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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Moderate Drinking Superior To Abstaining In Quality Of Life Scores
http://mnt.to/a/46Zr
Middle-aged people who consume alcohol in moderation appear to have better quality of life than those who abstain, say researchers.The study, which involved 5,404 Canadians aged 50+, found that those who drank in moderation - no more than 14 drinks per week with no more than three a day for women and four a day for men - had higher quality of life than those who abstained from alcohol.
Experts Say Harm Reduction Is Best Goal For Emerging Drug Policies
http://mnt.to/a/46XT
In the Americas, the toll of illegal drugs has grown dramatically in recent years, but with different impacts on producing, consuming, and transit countries. To mitigate these different impacts, drug policy must address not just supply of drugs but demand reduction and the reduction of harms, said experts today at a panel discussion organized by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) of the Organization of American States (OAS) to mark the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Novel Antibody Vaccine Blocks Addictive Nicotine Chemicals From Reaching The Brain
http://mnt.to/a/46Xs
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College have developed and successfully tested in mice an innovative vaccine to treat nicotine addiction.In the journal Science Translational Medicine, the scientists describe how a single dose of their novel vaccine protects mice, over their lifetime, against nicotine addiction.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
The Heart Protected From Adrenaline Overload By 'Broken Heart Syndrome'
http://mnt.to/a/46XF
A condition that temporarily causes heart failure in people who experience severe stress might actually protect the heart from very high levels of adrenaline, according to a new study published in the journal Circulation.
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** ARTHRITIS / RHEUMATOLOGY News **
Rheumatoid Arthritis Biomarker Test Shows Promise
http://mnt.to/a/46Zk
owA new study led by researchers at the University of Alabama, reveals that a multi-biomarker blood test for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may help physicians track the progression of RA disease activity.
Study Of Heart Disease In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Aided By New Animal Model
http://mnt.to/a/46Yb
Researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have created the first animal model that spontaneously develops rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is predisposed towards atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries.
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** AUTISM News **
Probing The Roots Of Depression By Tracking Serotonin Regulation At A New Level
http://mnt.to/a/46Y9
In a process akin to belling an infinitesimal cat, scientists have managed to tag a protein that regulates the neurotransmitter serotonin with tiny fluorescent beads, allowing them to track the movements of single molecules for the first time.
Detecting The Early Signs Of Autism In Infant Brains
http://mnt.to/a/46Xv
A new study shows significant differences in brain development in high-risk infants who develop autism starting as early as age 6 months. The findings published in the American Journal of Psychiatry reveal that this abnormal brain development may be detected before the appearance of autism symptoms in an infant's first year of life.
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** BIO-TERRORISM / TERRORISM News **
Programs Launched To Develop Medical Countermeasures Against Nuclear Threats
http://mnt.to/a/46XB
Concerns about terrorist attacks, the prospect of a rogue nation using nuclear weapons and the Fukushima power plant accident in Japan are fostering efforts to develop a new family of drugs that everyone hopes will never be used, according to an article in the current edition of Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Warfarin Patients Who Have A Stroke - Outcomes With Anti-Clotting Agents
http://mnt.to/a/46Zt
A study in the June 27 edition of JAMA reports that patients treated with warfarin (with an INR 1.7 or less) who had an acute ischemic stroke were not linked to a higher risk of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage when using intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) compared with patients who were not treated with warfarin as standard treatment.
FDA Approves Bloodstream Bacteria Test
http://mnt.to/a/46Yw
A new test for 12 different types of bacteria that cause bloodstream infections has been approved by the FDA.The test is much faster than current laboratory techniques, and can pickup on signs of bacterial growth within hours of the infection starting.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
Mammogram Rates In U.S Have Dropped
http://mnt.to/a/46Zw
According to a Mayo Clinic analysis, the rate of women in their 40s who have preventive mammographies has fallen by almost 6% nationwide since the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended against routine mammograms for women in this age group.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Pain And Nausea In Cancer Patients Reduced By Touch Therapy
http://mnt.to/a/46Zx
Just one session of Jin Shin Jyutsu, an ancient form of touch therapy similar to acupuncture in philosophy achieved a considerable improvement in side effects of cancer treatment. Jennifer Bradley, a Jin Shin Jyutsu integrative practitioner from the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center presented the new study at the 2012 Markey Cancer Center Research Day.
Regulation Of Telomerase In Stem Cells And Cancer Cells
http://mnt.to/a/46Y3
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics in Freiburg have gained important insights for stem cell research which are also applicable to human tumours and could lead to the development of new treatments.
New Cancer Stem Cell Mechanism Identified
http://mnt.to/a/46Xq
Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have uncovered a link between two genes which shows how stem cells could develop into cancer.The research, published in the online journal PLoS ONE, found a novel mechanism which could be the catalyst for stem cells changing into a tumour.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Lowering Cholesterol - Long-term Multiple Drugs Effective
http://mnt.to/a/46Zj
In a recent study it has been found that cholesterol therapy using multiple drugs over an extended period may be more effective than taking a single statin medication. In previous studies the benefits of using a combination of two or three drugs aimed to aggressively lower LDL (bad cholesterol) and raise HDL (good cholesterol) have been mentioned.
Study Of Heart Disease In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Aided By New Animal Model
http://mnt.to/a/46Yb
Researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have created the first animal model that spontaneously develops rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is predisposed towards atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries.
The Heart Protected From Adrenaline Overload By 'Broken Heart Syndrome'
http://mnt.to/a/46XF
A condition that temporarily causes heart failure in people who experience severe stress might actually protect the heart from very high levels of adrenaline, according to a new study published in the journal Circulation.
When Breathing Is Impaired, Injecting Oxygen Microparticles Into A Vein Could Save Lives
http://mnt.to/a/46Xt
Patients unable to breathe because of acute lung failure or an obstructed airway need another way to get oxygen to their blood - and fast - to avoid cardiac arrest and brain injury. A team led by researchers at Boston Children's Hospital has designed tiny, gas-filled microparticles that can be injected directly into the bloodstream to quickly oxygenate the blood.
Immune Response To Heart Attack Worsens Atherosclerosis, Increases Future Risk
http://mnt.to/a/46Xm
A heart attack doesn't just damage heart muscle tissue by cutting off its blood supply, it also sets off an inflammatory cascade that worsens underlying atherosclerosis, actively increasing the risk for a future heart attack.
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** CHOLESTEROL News **
Lowering Cholesterol - Long-term Multiple Drugs Effective
http://mnt.to/a/46Zj
In a recent study it has been found that cholesterol therapy using multiple drugs over an extended period may be more effective than taking a single statin medication. In previous studies the benefits of using a combination of two or three drugs aimed to aggressively lower LDL (bad cholesterol) and raise HDL (good cholesterol) have been mentioned.
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** CLINICAL TRIALS / DRUG TRIALS News **
Drug Trial Participants Not Fully Informed About Placebos
http://mnt.to/a/46YB
Participants in drug trials are often not fully informed about the effect of placebos, thereby undermining the process of "informed consent", concludes a new study published this week in the open access journal PLoS ONE.
Vaccine Safety Improved By Sensitive Test
http://mnt.to/a/46Y7
Salmonella Typhi (S. Typhi) is the causative agent of typhoid fever, a serious health threat resulting in some 22 million new cases yearly and approximately 217,000 fatalities. A number of novel vaccine candidates using live attenuated strains of Salmonella are being developed, but care must be taken to ensure the bacteria are not excreted into the environment following vaccination.
New Research Set To Soothe Colicky Babies - Volunteers Wanted In The Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Australia
http://mnt.to/a/46XP
Parents could soon have new tools to soothe the tummies and ease the cries of colicky infants, thanks to a new study at the Children's Nutrition Research Centre, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland.
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** COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE News **
Pain And Nausea In Cancer Patients Reduced By Touch Therapy
http://mnt.to/a/46Zx
Just one session of Jin Shin Jyutsu, an ancient form of touch therapy similar to acupuncture in philosophy achieved a considerable improvement in side effects of cancer treatment. Jennifer Bradley, a Jin Shin Jyutsu integrative practitioner from the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center presented the new study at the 2012 Markey Cancer Center Research Day.
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** COPD News **
New Data Reveals Public Ignorance About The Impact Of Lung Disease
http://mnt.to/a/46XZ
New data released by the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) tocoincide with World Spirometry Day today has revealed a lack of understanding and concernamong the public about the world's biggest killer[1] - lung disease, which now claims thelives of almost 4 million people a year[2].
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** DEPRESSION News **
Depressive Symptoms Alleviated With Vitamin D Deficiency Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/46Zs
A new study has shown that providing treatment for Vitamin D deficiency considerably improves women's depression in moderate and even severe cases. The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston will present the report series supporting this theory on Saturday, 30th June, 2012.
Probing The Roots Of Depression By Tracking Serotonin Regulation At A New Level
http://mnt.to/a/46Y9
In a process akin to belling an infinitesimal cat, scientists have managed to tag a protein that regulates the neurotransmitter serotonin with tiny fluorescent beads, allowing them to track the movements of single molecules for the first time.
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** DIABETES News **
Second Line Diabetes Drug Linagliptin Effective
http://mnt.to/a/46Zn
Although metformin is the most commonly prescribed initial drug treatment for diabetes, many patients stop responding to the drug. Now, researchers have found that a new drug, called linagliptin, could significantly benefit people with Type 2 diabetes.
Eyesight Problems Reducing Among Older Americans
http://mnt.to/a/46YD
Older Americans are reporting fewer serious eyesight problems today than they were a generation ago, according to a new study published in the journal Ophthalmology recently. The researchers suggest improvements in healthcare such as cataract surgery and lower rates of macular degeneration may be the main reasons.
Gastrointestinal Health Improved By Dietary Fiber That Alters Gut Bacteria
http://mnt.to/a/46XJ
A University of Illinois study shows that dietary fiber promotes a shift in the gut toward different types of beneficial bacteria. And the microbes that live in the gut, scientists now believe, can support a healthy gastrointestinal tract as well as affect our susceptibility to conditions as varied as type 2 diabetes, obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, colon cancer, and autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Transplant Of Stem Cells May Beat Back Type 1 Diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/46Xr
University of British Columbia scientists, in collaboration with an industry partner, have successfully reversed diabetes in mice using stem cells, paving the way for a breakthrough treatment for a disease that affects nearly one in four Canadians.
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** ENDOCRINOLOGY News **
Vegetable-Rich Diet Keeps Pancreatitis Away
http://mnt.to/a/46Zq
Individuals who consume a diet rich in vegetables are significantly less likely to develop acute pancreatitis, say researchers.The study, published online in the journal Gut, examined 80,000 adults in Sweden in order to determine if an imbalance in antioxidant levels, associated with dietary factors, increased the risk of acute pancreatitis.
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** EPILEPSY News **
Epilepsy Monotherapy Zonegran(R) (Zonisamide) Supported By Phase III Data
http://mnt.to/a/46XW
New monotherapy options are needed as up to a third of epilepsy patients remain uncontrolled[1]Leading international journal, The Lancet Neurology, today published positive resultsfrom a new pivotal Phase III Zonegran(R) (zonisamide) monotherapy study showing thatonce-daily zonisamide is non-inferior to controlled-release carbamazepine (Tegretol(R)retard) and could prove to be a useful initial monotherapy for newly diagnosed partialonset epilepsy patients[2] Carbamazepine is the most well-established monotherapycomparator for patients newly diagnosed with partial onset seizures (the most common typeof epilepsy).
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
Eyesight Problems Reducing Among Older Americans
http://mnt.to/a/46YD
Older Americans are reporting fewer serious eyesight problems today than they were a generation ago, according to a new study published in the journal Ophthalmology recently. The researchers suggest improvements in healthcare such as cataract surgery and lower rates of macular degeneration may be the main reasons.
Research Reveals That The Eyes Give Away More Than We Might Think
http://mnt.to/a/46XY
Our eyes don't just take in the world around us, they can also reflect our emotional state, influence our memories, and provide clues about the way we think. Here is some of the latest research from the journals Psychological Science and Current Directions in Psychological Science in which scientists show there's much more to the eyes than people might think.
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** FERTILITY News **
Success Of Fertility Treatment May Approach Natural Birth Rate
http://mnt.to/a/46Yc
A groundbreaking study of nearly 250,000 U.S. women reveals live birth rates approaching natural fertility can be achieved using assisted reproductive technology, where eggs are removed from a woman's ovaries, combined with sperm and then returned to the woman's body.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
Vegetable-Rich Diet Keeps Pancreatitis Away
http://mnt.to/a/46Zq
Individuals who consume a diet rich in vegetables are significantly less likely to develop acute pancreatitis, say researchers.The study, published online in the journal Gut, examined 80,000 adults in Sweden in order to determine if an imbalance in antioxidant levels, associated with dietary factors, increased the risk of acute pancreatitis.
Amniotic Fluid Could Be Elixir That Prevents Deadly Gut Inflammation In Preemies
http://mnt.to/a/46XN
Lack of exposure to amniotic fluid could be the reason that preterm infants are more susceptible to the gastrointestinal inflammatory disease known as necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), according to researchers at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Gastrointestinal Health Improved By Dietary Fiber That Alters Gut Bacteria
http://mnt.to/a/46XJ
A University of Illinois study shows that dietary fiber promotes a shift in the gut toward different types of beneficial bacteria. And the microbes that live in the gut, scientists now believe, can support a healthy gastrointestinal tract as well as affect our susceptibility to conditions as varied as type 2 diabetes, obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, colon cancer, and autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis.
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** GENETICS News **
Our Genes Are Not Yet Ready For So Many Wheat-Based Products
http://mnt.to/a/46Zz
According to an expert in digestive disorders, the current rise in dietary problems related to gluten could be due to over reliance on wheat-based products.Professor David Sanders, Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and University of Sheffield, said:"Only for the past ten thousand years have we have wheat-based foods in our diets, which in evolutionary terms makes wheat almost a novel food.
Regulation Of Telomerase In Stem Cells And Cancer Cells
http://mnt.to/a/46Y3
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics in Freiburg have gained important insights for stem cell research which are also applicable to human tumours and could lead to the development of new treatments.
Researchers Measure The Rate Of DNA Transfer From Viruses To Bacteria
http://mnt.to/a/46Y2
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have been able, for the first time, to watch viruses infecting individual bacteria by transferring their DNA, and to measure the rate at which that transfer occurs.
Potential New Treatment For Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
http://mnt.to/a/46XX
Scientists at UCLA have identified a new compound that could treat certain types of genetic disorders in muscles. It is a big first step in what they hope will lead to human clinical trials for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Nanoscale Factories That Produce Medicine Inside The Body
http://mnt.to/a/46Xz
Scientists are reporting an advance toward treating disease with minute capsules containing not drugs - but the DNA and other biological machinery for making the drug. In an article in ACS' journal Nano Letters, they describe engineering micro- and nano-sized capsules that contain the genetically coded instructions, plus the read-out gear and assembly line for protein synthesis that can be switched on with an external signal.
New Cancer Stem Cell Mechanism Identified
http://mnt.to/a/46Xq
Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have uncovered a link between two genes which shows how stem cells could develop into cancer.The research, published in the online journal PLoS ONE, found a novel mechanism which could be the catalyst for stem cells changing into a tumour.
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** HEALTH INSURANCE / MEDICAL INSURANCE News **
What Is The Affordable Care Act? What Is Obamacare?
http://mnt.to/a/46ZH
The Affordable Care Act, also known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), and informally as Obamacare, was signed into law by President Barack Obama on 23rd March, 2010. The aim of the Act is a health care law aimed at improving the health care system of the United States by widening health coverage to more Americans, as well as protecting existing health insurance policy holders.
Affordable Care Act - Millions On Medicare Save On Prescription Drug Costs, USA
http://mnt.to/a/46Zy
Over 5,254,000 seniors and people with disabilities have saved $3.7 billion on prescription drugs since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act. In the first five months of 2012, 745,000 people with Medicare saved $453.
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** HEARING / DEAFNESS News **
Hearing Loss Identified By New Screening Test
http://mnt.to/a/46Xx
The University of Southampton has developed a new hearing screening test which could help the estimated 100 million people suffering from hearing loss in China.This new Chinese version is based on a hearing screening test developed by the University's Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR), which has already been taken by more than a million people across Europe.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Study Of Heart Disease In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Aided By New Animal Model
http://mnt.to/a/46Yb
Researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have created the first animal model that spontaneously develops rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is predisposed towards atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries.
The Heart Protected From Adrenaline Overload By 'Broken Heart Syndrome'
http://mnt.to/a/46XF
A condition that temporarily causes heart failure in people who experience severe stress might actually protect the heart from very high levels of adrenaline, according to a new study published in the journal Circulation.
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** HIV / AIDS News **
PAHO Highlights Countries' Progress, Challenges In Expanding Access To HIV Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/46Ym
A number of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean - including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guyana, Mexico, Nicaragua and Uruguay - have made major progress in expanding the availability of antiretroviral treatment (ART) for people with HIV, saving the lives of thousands and preventing many new infections, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) reports in a series of country-specific data analyses published this week.
Research Suggests Gay Dads May Experience Lifestyle Shifts That Reduce HIV Risk
http://mnt.to/a/46Y4
Gay parents face many of the same challenges as straight parents when it comes to sex and intimacy after having children, according to a new study of gay fathers published in the journal Couple and Family Psychology.
War On Drugs Fueling Spread Of HIV
http://mnt.to/a/46XQ
World leaders release groundbreaking report The Global Commission on Drug Policy released a groundbreaking report in London this week. The Commission, which includes six former national presidents, Richard Branson and other world leaders, argues that the global War on Drugs is driving the HIV pandemic among people who use drugs and their sexual partners.
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** HUNTINGTONS DISEASE News **
Brain Cells Derived From Skin Cells For Huntington's Research
http://mnt.to/a/46ZG
According to a study published in the journal Cell Stem Cell, researchers have successfully created neurons that exhibit the effects of Huntington's disease (HD) by using stem cells derived from skin cells.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
Body's Own Response Helps TB Bacteria Survive In Mouse Model
http://mnt.to/a/46Y6
Inhibiting a key immune response in mice during initial multi-drug treatment for tuberculosis could - paradoxically - shorten treatment time for the highly contagious lung infection according to new research from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and the Center for TB Research.
Defence Against Rift Valley Fever
http://mnt.to/a/46XK
University of Texas Medical Branch researchers have significantly improved an existing experimental vaccine for Rift Valley fever virus, making possible the development of a more effective defense against the dangerous mosquito-borne pathogen.
Novel Antibody Vaccine Blocks Addictive Nicotine Chemicals From Reaching The Brain
http://mnt.to/a/46Xs
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College have developed and successfully tested in mice an innovative vaccine to treat nicotine addiction.In the journal Science Translational Medicine, the scientists describe how a single dose of their novel vaccine protects mice, over their lifetime, against nicotine addiction.
New Smoking Vaccine Using Gene Therapy Being Developed
http://mnt.to/a/46Xh
By using gene therapy to create a novel antibody that gobbles up nicotine before it reaches the brain in mice, scientists say they may have found a potential smoking vaccine against cigarette addiction.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Researchers Measure The Rate Of DNA Transfer From Viruses To Bacteria
http://mnt.to/a/46Y2
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have been able, for the first time, to watch viruses infecting individual bacteria by transferring their DNA, and to measure the rate at which that transfer occurs.
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
Hearing Loss Identified By New Screening Test
http://mnt.to/a/46Xx
The University of Southampton has developed a new hearing screening test which could help the estimated 100 million people suffering from hearing loss in China.This new Chinese version is based on a hearing screening test developed by the University's Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR), which has already been taken by more than a million people across Europe.
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** LIVER DISEASE / HEPATITIS News **
Faster Assay For Targeted Chemotherapy's Success Against Deadly Liver Cancer Saves Lives
http://mnt.to/a/46Y5
Studies on some 55 U.S. men and women with potentially deadly liver or pancreatic cancers show that specialized MRI scans can tell within a month whether highly toxic chemotherapy is working and killing tumor cells long before tumors actually shrink - or fail to shrink.
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** LYMPHOMA / LEUKEMIA / MYELOMA News **
Survival In Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients Dramatically Improved By New Drug
http://mnt.to/a/46Xw
A new cancer drug with remarkably few side effects is dramatically improving survival in Hodgkin lymphoma patients who fail other treatments and are nearly out of options.Loyola University Medical Center oncologist Scott E.
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** MEDICAL STUDENTS / TRAINING News **
Patient Care By Residents Is As Good As By Fully Qualified Doctors
http://mnt.to/a/46XR
Medical residents are an essential part of the hospital workforce. Although still in training the take on much of the day to day care of patients. A systematic review published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine shows that patient by properly supervised residents care is safe and of equal quality to that of fully trained doctors.
The Quality Of Patient Care By Residents
http://mnt.to/a/46Xn
Medical residents are an essential part of the hospital workforce. Although still in training the take on much of the day to day care of patients. A systematic review published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine shows that patient care by properly supervised residents is safe and of equal quality to that of fully trained doctors.
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** MEDICARE / MEDICAID / SCHIP News **
What Is The Affordable Care Act? What Is Obamacare?
http://mnt.to/a/46ZH
The Affordable Care Act, also known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), and informally as Obamacare, was signed into law by President Barack Obama on 23rd March, 2010. The aim of the Act is a health care law aimed at improving the health care system of the United States by widening health coverage to more Americans, as well as protecting existing health insurance policy holders.
Affordable Care Act - Millions On Medicare Save On Prescription Drug Costs, USA
http://mnt.to/a/46Zy
Over 5,254,000 seniors and people with disabilities have saved $3.7 billion on prescription drugs since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act. In the first five months of 2012, 745,000 people with Medicare saved $453.
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
Research Suggests Gay Dads May Experience Lifestyle Shifts That Reduce HIV Risk
http://mnt.to/a/46Y4
Gay parents face many of the same challenges as straight parents when it comes to sex and intimacy after having children, according to a new study of gay fathers published in the journal Couple and Family Psychology.
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** MRI / PET / ULTRASOUND News **
Faster Assay For Targeted Chemotherapy's Success Against Deadly Liver Cancer Saves Lives
http://mnt.to/a/46Y5
Studies on some 55 U.S. men and women with potentially deadly liver or pancreatic cancers show that specialized MRI scans can tell within a month whether highly toxic chemotherapy is working and killing tumor cells long before tumors actually shrink - or fail to shrink.
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** MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY / ALS News **
Stem Cells From Muscular Dystrophy Patients Transplanted Into Mice
http://mnt.to/a/46Zv
Scientists have managed to successfully transplant stem cells from patients with a rare form of muscular dystrophy into mice that suffered from the same form of dystrophy. A new study published in Science Translational Medicine reveals that researchers have, for the first time, managed to turn fibroblast cells, i.
Potential New Treatment For Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
http://mnt.to/a/46XX
Scientists at UCLA have identified a new compound that could treat certain types of genetic disorders in muscles. It is a big first step in what they hope will lead to human clinical trials for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Patient-Derived Stem Cells Successfully Transplant Into Mice With Muscular Dystrophy
http://mnt.to/a/46Xp
Stem cells from patients with a rare form of muscular dystrophy have been successfully transplanted into mice affected by the same form of dystrophy, according to a new study published in Science Translational Medicine.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Brain Cells Derived From Skin Cells For Huntington's Research
http://mnt.to/a/46ZG
According to a study published in the journal Cell Stem Cell, researchers have successfully created neurons that exhibit the effects of Huntington's disease (HD) by using stem cells derived from skin cells.
Seeing Fatty Food Pictures Encourages Impulse Eating
http://mnt.to/a/46ZC
A picture can say a thousand words, but according to a study presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston, a picture can also be worth a thousand calories. Researchers have discovered that looking at images of high-calorie foods stimulates the brain's appetite control center, which leads to an elevated desire for food.
Warfarin Patients Who Have A Stroke - Outcomes With Anti-Clotting Agents
http://mnt.to/a/46Zt
A study in the June 27 edition of JAMA reports that patients treated with warfarin (with an INR 1.7 or less) who had an acute ischemic stroke were not linked to a higher risk of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage when using intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) compared with patients who were not treated with warfarin as standard treatment.
Potentially Violent Sleep Disorder Linked To Smoking, Pesticides And Head Injury
http://mnt.to/a/46Zm
REM behavior disorder, during which the sleeper does not have the typical lack of muscle tone during the REM (rapid eye movement) phase of sleep, and can act out dreams, sometimes violently, may be linked to smoking, head injuries or pesticides, researchers reported in the Journal Neurology.
Data From New Drug Trial Offers Prospect For Enhanced Quality Of Life For Children With Late Stage Brain Tumors
http://mnt.to/a/46Yj
Results of Phase I/II study of Xerecept® in Pediatric Patients with Peritumoral Cerebral Edema presented at International Symposium for Pediatric Neuro-Oncology in Toronto, CanadaData presented today by Dr.
Probing The Roots Of Depression By Tracking Serotonin Regulation At A New Level
http://mnt.to/a/46Y9
In a process akin to belling an infinitesimal cat, scientists have managed to tag a protein that regulates the neurotransmitter serotonin with tiny fluorescent beads, allowing them to track the movements of single molecules for the first time.
When Breathing Is Impaired, Injecting Oxygen Microparticles Into A Vein Could Save Lives
http://mnt.to/a/46Xt
Patients unable to breathe because of acute lung failure or an obstructed airway need another way to get oxygen to their blood - and fast - to avoid cardiac arrest and brain injury. A team led by researchers at Boston Children's Hospital has designed tiny, gas-filled microparticles that can be injected directly into the bloodstream to quickly oxygenate the blood.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Kidney Stone Risk Associated With Long-Term Vitamin D And Calcium Intake
http://mnt.to/a/46ZD
A new study presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston reveals that calcium and vitamin D supplements are linked to high levels of calcium in the blood and urine, which could raise the risk of developing kidney stones.
Seeing Fatty Food Pictures Encourages Impulse Eating
http://mnt.to/a/46ZC
A picture can say a thousand words, but according to a study presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston, a picture can also be worth a thousand calories. Researchers have discovered that looking at images of high-calorie foods stimulates the brain's appetite control center, which leads to an elevated desire for food.
Evidence Behind Healthy Eating Advice
http://mnt.to/a/46ZB
In a new report, published by BMJ (British Medical Journal), a team of researchers examine the evidence behind healthy eating advice. The BMJ Group's consumer health team reviewed published research about diet and health and found that the best ways to reduce the risk of developing cancer are maintaining a healthy weight, regular exercise, not consuming too much alcohol, and consuming less red meat.
Our Genes Are Not Yet Ready For So Many Wheat-Based Products
http://mnt.to/a/46Zz
According to an expert in digestive disorders, the current rise in dietary problems related to gluten could be due to over reliance on wheat-based products.Professor David Sanders, Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and University of Sheffield, said:"Only for the past ten thousand years have we have wheat-based foods in our diets, which in evolutionary terms makes wheat almost a novel food.
Vegetable-Rich Diet Keeps Pancreatitis Away
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Individuals who consume a diet rich in vegetables are significantly less likely to develop acute pancreatitis, say researchers.The study, published online in the journal Gut, examined 80,000 adults in Sweden in order to determine if an imbalance in antioxidant levels, associated with dietary factors, increased the risk of acute pancreatitis.
Gastrointestinal Health Improved By Dietary Fiber That Alters Gut Bacteria
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A University of Illinois study shows that dietary fiber promotes a shift in the gut toward different types of beneficial bacteria. And the microbes that live in the gut, scientists now believe, can support a healthy gastrointestinal tract as well as affect our susceptibility to conditions as varied as type 2 diabetes, obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, colon cancer, and autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Children Involved In The Kitchen More Likely To Make Healthy Food Choices
http://mnt.to/a/46Xj
Getting kids to pass up junk food in favour of healthier fruits and veggies has led to many a mealtime meltdown for parents everywhere. Now, researchers from the University of Alberta offer a simple solution: give them an apron.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
FDA Approves New Appetite Suppressant Belviq From Arena Pharmaceuticals
http://mnt.to/a/46ZF
The weight loss and obesity issue is rapidly over taking tobacco as the number one health concern for the coming decades. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of adults in the United States are classified as obese.
Seeing Fatty Food Pictures Encourages Impulse Eating
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A picture can say a thousand words, but according to a study presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston, a picture can also be worth a thousand calories. Researchers have discovered that looking at images of high-calorie foods stimulates the brain's appetite control center, which leads to an elevated desire for food.
Evidence Behind Healthy Eating Advice
http://mnt.to/a/46ZB
In a new report, published by BMJ (British Medical Journal), a team of researchers examine the evidence behind healthy eating advice. The BMJ Group's consumer health team reviewed published research about diet and health and found that the best ways to reduce the risk of developing cancer are maintaining a healthy weight, regular exercise, not consuming too much alcohol, and consuming less red meat.
Community Factors And Racial Make-Up Impact Obesity Risk
http://mnt.to/a/46Xy
The racial and ethnic composition of a community is associated with the obesity risk of individuals living within the community, according to a study led by researchers at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
Pain And Nausea In Cancer Patients Reduced By Touch Therapy
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Just one session of Jin Shin Jyutsu, an ancient form of touch therapy similar to acupuncture in philosophy achieved a considerable improvement in side effects of cancer treatment. Jennifer Bradley, a Jin Shin Jyutsu integrative practitioner from the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center presented the new study at the 2012 Markey Cancer Center Research Day.
Drug Trial Participants Not Fully Informed About Placebos
http://mnt.to/a/46YB
Participants in drug trials are often not fully informed about the effect of placebos, thereby undermining the process of "informed consent", concludes a new study published this week in the open access journal PLoS ONE.
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** PANCREATIC CANCER News **
Faster Assay For Targeted Chemotherapy's Success Against Deadly Liver Cancer Saves Lives
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Studies on some 55 U.S. men and women with potentially deadly liver or pancreatic cancers show that specialized MRI scans can tell within a month whether highly toxic chemotherapy is working and killing tumor cells long before tumors actually shrink - or fail to shrink.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Prolonged Standing During Pregnancy May Result In Stunted Fetal Growth
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Standing for prolonged periods of time during pregnancy may restrict fetal growth, according to researchers.Earlier studies have suggested that working long hours may increase the risk of premature birth, birth defects, low birthweight, and stillbirth.
Data From New Drug Trial Offers Prospect For Enhanced Quality Of Life For Children With Late Stage Brain Tumors
http://mnt.to/a/46Yj
Results of Phase I/II study of Xerecept® in Pediatric Patients with Peritumoral Cerebral Edema presented at International Symposium for Pediatric Neuro-Oncology in Toronto, CanadaData presented today by Dr.
New Research Set To Soothe Colicky Babies - Volunteers Wanted In The Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Australia
http://mnt.to/a/46XP
Parents could soon have new tools to soothe the tummies and ease the cries of colicky infants, thanks to a new study at the Children's Nutrition Research Centre, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland.
Amniotic Fluid Could Be Elixir That Prevents Deadly Gut Inflammation In Preemies
http://mnt.to/a/46XN
Lack of exposure to amniotic fluid could be the reason that preterm infants are more susceptible to the gastrointestinal inflammatory disease known as necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), according to researchers at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
A Mother's Risk Of Early Death Skyrockets Following The Death Of A Child
http://mnt.to/a/46XL
In the first two years following the death of a child, there is a 133% increase in the risk of the mother dying, a new study from the University of Notre Dame shows.Titled "Maternal bereavement: the heightened mortality of mothers after the death of a child," the study is published in the current issue of Economics and Human Biology.
Detecting The Early Signs Of Autism In Infant Brains
http://mnt.to/a/46Xv
A new study shows significant differences in brain development in high-risk infants who develop autism starting as early as age 6 months. The findings published in the American Journal of Psychiatry reveal that this abnormal brain development may be detected before the appearance of autism symptoms in an infant's first year of life.
Children Involved In The Kitchen More Likely To Make Healthy Food Choices
http://mnt.to/a/46Xj
Getting kids to pass up junk food in favour of healthier fruits and veggies has led to many a mealtime meltdown for parents everywhere. Now, researchers from the University of Alberta offer a simple solution: give them an apron.
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** PHARMA INDUSTRY / BIOTECH INDUSTRY News **
Nanoscale Factories That Produce Medicine Inside The Body
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Scientists are reporting an advance toward treating disease with minute capsules containing not drugs - but the DNA and other biological machinery for making the drug. In an article in ACS' journal Nano Letters, they describe engineering micro- and nano-sized capsules that contain the genetically coded instructions, plus the read-out gear and assembly line for protein synthesis that can be switched on with an external signal.
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** PHARMACY / PHARMACIST News **
Millions Could Be Saved In Prescription Drug Costs, New Research Finds
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Taxpayers could save millions of dollars if hospitals and provincial governments harmonized their prescription drug plans, new research suggests.Hospitals in Canada manage their formularies - the list of generic and brand-name drugs they dispense - independently.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Prolonged Standing During Pregnancy May Result In Stunted Fetal Growth
http://mnt.to/a/46Zp
Standing for prolonged periods of time during pregnancy may restrict fetal growth, according to researchers.Earlier studies have suggested that working long hours may increase the risk of premature birth, birth defects, low birthweight, and stillbirth.
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** PRIMARY CARE / GENERAL PRACTICE News **
Patient Care By Residents Is As Good As By Fully Qualified Doctors
http://mnt.to/a/46XR
Medical residents are an essential part of the hospital workforce. Although still in training the take on much of the day to day care of patients. A systematic review published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine shows that patient by properly supervised residents care is safe and of equal quality to that of fully trained doctors.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Drug Trial Participants Not Fully Informed About Placebos
http://mnt.to/a/46YB
Participants in drug trials are often not fully informed about the effect of placebos, thereby undermining the process of "informed consent", concludes a new study published this week in the open access journal PLoS ONE.
Research Reveals That The Eyes Give Away More Than We Might Think
http://mnt.to/a/46XY
Our eyes don't just take in the world around us, they can also reflect our emotional state, influence our memories, and provide clues about the way we think. Here is some of the latest research from the journals Psychological Science and Current Directions in Psychological Science in which scientists show there's much more to the eyes than people might think.
A Mother's Risk Of Early Death Skyrockets Following The Death Of A Child
http://mnt.to/a/46XL
In the first two years following the death of a child, there is a 133% increase in the risk of the mother dying, a new study from the University of Notre Dame shows.Titled "Maternal bereavement: the heightened mortality of mothers after the death of a child," the study is published in the current issue of Economics and Human Biology.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
What Is The Affordable Care Act? What Is Obamacare?
http://mnt.to/a/46ZH
The Affordable Care Act, also known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), and informally as Obamacare, was signed into law by President Barack Obama on 23rd March, 2010. The aim of the Act is a health care law aimed at improving the health care system of the United States by widening health coverage to more Americans, as well as protecting existing health insurance policy holders.
Affordable Care Act - Millions On Medicare Save On Prescription Drug Costs, USA
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Over 5,254,000 seniors and people with disabilities have saved $3.7 billion on prescription drugs since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act. In the first five months of 2012, 745,000 people with Medicare saved $453.
Increased Mortality Risk For The Unemployed In The US
http://mnt.to/a/46Yr
Employment policy is also health policy according to a University of British Columbia study that found that workers experienced higher mortality rates if they didn't have access to social protections like employment insurance and unemployment benefits.
Study Looks At The Health Benefits Of Leaving The Car At Home
http://mnt.to/a/46XH
A new study confirms that doing short journeys on foot rather than taking the car or motorbike would avoid the death of 108 men and 79 women a year in Catalonia alone. This would imply annual savings of more than 200 million euros.
The Lungs Absorb Half Of Inhaled Diesel Soot
http://mnt.to/a/46XD
The exhaust from diesel-fuelled vehicles, wood fires and coal-driven power stations contains small particles of soot that flow out into the atmosphere. The soot is a scourge for the climate but also for human health.
Nature Inspires Most New Pesticides
http://mnt.to/a/46XC
Scientists who search for new pesticides for use in humanity's battle of the bugs and other threats to the food supply have been learning lessons from Mother Nature, according to a new analysis.
Community Factors And Racial Make-Up Impact Obesity Risk
http://mnt.to/a/46Xy
The racial and ethnic composition of a community is associated with the obesity risk of individuals living within the community, according to a study led by researchers at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
The Quality Of Patient Care By Residents
http://mnt.to/a/46Xn
Medical residents are an essential part of the hospital workforce. Although still in training the take on much of the day to day care of patients. A systematic review published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine shows that patient care by properly supervised residents is safe and of equal quality to that of fully trained doctors.
Millions Could Be Saved In Prescription Drug Costs, New Research Finds
http://mnt.to/a/46Xk
Taxpayers could save millions of dollars if hospitals and provincial governments harmonized their prescription drug plans, new research suggests.Hospitals in Canada manage their formularies - the list of generic and brand-name drugs they dispense - independently.
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** RADIOLOGY / NUCLEAR MEDICINE News **
Programs Launched To Develop Medical Countermeasures Against Nuclear Threats
http://mnt.to/a/46XB
Concerns about terrorist attacks, the prospect of a rogue nation using nuclear weapons and the Fukushima power plant accident in Japan are fostering efforts to develop a new family of drugs that everyone hopes will never be used, according to an article in the current edition of Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
The Lungs Absorb Half Of Inhaled Diesel Soot
http://mnt.to/a/46XD
The exhaust from diesel-fuelled vehicles, wood fires and coal-driven power stations contains small particles of soot that flow out into the atmosphere. The soot is a scourge for the climate but also for human health.
When Breathing Is Impaired, Injecting Oxygen Microparticles Into A Vein Could Save Lives
http://mnt.to/a/46Xt
Patients unable to breathe because of acute lung failure or an obstructed airway need another way to get oxygen to their blood - and fast - to avoid cardiac arrest and brain injury. A team led by researchers at Boston Children's Hospital has designed tiny, gas-filled microparticles that can be injected directly into the bloodstream to quickly oxygenate the blood.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
Eyesight Problems Reducing Among Older Americans
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Older Americans are reporting fewer serious eyesight problems today than they were a generation ago, according to a new study published in the journal Ophthalmology recently. The researchers suggest improvements in healthcare such as cataract surgery and lower rates of macular degeneration may be the main reasons.
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** SEXUAL HEALTH / STDS News **
Research Suggests Gay Dads May Experience Lifestyle Shifts That Reduce HIV Risk
http://mnt.to/a/46Y4
Gay parents face many of the same challenges as straight parents when it comes to sex and intimacy after having children, according to a new study of gay fathers published in the journal Couple and Family Psychology.
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** SLEEP / SLEEP DISORDERS / INSOMNIA News **
Potentially Violent Sleep Disorder Linked To Smoking, Pesticides And Head Injury
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REM behavior disorder, during which the sleeper does not have the typical lack of muscle tone during the REM (rapid eye movement) phase of sleep, and can act out dreams, sometimes violently, may be linked to smoking, head injuries or pesticides, researchers reported in the Journal Neurology.
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
Potentially Violent Sleep Disorder Linked To Smoking, Pesticides And Head Injury
http://mnt.to/a/46Zm
REM behavior disorder, during which the sleeper does not have the typical lack of muscle tone during the REM (rapid eye movement) phase of sleep, and can act out dreams, sometimes violently, may be linked to smoking, head injuries or pesticides, researchers reported in the Journal Neurology.
Novel Antibody Vaccine Blocks Addictive Nicotine Chemicals From Reaching The Brain
http://mnt.to/a/46Xs
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College have developed and successfully tested in mice an innovative vaccine to treat nicotine addiction.In the journal Science Translational Medicine, the scientists describe how a single dose of their novel vaccine protects mice, over their lifetime, against nicotine addiction.
New Smoking Vaccine Using Gene Therapy Being Developed
http://mnt.to/a/46Xh
By using gene therapy to create a novel antibody that gobbles up nicotine before it reaches the brain in mice, scientists say they may have found a potential smoking vaccine against cigarette addiction.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
Study Looks At The Health Benefits Of Leaving The Car At Home
http://mnt.to/a/46XH
A new study confirms that doing short journeys on foot rather than taking the car or motorbike would avoid the death of 108 men and 79 women a year in Catalonia alone. This would imply annual savings of more than 200 million euros.
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** STATINS News **
Lowering Cholesterol - Long-term Multiple Drugs Effective
http://mnt.to/a/46Zj
In a recent study it has been found that cholesterol therapy using multiple drugs over an extended period may be more effective than taking a single statin medication. In previous studies the benefits of using a combination of two or three drugs aimed to aggressively lower LDL (bad cholesterol) and raise HDL (good cholesterol) have been mentioned.
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Brain Cells Derived From Skin Cells For Huntington's Research
http://mnt.to/a/46ZG
According to a study published in the journal Cell Stem Cell, researchers have successfully created neurons that exhibit the effects of Huntington's disease (HD) by using stem cells derived from skin cells.
Regulation Of Telomerase In Stem Cells And Cancer Cells
http://mnt.to/a/46Y3
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics in Freiburg have gained important insights for stem cell research which are also applicable to human tumours and could lead to the development of new treatments.
Transplant Of Stem Cells May Beat Back Type 1 Diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/46Xr
University of British Columbia scientists, in collaboration with an industry partner, have successfully reversed diabetes in mice using stem cells, paving the way for a breakthrough treatment for a disease that affects nearly one in four Canadians.
New Cancer Stem Cell Mechanism Identified
http://mnt.to/a/46Xq
Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have uncovered a link between two genes which shows how stem cells could develop into cancer.The research, published in the online journal PLoS ONE, found a novel mechanism which could be the catalyst for stem cells changing into a tumour.
Patient-Derived Stem Cells Successfully Transplant Into Mice With Muscular Dystrophy
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Stem cells from patients with a rare form of muscular dystrophy have been successfully transplanted into mice affected by the same form of dystrophy, according to a new study published in Science Translational Medicine.
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** STROKE News **
Warfarin Patients Who Have A Stroke - Outcomes With Anti-Clotting Agents
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A study in the June 27 edition of JAMA reports that patients treated with warfarin (with an INR 1.7 or less) who had an acute ischemic stroke were not linked to a higher risk of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage when using intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) compared with patients who were not treated with warfarin as standard treatment.
Immune Response To Heart Attack Worsens Atherosclerosis, Increases Future Risk
http://mnt.to/a/46Xm
A heart attack doesn't just damage heart muscle tissue by cutting off its blood supply, it also sets off an inflammatory cascade that worsens underlying atherosclerosis, actively increasing the risk for a future heart attack.
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** TRANSPLANTS / ORGAN DONATIONS News **
Stem Cells From Muscular Dystrophy Patients Transplanted Into Mice
http://mnt.to/a/46Zv
Scientists have managed to successfully transplant stem cells from patients with a rare form of muscular dystrophy into mice that suffered from the same form of dystrophy. A new study published in Science Translational Medicine reveals that researchers have, for the first time, managed to turn fibroblast cells, i.
Transplant Of Stem Cells May Beat Back Type 1 Diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/46Xr
University of British Columbia scientists, in collaboration with an industry partner, have successfully reversed diabetes in mice using stem cells, paving the way for a breakthrough treatment for a disease that affects nearly one in four Canadians.
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** TROPICAL DISEASES News **
Vaccine Safety Improved By Sensitive Test
http://mnt.to/a/46Y7
Salmonella Typhi (S. Typhi) is the causative agent of typhoid fever, a serious health threat resulting in some 22 million new cases yearly and approximately 217,000 fatalities. A number of novel vaccine candidates using live attenuated strains of Salmonella are being developed, but care must be taken to ensure the bacteria are not excreted into the environment following vaccination.
Defence Against Rift Valley Fever
http://mnt.to/a/46XK
University of Texas Medical Branch researchers have significantly improved an existing experimental vaccine for Rift Valley fever virus, making possible the development of a more effective defense against the dangerous mosquito-borne pathogen.
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** TUBERCULOSIS News **
Body's Own Response Helps TB Bacteria Survive In Mouse Model
http://mnt.to/a/46Y6
Inhibiting a key immune response in mice during initial multi-drug treatment for tuberculosis could - paradoxically - shorten treatment time for the highly contagious lung infection according to new research from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and the Center for TB Research.
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
Kidney Stone Risk Associated With Long-Term Vitamin D And Calcium Intake
http://mnt.to/a/46ZD
A new study presented at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston reveals that calcium and vitamin D supplements are linked to high levels of calcium in the blood and urine, which could raise the risk of developing kidney stones.
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** WATER - AIR QUALITY / AGRICULTURE News **
Defence Against Rift Valley Fever
http://mnt.to/a/46XK
University of Texas Medical Branch researchers have significantly improved an existing experimental vaccine for Rift Valley fever virus, making possible the development of a more effective defense against the dangerous mosquito-borne pathogen.
The Lungs Absorb Half Of Inhaled Diesel Soot
http://mnt.to/a/46XD
The exhaust from diesel-fuelled vehicles, wood fires and coal-driven power stations contains small particles of soot that flow out into the atmosphere. The soot is a scourge for the climate but also for human health.
Nature Inspires Most New Pesticides
http://mnt.to/a/46XC
Scientists who search for new pesticides for use in humanity's battle of the bugs and other threats to the food supply have been learning lessons from Mother Nature, according to a new analysis.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Success Of Fertility Treatment May Approach Natural Birth Rate
http://mnt.to/a/46Yc
A groundbreaking study of nearly 250,000 U.S. women reveals live birth rates approaching natural fertility can be achieved using assisted reproductive technology, where eggs are removed from a woman's ovaries, combined with sperm and then returned to the woman's body.
A Mother's Risk Of Early Death Skyrockets Following The Death Of A Child
http://mnt.to/a/46XL
In the first two years following the death of a child, there is a 133% increase in the risk of the mother dying, a new study from the University of Notre Dame shows.Titled "Maternal bereavement: the heightened mortality of mothers after the death of a child," the study is published in the current issue of Economics and Human Biology.
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