All news dated 05/19/2008

Medicine & Health

Old antibiotic may find new life as a stroke treatment

Tracking influenza's every movement

Researchers find smallpox drug may also target adenovirus

Majority of kidney cancers diagnosed at earliest stage

Vaccine triggers immune response, prevents Alzheimer's

Mother's prenatal stress predisposes their babies to asthma and allergy

With age comes a sense of peace and calm, study shows

Study finds 21st birthday binge drinking extremely common; can pose serious health hazards

Abnormal 'editing' of gene messages may be a cause of lupus

Blood test for lung cancer may be possible

Ear infections linked to passive smoking

Study finds that obstructive sleep apnea causes earlier death in stroke patients

Study: Doctors not always sure when to treat BP in people with diabetes

Study finds technique for nasal obstruction helps patients breathe easier

Researchers aim to improve asthma patients' care through computer-based simulation program

Food for thought

Study examines long-term results of laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery

Oxidative stress may predict later lung trouble in young adults

Silver-coated endotracheal tube dramatically reduces resistant infections

Study outlines tools to assess facial plastic surgery outcomes

Remote pools boost aboriginal child health

Dermatologists link family history to shingles susceptibility

Radiofrequency ablation is effective treatment for dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus

Will lung cancer recur? A genetic test may provide the answer

Widespread airbag use could result in dramatic cost savings for US trauma centers

Black men appear less likely to undergo elective aneurysm repair than white men

Delayed adverse effects may occur following injection with cosmetic skin fillers

Cancer drug may help patients with heart-lung disease

Genetic loci assigned for musical aptitude in Finnish families

Bypass not to blame for heart patients' mental decline

Study concludes no racial disparities in long-term outcomes in recipients of liver transplants

Stroke victims experiencing seizures more likely to die

Surgeon operates to rescue chimp with rare deformity

General Science

Turning back the clock for Schwann cells

Scientists characterize protein structure of environmentally friendly bacteria

DNA clues to reproductive behaviour

First evidence that bacteria get 'touchy-feely' about dangerous biofilms

A simple, low-cost carbon filter removes 90% of carbon dioxide from smokestack gases

University of Chicago launches first archaeological dig at site of 1893 World's Fair

Software designers strut their talent at cost of profit, says new study

Children's gardens mushrooming

Fear of crime or anxiety about a rapidly changing society?

Technology

Turning conventional video coding wisdom on its head

Idemitsu, Sony Achieve World's Highest Level Of Luminous Efficiency For Blue Fluorescent

Broadband access opens doors to networking, economic development for rural areas

Electronic Devices

Fujitsu Releases New 2.5" Hard Disk Drive Designed for 24-hour Continuous Operation

Space & Earth science

Ancient deep-sea coral reefs off southeastern US serve as underwater 'islands' in the Gulf stream

Discovery Launch Date to be Finalized Today

Antennae Galaxies

Rice grown in United States contains less-dangerous form of arsenic

Global Earthquake Fatalities Expected To Rise This Century, Says CU-Boulder Geologist

Physics

Physicists develop laser with bandwith spanning 2 telecom windows

IU Physicists to get their 'glue-on'