MNT daily newsletter - November 30, 2018

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Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs
This brain circuit is key to both depression and addiction
Recent discoveries about the brain circuitry that drives depression and addiction may point to new clinical targets for the treatment of these issues.


Biology / Biochemistry
Cancer cells' use of sugar holds the key to their destruction
Either reducing glucose supply or altering its metabolism in cancer cells could greatly improve effectiveness of virus-based treatments, a study reveals.


Cancer / Oncology
Cancer cells' use of sugar holds the key to their destruction
Either reducing glucose supply or altering its metabolism in cancer cells could greatly improve effectiveness of virus-based treatments, a study reveals.


Cardiovascular / Cardiology
Infections could trigger cardiovascular disease
New research examines the risk of heart attack and stroke after an infection, concluding that infections may trigger coronary events.


Depression
Depression: Electrical stimulation can 'significantly' improve mood
Researchers found that only 3 minutes of electrical stimulation applied to the orbitofrontal cortex relieves symptoms of moderate and severe depression.
This brain circuit is key to both depression and addiction
Recent discoveries about the brain circuitry that drives depression and addiction may point to new clinical targets for the treatment of these issues.


Flu / Cold / SARS
Infections could trigger cardiovascular disease
New research examines the risk of heart attack and stroke after an infection, concluding that infections may trigger coronary events.


Heart Disease
Infections could trigger cardiovascular disease
New research examines the risk of heart attack and stroke after an infection, concluding that infections may trigger coronary events.


HIV and AIDS
Hepatitis C and HIV coinfection
People living with HIV are at higher risk of contracting hepatitis C. This because HIV can weaken the immune system, leaving the body more vulnerable to other infections. In this article, we discuss the symptoms, prevention, and treatment for hepatitis C in people living with HIV.


Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses
Hepatitis C and HIV coinfection
People living with HIV are at higher risk of contracting hepatitis C. This because HIV can weaken the immune system, leaving the body more vulnerable to other infections. In this article, we discuss the symptoms, prevention, and treatment for hepatitis C in people living with HIV.
Infections could trigger cardiovascular disease
New research examines the risk of heart attack and stroke after an infection, concluding that infections may trigger coronary events.


Liver Disease / Hepatitis
Hepatitis C and HIV coinfection
People living with HIV are at higher risk of contracting hepatitis C. This because HIV can weaken the immune system, leaving the body more vulnerable to other infections. In this article, we discuss the symptoms, prevention, and treatment for hepatitis C in people living with HIV.


Neurology / Neuroscience
Depression: Electrical stimulation can 'significantly' improve mood
Researchers found that only 3 minutes of electrical stimulation applied to the orbitofrontal cortex relieves symptoms of moderate and severe depression.
This brain circuit is key to both depression and addiction
Recent discoveries about the brain circuitry that drives depression and addiction may point to new clinical targets for the treatment of these issues.


Nutrition / Diet
Cancer cells' use of sugar holds the key to their destruction
Either reducing glucose supply or altering its metabolism in cancer cells could greatly improve effectiveness of virus-based treatments, a study reveals.


Osteoarthritis
Can nanotech slow the progress of osteoarthritis?
Currently, no treatments can slow the progression of osteoarthritis, which is a common, debilitating condition. Nanotechnology offers a glimmer of hope.


Psychology / Psychiatry
Depression: Electrical stimulation can 'significantly' improve mood
Researchers found that only 3 minutes of electrical stimulation applied to the orbitofrontal cortex relieves symptoms of moderate and severe depression.


Sexual Health / STDs
Hepatitis C and HIV coinfection
People living with HIV are at higher risk of contracting hepatitis C. This because HIV can weaken the immune system, leaving the body more vulnerable to other infections. In this article, we discuss the symptoms, prevention, and treatment for hepatitis C in people living with HIV.


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