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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Eating disorders and alcohol abuse 'share genetic factors'
http://mnt.to/a/4gqL
New research from the US suggests that having a genetic risk for alcohol dependence may also put people at higher risk for certain eating disorders, and vice versa.In the September issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St.
Psychedelics not found to cause addiction or compulsive use
http://mnt.to/a/4gpC
The use of LSD, magic mushrooms, or peyote does not increase a person's risk of developing mental health problems, according to an analysis of information from more than 130,000 randomly chosen people, including 22,000 people who had used psychedelics at least once.
Concerns about child health vary among races and ethnicities
http://mnt.to/a/4gpt
Whites, Hispanics rate obesity as top concern, but blacks rate it sixth and give top rank to smoking, according to U-M's National Poll on Children's Health Adults across the U.S. rate childhood obesity as the top health concern for children in 2013, but priorities vary based on racial and ethnic backgrounds, according to a new University of Michigan C.
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
3D tissue engineering brings researchers closer to viable organ implants
http://mnt.to/a/4gqp
Researchers at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) have developed a simple method of organizing cells and their microenvironments in hydrogel fibers. Their unique technology provides a feasible template for assembling complex structures, such as liver and fat tissues, as described in their recent publication in Nature Communications.
Norwich 'super broccoli' rejuvenates metabolism
http://mnt.to/a/4gqf
Eating 'super broccoli', developed by Norwich Research Park scientists, three times a week can help to 're-tune' the metabolism and this could protect against age-related diseases such as obesity, Type II diabetes and cancer, according to new research.
Pregnancy infections: risk of transmission to baby
http://mnt.to/a/4gp3
Researchers have discovered that mothers who have a bacterial infection or colonization during pregnancy may transmit the infection to their babies, causing early-onset neonatal infection.The study, published in the journal PLOS Medicine, analyzed various medical literature databases for studies conducted between January 1960 and March 2013, in order to identify studies of maternal infection, vertical transmission and neonatal infection.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
In subarachnoid hemorrhage, complications associated with continuous cerebrospinal fluid drainage
http://mnt.to/a/4gqn
Researchers at Duke University conducted a randomized clinical trial in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). In this study, the researchers compared two approaches to intracranial pressure management - continuous and intermittent drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) - and outcomes associated with those methods, focusing specifically on the incidence of cerebral vasospasm.
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** BODY ACHES News **
Ice baths for athletes: research questions any benefit
http://mnt.to/a/4gq8
What awaits you in the locker room may be one of the downsides to finishing a long run. Professional and amateur runners alike will be familiar with the cringe-inducing post-run ice bath, but a group of researchers at the University of New Hampshire have found that it may not be as helpful as previously thought.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
BI-RADS 3 breast lesions found to have low cancer rate in multicenter trial
http://mnt.to/a/4gpM
Based on data from a multi-site imaging trial involving more than 2,600 women, researchers say breast lesions categorized as 'probably benign' on supplemental screening ultrasound could be re-evaluated with imaging in 12 months, reducing patient anxiety, follow-up exams and unnecessary biopsies.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Melanoma: 'much higher death risk in men'
http://mnt.to/a/4gr2
Melanoma - the most deadly form of skin cancer - affects men more than women, according to research from Cancer Research UK in partnership with the University of Leeds.Risk factors for the cancer include overexposure to UV from the sun or sunbeds, having pale skin with a lot of moles, and a family history of the disease, say the researchers.
to-BBB receives ind approval for novel brain cancer drug, 2B3-101
http://mnt.to/a/4gq2
to-BBB, the brain drug delivery company, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its 2B3-101 Phase I part of its clinical trial in brain cancer patients, safely reaching clinically effective dosages.
Glioblastoma survival improved following FDA approval of bevacizumab
http://mnt.to/a/4gpB
A new population-based study has found that patients with glioblastoma who died in 2010, after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of bevacizumab, had lived significantly longer than patients who died of the disease in 2008, prior to the conditional approval of the drug for the treatment of the deadly brain cancer.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Eating fruit may cut your risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm
http://mnt.to/a/4gq3
Eating our daily quota of fruits and vegetables should be a no-brainer by now, as we have long heard of the health benefits accompanying a balanced diet. And now researchers in Sweden have discovered that eating more fruit could lower risks for an often-lethal form of aortic aneurysm.
'Mental-decline brain lesions' found in high-flying military pilots
http://mnt.to/a/4gpV
Aviators piloting aircraft at very high altitudes for the military have "significantly more" brain lesions known as white matter hyperintensities, US Air Force medical researchers have found through MRI scanning.
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** CJD / VCJD / MAD COW DISEASE News **
The study of deadly human prion diseases improved by new models
http://mnt.to/a/4gpG
By directly manipulating a portion of the prion protein-coding gene, Whitehead Institute researchers have created mouse models of two neurodegenerative diseases that are fatal in humans. The highly accurate reproduction of disease pathology seen with these models should advance the study of these unusual but deadly diseases.
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** CLINICAL TRIALS / DRUG TRIALS News **
to-BBB receives ind approval for novel brain cancer drug, 2B3-101
http://mnt.to/a/4gq2
to-BBB, the brain drug delivery company, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its 2B3-101 Phase I part of its clinical trial in brain cancer patients, safely reaching clinically effective dosages.
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** COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE News **
Spinal cord injury outcomes in rats improved by novel Chinese herbal medicine
http://mnt.to/a/4gpP
A new study published in Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience demonstrates that Chinese herbal medicine Ji-Sui-Kang (JSK), given systemically for three weeks after injury in rats, improved locomotor function, reduced tissue damage, and preserved the structure of neural cells compared to control rats.
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** CONFERENCES News **
EU Pharmacovigilance Legislation & Risk Management November 21-22, 2013, Budapest Hungary
http://mnt.to/a/4grq
The new EU legislation for Pharmacovigilance advanced many aspects of Pharmacovigilance to new levels above and beyond the already comprehensive Vol IXa. The legislation is now supported with comprehensive Pharmacovigilance modules that affect Pharmacovigilance; Regulatory; Medical Information; QA; Clinical as well affecting the Senior Management view of Pharmacovigilance requirements and expectations.
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** CYSTIC FIBROSIS News **
Two forms of iron must be targeted to control cystic fibrosis lung infection
http://mnt.to/a/4gpK
The bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa needs iron to establish and maintain a biofilm in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients, and therapies have been proposed to deprive the bacteria of this necessary element.
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** DEPRESSION News **
'Biological signal' of suicide risk found in blood
http://mnt.to/a/4gqs
Researchers have discovered a series of RNA biomarkers in blood that could be used to develop a test to predict the risk of a person committing suicide.The research, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, analyzed a large group of male patients from four cohort studies over a three-year period.
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** DERMATOLOGY News **
PHCRI research study gives hope to those with chronic non-healing wounds
http://mnt.to/a/4gqq
New research by the Providence Health Care Research Institute (PHCRI) tackles a major problem plaguing long-term care facilities and hospitals. The study, published in the Nature Publication Group journal Cell Death and Differentiation, gives hope to those with chronic non-healing wounds, a problem affecting as many as 20-25 percent of patients in long-term care facilities.
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** EATING DISORDERS News **
Eating disorders and alcohol abuse 'share genetic factors'
http://mnt.to/a/4gqL
New research from the US suggests that having a genetic risk for alcohol dependence may also put people at higher risk for certain eating disorders, and vice versa.In the September issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St.
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** ENDOCRINOLOGY News **
Flame retardants shown to mimic estrogens in NIH study
http://mnt.to/a/4gpz
By determining the three-dimensional structure of proteins at the atomic level, researchers at the National Institutes of Health have discovered how some commonly used flame retardants, called brominated flame retardants (BFRs), can mimic estrogen hormones and possibly disrupt the body's endocrine system.
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
Time-release coating allows drug for macular degeneration to last longer
http://mnt.to/a/4gpv
Johns Hopkins biomedical engineers have teamed up with clinicians to create a new drug-delivery strategy for a type of central vision loss caused by blood vessel growth at the back of the eye, where such growth should not occur.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
Genes discovered that promote stable microbial colonization of the gut
http://mnt.to/a/4gpW
The human body is full of tiny microorganisms - hundreds to thousands of species of bacteria collectively called the microbiome, which are believed to contribute to a healthy existence. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract - and the colon in particular - is home to the largest concentration and highest diversity of bacterial species.
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** GENETICS News **
Eating disorders and alcohol abuse 'share genetic factors'
http://mnt.to/a/4gqL
New research from the US suggests that having a genetic risk for alcohol dependence may also put people at higher risk for certain eating disorders, and vice versa.In the September issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St.
Genes discovered that promote stable microbial colonization of the gut
http://mnt.to/a/4gpW
The human body is full of tiny microorganisms - hundreds to thousands of species of bacteria collectively called the microbiome, which are believed to contribute to a healthy existence. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract - and the colon in particular - is home to the largest concentration and highest diversity of bacterial species.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Superantigens produced by staph bacteria cause deadly heart disease
http://mnt.to/a/4gpL
University of Iowa researchers have discovered what causes the lethal effects of staphylococcal infective endocarditis - a serious bacterial infection of heart valves that kills approximately 20,000 Americans each year.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
Superantigens produced by staph bacteria cause deadly heart disease
http://mnt.to/a/4gpL
University of Iowa researchers have discovered what causes the lethal effects of staphylococcal infective endocarditis - a serious bacterial infection of heart valves that kills approximately 20,000 Americans each year.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Lyme disease in the US is '10-times underreported'
http://mnt.to/a/4gqz
The number of Lyme disease cases diagnosed in the US every year is around 300,000, according to new figures released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This number is about 10 times higher than the number officially reported.
Genes discovered that promote stable microbial colonization of the gut
http://mnt.to/a/4gpW
The human body is full of tiny microorganisms - hundreds to thousands of species of bacteria collectively called the microbiome, which are believed to contribute to a healthy existence. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract - and the colon in particular - is home to the largest concentration and highest diversity of bacterial species.
Superantigens produced by staph bacteria cause deadly heart disease
http://mnt.to/a/4gpL
University of Iowa researchers have discovered what causes the lethal effects of staphylococcal infective endocarditis - a serious bacterial infection of heart valves that kills approximately 20,000 Americans each year.
Two forms of iron must be targeted to control cystic fibrosis lung infection
http://mnt.to/a/4gpK
The bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa needs iron to establish and maintain a biofilm in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients, and therapies have been proposed to deprive the bacteria of this necessary element.
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** LUNG CANCER News **
Total tumor dimensions predict survival in advanced non-small cell lung cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4gpZ
For the two-thirds of lung cancer patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease, tumor size is not used currently to predict overall survival times. A new study, however, led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has shown that even in advanced stages total tumor size can have a major impact on survival.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
In subarachnoid hemorrhage, complications associated with continuous cerebrospinal fluid drainage
http://mnt.to/a/4gqn
Researchers at Duke University conducted a randomized clinical trial in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). In this study, the researchers compared two approaches to intracranial pressure management - continuous and intermittent drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) - and outcomes associated with those methods, focusing specifically on the incidence of cerebral vasospasm.
New techniques help in the construction of brain implants that stand the test of time
http://mnt.to/a/4gqm
JoVE, the Journal of Visualized Experiments has published a technique from the Capadona Lab at Case Western Reserve University to accommodate two challenges inherent in brain-implantation technology, gauging the property changes that occur during implantation and measuring on a micro-scale.
Siemens Healthcare introduces continuous FlowMotion PET-CT
http://mnt.to/a/4gpX
Siemens Healthcare has launched its new BiographTM mCT Flow - a groundbreaking PET-CT system. For the first time ever the system overcomes the limitations of conventional bed-based PET-CT with FlowMotion, an innovative new technology that moves the patient smoothly through the system's gantry, while continuously acquiring PET data.
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** MELANOMA / SKIN CANCER News **
Melanoma: 'much higher death risk in men'
http://mnt.to/a/4gr2
Melanoma - the most deadly form of skin cancer - affects men more than women, according to research from Cancer Research UK in partnership with the University of Leeds.Risk factors for the cancer include overexposure to UV from the sun or sunbeds, having pale skin with a lot of moles, and a family history of the disease, say the researchers.
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
Melanoma: 'much higher death risk in men'
http://mnt.to/a/4gr2
Melanoma - the most deadly form of skin cancer - affects men more than women, according to research from Cancer Research UK in partnership with the University of Leeds.Risk factors for the cancer include overexposure to UV from the sun or sunbeds, having pale skin with a lot of moles, and a family history of the disease, say the researchers.
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** MENTAL HEALTH News **
'Biological signal' of suicide risk found in blood
http://mnt.to/a/4gqs
Researchers have discovered a series of RNA biomarkers in blood that could be used to develop a test to predict the risk of a person committing suicide.The research, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, analyzed a large group of male patients from four cohort studies over a three-year period.
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** MRI / PET / ULTRASOUND News **
MITA: new study underscores value of medical imaging in treating cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4gqx
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) has said that a new study published in the journal Nature Medicine on the use of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging to evaluate brain tumors underscores the value of advanced medical imaging in helping physicians evaluate the effectiveness of chemotherapy and readjust a patient's treatment plan as necessary.
Siemens Healthcare introduces continuous FlowMotion PET-CT
http://mnt.to/a/4gpX
Siemens Healthcare has launched its new BiographTM mCT Flow - a groundbreaking PET-CT system. For the first time ever the system overcomes the limitations of conventional bed-based PET-CT with FlowMotion, an innovative new technology that moves the patient smoothly through the system's gantry, while continuously acquiring PET data.
BI-RADS 3 breast lesions found to have low cancer rate in multicenter trial
http://mnt.to/a/4gpM
Based on data from a multi-site imaging trial involving more than 2,600 women, researchers say breast lesions categorized as 'probably benign' on supplemental screening ultrasound could be re-evaluated with imaging in 12 months, reducing patient anxiety, follow-up exams and unnecessary biopsies.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
In subarachnoid hemorrhage, complications associated with continuous cerebrospinal fluid drainage
http://mnt.to/a/4gqn
Researchers at Duke University conducted a randomized clinical trial in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). In this study, the researchers compared two approaches to intracranial pressure management - continuous and intermittent drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) - and outcomes associated with those methods, focusing specifically on the incidence of cerebral vasospasm.
New techniques help in the construction of brain implants that stand the test of time
http://mnt.to/a/4gqm
JoVE, the Journal of Visualized Experiments has published a technique from the Capadona Lab at Case Western Reserve University to accommodate two challenges inherent in brain-implantation technology, gauging the property changes that occur during implantation and measuring on a micro-scale.
Multisensory integration is crucial for sensory processing
http://mnt.to/a/4gqh
A new publication in the top-ranked journal Neuron sheds new light onto the unknown processes on how the brain integrates the inputs from the different senses in the complex circuits formed by molecularly distinct types of nerve cells.
'Mental-decline brain lesions' found in high-flying military pilots
http://mnt.to/a/4gpV
Aviators piloting aircraft at very high altitudes for the military have "significantly more" brain lesions known as white matter hyperintensities, US Air Force medical researchers have found through MRI scanning.
Spinal cord injury outcomes in rats improved by novel Chinese herbal medicine
http://mnt.to/a/4gpP
A new study published in Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience demonstrates that Chinese herbal medicine Ji-Sui-Kang (JSK), given systemically for three weeks after injury in rats, improved locomotor function, reduced tissue damage, and preserved the structure of neural cells compared to control rats.
The study of deadly human prion diseases improved by new models
http://mnt.to/a/4gpG
By directly manipulating a portion of the prion protein-coding gene, Whitehead Institute researchers have created mouse models of two neurodegenerative diseases that are fatal in humans. The highly accurate reproduction of disease pathology seen with these models should advance the study of these unusual but deadly diseases.
Glioblastoma survival improved following FDA approval of bevacizumab
http://mnt.to/a/4gpB
A new population-based study has found that patients with glioblastoma who died in 2010, after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of bevacizumab, had lived significantly longer than patients who died of the disease in 2008, prior to the conditional approval of the drug for the treatment of the deadly brain cancer.
Study documents brain activation during concussion recovery
http://mnt.to/a/4gpw
For the first time, researchers have documented irregular brain activity within the first 24 hours of a concussive injury, as well as an increased level of brain activity weeks later - suggesting that the brain may compensate for the injury during the recovery time.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Smart snacking for back to school
http://mnt.to/a/4gqy
With the start of the school year around the corner, now is the perfect time for parents to ramp up efforts at infusing their kids' lunches with creative, healthy options. "You don't have to completely cut back on snacks and sugars to ensure that your child eats a well-balanced meal," explains Dr.
Norwich 'super broccoli' rejuvenates metabolism
http://mnt.to/a/4gqf
Eating 'super broccoli', developed by Norwich Research Park scientists, three times a week can help to 're-tune' the metabolism and this could protect against age-related diseases such as obesity, Type II diabetes and cancer, according to new research.
Eating fruit may cut your risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm
http://mnt.to/a/4gq3
Eating our daily quota of fruits and vegetables should be a no-brainer by now, as we have long heard of the health benefits accompanying a balanced diet. And now researchers in Sweden have discovered that eating more fruit could lower risks for an often-lethal form of aortic aneurysm.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
BPA exposure increases risk of childhood obesity and abnormal waist circumference
http://mnt.to/a/4gpQ
Children who have higher levels of Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical previously used in many products for kids, like baby bottle and plastic toys, had a higher odds of obesity and adverse levels of body fat, according to a new study from University of Michigan researchers.
Concerns about child health vary among races and ethnicities
http://mnt.to/a/4gpt
Whites, Hispanics rate obesity as top concern, but blacks rate it sixth and give top rank to smoking, according to U-M's National Poll on Children's Health Adults across the U.S. rate childhood obesity as the top health concern for children in 2013, but priorities vary based on racial and ethnic backgrounds, according to a new University of Michigan C.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Smart snacking for back to school
http://mnt.to/a/4gqy
With the start of the school year around the corner, now is the perfect time for parents to ramp up efforts at infusing their kids' lunches with creative, healthy options. "You don't have to completely cut back on snacks and sugars to ensure that your child eats a well-balanced meal," explains Dr.
The minimum age of criminal responsibility - a contested and controversial question
http://mnt.to/a/4gqk
One of the most complex, contested and controversial questions confronting modern juveÂnile/youth justice systems concerns the minimum age of criminal responsibility: the age at which a child is deemed to be sufficiently 'mature' to be held responsible before the substantive criminal law.
'Wait and see' for preschoolers who stutter not best approach
http://mnt.to/a/4gq7
The majority of preschool children who stutter will grow out of it, but a wait-and-see approach can harm those who ultimately don't recover and set them back academically and socially, say Purdue University speech experts.
Long-term benefits of child friendly spaces for Congolese children who have fled fighting and sought refuge in western Uganda
http://mnt.to/a/4gpS
Spaces built to keep children safe after an emergency or conflict can also help them recover from trauma, new Columbia University and World Vision research just launched shows.The research, conducted with the support of UNICEF, measured the impact of Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) on Congolese children who have fled fighting and sought refuge in western Uganda.
BPA exposure increases risk of childhood obesity and abnormal waist circumference
http://mnt.to/a/4gpQ
Children who have higher levels of Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical previously used in many products for kids, like baby bottle and plastic toys, had a higher odds of obesity and adverse levels of body fat, according to a new study from University of Michigan researchers.
Adults still suffer the effects of childhoold bullying
http://mnt.to/a/4gpF
A new study shows that serious illness, struggling to hold down a regular job, and poor social relationships are just some of the adverse outcomes in adulthood faced by those exposed to bullying in childhood.
Preschoolers given choice increase their sharing behavior
http://mnt.to/a/4gpD
Getting kids to share their toys is a never-ending battle, and compelling them to do so never seems to help. New research suggests that allowing children to make a choice to sacrifice their own toys in order to share with someone else makes them share more in the future.
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** PHARMA INDUSTRY / BIOTECH INDUSTRY News **
3D tissue engineering brings researchers closer to viable organ implants
http://mnt.to/a/4gqp
Researchers at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) have developed a simple method of organizing cells and their microenvironments in hydrogel fibers. Their unique technology provides a feasible template for assembling complex structures, such as liver and fat tissues, as described in their recent publication in Nature Communications.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Pregnancy infections: risk of transmission to baby
http://mnt.to/a/4gp3
Researchers have discovered that mothers who have a bacterial infection or colonization during pregnancy may transmit the infection to their babies, causing early-onset neonatal infection.The study, published in the journal PLOS Medicine, analyzed various medical literature databases for studies conducted between January 1960 and March 2013, in order to identify studies of maternal infection, vertical transmission and neonatal infection.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
'Biological signal' of suicide risk found in blood
http://mnt.to/a/4gqs
Researchers have discovered a series of RNA biomarkers in blood that could be used to develop a test to predict the risk of a person committing suicide.The research, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, analyzed a large group of male patients from four cohort studies over a three-year period.
Adults still suffer the effects of childhoold bullying
http://mnt.to/a/4gpF
A new study shows that serious illness, struggling to hold down a regular job, and poor social relationships are just some of the adverse outcomes in adulthood faced by those exposed to bullying in childhood.
Preschoolers given choice increase their sharing behavior
http://mnt.to/a/4gpD
Getting kids to share their toys is a never-ending battle, and compelling them to do so never seems to help. New research suggests that allowing children to make a choice to sacrifice their own toys in order to share with someone else makes them share more in the future.
Psychedelics not found to cause addiction or compulsive use
http://mnt.to/a/4gpC
The use of LSD, magic mushrooms, or peyote does not increase a person's risk of developing mental health problems, according to an analysis of information from more than 130,000 randomly chosen people, including 22,000 people who had used psychedelics at least once.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Lyme disease in the US is '10-times underreported'
http://mnt.to/a/4gqz
The number of Lyme disease cases diagnosed in the US every year is around 300,000, according to new figures released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This number is about 10 times higher than the number officially reported.
The minimum age of criminal responsibility - a contested and controversial question
http://mnt.to/a/4gqk
One of the most complex, contested and controversial questions confronting modern juveÂnile/youth justice systems concerns the minimum age of criminal responsibility: the age at which a child is deemed to be sufficiently 'mature' to be held responsible before the substantive criminal law.
Older patients' needs not being met by emergency departments
http://mnt.to/a/4gqj
Emergency departments are not meeting the needs of senior citizens, according to a new international study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine.The study, which looked at patients over the age of 75 in emergency departments in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Iceland, India and Sweden, found that seniors have very different needs than the general population - needs that are not being addressed well by current clinical practices or emergency department designs.
Long-term benefits of child friendly spaces for Congolese children who have fled fighting and sought refuge in western Uganda
http://mnt.to/a/4gpS
Spaces built to keep children safe after an emergency or conflict can also help them recover from trauma, new Columbia University and World Vision research just launched shows.The research, conducted with the support of UNICEF, measured the impact of Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) on Congolese children who have fled fighting and sought refuge in western Uganda.
BPA exposure increases risk of childhood obesity and abnormal waist circumference
http://mnt.to/a/4gpQ
Children who have higher levels of Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical previously used in many products for kids, like baby bottle and plastic toys, had a higher odds of obesity and adverse levels of body fat, according to a new study from University of Michigan researchers.
Urban population and air pollution
http://mnt.to/a/4gpN
Live in a large city like New York, London, Beijing or Mumbai, and you are likely exposed to more air pollution than people in smaller cities in surrounding areas. But exactly how a city's pollution relates to the size of its population has never been measured, until now.
Adults still suffer the effects of childhoold bullying
http://mnt.to/a/4gpF
A new study shows that serious illness, struggling to hold down a regular job, and poor social relationships are just some of the adverse outcomes in adulthood faced by those exposed to bullying in childhood.
Flame retardants shown to mimic estrogens in NIH study
http://mnt.to/a/4gpz
By determining the three-dimensional structure of proteins at the atomic level, researchers at the National Institutes of Health have discovered how some commonly used flame retardants, called brominated flame retardants (BFRs), can mimic estrogen hormones and possibly disrupt the body's endocrine system.
BMJ: stop smoking service saved 25,000 years of life
http://mnt.to/a/4gpp
Researchers have analyzed the benefit of government-led "stop smoking" services to encourage people to quit cigarettes for good.The study, published in the BMJ, analyzed the performance of English stop smoking services between April 2001 and March 2011.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
Commonly used drug does not reduce delirium in critically ill patients
http://mnt.to/a/4gqv
Haloperidol, an antipsychotic drug used in many hospitals to treat delirium in critically ill patients, is no more effective than placebo in reducing the number of days that critically ill patients spend either delirious or in a coma, according to new research published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
Asthma in adults adversely affected by traffic pollution and wood smoke
http://mnt.to/a/4gqg
Asthma sufferers frequently exposed to heavy traffic pollution or smoke from wood fire heaters, experienced a significant worsening of symptoms, a new University of Melbourne led study has found.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
Older patients' needs not being met by emergency departments
http://mnt.to/a/4gqj
Emergency departments are not meeting the needs of senior citizens, according to a new international study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine.The study, which looked at patients over the age of 75 in emergency departments in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Iceland, India and Sweden, found that seniors have very different needs than the general population - needs that are not being addressed well by current clinical practices or emergency department designs.
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
Concerns about child health vary among races and ethnicities
http://mnt.to/a/4gpt
Whites, Hispanics rate obesity as top concern, but blacks rate it sixth and give top rank to smoking, according to U-M's National Poll on Children's Health Adults across the U.S. rate childhood obesity as the top health concern for children in 2013, but priorities vary based on racial and ethnic backgrounds, according to a new University of Michigan C.
BMJ: stop smoking service saved 25,000 years of life
http://mnt.to/a/4gpp
Researchers have analyzed the benefit of government-led "stop smoking" services to encourage people to quit cigarettes for good.The study, published in the BMJ, analyzed the performance of English stop smoking services between April 2001 and March 2011.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
Ice baths for athletes: research questions any benefit
http://mnt.to/a/4gq8
What awaits you in the locker room may be one of the downsides to finishing a long run. Professional and amateur runners alike will be familiar with the cringe-inducing post-run ice bath, but a group of researchers at the University of New Hampshire have found that it may not be as helpful as previously thought.
Study documents brain activation during concussion recovery
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For the first time, researchers have documented irregular brain activity within the first 24 hours of a concussive injury, as well as an increased level of brain activity weeks later - suggesting that the brain may compensate for the injury during the recovery time.
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Access to kidney transplants hampered by unemployment; Full-time workers more likely to get transplants
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People in end-stage kidney failure in need of a kidney transplant are much less likely to be placed on a waiting list for a new kidney or to actually receive a new kidney once on the list if they are unemployed or work part time, according to new collaborative research from the University of New Hampshire.
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
Access to kidney transplants hampered by unemployment; Full-time workers more likely to get transplants
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People in end-stage kidney failure in need of a kidney transplant are much less likely to be placed on a waiting list for a new kidney or to actually receive a new kidney once on the list if they are unemployed or work part time, according to new collaborative research from the University of New Hampshire.
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** WATER - AIR QUALITY / AGRICULTURE News **
Asthma in adults adversely affected by traffic pollution and wood smoke
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Asthma sufferers frequently exposed to heavy traffic pollution or smoke from wood fire heaters, experienced a significant worsening of symptoms, a new University of Melbourne led study has found.
Urban population and air pollution
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Live in a large city like New York, London, Beijing or Mumbai, and you are likely exposed to more air pollution than people in smaller cities in surrounding areas. But exactly how a city's pollution relates to the size of its population has never been measured, until now.
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