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| Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News | |
| What Is Nicotine? Nicotine is a nitrogen-containing chemical - an alkaloid, which is made by several types of plants, including the tobacco plant. Nicotine is also produced synthetically. Nicotiana tabacum, the type of nicotine found in tobacco plants, comes from the nightshade family. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Potential Target Identified For Anti-Craving Medications Scientists at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have identified a potential target for the development of anti-craving medications for people with addictions to stimulants such as methamphetamine. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Off-Campus College Party Hosts Drink More Than Attendees On any given weekend, at least 10 percent of students at a single college could be hosting a party, and on average, party hosts who live off campus are drinking more and engaging in more alcohol-related problem behaviors than are the students attending their bashes, research suggests. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Endocannabinoid System Disturbed By GABA Deficits Changes in the endocannabinoid system may have important implications for psychiatric and addiction disorders. This brain system is responsible for making substances that have effects on brain function which resemble those of cannabis products, e. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Alzheimer's / Dementia News | |
| Stimulating Cognitive Activity Lowers Risk Of Alzheimer's Findings published Online First by Archives of Neurology, a JAMA/Archives journal, show that people who keep their brain active throughout their lives with cognitively stimulating activities like reading, writing and playing games seem to have lower levels of the β-amyloid protein, which is the major part of the amyloid plaque in Alzheimer disease. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Cognitive Impairment Seems Common Among Older Men The Mayo Clinic released its study of aging report today and announced that more than six percent of Americans, aged seventy to eighty-nine years, suffered from mild cognitive impairment (MCI). | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Alzheimer's Neurons Induced From Pluripotent Stem Cells Led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, scientists have, for the first time, created stem cell-derived, in vitro models of sporadic and hereditary Alzheimer's disease (AD), using induced pluripotent stem cells from patients with the much-dreaded neurodegenerative disorder. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Anxiety / Stress News | |
| Shedding Light On How The Brain Adapts To Stress Scientists now have a better understanding of the way that stress impacts the brain. New research, published by Cell Press in the January 26 issue of the journal Neuron, reveals pioneering evidence for a new mechanism of stress adaptation and may eventually lead to a better understanding of why prolonged and repeated exposure to stress can lead to anxiety disorders and depression. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Autism News | |
| People With Autism Helped By Learning To 'Talk Things Through In Your Head' Teaching children with autism to 'talk things through in their head' may help them to solve complex day-to-day tasks, which could increase the chances of independent, flexible living later in life, according to new research. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Biology / Biochemistry News | |
| Viruses That Con Bacteria With Helping Hand Scientists studying ocean microorganisms have encountered something they have never seen before. A marine virus that cons certain photosynthetic bacteria into letting it come inside because it appears to offer a "helping hand" by bringing resources very like their own to help them acquire phosphorus, a nutrient they are desperately short of. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Solving The Mystery Of Membrane Fusion The many factors that contribute to how cells communicate and function at the most basic level are still not fully understood, but researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have uncovered a mechanism that helps explain how intracellular membranes fuse, and in the process, created a new physiological membrane fusion model. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Blood / Hematology News | |
| Blood-Forming Stem Cells' Growth Identified Scientists with the new Children's Research Institute at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified the environment in which blood-forming stem cells survive and thrive within the body, an important step toward increasing the safety and effectiveness of bone-marrow transplantation. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| A 'Disruptive Science' Ready For Commercial Development - Gene Therapy The time for commercial development of gene therapy has come. Patients with diseases treatable and curable with gene therapy deserve access to the technology, which has demonstrated both its effectiveness and feasibility, says James Wilson, MD, PhD, Editor-in-Chief of Human Gene Therapy in a provocative commentary and accompanying videocast. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Bones / Orthopedics News | |
| Differences Discovered In Foot And Ankle Structure Between Sprinters And Non-Sprinters The skeletal structure of the foot and ankle differs significantly between human sprinters and non-sprinters, according to Penn State researchers. Their findings not only help explain why some people are faster runners than others, but also may be useful in helping people who have difficulty walking, such as older adults and children with cerebral palsy. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Breast Cancer News | |
| Breast Cancer Tissue Bank Opens To All, UK The first national breast cancer tissue bank in the UK has opened its vaults of precious breast cancer tissue to all researchers in the UK and Ireland, providing a massive boost to breast cancer research. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Breast Cancer Survival - Why Avastin And Sutent Don't Help Avastin and Sutent, two cancer drugs, do not lead to longer survival in breast cancer patients, probably because they encourage an increase in the number cancer stem cells in breast tumors, according to a study carried out on mice by researchers from the Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (early edition). | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Cancer / Oncology News | |
| 7% Of Americans Have Oral HPV A study published online in JAMA on Thursday suggests 7% of men and women in the US carry the Human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that causes a distinct form of cancer that affects the part of the throat that sits at the back of the mouth. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Breast Cancer Survival - Why Avastin And Sutent Don't Help Avastin and Sutent, two cancer drugs, do not lead to longer survival in breast cancer patients, probably because they encourage an increase in the number cancer stem cells in breast tumors, according to a study carried out on mice by researchers from the Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (early edition). | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Engineered Bacteria Effectively Target Tumors, Enabling Tumor Imaging Potential In Mice Tumor-targeted bioluminescent bacteria have been shown for the first time to provide accurate 3D images of tumors in mice, further advancing the potential for targeted cancer drug delivery, according to a study published in the Jan. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Solving The Mystery Of Membrane Fusion The many factors that contribute to how cells communicate and function at the most basic level are still not fully understood, but researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have uncovered a mechanism that helps explain how intracellular membranes fuse, and in the process, created a new physiological membrane fusion model. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Cardiovascular / Cardiology News | |
| More Black Tea Lowers Blood Pressure Tea, the second most consumed drink after water, may help lower blood pressure. Scientists at The University Of Western Australia and Unilever, state in Archives of Internal Medicine, that drinking black tea three times a day may drastically lower a person's systolic and diastolic blood pressure. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Rapid Urbanization And Cultural Habits Responsible For High Prevalence Of Heart Disease In Gulf States Although it is believed that rapid improvement in socio-economic conditions are responsible for the high prevalence of heart disease in the Gulf states, cultural factors are also to blame according to researchers. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Risk Of Surgical Complications May Be Reduced By Limiting Protein Or Certain Amino Acids Before Surgery Limiting certain essential nutrients for several days before surgery - either protein or amino acids - may reduce the risk of serious surgical complications such as heart attack or stroke, according to a new Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) study. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Raised Cardiovascular Risk For Adolescents Consuming Large Amounts Of Fructose Evidence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk is present in the blood of adolescents who consume a lot of fructose, a scenario that worsens in the face of excess belly fat, researchers report. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Data For Adipose Stem Cell Heart Attack Trial Published In JACC Cytori Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CYTX) has announced the publication of previously reported six-month outcomes from APOLLO, the Company's European clinical trial evaluating adipose-derived stem and regenerative cells (ADRCs) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (heart attack or AMI), as Research Correspondence in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine News | |
| 7% Of Americans Have Oral HPV A study published online in JAMA on Thursday suggests 7% of men and women in the US carry the Human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that causes a distinct form of cancer that affects the part of the throat that sits at the back of the mouth. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Self-HPV Testing Could Be An Effective Cervical Cancer Screening Method A study published January 23 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute , has found that self-HPV (human papillomavirus) testing, in low-resource settings, may be a more effective way to screen for cervical cancer than liquid-based cytology (LBC) and visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA). | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Indications Of A Benefit In Primary HPV Testing Precursors of cervical cancer can be detected and treated earlier / Risk of over-treatment Studies currently available provide indications and a "hint" that precursors of cervical cancer can be detected and treated earlier, and consequently tumours occur less often, in women who underwent testing for human papillomavirus (HPV). | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Cholesterol News | |
| Identification Of Entry Point For Hepatitis C Infection A molecule embedded in the membrane of human liver cells that aids in cholesterol absorption also allows the entry of hepatitis C virus, the first step in hepatitis C infection, according to research at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Colorectal Cancer News | |
| Cocoa Could Prevent Intestinal Pathologies Such As Colon Cancer A new study on living animals has shown for the first time that eating cocoa (the raw material in chocolate) can help to prevent intestinal complaints linked to oxidative stress, including colon carcinogenesis onset caused by chemical substances. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Compliance News | |
| Hypertensive Drug Compliance Improves With Positive Affirmation In African-Americans African-American patients with high blood pressure follow their medication regimen more effectively with a combination of positive affirmations and patient education, concludes a study published Online First in the Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News | |
| Breast Implant Boss Arrested The scandal of the faulty, badly made breast implants from French company Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) continues with the arrest of Jean-Claude Mas, 72, who according to police has been held at his home in Six-Fours-les-Plages in the South of France. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Visible Signs Of Aging Improved By Pycnogenol (French Maritime Pine Bark Extract) In New Study Human skin is the body's first line of defense and often mirrors the health, nutritional status and age of a person. Over time, skin shows signs of aging due to the gradual breakdown of collagen and elastin. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Depression News | |
| Overworking Linked To A 2-Fold Increase In The Likelihood Of Depression The odds of a major depressive episode are more than double for those working 11 or more hours a day compared to those working seven to eight hours a day, according to a report is published in the Jan. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Shedding Light On How The Brain Adapts To Stress Scientists now have a better understanding of the way that stress impacts the brain. New research, published by Cell Press in the January 26 issue of the journal Neuron, reveals pioneering evidence for a new mechanism of stress adaptation and may eventually lead to a better understanding of why prolonged and repeated exposure to stress can lead to anxiety disorders and depression. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Dermatology News | |
| Unexplained Skin Condition 'Morgellons' Found To Be Non-Infectious, Not Linked To Environmental Cause The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has completed a comprehensive study of an unexplained skin condition commonly referred to as Morgellons and found no infectious agent and no evidence to suggest an environmental link. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Visible Signs Of Aging Improved By Pycnogenol (French Maritime Pine Bark Extract) In New Study Human skin is the body's first line of defense and often mirrors the health, nutritional status and age of a person. Over time, skin shows signs of aging due to the gradual breakdown of collagen and elastin. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Diabetes News | |
| Large Drop In Leg And Foot Amputations Among Adult Diabetics, CDC There has been a large drop in the rate of leg and foot amputations among Americans aged 40 and over with diagnosed diabetes, according to a new study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published in the February issue of Diabetes Care. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Patients With Diabetes Benefit From Lifestyle Counseling In Primary Care Setting Lifestyle counseling, practiced as part of routine care for people with diabetes, helps people more quickly lower blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels and keep them under control, according to a large, long-term study published in the February issue of Diabetes Care. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Endocrinology News | |
| Appetite Accomplice: Ghrelin Receptor Alters Dopamine Signaling New research reveals a fascinating and unexpected molecular partnership within the brain neurons that regulate appetite. The study, published by Cell Press in the January 26 issue of the journal Neuron, resolves a paradox regarding a receptor without its hormone and may lead to more specific therapeutic interventions for obesity and disorders of dopamine signaling. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Genetics News | |
| New Hope For Tackling Sleeping Sickness With Genetic Screens Research led by scientists at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine has exploited a revolutionary genetic technique to discover how human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) drugs target the parasite which causes the disease. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| A 'Disruptive Science' Ready For Commercial Development - Gene Therapy The time for commercial development of gene therapy has come. Patients with diseases treatable and curable with gene therapy deserve access to the technology, which has demonstrated both its effectiveness and feasibility, says James Wilson, MD, PhD, Editor-in-Chief of Human Gene Therapy in a provocative commentary and accompanying videocast. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Headache / Migraine News | |
| New Clinical Trial Guidelines For Migraine Experts from the International Headache Society (IHS) have developed new recommendations for conduct of acute and preventive migraine clinical trials. The third edition of Migraine Clinical Trials Guidelines is now available in the IHS journal Cephalalgia, which is published by SAGE. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Heart Disease News | |
| Rapid Urbanization And Cultural Habits Responsible For High Prevalence Of Heart Disease In Gulf States Although it is believed that rapid improvement in socio-economic conditions are responsible for the high prevalence of heart disease in the Gulf states, cultural factors are also to blame according to researchers. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Greater Lifetime Risk For Heart Disease Driven By Middle-Age Risk Factors A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine reports that while an individual's risk of heart disease may be low in the next five or 10 years, the lifetime risk could still be very high, findings that could have implications for both clinical practice and public health policy. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Frying Food in Olive or Sunflower Oil Better For Heart According to a study published on bmj.com, heart disease or premature death is not associated with consuming food fried in sunflower or olive oil.The study was conducted in Spain, a country in the Mediterranean where sunflower or olive oil is used for frying. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Data For Adipose Stem Cell Heart Attack Trial Published In JACC Cytori Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CYTX) has announced the publication of previously reported six-month outcomes from APOLLO, the Company's European clinical trial evaluating adipose-derived stem and regenerative cells (ADRCs) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (heart attack or AMI), as Research Correspondence in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| HIV / AIDS News | |
| Study Compares HIV Saliva Self-Test To Blood Test A saliva test used to diagnose the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is comparable in accuracy to the traditional blood test, according to a new study led by the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and McGill University. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Hypertension News | |
| Hypertensive Drug Compliance Improves With Positive Affirmation In African-Americans African-American patients with high blood pressure follow their medication regimen more effectively with a combination of positive affirmations and patient education, concludes a study published Online First in the Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Children With A Genetic Variation Who Are Prescribed Antipsychotics At Increased Risk Of Metabolic Side Effects Researchers have found a genetic variation predisposing children to six-times greater risk of developing metabolic syndrome when taking second-generation anti-psychotic medications. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that are risk factors for cardiovascular disease. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News | |
| 7% Of Americans Have Oral HPV A study published online in JAMA on Thursday suggests 7% of men and women in the US carry the Human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that causes a distinct form of cancer that affects the part of the throat that sits at the back of the mouth. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Viruses That Con Bacteria With Helping Hand Scientists studying ocean microorganisms have encountered something they have never seen before. A marine virus that cons certain photosynthetic bacteria into letting it come inside because it appears to offer a "helping hand" by bringing resources very like their own to help them acquire phosphorus, a nutrient they are desperately short of. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Engineered Bacteria Effectively Target Tumors, Enabling Tumor Imaging Potential In Mice Tumor-targeted bioluminescent bacteria have been shown for the first time to provide accurate 3D images of tumors in mice, further advancing the potential for targeted cancer drug delivery, according to a study published in the Jan. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Better Treatment And Fewer Costs With New Detection Method For UTI-Causing Bacteria A new method for identifying bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) will lead to much faster, more effective treatment as well as a reduction in costs. The procedure, described in the Journal of Medical Microbiology, could eventually be used for the identification of micro-organisms in other bodily fluids, including blood and spinal fluid. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| IT / Internet / E-mail News | |
| Recommendations For Tablet Computer Use To Avoid Shoulder Pain The sudden popularity of tablet computers such as the Apple iPad® has not allowed for the development of guidelines to optimize users' comfort and well-being. In a new study published in Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and Rehabilitation, researchers from Harvard School of Public Health, Microsoft Corporation, and Brigham and Women's Hospital report that head and neck posture during tablet computer use can be improved by placing the tablet higher to avoid low gaze angles, and through the use of a case that provides optimal viewing angles. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Litigation / Medical Malpractice News | |
| Breast Implant Boss Arrested The scandal of the faulty, badly made breast implants from French company Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) continues with the arrest of Jean-Claude Mas, 72, who according to police has been held at his home in Six-Fours-les-Plages in the South of France. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Liver Disease / Hepatitis News | |
| Identification Of Entry Point For Hepatitis C Infection A molecule embedded in the membrane of human liver cells that aids in cholesterol absorption also allows the entry of hepatitis C virus, the first step in hepatitis C infection, according to research at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Medical Devices / Diagnostics News | |
| Engineered Bacteria Effectively Target Tumors, Enabling Tumor Imaging Potential In Mice Tumor-targeted bioluminescent bacteria have been shown for the first time to provide accurate 3D images of tumors in mice, further advancing the potential for targeted cancer drug delivery, according to a study published in the Jan. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Study Compares HIV Saliva Self-Test To Blood Test A saliva test used to diagnose the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is comparable in accuracy to the traditional blood test, according to a new study led by the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and McGill University. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Better Treatment And Fewer Costs With New Detection Method For UTI-Causing Bacteria A new method for identifying bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) will lead to much faster, more effective treatment as well as a reduction in costs. The procedure, described in the Journal of Medical Microbiology, could eventually be used for the identification of micro-organisms in other bodily fluids, including blood and spinal fluid. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| New Means For Creating Elastic Conductors Has Implications For Medical Devices Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new method for creating elastic conductors made of carbon nanotubes, which will contribute to large-scale production of the material for use in a new generation of elastic electronic devices. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Multiple Sclerosis News | |
| Rebif® For Early Symptoms Of Multiple Sclerosis, UK Rebif® (interferon beta-1a), a disease-modifying medication used to treat relapsing forms of multiple Sclerosis (MS), is now available in the UK to treat individuals with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), a potential early indicator of MS, announced Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Neurology / Neuroscience News | |
| Stimulating Cognitive Activity Lowers Risk Of Alzheimer's Findings published Online First by Archives of Neurology, a JAMA/Archives journal, show that people who keep their brain active throughout their lives with cognitively stimulating activities like reading, writing and playing games seem to have lower levels of the β-amyloid protein, which is the major part of the amyloid plaque in Alzheimer disease. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Nutrition / Diet News | |
| More Black Tea Lowers Blood Pressure Tea, the second most consumed drink after water, may help lower blood pressure. Scientists at The University Of Western Australia and Unilever, state in Archives of Internal Medicine, that drinking black tea three times a day may drastically lower a person's systolic and diastolic blood pressure. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Risk Of Surgical Complications May Be Reduced By Limiting Protein Or Certain Amino Acids Before Surgery Limiting certain essential nutrients for several days before surgery - either protein or amino acids - may reduce the risk of serious surgical complications such as heart attack or stroke, according to a new Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) study. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Frying Food in Olive or Sunflower Oil Better For Heart According to a study published on bmj.com, heart disease or premature death is not associated with consuming food fried in sunflower or olive oil.The study was conducted in Spain, a country in the Mediterranean where sunflower or olive oil is used for frying. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Raised Cardiovascular Risk For Adolescents Consuming Large Amounts Of Fructose Evidence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk is present in the blood of adolescents who consume a lot of fructose, a scenario that worsens in the face of excess belly fat, researchers report. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Cocoa Could Prevent Intestinal Pathologies Such As Colon Cancer A new study on living animals has shown for the first time that eating cocoa (the raw material in chocolate) can help to prevent intestinal complaints linked to oxidative stress, including colon carcinogenesis onset caused by chemical substances. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News | |
| Appetite Accomplice: Ghrelin Receptor Alters Dopamine Signaling New research reveals a fascinating and unexpected molecular partnership within the brain neurons that regulate appetite. The study, published by Cell Press in the January 26 issue of the journal Neuron, resolves a paradox regarding a receptor without its hormone and may lead to more specific therapeutic interventions for obesity and disorders of dopamine signaling. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Patients With Diabetes Benefit From Lifestyle Counseling In Primary Care Setting Lifestyle counseling, practiced as part of routine care for people with diabetes, helps people more quickly lower blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels and keep them under control, according to a large, long-term study published in the February issue of Diabetes Care. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Studying The Causes Of Obesity In Aboriginal Children To fully understand the causes of the obesity epidemic in Aboriginal children requires an understanding of the unique social and historical factors that shape the Aboriginal community. A review article published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism emphasizes that early childhood obesity prevention efforts should begin focusing with the parents before and during pregnancy and on breastfeeding initiatives and nutrition in the early childhood development stages. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Ovarian Cancer News | |
| Diindolylmethane Suppresses Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer is a major cause of death worldwide. Approximately 25,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year and 15,000 women will die from it in the United States alone. The novel anti-cancer drug diindolylmethane (DIM) has been shown in laboratory to inhibit the growth of ovarian cancer cells. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Pain / Anesthetics News | |
| Recommendations For Tablet Computer Use To Avoid Shoulder Pain The sudden popularity of tablet computers such as the Apple iPad® has not allowed for the development of guidelines to optimize users' comfort and well-being. In a new study published in Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and Rehabilitation, researchers from Harvard School of Public Health, Microsoft Corporation, and Brigham and Women's Hospital report that head and neck posture during tablet computer use can be improved by placing the tablet higher to avoid low gaze angles, and through the use of a case that provides optimal viewing angles. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Parkinson's Disease News | |
| Protein Identified That Contributes To Symptoms Of Parkinson's Disease Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes, an independent and nonprofit biomedical-research organization, have identified a protein that exacerbates symptoms of Parkinson's disease - a discovery that could one day lead to new treatments for people who suffer from this devastating neurodegenerative illness. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Pediatrics / Children's Health News | |
| Experts Warn Cost Of Asthma Caused By Traffic-Related Air Pollution Is Much Higher Than Previous Estimates The total cost of asthma due to traffic-related air pollution is much higher than previous estimates, according to new research.The study, published online ahead of print in the European Respiratory Journal, has revealed the true extent of the healthcare costs associated with living close to a busy road. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Numerous Infant Studies Indicate Environmental Knowledge Is Present Soon After Birth While it may appear that infants are helpless creatures that only blink, eat, cry and sleep, one University of Missouri researcher says that studies indicate infant brains come equipped with knowledge of "intuitive physics. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Raised Cardiovascular Risk For Adolescents Consuming Large Amounts Of Fructose Evidence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk is present in the blood of adolescents who consume a lot of fructose, a scenario that worsens in the face of excess belly fat, researchers report. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Children With A Genetic Variation Who Are Prescribed Antipsychotics At Increased Risk Of Metabolic Side Effects Researchers have found a genetic variation predisposing children to six-times greater risk of developing metabolic syndrome when taking second-generation anti-psychotic medications. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that are risk factors for cardiovascular disease. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| People With Autism Helped By Learning To 'Talk Things Through In Your Head' Teaching children with autism to 'talk things through in their head' may help them to solve complex day-to-day tasks, which could increase the chances of independent, flexible living later in life, according to new research. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| 'The Other Distraction' For Teen Drivers - Teen Passengers A pair of studies by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and State Farm® identify factors that may lead teens to drive with multiple peer passengers and, then, how those passengers may affect their driver's behavior just before a serious crash. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Studying The Causes Of Obesity In Aboriginal Children To fully understand the causes of the obesity epidemic in Aboriginal children requires an understanding of the unique social and historical factors that shape the Aboriginal community. A review article published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism emphasizes that early childhood obesity prevention efforts should begin focusing with the parents before and during pregnancy and on breastfeeding initiatives and nutrition in the early childhood development stages. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Pregnancy / Obstetrics News | |
| Studying The Causes Of Obesity In Aboriginal Children To fully understand the causes of the obesity epidemic in Aboriginal children requires an understanding of the unique social and historical factors that shape the Aboriginal community. A review article published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism emphasizes that early childhood obesity prevention efforts should begin focusing with the parents before and during pregnancy and on breastfeeding initiatives and nutrition in the early childhood development stages. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Primary Care / General Practice News | |
| Nearly 95% Of Clinical Commissioning Groups Ready To Take On Commissioning Budgets In April, UK According to BMJ Careers, In April 2012, 94.2% of the emerging clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in England will be able to take on primary care trust commissioning budgets as they passed the strategic health authority (SHA) risk assessment of their configuration. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Patients With Diabetes Benefit From Lifestyle Counseling In Primary Care Setting Lifestyle counseling, practiced as part of routine care for people with diabetes, helps people more quickly lower blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels and keep them under control, according to a large, long-term study published in the February issue of Diabetes Care. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Prostate / Prostate Cancer News | |
| Prostate Cancer - Evidence Not Beliefs Matter Regarding Screening And Treatment According to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and prostate expert Marc B. Garnick, MD, physicians who advise PSA tests for men being screened for prostate cancer must base their decision more on available evidence when recommending screening, biopsies and treatments, instead of holding on to long held beliefs that PSA-based testing benefits all. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Psychology / Psychiatry News | |
| Cognitive Impairment Seems Common Among Older Men The Mayo Clinic released its study of aging report today and announced that more than six percent of Americans, aged seventy to eighty-nine years, suffered from mild cognitive impairment (MCI). | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Unexplained Skin Condition 'Morgellons' Found To Be Non-Infectious, Not Linked To Environmental Cause The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has completed a comprehensive study of an unexplained skin condition commonly referred to as Morgellons and found no infectious agent and no evidence to suggest an environmental link. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Shedding Light On How The Brain Adapts To Stress Scientists now have a better understanding of the way that stress impacts the brain. New research, published by Cell Press in the January 26 issue of the journal Neuron, reveals pioneering evidence for a new mechanism of stress adaptation and may eventually lead to a better understanding of why prolonged and repeated exposure to stress can lead to anxiety disorders and depression. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Appetite Accomplice: Ghrelin Receptor Alters Dopamine Signaling New research reveals a fascinating and unexpected molecular partnership within the brain neurons that regulate appetite. The study, published by Cell Press in the January 26 issue of the journal Neuron, resolves a paradox regarding a receptor without its hormone and may lead to more specific therapeutic interventions for obesity and disorders of dopamine signaling. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Smoking Cessation In Ethnic Minorities Telephone counseling services (also known as quitlines) are an effective intervention for Chinese-, Korean-, and Vietnamese-speaking smokers living in the U.S., and should be incorporated into current smoking cessation services, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Numerous Infant Studies Indicate Environmental Knowledge Is Present Soon After Birth While it may appear that infants are helpless creatures that only blink, eat, cry and sleep, one University of Missouri researcher says that studies indicate infant brains come equipped with knowledge of "intuitive physics. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Gender Differences In Prejudice - It's Evolution Prejudice against people from groups different than their own is linked to aggression for men and fear for women, suggests new research led by Michigan State University scholars.The researchers report that, throughout history, men have been the primary aggressors against different groups as well as the primary victims of group-based aggression and discrimination. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Children With A Genetic Variation Who Are Prescribed Antipsychotics At Increased Risk Of Metabolic Side Effects Researchers have found a genetic variation predisposing children to six-times greater risk of developing metabolic syndrome when taking second-generation anti-psychotic medications. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that are risk factors for cardiovascular disease. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| People With Autism Helped By Learning To 'Talk Things Through In Your Head' Teaching children with autism to 'talk things through in their head' may help them to solve complex day-to-day tasks, which could increase the chances of independent, flexible living later in life, according to new research. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Endocannabinoid System Disturbed By GABA Deficits Changes in the endocannabinoid system may have important implications for psychiatric and addiction disorders. This brain system is responsible for making substances that have effects on brain function which resemble those of cannabis products, e. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Public Health News | |
| Study Examines Research On Overuse Of Health Care Services An article, which is part of the JAMA/Archives journals 'Less is More' series that is published in the January 23 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine reveals that in the U.S. overusing the health care services appears to be an understudied problem given that research literature is limited to only a few services and rates of overuse vary widely. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Overworking Linked To A 2-Fold Increase In The Likelihood Of Depression The odds of a major depressive episode are more than double for those working 11 or more hours a day compared to those working seven to eight hours a day, according to a report is published in the Jan. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| 'The Other Distraction' For Teen Drivers - Teen Passengers A pair of studies by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and State Farm® identify factors that may lead teens to drive with multiple peer passengers and, then, how those passengers may affect their driver's behavior just before a serious crash. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Respiratory / Asthma News | |
| Experts Warn Cost Of Asthma Caused By Traffic-Related Air Pollution Is Much Higher Than Previous Estimates The total cost of asthma due to traffic-related air pollution is much higher than previous estimates, according to new research.The study, published online ahead of print in the European Respiratory Journal, has revealed the true extent of the healthcare costs associated with living close to a busy road. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Schizophrenia News | |
| Endocannabinoid System Disturbed By GABA Deficits Changes in the endocannabinoid system may have important implications for psychiatric and addiction disorders. This brain system is responsible for making substances that have effects on brain function which resemble those of cannabis products, e. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Seniors / Aging News | |
| Visible Signs Of Aging Improved By Pycnogenol (French Maritime Pine Bark Extract) In New Study Human skin is the body's first line of defense and often mirrors the health, nutritional status and age of a person. Over time, skin shows signs of aging due to the gradual breakdown of collagen and elastin. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Sexual Health / STDs News | |
| Self-HPV Testing Could Be An Effective Cervical Cancer Screening Method A study published January 23 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute , has found that self-HPV (human papillomavirus) testing, in low-resource settings, may be a more effective way to screen for cervical cancer than liquid-based cytology (LBC) and visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA). | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Smoking / Quit Smoking News | |
| What Is Nicotine? Nicotine is a nitrogen-containing chemical - an alkaloid, which is made by several types of plants, including the tobacco plant. Nicotine is also produced synthetically. Nicotiana tabacum, the type of nicotine found in tobacco plants, comes from the nightshade family. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Smoking Cessation In Ethnic Minorities Telephone counseling services (also known as quitlines) are an effective intervention for Chinese-, Korean-, and Vietnamese-speaking smokers living in the U.S., and should be incorporated into current smoking cessation services, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Sports Medicine / Fitness News | |
| Differences Discovered In Foot And Ankle Structure Between Sprinters And Non-Sprinters The skeletal structure of the foot and ankle differs significantly between human sprinters and non-sprinters, according to Penn State researchers. Their findings not only help explain why some people are faster runners than others, but also may be useful in helping people who have difficulty walking, such as older adults and children with cerebral palsy. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Stem Cell Research News | |
| Breast Cancer Survival - Why Avastin And Sutent Don't Help Avastin and Sutent, two cancer drugs, do not lead to longer survival in breast cancer patients, probably because they encourage an increase in the number cancer stem cells in breast tumors, according to a study carried out on mice by researchers from the Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (early edition). | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Alzheimer's Neurons Induced From Pluripotent Stem Cells Led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, scientists have, for the first time, created stem cell-derived, in vitro models of sporadic and hereditary Alzheimer's disease (AD), using induced pluripotent stem cells from patients with the much-dreaded neurodegenerative disorder. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Blood-Forming Stem Cells' Growth Identified Scientists with the new Children's Research Institute at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified the environment in which blood-forming stem cells survive and thrive within the body, an important step toward increasing the safety and effectiveness of bone-marrow transplantation. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Data For Adipose Stem Cell Heart Attack Trial Published In JACC Cytori Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CYTX) has announced the publication of previously reported six-month outcomes from APOLLO, the Company's European clinical trial evaluating adipose-derived stem and regenerative cells (ADRCs) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (heart attack or AMI), as Research Correspondence in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Stroke News | |
| Risk Of Surgical Complications May Be Reduced By Limiting Protein Or Certain Amino Acids Before Surgery Limiting certain essential nutrients for several days before surgery - either protein or amino acids - may reduce the risk of serious surgical complications such as heart attack or stroke, according to a new Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) study. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Transplants / Organ Donations News | |
| Blood-Forming Stem Cells' Growth Identified Scientists with the new Children's Research Institute at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified the environment in which blood-forming stem cells survive and thrive within the body, an important step toward increasing the safety and effectiveness of bone-marrow transplantation. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Identification Of Entry Point For Hepatitis C Infection A molecule embedded in the membrane of human liver cells that aids in cholesterol absorption also allows the entry of hepatitis C virus, the first step in hepatitis C infection, according to research at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Tropical Diseases News | |
| New Hope For Tackling Sleeping Sickness With Genetic Screens Research led by scientists at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine has exploited a revolutionary genetic technique to discover how human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) drugs target the parasite which causes the disease. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Urology / Nephrology News | |
| Better Treatment And Fewer Costs With New Detection Method For UTI-Causing Bacteria A new method for identifying bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) will lead to much faster, more effective treatment as well as a reduction in costs. The procedure, described in the Journal of Medical Microbiology, could eventually be used for the identification of micro-organisms in other bodily fluids, including blood and spinal fluid. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Veterinary News | |
| Schmallenberg Virus - BVA Concerned, UK Following the AHVLA's confirmation of the discovery of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) on four sheep farms in Norfolk, Suffolk and East Sussex, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has renewed its call for heightened vigilance. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Water - Air Quality / Agriculture News | |
| Viruses That Con Bacteria With Helping Hand Scientists studying ocean microorganisms have encountered something they have never seen before. A marine virus that cons certain photosynthetic bacteria into letting it come inside because it appears to offer a "helping hand" by bringing resources very like their own to help them acquire phosphorus, a nutrient they are desperately short of. | 26 Jan 2012 |
| Experts Warn Cost Of Asthma Caused By Traffic-Related Air Pollution Is Much Higher Than Previous Estimates The total cost of asthma due to traffic-related air pollution is much higher than previous estimates, according to new research.The study, published online ahead of print in the European Respiratory Journal, has revealed the true extent of the healthcare costs associated with living close to a busy road. | 26 Jan 2012 |
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