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** AID / DISASTERS News **
Marathon bombing victims aided by rapid response, imaging of injuries
http://mnt.to/a/4gkG
The Boston Marathon bombing brought international attention back to the devastating effects of terrorism. There were numerous victims with severe injuries that needed immediate attention. A novel study in Arthritis Care & Research, a journal published by Wiley on behalf of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), presents cases from Boston-area hospitals where victims were treated, examining the medical response and imaging technologies used to save lives and limbs.
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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Most alcohol-related ER visits 'due to beer'
http://mnt.to/a/4gp6
The first research to analyze alcohol intake by brand and type has uncovered the biggest contenders for alcohol-related emergency room visits. Read closely: your favorite beer may be on the list.
Binge drinking for all students reduced by anti-homophobia measures
http://mnt.to/a/4gmF
Canadian high schools with anti-homophobia policies or gay-straight alliances (GSAs) that have been in place for three years or more have a positive effect on both gay and straight students' problem alcohol use, according to a new study by University of British Columbia researchers.
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
Factors influencing medical decisions for a cognitively impaired family member
http://mnt.to/a/4gnc
Decision-making by a surrogate for a family member who is unable to make medical decisions is more complicated than decision-making by patients themselves, according to a study from the Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University Center for Aging Research and the Charles Warren Fairbanks Center for Medical Ethics of Indiana University Health.
New target inhibiting the progression of Alzheimer's disease
http://mnt.to/a/4gmy
To stop the progression of Alzheimer's disease in the early stage, it is necessary to identify new therapeutic targets.Prof. Yunpeng Cao and team from the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University examined striatal-enriched phosphatase 61 expression in the brain tissues of Alzheimer's disease rats using in vivo and in vitro models, and analyzed the molecular mechanism by which striatal-enriched phosphatase 61 regulates N-methyl-D- aspartate receptor 2B transport.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
Why some suffer and others are better able to cope with chronic stress
http://mnt.to/a/4gmP
New research at Rutgers University may help shed light on how and why nervous system changes occur and what causes some people to suffer from life-threatening anxiety disorders while others are better able to cope.
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** AUTISM News **
Oxytocin may make the brain take notice of faces in autism
http://mnt.to/a/4gmV
Difficulty in registering and responding to the facial expressions of other people is a hallmark of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Relatedly, functional imaging studies have shown that individuals with ASD display altered brain activations when processing facial images.
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** BIO-TERRORISM / TERRORISM News **
Mathematical model makes defensible estimates of how scenarios might play out if anthrax were released in a terrorist attack
http://mnt.to/a/4gn3
If terrorists targeted the United States with an anthrax attack, health care providers and policy makers would need key information - such as knowing the likelihood of an individual becoming infected, how many cases to expect and in what pattern, and how long to give antibiotics - to protect people from the deadly bacteria.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Multiple myeloma: link to gene involved in aging
http://mnt.to/a/4gp4
Researchers say that a gene responsible for helping to control the aging process by regulating a "cell's internal clock" may be linked to a type of blood cancer.Scientists from The Institute of Cancer Research in the UK found a genetic variant called TERC among four new variants that they linked to multiple myeloma - a form of cancer that affects immune cells produced in the bone marrow for circulation in the blood.
Malaria could be tested early by cheap, portable device
http://mnt.to/a/4gnV
A device that measures electrical properties of red blood cells is able to detect if they are infected with malaria in the early stages. The researchers hope their findings will lead to a portable and low-cost, yet highly sensitive device that can diagnose malaria on the spot using just a drop of blood.
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
Vitamin D-related 'molecular switches' predict childhood bone mass
http://mnt.to/a/4gnd
Researchers at the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, have demonstrated that the degree to which a gene related to vitamin D action is switched on or off, when measured at birth, predicts bone density of the child at four years of age.
Knockout mouse grows larger, but weaker, muscles: Finding has implications for age-related muscle loss
http://mnt.to/a/4gn8
Although muscle cells did not reduce in size or number in mice lacking a protective antioxidant protein, they were weaker than normal muscle cells, researchers from the Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies at The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio found.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
As many as 1 in 5 women don't believe their breast cancer risk
http://mnt.to/a/4gn9
Despite taking a tailored risk assessment tool that factors in family history and personal habits, nearly 20 percent of women did not believe their breast cancer risk, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Multiple myeloma: link to gene involved in aging
http://mnt.to/a/4gp4
Researchers say that a gene responsible for helping to control the aging process by regulating a "cell's internal clock" may be linked to a type of blood cancer.Scientists from The Institute of Cancer Research in the UK found a genetic variant called TERC among four new variants that they linked to multiple myeloma - a form of cancer that affects immune cells produced in the bone marrow for circulation in the blood.
New boost for immune system against tumors - study
http://mnt.to/a/4gnW
Researchers have found a new way to boost the immune system's anti-tumor activity and shown it is safe in mice. They believe their findings will lead to new drugs that target the protein involved so the immune system shrinks tumors without affecting healthy tissue.
2 miRNAs found to correlate with survival in urinary bladder cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4gmR
German researchers have identified four biomarkers that correctly determine malignancy of urinary bladder cancers and contribute to the accurate prediction of patient outcomes. Their results are published in the September issue of The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics.
Attacking the architecture of the cancer cell may help children with hard-to-treat neuroblastoma
http://mnt.to/a/4gmD
Children with a particularly lethal cancer could benefit from potentially life-saving treatment, following breakthrough work led by researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW).A whole new class of drugs has been developed that, for the first time, targets the structure of the cancer cell.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Genes discovered to explain high altitude disease
http://mnt.to/a/4gnk
Scientists say they have discovered why some humans develop chronic mountain sickness (CMS) while other people can adapt to high altitudes. According to a study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, it is all in the genes.
Physician continuity after patients leave hospital for heart failure can help survival rates
http://mnt.to/a/4gkT
Patients with heart failure who see a physician in the first month after leaving hospital are more likely to survive than those who do not see a doctor, reports a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
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** CAREGIVERS / HOMECARE News **
HIV-infected children benefit from Improved caregiver training
http://mnt.to/a/4gmN
Children born with HIV can live longer and richer lives if their caregivers receive training in ways to enhance the children's development, according to research led by Michigan State University.
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** CONFERENCES News **
Have your say: industry wide survey for 'Pre-filled syringes and medical devices' launched
http://mnt.to/a/4gpk
SMi Group announces the launch of Industry Wide Survey for Pre-Filled Syringes and Medical Devices and invites industry professionals to take part in it. The survey launched with the purpose of preparing for the 6th Annual Pre-Filled Syringes Conference taking place in London on the 27th-28th of January 2014.
Big Pharma Companies will meet at the Geriatric Safe Medicines Summit to discuss performing clinical trials in older people, 16-17 September, London
http://mnt.to/a/4gpj
Patients over the age of 65 are prescribed the majority of prescription drugs used in the UK but are significantly under-represented in clinical trials. Statistics show that although over 65's carry 60% of the disease burden they are only represented at a rate of 32% in phase I-III Clinical Trials.
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** CYSTIC FIBROSIS News **
Drugs that target FleN could lead to anti-biofilm therapies
http://mnt.to/a/4gmt
The evolution of hyperswarming, pathogenic bacteria might sound like the plot of a horror film, but such bugs really have repeatedly evolved in a lab, and the good news is that they should be less of a problem to us than their less mobile kin.
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** DENTISTRY News **
Lactobacillus reuteri Prodentis improves periodontal treatment
http://mnt.to/a/4gnt
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of chronic periodontitis patients showed that treatment with Lactobacillus reuteri Prodentis as an adjunct to standard treatment significantly improved efficacy by 53 per cent.
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** DERMATOLOGY News **
The role of stem cells in skin maintenance
http://mnt.to/a/4gmJ
All organs in our body rely on stem cells in order to maintain their function. The skin is our largest organ and forms a shield against the environment. New research results from BRIC, University of Copenhagen and Cambridge University, challenge current stem cell models and explains how the skin is maintained throughout life.
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** DIABETES News **
Insulin pumps 'better than injections' for type 1 diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/4gns
Researchers say that insulin pumps are more effective at controlling type 1 diabetes in children and cause fewer complications than insulin injections, having completed the longest and largest study of insulin pumps to date.
Sympathetic neurons engage in "cross talk" with cells in the pancreas during early development
http://mnt.to/a/4gn5
The human body is a complicated system of blood vessels, nerves, organs, tissue and cells each with a specific job to do. When all are working together, it's a symphony of form and function as each instrument plays its intended roles.
Subset of type 1 diabetes patients with strong response to therapy identified
http://mnt.to/a/4gmY
Primary results from a new clinical trial show that patients with type 1 diabetes treated with the monoclonal antibody teplizumab (MacroGenics, Inc.) exhibit greater preservation of C-peptide, a biomarker of islet cell function, compared to controls.
Protection against type 2 diabetes offered by a Mediterranean diet and diets low in available carbohydrates
http://mnt.to/a/4gmK
New research shows that a Mediterranean-style diet and diets low in available carbohydrates can offer protection against type 2 diabetes. The study is published in Diabetologia, the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), and is by Dr Carlo La Vecchia, Mario Negri Institute of Pharmacological Research, Milan, Italy, and colleagues.
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** ENDOCRINOLOGY News **
Oxytocin may make the brain take notice of faces in autism
http://mnt.to/a/4gmV
Difficulty in registering and responding to the facial expressions of other people is a hallmark of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Relatedly, functional imaging studies have shown that individuals with ASD display altered brain activations when processing facial images.
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
Omega-3 rich oils improve membrane fluidity in retina cells and can help fight age-related eye diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4gmT
Scientists working at the Research Center on Aging at the Health and Social Services Centre - University Institute of Geriatrics of Sherbrooke (CSSS-IUGS) have been studying strategies for protecting retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells.
Good news for people who lose their foveal vision due to macular diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4gmv
When something gets in the way of our ability to see, we quickly pick up a new way to look, in much the same way that we would learn to ride a bike, according to a new study published in the Cell Press journal Current Biology.
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** GENETICS News **
Multiple myeloma: link to gene involved in aging
http://mnt.to/a/4gp4
Researchers say that a gene responsible for helping to control the aging process by regulating a "cell's internal clock" may be linked to a type of blood cancer.Scientists from The Institute of Cancer Research in the UK found a genetic variant called TERC among four new variants that they linked to multiple myeloma - a form of cancer that affects immune cells produced in the bone marrow for circulation in the blood.
New boost for immune system against tumors - study
http://mnt.to/a/4gnW
Researchers have found a new way to boost the immune system's anti-tumor activity and shown it is safe in mice. They believe their findings will lead to new drugs that target the protein involved so the immune system shrinks tumors without affecting healthy tissue.
Genes discovered to explain high altitude disease
http://mnt.to/a/4gnk
Scientists say they have discovered why some humans develop chronic mountain sickness (CMS) while other people can adapt to high altitudes. According to a study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, it is all in the genes.
Geneticists show the COPIA-R7 transposon enhances the immunity of its host against a pathogenic microorganism
http://mnt.to/a/4gnf
Transposons are DNA elements that can multiply and change their location within an organism's genome. Discovered in the 1940s, for years they were thought to be unimportant and were called "junk DNA.
As many as 1 in 5 women don't believe their breast cancer risk
http://mnt.to/a/4gn9
Despite taking a tailored risk assessment tool that factors in family history and personal habits, nearly 20 percent of women did not believe their breast cancer risk, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Researchers link PRKG1 genetic mutation to thoracic aortic disease
http://mnt.to/a/4gmQ
A multi-institutional team led by Dianna Milewicz, M.D., Ph.D., of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) has found a recurrent genetic mutation that has been linked to deadly thoracic aortic dissections in family members as young as 17 years of age.
Cell cycle-related genes in the pathogenesis of neural tube defects
http://mnt.to/a/4gmz
In the field of developmental neurobiology, accurate and ordered regulation of the cell cycle and apoptosis are crucial factors contributing to the normal formation of the neural tube. Preliminary studies by Xinjun Li and colleagues from Deyang People's Hospital have identified several genes involved in the development of neural tube defects.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Researchers link PRKG1 genetic mutation to thoracic aortic disease
http://mnt.to/a/4gmQ
A multi-institutional team led by Dianna Milewicz, M.D., Ph.D., of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) has found a recurrent genetic mutation that has been linked to deadly thoracic aortic dissections in family members as young as 17 years of age.
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** HIV / AIDS News **
HIV-infected children benefit from Improved caregiver training
http://mnt.to/a/4gmN
Children born with HIV can live longer and richer lives if their caregivers receive training in ways to enhance the children's development, according to research led by Michigan State University.
Preventive Isoniazid therapy should be considered for millions of HIV-infected people globally
http://mnt.to/a/4gmL
As part of the largest international research effort ever made to combat tuberculosis, a team of Johns Hopkins and Brazilian experts has found that preventive antibiotic therapy for people with HIV lowers this group's chances of developing TB or dying.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
New boost for immune system against tumors - study
http://mnt.to/a/4gnW
Researchers have found a new way to boost the immune system's anti-tumor activity and shown it is safe in mice. They believe their findings will lead to new drugs that target the protein involved so the immune system shrinks tumors without affecting healthy tissue.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Researchers discover molecular target for the bacterial infection brucellosis
http://mnt.to/a/4gmW
UC Davis scientists have uncovered a potential drug target for the development of an effective therapy against the debilitating, chronic form of the bacterial disease brucellosis, which primarily afflicts people in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries.
First evidence that spaceflight affects community-level behavior of bacteria
http://mnt.to/a/4gmx
When astronauts launch into space, a microbial entourage follows. And the sheer number of these followers would give celebrities on Twitter a run for their money. The estimate is that normal, healthy adults have ten times as many microbial cells as human cells within their bodies; countless more populate the environment around us.
Drugs that target FleN could lead to anti-biofilm therapies
http://mnt.to/a/4gmt
The evolution of hyperswarming, pathogenic bacteria might sound like the plot of a horror film, but such bugs really have repeatedly evolved in a lab, and the good news is that they should be less of a problem to us than their less mobile kin.
What is urethritis? What causes urethritis?
http://mnt.to/a/4gmc
Urethritis is the inflammation and swelling of the urethra - the narrow tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.Urethritis is caused by either a bacterium or a virus - it is classed as either gonococcal urethritis which is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU), caused by Chlamydia trachomatis - one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases affecting both men and women.
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
Electronic medical records calculate health risk score, to prevent unplanned readmissions
http://mnt.to/a/4gng
A health risk score calculated automatically using routine data from hospital electronic medical records (EMR) systems can identify patients at high risk of unplanned hospital readmission, reports a study in the September issue of Medical Care, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.
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** LIVER DISEASE / HEPATITIS News **
Caffeinated drinks may be good for the liver
http://mnt.to/a/4gp5
Researchers have discovered that an increased caffeine intake may reduce the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, according to a study published in the journal Hepatology.A team from the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Duke-NUS) and the Duke University School of Medicine used cell culture and mice as models for the effects of caffeine on the liver disease.
Novel biomarker could potentially lead to early detection of liver fibrosis
http://mnt.to/a/4gmw
Chronic liver disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, in part because it often causes the formation of harmful scar tissue - a process known as fibrosis. A study published by Cell Press in the journal Immunity reveals the central role the immune molecule interleukin 33 (IL-33) plays in the formation of liver fibrosis.
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** LUNG CANCER News **
Insights into the mechanisms underlying angiogenesis in lung metastases
http://mnt.to/a/4gmH
Cancer metastasis requires tumor cells to acquire properties that allow them to escape from the primary tumor site, travel to a distant place in the body, and form secondary tumors. But first, an advance team of molecules produced by the primary tumor sets off a series of events that create a network of nurturing blood vessels for arriving primary tumor cells to set up shop.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Have your say: industry wide survey for 'Pre-filled syringes and medical devices' launched
http://mnt.to/a/4gpk
SMi Group announces the launch of Industry Wide Survey for Pre-Filled Syringes and Medical Devices and invites industry professionals to take part in it. The survey launched with the purpose of preparing for the 6th Annual Pre-Filled Syringes Conference taking place in London on the 27th-28th of January 2014.
Malaria could be tested early by cheap, portable device
http://mnt.to/a/4gnV
A device that measures electrical properties of red blood cells is able to detect if they are infected with malaria in the early stages. The researchers hope their findings will lead to a portable and low-cost, yet highly sensitive device that can diagnose malaria on the spot using just a drop of blood.
Experts describe ways to eliminate wasteful medical tests and procedures performed on children and adults
http://mnt.to/a/4gn4
Medical organizations are participating in a campaign to help clinicians and patients avoid wasteful and sometimes harmful medical interventions. Recently, experts in pediatric and adult health from diverse geographic locations of the United States and from a mix of academic and non- academic settings shared their experiences, consulted their colleagues, and analyzed numerous studies in the medical literature to determine the top recommendations for improving healthcare value.
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** MENOPAUSE News **
Hypnotic relaxation therapy improves sexual health for postmenopausal women with hot flashes
http://mnt.to/a/4gmZ
Hypnotic relaxation therapy improves sexual health in postmenopausal women who have moderate to severe hot flashes, according to Baylor University researchers who presented their findings at the American Psychological Association's recent annual meeting.
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** MENTAL HEALTH News **
Improving the diagnostic process in mental health conditions via imaging
http://mnt.to/a/4gnb
What are some of the most troubling numbers in mental health? Six to 10 - the number of years it can take to properly diagnose a mental health condition. Dr. Elizabeth Osuch, a Researcher at Lawson Health Research Institute and a Psychiatrist at London Health Sciences Centre and the Department of Psychiatry at Western University, is helping to end misdiagnosis by looking for a 'biomarker' in the brain that will help diagnose and treat two commonly misdiagnosed disorders.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Attacking the architecture of the cancer cell may help children with hard-to-treat neuroblastoma
http://mnt.to/a/4gmD
Children with a particularly lethal cancer could benefit from potentially life-saving treatment, following breakthrough work led by researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW).A whole new class of drugs has been developed that, for the first time, targets the structure of the cancer cell.
'No such thing' as left or right brained people
http://mnt.to/a/4gmC
We have all heard references to people being a "left-brained" or "right-brained" thinker. But researchers from the University of Utah say their latest research shows this is a myth.Previous studies over the years have suggested that we use one half of our brain more often than the other, playing a part in the type of personality we have.
Braintone has a therapeutic effect on ischemic brain damage
http://mnt.to/a/4gmB
Recently, the importance of the neurovascular unit, which is comprised of neurons, endothelial cells and astrocytes, has received great attention in the field of stroke, because stroke affects not only neurons, but also astrocytes and microvessels.
Cell cycle-related genes in the pathogenesis of neural tube defects
http://mnt.to/a/4gmz
In the field of developmental neurobiology, accurate and ordered regulation of the cell cycle and apoptosis are crucial factors contributing to the normal formation of the neural tube. Preliminary studies by Xinjun Li and colleagues from Deyang People's Hospital have identified several genes involved in the development of neural tube defects.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Caffeinated drinks may be good for the liver
http://mnt.to/a/4gp5
Researchers have discovered that an increased caffeine intake may reduce the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, according to a study published in the journal Hepatology.A team from the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (Duke-NUS) and the Duke University School of Medicine used cell culture and mice as models for the effects of caffeine on the liver disease.
Vitamin D-related 'molecular switches' predict childhood bone mass
http://mnt.to/a/4gnd
Researchers at the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, have demonstrated that the degree to which a gene related to vitamin D action is switched on or off, when measured at birth, predicts bone density of the child at four years of age.
Soda drinks may make children more aggressive and distracted
http://mnt.to/a/4gn2
Soft drinks may cause young children to become aggressive and develop attention problems, according to a study published in The Journal of Pediatrics.Researchers from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University, the University of Vermont and Harvard School of Public Health, studied around 3,000 children aged 5.
Flavonoids in celery, artichokes kill human pancreatic cancer cells
http://mnt.to/a/4gmX
Celery, artichokes, and herbs, especially Mexican oregano, all contain apigenin and luteolin, flavonoids that kill human pancreatic cancer cells in the lab by inhibiting an important enzyme, according to two new University of Illinois studies.
Omega-3 rich oils improve membrane fluidity in retina cells and can help fight age-related eye diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4gmT
Scientists working at the Research Center on Aging at the Health and Social Services Centre - University Institute of Geriatrics of Sherbrooke (CSSS-IUGS) have been studying strategies for protecting retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells.
Protection against type 2 diabetes offered by a Mediterranean diet and diets low in available carbohydrates
http://mnt.to/a/4gmK
New research shows that a Mediterranean-style diet and diets low in available carbohydrates can offer protection against type 2 diabetes. The study is published in Diabetologia, the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), and is by Dr Carlo La Vecchia, Mario Negri Institute of Pharmacological Research, Milan, Italy, and colleagues.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Protection against type 2 diabetes offered by a Mediterranean diet and diets low in available carbohydrates
http://mnt.to/a/4gmK
New research shows that a Mediterranean-style diet and diets low in available carbohydrates can offer protection against type 2 diabetes. The study is published in Diabetologia, the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), and is by Dr Carlo La Vecchia, Mario Negri Institute of Pharmacological Research, Milan, Italy, and colleagues.
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** OVARIAN CANCER News **
Protein biomarkers identified that predict time to ovarian cancer recurrence
http://mnt.to/a/4gms
Ovarian cancer often remains undetected until it is at an advanced stage. Despite positive responses to initial treatment, many patients are at risk of tumor recurrence. A multitude of genetic markers have been implicated in ovarian cancer prognosis.
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** PANCREATIC CANCER News **
Flavonoids in celery, artichokes kill human pancreatic cancer cells
http://mnt.to/a/4gmX
Celery, artichokes, and herbs, especially Mexican oregano, all contain apigenin and luteolin, flavonoids that kill human pancreatic cancer cells in the lab by inhibiting an important enzyme, according to two new University of Illinois studies.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Insulin pumps 'better than injections' for type 1 diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/4gns
Researchers say that insulin pumps are more effective at controlling type 1 diabetes in children and cause fewer complications than insulin injections, having completed the longest and largest study of insulin pumps to date.
National audit of neonatal care reveals more positive experiences, but variations remain in key health outcomes for newborns, UK
http://mnt.to/a/4gnj
More than three quarters (79%) of the parents of babies in neonatal units are seen by senior healthcare professionals within 24 hours of admission and the majority of parents report positive experiences, but there is room for improvement in areas such as breastfeeding rates and levels of hypothermia in newborns, according to the 6th Annual National Neonatal Audit Programme 2012 (NNAP).
Soda drinks may make children more aggressive and distracted
http://mnt.to/a/4gn2
Soft drinks may cause young children to become aggressive and develop attention problems, according to a study published in The Journal of Pediatrics.Researchers from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University, the University of Vermont and Harvard School of Public Health, studied around 3,000 children aged 5.
HIV-infected children benefit from Improved caregiver training
http://mnt.to/a/4gmN
Children born with HIV can live longer and richer lives if their caregivers receive training in ways to enhance the children's development, according to research led by Michigan State University.
Binge drinking for all students reduced by anti-homophobia measures
http://mnt.to/a/4gmF
Canadian high schools with anti-homophobia policies or gay-straight alliances (GSAs) that have been in place for three years or more have a positive effect on both gay and straight students' problem alcohol use, according to a new study by University of British Columbia researchers.
Attacking the architecture of the cancer cell may help children with hard-to-treat neuroblastoma
http://mnt.to/a/4gmD
Children with a particularly lethal cancer could benefit from potentially life-saving treatment, following breakthrough work led by researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW).A whole new class of drugs has been developed that, for the first time, targets the structure of the cancer cell.
Cell cycle-related genes in the pathogenesis of neural tube defects
http://mnt.to/a/4gmz
In the field of developmental neurobiology, accurate and ordered regulation of the cell cycle and apoptosis are crucial factors contributing to the normal formation of the neural tube. Preliminary studies by Xinjun Li and colleagues from Deyang People's Hospital have identified several genes involved in the development of neural tube defects.
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** PHARMACY / PHARMACIST News **
Expanded role for pharmacists in Canada is an opportunity to offer better patient care
http://mnt.to/a/4gkS
The newly expanded role of pharmacists in Canada to help manage the health of patients can benefit both patients and physicians, according to an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Vitamin D-related 'molecular switches' predict childhood bone mass
http://mnt.to/a/4gnd
Researchers at the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, have demonstrated that the degree to which a gene related to vitamin D action is switched on or off, when measured at birth, predicts bone density of the child at four years of age.
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** PREVENTIVE MEDICINE News **
Preventive Isoniazid therapy should be considered for millions of HIV-infected people globally
http://mnt.to/a/4gmL
As part of the largest international research effort ever made to combat tuberculosis, a team of Johns Hopkins and Brazilian experts has found that preventive antibiotic therapy for people with HIV lowers this group's chances of developing TB or dying.
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** PRIMARY CARE / GENERAL PRACTICE News **
Physician continuity after patients leave hospital for heart failure can help survival rates
http://mnt.to/a/4gkT
Patients with heart failure who see a physician in the first month after leaving hospital are more likely to survive than those who do not see a doctor, reports a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
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** PROSTATE / PROSTATE CANCER News **
Scientists find and assess prostate tumors with the help of sugar
http://mnt.to/a/4gn6
A natural form of sugar could offer a new, noninvasive way to precisely image tumors and potentially see whether cancer medication is effective, by means of a new imaging technology developed at UC San Francisco in collaboration with GE Healthcare.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Improving the diagnostic process in mental health conditions via imaging
http://mnt.to/a/4gnb
What are some of the most troubling numbers in mental health? Six to 10 - the number of years it can take to properly diagnose a mental health condition. Dr. Elizabeth Osuch, a Researcher at Lawson Health Research Institute and a Psychiatrist at London Health Sciences Centre and the Department of Psychiatry at Western University, is helping to end misdiagnosis by looking for a 'biomarker' in the brain that will help diagnose and treat two commonly misdiagnosed disorders.
As many as 1 in 5 women don't believe their breast cancer risk
http://mnt.to/a/4gn9
Despite taking a tailored risk assessment tool that factors in family history and personal habits, nearly 20 percent of women did not believe their breast cancer risk, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
African-American women who experience racism at increased risk for adult-onset asthma
http://mnt.to/a/4gn7
According to a new study from the Slone Epidemiology Center (SEC) at Boston University, African-American women who reported more frequent experiences of racism had a greater likelihood of adult-onset asthma compared to women who reported less frequent experiences.
Hypnotic relaxation therapy improves sexual health for postmenopausal women with hot flashes
http://mnt.to/a/4gmZ
Hypnotic relaxation therapy improves sexual health in postmenopausal women who have moderate to severe hot flashes, according to Baylor University researchers who presented their findings at the American Psychological Association's recent annual meeting.
Binge drinking for all students reduced by anti-homophobia measures
http://mnt.to/a/4gmF
Canadian high schools with anti-homophobia policies or gay-straight alliances (GSAs) that have been in place for three years or more have a positive effect on both gay and straight students' problem alcohol use, according to a new study by University of British Columbia researchers.
'No such thing' as left or right brained people
http://mnt.to/a/4gmC
We have all heard references to people being a "left-brained" or "right-brained" thinker. But researchers from the University of Utah say their latest research shows this is a myth.Previous studies over the years have suggested that we use one half of our brain more often than the other, playing a part in the type of personality we have.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Most alcohol-related ER visits 'due to beer'
http://mnt.to/a/4gp6
The first research to analyze alcohol intake by brand and type has uncovered the biggest contenders for alcohol-related emergency room visits. Read closely: your favorite beer may be on the list.
Electronic medical records calculate health risk score, to prevent unplanned readmissions
http://mnt.to/a/4gng
A health risk score calculated automatically using routine data from hospital electronic medical records (EMR) systems can identify patients at high risk of unplanned hospital readmission, reports a study in the September issue of Medical Care, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.
Factors influencing medical decisions for a cognitively impaired family member
http://mnt.to/a/4gnc
Decision-making by a surrogate for a family member who is unable to make medical decisions is more complicated than decision-making by patients themselves, according to a study from the Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University Center for Aging Research and the Charles Warren Fairbanks Center for Medical Ethics of Indiana University Health.
Mathematical model makes defensible estimates of how scenarios might play out if anthrax were released in a terrorist attack
http://mnt.to/a/4gn3
If terrorists targeted the United States with an anthrax attack, health care providers and policy makers would need key information - such as knowing the likelihood of an individual becoming infected, how many cases to expect and in what pattern, and how long to give antibiotics - to protect people from the deadly bacteria.
Remote satellite methodology predicts cholera outbreaks months in advance with greater accuracy
http://mnt.to/a/4gmG
In two recently published papers, Tufts University School of Engineering researchers have established new techniques for predicting the severity of seasonal cholera epidemics months before they occur and with a greater degree of accuracy than other methods based on remote satellite imaging.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
African-American women who experience racism at increased risk for adult-onset asthma
http://mnt.to/a/4gn7
According to a new study from the Slone Epidemiology Center (SEC) at Boston University, African-American women who reported more frequent experiences of racism had a greater likelihood of adult-onset asthma compared to women who reported less frequent experiences.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
Knockout mouse grows larger, but weaker, muscles: Finding has implications for age-related muscle loss
http://mnt.to/a/4gn8
Although muscle cells did not reduce in size or number in mice lacking a protective antioxidant protein, they were weaker than normal muscle cells, researchers from the Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies at The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio found.
Omega-3 rich oils improve membrane fluidity in retina cells and can help fight age-related eye diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4gmT
Scientists working at the Research Center on Aging at the Health and Social Services Centre - University Institute of Geriatrics of Sherbrooke (CSSS-IUGS) have been studying strategies for protecting retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells.
Good news for people who lose their foveal vision due to macular diseases
http://mnt.to/a/4gmv
When something gets in the way of our ability to see, we quickly pick up a new way to look, in much the same way that we would learn to ride a bike, according to a new study published in the Cell Press journal Current Biology.
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** SEXUAL HEALTH / STDS News **
Hypnotic relaxation therapy improves sexual health for postmenopausal women with hot flashes
http://mnt.to/a/4gmZ
Hypnotic relaxation therapy improves sexual health in postmenopausal women who have moderate to severe hot flashes, according to Baylor University researchers who presented their findings at the American Psychological Association's recent annual meeting.
What is urethritis? What causes urethritis?
http://mnt.to/a/4gmc
Urethritis is the inflammation and swelling of the urethra - the narrow tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.Urethritis is caused by either a bacterium or a virus - it is classed as either gonococcal urethritis which is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU), caused by Chlamydia trachomatis - one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases affecting both men and women.
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
The role of stem cells in skin maintenance
http://mnt.to/a/4gmJ
All organs in our body rely on stem cells in order to maintain their function. The skin is our largest organ and forms a shield against the environment. New research results from BRIC, University of Copenhagen and Cambridge University, challenge current stem cell models and explains how the skin is maintained throughout life.
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** STROKE News **
Braintone has a therapeutic effect on ischemic brain damage
http://mnt.to/a/4gmB
Recently, the importance of the neurovascular unit, which is comprised of neurons, endothelial cells and astrocytes, has received great attention in the field of stroke, because stroke affects not only neurons, but also astrocytes and microvessels.
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** TROPICAL DISEASES News **
Malaria could be tested early by cheap, portable device
http://mnt.to/a/4gnV
A device that measures electrical properties of red blood cells is able to detect if they are infected with malaria in the early stages. The researchers hope their findings will lead to a portable and low-cost, yet highly sensitive device that can diagnose malaria on the spot using just a drop of blood.
Remote satellite methodology predicts cholera outbreaks months in advance with greater accuracy
http://mnt.to/a/4gmG
In two recently published papers, Tufts University School of Engineering researchers have established new techniques for predicting the severity of seasonal cholera epidemics months before they occur and with a greater degree of accuracy than other methods based on remote satellite imaging.
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** TUBERCULOSIS News **
Preventive Isoniazid therapy should be considered for millions of HIV-infected people globally
http://mnt.to/a/4gmL
As part of the largest international research effort ever made to combat tuberculosis, a team of Johns Hopkins and Brazilian experts has found that preventive antibiotic therapy for people with HIV lowers this group's chances of developing TB or dying.
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
2 miRNAs found to correlate with survival in urinary bladder cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4gmR
German researchers have identified four biomarkers that correctly determine malignancy of urinary bladder cancers and contribute to the accurate prediction of patient outcomes. Their results are published in the September issue of The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics.
What is urethritis? What causes urethritis?
http://mnt.to/a/4gmc
Urethritis is the inflammation and swelling of the urethra - the narrow tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.Urethritis is caused by either a bacterium or a virus - it is classed as either gonococcal urethritis which is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU), caused by Chlamydia trachomatis - one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases affecting both men and women.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
African-American women who experience racism at increased risk for adult-onset asthma
http://mnt.to/a/4gn7
According to a new study from the Slone Epidemiology Center (SEC) at Boston University, African-American women who reported more frequent experiences of racism had a greater likelihood of adult-onset asthma compared to women who reported less frequent experiences.
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