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December 2009

  1. Mystery solved: Facial cancer decimating Tasmanian devils likely began in Schwann cells
  2. Scripps Florida scientists show ‘lifeless’ prions capable of evolutionary change and adaptation
  3. Guideline: Widely used device for pain therapy not recommended for chronic low back pain
  4. Scripps research team develops technique to determine ethnic origin of stem cell lines
  5. Findings suggest cardiovascular devices often approved by FDA without high-quality studies
  6. Gap exists between vision for EMRs to improve care coordination and clinicians’ experiences
  7. Schizophrenia mouse model should improve understanding and treatment of the disorder
  8. Student sleuths using DNA reveal zoo of 95 species in NYC homes — and new evidence of food fraud
  9. Exposure to tobacco smoke in childhood home associated with early emphysema in adulthood
  10. Citrus surprise: Vitamin C boosts the reprogramming of adult cells into stem cells
  11. Neuroscientists at Case Western Reserve University store information in isolated brain tissue
  12. Molecular anchor links the 2 inheritable diseases Fanconi anemia and Bloom’s syndrome
  13. Anti-inflammatory drugs (coxibs) interfere with aspirin’s clotting ability — Ben-Gurion U.
  14. K-State psychologists show that future-minded people make better decisions for their health
  15. New pathway discovered that may prevent tissue damage resulting from inflammation
  16. Physician-assisted suicide: A perspective from advocates for people with disability
  17. Disproportionate effects of global warming and pollution on disadvantaged communities
  18. New direction for NATO must make alliance relevant in current security environment
  19. Pot and pop: New research finds stronger link between music and marijuana use among teens
  20. Poll finds 3/4 of parents who tried to get H1N1 vaccine for their children have gotten it
  21. Meddling in mosquitoes’ sex lives could help stop the spread of malaria, says study
  22. UTMB study identifies women at higher risk of significant bone loss on injectable birth control
  23. Bioengineered materials promote the growth of functional vasculature, new study shows
  24. Urinary tract cancer associated with Chinese herbal products containing aristolochic acid
  25. Self-monitoring with blood glucose test strips inefficient use of health-care resources
  26. Rising mortality in lower income people with diabetes despite drop in overall rate
  27. 1 dose of H1N1 vaccine may provide sufficient protection for infants and children
  28. Fields Medalist Dr. Shing-Tung Yau Was Appointed Director of the Center of Mathematical Sciences at a China’s University
  29. The use and misuse of alcohol and marijuana can be traced to a common set of genes
  30. Researchers create new ‘smart’ nanocapsule delivery system for use in protein therapy
  31. Rate of autism disorders climbs to 1 percent among 8-year-olds, say UAB, CDC researchers
  32. Disparity in use of implantable devices to prevent sudden death in heart failure patients
  33. Research suggests link between infertility, low egg reserve, and breast/ovarian cancer gene (BRCA1)
  34. New Commonwealth Fund survey of young adults finds wide majority support health reform
  35. Transplant guide highlights daily infection risks from factors like pets and food
  36. Rapid-acting insulin analogues: No additional benefit for children with type 1 diabetes
  37. Research project yields better understanding of the defective protein that causes cystic fibrosis
  38. WHOI-operated ROV Jason images the discovery of the deepest explosive eruption on the sea floor
  39. ‘Ardi’ research by Kent State’s Lovejoy and colleagues named Science’s ‘Breakthrough of the Year’
  40. Jefferson researchers identify possible imaging method to stratify breast cancer without biopsy
  41. Cancer survival disparities for most minority populations increase as cancers become more treatable
  42. Exposure to young triggers new neuron creation in females exhibiting maternal behavior
  43. Informal social networks better at encouraging Hispanics to prepare for disasters
  44. Special excerpt of Environmental Policy and Law about human rights and the environment
  45. Carnegie Mellon engineers develop machine that visually inspects and sorts strawberry plants
  46. Almost two-thirds of pregnant women believe they are regularly exposed to physical risk at work
  47. New report underlines multiple benefits but also new challenges to biodiversity-rich sites
  48. Even at sublethal levels, pesticides may slow the recovery of wild salmon populations
  49. Marking of tissue-specific genes crucial in embryonic stem cells to ensure proper function
  50. NASA’s AIM satellite and models are unlocking the secrets of mysterious ‘night-shining’ clouds
  51. NASA unveils latest results from lunar mission, helps prepare for next stage of scientific discovery
  52. American Academy of Ophthalmology on NEI report on sharp rise in myopia in Americans
  53. Further spread of Rhodesian sleeping sickness in Uganda likely due to livestock movements
  54. New findings show how human movement may have brought Chagas disease to urban Peru
  55. Home-based child care meeting nutritional standards; widespread use of TV a concern
  56. Pension fund switch to decentralized management right way to go, landmark study finds
  57. Medical team’s support of terminal cancer patients’ spiritual needs improves quality of life
  58. For older adults, participating in social service activities can improve brain functions
  59. CEO charisma biases financial analysts, can hurt investors, says study in INFORMS journal
  60. Do consumers always approach pleasure and avoid pain? New study suggests an alternative
  61. Antidepressants may change personality, leading to reduced depression, says Penn collaboration
  62. Penn researchers find reproductive germ cells survive and thrive in transplants, even among species
  63. Are most consumers planners when it comes to time and money? New study shows some benefits
  64. Global warming could significantly impact US wine and corn production, Stanford scientists say
  65. Study explores ‘garbage disposal’ role of VCP and implications for degenerative disease
  66. IU study: Half of urban teen girls acquire STIs within 2 years of first sexual activity
  67. Study finds significantly worse outcomes in cancer patients with cognitive impairment
  68. Hospital re-admission high for dialysis patients treated in long-term care hospitals
  69. Study finds racial disparities exist in radiation therapy rates for early stage breast cancer
  70. Newly identified enzymes help plants sense elevated CO2 and could lead to water-wise crops
  71. The Proof of a Fundamental Lemma Is Listed One of the TIME’s Top 10 Scientific Discoveries of 2009
  72. Mayo Clinic researchers say breast cancer survival improves Herceptin used with chemotherapy
  73. Most eligible patients miss out on cardiac resynchronization therapy for heart failure
  74. Disease-free, overall survival inferior for black women with HR-positive breast cancer
  75. Livestock lead to better health in developing nations, rising consumption poses challenge
  76. More 20 mph zones in London would prevent 100 killed or seriously injured casualties each year
  77. Argonne scientists to control attractive force for nanoelectromechanical systems
  78. A novel, 10,000-year study of strata compaction and sea-level rise on English coast
  79. Brainstorming works best in less specialized efforts, says Management Insights study
  80. Hebrew University, American researchers show ‘trigger’ to stem cell differentiation
  81. Jefferson neurosurgeon helps draft new treatment guidelines for brain metastases
  82. Pathological gambling may be successfully treated with medications for substance addiction
  83. New analysis: Disagreement over what constitutes a forest is Achilles’ heel of REDD plan
  84. Surgical quality program is a strong tool for assessing outcomes for high-risk procedures
  85. Abundance of a look-alike species clouds population status of a million dollar fish
  86. Scripps Research team uncovers chemical basis for extra ‘quality control’ in protein production
  87. Carnegie Mellon scientists discover first evidence of brain rewiring in children
  88. Tropical birds waited for land crossing between North and South America: UBC study
  89. New silicon-germanium nanowires could lead to smaller, more powerful electronic devices
  90. American adults receiving flu vaccine at about the same rate as in 2008, study finds
  91. Sonic Hedgehog variations linked to recurrence, survival and response to therapy of bladder cancer
  92. Report: Most comprehensive analysis to date of national policy options to reduce deforestation
  93. A new mouse could help understand how some lung cancer cells evade drug treatment
  94. UT Houston researchers launch phase II trial of stem cells and acute heart attack
  95. Umbilical stem cells may help recover lost vision for those with corneal disease
  96. Special issue of Academic Pediatrics reports on state of pediatric oral health in US
  97. ASGE issues guidelines on management of antithrombotic agents for endoscopic procedures
  98. Autologous stem cell transplantation for soft tissue sarcoma: insufficient research into therapy
  99. Business professor says lessons on ethics, character can prevent unethical behavior in the workplace
  100. Network observation at the GAW stations and atmospheric CO2 mixing ratios over China
  101. Dip ordinary paper into ink infused with nanotubes and nanowires to create an instant battery
  102. Genetic variations indicate risk of recurrence, secondary cancer among head and neck cancer patients
  103. U of A’s David Schindler confirms untold levels of oil sands pollution on the Athabasca
  104. Welcome to Europe’s Cities? Symposium Sheds Light on the Integration of Jewish Immigrants
  105. Military children face more emotional challenges as parental deployments grow longer, study finds
  106. Bortezomib shows promise in reducing GVHD and reconstituting immune system in some patients
  107. Multiple myeloma patients experience high response rate with new 3-drug combination
  108. Mayo Clinic and collaborators find vitamin D levels associated with survival in lymphoma patients
  109. Case Western Reserve researchers’ new pathway discovery published as ‘Paper of the Week’
  110. ACP expresses views on key issues in H.R. 3590, Senate ‘Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’
  111. Lower income women report more insurance-based discrimination during pregnancy, delivery
  112. Researchers find increased dairy intake reduces risk of uterine fibroids in black women
  113. Chicken pox vaccine reduces shingles risk in kids — study of 172,000 kids used EHRs
  114. Risk of blood clot after surgery higher and lasts longer than previously thought
  115. UCSB, UCL scientists rescue visual function in rats using induced pluripotent stem cells
  116. UC Davis helps orphaned mountain gorilla babies return home to Congo National Park
  117. Gladstone scientists identify strategies to protect new brain cells against Alzheimer’s disease
  118. It’s all in your head. No, really: How mental imagery training aids perceptual learning
  119. Personality predicts success in medical school, says new study by U of Minnesota professor
  120. Breastfeeding protects women from metabolic syndrome, a diabetes and heart disease predictor
  121. CWRU researchers report poor outcomes for CCI patients leaving hospitals on ventilators
  122. Green tea chemical combined with another may hold promise for treatment of brain disorders
  123. Head and neck cancer survivors who use alcohol and cigarettes have increased death risk
  124. Watching movies featuring characters who smoke negatively influences Mexican-American teens
  125. Exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke over a lifetime increased breast cancer risk later in life
  126. Repeat negative CT scan for lung cancer does not encourage ex-smokers to resume the habit
  127. Gastroenterology/hepatology societies issue recommendations on nonanesthesiologist administration of propofol for GI endoscopy
  128. Polymer therapeutic protects gut from radiation damage, infection after cancer treatment
  129. Queen’s study reveals the paths of Ontario secondary students to their post-secondary destinations
  130. Role of evidence based medicine in clinical decision-making addressed by ACP in testimony
  131. Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Ford study simulated car crashes involving pregnant women
  132. Report shows CIMT may improve arm use in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy
  133. PSA value at 2 years post-treatment can predict long-term survival in prostate cancer patients
  134. UGA researchers lead team in discovery involving devastating freshwater fish parasite, ‘Ich’
  135. Combining nanotubes and antibodies for breast cancer ‘search and destroy’ missions
  136. Treatments for asthma and pre-term labor may increase risk of autism in developing fetus
  137. High-risk women reluctant to take tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer, U-M study finds
  138. Study shows pine bark improves circulation, swelling and visual acuity in early diabetic retinopathy
  139. CT imaging taken post avastin may predict survival in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer
  140. UT Southwestern scientists identify possible therapy target for aggressive cancer
  141. Arts and sciences join to develop greener, more efficient conferences and exhibits
  142. New data on highly effective treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
  143. ERK’s got rhythm: Protein that controls cell growth found to cycle in and out of cell nucleus
  144. Glucose intolerance in pregnancy associated with postpartum cardiovascular risk
  145. Cardiovascular risk in youth with type 1 diabetes linked primarily to insulin resistance
  146. Cardiovascular risk in youth with type 1 diabetes linked primarily to insulin resistance
  147. Scientists trace shark fins to their geographic origin for first time using DNA tools
  148. Scientists trace shark fins to their geographic origin for first time using DNA tools

November 2009

  1. Scripps research study describes new tool in the fight against autoimmune diseases, blood cancers
  2. Scripps research study describes new tool in the fight against autoimmune diseases, blood cancers
  3. Silver lining effect study, ‘I have some good news and some bad news,’ in INFORMS journal
  4. ‘The pill’ for him: Scientists find a hormonal on-and-off switch for male fertility
  5. Clinical trials launched for treating most aggressive brain tumor with personalized cell vaccines
  6. Jefferson researchers identify new mechanism of blocking HIV-1 from entering cells
  7. Sugary cola drinks linked for first time to higher risk of gestational diabetes
  8. Coverage of inexpensive drugs may increase length and quality of life after heart attack
  9. Clinical trials launched for treating most aggressive brain tumor with personalized cell vaccines
  10. Jefferson researchers identify new mechanism of blocking HIV-1 from entering cells
  11. Coverage of inexpensive drugs may increase length and quality of life after heart attack
  12. Seeing family for the holidays? Scientists discover how the stress might kill you
  13. Seeing family for the holidays? Scientists discover how the stress might kill you
  14. Research shows power of FRET-based approach for distinguishing among distinct states of proteins
  15. Panel of multiple sclerosis experts provides best practice treatment recommendations for Tysabri
  16. Health Physics Society recommends considering action for indoor radon below current guidelines
  17. Engineers, doctors at UCLA develop novel material that could help fight arterial disease
  18. Osteoarthritis increases aggregate health care expenditures by $186 billion annually
  19. More rural Medicare beneficiaries elect joint replacement surgery than urban recipients
  20. Parent mentors can improve the asthmatic care of minority children, UT Southwestern researchers find
  21. Traditional indigenous fire management techniques deployed against climate change
  22. Simulated training for ultrasound-guided procedures improves safety without risk to patients
  23. New figures on cancer in Europe show a steady decline in mortality but big variations
  24. New figures on cancer in Europe show a steady decline in mortality but big variations
  25. Engineers, doctors at UCLA develop novel material that could help fight arterial disease
  26. Vanderbilt scientists report first effective medical therapy for rare stomach disorder
  27. Caltech scientists find emotion-like behaviors, regulated by dopamine, in fruit flies
  28. Parent training key to improved treatment of behavior problems in children with autism
  29. Researchers identify proteins in lung cancer cells that may provide potential drug targets
  30. Physical therapists reduce disability and improve function in single-level microdiskectomy patients
  31. Study shows flavanol antioxidant content of US chocolate and cocoa-containing products
  32. Tobacco smoke exposure before heart transplantation may increase the risk of transplant failure
  33. University of Minnesota researchers develop virtual streams to help restore real ones
  34. Children’s Hospital Oakland scientists discover soy component may be key to fighting colon cancer
  35. First black holes may have incubated in giant, starlike cocoons, says CU-Boulder study
  36. Researchers establish common seasonal pattern among bacterial communities in Arctic rivers
  37. Organizational psychologists use Rock Band to study how people achieve flow while at work
  38. Exposure to both traffic, indoor pollutants puts some kids at higher risk for asthma later
  39. Medical ‘pay for performance’ programs help improve care — but not always, study finds
  40. THE DARTMOUTH JFK-PHOTO FIASCO BY DR. JAMES FETZER, WITH COMMENTS
  41. Exposures to metals and diesel emissions in air linked to respiratory symptoms in children
  42. Racial disparity in colon cancer survival not easily explained, UAB researchers say
  43. Scientists watch as peptides control crystal growth with ‘switches, throttles and brakes’
  44. Children who lack continuity with a regular health care provider miss needed services
  45. Drug side effects a key factor in reduced quality of life for kidney transplant patients
  46. University of Minnesota invention will help speed development of drug treatments for heart failure
  47. Johns Hopkins researchers track down protein responsible for chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps
  48. Presented by the Vice President of the Federal Council Doris Leuthard: The Balzan Prizes for Culture and the Sciences
  49. Cancer metabolism discovery uncovers new role of IDH1 gene mutation in brain cancer
  50. New understanding about mechanism for cell death after stroke leads to possible therapy
  51. International expedition investigates climate change, alternative fuels in Arctic
  52. Help requested: Please take a survey on science blogging for my graduate research
  53. New method to measure snow, vegetation moisture with GPS may benefit farmers, meteorologists
  54. UAB researchers discover antibody receptor identity, propose renaming immune-system gene
  55. Rare pancreatic cancer patients may live longer when treated with radiation therapy
  56. New map of variation in maize genetics holds promise for developing new varieties
  57. Paleontologists find extinction rates higher in open-ocean settings during mass extinctions
  58. Reference genome of maize, most important US crop, is published by team co-led by CSHL scientists
  59. Smithsonian scientists find the frog legs trade may facilitate spread of pathogens
  60. Causative gene of a rare disorder discovered by sequencing only protein-coding regions of genome
  61. Highlighting racial disparities increases coverage and effectiveness of health news
  62. Scripps research scientists find new link between insulin and core body temperature
  63. Spanish biotechnology should focus on food and plant sectors to be more competitive
  64. Research indicates that baby’s sleep position is the major factor in ‘flat-headedness’
  65. AFFiRiS AG: Decision to Move Alzheimer’s Vaccine Candidate AD02 into Clinical Phase II Testing
  66. UCR plant scientist’s research spawns new discoveries showing how crops survive drought
  67. Drug for erectile dysfunction improves heart function in young heart-disease patients
  68. Future for Internet retailers: Compete on niche products advises management insights study
  69. Greater certainty in monitoring 3 therapeutic medications is facilitated by new CRMs
  70. At-risk college students reduce HBP, anxiety, depression through Transcendental Meditation
  71. Redshift in cosmic dust resolves the galaxy rotation problem without dark matter and MOND
  72. Experts: Failure to focus on farming will undermine global climate agreement and increase hunger
  73. New neuroimaging analysis technique identifies impact of Alzheimer’s disease gene in healthy brains
  74. Study shows family caregivers, simple touch techniques reduce symptoms in cancer patients
  75. Emulating Western lifestyles: Consumption and carbon footprints in less industrialized countries
  76. Oscar Pistorius’ artificial limbs give him clear, major advantage for sprint running
  77. New research by University of Miami law professor analyzes issues in immigration law
  78. UM Law professor examines the role of corporate lawyers in the court of public opinion
  79. Last-resort lower-body amputation effective in extreme cases of bone infection, 25-year review shows
  80. Stronger graduated driver’s licensing program would save lives, prevent injuries in Midwest
  81. LA Biomed study finds medication improves health of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension
  82. Newer heart devices significantly improve survival, complication rate and quality of life
  83. Drug therapy more cost-effective than angioplasty for diabetic patients with heart disease
  84. Majority of Wyoming voters support new government oversight of food, Pew-commissioned poll finds
  85. Penn study finds that antioxidant found in vegetables has implications for treating cystic fibrosis
  86. Mayo study shows stroke incidence related to angioplasty remains steady over past 15 years
  87. Shire announces publication of open-label study on coadministration of INTUNIV with stimulants
  88. Shire announces publication of open-label study on coadministration of INTUNIV with stimulants
  89. NASA’s Terra satellite spots Tropical Cyclone Anja, the first of the southern season
  90. List makers take note: 10 technologies that made news in 2009 and warrant watching in 2010
  91. K-State researchers studying link between climate change and cattle nutritional stress
  92. New research provides insights into potential ecological costs and cobenefits of REDD
  93. Accidental discovery produces durable new blue pigment for multiple applications
  94. LFA’s “Medication Adherence” Webchat to be Held Monday, November 23 at 3 p.m. Eastern
  95. Prioritizing low-cost, simple health measures would save 2.5 million child lives a year
  96. Protein changes in heart strengthen link between Alzheimer’s disease and chronic heart failure
  97. Postmortem genetic tests after sudden death may provide less expensive way to identify risk
  98. Study finds mixed results comparing two surgical strategies for infant heart defect
  99. Elevated biomarkers lead to diminished quality of life in heart attack patients post-discharge
  100. MIT scientists pinpoint origin of dissolved arsenic in Bangladesh drinking water
  101. U of M researchers find 2 units of umbilical cord blood reduce risk of leukemia recurrence
  102. New national study finds more than half of cheerleading injuries in US due to stunts
  103. Shire reports analysis examining emotional lability in children with ADHD taking Vyvanse
  104. California Academy of Sciences becomes first aquarium in US to breed dwarf cuttlefish
  105. Rethinking sexism: A daughter-father team examines how society maintains the status quo
  106. Harvard nutrition expert offers family physician group no-cost alternative to funding from Coca-Cola
  107. Invisibility visualized: German team unveils new software for rendering cloaked objects
  108. CSHL team solves structure of NMDA receptor unit that could be drug target for neurological diseases
  109. UT Knoxville and ORNL researchers turn algae into high-temperature hydrogen source
  110. Researchers discover mechanism of insulin production that can lead to better treatment for diabetes
  111. Hemianopiacs have difficulty detecting pedestrians while driving
  112. African-Americans with colorectal cancer have poorer outcomes, lower survival rates
  113. Mechanical ventilation for patients with lung damage don’t always work as planned
  114. how can EVERY coincidence really not only have a logical story to0 long to tell or learn all on one’s own?
  115. Iowa State engineers develop 3-D software to give doctors, students a view inside the body
  116. Texas Children’s discharges first pediatric patient with implanted mechanical heart device
  117. *outdated”new”scientific discoveries and what they did and helped me to discover in my mind*
  118. Neural mechanism reveals why dyslexic brain has trouble distinguishing speech from noise
  119. Aileron collaborates study in Nature: Stapled peptides inhibit Notch1 transcription factor
  120. Understanding mechanical properties of silicon nanowires paves way for nanodevices
  121. Earth’s early ocean cooled more than a billion years earlier than thought: Stanford study
  122. Researchers mobilizing global resources to test new treatments for severe H1N1 infection
  123. When seconds count: Interventional radiology treatment for pulmonary embolism saves lives
  124. Teens less likely to wash hands when cooking, more likely to cross-contaminate raw food than adults
  125. Neuroimaging provides insights into new treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease
  126. GOES satellite sees bulk of Ida’s clouds and rain inland while center making landfall
  127. Caltech scientists develop DNA origami nanoscale breadboards for carbon nanotube circuits
  128. Routine evaluation of prostate size not as effective in cancer screening, Mayo study finds
  129. Iowa State scientist develops lab machine to study glacial sliding related to rising sea levels
  130. Discovery in worms by Queen’s researchers points to more targeted cancer treatment
  131. Scripps team shows diet switching can activate brain’s stress system, lead to ‘withdrawal’ symptoms
  132. BUSM researchers show dieters can experience neurobiological similarities of drug addicts
  133. For young boys with cancer, testicular tissue banking may be option to preserve fertility
  134. Mayo researchers find robotic repair for vaginal prolapse has significant benefits
  135. Physician bias might keep life-saving transplants from black and Hispanic patients
  136. Physician bias might keep life-saving transplants from black and Hispanic patients
  137. Scientists explain binding action of 2 key HIV antibodies; could lead to new vaccine design
  138. Mount Sinai finds those with more difficult to treat forms of HCV are half as likely to get treated
  139. Engineers image nanostructure of a solid acid catalyst and boost its catalytic activity
  140. National Academy report cites Ames Laboratory’s strength in new materials research
  141. UCSD discovery allows scientists for the first time to experimentally annotate genomes
  142. Computer predicts reactions between molecules and surfaces, with ?chemical precision?
  143. Deep creep means milder, more frequent earthquakes along Southern California’s San Jacinto fault
  144. Eurolingua Fachübersetzungen, Terminologiepflege, 44137 Dortmund Übersetzungsbüros
  145. US and European experts applaud new transatlantic task force on antibiotic resistance threat
  146. Carnegie Mellon researchers link health-care debate to risk of dying in US and Europe
  147. Less than 1 in 3 Toronto bystanders who witness a cardiac arrest try to help: Study
  148. PET imaging response a prognostic factor after thoracic radiation therapy for lung cancer
  149. Prevention experts urge modification to 2009 H1N1 guidance for health care workers
  150. Austrian Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology (BMVIT) Showcases the Austrian Nano Initiative
  151. Key player identified in cascade that leads to hypertension-related kidney damage
  152. First use of antibody and stem cell transplantation to successfully treat advanced leukemia
  153. Study suggests dentists can identify patients at risk for fatal cardiovascular event
  154. Researchers explore new ways to prevent spinal cord damage using a vitamin B3 precursor
  155. Researchers explore new ways to prevent spinal cord damage using a vitamin B3 precursor
  156. Autism Consortium symposium draws record number of researchers, advocates, parents for autism update
  157. New Notre Dame study provides insights into the molecular basis of tumor cell behavior
  158. Chemists describe solar energy progress and challenges, including the ‘artificial leaf’
  159. Research findings key for understanding, interpreting genetic testing for long QT syndrome
  160. Researchers hail innovative plan to save rainforest, reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  161. Newly revised guidelines for managing thyroid cancer published in Thyroid journal
  162. International survey of physicians in 11 countries reveals US lagging in access, quality, HIT use
  163. Green tea shows promise as chemoprevention agent for oral cancer, M. D. Anderson study finds
  164. Study uses satellite imagery to identify active magma systems in East Africa’s Rift Valley
  165. New study further disputes notion that amputee runners gain advantage from protheses
  166. Penn researchers describe cellular source of most common type of abnormal heart beat
  167. New scientific study indicates that eating quickly is associated with overeating
  168. Reduction in glycotoxins from heat-processing of foods reduces risk of chronic disease
  169. Gastroenterology/hepatology societies release report evaluating fellowship training curriculum
  170. UCLA researchers reconstitute enzyme that synthesizes cholesterol drug lovastatin
  171. Tags reveal white sharks have neighborhoods in the north Pacific, say Stanford researchers
  172. Experts favor broad medicare reforms to control costs and foster health-care innovations
  173. New class of molecules may help prevent fatal complication in patients with kidney disease
  174. Radiation therapy technique successfully treats pain in patients with advanced cancer
  175. Aiming to avoid damage to neurocognitive areas of the brain during cranial radiation
  176. Study of concurrent radiotherapy, chemotherapy shows promise in small cell lung cancer
  177. Weight training boosts breast cancer survivors’ body image and intimate relationship satisfaction
  178. Pitt, US Army team designs new strategy to find drugs to treat neglected infection
  179. Half of US children — and most black children — will use food stamps, Cornell study reports
  180. Iowa State researchers contribute to discovery of gamma rays from starburst galaxy
  181. Multicenter study led by pitt finds early results of therapy for preemies not sustained
  182. High-throughput genotyping, protein purification featured in Cold Spring Harbor Protocols
  183. Mount Sinai assessing health impacts of 1 of the nation’s largest environmental disasters
  184. Initial results show pregnant women mount strong immune response to 1 dose of 2009 H1N1 vaccine
  185. ACP expresses support for key policies of Affordable Health Care for America Act
  186. Nearly half of all US children will use food stamps, says poverty expert at WUSTL
  187. Decrease in physical activity may not be a factor in increased obesity rates among adolescents
  188. Nation’s hip fracture rate could drop 25 percent with aggressive osteoporosis prevention
  189. PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative shares strategy for developing ‘next-generation’ malaria vaccines
  190. Cataract surgery helps AMD patients; steroid improves DME; online eye health forum
  191. Study spotlights efficacy of questionnaire to identify patients at high risk for lung cancer
  192. Intervals between lung cancer diagnosis and treatment displays a health care disparity

October 2009

  1. Extending treatment after liver transplant may benefit patients with hepatitis C recurrence
  2. Zero point fields interpreted as interference between different worlds in a many worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics.
  3. USU scientists report major advance in human antibody therapy against deadly Nipah virus
  4. MedImmune to present 4 abstracts on RSV and influenza at 47TH Annual IDSA Meeting
  5. Caltech researchers show efficacy of gene therapy in mouse models of Huntington’s disease
  6. Health information not communicated well to minority populations, MU researcher finds
  7. INTUNIV demonstrated symptom reduction on oppositional subscale Conners’ ADHD rating scale
  8. Women and cardiovascular health conference to highlight need for gender-specific research
  9. Smart solution: SLU researchers use smartphones to improve health of elderly diabetics in China
  10. Exploring the final frontier: Disease proposed as major barrier to Mars and beyond
  11. Shire presents study findings on its ADHD treatments at psychiatric meeting Oct 29-30
  12. No pain, no gain: Mastering a skill makes us stressed in the moment, happy long term
  13. Pitt-led researchers create nanoparticle coating to prevent freezing rain buildup
  14. Exercise keeps dangerous visceral fat away a year after weight loss, finds UAB study
  15. Exercise keeps dangerous visceral fat away a year after weight loss, finds UAB study
  16. Improved adhesive for products like transparent tape could benefit biofuels economy
  17. The largest bat in Europe inhabited northeastern Spain more than 10,000 years ago
  18. Anti-tumor necrosis factor treatment does not increase cancer Risk in RA patients
  19. Study shows hormone replacement therapy decreases mortality in younger postmenopausal woman
  20. North Carolina sea levels rising 3 times faster than in previous 500 years, Penn study says
  21. Researchers rest their case: TV consumption predicts opinions about criminal justice system
  22. Mortality rates reduced among children whose mothers received iron-folic acid supplements
  23. EPA’s new green parking lot allows scientists to study permeable surfaces that may help the environment
  24. American Cancer Society calls for new strategies to monitor exposure to environmental carcinogens
  25. Snail fossils suggest semiarid eastern Canary Islands were wetter 50,000 years ago
  26. Federal agencies to discuss best ways to prioritize, evaluate scientific research
  27. Electrical engineers go head to head with Apple iTunes Genius on music playlists
  28. URI nutritionist finds chewing gum can reduce calorie intake, increase energy expenditure
  29. New American Chemical Society podcast: Tiny sea creature and a new medical adhesive
  30. Triple-combo drug shows promise against antiviral-resistant H1N1, UAB researcher says
  31. Scientists use world’s fastest supercomputer to create the largest HIV evolutionary tree
  32. EPA releases guide to help scientists understand children’s exposure to pollutants
  33. Web-based nutrition program reduces health care costs for employees with cardiac risk factors
  34. Smoking gun: just 1 cigarette has harmful effect on the arteries of young healthy adults
  35. UT Southwestern patient first in North Texas to receive newest-generation heart failure device
  36. UC Davis researchers identify dominant chemical that attracts mosquitoes to humans
  37. M. D. Anderson redefines screening guidelines for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers
  38. A solution to Darwin’s ‘mystery of the mysteries’ emerges from the dark matter of the genome
  39. Alternatively spliced tissue factor identified as promising new biomarker for aggressive cancers
  40. Scientists use world’s fastest supercomputer to model origins of the unseen universe
  41. Study shows unsedated colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening well accepted by patients
  42. Mayo Clinic study shows people with heart devices can ‘digest’ advanced diagnostic technology safely
  43. Higher risk of GI diseases may mean more vigilance, earlier screenings for minorities
  44. Safety study of capsule endoscopy in patients with implantable cardiac devices finds no interference
  45. Henry Ford Hospital study: Diverticulosis not associated with higher incidence of polyps
  46. Henry Ford study: Drug used for neuropathic pain relieves discomfort from abdominal adhesions
  47. Study finds delay in follow-up among African-American women receiving abnormal breast finding
  48. Blue light-filtering increases macular pigment, may protect against age-related vision loss
  49. Fighting sleep, Penn researchers reverse the cognitive impairment caused by sleep deprivation
  50. Nearly all Californians would potentially be insured under national health care reform
  51. CSHL-led team discovers rare mutation dramatically increasing schizophrenia risk
  52. Testicular tumors may explain why some diseases are more common in children of older fathers
  53. UC San Diego researchers reverse pulmonary arterial hypertension in mouse models
  54. Aerobic exercise no big stretch for older adults but helps elasticity of arteries
  55. The heart attack myth: Study establishes that women do have same the heart attack symptoms as men
  56. Cleanliness is next to godliness: New research shows clean smells promote moral behavior
  57. Analysis of Congressional health reform bills highlights similarities, differences, costs
  58. Canadian scientists link fat hormone to death from potentially deadly blood infection
  59. Despite risk, older African-Americans more likely than others to avoid flu vaccine
  60. “Haunted People” Potentially Explained: A Mind-Body Basis for Anomalous Perceptions
  61. A Study of Vision in Relation to the Mind and how it Relates to the ‘I’ or the ‘Self’
  62. Penn study: Transforming nanowires into nano-tools using cation exchange reactions
  63. Making the best of attending a mega conference: hitting the sweet spot of the people and knowledge intersection
  64. Sanford Barsky, M.D., University of Nevada School of Medicine and Nevada Cancer Institute faculty member publishes scientific paper in the journal Nature
  65. Patients in US 5 times more likely to spend last days in ICU than patients in England
  66. Vyvanse Capsules CII administration through 2 routes demonstrated similar pharmacokinetic profile
  67. Team led by Scripps Research and UC San Diego scientists reveals secrets of drought resistance
  68. Researchers question evidence linking overlapping sexual partners and African HIV rates
  69. Manipulating brain inflammation may help clear brain of amyloid plaques, Mayo Clinic researchers say
  70. Geologists studying groundwater arsenic levels in India empower Bengali women, children
  71. American Dietetic Association supports IOM recommendations on school meal programs
  72. New UK study suggests minimal relationship between cannabis and schizophrenia or psychosis
  73. Can we ‘learn to see?’: Study shows perception of invisible stimuli improves with training
  74. First in New York: Bionic technology aims to give sight to woman blinded beginning at age 13
  75. El Paso County serves as a model for obesity prevention, according to UT School of Public Health study
  76. Eating right, not supplements, is best at keeping your good bacteria healthy, dietitian says
  77. 2 brain structures key to emotional balance especially in threatening situations
  78. Global health experts report childhood vaccines at all-time high, but access not yet equitable
  79. Identifying the metabolism of a healthy embryo could improve infertility treatment
  80. Diverting sediment-rich water below New Orleans could lead to extensive new land
  81. Experts issue call to reconsider screening for breast cancer and prostate cancer
  82. Penn team uses self-assembly to make molecule-sized particles with patches of charge
  83. UF scientists discover new explanation for controversial old patient-care technique
  84. Depression in older cancer patients can be effectively treated with collaborative approach
  85. Spiraling flight of maple tree seeds inspires new aerial surveillance technology
  86. Exon-skipping drug prevents muscle wasting, maintains muscle function in dystrophin deficient mice
  87. Scientists develop novel method to generate functional hepatocytes for drug testing
  88. GSU professor develops new method to help keep fruit, vegetables and flowers fresh
  89. Research indicates vegetable juice can be an easy, enjoyable way to increase daily intake
  90. AFFiRiS AG: Encouraging Results from Phase I Studies of Two Alzheimer’s Candidate Vaccines Trigger EUR 10 Mio. Milestone Payment
  91. Psychiatric disorders and sexual trauma are associated with lower urinary tract symptoms
  92. Major swine flu outbreak at US Air Force Academy, unique opportunity to study virus behavior
  93. Are humans still evolving? Absolutely, says a new analysis of a long-term survey of human health
  94. Smart rat ‘Hobbie-J’ produced by over-expressing a gene that helps brain cells communicate
  95. No test needed for hand-foot genital syndrome in women without HOXA13 gene mutation
  96. Caltech scientists create robot surrogate for blind persons in testing visual prostheses
  97. Mice regain ability to extend telomeres suggesting potential for dyskeratosis congenita therapy
  98. Stanford study identifies cellular mechanism that causes lupuslike symptoms in mice
  99. Fate Therapeutics announces creation of small molecule platform for commercial-scale reprogramming
  100. New chromosomal abnormality identified in leukemia associated with Down syndrome
  101. Lupus patients perceive benefit from cardiovascular disease prevention counseling program
  102. NASA satellite tracking Typhoon Lupit on a march toward the northern Philippines
  103. Substance abuse diagnostic test for teens can also predict high risk sexual behavior
  104. MedImmune to present data on RSV and influenza at 2009 AAP National Conference and Exhibition
  105. Global seed banking milestone celebrated by wildflower center, 122 other organizations
  106. IBEX discovers that galactic magnetic fields may control the boundaries of our solar system
  107. Scientists demonstrate link between genetic defect and brain changes in schizophrenia
  108. Science study: Teacher participation in Columbia program improves student achievement in science
  109. More research needed on blast induced traumatic brain injury and vestibular pathology
  110. Which is promising as therapeutic targets in patients with biliary tract cancer? EGFR or HER2?
  111. Field experiment on a robust hierarchical metropolitan quantum cryptography network
  112. Xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus may not be associated with human prostate cancer
  113. Mayo Clinic clinicians develop new decision aid tool to help type 2 diabetes patients
  114. Physical therapists play integral role in prevention, risk reduction, and treatment of lymphedema
  115. ID3 provides career counseling for blood progenitors, driving the creation of gamma-delta T cells
  116. First IBEX maps reveal fascinating interactions occurring at the edge of the solar system
  117. Researchers identify promising therapeutic target for central nervous system injuries
  118. Patent challenges reduce pharmaceutical innovation and productivity, researchers suggest
  119. Technology brings new insights to one of the oldest Middle Eastern languages still spoken
  120. New research reveals 41 percent increase in children’s short stay hospital admissions
  121. Treatment not testicular cancer poses greatest risk to survivors’ long-term health
  122. Scientists remove amyloid plaques from brains of live animals with Alzheimer’s disease
  123. New mathematical model more accurately diagnoses acute heart failure in emergency rooms
  124. New essay by University of Miami law professor analyzes the story of a Haitian immigrant
  125. New data showed type 2 diabetes patients experienced greater blood sugar reductions
  126. Brown and beige dominate the plate: Daily dose of color needed to fill America’s ‘phytonutrient gap’
  127. Gene blamed for immunological disorders shown to protect against breast cancer development
  128. Suffering caused by dialysis for nursing home seniors may outweigh its benefits, researchers find
  129. National Science Foundation congratulates Nobel Laureates in medicine/physiology, chemistry and economics
  130. National Science Foundation awards grants for studies of coupled natural and human systems
  131. Rutgers physicists discover novel electronic properties in two-dimensional carbon structure
  132. UM School of Medicine researchers find extreme genetic variability in malaria parasite
  133. Earlier flu viruses provided some immunity to current H1N1 influenza, study shows
  134. Bioengineering of nerve-muscle connection could improve hand use for wounded soldiers
  135. Carnegie Mellon researchers save electricity with low-power processors and flash memory
  136. Scientists use math modeling to predict unknown biological mechanism of regulation
  137. New data: Hospital imaging centers poised to pull back, hitting patients hardest in rural areas
  138. UCR researchers develop genetic map for cowpea, accelerating development of new varieties
  139. Major Health Care Challenges Persist for D.C. Children Despite High Rates of Health Insurance Coverage
  140. Transcendental meditation reduces stress, improves mental health among women with breast cancer
  141. Will this trip be exciting? Consumers respond best to vacation ads that match current emotions
  142. New brain stimulation treatment may offer hope for those with treatment resistant depression
  143. Race not reported in over 50 percent of randomized clinical trials for cardiovascular disease
  144. First-of-kind study shows model can be used to rate courtroom psychiatric experts performance
  145. Minimally invasive radical prostatectomy shows advantages, but also certain complications
  146. Less invasive procedure for repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm may reduce short-term risk of death
  147. Working overnights by physicians not linked to significantly increased risk of complications
  148. H1N1 simulation modeling shows rapid vaccine rollout effective in reducing infection rates
  149. Loss of tumor supressor gene essential to transforming benign nerve tumors into cancers
  150. Should noninvasive ventilation be considered a high-risk procedure during an epidemic?
  151. Recent ‘momentum’ influences choices of baby names, NYU, Indiana psychology professors find
  152. Declines in other thinking and learning skills may precede memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease
  153. Investigation of contaminated heparin syringes highlights medication safety issues
  154. Urate in blood and spinal fluid may predict slower decline in patients with Parkinson’s disease
  155. Breast tenderness during hormone replacement therapy linked to elevated cancer risk
  156. Stanford scientist’s new findings of autism-associated synapse alterations lead to coveted NIH grant
  157. Scientists identify common HPV genotypes in northern India, encourage vaccination
  158. Breast cancer patients with high risk gene diagnosed 6 years earlier than generation before
  159. Study finds no relationship between PCR rate and race in women with breast cancer
  160. Although more older women receive breast-conserving therapy, gaps in treatment exist
  161. Common herbicides and fibrates block nutrient-sensing receptor found in gut and pancreas
  162. Rising sea levels are increasing the risk of flooding along the south coast of England
  163. Cancer drug is no different in effectiveness as gold standard treatment for macular degeneration
  164. Researchers report benefits of new standard treatment study for rare pediatric brain cancer
  165. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis may involve a form of sudden, rapid aging of the immune system
  166. New state health care scorecard finds wide differences in access, quality and cost across states
  167. Discovery of genetic defect may lead to better treatments for common gut diseases
  168. Study pinpoints key mechanism in brain development, raising question about use of antiseizure drug
  169. Immune cell entry into the pancreatic islets key to understanding type 1 diabetes origins
  170. Louisiana Tech researchers using nanotechnology in biofuel process to save money, environment
  171. Novel, soy-based SE5-OH containing Natural S-equol supplement reduced hot flash frequency by nearly 59 percent
  172. Last time carbon dioxide levels were this high: 15 million years ago, scientists report
  173. US must focus on protecting critical computer networks from cyber attack, RAND study finds
  174. Major health care challenges persist for D.C. children despite high rates of health insurance coverage, RAND study finds
  175. Too much of a good thing? Scientists explain cellular effects of vitamin A overdose and deficiency
  176. Owners should count calories for obese pets, consider several factors for good health
  177. Tropical regions to be hardest hit by fisheries shifts caused by climate change: UBC research
  178. Being overweight super-sizes both risk and consequences of sleep-disordered breathing
  179. Understanding Cancer Part 2 – Telomerase, the Road to Immortality, and the Nobel Prize
  180. Typhoon Melor and Tropical Storm Parma mean double trouble in the western Pacific
  181. African American lung cancer patients may have different response to new cancer-fighting drugs
  182. Autism Speaks’ genetic resource exchange, tissue program support findings published in Nature
  183. Insured African-Americans more likely to use emergency room than other insured groups
  184. Obese children at significantly greater risk for post-adenotonsillectomy complications
  185. Strategy for mismatched stem cell transplants triggers protection against graft-vs.-host disease
  186. CHEO RI study uses sophisticated genetic engineering to improve insulin-producing beta cells
  187. Air quality improvements over the last decade may be a factor in fewer ear infections
  188. Specialty hospitals cherry-pick patients, exaggerate success, says INFORMS meeting paper
  189. Surgeons’ unanimous consensus: Needle biopsy is gold standard for breast cancer diagnosis
  190. 4 national groups of surgeons respond to the Institute of Medicine’s recommendation
  191. Heartburn drugs deemed safe for fetuses according to Ben-Gurion University researchers
  192. Area-wide traffic calming improves safety — but will it work in low- and middle-income countries?
  193. Stress urinary incontinence: Minimally invasive operations as effective as open surgery
  194. Study examines use of clinical and cost-effectiveness data for drug coverage decisions
  195. High-sensitivity bone marrow aspiration technology enhances leukemia cell detection
  196. Physical activity in adolescence associated with decreased risk of brain cancer in adulthood
  197. Electrosurgical devices, lasers cited as most common igniters of operating room fires
  198. Arctic sea ice recovers slightly in 2009, remains on downward trend, says U. of Colorado report
  199. ACPM recommends primary care have systems in place for screening and treating depression
  200. For future superconductors, a little bit of lithium may do hydrogen a lot of good
  201. Stereotactic radiosurgery preferred method of treating cancer patients with brain metastases
  202. GTRI is developing protocols for testing effects of RFID systems on medical devices
  203. Children recruit higher-order brain mechanisms during a numerical comparison task
  204. Costs of expanding health care coverage partly offset by future Medicare savings
  205. Study links electronic health records to improved quality in primary care treatment
  206. NASA satellite sees Olaf stretch out and fizzle over northwestern mainland Mexico
  207. Inventive combination of research approaches identifies new target for treating leukemia
  208. Elevated lymphotoxin expression in liver leads to chronic hepatitis and causes HCC
  209. Regional variations in rhinosinusitis shows southerners, women most frequent outpatients
  210. Solving the period problem: Researchers develop sanitary pads from local, organic materials
  211. Corporations rethinking IT’s role in cutting corporate costs, boosting productivity
  212. Hypertension and diabetes are concern in long-term care of liver transplant patients
  213. Multivisceral transplant survival rates improve with new treatment, says Pittsburgh study
  214. Researchers find demand for cosmetic and surgical procedures in dermatologic surgery rising rapidly
  215. Prompt diagnosis of ear infections can improve outcome for organ transplant recipients
  216. Battery ingestion not uncommon in children; caregivers and physicians need education
  217. Alternative medicine use increasing for patients suffering with chronic rhinosinusitis
  218. Stress, fatigue plague patients with allergic rhinitis and obstructive sleep apnea
  219. Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis have increased incidence of other chronic illnesses
  220. Case Western Reserve University discovers Merkel cell originates from skin, not the neural crest
  221. Survey finds just 40 percent of adults ‘absolutely certain’ they will get H1N1 vaccine
  222. Using synthetic evolution to study the brain: Researchers model key part of neurons
  223. Smoking cessation drug not linked to an increased risk of self harm or depression
  224. Bundling 2 low-cost heart drugs prevents heart attack and stroke in large, diverse population
  225. Link between male diabetics with allergies and kidney disease — nothing to sneeze at
  226. Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine incorporate multisite geriatric clerkship
  227. East African cichlid fish offer new understanding of genetic basis of sex determination
  228. Longer-lived, healthier mice offer promise of drug treatments for age-related diseases
  229. New material could expand applications and lower costs for solid oxide fuel cells
  230. Risk of abnormally slow heart rate twice as high in those taking drugs to slow Alzheimer’s
  231. CSHL scientists identify protein that enhances long-term memory by controlling rest intervals
  232. Retinal rescue: Cells derived from human embryonic stem cells reverse retinal degeneration
  233. Umbilical cord blood as a readily available source for off-the-shelf, patient-specific stem cells
  234. Scripps research scientists find missing puzzle piece of powerful DNA repair complex
  235. LSUHSC research shows fish oil may protect against stroke from ruptured carotid artery plaques
  236. Pelvic floor muscle exercises can help manage urinary incontinence in older women
  237. Positive trend for diabetic eye health; AMD may predict heart disease; vision impacts life success
  238. Kent State University Professor C. Owen Lovejoy helps unveil oldest hominid skeleton
  239. Surgical masks vs. N95 respirators for preventing influenza among health-care workers
  240. UT Knoxville and ORNL researchers reveal key to how bacteria clear mercury pollution
  241. Protect children first with H1N1 flu vaccine, says UAB-based national pediatric disease expert
  242. Leg movement training in preterm infants demonstrates positive changes in motor skills
  243. Laser technique has implications for detecting microbial life forms in Martian ice
  244. Frozen assets: NIAID researchers turn to unique resource for clues to norovirus evolution
  245. Combination of PET/CT tests can expedite diagnosis of lung cancer in a fast-track setting
  246. Algae and pollen grains provide evidence of remarkably warm period in Antarctica’s history

September 2009

  1. Treating pregnant women for mild gestational diabetes reduces serious birthing problems
  2. Physician-assisted suicide does not increase severity of depression, grief among family members
  3. Joint US-Norwegian study provides new insights into marine ecosystems and fisheries production
  4. Securing biological select agents and toxins will require developing a culture of trust
  5. Penn study asks, protection or peril? Gun possession of questionable value in an assault
  6. Study in Spain and Romania confirms radon as second leading cause of lung cancer
  7. Despite size, NFL players not more likely to develop heart disease, even after retirement
  8. Researchers develop an integrated treatment for veterans with chronic pain and posttraumatic stress
  9. Less than 50 percent of men and women with depression see a doctor for treatment
  10. Obesity in middle aged women cuts chance of a long and healthy life by almost 80 percent
  11. How the 100th protein structure solved at Diamond impacts our understanding of how insects smell
  12. Women fare better than men with metastatic colorectal cancer — are hormones helping?
  13. Ein, Zwei, Molson Dry? Researcher says hand gesturing to count in foreign countries can be tricky
  14. PCPs are front line defense in diagnosing serious illness in patients with acute lower back pain
  15. Uninterrupted chest-compressions key to survival in cardiac arrest outside hospital setting
  16. Cells in developing tissue consider their history of signaling exposure to determine location
  17. Survey: Men may not be adequately involved in decisions about prostate cancer screening
  18. Electronic alerts about abnormal imaging test results do not always result in timely follow-up
  19. UNC expert: Better decision support tools needed for prostate cancer screening choice
  20. Noninvasive ventilation should be used in epidemics contrary to current recommendations
  21. UCLA study identifies 2 chemicals that could lead to new drugs for genetic disorders
  22. Do your children push the boundaries? It may be a sign of future leadership abilities study shows
  23. Van Andel Institute researchers find gene that could lead to new therapies for bone marrow disease
  24. Penn studies point to strategies for reducing painful breast cancer drug side effects
  25. Mayo researchers find few side effects from radiation treatment given after prostate cancer surgery
  26. University of Calgary scientists find successful way to reduce bat deaths at wind turbines
  27. How to deliver the news? New advice for doctors diagnosing prenatal Down syndrome
  28. Inventing Controversy, Arousing Suspicions – ‘House of Numbers’ Doesn’t Add Up
  29. Study finds intervention program increases kids’ healthy eating, reduces screen time
  30. BUSM researchers propose a relationship between androgen deficiency and cardiovascular disease
  31. Comprehensive understanding of bacteria could lead to new insights into many organisms
  32. Research needed to learn which DCIS patients may be candidates for less invasive therapy
  33. The beginning of the end for HIV/AIDS? The RV144 HIV Vaccine trial in Thailand reports success
  34. Cogent trial shows lack of adverse interaction between clopidogrel and stomach medicine
  35. Coronary imaging techniques helps to identify plaques likely to cause heart attacks
  36. Vitamin D deficiency in younger women is associated with increased risk of high blood pressure
  37. Environmental chemicals found in breast milk and high incidence of testicular cancer
  38. Caltech scientists get detailed glimpse of chemoreceptor architecture in bacterial cells
  39. Use of statins favors the wealthy, creating new social disparities in cholesterol
  40. Scientists identify genetic cause of previously undefined primary immune deficiency disease
  41. University Hospitals Case Medical Center to test gammaglobulin treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
  42. MU researchers find planning, positivism influence employment success at different stages
  43. New England Journal of Medicine publishes Mayo Clinic study about health care reform
  44. HIV vaccine regimen demonstrates modest preventive effect in Thailand clinical study
  45. Reactive oxygen in fruit flies acts as a cell signalling mechanism for immune response
  46. Vaccination and testing for the human papilloma virus could eradicate cervical cancer
  47. Identification of highly radiosensitive patients may lead to side effect-free radiotherapy
  48. Visionary concept earns La Jolla Institute scientist prestigious NIH Pioneer Award
  49. Pancreatic cancer: Researchers find drug that reverses resistance to chemotherapy
  50. Fish fend off invading germs with an initial response similar to the one found in people
  51. Mount Sinai leads large multicenter study finding evidence that a drug might slow Parkinson’s
  52. Global warming may dent El Niño’s protective shield from Atlantic hurricanes, increase droughts
  53. SPIRIT IV trial shows everolimus stent sets new standard for event-free survival
  54. Research shows safe dosages of common pain reliever may help prevent conditions related to aging
  55. Women living in group homes need to learn to make decisions about leisure time to enrich their lives
  56. The vasculature emerges as a potential therapeutic target in treating ADPKD liver cysts
  57. Schizophrenia gene linked with abnormal neurogenesis in adult and postnatal brain
  58. Is inhaled insulin delivery still a possibility? Why has it been a commercial failure?
  59. 57 college presidents declare support for public access to publicly funded research in the US
  60. New study shows simplifying financial aid process improves college access for low-income students
  61. Sorafenib significantly improves the length of time before breast cancer worsens
  62. First global scientific conference supporting UN efforts to curb desertification opens in Argentina
  63. New research shows small increase in hospital mortality rates in the first week of August
  64. Many medical schools report incidents of students posting unprofessional content online
  65. Higher levels of fatigue, distress in resident physicians linked to self-perceived medical errors
  66. UAB research finds childbearing increases chance of developing the metabolic syndrome
  67. K-State geographer working to clarify what sustainability really means to rural decision-makers
  68. Women with atrial fibrillation are at significantly higher risk of stroke and death compared to men
  69. RU kidding? Research finds that chatspeak has no impact on children’s spelling ability
  70. Prostate cancer patients on hormone therapy at increased risk for various heart diseases
  71. Targeted heat therapy offers new standard treatment option for soft tissue sarcoma
  72. Healing badly damaged lungs: Distinct set of white blood cells found to set the pace of wound repair
  73. Adding cetuximab to chemotherapy reduces advanced lung cancer death risk by 13 percent
  74. Whole-brain radiotherapy after surgery or radiosurgery not recommended for brain metastases
  75. Study of adjuvant endocrine treatment for breast cancer reveals cost of noncompliance
  76. Switching early breast cancer patients to exemestane improves long-term survival
  77. Poor money management may be early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease, say UAB researchers
  78. Incomplete radiation therapy common among medicare recipients with head and neck cancer
  79. Insufficient levels of vitamin D puts elderly at increased risk of dying from heart disease
  80. Can an over-the-counter vitamin-like substance slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease?
  81. Ames Laboratory scientist using low-gravity space station lab to study crystal growth
  82. University of Iowa scientists use blood-brain barrier as therapy delivery system
  83. Early results: In children, 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine works like seasonal flu vaccine
  84. Ben-Gurion University Alzheimer’s researcher demonstrates specific immune response to vaccine
  85. New blood tests promise simple, cost-effective diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancers
  86. World’s river deltas sinking due to human activity, says new study led by CU-Boulder
  87. Polymorphisms of the interleukin-1 gene complex may influence alcohol dependence
  88. Too many bars in rural America linked to high suicide rates instead of idyllic life
  89. Education and reward genes interact to influence alcoholism among Mexican-Americans
  90. Mount Sinai first in nation to ablate atrial fibrillation using new visually-guided balloon catheter
  91. Cheap, quick bedside ‘eye movement’ exam outperforms MRI for diagnosing stroke in patients
  92. Medications effective in reducing risks for breast cancer can also cause serious side effects
  93. Invasive species on the march: variable rates of spread set current limits to predictability
  94. Negative public opinion an early warning signal for terrorism, Princeton professor says
  95. T. rex body plan debuted in Raptorex, but 100th the size
  96. Researchers make rare meteorite find using new camera network in Australian desert
  97. Research teams successfully operate multiple biomedical robots from numerous locations
  98. Baumann Lab demonstrates role of protein in distinguishing chromosome ends from DNA breaks
  99. NOAA announces an experimental harmful algal bloom forecast bulletin for Lake Erie
  100. Drug discovery process more accurate, less expensive using novel mass spectrometry application
  101. Penn State College of Medicine research isolates liver cancer stem cells prior to tumor formation
  102. Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter’s LAMP shedding light on permanently shadowed regions of the moon
  103. Introduced Japanese white-eyes pose major threat to Hawaii’s native and endangered birds
  104. Gene screen reveals 2-way communication between common biological pathways and body’s daily clock
  105. Health staff and relatives underestimate chronic pain experienced by nursing home residents
  106. National new biology initiative offers potential for ‘remarkable and far-reaching benefits’
  107. Decade-long US project to fight malaria builds thriving African mosquito net industry
  108. Guide on lung cancer in ‘never-smokers’: A different disease and different treatments
  109. Gene variation that lets people get by on fewer zees transferred to create insomniac mice
  110. In absence of other democratic institutions, freedom of press can lead to cycles of violence
  111. ERCP quality outcomes in a community hospital setting compare favorably with academic centers
  112. Gene mutation causes severe epilepsy, febrile seizures in thousands of infants worldwide
  113. New nanostructure technology provides advances in eyeglass, solar energy performance
  114. Chloride found at levels that can harm aquatic life in urban streams of the Northern US
  115. Prison gambling associated with crime, substance abuse when offenders re-enter community: Study
  116. Bitemark evidence and analysis should be approached with caution, according to UB study
  117. Persistent pain may accelerate signs of aging by 2-3 decades in middle-aged adults
  118. Health leaders issue recommendations to improve management of atrial fibrillation
  119. Sending science down the phone: New technology will map research across the world
  120. Oxygen-saturated blood reduces levels of damaged heart tissue following a heart attack
  121. Mount Sinai researchers find phone assessment effective for evaluating cognition in the elderly
  122. New UBC sequencing technique could boost pine beetle fight, improve cancer research
  123. Set world standards for electronics recycling, reuse to curb e-waste exports to developing countries
  124. Space-related radiation research could help reduce fractures in cancer survivors
  125. Friction force differences could offer a new means for sorting and assembling nanotubes
  126. CU-Boulder team identifies DNA “barcodes to help track illegal trading of wildlife products
  127. Comprehensive cardiac CT scan may give clearer picture of significant heart disease
  128. Weeding out marijuana: Researchers close in on engineering recognizable, drug-free Cannabis plant
  129. University of Hawai’i at Manoa team unravels the chemistry of Titan’s hazy atmosphere
  130. Coffee on the brain, spatial memory impairment, and how the immune system may help
  131. Parental physical discipline through childhood linked to behavior problems in teens
  132. Tuberculosis patients can reduce transmissability by inhaling interferon through a nebulizer
  133. Scientists identify gene for short-circuiting excess mucus in lung disease, common colds
  134. Blood vessels contribute to their own growth and oxygen delivery to tissues and tumors
  135. New report: Light brown apple moth classification for eradication and quarantine was justified
  136. Guideline: Kids with small head size at risk of neurologic problems, screening needed
  137. Laser treatment for BRVO is safer than corticosteroid injections and equally effective
  138. Blood test helps guide treatment and can impact quality of life for breast cancer patients
  139. Steroid injections may help restore vision in some patients with blocked eye veins
  140. New research by University of Miami law professor analyzes the corporate attorney-client privilege
  141. Once-daily pill effective as multiple dosings for oral yeast infection in HIV/AIDS patients
  142. Typhoon Choi-Wan triggers tropical storm warnings for US commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands
  143. Prolonged stress sparks ER to release calcium stores and induce cell death in aging-related diseases
  144. Study shows how disruption of spectrin-actin network causes lens cells in the eye to lose shape
  145. ESO unveils an amazing, interactive, 360-degree panoramic view of the entire night sky
  146. Molecules on a string, and why size isn’t the only thing that matters for data storage
  147. Information about the use and accuracy of breast cancer tests is lacking, study finds
  148. University of Hawaii at Manoa CRCH scientists report adulthood body size associated with cancer risk
  149. SRI to present hydrogen fuel safety research results at 2009 International Conference
  150. Mandatory alcohol testing for truck and bus drivers reduces alcohol involvement in fatal crashes
  151. Mayo Clinic identifies 2 genes as potential therapeutic targets for multiple sclerosis
  152. Patients taking Tysabri report improvement in physical and psychological well-being over time
  153. Lowering sodium consumption could save US $18 billion annually in health costs, study finds
  154. Inner workings of molecular thermostat point to pathways to fight diabetes, obesity
  155. First results from major European patient survey show devastating impact of living with breakthrough cancer pain
  156. Top wheat experts call for scaling up efforts to combat Ug99 and other wheat rusts
  157. Environmental scientists estimate that China could meet its entire future energy needs by wind alone
  158. Scientists discover mechanism to make existing antibiotics more effective at lower doses
  159. Caltech scientists develop novel use of neurotechnology to solve classic social problem
  160. Don’t stand by me: When involving an interested party may not be in your best interest
  161. Finding of genetic region controlling cardiovascular sensitivity to anesthetic propofol
  162. Replication at DNA damage sites highlights Fanconi anemia and breast cancer proteins
  163. Louisiana Tech professor’s ‘metamaterials’ research lands cover of international journal
  164. Changing the course of nature: Are fisheries directing the evolution of fish populations?
  165. Early spring time for Edinburgh? Study predicts effect of global warming on spring flowers
  166. Findings could lead to improved lip-reading training for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
  167. Sickle cell study boosts call for improved childhood immunization programs in Africa
  168. Virus responsible for deadly brain disease found in MS patients treated with natalizumab
  169. Link found between common sexual infection and risk of aggressive prostate cancer
  170. New robot travels across the seafloor to monitor the impact of climate change on deep-sea ecosystems
  171. Individual cells isolated from biological clock can keep daily time, but are unreliable
  172. Health biotech firms with developing country partners better postitioned to innovate, prosper
  173. Genome of ‘potato famine’ pathogen sequenced, will aid renewed fight against old enemy
  174. New type of adult stem cells found in the prostate may be involved in prostate cancer development
  175. MassGeneral Hospital for Children study explains some mysteries of neonatal seizures
  176. Four-fifths of businesses foresee problems maintaining operations if H1N1 flu outbreak
  177. Lead in bone associated with increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease in men
  178. Positive effects of high fruit and vegetable intake on cognitive performance in healthy people
  179. High fruit and vegetable intake positively correlated with antioxidant status, cognitive performance
  180. Surgeons General, STOP Obesity Alliance announce America has reached tipping point on obesity
  181. 75 percent would consider letting an unsupervised trainee perform surgery if it could be done quicker
  182. New research confirms potential deadly nature of emerging new monkey malaria species in humans
  183. Patients with cirrhosis and impaired cognitive abilities have more motor vehicle accidents
  184. Small businesses would see lower costs, more comprehensive coverage from health reform
  185. Obesity, alcohol consumption and smoking increase the risk of second breast cancer
  186. New recommendations can help health providers prepare for electronic record push
  187. JDRF-funded studies show regular CGM use increases diabetes control for all age groups
  188. Mayo Clinic researchers find lung cancer oncogene holds key to turning off cancer stem cells
  189. Vet says owners should exercise with their dogs based on specific needs to prevent obesity
  190. Pew-commissioned poll finds large majority of Americans want stronger food safety rules
  191. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev develops thin films showing promise for solar applications
  192. Contraband cigarettes account for 17 percent of all brands consumed by adolescent smokers
  193. Even in a safety net health system, colorectal cancer screening disparities remain
  194. Enzyme inhibitor takes an unexpected approach toward blocking cancer-promoting protein
  195. Study of huge numbers of genetic mutations point to oxidative stress as underlying cause
  196. UM scientists pinpoint critical molecule to celiac disease, possibly other autoimmune disorders
  197. New genomic model defines microbes by diet — provides tool for tracking environmental change
  198. Mechanical Engineering Group at Virginia Commonwealth University Begins Work on AWD Electric Vehicle
  199. Fear of insurance rejection deters potentially life saving genetic tests for bowel cancer
  200. MicroRNAs circulating in blood show promise as biomarkers to detect pancreatic cancer
  201. To get college students to wash hands requires proper tools, attention-getting tactics
  202. Syracuse University research team discovers switch that causes the body to produce cancerous cells
  203. Molecular decay of enamel-specific gene in toothless mammals supports theory of evolution
  204. Current national primary care policies for childhood obesity need to be improved
  205. Long-term cooling trend in Arctic abruptly reverses, signaling potential for sea rise
  206. Nowhere to hide: Some species are unable to adapt to climate change due to their genes
  207. Newly discovered road map of leptin explains its regulation of bone and appetite
  208. Transplanted human stem cells prolong survival in mouse model of rare brain disease
  209. Potential for Green Jobs Growth Found in the Fertile Mississippi Delta’s Biomass
  210. Mothers with postpartum depression with suicidal thoughts and their infant interactions
  211. Mayo Clinic researchers find that protein believed to protect against cancer has a Mr. Hyde side
  212. Ancient connection: New evidence points to Shawnee lookout as oldest continuously occupied site
  213. UNC study: Insecticide-treated bed nets reduce infant deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo
  214. Novel anti-cancer drug yields positive response in people with advanced skin and brain cancer
  215. Avastin dramatically improves response, survival in deadly recurrrent glioblastomas
  216. Gladstone scientists find first genetic link between reptile and human heart evolution
  217. Study results promise faster recovery from life-threatening blood cell shortages
  218. Chemists reach from the molecular to the real world with creation of 3-D DNA crystals
  219. University of Georgia researchers show component of mothballs is present in deep-space clouds
  220. Denitrification, its importance once diluted, may be back on top, Princeton-led team says
  221. Study evaluates use of corticosteroids and antiviral agents for treatment of Bell Palsy
  222. Researchers to discuss new study on Gulf War illness treatment at Military Health Research Forum
  223. Georgetown colleagues redefine cura personalis — caring for the whole person — using systems medicine
  224. Researchers induce HIV-neutralizing antibodies that recognize HIV-1 envelope protein, lipids
  225. Mayo researchers find gene that contributes to 2 different, common neurological movement disorders
  226. Getting better visualization of joint cartilage through cationic CT contrast agents
  227. Weight gain in adulthood associated with prostate cancer risk; patterns differ by ethnicity
  228. Scientists identify gene that predicts post-surgical survival from brain metastasis of breast cancer patients
  229. Scientists say climate change mitigation strategies ignore carbon cycling processes of inland waters
  230. Inhibition of NF-kappa B, a key inflammatory protein, reduced radiation toxicity in zebrafish
  231. Health experts offer action steps local governments can use to cut childhood obesity rates
  232. UT Southwestern researchers examine mechanisms that help cancer cells proliferate
  233. Exercise alone shown to improve insulin sensitivity in obese sedentary adolescents
  234. New information about how fat increases blood pressure could help identify those at risk
  235. Increasing residential and employment density could mean reductions in vehicle travel, fuel use and CO2 emissions
  236. Studies in animals suggest 2009 H1N1 virus may have biological advantage over seasonal influenza
  237. Expanded insurance benefits break down barriers to hospice care, according to new study
  238. Gene signal GS-101 data shows safe and effective inhibition of ophthalmic blood vessel growth
  239. Pre-hospital organization: The first links in the chain of survival for heart attack patients
  240. Safety, efficacy of corneal transplant procedure confirmed; an antibiotic can cause double vision

August 2009

  1. New assessment quantifies risks and benefits of warfarin treatment for atrial fibrillation
  2. Retail medical clinics can provide care at lower cost, similar quality as other settings
  3. ‘Watchful waiting’ is a viable option for prostate cancer patients with low-risk tumors
  4. Does the distance a patient has to travel affect where they choose to get their care?
  5. Researchers identify protein-telomere interactions that could be key in treating cancer
  6. Hidden diversity in key environmental cleanup microbes found by systems biology assessment
  7. Human impacts and environmental factors are changing the northwest Atlantic ecosystem
  8. Women, blacks, Medicare recipients less likely to be evaluated for liver transplantation
  9. No increased risk with drug eluting stents — but late stent thrombosis remains a concern
  10. New European guidelines on syncope revise diagnostic definitions and re-evaluate extent of risk
  11. New European guidelines on pulmonary hypertension provide new 6-group clinical definition
  12. Access to motorbikes without taking a prior exam increases the number of accidents
  13. Finding the ZIP-code for gene therapy: Scientists imitate viruses to deliver therapeutic genes
  14. Underwater expedition delivers key findings in search for evidence of early Americans
  15. Otamixaban for the treatment of patients with non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes
  16. Dabigatran vs. warfarin as long-term anticoagulant therapy in atrial fibrillation
  17. New oral antiplatelet agent ticagrelor first to show reduction in cardiovascular death
  18. Double doses of clopidogrel better than standard doses for heart patients undergoing angioplasty
  19. No evidence for the routine use of aspirin in people with asymptomatic vascular events
  20. Mouse trap history disagrees with intelligent design (Still under construction!)
  21. New tool to predict the risk of death in COPD may help physicians to individualize treatment
  22. Racial disparity studied in patients undergoing liver transplantation for hepatitis B
  23. Simple test may identify stroke survivors at risk of another cardiovascular event
  24. Regular electrocardiograms may help physicians identify patients at risk of sudden cardiac death
  25. Scientists detect ‘fingerprint’ of high-temp superconductivity above transition temperature
  26. Online news garners more attention from readers if it’s negative and localized, MU study finds
  27. Pioneering research succeeds in producing industrially vital chemical through engineered bacteria
  28. Disclosing financial conflicts of interest to research participants may not be enough
  29. European REACH legislation for chemicals may require more animals and funds than estimated
  30. OHSU Primate Center scientists develop gene therapy method to prevent some inherited diseases
  31. LLNL research reveals how blast waves may cause human brain injury even without direct head impacts
  32. Up-scale: Frequency converter enables ultra-high sensitivity infrared spectrometry
  33. Penetrating insights: NIST airframe tests help ensure better shielding for flight instruments
  34. It’s not all in your head: Descending neural mechanisms of placebo-induced pain control
  35. NRL successfully completes first major development milestone on the NPOESS MIS program
  36. CER study demonstrated asthma patients had better overall results with oral controllers
  37. Surprising results in teen study: adolescent risky behavior may signal mature brain
  38. University of Maryland researchers identify gene variant linked to effectiveness of plavix
  39. Genetic variation associated with poorer response, cardiovascular outcomes with use of clopidogrel
  40. Hormone therapy for prostate cancer patients with heart conditions linked to increased death risk
  41. Study finds women slightly more likely to die than men in the 30 days following a heart attack
  42. Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Common blood disorder may not be linked to as many serious diseases
  43. 2009 edition of the Tobacco Atlas catalogues catastrophic toll of tobacco worldwide
  44. Long-term tamoxifen use increases risk of an aggressive, hard to treat type of second breast cancer
  45. Minorities have poorer results, higher rates of inappropriate surgery to prevent stroke
  46. New analysis details devastating toll of neglected tropical diseases in sub-Saharan Africa
  47. Link between erectile dysfunction and obesity explored in obesity and weight management
  48. Why Weight Watchers succeeds: Meetings provide a blend of spirituality and therapy
  49. Study finds promise in combined transplant/vaccine therapy for high-risk leukemia
  50. CSHL scientists develop new method to detect copy number variants using DNA sequencing technologies
  51. Online social networks leak personal information to tracking sites, new study shows
  52. NASA sees some strong thunderstorms in Bill’s center as he drenches eastern Canada
  53. Alcohol abuse screening/brief interventions in community hospital emergency department
  54. New research: Consumption of sugar substitutes assists in long-term weight control
  55. IU national survey finds majority of Americans believe ‘myths’ about health care reform
  56. Researchers find that employees who are engaged in their work have happier home life
  57. Resolvyx announces positive data — Phase 2 trial of resolvin RX-10045 for dry eye syndrome
  58. Still holding their breath: Mortality on lung transplant wait list remains high for some
  59. U-M researchers discover therapeutic target that could help patients with pulmonary fibrosis
  60. Case Western Reserve University researcher demonstrates that messenger RNA are lost in translation
  61. Mount Sinai first with new technique to prevent a major cause for heart-related stroke
  62. Mouse brain rewires its neural circuits to recuperate from damaged neural function after stroke
  63. Millionths of a second can cost millions of dollars: A new way to track network delays
  64. Night home hemodialysis shown to be as good as transplant in treating kidney failure
  65. Harvard study reveals taxing job-based health benefits would hit working families hardest
  66. Increased climate volatility expected to worsen poverty vulnerability in developing countries
  67. Plastics in oceans decompose, release hazardous chemicals, surprising new study says
  68. New robot-assisted surgical method found successful for treatment of thyroid cancer
  69. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev technology being developed for use in Jordan desalination plant
  70. Friendly gut bacteria lend a hand to fight infection, UT Southwestern study suggests
  71. Argonne, University of Chicago scientists develop targeted cancer treatment using nanomaterials
  72. Homes pollute: Linked to 50 percent more water pollution than previously believed
  73. Targeted investments in climate science could present enormous economic savings across the globe
  74. Tumor size and level of visceral pleura invasion can impact survival of NSCLC patients
  75. Study shows carvedilol is effective in preventing variceal bleeding in cirrhotic patients
  76. Geobiologists propose that the earliest complex organisms fed by absorbing ocean buffet
  77. No comfort in comfort foods during tough economic times, says Moore School of Business study
  78. Battle of the brands: U of M research finds branded components changing industry structures
  79. New reagents for genomic engineering of mouse models to understand human disease
  80. Overall antibiotic prescription rates for respiratory tract infections decreasing
  81. More than 1/3 of homeowners in foreclosure suffer from major depression, Penn study shows
  82. Palliative care intervention for patients with advanced cancer provides quality of life benefits
  83. Key feature of immune system survived in humans, other primates for 60 million years
  84. Scientists help explain effects of ancient Chinese herbal formulas on heart health
  85. Whole grain cereals, popcorn rich in antioxidants, not just fiber, new research concludes
  86. New method for gene expression experiments a kin to watercolor painting in water
  87. Scientists make first discovery using revolutionary long wavelength demonstrator array
  88. WCS study on birds and streams included in federal guidelines to safeguard waterways
  89. Why owners of Addison’s dogs shouldn’t get their dogs vaccinated this year
  90. Scripps Research, UCSD, and University of Oslo team ties genetic variations to brain size
  91. Vet scientists’ work on diagnostic, intervention tools for h1n1 helps human health lab, too
  92. Study: Personality traits associated with stress and worry can be hazardous to your health
  93. Caltech and IBM scientists use self-assembled DNA scaffolding to build tiny circuit boards
  94. 2 software tools that improve identification of cancer biomarkers earn certification
  95. Elevated arginase levels contribute to vascular eye disease such as diabetic retinopathy
  96. Ibuprofen is as effective as acetaminophen with codeine to treat pain in children with arm fractures
  97. Computer scientists scale ‘layer 2’ data center networks to 100,000 ports and beyond
  98. Inexpensive hypertension drug could be multiple sclerosis treatment, Stanford study shows
  99. Personality type linked to risk of death among individuals with peripheral artery disease
  100. Dermatologist skin examinations detect more, thinner skin cancers than patients identify themselves
  101. Corticosteroid injections may be helpful to manage vocal fold polyps without surgery
  102. Post-treatment pain in head and neck cancer patients linked to recurrence, lower survival rate
  103. Pitt researchers harness carbon nanomaterials for drug delivery systems, oxygen sensors
  104. Endoscopy within 24 hours shows better outcomes in elderly with peptic ulcer bleeding
  105. CSHL study finds short- and long-term memories require same gene but in different circuits
  106. Interactive asthma education program reduces need for emergency care and steroid use in children
  107. Newly discovered mechanism in cell division has implications for chromosome’s role in cancer
  108. Pitt research suggests EPA pesticide exposure test too short, overlooks long term effects
  109. Annual survey shows high numbers of seed scallops on Georges Bank, low numbers in Mid-Atlantic
  110. Developmental language disorders at preschool age: no proof of benefit from screening
  111. Redundancy Reduces Birth Rates of highly-skilled: Losing a Job Can Ruin Plans to Start a Family
  112. Agricultural methods of early civilizations may have altered global climate, study suggests
  113. New insights into the ‘smell of death’ could help recover bodies in disasters and solve crimes
  114. New ‘biofactories’ produce rare healing substances in the endangered Devil’s claw plant
  115. UGA researchers propose model for disorders caused by improper transmission of chromosomes
  116. Inherited risk factors increase odds of developing childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia
  117. Researchers develop new, more-sensitive assay for detecting DNA methylation in colon cancer
  118. Ben-Gurion U. developing new computer techniques to analyze historic Hebrew and Arabic documents
  119. USC researchers identify ‘regulatory’ genetic sequences that may predict risk for prostate cancer
  120. Studies do not support unhealthful relation between animal foods and breast cancer
  121. Unique winter-hardy hibiscus has roots with AgriLife Research scientist in Vernon
  122. MRI may be unnecessary prior to treatment in most newly diagnosed breast cancer patients
  123. K-State lab gives researchers the tools to study porcine circovirus associated diseases
  124. K-State study finds 18- to 24-year-old group more politically active, but not more knowledgeable
  125. New study suggests possible genetic links between environmental toxins and multiple myeloma
  126. Sleep patterns in children and teenagers could indicate risk for depression, researcher finds
  127. New study reveals unexpected relationship between climate warming and advancing treelines
  128. Gene therapy 1 year later: Patients healthy and maintain early visual improvement
  129. Lifting weights reduces lymphedema symptoms following breast cancer surgery, Penn research shows
  130. Stanford researchers call for drug labels to disclose lack of comparison with existing medications
  131. Vision improvement after gene therapy maintained at 1 year for inherited retinal blindness
  132. ADA publishes practice guidelines for nutrition care for patients with spinal cord injury
  133. No experience required: Category-specific brain organization in sighted and blind humans
  134. Hebrew U. researchers shed light on the brain mechanism responsible for processing of speech
  135. Cardiac arrest resuscitation: Passive oxygen flow better than assisted ventilation
  136. Scientific community urges officials and public to use latest evidence as guide in H1N1 prevention and protection procedures
  137. What are factors associated with use of gastric cancer screening services in Korea?
  138. Budesonide is not beneficial for the treatment of diarrhea in metastatic melanoma patients
  139. A synthetic derivative of the kudzu vine can reduce drinking and prevent relapse
  140. Exercise and Mediterranean-type diet combined associated with lower risk for Alzheimer’s
  141. Study examines decrease in delivery-related rate of death of infants born at term
  142. UCF scientists control living cells with light; advances could enhance stem cells’ power
  143. Caltech scientists help launch the first standard graphical notation for biology
  144. Denosumab increases bone density, cuts fracture risk in prostate cancer survivors
  145. Antibodies to strep throat bacteria linked to obsessive compulsive disorder in mice
  146. Jefferson Headache Center study shows novel, orally inhaled migraine therapy effective
  147. Researchers find alcoholics display abnormal brain activity when processing facial expressions
  148. Potential risk identified in transfusions of platelets before bone marrow transplant
  149. Casimir cavities create a “gravity Hill” vs. “gravity Well” allowing water as fuel source
  150. Nanoelectronic transistor combined with biological machine could lead to better electronics
  151. UK scientists developing intelligent harvesting robot to save farms up to £100,000 a year
  152. Scientists make multiple types of white blood cells directly from embryonic and adult stem cells
  153. Breastfeeding reduces risk of breast cancer in women with a family history of the disease
  154. Breastfeeding associated with reduced risk of breast cancer among women with family history
  155. Certain behavioral traits and feeding practices may increase risk for weight gain in children
  156. Computer scientists take over electronic voting machine with new programming technique
  157. U of Minnesota researchers discover high levels of estrogens in some industrial wastewater
  158. New method for neonatal ICUs reduces infection and lung distress in premature infants
  159. Americans remain divided on government involvement in health insurance, IU survey shows
  160. SLAC to receive additional $21.8M in recovery act funding for new research instruments
  161. IEEE-USA commends DOE’s $2.4 billion grants to accelerate development of electric vehicles
  162. Research examines coping strategies of African-American students in predominantly white schools
  163. Limb-sparing surgery may not provide better quality of life than amputation for bone cancer patients
  164. Psychological factors help explain slow reaction to global warming, says APA task force
  165. 2 lines account for most human embryonic stem cell research, Stanford scholar finds
  166. Out of court settlement of malpractice claims: Incorrect treatment of bone fractures in children
  167. Current hepatitis C treatments work equally well, UT Southwestern and national researchers report
  168. Guided care reduces cost of health care for older persons with chronic conditions
  169. Noninsulin-producing alpha cells in the pancreas can be converted to insulin-producing beta cells
  170. Psychosocial therapy with antidepressants more effective in helping depressed stroke patients
  171. Penn researchers show that protein unfolding is key for understanding blood clot mechanics
  172. Caltech researchers show how organic carbon compounds emitted by trees affect air quality
  173. Scripps Research scientists find early evolution maximized the ‘spellchecking’ of protein sequences
  174. Researchers uncover potential mechanisms to protect against genetic alterations, diseases
  175. Got influenza? Blood genomic signature provides clues to etiology of respiratory infections
  176. Study links selection for pathogen-resistance with increased risk for inflammatory disease
  177. Wistar scientists find key to strengthening immune response to chronic infection
  178. Stanford scientists find common trigger in cancer and normal stem cell reproduction
  179. From nerve roots to plant roots — research on hereditary spastic paraplegia yields surprises
  180. University of Hawaii at Manoa researchers reveal ocean acidification at Station ALOHA
  181. Symposium to discuss geoengineering to fight climate change at the ESA Annual Meeting
  182. Health reform proposals could help 13 million uninsured young adults gain coverage
  183. Women often opt to surgically remove their breasts, ovaries to reduce cancer risk
  184. Decoding leukemia patient genome leads scientists to mutations in other patients
  185. Study results raise questions about vertebroplasty for osteoporotic spinal compression fractures
  186. Khmer Rouge trials offer baseline study for mental health impact to a society of war crimes tribunal
  187. Challenging conventional wisdom: advances in development reverse fertility declines, says Penn study
  188. Methods for gene transfer in stem cells featured in Cold Spring Harbor Protocols
  189. Khmer Rouge trials offer baseline study for mental health impact to a society of war crimes tribunal
  190. Intense, prolonged exposure to World Trade Center attack linked to new health problems years later
  191. Universal screening for intimate partner violence may provide only modest benefits
  192. Cooling therapy for cardiac arrest survivors is as cost-effective as accepted treatments
  193. Pitt researchers find promising candidate protein for cancer prevention vaccines
  194. High cholesterol in midlife raises risk of late-life dementia, Kaiser Permanente study finds
  195. Tuberculosis drugs under development expected to have major impact on the disease
  196. Cannibalistic cells may help prevent infections, UT Southwestern researchers report
  197. Use of a restraining device in the subacute phase after a stroke no better than rehabilitation alone
  198. Kefir, although rich in probiotics, didn’t prevent diarrhea in children using antibiotics
  199. Violence against mothers in bangladesh associated with health problems in young children
  200. Researchers identify new function for protein missing in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
  201. University of Minnesota researchers discover breakthrough method for chemical separations
  202. Study shows seed implants a suitable prostate cancer treatment option for men of all ages
  203. Is there long-term brain damage after bypass surgery? More evidence puts the blame on heart disease
  204. K-State researchers say after-school programs should promote activity, healthy nutrition
  205. Neck surgery for cervical spine disorders found to alleviate associated headaches
  206. Rapid heating prepares energy-saving zeolite for greater role in industrial separations
  207. Dysport proves safe, effective anti-wrinkle treatment, UT Southwestern plastic surgeons find
  208. HIV integrase inhibitor effective for patients beginning antiretroviral treatment
  209. Scientists learn why even treated genital herpes sores boost the risk of HIV infection
  210. Fox Chase finds that lung cancer patients respond to erlotinib following cetuximab therapy
  211. Fox Chase finds all-biologic regimen efficacious and well-tolerated in elderly lung cancer patients
  212. Fox Chase researchers identify differences in treatments and outcomes of patients with second primary lung cancers versus those with one primary lung cancer
  213. GERD patient satisfaction hinges on medication type and physician bedside manner
  214. Pancreatic cancer risk decreased by one anti-diabetic therapy, increased by others
  215. NYU Langone Medical Center researchers find altered micriobiome prevalent in the diseased esophagus
  216. M. D. Anderson study finds common diabetic therapy reduces risk of pancreatic cancer

July 2009

  1. Scientists decoding genomic sequences of H1N1 using isolates from outbreak in Argentina
  2. Cancer treatment controls macular edema related to diabetes and to cataract surgery
  3. The guiding of light: A new metamaterial device steers beams along complex pathways
  4. Prototype, 7-foot-tall sanitizer automates disinfection of hard-to-clean hospital equipment
  5. Antibody targeting of glioblastoma shows promise in preclinical tests, say Lombardi researchers
  6. Afghanistan prepares itself to resist deadly plant plague that threatens food security in region
  7. NIH study finds low short-term risks after bariatric surgery for extreme obesity
  8. Is Science Journalism taking a backseat at a time when it should be at the forefront of news?
  9. Communication breakdown: New strategy may be valid alternative to traditional antibiotics
  10. Scientists warn restoration-based environmental markets may not improve ecosystem health
  11. Americans spent $33.9 billion out-of-pocket on complementary and alternative medicine
  12. Discovery about behavior of building block of nature could lead to computer revolution
  13. Statement from the Pew Environment Group on the Hilborn/Worm study published in Science
  14. Unique immunization method provides insights about protective anti-malaria immune response
  15. Summer heat increases risk of amniotic fluid level deficiency, Ben-Gurion University study reveals
  16. K-State researchers study how children view and treat their peers with undesirable characteristics
  17. Studies reveal hepatitis C virus carriers experience substantial increase in mortality
  18. Understanding the case of Compassionate Allowance Initiative for Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias
  19. Hospital dramatically increases transplant donations by integrating bereavement and donor services
  20. Higher drug doses needed to defeat tuberculosis, UT Southwestern researchers report
  21. A neurological miracle that increases the value of stem cell research and prenatal care
  22. Threat of resistance to artemisinin-based anti-malarial drugs highlighted by new study
  23. College students who feel ‘invincible’ unlikely to accept vaccines, MU researcher finds
  24. Cognitive testing, gender and brain lesions may predict MS disease progression risk
  25. Researchers link jellyfish, other small sea creatures to large-scale ocean mixing
  26. Low prevalence of HPV infection may be tied to poor prognosis for blacks with head and neck cancer
  27. LSUHSC contributes to revealing targets to reduce racial disparity in prostate cancer deaths
  28. Discover the greatest idea of this century – “How to convert CO2 emissions to biofuels using sunlight, water and Algae”
  29. New links between lucid dreaming and psychosis could revive dream therapy in psychiatry
  30. SRI and SDK announce breakthrough performance in OLED devices for solid-state lighting applications
  31. Study shows cancer vaccines led to long-term survival for patients with metastatic melanoma
  32. Actions taken over the next decade to demonstrate and deploy key technologies will determine US energy future
  33. 1 in 6 health workers won’t report in flu pandemic — study by Ben-Gurion U. researchers
  34. Microbes and their hosts — exploring the complexity of symbiosis in DNA and cell biology
  35. Rush University Medical Center studies program to help older adults transition from hospital to home
  36. Study: Bariatric surgery patients have 67 percent lower chance of complications at top hospitals
  37. Formal semantics of UML state diagram and automatic verification Based on Kripke structure
  38. Pi-calculus based assembly mechanism of UML state diagram and Validation of model refinement
  39. Stress signals link pre-existing sickness with susceptibility to bacterial infection
  40. Natural born killers — how the body’s frontline immune cells decide which cells to destroy
  41. Case Western Reserve researchers discover the key to malaria susceptibility in children
  42. Comprehensive look at rare leukemia finds relatively few genetic changes launch disease
  43. In the modern post-PSA era, prostate cancer surgery may not be necessary for some patients
  44. Antipsychotic drugs associated with high blood sugar in older adults with diabetes
  45. The 15-Minute Genome 2009 Industrial Physics Forum features faster, cheaper genome sequencing
  46. Bioterrorism and disaster preparedness explored in special issue of Medical Decision Making
  47. Charging ahead: University of Houston team revealing secrets of electricity-producing materials
  48. Assisted reproductive techniques alter the expression of genes that are important for metabolism
  49. Cancer’s distinctive pattern of gene expression could aid early screening and prevention
  50. Paradigm Shift in Cancer Research? Focusing on Tumour Stem Cells and Their Formation
  51. Study finds acceptable levels of anxiety among men living with early, untreated prostate cancer
  52. Leading health organizations launch new accreditation process for laboratories across Africa
  53. UCR scientists manipulate ripples in graphene, enabling strain-based graphene electronics
  54. UTMB study identifies women at risk of gaining excessive weight with injectable birth control
  55. Pandemic could overwhelm critical care beds in England, especially children’s units
  56. Improved air quality during Beijing Olympics could inform pollution-curbing policies
  57. Professor Gates’ arrest validates the presumption of race relation theories
  58. Protein excreted in urine may be help in diagnosing kidney disease caused by HIV
  59. Lung volume reduction surgery shown to prolong and improve life for some emphysema patients
  60. HIV infection and chronic drinking have a synergistic, damaging effect on the brain
  61. Scientists discover gene mutation responsible for hereditary neuroendocrine tumor
  62. Bone from blood: Circulating cells form bone outside the normal skeleton, Penn study finds
  63. Noise pollution negatively affects woodland bird communities, says CU-Boulder study
  64. Silicon with afterburners: Process developed at Rice could be boon to electronics manufacturer
  65. Study finds rapid growth in health costs hurts economic performance of US industries
  66. Hepatitis C: No overall difference in sustained viral response in most widely used treatments
  67. Hepatitis C infection: treatment options equally effective, likelihood of success known early on
  68. Vyvanse CII significantly improved ADHD symptoms for children 13 hours after administration
  69. Life after chemotherapy: Daily tasks, quality of life may be affected, MU researcher finds
  70. UC scientists determine that ancient Maya practiced forest conservation — 3,000 years ago
  71. Hello world!
  72. Yerkes plays vital role in study challenging prevailing view of AIDS in nonhuman primates
  73. NIAID set to launch clinical trials to test 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine candidates
  74. Report offers principles for maintaining the integrity and accessibility of research data
  75. LSUHSC shows for first time infant inhalation of ultrafine air pollution linked to adult lung disease
  76. When food gets inspected and recalled, consumers may not get a clear picture of the process
  77. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons approves new guideline for the treatment of pediatric diaphyseal femur fractures
  78. Geoscientists from the Alfred Wegener Institute back from an expedition to Labrador Sea
  79. New discovery suggests trees evolved camouflage defense against long extinct predator
  80. Adhering to healthy lifestyle habits associated with reduced lifetime risk of heart failure
  81. More evidence in favor of a healthy lifestyle in the prevention of cardiovascular disease
  82. Daily potassium citrate wards off kidney stones in seizure patients on high-fat diet
  83. Mayo Clinic researchers find first potential pathogenic mutation for restless legs syndrome
  84. Geoengineering climate requires more research, cautious consideration and appropriate restrictions
  85. 1 step at a time: Motor molecules use random walks to make deliveries in living cells
  86. Genetic marker linked to problem behaviors in adults with developmental disabilities
  87. New research finds possible genetic link to cause of pregnancy loss and disorders
  88. Extreme glucose levels in diabetic patients with heart failure linked to increase risk of deaths
  89. No race disparities in risk of AIDS and death in HIV patients in Kaiser Permanente system
  90. Researchers look to imprinted genes for clues to fetal growth restriction in cloned swine
  91. Laser microsurgery for tongue cancer is as effective as invasive open surgery according to new study
  92. Earlier HIV antiviral treatment can be cost effective in areas of limited resources
  93. Earlier initiation of antiretroviral therapy is cost-effective, effective for treating HIV in South Africa
  94. Social support buffers adolescent depression after terrorist attacks: Ben-Gurion University
  95. Does birth order affect who you are friends with? Results from a new study
  96. NYU physicists find way to explore microscopic systems through holographic video
  97. Promising new treatment for Alzheimer’s suggested based on Hebrew University research
  98. RI Hospital first in country to enroll patient in new study for recurrent chest wall breast cancer
  99. Pregnancy complications are a stress test for future maternal health and pregnancies
  100. Cover of journal shows cell infected by virus first viewed by Montana State scientists
  101. Greater Yellowstone elk-wolf study shows elk having fewer calves due to changes in nutrition
  102. Researchers uncover genetic variants linked to blood pressure in African-Americans
  103. Ancient global warming episode holds clues to future climate, UH Manoa researcher says
  104. Mayo Clinic researchers find previous exercise helps stroke patients recover faster
  105. Researchers discover evolutionary event underlying the origin of dachshunds, dogs with short legs
  106. Caltech, JPL scientists say that microbial mats built 3.4-billion-year-old stromatolites
  107. Barrow researchers identify new brain receptor, possible target for Alzheimer’s treatment
  108. Military model shows why defeating insurgent groups like Taliban is so difficult
  109. Study to assess hip exercises as treatment for osteoarthritis in the knee joints
  110. Private and public insurance choices could help pay for national health care reform
  111. UT Southwestern researchers investigate high-risk populations for bladder-cancer screenings
  112. Disclosing genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease does not cause psychological distress
  113. Trojan horse for ovarian cancer — nanoparticles turn immune system soldiers against tumor cells
  114. Blind can take wheel with vehicle designed by university engineering design team
  115. Brain response to information about the future suggests that ignorance isn’t bliss
  116. Researcher investigates the basis of Einstein’s first approximation in the theory of relativity
  117. Repair of heart defect discovered incidentally during surgery may not have clear benefit
  118. Context is key: Differential PI3K signaling and consequences for targeted therapy
  119. IQ explains part of difference in heart disease between people of high and low socioeconomic status
  120. Ben-Gurion U discovers drug can prevent epilepsy following traumatic brain injury
  121. Reviews of microbial gene language published in special issue of Trends in Microbiology
  122. Concrete columns with internal bars made of glass fibers can make a building sturdier
  123. New isotope cluster could lead to better understanding of atmospheric carbon dioxide
  124. Study finds survival rates from gastrointestinal tumors improving among African-Americans
  125. Survey finds surgical residents view duty hour regulations as a hindrance to training
  126. Study by NTU professors provides important insight into apoptosis or programmed cell death
  127. Children’s Hospital Oakland scientist characterizes new syndrome of allergy, apraxia, malabsorption
  128. Reminder program dramatically increases mammography rates, Kaiser Permanente study finds
  129. Brazil proves developing countries can use generic medicines to fight HIV/AIDS epidemic
  130. Physician groups support comparative effectiveness provisions in proposed legislation
  131. Neuroimaging suggests that truthfulness requires no act of will for honest people
  132. Have Your Say! The Nuffield Council on Bioethics discusses the ethics of ‘personalised’ health care in a consumer age
  133. Pesticide levels in blood linked to Parkinson’s disease, UT Southwestern researchers find
  134. Research identifies successful new treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma, reduces long-term risks
  135. Study may explain why HIV progresses faster in women than in men with same viral load
  136. Fluorescent probes may permit monitoring of chemotherapy effectiveness, Stanford study shows
  137. Novel drug discovery tool could identify promising new therapies for Parkinson’s disease
  138. Asian spice could reduce breast cancer risk in women exposed to hormone replacement therapy
  139. State privacy rules reduce electronic medical sharing by 24 percent, warns Management Insights
  140. Results from trials of DHA in Alzheimer’s disease and age-related cognitive decline
  141. Risks of delaying ACL reconstruction in young athletes may be too high, study shows
  142. Mayo Clinic study using structural MRI may help accurately diagnose dementia patients
  143. Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC scientists identify enzyme important in aging
  144. AACR applauds nomination of Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., to be the new NIH director
  145. PTs say proper fit and use of walking aids can prevent fall-related injuries in elderly
  146. Risky sexual behavior among male clients of Tijuana sex workers heightens risk of HIV transmission
  147. Fruit and vegetable intake in pregnant women reduces risk of upper respiratory tract infection
  148. Researchers identify potential patient safety risks among methadone maintenance treatment patients
  149. Genetic factors implicated in survival gap for breast, ovarian or prostate cancer
  150. Health clinic conditions may be to blame for decrease in primary care physicians
  151. Forest fire prevention efforts will lessen carbon sequestration, add to greenhouse warming
  152. Pre-cessation patch doubles quit success rate: Researchers call for labeling changes
  153. Finnish study identifies factors that increase death in stroke patients ages 15 to 49
  154. Study suggests preseason shoulder strength may determine injury severity for baseball pitchers
  155. Bureau of Justice Statistics has high-quality programs but needs greater independence
  156. Herschel Space Telescope’s SPIRE instrument package makes first-light observations
  157. Study shows athletes and weekend warriors can keep playing after shoulder joint replacement
  158. Link between migraines and reduced breast cancer risk confirmed in follow-up study
  159. Inflammation may trigger Alzheimer’s disease, Saint Louis University findings suggest
  160. Forsyth scientists suggest linkages between obesity and oral bacterial infection
  161. NTU professor discovers method to efficiently produce less toxic drugs using organic molecules
  162. Report shows the power of US cities to mitigate climate change and steps they need to take to adapt
  163. A comprehensive review of addiction to prescription painkillers among patients and physicians
  164. Rice University team’s award-winning device could benefit treatment of hand injuries
  165. Health departments get mixed marks for using Web to communicate about flu crisis, study finds
  166. Institute for Aging Research study finds delirium presentation predicts mortality
  167. Researchers demonstrate reversible generation of a high capacity hydrogen storage material
  168. New study pinpoints difference in the way children with autism learn new behaviors
  169. Survival rates for elderly receiving hospital CPR did not improve from 1992 to 2005
  170. Gladstone scientists identify genetic factors that hold promise for treatment of vascular diseases
  171. Pitt team finds molecule that regulates heart size by using zebrafish screening model
  172. Poor health among indigenous peoples a question of cultural loss as well as poverty
  173. Prostate cancer patients disease free after five years likely to be disease free after 10 years
  174. Research output in developing countries reveals 194 percent increase in five years
  175. Predicting the return of prostate cancer: New Johns Hopkins study betters the odds of success
  176. Double success for Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciencia scientists working on chromosome segregation
  177. New clue into how brain stem cells develop into cells which repair damaged tissue
  178. University of Hawaii at Manoa astronomers discover pair of solar systems in the making
  179. Study identifies biomarker that safely monitors tumor response to new brain cancer treatment

June 2009

  1. Measurements fail to identify TB patients who could benefit from shorter treatment course
  2. Harvard scientists solve mystery about why HIV patients are more susceptible to TB infection
  3. Accelerated fertility treatment leads to shortened time to pregnancy and cost savings
  4. Attention recovering meth heads: Impulse control returns after a year. Gut it out until then
  5. Gene expression findings a step toward better classification and treatment of juvenile arthritis
  6. Oscar Pistorius: Previously confidential study results released on amputee sprinter
  7. Complications early in pregnancy or in previous pregnancies adversely affect existing or subsequent pregnancies
  8. LSUHSC research identifies enzyme that makes survival molecule for key vision cells
  9. Trio of signals converge to induce liver and pancreas cell development in the embryo
  10. University of Houston research team aims to help caregivers monitor patients’ health and whereabouts
  11. Columbia team finds that gastrin plays significant role in helicobacter-induced stomach cancer
  12. Study finds people residing in poor communities not benefiting from recent drop in colorectal cancer
  13. New detectors for nuclear, radiological material in cargo should not be acquired until testing deficiencies fixed, cost-benefit analysis completed
  14. CSHL scientists harness logic of ‘Sudoku’ math puzzle to vastly enhance genome-sequencing capability
  15. Study on keeping nuclear bombs from US ports shows misplaced fear over cargo scanning cost
  16. Researcher finds Girl Scout meetings provide an opportunity to increase girls’ physical activity
  17. New publication shows index insurance has potential to help manage climate risks and reduce poverty
  18. Antibiotic prescribing should be standardized across Europe to help tackle resistance
  19. Underweight and extremely obese die earlier than people of normal weight, study finds
  20. Morning people and night owls show different brain function: University of Alberta study
  21. Study shows Chronix technology using serum DNA can identify early presence of disease
  22. Children’s Hospital Oakland scientists first to discover new source for harvesting stem cells
  23. Consensual sex is increasing in Bangladesh; it would become vulnerable of HIV/AIDS
  24. Citizens in 34 countries show implicit bias linking males more than females with science
  25. Intensive in-hospital support doubles likelihood of smoking cessation in heart patients
  26. Less frequent social activity linked to more rapid loss of motor function in older adults
  27. Zero in on ozone with fluorescent solution that detects harmful molecule in air and body
  28. Prostate Cancer Translational Research in Europe meeting: Search for biomarkers continues
  29. Targeting helpers of heat shock proteins could help treat cancer, cardiovascular disease
  30. Successful neurosurgery with transcranial MR-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound
  31. Geographic profiling applied to track hunting patterns of white sharks in South Africa
  32. Ice sheets can retreat ‘in a geologic instant,’ study of prehistoric glacier shows
  33. UGA researchers achieve breakthrough in effort to develop tiny biological fuel cells
  34. Researchers observe single protein dimers wavering between two symmetrically opposed structures
  35. Study finds that tobacco companies changed design of cigarettes without alerting smokers
  36. Domestication of Capsicum annuum chile pepper provides insights into crop origin and evolution
  37. Generation of a severe memory-deficit mutant mouse by exclusively eliminating the kinase activity of CaMKIIalpha
  38. UGA researchers achieve breakthrough in effort to develop tiny biological fuel cells
  39. Researchers observe single protein dimers wavering between two symmetrically opposed structures
  40. Study finds that tobacco companies changed design of cigarettes without alerting smokers
  41. Domestication of Capsicum annuum chile pepper provides insights into crop origin and evolution
  42. TMS 2010 Annual Meeting and Exhibition to Feature a Materials & Society Technical Program
  43. Pollution-resistant Microorganisms Key to Detecting Water Contamination in Southern Waterways
  44. Researchers Plan Environmental Observatory to Track Impacts of Climate Change in the Lower Mississippi River Delta
  45. Patients with lower urinary tract symptoms more likely to suffer from metabolic syndrome
  46. Caltech researchers explore how cells reconcile mixed messages in decisions about growth
  47. Generation of a severe memory-deficit mutant mouse by exclusively eliminating the kinase activity of CaMKIIalpha
  48. Scientists at Harbor Branch Collaborate with Egypt to Advance Marine Research in the Red Sea
  49. Got ear plugs? You may want to sport them on the subway and other mass transit, researchers say
  50. Could older population have enough exposure to past H1N1 flu strains to avoid infection?
  51. Discovery of a water snake that startles fish in a way that makes them flee into its jaws
  52. Nationwide telemedicine networks are essential for successful health care reform
  53. Data: Actual imaging use far below President’s rec. 95 percent utilization rate for Medicare
  54. Nearly half of older patients projected to die while waiting for kidney transplant
  55. Traumatic brain injury caused by exposure to explosive blast presents critical challenge
  56. Researchers Predict Large 2009 Gulf of Mexico ‘Dead Zone’ Chesapeake Bay’s Oxygen-starved Zone Likely to Shrink
  57. IFT and Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology Debut Global Food Industry Magazine
  58. University of Oklahoma presents meteorological recommendations to the Republic of Croatia
  59. Humans related to orangutans, not chimps, says new Pitt, Buffalo Museum of Science study
  60. St. Gallen consensus 2009: A radically different approach to treating early breast cancer
  61. AMP urges inclusion of molecular diagnostic tests in comparative effectiveness research
  62. New findings encourage more vigilant monitoring of seizure activity among intensive care patients
  63. Scientists sequence genome of the N2-fixing, soil-living bacterium Azotobacter vinelandii
  64. U of Minnesota-led study finds that hunters are depleting lion and cougar populations
  65. NIST discovers how strain at grain boundaries suppresses high-temperature superconductivity
  66. Structures from the human immune system’s oldest branch shed light on a range of diseases
  67. New study finds that sharing genetic resources key to adaptation to climate change in Africa
  68. Computer scientists develop model for studying arrangements of tissue networks by cell division
  69. Carnegie Mellon develops Java programming tools employing human-centered design techniques
  70. Researchers compare different systems of measuring treatment intensity in hypertension care
  71. Vaccinating children may be effective at helping control spread of influenza, experts say
  72. Berkeley Lab scientists contribute to major new report describing climate change impacts on the US
  73. Online obituaries are changing the way we publicly remember the dead and how newspapers cover deaths
  74. Stanford expert lists 5 steps to boost impact of comparative effectiveness research
  75. Federal Report Outlines a State of Emergency that Demands Immediate and Decisive Action
  76. Analysis of drug-eluting stents data demonstrates safety, efficacy in on-and-off-label use
  77. New fabricated material changes color instantly in response to external magnetic field
  78. Providing health insurance for US children would be cheaper than expected, study says
  79. Exploring the evolutionary consequences of same-sex sex: Lessons from the animal kingdom
  80. Vanderbilt researchers pioneer an advanced sepsis detection and management system
  81. The sweet taste of uncertainty: Winners enjoy waiting to discover what they’ve won
  82. Scientists identify gene vital to early embryonic cells forming a normal heart and skull
  83. US counties with more African-American patients may have fewer colorectal cancer specialists
  84. Depression may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people with memory problems
  85. ‘Shortcuts’ of the mind lead to miscalculations of weight and caloric intake, says Penn study
  86. New species of phallus-shaped mushroom named after California Academy of Sciences scientist
  87. IUPUI chemists develop Distributed Drug Discovery: Finding drugs for neglected diseases
  88. Decision tool for prostate cancer patients helps men customize treatment in anxious time
  89. Scientific evidence of health problems from past contamination of drinking water at Camp Lejeune is limited and unlikely to be resolved with further study
  90. What is the role of reactive oxygen species in ethanol-mediated cell death of polarized hepatic cells?
  91. Tracking levels of key biomarkers reflects disease activity and progression of rheumatoid arthritis
  92. Increased levels of certain cytokines and chemokines predict onset of rheumatoid arthritis
  93. Canakinumab shows promising efficacy and tolerability in children with systemic JIA
  94. NYU researchers create method to precisely glue particles together on the micro- and nano-scale
  95. NYU Langone Medical Center researchers identify key gene in deadly inflammatory breast cancer
  96. Appetite-stimulating hormone is first potential medical treatment for frailty in older women
  97. USC researchers identify DNA mutation that occurs at beginning point of T-cell lymphoma
  98. Majority won’t have access to antivirals in pandemic but generic drugs could help prevent deaths
  99. A red-wine polyphenol called resveratrol demonstrates significant health benefits
  100. Nicotine induces prediabetes, likely contributes to high prevalence of heart disease in smokers
  101. Lap band weight loss surgery reduces teens’ risk factors for heart disease, diabetes
  102. Study finds air traffic control tracking method reduces errors in trauma management
  103. New American College of Surgeons risk calculator determines colorectal surgery risk
  104. Researchers at Case Western Reserve discover a new way the body fights fungal infection
  105. First ever worldwide census analysis of caribou/reindeer numbers reveals dramatic decline
  106. Cancer screening fear is fueled by lack of information says review covering nearly 6,000 women
  107. Blocking a muscle growth-limiting hormone protects against obesity and atherosclerosis
  108. Off-label morning sickness drug deemed safe for fetuses — Ben-Gurion U. researchers
  109. Report on US tobacco control policies and use finds stark contrasts in progress among states
  110. Availability of diagnostic tests drive success in hospitalist-run short-stay units
  111. How young mice phone home: Study gives clue to how mothers’ brains screen for baby calls
  112. Caltech visiting associate champions the study of solar eclipses in the modern era
  113. Team led by Scripps research scientists finds new way that cells fix damage to DNA
  114. A voice only a mom could love: New insight into maternal auditory cortex plasticity
  115. We want you to capture and tell us about the sounds around you with our free mobile phone and pc software.
  116. First-degree relatives of patients with bicuspid aortic valve should be screened
  117. An innovative surgical technique gives hope to patients suffering from refractory epilepsy
  118. Hormone therapy plus physical activity reduce belly fat, body fat percentage after menopause
  119. First-time moms’ exhaustion caused by sleep fragmentation, rather than timing of sleep
  120. Poor sleep is associated with lower relationship satisfaction in both women and men
  121. Older adults less affected by sleep deprivation than younger adults during cognitive performance
  122. Study shows a bidirectional relationship between chronic stress and sleep problems
  123. ‘If you can’t stand the heat’ — how climate change could leave some species stuck in the kitchen
  124. Alzheimer’s disease: Newly found peptide offers hope of early test and better treatment
  125. UCLA study details quality of life for prostate cancer patients 4 years out from treatment
  126. Techniques appear to lower radiation exposure from cardiac scans without impairing image quality
  127. NIAID leaders outline research agenda for universal, voluntary HIV testing and treatment
  128. Story Tips from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, June 2009
  129. Researchers estimate risk of transmission of Huntington’s disease to offspring among male carriers
  130. Botox injections can significantly improve quality of life for people with overactive bladders
  131. IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo Holds Scientific Session on Ensuring Chemical Safety of Imported Chinese Food Products
  132. IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo Holds Scientific Session on the Health Benefits of Resistant Starch
  133. Math Professor Looking to Mathematical Theories for Clues on Origins and Future of Life in the Universe
  134. Toll-like Receptors May be Important in VEE-induced Neurodegneration and Inflammation
  135. TMS RSS News Feeds Now Delivering Customized Society and Materials Technology Information
  136. Insomnia suffers need increased brain activation to maintain normal daily function
  137. Obstructive sleep apnea patients have increased occurrences of parasomnia symptoms
  138. Later parental-mandated bedtimes for teens linked to depression and suicidal thoughts
  139. Playing a high resistance wind instrument may reduce risk for sleep apnea in musicians
  140. Adolescent obesity linked to reduced sleep caused by technology use and caffeine
  141. Pitt researchers identify key molecular pathway to replicate insulin-producing beta cells
  142. Scripps research scientists uncover a novel mechanism controlling tumor growth in the brain
  143. Snakes use friction and redistribution of their weight to slither on flat terrain
  144. Management strategies for high risk stroke patients poor in a majority of cases: study
  145. Moon magic: Researchers develop new tool to visualize past, future lunar eclipses
  146. Horse whisperers, lion tamers not needed: Scientists find genetic regions that soothe savage beasts
  147. Cognitive impairment is associated with reduced survival among both African-Americans and whites
  148. Boys with intermittent eye deviation appear more likely to develop mental illness
  149. Breastfeeding associated with a reduced risk of relapse in women with multiple sclerosis
  150. Plant-based, low-carb diet may promote weight loss and improve cholesterol levels
  151. Staying sharp: New study uncovers how people maintain cognitive function in old age
  152. Lyme disease is spreading in Canada, and physicians are crucial in helping minimize its impact
  153. Fog lifted on ‘dark’ gamma-ray bursts, mysterious counterparts to bursts with an afterglow
  154. Food Science, Nutrition, and Skin: Lessons for the Food Producer and Consumer on Aging, Beauty, and Healthy Skin
  155. Research Details Mathematical Model for Effectively Screening Airline Passengers
  156. National Cyber Security: Cornell’s Fred Schneider Will Tell Congress Ways to Shore Up Vulnerability, June 10
  157. LSUHSC researchers first to document early signs for diabetes in kids as young as 7
  158. Ecologists identify birds struck in Hudson River crash as migratory Canada geese
  159. Many breast cancer patients take high doses of antioxidants despite possible consequences
  160. University of Saskatchewan and Canadian Synchrotron researchers shed light on esophageal disease
  161. Many breast cancer patients take high doses of antioxidants despite possible consequences
  162. Sleep restriction results in weight gain despite decreases in appetite and consumption
  163. Insomnia with objective short sleep duration in men is associated with increased mortality
  164. Death rates same for diabetes and heart disease patients receiving drug therapy or surgery
  165. Link unraveled between chromosomal instability and centrosome defects in cancer cells
  166. Recruitment of reproductive features into other cell types may underlie extended lifespan in animals
  167. Researchers develop the first climate-based model to predict Dengue fever outbreaks
  168. Scholars define global health, call for partnerships between developed and developing countries
  169. Cornell Professors to Speak on National Food Supply Safety at Capitol Hill Briefing, June 15
  170. USC researchers present diabetes findings at American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions
  171. Risks of sharing personal genetic information online need more study, Stanford bioethicists say
  172. NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia physician-scientists present at 2009 American Transplant Congress
  173. About Coastal Cities, Climate Change and Adaptation; a Global Exchange of Experiences
  174. Caltech scientists create nanoscale zipper cavity that responds to single photons of light
  175. Mystery solved: Tiny protein-activator responsible for brain cell damage in Huntington disease
  176. Strategies to Rein in Disease Epidemics Need to be Retooled for Rural Populations, Say Computer Engineers
  177. Study: Illegal fishing harming present and future New England groundfish fisheries
  178. Forensic Anthropologists Assist in Study of Rwanda’s Endangered Mountain Gorillas
  179. The FDA has approved ankle replacements, so why don’t all insurance plans cover them?
  180. Jefferson researchers identify critical marker of response to gemcitabine in pancreatic cancer
  181. University of Cincinnati study finds needle biopsies safe in ‘eloquent’ areas of brain
  182. Data on investigational drug TMC207 for MDR-TB published in New England Journal of Medicine
  183. Soap-sniffing technology encourages hand washing to reduce hospital-acquired infections, save money
  184. Cantabrian cornice has experienced seven cooling and warming phases over past 41,000 years
  185. Climate change models find staple crops face ruin on up to one million square Km of African farmland
  186. Be your best friend if you’ll be mine: Penn’s Alliance Hypothesis for Human Friendship
  187. Secret of sandcastle construction could help revive ancient building technique, researchers say
  188. Report identifies early childhood conditions that lead to adult health disparities
  189. NEJM study finds radiofrequency ablation can reverse Barrett’s esophagus, reduce cancer risk
  190. Rutgers research: Discoveries shed new light on how the brain processes what the eye sees
  191. U of Minnesota study says confusion reigns over whole-grain claims in school lunches
  192. CSHL researchers unravel how a protein helps nerve cells recycle synaptic vesicles
  193. New arenavirus discovered as cause of hemorrhagic fever outbreak in South Africa and Zambia
  194. Enzyme involved in inflammatory bowel disease discovered at Penn State College of Medicine
  195. Computer modeling shows strategies to rein in epidemics need to be retooled for rural populations
  196. Journal of Periodontology and the American Journal of Cardiology develop joint clinical recommendations
  197. Advances being made with monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of GI disorders
  198. Easier access to media by children increases risk for influence on numerous health issues
  199. Study shows new approach to prevent antibody-mediated damage in kidney transplants
  200. Genetically corrected blood cells obtained from skin cells from Fanconi anemia patients
  201. What’s in a name? For analysts with a CFA charter it’s timelier and more objective forecasting
  202. Women faring well in hiring process for science faculty jobs at research universities
  203. SRI International announces findings from new upper atmospheric radar system for scientific research
  204. Experts reach consensus on diagnosis and treatment of bleeding disorders in women
  205. Cost shifting may make arthritis medications too expensive for medicare beneficiaries
  206. Changing residences associated with increased risk of suicidal behavior among children
  207. Language use decreases in young children and caregivers when television is on, study finds
  208. ChIP-Seq, Drosophila targeted mutagenesis featured in Cold Spring Harbor Protocols
  209. Citalopram no better than placebo treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders
  210. Antidepressant ineffective against autism spectrum disorder children’s obsessive behavior
  211. IU Art Musuem honors ‘Limestone Month’ with rare watercolors by Hoosier Group painter Otto Stark
  212. IU staff members receive awards from the Society for Technical Communication competitions
  213. IU President McRobbie to travel to South Korea for international alumni conference and reunion
  214. International community of biotechnologists converge on Bloomington for 21st American Peptide Symposium
  215. IU announces new automatic scholarship criteria
  216. Corneal transplant failure, glaucoma patient compliance, preventing LASIK infections
  217. Hitting where it hurts: Exploiting cancer cell ‘addiction’ may lead to new therapies
  218. Researchers determine predicting factors of positive lung cancer diagnoses in chest radiographs
  219. Protein linked to mental retardation controls synapse maturation, plasticity, CSHL team finds
  220. Biomimetic-engineering design can replace spaghetti tangle of nanotubes in novel material
  221. Elevated water temperature and acidity boost growth of key sea star species: UBC researchers
  222. CU-Boulder study shows 53 million-year-old high Arctic mammals wintered in darkness
  223. Scientists explain how ‘death receptors’ designed to kill our cells may make them stronger
  224. New study finds lowfat chocolate milk is effective post-exercise recovery aid for soccer players
  225. Hispanic children in US at greater risk for obesity than other ethnic/racial groups
  226. Glucose metabolism and recidivism of severe violent crimes in alcohol intoxications
  227. UCLA cancer researchers first to link intestinal inflammation with systemic chromosome damage

May 2009

  1. International Serious Adverse Events Consortium announces initial study results in its global research collaboration to identify genetic markers related to drug induced liver injury
  2. Study shows drug combination improves outcome for advanced non-small cell lung cancer
  3. NYP/Weill Cornell physician-scientists present at 2009 American Transplant Congress in Boston
  4. IFAR contributes to study that finds genes that influence the start of menstruation
  5. Caltech scientists reveal how neuronal activity is timed in brain’s memory-making circuits
  6. Minimally invasive stroke treatment produces better patient outcomes than surgical operation
  7. Continuous glucose monitoring technology — special issue of Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics
  8. Researchers develop light-treatment device to improve sleep quality in the elderly
  9. Scripps Florida scientists devise accelerated method to determine infectious prion strains
  10. Small molecule inhibitor shows promise in trastuzumab-resistant metastatic breast cancer
  11. The coming of biofuels: Study shows reducing gasoline emissions will benefit human health
  12. Adult bone marrow stem cells injected into skeletal muscle can repair heart tissue
  13. Immunologists identify biochemical signals that help immune cells remember how to fight infection
  14. Worldwide report shows increase in assisted reproduction: 250,000 babies (approximately) born in 1 year
  15. Few food adverts during children’s TV are likely to be banned under new regulations
  16. People with parents who fight are more likely to have mental health problems in later life
  17. Landmark UNC-led study finds radiofrequency ablation is effective treatment for Barrett’s esophagus
  18. New mouse model of depression/anxiety enhances understanding of antidepressant drugs
  19. New tool to improve patient understanding of long-acting injectable antipsychotic therapies (LAT) unveiled in April issue of Psychiatry 2009
  20. First comprehensive guidelines for managing medullary thyroid carcinoma published in Thyroid journal
  21. Understanding plants’ overactive immune system will help MU researchers build better crops
  22. Weed resistance to glyphosate in genetically modified soybean cultivation in Argentina
  23. Cancer drug causes patient to lose fingerprints and be detained by US immigration
  24. Researchers identify biological markers that may indicate poor breast cancer prognosis
  25. Mayo Clinic Proceedings: The evolution of migraine from episodic headache to chronic disorder
  26. Microfossils challenge prevailing views of the effects of ‘Snowball Earth’ glaciations on life
  27. ‘Disordered’ amino acids may really be there to provide wiggle room for signaling protein
  28. PET scan can non invasively measure early assessment of treatment for common type of breast cancer
  29. BUSM researchers find no adjustment method fully resolves confounding by indication
  30. Study shows bank risk-assessment tool not responding adequately to market fluctuations
  31. MSU discoveries upend traditional thinking about how plants make certain compounds
  32. Comprehensive cardiogenetic testing for families of sudden unexplained death victims can save lives
  33. Poor attention in kindergarten predicts lower high school test scores, UC Davis researchers find
  34. Racing the clock: Rapid climate change forces scientists to evaluate extreme conservation strategies
  35. Survey suggests higher risk of falls due to dizziness in middle-aged and older Americans
  36. Scientists find shared genetic link between the dental disease periodontitis and heart attack
  37. Identification of genetic variants affecting age at menopause could help improve fertility treatment
  38. Groundbreaking proposals unveiled for the inclusion of climate change data in annual reports
  39. La Jolla Institute unlocks mystery of potentially fatal reaction to smallpox vaccine
  40. Psychologists find that head movement is more important than gender in nonverbal communication
  41. A person’s high or low response to alcohol says much about their risk for alcoholism
  42. Thieving whale caught on video gives rare clues about hunting strategy, sound production
  43. Results of phase I trial of novel herbal therapy for men at high risk of prostate cancer
  44. Institute for Aging Research finds modifiable hip fracture complications contribute to mortality
  45. Protein predicts development of invasive breast cancer in women with DCIS, Penn study shows
  46. Key protein may explain the anti-aging and anti-cancer benefits of dietary restriction
  47. Groundbreaking ‘reorganizational healing’ model puts emphasis on self-awareness and personal will
  48. Back to basics: Scientists discover a fundamental mechanism for cell organization
  49. New NOAA report offers in-depth look at Northwestern Hawaiian islands marine life, ecosystems
  50. BPA, chemical used to make plastics, found to leach from polycarbonate drinking bottles into humans
  51. U of Minnesota research reveals critical role of evolutionary processes in species coexistence
  52. NYU School of Medicine pathology researchers solve another mystery in B lymphocyte development
  53. K-State’s fast laser research and theory building on Einsten’s work by timing electrons emissions
  54. Specialty care costs for patients with bipolar disorder are higher than diabetes and other chronic diseases
  55. Limiting work hours of medical residents could cost $1.6 billion annually, study finds
  56. Combination of aspirin and an anti-clotting drug reduces risk of dialysis access failure
  57. Physicians can lead health care reform through payment and delivery system reforms
  58. Drug for urination difficulties linked with complications after cataract surgery
  59. Bone marrow cell therapy may be beneficial for patients with ischemic heart disease
  60. Bolivian rainforest study suggests feeding behavior in monkeys and humans have ancient, shared roots
  61. Study calls for ‘as soon as possible’ treatment standard for heart attack patients
  62. Blood-pressure-lowering drugs should not be limited to people with high blood pressure
  63. 2 studies: The first finds twins born after fertility treatment have a higher risk of problems
  64. USC researchers uncover mechanism that allows influenza virus to evade the body’s immune response
  65. Pregnant women with mildly abnormal blood sugar levels at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes
  66. Unusually large family of green fluorescent proteins discovered in marine creature
  67. Scientists link influenza A (H1N1) susceptibility to common levels of arsenic exposure
  68. Employers discriminate against applicants with non-English names, UBC study suggests
  69. Strong immune response to new siRNA drugs in development may cause toxic side effects
  70. Protein that suppresses androgen receptors could improve prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment
  71. U of Minnesota researcher develops brain-scanning process that holds promise for epilepsy treatments
  72. Michigan scientist, ethicist urge scientists to speak out on environmental policy
  73. ‘Super-recognizers,’ with extraordinary face recognition ability, never forget a face
  74. Perforomist Inhalation Solution data to be presented today at American Thoracic Society conference
  75. Caltech, UCSF scientists determine how body differentiates between a scorch and a scratch
  76. Children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy and early childhood more likely to smoke as adults
  77. Protein identified as critical to insulating the body’s wiring could also become treatment target
  78. Promotional tests can discourage some of the best says new research from U of T’s Rotman School
  79. Study reveals critical role of evolutionary processes in species coexistence and diversity
  80. Research in PNAS by Hydra shows that TRP ion channel drug can treat allergy-induced asthma
  81. A combined tooth-venom arsenal revealed as key to Komodo dragon’s hunting strategy
  82. Mock CPR drills in kids show many residents fail in key skills, Hopkins study reveals
  83. Study finds higher prevalence of early menarche among survivors of childhood sexual abuse
  84. 7 out of 10 women too embarrassed to discuss vaginal dryness and pain with their physician
  85. Patients reveal willingness to trade hands-on medical care for computer consultations
  86. Research points to a new way to protect kidneys threatened by insufficient blood or toxins
  87. Infection control ‘urgently needed’ to curb spread of XDR-TB among health care workers
  88. Sodium channel blocker shows promise as a potential treatment for cystic fibrosis
  89. UCSD researchers make first direct observations of biological particles in high-altitude ice clouds
  90. Scientists make first direct observations of biological particles in high-altitude clouds
  91. The future of personalized cancer treatment: An entirely new direction for RNAi delivery
  92. Automobile restraints do not increase chance of fetal complications following accidents
  93. AIDS patients with serious complications benefit from early retroviral use, Stanford study shows
  94. Long-term study shows low oxygen levels in prostate tumors can predict recurrence
  95. Women with chest pain less likely then men to get proper treatment from paramedics
  96. BUSM researchers find gram-negative rods in two Philippine neonatal intensive care units
  97. Identification of a key molecular pathway required for brain neural circuit formation
  98. Early childhood health interventions could save billions in health costs later in life
  99. The importance of being helpful — Cooperative cichlids boost their own reproductive success
  100. Preschoolers’ language development is partly tied to their classmates’ language skills
  101. Children who are depressed, anxious or aggressive in first grade risk being victimized later on
  102. Family-based program helps youth avoid risky behavior — even those who may be genetically prone to it
  103. Gene signature may predict patient response to therapy for gastrointestinal stromal tumors
  104. Patient-centered approach to capturing data from cancer patients improves care and research
  105. Discovery of non-blinking semiconductor nanocrystals advances their applications
  106. Study finds virtual doctors visits satisfactory for both patients and clinicians
  107. Bad side of eCommerce recommendation systems: Overemphasis on hits and blockbusters
  108. Studies show LAM patients participate in clinical trials to help others, not themselves
  109. Parental guidelilnes, consequences may be why fewer black teens smoke than whites
  110. Researchers gain genome-wide insights into patterns of the world’s human population structures
  111. Study examines reliability of clinical and pathological diagnoses of Barrett’s esophagus
  112. Psychology research shows even in hostile working environments, employees reluctant to leave jobs
  113. Perforomist Inhalation Solution data to be presented at American Thoracic Society conference
  114. French software and Dutch national Supercomputer Huygens establish a new world record in Go
  115. Human role in Indonesian polluting forest fires — Guido van der Werf in Nature Geoscience
  116. Early and network-oriented care may help adolescents at risk of developing psychosis
  117. Natural petroleum seeps release equivalent of eight to 80 Exxon Valdez oil spills
  118. A Penn physics study: Of traffic jams, beach sands and the zero-temperature jamming transition
  119. Scientists develop mathematical model to predict the immune response to influenza
  120. Influenza pandemic planning needed to assure adequate care for pregnant women and newborns
  121. Chronic diarrhea unresponsive to conventional medication: Are you taking lansoprazole?
  122. Scientists aim to bring indigenous people into climate change monitoring and policy
  123. Participants in antidepressant drug trials are atypical patients, UT Southwestern researchers report
  124. A stronger backbone: DHEA hormone replacement increases bone density in older women
  125. Trauma experienced by a mother even before pregnancy will influence her offspring’s behavior
  126. Quality of life survey highlights need for holistic approach in elderly residential care
  127. Ben-Gurion U of the Negev study demonstrates link between appetite and elderly mortality
  128. Elderly Medicare beneficiaries give their coverage higher ratings than do those with ESI
  129. UMMS researchers isolate first ‘neuroprotective’ gene in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  130. Study: Women with hard to diagnose chest pain symptoms at higher risk for cardiovascular events
  131. American College of Medical Genetics affirms importance of newborn screening dried blood spots
  132. Traumatic brain injury haunts children for years with variety of functional problems: Two studies
  133. More ‘Star Trek’ than ‘Snuggie’: Student design to protect lunar outpost from dangerous radiation
  134. Bone marrow stem cell co-transplantation prevents embryonic stem cell transplant-associated tumors
  135. New study finds Power Plate exercise aids in weight loss, reduction of harmful visceral fat
  136. Sporadic play activity as beneficial to child health as continuous bouts of exercise, study suggests
  137. President of IDF calls for government focus and spending on diabetes and other NCDs
  138. Study in Nature Medicine establishes major new treatment target in diseased arteries
  139. UNC-Duke study: Impaired brain plasticity linked to Angelman syndrome learning deficits
  140. Increased food intake alone explains the increase in body weight in the United States
  141. The cardiovascular benefits of daily exercise in school children are evident even after one year
  142. More evidence for the benefit of exercise in cardiovascular disease — and even in heart failure
  143. Massive decline in rates of coronary death in Iceland are largely attributed to risk factor reductions in the population
  144. 30-year follow-up study: ‘Tremendous’ impact of smoking on mortality and cardiovascular disease
  145. Brain cell mechanism for decision making also underlies judgment about certainty
  146. Consumers more likely to identify healthy food using traffic light nutrition labels
  147. Teach your children well: Focused, happier kids grow up to be healthier adults, study finds
  148. Study shows benefits of anti-clotting medications reduced by common heartburn drugs
  149. Nurses are assessing mothers with mental health issues despite lack of guidance and formal training
  150. Pitt study on alcohol reveals drinkers not only zone out — but also are unaware that they do
  151. CT scans increase cancer risk estimates in multiply-imaged emergency department patients
  152. CSHL scientists discover specific small RNA pathways protect germ line from transposons
  153. Current level of oyster farming unlikely to have substantial impact on Drakes Estero ecosystem
  154. Stowers researchers develop whole genome sequencing approach for mutation discovery
  155. Scientists demonstrate effect of confining dielectrics on semiconductor nanowire conductivity
  156. Research at Columbia University Medical Center shows why certain arterial plaques can turn deadly
  157. Parents of internationally adopted children advised to verify children’s immunization levels
  158. Even mildly premature infants have increased risk of a common respiratory tract infection
  159. Researchers near completion of bacteria-based system for treating hazardous wastewater
  160. eBay has unexpected, chilling effect on looting of antiquities, archaelogist finds
  161. Shilatifard and colleagues clarify the enzymatic activity of factors involved in childhood leukemia
  162. Children with concussions require follow-up care before returning to play, say researchers
  163. Type of lung cancer screening used to detect disease may impact 5-year survival rates
  164. Electronic prescribing systems boost efficiency, may lead to improved quality of care
  165. EMBL scientists develop first fully automated pipeline for multiprotein complex production
  166. Songbird study from CSHL, CCNY provides concrete measure of biology’s impact on culture
  167. Relativistic interpertation of Casimir effect where longer fluctuations only appear shorter due to time dilation
  168. Obstetrical unit at Yale-New Haven Hospital achieves dramatic improvement in patient safety
  169. Where tumor cells boldly go: Weill Cornell cancer biologists shed light on the metastatic niche
  170. U of Minnesota study finds high school teachers influence student views of evolution & creationism
  171. Combined dietary factors impact AMD risk; study finds glaucoma care cost-effective
  172. BUSM researchers find prenatal cocaine exposure may compromise neurocognitive development
  173. New study evaluates community response to personally controlled health information
  174. People of higher socioeconomic status choose better diets — but pay more per calorie
  175. Institution of a bedtime routine improves sleep in infants and toddlers, maternal mood

April 2009

  1. Study analyzing dialogue between neurologists and epilepsy patients identifies significant gaps
  2. Type of connection procedure after pancreatic surgery influenced rate of pancreatic fistula
  3. K-State researcher finds 1918 flu resulted in current lineage of H1N1 swine influenza viruses
  4. Research finds perceived warmth, ‘babyfaceness’ positive characteristics for black CEOs
  5. Pandemic study of 1918-1919 outbreak provides background and death rates for 14 European countries
  6. First 10-year follow-up shows that treatment with AVONEX leads to long-term benefits in early multiple sclerosis patients
  7. Women 10 times more likely to do breast self-exams correctly with intervention, KP study finds
  8. New therapy based on magnetic stimulation shows promise for non-drug treatment for migraine
  9. New outcomes study reports TYSABRI patients show overall improvement in cognition and quality of life, with lower levels of fatigue
  10. First neuroimaging study examining motor execution in children with autism reveals new insights
  11. UMass medical school researchers report oral delivery system for RNAi therapeutics
  12. Prostate cancer immunotherapy significantly prolongs survival in men with advanced prostate cancer
  13. Sugar, spice and puppy dog tails: Developing sex-typed personality traits and interests
  14. Penn Medicine, CHOP researchers demonstrate first common genetic risk factors for autism
  15. Particle physics study finds new data for extra Z-bosons and potential fifth force of nature
  16. Arterial disease of the leg frequently overlooked in patients with heart disease
  17. Study examines radiation dose estimates for pregnant women undergoing therapeutic ERCP
  18. Evidence of the ‘Lost World’ — did dinosaurs survive the end Cretaceous extinctions?
  19. New doctors, teaching physicians disagree about essential medical procedures to learn
  20. Study suggests Buddhist deity meditation temporarily augments visuospatial abilities
  21. AUA counters mainstream recommendations with new best practice statement on PSA testing
  22. Experts lay to rest long-held misconceptions about high fructose corn syrup at ILSI-USDA workshop
  23. Prostate cancer therapy increases risk of fractures and cardiovascular-related death
  24. Scientists discover how to improve immune response to cancer at Princess Margaret Hospital
  25. Robotic approach to urothelial cancer of the kidney proves to be beneficial for patients
  26. Tadalafil may effectively treat symptoms of BPH-LUTS in addition to erectile dysfunction
  27. Uterus sparing surgery is a safe and effective treatment for pelvic organ prolapse
  28. Adult circumcision reduces risk of HIV transmission without reducing sexual pleasure
  29. Men treated for localized prostate cancer could benefit from pomegranate juice consumption
  30. Predominant risk factors for first urinary tract infections in college-aged women
  31. Landmark study demonstrates Gamunex improves health-related quality of life in patients with CIDP
  32. HIV positive and HIV negative patients have similar survival rates following liver transplant
  33. Mayo clinic study finds gene bringing together animal and human research in alcoholism
  34. 64-slice CT: Most dose efficient for evaluating pregnant patients with possible pulmonary emboli
  35. Educating referring clinicians about advanced imaging leads to drop in imaging exams
  36. MRI: Imaging technique of choice to exam pregnant patients with possible appendicitis
  37. MR enterography eliminates unnecessary radiation exposure in patients with small bowel disease
  38. DTI allows radiologists to see areas of the brain rarely seen using other imaging modalities
  39. Majority of ordering physicians lack knowledge of radiation exposure risks from CT
  40. Hypertension, diabetes and increased carotid artery wall thickness means increased risk of stroke
  41. Researchers find medical inpatients with unhealthy alcohol use may benefit from brief intervention
  42. Educating physicians about ventilation-perfusion scanning leads to reduced radiation exposure
  43. New MR sequence helps radiologists more accurately evaluate abnormalities of the uterus and ovaries
  44. Second look ultrasound: Effective MRI correlate for identifying incidental breast lesions
  45. New women’s imaging technique allows for a more accurate diagnosis of breast cancer
  46. Study links arm/hand swelling to number of lymph nodes removed during breast cancer surgery
  47. Image-guided treatment helping women with tubo-ovarian abscesses avoid unnecessary surgery
  48. Pediatric patient body shape may play a key role in decreasing radiation dose during CT scans
  49. Excluding the lateral view in chest radiograph screenings decreases radiation exposure by 67 percent
  50. Popular gaming system may offer radiologists an alternative way to view patient images
  51. Preoperative MR may assist surgeons in nerve sparing during robotic prostatectomy
  52. Cardiac CT offers a better, cost-effective approach to diagnose low-risk chest pain patients
  53. NC State researchers ‘clear away the dust,’ get better look at youngest supernova remnant
  54. Media ignores health consequences of drinking and driving among young celebrities
  55. Using combinatorial libraries to engineer genetic circuits advances synthetic biology
  56. If not for the Holocaust, there could have been 32 million Jews in the world today
  57. German researchers make significant strides in identifying cause of bacterial infections
  58. Palliative care skills training needed for health-care staff in sub-Saharan Africa
  59. Hormone therapy offers potential protective effect against colon cancer in older women
  60. Vitamin K with sorafenib showed anti-tumor effects in pancreas cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma
  61. New study shows chewing gum can lead to better academic performance in teenagers
  62. Humanin peptide linked to neuronal cell survival and regulation of glucose metabolism
  63. Test for hormones in blood not reflective of hormones in breast tissue; breast cancer risk
  64. Publication in peer-reviewed journal highlights RESPeRATE as effective hypertension treatment
  65. Drinking 100 percent fruit juice is associated with lower risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome
  66. Mayo Clinic researchers find agents that speed up destruction of proteins linked to Alzheimer’s
  67. She Is An Astronomer Project celebrates women astronomers and invites women to the field
  68. ASA plus clopidogrel reduces heart attack risk in patients with acute coronary syndrome
  69. Microparticle immune response modifier shows broad effects against recurrent or metastatic cancer
  70. Hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy beneficial for recurrent low-grade glioma
  71. Next generation of the POWER KNEE(tm) in early release at Walter Reed Army Medical Center
  72. Health-care reform should start with paying evidence-based financial incentives to doctors
  73. Genetic source of rare childhood cancer found; gene is implicated in other cancers
  74. First noninvasive technique to accurately predict mutations in human brain tumors
  75. Surgical education programs have demand for physician assistants and nurse practitioners
  76. Robot improves suture proficiency more rapidly for surgeons inexperienced in laparoscopic techniques
  77. Carnegie Mellon scientists develop method for verifying safety of computer-controlled devices
  78. New study finds continued abstinence is key to increased survival from alcohol-related liver disease
  79. Mayo Clinic researchers formulate treatment combination lethal to pancreatic cancer cells
  80. Mayo Clinic-led researchers confirm gene variants associated with the most common adult leukemia
  81. Research suggests vegetable juice may help people with metabolic syndrome lose weight
  82. Large study documents how p53 mutations link to high-grade breast cancer, poor outcomes
  83. Indigenous peoples at world summit to share climate change observations, coping techniques
  84. Low socioeconomic Mississippi Delta children willing to try fruits and veggies, but few available
  85. New study finds chewing gum helps lower calorie intake and reduce cravings for sweet snacks
  86. Transplanted liver cells function in older animals but do not proliferate as much as in younger ones
  87. Risk of vibration-induced vascular injuries linked to vibration frequency differences
  88. Addition of dasatinib to standard chemo cocktail may enhance effect in certain ovarian cancers
  89. Lab study shows THC exposure as adolescents linked to negative effects of THC as adults
  90. Newly discovered epidermal growth factor receptor active in human pancreatic cancers
  91. Maternal immune response to fetal brain during pregnancy a key factor in some autism
  92. Scripps research team invents first technique for producing promising anti-leukemia agent
  93. OptiNose presents new data on highly effective treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis
  94. Increasing carbon dioxide and decreasing oxygen make it harder for deep-sea animals to ‘breathe’
  95. Reactionless drive based on casimir effect using “fast hydrogen” (the hydrino without fractional states)
  96. TGen researchers discover possible way to block the spread of deadly brain tumors
  97. Could senna improve the quality of colonoscopy preparation with magnesium citrate?
  98. Smoke from cigarettes, cooking oil, wood, shift male cardiovascular system into overdrive
  99. Caffeine appears to be beneficial in males — but not females — with Lou Gehrig’s disease
  100. Putting the squeeze on an old material could lead to ‘instant on’ electronic memory
  101. Nanoribbons from sliced open nanotubes: new, faster, more accurate method from Stanford
  102. Alzheimer’s: New findings resolve long dispute about how the disease might kill brain cells
  103. University of Toronto archeologists discover temple that sheds light on so-called Dark Age
  104. Prenatal exposure to Hong Kong flu associated with reduced intelligence in adulthood
  105. Prehistoric turtle goes to hospital for CT scan in search for skull, eggs, embryos
  106. OHSU scientists partner with others to form center aimed at combating infectious diseases
  107. A new method for bone-marrow-derived liver stem cells isolation and proliferation
  108. Midwestern ethanol plants use much less water than western plants, U of Minnesota study says
  109. Study suggests that trouble sleeping leads to increased ratings of pain in cancer patients
  110. Treating sleep disorders in people with traumatic brain injury may not eliminate symptoms
  111. Using PET/CT imaging, UCLA researchers can tell after a single treatment if chemotherapy is working
  112. Study reveals we seek new targets during visual search, not during other visual behaviors
  113. Experimental insulin-like growth factor receptor inhibitor reduced pancreatic cancer growth
  114. Alzheimer cell death in Zebrafish: Demise of neurons observed live for the first time
  115. Screening patients with diabetes for CAD does not significantly reduce risk of cardiac events
  116. Reflections on 100 years of testing, classroom grades in April 15 talk in San Diego
  117. Dartmouth Medical School gene targeting discovery opens door for vaccines and drugs
  118. Scripps scientists uncover mimicry at the molecular level that protects genome integrity
  119. New therapies expected to help reduce future visual burden of age-related eye disease
  120. Imaging reveals abnormalities in pathways connecting brain areas in those with writer’s cramp
  121. Aspirin and similar drugs may be associated with brain microbleeds in older adults
  122. Study of neighborhoods points to modifiable factors, not race, in cancer disparities
  123. New alternative to biopsy detects subtle changes in cancer cells, Stanford study shows
  124. Scripps research scientists model 3D structures of proteins that control human clock
  125. You do the math: Explaining basic concepts behind math problems improves children’s learning
  126. CSHL-led team identifies key decision-point at which cells with broken DNA repair themselves or die
  127. In the ICU, use of benzodiazepines, other factors may predict severity of post-stay depression
  128. Mount Sinai researchers discover novel mechanisms that might causally link type-2 diabetes to Alzheimer’s disease
  129. Pitt, Berkeley researchers reconstruct seashells to model nervous system function
  130. CSHL researchers explain process by which cells ‘hide’ potentially dangerous DNA segments
  131. UNC study: Scientists identify chemical compound that may stop deadly brain tumors
  132. Researchers find promotion is bad for mental health and stops your visiting the doctor
  133. New therapeutic strategy could target toxic protein in most patients with Huntington’s disease
  134. New method for detection of phosphoproteins reveals regulator of melanoma invasion
  135. Understanding risk to Seattle’s high-rise buildings from a giant Cascadian earthquake
  136. Science and Technology in Ancient India
  137. Mexico’s health insurance success offers lessons for US reforms, Lancet study suggests
  138. Exercise is safe, improves quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure
  139. Bridging the gap between wireless sensor networks and the scientists who use them
  140. U study shows MRI-based method holds promise for predicting treatment outcomes in patients with AF
  141. When physical and mental health problems co-occur and money gets tight, which prescriptions go unfilled?
  142. Not just a long-distance relationship: Immune cells in skin fight off infection better than the rest
  143. New security and medical sensor devices made possible by metallic nanostructures
  144. Compendium of pancreatic cancer biomarkers established as strategic approach to early-detection
  145. M. D. Anderson study finds pre-surgical stress management improves mood, quality of life
  146. Young adults at future risk of Alzheimer’s have different brain activity, says study
  147. Breakthrough model for human cancer may improve development of cancer drugs; study in PNAS
  148. Teacher-designed performance pay programs offer smaller incentives to more teachers
  149. How men and women cope differently with stress traced by Hebrew University researchers
  150. Weizmann Institute scientists develop a unique approach for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen
  151. New head-to-head clinical studies reveal Reach Ultraclean toothbrush and floss deliver superior plaque removal compared to leading competitive products
  152. Resolvins have the potential to resolve periodontal inflammation and restore tissue health
  153. Penn researchers demonstrate a new model for drug discovery with a fluorescent anesthetic
  154. Long-acting insulin analogues in type 2 diabetes: advantage over human insulin not proven
  155. Neuroscientists demonstrate link between brainwave acticity and visual perception
  156. Researchers to determine if aeration reduces compaction, runoff on no-till fields
  157. Study finds surprisingly high rate of patients readmitted to hospital within a month
  158. New evidence explains poor infant immune response to certain vaccines, says MU researcher
  159. UC Davis researchers identify a protein that may help breast cancer spread, beat cancer drugs
  160. From stress to financial mess: Study suggests acute stress affects financial decision making
  161. Multivariate coupling mechanism of superhydrophobicity on NOCTUIDAE moth wing surface
  162. Drug commonly used for alcoholism, drug addiction, curbs urges of compulsive stealers
  163. Young vegetarians may have healthier diets but could be at risk for disordered eating behaviors
  164. Childhood hearing loss more prevalent among Hispanic-American, low-income households
  165. Chronic insomnia with short sleep duration is a significant risk factor for hypertension
  166. Low-income patients with obstructive sleep apnea are less likely to start CPAP therapy
  167. Maternal smoking may alter the arousal process of infants, increasing their risk for SIDS

March 2009

  1. CSHL team develops mouse models of leukemia that predict response to chemotherapy
  2. Taste, odor intervention improves cancer therapy, according to Virginia Tech, Wake Forest study
  3. Fei-Chang or Pepsi Cola? What makes consumers choose local brands over global ones?
  4. Full disclosure: People will make healthier choices if restaurants provide nutritional data
  5. By shutting down inflammation, agent reverses damage from spinal cord injury in preclinical studies
  6. Engineers develop method to disperse chemically modified graphene in organic solvents
  7. CSHL neuroscientists propose project to comprehensively map mammalian brain circuits
  8. Multi-colored uniforms improve perceptions of hospital nurses among children and parents
  9. Research links diversity with increased sales revenue and profits, more customers
  10. Keeping nurses on the job: Retention is part of the answer to the nursing shortage
  11. U of Minnesota researchers test new ways to involve people in news through social media
  12. Scientists identify new role for lung epithelial cells in sensing allergens in the air
  13. Study shows that allergic reactions to Plavix can be treated with steroids and antihistamines
  14. Low-income families with sick children often enrolled in high-deductible health care plans
  15. In the age of Facebook, University of Kansas researcher plumbs shifting online relationships
  16. Improved predictive value of biomarkers in HF makes earlier diagnosis and better management possible
  17. Mayo Clinic researchers discover and manipulate molecular interplay that moves cancer cells
  18. New high-throughput screening technique makes probing puzzling proteins possible
  19. Scientific abstracts — 2009 Annual Assembly, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  20. Common fragrance ingredients in shampoos and conditioners are frequent causes of eczema
  21. Targeting oxidized cysteine through diet could reduce inflammation and lower disease risk
  22. Federal funding gap cited for research on human health impacts due to climate change
  23. Mayo study shows simple finger device may help predict future heart events, such as heart attack
  24. Scripps scientists find structure of a protein that makes cancer cells resistant to chemotherapy
  25. New study suggests Rx estrogen delivery through the skin may show safety benefits as opposed to oral delivery
  26. Public transit users 3 times more likely to meet fitness guidelines: UBC research
  27. University of Minnesota expert on smart grids and smart grid security speaks on Capitol Hill today
  28. ACC/AHA updated heart failure guidelines focus on key research findings, clinical advances
  29. Data suggesting that omacetaxine can eradicate leukemic stem cells may offer a breakthrough for CML
  30. Gene variants may determine lung function and susceptibility to maternal smoking
  31. VAI study rules out transcriptional coactivators as useful herpes antiviral drug targets
  32. Questioning why health care IT manufacturers aren’t liable for product-related medical errors
  33. AADR testifies before the NAS’ Committee on Comparative Effectiveness Research Priorities
  34. HIV-1 protease inhibitor induced oxidative stress in pancreatic B-cells: thymoquinone protection
  35. Visual learners convert words to pictures in the brain and vice versa, says Penn psychology study
  36. Plant pathologists call for more data to support pre-harvest food safety interventions
  37. Safe driving education should be part of routine teen physicals, Hopkins children’s experts say
  38. Analysis of windmill pitching shows risk of injury to biceps in softball players
  39. Study finds program has improved health agencies’ preparedness for bioterror and disease outbreaks
  40. Researchers studying hearing loss find auditory regions of the brain convert to the sense of touch
  41. Record number of patients seek laser treatments to take lightyears off their faces
  42. Genetic changes outside nuclear DNA suspected to trigger more than half of all cancers
  43. South Asians with diabetes more likely to lose their eyesight earlier than white Europeans
  44. New endoscope allows for easier use in diagnosis of biliary and pancreatic diseases
  45. Columbia researchers identify early brain marker for familial form of depression
  46. New method of assessing women’s eggs could enhance IVF success, Stanford study shows
  47. Review of probiotic trial research finds only Bifantis able to claim efficacy for IBS symptoms
  48. Alcohol-induced flushing is a risk factor for esophageal cancer from alcohol consumption
  49. CDC analysis finds unique social and behavior intervention helps reduce MRSA rates up to 62 percent
  50. Hopkins scientists ID 10 genes associated with a risk factor for sudden cardiac death
  51. Study quantifies racial disparities in cancer mortality rates between blacks and whites
  52. Penn medicine draws road map for elimination of central line-associated bloodstream infections
  53. University of Washington scientists one step closer to stopping bone loss during spaceflight
  54. Research synthesis shines light on several management options after fires in diverse ecosystems
  55. Mayo Clinic study suggests those who have chronic pain may need to assess vitamin D status
  56. Lombardi research: Monoclonal antibodies primed to become potent immune weapons against cancer
  57. Environmental cleaning intervention reduces transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms in ICUs
  58. Study finds most adolescents sent to group homes still involved with drugs/crime seven years later
  59. Perceptions of similar language may prevent understanding of sexual harassment policies
  60. Syracuse University researchers build a new surface material that resists biofilm growth
  61. Differences in neighborhood food environment may contribute to disparities in obesity
  62. Zero Point Energy via Casimir effect – Catalysts as relativistic detours based on Casimir geometry
  63. Einstein and Pitt researchers develop new TB test that will dramatically cut diagnosis time
  64. Barriers to diabetes care include restaurants and high-risk lifestyles, says international review
  65. Arctic governments and industry still unprepared for oil spills 20 years after Exxon Valdez
  66. Heart failure strikes younger African-Americans at the same rate as older Caucasians
  67. Study finds extensive patient sharing among hospitals; could impact spread of infectious diseases
  68. 6.5 million more patients might benefit from statins to prevent heart attacks, strokes
  69. ‘Colorblindness’ hurts minority employees, but multiculturalism inspires their commitment
  70. Children who are dissatisfied with their appearance often have problems with their peer group
  71. Exclusive marketing contracts best when competition is fierce, Rotman study finds
  72. Few friends combined with loneliness linked to poor mental and physical health for elderly
  73. Parents failing to recognize their children’s risk for obesity may be contributing to epidemic
  74. New research suggests common anti-seizure medications may increase risk of cardiovascular problems
  75. Pilot study shows effectiveness of new, low-cost method for monitoring hand hygiene compliance
  76. Elephant shark genome sequence leads to discovery of color perception in deep-sea fish
  77. Regulatory molecule for tumor formation or suppression identified by Singapore, US researchers
  78. Contrary to widely held beliefs, romance can last in long-term relationships, say researchers
  79. Fish health claims may cause more environmental harm than good: UBC-St. Michael’s researchers
  80. Aspirin recommendation underscores need for physicians and patients to discuss benefits and risk
  81. Financial security, more than money alone, may be key to happiness, Princeton study says
  82. 1 in 4 Americans lacks timely access to optimal care during time-sensitive medical emergencies
  83. Stevens faculty release study on free-space optical communication in Optics Express
  84. UK robot sub searches for signs of melting 60 km into an Antarctic ice shelf cavity
  85. Scripps research scientists ‘watch’ as individual alpha-synuclein proteins change shape
  86. The key to good foreign aid: Research highlights aid achievements in Solomon Islands
  87. At Your Majesty’s Service – Management Tools at the Imperial Court
  88. “At Your Majesty’s Service!” – management tools at the Imperial Court
  89. Selected men with low-risk prostate cancer have good clinical outcomes without immediate treatment
  90. Early results favorable for 5-day radiation treatment of early stage prostate cancer
  91. Alzheimer’s disease therapeutic prevents long-term damage from TBI in pre-clinical studies
  92. Studies show children can complete treatment for peanut allergies and achieve long-term tolerance
  93. First successful transvaginal nephrectomy performed using advanced surgical concepts’ tri-port
  94. Main federal disaster relief law has fallen behind modern threat levels, NYU professor finds
  95. Argonne scientists discover new platinum catalysts for the dehydrogenation of propane
  96. University of Pennsylvania researchers find that the unexpected is a key to human learning
  97. Black young adults hospitalized for stroke at much higher rate than whites, Hispanics
  98. Stainless steel replaces platinum in hydrogen producing microbial electrolysis cells
  99. New tracking tags are providing fish-eye views of ways to manage depressed fisheries
  100. Researchers discover ways of integrating treatment of traumatized Tibetan refugee monks
  101. New investigational treatment for bladder cancer, identified with Columbia-developed research model
  102. Scientists create mouse model of melanoma that generates hope for the use of targeted therapies
  103. Work stress associated with adverse mental and physical health outcomes in police officers
  104. Tobacco use will continue, possibly grow, during recession, Georgia State expert says
  105. Experienced air traffic controllers work smarter, not harder, making up for normal mental aging
  106. Argonne scientists reveal interaction between supersonic fuel spray and its shock wave
  107. 5769:06.16>~11:32.17=>18{[R,S,Tt]} |_ Progress? Perhaps. If SCIENCE BLOG pre-dates Seven_Scripts, then only the connected….
  108. Stem cell infusion and hyperbaric oxygen treatment improve islet function in diabetes
  109. Stem cell administration study demos improved quality of life for spinal cord injury patients
  110. Survey explores medical care for children with autism using complementary alternative medicine
  111. Federal government should give greater support to decision makers coping with climate change
  112. Drawing enhances emotional verbalization among children under the shadow of drug-addicted fathers
  113. Patients who gave up smoking before surgery had half as many complications afterwards
  114. Older patients with 1 type of heart failure may receive little or no benefit from drugs
  115. Precision measurement of W boson mass portends stricter limits for Higgs particle
  116. Researchers find that single question can identify unhealthy alcohol use in patients
  117. The genetics of fear: Study suggests specific genetic variations contribute to anxiety disorders
  118. Is that your final answer? Study suggests method for improving individual decisions
  119. Rearrangements of multifunctional genes cause cancer in children and young people
  120. Nurse practitioners don’t realize how much their prescribing is being influenced by drug marketing
  121. Journal of American College of Surgeons finds lung transplantation should be used in older patients
  122. New published study demonstrates over-the-counter device lowers blood pressure in diabetic patients
  123. Hebrew University scientist develop technique for eliminating reblockage of arteries
  124. Teenage boys who eat fish at least once a week achieve higher intelligence scores
  125. Substantial undercooling brings about microstructural change for ternary eutectic alloy
  126. Children of older fathers perform less well in intelligence tests during infancy
  127. Freezing kidney cancer: Hot treatment should be new gold standard for destroying small tumors
  128. Pitt researchers describe molecular ‘2-step’ leading to protein clumps of Huntington’s disease
  129. Penn vet researchers identify a critical growth factor that stimulates sperm stem cells to thrive
  130. Cooperative threat reduction programs should be revamped to address 21st century threats
  131. Less costly, more accessible and as effective: Simplified treatment for sleep apnea
  132. Statement by Sandy Andelman, co-author of ‘Drought sensitivity of the Amazon Rainforest’
  133. Education may improve hospital prescription rate of emergency contraception to teens
  134. Lack of strategies to manage MRI wait lists a key reason for excessive wait times
  135. Racial disparities in emergency department length of stay point to added risks for minority patients
  136. Study finds injectable birth control causes significant weight gain and changes in body mass
  137. Number of cardiovascular risk factors could determine safety of intravenous gammaglobulin treatment
  138. Immune cells from patients with rheumatoid arthritis have prematurely aged chromosomes
  139. Cell phone studies: While walking or driving, cell phones increase traffic, pedestrian fatalities
  140. Perceived barriers prevent Mexican-American students from pursuing education, MU researcher finds
  141. Hazardous conditions in the home health-care setting may put frail and elderly at risk
  142. Ben-Gurion University engineers develop technique to help combat nuclear proliferation
  143. Sleep in America poll reveals that One-Third of Americans Lose Sleep Over Economy
  144. Obsessive symptoms in childhood can multiply the probabilities of an obsessive compulsive disorder
  145. Cellulosic biofuel technology will generate low-cost green fuel, says major study
  146. Computer-aided system effectively detects and measures pneumothoraces in chest trauma patients
  147. Psychologists’ study finds TV ratings for kids’ shows don’t reflect aggressive content
  148. Fast-food density and neighborhood walkability affect residents’ weight and waist size
  149. Why does aspirin increase the susceptibility of Helicobacter pylori to antimicrobials?
  150. Electroacupuncture protects acetylsalicylic acid-induced acute gastritis in rats
  151. Technological competence not sufficient for success in the digital gaming machine industry
  152. New research shows that workplace discrimination increases in times of economic turmoil
  153. Lack of ability does not explain women’s decisions to opt out of math-intensive science careers
  154. The Material Safety Data Sheet is crucial in examining the effects of denture adhesive and zinc in older patients
  155. Educational materials increase knowledge and behaviors important for preventing shaken baby syndrome
  156. Universal vaccination associated with decreased Canadian cases of most deadly strain of meningitis
  157. New study finds increased prevalence of left-handedness in children with facial development disorder
  158. Research team tests bedside monitoring of brain blood flow and metabolism in stroke victims
  159. Insulin drug study shows significant improvements in more than 52,000 diabetic patients
  160. Drinking wine lowers risk of Barrett’s esophagus, precursor to nation’s fastest growing cancer
  161. USC researchers identify gene variant associated with both autism and gastrointestinal dysfunction
  162. Water method for unsedated colonoscopy; interval between prep and colonoscopy predicts prep quality
  163. Elbow ligament reconstruction appears not to effect future professional advancement in baseball
  164. Studies evaluate the anatomy and stability of ACL reconstruction with different techniques
  165. Scientists at CSHL discover mobile small RNAs that set up leaf patterning in plants
  166. School-based intervention is a promising model for improving adolescent sleep habits
  167. Underlying sleep problem linked to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children
  168. Childhood sleep problems persisting through adolescence may affect cognitive abilities
  169. Alcohol types and socioeconomic status are associated with Barrett’s esophagus risk

February 2009

  1. AntagomiRzymes | Cutting microRNAs using Modularly Designed Oligonucleotide Enzymes
  2. Video game Everquest 2 provides new way to study human behavior, says U of Minnesota researcher
  3. Study suggests surface water contaminated with salmonella more common than thought
  4. Dana-Farber oncologists present at ASCO GU — predict prostate cancer survival using Source MDx test
  5. Supports Intensity Scale is effective for identifying needs in people with intellectual disability
  6. Liver transplant recipients with hepatitis B may need lifelong antiviral treatment
  7. New gene-searching method uncovers possible new targets for Crohn’s disease drugs
  8. Federal climate change research program should realign focus to both understandstand climate change and inform response strategies
  9. No differences in survival or neonatal outcomes in pregnancy-associated colorectal cancer
  10. Diets That Reduce Calories Lead to Weight Loss, Regardless of Carbohydrate, Protein or Fat Content
  11. Resolving a controversy of vaterite calcium carbonate, its structure, orientational order-disordering….
  12. Why California should consider Australia’s ‘prepare, stay and defend’ wildfire policy
  13. Youths are most influenced by negative family members and by positive adults outside the family
  14. Investors who ‘gamble’ in the stock market have same characteristics as lottery players
  15. From stem cells to new organs: Stanford and NYU scientists cross threshold in regenerative medicine
  16. Global seed vault marks 1-year anniversary with four-ton shipment of critical food crops
  17. Compounds that trigger beta cell replication identified by JDRF funded researchers
  18. Argonne scientists pinpoint mechanism to increase magnetic response of ferromagnetic semiconductor
  19. Science Blogger and Children’s Writer Seeking NW PA or Western NY School Visits in late April
  20. UCLA stem cells scientists make electrically active motor neurons from iPS cells
  21. New models question old assumptions about how many molecules it takes to control cell division
  22. Cards on the table: Low-cost tool spots software security flaws during development process
  23. U of Minnesota study finds confidence in food safety plunges in wake of peanut butter contamination
  24. Plasminogen activator inhibitor type-1 — a potential link between heart failure and diabetes
  25. UT Southwestern researchers identify molecule that helps the sleep-deprived to mentally rebound
  26. Researchers solve mystery of deep-sea fish with tubular eyes and transparent head
  27. Scientists Identify Lab-Made Proteins That Neutralize Multiple Strains of Seasonal and Pandemic Flu Viruses
  28. Ultra-fine coatings on sediment grains influence nitrate and sulfate storage in soil
  29. Scientists identify human monoclonal antibodies effective against bird and seasonal flu viruses
  30. Scientists identify human monoclonal antibodies effective against bird, seasonal flu viruses
  31. Tiny tool to control growing blood vessels opens new potential in tumor research
  32. Female genital mutilation among Israel’s Negev Bedouins has virtually disappeared
  33. Female genital mutilation among Israel’s Negev Bedouins has virtually disappeared — BGU study
  34. Dr. Carver’s Revolutionary Legacy Renewing Global Interest in “Chemurgy”
  35. Health reform strategy would insure everyone, improve health and slow spending growth: Report
  36. Scripps Research study shows how microscopic changes to brain cause schizophrenic behavior in mice
  37. New study finds blacks still lag in obtaining total knee replacements for arthritis
  38. Rutgers physicists find unusual electronic properties in bismuth-based crystalline material
  39. Researchers recommend increased physician awareness to reduce injuries and neglect in children
  40. Collective Religious Rituals, Not Religious Devotion, Spur Support for Suicide Attacks
  41. ‘Suicide by Cop’ Phenomenon Occurring in More Than a Third of N. American Shootings Involving Police
  42. AGI releases status of the geoscience workforce: ‘Trends in Geosciences at Four Year Institutions’
  43. Systolic and diastolic blood pressures together more useful for predicting cardiovascular risk
  44. Forget the antioxidants? Researchers cast doubt on role of free radicals in aging
  45. One of history’s biggest biological rescue efforts to save 100,000 crop varieties from extinction
  46. Geographical knowledge of ancient Indians –
  47. High Performance Single Strand Ceramic and Metal Fiber/Filament Production Now Available in the USA
  48. Stronger effort needed to prevent mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in young people
  49. Tree lizard’s quick release escape system makes jumpers turn somersaults
  50. Startling numbers of active-military personnel engaging in frequent binge drinking
  51. Improved sensor technology could someday keep tabs on terrorists by remote control
  52. DOE: Biofuels can provide viable, sustainable solution to reducing petroleum dependence
  53. How an Antarctic worm makes antifreeze and what that has to do with climate change
  54. It’s Black History Month! Celebrate Science and African-American Achievements
  55. Mesh-like Network of Arteries Adjusts to Restore Blood Flow to Stroke-Injured Brain

January 2009

  1. Education, daytime hours, and job flexibility most help single moms of preschoolers
  2. Novel technology could produce biofuel for around €0.50 a liter ($2.49 a gallon)
  3. What is the Longest Sentence in English?
  4. Drug Abusing Offenders Not Getting Treatment They Need in Criminal Justice System
  5. Decline of carbon dioxide-gobbling plankton coincided with ancient global cooling

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