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The Role of Cellular Organelles in Alcohol-Induced Tissue Injury (R01)

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The Role of Cellular Organelles in Alcohol-Induced Tissue Injury (R21)

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Stress Pathways in Alcohol Induced Organ Injury and Protection (R01)

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Stress Pathways in Alcohol Induced Organ Injury and Protection (R21)

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Alcohol Use Disorders: Treatment, Services Research, and Recovery (R01)

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Alcohol Use Disorders: Treatment, Services Research, and Recovery (R03)

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Alcohol Use Disorders: Treatment, Services Research, and Recovery (R21)

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The Role of Cellular Organelles in Alcohol-Induced Tissue Injury (R01)

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The Role of Cellular Organelles in Alcohol-Induced Tissue Injury (R21)

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Stress Pathways in Alcohol Induced Organ Injury and Protection (R21)

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Stress Pathways in Alcohol Induced Organ Injury and Protection (R01)

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Alcohol Use Disorders: Treatment, Services Research, and Recovery (R01)

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Alcohol Use Disorders: Treatment, Services Research, and Recovery (R21)

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Alcohol Use Disorders: Treatment, Services Research, and Recovery (R03)

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Alcohol Use Disorders: Treatment, Services Research, and Recovery (R21)

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Brain abnormalities identified that result from prenatal methamphetamine exposure

ScienceDaily Headlines — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0100

Children whose mothers abused methamphetamine (meth) during pregnancy show brain abnormalities that may be more severe than that of children exposed to alcohol prenatally, according to a new study. While researchers have long known that drug abuse during pregnancy can alter fetal brain development, this finding shows the potential impact of meth. Identifying vulnerable brain structures may help predict particular learning and behavioral problems in meth-exposed children. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

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Identifiication Of Brain Abnormalities That Result From Prenatal Meth Exposure Could Help Diagnose Affected Children

Pediatrics News From Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0100

Children whose mothers abused methamphetamine (meth) during pregnancy show brain abnormalities that may be more severe than that of children exposed to alcohol prenatally, according to a study in the March 17 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. While researchers have long known that drug abuse during pregnancy can alter fetal brain development, this finding shows the potential impact of meth... (Source: Pediatrics News From Medical News Today)

Identifiication Of Brain Abnormalities That Result From Prenatal Meth Exposure Could Help Diagnose Affected Children

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0100

Children whose mothers abused methamphetamine (meth) during pregnancy show brain abnormalities that may be more severe than that of children exposed to alcohol prenatally, according to a study in the March 17 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. While researchers have long known that drug abuse during pregnancy can alter fetal brain development, this finding shows the potential impact of meth. Identifying vulnerable brain structures may help predict particular learning and behavioral problems in meth-exposed children... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Cut Speed And Drink Driving To Reduce Road Accidents, Say Doctors, Northern Ireland

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100

Doctors yesterday (Tuesday, 16 March 2010) welcomed the launch of the DOE consultation on a new road safety strategy. Dr Paul Darragh, Chairman of the BMA's Northern Ireland Council said, "Doctors deal with the horrific aftermath of road traffic accidents on a daily basis, and believe that a new road safety strategy is important to continue to build on what has already been achieved... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Cut Speed And Drink Driving To Reduce Road Accidents, Say Doctors, Northern Ireland

Public Health News From Medical News Today — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100

Obesity and alcohol act together to increase the risk of liver disease

ScienceDaily Headlines — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0100

Two studies show that obesity and alcohol act together to increase the risk of liver disease in both men and women. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

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Feeling lonely adds to rate of blood pressure increase in people 50 years old and older

EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100

(University of Chicago) Chronic feelings of loneliness take a toll on blood pressure over time, causing a marked increase after four years. A new study shows, for the first time, a direct relation between loneliness and larger increases in blood pressure four years later -- a link that is independent of age and other factors that could cause blood pressure to rise, including body-mass index, smoking, alcohol use and demographic differences such as race and income. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

Crackdown on cheap alcohol may lead to increase in drinking, experts claim

Scotsman.com News - Health — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

SNP plans for a crackdown on cheap drink could lead to more alcohol being consumed in Scotland, and may even break existing laws banning irresponsible promotions, legal expert (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)

Researchers ID brain abnormalities in children exposed to methamphetamine in utero

UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:00:00 +0100

In this study, we show that the effects of prenatal meth exposure, or the combination of meth and alcohol exposure, may actually be worse, and our findings stress the importance of seeking drug-abuse treatment for pregnant women." In particular, said Sowell, a structure in the brain called the caudate nucleus, which is important for learning and memory, motor control, and punishment and reward, was one of the regions that was more reduced by methamphetamine than alcohol exposure. Of the more than 16 million Americans over the age of 12 who have used methamphetamine, about 19,000 have been pregnant women, according to 2002–04 data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. "About half of women who say they used meth during pregnancy also used alcohol," ...

A genome-wide association study of alcohol dependence [Genetics]

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:33:05 +0100

Excessive alcohol consumption is one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. Approximately 14% of those... (Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)

Liver Disease Higher Among Overweight Drinkers, Study Finds

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:29:14 +0100

The combination of obesity and alcohol use can increase the risk of cirrhosis of the liver, according to researchers in the U.K. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)

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Senate Unanimously Approves Bill Banning Cigarette Shipments by Mail

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:28:32 +0100

The U.S. Postal Service will no longer deliver cigarettes under a bill approved unanimously by the U.S. Senate last week. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)

N.H. Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:28:09 +0100

The New Hampshire House of Representatives has voted 214-137 in favor of decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana, but the bill still faces a veto threat from Gov. John Lynch. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)

GlaxoSmithKline to Market Smoking Vaccine

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:27:57 +0100

Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline has closed a deal to license and market the NicVAx antismoking vaccine developed by Nabi Pharmaceuticals. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)

Common Tongue Conditions in Primary Care Reviewed

Medscape Today Headlines — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:30:15 +0100

Diagnosis of tongue abnormalities requires thorough examination and history, including onset and duration, preceding symptoms, and tobacco and alcohol use. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Better understanding of interventions "could reduce alcohol harm"

Nursing in Practice — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:59:52 +0100

GPs and nurses could do more to increase delivery of Alcohol Identification and Brief Advice, research finds (Source: Nursing in Practice)

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Mental Function May Be Impaired By Smoking

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Men and women with a history of alcohol abuse may not see long-term negative effects on their memory and thinking, but female smokers do, a new study suggests. In a study of 287 men and women ages 31 to 60, researchers found that those with past alcohol-use disorders performed similarly on standard tests of cognitive function as those with no past drinking problems. The findings were not as positive when it came to tobacco, however. In general, women who had ever been addicted to smoking had lower scores on certain cognitive tests than their nonsmoking counterparts... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Curriculum On Unhealthy Substance Use Recommended By Researchers

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Educational leaders from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) believe teaching the subject of unhealthy substance use must be incorporated into internal medicine residency training and can be done within existing teaching venues. The findings, which currently appear on-line in BioMedCentral Medical Education, represent a national model for addressing this issue for internal medicine residents. Unhealthy substance use can be serious and chronic and despite its prevalence and impact, medical education in this area remains lacking... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Mental Function May Be Impaired By Smoking

Women's Health / OBGYN News From Medical News Today — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Curriculum On Unhealthy Substance Use Recommended By Researchers

Medical Students News From Medical News Today — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Study Of Combined Depression-Alcoholism Treatment Shows Higher Abstinence Rate

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Combining the antidepressant sertraline with the alcohol dependence treatment naltrexone produced a 54 percent abstinence rate in patients with both major depression and alcohol dependence, whereas the rates were only 21 to 28 percent for patients taking a placebo, sertraline only, or naltrexone only... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Study Of Combined Depression-Alcoholism Treatment Shows Higher Abstinence Rate

Depression News From Medical News Today — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Combination Treatment May Help Depressed Alcoholics

MedicineNet Senior Health General — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Title: Combination Treatment May Help Depressed AlcoholicsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/15/2010 10:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/16/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)

Combination Treatment May Help Depressed Alcoholics

MedicineNet Mens Health General — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Title: Combination Treatment May Help Depressed AlcoholicsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/15/2010 10:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/16/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Mens Health General)

Combination Treatment May Help Depressed Alcoholics

MedicineNet Depression General — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Title: Combination Treatment May Help Depressed AlcoholicsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/15/2010 10:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/16/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Depression General)

Smoking, but not past alcohol abuse, may impair mental function

EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100

(Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs) Men and women with a history of alcohol abuse may not see long-term negative effects on their memory and thinking, but female smokers do, a new study suggests. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

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Smoking, but not past alcohol abuse, may impair mental function, study suggests

ScienceDaily Headlines — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Men and women with a history of alcohol abuse may not see long-term negative effects on their memory and thinking, but female smokers do, a new study suggests. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

Researchers ID brain abnormalities in children exposed to methamphetamine in utero

EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100

(University of California - Los Angeles) UCLA researchers used structural magnetic resonance imaging to show for the first time that individuals whose mothers abused methamphetamine during pregnancy (with or without alcohol abuse) had brain structural abnormalities that were more severe than in children whose mothers abused alcohol alone. The researchers identified what brain structures are vulnerable, which may help predict particular learning and behavioral problems in meth-exposed children. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

Brain abnormalities identified that result from prenatal meth exposure

EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100

(Society for Neuroscience) Children whose mothers abused methamphetamine (meth) during pregnancy show brain abnormalities that may be more severe than that of children exposed to alcohol prenatally, according to a study in the March 17 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience. While researchers have long known that drug abuse during pregnancy can alter fetal brain development, this finding shows the potential impact of meth. Identifying vulnerable brain structures may help predict particular learning and behavioral problems in meth-exposed children. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

Smoking may impair mental function

Medicineworld.org: New Article Alert — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:49:04 +0100

Men and women with a history of alcohol abuse may not see long-term negative effects on their memory and thinking, but female smokers do, a newly released study suggests. In a study of 287 men and women ages 31 to 60, scientists observed that those with past alcohol-use disorders performed similarly on standard tests of cognitive function as those with no past drinking problems........ (Source: Medicineworld.org: New Article Alert)

Youth panel urges advert ban in drive to counter Scots drink culture

Scotsman.com News - Health — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A YOUTH panel is to call on the government to ban alcohol advertisements from public places in an effort to "change Scotland's culture of alcohol misuse". (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)

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One out of seven hospital beds is filled by a boozer

Scotsman.com News - Health — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

ONE in every seven hospital beds in the Lothians is taken up by a patient who is ill through alcohol abuse, it has emerged. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)

Alcohol intake figures down as scheme hailed a success

Scotsman.com News - Health — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

DESPITE a number of reports showing the devastating effect of alcohol on the Lothians population, figures are said to be moving in the right direction thanks to a new scheme. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)

GPs blast drink loyalty points

Scotsman.com News - Health — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

CITY GPs have said alcohol should be exempt from supermarket loyalty points schemes. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)

Risk levels for suffering a traffic injury in primary health care. The LESIONAT Project.

BMC Public Health - Latest articles — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The objectives of our study are:Main aim: To outline the distribution of risk factors associated with Road Traffic Injuries (RTI) in a driving population assigned to a group of primary health care centres in Barcelona province.Secondary objectives:-To study the distribution of diverse risk factors related to the possibility of suffering an RTI according to age, sex and population groups, to assess the relationship between these same risk factors and self risk perception for suffering an RTI, and to outline theassociation between the number of risk factors and the history of reported collisions. Methods: Design: Cross-sectional, multicentre study.Setting: 25 urban health care centres.Study population: Randomly selected sample of Spanish/Catalan speakers age 16 or above with a medical regist...

One out of seven hospital beds is filled by a drinker

Scotsman.com News - Health — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

ONE in every seven hospital beds in the Lothians is taken up by a patient who is ill through alcohol abuse, it has emerged. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)

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Adaptive regression modeling of biomarkers of potential harm in a population of U.S. adult cigarette smokers and nonsmokers

BMC Medical Research Methodology - Latest articles — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Levels of WBC, EPI8, DEH11 and HDL were statistically associated with biomarkers of exposure to cigarette smoking and demographics and life style factors. All of the predictors togather explain 29%-41% of the variability in the BOPH. (Source: BMC Medical Research Methodology - Latest articles)

Acetate, the key modulator of inflammatory responses in acute alcoholic hepatitis

Hepatology — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Synthesis of metabolically available acetyl-coA from acetate is critical to the increased acetylation of proinflammatory gene histones and consequent enhancement of the inflammatory response in ethanol-exposed macrophages. This mechanism is a potential therapeutic target in acute alcoholic hepatitis. (HEPATOLOGY 2010) (Source: Hepatology)

What the Consequences of a DUI Arrest?

About.com Alcoholism — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The penalties and requirements vary somewhat from state to state, but all 50 states have passed laws intended to crackdown on drunken drivers. If you or someone you know has been arrested for driving under the influence, they are in for a long and expensive effect to get their driving privileges returned. Read more... More About Drunk Driving: Why You Should Never Drink and Drive The Costs of Drunken Driving Drunk Driving - The Dangers Photo: BigStockPhoto.com What the Consequences of a DUI Arrest? originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 at 00:01:50.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Alcoholism)

New Interactive Tobacco Policy Map Launched

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:29:06 +0100

A new interactive map from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation will give policy-makers and advocates a nationwide picture of continuing state efforts on key tobacco control policies. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)

Cocaine Sentencing Disparity Bill Clears Senate Committee

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:55:05 +0100

A bill that makes penalties for possession of crack and powdered cocaine somewhat more equitable was easily approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee and is headed for a vote in the full Senate. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)

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Judge Rules R.J. Reynolds Misrepresented Health Risks of Eclipse Cigarettes

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:50:45 +0100

Tobacco firm R.J. Reynolds violated Vermont's consumer-protection laws by claiming that its so-called 'reduced risk' Eclipse cigarettes "could present less risk of cancer" than other cigarettes, a state judge has ruled. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)

Inhalants are Drug of Choice in Early Adolescence, Report Says

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:48:27 +0100

A new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) says that inhalants trail only alcohol among the substances used by 12-year-olds to get high. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)

Indoor Smoking Ban Signed into Law in Kansas

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:46:06 +0100

A bill banning smoking in indoor public spaces in Kansas has been signed into law by Gov. Mark Parkinson. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)

Pancreatic Disease in Children and Adolescents

Current Gastroenterology Reports — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:00:15 +0100

Abstract Many childhood pancreatic disorders are rare, although they can represent significant and potentially severe disease. The spectrum of disease is very broad, ranging from the complex and bizarre congenital anomalies to the more typical acquired causes (eg, drug-induced pancreatitis or trauma injury). Genetics appears to play a major role in many childhood pancreas diseases, unlike adults where alcohol is a major factor. Nevertheless, there are similarities, and most of the disorders discussed here can be found in both the pediatric and adult age groups. Some of these disorders may be evolving and may be seen in both young and older patients. Newer imaging modalities and therapeutic endoscopy continue to be studied, although their ultimate role and utility in childr...

Complex Calculations: How Drug Use During Pregnancy Becomes a Barrier to Prenatal Care

Maternal and Child Health Journal — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:57:50 +0100

This study sought to understand how drug use and factors associated with drug use influence women’s prenatal care use. A total of 20 semi-structured interviews and 2 focus groups were conducted with a racially/ethnically diverse sample of low-income women using alcohol and drugs in a California county. Women using drugs attend and avoid prenatal care for reasons not connected to their drug use: concern for the health of their baby, social support, and extrinsic barriers such as health insurance and transportation. Drug use itself is a barrier for a few women. In addition to drug use, women experience multiple simultaneous risk factors. Both the drug use and the multiple simultaneous risk factors make resolving extrinsic barriers more difficult. Women also fear the effects of drug u...

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Europe: which infection control measures are taken?

Infection — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:56:23 +0100

Conclusion The data obtained regarding MRSA prevention measures should stimulate infection control professionals to pursue further initiatives. Particularly, the vigorous MRSA management in countries with decreasing MRSA proportions should encourage hospitals to implement preventive measures in order to reduce the spread of MRSA. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical and Epidemiological StudyDOI 10.1007/s15010-010-0001-8Authors S. Hansen, Charité–University Medicine Berlin Institute for Hygiene and Environmental Medicine Campus Benjamin Franklin, Hindenburgdamm 27 12203 Berlin GermanyF. Schwab, Charité–University Medicine Berlin Institute for Hygiene and Environmental Medicine Campus Benjamin Franklin, Hindenburgdamm 27 12203 Berlin GermanyA. Asensio, ...

Pathological fracture due to vertebral osteonecrosis associated with pancreatitis

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:54:46 +0100

Abstract A 50-year-old man with a history of alcohol-induced pancreatitis was admitted to a hospital with swelling and pain of the right ankle, and fever, and was suspected to have osteomyelitis. Radiographs of the fingers, ankles, and feet, in which pain and swelling were present, revealed multiple pathological fractures. The histological examination of the tissue sample in the right radius showed sequestrated fat necrosis. Bacterial culture test remained negative. Based on the findings mentioned above, a diagnosis of intraosseous fat necrosis associated with pancreatitis was made. Treatments proven to be effective in the literature for pancreatitis were started. Symptoms of the bones and joints gradually improved. However, pancreatitis relapsed, triggered by drinking, 4&...

From floated to conventional confidence intervals for the relative risks based on published dose–response data

Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:49:02 +0100

Abstract: A dose–response meta-analysis of epidemiological studies can encounter different types of confidence intervals (floated vs. conventional). This paper illustrates how to back calculate conventional confidence intervals from a set of relative risks reported with floated confidence intervals or floated standard errors. Furthermore, we provide an implementation of the formulas in a user-friendly program developed for Stata software. I exemplify the point using published data about alcohol intake and endometrial cancer incidence from the Million Women Study. (Source: Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine)

SSRI, Naltrexone, Talk Therapy Keep Depressed Alcoholics Dry (CME/CE)

MedPage Today Geriatrics — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:13:05 +0100

Combining sertraline (Zoloft) and the opioid antagonist naltrexone is better than either drug alone or placebo in keeping depressed alcoholics sober, researchers said. (Source: MedPage Today Geriatrics)

Combination Treatment May Help Depressed Alcoholics

MedlinePlus Health News — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0100

Taking antidepressant plus naltrexone improves odds of not drinking, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcoholism, Antidepressants, Depression (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

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Ignition device detects alcohol of driver

Health News - UPI.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:05:02 +0100

SHIRLEY, N.Y., March 15 (UPI) -- A breath alcohol ignition interlock device measures breath alcohol concentration in vehicles and uses a wireless phone to send the results, a U.S. firm says. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)

Novel phenolic glycosides, adenophorasides A–E, from Adenophora roots

Journal of Natural Medicines — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:32:59 +0100

Abstract Five novel phenolic glycosides, adenophorasides A (1), B (2), C (3), D (4), and E (5), were isolated from commercial Adenophora roots, together with vanilloloside (6), 3,4-dimethoxybenzyl alcohol 7-O-β-d-glucopyranoside (7), and lobetyolin (8). The structures of the new compounds (1–5) were characterized as 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylacetonitrile 4-O-β-d-glucopyranoside (1), 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylacetonitrile 4-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-d-glucopyranoside (2), 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylacetonitrile 4-O-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-d-glucopyranoside (3), 4-hydroxyphenylacetonitrile 4-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-d-glucopyranoside (4), and 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol 4-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-d-glucopyranoside (5), respectively, by means of...

Alcohol consumption and workplace absenteeism: The moderating effect of social support.

Journal of Applied Psychology — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Although it is commonly assumed that alcohol consumption has a significant impact on employee absenteeism, the nature of the alcohol–absence relationship remains poorly understood. Proposing that alcohol impairment likely serves as a key mechanism linking drinking and work absence, we posit that this relationship is likely governed less by the amount of alcohol consumed and more by the way it is consumed. Using a prospective study design and a random sample of urban transit workers, we found that the frequency of heavy episodic drinking over the previous month is positively associated with the number of days of absence recorded in the subsequent 12-month period, whereas modal consumption (a metric capturing the typical amount of alcohol consumed in a given period of time) is not. In addi...

Daily work–family conflict and alcohol use: Testing the cross-level moderation effects of peer drinking norms and social support.

Journal of Applied Psychology — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

In the current study, we conducted daily telephone interviews with a sample of Chinese workers (N = 57) for 5 weeks to examine relationships between daily work–family conflict and alcohol use. Drawn from the tension reduction theory and the stressor–vulnerability model, daily work–family conflict variables were hypothesized to predict employees’ daily alcohol use. Further, social variables (i.e., peer drinking norms, family support, and coworker support) were hypothesized to moderate the relationship between work–family conflict and alcohol use. Results showed that daily work-to-family conflict but not family-to-work conflict had a significant within-subject main effect on daily alcohol use. In addition, there was significant between-subject variation in the relationship between ...

Examining the construct validity of the Psychopathic Personality Inventory–Revised: Preferential correlates of fearless dominance and self-centered impulsivity.

Psychological Assessment — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

In this study, we examined the construct validity of the FD and SCI scales of the PPI-R as markers of these constructs with a range of theoretically relevant correlates assessed across multiple domains in a sample of 200 forensic psychiatric inpatients. Results were generally, though not uniformly, consistent with hypothesized relationships: The SCI scale positively and selectively predicted anger and hostility, impulsivity, total psychiatric symptoms, drug abuse or dependence, antisocial behavior, and violence risk, whereas FD predicted anger, depression, anxiety symptoms (negatively), and alcohol abuse or dependence (positively). (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Psychological Assessment)

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Internal medicine residency training for unhealthy alcohol and other drug use: recommendations for curriculum design

BMC Medical Education — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

We describe and link the content to the core competencies mandated by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, the formal accrediting body for residency training programs in the United States. Specific topics are recommended, with suggestions on how to integrate such teaching into existing internal medicine residency training program curricula.SummaryGiven the burden of disease and effective interventions available that can be delivered by internal medicine physicians, teaching about unhealthy substance use must be incorporated into internal medicine residency training, and can be done within existing teaching venues. (Source: BMC Medical Education)

Direct-to-consumer personal genome testing: ethical and regulatory issues that arise from wanting to 'know' your DNA

Internal Medicine Journal — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Direct-to-consumer personal genome testing (DTC-PGT) screens a customer's genome for the presence of single nucleotide polymorphisms that are reported to be associated with various diseases, disease risk factors and personal characteristics. The range of health risks covered by personal genome testing (PGT) includes cancer, heart disease, obesity, diabetes mellitus and osteoporosis. PGT also detects a range of other characteristics, such as alcohol 'flush reaction', eye colour, ear wax type and bitter taste perception. Information about ancestry and family history is also available. Although DTC-PGT is still a relatively new enterprise, the technology has the potential for rapid expansion as it becomes more accessible to consumers who wish to obtain information about their genetic profile....

Theoretical studies on the reaction mechanism of alcohol oxidation by high-valent iron-oxo complex of non-heme ligand

RSC - Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. latest articles — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Lin Cheng, Jinping Wang, Meiyan Wang, Zhijian Wu (Paper from Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys.) Lin Cheng, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2010, DOI: 10.1039/b917906b To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry (Source: RSC - Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. latest articles)

The relation between different dimensions of alcohol consumption and burden of disease: an overview

Addiction — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions Overall, these findings indicate that alcohol impacts many disease outcomes causally, both chronic and acute, and injuries. In addition, a pattern of heavy episodic drinking increases risk for some disease and all injury outcomes. Future studies need to address a number of methodological issues, especially the differential role of average volume versus drinking pattern, in order to obtain more accurate risk estimates and to understand more clearly the nature of alcohol[ndash]disease relationships. (Source: Addiction)

Combo Treatment May Help Depressed Alcoholics

About.com Depression — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A combination of sertraline (Zoloft) plus naltrexone may help depressed alcoholics stop drinking better than either treatment alone, says a new study. In a 14-week study of 170 patients, University of Pennsylvania researchers found that 54% of the patients who received the combination treatment were able to stop drinking, compared to 21-28% of those who received placebo, Zoloft only or naltrexone only. Those who received the combination treatment also were able to go longer without a relapse (61 days vs. 15 days) "When depression and alcohol dependence occur together," wrote the researchers, "each condition has a negative influence on the outcome of the other, so not only does this pairing of illnesses affect a lot of patients, it also makes the individual disorders worse. Combining s...

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Is There a Pill That Reduces Cravings?

About.com Alcoholism — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Many people who quit drinking alcohol report having cravings for a drink. These cravings are the reason that most people who try to quit drinking have at least one relapse before they finally quit. How can you stop the cravings? Is there a medication that will help? Read more... Pharmaceutical Treatments: Medical Treatments for Alcoholism Antabuse Naltrexone Photo: BigStockPhoto.com Is There a Pill That Reduces Cravings? originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 at 00:09:22.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Alcoholism)

Substance P inhibits GABA(B) receptor signaling in the ventral tegmental area.

The Journal of Physiology — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

In this study, we have investigated the mechanisms underlying SP actions in the VTA, specifically investigating interactions between SP and GABAB receptors. We show that in VTA neurons, NK receptor activation closes an inwardly-rectifying potassium channel, and moreover inhibits GABAB receptor-mediated transmission through an interaction that depends upon phospholipase C (PLC), intracellular calcium and Protein kinase C (PKC). PMID: 20231139 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Journal of Physiology)

Chronic alcohol consumption enhances myeloid-derived suppressor cells in B16BL6 melanoma-bearing mice

Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:29:34 +0100

Abstract We previously found that chronic alcohol consumption decreases the survival of mice bearing subcutaneous B16BL6 melanoma. The underlying mechanism is still not completely understood. Antitumor T cell immune responses are important to inhibiting tumor progression and extending survival. Therefore, we examined the effects of chronic alcohol consumption on the functionality and regulation of these cells in C57BL/6 mice that chronically consumed 20% (w/v) alcohol and subsequently were inoculated subcutaneously with B16BL6 melanoma cells. Chronic alcohol consumption inhibited melanoma-induced memory T cell expansion and accelerated the decay of interferon (IFN)-γ producing T cells in the tumor-bearing mice. Foxp3+CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells were not affected; however,...

On two equations about brain volume, cranial capacity and age

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:25:39 +0100

Conclusion This study could be supplemented by the collection of data such as, the size of the individuals in order to study the relationship between size of the brain and stature because this relation remains unclear. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Medical ImagingDOI 10.1007/s00276-010-0650-4Authors Anne-Sophie Ricard, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Pellegrin Service de Chirurgie Maxillofaciale Place Amélie Raba Léon 33076 Bordeaux FrancePascal Desbarats, Université de Bordeaux Laboratoire Bordelais de Recherche Informatique 33405 Talence FranceMathieu Laurentjoye, Université Bordeaux 2 Laboratoire d’Anatomie Médico-Chirurgicale Appliquée 146 rue Léo Saignat 33000 Bordeaux FranceMichel Montaudon, Université Bordeaux 2 Laboratoire d’Anatomie Médi...

History of the natural world in six objects

Guardian Unlimited Science — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:06:01 +0100

The Natural History Museum has one of the world's greatest collections, capturing the earth's huge biodiversity. Ahead of a major new BBC TV series – Museum of Life – six members of their world-class team of 300 scientists each pick a treasureThe statistics defy comprehension. The mammal collection on its own contains 860,000 items, ranging from the skeleton of a blue whale to a dormouse. Yet this array of old bones and fur represents a mere slice of the contents of the Natural History Museum.Over the three acres of storage space that forms a labyrinth around the museum in South Kensington, London, there are rooms that contain the remains of 58 million animals, drawers of five million pressed plants, and cupboards filled with nine million fossils. For good measure, this magnificent ter...

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History of natural world in six objects

Guardian Unlimited Science — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:06:01 +0100

A Review of Alcoholics Anonymous/ Narcotics Anonymous Programs for Teens. - Sussman S.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:35:12 +0100

The investigation of the applicability of Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous (AA/NA) for teens has only been a subject of empirical research investigation since the early 1990s. In the present review, the author describes teen involvement in AA/NA pr... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

Child maltreatment, alcohol use and drinking consequences among male and female college students: An examination of drinking motives as mediators. - Goldstein AL, Flett GL, Wekerle C.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:35:12 +0100

Although the relationship between child maltreatment and alcohol use and drinking problems is well established, the mechanisms involved in this relationship remain largely unknown and research has focused primarily on women. Using the Modified Drinking ... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

Ambient temperature and risk of death from accidental drug overdose in New York City, 1990-2006. - Bohnert AS, Prescott MR, Vlahov D, Tardiff KJ, Galea S.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:35:12 +0100

Background: Mortality increases as ambient temperature increases. Because cocaine affects core body temperature, ambient temperature may play a role in cocaine-related mortality in particular. The present study examined the association between ambient t... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

Assessing the Severity of Hazardous Drinking and Related Consequences Among Incarcerated Women. - Strong DR, Caviness C, Anderson B, Brown RA, Stein M.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:35:12 +0100

Background: Recent epidemiological efforts have demonstrated the utility of measuring individual differences in the severity of alcohol use along a single severity continuum marked by alcohol-related problems, symptoms of alcohol dependence, and the soc... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

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At the Intersection of Interpersonal Violence, Masculinity, and Alcohol Use: The Experiences of Heterosexual Male Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence. - Peralta RL, Tuttle LA, Steele JL.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:35:12 +0100

This article examines the relationship between violence, masculinity, and alcohol use among heterosexual, economically disadvantaged, and primarily Black men officially identified as batterers. Violence occurred against intimates and strangers. Alcohol ... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

Cause of Death Conundrum With Methadone Use: A Case Report. - Letsky MC, Zumwalt RE, Seifert SA, Benson BE.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:35:12 +0100

We report a case involving a patient who had extremely high methadone blood concentrations but whose cause of death may have been unrelated to the drug. A 51-year-old woma... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

Challenging the "inoffensiveness" of regular cannabis use by its associations with other current risky substance use-a census of 20-year-old Swiss men. - Gmel G, Gaume J, Willi C, Michaud PA, Cornuz J, Daeppen JB.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:35:12 +0100

3,537 men enrolling in 2007 for mandatory army recruitment procedures were assessed for the co-occurrence of risky licit substance use among risky cannabis users. Risky cannabis use was defined as at least twice weekly; risky alcohol use as 6+ drinks more ... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

Epidemiological study on alcohol consumption and agricultural profession-related injuries among Minority Residents from the Northern parts of China. - Wang LM, Sun YW, Han YF, Xiang H, Stallones L, Xue HF, Cheng Y, Li SS.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:35:12 +0100

OBJECTIVE: To understand the incidence rates of agricultural profession-related injuries and the relationship to alcohol consumption. METHODS: A multistage sample of 2366 villagers was selected from Minority Nationality Villages, Heilongjiang province. Fac... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

Factors associated with the history of attempted suicide. - Hakansson A, Bradvik L, Schlyter F, Berglund M.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:35:12 +0100

Background: The present study examines a population of criminal justice clients for suspected substance-related problems. Aims: It aims to identify variables associated with a history of suicide attempt (SA). Method: 6,836 clients were interviewed with the... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

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Medicine, poison, and mystic potion: a personal perspective on paracetamol Louis Roche lecture, Stockholm, 2009. - Bateman DN, Dear J.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:35:12 +0100

This article reflects the content of the Louis Roche lecture given on this topic in 2009. Historical context. Initially key work illustrated the relationship between plasma pa... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

The relationship between anxiety disorders and suicide attempts: findings from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions. - Nepon J, Belik SL, Bolton J, Sareen J.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:35:12 +0100

Background: Previous work has suggested that anxiety disorders are associated with suicide attempts. However, many studies have been limited by lack of accounting for factors that could influence this relationship, notably personality disorders. This st... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

Unexpected Death Following Single Blow to the Orbit. - Carson HJ.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:35:12 +0100

Severe brain injury is rare after assault to the head with a fist. Our patient was a 39-year-old white male who was punched in a parking lot. The subject fell on his right head. He did not lose consciousness. The subject was taken to the hospital. On admis... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

Gordon Brown's refusal to ban cheap booze is biggest health failing, claims chief doctor

Telegraph Health — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:38:14 +0100

Gordon Brown's refusal to clamp down on cheap alcohol is the biggest public health failing of the last decade, England's chief medical officer has said. (Source: Telegraph Health)

Parental Consent? R-Rated Movies Increase Likelihood Of Underage Children Trying Alcohol

Health News from Medical News Today — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100

R-rated movies portray violence and other behaviors deemed inappropriate for children under 17 year of age. A new study finds one more reason why parents should not let their kids watch those movies: adolescents who watch R-rated movies are more likely to try alcohol at a young age... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Parental Consent? R-Rated Movies Increase Likelihood Of Underage Children Trying Alcohol

IT / Internet / E-mail News From Medical News Today — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100

Smart Recovery Founder Voices Praise and Condemnation for AA

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:34:36 +0100

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is "an absolutely remarkable program" that has helped millions of people overcome their addictions, said Joe Gerstein, founder of the Smart Recovery program. But Gerstein also called AA "ethically wrong, medically wrong and psychologically wrong." (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)

In Some, Genes Elevate Cancer Risk Even with Modest Exposure to Cigarette Smoke

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:34:30 +0100

Individuals with a certain genetic predisposition to lung cancer should avoid cigarette smoke altogether or risk developing the disease, researchers say. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)

Long-Term Smoking Protects Against Parkinson's, Study Confirms

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:34:23 +0100

The latest study to find a link between smoking and lowered risk of Parkinson's disease says that the protective effect appears to be related to the number of years of smoking, not how many cigarettes a smoker consumes daily. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)

Improving the Compatibility of Zein/Poly(vinyl alcohol) Blends by Gamma Irradiation and Graft Copolymerization of Acrylic Acid

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:34:56 +0100

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Volume 0, Issue 0, Articles ASAP (As Soon As Publishable). (Source: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry)

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'R' is for risky youth behavior, Sargent movie study reports

News at Dartmouth Medical School — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:00:13 +0100

After surveying more than 6,000 American youths several times over two years, Dartmouth pediatrician James D. Sargent and four fellow researchers are reporting a tendency among kids who regularly watch R-rated movies to take risks ranging from alcohol abuse to violence. (Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School)

anti-Diastereo- and Enantioselective Carbonyl (Hydroxymethyl)allylation from the Alcohol or Aldehyde Oxidation Level: Allyl Carbonates as Allylmetal Surrogates

Journal of the American Chemical Society — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:36:51 +0100

Journal of the American Chemical Society, Volume 0, Issue 0, Articles ASAP (As Soon As Publishable). (Source: Journal of the American Chemical Society)

Steatosis as a co-factor in chronic liver diseases.

World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:05:35 +0100

Authors: Persico M, Iolascon A The finding of lipid accumulation in the liver, so-called hepatic steatosis or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, is a common condition frequently found in healthy subjects. Its prevalence, in fact, has been estimated by magnetic resonance studies to be about 35% in the general population and 75% in obese persons. Nevertheless, its presence generates liver damage only in a small percentage of subjects not affected by other liver diseases. It should be defined as a "co-factor" capable of affecting severity and progression, and also therapeutic perspectives, of liver diseases to which it is associated. Herein we will evaluate the impact of hepatic steatosis and obesity on the most common liver diseases: chronic viral hepatitis C and B, and alcoholic liver d...

Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Weekly — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:58:42 +0100

Only Federal Prevention Message About Prescription Drugs: Lock Up or Throw OutProposed Calif. Budget Zeroes Out Offender Care; Few Bright Spots SeenGAO: VA Has Problems With Treatment Access, PharmacotherapyBrief Addiction MonitorSAMHSA: 12-Year-Olds More Likely to Use Inhalants Than MarijuanaNo Decisions Yet on NIDA-NIAAA Merger42 CFR Part 2 Update: No Word From SAMHSAParity Not Expect to Increase Costs by More Than 0.4 PercentBriefly NotedState NewsCall for ApplicationsComing up (Source: Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Weekly)

Electron impact ionization of furanose alcohols

Journal of Chemical Physics — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:29:29 +0100

A. R. Milosavljevic, J. KoCisek, P. Papp, D. Kubala, B. P. Marinkovic et al. Electron impact ionization of the gas phase 3-furanol, tetrahydro (3-hydroxytetrahydrofuran, 3HTHF) and 2-furanmethanol, tetrahydro (alpha-tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, THFA) molecules has been studied both experimentally and theoretically. The electron induced positive ion formation has been investig ... [J. Chem. Phys. 132, 104308 (2010)] published Thu Mar 11, 2010. (Source: Journal of Chemical Physics)

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R-rated movies increase likelihood of underage children trying alcohol

ScienceDaily Headlines — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:05:53 +0100

Factors determining poor practice in alcoholic gel hand rub technique in hospital workers

Journal of Infection and Public Health — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:45:07 +0100

Conclusion: These results demonstrate that an educational program can significantly improve the proper practices for using hand rub and hand washing compliance. This study has also demonstrated that wearing rings, bracelets, watches and long nails impair hand gel application but that wedding rings, long sleeves and varnished nails do not. The finding of that hand hygiene effectiveness increased with time even prior to training indicates that knowledge gained by staff trained early diffused into those who had not yet been trained. (Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health)

Is There an Active Gene-Environment Correlation in Adolescent Drinking Behavior? - Loehlin JC.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:44:19 +0100

A scale based on alcohol-related behaviors and an item on shared friends from the National Merit Twin Study were used in an attempt to confirm the finding of Cleveland et al. (1995, J Genet Psychol 166:153-169) of gene-environment correlation in adolescent... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

Obesity and alcohol "increase liver disease risk"

Nursing in Practice — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:55:28 +0100

Overweight men and women need to watch their alcohol intake to reduce their risk of liver disease, experts have warned (Source: Nursing in Practice)

Posttranslational Regulation of Fatty Acyl-CoA Reductase 1, Far1, Controls Ether Glycerophospholipid Synthesis [Cell Biology]

Journal of Biological Chemistry — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:36:05 +0100

Plasmalogens are a major subclass of ethanolamine and choline glycerophospholipids in which a long chain fatty alcohol is attached at the sn-1 position through a vinyl ether bond. This ether-linked alkyl bond is formed in peroxisomes by replacement of a fatty acyl chain in the intermediate 1-acyl-dihydroxyacetone phosphate with a fatty alcohol in a reaction catalyzed by alkyl dihydroxyacetone phosphate synthase. Here, we demonstrate that the enzyme fatty acyl-CoA reductase 1 (Far1) supplies the fatty alcohols used in the formation of ether-linked alkyl bonds. Far1 activity is elevated in plasmalogen-deficient cells, and conversely, the levels of this enzyme are restored to normal upon plasmalogen supplementation. Down-regulation of Far1 activity in response to plasmalogens is achieved by i...

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Alcoholic liver disease

Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Liver — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:26:00 +0100

Aims: These recommendations suggest preferred approaches to the diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive aspects of care of alcoholic liver disease. They are intended to be flexible, but specific recommendations are based on relevant published information. Intended audience: Healthcare professionals. Publication history information: Published January 2010. Access: Available to the general public. (Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Liver)

R-rated movies and underage alcohol

Medicineworld.org: New Article Alert — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:04:30 +0100

R-rated movies portray violence and other behaviors deemed inappropriate for children under 17 year of age. A newly released study finds one more reason why parents should not let their kids watch those movies: adolescents who watch R-rated movies are more likely to try alcohol at a young age. Reported in the recent issue of Prevention Science, a scientific journal of the Society for Prevention Research, the study of 6,255 children examined the relationship between watching R-rated movies and the probability of alcohol use across different levels of "sensation seeking," which is a tendency to seek out risky experiences. The study was funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and conducted by James D. Sargent, MD, a pediatrician at Dartmouth Medical School. The childr...

Obesity, Drinking Double Up to Harm Liver (CME/CE)

MedPage Today Gastroenterology — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:13:04 +0100

A combination of obesity and alcohol consumption puts men and women at higher risk of liver disease, a pair of new studies found. (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)

AIDS 2010 To Highlight Epidemic In Eastern Europe, Central Asia Regions

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0100

AIDS 2010, the International AIDS Conference to be held July 18-23 in Vienna, Austria, will "highlight the situation in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, regions experiencing fast growing [HIV/AIDS] epidemics largely through unsafe injecting drug use," conference organizers announced Wednesday, Agence France-Presse reports... (Source: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today)

12 Year Olds More Likely To Use Potentially Deadly Inhalants Than Cigarettes Or Marijuana

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100

More 12 year olds have used potentially lethal inhalants than have used marijuana, cocaine and hallucinogens combined, according to data released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in conjunction with the 18th annual National Inhalants & Poisons Awareness Week. The National Inhalant Prevention Coalition (NIPC) and SAMHSA kicked off National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week at a press conference featuring information and personal stories about the dangers of inhalant use or "huffing... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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12 Year Olds More Likely To Use Potentially Deadly Inhalants Than Cigarettes Or Marijuana

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100

Joint Role Of Obesity And Alcohol In Increasing The Risk Of Liver Disease

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Obesity and alcohol act together to increase the risk of liver disease in both men and women according to two studies published on bmj.com today. These findings have significant clinical and public health implications. In the UK, rates of liver disease and obesity are increasing. Alcohol is a major cause of liver cirrhosis. In addition, recent evidence indicates that excess body weight may also play a role. Researchers from the University of Oxford examined in the first study the link between body mass index (BMI) and liver cirrhosis. A total of 1... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Joint Role Of Obesity And Alcohol In Increasing The Risk Of Liver Disease

Liver Disease / Hepatitis News From Medical News Today — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Middle-aged men are more forgetful

Guardian Unlimited Science — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Women come out best in listening and recollection tests in study by University of London's Institute of EducationIt's been an endless source of aggravation between the sexes; how can men so easily forget birthdays, anniversaries, and even friends' names?Not, it seems, because they cannot be bothered to remember. Research suggests that, in middle age at least, absent-minded-ness is a particularly male problem.At the age of 50, women's verbal memory outperforms their male counterparts by a significant margin, a report by the Institute of Education, University of London suggests.A survey of more than 9,600 middle-aged British men and women showed that women outscored men in two listening and recollection tests."Men performed significantly more poorly in the verbal memory tests: particularly o...

Core State Preconception Health Indicators: A Voluntary, Multi-state Selection Process

Maternal and Child Health Journal — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:49:25 +0100

This report describes the consensus-based selection process undertaken by a voluntary committee of policy/program leaders and epidemiologists from seven states to identify core state indicators to monitor the health of reproductive age women (aged 18–44 years). Domains of preconception health were established based on priority areas within maternal and child health and women’s health. Measures (i.e., potential indicators) addressing the domains were identified from population-based, state level data systems. Each indicator was evaluated on five criteria: public health importance, policy/program importance, data availability, data quality, and the complexity of calculating the indicator. Evaluations served as the basis for iterative voting, which was continued until unanimous...

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State of drinkers

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:32:42 +0100

Why Kerala has India's biggest alcohol problem (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Body mass index and risk of liver cirrhosis in middle aged UK women: prospective study

BMJ Online First — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:10:42 +0100

Objective To determine the relation between body mass index (BMI) and liver cirrhosis and the contribution that BMI and alcohol consumption make to the incidence of liver cirrhosis in middle aged... (Source: BMJ Online First)

Effect of body mass index and alcohol consumption on liver disease: analysis of data from two prospective cohort studies

BMJ Online First — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:10:42 +0100

Objective To investigate whether alcohol consumption and raised body mass index (BMI) act together to increase risk of liver disease. Design Analysis of data from prospective cohort... (Source: BMJ Online First)

Firms asked to clarify evidence on alcohol pricing

Scotsman.com News - Health — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

TESCO and Whyte & Mackay have been asked to re-appear at the Scottish Parliament following claims over mistakes in their evidence about minimum alcohol pricing. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)

GPs seek ban on 'loyalty points' for buying alcohol

Scotsman.com News - Health — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

CUSTOMERS buying alcohol should not be eligible for supermarket "loyalty points", doctors have advised. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)

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Metabolic differences between male and female adolescents with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, as detected by ultrasound

Acta Paediatrica — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Female adolescents with NAFLD showed a significantly different metabolic behaviour than males. (Source: Acta Paediatrica)

Alcohol and obesity run higher risks of liver disease

OnMedica Latest News — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Health strategies must target drinking and obesity, says studyRelated items from OnMedicaWeight-loss surgery doubles in two yearsExperts launch public health manifestoHealth Department appoints first ever liver tzar Poorest Scottish kids do the least exerciseJunk food ban for Scottish schools (Source: OnMedica Latest News)

Analysis of extreme drinking in patients with alcohol dependence using Pareto regression

Statistics in Medicine — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

We examined two issues of importance in the study of AD. First, we tested whether a single nucleotide polymorphism within GABRA2 gene, which encodes a subunit of the GABAA receptor, and that has been associated with AD, influences 'extreme' alcohol intake and second, the efficacy of three psychotherapies for alcoholism in treating extreme drinking behavior. We found an association between extreme drinking behavior and GABRA2. We also found that, at baseline, men with a high-risk GABRA2 allele had a significantly higher probability of extreme drinking than men with no high-risk allele. However, men with a high-risk allele responded to the therapy better than those with two copies of the low-risk allele. Women with high-risk alleles also responded to the therapy better than those with two co...

Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver

MedlinePlus Health News — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Combination increased chances of cirrhosis, studies found Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, Cirrhosis, Obesity (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Obesity and Alcohol Combined Raise Risk of Liver Disease

Modern Medicine — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Obesity and alcohol act together to increase liver disease risk, an effect seen in both men and women, according to research published online March 11 in BMJ. (Source: Modern Medicine)

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HIV neuropathy in South Africans: Frequency, characteristics, and risk factors

Muscle and Nerve — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The purpose was to estimate the frequency, characteristics, and risk factors of HIV-associated distal sensory polyneuropathy (DSP) among South Africans who attend an urban community-based clinic. In a cross-sectional study, neuropathy status was determined in 598 HIV-infected adults using validated tools (Brief Peripheral Neuropathy Screen and a modified version of the Total Neuropathy Score) to categorize subjects as DSP versus no DSP. Symptomatic DSP (SDSP) required the presence of at least two neuropathic signs together with symptoms. Clinical, anthropometric, and laboratory evaluations were prospectively performed. CD4 counts, antiretroviral therapy (ART), and questionnaires regarding previous tuberculosis (TB) and alcohol exposure were collected retrospectively. Approximately half (49...

The epidemiology of cannabis use and cannabis-related harm in Australia 1993–2007

Addiction — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions Despite declines in the prevalence of cannabis use, continued public health campaigns warning of the harms associated with cannabis use are essential, aimed particularly at users who are already experiencing problems. The increasing demand for treatment for cannabis problems in Australia suggests the need for more accessible and more effective interventions for cannabis use disorders. (Source: Addiction)

Nationwide Epidemiologic Survey of Idiopathic Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head.

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: In addition to the disease burden of idiopathic ONFH in Japan, our results confirmed the importance of developing preventive and treatment strategies, especially among the younger population. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, prognostic study. See Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence. PMID: 20224959 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research)

Alcohol in the News

About.com Alcoholism — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Discussion: Alcoholism Forum Photo: DMX - © Police Photo Alcohol in the News originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Monday, March 15th, 2010 at 00:05:04.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Alcoholism)

Drug Czar Warns on Drugged Driving

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:54:22 +0100

White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Gil Kerlikowske told an international conference that driving under the influence of prescription and illicit drugs is a growing problem. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)

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Nicotine Load Builds to Peak in Cigarette Smokers: Study

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:53:53 +0100

Smokers slowly build up nicotine levels to a peak, rather than receiving a burst of the drug in their brain with each drag, according to researchers at the Duke University Medical Center. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)

Cocaine Deaths Higher on Hotter Days

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:53:25 +0100

More people die of cocaine overdoses on hot days, possibly because the drug raises body temperatures. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)

Cigarette Company Sues Over Display Ban

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:52:48 +0100

Seeking to prevent impulse purchases, the government of Norway has prohibited retailers from publicly displaying cigarettes in stores, but tobacco company Philip Morris is going to court in an attempt to overturn the ban. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)

America Honors Recovery Awards: Call for Nominations

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:22:48 +0100

Sponsored by Faces & Voices of Recovery and Hazelden's Center for Public Advocacy, the America Honors Recovery awards recognize 2010's most influential recovery community leaders and organizations. Nominations for individuals and organizations will be accepted until April 9. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News)

Alcohol drinking, cigarette smoking, and the development of squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus: epidemiology, clinical findings, and prevention

International Journal of Clinical Oncology — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:14:32 +0100

Abstract Both cigarette smoking and alcohol drinking are well-established risk factors for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), and the relationship of dose to cancer risk has already been described. Furthermore, the synergistic effect of these two factors has been reported. Our case–control study revealed the odds ratio of ESCC to be 50.1 for those who were both heavy smokers and heavy drinkers in comparison to people who neither drank nor smoked. In patients with ESCC, head and neck cancers as well as dysplastic lesions are frequently observed. Heavy smoking and heavy drinking are closely related to such multicentric carcinogenesis events in the upper aerodigestive tract (UADT), including the esophagus and head andneck region. Polymorphisms in acetaldehyde dehydr...

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Alcohol drinking, cigarette smoking, and the development of squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus

International Journal of Clinical Oncology — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:14:32 +0100

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Introduction to Review ArticlesDOI 10.1007/s10147-010-0055-8Authors Yoshihiko Maehara, Kyushu University Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku Fukuoka 812-8582 Japan Journal International Journal of Clinical OncologyOnline ISSN 1437-7772Print ISSN 1341-9625 (Source: International Journal of Clinical Oncology)

Alcohol drinking, cigarette smoking, and the development of squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus: molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis

International Journal of Clinical Oncology — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:14:30 +0100

Abstract Esophageal cancer is the eighth most common incident cancer in the world and ranks sixth among all cancers in mortality. Esophageal cancers are classified into two histological types; esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), and adenocarcinoma, and the incidences of these types show a striking variety of geographic distribution, possibly reflecting differences in exposure to specific environmental factors. Both alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking are major risk factors for the development of ESCC. Acetaldehyde is the most toxic ethanol metabolite in alcohol-associated carcinogenesis, while ethanol itself stimulates carcinogenesis by inhibiting DNA methylation and by interacting with retinoid metabolism. Cigarette smoke contains more than 60 carcinogens and...

Brain mechanism may explain alcohol cravings that drive relapse

ScienceDaily Headlines — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:31:32 +0100

New research provides exciting insight into the molecular mechanisms associated with addiction and relapse. The study uncovers a crucial mechanism that facilitates motivation for alcohol after extended abstinence and opens new avenues for potential therapeutic intervention. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

Electrospray ionization-mass spectrometric measurement of sake, a traditional Japanese alcohol beverage, for characterization.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:14:03 +0100

Authors: Moriwaki H, Hagiwara A, Takasaki M, Izumi F, Watanabe A, Shimizu R, Kuribayashi N, Totani Y, Suzuki Y A rapid method for the characterization of sake by measuring the ratio of the peak intensities of taste components in sake, using electrospray ionization/mass spectrometry (ESI/MS) has been developed. Twenty-six different kinds of sake samples were collected and analyzed by ESI/MS. The ESI/MS ion peaks were assigned to amino acids, organic acids, and sugars. Principal component analysis was performed using the respective peak intensities obtained by ESI/MS measurements. As a result, the cumulative proportion of the two first principal components was over 70%, and these components could be used for the characterization of sake. PMID: 20215691 [PubMed - in process] (Source: ...

Countermeasures to the problem of accidents to intoxicated pedestrians. - Hutchinson TP, Kloeden CN, Lindsay VL.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:09:17 +0100

A substantial part of the pedestrian accident problem arises from intoxicated pedestrians. Possible countermeasures are reviewed, organised into: (a) prevention of high levels of intoxication in pedestrians, (b) minimising pedestrian activity in the intoxi... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

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First nationwide study on driving under the influence of drugs in Switzerland. - Senna MC, Augsburger M, Aebi B, Briellmann TA, Donzé N, Dubugnon JL, Iten PX, Staub C, Sturm W, Sutter K.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:09:17 +0100

In Switzerland, a two-tier system based on impairment by any psychoactive substances which affect the capacity to drive safely and zero tolerance for certain illicit drugs came into force on 1 January 2005. According to the new legislation, the offender is... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

Study of Ether-, Alcohol-, or Cyano-Functionalized Ionic Liquids Using Inverse Gas Chromatography

Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:12:53 +0100

Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, Volume 0, Issue 0, Articles ASAP (As Soon As Publishable). (Source: Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data)

Reduce safe drinking limits for overweight people, research suggests

Telegraph Health — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:27:05 +0100

Alcohol limits for overweight people should be reduced because the combination of obesity and drink act like a "double whammy" greatly increasing the risk of liver disease, new studies find. (Source: Telegraph Health)

Brain Mechanism May Explain Alcohol Cravings That Drive Relapse

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0100

New research provides exciting insight into the molecular mechanisms associated with addiction and relapse. The study, published by Cell Press in the March 11 issue of the journal Neuron, uncovers a crucial mechanism that facilitates motivation for alcohol after extended abstinence and opens new avenues for potential therapeutic intervention. Previous work has suggested that people, places, and objects associated with alcohol use are potent triggers for eliciting relapse and that cravings for both alcohol and drugs can increase across protracted abstinence... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)