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May 31, 2006
Tests for 'face-blindness' reveal disorder may not be so rare
Hebrew University researchers uncover eight previously unknown species
Striking the right balance between excitation and inhibition
Voyager data may reveal trajectory of solar system
Vaccinate or not? Treat or not? Study looks at tricky health decisions
UCLA/VA study: Many patients not receiving follow-up tests after positive screening for colon cancer
UW-Madison professor to coordinate US fusion science effort
Physicists persevere in quest for inexhaustible energy source
New approach allows closer look at smoker lungs
Trial success for diabetic nerve therapy
Epidemic of unneeded amputations
Climate change responsible for increased hurricanes
Knowledge of infection may prevent spread of herpes virus
Research suggests cause of neurodegeneration in Huntington's disease
U of MN study finds health education helps African American light smokers kick the habit
International study launched testing new drug combination to cut cardiovascular disease
New protein target may advance design of HIV and cancer drugs
Iraq's marshes show progress toward recovery
Differences in sexual desire can be attributed to genetic variances
May 30, 2006
The search for new applications for laser light beams
New MRI technique shows emphysema in asymptomatic smokers
MR spectroscopy significantly reduces need for breast biopsy
Ritalin packs punch by elevating norepinephrine, suppressing nerve signal transmissions
New understanding of COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes could lead to revised classification of pain meds, Queen's study shows
New potential drug target in tuberculosis
Researchers open door to potential treatments for type 2 diabetes
The results are in: Bacterial parasite strives for balance in host infection
Fear circuit flares as bipolar youth misread faces
How to cut energy waste in China, India, Brazil said crucial to forestalling climate change
Fatty diet does not increase risk of skin cancer
New pathways for autoimmune treatment identified
FSU research produces images of AIDS virus that may shape vaccine
Penn researchers start new clinical trial to examine ways to improve treatment of uterine fibroids
UAB Researchers Discover HIV-1 Originated in Wild Chimpanzees
Mice lacking key immune component still control chronic viral infections
Penn State research shows withdrawal drug offers relief for Crohn's sufferers
Dartmouth study finds that arsenic inhibits DNA repair
Algae's Protein "Tails" Create Motion — and Aid Munching
New technology detects risks of drugs to heart sooner
Nature offers guidance on organising dynamic networks
Malaria, potato famine pathogen share surprising trait
One-third of adults with diabetes still don't know they have it
DNA: Bacteria's survival ration
May 26, 2006
Innovations needed to monitor kidney health
Results of clipping and coiling of aneurysms are similar over time
Historic Colorado River streamflows reconstructed back to 1490
Infectious disease experts offer advice to prevent and treat lyme disease
Mass spectrometry methods database gets major update
Neuronal cell cultures kept on the straight and narrow
Growing glowing nanowires to light up the nanoworld
Ancient Etruscans unlikely ancestors of modern Tuscans, statistical testing reveals
First trial on life-threatening condition finds 2 surgical approaches have same results
Two very different surgical procedures produce same results in often fatal intestinal disorder
Scientists predict how to detect a fourth dimension of space
Revolution in the fight against cancer & viruses
Overfishing puts Southern California kelp forest ecosystems at risk, report scientists
Theoretical blueprint for invisibility cloak reported
Patients, be patient: Brain images suggest new therapy for severe depression can take months to work
Include Indigenous communities in MDGs or watch them die a slow death, experts warn
A gene predisposing to pituitary tumors identified
Minerals go 'dark' near Earth's core
Faster atmospheric warming in subtropics pushes jet streams toward poles
Virginia study urges early emphasis on science
Plague agent helps UT Southwestern researchers find novel signaling system in cells
The tropics may be expanding
Organ-recipients' deaths prompt call for suppliers of pet rodents to screen for LCMV disease
May 25, 2006
Study outlines eruption at undersea volcano
More effective reporting needed on spinal manipulation in children
Innocuous intestinal bacteria may be reservoir for resistance
Salk research suggests the existence of specialized neurons that distinguish swagger from sway
Toward a less expensive, more convenient treatment of Gaucher's disease
For the future hydrogen economy, a tiny, self-powered sensor
Purdue researchers find 'switch' for skeletal-muscle atrophy
MIT material puts new spin on electronics
World to be even hotter by century's end
New space observations poised to save lives from floods, landslides
Mixed amphetamine salts most effective in the treatment of ADHD in youths
Enzyme defect leads to hyperinsulinism
Low carbohydrate diet did not increase bone loss, study finds
UCF, Georgia researchers: New Orleans faces 3-in-10 chance of hurricane winds
Queensland scientists identify molecule that links both sides of the brain
'Rhythm method' may kill off more embryos than other methods of contraception
Health benefits of Chlamydia screening programmes 'might have been overestimated'
Compulsion to smoke after just one cigarette can lie dormant for more than three years
New research links placenta praevia directly to assisted reproductive techniques
Key stress protein linked to toxicities responsible for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
For Stanford scientists, RNAi gene therapy takes two steps forward, one step back
Study links obesity to liver failure
Deaths from rodent virus raise need for tracking system
May 24, 2006
Early treatment favored for multiple sclerosis
Characteristics of caregivers may increase symptoms in dementia patients
Penn researcher uses computer-based screening to help identify domestic violence victims
Lowering blood pressure doesn't prevent cognitive impairment, dementia
Spacers have advantages over nebulizers for childhood asthma
Live via Satellite: Scientists to Track Caspian Sea Sturgeons
Carbon-based quantum dots could mean 'greener' safer technology in medicine and biology
RNA interference stops colon cancer spread in mice
How Did Continents Split? Geology Study Shows New Picture
Genetic tug of war determines sexual differentiation
Beyond the hype and the scare stories, how safe are nanoparticles?
Immune signals of variations of a single gene linked to more severe Crohn's disease
Worsening anemia signals poorer outcomes in men treated for advanced prostate cancer
Inconsistent access to food in low-income households may contribute to weight gain
St. John's Wort relieves bladder pain in animal models
Botox: Its not just for wrinkles anymore
Mayo Clinic studies find association between acid reflux and esophageal cancer
New techniques ease colon cancer procedures for patients
Blood pressure drugs associated with reduced risk of esophageal, pancreatic and colon cancers
New approach to vaccine development provides potent, long-lasting immunity
U-M scientists target key cells and signals that trigger pulmonary fibrosis
Use of breast MRI can be cost-effective for some women at high-risk of breast cancer
Study provides evidence supporting recommended 10 year interval for colonoscopies for most patients
May 23, 2006
Alcohol abuse increases the risk of suffering from pneumonia
Researchers release draft final report on New Orleans levees
DOE JGI Finishes 100th Microbial Genome
Selenium-protein deficiency raises prostate cancer risk
Deep-Water Discovery
Tropical forests leak nitrogen back into atmosphere, say scientists
OHSU primate center research suggests multiple 'body clocks'
How ancient whales lost their legs, got sleek and conquered the oceans
Team revamps energy system for fuel-efficiency
New study reveals components of cocoa may enhance the appearance of the skin
Undersea channels studied to aid oil recovery
Certain blood pressure-lowering drugs reduce diabetes risk in Hispanic patients
UCLA study finds that simple lifestyle changes may improve cognitive function and brain efficiency
UGA study reveals a new way of looking at vaccine development
New study shows erosive esophagitis healing linked to acid control
New study finds that ramelteon shows potential for circadian phase shifting
One fourth of older patients receive catheters for no reason
Alcohol consumption habits may threaten GI health
New compounds fight chronic symptoms of bowel disorders
Biologic therapies lead evolution of Crohn's treatments
Lead exposure leads to brain cell loss and damage years later
Computer-based screening may encourage discussions about domestic violence
May 22, 2006
Cysteine containing chewing gum for the prevention of upper digestive tract cancers?
Patients and their doctors have different perceptions about HIV and its treatment
Greenhouse gas/temperature feedback mechanism may raise warming beyond previous estimates
Baylor researchers develop 'bubble' technique for potential treatment of Type I diabetes
Study identifies predictors of bipolar disorder risk
Drug discovery team to explore newly discovered deep-sea reefs
Research highlights how bacteria produce energy
Women with COPD can fare worse than men
Study finds stool testing novel technique for detecting colon cancer
No link between short-term testosterone use and prostate cancer, study says
Researchers uncover new mechanism of tumor suppressor
Injecting stem cells from a woman's own muscle may effectively treat urinary incontinence
Marijuana-derived drug suppresses bladder pain in animal models
For patients with severe lung injury, less is more
Early cat exposure can increase some children's eczema risk
Early occupational exposure can affect lungs later
Surgical plugs in ear's bone stops strange form of severe dizziness
Anxiety common in elderly, yet often undiagnosed and undertreated
Study finds that a woman's chances of having twins can be modified by diet
Giant Deep-Sea Tubeworm's Meal Ticket Comes in as a Skin Infection
RIT Students Design Deep-Sea Explorer to Search for Lake Ontario Shipwrecks
New study finds key role for VEGF in onset of sepsis
Producing high performace porous materials by Pulsed Electric Current Sintering
Custom filler material produces excellent paint without common damage to mixing equipment
Is there a risk of transmitting genetic disorders to babies conceived by fertility procedures?
May 19, 2006
Researchers link two more genes to sudden infant death syndrome
Linking Climate Change Across Time Scales
Test for Dioxin Sensitivity in Wildlife Could Result from New Study
OHSU studying drug for bone-deforming disorder
Colombian Frog Believed Extinct Found Alive
How healthy is that marsh? Biologists count parasites
Study shows schizophrenia limits understanding of body language
New data finds recalls of automated external defibrillators to be common
Experts urge industry and international donors to prepare pneumococcal vaccines
Schepens scientists are first to discover angiogenesis switch inside blood vessel cells
Codeine may be no cure for cough
MAGIC discovers variable very high energy gamma-ray emission from a microquasar
Potential new treatment strategy for Alzheimer's disease and other brain and spinal cord damage
Study details hepatitis C ability to block immune system response
Blood test predicts success of quitting smoking using the nicotine patch
Video wasted on toddlers, unless it's interactive
New study finds PET imaging value in tracking diabetes progression
Gold nanoparticles could improve antisense cancer drugs
Viral hitchhiker inhibits Wolbachia bacteria's ability to proliferate
Protein connections: A network to understand disease
New laser technique that strips hydrogen from silicon surfaces
Gene first linked to rare disease may trigger skin cancer, other tumors
Researchers achieve long-sought goal of using lasers to break specific molecular bonds
Scientists develop first comprehensive theory explaining Madagascar's rich biodiversity
Scientists scuttle claims that 'Hobbit' fossil from Flores, Indonesia, is a new hominid
May 18, 2006
UT Southwestern physician helps craft first guidelines for care, diagnosis of swimmer's ear
Even a little cooling helps after cardiac arrest
A simple protocol avoids unnecessary invasive procedures
Best settings for biphasic automated defibrillators investigated
Reducing dose errors for children in cardiac arrest
Fraternity/sorority members who get drunk weekly at higher risk of injuries
Varying effects of fish consumption on atrial fibrillation
Researchers Assess Risks Associated with Living in Low-Lying Coastal Areas
Newly discovered protein could hold key to preventing heart disease
'Pinball protons' created by ultraviolet rays and other causes can lead to DNA damage
NIH panel urges more informed approach to multivitamin/mineral use for chronic disease prevention
Tobacco Smoke Linked to Allergic Rhinitis in Infants
Polycystic kidney disease: MRI provides an early alert to progression
Water shortages in Northeast Linked to Human Activity
Using satellite observations to study photosynthetic trends in northern circumpolar high latitudes
Location, location, location: Transcriptional activity and nuclear position
Targeting lung cancer
Closing holes in heart important treatment for young stroke patients, study says
Ancient tomb sheds new light on Egyptian colonialism
Depression in MS patients clue to better treatment
Mild maternal stress may actually help children mature
Healthy human immune system cells can respond to HIV-1
South Pacific plant may be missing link in evolution of flowering plants
Seismologists detect a sunken slab of ocean floor deep in the Earth
Human and chimp genomes reveal new twist on origin of species
Bedsores and bald hides: Novel roles revealed for a 'scaffolding' protein
May 17, 2006
Is brain size linked to two common gene variants?
In the loop: Scientists reveal how signals travel through rat's whiskers
Fabled equatorial icecaps to disappear
Moderate stress during pregnancy does not harm child development
Length of deprivation in infants affects intellectual development for years
Toddlers learn better through interactive video
Lost in thought: Brain research
Coral reef reveals history of fickle weather in the central Pacific
New study of hand-brain function offers insight into recovery for stroke survivors
Small molecule interactions were central to the origin of life
Indiana U researchers closer to finding a genetic cause of hearing loss in aging
New study reveals signaling pathways required for expansion of pancreas stem cells
Promising cell protein may play role in infection and dry eye
Cultural approach is key to tackling obesity
Studies shows device-guided paced breathing lowers blood pressure & peripheral resistance
NASA Looks at Hurricane Cloud Tops for Windy Clues
Damage from oxygen may be one cause of Parkinson's disease
Cholesterol-lowering drugs not associated with increased breast cancer risk
Study indicates widely-used nutritional supplement does not improve cholesterol levels
Long airplane flight does not appear to increase risk of blood clots
Rheumatoid arthritis drug linked to serious infections and cancers
May 16, 2006
Chimpanzee study reveals genome variation hotspots
Exxon Valdez oil found in tidal feeding grounds of ducks, sea otters
Acetaminophen safe to use after heart attack but doesn't protect the heart
Repeatable low-breakdown voltage antifuses enabled through a Sandia-developed dielectric thin film
New compound reduces stroke damage
Research uncovers signaling pathways related to brain-immune system links
Infants or adults? NIH ethicists argue for new bird flu priorities
Fabled equatorial African icecaps to disappear
New compound unusually potent at blocking brain cancer growth
UCSF study to examine whether probiotics can prevent asthma in children
Neural stem cell gene plays crucial role in eye development
For elderly, extra pounds may lower mortality rates
Collaborative study successfully applies neutrons to study hydrogen transfer in biological systems
Children's emotional distress after hurricane linked with parents' stress levels
Study: Exercise, diet may protect against colorectal cancer
Global warming may have damaged coral reefs forever
Diabetes hits 275 Australians each day as pandemic spreads
Buckyballs make room for gilded cages
Plants tell caterpillars when it's safe to forage
Prozac's target revealed
Free access to science speeds its use
Unique dual target specificity of kinase inhibitor key for success against cancer
OHSU researcher develops first animal model to treat devasting head and neck cancers
May 15, 2006
Smell of success for nanobiosensors
Hybrid coatings increase hardness of plastic and allow properties to be tailored
Digital communications advance with simple CdS thin films
Penn State Researchers Look Beyond the Birth of the Universe
Full year of treatment helps infants and children with toxoplasmosis
Study shows frogs can play key role in stem cell research
Non-coding RNAs help silence the mammalian transcription
Modeling head and neck cancers
Obesity makes labor tougher on women, new research finds
Sick of being pregnant? Inducing labor carries risks, Saint Louis University research finds
Methane-Belching Bugs Inspire a New Theory of the Origin of Life on Earth
Low-cost microfluidics can be a sticky problem
Study Suggests Tension Headache May Actually Be TMJD
Precision biochemistry tracks DNA damage in fish
Wearable sensors to improve soldier post-action reports
Hysterectomy type makes little difference in later sexual function
Studies unclear whether spinal cement procedure improves back pain
Joslin-led study reveals new findings on insulin signaling in the liver
New research finds surveys of larval-stage organisms effective for measuring marine biodiversity
How did cactuses evolve?
Female guppies risk their lives to avoid too much male attention
Studies shed new light on why exercise can protect against skin and bowel cancers
Exercise can protect against skin cancer
SCAI Hildner Lecture highlights innovative techniques for plaque imaging
Electronic medical record boosts quality, efficiency
May 12, 2006
Research points to more effective catalyst materials for petrochemical industry
Carcinogens from parents' tobacco smoke found in their babies' urine
Rising price of oil highlights affordable energy alternatives
Coffee, black, decaf and a little llama on the side
Light's Most Exotic Trick Yet: So Fast it Goes ... Backwards?
New technology will allow for flexible television and computer screens
How bad is malaria anemia? It may depend on your genes
Scientists Create the First Synthetic Nanoscale Fractal Molecule
The Bay Is His Oyster: Ray Grizzle Is Restoring Oyster Reefs To NH's Great Bay
Ring-like formations in drying DNA drops could affect hybridization studies
Scientists discover two genes linked to early heart attack risk
New treatment for food poisoning
NIEHS researchers link gene variation to coronary heart disease
C-myc required by the immune system
New species of monkey discovered in Tanzania is a new genus
High hepatitis B infection rate found among NYC's Asian American community
Over 80 million Americans risking early death through smoking or obesity
Search for cancer genes unlikely to succeed, say experts
Study of nutrients' effects on brain provides insight into appetite regulation
Fox Chase study sheds light on cancer susceptibility and disease involving bone-marrow failure
Biological motors sort molecules one by one on a chip
Statins prove life-saving in patients with acute coronary syndromes
Desensitization protocol overcomes allergy to clopidogrel
Scientists describe new African monkey genus - first in 83 years
May 11, 2006
Massive Duplication of Genes May Solve Darwin's "Abominable Mystery" about Flowering Plants
Record air pollution above the Arctic
Dragonfly migration resembles that of birds, scientists say
Home testing kit could help identify 'hidden' caffeine in beverages
Study provides new understanding of spontaneous hybridization
Protein expression holds promise for head and neck cancer detection
First High-Flex Knee Replacement Implant Shaped Specifically to Fit Woman's Anatomy
Keeping cool in a war zone: Device promises relief for desert soldiers
Gladstone scientists prove neurons produce Alzheimer's-linked apolipoprotein E
Pollutant haze heats the Arctic
Nanotechnology shows early promise to treat cardiovascular disease
XMM-Newton reveals the origin of elements in galaxy clusters
Scientists reveal fate of Earth's oceans
Scientists unlock more secrets of HIV and SARS
New capture scenario explains origin of Neptune's oddball moon Triton
Inhaled steroids help young children breathe but do not prevent chronic asthma
Study casts doubt on claims that the medical malpractice system is plagued by frivolous lawsuits
Nature vs Nintendo: Video games or national parks
K-Staters design and build a low-cost remote sensing tool for environmental studies
May 10, 2006
New treatment for specific type of leukemia
Monster hurricanes
OHSU study says stem cell 'fusion' occurs in tumors
Tibet Provides Passage for Chemicals to Reach the Stratosphere
New understanding of parasite cell structures may provide treatments for serious tropical diseases
Pediatricians fail to screen for autism, Hopkins study finds
Study examines impact of optional regulations on heart attack treatment
In undersea habitat, aquanauts learn about teamwork and task performance for the moon and Mars
Tropical depression: Hurricane linked to long-term mental distress
M. D. Anderson: Setting the benchmark in brain tumor treatment
Indoor air purifiers that produce even small amounts of ozone may be risky for health
Do testosterone patches help women with under-active pituitary glands?
New Method Confirms Importance of Fungi in Arctic Nitrogen Cycle
Evolutionary forces explain why women live longer than men
Venus Express has reached final orbit
NYU algorithm enhances ability to detect cancer genes
Study identifies substances in grapefruit juice that interact dangerously with some drugs
College freshmen at high risk for chlamydia infection
Women attracted to men when they see interest in children refected in their faces
Ghrelin: A player in diabetes but not obesity?
Increase in thyroid cancer in US attributed to improved early detection
Collaborative care decreases some symptoms of dementia for patients with Alzheimer disease
Impaired vision common in US
Gene linked to rare disease activates fat breakdown
Imbalance may trigger advance from fatty liver to liver failure
Diabetes research at UH 'crystalizes' with major finding
May 09, 2006
Laboratory scientists study soot in megacity pollution
Nanotube sandwiches could lead to better composite materials
Genetic insights may explain retinal growth, eye cancer
Where Have All the Butterflies Gone?
Cutting calories slightly can reduce aging damage
Antidepressant drug may prevent recurrence of depression in patients with diabetes
Nanotubes used for first time to send signals to nerve cells
Sri Lanka water supply still suffers effects of 2004 tsunami
Interfering RNA silences genes in 'slippery' immune cells
Childhood arthritis raises risk of broken bones
US infant mortality rate fails to improve
Knowledge of dendritic cells branches out
Gender may impact lung function in patients with lung cancer
Researchers map links between size of hippocampus and progression to Alzheimer's dementia
Antiviral drugs may help relieve nerve pain related to shingles
Statins may improve circulation in the retina
Post-mortem brain studies reveal features of mild cognitive impairment
Corticosteroid therapy may be associated with irregular heartbeat
Long-term estrogen therapy linked to breast cancer risk
UCLA researchers discover how drug binds to neurons to stop drunken symptoms of alcohol
Mayo Clinic study finds coma grossly misrepresented in the movies
A new view on Lyme disease: Rodents hold the key to annual risk
A tiny protein plays a big role in DNA repair
Nanosecond-scale release of stinging jellyfish nematocysts
May 08, 2006
Online calculator and chemotherapy order systems reduce medication errors in children
UCSD researchers link novel mutated gene to meal retardation and imbalance
Scientists find gene in obese mice that increases type 2 diabetes
'Smart' genetic therapy helps the body to heal itself
Nanotechnology expert analysis: Huge impacts from tiny tech
Imaging technique sheds new light on the composition of the brain of moderate cannabis users
No-Mow Grass May Be Coming to Your Yard Soon
Bold Three-Stage Brain Operation for Intractable Seizures Appears Promising
New technique offers relief for patients with spinal tumors
New male contraceptive targets sperm, not hormones
Vaccine shown effective against chancroid
Novel enzyme offers new look at male hormone regulation
New guidelines offer power to prevent stroke
NDRI researchers report on transitions to injecting drug use among noninjecting heroin users
Balancing male fertility and disease resistance
Research Shows How Visual Stimulation Turns Up Genes to Shape the Brain
Insulin research builds on Nobel Laureate's work
Polar explorers use satellite broadband to stay in touch
Improvement of the treatments against brucellosis and ovine salmonella
Blood-compatible nanoscale materials possible using heparin
NAU researchers chirping over discovery of new cricket genus
Patients positively weigh in on liposuction
Study provides first look at the 'birth' of a retina cell
Researchers find protein that silences genes
Mutation in deafness gene can help heal wounds and prevent infection
Breast conservation a good option for non-invasive, 'early' breast cancer, U-M study shows
May 05, 2006
H5N1 threat puts human flu back in spotlight
New strategy developed to combat West Nile Virus
Carnegie Mellon researchers say use of switchgrass could solve energy woes
New study reveals structure of E. coli multidrug transporter protein
K-State professors study risk attitudes and consequences of college drinking
Stomach receptor for H. pylori discovered
Important gene controlling tree growth and development found
Man may have caused pre-historic extinctions
Unique soybean lines hold promise for producing allergy-free soybeans
'Cellular antennae' on algae give clues to how human cells receive signals
Evolution reveals an independent route for diversity in animal form
Some ethnic groups more susceptible to adverse drug reactions
Follow the nitrogen to extraterrestrial life
Scientists discover that ancient genes dictate flowering, fall bud set
Landing on Titan: The new movies
Titan's seas are sand
Weizmann Institute scientists discover a molecular security mechanism for keeping mutations in check
Meteorites discovered to carry interstellar carbon
Neurobiology of dread gives scientists clues about human decision making
In 3D, early fat development first requires 'remodeling'
Halting histamine action means hallelujah for hay fever sufferers
Near 100 percent mammagraphy recall compliance costs less than a quarter per patient
Key root-development pathway mapped using advanced genomic technique
May 04, 2006
UK grid helps fight avian flu
By combining different CT views, radiologists can better evaluate the GI tract
Patients have high expectations about screening mammography
Man-Made Climate Change
The secret lives of sea slugs
Salk scientists untangle steroid hormone signaling in plants
Inhibiting cell process may give cancer drug a boost
Tequila! Chemists help asshelp assure quality of popular Mexican beverage
XMM-Newton 'spare-time' provides impressive sky survey
Researchers report technique for freezing and preserving genetically enhanced pig embryos
SLU Liver Center to Study Whether Potent HIV Drug Could Benefit Hepatitis B Patients
The Hunt for a Hepatitis C Vaccine is Under Way at Saint Louis University School of Medicine
How long is a day on Saturn?
Infrared system helps pilots and drivers see in fog and at night
Study shows newborns with jaundice at no greater risk
Italian researchers find fenretinide cuts the risk of second breast cancers in young women
Pandemic challenges for Asia-Pacific region
Ozone recovering, but unlikely to stabilize at pre-1980 levels, says study
Slowdown in tropical Pacific flow pinned on climate change
New findings help pinpoint autism's genetic roots
Mutant mice show key autism traits
The brain's motivation station
Results with newer bladeless LASIK equivalent to standard microkeratome LASIK
How the US drug safety system should be changed
May 03, 2006
Hormones may affect how brain listens, Emory study finds
Early myocardial enhancement defects on multidetector CT predicts future myocardial viability
New radiation protection technique results in reduced physician exposure
Mobile DNA part of evolution's toolbox
Is a Russian peninsula really part of North America?
Targeted virus compels cancer cells to eat themselves
Neighborhood safety may play role in obesity
Periodontitis may increase C-reactive protein levels in pregnancy
Nanotubes act as 'thermal Velcro' to reduce computer-chip heating
World-leading microscope shows more detail than ever
BabyBot takes first steps
Climatic change and environmental functions of forests
Learning the language of DNA
Eat less, weigh more? Enzyme makes lean mice 'susceptible' to dietary fat
Gains in the fight against acid aspiration lung injury
St. Jude test of bird flu vaccine proves successful
MUHC study reveals Vioxx related heart attacks can occur within the first two weeks of use
Effective alcohol dependence treatments defined
Lack of health insurance associated with decreased use of health care services
Early use of statins after coronary syndromes does not reduce risk of heart attack, stroke or death
Some nonhormonal therapies may offer relief from hot flashes, but with possible adverse effects
'Virginity pledges' by adolescents may bias their reports of premarital sex
Particular treatments effective for alcohol dependence
May 02, 2006
Epstein-Barr Virus Might Kick-Start Multiple Sclerosis
International study investigates early biology of HIV infection
To avoid stomach upset in arthritis patients, drug combination more effective
Fussy Babies and Postpartum Depression Linked, Study Finds
PET-CT highly accurate for detecting ovarian cancer recurrence
CT colonography even safer than previously reported, says study
New technique reduces radiation exposure by 60 percent in abdominal CT of children
Should older men be screened for prostate cancer?
Biotech cotton provides same yield with fewer pesticides
The greenbeards have blue throats in a breakthrough study of the evolution of altruistic behavior
Vaccine combined with short-term postexposure antibiotics protects monkeys from inhalational anthrax
Melatonin improves mood in winter depression
Multiracial youth more likely to engage in violent behavior, substance abuse
Prenatal cocaine exposure not linked to bad behavior in kids
Plants' role in global warming re-examined in ORNL Science paper
First neutrons produced by DOE's Spallation Neutron Source
UCSB researchers discover new biotechnology to identify
MIT nanoparticles may help detect, treat tumors
Minimally invasive approach can take the pain out of herniated disks
Obesity levels in US are grossly underestimated
Combining PET and CT scans makes cancer treatment more accurate
Study reports newborn screening tests can save both lives and money
OHSU research reveals possible future target for delaying or stopping Alzheimer's
Flu news: Study in 8,475 young children points to a more effective influenza vaccine
Immune systems in breast cancer survivors who suffer from fatigue fail to shut off after therapy
Antidepressant medication may prevent recurring depression in diabetics
May 01, 2006
Melatonin Most Effective For Sleep When Taken For Off-Hour Sleeping
Bronchial thermoplasty offers significant improvement for asthmatics in small study
FDG-PET accurate for evaluating lung tumor destruction from radiofrequency ablation
Inflammation markers identify fatigue in breast cancer survivors
Freezing kidney tumors is a safe alternative to surgery
Image-guided biopsy can help patients avoid unnecessary kidney removal
CT and ultrasound equally valuable in diagnosing pelvic pain in women
Low estrogen levels in men linked to increased risk for hip fracture
Protowings may have helped bird ancestors cover rough terrain
Whole-genome study at Johns Hopkins reveals a new gene associated with abnormal heart rhythm
Internet use involves both pros and cons for children and adolescents
Study finds parents rarely use baby gates, bath thermometers
Environmental tobacco smoke linked to behavior problems in children and pre-teens
Environmental triggers may promote human genetic variation
Gold beads show previously unseen parts of the eye
Mothers often have inaccurate perceptions of their children's body weight, study shows
School-based quality initiative improves childhood asthma outcomes
Pediatricians don't often refer patients to community resources for childhood aggression
Measurements may help show if constants are changing
NIST gears up to verify short range 3-D imaging
Cornell study of ancient volcano, seeds and tree rings, suggests rewriting Late Bronze Age Mediterranean history
Laser trapping of erbium may lead to novel devices
Suicide awareness, prevention programs needed in schools
Almost 1/3 of colon cancer patients stop chemotherapy, leading to double the death rate
Can senile amyloidosis spread from mother to offspring?
Carnegie Mellon's NREC unveils futuristic unmanned ground combat vehicles
Researchers learn more about ways to regenerate the ear's hearing cells
XMM-Newton digs into the secrets of fossil galaxy clusters
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