All news dated 04/21/2008
Medicine & Health
Causes of disease can be revealed by metabolic fingerprinting
Mutation in human gene helps protect against fatal malaria
Low cortisol levels found in kids whose mothers show signs of depression
Scientists test device to track medication adherence in patients with HIV/AIDS
Migraine increases risk of severe skin sensitivity and pain
Effective cancer immune therapy through order in the blood vessels
Cancer survivors have low levels of physical activity and high levels of obesity
Children with ADHD should get heart tests before treatment with stimulant drugs
KFC-brand chocolate chip cakes recalled
Survival rates appear lower for scalp and neck melanoma than for other sites
Mammography may be beneficial to all women, regardless of age
Larger skin lesions appear more likely to be melanomas
US sees decline in number of general surgeons
FDA OKs first compact heart-assist device
April 21, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet | pda version
Advanced life support in ambulances doesn't benefit trauma patients
Rat study suggests why teens get hooked on cocaine more easily than adults
Survey offers first-ever look at treatment practices for nonepileptic seizures
April 21, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet | pda version
Patients arriving at hospitals in off hours get slower, less care
General Science
What's not to like? Why fondness makes us poor judges, but dislike is spot-on
High eBay shipping costs: When do surcharges affect the purchase price?
Gel-like material shows promise as oral insulin pill for diabetes
Coke or Pepsi? Being distracted can make you more susceptible to ads
Protein shows talent for improvisation
We are family -- but advertisers often miss the point
Pathogen virulence proteins suppress plant immunity
April 21, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet | pda version
