Archive of articles published on the 13th of May 2008

Air pollution may be associated with blood clots in deep leg veins
Study documents obesity and its association with heart risk
High blood pressure, high cholesterol may be associated with retinal vascular disease
HPV linked to better survival in tonsil, tongue cancer, U-M study finds
Patients' expectation of getting better is crucial in recovery from whiplash
Risk of hospitalization from violent assault increases when local alcohol sales rise
Chronic disease management: Does it improve health and save money?
Sweeping analysis of research reinforces strong media influence on women's body image
Metoprolol around the time of surgery increases the risk of death and stroke: POISE trial
Vision therapy appears to improve visual function in macular disease
Children more likely to use fruit tuck shops when schools ban unhealthy snacks
People who participate in clinical research generally wish to know the research results
Why did the EPA fire a respected toxicologist?
NYP/Weill Cornell gene therapy clinical trial yields promising results for Batten disease
Gene therapy slows progression of fatal neurodegenerative disease in children
Businesspeople who are too sure of their abilities are less savvy entrepreneurs: New study
Surviving breast cancer 'is not enough,' warns Breast Cancer Campaign
Hyperactivity is associated with decreased numbers of interneurons
Genetic links to impaired social behavior in autism
Expanded food and nutrition program shows $10 benefit for each $1 spent
Novel mechanisms controlling insulin release and fat deposition discovered
Researchers discover architecture for fundamental processes of life
Astronaut health on moon may depend on good dusting
Too hot to handle! Scientists identify heat sensing regulator
Fecal microorganisms inhabit sandy beaches of Florida
Satellite communications by laser
Air pollution, smoking affect latent tuberculosis
Using music to explore the neural bases of emotional 'processing' in the autistic brain
Illumination made to measure
Free-flowing traffic with ORINOKO
Mayo Clinic study shows acupuncture and myofascial trigger therapy treat same pain areas
Soldered lenses
Stanford research: Chatting with your car may be useful to you -- but also to corporations
Beijing game for clean air challenge
Henry Moore sculpture could be re-erected thanks to 21st century science
Vitamin D protects cells from stress that can lead to cancer
Rensselaer student invents alternative to silicon chip
Study: Most female child molesters were victims of sexual abuse
Yerkes researchers find link between psychological stress and overeating
Depression and anger can plague recent university graduates: Study
Research shines spotlight on a key player in the dance of chromosomes
Archaeologist uses satellite imagery to explore ancient Mexico
Put the trees in the ground
Argonne scientists use lasers to align molecules
NASA's GLAST gets shades, blankets for the beach
OHSU Cancer Institute researchers pinpoint how smoking causes cancer
Introducing 'Orange Bulldog'
DNA fingerprinting simplified
Establishing faster-growing, durable football fields
Scientists discover small RNAs that regulate gene expression and protect the genome
Sugar linkage could lead to better treatment for autoimmune diseases
Chemical compound prevents cancer in lab
Girls and children exposed to tobacco smoke benefit more from montelukast (singulair)
UT Southwestern researcher: Supplemental breast ultrasound boosts cancer detection
Girls, young women can cut risk of early breast cancer through regular exercise
Blacks not receiving chemotherapy for rectal cancer, despite seeing cancer specialists
Adding ultrasound to mammography may improve breast cancer detection in high-risk women
Other highlights in the May 13 JNCI
Adding ultrasound screening to mammography brings benefits, risks
Drug therapy for PKU reverses heart damage
CU-Boulder team to build $34 million instrument package for environmental satellite
National study examines health risks of coarse particle pollution
Exposure to coarse air pollution not associated with hospital admission for respiratory diseases
Drug does not increase suitability for dialysis of surgically-enlarged blood vessels
First electrophysical recording of sleep in a wild animal
Shrimps see beyond the rainbow
Molecular 'clock' could predict risk for developing breast cancer
Mouse study: When it comes to living longer, it's better to go hungry than go running
First use of DNA fingerprinting to identify viable embryos