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Archives by Title - Volume 11, 2009 1 in 6 public health workers unlikely to respond in pandemic flu emergency 1 shot of gene therapy and children with congenital blindness can now see 10 X ‘20: ID experts call for 10 new antibiotics by 2020 1-finger exercise reveals unexpected limits to dexterity 2 genes cooperate to cause aggressive leukemia 2 reproductive factors are important predictors of death from ovarian cancer 22-year study finds adults aren't active enough 29 percent of cancer studies report conflict of interest 30-year follow-up study: 'Tremendous' impact of smoking on mortality and cardiovascular disease 4 national groups of surgeons respond to the Institute of Medicine's recommendation 4 out of 106 heart replacement valves from pig hearts failed 45,000 excess deaths annually linked to lack of health insurance: Harvard study 75 percent would consider letting an unsupervised trainee perform surgery if it could be done quicker 94 year old researcher petitions FDA to ban trans fats A balancing act in Parkinson's disease: Phosphorylation of alpha-synuclein A better test to detect DNA for diagnosing diease, investigating crimes A case of post-gastrectomy acute pancreatitis A crystal ball for brain cancer? A decade later, lifestyle changes or metformin still lower type 2 diabetes risk A 'heart healthy' diet and ongoing, moderate physical activity may protect against cognitive decline A loved one’s substance abuse problem A new molecule to combat diabetes and obesity A pioneering study of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) in nursing homes reveals that more than half of them incurred at least one work-related injury in the previous year. A potential new imaging agent for early diagnosis of most serious skin cancer A potential treatment for gastric motility disorders A protein that protects against Alzheimer's? A sense of urgency: rethinking the clinical trial development process A severe vomiting sickness with chronic cannabis abuse A simple way for middle aged and older adults to assess how stiff their arteries are: reach for their toes A simpler definition for major depressive disorder A stronger backbone: DHEA hormone replacement increases bone density in older women A ticking bomb: Novel ucla procedure treats high-risk aortic aneurysms A ticking bomb: Novel ucla procedure treats high-risk aortic aneurysms A urine test for appendicitis? AAP supports the IDF guideline on oral health for people with diabetes Ability to literally imagine oneself in another's shoes may be tied to empathy Ability to process information as a baby continues into adulthood Abnormal brain circuits may prevent movement disorder Abnormal EKG can predict death in stroke patients Abstaining from alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk of depression ACC/AHA updated heart failure guidelines focus on key research findings, clinical advances Accelerated bone growth may be an indicator of hypertension in children Accurate assessment of heart disease leads to earlier, more aggressive therapy Acetaminophen and liver injury: Q & A for consumers Acetaminophen may be linked to asthma in children and adults Acid-reducing medicines may lead to dependency Acizumab approved for recurrent glioblastoma brain cancer ACP expresses views on key issues in H.R. 3590, Senate 'Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act' Action video games improve vision Active ingredients in marijuana found to spread and prolong pain Acupuncture may bring relief for a common condition in women Acupuncture may help symptoms of PTSD Acupuncture 'probably ineffective' in treatment of hot flushes Acupuncture reduces hot flashes, improves sex drive for breast cancer patients Acupuncture stops headaches, but 'faked' treatments work almost as well Acupuncture: an introduction Acute gastric injury due to high-dose analgesics? ADA releases updated position paper on vegetarian diets Adapting capsule endoscopy for colorectal cancer screening Addictive effects of caffeine on kids being studied by UB neurobiologist Adding flaxseed oil to the diet could reduce the risk of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women Addition of dasatinib to standard chemo cocktail may enhance effect in certain ovarian cancers Adenoviral vector specifically targeted to EphA2 receptor in pancreatic cancer cells ADHD genes found, known to play roles in neurodevelopment Adolescents who work for pay more likely to use tobacco Adult-onset diabetes slows mental functioning in several ways, with deficits appearing early Adults show a poor understanding of Alzheimer's link to heart health risk factors Adults with asthma not getting their flu shots Advance toward first saliva test for Type 2 diabetes Advances being made in the treatment of hepatitis Adverse consequences of obesity may be greater than previously thought Adverse symptom reporting by patients vs. clinicians Aerobically unfit young adults on road to diabetes in middle age After heart attack, bone marrow stem cells increase blood flow within heart Agent Orange exposure associated with increased risk of ischemic heart disease and Parkinson's disease AHA stands by advice to include omega-6 PUFAs in heart-healthy diet AHRQ's Guide to Clinical Preventive Services 2009 now available Aiming to avoid damage to neurocognitive areas of the brain during cranial radiation Air pollution increases infants' risk of bronchiolitis Air pollution may trigger appendicitis AJCN study shows moderate alcohol consumption related to stronger bones Alcohol and smoking are key causes for bowel cancer Alcohol-induced flushing is a risk factor for esophageal cancer from alcohol consumption Allergies among youth on the rise Allergy season: Cigarettes to the rescue? Altered brain activity in schizophrenia may cause exaggerated focus on self Alternative therapies can be safe, effective for children Alzheimer cell death in Zebrafish: Demise of neurons observed live for the first time Alzheimer's disease neuroimaging initiative announces completion of genome-wide analysis Alzheimer's disease therapeutic prevents long-term damage from TBI in pre-clinical studies Alzheimer's research yields potential drug target Alzheimer's: New findings resolve long dispute about how the disease might kill brain cells American College of Physicians Policy Monograph 2009: A public plan option in a health insurance connector American College of Physicians Policy Monograph 2009: Individual mandates in health insurance reform American College of Physicians Policy Monograph 2009: Reforming the tax exclusion for health insurance AMI: The scale of the problem Amid the flu epidemic, don't forget RSV in young children An advance in solving the mysterious machine-workers' disease An amnesic patient with an extraordinary distorted memory An apple a day keeps kidney stones away An e-mail intervention program is an effective way to significantly improve diet and physical activity by helping people move more, sit less An herbal extract inhibits the development of pancreatic cancer An HIV-blocking gel for women Analysis does not support association between genetic marker, stress and risk of depression Anemia drug not helpful for kidney disease patients Anesthesiologists study antidote for local anesthetic drug toxicity Angina in the legs? Time to alert patients and physicians Annual report to the nation on the status of cancer, 1975-2006, featuring colorectal cancer trends and impact of interventions (risk factors, screening, and treatment) to reduce future rates Another genetic change linked to neuroblastoma: missing DNA Anti-aging cosmetic reduced wrinkles in clinical trial Antibiotic-resistant infections cost the U.S. healthcare system in excess of $20 billion annually Antibody targeting of glioblastoma shows promise in preclinical tests, say Lombardi researchers Antibody-guided drug shows encouraging activity in metastatic breast cancer Antidepressant use during pregnancy associated with some adverse outcomes in newborns Antidepressants may increase risk of stroke and death Antidepressants: benefit of SNRI is proven Anti-inflammatory drugs (coxibs) interfere with aspirin's anti-clotting properties Anti-inflammatory drugs may defeat a treatment-resistant type of cancer Antimicrobial antibodies in celiac disease: Trick or treat? Antimicrobial peptide discovered from ancient organism may be effective against multiresistant human pathogens including MRSA Antipsychotic drugs double risk of death among Alzheimer’s patients Anti-tumor necrosis factor treatment does not increase cancer Risk in RA patients Apathy common in dementia patients with brain changes Approved drugs restore sensitivity to appetite suppressant fat hormone Approved lymphoma drug shows promise in early tests against bone cancer ARDS mortality is unchanged since 1994 Are stroke survivors taking their medicine? Are the monoamines involved in shaping conduct disorders? Arterial disease of the leg frequently overlooked in patients with heart disease Arthritis drug might prove effective in fighting the flu, study suggests Artificial intelligence helps diagnose cardiac infections Artificial liver for drug tests As CDC issues new autism prevalence report, autism speaks asks, "what will it take?" For government to meet the challenge of this national health crisis As good as it gets: Octogenarian muscles don’t get stronger with exercise Aspirin and similar drugs may be associated with brain microbleeds in older adults Aspirin appears to help lower risk of stroke for patients with peripheral artery disease Aspirin use after colorectal cancer diagnosis associated with improved survival Aspirin works for primary prevention in moderate and high risk diabetics Assessing lead time of selected ovarian cancer biomarkers Asthma episodes decrease with reduced ETS exposure ATP is a key to feel warm temperature ATS, ERS jointly issue asthma assessment guidelines AUA counters mainstream recommendations with new best practice statement on PSA testing Aussie and Kiwi researchers make double MS genetic discovery Australian scientists plan to test breast regrowth in six patients next year Autism in the UK costs more than $41 billion every year, shows new research Autism linked with stress hormone levels Autoimmune response can induce pancreatic tumor rejection Automated analysis of MR images may identify early Alzheimer’s disease Automated analysis of MR images may identify early Alzheimer’s disease Automobile restraints do not increase chance of fetal complications following accidents Autopsy study links prostate cancer to singe rogue cell Avastin effective at delaying brain tumor progression in recurrent disease Avian influenza strain primes brain for Parkinson's disease Baby’s sleep position is the major factor in ‘flat-headedness’ Bad mix of bacterial remnants and genetics leads to arthritis Baking soda: For cooking, cleaning, and kidney health? Baking soda: For cooking, cleaning, and kidney health? Barriers to diabetes care include restaurants and high-risk lifestyles, says international review Be overweight and live longer Beetroot juice boosts stamina, new study shows Behavioral training improves connectivity and function in the brain Bell's palsy: Study calls for rethink of cause and treatment 'Beneficial' effects of alcohol: researchers urge caution on recent results, suggest life-style factors real source Benefit of memantine in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease not proven Benefit to women not enough to sway men to get HPV vaccine Ben-Gurion University Alzheimer's researcher demonstrates specific immune response to vaccine Beta-blockers and stroke -- new insights into their use for older people Better blood screening process needed to prevent babesiosis transmission Beverage consumption a bigger factor in weight Big men more susceptible to atrial fibrillation Biodesign institute researchers use nanoparticles to make 3-D DNA nanotubes Biological timekeeper studies reveal new temperature regulator and track clock protein across a day Biologists discover 'death stench' is a universal ancient warning signal Biotransformed blueberry juice fights fat and diabetes Black young adults hospitalized for stroke at much higher rate than whites, Hispanics Blackcurrants fight dark circles under eyes Bladder cells feel stretch Blast overpressure is generated from the firing of weapons and may cause brain injury Bleeding hearts revealed with new scan Blocking toxic effects could make clot-buster safer Blood flow in Alzheimer's disease Blood pressure medication to treat multiple sclerosis? Blood stem cell growth factor reverses memory decline in mice Blood test identifies women at risk from Alzheimer's Blood test shows promise for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease Blood thinner causes stroke in some dialysis patients Blood transfusions and outcomes Blue light-filtering increases macular pigment, may protect against age-related vision loss Body clock regulates metabolism, finds UCI study Body's immune system response to dental plaque varies by gender and race Bonanza of new oral drugs offers hope for MS patients Bone drugs linked to fewer cases of breast cancer Bone marrow cells may significantly reduce risk of second heart attack Boston University reseachers develop faster, cheaper DNA sequencing method Bourbon versus vodka: Bourbon hurts more the next day, performance is the same Boys with urogenital birth defects are 33 percent more common in villages sprayed with DDT BPA, chemical used to make plastics, found to leach from polycarbonate drinking bottles into humans Brain activation can predict the strategies people use to make risky decisions Brain circuit abnormalities may underlie bulimia nervosa in women Brain defect implicated in early schizophrenia Brain detects happiness more quickly than sadness Brain difference in psychopaths identified Brain disorder suggests common mechanism may underlie many neurodegenerative diseases Brain imaging and proteins in spinal fluid may improve Alzheimer's prediction and diagnosis Brain injured athletes may benefit from hypothermia research Brain malformations significantly associated with preterm birth, Wake Forest research shows Brain plaques in healthy individuals linked to increased Alzheimer's risk Brain plasticity: Changes and resets in homeostasis Brain represents tools as temporary body parts, study confirms Brain scan study shows cocaine abusers can control cravings Brain training can help improve specific abilities in older people Brain's response to seeing food may be linked to weight loss maintenance Brandeis studies evaluate visionary approach to improving eyesight Breakthrough in Alzheimer's research Breast cancer drug helps patients with gastric cancer Breast cancer drug shows promise for treating, preventing progestin-dependent tumors Breast cancer patients with high risk gene diagnosed 6 years earlier than generation before Breast cancer trial suspends recruitment Breast cancer: To screen or not to screen? Breast density associated with increased risk of cancer recurrence Breathing technique can reduce frequency, severity of asthma attacks Bright lights, not-so-big pupils Broccoli sprouts may prevent stomach cancer by defeating Helicobacter pylori Brown researchers work out structure of TIGAR, a possible cancer flag Bureaucracy stifling studies BUSM researchers find prenatal cocaine exposure may compromise neurocognitive development Caffeine appears to be beneficial in males–but not females–with Lou Gehrig’s disease Caffeine doesn't reverse the negative cognitive impact of alcohol, study shows Caffeine reverses memory impairment in Alzheimer's mice Caltech scientists reveal how neuronal activity is timed in brain's memory-making circuits Camphor-containing products may cause seizures in children Can cleft palate be healed before birth? Canadian scientists link fat hormone to death from potentially deadly blood infection Cancer doctors urged to discuss treatment costs with patients Cancer drug is no different in effectiveness as gold standard treatment for macular degeneration Cancer genomics: building haystacks, finding needles Cancer metabolism discovery uncovers new role of IDH1 gene mutation in brain cancer Cancer mortality rates experience steady decline Cancer survivors and their doctors have different expectations about care Cancer: The cost of being smarter than chimps? Cancer-causing gene discovery suggests new therapies Cancer's distinctive pattern of gene expression could aid early screening and prevention Cancers' sweet tooth may be weakness Car surfing Car surfing Carvedilol shown to have unique characteristics among beta blockers Case studies: Dietary supplements with steroids pose health Caucasians are at higher risk of developing Ewing's sarcoma than other races Causative gene of a rare disorder discovered by sequencing only protein-coding regions of genome CDC recommendations for the amount of time persons with influenza-like illness should be away from others Celiac disease four times more common than in 1950s Cell cycle kinases as therapeutic targets for cancer Cell study explains why younger people more at risk of vCJD Cellular target may prove useful in treating deadly brain tumors Cerebrospinal fluid shows Alzheimer's disease deterioration much earlier Certain biomarkers may have limited benefit for predicting cardiovascular events Certain cancers more common among HIV patients than non-HIV patients Chances of surviving cardiac arrest depend on where patients are treated Changes in brain chemicals mark shifts in infant learning Changing the price of foods may significantly affect Americans' weight Chantix and Zyban to get boxed warning on serious mental health events Checklist implementation manual Chemical found in medical devices impairs heart function Chemobrain – the flip side of surviving cancer Chemotherapy combination outcomes differ for aged, younger colon cancer patients Chest ultrasound as useful as chest CT in the eval of pediatric patients with complicated pneumonia Chicago team uses artificial intelligence to diagnose metastatic cancer Childbearing increases risk of metabolic syndrome Childbirth and deliveries are becoming more complicated Childhood arthritis: common but preventable consequence of Lyme disease Childhood lead exposure causes permanent brain damage Childhood obesity risk increased by newly-discovered genetic mutations, says study Children who often drink full-fat milk weigh less Children with autism need to be taught in smaller groups, pilot study confirms Children with egg allergies may tolerate heated egg Children with headache Children with inflammatory bowel disease have surprisingly high folate levels, study finds Chinese acupuncture affects brain's ability to regulate pain, UM study shows Chinese herbal medicines for preventing diabetes in high risk people Chinese herbal remedy shows promise for treating rheumatoid arthritis Chlorophylls effective against aflatoxin Cholesterol control genes found that may point to heart disease risk Cholesterol necessary for brain development Cholesterol-lowering drugs also may protect stem cell transplant patients from GVHD Cholesterol-lowering medicines may be effective against cancer Chondroitin slows progression and relieves symptoms of knee osteoarthritis Chronic ankle pain may be more than just a sprain Chronic diarrhea unresponsive to conventional medication: Are you taking lansoprazole? Chronic kidney disease linked to malfunctioning mitochondria Chronic pain found to increase risk of falls in older adults Cigarette smoke may alter immune response in COPD exacerbations Citrus surprise: Vitamin C boosts the reprogramming of adult cells into stem cells Clean fuels could reduce deaths from ship smokestacks by 40,000 annually Cleanliness IS next to godliness: new research shows clean smells unconsciously promote moral behavior Clinical trial backs use of special yogurt to fight stomach ulcer bacteria Close caregiver relationship may slow Alzheimer's decline Clues to gigantism provided by family in Borneo mountains Clues to visual variant Alzheimer's; myopia and diabetic retinopathy risk Cocaine vaccine may help some reduce drug use Cocaine: Perceived as a reward by the brain? Cognitive dysfunction reversed in mouse model of Down syndrome Cold and brown fat raise the prospect of a new method of treating obesity Collagen injections can help some incontinence patients when surgery fails, researcher finds Collagen VI may help protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease Collagen-deficient mice show signs of osteoarthritis College drinking problems, deaths on the rise Colon capsule endoscopy diagnoses 64% of total polyps detected by conventional colonoscopy Columbia scientists discover 2 genes that drive aggressive brain cancers Combo treatment boosts survival in biliary tract cancers Commentary warns of unexpected consequences of proton pump inhibitor use in reflux disease Common allergy drug reduces obesity and diabetes in mice Common cold virus efficiently delivers corrected gene to cystic fibrosis cells Common fragrance ingredients in shampoos and conditioners are frequent causes of eczema Common herbal medicine may prevent acetaminophen-related liver damage, says Stanford researcher Common herbicides and fibrates block nutrient-sensing receptor found in gut and pancreas Common household pesticides linked to childhood cancer cases in Washington area Common medication associated with cognitive decline in elderly Common pain relief medication may encourage cancer growth Common pain relievers may dilute power of flu shots Common plastics chemicals linked to ADHD symptoms Commonly used ulcer drugs may offer treatment potential in Alzheimer's disease Communication problems in dementia care cause physical strain Compliance and cost: Bitter pills to swallow in the age of oral chemotherapy Comprehensive look at rare leukemia finds relatively few genetic changes launch disease Computer system improves pain therapy for cancer patients Concerned about coffee? Concurrent imaging of metabolic and electric signals in the heart Congressional health-care reform proposals would offer coverage to many without insurance Connections between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease explored Consortium of researchers discover retroviral link to chronic fatigue syndrome COPD patients have greater chance of survival when treated with a combo drugs that include tiotropium Cortical brain stimulation offers hope to people with treatment-resistant major depression Cost effectiveness of blood pressure device evaluated Could drugs for mood disorders, pain and epilepsy cause psychiatric disorders later in life? Could older population have enough exposure to past H1N1 flu strains to avoid infection? Could standard treatment for traumatic brain injury be wrong? Craving hinders comprehension without your realizing it Creighton files patent for electronic tool to coordinate health care Critical illness from 2009 H1N1 in Mexico associated with high fatality rate Cross-country runabouts - immune cells on the move Crossing the line: how aggressive cells invade the brain Crosstalk between critical cell-signaling pathways holds clues to tumor invasion and metastasis CT imaging taken post avastin may predict survival in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer CT scans show patients with severe cases of H1N1 are at risk for developing acute pulmonary emboli CT scans: Too much of a good thing can be risky Current cigarette smokers at increased risk of seizures Current national primary care policies for childhood obesity need to be improved Cutting salt isn't the only way to reduce blood pressure Daily alcohol intake can lead to binge drinking Daily consumption of cannabis predisposes to the appearance of psychosis and schizophrenia Danger in disruption Dark hair? Don't burn? Your genes may still put you at risk for melanoma Dartmouth researchers find new protein function DASNR researchers make breakthrough against poxviruses Daylight could help control our weight Daylight-saving time leads to less sleep, more injuries on the job DEAR1 gene may help drive early-onset breast cancer Death rate decreases following hospitalization for heart attack Death rates for certain cancers remain higher for African Americans Death rates same for diabetes and heart disease patients receiving drug therapy or surgery Deaths related to narcotic pain relievers have doubled since 1991: Study Debate on administration of magnesium sulfate to pregnant women to prevent cerebral palsy in pre-term infants Defining the link between anti-TNF therapies and increased tuberculosis Definitive study confirms chemo benefit in postmenopausal breast cancer Delirium rapidly accelerates memory decline in Alzheimer's patients Delusions associated with consistent pattern of brain injury Dementia drugs may put some patients at risk, Queen’s study shows Dental researchers ID new target in fight against osteoporosis, periodontitis Dentist links Fosomax-type drugs to jaw necrosis Dentists can help to identify patients at risk of a heart attack Depressed people have trouble learning “good things in life” Depressed pregnant women could be at higher risk for severe response to flu infection Depression and anxiety affect up to 15 percent of preschoolers Depression as deadly as smoking, but anxiety may be good for you Depression increases cancer patients' risk of dying Depression linked with accumulation of visceral fat Depression saps endurance of the brain's reward circuitry Designing probiotics that ambush gut pathogens Despite risk, Older African Americans more likely than others to avoid flu vaccine Destroying amyloid proteins with lasers Developing a safer form of acetaminophen Developing safer, more effective drugs to fight obesity Developmental delay could stem from nicotinic receptor deletion Device protects transplanted pancreatic cells from the immune system Diabetes cases to double and costs to triple by 2034 Diabetes drug class linked to vision-threatening complication Diabetes drug linked to increased risk of heart failure Diabetes drug metformin shows promise as a breast cancer treatment Diabetes treatment may lie in helping muscles to burn fat better Diabetes weakens your bones Diabetes, obesity and hypertension increase mortality in hepatitis C patients Diabetics on high-fiber diets might need extra calcium Diabetics show alarming increase in morbid obesity Diagnoses of fatigue in primary care patients Diagnostic technique shows promise for primary Sjögren's syndrome Did I see what I think I saw? Diet and exercise intervention helps older, overweight cancer survivors reduce functional decline Diet may reduce risk of prostate cancer Diet sodas significantly lower kidney function Dietary fat linked to pancreatic cancer Digital mammography plus digital breast tomosynthesis may decrease patient recall rates Disabling enzyme allows mice to gorge without becoming obese, new study finds Disaster alternate care facility selection tool: New tools help emergency planners select alternate care facilities and transfer patients during disasters Discovery could improve hepatitis C treatment Discovery makes brain tumor cells more responsive to radiation Discovery points to a new treatment avenue for acute myeloid leukemia Disparity in use of implantable devices to prevent sudden death in heart failure patients Disposal by flushing of certain unused medicines: what you should know DNA repair mechanisms relocate in response to stress DNA testing may unlock secrets of medieval manuscripts DNA variations linked to brain tumors DNA-coated nanotubes help kill tumors without harm to surrounding tissue Do 3 meals a day keep fungi away? Do drug therapies raise risk of bladder cancer? Doctors talk frankly about what encourages and impedes early diagnosis of Alzheimer's Does a person's insurance coverage affect their access to quality cancer care? Does Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy prevent gastric cancer? Does modernization affect children's cognitive development? Does the stress of being a parent lead to decay in children's teeth Don’t diet during flu season Donated stem cell transplants better than self-transplants for most patients with AML Don't rely on jaundiced eye for assessing newborns Dopamine-related activity of food reward circuits in the brain and weight gain: A prospective fMRI study Dormant cancer cells rely on cellular self-cannibalization to survive Doubts cast on credibility of some published clinical trials DREAM: 1 gene regulates pain, learning and memory Drinking 100 percent fruit juice is associated with lower risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome Drinking coffee slows progression of liver disease in chronic hepatitis C sufferers Drug being used to improve cognition affects dopamine, suggesting potential for abuse Drug combinations key in treating neurodegenerative diseases Drug could provide first treatment for scleroderma Drug for Alzheimer's disease does not appear to slow cognitive decline Drug for erectile dysfunction improves heart function in young heart-disease patients Drug for multiple myeloma demonstrated to significantly extend disease-free survival Drug inhibits neuroblastoma blood supply in pre-clinical tests Drug shrinks lung cancer tumors in mice Drug therapy more cost-effective than angioplasty for diabetic patients with heart disease Drug-resistant urinary tract infections spreading worldwide Drugs to treat anemia in cancer patients linked to thromboembolism Dry mouth linked to prescription and over the counter drugs Duke develops nano-scale drug delivery for chemotherapy Duo may help trigger Alzheimer’s disease E. coli persists against antibiotics through HipA-induced dormancy Early Alzheimer's diagnosis offers large social, fiscal benefits Early and network-oriented care may help adolescents at risk of developing psychosis Early detection of lung cancer: New data presented at multidisciplinary meeting Early protein processes crucial to formation and layering of myelin membrane Early results favorable for 5-day radiation treatment of early stage prostate cancer Early-Stage Parkinson's study to image pre-treatment brain function Easier access to media by children increases risk for influence on numerous health issues Easy strength training exercise may help treat tennis elbow, study shows Eating fatty fish once a week reduces men's risk of heart failure Eating habits and exercise behaviors in children can deteriorate early Eating less may not extend life Eating licorice in pregnancy may affect a child's IQ and behavior 'ECG for the mind' could diagnose depression in an hour Eczema in children is increasing, but diet is not the cause Effective pain treatment for cancer patients? Effects of aspirin and folic acid on inflammation markers for colorectal adenomas Einstein scientists link elevated insulin to increased breast cancer risk Elastography reduces unnecessary breast biopsies Elderly Medicare beneficiaries give their coverage higher ratings than do those with ESI Elderly women with 'dowager's hump' may be at higher risk of earlier death Electronic health records emerging as important care, research tool Electronic health records help cardiac patients remain healthy Electronic medical records could be used as a predictor of domestic abuse Electronic pill shows its smarts by measuring pH levels in digestive tract Electronic prescribing systems boost efficiency, may lead to improved quality of care Elevated arginase levels contribute to vascular eye disease such as diabetic retinopathy Elevated level of certain protein in urine linked to increased risk for blood clots Emergency physicians don’t follow established clinical guidelines for diagnosing patients with possible pulmonary emboli Emerging imaging modalities impact diagnosis of digestive disease Endoscopic surgery effectively relieves sinusitis symptoms; large pooled study Endoscopic ultrasonography can differentiate neoplastic form Energy gap useful tool for successful weight loss maintenance strategy Environmental manganese good in trace amounts but can correlate to cancer rates Enzyme and vitamin define the yin and yang of asthma Enzyme may be a key to Alzheimer's-related cell death EphA2-targeted therapy delivers chemo directly to ovarian cancer cells Epilepsy in the elderly ESC Press Statement: A consistent decline in heart attack rates following the implementation of smoking bans ESC Press Statement: Balance organs affect brain blood flow ESC Press Statement: Excess body weight causes over 124,000 new cancers a year in Europe ESC Press Statement: Young adults visit doctors least at an age when risky behavior peaks Essential nutrient found in eggs may help lower risk of neural tube defects Estrogen receptor-alpha, breast cancer patients and tamoxifen response Estrogen-dependent switch tempers killing activity of immune cells Ethnic background may be associated with diabetes risk Even after age 80, smoking continues to increase one's risk for age-related macular degeneration Even at advanced age, exercise boosts muscle cells’ energy centers Even mildly premature infants have increased risk of a common respiratory tract infection Evidence-based prevention is goal of largest ever study of suicide in the military Excessive gaming associated with poor sleep hygiene and increased sleepiness Excessive weight loss can be a bad thing Exercise benefits patients with chronic heart failure Exercise can aid recovery after brain radiation Exercise minimizes weight regain by reducing appetite, burning fat, and lowering ‘defended’ body weight Existing Parkinson’s disease drug may fight drug-resistant TB Expectant brains help predict anxiety treatment success Experimental drug lets B cells live and lymphoma cells die Experimental drug shows promise against head and neck cancer Experimental therapy turns on tumor suppressor gene in cancer cells Experts reach consensus on diagnosis and treatment of bleeding disorders in women Experts tackle the challenge of managing ductal carcinoma in situ Experts warn over health check brain scans Exploring the reasons women choose mastectomies Exposure to insecticide may play role in obesity epidemic among some women Exposure to phthalates may be a risk factor for low birth weight in infants Exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke over a lifetime increased breast cancer risk later in life Exposure to tobacco smoke in childhood home associated with early emphysema in adulthood Extended youthfulness as a prevention for Alzheimer's disease Facing brain cancer, professor works to find cure Family history of prostate cancer does not affect some treatment outcomes Farmed fish may pose risk for mad cow disease Faster, better diagnosis for patients with heart rhythm disorders Faster, more cost-effective DNA test for crime scenes, disease diagnosis Fast-food diet cancels out benefits of breastfeeding in preventing asthma Fat around the middle increases the risk of dementia Fat in the liver -- not the belly -- is a better marker for disease risk Fatigue common after myocardial infarction Fatigue related to radiotherapy may be caused by inflammation 'Fatostatin' is a turnoff for fat genes Fatty foods -- not empty stomach -- fire up hunger hormone FDA announces plans for LASIK quality of life project FDA approves a high dose seasonal influenza vaccine specifically intended for people ages 65 and older FDA approves Agriflu seasonal influenza vaccine FDA approves first drug for treatment of peripheral T-cell lymphoma FDA approves generic aricept to treat dementia related to Alzheimer’s disease FDA approves Lysteda to treat heavy menstrual bleeding FDA approves new indication for gardasil to prevent genital warts in men and boys FDA approves new treatment for advanced form of kidney cancer FDA clears a test for ovarian cancer FDA clears first rapid test for bacterial contamination in pooled platelets FDA ignores critical information on home HIV tests FDA to look into safety of caffeinated alcoholic beverages FDA update on the H1N1 flu vaccine and antiviral medications (pdf, 188 KB) FDA warns of unapproved and illegal H1N1 drug products purchased over the internet FDA-approved drug may slow beta cell destruction in type 1 diabetes patients Fear of anxiety linked to depression in above-average worriers Feeding the clock Few people changed their behavior in the early stages of the swine flu outbreak Fewer deaths with preventive antibiotic use Fighting drug-resistant flu viruses Financial assistance and other resources for people with cancer Findings show insulin - not genes - linked to obesity Findings show insulin - not genes - linked to obesity Findings suggest cardiovascular devices often approved by FDA without high-quality studies Finnish study identifies factors that increase death in stroke patients ages 15 to 49 First 10-year follow-up shows that treatment with AVONEX leads to long-term benefits in early multiple sclerosis patients First comprehensive guidelines for managing medullary thyroid carcinoma published in Thyroid journal First comprehensive paper on statins' adverse effects released First evidence for DNA-based vaccination against chronic hepatitis C First 'genetic map' of Han Chinese may aid search for disease susceptibility genes First genetically-engineered malaria vaccine to enter human trials First immunological clue to why some H1N1 patients get very ill or die First national zinc campaign for childhood diarrhea increases awareness, but use lags behind First oral uveitis drug reduces both inflammation and recurrence in potentially blinding eye disease First sister study results reinforce the importance of healthy living First study to test real-world effects of stun gun use raises questions about safety First-degree relatives of patients with bicuspid aortic valve should be screened Fluorescence-guided tumor resection and MRI enhancement show potential for improved outcome in brain tumor surgery Fluorescent cancer cells to guide brain surgeons Focus on treating malnutrition in cancer patients, researchers say Following a healthy lifestyle is on the decline in the US Football injuries in US high school athletes more severe during kickoff, punting For children with leukemia, radiation may be unnecessary For dialysis patients, skinny is dangerous For fats, longer may not be better For older adults, participating in social service activities can improve brain functions For women with PCOS, acupuncture and exercise may bring relief, reduce risks Formaldehyde may cause some blood cancers, but risk drops over time Fraudulent H1N1 products widget Free antibiotics: The wrong prescription for cold and flu season Free e-samples of prescription drugs: At what cost? Frequent sex and masturbation in 20s and 30s linked to higher prostate cancer risk Frequently asked questions: Answers to questions about the WHO checklist and its implementation Fresh meats often contain additives harmful to kidney disease patients From fat to chronic inflammation From stress to financial mess: study suggests acute stress affects financial decision making Fructose metabolism by the brain increases food intake and obesity Fumbled handoffs can lead to medical errors Further gene mutations linked to autism risk Future diabetes treatment may use resveratrol to target the brain Gallbladder emptying in primary sclerosing cholangitis patients Gap exists between vision for electronic medical records to improve care coordination and clinicians' experiences Gene discovery reveals a critical protein's function in hearing Gene identified as cause of some forms of intellectual disability Gene implicated in stress-induced high blood pressure Gene linked to a rare form of progressive hearing loss in males is identified Gene therapy corrects monkey color blindness Gene therapy demonstrates benefit in patients with rheumatoid arthritis Gene variation that lets people get by on fewer zees transferred to create insomniac mice General anesthetics lead to learning disabilities in animal models Genes controlling insulin can alter timing of biological clock Genes key to Staph disease severity, drug resistance found hitchhiking together Gene's novel role may provide key to treating liver and neurodegenerative diseases Genetic causes identified for disturbances in lipid metabolism Genetic clue to rare ovarian cancers found Genetic link to heart failure Genetic marker may predict early onset of prostate cancer Genetic pathway responsible for link between body clock disturbance and worsening arthritis Genetic sleuth solves glaucoma mystery Genetic source of muscular dystrophy neutralized Genetic studies reveal new causes of severe obesity in childhood Genetic study clarifies African and African-American ancestry Genetic switch discovered for disease-fighting antibodies Genetic variations indicate risk of recurrence, secondary cancer among head and neck cancer patients Genetically engineered mice don't get obese, but do develop gallstones Genome scans provide clues to brain cancer risk Getting plants to rid themselves of pesticide residues Getting the word out when the need for speed is critical to public health Ginger helps reduce nausea from chemotherapy Ginkgo biloba does not appear to slow rate of cognitive decline Ginkgo reduces neuropathic pain in animal studies Ginseng -- nature's anti-inflammatory? Gladstone scientists identify strategies to protect new brain cells against Alzheimer's disease Gliomas exploit immune cells of the brain for rapid expansion Global health experts release new guidance on malaria elimination 'Glow-in-the-dark' red blood cells made from human stem cells Glucose challenge test is accurate and economical for diabetes and prediabetes screening Glucose metabolism and recidivism of severe violent crimes in alcohol intoxications Glutamine supplements show promise in treating stomach ulcers Gluten-free diet reduces bone problems in children with celiac disease Glycerides implicated in diabetes nerve loss Good news for some hard-to-treat hepatitis C patients Got zinc? New zinc research suggests novel therapeutic targets GP bodies support guidelines for use of patient records in medical research Green tea chemical combined with another may hold promise for treatment of brain disorders Green tea may affect prostate cancer progression Green tea shows promise as chemoprevention agent for oral cancer, M. D. Anderson study finds Growth of new brain cells requires 'epigenetic' switch Guide on lung cancer in 'never-smokers': A different disease and different treatments Guide to clinical preventive services, 2009: Recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Guided care reduces cost of health care for older persons with chronic conditions Guideline: Kids with small head size at risk of neurologic problems, screening needed Guideline: Widely used device for pain therapy not recommended for chronic low back pain H1N1 critical illness can occur rapidly; predominantly affects young patients Half of eligible patients not getting mitral valve surgery, U-M study shows Half of the fish consumed globally is now raised on farms, study finds Handwriting-based tool offers alternate lie detection method Has HIV become more virulent? Healing heart attack victims, one cell at a time Healing power of aloe vera proves beneficial for teeth and gums, too Health care providers and patients differ on views of knee replacement Health clinic conditions may be to blame for decrease in primary care physicians Health leaders issue recommendations to improve management of atrial fibrillation Health plan problems? Most people stay quiet and stay put Health reform proposals could help 13 million uninsured young adults gain coverage HealthGrades study: 52 percent lower chance of dying at top-rated hospitals Healthy neighborhoods may be associated with lower diabetes risk Heart and bone damage from low vitamin D tied to declines in sex hormones Heart failure before age 50 substantially more common in blacks Heart failure linked to gene variant affecting vitamin D activation Heart failure: Proven treatments not always used Heart screening unnecessary in type 2 diabetes patients with no symptoms Heartburn meds may lead to bone breaks Heat forms potentially harmful substance in high-fructose corn syrup Heating heart with catheter better than drugs for common heart rhythm disorder Heightened level of amygdala activity may cause social deficits in autism Hello wearable kidney, goodbye dialysis machine Heme channel found Henry Ford Hospital study: A MRSA strain linked to high death rates Heparanase-specific shRNA: A novel therapeutic strategy in human gastric cancer Heparin can cause skin lesions Hepatic injury in cholelithiasis and cholecystitis Hepatitis C may increase pancreatic cancer risk Herceptin with chemotherapy, instead of after, clearly improves treatment of women with HER2+ breast cancer Herpes medication does not reduce risk of HIV transmission HF patients in France still encouraged to enjoy their food -- even if it's not as salty as before HHS and USDA Unveil New Food Safety Consumer Web Site at www.foodsafety.gov High calcium level in arteries may signal serious heart attack risk High cholesterol in midlife raises risk of late-life dementia, Kaiser Permanente study finds High dosage brachytherapy obtains excellent results in head and neck tumors High fat, high sugar foods alters brain receptors High insulin levels raise risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women High risk of colorectal, endometrial and Lynch syndrome cancers for MSH6 mutation carriers High serum insulin levels and risk of prostate cancer High unexpressed anger in MS patients linked to nervous system damage, not disease severity High-dose daunorubicin benefits younger adults with leukemia High-dose radiation improves lung cancer survival, U-M study finds Higher folates, not antioxidants, can reduce hearing loss risk in men Higher levels of protein hormone associated with lower risk of dementia, Alzheimer's disease High-fat diet affects physical and memory abilities of rats after 9 days High-risk women reluctant to take tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer HIV prevalence at the United States–Mexico border may change the HIV Epidemic in Mexico HIV vaccine study first to show some effectiveness in preventing HIV Hodgkin lymphoma survivors have increased risk of stroke and transient ischemic attack Holding breath for several minutes elevates marker for brain damage Hollow mask illusion fails to fool schizophrenia patients Homes pollute: Linked to 50 percent more water pollution than previously believed Hopelessness linked to thickening of neck arteries, stroke in healthy women; Apathy common among stroke survivors, may slow recovery Hopkins study: When adult patients have anxiety disorder, their children need help too Hops compound may prevent prostate cancer Hormone ghrelin can boost resistance to Parkinson's disease Hormone levels contribute to stress resilience Hormone promises to keep joint injuries from causing long-term osteoarthritis Hormone therapy for prostate cancer may pose heart risks Hormone therapy for prostate cancer patients with heart conditions linked to increased death risk Hormone therapy linked to risk of death from lung cancer Hormone therapy may confer more aggressive properties to prostate tumors Hormone therapy use linked to benign breast condition Hormone-mimics in plastic water bottles - just the tip of the iceberg? Hospital infections cost $1 billion in lost bed days Hospital noise initiative reduces average peak decibel levels by 20 percent Hospital software improves patient satisfaction at discharge from hospital Hospitalized patients need better understanding of CPR and outcomes Hot or not? Men agree on the answer. Women don't. Household chemicals may be linked to infertility How amyloid beta reduces plasticity related to synaptic signaling How mitochondrial gene defects impair respiration, other major life functions How much omega-3 fatty acid do we need to prevent cardiovascular disease? How natural oils can be hydrogenated without making unhealthy trans fats How to increase the efficacy of local excision of rectal cancer How Toxoplasma gondii gets noticed HPV status can predict outcome in oropharyngeal cancer HPV vaccine study shows why few women getting shots Human embryonic stem cells Human lung tumors destroy anti-cancer hormone vitamin D, Pitt researchers find Human sperm created from embryonic stem cells Human stem cells promote healing of diabetic ulcers Humans related to orangutans, not chimps, says new Pitt, Buffalo Museum of Science study Huntington disease begins to take hold early on Huntington's disease deciphered Hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy beneficial for recurrent low-grade glioma Ice cream may target the brain before your hips, UT Southwestern study suggests Identification of a key molecular pathway required for brain neural circuit formation Identification of genetic variants affecting age at menopause could help improve fertility treatment Identified molecule increases the risk of cardiac insufficiency IDF releases important new guidelines to improve the treatment of diabetes worldwide If bipolar disorder is over-diagnosed, what are the actual diagnoses? Illness often undiscovered and undertreated among the uninsured: Harvard study Image-guided treatment for deep venous thrombosis could improve patients' long-term outcomes Imaging reveals abnormalities in pathways connecting brain areas in those with writer's cramp Immune cells with stem cell-like properties destroy tumors in mice Immune system activated in schizophrenia Impaired kidney function raises risk of heart problems in the elderly Impaired transport in neurons triggers prion disease Implant-based cancer vaccine is first to eliminate tumors in mice Importance of preventing congestion in heart failure Important advance in the treatment of cancer and viral infections Important new novel 2009 H1N1 flu advisory for cardiopulmonary transplantation Improved diet and exercise alone unlikely to cure obstructive sleep apnea in obese patients Improved DNA stool test could detect digestive cancers in multiple organs In adolescence, girls react differently than boys to peers' judgments In shaping our immune systems, some 'friendly' bacteria may play inordinate role In the ICU, use of benzodiazepines, other factors may predict severity of post-stay depression Inconsistent performance speed among children with ADHD may underlie how well they use memory Increased food intake alone explains the increase in body weight in the United States Increased mortality associated with nocturia Increased stroke risk from birth control pills India's "holy powder" finally reveals its centuries-old secret Individualized stroke treatment available for patients, though underutilized Inexpensive drug appears to relieve fibromyalgia pain in Stanford pilot study Infant weight gain linked to childhood obesity Infants should be screened for hip trouble Infection-control strategies at leading hospital can be adapted for everyday use Infections may lead to faster memory loss in Alzheimer's disease Infectious diseases prevention experts say current guidelines are not supported by science; could have dangerous consequences for patients and healthcare workers Inflammation may trigger Alzheimer's disease, Saint Louis University findings suggest Inflammation worsens danger due to atherosclerosis Infliximab may help prevent post-operative Crohn's disease recurrence Information for patients: Food safety tips for healthy holidays Information for patients: Gout Information for patients: Sjögren's Syndrome Information for patients: What to do if you get sick: 2009 H1N1 and seasonal flu Inhaling a heart attack: how air pollution can cause heart disease Inhibition of GRK2 is protective against acute cardiac stress injuries Injection reverses heart-attack damage Injured Marines at risk for abnormal bone growth Inner ear balance disorders common, associated with falls among older Americans Inner workings of molecular thermostat point to pathways to fight diabetes, obesity, according to Penn Study Insomnia suffers need increased brain activation to maintain normal daily function Instanyl sets new standard in management of breakthrough cancer pain Insulin analogue glargine possibly increases cancer risk Insurance premiums for some family health plans cost $20,000 or more Intelligent blood bags Intensive glucose control halves complications of longstanding type 1 diabetes Intensive therapy for narrowed arteries linked to fewer heart events Interactive cancer atlas (InCA) International conference on endothelin Intervals between lung cancer diagnosis and treatment displays a health care disparity Interventional radiology treatment for uterine fibroids: Safe, nonsurgical option Intestinal cancer in spite of screening Intestinal cells surprisingly active in pursuit of nutrition and defense IPM reduces cockroaches and allergens in schools Iron is involved in prion disease-associated neuronal demise Irregular heart rhythm before or after cardiac catheterization linked to risk of death Is it reasonable to perform polypectomy without interruption of anticoagulation? Is obesity an oral bacterial disease? Is Tetris good for the brain? Is there a prospective association between obesity and periodontal disease? Is there a relationship between sleep-wake rhythm and diabetes? ISU researchers’ findings bring hope for possible Parkinson’s disease cure It takes 2 to infect JAMA study: Effectively managing pain with depression Jefferson researchers identify possible imaging method to stratify breast cancer without biopsy Job loss can make you sick, new study finds Johns Hopkins researchers make stem cells from developing sperm Johns Hopkins researchers track down protein responsible for chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps Johns Hopkins scientists discover a controller of brain circuitry Kaiser Permanente project proves EHR improves chronic disease management Ketamine reduces suicidality in depressed patients Key player identified in cascade that leads to hypertension-related kidney damage Key protein may explain the anti-aging and anti-cancer benefits of dietary restriction Kidney injury in hospital increases long-term risk of death Knee injuries may start with strain on the brain, not the muscles Knock-out drugs: Narrow window for detection Lab study shows THC exposure as adolescents linked to negative effects of THC as adults Lack of insurance may have figured in nearly 17,000 childhood deaths, study shows Lancet study supports new, highly effective treatment for blood disorder Lapatinib shows minimal effect against liver cancer Large epidemiologic study supports brain power of fish in older people Laser processes promise better artificial joints, arterial stents Late motherhood boosts family lifespan Leprosy medicine holds promise as therapy for autoimmune diseases Leptin linked with more aggressive thyroid cancer in Middle Eastern region Less frequent social activity linked to more rapid loss of motor function in older adults Less invasive procedure for repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm may reduce short-term risk of death Less of a stink in diabetes patients? Less than 1 in 5 heart problems are diagnosed before symptoms appear Less than 50 percent of women with abnormal paps receive follow-up care: study Less than half of medical students grasp health care system Less-toxic drug prolongs survival in metastatic breast cancer Letting infants watch TV can do more harm than good says wide-ranging international review Lifelong memories linked to stable nerve connections Lifestyle program for patients with COPD is health and cost effective Lifting weights reduces lymphedema symptoms following breast cancer surgery, Penn research shows Likelihood of survival may be improving for extremely preterm infants Link between light touch and Merkel cells solves 100-year mystery Link between migraines and reduced breast cancer risk confirmed in follow-up study Link between widely used osteoporosis drugs and heart problems probed Linked angina relates with gastroesophageal reflux diseases? Links between genes and smoking confirmed Liposuctioned fat, a viable alternative to breast implants Lithium protects brain cells during cranial radiation Little known type of cholesterol may pose the greatest heart disease risk 'Live' imaging reveals breast cancer cells' transition to metastasis Liver cell adenoma or hepatocellular carcinoma? Liver disease responsible for most alcohol-related illness and deaths Long-acting insulin analogues in type 2 diabetes: advantage over human insulin not proven Longer toes, unique ankle structure aid sprinters Long-term complications of melamine consumption in children Long-term study shows low oxygen levels in prostate tumors can predict recurrence Long-term testicular cancer survivors at high risk for neurological side effects Low and high levels of hormone in men with heart failure associated with increased risk of death Low blood sugar: A killer for kidney disease patients? Low cholesterol transfer protein activity associated with heart disease risk Low levels of vitamin D linked to common vaginal infection in pregnant women Low to moderate, not heavy, drinking releases 'feel-good' endorphins in the brain Low vitamin D causes problems for acutely ill patients Low-carb diets prove better at controlling type 2 diabetes Low-carbohydrate diet burns more excess liver fat than low-calorie diet, UT Southwestern study finds Lowering sodium consumption could save US $18 billion annually in health costs, study finds Low-income families with sick children often enrolled in high-deductible health care plans Lung cancer screening leads to high rates of false positives Lyme disease is spreading in Canada, and physicians are crucial in helping minimize its impact M. D. Anderson examines use of toad venom in cancer treatment M. D. Anderson study predicts dramatic growth in cancer rates among US elderly, minorities M. D. Anderson study questions true favorability of rare breast cancer type Magic potion in fly spit may shoo away blinding eye disease Magnesium sulphate cuts cerebral palsy risk Magnetic brain stimulation improves skill learning Major study highlights weight differences among 3-19 year-olds with type 1 and 2 diabetes Males may experience greater physical pain due to lower levels Mammography may increase breast cancer risk in some high-risk women Mangosteen juice could protect health in the obese Manipulating brain inflammation may help clear brain of amyloid plaques, Mayo Clinic researchers say Many breast cancer patients take high doses of antioxidants despite possible consequences Many dialysis patients undergoing PCI receive improper medication, with higher risk of bleeding Many skin cancer patients do not receive sentinel lymph node biopsy Map of your brain may reveal early mental illness Marijuana rivals mainstream drugs for HIV/AIDS symptoms Markers for inflammation discovered in breast cancer survivors are linked to survival Mars data published in Science this week Massive decline in rates of coronary death in Iceland are largely attributed to risk factor reductions in the population Maternal personality affects child’s eating habits Mayo Clinic and collaborators find vitamin D levels associated with survival in lymphoma patients Mayo clinic researchers find that variants in a gene on the X chromosome are associated with increased susceptibility to Alzheimer's disease Mayo Clinic study continues to refine most effective methods to predict Alzheimer's disease Mayo Clinic study suggests those who have chronic pain may need to assess vitamin D status Mayo Clinic study using structural MRI may help accurately diagnose dementia patients Mayo researchers find anesthesia not harmful for babies during birth process Mayo researchers find link between anesthesia exposure and learning disabilities in children Mayo researchers find race has role in incidence, survival of rare brain tumor Mayo researchers: Dramatic outcomes in prostate cancer study Mayo study shows simple finger device may help predict future heart events, such as heart attack McGill researchers discover gene that increases susceptibility to Crohn's disease McMaster researchers discover a new antibacterial lead MDC researchers discover molecule responsible for axonal branching MDCT angiography helps lead to successful treatment of patients with severely blocked arteries in the legs MDMA use does not appear to cause depression in most people Mechanical ventilation for patients with lung damage don't always work as planned Mechanism for potential Friedreich's ataxia drug uncovered Medical food reduces medical costs and use of anti-convulsant medication Medical insurance documents shed light on kidney transplant patients' health Medical students regularly stuck by needles, often fail to report injuries Medication does not appear to reduce progression of atherosclerosis Medication effective for acute liver failure in early stages of disease Meditation may be an effective treatment for insomnia Mediterranean diet associated with reduced risk of depression Mediterranean diet, physical activity linked with lower risk of Alzheimer disease Melanoma treatment options 1 step closer Melatonin is an effective treatment for sleep problems in children with autism Memory grows less efficient very early in Alzheimer's disease Memory test and PET scans detect early signs of Alzheimer's Mending a broken heart: Study offers closer look at 'broken heart syndrome' Mesh-like network of arteries adjusts to restore blood flow to stroke-injured brain Metabolic bone disease in cirrhosis patients Metobolomics uncovers key indicators of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease Mexico's health insurance success offers lessons for US reforms, Lancet study suggests Mice stay lean with high-carb diet MicroRNAs in blood may be biomarkers of pancreatic cancer MicroRNAs show promise for detecting, treating cancer Microswimmers" make a big splash for improved drug delivery Middle-aged women experience more stress but have lower blood pressure Millions of US children low in vitamin D 'Mind-reading' experiment highlights how brain records memories 'Mini' transplant may reverse severe sickle cell disease Minimally invasive radical prostatectomy shows advantages, but also certain complications Minimally invasive stroke treatment produces better patient outcomes than surgical operation Minor epidemic may have led to mozart's early death Minorities have poorer results, higher rates of inappropriate surgery to prevent stroke Misunderstood expressions facilitate adolescent aggression Misuse of common antibiotic is creating resistant TB MIT develops new way to fuse cells MMWR Reprint: Update on influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccines Mobile microscopes illuminate the brain Mobilizing the repair squad: Critical protein helps mend damaged DNA Moderate alcohol intake is associated with nearly 40% lower risk of dementia Moderate drinking can reduce risks of Alzheimer's dementia and cognitive decline Moderate weight loss in obese people improves heart function Molecular anchor links the 2 inheritable diseases Fanconi anemia and Bloom's syndrome Molecular chaperone keeps bacterial proteins from slow-dancing to destruction Molecular imaging enables earlier, individualized treatment of thyroid cancer Molecule discovered that makes obese people develop diabetes Molecule prompts damaged heart cells to repair themselves after a heart attack Moms-to-be warned over use of fetal heart rate monitors Monash research cautions against use of anti-oxidants Monetary gain and high-risk tactics stimulate activity in the brain More evidence that pressure to be "attractive" provokes negative outcomes More gene mutations found in childhood leukemia More patients leaving hospitals against medical advice More pills/less quality of life for kidney patients More than 1,000 patients in US admitted annually for aviation-related injuries More than half of Texas physicians do not always recommend HPV vaccine to girls More women choosing to remove healthy breast after cancer diagnosis More women with early-stage breast cancer choosing double mastectomies Mortality rates reduced among children whose mothers received iron-folic acid supplements Most H1N1 patients with respiratory failure treated with oxygenating system survive illness Most heart attack patients' cholesterol levels did not indicate cardiac risk Most would refuse emergency use H1N1 vaccine or additive Mother like daughter: maternal attitude toward prevention a factor in whether or not daughter vaccinated for HPV Mother's immune system may block fetal treatments for blood diseases Mothers of children with autism have higher parental stress, psychological distress Mothers’ attitudes toward prevention efforts strongly influence their daughters’ human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake among their daughters. Motor skill learning may be enhanced by mild brain stimulation Mount Sinai first with new technique to prevent a major cause for heart-related stroke Mount Sinai researchers discover novel mechanisms that might causally link type-2 diabetes to Alzheimer's disease Moving to the US increases cancer risk for Hispanics MRSA head and neck infections increase among children MRSA pre-screening effective in reducing otolaryngic surgical infection rates Multiple myeloma patients experience high response rate with new 3-drug combination Multiple sclerosis associated with lower cancer risk Multitasking ability can be improved through training Multivitamins in pregnancy reduce risk of low birth weights Muscle atrophy through thick but not thin Muscle deterioration in patients with lung disease seen connected to CO2 Muscular dystrophy diagnosis delayed almost 2.5 years in boys Mutant protein implicated in diffuse Large B-cell lymphoma Nanoscopic probes can track down and attack cancer cells NASA's electronic nose may provide neurosurgeons with a new weapon against brain cancer National Institute of Nursing Research -- New palliative care brochure National vaccine plan should prioritize efforts to tackle unmet health needs, more resources for safety research and communication Natural compound stops diabetic retinopathy Nearly a century later, new findings support Warburg theory of cancer Nearly half of older patients projected to die while waiting for kidney transplant Needle biopsy is gold standard for breast cancer diagnosis Nerve-cell transplants help brain-damaged rats fully recover lost ability to learn Neural networks mapped in dementia patients Neural stem cells offer potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease Neuronal survival and axonal regrowth obtained in vitro Neurons show sex-dependent changes during starvation Neuroscientists at Case Western Reserve University store information in isolated brain tissue New "schizophrenia gene" prompts researchers to test potential drug target New alternative to biopsy detects subtle changes in cancer cells, Stanford study shows New approach for the treatment of malignant brain tumors: Primary chemotherapy as an equivalent treatment option New approach to treating heart attacks reduces risk of life-threatening complications New appropriate use criteria guide treatment of patients with heart blockage New asthma research opposes current drug treatment New biosensors reveal workings of anti-psychotic drugs in the living brain New broad-spectrum vaccine to prevent cervical cancer induces strong responses in animals New cancer gene discovered New cases of Alzheimer's and dementia continue to rise, even in the 'oldest old' New center explores imaging technologies for localized cancer treatments New chemical imaging technique could help in the fight against atherosclerosis, suggests research New class of compounds discovered for potential Alzheimer’s disease drug, Penn study finds New clinical guidelines for exacerbations in cystic fibrosis New clue into how brain stem cells develop into cells which repair damaged tissue New Commonwealth Fund survey of young adults finds wide majority support health reform New contraceptive device is designed to prevent sexual transmission of HIV New criteria for measuring tumor size and progression will help ease workloads in clinical trials New culprit behind obesity's ill metabolic consequences New data analysis shows possible link between childhood obesity and allergies New data emerges on liver transplant survival rates New data say uninsured account for nearly one-fifth of emergency room visits New device detects heart disease using less than one drop of blood New device implanted by UT Southwestern cardiac surgeons helps paralyzed patients breathe easier New diagnostic TB test expected to provide more efficient results New drug agent knocks out multiple enzymes in cancer pathway New drug blocks "undruggable" target in cancer cells New drug shows promise for those with clotting disorders: McMaster researcher New England Journal of Medicine also publishes Mayo Clinic study of physicians' beliefs about health care reform New European guidelines on pulmonary hypertension provide new 6-group clinical definition New European guidelines on syncope revise diagnostic definitions and re-evaluate extent of risk New evidence that dark chocolate helps ease emotional stress New evidence that green tea may help improve bone health New evidence that popular dietary supplement may help prevent, treat cataracts New expensive back procedure exposed as ineffective New family of antibacterial agents uncovered New findings on Parkinson's disease and effect on patient behavior New gene discovery links obesity to the brain New genes for lung disease discovered New genetic cause of a fatal immune disorder New genetic cause of cardiac failure discovered New genetic markers for ulcerative colitis identified New genetic study of Asperger syndrome, autistic traits and empathy New guidelines identify best treatments to help ALS patients live longer, easier New heart disease risk score outperforms existing test New human reproductive hormone could lead to novel contraceptives New human study reinforces antioxidant benefits of tart cherries New imaging analysis predicts brain tumor survival New index offers first science-based definition of nutrient density New infant feeding and obesity research adds insight to ongoing issue New information about how fat increases blood pressure could help identify those at risk New inherited eye disease discovered New insight in the fight against the Leishmania parasite New insight into Rett syndrome severity New insights into mushroom-derived drug promising for cancer treatment New insights into progressive hearing loss New international study targets rare cancer bringing hope for advanced thymic cancer patients New lab test helps predict kidney damage New light on bipolar treatment drugs New light shed on the enigma of salt intake and hypertension New link in liver cancer New method can predict 80 percent of cases of postnatal depression New method for detecting nitroxyl will boost cardiac drug research New method for detection of phosphoproteins reveals regulator of melanoma invasion New method monitors early sign of oxidative stress in cancer New methods found useful for diagnosing myocarditis New minimally invasive surgery option for patients with stomach cancer New molecular markers for tumor aggressiveness in biliary tract cancer New nanoparticles could revolutionize therapeutic drug discovery New nasal vaccine blocks parasite transmission to mosquitoes New national study finds increase in P.E. class-related injuries New national study finds increasing number of injuries from hot tubs New national study finds more than half of cheerleading injuries in US due to stunts New neuroimaging analysis technique identifies impact of Alzheimer's disease gene in healthy brains New NIH tool makes funding data, research results and products searchable New Notre Dame study provides insights into the molecular basis of tumor cell behavior New oral agents may prevent injury after radiation exposure New paper describes connections between Circadian and metabolic systems New paradigm identifies gene responsible for acetaminophen-induced liver injury New pathway is a common thread in age-related neurodegenerative diseases New report recommends enhanced food tracing guidelines New research confirms potential deadly nature of emerging new monkey malaria species in humans New research could advance research field critical to personalized medicine New research demonstrates humans’ right ear preference for listening New research examines how career dreams die New research findings may enable earlier diagnosis of uterine cancer New research finds possible genetic link to cause of pregnancy loss and disorders New research highlights dramatically reduced risk of developing dementia New research identifies modifiable risk factors for heart disease New research links social stress to harmful fat deposits, heart disease New research suggests common anti-seizure medications may increase risk of cardiovascular problems New RNA interference technique can silence up to 5 genes New scientific study indicates that eating quickly is associated with overeating New strategy in tumor treatment New strategy in tumor treatment New stress-related gene modulates high blood pressure in mice and men New studies explore connection between high stress jobs and GI disorders New study aims to reduce risk of childhood leukemia New study evaluates community response to personally controlled health information New study expands the list of hazardous chemicals in smokeless tobacco New study explores the relationship between preterm birth and autism spectrum disorder New study finds continued abstinence is key to increased survival from alcohol-related liver disease New study finds daily drinking is biggest risk factor in serious liver disease New study finds fewer families can afford health insurance New study finds links between video-game playing and health risks in adults New study finds men and women may respond differently to danger New study finds MRSA on the rise in hospital outpatients New study provides further evidence that apple juice can delay onset of Alzheimer's disease New study set to change how critically ill patients are treated New study shows rise in drug resistance of dangerous infection in US hospitals New study suggests possible genetic links between environmental toxins and multiple myeloma New study suggests Rx estrogen delivery through the skin may show safety benefits as opposed to oral delivery New study uses wastewater to map large-scale patterns of illicit drug use New supplement may help slow sight loss in elderly New target for maintaining healthy blood pressure discovered by Penn scientists New technique could eliminate inherited mitochondrial disease New tests provide new insight into why patients are in heart failure New therapeutic target for melanoma identified New tool calculates risk of bleeding in heart attack patients New tool can help predict risk of Alzheimer's in elderly New tool developed to predict colorectal cancer risk New tool to predict the risk of death in copd may help physicians to individualize treatment New treatment for receding gums: no pain, lots of gain New treatment in sight for ovarian cancer New treatment option for latent tuberculosis New Treatment option for patients with chronic hepatitis C New treatment option for ruptured brain aneurysms New treatment reduces severity of asthma attacks in preschoolers New treatments offer better survival and fresh challenges in colorectal cancer New trial casts doubt on role of zinc supplements in diarrhea treatment New type of adult stem cells found in the prostate may be involved in prostate cancer development New ultrasound-guided biopsy method allows improved diagnosis of endometrial disease New understanding about mechanism for cell death after stroke leads to possible therapy New WHO data underscores global threat of the world's leading child killer New, virulent strain of MRSA poses renewed antibiotic resistance concerns Newborn brain cells show the way Newly designed comprehensive health care database may advance medical research and improve patient care Newly discovered epidermal growth factor receptor active in human pancreatic cancers Newly discovered gene fusion may lead to improved prostate cancer diagnosis Newly revised guidelines for managing thyroid cancer published in Thyroid journal News brief: Knockdown of E2F1 reduces invasive potential of melanoma cells News from CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians Next-generation microcapsules deliver 'chemicals on demand' NHGRI launches improved online talking glossary of genetic terms NHLBI stops enrollment in study on resuscitation methods for cardiac arrest NHLBI stops study of pulmonary hypertension treatment in sickle cell patients NIAID set to launch clinical trials to test 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine candidates NICE guidelines ration affordable osteoporosis drugs Nicotine activates more than just the brain's pleasure pathways Nicotine may have more profound impact than previously thought NIEHS awards recovery act funds to address bisphenol a research gaps Nightmares predict elevated suicidal symptoms NIH launches 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine trials in HIV-infected pregnant women NIH launches second phase of patient reported outcomes initiative NIH prepares to launch 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine trial in people with asthma NIH study finds low short-term risks after bariatric surgery for extreme obesity NIH-funded researchers sequence exomes of 12 people Nilotinib effective and safe in initial treatment of chronic leukemia No increased risk with drug eluting stents -- but late stent thrombosis remains a concern No scientific link between childhood vaccines and autism Noisy roads increase risk of high blood pressure Non-drug treatment of Alzheimer’s disease: long-term benefit not proven Noninvasive test accurately identifies benign vs. Malignant pelvic lymph nodes in women with gynecologic malignancies Novel anti-cancer drug yields positive response in people with advanced skin and brain cancer Novel breast tissue feature may predict woman's cancer risk Novel detection method unmasks circulating breast cancer cells Novel drug discovery tool could identify promising new therapies for Parkinson’s disease Novel drugs selectively target pathway important in rheumatoid arthritis Novel epigenetic markers of melanoma may herald new treatments for patients Novel nanotechnology heals abscesses caused by resistant staph bacteria Novel vaccine approach offers hope in fight against HIV Nuisance or nutrient? Kudzu shows promise as a dietary supplement Number of U.S. adults reporting disabilities is increasing Nurses safely and effectively prescribe antiretroviral drugs in pilot program Nurses with a second degree could impact workforce Nutrigenomics -- developing personalized diets for disease prevention Nutritious new low-sugar juice targeted for diabetics, individuals with high blood sugar NYU Langone Medical Center researchers identify key gene in deadly inflammatory breast cancer Obese women play cancer roulette Obesity and diabetes double risk of HF -- patients with both conditions 'very difficult' to treat Obesity does not worsen asthma, but may effect response to medications Obesity hinders chemotherapy treatment in children with leukemia Obesity in middle-aged women cuts chance of a long and healthy life by almost 80 percent Obesity is a poor gauge for detecting high cholesterol levels in children Obesity may hinder optimal control of blood pressure and cholesterol Obesity starts in the head? Six newly discovered genes for obesity have a neural effect OHSU School of Dentistry team discovers new molecule in blood-pressure control system OHSU School of Dentistry uncovers mechanism for dental pain Old gastrointestinal drug slows aging, McGill researchers say Old math reveals new thinking in children's cognitive development Older adults may have a higher risk of complications and death after abdominal surgery Older men more likely than women to die after pneumonia Older patients with dementia at increased risk for flu mortality Oleocanthal may help prevent, treat Alzheimer's Omega-3 fatty acids appear to impact AMD progression Omega-3 fatty acids may benefit cancer patients undergoing major operations Omega-3s ease depressive symptoms related to menopause On a high-fat diet, protective gene variant becomes bad actor On the trail of a vaccine for Lyme disease: Yale researchers target tick saliva On-call radiology residents accurately interpret off-hours neuro CT exams One disease, two effects: stroke One in four hospitalized heart failure patients with Medicare back in hospital within a month One in four nursing home residents carries MRSA One size does not fit all One step closer to an artificial nerve cell Only about one of ten unemployed workers obtain COBRA coverage Opioid-induced hibernation protects against stroke Opposites attract -- how genetics influences humans to choose their mates Oral contraceptives associated with increased risk of lupus Oral contraceptives impair muscle gains in young women Oral/body inflammatory connection explained Our brain looks at eyes first to identify a face Our brain looks at eyes first to identify a face Out-of-pocket health-care costs rise for workers with employer coverage Outpatient disc treatment gives long-term back pain relief Ovarian cancer markers validated for early detection Ovarian cancer screening not catching early disease Ovaries must suppress their inner male Ovary removal may increase lung cancer risk Over 60 percent of all US bankruptcies attributable to medical problems Over half of people with rheumatoid arthritis have periodontitis Overall antibiotic prescription rates for respiratory tract infections decreasing Overeating, alcohol abuse and depression intertwined in young women Oxidized form of a common vitamin may bring relief for ulcerative colitis Oxygen-saturated blood reduces levels of damaged heart tissue following a heart attack Oxytocin: Love potion #1? Packages of care for dementia in low- and middle-income countries Packing a lunch for preschoolers may not be a good idea Painless 'microneedle' patch may take the sting out of shots Pancreatic cancer affects blacks at higher rates Pancreatic cancer risk decreased by one anti-diabetic therapy, increased by others Pancreatic fat levels may help predict diabetes, UT Southwestern researchers say Pancreatic tumors are marked for immunotherapy Pandemic study of 1918-1919 outbreak provides background and death rates for 14 European countries Panel assesses evidence for the collection and use of family health history information Panel of multiple sclerosis experts provides best practice treatment recommendations for Tysabri Paper refutes notion that eating a certain cereal will result in more male babies Paradoxically, food insecurity may be underlying contributor to overweight Parent training key to improved treatment of behavior problems in children with autism Parkinson's disease medication triggers destructive behaviors Parkinson's disease plays havoc with common orthopaedic conditions Participants in antidepressant drug trials are atypical patients, UT Southwestern researchers report Particle beam radiation therapies for cancer: Final research review Sep 2009 Patient safety advanced by revised heparin standards Patients can safely skip pre-surgery stress tests and beta blockers Patients in US 5 times more likely to spend last days in ICU than patients in England Patients say 'no thanks' to risky medical treatments Patients suffer as a result of insurance pricing scheme Patients who received donated pacemakers survive without complications Patients with mild to moderate OSA may benefit from exercise Patients with moderate to severe periodontitis need evaluation for heart disease risk Pediatric strokes more than twice as common as previously reported Penn study finds link between Parkinson's disease genes and manganese poisoning People affected by autism believe increase is 'real,' not diagnostic People are more suggestible under laughing gas People left out in the cold may act heatedly toward others People of higher socioeconomic status choose better diets -- but pay more per calorie People vary widely in ability to eliminate arsenic from the body People who wear rose-coloured glasses see more Peptide delivers anti-cancer compounds to where they can do the most good Persistent pain may accelerate signs of aging by two to three decades in middle-aged adults Personalized nutritional information sent through mail helps improve diets Personalized treatment for early lung cancer Pesticides exposure linked to suicidal thoughts Phase 3 Alzheimer's drug increases toxic beta amyloid in the brain -- but still provides benefits Physical activity may not be key to obesity epidemic, Loyola study finds Physical activity, mood and serious mental illness Physician use of HIT in hospitals linked to fewer deaths and complications, lower costs Physicians bust myths about insulin Physician-scientist proves stem cells heal lungs of newborn animals Physicist Sees With “T-rays" Pistachios may reduce lung cancer risk Placental precursor stem cells require testosterone-free environment to survive Plant communication: sagebrush engage in self-recognition and warn of danger Plasma produces KO cocktail for MRSA Plastics chemical retards growth, function of adult reproductive cells Platelet-rich plasma: Does it work? PLCO update suggests positive predictive value of prostate screening drops over time Pleasant dietary habits are necessary for health PMH finding may help some tonsil cancer patients avoid chemotherapy Pneumococcal vaccine does not appear to protect against pneumonia Poison: It's what's for dinner Poll: Many parents, high-priority adults who tried to get H1N1 vaccine unable to get it Polyphenols and polyunsaturated fatty acids boost the birth of new neurons Poor money management may be early indicator of Alzheimer's disease, say UAB researchers Popular cancer drug linked to often fatal brain virus Popular diabetes drugs linked to increased risk of heart failure and death Portion of low income workers who were uninsured increased from 26 percent in 1996 to 34.5 percent by 2006 Possible Alzheimer's disease marker discovered in rare genotype Possible origins of pancreatic cancer revealed Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Postural sway among abstinent alcoholics can be improved up to a point Potential cancer drug may offer new hope for asthma patients Potential for non-invasive brain tumor treatment Potential new drugs: 970 million and still counting Potential new 'twist' in breast cancer detection Potential preventative therapy for Type 1 diabetes Potential strategy for treating diffuse large B-cell lymphoma found Poultry carcasses infected with the "bird flu" virus can remain infectious in municipal landfills for almost 2 years PREDICT score allows personalized antiplatelet therapy Predicting the return of prostate cancer: new study betters the odds of success Pre-emptive treatment helped curtail skin toxicity with panitumumab Pregnant women who smoke, urged to give up before 15-week 'deadline' Prenatal meth exposure linked to abnormal brain development Presidential election outcome changed voters' testosterone Presto! Fast color-changing material may lead to improved sunglasses Preterm births rise 36 percent since early 1980s Prevalence of variant CJD agent in Britain remains uncertain Principles of drug addiction treatment: A research based guide (Second Edition) Prion protein identified as a novel early pancreatic cancer biomarker Private and public insurance choices could help pay for national health care reform Progress made in understanding causes and treatment of endometriosis Progress toward artificial tissue? Soft and tough like biological tissue: DNA-wrapped carbon nanotubes Promising biomarker and candidate tumor suppressor gene identified for colorectal cancer Prostate cancer patients disease free after 5 years likely to be disease free after 10 years Prostate cancer screening has yet to prove its worth Prostate cancer therapy increases risk of fractures and cardiovascular-related death Protein critical for insulin secretion may be contributor to diabetes Protein identified as critical to insulating the body's wiring could also become treatment target Protein link may be key to new treatment for aggressive brain tumor Protein may be strongest indicator of rare lung disease, study shows Prune juice not necessary: New research should make bowel movements easier PTSD linked to nearly double dementia risk in veterans Public expresses need for government intervention to reduce socio-economic disparities in health Purdue study finds dairy better for bones than calcium carbonate Putting Limits on Vitamin E Putting the brain's soundtracks to work Questions and answers for health care providers: Renal dosing and administration recommendations for Peramivir IV Racial disparities in breast cancer mortality are not driven by estrogen receptor status alone Radiation costs vary widely by delivery, U-M study finds Radiation dose can be reduced for “triple rule-out” coronary CT angiography Radiofrequency ablation effective against Barrett esophagus Radiologists and engineers develop a modified catheter to reduce contrast material injuries Radiologists can dramatically lower cardiac CT radiation dose in some patients Radiologists find a technique to significantly reduce patient radiation dose during CT angiography Radiology procedure may help increase long-term survival in patients with severe liver cancer RAND launches unique tool to evaluate health reform proposals Rapid flu testing Rapid-acting insulin analogues: Trials provide no proof of additional benefit for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes Rate of autism disorders climbs to 1 percent among 8-year-olds, say UAB, CDC researchers: A 57 percent increase in spectrum-disorder cases is dramatic Readers build vivid mental simulations of narrative situations, brain scans suggest Recently discovered virus linked to aggressive prostate tumors Recession cuts many, not all plastic surgery procedures Recognizing signs and symptoms of acute HF Recommendations from the USPSTF: Screening for breast cancer Recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years --- United States, 2009 Redefining what it means to be a prion Reducing health risks for women and children: American Dietetic Association releases position paper on obesity, reproduction and pregnancy outcomes Reducing salt intake can lower blood pressure Reduction in glycotoxins from heat-processing of foods reduces risk of chronic disease Refusing immunizations puts children at increased risk of pertussis infection Regeneration can be achieved after chronic spinal cord injury Regular aerobic exercise reduces health concerns associated with fatty liver Regular coffee, decaf and tea all associated with reduced risk for diabetes Regular electrocardiograms may help physicians identify patients at risk of sudden cardiac death Relieving pain affecting millions Religious devotion does not impact abortion decisions of young unwed women Replacing a total hip replacement Replacing a total hip replacement Replacing old blood with new increases the odds for survival Reprogrammed human stem cells clear another hurdle Research findings key for understanding, interpreting genetic testing for long QT syndrome Research moves a step closer to possibility of brain scan-assisted diagnosis for PTSD Research opens door to new thrombosis treatments Research output in developing countries reveals 194 percent increase in five years Research proves tai chi benefits for arthritis Research reveals lipids' unexpected role in triggering death of brain cells Research sheds light on cause of Down syndrome and other genetic disorders Research sheds light on cause of Down syndrome and other genetic disorders Research shows cell's inactive state is critical for effectiveness of cancer treatment Research shows how a stroke affects hand function; provides roadmap for rehabilitation Research shows why low vitamin D raises heart disease risks in diabetics Research suggests link between infertility, low egg reserve, and breast/ovarian cancer gene (BRCA1) Researcher uses GPS to find asthma causes Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center link blood sugar to normal cognitive aging Researchers believe hormone therapy should not be stopped prior to mammograms Researchers compare different systems of measuring treatment intensity in hypertension care Researchers create new 'smart' nanocapsule delivery system for use in protein therapy Researchers derive first embryonic stem cells from rats Researchers develop new, more-sensitive assay for detecting DNA methylation in colon cancer Researchers discover an itchiness cell Researchers discover mutations in two genes that cause early-onset inflammatory bowel disease Researchers discover new ways to treat chronic infections Researchers disrupt biochemical system involved in cancer, degenerative disease Researchers effectively treat tumors with use of nanotubes Researchers estimate number of injection drug users in the United States Researchers explore new ways to prevent spinal cord damage using a vitamin B3 precursor Researchers find alcoholics display abnormal brain activity when processing facial expressions Researchers find brain cell transplants help repair neural damage Researchers find clues to why some continue to eat when full Researchers find drug that reverses resistance to chemotherapy Researchers find high-dose therapy for liver disease not effective Researchers find increased dairy intake reduces risk of uterine fibroids in black women Researchers find marker for severity in adult brain cancer Researchers find new lethal "Lujo" virus Researchers find possible environmental causes for Alzheimer's, diabetes Researchers find target for pulmonary fibrosis Researchers genetically link Lou Gehrig's disease in humans to dog disease Researchers identify 1 of the necessary processes in the formation of long-term memory Researchers identify gene mutations underlying risk for most common form of Parkinson's Disease Researchers identify gene that spurs deadly brain cancer Researchers identify new protein that triggers breast cancer Researchers identify protein that may explain 'healthy' obesity Researchers identify role of gene in tumor development, growth and progression Researchers identify the gene responsible for a rare form of congenital anemia Researchers investigate high-risk populations for bladder-cancer screenings Researchers make discovery in colon cancer prevention Researchers make progress toward early identification of muscular dystrophy Researchers map how staph infections alter immune system Researchers may have found why women have an edge on salt-sensitive hypertension Researchers pinpoint where 'bad' cholesterol levels are controlled Researchers question effectiveness of warning labels on over-the-counter drugs Researchers report benefits of new standard treatment study for rare pediatric brain cancer Researchers studying hearing loss in adult animals find that auditory regions of the brain convert to the sense of touch Researchers to probe whether Lyme disease will follow spread of ticks across U.S. Researchers to reveal aging’s origins on global stage Resolvins have the potential to resolve periodontal inflammation and restore tissue health Restoring MicroRNA expression stops the spread of liver cancer in mice Results from PROSPECT study provide new insight into role of vulnerable plaque in coronary artery disease Results from 8 late-breaking clinical trials presented at Heart Failure 2009 Results from trials of DHA in Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline Results of phase I trial of novel herbal therapy for men at high risk of prostate cancer Results of the third school nutrition dietary assessment study published Results show WHO surgical safety checklist drops deaths and complications by more than one third Retail clinics less likely to be located in underserved communities Rethinking Alzheimer's disease and its treatment targets Retinoid cream associated with death in clinical trial, but relationship does not appear causal Retinopathy of prematurity diagnosis time significantly reduced using telemedicine Reversing effects of altered enzyme may fight brain tumor growth Right warfarin dose determined by 3 genes Rise in weight-loss drugs prescribed to combat childhood obesity Rising mortality in lower income people with diabetes despite drop in overall rate Risk of blood clot after surgery higher and lasts longer than previously thought Risk of bone fractures associated with use of diabetes drug Risk of cancer Risk of death following acute coronary syndromes different for men, women Risk of leukemia with multiple sclerosis drug higher than thought Risk of ovarian cancer from hormone therapy confirmed Risk of pancreatic cancer linked to variation in gene that determines blood type Risk takers, drug abusers driven by decreased ability to process dopamine RNA snippet suppresses spread of aggressive breast cancer Robo-surgery: As safe and capable as a human assistant in key-hole gallbladder removal Robotic prostatectomy Roux-en-Y weight loss surgery raises kidney stone risk RXR activation -- hope for new Parkinson's disease treatment Salk researchers develop novel glioblastoma mouse model Salt is linked to a significantly higher risk of strokes and cardiovascular disease SAMe in the Chemoprevention and Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in a Rat Model Saving the single cysteine: new antioxidant system found Scarring key to link between obesity and diabetes Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder share genetic roots Schizophrenia does not increase risk of violent crime School closure could reduce swine flu transmission by 21 percent School-based physical activity: Has benefits even if it doesn't help lose weight Scientists begin to untangle root cause of Alzheimer's disease Scientists closer to understanding how to control high blood sugar Scientists demonstrate link between genetic defect and brain changes in schizophrenia Scientists develop a new HIV microbicide -- and a way to mass produce it in plants Scientists discover cells that control inflammation in chronic disease Scientists find obesity alone does not cause arthritis in animals Scientists identify chemical compound that may stop deadly brain tumors Scientists identify genetic cause of previously undefined primary immune deficiency disease Scientists identify new congenital neutropenia syndrome and causative gene mutation Scientists identify new congenital neutropenia syndrome and causative gene mutation Scientists identify possible therapy target for aggressive cancer Scientists identify two gene variants associated with Alzheimer's risk Scientists isolate genes that made 1918 flu lethal Scientists learn why even treated genital herpes sores boost the risk of HIV infection Scientists learn why even treated genital herpes sores boost the risk of HIV infection Scientists make malaria parasite work to reveal its own vulnerabilities Scientists pinpoint protein link to fat storage Scientists report important step in biomarker testing for Alzheimer's disease Scientists show how a neuron gets its shape Scientists take a step towards uncovering the histone code Scientists uncork a potential secret of red wine's health benefits Scientists uncover mode of action of enzyme linked with several types of cancer Scientists uncover new key to the puzzle of hormone therapy and breast cancer Scientists use nanosensors for first time to measure cancer biomarkers in blood Scots and Irish at greater risk of drink-related death, study shows Screening patients with diabetes for CAD does not significantly reduce risk of cardiac events Scripps Research scientists crack mystery of protein's dual function Scripps research scientists find new link between insulin and core body temperature Scripps research team develops technique to determine ethnic origin of stem cell lines Scripps research team restores some function to cells from cystic fibrosis patients Scripps scientists develop first examples of RNA that replicates itself indefinitely Seasonality of mortality: Summer vacation link? Second cervical cancer vaccine protects against additional HPV types Secondhand smoke exposure in childhood increases lung cancer risk later in life Selected men with low-risk prostate cancer have good clinical outcomes without immediate treatment Selenium intake may worsen prostate cancer in some, study reports 'Self-seeding' of cancer cells may play a critical role in tumor progression Self-treatment results in lower overall health care costs for COPD sufferers Sentinel lymph node biopsy suitable for staging penile carcinoma Septic shock: Nitric oxide beneficial after all Severe stress can cause stroke Severity of H1N1 influenza linked to presence of Streptococcus pneumoniae Sexual behavior of African American adolescent girls and young women affected by fear of abuse Sharing surgical lessons from the Canadian field hospital in Afghanistan Shingles raises risk of stroke by 30 percent or more in adults 'Shock and kill' research gives new hope for HIV-1 eradication Short-term school closures may worsen flu pandemics, Pitt study finds Should noninvasive ventilation be considered a high-risk procedure during an epidemic? Side discrepancy errors in radiology reports rare but often clinically significant Sigmon's study examines caffeine withdrawal Silver nanoparticles show "immense potential" in prevention of blood clots Singapore nanotechnology combats fatal brain infections Single gene defect can lead to stroke and deadly diseases of the aorta and coronary arteries Single women gaze longer Single-Shot vaccines may protect against H5N1 influenza virus SIRT1 takes down tumors Size of fat cells and waist size predict type 2 diabetes in women Sleep apnea may not be closely linked to heart failure severity Sleep disordered breathing and obesity: Independent effects, causes Sleep loss linked to increase in Alzheimer's plaques Sleep restriction results in weight gain despite decreases in appetite and consumption Slices of living brain tissue are helping scientists identify new stroke therapies Small changes in protein chemistry play large role in Huntington's disease Small molecule inhibitor shows promise in trastuzumab-resistant metastatic breast cancer Small molecules mimic natural gene regulators Small RNAs can play critical roles in male infertility/contraception Smart phones allow quick diagnosis of acute appendicitis 'Smart scaffolds' may help heal broken hearts Smokeless tobacco increases risk of heart attack and stroke Smoking during pregnancy fosters aggression in children Smoking during pregnancy may impair thyroid function of mom and fetus Smoking during pregnancy puts children at risk of psychotic symptoms Smoking increases risk of developing active TB Smoking linked to increased brain lesions and brain shrinkage in MS Sociologist says this month's family murder-suicides only "the tip of the iceberg" Sodium channel blocker shows promise as a potential treatment for cystic fibrosis Solving the 50-year-old puzzle of thalidomide Some blood pressure drugs may help protect against dementia, study shows Some brain tumors may be mediated by tiny filament on cells Some discrepancies exist between outcomes indicated in trial registration and later publications Some short-term memories die suddenly, no fading Sonic Hedgehog variations linked to recurrence, survival and response to therapy of bladder cancer Special gold nanoparticles show promise for 'cooking' cancer cells Special protein helps maintain an efficient brain Special ultrasound accurately identifies skin cancer Spinal fluid proteins signal Lou Gehrig's disease Sporadic play activity as beneficial to child health as continuous bouts of exercise, study suggests Sports drink consumption can cause tooth erosion Sprained ankle rehab complicated by delayed muscle response, BYU-Michigan study finds Stable marriage is linked with better sleep in women Standard treatment for anal cancer confirmed Starve a fever, feed a cold, don't be stressed STAT3 gene regulates cancer stem cells in brain cancer Statins can protect against Alzheimer's disease, according to new study Statins show dramatic drug and cell dependent effects in the brain STD confirmed to be associated with increased risk of prostate cancer Stem cell 'daughters' lead to breast cancer Stem cells offer new hope for kidney disease patients Still holding their breath: Mortality on lung transplant wait list remains high for some Stress disrupts human thinking, but the brain can bounce back Stress may cause the brain to become disconnected Stress may hasten the growth of melanoma tumors but common beta-blocker medications might slow that progress Stress of isolation early in life linked to enhanced juvenile response to cocaine Stress signals link pre-existing sickness with susceptibility to bacterial infection Strict blood sugar control in some diabetics does not lower heart attack, stroke risk Stroke survivors report loss of sexual desire, blurred gender roles, anger and fatigue Strong link found between concussions and brain tissue injury Students embed stem cells in sutures to enhance healing Studies do not support unhealthful relation between animal foods and breast cancer Studies improve knowledge of underlying brain changes caused by addiction Studies in animals suggest 2009 H1N1 virus may have biological advantage over seasonal influenza Studies quantify radiation doses, cancer risks from CT scans Studies reveal hepatitis C Virus carriers experience substantial increase in mortality Studies uncover high and often overlooked costs associated with epilepsy Study aims to improve common protein discovery method Study assesses new surgical procedure for regenerating cartilage in damaged knee joints Study calls for 'as soon as possible' treatment standard for heart attack patients Study challenges routine use of MRI scans to evaluate breast cancer Study characterizes eczema patients most at risk for dangerous viral infections Study compares 2 nonsurgical treatments for reflux disease Study compares formulations of three aspirin types Study conclusively ties rare disease gene to Parkinson's Study could help target new pancreatitis treatments Study evaluates use of corticosteroids and antiviral agents for treatment of Bell Palsy Study examines risk factors for cancer in unaffected breast of breast cancer patients Study examines use of clinical and cost-effectiveness data for drug coverage decisions Study finds biological clue in brain tumor development Study finds citrus-derived flavonoid prevents obesity Study finds extensive patient sharing among hospitals; could impact spread of infectious diseases Study finds genetic link between sleep disorders and depression in young children Study finds higher drug co-pays discourage patients from starting treatment Study finds higher survival rate among intoxicated trauma patients Study finds link between preeclampsia and reduced thyroid function Study finds more effective treatment for pneumonia following influenza Study finds MRSA in Midwestern swine, workers Study finds multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria high in long-term care Study finds no link between cognitive decline, socioeconomic status in elderly Study finds promise in combined transplant/vaccine therapy for high-risk leukemia Study finds rapid growth in health costs hurts economic performance of US industries Study finds regular daily exercise does not increase total sleep time Study finds reproductive health effects from low doses of bisphenol-A Study finds 'rescue course' of antenatal steroids improves outcome in premature babies Study finds surprisingly high rate of patients readmitted to hospital within a month Study finds that tobacco companies changed design of cigarettes without alerting smokers Study gives clues to how adrenal cancer forms Study gives clues to increasing X-rays' power Study helps unravel mysteries of brain’s endocannabinoid system Study highlights lack of patient knowledge regarding hospital medications Study identifies ‘good’ energy burning fat in lean adults Study identifies biomarker that safely monitors tumor response to new brain cancer treatment Study identifies how tamoxifen stimulates uterine cell growth and cancer Study identifies potential fix for damaged knees Study identifies potential 'safe period' for hormone replacement use Study in pregnant women suggests probiotics may help ward off obesity Study in Spain and Romania confirms radon as second leading cause of lung cancer Study links folic acid supplements to asthma Study links virus to some cases of common skin cancer Study links water pollution with declining male fertility Study makes first connection between heart disorder and Alzheimer's disease Study of first wave of swine flu requires revised public health strategies Study of huge numbers of genetic mutations point to oxidative stress as underlying cause Study on origin of mutation that causes Fatal Familiar Insomnia Study reveals 2/3 of prostate cancer patients do not need treatment Study reveals an increase in long-term antidepressant drug use Study reveals new role of vitamin C in skin protection Study reveals publics' ignorance of anatomy Study reveals why certain drug combinations backfire Study says colorectal cancer increasing in young adults Study says junk food makes kids fatter, but happier Study sees transient heart dysfunction in some long-distance runners Study shows 1 in 25 deaths worldwide attributable to alcohol Study shows brief training in meditation may help manage pain Study shows California's autism increase not due to better counting, diagnosis Study shows cancer vaccines led to long-term survival for patients with metastatic melanoma Study shows carvedilol is effective in preventing variceal bleeding in cirrhotic patients Study shows how gene action may lead to diabetes prevention, cure Study shows how Salmonella survives in environment Study shows how substance in grapes may squeeze out diabetes Study shows nearly 1/3 of human genome is involved in gingivitis Study shows surgery provides good long-term outcomes for patients with gastrointestinal cancers Study shows that allergic reactions to plavix can be treated with steroids and antihistamines Study shows that exercise reduces migraine suffering Study shows that sleep disturbances improve after retirement Study spotlights efficacy of questionnaire to identify patients at high risk for lung cancer Study suggests low, moderate alcohol use increases cancer risk Study suggests mastectomy not being overused for breast cancer treatment Study suggests new approach to common cause of blindness Study supports validity of test that indicates widespread unconscious bias Study tests the effect of ending ambulance diversion Study tracks increasing use of CT on pregnant women Study: Every 1.7 minutes a Medicare beneficiary experiences a patient safety event Study: Excessive use of antiviral drugs could aid deadly flu Study: Lower legal drinking age increases poor birth outcomes Study: The new buzz on detecting tinnitus Study: White wine can make tooth stains darker Suboptimal care before age 65 may lead to higher medicare costs for previously uninsured adults Sun exposure may trigger certain autoimmune diseases in women 'Sunshine vitamin' link to cognitive problems in older people Super micro-surgery offers new hope for breast cancer patients with lymphedema Supplementing babies' formula with DHA boosts cognitive development Surgeon 'gluing' the breastbone together after open-heart surgery Surgery improves survival for prostate cancer patients younger than 50 Surgery potentially best option for severe migraine headaches Surgery remans an option for advanced lung cancer Surgical implants coated with one of "nature's antibiotics" could prevent infection Survey finds just 40 percent of adults 'absolutely certain' they will get H1N1 vaccine Survey finds pain is common years after breast cancer surgery Survival benefit from brain cancer regimen persists over time Surviving sepsis program -- increased compliance gets results Survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma may face increased risk of stroke Sustainable interventions key to successful schistosomiasis control Sweet -- sugared polymer a new weapon against allergies and asthma Swine flu genes dissimilar to past pandemics Swine flu: What does it do to pigs? Swiss study finds income affects prostate cancer patients' survival Switching off hunger hormone affects desire to drink Synthetic HDL: A new weapon to fight cholesterol problems Syphilis survey reveals need for accurate testing for early infection System that regulates blood pressure is amiss in some healthy, young blacks Taking certain antidepressants may cause return of breast cancer Taking medicine for HIV proves hard to swallow for many people Taking sharper aim at stomach ulcer bacteria Targeted heat therapy offers new standard treatment option for soft tissue sarcoma Targeted treatment shows promise for older patients with advanced leukemia Targeting helpers of heat shock proteins could help treat cancer, cardiovascular disease Targeting oxidized cysteine through diet could reduce inflammation and lower disease risk Targeting the more lethal form of the cancer rhabdomyosarcoma TAU develops new pocket-sized breath test to prevent an oral faux pas Teaching autistic teens to make friends Technique blocks a conditioned fear in humans Temple researcher studies the effects of too much texting on college students Teriparatide outperforms alendronate in treating steroid-induced osteoporosis Test detects molecular marker of aging in humans Test for hormones in blood not reflective of hormones in breast tissue; breast cancer risk Test quickly assesses whether Alzheimer's drugs are hitting their target Testicular tumors may explain why some diseases are more common in children of older fathers Testing breast tumors may predict response to chemotherapy Texas has nation’s highest rate of people without health insurance TGen and ASU researchers find drug that could reduce risk of Alzheimer's TGen researchers discover possible way to block the spread of deadly brain tumors That late-night snack: Worse than you think The American Academy of Periodontology issues statement on periodontal treatment during pregnancy The battle for CRTC2: How obesity increases the risk for diabetes The benefit of glinides in the treatment of type 2 diabetes is not scientifically proven The cancer genome atlas project to map 20 tumor types The cancer 'TRAP' The consumption of melatonin, a natural hormone segregated by the own human body, regulates sleep better than somniferous The culture of medicine The disease markers that will aid arthritis research The fancier the cortex, the smarter the brain? The future of personalized cancer treatment: An entirely new direction for RNAi delivery The future of schizophrenia The heart attack myth: Study establishes that women do have same the heart attack symptoms as men The heart disease mutation carried by 60 million The hepatitis healing power of blueberry leaves The making of mucus in common lung diseases The more oral bacteria, the higher the risk of heart attack, ub study shows. The paradox between recognizing importance of exercise for weight control and not exercising 'The pill' for him: Scientists find a hormonal on-and-off switch for male fertility The problem with self-help books: study shows the negative side to positive self-statements The promise of comprehensive cancer control The public overestimates benefits of cancer screening, survey finds The risk of developing deep vein thrombosis during a flight is often overestimated The role of genetic factors in adult ADHD The 'see food' diet The use and misuse of alcohol and marijuana can be traced to a common set of genes The way you eat may affect your risk for breast cancer Think what you eat: Studies point to cellular factors linking diet and behavior Third-hand smoke: Another reason to quit smoking Thousands of new cancer diagnoses predicted, due to soaring use of CT Three genes help breast cancer invade the brain Three shorts from the January issue of Chest Time (and PPAR-beta/delta) heals all wounds Time to hepatitis C infection in injection drug users lengthening in developed countries Tiny but toxic: MBL researchers discover a mechanism of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease Too much of a good thing? Scientists explain cellular effects of vitamin A overdose and deficiency Too much sugar is bad, but which sugar is worse: Fructose or glucose? Topical cream studied as way to treat skin cancer without the knife Total knee replacements increase mobility and motor skills in older patients Toward a fast, accurate urine test for pneumonia Toward a long-sought saliva test for autism Toward a urine test for diagnosing heart disease Toward an explanation for Crohn's disease? Toxicity mechanism identified for Parkinson's disease Traditional risk assessment tools do not accurately predict coronary heart disease Traffic exposure may have a triggering effect on heart attack Traffic jam in brain causes schizophrenia symptomscells Transmission of MRSA and Clostridium difficile through dogs Transplant guide highlights daily infection risks from factors like pets and food Treating addiction by eliminating drug-associated memories Treating cluster headaches with high-flow oxygen appears effective Treating gum disease helps rheumatoid arthritis sufferers Treatment approaches for overactive bladder syndrome in women produce modest results Treatment for acid reflux does not improve asthma Treatment for epilepsy is a possible culprit for development of schizophrenia Treatment for extreme nausea, vomiting during pregnancy Treatment for pancreatic cancer may target tumor microenvironment Treatment not testicular cancer poses greatest risk to survivors' long-term health Treatment regimen extends survival for women with cervical cancer Treatment vaccines for cancer perform well in clinical trials Trends in melanoma incidence and stage at diagnosis vary by racial and ethnic group Trial raises doubts over alternative pain therapy for arthritis Triple therapy halves exacerbations in moderate-to-severe COPD Tryptophan deficiency may underlie quinine side effects Tuberculosis drugs under development expected to have major impact on the disease Tumor size and level of visceral pleura invasion can impact survival of NSCLC patients Tumor suppressor gene in flies may provide insights for human brain tumors Twin study identifies factors associated with skin aging Two studies examine medical consequences of police use of force during restraint Two targeted therapies likely better than one in patients with aggressive lymphoma Two treatment innovations improve heart function after heart attack Two-pronged model could help foil tough cystic fibrosis infections Typhoid fever cases in US linked to foreign travel U of M researchers find 2 units of umbilical cord blood reduce risk of leukemia recurrence U of M researchers find childhood cancer risk rises with mother's age U of Minnesota researcher develops brain-scanning process that holds promise for epilepsy treatments U.S. cancer screening trial shows no early mortality benefit from annual prostate cancer screening UAB researchers link calorie intake to cell lifespan, cancer development UC Davis researchers identify dominant chemical that attracts mosquitoes to humans UC Davis study links smoking with most male cancer deaths UCF discovery could open door to obesity, diabetes treatments UCI researchers find new way to fight cocaine addiction UCLA scientists find molecular switch to prevent Huntington's disease in mice UCSF researchers identify two key pathways in adaptive response UH sociologist has different perspective on obesity 'epidemic' UK study finds meal replacements aid weight loss ULORIC (febuxostat) demonstrated efficacy for management of hyperuricemia in patients with gout Ultrasound can help low-risk patients avoid invasive thyroid biopsy Ultrasound can predict tumor burden and survival in melanoma patients UM scientists pinpoint critical molecule to celiac disease, possibly other autoimmune disorders Unaware and at-risk Understanding a common cold virus Understanding human behavior Undruggable cancer genes may not be invincible Unexpectedly long-range effects in advanced magnetic devices Unindicated CT series result in unnecessary radiation exposure for patients Uninterrupted chest-compressions key to survival in cardiac arrest outside hospital setting University of Hawaii at Manoa professors co-author adolescent obesity study Up to 90 percent of US paper money contains traces of cocaine Up to one in six older people living at home face malnutrition risk Updated guidelines highlight primary care needs of those living with HIV Urine screening test may one day predict coronary artery disease Urine test may determine if a smoker is at risk for lung cancer USC researchers identify 'regulatory' genetic sequences that may predict risk for prostate cancer Use of acid-suppressive medications associated with increased risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia Use of cannabinoids (marijuana) could help post-traumatic stress disorder patients Using magnetism to turn drugs on and off UT researcher: Interferon alpha can delay full onset of type I diabetes UT Southwestern researchers discover brain's memory 'buffer' in single cells UT Southwestern researchers find drug-coated stents less risky for heart bypass patients Uterus sparing surgery is a safe and effective treatment for pelvic organ prolapse UTMB study identifies women at higher risk of significant bone loss on injectable birth control UTSA biology researchers demystify elusive war zone bacterium Vaccination and testing for the human papilloma virus could eradicate cervical cancer Vaccine to prevent urinary tract infections shows early promise Vaccines and autism: many hypotheses, but no correlation Vaccines have not curbed rate of ear infection complications Validated colorectal cancer risk assessment tool available online Variants in three genes account for most dog coat differences - Method for pinpointing gene combinations useful for studies of human disease Variants in three genes account for most dog coat differences - Method for pinpointing gene combinations useful for studies of human disease Variation in prostate stem cell antigen gene raises bladder cancer risk Variations in 5 genes raise risk for most common brain tumors Vegan Buddhist nuns have same bone density as non-vegetarians Vertigo linked to osteoporosis Viagra's other talents: Help a 'signaling' protein shield the heart from high blood pressure damage Vibration plate machines may aid weight loss and trim abdominal fat Video games linked to poor relationships with friends, family Viral epidemics poised to go mobile Virus responsible for deadly brain disease found in MS patients treated with natalizumab Vision improvements persist one year after gene therapy for inherited blindness Visual learners convert words to pictures in the brain and vice versa, says Penn psychology study Vitamin B niacin offers no extra benefit to statin therapy in seniors already diagnosed with CAD Vitamin C may reduce risk of gout Vitamin D deficiency is widespread and on the increase Vitamin D is the 'it' nutrient of the moment Vitamin D levels linked to asthma severity Vitamin D, curcumin may help clear amyloid plaques found in Alzheimer's disease Waking up during surgery: Low-cost prevention? Walnuts may prevent breast cancer We spend more on products with detailed nutritional information Weeding out marijuana: Researchers close in on engineering recognizable, drug-free Cannabis plant Weight at birth tied to heart disease and diabetes risk in adulthood Weight loss reduces incontinence in obese women, UCSF study shows West Nile virus infection may persist in kidneys years after initial infection West Nile virus studies show how star-shaped brain cells cope with infection Wet ear wax and unpleasant body odors signal breast cancer risk What are the characteristics of clarithromycin-resistant Helicobacter pylori? What caused implantable venous access device failure in cancer patients? What do blood stem cells need to grow? Blood flow When is it safe to hire someone with a criminal record? When it comes to brain damage, blankets take the place of drugs When physical and mental health problems co-occur and money gets tight, which prescriptions go unfilled? When the weather gets cold: Winter health problems Where am I? How our brain works as a GPS device Where’s the science? The sorry state of psychotherapy Which is promising as therapeutic targets in patients with biliary tract cancer? EGFR or HER2? White matter changes may predict dementia risk Whiter laundry and a surprising new treatment for kids' eczema WHO Bulletin: Checklists save lives WHO surgical safety checklist WHO surgical safety checklist: Starter kit Why antidepressants don't work for so many Why bladder cancer is deadlier for some Why don’t brain tumors respond to medication? Why fish oils help and how they could help even more Why some vaccines may require a booster Why the thumb of the right hand is on the left hand side Why you can’t hurry love Wide range of mental disorders increase the chance of suicidal thoughts and behaviors Widowed facing higher mortality risk, MSU researcher finds Wine in a box? Think "good" not "gauche" Wine may provide radioprotective effect for breast cancer patients Wistar-led research team discovers genetic pattern that indicates early-stage lung cancer Within a cell, actin keeps things moving Witnessing violence affects kids’ health Women live longer, not better, largely because of obesity and arthritis Women more likely to experience non-traditional stroke symptoms Women more vulnerable to tobacco carcinogens, new results show Women with breast cancer who consume soy food have lower risk of cancer recurrence Women with chest pain less likely then men to get proper treatment from paramedics Women with strong thigh muscles protected from symptomatic knee osteoarthritis Words, gestures are translated by same brain regions, says new research: findings may further our understanding of how language evolved Words, gestures are translated by same brain regions, says new research: findings may further our understanding of how language evolved Working through the menopause World-first swine-flu vaccine trial reveals one dose provides 'strong immune response' World's first delivery of intra-arterial Avastin directly into brain tumor World's largest DNA scan for autism uncovers new gene variant for disorder Worries about paying bills can cause people to pack on pounds Worth the effort? Not if you're depressed Wrong type of help from parents could worsen child's OCD Xie Lab uncovers molecular machinery related to stem cell fate X-rays for early Alzheimer's disease detection Yerkes researchers propose ambitious new strategies for AIDS vaccine research Yerkes researchers use eye tracking to detect mild dementia in humans Yes-associated protein: Early diagnosis of gastric carcinoma You can't trust a tortured brain: Neuroscience discredits coercive interrogation Young adults at future risk of Alzheimer's have different brain activity, says study Young athletes need dual screening tests for heart defects, study suggests Young men living at home with parents are more violent Young men living at home with parents are more violent Young women warned of lung cancer risks Younger men with advanced prostate cancer have shorter survival times Zero tolerance, zero effect

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