Archive of articles published on the 12th of May 2009

Providing free drug samples to patients risks harm to public health
JCI online early table of contents: May 11, 2009
LXR proteins: New target in the war on tuberculosis?
More patients needed in clinical trials to find treatment for heart condition
Small promotional items from drug companies may influence medical students' attitudes
Fungi pathogenic to insects are new tool in fight against Chagas disease
Do electronic health records help or hinder medical education?
Inexpensive face-to-face weight-loss support programs effective
Grilling with charcoal less climate-friendly than grilling with propane
Trauma experienced by a mother even before pregnancy will influence her offspring's behavior
Quality of life survey highlights need for holistic approach in elderly residential care
When to get your bone density measured -- that is the question
Ben-Gurion U of the Negev study demonstrates link between appetite and elderly mortality
A stronger backbone: DHEA hormone replacement increases bone density in older women
Taking folic acid for a year before pregnancy may reduce risk of preterm birth
'Beating' heart machine expedites research and development of new surgical tools, techniques
Following the leader: Social networks of schoolchildren
Biomass as a source of raw materials
Access to care leads Americans' priorities in first-ever public study of health value
Scientists identify gene in breast cancer pathway
Predators ignore peculiar prey
Placement of dental implants results in minimal bone loss
22-year study finds adults aren't active enough
Molecular structure could help explain albinism, melanoma
Body movements can influence problem solving, researchers report
Recent developments at Burnham Institute for Medical Research, May 2009
A genome may reduce your carbon footprint
Researchers study the human factor in spread of pandemic illness
Participants in antidepressant drug trials are atypical patients, UT Southwestern researchers report
New dinosaur species possible in Northwestern Alberta
Interventional radiology: From sidelines to mainstream for patients
How to build a bigger brain
Consumer anger pays off: Strategic displays may aid negotiations
Now or later? Consumer product evaluation depends on purchase timing
Pandemic warning system keys on 'human factors'
Too much information: Process thinking can lead to difficult choices
Any way you slice it, warming climate is affecting Cascades snowpack
Early Alzheimer's diagnosis offers large social, fiscal benefits
Princeton team's analysis of flu virus could lead to better vaccines
Low and high levels of hormone in men with heart failure associated with increased risk of death
Women with previous abnormal cervical cells at higher risk for recurrence and invasive cancer
Policies on organ donation after cardiac death vary considerably among children's hospitals
Aspirin appears to help lower risk of stroke for patients with peripheral artery disease
Diet and exercise intervention helps older, overweight cancer survivors reduce functional decline
Women diagnosed with precancerous CIN at risk for cervical cancer
Home-based diet and exercise intervention can improve physical function in older cancer survivors
Climate change driving Michigan mammals north
Bacteria create aquatic superbugs in waste treatment plants
Monitoring water through a snake's eyes
Brain chemical reduces anxiety, increases survival of new cells
Age-related difficulty recognizing words predicted by brain differences
Scientists aim to bring indigenous people into climate change monitoring and policy
In retinal disease, sight may depend on second sites
Sodium bicarbonate reduces incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy
Improving education may cut smoking in youth
Study outlines how to succeed with refillable packaging