Dear kostik,
Welcome to today's Medical News Today newsletter, containing the most recent headlines from your chosen news categories.
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** ACID REFLUX / GERD News **
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy did not relieve, resolve GERD symptoms
http://mnt.to/l/4knS
Compared with gastric bypass (GB) surgery, the weight-loss surgery using laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) did not relieve or resolve symptoms for most patients with gastroesophageal reflux...
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
Inherited liver disease may be treated with mood-stabilizing drug fluphenazine
http://mnt.to/l/4kng
Opening up a can of worms is a good way to start hunting for new drugs, recommend researchers from Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Researchers enhance immune response and attack beta-amyloid plaque in Alzheimer's by targeting an enzyme that regulates high blood pressure
http://mnt.to/l/4kmy
Many people with high blood pressure are familiar with ACE inhibitors, drugs that widen blood vessels by limiting activity of ACE - angiotensin-converting enzyme - a naturally occurring protein...
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** AUTISM News **
Early autism detection: Speech disrupts facial attention in 6-month-old infants who later develop autism
http://mnt.to/l/4knW
From birth, infants naturally show a preference for human contact and interaction, including faces and voices.
Ethics experts study the transition from paediatric to adult health care services
http://mnt.to/l/4knw
In a study published by the medical journal Paediatrics & Child Health, IRCM researchers address shortcomings in transitional care in the Canadian healthcare system.
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
New DNA-based, super-resolution microscopy method could simultaneously spot dozens of distinct types of biomolecules
http://mnt.to/l/4kmC
A new microscopy method could enable scientists to generate snapshots of dozens of different biomolecules at once in a single human cell, a team from the Wyss Institute of Biologically Inspired...
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** BIRD FLU / AVIAN FLU News **
First human case of new bird flu virus confirmed in China
http://mnt.to/l/4knm
Scientists from China have reported on the world's first confirmed case of human infection with a novel bird flu virus that has evolved from the H10N8 avian virus.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Stomach and colorectal cancers may be treatable with existing drug
http://mnt.to/l/4kp2
JAK inhibitors, already used to treat cancer-like blood disorders, may also be effective for treating stomach and colorectal cancers, two of the most common cancers worldwide.
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
Two-thirds of women aged 50 to 64 may be missed by osteoporosis screening recommendations
http://mnt.to/l/4kmq
Women who are 65 and older routinely undergo bone-density testing to screen for osteoporosis. But for those between the ages of 50 and 64, it has been unclear who should be screened.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Stomach and colorectal cancers may be treatable with existing drug
http://mnt.to/l/4kp2
JAK inhibitors, already used to treat cancer-like blood disorders, may also be effective for treating stomach and colorectal cancers, two of the most common cancers worldwide.
Cancer Research UK launches 'spaceship' smartphone game to seek cancer cures
http://mnt.to/l/4knY
Cancer Research UK has unveiled Play to Cure: Genes in Space - a world-first mobile phone game in which people across the globe will be able to help scientists unravel gene data to find the...
Complication rates reduced by new method to restore skull after brain surgery
http://mnt.to/l/4knv
Johns Hopkins surgeons report they have devised a better, safer method to replace bone removed from the skull after lifesaving brain surgery.
Genetic function discovered that could offer new avenue to cancer therapies
http://mnt.to/l/4knt
Researchers at Oregon State University have discovered a genetic function that helps one of the most important "tumor suppressor" genes to do its job and prevent cancer.
IDH1 mutation determines best treatment for malignant astrocytomas
http://mnt.to/l/4kns
Astrocytomas are the most common malignant brain tumors. While most patients' tumors prove to be quite aggressive, outcomes overall can vary widely, with some patients surviving for many years.
Queen's University cancer specialist's drive to improve survival rates for every European citizen
http://mnt.to/l/4knc
Queen's University Belfast's world renowned cancer specialist, Professor Patrick Johnston, whose work has transformed cancer care in Northern Ireland, is now leading efforts to improve survival...
Experts publish recommendations for managing and preventing drug shortages
http://mnt.to/l/4kn9
A group of prominent healthcare experts including bioethicists, pharmacists, policymakers and cancer specialists have proposed concrete steps for preventing and managing a nightmare scenario...
Improved understanding of cancer offered by cell division finding
http://mnt.to/l/4kn6
New insights into how the cells in our bodies divide could improve our knowledge of a condition linked to cancer, a study suggests.
Treatment response for acute myeloid leukemia predicted by chemical stem cell signature
http://mnt.to/l/4kmr
Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and Montefiore Medical Center have found a chemical "signature" in blood-forming stem cells that predicts whether...
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Atherosclerosis may be predicted by high blood pressure in early adulthood
http://mnt.to/l/4knr
People who have escalating levels of high blood pressure from early adulthood onward are more likely to develop atherosclerosis and associated heart problems.
Depression is 'a causal risk of coronary heart disease'
http://mnt.to/l/4kn5
Depressive symptoms may be a causal risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new study. Although depression was not causally linked to stroke risk.
Expectant monitoring encouraged over immediate delivery for women with hypertensive disorders
http://mnt.to/l/4kmV
In a study to be presented on Feb. 6 at 8:15 a.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in New Orleans, researchers will report...
Obesity during pregnancy is independent risk factor for long-term cardiovascular morbidity
http://mnt.to/l/4kmG
In a study to be presented on Feb. 7 at 2:45 p.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in New Orleans, researchers will report that...
World's highest rate of high blood pressure found in South Africa
http://mnt.to/l/4kms
New research reveals that South Africa has the highest rate of high blood pressure reported among people aged 50 and over for any country in the world, at any time in history.
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** CLINICAL TRIALS / DRUG TRIALS News **
Crowdfunding is all the rage, but can it work for medical research?
http://mnt.to/l/4kq5
A potentially revolutionary crowdfunding platform is looking to do for science what Kickstarter is threatening to do for the entertainment industry.
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** CROHN'S / IBD News **
Relief for children newly diagnosed with crohn's disease offered by biologic agents
http://mnt.to/l/4kmX
Children newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease may benefit from early treatment with the biologic drugs known as anti-TNF-α agents, according to a new study in Gastroenterology1, the official...
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** DEPRESSION News **
Earlier depression treatment prevents heart attacks and strokes
http://mnt.to/l/4knx
Research led by Jesse C. Stewart, Ph.D., of the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, is the first to find that treatment of depression before any apparent...
Depression is 'a causal risk of coronary heart disease'
http://mnt.to/l/4kn5
Depressive symptoms may be a causal risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new study. Although depression was not causally linked to stroke risk.
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** DIABETES News **
More is needed to tackle obesity than better access to healthy foods
http://mnt.to/l/4kmF
Government initiatives to improve access to healthy foods may have a limited impact on obesity in the US, according to new research by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Penn...
Dialysis for chronic kidney disease can be delayed: new guideline recommendation
http://mnt.to/l/4kmv
For asymptomatic adults with chronic kidney disease who will need dialysis, an intent-to-defer approach is recommended over an earlier start, according to a new guideline from the Canadian...
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** EAR, NOSE AND THROAT News **
Acute otitis externa: AAO-HNSF updated clinical practice guideline
http://mnt.to/l/4kmB
With one in every 123 people in the United States affected by Acute Otits Externa or "swimmer's ear" each year, the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation released...
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** ENDOCRINOLOGY News **
First step in using pharmacogenomics for prevention of preterm birth
http://mnt.to/l/4kmM
New research findings may soon help doctors personalize preterm birth prevention treatments by identifying which women at higher risk for preterm birth will be helped by progesterone injections.
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** FERTILITY News **
Improved understanding of cancer offered by cell division finding
http://mnt.to/l/4kn6
New insights into how the cells in our bodies divide could improve our knowledge of a condition linked to cancer, a study suggests.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy did not relieve, resolve GERD symptoms
http://mnt.to/l/4knS
Compared with gastric bypass (GB) surgery, the weight-loss surgery using laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) did not relieve or resolve symptoms for most patients with gastroesophageal reflux...
Relief for children newly diagnosed with crohn's disease offered by biologic agents
http://mnt.to/l/4kmX
Children newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease may benefit from early treatment with the biologic drugs known as anti-TNF-α agents, according to a new study in Gastroenterology1, the official...
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** GENETICS News **
Pain sensitivity may be alterable
http://mnt.to/l/4kp3
New study of twins finds sensitivity to pain may be affected by genes that are switched on and off by changes to lifestyle and environment over a person's lifetime.
Genetic function discovered that could offer new avenue to cancer therapies
http://mnt.to/l/4knt
Researchers at Oregon State University have discovered a genetic function that helps one of the most important "tumor suppressor" genes to do its job and prevent cancer.
IDH1 mutation determines best treatment for malignant astrocytomas
http://mnt.to/l/4kns
Astrocytomas are the most common malignant brain tumors. While most patients' tumors prove to be quite aggressive, outcomes overall can vary widely, with some patients surviving for many years.
Important new blood test for Niemann-Pick disease type C, a devastating rare disease
http://mnt.to/l/4knk
A new blood test for a rare and devastating illness called Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC) has been developed by a team of researchers led by Professor Frances Platt, University of Oxford.
Improved understanding of cancer offered by cell division finding
http://mnt.to/l/4kn6
New insights into how the cells in our bodies divide could improve our knowledge of a condition linked to cancer, a study suggests.
Noninvasive prenatal testing detects more than 80 percent of chromosomal abnormalities
http://mnt.to/l/4kmT
In a study to be presented on Feb. 6 at 9 a.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, in New Orleans, researchers will report that...
New DNA-based, super-resolution microscopy method could simultaneously spot dozens of distinct types of biomolecules
http://mnt.to/l/4kmC
A new microscopy method could enable scientists to generate snapshots of dozens of different biomolecules at once in a single human cell, a team from the Wyss Institute of Biologically Inspired...
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Earlier depression treatment prevents heart attacks and strokes
http://mnt.to/l/4knx
Research led by Jesse C. Stewart, Ph.D., of the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, is the first to find that treatment of depression before any apparent...
Atherosclerosis may be predicted by high blood pressure in early adulthood
http://mnt.to/l/4knr
People who have escalating levels of high blood pressure from early adulthood onward are more likely to develop atherosclerosis and associated heart problems.
Depression is 'a causal risk of coronary heart disease'
http://mnt.to/l/4kn5
Depressive symptoms may be a causal risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new study. Although depression was not causally linked to stroke risk.
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** HYPERTENSION News **
Hypertensive patients' specialty use changed with medical home
http://mnt.to/l/4knN
Group Health studied how patients with treated hypertension used outpatient specialty care before, during, and after a primary-care redesign (the patient-centered medical home) was spread...
Atherosclerosis may be predicted by high blood pressure in early adulthood
http://mnt.to/l/4knr
People who have escalating levels of high blood pressure from early adulthood onward are more likely to develop atherosclerosis and associated heart problems.
Expectant monitoring encouraged over immediate delivery for women with hypertensive disorders
http://mnt.to/l/4kmV
In a study to be presented on Feb. 6 at 8:15 a.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in New Orleans, researchers will report...
Researchers enhance immune response and attack beta-amyloid plaque in Alzheimer's by targeting an enzyme that regulates high blood pressure
http://mnt.to/l/4kmy
Many people with high blood pressure are familiar with ACE inhibitors, drugs that widen blood vessels by limiting activity of ACE - angiotensin-converting enzyme - a naturally occurring protein...
World's highest rate of high blood pressure found in South Africa
http://mnt.to/l/4kms
New research reveals that South Africa has the highest rate of high blood pressure reported among people aged 50 and over for any country in the world, at any time in history.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
Researchers enhance immune response and attack beta-amyloid plaque in Alzheimer's by targeting an enzyme that regulates high blood pressure
http://mnt.to/l/4kmy
Many people with high blood pressure are familiar with ACE inhibitors, drugs that widen blood vessels by limiting activity of ACE - angiotensin-converting enzyme - a naturally occurring protein...
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
First human case of new bird flu virus confirmed in China
http://mnt.to/l/4knm
Scientists from China have reported on the world's first confirmed case of human infection with a novel bird flu virus that has evolved from the H10N8 avian virus.
Mother's illness during pregnancy, allergen exposure may predict child's risk of asthma and allergy
http://mnt.to/l/4knb
Women that are pregnant may want to take extra precaution around those that are sniffling and sneezing this winter.
Cervicovaginal microbiota found to be different in women destined to have preterm birth
http://mnt.to/l/4kmN
In a study to be presented on Feb. 6 at 3:15 p.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in New Orleans, researchers will report...
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
Cancer Research UK launches 'spaceship' smartphone game to seek cancer cures
http://mnt.to/l/4knY
Cancer Research UK has unveiled Play to Cure: Genes in Space - a world-first mobile phone game in which people across the globe will be able to help scientists unravel gene data to find the...
Access to acute medical care can be expanded via telemedicine
http://mnt.to/l/4kmD
People who are younger, more affluent and do not have established health care relationships are more likely to use a telemedicine program that allows patients to get medical help -- including...
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** LIVER DISEASE / HEPATITIS News **
Inherited liver disease may be treated with mood-stabilizing drug fluphenazine
http://mnt.to/l/4kng
Opening up a can of worms is a good way to start hunting for new drugs, recommend researchers from Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
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** LYMPHOMA / LEUKEMIA / MYELOMA News **
Stomach and colorectal cancers may be treatable with existing drug
http://mnt.to/l/4kp2
JAK inhibitors, already used to treat cancer-like blood disorders, may also be effective for treating stomach and colorectal cancers, two of the most common cancers worldwide.
Treatment response for acute myeloid leukemia predicted by chemical stem cell signature
http://mnt.to/l/4kmr
Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and Montefiore Medical Center have found a chemical "signature" in blood-forming stem cells that predicts whether...
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Important new blood test for Niemann-Pick disease type C, a devastating rare disease
http://mnt.to/l/4knk
A new blood test for a rare and devastating illness called Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC) has been developed by a team of researchers led by Professor Frances Platt, University of Oxford.
Noninvasive prenatal testing detects more than 80 percent of chromosomal abnormalities
http://mnt.to/l/4kmT
In a study to be presented on Feb. 6 at 9 a.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, in New Orleans, researchers will report that...
New DNA-based, super-resolution microscopy method could simultaneously spot dozens of distinct types of biomolecules
http://mnt.to/l/4kmC
A new microscopy method could enable scientists to generate snapshots of dozens of different biomolecules at once in a single human cell, a team from the Wyss Institute of Biologically Inspired...
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** MELANOMA / SKIN CANCER News **
Outdoor workers in Australia face increased cancer risk
http://mnt.to/l/4knQ
Perth researchers have completed a comprehensive study into Australian workers and their exposure to Ultra Violet Radiation, which is a known human carcinogen.
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** MENTAL HEALTH News **
Lack of sleep and exercise, too much TV affects teens' mental health
http://mnt.to/l/4knG
High media use, low physical activity and reduced sleep in adolescents may increase the risk of mental health problems, a new study suggests.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
New study on NFL concussions shows higher altitudes reduce risk significantly
http://mnt.to/l/4knM
A new study analyzing concussion data for NFL players during the 16-game regular season schedules for 2012 and 2013 may provide insight that could lead to safer play, including a pathway for...
Complication rates reduced by new method to restore skull after brain surgery
http://mnt.to/l/4knv
Johns Hopkins surgeons report they have devised a better, safer method to replace bone removed from the skull after lifesaving brain surgery.
IDH1 mutation determines best treatment for malignant astrocytomas
http://mnt.to/l/4kns
Astrocytomas are the most common malignant brain tumors. While most patients' tumors prove to be quite aggressive, outcomes overall can vary widely, with some patients surviving for many years.
Scientists redefine how the brain plans movement
http://mnt.to/l/4kn8
University of Queensland researchers have made a surprise discovery about how the brain plans movement that may lead to more targeted treatments for patients with Parkinson's disease.
Throughout life our brains fine-tune their wiring
http://mnt.to/l/4kn7
The white matter microstructure, the communication pathways of the brain, continues to develop/mature as one ages.
Gene associated with cerebral palsy and death in very preterm babies
http://mnt.to/l/4kmS
In a study to be presented on Feb. 6 at 2:45 p.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, in New Orleans, researchers will report that a...
Correlation discovered between neonatal and early childhood outcomes among children delivered preterm
http://mnt.to/l/4kmK
In a study to be presented on Feb. 6 at 3:15 p.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in New Orleans, researchers will report on a...
Researchers characterize a biomarker for lysosomal storage disorders
http://mnt.to/l/4kmz
Lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) are a common cause of neurodegenerative disease in young children.
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** NURSING / MIDWIFERY News **
Neonatal mortality rates an increasing trend in home birth
http://mnt.to/l/4kmH
In a study to be presented on Feb. 7 at 2:15 p.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in New Orleans, researchers will report that...
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
High sodium intake correlates with obesity, inflammation
http://mnt.to/l/4kn2
Most adolescents consume as much salt as adults - some more than twice the recommended daily allowance - and that high sodium intake correlates with fatness and inflammation regardless of how...
Clearer labels needed on drugs containing animal products
http://mnt.to/l/4kmR
Patients with specific dietary restrictions may be unwittingly taking medicines containing animal products, suggests an article published on bmj.com.
Eating and sleeping well hold keys to a longer life
http://mnt.to/l/4kmP
Good sleep patterns can help men live longer - but women will only benefit if they also have a diverse diet, a new study shows.
More is needed to tackle obesity than better access to healthy foods
http://mnt.to/l/4kmF
Government initiatives to improve access to healthy foods may have a limited impact on obesity in the US, according to new research by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Penn...
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy did not relieve, resolve GERD symptoms
http://mnt.to/l/4knS
Compared with gastric bypass (GB) surgery, the weight-loss surgery using laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) did not relieve or resolve symptoms for most patients with gastroesophageal reflux...
High sodium intake correlates with obesity, inflammation
http://mnt.to/l/4kn2
Most adolescents consume as much salt as adults - some more than twice the recommended daily allowance - and that high sodium intake correlates with fatness and inflammation regardless of how...
Obesity during pregnancy is independent risk factor for long-term cardiovascular morbidity
http://mnt.to/l/4kmG
In a study to be presented on Feb. 7 at 2:45 p.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in New Orleans, researchers will report that...
More is needed to tackle obesity than better access to healthy foods
http://mnt.to/l/4kmF
Government initiatives to improve access to healthy foods may have a limited impact on obesity in the US, according to new research by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Penn...
How the seven-days-a-week human cycle affects weight
http://mnt.to/l/4kkX
There are sleep cycles and there are also weight loss cycles. Almost everyone loses weight on weekdays and gains weight on weekends.
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
Pain sensitivity may be alterable
http://mnt.to/l/4kp3
New study of twins finds sensitivity to pain may be affected by genes that are switched on and off by changes to lifestyle and environment over a person's lifetime.
For pain management during labor, remifentanil patient controlled analgesia not as effective as epidural analgesia
http://mnt.to/l/4kmJ
In a study to be presented on Feb. 7 at 1:30 p.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, in New Orleans, researchers will report findings...
Risk of miscarriages not increased by NSAIDs
http://mnt.to/l/4kmw
Women who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) during pregnancy are not at increased risk of miscarriages, confirms a new study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association...
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** PARKINSON'S DISEASE News **
Scientists redefine how the brain plans movement
http://mnt.to/l/4kn8
University of Queensland researchers have made a surprise discovery about how the brain plans movement that may lead to more targeted treatments for patients with Parkinson's disease.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Early autism detection: Speech disrupts facial attention in 6-month-old infants who later develop autism
http://mnt.to/l/4knW
From birth, infants naturally show a preference for human contact and interaction, including faces and voices.
Lack of sleep and exercise, too much TV affects teens' mental health
http://mnt.to/l/4knG
High media use, low physical activity and reduced sleep in adolescents may increase the risk of mental health problems, a new study suggests.
Ethics experts study the transition from paediatric to adult health care services
http://mnt.to/l/4knw
In a study published by the medical journal Paediatrics & Child Health, IRCM researchers address shortcomings in transitional care in the Canadian healthcare system.
Important new blood test for Niemann-Pick disease type C, a devastating rare disease
http://mnt.to/l/4knk
A new blood test for a rare and devastating illness called Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC) has been developed by a team of researchers led by Professor Frances Platt, University of Oxford.
Experts publish recommendations for managing and preventing drug shortages
http://mnt.to/l/4kn9
A group of prominent healthcare experts including bioethicists, pharmacists, policymakers and cancer specialists have proposed concrete steps for preventing and managing a nightmare scenario...
High sodium intake correlates with obesity, inflammation
http://mnt.to/l/4kn2
Most adolescents consume as much salt as adults - some more than twice the recommended daily allowance - and that high sodium intake correlates with fatness and inflammation regardless of how...
Relief for children newly diagnosed with crohn's disease offered by biologic agents
http://mnt.to/l/4kmX
Children newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease may benefit from early treatment with the biologic drugs known as anti-TNF-α agents, according to a new study in Gastroenterology1, the official...
Intervention leads to reduction in C-sections and neonatal morbidities
http://mnt.to/l/4kmW
In a study to be presented on Feb. 6 in an oral plenary session at 8 a.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, in New Orleans...
Gene associated with cerebral palsy and death in very preterm babies
http://mnt.to/l/4kmS
In a study to be presented on Feb. 6 at 2:45 p.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, in New Orleans, researchers will report that a...
Women 35 and older may be at decreased risk of having anatomically abnormal child
http://mnt.to/l/4kmL
In a study to be presented on Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, in New Orleans, researchers will report that women...
Correlation discovered between neonatal and early childhood outcomes among children delivered preterm
http://mnt.to/l/4kmK
In a study to be presented on Feb. 6 at 3:15 p.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in New Orleans, researchers will report on a...
Neonatal mortality rates an increasing trend in home birth
http://mnt.to/l/4kmH
In a study to be presented on Feb. 7 at 2:15 p.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in New Orleans, researchers will report that...
Researchers characterize a biomarker for lysosomal storage disorders
http://mnt.to/l/4kmz
Lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) are a common cause of neurodegenerative disease in young children.
No advantage found for single-sex education over coed schools
http://mnt.to/l/4kkW
Single-sex education does not educate girls and boys any better than coed schools, according to research published by the American Psychological Association analyzing 184 studies of more than 1.
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** PHARMA INDUSTRY / BIOTECH INDUSTRY News **
Crowdfunding is all the rage, but can it work for medical research?
http://mnt.to/l/4kq5
A potentially revolutionary crowdfunding platform is looking to do for science what Kickstarter is threatening to do for the entertainment industry.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Mother's illness during pregnancy, allergen exposure may predict child's risk of asthma and allergy
http://mnt.to/l/4knb
Women that are pregnant may want to take extra precaution around those that are sniffling and sneezing this winter.
Intervention leads to reduction in C-sections and neonatal morbidities
http://mnt.to/l/4kmW
In a study to be presented on Feb. 6 in an oral plenary session at 8 a.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, in New Orleans...
Expectant monitoring encouraged over immediate delivery for women with hypertensive disorders
http://mnt.to/l/4kmV
In a study to be presented on Feb. 6 at 8:15 a.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in New Orleans, researchers will report...
Noninvasive prenatal testing detects more than 80 percent of chromosomal abnormalities
http://mnt.to/l/4kmT
In a study to be presented on Feb. 6 at 9 a.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, in New Orleans, researchers will report that...
Gene associated with cerebral palsy and death in very preterm babies
http://mnt.to/l/4kmS
In a study to be presented on Feb. 6 at 2:45 p.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, in New Orleans, researchers will report that a...
Cervicovaginal microbiota found to be different in women destined to have preterm birth
http://mnt.to/l/4kmN
In a study to be presented on Feb. 6 at 3:15 p.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in New Orleans, researchers will report...
First step in using pharmacogenomics for prevention of preterm birth
http://mnt.to/l/4kmM
New research findings may soon help doctors personalize preterm birth prevention treatments by identifying which women at higher risk for preterm birth will be helped by progesterone injections.
Women 35 and older may be at decreased risk of having anatomically abnormal child
http://mnt.to/l/4kmL
In a study to be presented on Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, in New Orleans, researchers will report that women...
Correlation discovered between neonatal and early childhood outcomes among children delivered preterm
http://mnt.to/l/4kmK
In a study to be presented on Feb. 6 at 3:15 p.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in New Orleans, researchers will report on a...
For pain management during labor, remifentanil patient controlled analgesia not as effective as epidural analgesia
http://mnt.to/l/4kmJ
In a study to be presented on Feb. 7 at 1:30 p.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, in New Orleans, researchers will report findings...
Neonatal mortality rates an increasing trend in home birth
http://mnt.to/l/4kmH
In a study to be presented on Feb. 7 at 2:15 p.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in New Orleans, researchers will report that...
Obesity during pregnancy is independent risk factor for long-term cardiovascular morbidity
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In a study to be presented on Feb. 7 at 2:45 p.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in New Orleans, researchers will report that...
Risk of miscarriages not increased by NSAIDs
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Women who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) during pregnancy are not at increased risk of miscarriages, confirms a new study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association...
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** PREVENTIVE MEDICINE News **
First step in using pharmacogenomics for prevention of preterm birth
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New research findings may soon help doctors personalize preterm birth prevention treatments by identifying which women at higher risk for preterm birth will be helped by progesterone injections.
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** PRIMARY CARE / GENERAL PRACTICE News **
Hypertensive patients' specialty use changed with medical home
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Group Health studied how patients with treated hypertension used outpatient specialty care before, during, and after a primary-care redesign (the patient-centered medical home) was spread...
Ethics experts study the transition from paediatric to adult health care services
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In a study published by the medical journal Paediatrics & Child Health, IRCM researchers address shortcomings in transitional care in the Canadian healthcare system.
Experts publish recommendations for managing and preventing drug shortages
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A group of prominent healthcare experts including bioethicists, pharmacists, policymakers and cancer specialists have proposed concrete steps for preventing and managing a nightmare scenario...
Is institutional racism happening in our hospitals?
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In a personal view published on bmj.com, a medical director reflects on a case in which a hospital accepted the choice of the parents of a patient, who wanted only white doctors to treat their...
Access to acute medical care can be expanded via telemedicine
http://mnt.to/l/4kmD
People who are younger, more affluent and do not have established health care relationships are more likely to use a telemedicine program that allows patients to get medical help -- including...
Acute otitis externa: AAO-HNSF updated clinical practice guideline
http://mnt.to/l/4kmB
With one in every 123 people in the United States affected by Acute Otits Externa or "swimmer's ear" each year, the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation released...
Risk of miscarriages not increased by NSAIDs
http://mnt.to/l/4kmw
Women who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) during pregnancy are not at increased risk of miscarriages, confirms a new study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association...
Dialysis for chronic kidney disease can be delayed: new guideline recommendation
http://mnt.to/l/4kmv
For asymptomatic adults with chronic kidney disease who will need dialysis, an intent-to-defer approach is recommended over an earlier start, according to a new guideline from the Canadian...
World's highest rate of high blood pressure found in South Africa
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New research reveals that South Africa has the highest rate of high blood pressure reported among people aged 50 and over for any country in the world, at any time in history.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Early autism detection: Speech disrupts facial attention in 6-month-old infants who later develop autism
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From birth, infants naturally show a preference for human contact and interaction, including faces and voices.
Lack of sleep and exercise, too much TV affects teens' mental health
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High media use, low physical activity and reduced sleep in adolescents may increase the risk of mental health problems, a new study suggests.
Mortality risk at low education levels reduced by perceived control
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The less education you have, the more your attitude counts when it comes to staying alive and well.
Throughout life our brains fine-tune their wiring
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The white matter microstructure, the communication pathways of the brain, continues to develop/mature as one ages.
It's written all over our faces : humans express 4 basic emotions
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Human beings are emotional creatures whose state of mind can usually be observed through their facial expressions.
A return to crime after paroled more likely for murderers who killed during robberies
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Murderers who committed homicide during robberies are more likely to commit crimes again when they are paroled, compared to murderers who committed homicide under other circumstances, according...
No advantage found for single-sex education over coed schools
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Single-sex education does not educate girls and boys any better than coed schools, according to research published by the American Psychological Association analyzing 184 studies of more than 1.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Outdoor workers in Australia face increased cancer risk
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Perth researchers have completed a comprehensive study into Australian workers and their exposure to Ultra Violet Radiation, which is a known human carcinogen.
New rules opening access to lab test results will empower patients to take control of their health
http://mnt.to/l/4knq
A final rule issued on February 3, 2014 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) giving Americans increased access to their personal health information will empower patients to...
First human case of new bird flu virus confirmed in China
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Scientists from China have reported on the world's first confirmed case of human infection with a novel bird flu virus that has evolved from the H10N8 avian virus.
Does the term 'research-based' keep parents in the dark?
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Does applying the term 'research-based' to parental advice automatically provide a stamp of authority?
Time to act on mobile phone use while driving, say experts
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It's time to act on mobile phone use while driving, say two senior Canadian physicians in an editorial published on bmj.com.
A return to crime after paroled more likely for murderers who killed during robberies
http://mnt.to/l/4kmZ
Murderers who committed homicide during robberies are more likely to commit crimes again when they are paroled, compared to murderers who committed homicide under other circumstances, according...
Access to acute medical care can be expanded via telemedicine
http://mnt.to/l/4kmD
People who are younger, more affluent and do not have established health care relationships are more likely to use a telemedicine program that allows patients to get medical help -- including...
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
Mother's illness during pregnancy, allergen exposure may predict child's risk of asthma and allergy
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Women that are pregnant may want to take extra precaution around those that are sniffling and sneezing this winter.
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** SCHIZOPHRENIA News **
Inherited liver disease may be treated with mood-stabilizing drug fluphenazine
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Opening up a can of worms is a good way to start hunting for new drugs, recommend researchers from Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
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** SLEEP / SLEEP DISORDERS / INSOMNIA News **
Eating and sleeping well hold keys to a longer life
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Good sleep patterns can help men live longer - but women will only benefit if they also have a diverse diet, a new study shows.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
New study on NFL concussions shows higher altitudes reduce risk significantly
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A new study analyzing concussion data for NFL players during the 16-game regular season schedules for 2012 and 2013 may provide insight that could lead to safer play, including a pathway for...
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Crowdfunding is all the rage, but can it work for medical research?
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A potentially revolutionary crowdfunding platform is looking to do for science what Kickstarter is threatening to do for the entertainment industry.
Treatment response for acute myeloid leukemia predicted by chemical stem cell signature
http://mnt.to/l/4kmr
Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and Montefiore Medical Center have found a chemical "signature" in blood-forming stem cells that predicts whether...
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** STROKE News **
Earlier depression treatment prevents heart attacks and strokes
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Research led by Jesse C. Stewart, Ph.D., of the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, is the first to find that treatment of depression before any apparent...
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
Dialysis for chronic kidney disease can be delayed: new guideline recommendation
http://mnt.to/l/4kmv
For asymptomatic adults with chronic kidney disease who will need dialysis, an intent-to-defer approach is recommended over an earlier start, according to a new guideline from the Canadian...
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Cervicovaginal microbiota found to be different in women destined to have preterm birth
http://mnt.to/l/4kmN
In a study to be presented on Feb. 6 at 3:15 p.m. CST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in New Orleans, researchers will report...
Two-thirds of women aged 50 to 64 may be missed by osteoporosis screening recommendations
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Women who are 65 and older routinely undergo bone-density testing to screen for osteoporosis. But for those between the ages of 50 and 64, it has been unclear who should be screened.
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