MNT weekly newsletter - 16 August 2017

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Respiratory / Asthma News
Scientists unearth cell 'checkpoint' that stops allergic diseases 14 Aug 2017
What is sputum? 13 Aug 2017
Restrictive lung disease: Types, causes, and treatment 13 Aug 2017
Researchers discover potentially harmful nanoparticles produced through burning coal 11 Aug 2017
Scientists create stem cell therapy for lung fibrosis conditions 09 Aug 2017


Breast Cancer News
Fat rats show why breast cancer may be more aggressive in patients with obesity 09 Aug 2017


Depression News
Embracing negative emotions could boost psychological well-being 13 Aug 2017
Antidepressant use increases risk of head injuries among persons with Alzheimer's disease 10 Aug 2017


Hypertension News
Marijuana 'may be worse than cigarettes for cardiovascular health' 09 Aug 2017


Lymphoma / Leukemia / Myeloma News
Leukemia: Mushroom protein could be used in future treatments 13 Aug 2017
Drug hope for acute myeloid leukaemia 11 Aug 2017


Men's Health News
Hair growth stimulated using stem cells 14 Aug 2017
Vasectomy reversal: What to expect 12 Aug 2017
Yellow semen: Causes of different semen colors 11 Aug 2017


Neurology / Neuroscience News
Alzheimer's: Low serotonin levels may drive development 15 Aug 2017
Early life physical activity may prevent cognitive decline 15 Aug 2017
Novel stem cell-derived model created of inflammatory neurological disorder 15 Aug 2017
How the brain recognizes familiar faces 15 Aug 2017
Genetic drivers of deadly brain cancer uncovered 14 Aug 2017
Stress heightens fear of threats from the past 14 Aug 2017
Heartbeats could hold the key to understanding babies' inner world 14 Aug 2017
Cerebral spinal fluid analysis: Tests and results 13 Aug 2017
Why does the flu trigger MS relapse? Study investigates 12 Aug 2017
Cell death: Is our health at risk? 11 Aug 2017
Brain mapping uncovers neuronal differences 11 Aug 2017
Rewired taste system reveals how flavors move from tongue to brain 11 Aug 2017
Reaction time variation may be a marker that predicts mortality in old age 11 Aug 2017
'Hearing voices' and the role of expectation 11 Aug 2017
A personalized approach to Alzheimer's disease prevention 10 Aug 2017
Making an older brain younger by manipulating a single gene 10 Aug 2017
MRI reveals striking brain differences in people with genetic autism 10 Aug 2017
Antidepressant use increases risk of head injuries among persons with Alzheimer's disease 10 Aug 2017
Compound derived from marijuana interacts with antiepileptic drugs 10 Aug 2017
This is how taste keeps us safe 10 Aug 2017
Opisthotonos: Symptoms, causes, and treatment 10 Aug 2017
Allodynia: Causes, types, and treatment 10 Aug 2017
How sleep helps us to remember and forget at the same time 09 Aug 2017
Scientists prevent neurodegeneration-associated protein clumping in lab study 09 Aug 2017
Alzheimer's disease: Targeting enzyme may reverse memory loss 09 Aug 2017
Scientists reveal role for lysosome transport in Alzheimer's disease progression 09 Aug 2017
MRI contrast agents accumulate in the brain 09 Aug 2017
Different sensory pathways engaged in feeling and responding to external temperature 09 Aug 2017
What is paresthesia? Causes and symptoms 09 Aug 2017


Sexual Health / STDs News
Vasectomy reversal: What to expect 12 Aug 2017


Urology / Nephrology News
Henoch-Schönlein purpura: Causes, symptoms, and treatment 15 Aug 2017
Azotemia: Symptoms, types, and treatment 15 Aug 2017
Choledocholithiasis: Causes, symptoms, and diagnosis 14 Aug 2017


Women's Health / Gynecology News
Could sleep disorders raise the risk of preterm birth? 14 Aug 2017
C-section delivery associated with increased risk of complications from hysterectomy 14 Aug 2017
Could vitamin B-3 be the answer to miscarriages and birth defects? 11 Aug 2017
Cadmium may raise risk of endometrial cancer 11 Aug 2017


Bones / Orthopedics News
How do broken bones heal? 15 Aug 2017
Spondylolisthesis: Causes, symptoms, and treatments 14 Aug 2017
Rain increases joint pain? Google suggests otherwise 11 Aug 2017
Upper crossed syndrome: Causes, symptoms, and exercises 11 Aug 2017
Opisthotonos: Symptoms, causes, and treatment 10 Aug 2017


GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News
Choledocholithiasis: Causes, symptoms, and diagnosis 14 Aug 2017
Rotavirus vaccines continue to reduce diarrhea hospitalizations, medical costs in US kids 14 Aug 2017
Colorectal cancer death rates rising in people under 55 11 Aug 2017
Six foods that cause diarrhea 11 Aug 2017
Could probiotics help to fight multiple sclerosis? 09 Aug 2017
How to stop vomiting: Home remedies 09 Aug 2017


Nutrition / Diet News
'Metabolically healthy obese' at twice the risk of heart disease 15 Aug 2017
Do probiotics for eczema work? 15 Aug 2017
'Delicate balance' between alcohol's protective and harmful effects 15 Aug 2017
Leukemia: Mushroom protein could be used in future treatments 13 Aug 2017
Iron poisoning: What you need to know 12 Aug 2017
Could vitamin B-3 be the answer to miscarriages and birth defects? 11 Aug 2017
Cadmium may raise risk of endometrial cancer 11 Aug 2017
Six foods that cause diarrhea 11 Aug 2017
Energy drinks: A gateway to drug use? 10 Aug 2017
This is how taste keeps us safe 10 Aug 2017
Could vitamin B-3 help to prevent melanoma? 09 Aug 2017
Limiting access to fast-food restaurants unlikely to reduce obesity 09 Aug 2017
Overweight children and adults get significantly healthier and quickly with less sugar 09 Aug 2017


Stroke News
What is paresthesia? Causes and symptoms 09 Aug 2017


Pain / Anesthetics News
Arthritis on the rise 15 Aug 2017
Cannabis for pain and PTSD 'lacks high-quality evidence' 15 Aug 2017
Rain increases joint pain? Google suggests otherwise 11 Aug 2017
Upper crossed syndrome: Causes, symptoms, and exercises 11 Aug 2017
Allodynia: Causes, types, and treatment 10 Aug 2017
What is paresthesia? Causes and symptoms 09 Aug 2017


Prostate / Prostate Cancer News
'Shapeshifting' cancer cells promote metastasis 10 Aug 2017


Blood / Hematology News
Azotemia: Symptoms, types, and treatment 15 Aug 2017
Iron poisoning: What you need to know 12 Aug 2017
Drug hope for acute myeloid leukaemia 11 Aug 2017
What is Kussmaul breathing? 09 Aug 2017


Colorectal Cancer News
Colorectal cancer death rates rising in people under 55 11 Aug 2017


Eczema / Psoriasis News
Do probiotics for eczema work? 15 Aug 2017
Scientists unearth cell 'checkpoint' that stops allergic diseases 14 Aug 2017



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