MNT daily newsletter - July 03, 2018

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Biology / Biochemistry
'Supramolecule' helps immune cells 'eat up' cancer
A newly designed 'supramolecule' can stop the 'don't eat me' signal that cancer cells emit and boost the power of immune cells in the fight against cancer.
Targeting the enzyme with a dual role in breast and brain health
One enzyme plays key roles in both breast cancer and intellectual disability. Knowing more about its molecular structure could help to design better drugs.


Blood / Hematology
What is a blood gas test?
A blood gas test is also called an arterial blood gas test or a blood gas analysis. Results show blood oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, pH levels, and lung function. Doctors often use the test in emergency situations, when they need to determine why a person is having trouble breathing. Learn more about the test here.


Bones / Orthopedics
What to know about bone grafts
Doctors use bone grafts in the treatment of a variety of health issues, including fractures, bone infections, spinal fusions, tumors, and joint problems. In this article, learn about the different types of bone grafts and replacement materials. We also cover the possible risks, complications, and the recovery process.


Breast Cancer
Targeting the enzyme with a dual role in breast and brain health
One enzyme plays key roles in both breast cancer and intellectual disability. Knowing more about its molecular structure could help to design better drugs.


Cancer / Oncology
Targeting the enzyme with a dual role in breast and brain health
One enzyme plays key roles in both breast cancer and intellectual disability. Knowing more about its molecular structure could help to design better drugs.
'Supramolecule' helps immune cells 'eat up' cancer
A newly designed 'supramolecule' can stop the 'don't eat me' signal that cancer cells emit and boost the power of immune cells in the fight against cancer.


Cardiovascular / Cardiology
New potential risk factor for heart failure
A study of more than half a million people identifies leg bioimpedance as a new risk factor for heart failure that can be measured noninvasively.
What is a blood gas test?
A blood gas test is also called an arterial blood gas test or a blood gas analysis. Results show blood oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, pH levels, and lung function. Doctors often use the test in emergency situations, when they need to determine why a person is having trouble breathing. Learn more about the test here.


Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine
Tinnitus: Mindfulness may succeed where other treatments fail
New research suggests that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy relieves the severity of tinnitus considerably, compared with other relaxation techniques.


Dentistry
What to know about bone grafts
Doctors use bone grafts in the treatment of a variety of health issues, including fractures, bone infections, spinal fusions, tumors, and joint problems. In this article, learn about the different types of bone grafts and replacement materials. We also cover the possible risks, complications, and the recovery process.


GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology
Everything you need to know about ascariasis
Ascariasis occurs when a parasitic roundworm infects a person's small intestine. It may not cause symptoms initially, but an extensive infection can lead to dangerous gastrointestinal blockages. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of ascariasis here.


Hearing / Deafness
Tinnitus: Mindfulness may succeed where other treatments fail
New research suggests that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy relieves the severity of tinnitus considerably, compared with other relaxation techniques.


Heart Disease
New potential risk factor for heart failure
A study of more than half a million people identifies leg bioimpedance as a new risk factor for heart failure that can be measured noninvasively.


Immune System / Vaccines
'Supramolecule' helps immune cells 'eat up' cancer
A newly designed 'supramolecule' can stop the 'don't eat me' signal that cancer cells emit and boost the power of immune cells in the fight against cancer.


Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses
Everything you need to know about ascariasis
Ascariasis occurs when a parasitic roundworm infects a person's small intestine. It may not cause symptoms initially, but an extensive infection can lead to dangerous gastrointestinal blockages. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of ascariasis here.


Medical Devices / Diagnostics
New potential risk factor for heart failure
A study of more than half a million people identifies leg bioimpedance as a new risk factor for heart failure that can be measured noninvasively.


Men's Health
How men can improve their sexual performance
Many men want to know how to enhance their own and their partners' sexual satisfaction. However, placing too much emphasis on performance can lead to anxiety. Certain lifestyle changes can help to reduce sexual anxiety, improve erectile dysfunction, and increase stamina. In this article, we describe 13 methods to try.


Mental Health
Brain stimulation may reduce aggressive behavior
In a study with serious implications for therapy, law, and ethics, researchers investigate whether targeted brain stimulation can curb violent impulses.


Neurology / Neuroscience
Brain stimulation may reduce aggressive behavior
In a study with serious implications for therapy, law, and ethics, researchers investigate whether targeted brain stimulation can curb violent impulses.
Targeting the enzyme with a dual role in breast and brain health
One enzyme plays key roles in both breast cancer and intellectual disability. Knowing more about its molecular structure could help to design better drugs.


Nutrition / Diet
How to naturally lose weight fast
Being a healthy weight offers many health benefits, as well as a feeling of wellbeing. Fast weight loss is rarely easy, but it is possible to lose weight safely and efficiently by eating a healthful diet and adopting strategies that maximize the body's potential to burn calories. Learn how to lose weight fast here.


Psychology / Psychiatry
Brain stimulation may reduce aggressive behavior
In a study with serious implications for therapy, law, and ethics, researchers investigate whether targeted brain stimulation can curb violent impulses.


Pulmonary System
What is a blood gas test?
A blood gas test is also called an arterial blood gas test or a blood gas analysis. Results show blood oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, pH levels, and lung function. Doctors often use the test in emergency situations, when they need to determine why a person is having trouble breathing. Learn more about the test here.


Respiratory
What is a blood gas test?
A blood gas test is also called an arterial blood gas test or a blood gas analysis. Results show blood oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, pH levels, and lung function. Doctors often use the test in emergency situations, when they need to determine why a person is having trouble breathing. Learn more about the test here.


Rheumatology
What to know about bone grafts
Doctors use bone grafts in the treatment of a variety of health issues, including fractures, bone infections, spinal fusions, tumors, and joint problems. In this article, learn about the different types of bone grafts and replacement materials. We also cover the possible risks, complications, and the recovery process.


Sexual Health / STDs
How men can improve their sexual performance
Many men want to know how to enhance their own and their partners' sexual satisfaction. However, placing too much emphasis on performance can lead to anxiety. Certain lifestyle changes can help to reduce sexual anxiety, improve erectile dysfunction, and increase stamina. In this article, we describe 13 methods to try.


Surgery
What to know about bone grafts
Doctors use bone grafts in the treatment of a variety of health issues, including fractures, bone infections, spinal fusions, tumors, and joint problems. In this article, learn about the different types of bone grafts and replacement materials. We also cover the possible risks, complications, and the recovery process.


Tropical Diseases
Everything you need to know about ascariasis
Ascariasis occurs when a parasitic roundworm infects a person's small intestine. It may not cause symptoms initially, but an extensive infection can lead to dangerous gastrointestinal blockages. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of ascariasis here.


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