Archive of articles published on the 4th of May 2010

News briefs from the May issue of Chest
Pay-for-performance programs may worsen medical disparities, study finds
Hormonal contraceptives associated with higher risk of female sexual dysfunction
Fear of pandemic influenza clogs EDs even when disease is not present
Less sleep may add up to more pounds in adolescents
Exposure to prenatal smoking may lead to psychiatric problems
H1N1 influenza hits older children
Study finds key protein controls T-cell proliferation
Weird, ultra-small microbes turn up in acidic mine drainage
Cedars-Sinai research shows antibiotic prevents ibs symptoms for weeks after final dose
UCLA researchers use new microscope to 'see' atoms for first time
Standard heel-stick test ineffective at screening for CMV in newborns
Medical home pays off, improving primary care and cutting cost at 2 years
First scientific study showing effects of growth hormone on athletes
Mayo Clinic discovers new genetic candidates for irritable bowel syndrome
Why is late-life depression harder to treat?
Glaucoma's unique protein expression could enhance diagnosis and treatment
Survey: Hiding risks can hurt public support for nanotechnology
Polygala balansae, a new bush to Europe, at risk of extinction in Spain
Diatoms reveal freshwater pollution
Viruses against cancer
Trauma-induced changes to genes may lead to PTSD
Policemen, thieves and ordinary people apply different logic when making decisions
Important control mechanism behind autoimmune diseases discovered
The art of mindreading -- empathy or rational inference?
Short sleep increases risk of death and over-long sleep can indicate serious illness
Bionic coating could help ships to economize on fuel
A new biological explanation for sadness in early postpartum
Bugging out: NC State researchers help track wayward pests through mapping
Natural selection for moderate testosterone surprises scientists
Definitive diabetes indicator deceptively high in African-American children
High rate of obesity in disabled children
UF engineering researcher: Cell phones could double as night vision devices
Fishing fleet working 17 times harder than in 1880s to make same catch
Physical activity reduces the effect of the obesity gene in adolescents
Study finds cutting colonoscopy preparation from 2 days to 1 day just as effective
Bees that nest in petals
Scientists outline strategy to limit global warming
Illinois research may help patients with intestinal failure, other malabsorptive disorders
Fragmented forests result in more snakes, fewer birds
Virginiamycin may reduce feed costs for swine producers
Close, but not too close
How Darwin's little-known work impacts current schizophrenia and autism treatment
US terror concentrated in New York City; bombs weapon of choice
Popular diabetes drug works differently than thought
New culprit in muscle defects, insulin resistance that come with age
Your arteries may be suffering insulin resistance, too
Flaxseed-fed chickens shed light on ovarian cancer
Caution required for Gulf oil spill clean-up
Vancouver Island has one of the highest rates of Cryptococcus infection in the world
Faster Salmonella detection now possible with new technique
Kids with hearing loss in 1 ear fall behind in language skills
Managing the emotions behind eating
Heart drug effective for treating symptom of muscular dystrophy
Mayo Clinic researcher details next-era advances in use of scopes for cancer detection
DNA barcoding exposes fake ferns in international plant trade
Researchers find future temperatures could exceed livable limits
Declining social security benefits keep older men in workforce
Maya plumbing, first pressurized water feature found in New World
Researchers find melanoma not caused by early UVA light exposure
Use of antibiotic by children with cystic fibrosis does not result in improved lung function
Receiving vaccine for pneumonia by men not associated with reduced risk of heart attack, stroke
Pneumonia vaccine does not protect against heart attacks or strokes
ARS scientists identify genetic resistance to rice sheath blight
High-altitude research advances low-altitude medicine
Stool DNA testing could play expanded role in colon cancer prevention
Non-cardiac surgery too soon after stenting raises risk of heart problems
Higher rate of early follow-up for heart failure patients linked with lower rate of readmissions
Most patients lack early follow-up care after heart failure hospitalization
Chemotherapy after gastric cancer surgery appears to provide survival benefit
Study examines incidence of gastric cancer
Omni-focus video camera to revolutionize industry
High doses of antioxidant supplements induce stem cell genetic abnormalities
By 2030, cardiovascular disease and death rates will surge in China
Male or female? In flies, some cells can't tell
Problem gamblers provoked by 'near misses' to gamble more
Key mechanism identified in metastatic breast cancer
Equitable access to influenza vaccines not in sight
Parents need to be convinced their daughters should receive HPV vaccine
Only a policy of presumed consent will improve organ donation rates, say experts
New study sheds light on corals' susceptibility to temperature change
Some patients with hepatitis B faring better after liver transplant