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Aging & Elder Health Week

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 disease

AstraZeneca - Therapy for dementia in elderly, risk of cerebrovascular adverse event studied

Breast Cancer Institute, Hollywood - New research in the area of breast cancer detailed

CHU Laval, Quebec City - Studies describe new findings in endocrinology research

Charles University, Prague - Use of inappropriate medications among elderly common in some European countries

Chinese University of Hong Kong - Convalescent plasma therapy shortens hospitalization stays of SARS patients

Dartmouth Medical School - Drug therapy may be comparable to invasive cardiac procedures

Eisai Inc. - AGILECT demonstrated improvement in levodopa-treated Parkinson patients

Eli Lilly & Company - Cerebral hemorrhage dependent on antibody recognition of amyloid beta

Geron Corp. - Study shows utility of small-molecule telomerase activators for HIV/AIDS therapy

Hospital European Georges Pompidou, Paris - HRT guidelines for prevention of postmenopausal bone loss are problematic

Inst. de Ciencias Med. y Nutr. Salvador Zubiran - Psychosocial factors linked to poor diabetes self-care management outlined

Leiner Health Products - Pain reliever remains safe, effective when taken as directed

Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research - Foundation commits funds to research treatments for Parkinson disease

Mitate Hospital, Tagawa - Vitamins K2 and D2 plus calcium supplements increase BMD in women with AD

A.C.T. Holdings - First derivation of human embryonic stem cells without exposure to cell feeders

Aarhus University Hospital - Angiogenic cytokines predict multiple myeloma progression

Advanced Magnetics, Inc. - FDA committee does not recommend approval of molecular imaging agent

Akdeniz University, Antalya - Interleukin-1 gene polymorphisms render susceptibility to Behcet disease

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Ruedi E. Waeger appointed to board of directors at pharmaceutical firm

Alimera Sciences, Inc. - Ophthalmic pharmaceutical firm names Phil Tracy chairman of the board

Aventis Pharma Deutschland GmbH - Molecular mechanisms of Ezetimibe elucidated

Awards - IO Informatics/CINF Award for Scientific Excellence to foster graduate students

Barco - Voxar Colonscreen receives FDA clearance for patient screening

Bavarian Nordic - Accomplishments noted in smallpox vaccine program

Baxa Corporation - New oral dispenser packaging launched for ward, bedside applications

Bio-Imaging Technologies, Inc - Contract services company customizes products for training

BioGenex Laboratories, Inc. - Medical device maker appoints Jeffrey S. Ross as medical director

Brown University - Inflammatory and antiviral responses in liver studied, requirements clarified

Business Update - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas issues revised policy covering ON-Q

CHU Purpan, Toulouse - Rare case of bilateral breast metastases from femoral Ewing sarcoma reported

CHU Rangueil, Toulouse - Unexplained hepatitis in renal graft recipients may be caused by hepatitis E

Cardiff University - Epitope specificity of vaccine-induced T cell response against HPV18 reported

Cardiovascular Research Unit, Rome - Nitrate therapy may be safely switched to trimetazidine therapy

Careggi Hospital, Florence - Liposomal amphotericin B safe and effective for fungal infection treatment

Clarient, Inc. - ChromaVision Medical Systems changes name

Collaborations - Deal signed with Premier to provide reprocessing services

Confirma, Inc. - Study conducted in Spain shows breast MRI system may improve diagnostic accuracy

Current BioData, Ltd. - GeneBio and Current Science Group form joint venture

Cynosure, Inc. - Companies provide equipment for revolutionary surgery at Walter Reed

Dynex Technologies, Inc. - Microplate instrumentation supplier names Henry O'Connell president

Finance - Healthcare IT firm raises $2.4M to fund growth

Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an - DARPP-32 overexpressed in colorectal adenocarcinoma

GenVec, Inc. - Phase 1 myoblast cell transplantation study data presented at cardiology meeting

General Nutrition Centers, Inc. - Nutritional supplement company launches natural weight management emulsion

Genetronics Biomedical Corp. - Pancreatic cancer clinical trial begins using MedPulser tumor ablation system

Glades Pharmaceuticals, LLC - Griseofulvin antifungal agent launched

GlaxoSmithKline Research & Development, Ltd. - Antibodies specific for myelin-associated glycoprotein are neuroprotective

Greystone Associates - Study shows prescription drug patches gaining ground

Hardin Simmons University - Isometric strength and dynamic back extensor endurance unrelated

Hartford Financial Services Group - American Society on Aging names insurance company Business of the Year

Hop Cochin, Paris - HIV+ MALT lymphoma remission induced by HAART alone

Hospital 12 Octubre, Madrid - Albuminuria may be a marker of renal and CV risk in hypertension

Image Systems Corporation - New CFS (C) Calibration Feedback System software released

Innocoll, Inc. - Specialty pharmaceutical company granted patents for wound-healing products

Insmed Incorporated - Biopharmaceutical company enters exclusive option agreement with UCSF

Institute Reproductive Genetics, Chicago - Repository stores embryonic stem cell lines with genetic disorders

Lady Davis Institute, Montreal - Tat methylation by PRMT6 regulates HIV-1 gene expression

Laila Impex - Herbal extracts producer and nutraceutical ingredient company announce alliance

Leicester Royal Infirmary - Apoptosis markers trace histological activity in viral hepatitis patients

Los Angeles Biomedical Research Inst. - Distribution of risk factors largely explains ethnic differences in cancer rate

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Multigene model for lung cancer revealed

Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation - Synovial cysts linked to uncovered hydroxyapatite-coated cup

Med. & Healthcare Prod. Regulatory Agcy., London - QTc interval is not a reliable surrogate of Torsade de Pointes

Medidata Solutions - Tufts center to use electronic data management system for research project

Mercury Computer, Systems, Inc. - Results of improved digital breast mammography announced at conference

Merit Health Systems LLC - Hospital management company appoints new chief operating officer

Middle E. Technical University, Ankara - Collagen films support osteoblast activity and bone formation

Miyazaki University - Late decelerations help predict fetal acidemia in low-risk pregnancies

Morphtek, Inc. - William Claypool, MD, appointed to board of morphogenics-focused biotech company

Nanogen, Inc. - Diagnostic product developer expands European distribution

National Cancer Center, Tokyo - Data advance knowledge in cancer therapy research

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Hypoxia-inducible factor predicts the risk for bladder cancer progression

NeoPharm, Inc. - Biopharm company announces resignation of president and CEO; elects interim

Neurogen Corp. - Drug discovery and development company announces loss of $.09 per share

Nihon University - Effect of PEG level on permeability of PEG-grafted liposomes determined

Nihon University, Tokyo - EEG values change with age in patients receiving interferon for hepatitis C

No. American Comm. for Environmental Cooperation - Northern American maternal blood monitoring program established

Northwestern University - Gemtuzumab ozogamicin suitable for first-line therapy in elderly patients

Osaka University - Beta-microglobulin amyloid fibril studied, growth and stability factors shown

PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma strategy co. complies with controlled substance reporting requirements

Panacea Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma company announces milestones in production of human antibodies

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - excelleRx expansion projected to create 462 jobs in Philadelphia

Personnel - Dr. Randall Lutter to succeed William Hubbard as FDA associate commissioner

Pharming Group N.V. - Protein therapeutic company recombinant human C1 inhibitor trial approved

Philanthropy - "Hope On Wheels" commences to highlight need for pediatric cancer research

Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Santiago - Report provides technique for closing multiple ventricular septal defects

ProMetic Life Sciences Inc. - Positive data for phase I study of anemia treatment announced

Psychemedics Corporation - Hair testing drug abuse company announces record net income

Restore Medical - Medical technology company announces Pillar Procedure available internationally

RoboDesign, International, Inc. - Biotech and laboratory automation equipment company acquired by Rigaku/MSC

Rockefeller University, New York - A key mu-opioid receptor gene polymorphism correlates with alcohol dependence

Rx for Indiana - Program to help Indiana residents find prescription drug assistance

SanguiBioTech GmbH - Biotech, pharmaceutical company staffs evaluate options for possible cooperation

Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Clifford Bacsik appointed chief accounting officer by pharmaceutical company

Schering AG - Research-based pharmaceutical company publishes annual report for 2004

Schering-Plough Corp. - Elpidio Villarreal named VP, associate general counsel by healthcare company

Seattle Biomedical Research Institute - Predictive value of primate models for AIDS therapies reviewed

Serologicals Corp. - Second Upstate Young Cell Signaller Award winners to be announced in Dundee, UK

Shimane University - Etodolac enhanced carboplatin-induced apoptosis of human tongue carcinoma

Showa University, Kanagawa - Osteopontin marks liver damage in patients with fulminant hepatitis

Smoking Cessation - U.K. NHS stop-smoking services insufficient to deliver national smoking targets

Spedali Civil Brescia - Higher frequency of oral cavity lymphoma associated with HIV infection

St. George Hospital, London - Recent findings in cardiology described

St. George's Hospital Med. School, London - Different elements of narcissism may be linked to different eating pathologies

St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis - Folate pathway genes influence the pharmacodynamics of leukemia therapy

Sungkyunkwan University - Researchers' data advance diabetes surgery research

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology - Administration of immunomodulators induces anorexia in Zucker rats

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology - Carbohydrate microarrays facilitate detection and study of pathogens

Thomas Jefferson University - Rhabdoviral prime-boost induces strong anti-HIV immune responses

Tokyo Denki University - Implantable lung developed using multiobjective genetic algorithm

Tokyo Medical and Dental University - Novel sensor gives early warning of thrombus formation

Tufts University - Studies advance knowledge in obesity surgery research

Tulane University, New Orleans - Article reviews the use of coronary artery calcium testing in risk assessment

Tyson Foods - Fertilizer company and poultry company join forces

U.K. Div. Epidemiology and Public Health - Depression may explain higher risk of MI associated with antidepressants

U.S. Agricultural Research Service - Mealtime habits important to girls' bone health

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Smoking does not increase severity of pre-eclampsia

U.S. National Institutes of Health - MLV RNase H primer grip is an important determinant of fidelity of DNA synthesis

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Sensory experience of food and obesity examined by PET

Univ. of California, Berkeley - Kelp modulates endocrine hormones in rats and human luteinized granulosa cells

Univ. of California, San Diego - Researchers find bitter success for taste research

Univ. of Texas Southwestern Medical Cntr., Dallas - Thrombophilia is a common cause of recurrent miscarriage syndrome

University College London - Brain regions generate reactions that contribute to emotional reaction

University College London Hospital NHS Trust - Study finds self-testing a reliable alternative to laboratory INR monitoring

University of Aarhus - Relatively common mutation affects heparin affinity

University of Amsterdam - Full transcriptome analysis of rhabdomyosarcoma using SAGE libraries performed

University of Bern - The genetic origins of primary dystonia are heterogeneous

University of British Columbia, Vancouver - Coronary artery fibromuscular dysplasia characterized in women

University of British Columbia, Vancouver - Many variables limit autogene-based cytoplasmic expression systems

University of California, San Diego - Pediatric glucose monitoring and hypoglycemic therapy evaluated

University of California, Santa Barbara - Phragmatopoma californica tube cement studied, structural nature clarified

University of Cambridge - Utility of CAST as screening test evaluated

University of Colorado Health Science Center - B7-H4 protein expression is almost ubiquitous in ductal and lobular disease

University of Delhi - Inorganic phosphate nanoparticles support efficient pDNA transfection

University of Dusseldorf - Heat shock protein 60 examined, specific binding of lipopolysaccharide shown

University of Edinburgh - NMDA receptor interacting proteins studied, developmental expression revealed

University of Florida - Cure no quick fix for cancer survivors on long road to recovery

University of Florida - Satiety dysfunction in Prader-Willi syndrome demonstrated by fMRI

University of Kuopio - Findings describe new data in virology research

University of London Imperial Coll Sci Tech & Med - String test as sensitive as sputum induction for TB detection in HIV infection

University of Maryland, Rockville - New findings in proteomics described

University of Miami School of Medicine - Rituximab induced remission from hypercoagulable state associated with LA

University of Montreal - Vanadium compounds with insulino-mimetic and anti-diabetic effects developed

University of Navarra - Extracts from Salmonella Enteritidis protect against salmonellosis

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill - Plant extracts have anti-HIV activity

University of Oxford - Genetics underlie attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder symptomatology

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Endovascular treatment of carotid and supra-aortic vessels reviewed

University of Roma La Sapienza - Nervous system development in normal and atresic chick embryo intestine compared

University of South Florida - Imatinib mesylate overcomes tumor-induced CD4+ T-cell tolerance

University of Tennessee - Receptor internalization and endosomal processing inhibited by lithium

University of Texas, Dallas - Cardiovascular health differences must be eradicated

University of Tokyo - CD44 shedding studied, role of hemopexin-like domain shown

University of Toronto - Calcyclin is a global negative controller of cardiac gene expression

University of Utah - Surgery versus radiotherapy for treatment of metastatic spinal epidural disease

University of Wisconsin - Silencing of polo-like kinase 1 induced apoptosis of prostate cancer cells

VA Medical Center, Minneapolis - Long-term statin treatment alters gene expression in mouse cerebral cortex

VIVUS, Inc. - Company making sexual dysfunction products sets pricing of public offering

WEX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm appoints chief medical officer

Yale University - Authors raise concerns regarding regionalized heart attack care

ZymeQuest, Inc. - Company exercises option for rights to blood platelet modification technology

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