Archive of articles published on the 18th of October 2010

Medicaid reimbursement and childhood flu vaccination rates linked
Beta carotene and retinitis pigmentosa
National Stroke Association survey reveals more than half of stroke survivors suffer added burden of little known neurologic condition
U of A research studies why some brand names are music to our ears
Investment in CRC screening targeting pre-medicare population could cut medicare treatment costs
Vitamin D deficiency puts IBD patients at greater risk of osteoporosis
Allergy drug found to clear condition but not symptoms of throat disease
Colonoscopy technique increases polyp detection in far reaches of right colon
New studies highlight obesity's impact on gastrointestinal health
Encouraging findings suggest new avenues for treating liver disease in overweight Americans
Acid reflux, functional dyspepsia have significant impact on disordered sleep
New undertsanding of gut hormones and gut function sheds light on obesity
Attack on C. difficile: How can we combat this serious health issue
News and insights in gastroenterology presented at the ACG's 75th Annual Meeting
New discoveries concerning pre-Columbian settlements in the Amazon
Singapore scientists first to perform genome-wide study of human stem cells
Statin use associated with statistically significant reduction in colorectal cancer
Removing 2mm around breast cancer tumors prevents residual disease in 98 percent of patients
UMMS researchers identify protein associated with sporadic ALS
A mystery solved: How genes are selectively silenced
Drivel on Facebook more valuable than we think
Notable racial disparities in diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of colorectal cancer
Fructose intolerance common in children with functional abdominal pain
Researchers increase understanding of genetic susceptibility to psoriasis
Prostate cancer patients treated with robotic-assisted surgery can expect low recurrence of cancer
Why are men more susceptible to alcoholism?
Globalized economy more sensitive to recessions
Better student performance with peer learning
New 2010 European Resuscitation Council Guidelines published
Call for long-term view on 'dire' funding of biological research databases
MU researchers find celebrity journalism may contribute positively to consumer health behaviors
Scientists closer to grasping how the brain's 'hearing center' spurs responses to sound
Type 2 diabetes and insulin use are associated with colorectal cancer in men
Diagnostic techniques help IBD patients avoid ionizing radiation exposure
Breakthrough: With a chaperone, copper breaks through
Intestinal enzyme helps maintain population of beneficial bacteria
Egg allergy: Not a reason to avoid flu vaccine after all
Mount Sinai researchers discover why cocaine is so addictive
Latinas: 'Cancer was just meant to be'
Lessons learned from the H1N1 pandemic
Analysis indicates a third H1N1 pandemic wave unlikely in 2010
Soy intake associated with lower recurrence of breast cancer in hormone-sensitive cancers
Can naturally raised beef find its place in the industry?
Geophysicists claim conventional understanding of Earth's deep water cycle needs revision
NIH-funded scientists sequence genomes of lyme disease bacteria
Lastest graphene research could lead to improvements in bluetooth headsets and other devices
Optical technique reveals unnexpected complexity in mammalian olfactory coding
ORNL theorist part of team that discovers unexpected magnetism
Penn study gives hope for new class of Alzheimer's disease drugs
Four new psoriasis 'hotspots' identified by U-M geneticists
Few nurse practitioners, physician assistants pursue careers in pediatric health
Vitamin D deficiency linked to lung transplant rejection
Body's bacteria affect atherosclerosis
When vertebrae cross dress: How sloths got their long neck
100-million-year-old mistake provides snapshot of evolution
Tackling cognitive deficits in Alzheimer's disease: 1 'STEP' at a time
How do beauty product ads affect consumer self esteem and purchasing?
Breakthrough in nanocrystals growth
Plastic monitors itself
Does clenching your muscles increase willpower?
Research team identifies new mechanism with suspected role in cancer
Benign envy sells iPhones, but malicious envy drives consumers to BlackBerries
Demand for radiation therapy projected to outpace supply of radiation oncologists
Genetic predisposition to certain skin cancers may be associated with vitamin D deficiency
Study examines factors associated with seeking skin cancer screening
Surgical complications drop at hospitals that share patient safety data
Vitamin B12 may reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease
Consortium: Higher ed curricula not keeping pace with societal, tech changes
Would you sleep on a chunk of ice? Building your 'experience resume'
Computational model of swimming fish could inspire design of robots or medical prosthetics
Is team science productive?
Questionnaire helps to identify patients at risk for surgical complications
Psychiatric illnesses before surgery associated with modest increased risk of death afterward
Medicare hospital comparison website may not help patients locate best places for high-risk surgery
Early evaluation and intervention critical for vaccinated children with hearing loss from meningitis
Treating cancer with light
Cash is healthier? Credit and debit increase impulsive food purchases
No standard for the placebo?
New evidence of the power of open access
Generous paupers and stingy princes? Power and consumer spending
Diabetic adults' conditions improved after phone calls with fellow patients
Watching violent TV or video games desensitizes teenagers and may promote more aggressive behavior
Western diet exacerbates sepsis
Bioelectrical signals turn stem cells' progeny cancerous
Shock tactics: Bioelectrical therapy for cancer and birth defects?