Archive of articles published on the 13th of July 2009

New cases of Alzheimer's and dementia continue to rise, even in the 'oldest old'
PTSD associated with higher Alzheimer's/dementia risk; moderate alcohol consumption may lower it
Climate change may spell demise of key salt marsh constituent
Building memories with actin
Childhood obesity link to parents
Dynamic molecular mechanism to keep brain activity stable
Leading pathogen in newborns can suppress immune cell function
Mystery E. coli genes essential for survival of many species
Medical use for waste television screens
Virtually engineering power plants
Toxin detection as close as an inkjet printer
Study finds citrus-derived flavonoid prevents obesity
Design tool for materials with a memory
State privacy rules reduce electronic medical sharing by 24 percent, warns Management Insights
New lung cancer staging system revealed
Regular moderate alcohol intake has cognitive benefits in older adults
Hush little baby... Linking genes, brain and behavior in children
Probiotics help gastric-bypass patients lose weight more quickly, Stanford study shows
Asian spice could reduce breast cancer risk in women exposed to hormone replacement therapy
House cats know what they want and how to get it from you
UCLA scientists identify how immune cells may help predict Alzheimer's risk
Children of undocumented parents may be at higher developmental risk
Researchers gain insight into mechanism underlying Huntington's
Study may explain why HIV progresses faster in women than in men with same viral load
Novel drug discovery tool could identify promising new therapies for Parkinson's disease
New method may accelerate drug discovery for difficult diseases like Parkinson's
DNA-damaged cells communicate with neighbors to let them know they're in trouble
Making the difficult task of transporting a child with special needs safer
Fluorescent probes may permit monitoring of chemotherapy effectiveness, Stanford study shows
Swedish researcher finds missing piece of fossil puzzle
New drugs faster from natural compounds: A UC San Diego breakthrough
Scientists discover repulsive side to light force
Couples who cohabit before engagement are more likely to struggle
Researchers achieve major breakthrough with water desalination system
Baylor researchers unravel mystery of DNA conformation
Research identifies successful new treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma, reduces long-term risks
UA pharmacy research shows prescribers miss potentially dangerous drug pairs
Herbicide diversity needed to keep Roundup effective
Pesticide levels in blood linked to Parkinson's disease, UT Southwestern researchers find
Higher education level, greater disability associated with treatment timing in Parkinson's disease
Active commuters have fewer heart disease risk factors
Condoms associated with moderate protection against herpes simplex virus 2
White matter changes may predict dementia risk
Facile synthesis of nanoparticles with multiple functions advanced in Singapore
Why African-Americans are at greater risk of hypertension and kidney disease
'Lipstick on a pig' -- tracking the life and death of news
Physician groups support comparative effectiveness provisions in proposed legislation
Neuroimaging suggests that truthfulness requires no act of will for honest people
Researchers identify individuals at risk for developing colon cancer
Active genes discovered in the developing mammal brain
Sex involved in plant defense
How noise and nervous system get in way of reading skills
Novel gene found for dilated cardiomyopathy
July/August 2009 Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet
Medicare expenditures decrease for glaucoma surgery as number of procedures increases
105-day Mars simulation: US studies focus on improving work performance
Smoking associated with more rapid progression of multiple sclerosis
New technique could save cancer patients' fertility
Certain type of implanted lenses may be a treatment option for some patients with nearsightedness
JCI online early table of contents: July 13, 2009
Improving mouse heart function following heart attack
Study estimates radiation dose, cancer risk from coronary artery calcium screening
Stanford study of flies raises doubts about fasting leading to longer lives
Researchers map how staph infections alter immune system
Obesity contributes to rapid cartilage loss