MNT daily newsletter - November 27, 2018

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Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs
Study finds 5 types of alcohol use disorder that vary with age
New research reveals five problem drinking 'profiles,' and shows that these types of drinking patterns are more prevalent at different ages.


Alzheimer's / Dementia
Lung disease may increase dementia risk
New research uncovers another potential risk factor for dementia and, more generally, for cognitive impairment, namely having a lung disease in midlife.


Anxiety / Stress
COPD and anxiety: Researchers test promising approach
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can also experience severe anxiety. A new trial puts to the test the most effective coping strategy.


Biology / Biochemistry
Breast cancer: Tumor growth fueled by bone marrow cells
New research uncovers a mechanism of tumor growth that may explain why some breast cancer tumors are more aggressive than others.


Breast Cancer
Breast cancer: Tumor growth fueled by bone marrow cells
New research uncovers a mechanism of tumor growth that may explain why some breast cancer tumors are more aggressive than others.


Conferences
New obesity procedure also reduces muscle mass
A new interventional treatment for obesity that is currently in clinical trials raises some concerns because it leads to loss of muscle as well as fat.


COPD
Lung disease may increase dementia risk
New research uncovers another potential risk factor for dementia and, more generally, for cognitive impairment, namely having a lung disease in midlife.
COPD and anxiety: Researchers test promising approach
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can also experience severe anxiety. A new trial puts to the test an effective coping strategy.


Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery
What to know about hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation occurs when a person develops darker patches on the skin, such as age spots or melasma. Learn about the causes, types, and treatments for hyperpigmentation here.


Dermatology
What to know about hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation occurs when a person develops darker patches on the skin, such as age spots or melasma. Learn about the causes, types, and treatments for hyperpigmentation here.


Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness
New obesity procedure also reduces muscle mass
A new interventional treatment for obesity that is currently in clinical trials raises some concerns because it leads to loss of muscle as well as fat.


GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology
What are the symptoms of autoimmune hepatitis?
Autoimmune hepatitis occurs when the immune system attacks the liver. Symptoms include fatigue, nausea, a loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Learn more here.


Genetics
What are the symptoms of autoimmune hepatitis?
Autoimmune hepatitis occurs when the immune system attacks the liver. Symptoms include fatigue, nausea, a loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Learn more here.


Liver Disease / Hepatitis
What are the symptoms of autoimmune hepatitis?
Autoimmune hepatitis occurs when the immune system attacks the liver. Symptoms include fatigue, nausea, a loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Learn more here.


Men's Health
What to know about micropenis
Micropenis refers to an abnormally small penis. Hormonal and genetic factors during birth can cause micropenis. In this article, we look at the definition, effects, causes, and treatments of micropenis.


Mental Health
COPD and anxiety: Researchers test promising approach
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can also experience severe anxiety. A new trial puts to the test the most effective coping strategy.


Neurology / Neuroscience
Lung disease may increase dementia risk
New research uncovers another potential risk factor for dementia and, more generally, for cognitive impairment, namely having a lung disease in midlife.


Pediatrics / Children's Health
What to know about micropenis
Micropenis refers to an abnormally small penis. Hormonal and genetic factors during birth can cause micropenis. In this article, we look at the definition, effects, causes, and treatments of micropenis.


Psychology / Psychiatry
Study finds 5 types of alcohol use disorder that vary with age
New research reveals five problem drinking 'profiles,' and shows that these types of drinking patterns are more prevalent at different ages.


Public Health
Study finds 5 types of alcohol use disorder that vary with age
New research reveals five problem drinking 'profiles,' and shows that these types of drinking patterns are more prevalent at different ages.


Pulmonary System
Lung disease may increase dementia risk
New research uncovers another potential risk factor for dementia and, more generally, for cognitive impairment, namely having a lung disease in midlife.
COPD and anxiety: Researchers test promising approach
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can also experience severe anxiety. A new trial puts to the test an effective coping strategy.


Radiology / Nuclear Medicine
New obesity procedure also reduces muscle mass
A new interventional treatment for obesity that is currently in clinical trials raises some concerns because it leads to loss of muscle as well as fat.


Seniors / Aging
What to know about hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation occurs when a person develops darker patches on the skin, such as age spots or melasma. Learn about the causes, types, and treatments for hyperpigmentation here.


Sexual Health / STDs
What to know about micropenis
Micropenis refers to an abnormally small penis. Hormonal and genetic factors during birth can cause micropenis. In this article, we look at the definition, effects, causes, and treatments of micropenis.


Women's Health / Gynecology
Breast cancer: Tumor growth fueled by bone marrow cells
New research uncovers a mechanism of tumor growth that may explain why some breast cancer tumors are more aggressive than others.


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