Medical News Today, Weekly Newsletter - 28 August 2013

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ADHD News
Autistic traits in some children with ADHD	27 Aug 2013

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
Cocaine physically changes brain to seek more	26 Aug 2013
Alcohol dependence, eating disorders associated with common genes	23 Aug 2013
Dopamine implicated in food restriction, drug abuse	22 Aug 2013
Eating disorders and alcohol abuse 'share genetic factors'	21 Aug 2013
Psychedelics not found to cause addiction or compulsive use	21 Aug 2013

Alzheimer's / Dementia News
In a brain affected by Alzheimer's disease - what goes wrong?	27 Aug 2013
Men and women with a dementia diagnosis are more likely to receive a diagnosis of urinary or fecal incontinence than those without dementia	27 Aug 2013
Even after onset of vascular dementia, art preserves skills: Remarkable case of a Canadian sculptor	26 Aug 2013
Red meat may raise Alzheimer's risk	25 Aug 2013
Researchers support disclosure of results of Alzheimer's test study results to participants; suggest guidance and counseling	24 Aug 2013
Iron may be at the core of Alzheimer's disease	23 Aug 2013

Anxiety / Stress News
A step toward better targets for anxiety treatments	25 Aug 2013
Immune response to stress 'has effect on mood'	24 Aug 2013
A simple joystick task could reduce social stress	22 Aug 2013

Arthritis / Rheumatology News
The societal benefits of knee replacement surgery highlighted by new health economics study	23 Aug 2013

Autism News
First pre-clinical gene therapy study to reverse Rett symptoms	22 Aug 2013

Bio-terrorism / Terrorism News
Distance helps people find clarity in the face of trauma	26 Aug 2013

Biology / Biochemistry News
Researchers figure out why gold nanoparticles can penetrate cell walls	26 Aug 2013
3D tissue engineering brings researchers closer to viable organ implants	21 Aug 2013

Bipolar News
Brain scans to diagnose bipolar disorder	25 Aug 2013

Bird Flu / Avian Flu News
Scientists describe genesis, evolution of H7N9 influenza virus	25 Aug 2013

Breast Cancer News
How our own bodies help turn cancer against us	26 Aug 2013
Decitabine for blood cancers may stop spread of breast cancer cells	26 Aug 2013
Leukaemia drug could help treat breast cancer	23 Aug 2013
In breast cancer proliferation, NEETs are prime suspects	22 Aug 2013
BI-RADS 3 breast lesions found to have low cancer rate in multicenter trial	21 Aug 2013

Cancer / Oncology News
Stress fuels cancer spread by triggering master gene	27 Aug 2013
Higher intake of fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of bladder cancer in women	27 Aug 2013
Brain cancer patients benefit from Vessel Architectural Imaging	27 Aug 2013
Racial/ethnic differences in young people with cancer	27 Aug 2013
Radiation-induced cognitive dysfunction favorably impacted by fetal stem cell transplantation	26 Aug 2013
Comparison of pazopanib and sunitinib shows pazopanib offers better quality-of-life in advanced kidney cancer	23 Aug 2013
Online tool for planning life after cancer empowers cancer patients	22 Aug 2013
Groundbreaking discovery reveals that untying knots promotes cancer	22 Aug 2013
Glioblastoma survival improved following FDA approval of bevacizumab	21 Aug 2013

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News
Flu vaccine could 'halve' chance of heart attack for people at cardiac risk	23 Aug 2013
Eating fruit may cut your risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm	21 Aug 2013

Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine News
Genomic differences discovered in types of cervical cancer	27 Aug 2013

CJD / vCJD / Mad Cow Disease News
The study of deadly human prion diseases improved by new models	21 Aug 2013

Clinical Trials / Drug Trials News
to-BBB receives ind approval for novel brain cancer drug, 2B3-101	21 Aug 2013

Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News
What is peppermint?	24 Aug 2013

Conferences News
EU Pharmacovigilance Legislation & Risk Management November 21-22, 2013, Budapest Hungary	21 Aug 2013

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News
Low complication rates for combined liposuction/tummy tuck	22 Aug 2013

Crohn's / IBD News
Risk of crohn's disease affected by gene combinations and interactions	27 Aug 2013
Crohn's and colitis drug effective in trials	22 Aug 2013

Cystic Fibrosis News
Two forms of iron must be targeted to control cystic fibrosis lung infection	21 Aug 2013

Dentistry News
HPV infection linked to poor oral health, say cancer prevention researchers	22 Aug 2013

Depression News
Depression an increased risk for grandmothers who raise their grandchildren	26 Aug 2013

Dermatology News
First genetic study of stretch marks	26 Aug 2013
PHCRI research study gives hope to those with chronic non-healing wounds	21 Aug 2013

Diabetes News
Abnormal gut taste mechanisms discovered in diabetics	27 Aug 2013
Family history of diabetes increases the risk of prediabetes by 26%, with effect most evident in non-obese	22 Aug 2013
Problems with appetite hormone found in people with both diabetes and obesity	22 Aug 2013
Women with gestational diabetes at increased risk for obstructive sleep apnea	22 Aug 2013

Eating Disorders News
Eating disorder anorexia may be linked to brain size	26 Aug 2013
Risk of developing an eating disorder may be indicated by brain size	26 Aug 2013

Endocrinology News
Flame retardants shown to mimic estrogens in NIH study	21 Aug 2013

Epilepsy News
Kainate receptors and sodium in the brain	22 Aug 2013

Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News
Men with diet-induced erectile dysfunction may benefit from hitting the gym	22 Aug 2013

Eye Health / Blindness News
Discovery of essential brain circuit in visual development could lead to new treatments for amblyopia	27 Aug 2013
Impaired autophagy associated with age-related macular degeneration	23 Aug 2013
Time-release coating allows drug for macular degeneration to last longer	21 Aug 2013

Fertility News
Personality affects fertility rates, study shows	24 Aug 2013
What is a vasectomy (male sterilisation)?	23 Aug 2013

Flu / Cold / SARS News
How SARS virus hijacks host cells	27 Aug 2013
MERS may have started in bats in Saudi Arabia	22 Aug 2013

GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News
Review article addresses fecal microbiota transplantation	26 Aug 2013
Fecal transplants are lifesaving option when antibiotics destroy colon bacteria	23 Aug 2013
2 studies suggest tjat HB-EGF protects intestines from a variety of injuries	22 Aug 2013

Genetics News
The search for genetic mutations enhanced by new tool	27 Aug 2013
Scientists discover that chromosomal rearrangements can be advantageous	27 Aug 2013
Insight into human development and disease promised by unprecedented control of genome editing in flies	27 Aug 2013
DNA from our mothers 'influences aging process'	24 Aug 2013
Investigators discover new gene-expression mechanism - a minor thing of major importance	24 Aug 2013

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News
7.8 million young adults gained new or better coverage through Affordable Care Act	23 Aug 2013

Hearing / Deafness News
Next-generation cochlear implants on the horizon	22 Aug 2013

Heart Disease News
Age, race, and gender matter when trying to reduce risk factors after heart attack	26 Aug 2013
Stem cells from heart disease patients offer potential for treatment	26 Aug 2013
Model reveals specific risk factors associated with heart attack	25 Aug 2013
Implanted defibrillators precision-guided in children with heart disease	24 Aug 2013
Superantigens produced by staph bacteria cause deadly heart disease	21 Aug 2013

HIV / AIDS News
Risky sex among bisexual African-American men reduced by new intervention	23 Aug 2013
The burden of AIDS growing in the Caribbean and Southeast Asia	23 Aug 2013
Early temporary ART for HIV-infected infants prevents damage to immune system and delays need for life-long treatment	23 Aug 2013

Huntingtons Disease News
Glutathione peroxidase activity improves symptoms in models of Huntington's disease	27 Aug 2013

Immune System / Vaccines News
Hormones and microbes may cooperate with each other to protect males against autoimmune diseases	26 Aug 2013

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News
Compounds found in red wine and green tea stick to anything, retain useful antibacterial properties	27 Aug 2013
Surprise finding may change how virulent, painful infections are viewed	24 Aug 2013
NIST and USAMRIID propose new explanation for key step in anthrax infection	22 Aug 2013
A human antibody that neutralizes 4 different viruses and has the potential to prevent and treat severe lower respiratory tract infections	22 Aug 2013
Bacterial infection during pregnancy the likely cause of infection during newborn's first week of life	22 Aug 2013
Lyme disease in the US is '10-times underreported'	21 Aug 2013
Genes discovered that promote stable microbial colonization of the gut	21 Aug 2013

Lung Cancer News
Total tumor dimensions predict survival in advanced non-small cell lung cancer	21 Aug 2013

Lupus News
Gene variants identifed that may cause kidney problems in lupus patients	26 Aug 2013

Lymphology/Lymphedema News
Lymphoma treatment aided by 25% cut in normal calories - animal study	22 Aug 2013

Lymphoma / Leukemia / Myeloma News
Discovery of novel way gene controls stem cell self-renewal	27 Aug 2013
Phase II clinical study with melflufen in the treatment of multiple myeloma patients initiated	23 Aug 2013
In pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, gene amplification indicates more aggressive treatment	22 Aug 2013
Multiple myeloma cells destroyed by ingredient in turmeric spice when combined with thalidomide	22 Aug 2013

Medical Devices / Diagnostics News
New bio-imaging technology peers into the heart of embryo development	22 Aug 2013

Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP News
Generic and therapeutic drug substitutions can help lower Medicare costs	25 Aug 2013

Melanoma / Skin Cancer News
Single injection may revolutionize melanoma treatment	26 Aug 2013
Red hair and melanoma may have genetic link	23 Aug 2013
Melanoma: 'much higher death risk in men'	21 Aug 2013

Mental Health News
Developing non-specialist mental health services in Nigeria	22 Aug 2013
'Biological signal' of suicide risk found in blood	22 Aug 2013

MRI / PET / Ultrasound News
MITA: new study underscores value of medical imaging in treating cancer	21 Aug 2013
Siemens Healthcare introduces continuous FlowMotion PET-CT	21 Aug 2013

Neurology / Neuroscience News
How inhibitory neurons behave during critical periods of learning	27 Aug 2013
Spinal cord injury patients to benefit from biphasic electrical stimulation	27 Aug 2013
Scientists uncover secrets of sleep effect on tasks	25 Aug 2013
Contact-sport brain trauma may affect personality and cognition	23 Aug 2013
Acid, not bubbles, responsible for distinctive 'bite' of carbonated beverages	23 Aug 2013
Boosting brain power through video games	23 Aug 2013
Conditions identified that are most likely to kill encephalitis patients	23 Aug 2013
How people taste sweeteners is managed by multiple genes	22 Aug 2013
Musical hallucinations, memory and forgetting	22 Aug 2013
Disease Caused by Repeat Brain Trauma in Athletes May Affect Memory, Mood, Behavior	22 Aug 2013
In subarachnoid hemorrhage, complications associated with continuous cerebrospinal fluid drainage	21 Aug 2013
New techniques help in the construction of brain implants that stand the test of time	21 Aug 2013
Multisensory integration is crucial for sensory processing	21 Aug 2013
'Mental-decline brain lesions' found in high-flying military pilots	21 Aug 2013
Spinal cord injury outcomes in rats improved by novel Chinese herbal medicine	21 Aug 2013
Study documents brain activation during concussion recovery	21 Aug 2013

Nutrition / Diet News
Fish acquire more mercury at depth due to photochemical reactions breaking down mercury at the ocean surface	27 Aug 2013
Native savanna-grown fruits rich in bioactive compounds, antioxidants	23 Aug 2013
Calcium-rich diet may reduce female mortality	23 Aug 2013
Smart snacking for back to school	21 Aug 2013
Norwich 'super broccoli' rejuvenates metabolism	21 Aug 2013

Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News
Focus on lifestyle changes rather than weight loss may be key to kids' health	26 Aug 2013
Why BMI is inaccurate and misleading	25 Aug 2013
In young African-American women, vigorous physical activity linked to lower incidence of obesity	25 Aug 2013
Diet drug controversy as US approves meds rejected by Europe	24 Aug 2013
Method of mother's weight loss may impact long-term health of offspring	23 Aug 2013
BPA exposure increases risk of childhood obesity and abnormal waist circumference	21 Aug 2013
Concerns about child health vary among races and ethnicities	21 Aug 2013

Ovarian Cancer News
Blood test used to find recurrence of ovarian cancer uncovers invasive, high-grade disease at curable stage	27 Aug 2013
Future screening test could detect ovarian cancer earlier	26 Aug 2013

Pain / Anesthetics News
Potential non-drug treatments for postoperative nausea: Aromatherapy and IV dextrose	26 Aug 2013

Pancreatic Cancer News
Discovery of new molecular mechanism tied to pancreatic cancer	26 Aug 2013

Pediatrics / Children's Health News
Youngest preemies at high risk of neurodevelopmental problems later on	27 Aug 2013
Stuttering preschoolers fare as well, if not better	27 Aug 2013
Fabricated illness in children: Healthcare professionals need to be vigilant	27 Aug 2013
Assessing pediatric readmission and revisit rates and hospital performance	27 Aug 2013
Despite Olympics, half of UK kids 'not exercising enough'	23 Aug 2013
Separation anxiety: More than just the back-to-school blues	22 Aug 2013
Half of all UK 7 year olds sedentary for 6 to 7 hours every day and not exercising for recommended minimum	22 Aug 2013
'Wait and see' for preschoolers who stutter not best approach	21 Aug 2013

Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry News
Testing drugs for elemental impurities - First update in a century	23 Aug 2013

Pregnancy / Obstetrics News
'No reason' to restrict food and drink during childbirth	26 Aug 2013
Better outcomes if pregnancy care led by midwives	22 Aug 2013
Pregnancy infections: risk of transmission to baby	21 Aug 2013

Psychology / Psychiatry News
The polarizing effect of physiological arousal	27 Aug 2013
The use of social networking sites to monitor romantic partners	27 Aug 2013
News from the Personality and Social Psychology journals	27 Aug 2013
Depressed people have a more accurate perception of time	26 Aug 2013
Social connection sparks interest in another culture, may improve attitudes toward that cultural group	26 Aug 2013
Study finds that our brains are hardwired for empathy, friendship	26 Aug 2013
Disappointed sports fans more likely to eat junk food	23 Aug 2013
Why is psychotherapy going out of favor?	23 Aug 2013
Pro-social spending boosts happiness, especially when spending allows for social connection	23 Aug 2013
The role of scene context on object processing	22 Aug 2013
Diabetes link to antipsychotic use in adolescents	22 Aug 2013
Holocaust memorial trips are serious stressors for Israeli high school students	22 Aug 2013
The mental health of children improved by 'The How-to Parenting Program'	22 Aug 2013
Adults still suffer the effects of childhoold bullying	21 Aug 2013
Preschoolers given choice increase their sharing behavior	21 Aug 2013

Public Health News
Errors and distractibility increased by music preferences of teen drivers	27 Aug 2013
Scientists develop new way to detect threatening nanoparticles in food	26 Aug 2013
Nursing infection preventionists invaluable to improving hand hygiene rates and decreasing hospital-acquired infections	26 Aug 2013
Working overtime may cost you your health	26 Aug 2013
Millions of Chinese face risk of chronic arsenic poisoning from groundwater	26 Aug 2013
Cost effective prison education programs	25 Aug 2013
Go on, volunteer - it could be good for you!	23 Aug 2013
Nanomaterial Safety Assessment: Alternative Test Strategies	23 Aug 2013
In domestic violence cases, studies explore weapons/arrests	23 Aug 2013
The minimum age of criminal responsibility - a contested and controversial question	21 Aug 2013
Long-term benefits of child friendly spaces for Congolese children who have fled fighting and sought refuge in western Uganda	21 Aug 2013

Respiratory / Asthma News
Commonly used drug does not reduce delirium in critically ill patients	21 Aug 2013
Asthma in adults adversely affected by traffic pollution and wood smoke	21 Aug 2013

Schizophrenia News
What causes schizophrenia? Gene discoveries offer clues	27 Aug 2013
Multi-stage analysis provides strongest clues to date for causes of schizophrenia	27 Aug 2013
Faulty 'switch' in brain may cause schizophrenia symptoms	23 Aug 2013

Self-Monitoring News
Portable device attaches to smartphone and provides instant results for common kidney tests	27 Aug 2013
Smart diaper technology is now available for incontinent adults and special needs children	26 Aug 2013

Seniors / Aging News
You take care of Mom, but who will take care of you?	27 Aug 2013
A happier retirement ensured by better management of free time	27 Aug 2013
Older patients' needs not being met by emergency departments	21 Aug 2013

Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia News
How earning power affects sleep quality	27 Aug 2013
New way to improve internal clock function may treat sleep disorders	26 Aug 2013
Researchers discover new way to improve internal clock function, put sleep disorders to bed	25 Aug 2013

Smoking / Quit Smoking News
Counseling youth against tobacco use has potential to interrupt the trajectory from experimentation to regular use	27 Aug 2013
Four simple steps increase the chances of preoperative smoking cessation	26 Aug 2013
New findings from South Africa lead researchers to call for worldwide recording of smoking in death registries	24 Aug 2013
Post smoking weight gain correlates with nicotine dependence, serum lipid levels	23 Aug 2013
BMJ: stop smoking service saved 25,000 years of life	21 Aug 2013

Sports Medicine / Fitness News
Ice baths for athletes: research questions any benefit	21 Aug 2013

Stroke News
Following mild strokes, ultra-early treatment may eliminate risk of disability	26 Aug 2013
Female smokers at higher risk for hemorrhagic stroke	25 Aug 2013
Clot-dissolving drug administered to greater variety of patients, still not fully utilized	23 Aug 2013

Transplants / Organ Donations News
More evidence supporting development of noninvasive tests for kidney transplant outcomes	26 Aug 2013
Access to kidney transplants hampered by unemployment; Full-time workers more likely to get transplants	21 Aug 2013

Tropical Diseases News
Cry4B-BT-R3 complex will allow the design of custom proteins and peptides to help control the spread of malaria by mosquitoes	27 Aug 2013
New interaction discovered between bitter and sweet in fruit flies has implications for control of insects that spread disease	25 Aug 2013
Outbreak in Panama brought Latin America's first human cases of eastern equine encephalitis	24 Aug 2013
Some primates protected from Ebola, even after disease symptoms appear	24 Aug 2013
Mass drug administration in conjunction with insecticide-treated bed nets critical to global elimination of filariasis	23 Aug 2013
The challenges of studying Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus transmission by a variety of tick species	22 Aug 2013

Tuberculosis News
How TB evolves to get the better of humans	27 Aug 2013
Patterns of genetic diversity portray secrets of tuberculosis' success	25 Aug 2013
Screening for dangerous stage of tuberculosis in Asia	23 Aug 2013

Urology / Nephrology News
Fruits and vegetables may reduce bladder cancer risk in women	26 Aug 2013
Patients with moderate kidney disease can safely exercise	26 Aug 2013

Vascular News
Researchers create cells that line blood vessels	26 Aug 2013

Veterinary News
'Diabetes dogs' can alert owners to sugar levels	24 Aug 2013

Water - Air Quality / Agriculture News
The harmful effects of arsenic now include lung damage	26 Aug 2013
Access to safe drinking water a step closer to reality for those in developing countries	23 Aug 2013
Urban population and air pollution	21 Aug 2013

Women's Health / Gynecology News
Weight control not weight loss strategy works better	27 Aug 2013
Good bacteria arrive from mother's gut via breast milk	23 Aug 2013
Repeat intimate-partner violence reduced by community intervention program	22 Aug 2013

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