive Tiara<sup>TM</sup> preclinical data
http://mnt.to/l/4hHh
Neovasc Inc. (TSXV: NVC) has announced that a review of results from preclinical studies of its TiaraTM valve for the transcatheter treatment of mitral regurgitation has been published in JACC...
St. Jude Medical reports positive clinical outcomes from Portico Heart Valve study
http://mnt.to/l/4hH7
St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ), a global medical device company, has announced positive results for the 23 and 25 mm Portico™ Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valves in the Portico...
Prototype coil array may improve a depression treatment
http://mnt.to/l/4hGF
A brain stimulation technique that is used to treat tough cases of depression could be considerably improved with a new headpiece designed by University of Michigan engineers.
Unique nano carrier developed to target drug delivery to cancer cells
http://mnt.to/l/4hGj
A unique nanostructure developed by a team of international researchers, including those at the University of Cincinnati, promises improved all-in-one detection, diagnoses and drug-delivery...
Medical applications for super-thin membranes
http://mnt.to/l/4hGc
The ability to shrink laboratory-scale processes to automated chip-sized systems would revolutionize biotechnology and medicine.
Walking speed may indicate severity of MS
http://mnt.to/l/4hDJ
By measuring the time it take a patient with multiple sclerosis to walk 25 feet, researchers say they may be able to find out the progression and severity of the disease.
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** MEDICARE / MEDICAID / SCHIP News **
Increased ER reimbursements examined after ACA insurance coverage expansions
http://mnt.to/l/4hGw
Researchers at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) found that outpatient emergency department encounters could reimburse considerably more after...
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
Recurrence of precancerous colorectal tumors a greater risk for sedentary men
http://mnt.to/l/4hGz
Men who spend the most time engaged in sedentary behaviors are at greatest risk for recurrence of colorectal adenomas, benign tumors that are known precursors of colorectal cancers, according to...
Weak link discovered between male birth defect and pesticide exposure during pregnancy
http://mnt.to/l/4hGx
A study of several hundred chemicals used in commercial pesticides has found only weak evidence that any of them are associated with a common birth defect in male infants.
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** MRI / PET / ULTRASOUND News **
PET scanning reveals pain processes in tennis elbow
http://mnt.to/l/4hFY
Physiological processes in soft tissue pain such as chronic tennis elbow can be explored using diagnostic imaging methods.
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** MRSA / DRUG RESISTANCE News **
Opportunities for improvement identified through evaluation of hospital infection prevention policies
http://mnt.to/l/4hGL
Identifying gaps in infection prevention practices may yield opportunities for improved patient safety, according to a survey published in the November issue of the American Journal of Infection...
Veterans hospitals nationwide sustain decline in MRSA
http://mnt.to/l/4hGC
Five years after implementing a national initiative to reduce methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) rates in Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers, MRSA cases have continued to...
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** MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS News **
Walking speed may indicate severity of MS
http://mnt.to/l/4hDJ
By measuring the time it take a patient with multiple sclerosis to walk 25 feet, researchers say they may be able to find out the progression and severity of the disease.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Understanding the difference between "human smart" and "computer smart"
http://mnt.to/l/4hJv
A common assumption in the cognitive sciences is that thinking consists of following sets of rules (as it does in a computer).
Brain chemical may help treat jet lag
http://mnt.to/l/4hHq
Mouse study shows at high doses, the brain chemical VIP desynchronizes biological clock cells, allowing them to adjust rapidly to changes in light/dark schedules.
Walking speed may indicate severity of MS
http://mnt.to/l/4hDJ
By measuring the time it take a patient with multiple sclerosis to walk 25 feet, researchers say they may be able to find out the progression and severity of the disease.
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** NURSING / MIDWIFERY News **
RI Hospital study measures impact of education, information on hand hygiene compliance
http://mnt.to/l/4hGJ
How often do you clean your hands? A study at Rhode Island Hospital observed staff on 161,526 occasions to monitor how often they cleaned their hands (ie, hand hygiene) between July 2008 to...
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Obesity linked to breast cancer cell growth and tumor size
http://mnt.to/l/4hHd
Obese women may experience an increase in the growth of breast cancer cells and tumors, according to a study from researchers at Tulane University.
Discovery of new appetite-increasing mechanism
http://mnt.to/l/4hGW
These results are published in the journal Nature Communications.Obesity affects more than 15% of adults in France, and its constitutive mechanisms are still not completely explained.
Rats lose birth's protective effect on breast cancer when exposed to obesity hormone during pregnancy,
http://mnt.to/l/4hGH
Like humans, young rats that give birth have a reduced risk of breast cancer later in life.
Family dining rituals help to keep child and adult BMI down
http://mnt.to/l/4hGG
Beyond plate size and calorie count, the war against obesity may have a new leader - the dinner table.
Link examined between pregnancy weight gain and autism spectrum disorders
http://mnt.to/l/4hFt
Can gaining weight during pregnancy provide clues into the cause of autism spectrum disorders?
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
Neurodevelopmental effects of prenatal exposure to paracetamol
http://mnt.to/l/4hGN
Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is the most commonly used medicine in pregnancy, yet there are very few studies that have investigated the possible long-term consequences for the child.
PET scanning reveals pain processes in tennis elbow
http://mnt.to/l/4hFY
Physiological processes in soft tissue pain such as chronic tennis elbow can be explored using diagnostic imaging methods.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Weak link discovered between male birth defect and pesticide exposure during pregnancy
http://mnt.to/l/4hGx
A study of several hundred chemicals used in commercial pesticides has found only weak evidence that any of them are associated with a common birth defect in male infants.
Young maternal age and quick pregnancies linked to high infant mortality in South Asia
http://mnt.to/l/4hGk
Having children early and in rapid succession are major factors fueling high infant mortality rates in the South Asian countries of Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan where one in 14 births...
Pediatricians can play vital role in aiding children, communities following violence and disaster
http://mnt.to/l/4hG3
Pediatricians can play an important role in helping children and communities recover following episodes of school and community violence and disaster, while working to prevent and prepare for...
Young athletes at risk for lower back injuries
http://mnt.to/l/4hFT
Lower back injuries are the third most common injuries suffered in athletes under age 18, according to a study presented by Loyola University Medical Center sports medicine physician Neeru...
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Neurodevelopmental effects of prenatal exposure to paracetamol
http://mnt.to/l/4hGN
Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is the most commonly used medicine in pregnancy, yet there are very few studies that have investigated the possible long-term consequences for the child.
Rats lose birth's protective effect on breast cancer when exposed to obesity hormone during pregnancy,
http://mnt.to/l/4hGH
Like humans, young rats that give birth have a reduced risk of breast cancer later in life.
Weak link discovered between male birth defect and pesticide exposure during pregnancy
http://mnt.to/l/4hGx
A study of several hundred chemicals used in commercial pesticides has found only weak evidence that any of them are associated with a common birth defect in male infants.
Link examined between pregnancy weight gain and autism spectrum disorders
http://mnt.to/l/4hFt
Can gaining weight during pregnancy provide clues into the cause of autism spectrum disorders?
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** PREVENTIVE MEDICINE News **
Unrealistic pessimists less likely to take preventive action after receiving good news
http://mnt.to/l/4hGY
Patients who are unrealistically optimistic about their personal health risks are more likely to take preventive action when confronted with news that is worse than expected, while unrealistic...
Listeria's resistance to disinfectants
http://mnt.to/l/4hGy
Recent years have seen significant outbreaks of listeriosis on both sides of the Atlantic.
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** PRIMARY CARE / GENERAL PRACTICE News **
RI Hospital study measures impact of education, information on hand hygiene compliance
http://mnt.to/l/4hGJ
How often do you clean your hands? A study at Rhode Island Hospital observed staff on 161,526 occasions to monitor how often they cleaned their hands (ie, hand hygiene) between July 2008 to...
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
In a rat model, scientists reduce behaviors associated with problem gambling
http://mnt.to/l/4hGZ
With the help of a rat casino, University of British Columbia brain researchers have successfully reduced behaviours in rats that are commonly associated with compulsive gambling in humans.
Unrealistic pessimists less likely to take preventive action after receiving good news
http://mnt.to/l/4hGY
Patients who are unrealistically optimistic about their personal health risks are more likely to take preventive action when confronted with news that is worse than expected, while unrealistic...
For psychological health, keeping emotions in check may not be the answer
http://mnt.to/l/4hG4
Being able to regulate your emotions is important for well-being, but new research suggests that a common emotion regulation strategy called "cognitive reappraisal" may actually be harmful when...
Pediatricians can play vital role in aiding children, communities following violence and disaster
http://mnt.to/l/4hG3
Pediatricians can play an important role in helping children and communities recover following episodes of school and community violence and disaster, while working to prevent and prepare for...
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
New field of forensic science turns its attention to bacteria, human decomposition
http://mnt.to/l/4hJ2
The type of bacteria involved in human decomposition can change over time, according to new research published October 30th in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, by Aaron Lynne and colleagues at...
Langland collaboration with CISCRP to show participants how their words can impact a clinical trial
http://mnt.to/l/4hHj
Langland, an award-winning healthcare advertising agency, has launched "Speak Out, ButSpeak Smart" - an online communication guide for clinical trial participants.
Scientists call for action to tackle "alarmingly" low survival of Kenyan women with cervical cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4hHg
Less than 7% of cervical cancer patients in Kenya are getting the optimum treatment needed to eradicate the disease, leading to unnecessary deaths - a study by The University of Manchester...
Unrealistic pessimists less likely to take preventive action after receiving good news
http://mnt.to/l/4hGY
Patients who are unrealistically optimistic about their personal health risks are more likely to take preventive action when confronted with news that is worse than expected, while unrealistic...
Long trend of uncompensated care in ERs could be reversed by Obamacare
http://mnt.to/l/4hGV
Emergency departments, which have suffered shortfalls in reimbursement for decades due to the high rate of uninsurance in the United States, may begin receiving "considerably more" reimbursement...
Opportunities for improvement identified through evaluation of hospital infection prevention policies
http://mnt.to/l/4hGL
Identifying gaps in infection prevention practices may yield opportunities for improved patient safety, according to a survey published in the November issue of the American Journal of Infection...
RI Hospital study measures impact of education, information on hand hygiene compliance
http://mnt.to/l/4hGJ
How often do you clean your hands? A study at Rhode Island Hospital observed staff on 161,526 occasions to monitor how often they cleaned their hands (ie, hand hygiene) between July 2008 to...
Veterans hospitals nationwide sustain decline in MRSA
http://mnt.to/l/4hGC
Five years after implementing a national initiative to reduce methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) rates in Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers, MRSA cases have continued to...
Increased ER reimbursements examined after ACA insurance coverage expansions
http://mnt.to/l/4hGw
Researchers at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) found that outpatient emergency department encounters could reimburse considerably more after...
The impact of health reform in India
http://mnt.to/l/4hGf
A University of Chicago professor in law and medicine is helping the nation of India assess the results of a massive health reform program targeting its poorest populations, as the government...
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** SLEEP / SLEEP DISORDERS / INSOMNIA News **
Brain chemical may help treat jet lag
http://mnt.to/l/4hHq
Mouse study shows at high doses, the brain chemical VIP desynchronizes biological clock cells, allowing them to adjust rapidly to changes in light/dark schedules.
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
NYC set to raise tobacco-sale age to 21
http://mnt.to/l/4hHr
This week, New York City council voted to raise the legal age for buying tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, and electronic cigarettes, from 18 to 21.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
Young athletes at risk for lower back injuries
http://mnt.to/l/4hFT
Lower back injuries are the third most common injuries suffered in athletes under age 18, according to a study presented by Loyola University Medical Center sports medicine physician Neeru...
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** STROKE News **
COREVALVE reduces rate of death and stroke in sickest patients with aortic stenosis
http://mnt.to/l/4hH2
In a clinical trial, a self-expanding transcatheter aortic valve met the key performance objective of reducing death and stroke in patients with severe aortic stenosis at "extreme risk" for...
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** VETERANS / EX-SERVICEMEN News **
Veterans hospitals nationwide sustain decline in MRSA
http://mnt.to/l/4hGC
Five years after implementing a national initiative to reduce methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) rates in Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers, MRSA cases have continued to...
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** WATER - AIR QUALITY / AGRICULTURE News **
The science of toxins and illness associated with E. coli
http://mnt.to/l/4hGD
Many Canadian scientists and clinicians were unsung heroes during the early years (1977-1983) of research unfolding around verotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC).
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Women of color not so well-informed about incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse
http://mnt.to/l/4hGX
Knowing what symptoms to look for may help women with pelvic floor disorders improve their chances of successful treatment.
Mother's ethnicity can significantly influence fertility treatment outcomes
http://mnt.to/l/4hGP
Maternal ethnicity is a significant determinant of successful outcomes after fertility treatment, suggests a new study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Young maternal age and quick pregnancies linked to high infant mortality in South Asia
http://mnt.to/l/4hGk
Having children early and in rapid succession are major factors fueling high infant mortality rates in the South Asian countries of Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan where one in 14 births...
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