Archive of articles published on the 20th of April 2009

Mayo Clinic researchers formulate treatment combination lethal to pancreatic cancer cells
USC researchers develop new drug to target tumor cells and blood vessels
Mayo Clinic-led researchers confirm gene variants associated with the most common adult leukemia
Using tools requires that the brain is able to control movements
International team cracks mammalian gene control code
Scientists discover 'dancing' algae
New insight into Rett syndrome severity
Consumers respond to lower calorie beverage options
Humanized mouse infected with HIV vaginally and rectally allows testing
Human stem cells promote healing of diabetic ulcers
New study finds continued abstinence is key to increased survival from alcohol-related liver disease
Study identifies genes that protect against aging
Barely legal -- new study into whether alcohol affects perceptions of age
Ecologists put price tag on invasive species
Valve implantation on the beating heart
Late consultation: The main cause of stomach cancer low survival in Chile
What is the effect of tea polyphenols on hepatic drug metabolizing enzymes?
National study finds nearly 1 in 10 youth gamers addicted to video games
A potent and selective anti-tumor agent on human gastric adenocarcinoma
Critical turning point can trigger abrupt climate change
Houstonians more positive about city despite economic woes, annual survey finds
Carnegie Mellon scientists develop method for verifying safety of computer-controlled devices
The life histories of the earliest land animals
Is metabolic character different between men and women with gallstone disease?
Are TACE treatments really well tolerated without any sensible reduction of liver function?
Live-in domestics: Mites as maids in tropical rainforest sweat bee nests
FANTOM findings boost for biologists
Agent Orange exposure increases veterans' risk of aggressive recurrence of prostate cancer
Cyclones spurt water into the stratosphere, feeding global warming
Middle-school math classes are key to closing racial academic achievement gap
When every photon counts
Nutrition experts propose new class of low-sugar drinks to help stem obesity and diabetes epidemics
First compound for receptors in schizophrenia and Alzheimer's holds promise
Self-assembled nanowires could make chips smaller and faster
Surgical education programs have demand for physician assistants and nurse practitioners
Robot improves suture proficiency more rapidly for surgeons inexperienced in laparoscopic techniques
Genetic source of rare childhood cancer found; gene is implicated in other cancers
First noninvasive technique to accurately predict mutations in human brain tumors
Study finds blood cells can be reprogrammed to act as embryonic stem cells
Acupuncture eases radiation-induced dry mouth in cancer patients
Genetic variants predict recurrence of bladder cancer, patient survival
Genetic analysis may predict risk of invasive bladder cancer
Genetic variants predict recurrence of bladder cancer, patient survival
New hope for treatment of neurodegenerative disorder
Tragic choices: Is it better for doctors or patient families to decide?
Controlling our brain's perception of emotional events
Shopping behavior: Consumers flock together, but don't necessarily buy
Multiple purchase options? How marketers influence consumer agendas
Global markets: Chinese consumers respond to Western brands
Targeted agent shows promise in biliary cancer study
Grapefruit juice boosts drug's anti-cancer effects
Best intentions: The presence of healthy food can lead to unhealthy choices
Chemopreventive isothiocyanates selectively depletes mutant p53 in tumor cells
Human lung tumors destroy anti-cancer hormone vitamin D, Pitt researchers find
Our brains make their own marijuana: We're all pot heads deep inside
Study examines outcomes of gastric bypass surgery in morbidly obese and superobese patients
Robot-assisted surgery appears useful for removal of some head and neck tumors
Radiation exposure associated with more aggressive thyroid cancer, worse outcomes
Driven to distraction? Taking your mind off a decision can help
High levels of PEA-15 shrink breast cancer tumors
Online reporting system could track surgical complications
Complications, death rates similar at bariatric surgery centers of excellence, other hospitals
Cholesterol appears to promote tamoxifen resistance in some breast cancer cells say GUMC researchers
Grouping muscles to make controlling limbs easier
Survey identifies factors associated with early detection of melanoma in older men
Pregnancy hormone hCG protects against breast cancer even in short-term treatments
Universal coverage may narrow racial, ethnic and socioeconomic gaps in health care
Study: Lizards bask for more than warmth
Health-care reform should start with paying evidence-based financial incentives to doctors
Repairing a 'bad' reputation?
Climate change means shortfalls in Colorado River water deliveries
Fat droplet nanoparticle delivers tumor suppressor gene to tumor and metastatic cells
Too much sugar is bad, but which sugar is worse: Fructose or glucose?
How cells change gears: New insights published in Nature Genetics
Snatched from the air
Psoriasis associated with diabetes and high blood pressure in women
New imaging technology reveals prevalence of 'silent' heart attacks
Moms who breastfeed less likely to develop heart attacks or strokes
Researchers identify gene associated with muscular dystrophy-related vision problems