MNT weekly newsletter - 23 August 2017

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Respiratory / Asthma News
Bronchiectasis: What are the treatment options? 21 Aug 2017
Respiratory depression: Causes, symptoms, and treatment 21 Aug 2017
Restrictive lung disease: Treatment and symptoms 20 Aug 2017
Pickwickian syndrome: All you need to know 18 Aug 2017
Tuberculosis drug may work better than others in its class 17 Aug 2017
Allergy wheezing: Causes, diagnosis, and treatment 16 Aug 2017


Breast Cancer News
How decision-making habits influence the breast cancer treatments women consider 18 Aug 2017
Could outdoor light exposure at night heighten breast cancer risk? 17 Aug 2017
Cancer drugs that halt tumors can also shrink them 17 Aug 2017
New study reveals late spread of breast cancer and backs key role of early diagnosis 16 Aug 2017


Depression News
Afternoon slump explained by brain's 'reward center' 22 Aug 2017
Brain's 'fear hub' generates neurons in adulthood 16 Aug 2017


Lymphoma / Leukemia / Myeloma News
Skin cancer and rashes: Cancerous and precancerous lesions 22 Aug 2017
Vitamin C may stop leukemia from progressing 17 Aug 2017


Men's Health News
Why do couples split up? And why do they stay together? 20 Aug 2017
Perception, not reality, of spending habits could lead to marital conflict 20 Aug 2017
Prostate cancer: Study identifies earlier clinical trial endpoint that can be used to indicate effectiveness of new treatments 16 Aug 2017
Sperm morphology: Tests and results 16 Aug 2017


Neurology / Neuroscience News
Gut bacteria influence the brain indirectly, study shows 22 Aug 2017
Afternoon slump explained by brain's 'reward center' 22 Aug 2017
Scientists identify central neural circuit for itch sensation 22 Aug 2017
Raccoon eyes: Causes and treatments 22 Aug 2017
Unexpected memory retrieval mechanism found in landmark study 21 Aug 2017
Study identifies a new way to prevent a deadly fungal infection spreading to the brain 21 Aug 2017
McDonald criteria: MS diagnosis guidelines 21 Aug 2017
Respiratory depression: Causes, symptoms, and treatment 21 Aug 2017
How to get rid of dizziness: Medications and remedies 21 Aug 2017
Dissociative fugue: Symptoms, causes, and treatment 21 Aug 2017
Fish oil may prevent seizures by boosting brain estrogen levels 19 Aug 2017
Reversing brain death: Far-fetched or feasible? 18 Aug 2017
Surprising neural communication mechanism revealed 18 Aug 2017
New tool aims to make surgery safer by helping doctors see nerves 18 Aug 2017
Fears erased with pulses of light 18 Aug 2017
Prematurity leaves distinctive molecular signature in infants' cerebellum 18 Aug 2017
Bipolar disorder: Brain mechanism could be key for prevention 18 Aug 2017
Could outdoor light exposure at night heighten breast cancer risk? 17 Aug 2017
Nerve fibers regenerated with molecular mix 17 Aug 2017
New method identifies brain regions most likely to cause epilepsy seizures 17 Aug 2017
New Machine Learning program shows promise for early Alzheimer's diagnosis 16 Aug 2017
Brain's 'fear hub' generates neurons in adulthood 16 Aug 2017
Habitual cannabis use alters brain oxygen 16 Aug 2017
White matter: The brain's flexible but underrated superhighway 16 Aug 2017


Sexual Health / STDs News
Why do couples split up? And why do they stay together? 20 Aug 2017
Rheumatoid arthritis: Birth control pill tied to reduced risk 18 Aug 2017
Study: Long-term testosterone therapy improves urinary, sexual function and quality of life 17 Aug 2017
Sperm morphology: Tests and results 16 Aug 2017


Urology / Nephrology News
Shy bladder: Causes and treatments 20 Aug 2017
Study: Long-term testosterone therapy improves urinary, sexual function and quality of life 17 Aug 2017
Prostate cancer: Study identifies earlier clinical trial endpoint that can be used to indicate effectiveness of new treatments 16 Aug 2017


Women's Health / Gynecology News
Why do couples split up? And why do they stay together? 20 Aug 2017
Perception, not reality, of spending habits could lead to marital conflict 20 Aug 2017
Rheumatoid arthritis: Birth control pill tied to reduced risk 18 Aug 2017
How decision-making habits influence the breast cancer treatments women consider 18 Aug 2017
Why the definition of polycystic ovary syndrome harms women 17 Aug 2017
Processed foods linked with cancer risk in slim older women 17 Aug 2017


Bones / Orthopedics News
Raccoon eyes: Causes and treatments 22 Aug 2017
Osteoporosis: Potential new drug target uncovered 21 Aug 2017
Collagen in cartilage tissues behaves like liquid crystals in a smart phone screen 21 Aug 2017
Acupuncture, electrotherapy after knee replacement associated with reduced and delayed opioid use 18 Aug 2017
Subchondral bone cyst: Causes, treatment, and symptoms 17 Aug 2017
Certain occupations linked to an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis 16 Aug 2017


GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News
Gut bacteria influence the brain indirectly, study shows 22 Aug 2017
Gut bacteria-produced compound may stave off aging 22 Aug 2017
Disrupted gut microbiome makes children more susceptible to amoebic dysentery 17 Aug 2017


Nutrition / Diet News
Caffeine may reduce surgical pain caused by poor sleep 22 Aug 2017
Gut bacteria-produced compound may stave off aging 22 Aug 2017
How do vegetarian diets affect cholesterol levels? 22 Aug 2017
Microcytic anemia: Symptoms, types, and treatment 22 Aug 2017
Avocado seed husk may help to treat heart disease, cancer 21 Aug 2017
Fish oil may prevent seizures by boosting brain estrogen levels 19 Aug 2017
Children who skip breakfast may not be getting recommended nutrients 17 Aug 2017
Processed foods linked with cancer risk in slim older women 17 Aug 2017
Late-night snacking could be damaging your skin 16 Aug 2017
Medical experts outline the cardiometabolic health benefits of a plant-based diet 16 Aug 2017


Stroke News
Respiratory depression: Causes, symptoms, and treatment 21 Aug 2017
First aid for stroke: What do you do? 19 Aug 2017
Nerve fibers regenerated with molecular mix 17 Aug 2017
Medical experts outline the cardiometabolic health benefits of a plant-based diet 16 Aug 2017


Pain / Anesthetics News
Caffeine may reduce surgical pain caused by poor sleep 22 Aug 2017
Does platelet-rich plasma for the knee work? 20 Aug 2017
Acupuncture, electrotherapy after knee replacement associated with reduced and delayed opioid use 18 Aug 2017
Enthesopathy: Symptoms and treatment 18 Aug 2017
Does laser therapy for knee pain work? 16 Aug 2017


Prostate / Prostate Cancer News
Prostate cancer: Study identifies earlier clinical trial endpoint that can be used to indicate effectiveness of new treatments 16 Aug 2017


Blood / Hematology News
Microcytic anemia: Symptoms, types, and treatment 22 Aug 2017
Posterior nosebleed: Causes and how to stop them 22 Aug 2017
Vitamin C may stop leukemia from progressing 17 Aug 2017
How long does a blood transfusion last? 17 Aug 2017


Tuberculosis News
Tuberculosis drug may work better than others in its class 17 Aug 2017



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