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Susan Hasty, Publisher Table of Contents . . . January 1st, 2007 Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only Related Areas: Other Issues in Biotech Business Week | Other Publications
Market Analysis - Compatibility of cell-based assays with high-throughput screening proving to be a key challengeMarket Analysis - Kalorama's research shows point-of-care diagnostics market to surpass $16 billion by 2010Market Analysis - Market for synthetic siRNA shows significant growth potential, market research showsMarket Analysis - Medical conferences ranked as best promotional channel for medical device companiesMarket Analysis - Twin diseases of diabetes, obesity spur new drugs, methods of insulin delivery, report saysAsthma Therapy - Recent studies from Cambridge Antibody Technology add new data to asthma therapyBiochemistry - Research reports on biochemistry from Flinders University provide new insightsBioinformatics - New findings from European Bioinformatics Institute in the area of bioinformatics describedBiomedical Engineering - Researchers from Amgen, Inc., Department of Clinical Immunology report recent findings in biomedical engineeringBiomedical Engineering - Researchers from Second Military Medical University, Kidney Institute publish new studies and findings in the area of biomedical engineeringBiotechnology - Study results from Genentech, Inc. update understanding of biotechnologyCancer - Research in the area of cancer reported from University of Aarhus, Bioinformatics Research CenterCancer Vaccines - Researchers from Vaccinex, Inc. report details of new studies and findings in the area of cancer vaccinesCarcinoma - Studies from Cornell University, Department of Pharmacology in the area of carcinoma describedCell Biology - Studies in the area of cell biology reported from Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Drug Discovery - Research from Gilead Sciences, Inc. yields new data on drug discoveryFlu Vaccines - Researchers from Berna Biotech Ltd. detail findings in flu vaccinesGenetics & Genomics - Data on genetics & genomics reported by researchers at Ecopia BioSciences Inc.Hepatitis B Virus Genetics - Studies from JiaoTong University, Department of Infectious Diseases yield new data on hepatitis b virus geneticsHepatitis C Virus Therapy - Studies from Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine provide new data on hepatitis c virus therapyHerpes Simplex Virus - Scientists at University of Texas, Department of Pediatrics discuss research in herpes simplex virus in adolescentsHIV/AIDS Therapy - Researchers from Tufts University detail new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS therapyHygiene - Studies conducted at University of Texas, Department of Pathology on hygiene recently publishedImmunotherapy - Scientists at Cell Genesys, Inc. publish research in immunotherapyKidney Transplants - Reports from United BioSource Corporation advance knowledge in kidney transplantsLife Sciences - New life sciences research has been reported by scientists at University of CaliforniaLife Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were reported by researchers at State University of New YorkNeurodegenerative Disease - Researchers at University of Sao Paulo release new data on neurodegenerative diseaseSynovial Sarcoma - New synovial sarcoma study findings have been published by scientists at Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc., Department of Molecular BiologyType 1 Diabetes - Research from National Public Health Institute in the area of type 1 diabetes in children publishedVirology - Data on virology discussed by researchers at University of AlabamaAccreditation - University General Hospital confirms accreditation by Joint CommissionAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Scan of human genome finds over 50 genetic abnormalities in people with Lou Gehrig diseaseAntibiotics - Ipsat Therapies begins recruitment in phase IIb trial using its lead product P1AAvian Influenza - HepaLife's PBS-1 cells for avian influenza vaccine achieve research objectiveAwards - AstraZeneca's commitment to China recognized by Cathay Pacific AwardAwards - Astron Clinica receives Frost & Sullivan European technology awardAwards - Bioenvision's Evoltra advertisement wins industry honorAwards - Dr. Marvin Cohen selected as 2007 Technology Pioneer by World Economic ForumAwards - Medi-Flex receives two awards from partner Cardinal Health for superior industry performanceAwards - National Disease Research Interchange receives funding commitment for rare disease initiativeAwards - NW Ohio-based MemberHealth wins Weatherhead Centurion Award for 11,566% growth in 2001-2005Awards - Renovo Group selected by World Economic Forum as a Technology Pioneer for 2007Awards - Ruder Finn's interactive client Johnson & Johnson wins Freddie Award for Caregiving Web siteAwards - TMG Health receives Eastern Technology Council's Life Sciences Growth AwardAwards - Trinity Hospice named winner of second annual Dallas Business Journal Mergers & Acquisitions AwardsBiotechnology - Moores Cancer Center announces cancer therapeutics development agreementBiotechnology - Pennsylvania Governor Rendell announces state investment in early stage biotech companyBiotechnology - Protein modification technologies paving the way for new therapeuticsBioterrorism - Biotechnology Industry Organization applauds Senate passage of BARDA legislationBipolar Disorder - Abilify demonstrates efficacy as maintenance therapy in adults with bipolar disorderBreast Cancer - Chugai files application for approval of Herceptin for inoperable breast cancerBreast Cancer - Decline in breast cancer diagnoses follows decline in hormone therapy use, recent data confirmBusiness & Finance - Bentley Pharmaceuticals consolidates exchange listingsBusiness & Finance - BioCurex receives strong upgrade by respected research firmBusiness & Finance - Iapyx Medical secures financing to pursue hospital-acquired infection marketBusiness & Finance - Lilly updates strategic priorities, pipeline progress and earnings guidance for Wall StreetBusiness & Finance - Medwave notes return of wrist-based blood pressure devices and impact on financial reportingBusiness & Finance - NIR Diagnostics announces third quarter net income of $1.3 millionBusiness & Finance - Protox releases third-quarter financial results and company highlightsBusiness Update - Advance Nanotech to participate in FlutestBusiness Update - Advanced Clinical Research Services awarded preferred provider agreementBusiness Update - Alimera receives U.S. FDA approval to market Alaway for eye itch reliefBusiness Update - AlloSource, Community Tissue Services partner to create Joint Restoration FoundationBusiness Update - Antimicrobial hardware scheduled for installation in construction of 10-story patient towerBusiness Update - Atlanta-based pharmaceutical company focuses on central nervous systemBusiness Update - Aurora Imaging Technology announces approval in ChinaBusiness Update - Avaya broadens support for accessible communications for people with disabilitiesBusiness Update - Axis-Shield launches anti-CCP assay for Abbott's AxSYM platformBusiness Update - Banyan expands distribution of new electro diagnostic testing deviceBusiness Update - Baxa introduces new enteral dispensers to prevent tubing misconnectionsBusiness Update - Biotronik's heart failure therapy offers enhanced implantation, follow-up therapy optionsBusiness Update - California managed health care grants Knox-Keene license as specialized March Vision CareBusiness Update - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center deploys Sun Compute Grid to uncover new ways to treat diseasesBusiness Update - Cell Signaling Technology announces phosphoproteomic research project with Bristol-Myers SquibbBusiness Update - Cell Therapeutics, Inc. provides update at its annual shareholder meeting in ItalyBusiness Update - Charles River Laboratories unit achieves Mortara Certified Partner statusBusiness Update - China Sky One Medical subsidiary named key provincial laboratory in Heilongjiang ProvincialBusiness Update - Cleveland BioLabs submits response to Department of Defense 'Sources Sought Notice'Business Update - Covalys announces full commercial release of ACP-tag technologyBusiness Update - Crucell awarded contracts of over $230 million for Quinvaxem and Hepavax-Gene vaccinesBusiness Update - Dade Behring launches Dimension Vista 1500 Intelligent Lab SystemBusiness Update - DiscoveRx now offers broadest panel of Beta-Arrestin GPCR assaysBusiness Update - Dry mouth sufferers find relief in Oasis from GlaxoSmithKlineBusiness Update - Etrials Worldwide deploys 4,700-device clinical software system for global pharma companyBusiness Update - Five Star Quality Care pays Sunrise $40 million in buyout of seven management contractsBusiness Update - Fluidigm publishes article on new application for BioMark digital arraysBusiness Update - Health plans choose Zynchros' formulary management software systemsBusiness Update - Immunomedics reports on 2006 annual meeting of shareholdersBusiness Update - Linktone to partner with China Health Media for wireless interactive programmingBusiness Update - M2SYS fingerprint technology to be integrated into Kodak global practice management softwareBusiness Update - Major U.S. employers to fund nonprofit institute for lifelong personal health recordsBusiness Update - Matria Healthcare reports six new and seven expanded disease management accountsBusiness Update - McGraw-Hill Professional launches updated version of diagnostic tool for PDAS and the WebBusiness Update - Medafor launches blood clotting powder applicator that enables wound access during surgeryBusiness Update - Medical Modeling launches CAD-designed electron beam melting for freeform shaped metal partsBusiness Update - Medivance's Arctic Sun temperature management system receives marketing approval in JapanBusiness Update - Medivation adopts shareholder rights plan to guard against unsolicited takeover attemptsBusiness Update - Medtox Scientific meets 2006 goal of drug screening software system in 1,000 clinicsBusiness Update - Medtronic board authorizes spin-off of defibrillator business into publicly traded companyBusiness Update - Meru reports about 25 healthcare facilities have installed its wireless LAN systemBusiness Update - Microfluids company MFIC engages Kawski Investor Relations for financial outreach assistanceBusiness Update - Misys Healthcare's electronic medical record software system selected by Chicago hospitalBusiness Update - New York managed care service company Maximus awarded $73.7 million 2-year healthcare contractBusiness Update - Orsus reports Teva Pharmaceutical to implement management software for security, safetyBusiness Update - Patent and acquisition strengthen ATS Medical's intellectual property portfolioBusiness Update - Perot Systems part of $1.02 billion purchase award from Veterans Health AdministrationBusiness Update - Pharmaceutical Industry Association of South Africa formedBusiness Update - Pharmaceutical Institute signs agreement with Decision Resources to resell market reportsBusiness Update - PLC Systems announces discontinuation of Optiwave program by Edwards LifesciencesBusiness Update - Quantum Group subsidiary enters management agreements with Florida medical billing companiesBusiness Update - Retail health clinic company MedXpress, Inc. announces name change to MedBasics, Inc.Business Update - Rx Processing Corp. reports $1 million material contract signed with Affiliate Biz Club Ltd.Business Update - Rx Processing Corp. signs $700,000 material contract with Affiliate Biz Club for lab programBusiness Update - Sanguine meets with U.S. FDA to define regulations for blood substitute in transplantationBusiness Update - Sickday Medical House Calls launches same-day medical service to home, office or hotelBusiness Update - Smiths Medical signs exclusive agreement to distribute Inditherm's warming devicesBusiness Update - St. Vincent Carmel Hospital installs Fonar upright multi-position MRI scannerBusiness Update - Sunrise Senior Living celebrates 25 years of service to seniorsBusiness Update - Synergistix reports 30% growth in users of call activity tracking systems in FY 2005-2006Business Update - Sysmex releases new software modules for hematology data management systemBusiness Update - Talyst launches inventory-linked, access-controlled refrigerated storage for medicationsBusiness Update - TelaDoc Medical Services, Prescription Benefits partner to offer benefits to employer groupsBusiness Update - Test to detect early heart attack risk from genetic high cholesterol offered by CorrelagenBusiness Update - Tripos introduces advanced protein modeling discovery softwareBusiness Update - Uroplasty announces distribution agreement for incontinence diagnostic deviceBusiness Update - VITAS Innovative Hospice Care launches newest hospice program in Richmond, VirginiaCancer Therapy - ArQule initiates phase I trial with ARQ 171 in leiomyosarcomaCancer Therapy - Injection strength Velcade shown effective against hematological cancersCancer Therapy - Lenalidomide offers new hope for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemiaCancer Therapy - OPi provides update on Erwinase development in the U.S.Cancer Therapy - PRECISION study data results releasedCardiology - Treatment eliminates exposure to radiation, contrast materialCervical Cancer - Hycamtin indication expanded to include cervical cancer treatment in combination with cisplatinCollaborations - AAIPharma, Mallinckrodt form pharmaceutical outsourcing allianceCollaborations - Aditus Medical and IGEA sign agreement for cooperationCollaborations - Aethlon Medical signs Dengue virus collaboration with government of India researchersCollaborations - Agilent Technologies partners with Core Wafer SystemsCollaborations - Akorn, Strides Arcolab agree to expand joint venture pipelineCollaborations - Avalon Laboratories, AorTech International sign supply agreement for materialsCollaborations - Halozyme and Roche ink agreement for Enhanze, a technology to improve drug deliveryCollaborations - IDF, Eli Lilly & Co. partner to uncover practical solutions for better diabetes outcomes worldwideCollaborations - Immunicon, Eisai ink agreement for biomarker development with circulating tumor cellsCollaborations - Medco, Mayo group launch collaboration to study genetic testing in personalized medicineCollaborations - Merck and Neuroptix collaborate on early Alzheimer diagnostics using laser eye scanningCollaborations - Progenitor cell therapy to protect stem cells with Golden Hour TechnologyCollaborations - Scripps Research Institute enters 5-year $100 million collaboration with PfizerComplementary & Alternative Medicine - Lifevantage reports on more studies of drug to decrease oxidative stress in disease modelsComplementary & Alternative Medicine - Survey shows most people unaware of potential health benefits of herbs and spicesContraception - Phase III clinical studies for oral contraceptive of Organon, NOMAC/E2, are in progressDermatology - Helix BioMedix antifungal lipopeptides show promise in dermatology applicationsDermatology - New alternative to wrinkle treatment in clinical trialsDiabetes Complications - U.S. adults with diabetes fear vision loss more than premature death, Harris poll showsDiabetes Diagnostics - VeraLight's bloodless screening device may help stem global diabetes epidemicDiagnostics - IntelliGeneScan, CPMC announce exclusive license for colorectal diagnostic cancer testDiagnostics - MAAF Sante first in France, second in Europe to fund Digene's HPV test for cervical cancerDrug Abuse - Alkermes reports positive data from study of extended-release naltrexoneDrug Delivery - Nastech announces positive Phase I results of insulin nasal sprayDrug Delivery - Nastech Pharmaceutical gives update on parathyroid hormone (PTH1-34) nasal spray for osteoporosisDrug Development - BioTime announces a phase II clinical trial of Hextend in JapanDrug Development - Encouraging early results seen in animal diabetes studies of pancreatic xenotransplantationDrug Safety - Do not be afraid of drug safety reform, say industry experts at Windhover meetingDrug Safety - Harris poll shows U.S. adults ambivalent about off-label prescription drug useDupuytren Contracture - Auxilium temporarily suspends dosing in phase III trials of AA4500Epilepsy - Clobazam is well tolerated in patients with catastrophic epilepsyFacilities - ECBC opens new chemical and biological detection test facilityFacilities - Sutter Health and Rite Aid open Sutter Express Care Medical Clinic in California drugstoreFacilities - Talecris Biotherapeutics opens European headquarters in Frankfurt, GermanyFinance - Acura Pharmaceuticals secures bridge financingFinance - Advanced Magnetics prices public offering of common stockFinance - Aksys provides update on NASDAQ listing statusFinance - Alexza, Symphony Capital enter into $50 million product development collaborationFinance - American Medical Technologies reports strong third quarter resultsFinance - Angiotech announces pricing of senior floating rate notes due 2013Finance - Aushon Biosystems announces $7.78 million round A financingFinance - BioDiem receives fourth milestone of $1 million for flu vaccineFinance - BioMS Medical raises additional $6.2 million in private placementFinance - Children's Hospital researcher leads multi-pronged attack on infant leukemiaFinance - Cylex raises $18.4 million in third round of private financingFinance - Dutton Associates maintains Strong Speculative Buy rating for Chembio DiagnosticsFinance - Dutton Associates reiterates Strong Speculative Buy rating for PacificHealth LaboratoriesFinance - ImmuneRegen BioSciences closes round of fundingFinance - Lifestream Technologies files for Chapter 11 protection, takes action to sell assetsFinance - MediciNova approved for listing on Nasdaq Global MarketFinance - Merck reaffirms full-year 2006 EPS guidance, 2007 EPS growth excluding restructuring chargesFinance - Nano Chemical Systems Holdings closes long-term financial instrumentFinance - Neoprobe announces modification of note termsFinance - Neoprobe secures $6 million commitment from Fusion CapitalFinance - OccuLogix expands focus on age-related eye diseases through investment in OcuSenseFinance - OMRIX Biopharmaceuticals files registration statement for proposed public offering of common stockFinance - Orthovita to purchase Vitagel profit-sharing royalty rights from Angiotech PharmaceuticalsFinance - Protox Therapeutics completes $9.1 million private placementFinance - Synovis reports Q4 2006 net revenue of $14.6 million, down from $16.8 million in Q4 2005Finance - The Female Health Company reports 47% increase in Q4 2006 to $4,422,103Finance - Thermage reports record Q3 2006 revenues of $12.5 million, up 47% over prior year periodFinance - ThromboVision breaks escrow on $400,000 in series A financing from private investorsFinance - ULURU completes private placement of shares for aggregate purchase price of $44.7 millionFinance - Union Securities to act as lead underwriter for Millenia Hope Biopharma financingFitness & Wellness - American Council on Exercise makes fitness trend predictions for 2007Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Data show Lunesta improved insomnia in patients with co-existing generalized anxiety disorderGenetics & Genomics - Integrated Genomics, and Tsunamic Technologies develop high-throughput genome annotation systemGenetics & Genomics - Nanogen releases pharmacogenetics research reagents for CYP2C9 and VKORC1 analysisGenetics & Genomics - NuGEN launches Ovation whole blood solution and Ovation RNA amplification system V2Healthcare Policy - Combating Autism Act passes House of Representatives by two-thirds majorityHeart Disease - American Diabetes Association supports ban of trans fat in New York City restaurantsHIV/AIDS Testing - OraQuick ADVANCE to be centerpiece of expanded HIV testing in PhiladelphiaHIV/AIDS Therapy - Monogram to broaden access to maraviroc for HIV/AIDS patientsHIV/AIDS Therapy - Pfizer expands access program for maraviroc, investigational HIV CCR5 antagonistHIV/AIDS Vaccine - National Institutes of Health using PARI's eFlow in HIV/AIDS vaccine researchHypercholesterolemia - Alnylam advances RNAi therapeutic to treat hypercholesterolemiaImaging - Guerbet files marketing authorization application for Combidex in EuropeImaging - Nova Measuring Instruments introduces Crystalx II, wide angle X-Ray diffraction metrology systemInflammatory Bowel Disease - ChemoCentryx presents data on Traficet-EN in inflammatory bowel diseaseInfluenza Vaccine - Integrated BioPharma announces another application of AIPwLV Technology PlatformInformation Technology - Millstone Medical Outsourcing launches enhanced online tracking, inventory toolInformation Technology - Omnicell 11.0 provides nurses with schedule of patient medicationsInformation Technology - Omnicell highlights bar code scanning solution at clinical meetingJuvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis - Controversial U.S. FDA panel approves drug for use by childrenLegal Issues - Carrington files lawsuit for libelous and disparaging statement and unauthorized use of trademarkLegal Issues - Chimicles & Tikellis LLP issues update on securities class action against Discovery LaboratoriesLegal Issues - MedCom subsidiary Card Activation Technologies files patent infringement suit against SearsLegal Issues - Savient files patent infringement lawsuit against Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, Upsher-Smith LabsLeukemia - Abbott introduces CE-marked DNA tests in Europe to detect leukemiaLicensing Agreements - Acadia Pharmaceuticals adds complementary intellectual property for serotonin platformLicensing Agreements - Affymetrix and Baylor College of Medicine enter into licensing agreementLicensing Agreements - Aspect Medical Systems signs license agreement for BIS Technology with MindrayLicensing Agreements - Auriga Laboratories acquires rights to cold productLicensing Agreements - Avisana acquires Vibro Shape Belt through licenseLicensing Agreements - Biomoda reports alliance with Los Alamos National LaboratoriesLicensing Agreements - Cubist licenses rights to AstraZeneca for development and commercialization of Cubicin in ChinaLicensing Agreements - Indevus and Novexel announce out-licensing of aminocandin antifungalLicensing Agreements - Schering-Plough enters licensing agreement to market prescription constipation drug OTCLicensing Agreements - ThromboGenics signs license agreement with Bharat Biotech to market thrombolytic agentLung Cancer - Perceptronix's open first ClearSign lung cancer testing facilityMarket Analysis - Advances in laser technology expand its scope of applications in healthcareMarket Analysis - Aging population creates more customers for cardiac rhythm management devices in AsiaMarket Analysis - Analysis shows consumer Internet use for prescription drug information up 13% over year agoMarket Analysis - Best Practices report advises how to effectively communicate clinical trial resultsMarket Analysis - Biotech drives cures, but challenges threaten industry's delivery and growthMarket Analysis - Clinical trial costs top $26,000 per patient, new study saysMarket Analysis - Contingency planning critical for pharmaceutical lifecycle managementMarket Analysis - Drugs from Gilead/GlaxoSmithKline and Encysive will challenge Actelion's TracleerMarket Analysis - Innovative Biologics will drive sales of cancer drugs over next 4 years, says studyMarket Analysis - Market research shows the need to maintain patient treatment rates drives lab technologiesMarket Analysis - Roadmap report by Battelle cites bioscience growth in ArizonaMarket Analysis - State of healthcare industry, trends for 2007 discussed in new Research and Markets reportMedical Devices - Children's Healthcare of Atlanta uses Stockert S5 heart-lung machine in two pediatric surgeriesMedical Devices - Misonix enters China with high intensity focused ultrasound kidney cancer deviceMedical Devices - New bifurcation stent system is breakthrough in treatment of ostial-bifurcated lesionsMedical Devices - Nikon enhances LiveScan swept field confocal microscopeMedical Devices - Nikon's DS-Qi1 monochrome digital camera captures fluorescence imagesMedical Devices - Nikon's Intensilight offers long lasting illumination system for industrial microscopy applicationsMedical Devices - Noninvasive Monitoring Systems notified motion platform meets requirements of European UnionMedical Devices - Sorin Group's ELA Medical, Inc. files pre-market approval submission for Ovatio CRTMedical Devices - Tornier receives U.S. FDA market clearance for Salto Talaris anatomic ankle prosthesisMelanoma - Phase III trial of Nexavar in advanced melanoma does not meet primary endpointMelanoma - U.S. FDA grants fast track status for antibody ipilimumab for treating metastatic melanomaMenopause - Bionovo's menopause drug MF101 is described in Endocrinology Mental Health - Mental health alliance stresses caution following landmark study of schizophrenia drugsMental Health - SAMHSA, Ad Council launch national campaign to quell mental illness stigma in young adultsMergers & Acquisitions - 3M completes sale of its pharmaceuticals business in Asia Pacific regionMergers & Acquisitions - Abbott's acquisition of Kos Pharmaceuticals clears antitrust reviewMergers & Acquisitions - Actavis acquires the specialty generics company Abrika Pharmaceuticals in the U.S.Mergers & Acquisitions - Agilent Technologies to purchase assets from PxitMergers & Acquisitions - American Medical Systems signs agreement to divest laserscope aesthetics businessMergers & Acquisitions - AmerisourceBergen acquires Access MDMergers & Acquisitions - Andover Medical signs letter of intent to purchase a minority interest in 4B Med'ConceptMergers & Acquisitions - ATS Medical acquires assets from EM VascularMergers & Acquisitions - Bayer determines EUR 98.98 as cash compensation per Schering shareMergers & Acquisitions - Beijing's acquisition of majority interest in Shanghai accepted for posting on Shanghai exchangeMergers & Acquisitions - Biocompatibles International announces retention of CellMedMergers & Acquisitions - Health plan management company Meritain Health acquires CBSA PerformaxMergers & Acquisitions - Intertek acquires pharmaceutical testing company Alta Analytical LaboratoryMergers & Acquisitions - Invitrogen completes acquisition of Sentigen Holding Corp.Mergers & Acquisitions - Lumenis completes sale of 75% stake to private equity group, bank debt restructuring pactMergers & Acquisitions - Lusora Healthcare Systems completes merger with Lusora Inc., launches corporate Web siteMergers & Acquisitions - McGraw-Hill Professional acquires and will publish drug handbook by Patricia Dwyer SchullMergers & Acquisitions - MedAmerica acquires Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota long-term care businessMergers & Acquisitions - Medical gases and services company LifeGas acquires Ohio Dental & MedicalMergers & Acquisitions - Medical Properties Trust invests $30 million in real estate assets of three Texas hospitalsMergers & Acquisitions - Mental Health Association in San Diego County, Alpha Behavioral Health Services announce mergerMergers & Acquisitions - Micrus Endovascular acquires vascular catheter technology company VasCon LLCMergers & Acquisitions - PerkinElmer to acquire Evotec TechnologiesMergers & Acquisitions - Satellite Healthcare to acquire Capital Dialysis of Texas, Ltd.Mergers & Acquisitions - Software company MED3OOO acquires practice management company HealthServeMergers & Acquisitions - Tenet sells Hollywood Medical Center to South Broward Hospital District for $32 millionMergers & Acquisitions - Trintech acquires healthcare business and assets of Concuity, Inc.Mergers & Acquisitions - Universal Health Services announces agreement to acquire Texoma Healthcare SystemMultiple Sclerosis - Molecule linked to autoimmune disease relapses identified at StanfordMultiple Sclerosis - National Multiple Sclerosis Society reports 2006 was a very good year in researchMuscular Dystrophy - Avi BioPharma announces clinical development initiative for muscular dystrophyMyocardial Infarction - Data published in Clinical Chemistry reveal presence of biochemical marker for acute MINanotechnology - New nanomechanical method for detecting disease- and treatment-relevant genes developedNatural Products - Next Pharmaceuticals launches natural product that boosts good cholesterol, lowers bad cholesterolOphthalmology - Othera Pharmaceuticals, National Eye Institute study dry age-related macular degenerationOsteoporosis - Osteologix initiates Phase II clinical trial of investigational drug for osteoporosisOtolaryngology - Study supports powered inferior turbinoplasty for nasal obstruction and enlarged turbinatesPain Management - Nycomed and DURECT announce licensing agreement on Posidur (SABER-bupivacaine)Parkinson Disease - Avicena signs agreement with U.S. NIH for phase III trial for Parkinson disease drugPatents - Adams Respiratory Therapeutics issues reexamination updatePatents - Neuro Kinetics awarded patent for Barany chair motorPersonnel - AARP Services VP Roberta Milman joins The Lewin GroupPersonnel - Accuitive Medical Ventures announces changes to management teamPersonnel - Alfacell announces company succession planPersonnel - Allergan announces new board member appointedPersonnel - Alpharma names executive VP, corporate and business developmentPersonnel - Ambit Biosciences appoints Kerry Kelly as VP and general counselPersonnel - AMS Health Sciences appoints new board memberPersonnel - Archemix appoints industry expert James McArdle as VPPersonnel - Aspect Medical Systems appoints John J. O'Connor, Michael A. Esposito to boardPersonnel - Astex Therapeutics appoints John Aston chief financial officerPersonnel - Biophan appoints Stan Yakatan to board of directorsPersonnel - Biovail reports senior management changePersonnel - Carl F. Pollard named to LifeCare Holdings board of directorsPersonnel - Celgene appoints Thomas O. Daniel, MD, as president of global researchPersonnel - Celgene names David W. Gryska chief financial officerPersonnel - Cephalon appoints Dr. Raj Khankari as general manager of CIMA LABSPersonnel - Cerimon Pharmaceuticals names Ayse Kocak vice president of marketingPersonnel - Chembio's Avi Pelossof joins InvernessPersonnel - Constella Group appoints operations, sales and marketing execs in pharma product developmentPersonnel - Custom Research Division of Ziment announces promotion of John Tapper to chief operating officerPersonnel - CytoGenix controller appointed interim chief financial officerPersonnel - Dade Behring names chief operating officer, chief strategy and technology officerPersonnel - David Shapiro named vice president of sales by Medical Nutrition USAPersonnel - David V. Smith named executive VP and chief financial officer of Thoratec CorporationPersonnel - Dr. Geoffrey S. Ginsburg joins VisEn Medical's scientific advisory boardPersonnel - Dr. Robert Martuza joins ImmunoCellular boardPersonnel - Healthcare consultancy Sellers Feinberg adds Patricia Brady and Margaret Kristan to staffPersonnel - ImmunoCellular Therapeutics names Manfred Mosk, PhD, nonexecutive chairman of the boardPersonnel - Intranasal Therapeutics adds Franz Hefti, PhD, and Richard Fisher, PhD, to managementPersonnel - Lockton Benefit Group appoints Ross D. Reda as chief operating officer, adds expertsPersonnel - Lusora Healthcare Systems appoints Julian Lee as chief financial officer and directorPersonnel - Medical Properties Trust names Jack Coale as new director of acquisitionsPersonnel - MedImmune promotes C. Oliver, K. Ram, M. Schenerman and hires J. Groothuis to fill VP postsPersonnel - MediSys Corp. names 47-year veteran Alan H. Weigand, MD, director of clinical educationPersonnel - Musculoskeletal Clinical Regulatory Advisers hires patent agent Urmi ChattopadhyayPersonnel - National Disease Research Interchange appoints Broxmeyer board chairmanPersonnel - Norman C. Payson, MD, elected to board of directors of Idenix PharmaceuticalsPersonnel - NovaDel appoints David Bergstrom as chief operating officerPersonnel - PeriCor Therapeutics appoints Larry G. Pickering to Board of DirectorsPersonnel - Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse names John W. Manzetti chief executive officerPersonnel - Potentia Pharmaceuticals appoints Armen H. Tashjian Jr., MD to scientific advisory board
Personnel - Premier Research appoints Peter Malamis president & general manager of U.S. operationsPersonnel - Sage Software Healthcare Division names Mark Ryan senior VP, customer service and supportPersonnel - Siemens chief medical officer receives IT certification commissioner appointmentPersonnel - Spirogen names J. Barrie Ward board chair and Christopher J. Pugh chief business officerPersonnel - StemCells, Inc. appoints Stephen Huhn, MD, vice president and head of neural programPersonnel - Stephen Guillard elected chief operating officer and a director of Manor CarePersonnel - Stockholders of medical transportation company Rural/Metro re-elect company's directorsPersonnel - Ted DeFrank appointed to board of directors of proteomics-focused Proteopure, Inc.Personnel - Tenet California names Mark Lisa CEO of Doctors Hospital of MantecaPersonnel - Thomson Healthcare names Santo Cugliotta senior VP of clinical decision support salesPersonnel - ValueOptions names Chris Wilson and Larry Anderson to executive postsPhilanthropy - LTC Financial partners to contribute 2% of profits to African Rabuor Village ProjectProstate Cancer - Theragenics reports study reveals key factors in predicting outcomes for prostate cancerProteomics - Power3 Medical, University of Thessaly collaborate on proteomic discovery of biomarkersPsoriasis - Isotechnika enrolls first patient in European/Canadian phase III psoriasis clinical trialPublic Health - National Association educates state legislators on dangers of counterfeit drugsRestenosis - American Heart Association issues statement on use of drug-eluting coronary stentsRestructuring - MedSurge restructures management team, names Scott Day chairman and presidentRestructuring - Orthopedics company Arthro Kinetics reports on strategic review and restructuring planRheumatoid Arthritis - 4SC gets trial approval by authorities, starts phase IIa study for SC12267Schizophrenia - Wyeth's bifeprunox shows improvement of symptoms in patients with schizophreniaSkin Cancer - Peplin's PEP005, novel anti-skin cancer mechanism, publishedSkin Infections - Arpida reports positive results from phase III trial of iclaprimSoft Tissue Sarcoma - BSD Medical completes 340-patient cancer studyStem Cell Research - Aggressive stem cells might improve transplant outcomeStroke - New billing code and Medicare payment recommendation issued for Lp-PLA2 testingSurgical Technology - Integra announces first surgery in DuraGen Plus Adhesion Barrier Matrix clinical trialSurgical Technology - OMRIX Biopharmaceuticals commences Phase I clinical trial for fibrin patchThrombosis - Affimed's anti-thrombosis antibody shows in vivo efficacy with reduced side effectsTuberculosis - Oragenics seeks patent for unique gene targets for tuberculosisType 1 Diabetes - Survey shows doctors believe insulin pump therapy is preferable to insulin injectionsType 2 Diabetes - Evidence reinforces efficacy, tolerability of Galvus as once-daily oral option in Type 2 DiabetesType 2 Diabetes - Merck announces trademark for investigational combination therapy for type 2 diabetesType 2 Diabetes - PhytoMedical to fast track development of new class of drug for Type 2 diabetesUlcerative Colitis - Ulcerative colitis therapy with mesalamine improved quality of life, new data analysis showsBiomedical Engineering - Recent findings in biomedical engineering described by researchers from University of Michigan, U.S.Cancer Treatment - New findings reported from Keio University, Japan, describe advances in cancer treatmentDiabetes - Reports summarize diabetes research from , Japan and PolandEndocrinology - Study results from University of Cincinnati, U.S., broaden understanding of endocrinologyHypertension - Data from the United Kingdom, Norway and Australia advance knowledge in hypertension researchNeurology - Recent findings in neurology described by researchers from China, the United States and PortugalNeurology - Scientists from University of Maryland, U.S., target neurologyNeurology - Studies from , India and the United States add new findings to neurology body of knowledgeNeurology - Studies from University of Tokyo, Japan, advance neurology knowledgeObesity - Study data from and the United States update understanding of obesityOphthalmology - New findings from , the United States and Germany in the area of ophthalmology describedOrthopedics - Research reports on orthopedics from , the United States and Canada provide new insightsOrthopedics - Study results from and the United States update orthopedics knowledgeSurgery - Research findings from Greece, the United States and Germany update understanding of surgeryKing's College London, U.K. - Study findings from King's College London, U.K., are outlined in reportsAffymax - Recent developments reported by AffymaxUniversity of Tokyo, Japan - Findings from studies by University of Tokyo, Japan, scientists provide new insightsXechem International - Recent news from Xechem International summarizedUniversity of California, U.S. - University of California, U.S., investigators have published new study dataLeiden University, Netherlands - Studies reveal new findings from Leiden University, Netherlands, researchUniversity of Padua, Italy - University of Padua, Italy, researchers describe recent findingsNitroMed - Reports from NitroMed present the latest news and research developmentsNagoya City University, Japan - Journal reports outline Nagoya City University, Japan, researchUniversity of Tubingen, Germany - Scientists from University of Tubingen, Germany, publish new research findingsCurtin University of Technology, Australia - Reports from Curtin University of Technology, Australia, add new data to knowledge baseMedical University of Gdansk, Poland - Investigators with Medical University of Gdansk, Poland, publish new medical dataUniversity of Lausanne, Switzerland - University of Lausanne, Switzerland, researchers publish latest findingsNew York Medical College, U.S. - Researchers from New York Medical College, U.S., publish recent findingsFudan University, People's Republic of China - Recent Fudan University, People's Republic of China, study findings reportedBrown University, U.S. - New medical research reported by Brown University, U.S.Medical College of Wisconsin, U.S. - Researchers' work from Medical College of Wisconsin, U.S., adds to body of knowledgeUniversity of Guelph, Canada - Reports on University of Guelph, Canada, study findings provide new insightsMayo Clinic, U.S. - Mayo Clinic, U.S., investigators have published new study dataBoehringer Ingelheim - Recent developments from Boehringer Ingelheim detailedNeuren Pharmaceuticals - Officials at Neuren Pharmaceuticals discuss recent developmentsUniversity of Turin, Italy - Findings reported by University of Turin, Italy, further disease researchSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, U. - Studies from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, U.S., highlight most recent researchTufts University, U.S. - Recent Tufts University, U.S., study findings reportedUniversity of Washington, U.S. - Researchers' data from University of Washington, U.S., highlight new researchUniversity of Massachusetts, U.S. - Findings from University of Massachusetts, U.S., advance medical researchMassachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S. - Study results from Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S., discussedUniversity of Bologna, Italy - New research results reported by researchers with University of Bologna, ItalyUniversity of Oklahoma, U.S. - New study findings published by University of Oklahoma, U.S.Medco Health Solutions - Medco Health Solutions presents its most recent news and research developmentsUniversity of California, U.S. - 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Nankai University, People's Republic of China, researchers report new study findings
