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Welcome to today's Medical News Today newsletter, containing the most recent headlines from your chosen news categories.
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** ADHD News **
Abnormal brain iron levels 'may be a biomarker of ADHD'
http://mnt.to/l/4nWS
Using an MRI technique, researchers find that ADHD patients without a history of psychostimulant use have abnormal brain iron levels, which may be a biomarker of the condition.
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
Tubular 'fantastic voyage' through brain cells
http://mnt.to/l/4nVx
In a new study, scientists at the National Institutes of Health took a molecular-level journey into microtubules, the hollow cylinders inside brain cells that act as skeletons and internal...
Reducing 'excessive inhibition' leads to rescue of Alzheimer's memory deficit
http://mnt.to/l/4nTJ
A new drug target to fight Alzheimer's disease has been discovered by a research team led by Gong Chen, a Professor of Biology and the Verne M.
New findings could lead to rapid-acting antidepressant with fewer side effects
http://mnt.to/l/4nTh
UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have generated fresh insights that could aid in the development of rapid-acting antidepressants for treatment-resistant depression.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
With low-dose computed tomography screening, long-term anxiety or distress not a problem
http://mnt.to/l/4nVD
Examination and review of several studies that evaluated patient-centered outcomes for individuals undergoing low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for lung cancer found that screening...
Attention, reading comprehension improved in low-income adolescents by just 12 minutes of exercise
http://mnt.to/l/4nTv
A new Dartmouth study shows 12 minutes of exercise can improve attention and reading comprehension in low-income adolescents, suggesting that schools serving low-income populations should work...
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** ARTHRITIS / RHEUMATOLOGY News **
Randomised trial results for Inflectra™, demonstrates comparable reductions in disease activity to Remicade® over one year
http://mnt.to/l/4nVK
Hospira, the world's leading provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies, shared data this week showing that the company's biosimilar monoclonal antibody InflectraTM demonstrated...
Significantly increased risk of heart attack in Sjögren's Syndrome
http://mnt.to/l/4nTG
A new study presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2014) showed a significantly increased risk of heart attack in patients with Sjögren's syndrome (SjS)...
Musculoskeletal conditions should be prioritised by policy makers to address their impact on health care expenditure
http://mnt.to/l/4nTF
A new study presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2014) highlights the increased health care costs associated with musculoskeletal conditions compared to...
Predicting disease outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis patients, using genotyping
http://mnt.to/l/4nTD
New cohort studies presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2014) have shown the amino acid valine at position 11 of HLA-DRB1 gene to be the strongest...
Faslodex and tamoxifen combo reverse tamoxifen-resistant breast cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4nTz
The inexpensive anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) reverses resistance to tamoxifen, a widely used breast cancer drug, in mice.
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** AUTISM News **
Autism symptoms 'reversed' in mice by 100-year-old drug
http://mnt.to/l/4nWV
Suramin, a century-old therapy for African sleeping sickness, has been shown to reverse symptoms of autism in a mouse model by inhibiting a cellular 'danger response.'
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** BACK PAIN News **
Musculoskeletal conditions should be prioritised by policy makers to address their impact on health care expenditure
http://mnt.to/l/4nTF
A new study presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2014) highlights the increased health care costs associated with musculoskeletal conditions compared to...
The higher the level of opioid intake prior to spine surgery, the higher the level of post-surgery dissatisfaction
http://mnt.to/l/4nTq
A new study appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) links the use of opioid pain relievers (prescription medications, such as Percocet) to less improvement and higher levels of...
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Potentially harmful effects of blood product sterilization
http://mnt.to/l/4nTy
Certain processes used to sterilize blood products could potentially cause serious health issues in transfusion recipients, according to an international study published in the journal Platelets...
Transfusion after trauma can benefit or harm patients depending on their risk of death
http://mnt.to/l/4nQX
The risks and benefits of red blood cell transfusions for patients with trauma and major bleeding might vary considerably based on a patient's predicted risk of death on arrival at a trauma...
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
Link discovered between severe scoliosis and rare mutations
http://mnt.to/l/4nVd
Children with rare mutations in two genes are about four times more likely to develop severe scoliosis than their peers with normal versions of the genes, scientists have found.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
Pre-operative BRCA evaluation affects patients' breast cancer surgery plans
http://mnt.to/l/4nVr
Women diagnosed with breast cancer often face a crucial decision about the extent of their surgical treatment.
Breast cancer surgery trends in Canada
http://mnt.to/l/4nTB
Surgical care for breast cancer in Canada varies substantially across the country according to the province or territory in which a woman lives, according to an article in CMAJ Open.
Faslodex and tamoxifen combo reverse tamoxifen-resistant breast cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4nTz
The inexpensive anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) reverses resistance to tamoxifen, a widely used breast cancer drug, in mice.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Compared to chemotherapy, treatment with selumetinib not associated with improved long term survival for patients with an uncommon eye cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4nVT
In patients with advanced uveal melanoma, treatment with the agent selumetinib, compared with chemotherapy, resulted in an improved cancer progression-free survival time and tumor response...
Use of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease not associated with increased risk of cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4nVR
In a study that included more than 56,000 patients with inflammatory bowel disease, use of a popular class of medications known as tumor necrosis factor alpha antagonists was not associated...
Tubular 'fantastic voyage' through brain cells
http://mnt.to/l/4nVx
In a new study, scientists at the National Institutes of Health took a molecular-level journey into microtubules, the hollow cylinders inside brain cells that act as skeletons and internal...
Pediatric cancer should be considered a global health priority
http://mnt.to/l/4nQY
National childhood cancer strategies offer the best hope of improving outcomes in children with cancer living in resource-limited settings, according to experts from North America and Mexico...
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Gender-specific research has 'improved heart disease diagnosis in women'
http://mnt.to/l/4nW7
A new statement from the American Heart Association emphasizes the importance of gender-specific research in heart disease, given the disparity in symptoms between women and men.
Selexipag meets primary endpoint in pivotal Phase III GRIPHON outcome study in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension
http://mnt.to/l/4nVY
Actelion Ltd has announced the top-line results of the pivotal Phase III GRIPHON study in 1,156 patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) with selexipag, the first selective oral...
Poorly understood postural syndrome blights lives of young well educated women
http://mnt.to/l/4nVV
A debilitating syndrome that causes an excessively rapid heartbeat on standing up, predominantly affects young well educated women, and blights their lives, because it is so poorly understood...
Peace I all comers registry results demonstrate efficacy of Biotronik pulsar-18 self-expanding stent
http://mnt.to/l/4nVM
BIOTRONIK has announced the publication of clinical results from the PEACE I All-Comers Registry in The Journal of Endovascular Therapy.
'Strokefinder' helmet makes rapid stroke diagnoses
http://mnt.to/l/4nVJ
Initial trials suggest the ‘Strokefinder’ microwave helmet could contribute to strokes being treated and diagnosed more quickly and effectively than ever before.
In premature infants, heart rate variability may predict risk of disease
http://mnt.to/l/4nTs
Measuring variability of heart rate may identify premature infants at risk of developing necrotizing enterocolitis, a serious inflammatory condition that can lead to death, according to Penn...
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** CHOLESTEROL News **
Cholesterol levels in prediabetic people reduced by fasting over extended period of time
http://mnt.to/l/4nVq
For prediabetics, many interventions focus on lifestyle changes and weight loss, but new research on periodic fasting has identified a biological process in the body that converts bad...
The benefits of canola oil for people with type 2 diabetes
http://mnt.to/l/4nVj
Canola is Canada's oil and new research from St. Michael's Hospital suggests it should also be one of the oils of choice for people with Type 2 diabetes. Dr.
Researchers question whether new ACC/AHA guidelines for lipids are appropriate for diabetics
http://mnt.to/l/4nVc
New guidelines for the treatment of high cholesterol are not appropriate for people with type 2 diabetes - or are they?
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** CLINICAL TRIALS / DRUG TRIALS News **
Autism symptoms 'reversed' in mice by 100-year-old drug
http://mnt.to/l/4nWV
Suramin, a century-old therapy for African sleeping sickness, has been shown to reverse symptoms of autism in a mouse model by inhibiting a cellular 'danger response.'
Selexipag meets primary endpoint in pivotal Phase III GRIPHON outcome study in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension
http://mnt.to/l/4nVY
Actelion Ltd has announced the top-line results of the pivotal Phase III GRIPHON study in 1,156 patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) with selexipag, the first selective oral...
Sanofi reports positive Phase 3 results for Toujeo®
http://mnt.to/l/4nVX
Sanofi has announced that, in a pooled analysis, investigational therapy Toujeo® (insulin glargine [rDNA origin] injection, 300 U/mL) consistently showed significantly fewer low blood...
Randomised trial results for Inflectra™, demonstrates comparable reductions in disease activity to Remicade® over one year
http://mnt.to/l/4nVK
Hospira, the world's leading provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies, shared data this week showing that the company's biosimilar monoclonal antibody InflectraTM demonstrated...
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** CROHN'S / IBD News **
Use of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease not associated with increased risk of cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4nVR
In a study that included more than 56,000 patients with inflammatory bowel disease, use of a popular class of medications known as tumor necrosis factor alpha antagonists was not associated...
Patients experience variable IBD care, show latest results from UK Inflammatory Bowel Disease audit
http://mnt.to/l/4nVH
Patients are experiencing differences in the quality of care and treatment they receive for Ulcerative Colitis (UC) according to the latest results from the UK Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)...
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** DEPRESSION News **
New findings could lead to rapid-acting antidepressant with fewer side effects
http://mnt.to/l/4nTh
UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have generated fresh insights that could aid in the development of rapid-acting antidepressants for treatment-resistant depression.
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** DIABETES News **
Glucose monitoring for diabetes made easy with a blood-less method
http://mnt.to/l/4nW4
Treating Diabetes requires a constant monitoring of the human blood for glucose concentrations. While current schemes employ electrochemical methods, they require extraction of blood samples.
Sanofi reports positive Phase 3 results for Toujeo®
http://mnt.to/l/4nVX
Sanofi has announced that, in a pooled analysis, investigational therapy Toujeo® (insulin glargine [rDNA origin] injection, 300 U/mL) consistently showed significantly fewer low blood...
Studies show adolescent brains process sugar differently than adult brains; changes in adipose tissue begin at very young age for obese children
http://mnt.to/l/4nVB
With the increase in childhood obesity and the associated increase in type 2 diabetes among children and adolescents, there is growing interest in how children's bodies process the foods they...
Healthier eating provides benefit independent of other lifestyle changes in reducing risk for type 2 diabetes
http://mnt.to/l/4nVy
Improving the overall quality of one's diet helps to prevent type 2 diabetes, independent of other lifestyle changes, according to a study presented at the American Diabetes Association's 74th...
Study shows potential of text messaging for improving glycemic control in latinos
http://mnt.to/l/4nVv
These are just a few of the text messages that participants received as part of the Dulce Digital study conducted by the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute, a subsidiary of Scripps Health and...
Cholesterol levels in prediabetic people reduced by fasting over extended period of time
http://mnt.to/l/4nVq
For prediabetics, many interventions focus on lifestyle changes and weight loss, but new research on periodic fasting has identified a biological process in the body that converts bad...
Need for new therapeutic approach suggested by new theory of origin of diabetic complications
http://mnt.to/l/4nVm
Use of anti-oxidants may be ineffective or even contribute to kidney disease and other complications of diabetes, rather than helping to treat such health problems.
Intensification of insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes led to less nighttime hypoglycemia during treatment with Januvia (Sitagliptin)
http://mnt.to/l/4nVk
Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced results from a post-hoc analysis showing that patients with type 2 diabetes having treatment intensified...
The benefits of canola oil for people with type 2 diabetes
http://mnt.to/l/4nVj
Canola is Canada's oil and new research from St. Michael's Hospital suggests it should also be one of the oils of choice for people with Type 2 diabetes. Dr.
Study of patients with type 2 diabetes taking JANUVIA® (sitagliptin) and metformin
http://mnt.to/l/4nVh
Real-world study presented at the American Diabetes Association 74th Scientific Sessions.
Researchers question whether new ACC/AHA guidelines for lipids are appropriate for diabetics
http://mnt.to/l/4nVc
New guidelines for the treatment of high cholesterol are not appropriate for people with type 2 diabetes - or are they?
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** ENDOCRINOLOGY News **
Growth hormone related with signs of aging
http://mnt.to/l/4nVZ
The decreased production of growth hormone is caused by a physiological process known as somatopause, which practically affects the entire body, since it's involved in body composition...
Female hormones may play a key role in the obesity epidemic
http://mnt.to/l/4nVb
An imbalance of female sex hormones among men in Western nations may be contributing to high levels of male obesity, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.
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** ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION / PREMATURE EJACULATION News **
Vitaros® (alprostadil), the first cream to treat men with erectile dysfunction, is now available for prescription in the UK
http://mnt.to/l/4nW8
The first topical cream approved for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men over the age of 18 years, Vitaros® (topical alprostadil cream), is now available for prescription in...
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
Glaucoma, eye pressure monitoring via implanted sensor
http://mnt.to/l/4nWc
Scientists are designing a low-power sensor for implanting in the eye during cataract surgery to monitor and transmit changes in pressure wirelessly via radio waves.
Compared to chemotherapy, treatment with selumetinib not associated with improved long term survival for patients with an uncommon eye cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4nVT
In patients with advanced uveal melanoma, treatment with the agent selumetinib, compared with chemotherapy, resulted in an improved cancer progression-free survival time and tumor response...
'Optical Engineering' features 'exquisitely engineered' human vision
http://mnt.to/l/4nVw
A new special section on Human Vision in the current issue of Optical Engineering showcases optics and optical engineering research into new techniques and approaches for the study of human...
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** FERTILITY News **
Embryonic development kept 'just right' by protein anchors
http://mnt.to/l/4nTj
The "Goldilocks effect" in fruit fly embryos may be more intricate than previously thought.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
Use of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease not associated with increased risk of cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4nVR
In a study that included more than 56,000 patients with inflammatory bowel disease, use of a popular class of medications known as tumor necrosis factor alpha antagonists was not associated...
Parasitic worm genome and biology provides a solid basis for the development of new interventions
http://mnt.to/l/4nVz
Researchers have deduced essential biological and genetic information from the genome sequence of the whipworm, an intestinal parasitic worm that infects hundreds of millions of people in...
Protecting celiac patients from gluten-induced injury
http://mnt.to/l/4nTt
The gluten-specific enzyme ALV003 reduces a patient's exposure to gluten and its potential harm, according to a new phase 2 study appearing in Gastroenterology1 , the official journal of the...
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** GENETICS News **
Parasitic worm genome and biology provides a solid basis for the development of new interventions
http://mnt.to/l/4nVz
Researchers have deduced essential biological and genetic information from the genome sequence of the whipworm, an intestinal parasitic worm that infects hundreds of millions of people in...
Link discovered between severe scoliosis and rare mutations
http://mnt.to/l/4nVd
Children with rare mutations in two genes are about four times more likely to develop severe scoliosis than their peers with normal versions of the genes, scientists have found.
Predicting disease outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis patients, using genotyping
http://mnt.to/l/4nTD
New cohort studies presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2014) have shown the amino acid valine at position 11 of HLA-DRB1 gene to be the strongest...
Discovery of genetic 'barcode' for malaria could help contain outbreaks
http://mnt.to/l/4nTC
A new genetic 'barcode' for malaria parasites has been found which could be used to track and contain the spread of the disease, according to new research led by the London School of Hygiene ...
Lupus exacerbated when Anti-dsDNA, surface-expressed TLR4 and endosomal TLR9 cooperate
http://mnt.to/l/4nTk
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complicated multifactorial autoimmune disease influenced by many genetic and environmental factors.
Embryonic development kept 'just right' by protein anchors
http://mnt.to/l/4nTj
The "Goldilocks effect" in fruit fly embryos may be more intricate than previously thought.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Gender-specific research has 'improved heart disease diagnosis in women'
http://mnt.to/l/4nW7
A new statement from the American Heart Association emphasizes the importance of gender-specific research in heart disease, given the disparity in symptoms between women and men.
Peace I all comers registry results demonstrate efficacy of Biotronik pulsar-18 self-expanding stent
http://mnt.to/l/4nVM
BIOTRONIK has announced the publication of clinical results from the PEACE I All-Comers Registry in The Journal of Endovascular Therapy.
Significantly increased risk of heart attack in Sjögren's Syndrome
http://mnt.to/l/4nTG
A new study presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2014) showed a significantly increased risk of heart attack in patients with Sjögren's syndrome (SjS)...
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
'Education, awareness, and vaccination' are keys to fighting pertussis (whooping cough)
http://mnt.to/l/4nVt
Concerted effort is needed to reverse the ongoing rise in pertussis cases and deaths, especially among children and young people, according to the article by Emily Peake, APRN, MSN, FNP-C, CLC...
In premature infants, heart rate variability may predict risk of disease
http://mnt.to/l/4nTs
Measuring variability of heart rate may identify premature infants at risk of developing necrotizing enterocolitis, a serious inflammatory condition that can lead to death, according to Penn...
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Washing raw chicken increases risk of food poisoning
http://mnt.to/l/4nWb
The UK's Food Standards Agency is urging people to stop washing raw chicken as the practice can spread campylobacter bacteria, the most common source of food poisoning in the UK.
Undercooked chicken or chicken livers responsible for over 60 per cent of campylobacter food poisoning, UK
http://mnt.to/l/4nW9
Data from Public Health England (PHE) shows that since the year 2000 there have been 1,595 people affected in outbreaks of food poisoning caused by the bacteria campylobacter.
Parasitic worm genome and biology provides a solid basis for the development of new interventions
http://mnt.to/l/4nVz
Researchers have deduced essential biological and genetic information from the genome sequence of the whipworm, an intestinal parasitic worm that infects hundreds of millions of people in...
'Education, awareness, and vaccination' are keys to fighting pertussis (whooping cough)
http://mnt.to/l/4nVt
Concerted effort is needed to reverse the ongoing rise in pertussis cases and deaths, especially among children and young people, according to the article by Emily Peake, APRN, MSN, FNP-C, CLC...
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
NHS Trusts that misuse patient records must be penalised, says Sowerby Commission report
http://mnt.to/l/4nVG
Electronic health records are as essential to good care as the thermometer and the stethoscope, according to a report by the Sowerby Commission, led by Imperial...
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** LUNG CANCER News **
With low-dose computed tomography screening, long-term anxiety or distress not a problem
http://mnt.to/l/4nVD
Examination and review of several studies that evaluated patient-centered outcomes for individuals undergoing low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for lung cancer found that screening...
Low-dose computed tomography screening shows improved diagnostic performance
http://mnt.to/l/4nVC
Investigators of the COSMOS (Continuous Observation of SMOking Subjects) study show good compliance and patient survival outcomes using a 5-year low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening...
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** LUPUS News **
Lupus exacerbated when Anti-dsDNA, surface-expressed TLR4 and endosomal TLR9 cooperate
http://mnt.to/l/4nTk
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complicated multifactorial autoimmune disease influenced by many genetic and environmental factors.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Glaucoma, eye pressure monitoring via implanted sensor
http://mnt.to/l/4nWc
Scientists are designing a low-power sensor for implanting in the eye during cataract surgery to monitor and transmit changes in pressure wirelessly via radio waves.
Smart treatment predictions for brain trauma
http://mnt.to/l/4nW6
Most people who suffer a severe brain injury take years to recover - if they recover at all. But the right treatment in the crucial hours following an accident can make all the difference.
Peace I all comers registry results demonstrate efficacy of Biotronik pulsar-18 self-expanding stent
http://mnt.to/l/4nVM
BIOTRONIK has announced the publication of clinical results from the PEACE I All-Comers Registry in The Journal of Endovascular Therapy.
'Strokefinder' helmet makes rapid stroke diagnoses
http://mnt.to/l/4nVJ
Initial trials suggest the ‘Strokefinder’ microwave helmet could contribute to strokes being treated and diagnosed more quickly and effectively than ever before.
'Optical Engineering' features 'exquisitely engineered' human vision
http://mnt.to/l/4nVw
A new special section on Human Vision in the current issue of Optical Engineering showcases optics and optical engineering research into new techniques and approaches for the study of human...
Reducing 'excessive inhibition' leads to rescue of Alzheimer's memory deficit
http://mnt.to/l/4nTJ
A new drug target to fight Alzheimer's disease has been discovered by a research team led by Gong Chen, a Professor of Biology and the Verne M.
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** MELANOMA / SKIN CANCER News **
Compared to chemotherapy, treatment with selumetinib not associated with improved long term survival for patients with an uncommon eye cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4nVT
In patients with advanced uveal melanoma, treatment with the agent selumetinib, compared with chemotherapy, resulted in an improved cancer progression-free survival time and tumor response...
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
Female hormones may play a key role in the obesity epidemic
http://mnt.to/l/4nVb
An imbalance of female sex hormones among men in Western nations may be contributing to high levels of male obesity, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.
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** MENTAL HEALTH News **
Mental health disorders much more strongly linked to self-harm or suicide than gun violence
http://mnt.to/l/4nVf
Recent mass killings in Isla Vista, California, and elsewhere have again raised concern among lawmakers and the media about the possible connection between mental illness and gun violence.
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** MRI / PET / ULTRASOUND News **
Abnormal brain iron levels 'may be a biomarker of ADHD'
http://mnt.to/l/4nWS
Using an MRI technique, researchers find that ADHD patients without a history of psychostimulant use have abnormal brain iron levels, which may be a biomarker of the condition.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Abnormal brain iron levels 'may be a biomarker of ADHD'
http://mnt.to/l/4nWS
Using an MRI technique, researchers find that ADHD patients without a history of psychostimulant use have abnormal brain iron levels, which may be a biomarker of the condition.
Smart treatment predictions for brain trauma
http://mnt.to/l/4nW6
Most people who suffer a severe brain injury take years to recover - if they recover at all. But the right treatment in the crucial hours following an accident can make all the difference.
Hunting down the trigger for Parkinson's: failing dopamine pump damages brain cells
http://mnt.to/l/4nW3
A study group at the Medical University of Vienna's Centre for Brain Research has investigated the function of an intracellular dopamine pump in Parkinson's patients compared to a healthy test...
Poorly understood postural syndrome blights lives of young well educated women
http://mnt.to/l/4nVV
A debilitating syndrome that causes an excessively rapid heartbeat on standing up, predominantly affects young well educated women, and blights their lives, because it is so poorly understood...
Tubular 'fantastic voyage' through brain cells
http://mnt.to/l/4nVx
In a new study, scientists at the National Institutes of Health took a molecular-level journey into microtubules, the hollow cylinders inside brain cells that act as skeletons and internal...
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Broccoli plant compound detoxifies air pollutants in the body
http://mnt.to/l/4nX2
Mom was right: eating broccoli is good for you. It can help to increase excretion of a known human carcinogen and a lung irritant acquired through air pollution, new study shows.
What are the health benefits of tofu?
http://mnt.to/l/4nWr
Learn all about the health benefits of consuming tofu, including decreasing the risk of obesity and overall mortality, diabetes, heart disease and increasing energy.
Washing raw chicken increases risk of food poisoning
http://mnt.to/l/4nWb
The UK's Food Standards Agency is urging people to stop washing raw chicken as the practice can spread campylobacter bacteria, the most common source of food poisoning in the UK.
Undercooked chicken or chicken livers responsible for over 60 per cent of campylobacter food poisoning, UK
http://mnt.to/l/4nW9
Data from Public Health England (PHE) shows that since the year 2000 there have been 1,595 people affected in outbreaks of food poisoning caused by the bacteria campylobacter.
Healthier eating provides benefit independent of other lifestyle changes in reducing risk for type 2 diabetes
http://mnt.to/l/4nVy
Improving the overall quality of one's diet helps to prevent type 2 diabetes, independent of other lifestyle changes, according to a study presented at the American Diabetes Association's 74th...
Food marketing creates a false sense of 'healthy'
http://mnt.to/l/4nVs
Health-related buzzwords, such as "antioxidant," "gluten-free" and "whole grain," lull consumers into thinking packaged food products labeled with those words are healthier than they actually...
The benefits of canola oil for people with type 2 diabetes
http://mnt.to/l/4nVj
Canola is Canada's oil and new research from St. Michael's Hospital suggests it should also be one of the oils of choice for people with Type 2 diabetes. Dr.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Studies show adolescent brains process sugar differently than adult brains; changes in adipose tissue begin at very young age for obese children
http://mnt.to/l/4nVB
With the increase in childhood obesity and the associated increase in type 2 diabetes among children and adolescents, there is growing interest in how children's bodies process the foods they...
Food marketing creates a false sense of 'healthy'
http://mnt.to/l/4nVs
Health-related buzzwords, such as "antioxidant," "gluten-free" and "whole grain," lull consumers into thinking packaged food products labeled with those words are healthier than they actually...
Female hormones may play a key role in the obesity epidemic
http://mnt.to/l/4nVb
An imbalance of female sex hormones among men in Western nations may be contributing to high levels of male obesity, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.
Practical wellness program popular with families - behavioral treatment for obesity in real-world setting
http://mnt.to/l/4nTp
Many children are obese these days, but what can be done about it? Research-proven treatments for obesity exist, but they rely on regular one-on-one meetings with a trained health coach.
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** OVARIAN CANCER News **
Pre-operative BRCA evaluation affects patients' breast cancer surgery plans
http://mnt.to/l/4nVr
Women diagnosed with breast cancer often face a crucial decision about the extent of their surgical treatment.
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
The higher the level of opioid intake prior to spine surgery, the higher the level of post-surgery dissatisfaction
http://mnt.to/l/4nTq
A new study appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) links the use of opioid pain relievers (prescription medications, such as Percocet) to less improvement and higher levels of...
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** PALLIATIVE CARE / HOSPICE CARE News **
New poll finds the majority of GPs would like the choice of assisted dying to be available to them or did not discount it, UK
http://mnt.to/l/4nW2
As an Assisted Dying Bill has been presented to the House of Lords, to be debated on 18th July 2014, new research finds that the majority of GPs either would like the choice of assisted dying...
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** PARKINSON'S DISEASE News **
Hunting down the trigger for Parkinson's: failing dopamine pump damages brain cells
http://mnt.to/l/4nW3
A study group at the Medical University of Vienna's Centre for Brain Research has investigated the function of an intracellular dopamine pump in Parkinson's patients compared to a healthy test...
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Studies show adolescent brains process sugar differently than adult brains; changes in adipose tissue begin at very young age for obese children
http://mnt.to/l/4nVB
With the increase in childhood obesity and the associated increase in type 2 diabetes among children and adolescents, there is growing interest in how children's bodies process the foods they...
'Education, awareness, and vaccination' are keys to fighting pertussis (whooping cough)
http://mnt.to/l/4nVt
Concerted effort is needed to reverse the ongoing rise in pertussis cases and deaths, especially among children and young people, according to the article by Emily Peake, APRN, MSN, FNP-C, CLC...
Link discovered between severe scoliosis and rare mutations
http://mnt.to/l/4nVd
Children with rare mutations in two genes are about four times more likely to develop severe scoliosis than their peers with normal versions of the genes, scientists have found.
Attention, reading comprehension improved in low-income adolescents by just 12 minutes of exercise
http://mnt.to/l/4nTv
A new Dartmouth study shows 12 minutes of exercise can improve attention and reading comprehension in low-income adolescents, suggesting that schools serving low-income populations should work...
In premature infants, heart rate variability may predict risk of disease
http://mnt.to/l/4nTs
Measuring variability of heart rate may identify premature infants at risk of developing necrotizing enterocolitis, a serious inflammatory condition that can lead to death, according to Penn...
Practical wellness program popular with families - behavioral treatment for obesity in real-world setting
http://mnt.to/l/4nTp
Many children are obese these days, but what can be done about it? Research-proven treatments for obesity exist, but they rely on regular one-on-one meetings with a trained health coach.
Pediatric cancer should be considered a global health priority
http://mnt.to/l/4nQY
National childhood cancer strategies offer the best hope of improving outcomes in children with cancer living in resource-limited settings, according to experts from North America and Mexico...
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** PREVENTIVE MEDICINE News **
Healthier eating provides benefit independent of other lifestyle changes in reducing risk for type 2 diabetes
http://mnt.to/l/4nVy
Improving the overall quality of one's diet helps to prevent type 2 diabetes, independent of other lifestyle changes, according to a study presented at the American Diabetes Association's 74th...
Cholesterol levels in prediabetic people reduced by fasting over extended period of time
http://mnt.to/l/4nVq
For prediabetics, many interventions focus on lifestyle changes and weight loss, but new research on periodic fasting has identified a biological process in the body that converts bad...
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** PRIMARY CARE / GENERAL PRACTICE News **
New poll finds the majority of GPs would like the choice of assisted dying to be available to them or did not discount it, UK
http://mnt.to/l/4nW2
As an Assisted Dying Bill has been presented to the House of Lords, to be debated on 18th July 2014, new research finds that the majority of GPs either would like the choice of assisted dying...
NHS Trusts that misuse patient records must be penalised, says Sowerby Commission report
http://mnt.to/l/4nVG
Electronic health records are as essential to good care as the thermometer and the stethoscope, according to a report by the Sowerby Commission, led by Imperial...
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Social scientists' concern about emotional contagion on Facebook
http://mnt.to/l/4nVg
When it hasn't been your day - your week, your month, or even your year - it might be time to turn to Facebook friends for a little positive reinforcement.
Audience more likely to be captured and engaged by movies with gory and disgusting scenes
http://mnt.to/l/4nTn
We know it too well. We are watching a horror film and the antagonist is about to maim a character; we ball up, get ready for the shot and instead of turning away, we lean forward in the chair...
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Broccoli plant compound detoxifies air pollutants in the body
http://mnt.to/l/4nX2
Mom was right: eating broccoli is good for you. It can help to increase excretion of a known human carcinogen and a lung irritant acquired through air pollution, new study shows.
Undercooked chicken or chicken livers responsible for over 60 per cent of campylobacter food poisoning, UK
http://mnt.to/l/4nW9
Data from Public Health England (PHE) shows that since the year 2000 there have been 1,595 people affected in outbreaks of food poisoning caused by the bacteria campylobacter.
E-cigarette use 'most common among current smokers and potential quitters'
http://mnt.to/l/4nVS
A new study that assessed e-cigarette use in more than 26,000 European individuals finds that current smokers and would-be quitters are the most common users of the devices.
Food marketing creates a false sense of 'healthy'
http://mnt.to/l/4nVs
Health-related buzzwords, such as "antioxidant," "gluten-free" and "whole grain," lull consumers into thinking packaged food products labeled with those words are healthier than they actually...
Social scientists' concern about emotional contagion on Facebook
http://mnt.to/l/4nVg
When it hasn't been your day - your week, your month, or even your year - it might be time to turn to Facebook friends for a little positive reinforcement.
Mental health disorders much more strongly linked to self-harm or suicide than gun violence
http://mnt.to/l/4nVf
Recent mass killings in Isla Vista, California, and elsewhere have again raised concern among lawmakers and the media about the possible connection between mental illness and gun violence.
Musculoskeletal conditions should be prioritised by policy makers to address their impact on health care expenditure
http://mnt.to/l/4nTF
A new study presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2014) highlights the increased health care costs associated with musculoskeletal conditions compared to...
Practical wellness program popular with families - behavioral treatment for obesity in real-world setting
http://mnt.to/l/4nTp
Many children are obese these days, but what can be done about it? Research-proven treatments for obesity exist, but they rely on regular one-on-one meetings with a trained health coach.
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** RADIOLOGY / NUCLEAR MEDICINE News **
With low-dose computed tomography screening, long-term anxiety or distress not a problem
http://mnt.to/l/4nVD
Examination and review of several studies that evaluated patient-centered outcomes for individuals undergoing low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for lung cancer found that screening...
Low-dose computed tomography screening shows improved diagnostic performance
http://mnt.to/l/4nVC
Investigators of the COSMOS (Continuous Observation of SMOking Subjects) study show good compliance and patient survival outcomes using a 5-year low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening...
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
Growth hormone related with signs of aging
http://mnt.to/l/4nVZ
The decreased production of growth hormone is caused by a physiological process known as somatopause, which practically affects the entire body, since it's involved in body composition...
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
Ten new e-cigarette brands and over 240 new flavours appear monthly on web
http://mnt.to/l/4nVW
The number and type of e-cigarettes available online has soared within the past couple of years, with around 10 new brands and more than 240 new flavours coming to market every month during...
E-cigarette use 'most common among current smokers and potential quitters'
http://mnt.to/l/4nVS
A new study that assessed e-cigarette use in more than 26,000 European individuals finds that current smokers and would-be quitters are the most common users of the devices.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
Attention, reading comprehension improved in low-income adolescents by just 12 minutes of exercise
http://mnt.to/l/4nTv
A new Dartmouth study shows 12 minutes of exercise can improve attention and reading comprehension in low-income adolescents, suggesting that schools serving low-income populations should work...
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** STATINS News **
Researchers question whether new ACC/AHA guidelines for lipids are appropriate for diabetics
http://mnt.to/l/4nVc
New guidelines for the treatment of high cholesterol are not appropriate for people with type 2 diabetes - or are they?
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** STROKE News **
'Strokefinder' helmet makes rapid stroke diagnoses
http://mnt.to/l/4nVJ
Initial trials suggest the ‘Strokefinder’ microwave helmet could contribute to strokes being treated and diagnosed more quickly and effectively than ever before.
'Optical Engineering' features 'exquisitely engineered' human vision
http://mnt.to/l/4nVw
A new special section on Human Vision in the current issue of Optical Engineering showcases optics and optical engineering research into new techniques and approaches for the study of human...
Significantly increased risk of heart attack in Sjögren's Syndrome
http://mnt.to/l/4nTG
A new study presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2014) showed a significantly increased risk of heart attack in patients with Sjögren's syndrome (SjS)...
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** TROPICAL DISEASES News **
Autism symptoms 'reversed' in mice by 100-year-old drug
http://mnt.to/l/4nWV
Suramin, a century-old therapy for African sleeping sickness, has been shown to reverse symptoms of autism in a mouse model by inhibiting a cellular 'danger response.'
Discovery of genetic 'barcode' for malaria could help contain outbreaks
http://mnt.to/l/4nTC
A new genetic 'barcode' for malaria parasites has been found which could be used to track and contain the spread of the disease, according to new research led by the London School of Hygiene ...
Faslodex and tamoxifen combo reverse tamoxifen-resistant breast cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4nTz
The inexpensive anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) reverses resistance to tamoxifen, a widely used breast cancer drug, in mice.
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
Need for new therapeutic approach suggested by new theory of origin of diabetic complications
http://mnt.to/l/4nVm
Use of anti-oxidants may be ineffective or even contribute to kidney disease and other complications of diabetes, rather than helping to treat such health problems.
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** WATER - AIR QUALITY / AGRICULTURE News **
Broccoli plant compound detoxifies air pollutants in the body
http://mnt.to/l/4nX2
Mom was right: eating broccoli is good for you. It can help to increase excretion of a known human carcinogen and a lung irritant acquired through air pollution, new study shows.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Gender-specific research has 'improved heart disease diagnosis in women'
http://mnt.to/l/4nW7
A new statement from the American Heart Association emphasizes the importance of gender-specific research in heart disease, given the disparity in symptoms between women and men.
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