Archive of articles published on the 4th of January 2010

Experimental drug shows promise against brain, prostate cancers
Update on vitamins and diabetic retinopathy; ethnic norms for preschoolers' eyesight
NASA's TRMM satellite measures Cyclone Laurence's heavy rainfall
Extremity war injuries: More research is needed
CSHL team determines how precursors of gene-regulating small RNAs are sorted by cellular machinery
MyoD helps stem cells proliferate in response to muscle injury
Targeting cancerous vessels
Spectacular Mars images reveal evidence of ancient lakes
ALMA test sharpens vision of new observatory
Biodegradable particles can bypass mucus, release drugs over time
Finally, an excuse for pregnant women to eat bacon and eggs
New year, new vitamin C discovery: It 'cures' mice with accelerated aging disease
New discovery by Harvard scientists aims to correct cellular defects leading to diabetes
Uniform method to interpret autism spectrum disorders is defined at Ben-Gurion University
Closing the loop for ALMA
A trip to the candy store might help ward off rare, but deadly infections
Sexual responses differ for women and men, new Queen's study shows
Women's bodies and minds agree less than men's on what's sexy
Pediatrics GI recommendations -- first step to guidelines for children with autism
Gladstone scientists identify target that may inhibit HIV infectivity
FDA clears TransOral robotic surgery developed at Penn
Researchers pin down long-elusive protein that's essential to 'life as we know it'
New research findings may help stop age-related macular degeneration at the molecular level
St. John's wort not helpful treatment for irritable bowel syndrome, Mayo Clinic researchers say
Running shoes may cause damage to knees, hips and ankles
A single atom controls motility required for bacterial infection
Virus may chauffeur useful 'packages' into plants
Overexposure to credit default swaps contributed to financial meltdown, new Rotman study finds
Mobile homes provide satisfaction, drawbacks for rural Pennsylvania
Reducing some water flow rates may bring environmental gains
New finding may help baby boomers get buff
Toxicants detected in Asian monkey hair may warn of environmental threats to people and wildlife
New SBI and ACR recommendations suggest breast cancer screening should begin at age 40
Institute of Medicine recommends stricter resident duty hour regulations to prevent medical errors
Changes needed to ensure quality of new orthopedic surgeons
New key factor identified in the development of Alzheimer's disease
Protein central to being male plays key role in wound healing
Researchers develop 'nano cocktail' to target and kill tumors
Head-to-head studies identify best treatment regimen for hep C
Eavesdropping on bacterial conversations may improve chronic wound healing
Giant intergalactic gas stream longer than thought
Pain management failing as fears of prescription drug abuse rise
Runaway anti-matter production makes for a spectacular stellar explosion
Solar-powered irrigation significantly improves diet and income in rural sub-Saharan Africa
Scientists target East Coast rocks for CO2 storage
Radiofrequency ablation safe and effective for reducing pain from bone metastases
New study finds low mortality risk following knee and hip replacement
Half of depressed Americans go untreated, finds UCLA/Wayne State study
Few Americans with major depression receive adequate treatment
Eclipses yield first images of elusive iron line in the solar corona
Analysis of microbes, immune response featured in Cold Spring Harbor Protocols
The PARASOL Satellite moving off the A-Train's track
Can kitchen spoons be dangerous spoons?
Embargoed news from Annals of Internal Medicine
Refusing chickenpox vaccine associated with increased risk of disease
Refusing immunizations puts increases the risk of varicella illness in children
Smoking cessation may actually increase risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Childhood metabolic measurements may predict diabetes development years later
Metabolic risks remain largely unmonitored in Medicaid patients taking antipsychotics
More US patients receive multiple psychotropic medications
New ALS drug slips through telling 'phase II' clinical trials
Thai hill farmers help preserve genetic diversity of rice
A silly pat on the head helps seniors remember daily med, study suggests
Blocking inflammation receptor kills breast cancer stem cells, U-M study finds
JCI online early table of contents: January 4, 2009
How to build bone: Separate bone formation from bone destruction
Depleting breast cancer-initiating cells by targeting the protein CXCR1
Insect cells provide the key to alternative swine flu vaccination
Nurse home visitation program reduces girls' potential criminality later in life