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• New tests to detect drug-resistant malaria
• Childbirth risks not the same for all obese women
• Aesthetic dentistry may not make you happier
• Innovative 'pay for performance' program improves patient outcomes
• Two common drugs may help treat deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
• Pay for performance encouraged physicians to follow blood pressure guidelines
• Researchers link obesity and the body's production of fructose
• Scientists create new memories by directly changing the brain
• Five-fold increase in ADHD medication use in children and adolescents
• Statins being overprescribed for kidney disease patients
• Think twice, speak once: Bilinguals process both languages simultaneously
• Irregular periods in young women can be cause for concern
• Older adults gauge their partner's feelings through knowing, not seeing
• New training to improve the care of people with dementia in general hospitals
• How do consumers compare prices? It depends on how powerful they feel
• Four common genetic variants associated with blood pressure in African-Americans
• Bilingual education has spillover effect
• Mechanism discovered in first line of immune defense
• Wishes benefit seriously ill children and their parents
• Why are consumers more likely to participate in online gaming than gambling?
• The price of envy: How do consumers react to flattering salespeople?
• Survey of 10,000 men in Asia and the Pacific reveals why some men use violence against women and girls
• Minimally injured people sent to trauma centers cost hundreds of millions per year
• Three of four cases of bladder cancer display mutations in the same gene
• Screening for minor memory changes will wrongly label many with dementia, warn experts
• Strain of MERS coronavirus engineered for use in a vaccine
• Positive emotion increases life satisfaction and creates a happy state
• MRI may predict heart attack and stroke risk in people with diabetes
• Novel avian influenza A virus has potential for both virulence and transmissibility in humans
• Electronic tool helps reduce deaths from pneumonia in emergency departments
• New strategy could reduce inappropriate use of antibiotics
• Doctor turns to singing and social media to change medical practice
• Can the law improve diabetes prevention and control?
• Effects of multitasking on doctors' ability to diagnose
• Kids get more exercise in smart growth neighborhoods
• Researchers find what’s missing in teen health programs
• A better malaria-fighting machine
• Changing part of central line could reduce hospital infections
• British healthcare: Spirit of NHS is willing, but flesh is often weak, finds largest ever study of culture and behavior
• Commercial baby foods don't meet infants' weaning needs
• Changing breakfast habits may not affect weight
• Nanodiamonds used to deliver chemotherapy directly to brain tumors
• The new face of medicaid: Incoming enrollees include the young, white men, smokers, drinkers
• Rare, inherited mutation leaves children susceptible to acute lymphoblastic leukemia
• Antisocial texting by teens linked to bad behavior
• Autoimmune disease strategy emerges from immune cell discovery
• Brain circuitry loss may be an early sign of cognitive decline
• Study finds men are more likely to develop physical illness than women
• Early-onset Parkinson's disease linked to genetic deletion
• Effects of climate change on West Nile virus
• Undervaccination appears associated with increased risk of whooping cough
• Household routines may help reduce BMI in minority children

New tests to detect drug-resistant malaria Posted: 10 Sep 2013 05:55 PM PDT Researchers have developed two tests that can discern within three days whether the malaria parasites in a given patient will be resistant or susceptible to artemisinin, the key drug used to treat malaria.

Childbirth risks not the same for all obese women Posted: 10 Sep 2013 05:54 PM PDT Obesity raises the chances of complications and medical interventions in childbirth. But a new study shows the risks are not the same for all obese women. For otherwise healthy women, the increase in risk with obesity may not be as great as previously suspected.

Aesthetic dentistry may not make you happier Posted: 10 Sep 2013 05:53 PM PDT Dentists need the support of health psychologists to enhance patients' satisfaction with their appearance before they embark on aesthetic dental procedures.

Innovative 'pay for performance' program improves patient outcomes Posted: 10 Sep 2013 02:14 PM PDT Paying doctors for how they perform specific medical procedures and examinations yields better health outcomes than the traditional "fee for service" model, where everyone gets paid a set amount regardless of quality or patient outcomes, according to new research.

Two common drugs may help treat deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Posted: 10 Sep 2013 02:14 PM PDT Treatment with two common drugs reduced viral replication and lung damage when given to monkeys infected with the virus that causes Middle East Respiratory Syndrome. The condition is a deadly pneumonia that has killed more than 100 people, primarily in the Middle East. The new findings show that a combination of interferon-alpha 2b and ribavirin, drugs routinely used to treat hepatitis C, may be effective against this emerging disease.

Pay for performance encouraged physicians to follow blood pressure guidelines Posted: 10 Sep 2013 01:54 PM PDT In a multi-year study involving researchers found that modest monetary incentives to individual physicians resulted in a significant 8.36 percent increase in patients whose blood pressure was brought down to desired levels or who received an appropriate medical response when it was found that their blood pressure was uncontrolled.

Researchers link obesity and the body's production of fructose Posted: 10 Sep 2013 11:23 AM PDT A new study reports that fatty liver and insulin resistance may result from fructose produced in the liver from non-fructose containing carbohydrates.

Scientists create new memories by directly changing the brain Posted: 10 Sep 2013 11:23 AM PDT By studying how memories are made, neurobiologists created new, specific memories by direct manipulation of the brain, which could prove key to understanding and potentially resolving learning and memory disorders.

Five-fold increase in ADHD medication use in children and adolescents Posted: 10 Sep 2013 11:15 AM PDT Use of stimulant medications to treat Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents has increased significantly over the past several years. This trend toward increased use of prescription stimulants extends beyond ADHD to other types of neuropsychiatric disorders in children and teens as well, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), according to a new study

Statins being overprescribed for kidney disease patients Posted: 10 Sep 2013 09:15 AM PDT A new analysis concludes that large numbers of patients in advanced stages of kidney disease are inappropriately being prescribed statins to lower their cholesterol -- drugs that offer them no benefit and may increase other health risks such as diabetes, dementia or muscle pain.

Think twice, speak once: Bilinguals process both languages simultaneously Posted: 10 Sep 2013 09:15 AM PDT Bilingual speakers can switch languages seamlessly, likely developing a higher level of mental flexibility than monolinguals, according linguistic researchers.

Irregular periods in young women can be cause for concern Posted: 10 Sep 2013 09:14 AM PDT While irregular periods are common among teenage girls, an underlying hormonal disorder may be to blame if this problem persists. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is an endocrine disorder that is characterized by an excess of androgens or male hormones in the body. The imbalance of hormones interferes with the growth and release of eggs from the ovaries, which can prevent ovulation and menstruation.

Older adults gauge their partner's feelings through knowing, not seeing Posted: 10 Sep 2013 08:30 AM PDT Compared to younger adults, older people are less adept at reading emotion in their spouse's face. But when their spouse isn't present, older and younger adults are equally able to discern their significant others' moods, according to new research.

New training to improve the care of people with dementia in general hospitals Posted: 10 Sep 2013 08:28 AM PDT People living with dementia in the UK can occupy approximately 25% of general hospital beds. However, nurses and other hospital staff do not always feel confident and skilled in the provision of care to this group. A new training programme has been designed to address this issue and increase staff knowledge, confidence and skills in the delivery of care to people with dementia in general hospitals.

How do consumers compare prices? It depends on how powerful they feel Posted: 10 Sep 2013 08:28 AM PDT Your reaction to the price on a bottle of wine or another product is partly a response to how powerful you feel, according to a new study.

Four common genetic variants associated with blood pressure in African-Americans Posted: 10 Sep 2013 08:28 AM PDT A landmark study has discovered four novel gene variations associated with blood pressure in African Americans. Compared to Americans of European-ancestry, African-Americans' increased hypertension prevalence contributes to a greater risk of stroke, coronary heart disease, and end-stage renal disease.

Bilingual education has spillover effect Posted: 10 Sep 2013 07:50 AM PDT Bilingual education programs have a substantial spillover effect on the students they're not designed for. Elementary students who speak English as their home language and were enrolled in schools with bilingual education programs performed much better on state math and reading tests than native English-speaking students at schools without bilingual education programs.

Mechanism discovered in first line of immune defense Posted: 10 Sep 2013 07:49 AM PDT Scientists have discovered a new defense mechanism that the immune system utilizes to combat infections. The discovery of how a novel protein unexpectedly activates an immune response shows how this mechanism can also be used to get rid of tumor cells.

Wishes benefit seriously ill children and their parents Posted: 10 Sep 2013 07:49 AM PDT New research has shown that schemes that grant children with a life threatening illness a special wish have a positive impact on their and their family's wellbeing.

Why are consumers more likely to participate in online gaming than gambling? Posted: 10 Sep 2013 07:48 AM PDT Consumers are more likely to participate in online betting if it's called "gaming" rather than "gambling," according to a new study.

The price of envy: How do consumers react to flattering salespeople? Posted: 10 Sep 2013 07:48 AM PDT Consumers have negative reactions to flattery by salespeople, even if they think the compliments are sincere, according to a new study. But disliking a salesperson doesn't mean a customer won't buy from the store.

Survey of 10,000 men in Asia and the Pacific reveals why some men use violence against women and girls Posted: 10 Sep 2013 07:45 AM PDT A UN study of 10,000 men in Asia and the Pacific found that overall nearly half of those men interviewed reported using physical and/or sexual violence against a female partner, ranging from 26 percent to 80 percent across the sites studied.

Minimally injured people sent to trauma centers cost hundreds of millions per year Posted: 10 Sep 2013 06:54 AM PDT During a three-year period in seven metropolitan areas in the western United States, the emergency medical services system sent more than 85,000 injured patients to major trauma hospitals who didn't need to go there -- costing the health care system more than $130 million per year.

Three of four cases of bladder cancer display mutations in the same gene Posted: 10 Sep 2013 06:54 AM PDT Mutations in a specific gene has been found consistently in regulatory elements at early development stages of urinary bladder tumors, suggesting the analysis of this gene in urine samples may be a diagnostic marker for this type of tumor.

Screening for minor memory changes will wrongly label many with dementia, warn experts Posted: 10 Sep 2013 06:54 AM PDT A political drive, led by the UK and US, to screen older people for minor memory changes (often called mild cognitive impairment or pre-dementia) is leading to unnecessary investigation and potentially harmful treatment for what is arguably an inevitable consequence of aging, warn experts.

Strain of MERS coronavirus engineered for use in a vaccine Posted: 10 Sep 2013 06:54 AM PDT Scientists have developed a strain of the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus that could be used as a vaccine against the disease.

Positive emotion increases life satisfaction and creates a happy state Posted: 10 Sep 2013 06:52 AM PDT By combining the experience of self-reported positive and negative emotions among 1,400 US-residents, researchers created four affective profiles which they then used to discern differences in happiness, depression, life satisfaction and happiness-increasing strategies. The differences between these profiles suggested that promoting positive emotions can positively influence a depressive-to-happy state, as well as increasing life satisfaction.

MRI may predict heart attack and stroke risk in people with diabetes Posted: 10 Sep 2013 06:52 AM PDT Whole-body MRI may serve as a valuable noninvasive tool for assessing the risk of heart attack and stroke in diabetic patients, according to a new study.

Novel avian influenza A virus has potential for both virulence and transmissibility in humans Posted: 10 Sep 2013 06:39 AM PDT A new study has found that a novel avian-origin H7N9 influenza A virus, which has recently emerged in humans, attaches moderately or abundantly to the epithelium of both the upper and lower respiratory tracts.

Electronic tool helps reduce deaths from pneumonia in emergency departments Posted: 10 Sep 2013 06:39 AM PDT An electronic decision support tool has helped to reduce deaths from pneumonia in four hospital emergency departments.

New strategy could reduce inappropriate use of antibiotics Posted: 10 Sep 2013 06:39 AM PDT Researchers have developed a new strategy for prescribing antibiotics that could reduce patient harm and help combat the rise in antibiotic resistance.

Doctor turns to singing and social media to change medical practice Posted: 10 Sep 2013 06:39 AM PDT A doctor from the UK has shown how an innovative music video can help increase awareness of how to treat asthma.

Can the law improve diabetes prevention and control? Posted: 10 Sep 2013 06:38 AM PDT New cases of diabetes continue to increase as does the health burden for those with diabetes. Law is a critical tool for health improvement, yet assessments reported in a new study indicate that federal, state, and local laws give only partial support to guidelines and evidence-based interventions relevant to diabetes prevention and control.

Effects of multitasking on doctors' ability to diagnose Posted: 10 Sep 2013 06:34 AM PDT Physicians may be able to complete simple tasks concurrently while diagnosing a patient without affecting the accuracy or speed of diagnoses, human factors researchers have suggested. Complex tasks, however, that require tapping into memory appear to slow the decision-making process, resulting in measurable delays in completing the diagnoses.

Kids get more exercise in smart growth neighborhoods Posted: 10 Sep 2013 06:34 AM PDT Children who live in smart growth neighborhoods, designed to improve walkability, get 46 percent more moderate or vigorous physical activity than those who live in conventional neighborhoods, finds a new study.

Researchers find what’s missing in teen health programs Posted: 10 Sep 2013 06:34 AM PDT Adding a mental health component to school-based lifestyle programs for teens could be key to lowering obesity, improving grades, alleviating severe depression and reducing substance use, a new study suggests.

A better malaria-fighting machine Posted: 10 Sep 2013 06:33 AM PDT Researchers are using systems biology to discover how liver cells infected with malaria parasites are more vulnerable than previously thought, and that existing drugs can be leveraged to force those infected cells to self destruct while leaving the healthy cells intact.

Changing part of central line could reduce hospital infections Posted: 10 Sep 2013 06:33 AM PDT Simply replacing the connector in the IV system in patients with central lines could help reduce deadly bloodstream infections, researchers have found.

British healthcare: Spirit of NHS is willing, but flesh is often weak, finds largest ever study of culture and behavior Posted: 09 Sep 2013 05:13 PM PDT A lack of clearly defined goals, a surfeit of box ticking and regulation, and highly variable staff support are stifling the almost universal desire to provide high quality care in the English NHS, finds the largest ever analysis of its culture and behaviors.

Commercial baby foods don't meet infants' weaning needs Posted: 09 Sep 2013 05:13 PM PDT UK commercial baby foods don't meet infants' dietary weaning needs, because they are predominantly sweet foods that provide little extra nutritional goodness over breast milk, indicates new research.

Changing breakfast habits may not affect weight Posted: 09 Sep 2013 05:10 PM PDT New research shows while there's an association between breakfast habits and obesity, some practices by scientists have led the evidence for a causal claim to be exaggerated.

Nanodiamonds used to deliver chemotherapy directly to brain tumors Posted: 09 Sep 2013 05:10 PM PDT Nanodiamond drug delivery system allows chemotherapy to be delivered directly to brain tumors for better treatment efficacy with fewer harmful side effects.

The new face of medicaid: Incoming enrollees include the young, white men, smokers, drinkers Posted: 09 Sep 2013 05:10 PM PDT Americans who may benefit from Medicaid expansion look very different than current Medicaid population – and not who you might expect.

Rare, inherited mutation leaves children susceptible to acute lymphoblastic leukemia Posted: 09 Sep 2013 05:10 PM PDT Researchers have discovered the first inherited gene mutation linked exclusively to acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) occurring in multiple relatives in individual families.

Antisocial texting by teens linked to bad behavior Posted: 09 Sep 2013 02:22 PM PDT New research examines antisocial texting habits in teenagers as a predictor for later deviant behavior by tracking teenagers' texts throughout the ninth grade. Self-reports and parent/teacher assessments revealed that students who texted about antisocial behaviors, such as fighting or drug use, were more likely to engage in the activities by the end of the year.

Autoimmune disease strategy emerges from immune cell discovery Posted: 09 Sep 2013 02:22 PM PDT Scientists have identified a new way to manipulate the immune system that may keep it from attacking the body's own molecules in autoimmune diseases such as Type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.

Brain circuitry loss may be an early sign of cognitive decline Posted: 09 Sep 2013 02:22 PM PDT The degeneration of a small, wishbone-shaped structure deep inside the brain may provide the earliest clues to future cognitive decline, long before healthy older people exhibit clinical symptoms of memory loss or dementia.

Study finds men are more likely to develop physical illness than women Posted: 09 Sep 2013 02:22 PM PDT According to a recently published ten-year study, men are more likely to develop a physical illness than women.

Early-onset Parkinson's disease linked to genetic deletion Posted: 09 Sep 2013 02:22 PM PDT Scientists have found a new link between early-onset Parkinson's disease and a piece of DNA missing from chromosome 22. The findings help shed new light on the molecular changes that lead to Parkinson's disease.

Effects of climate change on West Nile virus Posted: 09 Sep 2013 02:21 PM PDT Projections of how climate change may affect the populations of West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes across the southern United States over the coming 40 years have been recently developed. While changes are expected to vary strongly with region, the southern states should expect a general trend toward longer seasons of activity and smaller midsummer populations.

Undervaccination appears associated with increased risk of whooping cough Posted: 09 Sep 2013 01:20 PM PDT Undervaccination with the diptheria, tetanus toxoids and acelluar pertussis (DTaP) vaccine appears to be associated with an increased risk of pertussis (whooping cough) in children 3 to 36 months of age, according to a new study.

Household routines may help reduce BMI in minority children Posted: 09 Sep 2013 01:20 PM PDT An intervention to improve household routines known to be associated with obesity increased sleep duration and reduced TV viewing among low-income, minority children, and the approach may be an effective tool to reduce body mass index (BMI) in that population, according to a study.

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