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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Overwhelmingly Positive Depictions of Alcohol Use in Songs Popular Among Youth
http://mnt.to/a/4gy8
Four alcohol brands - Patron tequila, Hennessy cognac, Grey Goose vodka, and Jack Daniel's whiskey - accounted for more than half of alcohol brand mentions in the songs that mentioned alcohol use in Billboard's most popular song lists in 2009, 2010 and 2011, according to a new study from researchers at the Boston University School of Public Health and the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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** ALLERGY News **
What is poison ivy? What is a poison ivy rash?
http://mnt.to/a/4gxQ
Poison ivy is a plant well known for causing severe inflammation of the skin, also known as contact dermatitis. The plant contains a sap which causes instant irritation if it comes in contact with the skin.
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
Major cause of age-related memory loss discovered
http://mnt.to/a/4gyZ
Scientists say they have discovered a protein deficiency in the brain that is a major cause of age-related memory loss, according to a study published online in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
The cerebral cortex is the brain region where memory associations are linked and stored - not the hippocampus
http://mnt.to/a/4gxp
'Where' and 'how' memories are encoded in a nervous system is one of the most challenging questions in biological research. The formation and recall of associative memories is essential for an independent life.
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** ARTHRITIS / RHEUMATOLOGY News **
Childhood arthritis: what remission really looks like
http://mnt.to/a/4gyH
A molecular signature depicting remission from juvenile arthritis is described in the open access journal Arthritis Research & Therapy. The findings boost our understanding of the molecular processes involved in the disease, and could be used to help develop strategies to enhance remission.
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** AUTISM News **
In autism, difficulty understanding visual cues and sounds often clears during adolescence
http://mnt.to/a/4gy9
Scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have shown that high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children appear to outgrow a critical social communication disability.
A potential cause of autism discovered
http://mnt.to/a/4gy6
Problems with a key group of enzymes called topoisomerases can have profound effects on the genetic machinery behind brain development and potentially lead to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to research announced in the journal Nature.
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
New 3D scanner reveals what high heels really do to feet
http://mnt.to/a/4gyz
For most women, wearing high heels is a must. But although they look good, there is no denying the pain they can cause. Now, researchers have created a 3D scanner that shows exactly why high heels cause so much pain, and what damage they can cause to feet and ankles.
Bone loss in women with breast cancer may not be prevented by calcium supplements
http://mnt.to/a/4gxk
Women undergoing treatment for breast cancer are widely prescribed calcium and vitamin D supplements to prevent and manage osteoporosis, an unwanted side effect of breast cancer therapies. However, new research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center finds that the recommended daily doses of these supplements may not prevent loss of bone mineral density (BMD) in these women.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
School-age drinking 'may increase breast cancer risk'
http://mnt.to/a/4gyG
The more alcohol a female consumes between her first menstrual cycle and her first full-term pregnancy, the higher her risk of breast cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Bone loss in women with breast cancer may not be prevented by calcium supplements
http://mnt.to/a/4gxk
Women undergoing treatment for breast cancer are widely prescribed calcium and vitamin D supplements to prevent and manage osteoporosis, an unwanted side effect of breast cancer therapies. However, new research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center finds that the recommended daily doses of these supplements may not prevent loss of bone mineral density (BMD) in these women.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Apoptosis Triggers Replication of Common Viruses: Children's National Study
http://mnt.to/a/4gxg
Researchers from Children's National Medical Center have found that an alternate, "escape" replication process triggered by apoptosis - the process of cell death or "cell suicide" - appears to be common in human herpesviruses (HHV).
Promising therapeutic target for hard-to-treat brain tumor
http://mnt.to/a/4gxf
Johns Hopkins researchers say they have found a specific protein in nearly 100 percent of high-grade meningiomas -- the most common form of brain tumor -- suggesting a new target for therapies for a cancer that does not respond to current chemotherapy.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
The New England Journal of Medicine publishes macitentan (Opsumit) morbidity and mortality study in pulmonary arterial hypertension
http://mnt.to/a/4gyK
Actelion has announced that the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) has published the results of SERAPHIN, the pivotal study with macitentan (Opsumit®) in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
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** CLINICAL TRIALS / DRUG TRIALS News **
Underrepresentation in HIV studies not due to conspiracy theories
http://mnt.to/a/4gy3
Even though most Americans believe some kind of conspiracy theory about HIV care and research, many are willing to take part in vaccine trails, according to a new study¹ by Ryan Westergaard of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, published in Springer's Journal of General Internal Medicine².
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** COLORECTAL CANCER News **
Recommended hybrid screening strategy for colorectal cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4gxr
A strategy that combines two effective colorectal cancer screening methods, fecal immunological test and colonoscopy, may improve prevention and detection of colorectal cancer and reduce costs, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (CGH), the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association.
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** CONFERENCES News **
Geriatric Safe Medicines Summit, 6-17 September 2013, London
http://mnt.to/a/4gB8
Call for specialists involved in clinical trials in older peopleSMi Group reports (August 29, 2013): Call for geriatric specialists: Big Pharma Companies will meet in London to discuss challenges and opportunities for performing clinical trials in older peopleThere are only 3 weeks left until leading industry experts will gather in London at Geriatric Safe Medicines Summit (16-17 September) to discuss major challenges faced when performing clinical trials in older people.
HIX Reloaded, November 14-15, Baltimore
http://mnt.to/a/4gB3
Announcing the All-New HIX Reloaded - Brochure Now AvailableWe know. Health insurance marketplaces offer numerous opportunities for all of the stakeholders, but the sense of uncertainty and lack of concrete information may also be a thorn in your side.
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** DENTISTRY News **
Women urged to maintain periodontal health during pregnancy
http://mnt.to/a/4gy2
When a woman becomes pregnant, she knows it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to ensure both the health of herself and the health of her baby. New clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and the Eurpean Federation of Periodontology (EFP) urge pregnant women to maintain periodontal health as well.
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** DEPRESSION News **
A glass of wine a day may keep depression away
http://mnt.to/a/4gyn
We have all heard that drinking a glass of red wine in moderation may be good for our health. But now, researchers have found that drinking wine may also reduce the risk of depression, according to a study published in the journal BMC Medicine.
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** DERMATOLOGY News **
What is poison ivy? What is a poison ivy rash?
http://mnt.to/a/4gxQ
Poison ivy is a plant well known for causing severe inflammation of the skin, also known as contact dermatitis. The plant contains a sap which causes instant irritation if it comes in contact with the skin.
Skin self-exams recommended for Hispanics
http://mnt.to/a/4gxn
More than three-quarters of Hispanics patients in North Carolina aren't performing skin self-exams (SSE) to detect possible skin cancers, and physicians need to do a better job of educating their patients about this potentially life-saving practice, say researchers in the School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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** DIABETES News **
Blueberries, grapes and apples linked to lower risk of diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/4gyy
A large cohort study involving researchers from the US, UK and SIngapore, which focused on individual fruit consumption and risk of diabetes, reveals that certain fruits - but not juices - may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in adults.
Potential new approach to prevent diabetes-induced birth defects
http://mnt.to/a/4gy7
A research team at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has identified a cell signaling pathway which plays a significant role in causing developmental defects of the fetal spinal cord and brain in babies of women with diabetes.
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** ENDOCRINOLOGY News **
Jet lag recovery sped up in mice
http://mnt.to/a/4gzh
New research led by the University of Oxford in the UK suggests it may be possible to speed up recovery from jet lag by targeting a mechanism that prevents the body clock adjusting quickly to changes in patterns of light and dark.
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
Alcon receives positive recommendation from NICE Appraisal Committee for use of Jetrea® in patients with vitreomacular traction and macular hole
http://mnt.to/a/4gyX
Alcon, the global leader in eye care, is pleased that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Appraisal Committee has delivered a positive Final Appraisal Determination (FAD) for Jetrea®, recommending its use to treat adults with vitreomacular traction including macular hole of less than or equal to 400 microns when an epiretinal membrane is absent, or adults with vitreomacular traction and severe symptoms when an epiretinal membrane and macular hole are both absent.
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** GENETICS News **
Jet lag recovery sped up in mice
http://mnt.to/a/4gzh
New research led by the University of Oxford in the UK suggests it may be possible to speed up recovery from jet lag by targeting a mechanism that prevents the body clock adjusting quickly to changes in patterns of light and dark.
A potential cause of autism discovered
http://mnt.to/a/4gy6
Problems with a key group of enzymes called topoisomerases can have profound effects on the genetic machinery behind brain development and potentially lead to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to research announced in the journal Nature.
Maximizing the safety of in vivo testing
http://mnt.to/a/4gxt
New classes of therapeutic antisense oligonucleotides can have toxic effects on the liver. A novel machine learning-based approach used to predict the hepatotoxic potential of an antisense drug based on its chemical sequence is presented in Nucleic Acid Therapeutics, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
The height-IQ connection
http://mnt.to/a/4gx9
The fact that taller people also tend to be slightly smarter is due in roughly equal parts to two phenomena - the same genes affect both traits and taller people are more likely than average to mate with smarter people and vice versa - according to a study led by the University of Colorado Boulder.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Wireless fitness monitor 'can help heart surgery recovery'
http://mnt.to/a/4gxL
A simple wireless "off-the-shelf" fitness monitor could help the recovery of patients who have had heart surgery, according to a study to be published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, analyzed a number of patients over the age of 50 who had undergone elective heart surgery.
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** HIV / AIDS News **
Underrepresentation in HIV studies not due to conspiracy theories
http://mnt.to/a/4gy3
Even though most Americans believe some kind of conspiracy theory about HIV care and research, many are willing to take part in vaccine trails, according to a new study¹ by Ryan Westergaard of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, published in Springer's Journal of General Internal Medicine².
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** HYPERTENSION News **
Pulmonary hypertension reversed by blocking molecular pathway in rats
http://mnt.to/a/4gxS
Pulmonary hypertension, a deadly form of high blood pressure that develops in the lungs, may be caused by an inflammation-producing molecular pathway that damages the inner lining of blood vessels, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
Pulmonary hypertension reversed by blocking molecular pathway in rats
http://mnt.to/a/4gxS
Pulmonary hypertension, a deadly form of high blood pressure that develops in the lungs, may be caused by an inflammation-producing molecular pathway that damages the inner lining of blood vessels, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Nyack Hospital experimental study finds racial differences in optimal dosing of antibiotic used for critically ill patients
http://mnt.to/a/4gyx
A new experimental study by Nyack Hospital's Clinical Pharmacy Manager finds racial differences in the optimal dosing of the antibiotic doripenem in critically ill patients. The study, led by Andras Farkas, PharmD.
Women urged to maintain periodontal health during pregnancy
http://mnt.to/a/4gy2
When a woman becomes pregnant, she knows it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to ensure both the health of herself and the health of her baby. New clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and the Eurpean Federation of Periodontology (EFP) urge pregnant women to maintain periodontal health as well.
Barber Pole worm genome provides an essential platform to understand drug resistance in parasitic worms
http://mnt.to/a/4gxR
Researchers have identified five enzymes that are essential to the survival of a parasitic worm that infects livestock worldwide and is a great threat to global food security. Two of these proteins are already being studied as potential drug targets against other pathogens.
Apoptosis Triggers Replication of Common Viruses: Children's National Study
http://mnt.to/a/4gxg
Researchers from Children's National Medical Center have found that an alternate, "escape" replication process triggered by apoptosis - the process of cell death or "cell suicide" - appears to be common in human herpesviruses (HHV).
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** LYMPHOMA / LEUKEMIA / MYELOMA News **
Seeking in-depth knowledge about the mechanisms involved in ABL
http://mnt.to/a/4gxs
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) is a cancer of the white blood cells that is most commonly found in adults and in the elderly. Its incidence has been estimated to be 1 to 2 in 100,000 people.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
New 3D scanner reveals what high heels really do to feet
http://mnt.to/a/4gyz
For most women, wearing high heels is a must. But although they look good, there is no denying the pain they can cause. Now, researchers have created a 3D scanner that shows exactly why high heels cause so much pain, and what damage they can cause to feet and ankles.
New device developed to accurately and objectively diagnose concussions from the sidelines
http://mnt.to/a/4gxV
In the United States there are millions of sports related concussions each year, but many go undiagnosed because for some athletes, the fear of being benched trumps the fear of permanent brain damage, and there is no objective test available to accurately diagnose concussions on the sidelines.
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** MELANOMA / SKIN CANCER News **
Skin self-exams recommended for Hispanics
http://mnt.to/a/4gxn
More than three-quarters of Hispanics patients in North Carolina aren't performing skin self-exams (SSE) to detect possible skin cancers, and physicians need to do a better job of educating their patients about this potentially life-saving practice, say researchers in the School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
Changing attitudes among young footballers towards gay teammates
http://mnt.to/a/4gxj
Young footballers on the verge of becoming professionals are now much more likely to be supportive of gay teammates than a decade ago, according to new research from sociologists at the universities of Kent and Winchester.
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** MRSA / DRUG RESISTANCE News **
Nyack Hospital experimental study finds racial differences in optimal dosing of antibiotic used for critically ill patients
http://mnt.to/a/4gyx
A new experimental study by Nyack Hospital's Clinical Pharmacy Manager finds racial differences in the optimal dosing of the antibiotic doripenem in critically ill patients. The study, led by Andras Farkas, PharmD.
Barber Pole worm genome provides an essential platform to understand drug resistance in parasitic worms
http://mnt.to/a/4gxR
Researchers have identified five enzymes that are essential to the survival of a parasitic worm that infects livestock worldwide and is a great threat to global food security. Two of these proteins are already being studied as potential drug targets against other pathogens.
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** MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY / ALS News **
Activating autophagy to help rid cells of stress granules offers new approach to neurodegenerative disease treatment
http://mnt.to/a/4gy5
Researchers have tied mutations in a gene that causes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative disorders to the toxic buildup of certain proteins and related molecules in cells, including neurons.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Major cause of age-related memory loss discovered
http://mnt.to/a/4gyZ
Scientists say they have discovered a protein deficiency in the brain that is a major cause of age-related memory loss, according to a study published online in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
Potential new approach to prevent diabetes-induced birth defects
http://mnt.to/a/4gy7
A research team at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has identified a cell signaling pathway which plays a significant role in causing developmental defects of the fetal spinal cord and brain in babies of women with diabetes.
Activating autophagy to help rid cells of stress granules offers new approach to neurodegenerative disease treatment
http://mnt.to/a/4gy5
Researchers have tied mutations in a gene that causes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative disorders to the toxic buildup of certain proteins and related molecules in cells, including neurons.
New device developed to accurately and objectively diagnose concussions from the sidelines
http://mnt.to/a/4gxV
In the United States there are millions of sports related concussions each year, but many go undiagnosed because for some athletes, the fear of being benched trumps the fear of permanent brain damage, and there is no objective test available to accurately diagnose concussions on the sidelines.
The cerebral cortex is the brain region where memory associations are linked and stored - not the hippocampus
http://mnt.to/a/4gxp
'Where' and 'how' memories are encoded in a nervous system is one of the most challenging questions in biological research. The formation and recall of associative memories is essential for an independent life.
Promising therapeutic target for hard-to-treat brain tumor
http://mnt.to/a/4gxf
Johns Hopkins researchers say they have found a specific protein in nearly 100 percent of high-grade meningiomas -- the most common form of brain tumor -- suggesting a new target for therapies for a cancer that does not respond to current chemotherapy.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
School-age drinking 'may increase breast cancer risk'
http://mnt.to/a/4gyG
The more alcohol a female consumes between her first menstrual cycle and her first full-term pregnancy, the higher her risk of breast cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Blueberries, grapes and apples linked to lower risk of diabetes
http://mnt.to/a/4gyy
A large cohort study involving researchers from the US, UK and SIngapore, which focused on individual fruit consumption and risk of diabetes, reveals that certain fruits - but not juices - may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in adults.
A glass of wine a day may keep depression away
http://mnt.to/a/4gyn
We have all heard that drinking a glass of red wine in moderation may be good for our health. But now, researchers have found that drinking wine may also reduce the risk of depression, according to a study published in the journal BMC Medicine.
Ads for fast food aimed at kids emphasize giveaways more than food
http://mnt.to/a/4gxW
Fast-food marketing aimed at children emphasizes giveaways and movie tie-ins much more frequently than ads targeted at adults, according to research published in the open access journal PLOS ONE by James Sargent and colleagues from the Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth.
Bone loss in women with breast cancer may not be prevented by calcium supplements
http://mnt.to/a/4gxk
Women undergoing treatment for breast cancer are widely prescribed calcium and vitamin D supplements to prevent and manage osteoporosis, an unwanted side effect of breast cancer therapies. However, new research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center finds that the recommended daily doses of these supplements may not prevent loss of bone mineral density (BMD) in these women.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
What exactly is metabolically healthy obesity?
http://mnt.to/a/4gys
Metabolically healthy obesity - where an individual has a Body Mass Index (BMI) of greater than 30 but does not appear to be at increased risk of the health complications usually associated with excess weight - has only been recently widely recognised by medical practitioners.
Ads for fast food aimed at kids emphasize giveaways more than food
http://mnt.to/a/4gxW
Fast-food marketing aimed at children emphasizes giveaways and movie tie-ins much more frequently than ads targeted at adults, according to research published in the open access journal PLOS ONE by James Sargent and colleagues from the Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Childhood arthritis: what remission really looks like
http://mnt.to/a/4gyH
A molecular signature depicting remission from juvenile arthritis is described in the open access journal Arthritis Research & Therapy. The findings boost our understanding of the molecular processes involved in the disease, and could be used to help develop strategies to enhance remission.
Overwhelmingly Positive Depictions of Alcohol Use in Songs Popular Among Youth
http://mnt.to/a/4gy8
Four alcohol brands - Patron tequila, Hennessy cognac, Grey Goose vodka, and Jack Daniel's whiskey - accounted for more than half of alcohol brand mentions in the songs that mentioned alcohol use in Billboard's most popular song lists in 2009, 2010 and 2011, according to a new study from researchers at the Boston University School of Public Health and the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Ads for fast food aimed at kids emphasize giveaways more than food
http://mnt.to/a/4gxW
Fast-food marketing aimed at children emphasizes giveaways and movie tie-ins much more frequently than ads targeted at adults, according to research published in the open access journal PLOS ONE by James Sargent and colleagues from the Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth.
Apoptosis Triggers Replication of Common Viruses: Children's National Study
http://mnt.to/a/4gxg
Researchers from Children's National Medical Center have found that an alternate, "escape" replication process triggered by apoptosis - the process of cell death or "cell suicide" - appears to be common in human herpesviruses (HHV).
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** PHARMA INDUSTRY / BIOTECH INDUSTRY News **
Oral medications must reach the bloodstream
http://mnt.to/a/4gy4
All too often, when a person takes a pill full of a potent and effective drug, the drug passes straight through the body, not reaching the organ where it is needed - a waste of money and inconvenient if it is a cold medicine, but potentially dire if it is a treatment for a serious illness.
Maximizing the safety of in vivo testing
http://mnt.to/a/4gxt
New classes of therapeutic antisense oligonucleotides can have toxic effects on the liver. A novel machine learning-based approach used to predict the hepatotoxic potential of an antisense drug based on its chemical sequence is presented in Nucleic Acid Therapeutics, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
School-age drinking 'may increase breast cancer risk'
http://mnt.to/a/4gyG
The more alcohol a female consumes between her first menstrual cycle and her first full-term pregnancy, the higher her risk of breast cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Potential new approach to prevent diabetes-induced birth defects
http://mnt.to/a/4gy7
A research team at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has identified a cell signaling pathway which plays a significant role in causing developmental defects of the fetal spinal cord and brain in babies of women with diabetes.
A potential cause of autism discovered
http://mnt.to/a/4gy6
Problems with a key group of enzymes called topoisomerases can have profound effects on the genetic machinery behind brain development and potentially lead to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to research announced in the journal Nature.
Women urged to maintain periodontal health during pregnancy
http://mnt.to/a/4gy2
When a woman becomes pregnant, she knows it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to ensure both the health of herself and the health of her baby. New clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and the Eurpean Federation of Periodontology (EFP) urge pregnant women to maintain periodontal health as well.
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** PREVENTIVE MEDICINE News **
Recommended hybrid screening strategy for colorectal cancer
http://mnt.to/a/4gxr
A strategy that combines two effective colorectal cancer screening methods, fecal immunological test and colonoscopy, may improve prevention and detection of colorectal cancer and reduce costs, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (CGH), the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Young women who experience dating violence face economic barriers
http://mnt.to/a/4gxq
Dating violence in adolescence not only takes a physical and emotional toll on young women, it also leads to less education and lower earnings later in life, according to a first-of-its-kind study led by a Michigan State University researcher.
Changing attitudes among young footballers towards gay teammates
http://mnt.to/a/4gxj
Young footballers on the verge of becoming professionals are now much more likely to be supportive of gay teammates than a decade ago, according to new research from sociologists at the universities of Kent and Winchester.
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** REGULATORY AFFAIRS / DRUG APPROVALS News **
Alcon receives positive recommendation from NICE Appraisal Committee for use of Jetrea® in patients with vitreomacular traction and macular hole
http://mnt.to/a/4gyX
Alcon, the global leader in eye care, is pleased that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Appraisal Committee has delivered a positive Final Appraisal Determination (FAD) for Jetrea®, recommending its use to treat adults with vitreomacular traction including macular hole of less than or equal to 400 microns when an epiretinal membrane is absent, or adults with vitreomacular traction and severe symptoms when an epiretinal membrane and macular hole are both absent.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
Pulmonary hypertension reversed by blocking molecular pathway in rats
http://mnt.to/a/4gxS
Pulmonary hypertension, a deadly form of high blood pressure that develops in the lungs, may be caused by an inflammation-producing molecular pathway that damages the inner lining of blood vessels, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
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** SEXUAL HEALTH / STDS News **
Young women who experience dating violence face economic barriers
http://mnt.to/a/4gxq
Dating violence in adolescence not only takes a physical and emotional toll on young women, it also leads to less education and lower earnings later in life, according to a first-of-its-kind study led by a Michigan State University researcher.
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** SLEEP / SLEEP DISORDERS / INSOMNIA News **
Jet lag recovery sped up in mice
http://mnt.to/a/4gzh
New research led by the University of Oxford in the UK suggests it may be possible to speed up recovery from jet lag by targeting a mechanism that prevents the body clock adjusting quickly to changes in patterns of light and dark.
Sleep apnea sufferers may benefit from new surgical tool
http://mnt.to/a/4gx7
A Wayne State University researcher's innovative use of a new tool may make surgery a more viable option for sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS).Ho-Sheng Lin, M.D., a fellow with the American College of Surgeons and professor of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery in the School of Medicine and Karmanos Cancer Institute, reported promising results in the July issue of The Laryngoscope, for treating sleep apnea using transoral robotic surgery (TORS), a technique whose safety and tolerability have recently been established for removing cancerous tumors in the back of the throat.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
New device developed to accurately and objectively diagnose concussions from the sidelines
http://mnt.to/a/4gxV
In the United States there are millions of sports related concussions each year, but many go undiagnosed because for some athletes, the fear of being benched trumps the fear of permanent brain damage, and there is no objective test available to accurately diagnose concussions on the sidelines.
Interval training for women
http://mnt.to/a/4gxm
Interval training is a well-known way to get the maximum benefits of exercise in the shortest amount of time. New research shows that when it comes to running, women may get more out of high intensity interval training (HIIT) than their male counterparts.
Changing attitudes among young footballers towards gay teammates
http://mnt.to/a/4gxj
Young footballers on the verge of becoming professionals are now much more likely to be supportive of gay teammates than a decade ago, according to new research from sociologists at the universities of Kent and Winchester.
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** VETERINARY News **
Veterinarian community can help recruit dogs for groundbreaking veterinary research
http://mnt.to/a/4gyS
August 30 marks a milestone for Morris Animal Foundation and veterinarians to celebrate. It's the first anniversary of the largest and longest study ever undertaken to improve veterinary medicine for dogs.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Young women who experience dating violence face economic barriers
http://mnt.to/a/4gxq
Dating violence in adolescence not only takes a physical and emotional toll on young women, it also leads to less education and lower earnings later in life, according to a first-of-its-kind study led by a Michigan State University researcher.
Interval training for women
http://mnt.to/a/4gxm
Interval training is a well-known way to get the maximum benefits of exercise in the shortest amount of time. New research shows that when it comes to running, women may get more out of high intensity interval training (HIIT) than their male counterparts.
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