Archive of articles published on the 2nd of December 2009

Doulas may indicate failings in patient care, warns doctor
New algorithms for computerized, large-scale surveillance
Annual screening with breast ultrasound or MRI could benefit some women
Outpatient disc treatment gives long-term back pain relief
Targeted breast ultrasound can reduce biopsies for women under 40
Study shows pine bark improves circulation, swelling and visual acuity in early diabetic retinopathy
Human Mdm2: A new molecular link to late-stage metastatic breast cancer
NIST develops experimental validation tool for cell phone forensics
NIST researchers put a new spin on atomic musical chairs
Nervy research: Researchers take initial look at ion channels in a model system
Toy recall of 2007 hurt innocent companies
High-risk women reluctant to take tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer, U-M study finds
Study explains how exercise helps patients with peripheral artery disease
RNA on the move
A cell's 'cap' of bundled fibers could yield clues to disease
Combining nanotubes and antibodies for breast cancer 'search and destroy' missions
Lizards change their diet to avoid predators
Treatments for asthma and pre-term labor may increase risk of autism in developing fetus
Distrust of men doesn't stall low-income mothers' romantic unions
Some birds listen, instead of look, for mates
Recalls, food worries spark booming business in food safety
Young adults who exercise get higher IQ
Apathy common in dementia patients with brain changes
King crab family bigger than ever
Discovery of the Jekyll-and-Hyde factors in 'coral bleaching'
Latest epidemic? High cholesterol, obesity in fruit flies
Brandeis studies evaluate visionary approach to improving eyesight
Rural America more prosperous than expected
UGA researchers lead team in discovery involving devastating freshwater fish parasite, 'Ich'
PSA value at 2 years post-treatment can predict long-term survival in prostate cancer patients
Stick and slide: Computer simulation advances understanding of molecular motors
Alcohol companies target youths with magazine ads, new study shows
JQI researchers create 'synthetic magnetic fields' for neutral atoms
Synthetic magnetism achieved by optical methods
Study finds logging effects vary based on a forest's history, climate
Discovery makes brain tumor cells more responsive to radiation
Report shows CIMT may improve arm use in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy
Caltech scientists show how ubiquitin chains are added to cell-cycle proteins
The hidden lives of proteins
Newly explored bacteria reveal some huge RNA surprises
Balancing protein intake, not cutting calories, may be key to long life
New computer model could lead to safer stents
Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Ford study simulated car crashes involving pregnant women
Why we outlive our ape ancestors
Widowed facing higher mortality risk, MSU researcher finds
UF researchers take part in DNA sequencing for entire Pacific island
No widespread impact of wind power projects on surrounding residential property values in the US
A superbright supernova that's the first of its kind
Strong regional climatic fluctuations in the tropics
Defining feeding milestones in neonates helps improve quality of life
Soy peptide lunasin has anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory properties
Chances of surviving cardiac arrest at home or work unchanged in 30 years
A little magic provides an atomic-level look at bone
NRL sensor observes first light
Louisiana Tech faculty, students making an 'impact' on atomic supercollider
Role of evidence based medicine in clinical decision-making addressed by ACP in testimony
Patients can safely skip pre-surgery stress tests and beta blockers
TGen team honored for best paper at scientific conference
New guidelines for treating complicated skin and soft tissue infections
Nida getting knocked by winds, and 97W piquing interest
Waterpipe tobacco smokers inhale same toxicants as cigarette smokers
Ecstasy use may lead to sleep apnea
Ecstasy may be linked to sleep apnea
Suzaku spies treasure trove of intergalactic metal
Team approach results in dramatic improvement in timely heart attack care
Obesity will snuff out health benefits gained by smoking declines
Researchers demonstrate a better way for computers to 'see'
Study suggests adult stem cells may help repair hearts damaged by heart attack
Queen's study reveals the paths of Ontario secondary students to their post-secondary destinations
Videos can help cancer patients choose level of care they prefer
Male and female shopping strategies show evolution at work in the mall
Antarctica served as climatic refuge in Earth's greatest extinction event
'Smell of old books' offers clues to help preserve them
Lasers used to make first boron-nitride nanotube yarn
STPSat-1 successfully completes extended mission
Scent signals stop incest in lemurs
Variable temperatures leave insects with a frosty reception
Smokeless tobacco called 'moist snuff' is contaminated with harmful substances
Music and speech based on human biology