MNT weekly newsletter - 9 August 2017

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Respiratory / Asthma News
Predicting TB's behavior 08 Aug 2017
Empty nose syndrome: Causes, symptoms, and treatment 07 Aug 2017
Cure for the common cold is a step closer 03 Aug 2017


Breast Cancer News
Is an anticancer drug helping cancer to spread? 08 Aug 2017
Testing for immune 'hotspots' can predict risk that breast cancer will return 04 Aug 2017
Targeted radiotherapy limits side effects of breast cancer treatment 03 Aug 2017
Breast-feeding reduces breast cancer risk, says new report 03 Aug 2017
New compound boosts treatment for aggressive breast cancer 03 Aug 2017
Adenocarcinoma: Types, diagnosis, and treatment 02 Aug 2017


Depression News
Sugar and mental health: A toxic combination? 05 Aug 2017
Yoga can help to treat depression, studies show 04 Aug 2017


Hypertension News
Fluctuations in home-monitored blood pressure may raise dementia risk 08 Aug 2017
Side effect to blood pressure drugs is genetically determined for some patients, study finds 07 Aug 2017


Lymphoma / Leukemia / Myeloma News
FDA approves first treatment for certain types of poor-prognosis acute myeloid leukemia 04 Aug 2017
Leukemia breakthrough: Blood molecule key to treating AML 04 Aug 2017
FDA approves new targeted treatment for relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia 02 Aug 2017


Men's Health News
Paraphimosis: Symptoms, treatment, and prevention 08 Aug 2017
Surprising ways your partner can affect your health 07 Aug 2017
Penectomy: Surgery, risks, and outlook 03 Aug 2017


Neurology / Neuroscience News
Brain activity higher in women than men, study finds 08 Aug 2017
Life-extending protein could treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's 08 Aug 2017
Action video games decrease gray matter, study finds 08 Aug 2017
Hypophysectomy: Procedure, recovery, and complications 08 Aug 2017
Researcher identifies potential way to reduce chronic pain 07 Aug 2017
Heart-healthy middle age tied to lower risk of dementia 07 Aug 2017
Dopamine neurons may regulate our biological clock 07 Aug 2017
Ependymoma: Symptoms and treatment 07 Aug 2017
Cognitive hearing aid filters out the noise 07 Aug 2017
Could mutations and inherited genes play a role in cerebral palsy? 07 Aug 2017
Evoked potential test and results 07 Aug 2017
Autism may reflect excitation-inhibition imbalance in brain, study finds 07 Aug 2017
Alzheimer's gene plays role in childhood IQ 06 Aug 2017
Marcus Gunn pupil: Causes, diagnosis, and treatment 05 Aug 2017
Muscle protein helps to control sleep 04 Aug 2017
How can PTSD trigger Alzheimer's disease? Study sheds light 04 Aug 2017
Diabetes shot boosts motor function for patients with Parkinson's 04 Aug 2017
A new Botulinum Neurotoxin discovered - has the potential to treat a number of medical conditions 04 Aug 2017
Researchers help find pathologic hallmarks of Alzheimer's in aged chimpanzee brains 04 Aug 2017
Quitting statins after stroke may raise risk of another stroke 04 Aug 2017
New method may help predict risk of bleeding after stroke 03 Aug 2017
Moderate drinking correlates with cognitive health, longevity 03 Aug 2017
Your brain on autopilot: Alzheimer's disease patients have a larger caudate nucleus 03 Aug 2017
Demyelination: Causes, symptoms, and treatments 03 Aug 2017
People with autism are less surprised by the unexpected 03 Aug 2017
Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion have worse outcomes 02 Aug 2017
Long-term marijuana users show dampened stress response 02 Aug 2017
Obesity: 'Switch' in brain controls weight gain 02 Aug 2017
Paraparesis: Causes, symptoms, and management 02 Aug 2017
Genetic testing helps detect cause of early life epilepsy 02 Aug 2017
New surgical strategy offers hope for repairing spinal injuries 02 Aug 2017
Potential drug for treating chronic pain with few side effects 02 Aug 2017


Sexual Health / STDs News
New antibiotic class found to be effective against gonorrhoea in the laboratory, and could help curb 'superbug' trend 08 Aug 2017
Vulvitis: Causes, symptoms, and treatment 08 Aug 2017
Enlarged uterus: Causes, symptoms, and treatment 08 Aug 2017


Urology / Nephrology News
Osteoporosis medications improve bone health in men with prostate cancer receiving androgen deprivation therapy 08 Aug 2017
Saw palmetto: Uses, dosage, and side effects 05 Aug 2017
Levator ani syndrome: Symptoms and treatment 04 Aug 2017


Women's Health / Gynecology News
Vulvitis: Causes, symptoms, and treatment 08 Aug 2017
Enlarged uterus: Causes, symptoms, and treatment 08 Aug 2017
Surprising ways your partner can affect your health 07 Aug 2017
Breast-feeding reduces breast cancer risk, says new report 03 Aug 2017
Scientists call for tougher laws on enforced high heel wear 02 Aug 2017


Bones / Orthopedics News
Osteoporosis medications improve bone health in men with prostate cancer receiving androgen deprivation therapy 08 Aug 2017
Costochondritis: Causes, symptoms, and treatment 06 Aug 2017
Study highlights underlying mechanisms of fractures associated with osteoporosis drug 03 Aug 2017
New surgical strategy offers hope for repairing spinal injuries 02 Aug 2017
Scientists call for tougher laws on enforced high heel wear 02 Aug 2017


GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News
Protein-rich diet may help soothe inflamed gut 08 Aug 2017
Natural compound coupled with specific gut microbes may prevent severe flu 07 Aug 2017
Ascites: Causes, symptoms, and treatment 05 Aug 2017
Gene-regulatory factors shown to improve pancreatic cancer response to chemotherapy 04 Aug 2017
Gastroparesis diet: Eight tips to help delayed stomach emptying 03 Aug 2017


Nutrition / Diet News
Protein-rich diet may help soothe inflamed gut 08 Aug 2017
Natural compound coupled with specific gut microbes may prevent severe flu 07 Aug 2017
Iron infusion: Uses, benefits, and what to expect 07 Aug 2017
Why do onions make us cry? 07 Aug 2017
Sugar and mental health: A toxic combination? 05 Aug 2017
Are artificial sweeteners counterproductive when dieting? 04 Aug 2017
Characteristics of metabolically unhealthy lean people 04 Aug 2017
Koilonychia: Causes, symptoms, and diagnosis 04 Aug 2017
Study finds links between exposure to violence and obesity in teens 03 Aug 2017
Millions may face protein deficiency as a result of human-caused carbon dioxide emissions 03 Aug 2017
Gastroparesis diet: Eight tips to help delayed stomach emptying 03 Aug 2017
Obesity: 'Switch' in brain controls weight gain 02 Aug 2017
Health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are confirmed, but just for the upper class 02 Aug 2017


Stroke News
Quitting statins after stroke may raise risk of another stroke 04 Aug 2017
The 10 best stroke blogs 03 Aug 2017
New method may help predict risk of bleeding after stroke 03 Aug 2017


Pain / Anesthetics News
Paraphimosis: Symptoms, treatment, and prevention 08 Aug 2017
Why are doctors underusing a drug to treat opioid addiction? 08 Aug 2017
Researcher identifies potential way to reduce chronic pain 07 Aug 2017
Costochondritis: Causes, symptoms, and treatment 06 Aug 2017
Hyperalgesia: Causes, types, and treatment 06 Aug 2017
Levator ani syndrome: Symptoms and treatment 04 Aug 2017
Potential drug for treating chronic pain with few side effects 02 Aug 2017


Prostate / Prostate Cancer News
Osteoporosis medications improve bone health in men with prostate cancer receiving androgen deprivation therapy 08 Aug 2017
Saw palmetto: Uses, dosage, and side effects 05 Aug 2017


Blood / Hematology News
Clues about immune resolution identified in blood 07 Aug 2017
Iron infusion: Uses, benefits, and what to expect 07 Aug 2017
Agranulocytosis: Types, causes, and symptoms 05 Aug 2017
FDA approves first treatment for certain types of poor-prognosis acute myeloid leukemia 04 Aug 2017
Leukemia breakthrough: Blood molecule key to treating AML 04 Aug 2017
Common allergy drugs may prevent blood clots 04 Aug 2017
FDA approves new targeted treatment for relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia 02 Aug 2017
Computer models provide new understanding of sickle cell disease 02 Aug 2017


Tuberculosis News
Predicting TB's behavior 08 Aug 2017



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