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Susan Hasty, Publisher Table of Contents . . . April 10th, 2005 Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only Related Areas: Other Issues in Aging & Elder Health Week | Other Publications
Allon Therapeutics, Inc. - Glaucoma compounds show potential to treat eye diseaseAstraZeneca - Therapy for dementia in elderly, risk of cerebrovascular adverse event studiedBreast Cancer Institute, Hollywood - New research in the area of breast cancer detailedCHU Laval, Quebec City - Studies describe new findings in endocrinology researchCharles University, Prague - Use of inappropriate medications among elderly common in some European countriesChinese University of Hong Kong - Convalescent plasma therapy shortens hospitalization stays of SARS patientsDartmouth Medical School - Drug therapy may be comparable to invasive cardiac proceduresEisai Inc. - AGILECT demonstrated improvement in levodopa-treated Parkinson patientsEli Lilly & Company - Cerebral hemorrhage dependent on antibody recognition of amyloid betaGeron Corp. - Study shows utility of small-molecule telomerase activators for HIV/AIDS therapyHospital European Georges Pompidou, Paris - HRT guidelines for prevention of postmenopausal bone loss are problematicInst. de Ciencias Med. y Nutr. Salvador Zubiran - Psychosocial factors linked to poor diabetes self-care management outlinedLeiner Health Products - Pain reliever remains safe, effective when taken as directedMichael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research - Foundation commits funds to research treatments for Parkinson diseaseMitate Hospital, Tagawa - Vitamins K2 and D2 plus calcium supplements increase BMD in women with ADA.C.T. Holdings - First derivation of human embryonic stem cells without exposure to cell feedersAarhus University Hospital - Angiogenic cytokines predict multiple myeloma progressionAdvanced Magnetics, Inc. - FDA committee does not recommend approval of molecular imaging agentAkdeniz University, Antalya - Interleukin-1 gene polymorphisms render susceptibility to Behcet diseaseAlexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Ruedi E. Waeger appointed to board of directors at pharmaceutical firmAlimera Sciences, Inc. - Ophthalmic pharmaceutical firm names Phil Tracy chairman of the boardAventis Pharma Deutschland GmbH - Molecular mechanisms of Ezetimibe elucidatedAwards - IO Informatics/CINF Award for Scientific Excellence to foster graduate studentsBarco - Voxar Colonscreen receives FDA clearance for patient screeningBavarian Nordic - Accomplishments noted in smallpox vaccine programBaxa Corporation - New oral dispenser packaging launched for ward, bedside applicationsBio-Imaging Technologies, Inc - Contract services company customizes products for trainingBioGenex Laboratories, Inc. - Medical device maker appoints Jeffrey S. Ross as medical directorBrown University - Inflammatory and antiviral responses in liver studied, requirements clarifiedBusiness Update - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas issues revised policy covering ON-QCHU Purpan, Toulouse - Rare case of bilateral breast metastases from femoral Ewing sarcoma reportedCHU Rangueil, Toulouse - Unexplained hepatitis in renal graft recipients may be caused by hepatitis ECardiff University - Epitope specificity of vaccine-induced T cell response against HPV18 reportedCardiovascular Research Unit, Rome - Nitrate therapy may be safely switched to trimetazidine therapyCareggi Hospital, Florence - Liposomal amphotericin B safe and effective for fungal infection treatmentClarient, Inc. - ChromaVision Medical Systems changes nameCollaborations - Deal signed with Premier to provide reprocessing servicesConfirma, Inc. - Study conducted in Spain shows breast MRI system may improve diagnostic accuracyCurrent BioData, Ltd. - GeneBio and Current Science Group form joint ventureCynosure, Inc. - Companies provide equipment for revolutionary surgery at Walter ReedDynex Technologies, Inc. - Microplate instrumentation supplier names Henry O'Connell presidentFinance - Healthcare IT firm raises $2.4M to fund growthFourth Military Medical University, Xi'an - DARPP-32 overexpressed in colorectal adenocarcinomaGenVec, Inc. - Phase 1 myoblast cell transplantation study data presented at cardiology meetingGeneral Nutrition Centers, Inc. - Nutritional supplement company launches natural weight management emulsionGenetronics Biomedical Corp. - Pancreatic cancer clinical trial begins using MedPulser tumor ablation systemGlades Pharmaceuticals, LLC - Griseofulvin antifungal agent launchedGlaxoSmithKline Research & Development, Ltd. - Antibodies specific for myelin-associated glycoprotein are neuroprotectiveGreystone Associates - Study shows prescription drug patches gaining groundHardin Simmons University - Isometric strength and dynamic back extensor endurance unrelatedHartford Financial Services Group - American Society on Aging names insurance company Business of the YearHop Cochin, Paris - HIV+ MALT lymphoma remission induced by HAART aloneHospital 12 Octubre, Madrid - Albuminuria may be a marker of renal and CV risk in hypertensionImage Systems Corporation - New CFS (C) Calibration Feedback System software releasedInnocoll, Inc. - Specialty pharmaceutical company granted patents for wound-healing productsInsmed Incorporated - Biopharmaceutical company enters exclusive option agreement with UCSFInstitute Reproductive Genetics, Chicago - Repository stores embryonic stem cell lines with genetic disordersLady Davis Institute, Montreal - Tat methylation by PRMT6 regulates HIV-1 gene expressionLaila Impex - Herbal extracts producer and nutraceutical ingredient company announce allianceLeicester Royal Infirmary - Apoptosis markers trace histological activity in viral hepatitis patientsLos Angeles Biomedical Research Inst. - Distribution of risk factors largely explains ethnic differences in cancer rateM.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Multigene model for lung cancer revealedMayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation - Synovial cysts linked to uncovered hydroxyapatite-coated cupMed. & Healthcare Prod. Regulatory Agcy., London - QTc interval is not a reliable surrogate of Torsade de PointesMedidata Solutions - Tufts center to use electronic data management system for research projectMercury Computer, Systems, Inc. - Results of improved digital breast mammography announced at conferenceMerit Health Systems LLC - Hospital management company appoints new chief operating officerMiddle E. Technical University, Ankara - Collagen films support osteoblast activity and bone formationMiyazaki University - Late decelerations help predict fetal acidemia in low-risk pregnanciesMorphtek, Inc. - William Claypool, MD, appointed to board of morphogenics-focused biotech companyNanogen, Inc. - Diagnostic product developer expands European distributionNational Cancer Center, Tokyo - Data advance knowledge in cancer therapy researchNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Hypoxia-inducible factor predicts the risk for bladder cancer progressionNeoPharm, Inc. - Biopharm company announces resignation of president and CEO; elects interimNeurogen Corp. - Drug discovery and development company announces loss of $.09 per shareNihon University - Effect of PEG level on permeability of PEG-grafted liposomes determinedNihon University, Tokyo - EEG values change with age in patients receiving interferon for hepatitis CNo. American Comm. for Environmental Cooperation - Northern American maternal blood monitoring program establishedNorthwestern University - Gemtuzumab ozogamicin suitable for first-line therapy in elderly patientsOsaka University - Beta-microglobulin amyloid fibril studied, growth and stability factors shown
PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma strategy co. complies with controlled substance reporting requirementsPanacea Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma company announces milestones in production of human antibodiesPennsylvania Office of the Governor - excelleRx expansion projected to create 462 jobs in PhiladelphiaPersonnel - Dr. Randall Lutter to succeed William Hubbard as FDA associate commissionerPharming Group N.V. - Protein therapeutic company recombinant human C1 inhibitor trial approvedPhilanthropy - "Hope On Wheels" commences to highlight need for pediatric cancer researchPontifical Catholic University of Chile, Santiago - Report provides technique for closing multiple ventricular septal defectsProMetic Life Sciences Inc. - Positive data for phase I study of anemia treatment announcedPsychemedics Corporation - Hair testing drug abuse company announces record net incomeRestore Medical - Medical technology company announces Pillar Procedure available internationallyRoboDesign, International, Inc. - Biotech and laboratory automation equipment company acquired by Rigaku/MSCRockefeller University, New York - A key mu-opioid receptor gene polymorphism correlates with alcohol dependenceRx for Indiana - Program to help Indiana residents find prescription drug assistanceSanguiBioTech GmbH - Biotech, pharmaceutical company staffs evaluate options for possible cooperationSavient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Clifford Bacsik appointed chief accounting officer by pharmaceutical companySchering AG - Research-based pharmaceutical company publishes annual report for 2004Schering-Plough Corp. - Elpidio Villarreal named VP, associate general counsel by healthcare companySeattle Biomedical Research Institute - Predictive value of primate models for AIDS therapies reviewedSerologicals Corp. - Second Upstate Young Cell Signaller Award winners to be announced in Dundee, UKShimane University - Etodolac enhanced carboplatin-induced apoptosis of human tongue carcinomaShowa University, Kanagawa - Osteopontin marks liver damage in patients with fulminant hepatitisSmoking Cessation - U.K. NHS stop-smoking services insufficient to deliver national smoking targetsSpedali Civil Brescia - Higher frequency of oral cavity lymphoma associated with HIV infectionSt. George Hospital, London - Recent findings in cardiology describedSt. George's Hospital Med. School, London - Different elements of narcissism may be linked to different eating pathologiesSt. Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis - Folate pathway genes influence the pharmacodynamics of leukemia therapySungkyunkwan University - Researchers' data advance diabetes surgery researchSwiss Federal Institute of Technology - Administration of immunomodulators induces anorexia in Zucker ratsSwiss Federal Institute of Technology - Carbohydrate microarrays facilitate detection and study of pathogensThomas Jefferson University - Rhabdoviral prime-boost induces strong anti-HIV immune responsesTokyo Denki University - Implantable lung developed using multiobjective genetic algorithmTokyo Medical and Dental University - Novel sensor gives early warning of thrombus formationTufts University - Studies advance knowledge in obesity surgery researchTulane University, New Orleans - Article reviews the use of coronary artery calcium testing in risk assessmentTyson Foods - Fertilizer company and poultry company join forcesU.K. Div. Epidemiology and Public Health - Depression may explain higher risk of MI associated with antidepressantsU.S. Agricultural Research Service - Mealtime habits important to girls' bone healthU.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Smoking does not increase severity of pre-eclampsiaU.S. National Institutes of Health - MLV RNase H primer grip is an important determinant of fidelity of DNA synthesisU.S. National Institutes of Health - Sensory experience of food and obesity examined by PETUniv. of California, Berkeley - Kelp modulates endocrine hormones in rats and human luteinized granulosa cellsUniv. of California, San Diego - Researchers find bitter success for taste researchUniv. of Texas Southwestern Medical Cntr., Dallas - Thrombophilia is a common cause of recurrent miscarriage syndromeUniversity College London - Brain regions generate reactions that contribute to emotional reactionUniversity College London Hospital NHS Trust - Study finds self-testing a reliable alternative to laboratory INR monitoringUniversity of Aarhus - Relatively common mutation affects heparin affinityUniversity of Amsterdam - Full transcriptome analysis of rhabdomyosarcoma using SAGE libraries performedUniversity of Bern - The genetic origins of primary dystonia are heterogeneousUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver - Coronary artery fibromuscular dysplasia characterized in womenUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver - Many variables limit autogene-based cytoplasmic expression systemsUniversity of California, San Diego - Pediatric glucose monitoring and hypoglycemic therapy evaluatedUniversity of California, Santa Barbara - Phragmatopoma californica tube cement studied, structural nature clarifiedUniversity of Cambridge - Utility of CAST as screening test evaluatedUniversity of Colorado Health Science Center - B7-H4 protein expression is almost ubiquitous in ductal and lobular diseaseUniversity of Delhi - Inorganic phosphate nanoparticles support efficient pDNA transfectionUniversity of Dusseldorf - Heat shock protein 60 examined, specific binding of lipopolysaccharide shownUniversity of Edinburgh - NMDA receptor interacting proteins studied, developmental expression revealedUniversity of Florida - Cure no quick fix for cancer survivors on long road to recoveryUniversity of Florida - Satiety dysfunction in Prader-Willi syndrome demonstrated by fMRIUniversity of Kuopio - Findings describe new data in virology researchUniversity of London Imperial Coll Sci Tech & Med - String test as sensitive as sputum induction for TB detection in HIV infectionUniversity of Maryland, Rockville - New findings in proteomics describedUniversity of Miami School of Medicine - Rituximab induced remission from hypercoagulable state associated with LAUniversity of Montreal - Vanadium compounds with insulino-mimetic and anti-diabetic effects developedUniversity of Navarra - Extracts from Salmonella Enteritidis protect against salmonellosisUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill - Plant extracts have anti-HIV activityUniversity of Oxford - Genetics underlie attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder symptomatologyUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Endovascular treatment of carotid and supra-aortic vessels reviewedUniversity of Roma La Sapienza - Nervous system development in normal and atresic chick embryo intestine comparedUniversity of South Florida - Imatinib mesylate overcomes tumor-induced CD4+ T-cell toleranceUniversity of Tennessee - Receptor internalization and endosomal processing inhibited by lithiumUniversity of Texas, Dallas - Cardiovascular health differences must be eradicatedUniversity of Tokyo - CD44 shedding studied, role of hemopexin-like domain shownUniversity of Toronto - Calcyclin is a global negative controller of cardiac gene expressionUniversity of Utah - Surgery versus radiotherapy for treatment of metastatic spinal epidural diseaseUniversity of Wisconsin - Silencing of polo-like kinase 1 induced apoptosis of prostate cancer cellsVA Medical Center, Minneapolis - Long-term statin treatment alters gene expression in mouse cerebral cortexVIVUS, Inc. - Company making sexual dysfunction products sets pricing of public offeringWEX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm appoints chief medical officerYale University - Authors raise concerns regarding regionalized heart attack careZymeQuest, Inc. - Company exercises option for rights to blood platelet modification technology
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