Archive of articles published on the 17th of March 2010

Integrated care can cut chronic back pain work disability by 4 months
New analysis points to ivory enforcement failures in parts of Africa, Asia
Research team led by Cedars-Sinai identifies genes linked to ulcerative colitis
USC researchers identify key mechanism that guides cells to form heart tissue
Solid-pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas or pancreatic endocrine tumor?
An organic approach to pest control -- releasing super-sexed (but sterile) male insects
Bees see super color at super speed
High Arctic species on thin ice
Planck sees tapestry of cold dust
Sharks from deep waters of Cantabrian Sea are opportunist hunters
JCI online early table of contents: March 15, 2010
40 percent of surface disinfectants ineffective in eliminating viruses that cause gastroenteritis
Prior herbicide use -- not irrigation -- is critical to herbicide efficacy
Profiting on the Internet
Study shows strong interest in palliative care programs, services and integration vary across nation
ASTRO publishes supplement on protecting cancer patients by reducing radiation doses, side effects
Nurses' research settles a common cancer concern: Skin care
Study: Low levels of vitamin D linked to higher rates of asthma in African-American kids
Could regulating intestinal inflammation prevent colon cancer?
Light twists rigid structures in unexpected nanotech finding
Securities analysts' reports slow adoption of new technology, warns INFORMS journal study
Prescribed burns may help reduce US carbon footprint
OFC/NFOEC 2010 to feature research breakthroughs on the future of broadband Internet
LSUHSC research increases understanding of drug metabolism
High levels of mercury found in Cataraqui River: Queen's study
A blue mystery
Spider silk reveals a paradox of super-strength
Tomas moving away from Fiji Islands after causing damages
Feeling lonely adds to rate of blood pressure increase in people 50 years old and older
Difficulty trusting and reaching out to others may shorten diabetes patients' lives
Dogs likely originated in the Middle East, new genetic data indicate
A marine Mr. Mom: Male pipefish gives birth, but some are deadbeat dads, study shows
Brandeis scientists sniff out the evolution of chemical nociception
First temperate exoplanet sized up
Astronomers observe fast growing primitive black holes
Fungi can change quickly, pass along infectious ability
Layered graphene sheets could solve hydrogen storage issues
International team of scientists reports discovery of a new planet
DNA nanotechnology breakthrough offers promising applications in medicine
Duke technique is turning proteins into glass
First parasitic nematodes reported in biofuel crops
Targeting blood vessels, immune system may offer way to stop infection-caused inflammation
Getting turned on
Chemists influence stem-cell development with geometry
Disabling Skp2 gene helps shut down cancer growth
Researchers find new chemotherapy combination shows promise in endometrial cancer
Prescribed burns may help reduce US carbon footprint
Efforts to steer patients to lower-cost physicians may be based on misleading rankings, study finds
Some clinical trials explicitly exclude gay and lesbian patients
Selenium protects men against diabetes
Omega 3 curbs precancerous growths in those prone to bowel cancer
When mom has an eating problem
Hypnotherapy eases irritable bowel syndrome symptoms
Stress during pregnancy may increase offspring's risk of asthma
Deep brain stimulation reduces epileptic seizures in patients with refractory partial and secondarily generalized seizures