A Sampling of Clips for June 12^th, 2008

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Five Symptoms Men Shouldn't Ignore
CNN, June 12 -- Women listen to their bodies and go to the doctor when something isn't right. Men tend to seek medical attention when they're at death's door -- or when their wives prod them into going. While the list, according to these physicians, is endless, here are the top five symptoms men ignore -- sometimes until it's too late. (Quotes Joseph Scherger, a clinical professor of family medicine at UCSD) More

Abnormal Sleep Patterns in Older Men Spell Trouble
U.S. News & World Report, June 12 -- A new study suggests that older men with abnormal sleeping patterns may face a higher risk of death. The findings aren't conclusive, and they don't indicate why unusual sleep patterns could be unhealthy. Still, they're food for thought, especially for older men, said study author Misti Paudel. (Quotes Dr. Daniel Kripke, a professor of psychiatry at UCSD, who plans to collaborate on future research with one of the study's authors) More

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Experimental Alzheimer's Drug is 'Astonishing'
Daily Telegraph, June 11 -- An experimental treatment for Alzheimer's has been found to have a novel way of working that offers the hope of new, more effective, drugs to combat this devastating form of dementia, according to a study co-authored by UCSD researchers. More

Catholic Rebels With a Cause
Los Angeles Times, June 12 -- Considering that they had come to hear a forbidden Roman Catholic speaker, the people at the UCSD Faculty Club didn't look like rebels. They were mostly older, conservative in dress, sedate in manner. At a reception before the speech Tuesday evening, as they sipped French roast coffee and nibbled cheese cubes, they professed their continuing love of the Catholic religion -- but also deep turmoil and anger about sexual abuse by priests. The talk was not sponsored by UCSD. More

Study Links Vitamin D, Type 1 Diabetes
Florida Sun-Sentinel, June 12 -- Sun exposure and vitamin D levels may play a strong role in risk of type 1 diabetes in children, according to new findings by researchers at the Moores Cancer Center at UCSD and the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. More

Ocean Acidification Threatens Marine Life
News8, June 11 -- Hundreds of spectacular plants and animals call coral reefs home, and every year scuba divers flock to San Diego's waters to catch a glimpse of these underwater wonderlands. But across the planet, these delicate eco-systems are being threatened by rising levels of acid in the ocean. A chemist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography explains why. More

Study: 4th-Grade Performance Predicts High School Failure
NBC San Diego, June 11 -- A new study claims that parents, teachers and policymakers can prevent failure and predict success on the California High School Exit exam. The study was released by the Public Policy Institute of California and was conducted by researchers at UCSD, using data on student achievement from SDUSD. More

Middle School Students Learn About College Life
North County Times, June 11 -- This spring, students in the Palomar College GEAR UP Partnership Program attended the UCSD Cultural Celebration. More than 100 students attended from Rancho Minerva and Washington middle schools in Vista. The Cultural Celebration had live music, traditional dances and international cuisine. More

Endgame
San Diego CityBEAT, June 12 -- Everyone likes the idea of more parks for Downtown: the area’s City Council member, Kevin Faulconer, Mayor Jerry Sanders, Councilmember Donna Frye, residents, commuters, homeless people—everyone likes parks. The Centre City Development Corporation has plans to deliver, them, too. (Quotes UCSD political scientist Steve Erie) More