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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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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Deaths may be reduced by opioid overdose prevention programs
http://mnt.to/l/4nHD
Community opioid overdose prevention programs (OOPPs) - including the use of naloxone for rapid drug reversal - can improve bystander responses to overdose of heroin and related drugs, according...
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
Memory complaints in young adults linked to poor health and lifestyle factors
http://mnt.to/l/4nHW
A new study has found that the presence of issues such as depression and physical inactivity increases the likelihood of memory complaints, even among young adults
A molecular 'scaffold' comes apart in dementia and motor neuron disease, offers potential new target for drug discovery
http://mnt.to/l/4nHs
Researchers at King's College London have discovered how a molecular 'scaffold' which allows key parts of cells to interact, comes apart in dementia and motor neuron disease, revealing a...
Promising treatment target molecule identified in mouse model of Alzheimer's
http://mnt.to/l/4nHq
Scientists at NYU Langone Medical Center have identified a compound, called 2-PMAP, in animal studies that reduced by more than half levels of amyloid proteins in the brain associated with...
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
Prenatal maternal stress predicts asthma and autism traits
http://mnt.to/l/4nGy
A new study finds a link between prenatal maternal stress (PNMS) and the development of symptoms of asthma and autism in children.
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** AUTISM News **
Exposure to antidepressants in the womb may influence autism risk
http://mnt.to/l/4nHV
A new study from researchers at Drexel University adds evidence that using common antidepressant medications during pregnancy may contribute to a higher risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD)...
Exposure to elevated levels of steroid hormones in the womb may cause autism
http://mnt.to/l/4nHt
Scientists from the University of Cambridge and the Statens Serum Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark have discovered that children who later develop autism are exposed to elevated levels of...
Prenatal maternal stress predicts asthma and autism traits
http://mnt.to/l/4nGy
A new study finds a link between prenatal maternal stress (PNMS) and the development of symptoms of asthma and autism in children.
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** BACK PAIN News **
Standards for research on chronic low back pain proposed by NIH task force
http://mnt.to/l/4nHH
Standardized research methods are needed to make greater progress toward reducing the high burden and costs of chronic low back pain (cLBP), according to a Task Force report in the June 15 issue...
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
Mechanism of cell death unraveled - perspectives for treating degenerative and inflammatory diseases
http://mnt.to/l/4nJc
Researchers at VIB and Ghent University have unraveled the mechanism of necroptosis.
Detailed images of humans' tiny cellular machines captured
http://mnt.to/l/4nGB
A grandfather clock is, on its surface, a simple yet elegant machine. Tall and stately, its job is to steadily tick away the time.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Pivotal Phase III data show polycythemia vera patients on Jakavi® achieved significant improvement in disease control
http://mnt.to/l/4nHT
Novartis has announced results from the first-ever pivotal Phase III study evaluating a JAK 1/2 inhibitor for the treatment of polycythemia vera (PV).
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
People who are severely overweight need joint replacement twice as often and face double the risk of complications
http://mnt.to/l/4nJp
The obesity epidemic has arrived in orthopaedics: Anyone who gets a hip or knee replacement today is very likely to be overweight, according to experts at the 15th EFORT Congress in London.
Infections in joint surgery: High risk for fracture patients
http://mnt.to/l/4nJn
Surgical site infections (SSI) are among the most common hospital-acquired infections. An analysis by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) shows that they occur in 0.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
Predicting breast cancer metastatic risk
http://mnt.to/l/4nHX
The study was led by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Albert Einstein Cancer Center of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and Montefiore...
New path discovered to stop breast cancer cells from invading organs
http://mnt.to/l/4nHj
The primary cause of death from breast cancer is the spread of tumor cells from the breast to other organs in the body.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Study finds public awareness of head and neck cancers low
http://mnt.to/l/4nJr
Public awareness of head and neck cancer (HNC) is low, with few Americans knowing much about risk factors such as tobacco use and human papillomavirus (HPV).
AstraZeneca's Medimmune presents encouraging immunotherapy data at ASCO 2014
http://mnt.to/l/4nJd
MedImmune, the global biologics research and development arm of AstraZeneca, presented results today from its novel investigational immunotherapy portfolio, focusing on MEDI4736, at the...
The most aggressive cancer cells isolated by new device
http://mnt.to/l/4nHZ
Not all cancer cells are created equal - some stay put in the primary tumor, while others move and invade elsewhere.
Pivotal Phase III data show polycythemia vera patients on Jakavi® achieved significant improvement in disease control
http://mnt.to/l/4nHT
Novartis has announced results from the first-ever pivotal Phase III study evaluating a JAK 1/2 inhibitor for the treatment of polycythemia vera (PV).
Liver cancer vaccine effective in mice
http://mnt.to/l/4nHK
Tweaking a protein expressed by most liver cancer cells has enabled scientists to make a vaccine that is exceedingly effective at preventing the disease in mice.
New device "NIRFLI" may enable earlier detection and better management of cancer therapy and lymphedema
http://mnt.to/l/4nHJ
The human lymphatic system is an important but poorly understood circulatory system consisting of tiny vessels spread throughout the body.
Study shows Zykadia™ shrank tumors in the majority of patients with ALK+ NSCLC, regardless of prior ALK treatment
http://mnt.to/l/4nHv
Novartis has announced data showing Zykadia™ (ceritinib, previously known as LDK378) shrank tumors in patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive (ALK+) non-small cell lung cancer...
For the first time tumor chromosomal translocations reproduced in human cells
http://mnt.to/l/4nHn
Scientists from the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) and the Spanish National Cardiovascular Research Centre (CNIC) have been able to reproduce, for the first time in human cells...
Engineered aptimer targets malignant and tumor-associated T cells
http://mnt.to/l/4nGT
The transcription factor STAT3 mediates tumor survival, proliferation, invasion, and immunosuppression, and is persistently activated in tumor cells and tumor-associated immune cells.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Modest delays in treatment have substantial impact on effectiveness of transcatheter aortic valve replacement
http://mnt.to/l/4nHB
Severe aortic stenosis (AS) has a grave prognosis with 25-50% of patients dying within a year once symptoms develop.
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** CLINICAL TRIALS / DRUG TRIALS News **
AstraZeneca's Medimmune presents encouraging immunotherapy data at ASCO 2014
http://mnt.to/l/4nJd
MedImmune, the global biologics research and development arm of AstraZeneca, presented results today from its novel investigational immunotherapy portfolio, focusing on MEDI4736, at the...
Pivotal Phase III data show polycythemia vera patients on Jakavi® achieved significant improvement in disease control
http://mnt.to/l/4nHT
Novartis has announced results from the first-ever pivotal Phase III study evaluating a JAK 1/2 inhibitor for the treatment of polycythemia vera (PV).
Data shows LBH589 significantly improved progression-free survival in patients with multiple myeloma
http://mnt.to/l/4nHy
Novartis presented results from a pivotal Phase III trial showing a 37% improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) when using the investigational compound LBH589 (panobinostat) in...
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** COLORECTAL CANCER News **
Half a million cancers prevented by colorectal cancer screening
http://mnt.to/l/4nHp
An estimated half a million cancers were prevented by colorectal cancer screening in the United States from 1976 to 2009, report researchers from the Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and...
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** CONFERENCES News **
HealthIMPACT Forum, June 25, 2014, Santa Monica
http://mnt.to/l/4nKf
Leading healthcare providers to convene in Santa Monica for HealthIMPACT Forumfeaturing keynote addresses from Cedars-Sinai Health System, Keck Medicine of USC, AMA, and more.
4th Next Generation Sequencing & the 2nd Single Cell Genomics Asia Congress, 7th & 8th October 2014, Singapore
http://mnt.to/l/4nKb
Oxford Global are proud to announce the first round of topics have now been confirmed for the 4th Next Generation Sequencing & the 2nd Single Cell Genomics Asia Congress, taking place on the...
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** COPD News **
Lung cancer breath test looking more promising
http://mnt.to/l/4nJF
The feasibility of a non-invasive breath test for lung cancer has already been demonstrated. Now, a new study shows it can distinguish lung cancer from COPD and stage the cancer.
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** CYSTIC FIBROSIS News **
Mucin concentration contributes to a sticky situation in cystic fibrosis
http://mnt.to/l/4nGS
Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) accumulate thick, sticky mucus in the lungs that clogs the airways and leads to life-threatening lung infections.
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** DENTISTRY News **
Treatment outcomes for preventive oral health services delivered to young children by non-dental primary care providers
http://mnt.to/l/4nHh
The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) have published a paper titled "Preventive Services by Medical and Dental Providers and Treatment Outcomes.
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** DEPRESSION News **
Memory complaints in young adults linked to poor health and lifestyle factors
http://mnt.to/l/4nHW
A new study has found that the presence of issues such as depression and physical inactivity increases the likelihood of memory complaints, even among young adults
Exposure to antidepressants in the womb may influence autism risk
http://mnt.to/l/4nHV
A new study from researchers at Drexel University adds evidence that using common antidepressant medications during pregnancy may contribute to a higher risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD)...
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** DIABETES News **
New diabetes intervention programme launched for general practice
http://mnt.to/l/4nJm
A new intervention programme has been launched for general practice in a bid to improve diabetes care and cut escalating treatment costs.
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** EAR, NOSE AND THROAT News **
Study finds public awareness of head and neck cancers low
http://mnt.to/l/4nJr
Public awareness of head and neck cancer (HNC) is low, with few Americans knowing much about risk factors such as tobacco use and human papillomavirus (HPV).
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** ENDOCRINOLOGY News **
For diagnosis of rare adrenal tumors, experts recommend blood, urine testing
http://mnt.to/l/4nJ4
The Endocrine Society has issued a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the diagnosis and treatment of two types of rare adrenal tumors - pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas - that can raise...
Exposure to elevated levels of steroid hormones in the womb may cause autism
http://mnt.to/l/4nHt
Scientists from the University of Cambridge and the Statens Serum Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark have discovered that children who later develop autism are exposed to elevated levels of...
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
The American Academy of Ophthalmology offers guidance to help improve public understanding of cataracts
http://mnt.to/l/4nJh
Cataract is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. Approximately 24.
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** FERTILITY News **
UK agency's update on "three-person IVF" leaves safety questions unresolved - Parliamentary vote would be premature, says public interest group
http://mnt.to/l/4nJj
The UK Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) today (4 June 2014) released its update on the safety and efficacy of "three-person IVF" (often misleadingly called "mitochondrial...
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** GENETICS News **
UK agency's update on "three-person IVF" leaves safety questions unresolved - Parliamentary vote would be premature, says public interest group
http://mnt.to/l/4nJj
The UK Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) today (4 June 2014) released its update on the safety and efficacy of "three-person IVF" (often misleadingly called "mitochondrial...
Detailed images of humans' tiny cellular machines captured
http://mnt.to/l/4nGB
A grandfather clock is, on its surface, a simple yet elegant machine. Tall and stately, its job is to steadily tick away the time.
YbeY is essential for fitness and virulence of Vibrio cholerae and keeps the RNA household in order
http://mnt.to/l/4nFv
YbeY is a conserved protein that is present in most bacteria. A study published in PLOS Pathogens examines the function of YbeY in the cholera bacterium and reveals critical roles in RNA...
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** HEART DISEASE News **
For diagnosis of rare adrenal tumors, experts recommend blood, urine testing
http://mnt.to/l/4nJ4
The Endocrine Society has issued a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the diagnosis and treatment of two types of rare adrenal tumors - pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas - that can raise...
Modest delays in treatment have substantial impact on effectiveness of transcatheter aortic valve replacement
http://mnt.to/l/4nHB
Severe aortic stenosis (AS) has a grave prognosis with 25-50% of patients dying within a year once symptoms develop.
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** HIV / AIDS News **
Abnormalities may explain poor antibody response in those who are infected with HIV but untreated
http://mnt.to/l/4nHm
By analyzing the blood of almost 100 treated and untreated HIV-infected volunteers, a team of scientists has identified previously unknown characteristics of B cells in the context of HIV...
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** HYPERTENSION News **
For diagnosis of rare adrenal tumors, experts recommend blood, urine testing
http://mnt.to/l/4nJ4
The Endocrine Society has issued a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the diagnosis and treatment of two types of rare adrenal tumors - pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas - that can raise...
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
New mouse model 'opens doors to better understanding of endometriosis'
http://mnt.to/l/4nJg
Although a common condition, little is known about endometriosis. Now, researchers have created a mouse model that they say will help improve understanding of the condition.
Liver cancer vaccine effective in mice
http://mnt.to/l/4nHK
Tweaking a protein expressed by most liver cancer cells has enabled scientists to make a vaccine that is exceedingly effective at preventing the disease in mice.
Promising long-term results for combination immunotherapy for advanced melanoma
http://mnt.to/l/4nHb
The first long-term follow-up results from a phase 1b immunotherapy trial combining drugs for advanced melanoma patients has shown encouraging results - long-lasting with high survival rates ...
Engineered aptimer targets malignant and tumor-associated T cells
http://mnt.to/l/4nGT
The transcription factor STAT3 mediates tumor survival, proliferation, invasion, and immunosuppression, and is persistently activated in tumor cells and tumor-associated immune cells.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Infections in joint surgery: High risk for fracture patients
http://mnt.to/l/4nJn
Surgical site infections (SSI) are among the most common hospital-acquired infections. An analysis by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) shows that they occur in 0.
A single shot of antibiotic 'could be new MRSA treatment'
http://mnt.to/l/4nJk
Researchers propose an alternative to vancomycin, the standard treatment for stubborn skin infections, including MRSA. The new treatment involves a single IV dose of antibiotic.
Mechanism of cell death unraveled - perspectives for treating degenerative and inflammatory diseases
http://mnt.to/l/4nJc
Researchers at VIB and Ghent University have unraveled the mechanism of necroptosis.
Stroke patients in China fare better when hospitals follow guidelines
http://mnt.to/l/4nHf
Chinese stroke patients were less likely to acquire pneumonia or die from the stroke when hospitals followed treatment guidelines, according to research presented at the American Heart...
Life-threatening community-acquired pneumonia in infants prevented by pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
http://mnt.to/l/4nHc
A 10-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) is effective in reducing the number of new cases of likely-bacterial community-acquired pneumonia in infants in Latin America, according to a...
YbeY is essential for fitness and virulence of Vibrio cholerae and keeps the RNA household in order
http://mnt.to/l/4nFv
YbeY is a conserved protein that is present in most bacteria. A study published in PLOS Pathogens examines the function of YbeY in the cholera bacterium and reveals critical roles in RNA...
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
Coordinated approach improves quality of primary care
http://mnt.to/l/4nJ3
Primary care doctors practicing in a model of coordinated, team-based care that leverages health information technology are more likely to give patients recommended preventive screening and...
Study finds coordinated approach improves quality of primary care
http://mnt.to/l/4nHS
Primary care doctors practicing in a model of coordinated, team-based care that leverages health information technology are more likely to give patients recommended preventive screening and...
Transition to ICD-10 may mean financial, data loss for pediatricians
http://mnt.to/l/4nGN
Pediatricians may lose money or data during the mandated conversion from the current International Classification of Diseases (ICD) to its new version, according to University of Illinois at...
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** LIVER DISEASE / HEPATITIS News **
Liver cancer vaccine effective in mice
http://mnt.to/l/4nHK
Tweaking a protein expressed by most liver cancer cells has enabled scientists to make a vaccine that is exceedingly effective at preventing the disease in mice.
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** LUNG CANCER News **
Lung cancer breath test looking more promising
http://mnt.to/l/4nJF
The feasibility of a non-invasive breath test for lung cancer has already been demonstrated. Now, a new study shows it can distinguish lung cancer from COPD and stage the cancer.
'Liquid biopsy' offers new way to track lung cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4nHG
Scientists have shown how a lung cancer patient's blood sample could be used to monitor and predict their response to treatment paving the way for personalised medicine for the disease.
Study shows Zykadia™ shrank tumors in the majority of patients with ALK+ NSCLC, regardless of prior ALK treatment
http://mnt.to/l/4nHv
Novartis has announced data showing Zykadia™ (ceritinib, previously known as LDK378) shrank tumors in patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive (ALK+) non-small cell lung cancer...
Public health often ignored in transportation policy: major roads built in poorest neighborhoods
http://mnt.to/l/4nGt
A new study from the University of Colorado Denver shows public health issues are often ignored in many transportation projects, especially when major roads are built through lower-income...
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** LYMPHOLOGY/LYMPHEDEMA News **
New device "NIRFLI" may enable earlier detection and better management of cancer therapy and lymphedema
http://mnt.to/l/4nHJ
The human lymphatic system is an important but poorly understood circulatory system consisting of tiny vessels spread throughout the body.
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** LYMPHOMA / LEUKEMIA / MYELOMA News **
Data shows LBH589 significantly improved progression-free survival in patients with multiple myeloma
http://mnt.to/l/4nHy
Novartis presented results from a pivotal Phase III trial showing a 37% improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) when using the investigational compound LBH589 (panobinostat) in...
Study shows Zykadia™ shrank tumors in the majority of patients with ALK+ NSCLC, regardless of prior ALK treatment
http://mnt.to/l/4nHv
Novartis has announced data showing Zykadia™ (ceritinib, previously known as LDK378) shrank tumors in patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive (ALK+) non-small cell lung cancer...
For the first time tumor chromosomal translocations reproduced in human cells
http://mnt.to/l/4nHn
Scientists from the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) and the Spanish National Cardiovascular Research Centre (CNIC) have been able to reproduce, for the first time in human cells...
Engineered aptimer targets malignant and tumor-associated T cells
http://mnt.to/l/4nGT
The transcription factor STAT3 mediates tumor survival, proliferation, invasion, and immunosuppression, and is persistently activated in tumor cells and tumor-associated immune cells.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Lung cancer breath test looking more promising
http://mnt.to/l/4nJF
The feasibility of a non-invasive breath test for lung cancer has already been demonstrated. Now, a new study shows it can distinguish lung cancer from COPD and stage the cancer.
The most aggressive cancer cells isolated by new device
http://mnt.to/l/4nHZ
Not all cancer cells are created equal - some stay put in the primary tumor, while others move and invade elsewhere.
Predicting breast cancer metastatic risk
http://mnt.to/l/4nHX
The study was led by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Albert Einstein Cancer Center of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and Montefiore...
New device "NIRFLI" may enable earlier detection and better management of cancer therapy and lymphedema
http://mnt.to/l/4nHJ
The human lymphatic system is an important but poorly understood circulatory system consisting of tiny vessels spread throughout the body.
Tiny self-assembling tools may one day deliver drugs to targeted areas of the body or even perform autonomous microsurgery
http://mnt.to/l/4nHw
Researchers from the University of Twente in the Netherlands have taken the precise art of origami down to the microscopic scale.
Recent advancements in the quest for the bionic arm
http://mnt.to/l/4nHk
In the past 13 years, nearly 2,000 veterans returned from Iraq and Afghanistan with injuries requiring amputations; 14 percent of those injured veterans required upper extremity amputations.
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** MELANOMA / SKIN CANCER News **
Promising long-term results for combination immunotherapy for advanced melanoma
http://mnt.to/l/4nHb
The first long-term follow-up results from a phase 1b immunotherapy trial combining drugs for advanced melanoma patients has shown encouraging results - long-lasting with high survival rates ...
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** MENTAL HEALTH News **
Memory complaints in young adults linked to poor health and lifestyle factors
http://mnt.to/l/4nHW
A new study has found that the presence of issues such as depression and physical inactivity increases the likelihood of memory complaints, even among young adults
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** MRSA / DRUG RESISTANCE News **
A single shot of antibiotic 'could be new MRSA treatment'
http://mnt.to/l/4nJk
Researchers propose an alternative to vancomycin, the standard treatment for stubborn skin infections, including MRSA. The new treatment involves a single IV dose of antibiotic.
Dramatic geographic differences found in MRSA rates
http://mnt.to/l/4nGz
The rates of community-onset methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CO-MRSA) varied dramatically among academic medical centers in California, New York, Illinois and North Carolina...
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Stem cells show potential for brain damage repair
http://mnt.to/l/4nJw
By manipulating a family of proteins found on cell surfaces, study shows it may be possible to get bone marrow stem cells to differentiate into brain cells rather than other types.
Physical fitness linked by brain signals to better language skills in children
http://mnt.to/l/4nHF
Children who are physically fit have faster and more robust neuro-electrical brain responses during reading than their less-fit peers, researchers report.
A molecular 'scaffold' comes apart in dementia and motor neuron disease, offers potential new target for drug discovery
http://mnt.to/l/4nHs
Researchers at King's College London have discovered how a molecular 'scaffold' which allows key parts of cells to interact, comes apart in dementia and motor neuron disease, revealing a...
No significant positive effect on patient outcomes from reduced neurosurgical resident hours
http://mnt.to/l/4nHd
In July 2003 the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) imposed a mandatory maximum 80-hour work-week restriction on medical residents.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
'Significant gap' in detection of malnutrition in Canadian hospital patients: Survey
http://mnt.to/l/4nHx
A new survey of Canadian physicians shows a "significant gap" between optimal practices to detect nutrition problems in hospitalized patients and what action is actually taking place.
Children of divorced parents 'more likely to be overweight or obese'
http://mnt.to/l/4nGX
A new study by researchers from Norway found that children of parents who have divorced may be more likely to be overweight or obese than children whose parents are still married.
Impact of Montmorency tart cherries on inflammation and oxidative stress after high-intensity cycling
http://mnt.to/l/4nGP
Cyclists who drank Montmorency tart cherry juice concentrate before a three-day simulated race experienced less inflammation and oxidative stress compared to those who drank another beverage...
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
People who are severely overweight need joint replacement twice as often and face double the risk of complications
http://mnt.to/l/4nJp
The obesity epidemic has arrived in orthopaedics: Anyone who gets a hip or knee replacement today is very likely to be overweight, according to experts at the 15th EFORT Congress in London.
Children of divorced parents 'more likely to be overweight or obese'
http://mnt.to/l/4nGX
A new study by researchers from Norway found that children of parents who have divorced may be more likely to be overweight or obese than children whose parents are still married.
Increased risk of rare, deadly condition faced by obese, older, Caucasian women on dialysis
http://mnt.to/l/4nGw
Obese, Caucasian females over age 50 with diabetes and on dialysis because their kidneys have failed are among those at highest risk for the rare and deadly condition calciphylaxis, according to...
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** PALLIATIVE CARE / HOSPICE CARE News **
More palliative care options needed for dialysis patients
http://mnt.to/l/4nJf
Patients on dialysis experience a bewildering and often unspoken struggle between life and death that should be addressed with palliative care therapies, according to an original investigation...
Suggested new health services to cope with increase in centenarians
http://mnt.to/l/4nHr
Over 35,000 people lived to100 years or more in England over the last ten years, with a large proportion subsequently dying from frailty exacerbated by pneumonia, according to a new study by...
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
New study reveals significant burden of RSV disease among U.S. preterm infants born at 32-35 weeks
http://mnt.to/l/4nJ2
The MedImmune Specialty Care division of AstraZeneca (MedImmune Specialty Care) has announced the publication of results from a new study that examined the burden of Respiratory Syncytial...
For the first time tumor chromosomal translocations reproduced in human cells
http://mnt.to/l/4nHn
Scientists from the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) and the Spanish National Cardiovascular Research Centre (CNIC) have been able to reproduce, for the first time in human cells...
Treatment outcomes for preventive oral health services delivered to young children by non-dental primary care providers
http://mnt.to/l/4nHh
The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) have published a paper titled "Preventive Services by Medical and Dental Providers and Treatment Outcomes.
Life-threatening community-acquired pneumonia in infants prevented by pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
http://mnt.to/l/4nHc
A 10-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) is effective in reducing the number of new cases of likely-bacterial community-acquired pneumonia in infants in Latin America, according to a...
Children of divorced parents 'more likely to be overweight or obese'
http://mnt.to/l/4nGX
A new study by researchers from Norway found that children of parents who have divorced may be more likely to be overweight or obese than children whose parents are still married.
Transition to ICD-10 may mean financial, data loss for pediatricians
http://mnt.to/l/4nGN
Pediatricians may lose money or data during the mandated conversion from the current International Classification of Diseases (ICD) to its new version, according to University of Illinois at...
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** PHARMA INDUSTRY / BIOTECH INDUSTRY News **
Tiny self-assembling tools may one day deliver drugs to targeted areas of the body or even perform autonomous microsurgery
http://mnt.to/l/4nHw
Researchers from the University of Twente in the Netherlands have taken the precise art of origami down to the microscopic scale.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
UK agency's update on "three-person IVF" leaves safety questions unresolved - Parliamentary vote would be premature, says public interest group
http://mnt.to/l/4nJj
The UK Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) today (4 June 2014) released its update on the safety and efficacy of "three-person IVF" (often misleadingly called "mitochondrial...
Exposure to antidepressants in the womb may influence autism risk
http://mnt.to/l/4nHV
A new study from researchers at Drexel University adds evidence that using common antidepressant medications during pregnancy may contribute to a higher risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD)...
Exposure to elevated levels of steroid hormones in the womb may cause autism
http://mnt.to/l/4nHt
Scientists from the University of Cambridge and the Statens Serum Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark have discovered that children who later develop autism are exposed to elevated levels of...
Prenatal maternal stress predicts asthma and autism traits
http://mnt.to/l/4nGy
A new study finds a link between prenatal maternal stress (PNMS) and the development of symptoms of asthma and autism in children.
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** PREVENTIVE MEDICINE News **
Coordinated approach improves quality of primary care
http://mnt.to/l/4nJ3
Primary care doctors practicing in a model of coordinated, team-based care that leverages health information technology are more likely to give patients recommended preventive screening and...
Half a million cancers prevented by colorectal cancer screening
http://mnt.to/l/4nHp
An estimated half a million cancers were prevented by colorectal cancer screening in the United States from 1976 to 2009, report researchers from the Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and...
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** PRIMARY CARE / GENERAL PRACTICE News **
New diabetes intervention programme launched for general practice
http://mnt.to/l/4nJm
A new intervention programme has been launched for general practice in a bid to improve diabetes care and cut escalating treatment costs.
Coordinated approach improves quality of primary care
http://mnt.to/l/4nJ3
Primary care doctors practicing in a model of coordinated, team-based care that leverages health information technology are more likely to give patients recommended preventive screening and...
Study finds coordinated approach improves quality of primary care
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Primary care doctors practicing in a model of coordinated, team-based care that leverages health information technology are more likely to give patients recommended preventive screening and...
'Significant gap' in detection of malnutrition in Canadian hospital patients: Survey
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A new survey of Canadian physicians shows a "significant gap" between optimal practices to detect nutrition problems in hospitalized patients and what action is actually taking place.
Treatment outcomes for preventive oral health services delivered to young children by non-dental primary care providers
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The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) have published a paper titled "Preventive Services by Medical and Dental Providers and Treatment Outcomes.
Transition to ICD-10 may mean financial, data loss for pediatricians
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Pediatricians may lose money or data during the mandated conversion from the current International Classification of Diseases (ICD) to its new version, according to University of Illinois at...
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Lack of patient safety can endanger the art of medicine
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"The biggest advances in medicine will not benefit people without our taking the necessary precautions to ensure patient safety," Prof Pierre Hoffmeyer (Geneva) warned at the 15th EFORT...
'Significant gap' in detection of malnutrition in Canadian hospital patients: Survey
http://mnt.to/l/4nHx
A new survey of Canadian physicians shows a "significant gap" between optimal practices to detect nutrition problems in hospitalized patients and what action is actually taking place.
Suggested new health services to cope with increase in centenarians
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Over 35,000 people lived to100 years or more in England over the last ten years, with a large proportion subsequently dying from frailty exacerbated by pneumonia, according to a new study by...
No significant positive effect on patient outcomes from reduced neurosurgical resident hours
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In July 2003 the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) imposed a mandatory maximum 80-hour work-week restriction on medical residents.
Dramatic geographic differences found in MRSA rates
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The rates of community-onset methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CO-MRSA) varied dramatically among academic medical centers in California, New York, Illinois and North Carolina...
Public health often ignored in transportation policy: major roads built in poorest neighborhoods
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A new study from the University of Colorado Denver shows public health issues are often ignored in many transportation projects, especially when major roads are built through lower-income...
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** REHABILITATION / PHYSICAL THERAPY News **
Recent advancements in the quest for the bionic arm
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In the past 13 years, nearly 2,000 veterans returned from Iraq and Afghanistan with injuries requiring amputations; 14 percent of those injured veterans required upper extremity amputations.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
New study reveals significant burden of RSV disease among U.S. preterm infants born at 32-35 weeks
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The MedImmune Specialty Care division of AstraZeneca (MedImmune Specialty Care) has announced the publication of results from a new study that examined the burden of Respiratory Syncytial...
Stroke patients in China fare better when hospitals follow guidelines
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Chinese stroke patients were less likely to acquire pneumonia or die from the stroke when hospitals followed treatment guidelines, according to research presented at the American Heart...
Life-threatening community-acquired pneumonia in infants prevented by pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
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A 10-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) is effective in reducing the number of new cases of likely-bacterial community-acquired pneumonia in infants in Latin America, according to a...
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
Suggested new health services to cope with increase in centenarians
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Over 35,000 people lived to100 years or more in England over the last ten years, with a large proportion subsequently dying from frailty exacerbated by pneumonia, according to a new study by...
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
Pilot study looks into popularity of e-cigarettes, despite lack of evidence about safety
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Why are e-cigarettes so popular among Americans who want to quit smoking, even though so little is known about their safety or effectiveness?
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
Physical fitness linked by brain signals to better language skills in children
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Children who are physically fit have faster and more robust neuro-electrical brain responses during reading than their less-fit peers, researchers report.
Painless wearable microneedle device may reduce trips to doctors' offices
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Patients trying to navigate today's complex medical system with its costly laboratory analyses might prefer a pain-free home diagnostic device, worn on the wrist, that can analyze, continuously...
Impact of Montmorency tart cherries on inflammation and oxidative stress after high-intensity cycling
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Cyclists who drank Montmorency tart cherry juice concentrate before a three-day simulated race experienced less inflammation and oxidative stress compared to those who drank another beverage...
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Stem cells show potential for brain damage repair
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By manipulating a family of proteins found on cell surfaces, study shows it may be possible to get bone marrow stem cells to differentiate into brain cells rather than other types.
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** STROKE News **
Stroke patients in China fare better when hospitals follow guidelines
http://mnt.to/l/4nHf
Chinese stroke patients were less likely to acquire pneumonia or die from the stroke when hospitals followed treatment guidelines, according to research presented at the American Heart...
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** TROPICAL DISEASES News **
YbeY is essential for fitness and virulence of Vibrio cholerae and keeps the RNA household in order
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YbeY is a conserved protein that is present in most bacteria. A study published in PLOS Pathogens examines the function of YbeY in the cholera bacterium and reveals critical roles in RNA...
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
More palliative care options needed for dialysis patients
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Patients on dialysis experience a bewildering and often unspoken struggle between life and death that should be addressed with palliative care therapies, according to an original investigation...
Increased risk of rare, deadly condition faced by obese, older, Caucasian women on dialysis
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Obese, Caucasian females over age 50 with diabetes and on dialysis because their kidneys have failed are among those at highest risk for the rare and deadly condition calciphylaxis, according to...
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** VETERANS / EX-SERVICEMEN News **
Recent advancements in the quest for the bionic arm
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In the past 13 years, nearly 2,000 veterans returned from Iraq and Afghanistan with injuries requiring amputations; 14 percent of those injured veterans required upper extremity amputations.
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** WATER - AIR QUALITY / AGRICULTURE News **
Public health often ignored in transportation policy: major roads built in poorest neighborhoods
http://mnt.to/l/4nGt
A new study from the University of Colorado Denver shows public health issues are often ignored in many transportation projects, especially when major roads are built through lower-income...
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
New mouse model 'opens doors to better understanding of endometriosis'
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Although a common condition, little is known about endometriosis. Now, researchers have created a mouse model that they say will help improve understanding of the condition.
Increased risk of rare, deadly condition faced by obese, older, Caucasian women on dialysis
http://mnt.to/l/4nGw
Obese, Caucasian females over age 50 with diabetes and on dialysis because their kidneys have failed are among those at highest risk for the rare and deadly condition calciphylaxis, according to...
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