Archive of articles published on the 11th of April 2011

Dr. Larissa Shimoda to discuss mechanisms of hypoxic pulmonary hypertension
New review suggests drinking 100 percent fruit juice may offer disease-fighting benefits
Immunization not linked to increased hospitalization for children with inherited disorder
Sleep issues contribute to cognitive problems in childhood cancer survivors
Primary care targeted for suicide prevention efforts
Scientists find potential benefit of hypericin for recurrent brain tumors
Environmental education in schools: Lessons from schools in Israel
Physicists discover new way to visualize warped space and time
What sea squirts can teach us about the heart
Fatigue and sleep woes worsen neurocognitive problems in childhood cancer survivors
Tufts biologists find another clue to the origins of degenerative diseases
NYU Langone experts present advances at American Association of Neurological Surgeons Meeting
Research digs deep into the fracking controversy
Mechanism for invasion of tumorous cells discovered by Hebrew University researchers
Mechanism for esophageal cancer uncovered
New technique tracks viral infections, aids development of antiviral drugs
How do we fight the war against cyber terrorism?
Light, chemistry, action -- a new technique to target skin cancers?
Glaucoma patients report a wide range of emotional and psychological changes
Measles not being reported
Researchers find replacement for rare material indium tin oxide
In it to win it?
Researchers find anatomic differences after robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy
Positioning enzymes with ease
Tourism does not harm all caves
EPA's draft health assessment for formaldehyde needs improvement
Managing pain -- a family affair
New diabetes education program yields improved blood sugar control
Cephalopods experience massive acoustic trauma from noise pollution in the oceans
UNC study helps clarify link between high-fat diet and type 2 diabetes
Pharmacogenetics testing offers way to reduce deaths from drug toxicity
Media's focus on ideal body shape can boost women's body satisfaction -- for a while
Bitterness induces nausea, swallowing not required
Stress wrecks intestinal bacteria, could keep immune system on idle
MRI may contribute to early detection of Alzheimer's
Protein could improve recovery from heart attacks
UCSF scientists discover link between inflammation and pancreatic cancer
Corticosteroid use during pregnancy not linked to facial clefts in infants
Therapeutically promising new findings for combating hypertension and cardiovascular disease
Effective pain management crucial to older adults' well-being
Women's voices remain steady throughout the month
Vitamin D may help reduce heart risk in African-Americans
Obesity may shut down circadian clock in the cardiovascular system
Women's voices remain steady throughout the month
Vitamin D may help heart risk in African-Americans
Excessive nitrogen harms the economy and environment -- first Europe-wide assessment published
The world's smallest wedding rings
Tuberculosis strain spread by the fur trade reveals stealthy approach of epidemics
Berkeley Lab researchers report tandem catalysis in nanocrystal interfaces
The nauseating taste of bitter
Routine lab test data predicts progression to kidney failure for chronic kidney disease patients
Combined use of 3 markers for kidney disease may help predict risk of kidney failure, death
Scientists identify a surprising new source of cancer stem cells
Study provides new way to classify E. coli bacteria and test for fecal contamination
UCSF study on multitasking reveals switching glitch in aging brain
Haiti cholera epidemic could have been blunted with use of mobile stockpile of oral vaccine
Social wasps show how bigger brains provide complex cognition
New sepsis discovery goes straight to the heart to save lives
New study finds compounds show promise in blocking STAT3 signaling as treatment for osteosarcoma
Penguins that shun ice still lose big from a warming climate
Scientists flex their muscles to solve an old problem
First clinical trial of gene therapy for pain reported by U-M neurologists
Finding may end a 30-year scientific debate
Scientists find method to probe genes of the most common bacterial STI
Genetic study offers insight into the social lives of bees
Tissue engineers use new system to measure biomaterials, structures
Emory Healthcare's unique training shows signific knowledge of quality principles
Actions and personality, east and west
New drug shows potential for treatment-resistant leukemia
Antibiotic resistance spreads rapidly between bacteria
New genetic tool helps researchers to analyze cells' most important functions
Estrogen treatment with no side-effects in sight
UCSF analysis shows newer surgery for neck pain may be better
Sackler Prize awarded to pioneering neuroscientist
Hair styles may contribute to scarring hair loss in African-American women
Cancer burden shifts for people with HIV/AIDS
Long-term use of antibiotic to treat acne not associated with increased bacterial resistance
Distribution of cancers in the HIV/AIDS population is shifting
AAN issues new guideline on best treatments for diabetic nerve pain
Tiny antibody fragments raised in camels find drug targets in human breast cancer cells
Shootingstars provide clues to likely response of plants to global warming
Creative, online learning tool helps students tackle real-world problems
Delhi air quality regulations improve respiratory health
Vitamin D levels associated with age-related macular degeneration
Study finds physicians recommend different treatments for patients than they choose for themselves
High levels of vitamin D appear to lower risk of age-related macular degeneration in young women
Evidence lacking for efficacy of memantine in treating mild Alzheimer's disease
Diesel-engine exhaust filter reduces harmful particles by 98 percent
Is the wrist bone connected to heart risk?
Oral drug for MS significantly reduces disease activity and slows disability
OHSU expert co-authors study finding treatment for rare lung disease
Research shows that some features of human face perception are not uniquely human
New citrus variety released by UC Riverside is very sweet, juicy and low-seeded
Statins may protect against kidney complications following elective surgery
Scientists ignore cultural barriers to find the cause of a rare disease
Bacteria in wasp antennae produce antibiotic cocktails
Nasal spray vaccines more effective against flu
Combating plant diseases is key for sustainable crops
Space jets in a bottle