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** ADHD News **
Stress measured and advice delivered by app to help parents cope in real time
http://mnt.to/l/4nJW
Computer scientists at Microsoft Research and the University of California, San Diego have developed a system that combines a mobile application and sensor to detect stress in parents and...
Researchers decode how the brain miswires, possibly causing ADHD
http://mnt.to/l/4nJG
Neuroscientists at Mayo Clinic in Florida and at Aarhus University in Denmark have shed light on why neurons in the brain's reward system can be miswired, potentially contributing to disorders...
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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Mouse study: father's pre-conception alcohol consumption could influence son
http://mnt.to/l/4nKg
A recent study carried out on mice finds that the male offspring of fathers exposed to high levels of alcohol are more sensitive to its effects.
Cannabis affects sperm size and shape in young men
http://mnt.to/l/4nJR
Young men who use cannabis may be putting their fertility at risk by inadvertently affecting the size and shape of their sperm according to research just published.
Moderate doses of MDMA 'fatal in warm environments'
http://mnt.to/l/4nJv
The National Institutes of Health warn that even moderate doses of MDMA can raise the temperature of the brain to fatal levels, based on findings in an animal model.
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** ALLERGY News **
Can exposing newborns to more dirt and germs lower allergy, asthma risk?
http://mnt.to/l/4nLq
Infants who are exposed to allergens and bacteria during their first year of life are less likely to experience wheezing and allergies, compared with those in cleaner environments.
Basis of allergic reaction to birch pollen identified
http://mnt.to/l/4nKq
In Austria alone around 400,000 people are afflicted by a birch pollen allergy and its associated food intolerances.
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
Tailored light treatment can improve sleep, depression and agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia
http://mnt.to/l/4nJS
A new study suggests that light treatment tailored to increase circadian stimulation during the day may improve sleep, depression and agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease and related...
The dangers of gun ownership by the elderly
http://mnt.to/l/4nJ9
In the United States the debate around gun ownership often focuses on teenagers; however, research shows that elderly Americans are the most likely to own a gun and that presents both medical...
Researchers develop search engine for identifying functionally linked genes
http://mnt.to/l/4nJ5
A frontier lies deep within our cells.Our bodies are as vast as oceans and space, composed of a dizzying number of different types of cells.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
Stress measured and advice delivered by app to help parents cope in real time
http://mnt.to/l/4nJW
Computer scientists at Microsoft Research and the University of California, San Diego have developed a system that combines a mobile application and sensor to detect stress in parents and...
Screening for risk of violence in military veterans using five-question clinical tool
http://mnt.to/l/4nJQ
A new brief, 5-question screening tool can help clinicians identify which veterans may be at greater risk of violence, according to a new study led by a UNC researcher.
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** ARTHRITIS / RHEUMATOLOGY News **
Naloxegol may be the answer to opioid-induced constipation
http://mnt.to/l/4nJX
Pain medicines often lead to constipation for patients seeking long-term pain relief, but an investigational once-daily drug may help, according to study led by the University of Michigan Health...
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** ASBESTOS / MESOTHELIOMA News **
Biomarkers accurately distinguish mesothelioma from non-cancerous tissue
http://mnt.to/l/4nKk
Scientists have identified four biomarkers that may help resolve the difficult differential diagnosis between malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) and non-cancerous pleural tissue with...
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** BACK PAIN News **
Naloxegol may be the answer to opioid-induced constipation
http://mnt.to/l/4nJX
Pain medicines often lead to constipation for patients seeking long-term pain relief, but an investigational once-daily drug may help, according to study led by the University of Michigan Health...
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
Doing more means changing less when it comes to gene response, new study shows
http://mnt.to/l/4nKn
An international team led by scientists at the University of Turku in Finland studied thermally-adapted fish populations to discover that the more biological functions a gene has, the less it...
Synthetic small molecule may help chemo get into brain
http://mnt.to/l/4nKj
A synthetic peptide carrier that crosses the blood-brain barrier in lab mice offers potential as a vehicle to deliver chemotherapy and other drugs into the brain.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Elucidating the pathogenic mechanism of meningococcal meningitis
http://mnt.to/l/4nKr
Neisseria meningitidis, also called meningococcus, is a bacterium responsible for meningitis and septicemia[1]. Its most serious form, purpura fulminans, is often fatal.
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
Nanotechnology has potential to revolutionise orthopaedics - experts call for research into safety
http://mnt.to/l/4nK4
"Nanotechnology holds enormous potential for orthopaedics. But the key question is, can we be sure it won't cause harm to patients over the long term?
Hard-to-heal fractures - new treatment strategies
http://mnt.to/l/4nJZ
"Even though bone tissue has fantastic regenerative properties, all conventional bone grafting techniques are doomed to failure in the case of defects in excess of five centimetres.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
Four new genes added to the 'inherited breast cancer' risk list
http://mnt.to/l/4nLH
Two new studies have located four new genes called RINT1, MRE11A, RAD50 and NBN that cause increased breast cancer risk when mutated.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Prolonged fasting 're-boots' immune system
http://mnt.to/l/4nKD
Fasting not only protects against damage from chemotherapy but also induces regeneration of the immune system, shifting stem cells from dormant to active states, says new study.
Synthetic small molecule may help chemo get into brain
http://mnt.to/l/4nKj
A synthetic peptide carrier that crosses the blood-brain barrier in lab mice offers potential as a vehicle to deliver chemotherapy and other drugs into the brain.
Our own treacherous immune genes can cause cancer after viral infection
http://mnt.to/l/4nK7
HPV (human papillomavirus) infection is widely known to induce cancer. Many of the mutations that cause this virally-induced cancer are caused by a family of genes that normally combats viral...
Nanotechnology has potential to revolutionise orthopaedics - experts call for research into safety
http://mnt.to/l/4nK4
"Nanotechnology holds enormous potential for orthopaedics. But the key question is, can we be sure it won't cause harm to patients over the long term?
Researchers unravel mechanism of cell death, offering potential for treating inflammatory diseases
http://mnt.to/l/4nJH
Researchers at VIB and Ghent University have unraveled the mechanism of necroptosis.
Researchers develop search engine for identifying functionally linked genes
http://mnt.to/l/4nJ5
A frontier lies deep within our cells.Our bodies are as vast as oceans and space, composed of a dizzying number of different types of cells.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Shisha smoking could carry similar risk of cardiovascular disease as cigarettes
http://mnt.to/l/4nKs
People who smoke shisha regularly could have a significantly increased risk of developing long-term high blood pressure, which increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Researchers unravel mechanism of cell death, offering potential for treating inflammatory diseases
http://mnt.to/l/4nJH
Researchers at VIB and Ghent University have unraveled the mechanism of necroptosis.
Call for comprehensive inclusion of patient reported outcomes in cardiovascular clinical trials in Europe
http://mnt.to/l/4nHL
Patient reported outcomes (PROs) should be comprehensively included in cardiovascular clinical trials using the best available tools, according to leading cardiologists and industry...
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** CLINICAL TRIALS / DRUG TRIALS News **
Moderate doses of MDMA 'fatal in warm environments'
http://mnt.to/l/4nJv
The National Institutes of Health warn that even moderate doses of MDMA can raise the temperature of the brain to fatal levels, based on findings in an animal model.
Call for comprehensive inclusion of patient reported outcomes in cardiovascular clinical trials in Europe
http://mnt.to/l/4nHL
Patient reported outcomes (PROs) should be comprehensively included in cardiovascular clinical trials using the best available tools, according to leading cardiologists and industry...
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** DEPRESSION News **
Tailored light treatment can improve sleep, depression and agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia
http://mnt.to/l/4nJS
A new study suggests that light treatment tailored to increase circadian stimulation during the day may improve sleep, depression and agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease and related...
The dangers of gun ownership by the elderly
http://mnt.to/l/4nJ9
In the United States the debate around gun ownership often focuses on teenagers; however, research shows that elderly Americans are the most likely to own a gun and that presents both medical...
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** DIABETES News **
Researchers make progress in detecting glucose levels in saliva
http://mnt.to/l/4nJ8
Researchers from Brown University have developed a new biochip sensor that can selectively measure concentrations of glucose in a complex solution similar to human saliva.
Prevention of fatty liver disease in mouse model
http://mnt.to/l/4nJ6
Studying mice, researchers have found a way to prevent nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, the most common cause of chronic liver disease worldwide.
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** FERTILITY News **
Cannabis affects sperm size and shape in young men
http://mnt.to/l/4nJR
Young men who use cannabis may be putting their fertility at risk by inadvertently affecting the size and shape of their sperm according to research just published.
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** FLU / COLD / SARS News **
Enzyme discovery holds promise for SARS, MERS vaccine
http://mnt.to/l/4nJt
Researchers from Purdue University identify a way to disable an enzyme that hides the SARS virus from the immune system, which may lead to a vaccine for the disease.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
Naloxegol may be the answer to opioid-induced constipation
http://mnt.to/l/4nJX
Pain medicines often lead to constipation for patients seeking long-term pain relief, but an investigational once-daily drug may help, according to study led by the University of Michigan Health...
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** GENETICS News **
Four new genes added to the 'inherited breast cancer' risk list
http://mnt.to/l/4nLH
Two new studies have located four new genes called RINT1, MRE11A, RAD50 and NBN that cause increased breast cancer risk when mutated.
Doing more means changing less when it comes to gene response, new study shows
http://mnt.to/l/4nKn
An international team led by scientists at the University of Turku in Finland studied thermally-adapted fish populations to discover that the more biological functions a gene has, the less it...
Severe intellectual disability diagnosed by analysis of entire genome
http://mnt.to/l/4nKm
With a new technique, which at once studies the whole genome, a genetic cause can be identified in six out of ten children with severe intellectual disability.
Mouse study: father's pre-conception alcohol consumption could influence son
http://mnt.to/l/4nKg
A recent study carried out on mice finds that the male offspring of fathers exposed to high levels of alcohol are more sensitive to its effects.
Our own treacherous immune genes can cause cancer after viral infection
http://mnt.to/l/4nK7
HPV (human papillomavirus) infection is widely known to induce cancer. Many of the mutations that cause this virally-induced cancer are caused by a family of genes that normally combats viral...
Link discovered between genes and adversity in incarcerated sample
http://mnt.to/l/4nJV
Researchers at Sam Houston State University have found a genetic characteristic that interacts with childhood adversity to predict higher rates of crime in an incarcerated sample.
Blueprint for new heart disease therapies
http://mnt.to/l/4nJK
Advances in the understanding of the genetics of coronary artery disease, or CAD, will revitalize the field and lead to more therapeutic targets for new medicines to combat this common disease...
Genome experts show value of 'next-generation sequencing' in diagnosing infection, save life of critically ill boy
http://mnt.to/l/4nJJ
A 14-year-old boy's turnaround and quick recovery after mysteriously being stricken by brain-inflaming encephalitis -- which led to him being hospitalized for six weeks and put into a medically...
Challenges faced by courts when linking genetics to criminal behavior
http://mnt.to/l/4nJy
Studies suggest that some people may be at increased risk of criminal behavior due to their genes.
Researchers develop search engine for identifying functionally linked genes
http://mnt.to/l/4nJ5
A frontier lies deep within our cells.Our bodies are as vast as oceans and space, composed of a dizzying number of different types of cells.
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** HEADACHE / MIGRAINE News **
Doctor warns headaches during pregnancy could 'mask' serious conditions
http://mnt.to/l/4nKv
A doctor based at Southampton's university hospitals has warned headaches during pregnancy could "mask" serious underlying health conditions.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Blueprint for new heart disease therapies
http://mnt.to/l/4nJK
Advances in the understanding of the genetics of coronary artery disease, or CAD, will revitalize the field and lead to more therapeutic targets for new medicines to combat this common disease...
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** HYPERTENSION News **
Shisha smoking could carry similar risk of cardiovascular disease as cigarettes
http://mnt.to/l/4nKs
People who smoke shisha regularly could have a significantly increased risk of developing long-term high blood pressure, which increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
Prolonged fasting 're-boots' immune system
http://mnt.to/l/4nKD
Fasting not only protects against damage from chemotherapy but also induces regeneration of the immune system, shifting stem cells from dormant to active states, says new study.
Our own treacherous immune genes can cause cancer after viral infection
http://mnt.to/l/4nK7
HPV (human papillomavirus) infection is widely known to induce cancer. Many of the mutations that cause this virally-induced cancer are caused by a family of genes that normally combats viral...
New line of pigs do not reject transplants, will allow for future research on stem cell therapies
http://mnt.to/l/4nJL
One of the biggest challenges for medical researchers studying the effectiveness of stem cell therapies is that transplants or grafts of cells are often rejected by the hosts.
Researchers unravel mechanism of cell death, offering potential for treating inflammatory diseases
http://mnt.to/l/4nJH
Researchers at VIB and Ghent University have unraveled the mechanism of necroptosis.
Enzyme discovery holds promise for SARS, MERS vaccine
http://mnt.to/l/4nJt
Researchers from Purdue University identify a way to disable an enzyme that hides the SARS virus from the immune system, which may lead to a vaccine for the disease.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Elucidating the pathogenic mechanism of meningococcal meningitis
http://mnt.to/l/4nKr
Neisseria meningitidis, also called meningococcus, is a bacterium responsible for meningitis and septicemia[1]. Its most serious form, purpura fulminans, is often fatal.
Keeping bread fresh for longer: new edible film made with essential oils
http://mnt.to/l/4nJN
Essential oils have boomed in popularity as more people seek out alternatives to replace their synthetic cleaning products, anti-mosquito sprays and medicines.
Genome experts show value of 'next-generation sequencing' in diagnosing infection, save life of critically ill boy
http://mnt.to/l/4nJJ
A 14-year-old boy's turnaround and quick recovery after mysteriously being stricken by brain-inflaming encephalitis -- which led to him being hospitalized for six weeks and put into a medically...
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
Stress measured and advice delivered by app to help parents cope in real time
http://mnt.to/l/4nJW
Computer scientists at Microsoft Research and the University of California, San Diego have developed a system that combines a mobile application and sensor to detect stress in parents and...
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** LIVER DISEASE / HEPATITIS News **
Switch discovered that causes mature liver cells to revert back to stem cell-like state
http://mnt.to/l/4nLk
Harvard Stem Cell Institute scientists at Boston Children's Hospital have new evidence in mice that it may be possible to repair a chronically diseased liver by forcing mature liver cells to...
Prevention of fatty liver disease in mouse model
http://mnt.to/l/4nJ6
Studying mice, researchers have found a way to prevent nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, the most common cause of chronic liver disease worldwide.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Flexi device set to smooth waters in birthing process
http://mnt.to/l/4nKz
Pregnant women and midwives could benefit from a new tool designed to make water births safer and easier.
Biomarkers accurately distinguish mesothelioma from non-cancerous tissue
http://mnt.to/l/4nKk
Scientists have identified four biomarkers that may help resolve the difficult differential diagnosis between malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) and non-cancerous pleural tissue with...
Researchers make progress in detecting glucose levels in saliva
http://mnt.to/l/4nJ8
Researchers from Brown University have developed a new biochip sensor that can selectively measure concentrations of glucose in a complex solution similar to human saliva.
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
Cannabis affects sperm size and shape in young men
http://mnt.to/l/4nJR
Young men who use cannabis may be putting their fertility at risk by inadvertently affecting the size and shape of their sperm according to research just published.
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** MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS News **
How multiple sclerosis is described and understood - redefined by international committee
http://mnt.to/l/4nJb
Multiple sclerosis manifests itself in many different ways and different courses.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Doctor warns headaches during pregnancy could 'mask' serious conditions
http://mnt.to/l/4nKv
A doctor based at Southampton's university hospitals has warned headaches during pregnancy could "mask" serious underlying health conditions.
Synthetic small molecule may help chemo get into brain
http://mnt.to/l/4nKj
A synthetic peptide carrier that crosses the blood-brain barrier in lab mice offers potential as a vehicle to deliver chemotherapy and other drugs into the brain.
Genome experts show value of 'next-generation sequencing' in diagnosing infection, save life of critically ill boy
http://mnt.to/l/4nJJ
A 14-year-old boy's turnaround and quick recovery after mysteriously being stricken by brain-inflaming encephalitis -- which led to him being hospitalized for six weeks and put into a medically...
Researchers decode how the brain miswires, possibly causing ADHD
http://mnt.to/l/4nJG
Neuroscientists at Mayo Clinic in Florida and at Aarhus University in Denmark have shed light on why neurons in the brain's reward system can be miswired, potentially contributing to disorders...
Challenges faced by courts when linking genetics to criminal behavior
http://mnt.to/l/4nJy
Studies suggest that some people may be at increased risk of criminal behavior due to their genes.
Brain integration correlates with greater creativity
http://mnt.to/l/4nJx
Creativity may depend on greater brain integration, according to a new study published in Creativity Research Journal by Maharishi University brain researcher Fred Travis and University West...
It takes complex neural circuitry to keep you from biting your tongue
http://mnt.to/l/4nJ7
Eating, like breathing and sleeping, seems to be a rather basic biological task.
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** NURSING / MIDWIFERY News **
Flexi device set to smooth waters in birthing process
http://mnt.to/l/4nKz
Pregnant women and midwives could benefit from a new tool designed to make water births safer and easier.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Keeping bread fresh for longer: new edible film made with essential oils
http://mnt.to/l/4nJN
Essential oils have boomed in popularity as more people seek out alternatives to replace their synthetic cleaning products, anti-mosquito sprays and medicines.
More fructose found in sodas than labels reveal
http://mnt.to/l/4nJD
Soda consumers may be getting a much higher dose of the harmful sugar fructose than they have been led to believe, according to a new study by the Childhood Obesity Research Center (CORC) at the...
Erythritol, the main component of Truvia® sweetener, could be a safe and effective insecticide
http://mnt.to/l/4nJz
In a study that began as a sixth-grade science fair project, researchers at Drexel University have found that a popular non-nutritive sweetener, erythritol, may be an effective and human-safe...
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
More fructose found in sodas than labels reveal
http://mnt.to/l/4nJD
Soda consumers may be getting a much higher dose of the harmful sugar fructose than they have been led to believe, according to a new study by the Childhood Obesity Research Center (CORC) at the...
Prevention of fatty liver disease in mouse model
http://mnt.to/l/4nJ6
Studying mice, researchers have found a way to prevent nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, the most common cause of chronic liver disease worldwide.
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
'Map of pain' reveals how our ability to identify the source of pain varies across the body
http://mnt.to/l/4nKt
"Where does it hurt?" is the first question asked to any person in pain.A new UCL study defines for the first time how our ability to identify where it hurts, called "spatial acuity"...
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Can exposing newborns to more dirt and germs lower allergy, asthma risk?
http://mnt.to/l/4nLq
Infants who are exposed to allergens and bacteria during their first year of life are less likely to experience wheezing and allergies, compared with those in cleaner environments.
Severe intellectual disability diagnosed by analysis of entire genome
http://mnt.to/l/4nKm
With a new technique, which at once studies the whole genome, a genetic cause can be identified in six out of ten children with severe intellectual disability.
Link discovered between genes and adversity in incarcerated sample
http://mnt.to/l/4nJV
Researchers at Sam Houston State University have found a genetic characteristic that interacts with childhood adversity to predict higher rates of crime in an incarcerated sample.
More fructose found in sodas than labels reveal
http://mnt.to/l/4nJD
Soda consumers may be getting a much higher dose of the harmful sugar fructose than they have been led to believe, according to a new study by the Childhood Obesity Research Center (CORC) at the...
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Flexi device set to smooth waters in birthing process
http://mnt.to/l/4nKz
Pregnant women and midwives could benefit from a new tool designed to make water births safer and easier.
Doctor warns headaches during pregnancy could 'mask' serious conditions
http://mnt.to/l/4nKv
A doctor based at Southampton's university hospitals has warned headaches during pregnancy could "mask" serious underlying health conditions.
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** PRIMARY CARE / GENERAL PRACTICE News **
Mouse study: father's pre-conception alcohol consumption could influence son
http://mnt.to/l/4nKg
A recent study carried out on mice finds that the male offspring of fathers exposed to high levels of alcohol are more sensitive to its effects.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Link discovered between genes and adversity in incarcerated sample
http://mnt.to/l/4nJV
Researchers at Sam Houston State University have found a genetic characteristic that interacts with childhood adversity to predict higher rates of crime in an incarcerated sample.
Screening for risk of violence in military veterans using five-question clinical tool
http://mnt.to/l/4nJQ
A new brief, 5-question screening tool can help clinicians identify which veterans may be at greater risk of violence, according to a new study led by a UNC researcher.
Brain integration correlates with greater creativity
http://mnt.to/l/4nJx
Creativity may depend on greater brain integration, according to a new study published in Creativity Research Journal by Maharishi University brain researcher Fred Travis and University West...
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
British Safety Council supports new law designed to protect those who step in to help others
http://mnt.to/l/4nKh
Changes to the law to defend people from being sued who volunteer and carry out good deeds have been welcomed by the British Safety Council, following the announcement of a 'good Samaritans...
Erythritol, the main component of Truvia® sweetener, could be a safe and effective insecticide
http://mnt.to/l/4nJz
In a study that began as a sixth-grade science fair project, researchers at Drexel University have found that a popular non-nutritive sweetener, erythritol, may be an effective and human-safe...
Challenges faced by courts when linking genetics to criminal behavior
http://mnt.to/l/4nJy
Studies suggest that some people may be at increased risk of criminal behavior due to their genes.
Moderate doses of MDMA 'fatal in warm environments'
http://mnt.to/l/4nJv
The National Institutes of Health warn that even moderate doses of MDMA can raise the temperature of the brain to fatal levels, based on findings in an animal model.
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** REGULATORY AFFAIRS / DRUG APPROVALS News **
British Safety Council supports new law designed to protect those who step in to help others
http://mnt.to/l/4nKh
Changes to the law to defend people from being sued who volunteer and carry out good deeds have been welcomed by the British Safety Council, following the announcement of a 'good Samaritans...
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
Can exposing newborns to more dirt and germs lower allergy, asthma risk?
http://mnt.to/l/4nLq
Infants who are exposed to allergens and bacteria during their first year of life are less likely to experience wheezing and allergies, compared with those in cleaner environments.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
The dangers of gun ownership by the elderly
http://mnt.to/l/4nJ9
In the United States the debate around gun ownership often focuses on teenagers; however, research shows that elderly Americans are the most likely to own a gun and that presents both medical...
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** SLEEP / SLEEP DISORDERS / INSOMNIA News **
Tailored light treatment can improve sleep, depression and agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia
http://mnt.to/l/4nJS
A new study suggests that light treatment tailored to increase circadian stimulation during the day may improve sleep, depression and agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease and related...
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
Shisha smoking could carry similar risk of cardiovascular disease as cigarettes
http://mnt.to/l/4nKs
People who smoke shisha regularly could have a significantly increased risk of developing long-term high blood pressure, which increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Trying to quit? e-cigarettes are more than just hot air
http://mnt.to/l/4nJT
E-cigarettes are a potential smoking cessation aid and they may also be able to lower the risk of nicotine dependency in high-risk groups.
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Switch discovered that causes mature liver cells to revert back to stem cell-like state
http://mnt.to/l/4nLk
Harvard Stem Cell Institute scientists at Boston Children's Hospital have new evidence in mice that it may be possible to repair a chronically diseased liver by forcing mature liver cells to...
Prolonged fasting 're-boots' immune system
http://mnt.to/l/4nKD
Fasting not only protects against damage from chemotherapy but also induces regeneration of the immune system, shifting stem cells from dormant to active states, says new study.
New line of pigs do not reject transplants, will allow for future research on stem cell therapies
http://mnt.to/l/4nJL
One of the biggest challenges for medical researchers studying the effectiveness of stem cell therapies is that transplants or grafts of cells are often rejected by the hosts.
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** TRANSPLANTS / ORGAN DONATIONS News **
New line of pigs do not reject transplants, will allow for future research on stem cell therapies
http://mnt.to/l/4nJL
One of the biggest challenges for medical researchers studying the effectiveness of stem cell therapies is that transplants or grafts of cells are often rejected by the hosts.
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** TROPICAL DISEASES News **
Toward a better drug against malaria
http://mnt.to/l/4nKw
A research team led by Prof. Dr. Carola Hunte has succeeded in describing how the antimalarial drug atovaquone binds to its target protein.
Enzyme discovery holds promise for SARS, MERS vaccine
http://mnt.to/l/4nJt
Researchers from Purdue University identify a way to disable an enzyme that hides the SARS virus from the immune system, which may lead to a vaccine for the disease.
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** VETERANS / EX-SERVICEMEN News **
Screening for risk of violence in military veterans using five-question clinical tool
http://mnt.to/l/4nJQ
A new brief, 5-question screening tool can help clinicians identify which veterans may be at greater risk of violence, according to a new study led by a UNC researcher.
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