Archive of articles published on the 2nd of December 2008

Exposure to secondhand smoke reduced
New mammography technology effective in detecting breast cancer
Patient photos spur radiologist empathy and eye for detail
Imitation is not just flattery for Amazon butterfly species
Ovarian cancer subtypes are different diseases: Implications for biomarker studies
Women with mitral valve prolapse are treated less aggressively than men and may be at high risk
JCI online early table of contents: Dec. 1, 2008
Harnessing miRNA natural gene repressors for anticancer therapy
Fractional dose of scarce meningitis vaccine may be effective in outbreak control
CT colonography offers 1-stop screening for cancer and osteoporosis
House Ear Institute, TGen and Belgian researchers identify gene in age-related hearing loss
Mini heart attacks lessen damage from major ones
Portable CT increases chance of stroke survival and recovery
Ecological impact of African cities
Scientists produce illusion of body-swapping
An ace for visually-impaired students in computer science
Experts discuss applying systematic review to the field of nutrition
Disappearing superconductivity reappears -- in 2-D
Cardiovascular disease causing increasing inequity between rich and poor
Stanford blood scanner detects even faint indicators of cancer
New medication brings hope of jet lag cure
Fruit fly research may lead to better understanding of human heart disease
New approach eliminates software deadlocks using discrete control theory
Omega Centauri -- the glittering giant of the southern skies
HER2 levels may aid in treatment selection for metastatic breast cancer
Gene which protects against lung cancer identified
Clues about controlling cholesterol rise from yeast studies
Ship-in-a-bottle kit on a microchip
Most US organizations not adapting to climate change
New holographic method could be used for lab-on-a-chip technologies
Concordia University researcher develops image processing system that detects moods
Replacing corn with perennial grasses improves carbon footprint of biofuels
Drop in cancer deaths tied primarily to gains in behavior and screening
Risk of death may be higher with drug commonly used during cardiac surgery
These shells don't clam up: Innovative technique to record human impact on coastal waters
What makes the heart 'tick-tock'
Secreted protein sends signal that fat is on the way
New study identifies link between Alzheimer's disease biomarkers in healthy adults
New test for depression
Preoperative radiation may improve survival rates in advanced rectal cancer patients
Is empty nest best? Changes in marital satisfaction in late middle age
Ice beetles impacted by climate change
Rutgers scholar identifies genetic patterning in fruit fly development
Study links child hunger and poor health to unstable housing
Carnegie Mellon CyLab survey unveils major gap
Doing research on the Web: New teaching tool pushes students to analyze online materials
A human approach to computer processing
Avalanches -- triggered from the valley
Particulate emissions from laser printers
Old as you want to be: Study finds most seniors feel younger
Baker Institute fellow urges new look at government 'Web-tapping'
Plants display 'molecular amnesia'
Thrombosis patients face greater risks than previously believed
Operations engineering for more efficient operating rooms
Toys made of liquid wood
AASM responds to the Institute of Medicine's report on fatigue and medical resident hours
Revised hours and workloads for medical residents needed to prevent
Subtitles do not guarantee hearing-impaired viewers a total comprehension of television messages
Brand-name drugs do not appear superior to generic drugs for treating cardiovascular diseases
Einstein researchers develop technique to count messages made by single genes
Vaccine and drug research aimed at ticks and mosquitoes to prevent disease transmission
Analysis supports use of surgery to treat medication-resistant epilepsy
Engineers: Wireless crib monitor keeps tabs on baby's breathing
Too much commitment may be unhealthy for relationships, UH psychology professor says
Up to 2 drinks per day not linked with higher risk of irregular heart beat for women
Climate change setback for acidified rivers
Invasive garden ants as new pest insects in Europe
Marked improvement in body image, physical stamina, post-surgical pectus patients report