Archive of articles published on the 19th of August 2008

Lack of tuberculosis trials in children unacceptable
Drier, warmer springs in US Southwest stem from human-caused changes in winds
Survey compares views of trauma professionals, the public on dying from injuries
Elderly patients less likely to be transported to trauma centers than younger patients
College cocktails lead to science career
Tadalafil shows promise for relief of lower urinary tract symptoms associated with BPH
Ultrasound used to predict heart attack risk
Study outlines teens' preferences and trade-offs for freedom from acne
Greenland ice core reveals history of pollution in the Arctic
New climate record shows century-long droughts in eastern North America
Food, health get top billing at national chemistry meeting
Rice lab finds molecular clues to Wilson disease
Chronic lead poisoning from urban soils
Bacterial pneumonia caused most deaths in 1918 influenza pandemic
Getting to the root of the matter
Measuring calcium in serpentine soils
Can biofuels be sustainable?
Controlling the size of nanoclusters
Barrow scientists work their magic
Education needed to decrease teens' misconception about emergency contraception
Calculators okay in math class, if students know the facts first
U. of Chicago study: More than 10 percent of older Americans suffer mistreatment
Obesity raises risks of serious digestive health concerns
Infection blocks lung's protective response against tobacco smoke
University of Pennsylvania scientists move optical computing closer to reality
The price of power at work?
Chemist travels world to study mysterious properties of neutrinos
Key advance toward 'micro-spacecraft'
NYU scientists identify critical protein complex in formation of cell cilia
New study shows false memories affect behavior
Arsenic exposure could increase diabetes risk
Arsenic exposure may be associated with type 2 diabetes
Silver is the key to reducing pneumonia associated with breathing tubes
Silver-coated endotracheal tubes appear to reduce risk of pneumonia associated with ventilator use
Study examines testing model to predict and diagnose new cases of dementia
The 160-mile download diet: Local file-sharing drastically cuts network load
Study examines testing model to predict and diagnose new cases of dementia
Candy-coating keeps proteins sweet
Low level cadmium exposure linked to lung disease
1 sleepless night increases dopamine in the human brain
Case Western Reserve University studies managing psychiatric meds in transition to college
Light touch: Controlling the behavior of quantum dots
For coronary artery disease patients, B vitamins may not reduce cardiovascular events
OU researchers isolate microorganisms that convert hydrocarbons to natural gas
New and improved test for West Nile virus in horses
Stem cell indicator for bowel cancer should lead to better survival rates
Shipwrecks on coral reefs harbor unwanted species
Bowel cancer indicator should lead to better treatment
Face recognition: nurture not nature
UC Riverside researcher develops novel method to grow human embryonic stem cells
UNC trial: oral contraceptives may ease suffering of women with severe PMS
Obese prostate cancer patients may benefit more from brachytherapy
National Research Council report on security at federally managed dams
Alexander technique offers long-term relief for back pain