Archive of articles published on the 23rd of September 2008

Culture greatly shapes young people's drinking habits
American Urological Association releases best practice statement on cryosurgery
Half of trials supporting FDA applications go unpublished
Looking past the 'down low:' New research
Weight loss surgery may be associated with bone loss
Low sperm count may be associated with prenatal testosterone excess
Extinct may not be forever for some species of Galapagos tortoises
New Web site helps doctors and prostate cancer patients make better treatment choices
Severe stress more common among long-term cancer survivors
Hormone therapy before radiation seed implants for prostate cancer
Seabird ammonia emissions contribute to atmospheric acidity
Answering the question: Who should have surgery for sleep apnea?
Honey effective in killing bacteria that cause chronic sinusitis
'Chemical equator' discovery will aid pollution mapping
Formula discovered for longer plant life
New ways to use biomass
A new therapeutic option for human hepatocyte cancer
Cutting edge discussion on age-related hearing loss
Stroke incidence may be higher and deadlier in American Indians
NC State researchers get to root of parasite genome
What is the best strategy for treating Helicobacter pylori?
Step right up, let the computer look at your face and tell you your age
America's smallest dinosaur uncovered
Step back to move forward emotionally, study suggests
Secondhand smoke linked to peripheral artery disease in women
Get an ENT to the White House: Experts discuss presidential struggles with otolaryngologic disorders
Home sleep test for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea deemed reliable
Hospital residents report patient-handoff problems common, can lead to patient harm
Scientists develop new, more sensitive nanotechnology test for chemical DNA modifications
Photonic crystal biosensors detect protein-DNA interactions
Dark chocolate: Half a bar per week to keep at bay the risk of heart attack
MU expert says presidential debates likely to be as significant as 1960 Kennedy-Nixon debate
Ban on betting would boost ailing economy, gambling critic says
Scientists detect cosmic 'dark flow' across billions of light years
Duke team finds compounds that prevent nerve damage
The dietary supplement genistein can undermine breast cancer treatment
Rare genetic disorder gives clues to autism, epilepsy, mental retardation
Study: When/if to start hormones for prostate cancer patients whose PSA rises after radiation
New tool to assess speech development in infants, toddlers with hearing impairments
New tool helps physicians tailor hormone therapy for high-risk prostate cancer patients
Un-total recall: Amnesics remember grammar, but not meaning of new sentences
Jefferson scientists deliver toxic genes to effectively kill pancreatic cancer cells
Smart alarm clock for mobile phones
New MU study finds value differences within Republican party and similarities between both parties
Vascular marker of ovarian cancer identified
Seniors with vocal problems want treatment but aren't getting it
Seniors not seeking treatment for common, debilitating swallowing and voice problems
Methylation levels key to glioblastoma survival
Flooding might help lower gas emission from wetlands
Worlds in collision
Lack of large-scale experiments slows progress of environmental restoration
Study finds antioxidant deficiency linked to pulmonary hypertension
Bladder cancer detected via amplified gene in cells found in urine
New predictive tool can help determine treatment of breast cancer patients
Study findings help EMS respond to cardiac arrest emergencies more safely and efficiently
Saving lives more efficiently: Cardiac arrest study may help EMS and ERs
Common COPD medications linked with increased risk of CV death, heart attack
Termination-of-resuscitation rules helps ID cardiac arrest patients with small chance of survival
Study finds wide variability in survival after emergency treatment for cardiac arrest
Black patients at higher risk for colon polyps
Popular COPD treatment increases risk for cardiac events, cardiac death
Also in the Sept. 23 JNCI
New model predicts relapse in early breast cancer patients following endocrine therapy
Plant antioxidant may protect against radiation exposure
Proposed extraction process may have economic, environmental benefits
Researchers find animal with ability to survive climate change