Archive of articles published on the 29th of October 2009

Teriparatide outperforms alendronate in treating steroid-induced osteoporosis
Anti-tumor necrosis factor treatment does not increase cancer Risk in RA patients
Research shows Tai Chi exercise reduces knee osteoarthritis pain in the elderly
Pain thresholds linked to inflammation and sleep problems in arthritis patients
Lack of insurance may have figured in nearly 17,000 childhood deaths, study shows
Opening up a colorful cosmic jewel box
Soil moisture and ocean salinity satellite ready for launch
New tool promises more accurate antimalarial drug dosing
Left side grafting is procedure of choice for adult-to-adult living donor liver transplantation
Pitt study shows linkage between teen girls' weight and sexual behavior
UT Southwestern researchers use drug-radiation combo to eradicate lung cancer
Exercise keeps dangerous visceral fat away a year after weight loss, finds UAB study
Multicultural education focus of new UOG publication
Improved adhesive for products like transparent tape could benefit biofuels economy
Biofield therapies: Helpful or full of hype?
The largest bat in Europe inhabited northeastern Spain more than 10,000 years ago
LANL Roadrunner simulates nanoscale material failure
New technology may cool the laptop, Texas A&M prof says
A look at public policies and motorcycle safety in the US
'Moonlighting' molecules discovered
Similar molecular tweaks led both a shrew and a lizard to produce venom
Scientists discover influenza's Achilles heel: Antioxidants
No pain, no gain: Mastering a skill makes us stressed in the moment, happy long term
New celestial map gives directions for GPS
Th17 cells summon an immune system strike against cancer
HIV tamed by designer 'leash'
Geneticists hunt for scleroderma triggers
Pitt-led researchers create nanoparticle coating to prevent freezing rain buildup
Exploring the final frontier: Disease proposed as major barrier to Mars and beyond
U-M study uncovers key to how 'triggering event' in cancer occurs
Pinning down superconductivity to a single layer
A new wrinkle in ancient ocean chemistry
Cell phones become handheld tools for global development
Inequality, 'silver spoon' effect found in ancient societies
Scientists build first 'frequency comb' to display visible 'teeth'
New model may help scientists better predict and prevent influenza outbreaks
Kidney transplant consent forms may contribute to disparities
Bodybuilding with steroids damages kidneys
Younger doctors recommend kidney transplantations earlier
Talking increases kidney donation
Seeing is relieving
A heat sensor for body-clock synchronization
Typhoon Mirinae is already scaring Philippine residents before Halloween
Shire presents study findings on its ADHD treatments at psychiatric meeting Oct. 29-30
NIAID scientists propose new explanation for flu virus antigenic drift
TGen seeks emergency FDA approval of new swine flu test
Smart solution: SLU researchers use smartphones to improve health of elderly diabetics in China
Pregnant women risk early delivery from using psychiatric medication
Inhibitor of heat shock protein is a potential anticancer drug, Penn study finds
Lessons from flu seasons past
2-pronged protein attack could be source of SARS virulence
Of mice and men: Stem cells and ethical uncertainties
Low vitamin D levels explains most ESRD risk in African-Americans
Widely used cholesterol-lowering drug may prevent progression
Earlier not necessarily better when receiving a kidney transplant
Whooping cough immunity lasts longer than previously thought
North America automobile sector bottom of 'world sustainability league'
Adolescents think school bullying 'will keep on happening' and resign themselves to it