Archive of articles published on the 31st of August 2009

Collagen-deficient mice show signs of osteoarthritis
Caltech neuroscientists find brain region responsible for our sense of personal space
Think zinc: Molecular sensor could reveal zinc's role in diseases
Researchers identify protein involved in causing gum disease, osteoporosis, arthritis
MSU researchers improve zebrafish cloning methods
Counting duplicated genome segments now possible
World's smallest semiconductor laser heralds new era in optical science
High HIV infection rate among Soweto Township gays
New hope for deadly childhood bone cancer
Removing the barriers of autism
Childhood obesity: The increasing vascular drama
Double doses of clopidogrel better than standard doses for heart patients undergoing angioplasty
Study reveals how a common virus eludes the immune system
Risks involved with transgenic fish
Get the world on its feet: The role of exercise training
Do women who smoke like men die like men?
Heart failure: More or less malignant than cancer?
Underwater expedition delivers key findings in search for evidence of early Americans
Aspirin works for primary prevention in moderate and high risk diabetics
Dabigatran vs. warfarin as long-term anticoagulant therapy in atrial fibrillation
Otamixaban for the treatment of patients with non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes
Failing heart, failing kidney: Double trouble?
Heart failure patients may benefit from treatment of anemia with erythropoietin
No evidence for the routine use of aspirin in people with asymptomatic vascular events
New oral antiplatelet agent ticagrelor first to show reduction in cardiovascular death
Opals set to shine with new grading technology
Are intravenous treatments safe? New research raises doubts
Astronomers find coldest, driest, calmest place on Earth
High caffeine intake can lead to arrhythmias
Women, blacks, Medicare recipients less likely to be evaluated for liver transplantation
Genes in prevention: Hopes and doubts
Bioavailable contaminants come from the Exxon Valdez oil catastrophe
Moths cloaked in color
First results from the ISAR-TEST-4 study
No increased risk with drug eluting stents -- but late stent thrombosis remains a concern
Diabetic patients require global care
CABG vs. PCI: Call for multidisciplinary approach to decide in complex CAD cases
The huge opportunities for transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Open source DNA
How much omega-3 fatty acid do we need to prevent cardiovascular disease?
Finding the ZIP-code for gene therapy: Scientists imitate viruses to deliver therapeutic genes
Is the Milky Way doomed to be destroyed by galactic bombardment? Probably not, study says
Access to motorbikes without taking a prior exam increases the number of accidents
Shrinking Bylot Island glaciers tell story of climate change
New family care model aids at-risk families
The effect of economic recessions on population health
Natural compounds, chemotherapeutic drugs may become partners in cancer therapy
Termites eavesdrop on competitors to survive
Canada's universal health care system should fund in-vitro fertilization
Planned home birth with registered midwife as safe as hospital birth
NIH study reveals new genetic culprit in deadly skin cancer
New developments in reproductive medicine
Surprising results in teen study: adolescent risky behavior may signal mature brain
Rhododendron expansion may increase the chance of landslides on Southern Appalachian slopes
Yerkes researchers show early life nurturing impacts later life relationships
Silk-based optical waveguides meet biomedical needs
NASA satellite sees Hurricane Jimena explode in strength over 4 days
The link between weight and importance
Surprising rate of recurring heart attacks, strokes globally
Signs of ideal surfing conditions spotted in ocean of solar wind
New treatment in sight for ovarian cancer
New strategies for reperfusion therapy
Human impacts and environmental factors are changing the northwest Atlantic ecosystem
Hidden diversity in key environmental cleanup microbes found by systems biology assessment
Acute impact on brain function in earthquake survivors
Contribution of clinical breast examination to breast cancer screening
Researchers identify protein–telomere interactions that could be key in treating cancer
Children are not the only ones in the game when it comes to sports
'Watchful waiting' is a viable option for prostate cancer patients with low-risk tumors
Cigarettes, not Swedish snuff linked to increased risk of MS
Mastectomy decisions among racially and ethnically diverse breast cancer patients
Family, friends may impact breast cancer surgery decision, U-M study finds
Carbon monoxide linked to heart problems in elderly
Breast cancer intervention reduces depression, inflammation
New asthma predictors needed to determine future risk in certain patients
New assessment quantifies risks and benefits of warfarin treatment for atrial fibrillation
Does the distance a patient has to travel affect where they choose to get their care?
Retail medical clinics can provide care at lower cost, similar quality as other settings
Prostate cancer: Racial disparity gap narrows, men diagnosed at younger age
Overdiagnosis since introduction of prostate cancer screening
No such thing as ethnic groups, genetically speaking