Archive of articles published on the 16th of March 2010

Smoking, but not past alcohol abuse, may impair mental function
How plants put down roots
To the Antarctic or Brazil for new feathers
Study highlights forest protected areas as a critical strategy for slowing climate change
New guidelines aim to prevent unnecessary death from thoracic aortic disease
Stem cells build new blood vessels to treat peripheral arterial disease
Interventional radiology innovators: Advancing minimally invasive modern medicine
African bird discovery proves there is something new under the sun
Mount Sinai researchers are the first to identify heart abnormalities in World Trade Center workers
Simulations solve a 20-year-old riddle about why nebulae around masssive stars don't disappear
Study says therapeutics for trauma patients may not be effective due to an infection
Media reports may paint overly optimistic view of cancer
Older patients with colon cancer less likely to receive chemotherapy after surgery
Colon cancer treatment frequently is less aggressive than recommended, RAND-UCLA study finds
Going for gold with a novel interventional radiology treatment for pancreatic cancer
Living longer: Colon cancer patients gain time with radiofrequency ablation treatment
The hot -- and cold -- interventional radiology treatments for recurrent prostate cancer
Shutting out soft tissue cancers in the cold
Freezing out breast cancer
Novel interventional radiology treatment with microspheres shows promise for liver cancer patients
Major report reveals the environmental and social impact of the 'livestock revolution'
Obesity and passive smoking reduce oxygen supply to unborn baby
Study evaluates costs and benefits of new chemotherapy drugs
Study evaluates costs and benefits associated with new colon cancer therapies
Precision radiation therapy may improve survival rates of some lung cancer patients
Potent radiation treatment provides tumor control for patients with inoperable lung cancer
High rates of drug-resistant TB among UK prisoners
Ireland's ethnic minorities want more self-expression in St. Patrick's parades
Family mealtimes help children with asthma breathe easier, study says
SBRT eliminates tumors with promising survival for early-stage inoperable lung cancer patients
Urban CO2 domes increase deaths, poke hole in cap-and-trade proposal
Childhood adversity may promote cellular aging
Ultra-powerful laser makes silicon pump liquid uphill with no added energy
New lentil being readied for market
Anti-obesity drugs unlikely to provide lasting benefit according to scientists
Increased radiation dose does not increase long-term side effects for prostate cancer patients
Long polymer chains dance the conga
Cloves are the best natural antioxidant
Potentially risky loans helped ease recession, new research shows
Scientists urge treaty panel to reject ivory sale by Tanzania, Zambia
From international harbor to native habitat
Catastrophic flooding may be more predictable after Penn researchers build a mini river delta
Caltech and UCSD scientists establish leech as model for study of reproductive behavior
Jaws -- 4 million BC
A NASA satellite mosaic of twin tropical troublesome cyclones: Tomas and Ului
Metallic glass yields secrets under pressure
Rare armor-plated creature discovered in Canada's capital
Frogs, foam and fuel: University of Cincinnati researchers convert solar energy to sugars
Porous China-Myanmar border allowing illegal wildlife trade
UV exposure has increased over the last 30 years, but stabilized since the mid-1990s
New TB booster shows promise
Although most cancer centers have palliative care programs, scope of services varies widely
As girth grows, risk of sudden cardiac death shrinks
UAB oncologists: HPV vaccine protects from cancer recurrence
Preventive behaviors limited household transmission of H1N1 influenza during initial outbreak
ID physicians call for 10 new antibiotics by 2020
Blocking cancer in its path: New cellular defect discovered
Case managers help low-income women receive more timely breast cancer diagnosis
The effect of landscape position on biomass crop yield
Novel 'medical home' program for pediatric patients, families cuts ER visits in half
2 at 1 stroke -- how cells protect themselves from cancer
Progress has been made in war on cancer, but still many challenges
Gene expression-based prognostic signatures in lung cancer not ready for clinical use
Western researcher solves 37-year old space mystery
Age, gender can affect risk to radiation treatment
Bench to bassinet program seeks congenital heart disease treatments
Revisiting the need to detect circulating tumor cells
Jupiter's spot seen glowing
Mastery of rare-earth elements vital to America's security
Unprecedented AIUM training guidelines speak to future of musculoskeletal ultrasound
Brain abnormalities identified that result from prenatal meth exposure
Researchers ID brain abnormalities in children exposed to methamphetamine in utero
Emergency contraception: Advance provision does not reduce pregnancy rates
Thrill-seeking holidaymakers are putting dolphins at risk
Depression: Antidepressants beneficial in physically ill patients
Severe acid reflux: Stomach wraps effective in short to medium term
Older non-smokers gain most from tobacco ban, study suggests
Staples lead to higher risk of infection after joint surgery than traditional stitches
Strategies increase health-care worker vaccination rates -- protecting patients