MNT daily newsletter - November 08, 2018

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Alzheimer's / Dementia
How a key protein boosts memory, learning in the adult brain
New research reveals that a protein that helps make connections between neurons in the developing infant brain also strengthens them in the adult brain.


Anxiety / Stress
Unraveling the neural code of the anxious brain
By measuring the brain activity of participants across a series of days, scientists have encountered the neural signature of low mood in anxious brains.


Biology / Biochemistry
How a key protein boosts memory, learning in the adult brain
New research reveals that a protein that helps make connections between neurons in the developing infant brain also strengthens them in the adult brain.


Body Aches
What's the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) are two conditions that cause pain and stiffness in the joints. They have different causes and treatments. Learn about the differences between RA and OA here.


Cancer / Oncology
Can dogs detect cancer?
Dogs have an incredibly sensitive sense of smell. They are able to detect various types of cancer through odor signatures in a person's breath, urine, and skin. Here, we look at how dogs can detect cancer, the types of cancer they can smell, and how medical professionals can use dogs in cancer research and diagnostics.


Cardiovascular / Cardiology
Heart attack: Some risk factors affect women more
According to a new study, certain risk factors for heart attack affect women more than they do men, and this excess risk persists regardless of age.
Broken heart syndrome: How complications affect death risk
New research has examined the effect of cardiogenic shock on long- and short-term mortality risk among people with broken heart syndrome.


Colorectal Cancer
Can dogs detect cancer?
Dogs have an incredibly sensitive sense of smell. They are able to detect various types of cancer through odor signatures in a person's breath, urine, and skin. Here, we look at how dogs can detect cancer, the types of cancer they can smell, and how medical professionals can use dogs in cancer research and diagnostics.


Depression
Unraveling the neural code of the anxious brain
By measuring the brain activity of participants across a series of days, scientists have encountered the neural signature of low mood in anxious brains.


Diabetes
Heart attack: Some risk factors affect women more
According to a new study, certain risk factors for heart attack affect women more than they do men, and this excess risk persists regardless of age.


Genetics
To what extent do our genes really dictate longevity?
The genetic traits that we inherit may indeed influence how long we are likely to live. But are they the most important factor? A new study investigates.


Heart Disease
Heart attack: Some risk factors affect women more
According to a new study, certain risk factors for heart attack affect women more than they do men, and this excess risk persists regardless of age.
Broken heart syndrome: How complications affect death risk
New research has examined the effect of cardiogenic shock on long- and short-term mortality risk among people with broken heart syndrome.


Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses
What is aseptic technique?
Aseptic technique is a set of best practices that healthcare professionals use to prevent the transfer of germs in clinics and hospitals and protect patients from infection. Learn more here.


Medical Devices / Diagnostics
Can dogs detect cancer?
Dogs have an incredibly sensitive sense of smell. They are able to detect various types of cancer through odor signatures in a person's breath, urine, and skin. Here, we look at how dogs can detect cancer, the types of cancer they can smell, and how medical professionals can use dogs in cancer research and diagnostics.


Neurology / Neuroscience
How a key protein boosts memory, learning in the adult brain
New research reveals that a protein that helps make connections between neurons in the developing infant brain also strengthens them in the adult brain.
Unraveling the neural code of the anxious brain
By measuring the brain activity of participants across a series of days, scientists have encountered the neural signature of low mood in anxious brains.


Osteoarthritis
What's the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) are two conditions that cause pain and stiffness in the joints. They have different causes and treatments. Learn about the differences between RA and OA here.


Psychology / Psychiatry
Unraveling the neural code of the anxious brain
By measuring the brain activity of participants across a series of days, scientists have encountered the neural signature of low mood in anxious brains.


Rheumatoid Arthritis
What's the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) are two conditions that cause pain and stiffness in the joints. They have different causes and treatments. Learn about the differences between RA and OA here.


Seniors / Aging
To what extent do our genes really dictate longevity?
The genetic traits that we inherit may indeed influence how long we are likely to live. But are they the most important factor? A new study investigates.


Smoking / Quit Smoking
Heart attack: Some risk factors affect women more
According to a new study, certain risk factors for heart attack affect women more than they do men, and this excess risk persists regardless of age.


Surgery
What to know about gallbladder removal
A doctor may recommend gallbladder removal if other treatments do not provide relief from the symptoms of gallstones. Learn about the procedure and recovery here.
What is aseptic technique?
Aseptic technique is a set of best practices that healthcare professionals use to prevent the transfer of germs in clinics and hospitals and protect patients from infection. Learn more here.


Urology / Nephrology
What to know about gallbladder removal
A doctor may recommend gallbladder removal if other treatments do not provide relief from the symptoms of gallstones. Learn about the procedure and recovery here.


Veterinary
Can dogs detect cancer?
Dogs have an incredibly sensitive sense of smell. They are able to detect various types of cancer through odor signatures in a person's breath, urine, and skin. Here, we look at how dogs can detect cancer, the types of cancer they can smell, and how medical professionals can use dogs in cancer research and diagnostics.


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