Medical News Today, Weekly Newsletter - 17 July 2013

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ADHD News
New ADHD Test Uses Brainwaves	16 Jul 2013

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
Alarmingly High Substance Abuse Rates Found Among Street Children In Low-Income Countries	16 Jul 2013
Street Children Show High Levels Of Drug Use	15 Jul 2013
'Bath Salts' Stimulant Could Be More Addictive Than Meth	12 Jul 2013
Study Evaluates The Impact Of Childhood Temperament On Later Alcohol Use/Problems	12 Jul 2013
Labels Of Intoxication Like 'Wasted' And 'Hammered' Versus 'Buzzed' And 'Tipsy' May Impact Perceptions And Subsequent Behaviors	12 Jul 2013
Risk For Development Of Alcoholism May Be Indicated By The Brain's Response To Sweets	12 Jul 2013
Enforcement Of School Policies Reduces Student Drinking	12 Jul 2013

Alzheimer's / Dementia News
New Estimates Suggest That Prevalence Of Dementia Is Falling In UK	16 Jul 2013
Early Alzheimer's Disease Study Uncovers High Prevalence Of Undiagnosed Pre-Diabetes	16 Jul 2013
Emotional Disturbance In Dementia Patients Associated With Region Of The Brain	16 Jul 2013
Dementia Care In Hospitals Is Still Poor, According To Second National Audit Of Dementia, UK	12 Jul 2013
Rates Of Decline In Aging And Alzheimer's Disease Higher For Women	12 Jul 2013
Alzheimer's May Protect From Cancer And Vice Versa	11 Jul 2013
Vascular Disease Reported Across Different Neurodegenerative Diseases Including Alzheimer's Disease	11 Jul 2013
Mechanism Of Alzheimer's Therapy Investigated In Mouse Model	10 Jul 2013

Anxiety / Stress News
Relieve Stress With Avoidance Strategies When Trying To Balance Work/Life/School	11 Jul 2013
Animal Study Finds Estrogen Enables Females To Respond Better To Stress	11 Jul 2013
Genetic Changes In Offspring, Even Before Conception, Caused By Exposure To Stress	10 Jul 2013
Veterans With PTSD And Sleep Apnea Who Are Plagued By Nightmares Benefit From CPAP Therapy	10 Jul 2013

Arthritis / Rheumatology News
Potential Markers For Severity Of Childhood Arthritis	16 Jul 2013
Preventing Cell Death In Osteoarthritis	12 Jul 2013

Autism News
Study Cracks Universal RNA Code, Suggests A New Cause For Autism	16 Jul 2013
Autism Training Program For Pediatricians Meets 'Critical Need' For Earlier Identification	15 Jul 2013
First Full Genome Sequencing For Autism Released By Autism Speaks Collaborative	15 Jul 2013
Whole Genome Sequencing Has Potential To Transform Medical Care In Autism	15 Jul 2013
MRI May Reveal Infant Brain Anomaly Associated With Autism	11 Jul 2013
Risk Factor For Autism Identified In A Subset Of Children	11 Jul 2013

Biology / Biochemistry News
A Fight To The Death: Cells In The Early Embryo Battle It Out To Become Part Of The Organism	14 Jul 2013

Bird Flu / Avian Flu News
H7N9 Viruses Have The Potential To Become A Worldwide Threat To Human Health	12 Jul 2013
Continuing Concerns About H7N9 Influenza	11 Jul 2013

Blood / Hematology News
New Guidelines Issued For Non-Transfusion-Dependent Thalassaemia	16 Jul 2013
The Global Burden Of Sickle Cell Anemia In Young Children Is Increasing	16 Jul 2013
Current Blood Transfusion Practice In Trauma Centres Feasible But Wastes Scarce Plasma	15 Jul 2013
Why The American Red Cross Is Making Emergency Call For Blood	10 Jul 2013

Bones / Orthopedics News
Exercise Endurance Improved By Drug Candidate Designed At Scripps Research Institute	16 Jul 2013
Improved Patient Outcomes And Regeneration Following Knee Cartilage Repair	16 Jul 2013
Tracking Transplanted Stem Cells By Injecting Iron Supplement	16 Jul 2013
Modifying Stress Fracture Risks	16 Jul 2013
Vitamin D Deficiency Speeds Up Aging Of Bones	15 Jul 2013
Novel Method Developed To Increase Lifespan Of Joint Replacements	15 Jul 2013
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries 6 Times More Likely To Recur After Reconstruction	15 Jul 2013
Study Links Vitamin D Deficiency To Accelerated Aging Of Bones	14 Jul 2013
Decrease In Lower Limb Amputation	12 Jul 2013
50-Year-Old Assumptions Muscled Aside: Biceps Bulge, Calves Curve	11 Jul 2013
Risk Of Future Fractures Decreases When Patients Are Engaged In Their Own Care	10 Jul 2013

Breast Cancer News
Treatment Delay In Breast Cancer Influenced By Race	12 Jul 2013
Molecular Subtyping Of Breast Cancer Shows Potential Of Personalized Medicine	11 Jul 2013
Magee-Womens Hospital Of UPMC Performs First 3-D Guided Breast Biopsy In U.S.	10 Jul 2013
An Innate Immune Response Against Cancer Created By Inhibiting Macrophage MerTK Signaling	10 Jul 2013
Leukaemia Treatment In Clinical Trials Shows Promise For Breast Cancer	10 Jul 2013

Cancer / Oncology News
Cancer-Linked Fam190a Gene Found To Regulate Cell Division	16 Jul 2013
Immunity Proteins Linked To Cancer	16 Jul 2013
Researchers Find That Antiviral Enzyme Contributes To Several Forms Of Cancer	16 Jul 2013
Scientists Identify New Details Of Biochemical Interactions Necessary For Cell Division	16 Jul 2013
Scientists Discover That Proteins Involved In Immunity Potentially Cause Cancer	16 Jul 2013
Older Male Cancer Survivors Experience Racial/Ethnic Disparities In Health Care	16 Jul 2013
Tracing Cancer Back To The Dawn Of Multicellularity Could Explain Its Mysterious Properties And Transform Therapy	16 Jul 2013
Colorectal Cancer Survivors Face Increased Risk Of Developing Subsequent Cancers Of Different Types	16 Jul 2013
Immunity Proteins Produce Cancer-Causing DNA Mutations	15 Jul 2013
Ground-Breaking New Method To 'Starve' Cancer Cells	15 Jul 2013
Discovery Of Unusual Key To Regulating Cell Growth Could Lead To Better Cancer Treatment	15 Jul 2013
Potential Target To Arrest Cancer Cell Growth Suggested By Chromosome Shortening Findings	15 Jul 2013
Molecular Discovery Puts Cancer Treatment In A New Perspective	15 Jul 2013
Researchers Discover A Role For A Protein That Has Implications For Treatment Of Cancer And Heart Disease	14 Jul 2013
Researchers Develop New Method For Tracking Cell Signaling	14 Jul 2013
New Approach Could Enhance Cancer Drug Delivery	13 Jul 2013
"Revlimid" A Step Closer To Being Approved For New Cases Of Multiple Myeloma	12 Jul 2013
New Hope In The Fight Against Childhood Cancer	12 Jul 2013
Study Of Dogs With Microchimerism Should Improve Understanding Of Disease In Humans	12 Jul 2013
More Direct Control Offered By Robotic Ultrasound During Kidney Cancer Surgery	12 Jul 2013
Nanoparticles, 'PH Phoresis' Could Improve Cancer Drug Delivery	11 Jul 2013
Secrets Of Tumor-Suppressor PTEN Revealed	11 Jul 2013
Researchers Develop New Method Of Killing Cancer Cells	10 Jul 2013
Role Of 'Facilitates Chromatin Transcription' Complex As Accelerator Of Tumor Transformation And Potential Marker And Target Of Aggressive Cancers	10 Jul 2013
Half Of All Sarcoma Cancer Ops In US Performed By Non-Specialist Surgeons	10 Jul 2013
Removal Of Tumor-Associated Immune Cell Protein Decreases Tumor Progression	10 Jul 2013

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News
One-Year Mortality Remains High In Patients With Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis, No Significant Difference With Early Valve Surgery Vs. Medical Therapy	15 Jul 2013
Atrium Repairs Ventricle In Zebrafish	15 Jul 2013
Potential Blood Test for Heart Disease Discovered	12 Jul 2013
Catheterization Programs Often Overlap	11 Jul 2013
Singers In A Group Synch Their Heart Rates, Study Shows	10 Jul 2013

Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine News
Extend HPV Jab To Young Gay Men, Say Sexual Health Experts	16 Jul 2013
General DNA Sequencing Can Reveal Previously Undetectable HPV	15 Jul 2013
Too Frequent Cervical-Cancer Screenings May Cause More Harm Than Good	11 Jul 2013

Clinical Trials / Drug Trials News
Bias pervades the scientific reporting of animal studies, Improving Systematic Reviews Of Animal Studies Will Help Translational Medicine	16 Jul 2013
New Study Shows Improvements In Public Perceptions Of Clinical Research And Insights Into Participant Experiences	13 Jul 2013
Growing Global Clinical Trials Markets: Service Revenue Is Expected To Exceed 65 Billion US Dollars By 2021	12 Jul 2013
Are Clinical Trial Data Shared Sufficiently Today?	10 Jul 2013
Senior Doctor Calls On Governments To Investigate Possible Lack Of Informed Consent In Premature Baby Studies	10 Jul 2013

Colorectal Cancer News
Anti-Cancer Effects Found In Women Taking Every-Other-Day Aspirin	16 Jul 2013
Indication Of Minor Added Benefit For Aflibercept In Colorectal Cancer	15 Jul 2013
Discovery Of Hydrogen Sulfide Connection Could Lead To New Treatments For Colon Cancer	10 Jul 2013
Colon Cancer Metastasis May Be Reduced By Consumption Of Soy Peptide	10 Jul 2013
New Treatment Options Identified For Bowel Cancer In Mouse Model	10 Jul 2013

Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News
What Is Grape Seed Extract? What Are The Benefits Of Grape Seed Extract?	13 Jul 2013
What Is Ginkgo Biloba? Does Ginkgo Help Improve Memory?	10 Jul 2013

Conferences News
2nd International Conference On Medicinal Chemistry & Computer Aided Drug Designing, October 15-17, 2013, Las Vegas	15 Jul 2013
Health Facilities Infrastructure Oman 2013, 10 - 13 November, Muscat, Oman	15 Jul 2013
2nd Digital Marketing For Medical Devices Europe Summit, 22-23 December 2013, London	12 Jul 2013
Supporting The Growth And Development Of The Kingdom's Health Care Facilities, 29 September - 1 October 2013, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia	11 Jul 2013
Health Network Communications Presents Pharma Compliance 2013, 24-26 September, London, UK	11 Jul 2013

COPD News
Eklira® Genuair® Provides Significant Improvements In COPD Symptoms Vs Placebo In A 6-Week Study	12 Jul 2013

Cystic Fibrosis News
New Avenue For Improved Treatment Of Cystic Fibrosis	10 Jul 2013

Dentistry News
Research Into Special Degradable Particles To Reduce Tooth Decay Wins Venture Prize Award - Could Bring Toothache Relief To Millions	12 Jul 2013
Improving Pediatric Dental Sedation	10 Jul 2013

Depression News
Study Suggests Many Americans Less Depressed	14 Jul 2013
High Rates Of Major Depression In Seniors, Ethnic Groups, US	12 Jul 2013
In Depression, Brain Structural Deficits May Contribute To Increased Functional Connections	11 Jul 2013

Dermatology News
Strong Extension Trial Results For Innovative AC-1 BioPhotonic Platform For The Treatment Of Moderate To Severe Acne Vulgaris	15 Jul 2013

Diabetes News
Having Type 2 Diabetes Increases Risk For Some Cancers	16 Jul 2013
Successful First Step In Interspecies Transplant For Type 1 Diabetes Therapy	16 Jul 2013
Transplanting Islet Cells From One Species To Another To Treat Type 1 Diabetes	14 Jul 2013
Key Mechanism Indentified In Increased Atherosclerosis Risk For People With Diabetes	13 Jul 2013
Doubts Over New Class Of Diabetes Drugs As Roche Gives Up On Aleglitazar	11 Jul 2013
When Infants Start On Solid Foods It Affects Their Type 1 Diabetes Risk	10 Jul 2013
Diabetes Treatment Tailored To Older Patients Yields Dramatic Results	10 Jul 2013

Ear, Nose and Throat News
Researchers Create Inner Ear Using Stem Cells	12 Jul 2013
3D-Printed Splint For Toddler's Windpipe Saves His Life	12 Jul 2013
Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells Transformed Into Key Structures Of The Inner Ear	12 Jul 2013

Eating Disorders News
Adults With Eating Disorders Have A Poorer Prognosis If They Suffer Hyperactivity	13 Jul 2013

Endocrinology News
What Is Gaucher's Disease? What Causes Gaucher's Disease?	15 Jul 2013

Epilepsy News
Drug Shows Dramatic Reduction In Seizures In Patients With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex	16 Jul 2013
Swissmedic Approves Zonegran® (Zonisamide) Monotherapy Treatment For Epilepsy	12 Jul 2013

Eye Health / Blindness News
Donating Eyes For Research	16 Jul 2013
Surgeons Save Teen's Sight Using Pioneering Laser Surgery	14 Jul 2013
Lessons From Israel's Healthcare System Could Optimize Eye Health Around The World	14 Jul 2013
Genetic And Environmental Factors Appear Related To Comitant Strabismus, Study Suggests	11 Jul 2013
Foundation Fighting Blindness Presents Llura Liggett Gund Award To UF Researcher Targeting Vision-Saving Treatments And Cures	11 Jul 2013
Device That Turns Sounds Into Images Offers New Alternative To Blind People	10 Jul 2013

Fertility News
Female Survivors Of Childhood Cancer Often Go On To Have Successful Pregnancies In Adulthood	16 Jul 2013
Female Childhood Cancer Survivors Still Have Good Chance Of Conceiving	15 Jul 2013
Reproductive Outcome May Be Compromised In IVF By Female Obesity	11 Jul 2013
Breast Cancer An Increased Risk For Women Who Give Birth To Multiple Babies After IVF	11 Jul 2013
Shift Work Linked To Reduced Fertility In Women	10 Jul 2013
No Increased Cancer Risk In Children Born After Assisted Conception: Large UK Population Study	10 Jul 2013
Miscarriage, Menstrual Disruption And Subfertility An Increased Risk For Female Shift Workers	10 Jul 2013
Women Feel Positive About Egg Banking, Even Though Many Believe They Will Never Use The Eggs They Have Stored	10 Jul 2013
The Importance Of Immune Cells In Establishing Pregnancy	10 Jul 2013

Flu / Cold / SARS News
British Travellers To Saudi Arabia At High Risk - Warn Health Experts	16 Jul 2013
Wear Masks To Protect From MERS Coronavirus, Saudi Officials Ask Pilgrims	14 Jul 2013
Epidemic Model Looked At Three Contributing Factors That Influence Waves Of Influenza Outbreak	12 Jul 2013

GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News
Cook Medical Launches Hemospray™ - A Hemostatic Spray For The Treatment Of Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeds, UK	12 Jul 2013

Genetics News
Researchers Develop Artificial Cells To Study Molecular Crowding And Gene Expression	16 Jul 2013
DNA Computation Performed In Living Cells	15 Jul 2013
DNA Databases - Threat To Privacy Or A Good Thing?	13 Jul 2013
First-Ever Compendium Of RNA Sequences - An Important Guide To Understanding The Root Of Genetic Diseases	12 Jul 2013
Novel Nanoparticle Developed To Deliver Powerful RNA Interference Drugs	11 Jul 2013
New 3D Disease Map Will Aid Diagnosis	10 Jul 2013

Headache / Migraine News
Great Interest At International Headache Meeting On ElectroCore's Research Into The Treatment Of Cluster Headache	12 Jul 2013

Heart Disease News
Cardiovascular R&D Revival Needed To Halt Growing CVD Epidemic	11 Jul 2013

HIV / AIDS News
HIV Virus Used As Vector To Get Gene Therapy Into Six Children	16 Jul 2013
Gender, Racial And Marital Differences In HIV/AIDS Mortality	16 Jul 2013
UNAIDS Urges Countries To Rapidly Scale Up Access To Antiretroviral Medicines To Maximize HIV Treatment And Prevention Gains	15 Jul 2013
The Detrimental Effects Of Inflammation Due To Intestinal Bacteria On HIV Patients	12 Jul 2013
Inovio's CELLECTRA® Electroporation Delivery Technology Powers Durable, Best-In-Class T-Cell Responses From HIV Vaccine In Human Study	11 Jul 2013

Huntingtons Disease News
Potential Biomarker For Tracking Huntington's Disease Progression	10 Jul 2013

Hypertension News
App In Development To Monitor Blood Pressure At Home Scoops Top Prize At First BMJ Hack Day	11 Jul 2013
Diabetics Taking Certain Blood Pressure Drugs At Lower Risk Of Heart Disease	10 Jul 2013

Immune System / Vaccines News
Discovery Of Kill-Switch That Controls Immune-Suppressing Cells Has Implications For Treatment Of Autoimmune Diseases	16 Jul 2013
Surprising Finding On Human Power Of Immunity Contradicts Animal Research	15 Jul 2013
Promising Gene Therapy Using Lentivirus In 3 Children	15 Jul 2013
Children Who Experience Parental Divorce Are At Increased Risk For Raised Inflammation In Adulthood	15 Jul 2013
New Source Of Powerful Immunity Protein Reported By Researchers	13 Jul 2013
What Is Zinc? What Are The Benefits Of Zinc?	11 Jul 2013
Tension Between Parental Rights And Protecting Public Health Sparks Ethical Quandary About Vaccinations, US	10 Jul 2013

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News
New Technique Uses Infrared Light To Distinguish Between Different Strains Of S. aureus	16 Jul 2013
More Pathogenic Bacteria Found In Whole Chickens From Farmers Markets, Pennsylvania	15 Jul 2013
Is Cat Poop A Danger For Public Health?	12 Jul 2013
Method Created To Rapidly Identify Specific Strains Of Illness	12 Jul 2013
Discovery Of New Virus In Stranded Dolphin Has Implications For Dolphins, Other Animals, Humans	12 Jul 2013
Outbreak Of Healthcare-Associated Infections Traced Back To Contaminated Ultrasound Gel	11 Jul 2013
New Risk Factors Identified For Parasitic Infection	11 Jul 2013
Scientists Warn Of The Dangers Of Toxoplasma Gondii In Cat Feces	11 Jul 2013

IT / Internet / E-mail News
Short-Term Growth, But Long-Term Concerns For Health Information Exchange	11 Jul 2013
Involve Launch Telemedicine Solution For Belize Children's Hospital	10 Jul 2013

Liver Disease / Hepatitis News
Acetaminophen Overdose Survivors Suffer Poorer Health Than Other Liver Failure Patients	11 Jul 2013

Lung Cancer News
Late Stage Lung Cancer Drug Gilotrif (Afatinib) Approved By FDA	13 Jul 2013
Potential Biomarker To Identify Disrupted Micronuclei In Solid Tumors	11 Jul 2013

Lymphoma / Leukemia / Myeloma News
Radioimmunotherapy Deemed Safe And Effective For Lymphoma Patients	12 Jul 2013
Patients With Aggressive Form Of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia May Benefit From Advanced Genetics Technologies	11 Jul 2013

Medical Devices / Diagnostics News
Students At York University Seeking Funding For Targeted Drug Delivery Project Using Magnetic Nanoparticles	15 Jul 2013
FDA-Clearance For Empi Phoenix Muscle Stimulator - An Electrical Stimulator Designed To Help Simplify Treatment Of Muscle Atrophy	15 Jul 2013
New Guide Will Help Physicians Appropriately And Accurately Use Laboratory Tests For The Diagnosis Of Infectious Diseases	11 Jul 2013

Medical Practice Management News
ACPE Poll Finds Physician Integration May Increase Costs	10 Jul 2013

Medical Students / Training News
'Recognition And Response In Child Protection' Course To Be Offered To Specialist Paediatric Dentists, UK	15 Jul 2013
Analyzing The Quality Of Primary Care Training Programs At Various Schools	11 Jul 2013

Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP News
AMP Concerned About The Structure And Application Of Gap Fill Payment Amounts	13 Jul 2013
MITA Disappointed With Proposed Medicare Coverage Decision For Beta Amyloid PET	11 Jul 2013
Study Shows The Potential For Health Plans To Implement Interventions To Improve Colon Cancer Screening Rates	10 Jul 2013

Melanoma / Skin Cancer News
Identification Of A New Function Of A Protein Involved In The Development Of Squamous-Cell Carcinoma	15 Jul 2013
Anti-Melanoma Vaccine Tested For Anti-Cancer Immune Response	15 Jul 2013
Skin Cancer: One Tumor Surprisingly More Deadly Than Multiple Melanomas	12 Jul 2013
UNMC Nanotechnology Protects Skin From Cancer And Early Wrinkles	10 Jul 2013

Mental Health News
Ethnic Inequalities In Mental Health Care Prompt Call For Review In Scotland	16 Jul 2013
The Importance Of Close Monitoring For Women At Risk Of Developing Postpartum Psychosis	15 Jul 2013

MRSA / Drug Resistance News
Superbug Infections Found During Admission Screenings In Virginia	11 Jul 2013

Multiple Sclerosis News
Keeping People With Neurodegenerative Diseases In Work: Pledge For Action At EU Level, Europe	12 Jul 2013

Muscular Dystrophy / ALS News
In Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Newly Identified Bone Marrow Stem Cells Reveal Markers	11 Jul 2013

Neurology / Neuroscience News
New Study Shows There's A Reason Why We "Hear" Our Inner Voice	16 Jul 2013
Hippocampal Neurons: An Executor Of Neuroinflammation In Rats	16 Jul 2013
Lack Of Sleep Affects Concussion Testing	16 Jul 2013
Concussion Risk Unlikely To Be Affected By Different Types Of Helmet	16 Jul 2013
Computer Model Simulates Daydreaming	16 Jul 2013
Artifact Suppression And Analysis Of Brain Activities With EEG Signals	16 Jul 2013
Brand Logos Stimulate Color Memories, Study Shows	15 Jul 2013
Re-Thinking How The Brain Processes Complex Stimuli	15 Jul 2013
In Rat Model, Choline Intake Improves Memory And Attention-Holding Capacity	15 Jul 2013
Recent Findings Force Scientists To Rethink The Rules Of Neuroimaging	13 Jul 2013
Common Cause For Brain Tumors In Children	11 Jul 2013
Young Patient Survives Deadly EEE Virus With Minimal Neurological Deficits	10 Jul 2013

Nursing / Midwifery News
American Sentinel University's New Nursing School Comparison Worksheet Helps Nurses Find The BSN Program That's Right For Them	10 Jul 2013
Nurse Practitioners Provide More Primary Care In States With Least Restrictive Regulations	10 Jul 2013

Nutrition / Diet News
What Is Flaxseed? What Are The Benefits Of Flaxseed?	16 Jul 2013
Danish Study Finds More Pesticides In Foreign Fruit And Vegetables	16 Jul 2013
"Eat More Nuts" To Cut Risk Of Cancer And Heart Disease	16 Jul 2013
Fruit And Veg "5 A Day" Advice Backed By New Findings	15 Jul 2013
What Is Whey Protein? What Are The Benefits Of Whey Protein?	15 Jul 2013
Breast Really Is Best: Unraveling The Scientific Basis Of This Infant Feeding Axiom	12 Jul 2013
Flavored Dips Increase Children's Vegetable Consumption	11 Jul 2013
Do Antibiotics In Animal Feed Pose A Serious Risk To Human Health?	11 Jul 2013

Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News
How Obesity Gene May Be Driving Overeating	16 Jul 2013
Risk Of Gallstones Increased By Higher BMI, Especially In Women	16 Jul 2013
Higher BMI Increases Risk Of Gallstones, Especially In Women	15 Jul 2013
Signs Of Metabolic Syndrome Evident In Mexican American Youth: Early Screening Critical	15 Jul 2013
Children Can Inherit Predisposition To Obesity And Metabolic Disorders From Their Obese Dads	15 Jul 2013
Relationship Between Cell Phone Use And Fitness Level	13 Jul 2013
Belly Fat Tied to Raised Heart and Cancer Risks	12 Jul 2013
Obesity Rising Despite More Physical Activity, USA	12 Jul 2013
Excess Stomach Fat Can Elevate Heart Disease, Cancer Risk	12 Jul 2013
Consumption Of Artificial Sweeteners Associated With Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Cardiovascular Disease	12 Jul 2013
Although Americans Becoming More Physically Active, Obesity Still Rising In Nearly All Counties	12 Jul 2013
Science Suggests Weight-Loss Soda Drinks May Have Opposite Effect	11 Jul 2013
Conference Calls Between Primary Care Providers And Obese Patients Improve Weight Loss Success	11 Jul 2013
Double-Barreled Attack On Obesity In No Way A No-Brainer	10 Jul 2013

Pain / Anesthetics News
Toward A Safer Form Of Acetaminophen	12 Jul 2013
Non-Invasive Pain Treatment Now In Illinois	12 Jul 2013
Researchers Decode The Interplay Between Enkephalins And Pain Receptors	11 Jul 2013

Pancreatic Cancer News
Common Growth Mechanisms Likely For Metastatic Pancreatic And Primary Breast Cancer	15 Jul 2013
Knocking Down Cancer Cell Survival Signals Increases The Effectiveness Of Chemotherapy For Pancreatic Cancer	10 Jul 2013

Parkinson's Disease News
Factors Uncovered That May Cause Fluctuations In Deep Brain Stimulation Levels Over Time	14 Jul 2013

Pediatrics / Children's Health News
Shortage Of Consultants And Too Many Units, Reveals Latest Census Of Children's Doctors, UK	16 Jul 2013
Premature Newborns Benefit From "Kangaroo Care"	14 Jul 2013
What Is Fabry Disease? What Causes Fabry Disease?	12 Jul 2013
New Cry Analyzer Could Detect Babies' Health Problems	12 Jul 2013
Smart Diaper Sends Urine Data To Parents' Phones	11 Jul 2013
Overall Child Deaths Due To Injuries Down In Last 30 Years But No Reduction In Injuries Due To Assault Or Self-harm, Reveals New Study, UK	11 Jul 2013
Capps Introduces Legislation To Improve Children's Access To Health Care, California	10 Jul 2013

Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry News
Nanoengineered Capsules As Drug Carriers	16 Jul 2013
A Valuable New Tool For Microscale Biotechnology	12 Jul 2013
ARC Linkage Grant To Support Patrys' Partnership With Macquarie University For Development Of Cancer Diagnostics	11 Jul 2013
Ben-Gurion University Of The Negev And Sorrento Therapeutics Sign Agreement To Develop Anti-Hepatitis C Virus Antibodies	11 Jul 2013

Pharmacy / Pharmacist News
Emergency Physicians Use New Tool To Detect Drug-Seekers In The ER	12 Jul 2013

Pregnancy / Obstetrics News
Child Bonding Problem For Some Premature Babies Is "Neurological Brain Effect"	16 Jul 2013
Study Looks At High Folate Gestational And Post-Weaning Diets	16 Jul 2013
Eating Fish While Pregnant May Lower Anxiety Levels	15 Jul 2013
Inducing Labor May Not Increase C-Section Likelihood As Previous Studies Suggest	13 Jul 2013
Improved Pregnancy Test Exposes Birth Defect Much Earlier	11 Jul 2013
Delayed Cord Clamping After Birth Better For Baby's Health	11 Jul 2013
Pre-Eclampsia Poses Cerebral Palsy Risk For Premature And Small Babies	10 Jul 2013

Preventive Medicine News
Patients With Chronic Illnesses More Likely To Receive Recommended Preventive Services	10 Jul 2013

Primary Care / General Practice News
An End-Of-Life "Conversation Guide" For Physicians To Speak With Patients	15 Jul 2013
Farmworkers Who Receive Care From Community Health Centers Less Likely To Fear Deportation	13 Jul 2013
Telehealth Can Safely Replace Follow-Up Clinic Visits, Study Shows	11 Jul 2013
Intervention To Improve Primary Care Practices' Fitness Culture Did Not Translate Into Improvements In Physical Activity And Healthy Eating	10 Jul 2013
News From The Annals Of Family Medicine: July/August 2013	10 Jul 2013

Prostate / Prostate Cancer News
In Prostate Cancer Nerves Play Key Role In Development And Metastasis	15 Jul 2013
New Treatment For Management Of Advanced Prostate Cancer After First-Line Hormonal Treatments And Docetaxel Chemotherapy Failure, Available In UK	12 Jul 2013
Omega 3 Fish Oils Linked To Increased Prostate Cancer Risk	11 Jul 2013
Saint Francis Offers New Treatment Choice For Prostrate Cancer	10 Jul 2013
The Need For Discussion About Prostate Cancer Screening Choices, Optimizing Shared Decision Making	10 Jul 2013

Psychology / Psychiatry News
Parental Co-Operation More Important Than Sexual Orientation When Raising Adopted Children	16 Jul 2013
Unprecedented Levels Of Psychiatric Illness Found In Gang Members	16 Jul 2013
Why We Enjoy Listening To Sad Music	15 Jul 2013
Satisfaction In Later Life Hinges On Acceptance	15 Jul 2013
High School Students Became More Concerned For Others And The Environment During The Recession	15 Jul 2013
New Ethical And Legal Issues Associated With Cyberbullying On College Campuses	14 Jul 2013
Preschoolers Who Sleep Less Than Average At Increased Risk For Behavioral Problems	13 Jul 2013
Gang Membership Tied To Mental Health Problems	12 Jul 2013
Psychological Benefits Experienced By Prisoners Doing Yoga	12 Jul 2013
Jealousy Can Drive Us To Try To Change Ourselves To Be More Like Our Rivals	12 Jul 2013
Don't Worry, Be Happy: Positive Outlook Linked To Reduction In Cardiac Events Such As Heart Attacks	12 Jul 2013
Biological Basis For Pediatric Sensory Processing Disorders Revealed By Breakthrough Study	12 Jul 2013
YES! Program Significantly Reduces Students' Impulsive Behavior	12 Jul 2013
Cheerfulness Makes For Healthier Heart, Cardiologists Say	11 Jul 2013
A Willingness To Relinquish Power, Not Apologies, Is What Warring Couples Want	11 Jul 2013
In Psychological Intervention Studies, The Placebo Effect Is Largely Ignored	11 Jul 2013
Intelligence Agents More Likely To Make Irrational Decisions Compared To College Students	10 Jul 2013

Public Health News
UF Health Helps Equip Officers With Trauma Kits	16 Jul 2013
Blood In Your Wee? See Your GP	15 Jul 2013
Jagged Edges Of Graphene Can Easily Pierce Cell Membranes, Allowing Graphene To Enter The Cell And Disrupt Normal Function	13 Jul 2013
FDA Wants To Crack Down On Arsenic Levels In Apple Juice	12 Jul 2013
Victims Of Forced Marriage Wary Of Social Services Due To Lack Of Cultural Understanding	12 Jul 2013
Upward Trend Of Fertility Halted By Rising Unemployment Rates In European Countries	12 Jul 2013
Join The Urgent Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance, Australia	11 Jul 2013
Limited Use Of Sex Offender Registry Revealed By Survey, Texas	11 Jul 2013
Heat Illness Affects Outdoor Workers	10 Jul 2013
US Falls Behind Other Wealthy Nations On Health, Says Report	10 Jul 2013
Systematic Analysis Boosts Medical Safety	10 Jul 2013
Grin And Bear It - We Wait One Year Before Taking Health Problems To The Doctor, UK	10 Jul 2013
New Technology Could Lead To Fewer Road Accidents	10 Jul 2013

Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals News
Number Of Annual New Drug Approvals To Treat Neglected Diseases Has Nearly Doubled Between The Early-2000s And 2009-12, According To The Tufts Center	12 Jul 2013
EMA Lifts Conditional Status For GSK's Votrient® (Pazopanib) And Grants Full Approval	11 Jul 2013

Respiratory / Asthma News
High Polyunsaturated Fat Levels In Cord Blood Increases Risk Of Respiratory, Skin Allergies	12 Jul 2013
5 Things The Allergist Needs To Hear From Your Child	12 Jul 2013
Five Things To Discuss With Your Child About Their Asthma	11 Jul 2013
Even Low Levels Of Air Pollution Can Cause Lung Cancer, Say Researchers	10 Jul 2013

Schizophrenia News
Lack Of Motivation In Schizophrenia	12 Jul 2013

Seniors / Aging News
Mental Performance Of People In Denmark Who Reach Their Nineties May Be Improving	11 Jul 2013
How The Aging Population Is Likely To Affect Hospitals And Emergency Departments	10 Jul 2013

Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia News
Lovers To Fighters After Just One Sleepless Night	11 Jul 2013

Smoking / Quit Smoking News
England Shelves Plans For Plain Cigarette Packaging	15 Jul 2013
To Hookah Or Not To Hookah - Water Pipes Used To Smoke Tobacco May Spread Infections	15 Jul 2013
Molecularly Imprinted Polymers Developed As Synthetic Receptors For Nicotine	15 Jul 2013
The Obese Are At Increased Risk For Heart Disease When Exposed To Cigarette Smoke	13 Jul 2013
One Third Of World's Population Benefits From An Effective Tobacco Control Measure	12 Jul 2013
WHO Report Demonstrates Need For Higher Tobacco Taxes	12 Jul 2013
Smoking Combined With Heavy Drinking Speeds Up Cognitive Decline	12 Jul 2013
Should Smoking Be Banned In Parks And On Beaches?	10 Jul 2013

Sports Medicine / Fitness News
After Elbow Surgery, Successful Long-Term Results Enjoyed By Baseball Players	16 Jul 2013
Surgery A Treatment Option For Young Patients With Shoulder Injuries	16 Jul 2013
Injured NFL Players Return To Play Sooner When Treated With Corticosteroid Injections	16 Jul 2013
Elbow Injuries In Major League Baseball Pitchers Likely Predicted By Range Of Motion	16 Jul 2013
What Is Creatine? What Are The Benefits Of Creatine?	12 Jul 2013
Music Type And Tone Change Walkers' Stride And Speed Even When The Beat Is The Same	12 Jul 2013

Statins News
American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report On Statin Use And Side Effects	11 Jul 2013
Cardiovascular Benefit Of Statins Outweighs Risks, Big Study Reassures	10 Jul 2013

Stem Cell Research News
New Method To Produce Blood Cells From Stem Cells Could Yield A Purer, Safer Cell Therapy	16 Jul 2013
Stem Cell Clues To Degeneration In Tissues	16 Jul 2013
Localized Control Of Stem Cell Differentiation	11 Jul 2013

Stroke News
'Risky' Stroke Prevention Procedure May Be Safe In Some Patients	15 Jul 2013
Stroke Patients Who Cannot Walk 3-6 Months After Onset Need Special Care	15 Jul 2013
Ongoing Research Into Stem Cell Treatment Of Strokes Shows Promise And Caution	11 Jul 2013

Transplants / Organ Donations News
Model Developed To Make Organ Allocation More Equitable	15 Jul 2013
Study Demonstrating Pancreatic Islet Xenograft Survival With Kamada's AAT	12 Jul 2013
Patient Presumed Dead Wakes Up Moments Before Organ Donation Surgery	11 Jul 2013

Tropical Diseases News
New Malaria Intelligence Gathering Unit For 10 Hardest-Hit African Countries	16 Jul 2013
How Treatment Programmes For Neglected Tropical Diseases In Uganda Are Affected By Gender	16 Jul 2013
Strongyloides Stercoralis, A Neglected Tropical Threadworm, Highly Prevalent In Resource-Poor Countries	15 Jul 2013
WHO Essential Medicines List For Paediatric Use: 3 Neglected-Disease Treatments Newly Added	15 Jul 2013
Targeting Dengue Virus Using Artificial MicroRNAs	15 Jul 2013
Genetic Diversity Complicates Malaria Control In The Americas	14 Jul 2013
Uncovering Typhoid's Lethal Secret	12 Jul 2013
Carter Center Declares Goal: River Blindness Elimination	11 Jul 2013
Bird Vaccine For West Nile Virus	11 Jul 2013
War Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases Continues	10 Jul 2013

Urology / Nephrology News
Findings May Help Explain Why Blacks Are More Prone To Develop Kidney Failure Than Whites	15 Jul 2013
Novel Drug Bendavia Acts In Unique Way To Protect Against Kidney Injury	15 Jul 2013
FIND-CKD Study Demonstrates That Ferinject® Reduces Need For Alternative Anaemia Treatment	11 Jul 2013

Vascular News
Surgeon Says Men Can Cut Early Death Risk By Having Ultrasound Scan To Detect Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms	15 Jul 2013
Improving Blood Supply To Engineered Replacement Tissues	11 Jul 2013

Veterans / Ex-Servicemen News
Technology Initiative To Identify Risk Factors Underlying Military Suicide Crisis Using Predictive Analytics	11 Jul 2013

Water - Air Quality / Agriculture News
Air Pollution Estimated To Cause Over 2 Million Deaths Annually	15 Jul 2013
Papaya-Clay Combo Could Cut Cost Of Water Purification In Developing Countries	12 Jul 2013
The Toll Of Mercury Emissions On The Environment	10 Jul 2013
Air Pollution In China Shortens Human Lives	10 Jul 2013

Women's Health / Gynecology News
Breastfeeding Mothers Need Support And Encouragement	15 Jul 2013
World-First Estrogen Defect Discovery In Woman Without Breasts Or Menstrual Periods	15 Jul 2013

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