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Novelty-seeking teens may be more easily influenced by tobacco advertisements
Teens with higher levels of a personality trait known as novelty-seeking have been shown
to be more receptive to tobacco industry promotional campaigns than teens with low levels of
the trait. Novelty-seeking is a heritable trait characterized by a tendency toward excitement in response to new experiences; engagement in sensation-seeking, impulsive, and risk-taking
behavior; and sensitivity to reward.
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Information for patients: Science meets beauty - Using medicine to improve appearances
Teens with higher levels of a personality trait known as novelty-seeking have been shown
to be more receptive to tobacco industry promotional campaigns than teens with low levels of
the trait. Novelty-seeking is a heritable trait characterized by a tendency toward excitement in response to new experiences; engagement in sensation-seeking, impulsive, and risk-taking
behavior; and sensitivity to reward. more
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HIV-infected have thicker carotid artery walls—predictor of heart attack & stroke
With the advent of antiretroviral medication, HIV patients are living longer and facing yet another health challenge. more
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New drug may help fight some lung cancers
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is the only Chicago area hospital currently enrolling participants in a research study to find out if the drug Tarceva, also know as erlotinib, may help fight bronchioloalveolar cell carcinoma (BAC), a type of non-small cell lung cancer generally considered resistant to chemotherapy.
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Worrying rise in use of antidepressants in children
The use of antidepressant drugs in children is increasing, although evidence for their effectiveness and safety in children and adolescents is scant and widely debated, particularly for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) argue researchers in a letter to this week's BMJ. more
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More evidence that stress makes MS symptoms worse
Most patients with multiple sclerosis believe that stressful life events make their symptoms worse, but this theory remains controversial among care providers and academics. more
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Success of nicotine patches linked to genetic make-up
The effectiveness of nicotine patches seems to be related to genetic make-up (genotype) in women, but not in men, finds new research. more
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