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Here is your customized Phys.org Newsletter for January 27, 2015:

Spotlight Stories Headlines

- Popper's experiment realized again—but what does it mean?
- Chemists use high speed camera to fully explain high school explosion demonstration
- Climatic history study suggests pre-Columbian Mesoamerican society's demise was more complex than just weather
- Quantum dots combined with antibodies as a method for studying cells in their native environment
- A challenge to expedite Genervon's new ASL drug
- Stomach acid-powered micromotors get their first test in a living animal
- Tracking DNA helps scientists trace origins of genetic errors
- Using stem cells to grow new hair
- Supercomputing the evolution of a model flower
- Researchers identify natural plant compounds that work against insects
- The world's oldest known snake fossils: Rolling back the clock by nearly 70 million years
- New technology makes creating ultrashort infrared laser pulses easy and cheap
- Research into brain control of liver lipid production could cause break in obesity, diabetes treatment
- Researchers tune friction in ionic solids at the nanoscale
- Stellar astronomers answer question posed by citizen scientists: 'What are yellowballs?'

Astronomy & Space news

	Ancient star system reveals Earth-sized planets forming near start of universe A Sun-like star with orbiting planets, dating back to the dawn of the Galaxy, has been discovered by an international team of astronomers.
	Earth's moon may not be critical to life The Moon has long been viewed as a crucial component in creating an environment suitable for the evolution of complex life on Earth, but a number of scientific results in recent years have shown that perhaps our planet doesn't need the Moon as much as we have thought.
	Researchers find new relationship involving black holes in galaxies with small bulges Research at Swinburne University of Technology has shown that it is possible to predict the masses of black holes in galaxies for which it was previously thought not possible.
	Big asteroid that skimmed Earth has its own moon, NASA says An unusually large asteroid that just skimmed by Earth had its own moon, NASA said Tuesday as the US space agency released its first radar images of the flyby.
	Stellar astronomers answer question posed by citizen scientists: 'What are yellowballs?' Some four years ago, a citizen scientist helping the Milky Way Project study Spitzer Space Telescope images for the tell-tale bubble patterns of star formation noticed something else.
	Dawn spacecraft captures best-ever view of dwarf planet NASA's Dawn spacecraft has returned the sharpest images ever seen of the dwarf planet Ceres. The images were taken 147,000 miles (237,000 kilometers) from Ceres on Jan. 25, and represent a new milestone for a spacecraft that soon will become the first human-made probe to visit a dwarf planet.
Four rockets launched into northern lights to study turbulence Four NASA soundings rockets were launched within a half hour into the northern lights in an effort to better understand and visualize turbulent air currents in the upper atmosphere.
	Are asteroids the future of planetary science? I don't think I ever learned one of those little rhymes – My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas – to memorize the order of the planets, but if I had, it would've painted for me a minimalist picture of the solar system. (Side question: what is my Very Educated Mother serving now that we only have Dwarf Pizzas?) After all, much of the most exciting work in planetary science today happens not at the planets, but around them.
	Bubbles from the galactic center: A key to understanding dark matter and our galaxy's past? Compared to other galaxies, the Milky Way is a peaceful place. But it hasn't always been so sleepy. In 2010, a team of scientists working at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics discovered a pair of "Fermi bubbles" extending tens of thousands of light-years above and below the Milky Way's disk. These structures are enormous balloons of radiation emanating from the center of our galaxy. They hint at a powerful event that took place millions of years ago, likely when the black hole at the center of our galaxy feasted on an enormous amount of gas and dust - perhaps several hundreds or even thousands of times the mass of the sun.
	Meteosat-7 becomes EUMETSAT's longest-serving operational satellite On 24 January 2015, Meteosat-7 becomes the longest-serving operational satellite in EUMETSAT history, clocking up 17 years of monitoring the weather from space.
	Image: Striking lightning from space Lightning illuminates the area it strikes on Earth but the flash can be seen from space, too. This image was taken from 400 km above Earth in 2012 by an astronaut on the International Space Station travelling at 28 800 km/h.

Medicine & Health news

	A challenge to expedite Genervon's new ASL drug (Medical Xpress)—The Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) went viral on social media last summer. Over 1.2 million videos were posted on Facebook alone. The difficulty in treating a disease like ALS is highlighted by the fact that the only drug available for it, Riluzole, extends life expectancy by just a couple months. A new challenge was just issued to the FDA to make another drug available to sufferers of ALS. Specifically, a petition on Change.org by Nicholas Grillo for access to Genervon's GM6 drug has just acheived a critical mass of over 100,000 signatures.
	Researchers pinpoint two genes that trigger severest form of ovarian cancer In the battle against ovarian cancer, UNC School of Medicine researchers have created the first mouse model of the worst form of the disease and found a potential route to better treatments and much-needed diagnostic screens.
Scientists find drug candidates can block cell-death pathway associated with Parkinson's In a pair of related studies, scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have shown their drug candidates can target biological pathways involved in the destruction of brain cells in Parkinson's disease.
	Concentrating on word sounds helps reading instruction and intervention A neuroimaging study by a University at Buffalo psychologist suggests that phonics, a method of learning to read using knowledge of word sounds, shouldn't be overlooked in favor of a whole-language technique that focuses on visually memorizing word patterns, a finding that could help improve treatment and diagnosis of common reading disorders such as dyslexia.
	Human stem cells could one day be regulated to replace aged, damaged, and missing tissues When a salamander loses a tail, it grows a new one. What's the difference, MIT biologist Peter Reddien PhD '02 wondered, between a wound that severs a salamander's tail and one that severs a human spinal cord?
	Using stem cells to grow new hair In a new study from Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham), researchers have used human pluripotent stem cells to generate new hair. The study represents the first step toward the development of a cell-based treatment for people with hair loss. In the United States alone, more than 40 million men and 21 million women are affected by hair loss. The research was published online in PLOS One yesterday.
	Research into brain control of liver lipid production could cause break in obesity, diabetes treatment Ways of keeping the heart healthy has widened, with the discovery that the brain can help fight off hardening of the arteries.
Death rates from lung cancer will overtake those for breast cancer in 2015 among EU women Death rates from lung cancer will exceed those for breast cancer for the first time among European women in 2015, according to the latest predictions published in the leading cancer journal Annals of Oncology today.
Smoking may increase risks for patients being treated for prostate cancer Among patients with prostate cancer, those who smoke have increased risks of experiencing side effects from treatment and of developing future cancer recurrences, or even dying from prostate cancer. The findings, which are published in BJU International, suggest that smoking may negatively affect the health outcomes of patients with prostate cancer and may contribute to complications related to their care.
Generic form of nexium approved (HealthDay)—The first generic version of the heartburn drug Nexium (esomeprazole) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Analysis rejects linkage between testosterone therapy and cardiovascular risk Fears of a link between testosterone replacement therapy and cardiovascular risk are misplaced, according to a review published in this month's Mayo Clinic Proceedings. The therapy has come under widespread scrutiny in recent months, including by a federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel convened last fall.
	MRIs link impaired brain activity to inability to regulate emotions in autism Tantrums, irritability, self-injury, depression, anxiety. These symptoms are associated with autism, but they're not considered core symptoms of the disorder. Researchers from the UNC School of Medicine are challenging this assertion. They have used functional MRI to show that - when it comes to the ability to regulate emotions - brain activity in autistic people is significantly different than brain activity in people without autism.
Measles outbreak that began at Disneyland grows to 87 cases A measles outbreak that originated at Disneyland has grown to 87 cases.
Mexico City swaps squats for subway rides There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but the overweight in Mexico City will be glad to hear there is such a thing as a free subway ride.
Age concern in largest ever study of heroin user deaths Older users of opioids such as heroin are 27 times more likely to become a victim of homicide than the general population, a University of Manchester study of almost 200,000 users has found.
New algorithm will allow better heart surgery A new technique to help surgeons find the exact location of heart defects could save lives, help them to treat patients more effectively and save health service cash.
Metabolic process of the liver implicated in the spread of colorectal cancer Colorectal cancer is a cancer on the move: about 50 percent of patients with the disease see their cancer spread, typically to the liver. By identifying genes that become activated in cancer cells that successfully travel—metastasize—to the liver, researchers at Rockefeller have implicated metabolic processes within the liver as a possible means by which starving transient cancer cells can go on to form deadly new colonies. The researchers say their finding represents vulnerability in metastasizing cancer cells that could be exploited with new drugs.
How pornography influences and harms sexual behavior A new article co-authored by a Virginia Commonwealth University professor suggests that pornography has become a primary source of sexual education, and has a tangible influence on the sex lives of young adults.
	In a severe flu season, Virginia Tech researcher searches for better ways to prevent infections Linsey Marr, a professor in the Charles E. Via Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech, is obsessed with flu transmission.
	Autistic subjects' facial expressions don't always mirror emotions New research by UT Dallas scientists suggests that individuals with autism spectrum disorder can have very expressive faces, but the emotions conveyed can sometimes seem overly intense and unusual.
Neuroscience researchers believe in quitting smoking gradually Smoking is harmful in almost every respect. Cancer, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases are just a small part of a well-documented portfolio of serious consequences of smoking. Nicotine is what makes smoking addictive, but new Danish research suggests that smoking initially increases brain activity. However, the brain tissue quickly adapts and the effect will disappear. On the other hand, according to brain scans, the brain's oxygen uptake and blood flow decreases by up to 17% immediately after people stop smoking:
Researchers find hormone that increases the sex drive of mice Researchers at the University of Gothenburg show that mice that receive a supplement of the "appetite hormone" ghrelin increase their sexual activity. Whether the hormone has the same impact on humans is unknown, but if it does, the researchers may have found the key to future treatments for sex abuse.
	Inhibiting CDK6 prevents leukemic relapse Despite enormous progress in cancer therapy, many patients still relapse because their treatment addresses the symptoms of the disease rather than the cause, the so-called stem cells. Work in the group of Veronika Sexl at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna has given a tantalizing clue to a solution. In the current issue of Blood, the scientists report that the cell-cycle kinase CDK6 is required for activation of the stem cells responsible for causing leukemia.
Inherited gene variation helps explain drug toxicity in patients of East Asian ancestry About 10 percent of young leukemia patients of East Asian ancestry inherit a gene variation that is associated with reduced tolerance of a drug that is indispensable for curing acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common childhood cancer. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists led the study, which is being published online today in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
	Tips to enjoy a lifestyle that can prevent premature aging New Year's has become synonymous with a desire to change your lifestyle – in fact, 4 in 10 individuals have been said to made resolutions to lose weight. But what about individuals who are facing physical limitations to weight loss and other barriers to healthy living?
Targeted MRI / ultrasound beats standard biopsy to detect high-risk prostate cancer Targeted biopsy using new fusion technology that combines magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with ultrasound is more effective than standard biopsy in detecting high-risk prostate cancer, according to a large-scale study published today in JAMA. More than 1,000 men participated in the research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) over a seven-year period.
	Brain region vulnerable to aging is larger in those with longevity gene variant People who carry a variant of a gene that is associated with longevity also have larger volumes in a front part of the brain involved in planning and decision-making, according to researchers at UC San Francisco.
Why counting calories is not all about the numbers Looking to stay healthy this year? A new regulation may help in your endeavor.
Survey indicates willingness of general population to donate tissue samples to biobank A survey of nearly 1,600 individuals found that the majority were willing to donate tissue samples and medical information to a biobank for research and that most were willing to donate using a blanket consent, according to a study in the January 27 issue of JAMA.
	Negative patient-doctor communication could worsen symptoms Doctors who unintentionally communicate to patients that they do not believe or understand them could actually make their symptoms worse, a new study suggests.
Intracranial stimulation proved efficient in the recovery of learning and memory in rats Stimulation of the hypothalamus completely reverses learning and memory deficits caused by brain lesions in rats, according to a first time discovery by a group of researchers led by the UAB. The research has also served to study the mechanisms through which this recovery occurs, suggesting that the stimulation of the hypothalamus activates several regions of the brain, especially the memory systems, which offer compensatory effects.
	Discrimination is bad for your health – and your kids too Think about the last time you left the house. Did strangers on the street acknowledge your presence with a smile or avert their glance? Chances are that the answer depended on your age, gender and, of course, your race.
Appraisal of stressful or threatening situations by the brain Researchers at the Research Center Translational Neurosciences of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) in Germany have advanced a generalized concept as the basis for future studies of mental resilience. Their new approach is based on a mechanistic theory which takes as its starting point the appraisals made by the brain in response to exposure to stressful or threatening situations. Previously social, psychological, and genetic factors were in the foreground of resilience research. The Mainz-based team has published its conclusions in the renowned journal Behavioral and Brain Sciences.
Researchers find potential anti-cancer use for anti-epilepsy drug Scientists at the University of York have discovered that a drug used widely to combat epilepsy has the potential to reduce the growth and spread of breast cancer.
Study finds traumatic brain injury treatment is ineffective More than 1.7 million people in the U.S. alone suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year, often resulting in permanent disabilities or death. Up to half of these patients will experience progression of bleeding inside or around the brain, the occurrence of which is associated with an increased risk of death.
Study shows salivary biomarkers predict oral feeding readiness in preterm newborns Results from a study published online in the Journal of Pediatrics hold the potential to substantially improve clinical decision-making to determine when a premature newborn is ready for oral feeding. The study describes developmental salivary biomarkers associated with feeding success in newborns, markers that could lead to development of objective assessment tools for caregivers.
Researchers gain new insights into hypothyroidism An international research team led by physician-scientists at Rush University Medical Center has gained new insights into hypothyroidism - a condition affecting about 10 million people in the U.S. - that may lead to new treatment protocols for the disease, particularly among the approximately 15 percent of patients for whom standard treatments are less effective.
Association between parental time pressure and mental health problems among children A doctor's thesis at Sahlgrenska Academy has found that children whose parents experience time pressure are more likely to have mental health problems.
Web surfing to weigh up bariatric surgery options Obese people considering weight-reducing bariatric surgery are only topped by pregnant women when it comes to how often they turn to the Internet for health advice. While most use it to read up on relevant procedures and experiences, one in every four patients actually chooses a surgeon based solely on what he or she has gleaned from, in particular, websites hosted by public hospitals and former patients. This is according to a study in Springer's journal Obesity Surgery, led by Luca Paolino of the Joseph Ducuing Hospital in Toulouse, France.
	Prostate cancer: Androgen receptor activates different genes when bound to antiandrogens The androgen receptor in prostate cancer cells can activate different sets of genes depending on whether it binds with an androgen hormone or an antiandrogen drug, according to a new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC - James).
	Beneficial effects of surgery for epilepsy are sustained for more than 15 years Brain surgery for otherwise hard-to-treat epilepsy is effective for up to 15 years, according to a new survey by Henry Ford Hospital physicians.
	Drug combo suppresses growth of late-stage prostate cancer tumors Low doses of metformin, a widely used diabetes medication, and a gene inhibitor known as BI2536 can successfully halt the growth of late-stage prostate cancer tumors, a Purdue University study finds.
	Lung cancer clues found in downstream pathway Despite the promise of the gene KRAS as a target for treating lung cancer, finding effective therapies has been challenging. Now researchers are traveling down the pathway to find what makes KRAS cancerous.
	Infant failure to thrive linked to lysosome dysfunction Neonatal intestinal disorders that prevent infants from getting the nutrients they need may be caused by defects in the lysosomal system that occur before weaning, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.
	Man trumps dog: Earlier assumption about BPA exposure confirmed Coating the mouth with BPA-containing food, like soup, does not lead to higher than expected levels of BPA in blood, a new study in Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology shows. The study authors conclude that oral exposure does not create a risk for high exposures.
Low-frequency deep brain stimulation improves difficult-to-treat Parkinson's symptoms (Update) Parkinson's disease patients treated with low-frequency deep brain stimulation show significant improvements in swallowing dysfunction and freezing of gait over typical high-frequency treatment. The study, published in Neurology on Jan 27, provides a new route for treating Parkinson's patients with these difficult-to-treat and sometimes life-threatening symptoms.
Low influenza vaccination rates among nursing home employees put residents at risk, study finds Influenza is associated with as many as 7,300 deaths annually in nursing home residents, but the vaccination rate for nursing home staff is only 54 percent, according to a study in the February issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official publication of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).
Surgeon general: 'Desperate need of clarity' on e-cigarettes Public health officials are "in desperate need of clarity" on electronic cigarettes to help guide policies, the nation's newly appointed surgeon general said Tuesday.
	Obama administration on track to surpass health care goal Some 9.5 million people have already signed up for 2015 coverage under President Barack Obama's health care law, and the administration is on track to surpass its nationwide enrollment target set last year.
	A son's struggles and triumphs after premature birth (HealthDay)—Elise Jackson remembers very clearly the day her son was born: It was May 8, 2002, and Elijah had arrived 15 weeks before his due date.
	Student loans take emotional toll on young adults (HealthDay)—Student loan debt is a major cause of stress for young adults, a new study finds.
	Blood transfusions during heart surgery may up pneumonia risk (HealthDay)—Receiving a blood transfusion during heart bypass surgery may raise a patient's risk of pneumonia, researchers report.
	Don't become a blizzard casualty (HealthDay)—The blizzard conditions and frigid cold blanketing the U.S. Northeast pose numerous health threats, a doctor warns.
	Provider demographics affect pain treatment decisions (HealthDay)—Pain management treatment decisions may be impacted by a health care provider's demographic characteristics, according to a study published in the January issue of Pain Medicine.
	How does DPP-4 inhibition affect liver function? (HealthDay)—Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibition may attenuate hepatic steatosis and insulin resistance induced by the Western diet (WD) through hepatic lipid remodeling and modulation of hepatic mitochondrial function, according to research published online Jan. 20 in Diabetes.
	Impact of intensive lifestyle change on CV burden studied (HealthDay)—Intensive lifestyle modifications, the cornerstones of atherosclerotic disease management, are associated with a decrease in coronary and carotid atherosclerotic burden, according to a review published in the Jan. 15 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.
	Financial incentives help pregnant women to quit smoking Pregnant women are more likely to quit smoking if financial rewards are offered as part of a treatment plan, finds new research published in The BMJ.
	Cell mechanism discovered that may cause pancreatic cancer Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah have found that defects in how cells are squeezed out of overcrowded tissue to die, a process called extrusion, may be a mechanism by which pancreatic cancer begins. From these findings, they may have identified an effective way to reverse the defective extrusion's effects without destroying normal tissues nearby. The results were published in the latest edition of the journal eLife.
Researchers advance the science behind treating patients with corneal blindness Researchers in the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute have devised a novel way to generate transplantable corneal stem cells that may eventually benefit patients suffering from life-altering forms of blindness.
World Bank: world 'dangerously unprepared' for pandemics World Bank President Jim Yong Kim warned Tuesday that the world remains "dangerously unprepared" for deadly pandemics like the Ebola outbreak that has killed thousands in West Africa.
Decisions on future childbearing in women diagnosed with a meningioma The diagnosis of a brain tumor—even one that's usually "benign" and slow growing such as a meningioma—can be scary. Meningiomas can cause temporary and permanent side effects and sometimes may recur even after surgical removal. In addition, a small percentage of primary or recurrent meningiomas are malignant. Imagine yourself a female meningioma survivor in your childbearing years. Some reports indicate that pregnancy may be a risk factor for tumor progression or recurrence. What do you do?
Uganda sued in landmark medical 'brain drain' case Raymond Mwesiga's "darling kid sister" had much to live for, but when she needed medical help after a car crash, Uganda's overstretched health system fatally failed her.
Swiss drug maker Novartis posts Q4 profit drop Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis AG says fourth quarter net income dropped 26 percent but the company still posted a healthy 2014 annual profit.
Obama to seek more funds for antibiotic-resistant bacteria fight President Barack Obama will request a doubling of funds for fighting and preventing antibiotic-resistant bacteria in his 2016 budget, the White House said Tuesday.
Donors pledge $7.5 bn to extend child vaccine drive Countries and private donors have pledged $7.5 billion (6.6 billion euros) to help immunise 300 million more children in developing countries over the next five years, a major vaccine alliance announced Tuesday.
Liberia closes Ebola centre at epicentre of outbreak Liberia's president on Monday announced the closure of an Ebola treatment facility which lay at the epicentre of the virus's worst outbreak in history, as the disease's spread has slowed in the country.
	Online monitoring system for patients with sleep apnoea The company Medco Health at the Business, Scientific and Technological Park, Espaitec, of the Universitat Jaume I of Castellón, has developed a telemedicine assistance system that allows online daily monitoring of people with sleep apnoea-hypopnoea syndrome. The method proposed by the company is particularly focused on patient adherence to treatment as only 30% of patients successfully adapt to it.
	Device for guided surgery of deviations in long bones CEU-UCH Cardenal Herrera University patented a device for surgeries to correct deviations in long bones. The research team used the 3D simulation of an affected bone to determine the mathematical formula that for designing such a device, which is adjusted to a specific deviated bone and enables a surgeon to set the best cutting angle and the location and orientation of holes that accept the future addition of a corrective prosthesis. While realigning the affected limb, it also increases precision, shortens the time required for the operation, and improves the operation's functional results. The device has already been used with success in operations on animals and could have applications in orthopedic surgery on humans.
Ongoing dietary challenges for people with coeliac disease University of Otago researchers have completed the first national survey of people with coeliac disease in New Zealand and found that many experience ongoing health challenges despite adhering to treatments.
Achieving a world without AIDS: Scale must give way to focus, details The global AIDS community has its sights set on three new goals, known as the "90-90-90" targets. That is, by 2020, 90 percent of people living with HIV should know their HIV status, 90 percent of those who test positive for HIV should begin antiretroviral therapy (ART), and of those who begin ART, 90 percent should achieve virologic suppression, meaning their virus levels are not detectable using standard tests. Meeting these targets would be an enormous step toward a world without AIDS. However, to meet these targets, the traditional approach of broad, population-based treatments, prevention messages, and technologies must give way to more specific and focused approaches, according to a new commentary from Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, and colleague Hilary D. Marston, M.D., M.P.H.
Novel radioguided brain surgery technique could help pinpoint cancerous tissue A novel radioguided surgery technique could quickly and effectively identify residual cancer cells during brain tumor surgery, with low radiation exposure for both patients and surgeons. The study, featured in the January 2015 issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine, reports that Y-90 DOTATOC, a beta-minus-emitting tracer, can effectively delineate the margins of meningiomas and high-grade gliomas.
	Use sterile or boiled water for nasal washing abroad to avoid amoeba infection The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has been informed that a woman from Oslo died in December 2014 after returning from Thailand where she had been infected with the Naegleria fowleri amoeba. The source of infection appears to be daily nasal washing with tap water. If you are unsure about the water quality, always use sterile or boiled water for nasal washing, particularly in subtropical and tropical areas.
	Pfizer net down on lower sales, higher research, legal costs Pfizer Inc.'s fourth-quarter profit fell by half as worsening generic competition and unfavorable currency rates reduced sales, and higher research and legal costs also reduced the bottom line.
Low sodium levels increases liver transplant survival benefit in the sickest patients Researchers report that low levels of sodium in the blood, known as hyponatremia, increase the risk of dying for patients on the liver transplant waiting list. The study published in Liver Transplantation, a journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society, showed an increase in survival benefit for patients with hyponatremia and a Model for End Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score of 12 or more.
	Amgen tops Street 4Q forecasts Amgen Inc. cruised to a 27 percent jump in fourth-quarter profit and beat Wall Street expectations, due to higher sales of nearly all its medicines, tight cost controls and a tax benefit.
	Funding for pulmonary rehabilitation study in East Africa Chronic lung disease is a growing and debilitating health issue for countries in East Africa. Resulting from respiratory infections such as TB and HIV, and lifestyle problems such as tobacco smoking and poor nutrition, chronic lung disease affects one in five adults in Africa and is a major threat to health.
Women diagnosed with PCOS twice as likely to be hospitalized Women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome - the most common hormone disorder in women of reproductive age - face a heightened risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, mental health conditions, reproductive disorders and cancer of the lining of the uterus than healthy women, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Indiana wins federal OK for state-run Medicaid alternative Indiana has received federal approval to expand health coverage to about 350,000 uninsured residents through a state-run program Gov. Mike Pence said Tuesday will help the state's working poor families.

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