MNT weekly newsletter - 6 September 2017

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Respiratory / Asthma News
Coughing so hard you vomit: Causes and treatments 05 Sep 2017
Laryngospasm: Causes, symptoms, and treatments 03 Sep 2017
Why can't I take a deep breath? Causes and treatment 02 Sep 2017
Parkinson's: Asthma drugs may cut risk by a third 01 Sep 2017
Seven home remedies for shortness of breath 30 Aug 2017


Breast Cancer News
Triple-negative breast cancer: What you need to know 04 Sep 2017
Breast cancer charities: How to make an impact 02 Sep 2017
Breast reconstruction surgery: Options and what to expect 02 Sep 2017
Breast ultrasound: Why it is done and what to expect 01 Sep 2017
Breast cancer and Mirena IUD: What's the link? 01 Sep 2017
High cholesterol diagnosis tied to lower breast cancer risk 30 Aug 2017


Depression News
Two distinct brain regions have independent influence on decision-making 01 Sep 2017


Hypertension News
PATHWAY-2 uncovers main cause of drug-resistant hypertension, finds old drugs work best 30 Aug 2017


Lymphoma / Leukemia / Myeloma News
Acute myeloid leukemia: Heart drugs may boost chemotherapy 31 Aug 2017
FDA approval brings first gene therapy to the United States 31 Aug 2017


Men's Health News
Prostate cancer: Could a breast cancer drug reduce recurrence? 05 Sep 2017
Prostate cancer: PSA screening does lower death risk, says review 05 Sep 2017


Neurology / Neuroscience News
Two distinct brain regions have independent influence on decision-making 05 Sep 2017
Virus that causes mono may increase risk of MS for multiple races 05 Sep 2017
Brain cancer could be treated with Zika virus 05 Sep 2017
Schizophrenia 'voices' quietened by magnetic stimulation 05 Sep 2017
Study suggests brain's ability to recognize faces is shaped through repeated exposure 05 Sep 2017
New sleep-promoting brain cells identified 04 Sep 2017
Insomnia: Like mother, like child? 04 Sep 2017
Patient plays saxophone while surgeons remove brain tumor 04 Sep 2017
Are you a daydream driver? Most likely, study finds 03 Sep 2017
Lower back pain may all be in the mind, study suggests 03 Sep 2017
Hypnosis: What is it, and does it work? 01 Sep 2017
Two distinct brain regions have independent influence on decision-making 01 Sep 2017
'Seeing' robot learns tricky technique for studying brain cells in mammals 01 Sep 2017
Stabilizing TREM2 - a potential strategy to combat Alzheimer's disease 01 Sep 2017
Investigating the neuroscience of contagious yawns 01 Sep 2017
Could this hormone rejuvenate memory? 01 Sep 2017
Altered bacterial communities in the gut could be an indicator for Parkinson's disease 01 Sep 2017
Inattentive kids show worse grades in later life 01 Sep 2017
Alzheimer's disease: Scientists close in on how it starts and how to stop it 31 Aug 2017
Why a diabetes drug could help in Parkinson's disease 31 Aug 2017
Chronic lack of sleep increases risk-seeking 31 Aug 2017
Study highlights new link between gene fusion and bladder and brain cancer 31 Aug 2017
Parkinson's: Stem cells restore nerve function in monkeys 31 Aug 2017
The brain's defense cells live longer than expected 30 Aug 2017


Urology / Nephrology News
Researchers discover MRI can measure kidney scarring and predict future kidney function 05 Sep 2017
FDA approves new antibacterial drug 31 Aug 2017
Study highlights new link between gene fusion and bladder and brain cancer 31 Aug 2017


Women's Health / Gynecology News
Cancer: Existing drug may prevent treatment-induced infertility 04 Sep 2017
Insomnia: Like mother, like child? 04 Sep 2017
Triple-negative breast cancer: What you need to know 04 Sep 2017
Breast cancer charities: How to make an impact 02 Sep 2017
Breast reconstruction surgery: Options and what to expect 02 Sep 2017
Breast-feeding tied to lower risk of endometriosis diagnosis 01 Sep 2017
Study finds hormone therapy improves sleep quality for recently menopausal women 01 Sep 2017
Breast ultrasound: Why it is done and what to expect 01 Sep 2017
Breast cancer and Mirena IUD: What's the link? 01 Sep 2017
Type 2 diabetes risk four times higher in women with PCOS 31 Aug 2017
High cholesterol diagnosis tied to lower breast cancer risk 30 Aug 2017


Bones / Orthopedics News
Synovial sarcoma: Treatment, diagnosis, and research 04 Sep 2017
New osteoporosis treatment uses traditional Chinese herb to prevent bone loss 31 Aug 2017
Cartilage degeneration algorithm predicts progression of osteoarthritis 31 Aug 2017
What is a spiral fracture? Causes and treatment 30 Aug 2017


GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News
Altered bacterial communities in the gut could be an indicator for Parkinson's disease 01 Sep 2017
Bowel cancer study reveals impact of mutations on protein networks 01 Sep 2017
Obesity: Lack of 'satiety hormones' plays a role 30 Aug 2017


Nutrition / Diet News
Schizophrenia: Could lack of nutrients in pregnancy be a cause? 05 Sep 2017
Keto diet may increase memory, reduce mortality 05 Sep 2017
Lecithin: Benefits, risks, and types 05 Sep 2017
Protein shake diet for weight loss: Meal plans and side effects 04 Sep 2017
Asparagus pee: What causes the smell? 03 Sep 2017
How to lose subcutaneous fat: All you need to know 03 Sep 2017
Are organ meats good for you? Benefits and risks 03 Sep 2017
Dark chocolate with olive oil associated with improved cardiovascular risk profile 31 Aug 2017
Keto diet and its health benefits 31 Aug 2017
Soluble and insoluble fiber: What is the difference? 31 Aug 2017
Obesity: Lack of 'satiety hormones' plays a role 30 Aug 2017
Too much salt may double your chances of heart failure 30 Aug 2017
Fat, carbs, fruit, veg: How much should we eat for health? 30 Aug 2017
Cocoa compound could 'delay or prevent' type 2 diabetes 30 Aug 2017
Seven home remedies for shortness of breath 30 Aug 2017


Stroke News
How low should LDL cholesterol go? 30 Aug 2017


Pain / Anesthetics News
Lower back pain may all be in the mind, study suggests 03 Sep 2017
Anti-inflammatory drugs can inhibit muscle growth 30 Aug 2017
Cortisone flare: Pain after a cortisone shot explained 30 Aug 2017


Prostate / Prostate Cancer News
Prostate cancer: Could a breast cancer drug reduce recurrence? 05 Sep 2017
Prostate cancer: PSA screening does lower death risk, says review 05 Sep 2017


Blood / Hematology News
Acute myeloid leukemia: Heart drugs may boost chemotherapy 31 Aug 2017


Colorectal Cancer News
Cancer: Novel cell death technique may be better than chemo 02 Sep 2017
Bowel cancer study reveals impact of mutations on protein networks 01 Sep 2017


Eczema / Psoriasis News
Death risk almost doubles with severe psoriasis, study suggests 31 Aug 2017


Tuberculosis News
Antibacterial combination could fight drug-resistant tuberculosis 01 Sep 2017



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