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Public Release: 6-Nov-2009
Carnegie Mellon researchers link health-care debate to risk of dying in US and Europe A new Web site, www.DeathriskRankings.com, developed by researchers at Carnegie Mellon allows users to explore differences in the probability of dying across European countries and the US states for men and women of different ages and races. Contact: Chriss Swaney
Public Release: 6-Nov-2009
 American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care MedicineNew statement outlines ATS positions on research, education, advocacy The ATS has issued an official statement that outlines the Society's position on research, training, education, patient care and advocacy. The statement, which appears in the Nov. 15 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, also makes specific recommendations on how elements of the organization can make these policies a part of new and ongoing projects. Contact: Brian Kell
Public Release: 5-Nov-2009
US and European experts applaud new transatlantic task force on antibiotic resistance threat U.S. and European Experts Applaud New Transatlantic Task Force on Antibiotic Resistance Threat Contact: John Heys
Public Release: 5-Nov-2009
ThyroidNewly revised guidelines for managing thyroid cancer published in Thyroid journal The American Thyroid Association has released new, revised Management Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer. The new guidelines are published in Thyroid, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc. Thyroid is the official journal of the American Thyroid Association. The ATA's revised management guidelines and accompanying editorials are available free online. Contact: Julia Chapman
Public Release: 5-Nov-2009
Journal of Family PracticeHigher health insurance costs force doctors to talk about money with patients As health insurers require people to base more treatment decisions on out-of-pocket costs, physicians should learn to talk to patients about money, according to researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. 
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Contact: Jessica Guenzel
Public Release: 5-Nov-2009
Conflict and HealthThe first casualty of war Researchers reporting in BioMed Central's open access journal Conflict and Health found that the discrepancy in media reporting of casualty numbers in the Iraq conflict can potentially misinform the public and contribute to distorted perceptions and gross underestimates of the number of civilians killed in the armed conflict. Contact: Graeme Baldwin
Public Release: 4-Nov-2009
Arizona Legal StudiesProfessor: Fear, shame keep homeowners from defaulting University of Arizona law professor Brent White has just published a working paper making the case that homeowners who are underwater in their mortgage should just walk away from their homes. He says shame and guilt are keeping more homeowners from walking away from their mortgages, even if it might be a smart decision. Contact: Johnny Cruz
Public Release: 4-Nov-2009
Journal of Nutrition Education and BehaviorTV bombards children with commercials for high-fat and high-sugar foods Childhood obesity in the United States is reaching epidemic proportions. With more than one fourth of advertising on daytime and prime time television devoted to foods and beverages and continuing questions about the role television plays in obesity, a study in the November/December issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior examines how food advertising aimed at children might be a large contributor to the problem. Contact: Lynelle Korte
Public Release: 4-Nov-2009
Current Directions in Psychological ScienceDigital divide: Psychologists suggest ways to include the aging population in the tech revolution Technological advances are being made every day, making many of our lives easier and allowing information to be more accessible and available. However for some people, such as the aging population, technological progress can in fact be more limiting. Contact: Katie Kline
Public Release: 4-Nov-2009
Journal of Media PsychologyInternet search process affects cognition, emotion University of Missouri researchers found that readers were better able to understand, remember and emotionally respond to material found through "searching" compared to content found while "surfing." "If, as these data suggest, the cognitive and emotional impact of online content is greatest when acquired by searching, then Web site sponsors might consider increasing their advertising on pages that tend to be accessed via search engines," said Kevin Wise, assistant professor of strategic communication at MU. Contact: Emily Martin
Public Release: 4-Nov-2009
HortScienceFarmers' markets harvest new business Something fresh is growing in Indiana. The number of farmers' markets in the state has increased at double the rate of other US states; between 1994 and 2004 the number of farmers' markets in Indiana increased by an impressive 222 percent. Researchers at Purdue have published an insightful study that identifies the reasons behind this unprecedented growth. The most important factors to customers included: the number of products available, cooking demonstrations and the number of vendors. Contact: Michael W. Neff
Public Release: 4-Nov-2009
New CReAM research on the factors that shape individual attitudes towards migration policy A new research paper from CReAM (Center for Research and Analysis of Migration at UCL) investigates the factors which determine individual attitudes towards migration policy. The paper presents a method for quantifying the relative importance of economic and cultural channels in shaping attitudes towards immigration. Contact: Christian Dustmann
Public Release: 4-Nov-2009
IEEE Computer MagazineQueen's research could help protect frontline troops A team of researchers at Queen's University Belfast's Center for Secure Information Technologies is working to develop futuristic communications systems that could help protect frontline troops. Contact: Lisa McElroy
Public Release: 3-Nov-2009
NIST test proves 'the eyes have it' for ID verification The eyes may be the mirror to the soul, but the iris reveals a person's true identity. A new report from NIST demonstrates that iris recognition algorithms can maintain their accuracy even with compact images, affirming their potential for large-scale identity management applications.
US Department of Homeland Security
Contact: Evelyn Brown
Public Release: 3-Nov-2009
62nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America GerontologistExpert predicts possible shift in senior voting bloc The majority of people aged 65 and over cast ballots for John McCain in 2008, but older voters will not necessarily favor Republicans in future presidential elections, according to an article in the latest issue of the Gerontologist. Contact: Todd Kluss
Public Release: 3-Nov-2009
EntropyNew theory on fairness in economics targets CEO pay Chief executives in 35 of the top Fortune 500 companies were overpaid by about 129 times their "ideal salaries" in 2008, according to a new type of theoretical analysis proposed by a Purdue University researcher to determine fair CEO compensation. Contact: Emil Venere
Public Release: 3-Nov-2009
Social Science Research NetworkProtecting your virtual privacy Dr. Michael Birnhack of TAU's Faculty of Law recently completed a comprehensive study that revealed dangerous loopholes in the collection of personal information by Internet sites and club cards. Contact: George Hunka
Public Release: 3-Nov-2009
Health AffairsIndustry support of academic life science research may be dropping While more than half the academic life science researchers responding to a 2007 survey indicated having some relationship with industrial entities, the prevalence of such relationships -- particularly direct funding for research studies -- appears to be dropping. Results of the survey also suggest that interest in commercial applications of research appears to be growing, even among investigators without industry funding.
NIH/National Human Genome Research Institute
Contact: Sue McGreevey
Public Release: 3-Nov-2009
16th ACM Conference on Computer and Communications SecurityHooks hijacked? New research shows how to block stealthy malware attacks The spread of malware, or computer viruses, is a growing problem that can lead to crashed computer systems, stolen personal information, and billions of dollars in lost productivity every year. One of the most insidious types of malware is a "rootkit," which can effectively hide the presence of other spyware or viruses from the user. But now researchers have devised a way to block rootkits and prevent them from taking over your computer systems. Contact: Matt Shipman
Public Release: 3-Nov-2009
Health AffairsGlobal challenges and opportunities in fighting HIV/AIDS and neglected diseases Responding to the HIV/AIDS pandemic and tackling so-called neglected tropical diseases are the focus of the November/December 2009 edition of Health Affairs. The articles, by leading global health experts from around the world, show that although these challenges differ dramatically, rising to meet them could save millions of lives. Contact: Caroline Broder
Public Release: 2-Nov-2009
ACP expresses support for key policies of Affordable Health Care for America Act The American College of Physicians today sent a letter to House leaders voicing the College's support for key policies in the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Contact: David Kinsman
Public Release: 2-Nov-2009
Journal of the American College of RadiologyStudy lays foundation for more patient access to medical records A new study by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that many patients are dissatisfied with the way they receive results of radiology tests and want more access to information in their medical records, specifically, detailed, lay-language results from those tests. Contact: Jessica Guenzel
Public Release: 2-Nov-2009
Health PsychologyU-M research shows chronically ill may be happier if they give up hope Holding on to hope may not make patients happier as they deal with chronic illness or diseases, U-M research shows.
NIH/National Institute on Child Health and Human Development
Contact: Mary Masson
Public Release: 2-Nov-2009
PLoS MedicineDrug company-sponsored events for health professionals fail to disclose financial ties Australian reporting standards for disclosing the ties between pharmaceutical companies and health professionals are not comprehensive enough, according to an analysis in this week's PLoS Medicine. Contact: Andrew Hyde
Public Release: 30-Oct-2009
Balancing use of the radio spectrum Scientists monitor passive radio-wave emissions from diverse objects such as hurricanes and distant galaxies to study Earth's environment and climate and learn more about the universe. Contact: Rebecca Alvania
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