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Susan Hasty, Publisher Table of Contents . . . August 18th, 2006 Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only Related Areas: Other Issues in Biotech Law Weekly | Other Publications
Advanced Viral Research - Advanced Viral Research granted U.S. patent for rheumatoid arthritisAlnylam Pharmaceuticals - Alnylam granted U.S. patent covering small interfering RNAsAmerican Diabetes Association - American Diabetes Association urges Senate to pass stem cell billEcopia - U.S. Patent and Trademark office confirms composition-of-matter claims on Ecopia's ECO-4601Evotec - DAC selects Evotec as strategic partner for drug discovery collaboration on HSP90 cancer targetFoamix - Foamix names David Schuz as senior vice president, intellectual propertyHealthcare Costs - Workers' compensation costs exceeding cash benefits and medical payments for injured workersImClone Systems - ImClone and Merck amend and supplement Erbitux agreementMassachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S. - Ovarian cancer stem cells identified; may shed light on recurring tumorsNational Taiwan University Hospital - Researchers from Taiwan, the South Korea and France report recent findings in rectal cancerResearch Australia - GroPep is awarded a key patent for infertility treatment in EuropeSolvay - Solvay Pharmaceuticals settles lawsuit against pseudo-generics to its Creon MinimicrospheresTexas Children's Hospital, Houston - Reports from the United States, Brazil and Greece describe recent advances in surgery researchUniversity of Georgia, U.S. - Three-quarters of people receive prescription antidepressants for unapproved useUrology - Cost of incontinence care among female Medicare beneficiaries may be underestimatedAbbott - Abbott receives U.S. FDA clearance for Cell-Dyn Ruby hematology instrumentAbbott - UroVysion DNA Test superior to standard cytology in diagnosing bladder cancer, study showsAcademia Sinica, Taiwan - Switch to potassium-enriched salt shows benefit on cardiovascular mortalityActelion - Actelion and Roche enter into autoimmune disorder collaborationAdvanDx - New rapid species identification test helps physicians identify infection soonerAdvance Directives - Spouses are not always the first choice as medical decision makersAegis Therapeutics - Aegis Therapeutics reports successful study results for Intravail in drug deliveryAlbert Einstein College of Medicine, U.S. - Obesity may predict testosterone and sex hormone-binding globulin decline rate with ageAllon Therapeutics - Allon's compound shows effect on both classic hallmarks of Alzheimer diseaseAlphatec Holdings - Alphatec Holdings announces U.S. FDA clearance of adjustable bridge productAlta Bates Summit Medical Center, Berkeley, U.S. - Intrathecal baclofen therapy in patients with multiple sclerosis is reviewedAmerican Institute of Physics - Lung tumors eradicated with super-intense radiation delivered by a robotic armAmgen - Amgen's EVOLVE trial to study impact of Sensipar/Mimpara on mortality, cardiovascular morbidityAngiotech Pharmaceuticals - Angiotech selects independent sales rep in Japan for contour threads product lineArchemix - Archemix alliance with Elan focuses on discovery, development of Aptamer therapeuticsArgonne National Laboratory, U.S. - Vector for large-scale, high-throughput purification of recombinant proteins has been developedAustralian National University, Australia - Immunity against secondary poxvirus infection depends on antibody, not on CD4 or CD8 functionBaker Medical Research Institute, Australia - Researchers from Australia and the United States provide details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetesBandim Health Project, Bissau - New findings from Denmark, Germany and the United States in the area of measles describedBarrx Medical - Barrx Medical secures $27.8 million series C venture fundingBeckman Coulter - Beckman Coulter licenses Roche's real time PCR patent portfolioBell Land General Hospital, Sakai, Japan - New findings in imaging described from Japan and NetherlandsBest Practices - Best Practices report offers insights into launching pharmaceutical blockbustersBioMachines - BioMachines announces new proteomics services divisionBiosense Webster - Biosense Webster announces new branding campaignBlood Research Institute, U.S. - Exercise training improves fibrinolytic potential and TNF-alpha expression after fatty mealBoston Scientific - Boston Scientific's ultrasound imaging system makes it easier to view heart, vesselsBradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, U.K. - Hormone receptors/proliferation markers differ in pre- and post-menopausal endometrial polypsBrest University Hospital, Brest, France - Researchers' data from France, Norway and Austria advance imaging researchBrown University, Providence - Studies from the United States and Norway add new findings to asthma body of knowledgeBusiness Update - Eli Lilly verifies disclosure of clinical trial data as promised through third-party auditBusiness Update - Micell Technologies launches Web site to provide biomedical applications informationCardica - Cardica's C-Port xA Anastomosis System receives European CE Mark approvalCardiff University, U.K. - Scientists develop a new tool for detecting zinc in the bodyCase Western Reserve University, U.S. - Antiangiogenic polypeptide relies on permissive matrix proteins to generate apoptosisCatholic University of Louvain, Belgium - Adiponectin downregulates its own production and the expression of its receptorCatholic University of Rome, Italy - Thrombus burden is reduced and coronary flow improved with Diver C.E.Center for Disease Control & Prevention, Beijing, People's Republic of China - HIV epidemic still growing in ChinaCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. - Rotavirus results in significant number of hospitalizations in U.S.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. - Streptococci from children in Nepal share genetic relatedness with isolates from other countriesCentral South University, Changsha - New data from the People's Republic of China and Taiwan lluminates research in apoptosisCentre Rene Gauducheau, Nantes, France - New findings from France, the South Korea and Poland in the area of rectal cancer detailedCentro de Investigacion en Alimentacion y Desarrollo, Hermosillo, Mexico - PCR detects Salmonella during cantaloupe production and postharvest handlingCharles Darwin University, Australia - Muraglitazar requires more safety testing as a treatment for type 2 diabetesCharles University, Prague - Recent studies from the Czech Republic, United States and Turkey add new data to obesity researchChildren's Cancer Institute Australia for Medical Research - Recent studies from Australia, the South Korea and Brazil add new data to neurology researchChinese Academy of Medical Sciences, People's Republic of China - Biomarkers for G-actin and DNA5cER may help distinguish malignant vs. benign breast diseaseChonbuk National University, South Korea - Endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene variant related to carotid atherosclerosis in diabetesChung Ang University, South Korea - Recent studies from South Korea and Japan add new data to diabetes researchChungnam National University, Taejon - Reports from South Korea, Canada and France advance knowledge in tuberculosis researchCiphergen Biosystems - Ciphergen reports biomarkers of Alzheimer diseaseCity of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte - Researchers' work from the United States adds to cytomegalovirus body of knowledgeCleveland Clinic, U.S. - Early satiety in cancer patients discussedClinical Data - Clinical Data announces Familion Cardiac Channelopathy test milestoneCognis - Cognis receives GMP compliance for pharmaceutical excipientsColumbia University, U.S. - Gabapentin does not alter effects of alcoholCompetitive Technologies - Competitive Technologies partners with EuroDev to develop European and Asian marketsCordis - Data compares clinical indicators of Cypher Sirolimus-Eluting Coronary Stents to bare metal stentsCorgenix Medical - Corgenix expands operations in United States and EuropeCrucell - Crucell announces suspension of Aerugen clinical developmentCuraGen - CuraGen and TopoTarget announce initiation of Phase I/II trial of PXD101 for hepatocellular cancerCytRx - CytRx President and CEO Steven Kriegsman talks to The Wall Street Transcript Daxor - Daxor announces European patent for Max-100 injection kit used with Blood Volume Analyzer BVA-100Delmarva Foundation, U.S. - Delmarva Foundation announces Dr. Christian Jensen as CEODexCom - DexCom Inc. reports net loss of $11.2 million in second quarterDiscovery Health Channel - Dr. Drew returns to Discovery Health Channel to tackle topical health issuesDuke University, U.S. - Treatment of head and neck cancer with chemoradiotherapy features unresolved issuesEcole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Switzerland - Leptin-glucocorticoids crosstalk modulates synaptic excitation via endocannabinoid releaseEmory University, U.S. - Discovery of the electrical system of the heart is presented in an historical perspectiveEmory University, U.S. - Endometrial cancer invasion is promoted by leptin induction of signal-transduction pathwaysEncision - Encision reports first fiscal quarter revenue increase of 20% over prior year's first quarterEnvironmental Tectonics - Environmental Tectonics Corporation appoints new bio-med managerEtablissement Francais du Sang Alpes-Mediterranee, France - Hepatitis C viral isolates from blood donors genotypedFavrille - Favrille appoints former Wall Street analyst David Molowa to board of directorsFinland National Public Health Institute, Finland - Studies from Finland, Mexico and the United States describe new findings in environmental researchFitch Ratings - Fitch assigns underlying A- rating to upcoming $202 million Rush University Medical Center bondsFood and Drug Administration, U.S. - Interferon-beta contributes to immune activation induced by double-stranded DNAFood and Drug Administration, U.S. - U.S. FDA warns consumers about danger of "dietary supplements" promoted for sexual enhancementForest Laboratories - Forest Laboratories, Inc. reports fiscal first quarter 2007 resultsFred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, U.S. - Physical activity not related to prostate cancer risk except in specific subgroupsFukuoka University, Japan - Lung adenocarcinomas with high hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha levels are linked to poor outcomesGeorgetown University, U.S. - Carotid artery perforation during postdilation of stent is reportedGeorgia Southern University, U.S. - HIV-infected persons in developing countries improve weight gain with a high protein dietGerman National Reference Center for Streptococci - Recent findings in pneumococcal described by researchers from Germany and the United StatesGlaxoSmithKline - Researchers from the United States and Japan publish new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDSGothenburg University, Sweden - Enhanced neuropeptide Y immunoreactivity and artery vasoconstriction are found in diabetes modelGundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, U.S. - Implant restorations using computer technology is describedGunma University - Researchers from the United States, Italy and Turkey describe findings in gastric cancer studiesGunma University, Japan - A proton pump inhibitor, lansoprazole, ameliorates asthma symptoms in asthmatic patients with GERDGynecology Hospital, Tubingen, Germany - Research from Germany and the United States in breast cancer provides new insightsHadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem - Studies from Israel, Japan and the United States advance knowledge in hepatitis B virus researchHarborview Medical Center, Seattle - Researchers from the United States and Spain provide details of new studies and findings in the area of hepatitis C virusHarvard University - Researchers from the United States and People's Republic of China detail new studies and findings in the area of epidemiologyHarvard University, U.S. - Hemodialysis catheters that have failed can be restored by three techniquesHarvard University, U.S. - Reports from the United States and United Kingdom add new data to cardiology researchHealth Behavior News Service - IV drug users are likely to witness a drug overdose, but do not cope well when it happensHealthcare Access - Experts explore how genomics could potentially be used to customize medical careHebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel - Hypoglycemia is related to increased gastric emptying in diabetic patientsHenry Ford Health Systems, U.S. - Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma linked to epigenetic eventsHong Kong Polytechnic University, People's Republic of China - Sonomyography can be used to detect dimensional musculoskeletal changesHopital Avicenne, Bobigny, France - Outcomes for colorectal cancer patients are predicted by angiogenesis factorsHopital Lariboisiere, Paris, France - Revision hip arthroplasty is successful using impacted calcium phosphate ceramicHopital St. Joseph, Paris, France - Renal cell carcinoma linked to alpha-methyl CoA racemase expressionHospital General of Mostoles, Madrid, Spain - Studies from Spain and Germany describe new findings in obesity researchHospital University of Puerta Hierro, Madrid, Spain - Lung cancer surgery outcomes were promisingHospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain - Asymptomatic ketosis observed in hyperglycemic type 1 diabetic populationHospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada - Skin flap viability rallies with proangiogenic gene therapy treatmentHumboldt-Universitat Berlin, Germany - Adaptation of humoral memory is focus of reviewINSERM U744, Lille - Researchers from France, Norway and the United Kingdom provide details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiologyImperial College London, U.K. - ATP-binding cassette transporter protein OppA protects against Yersinia pestis infectionImperial College London, U.K. - Left ventricular assist device implantation disrupts immunoregulationIndiana University, U.S. - Adults who are obese are up to 50% more likely to report a serious health conditionIndiana University, U.S. - Alveolar macrophage apoptosis suppression prolongs survival with Pneumocystis pneumonia Innovasis - Innovasis announces U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for Opteryx Cervical Plate SystemInstitut Jules Bordet, Belgium - Causes of fever in cancer patients analyzedInstitut Pasteur de Bangui, Central African Republic - Measles genotype B2 continues to circulate in Central AfricaInstitute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research, U.S. - SCID mouse model enables rapid evaluation of treatments for multiple myelomaInstitute of Cancer Research, Surrey - Researchers from the United Kingdom and Canada report details of new studies and findings in the area of prostate cancerInstituti Ortopedici Rizzoli, Italy - Modular hip prosthesis implant stem holders induce stem damageInstituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnologica, Portugal - Researchers from Portugal and the United States publish new studies and findings in the area of vectorsInyx - Inyx selected by U.K. client to produce HFA aerosol urological product for U.S. phase III trialIstituto Nazionale Tumori, Italy - TRK-fused gene proposed as novel member of NF-kappa B pathwayItalian National Research Centre on Aging, Ancona, Italy - Inflammatory cytokine gene polymorphisms may modulate myocardial infarction prognosisJilin University, People's Republic of China - Findings from the People's Republic of China, France and Netherlands in cancer treatment provide new insightsJohannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz - Reports from Canada, Brazil and the People's Republic of China advance knowledge in cervical cancer researchJohns Hopkins University, U.S. - Racial differences may account for higher incidence of hot flashes in African American womenJohns Hopkins University, U.S. - Smoking, diabetes, and cholesterol differ in their subclinical atherosclerosis involvementJohnson & Johnson - Johnson & Johnson reports record Q2 2006 sales of $13.4 billion, up 4.7% over year agoJoslin Diabetes Center, Boston, U.S. - Family history of diabetes is a major determinant of endothelial functionJoslin Diabetes Center, Boston, U.S. - Findings from the United States in diabetes provide new insightsKaiser Permanente - Cost-effectiveness of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is increased due to herd effectsKaiser Permanente - Researchers from the United States, Spain and Finland provide details of new studies and findings in the area of pneumococcalKaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan - Co-therapy may decrease hepatocellular carcinoma in hepatitis C virus-related cirrhosisKaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan - Recent findings in diabetes described by researchers from Taiwan, Japan and the United StatesKarolinska Institute, Sweden - Link between oral cancers and snus-induced lesions evaluatedKarolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden - Mesenchymal stem cell infusion treats therapy-resistant graft-versus-host diseaseKing Pharmaceuticals - King Pharmaceuticals reports federal court upholds validity of Altace patentKing's College Hospital, London, U.K. - An integrated care pathway appears to save critically ischemic diabetic footKitasato University, Japan - Novel functional T cell hybridoma reported to recognize macrophage cell death induced by bacteriaKonigen Elisabeth Hospital, Berlin, Germany - Femoral arterial occlusive disease successfully treated with Hemobahn/Viabahn endoprosthesesKyoto University, Japan - 3-D scaffold plus nonviral gene carrier enhances mesenchymal stem cell DNA expressionKyoto University, Japan - Reports from Japan and the United States advance knowledge in diabetes researchKyushu University, Japan - Hepatocellular carcinoma risk predicted in hepatitis C virus-positive patientsLifeline Therapeutics - Lifeline Therapeutics announces distribution of dietary supplement Protandim in CVS storesLifespan - Matrilin-3 gene is discovered to prevent onset of osteoarthritisLoyola University, U.S. - Meningioma treated by combined lateral transtemporal approachLund University, Sweden - Glucose-induced incretin hormone release and inactivation modulated by fat and proteinM.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Researchers' work from the United States, Germany and Netherlands adds to leukemia body of knowledgeMarket Analysis - CommonHealth releases compelling results of independent large-scale study on DTC advertisingMary Crowley Medical Research Center, Dallas, U.S. - DNA vaccine was safe but not particularly effective for lung cancerMassachusetts General Hospital - New findings in oncology described from the United StatesMasterplan - Medical equipment maintenance company Masterplan names David Winn chief executive officerMayo Clinic - Recent findings from the United States and Italy illuminate research in cardiologyMayo Clinic - Reports from the United States and Italy add new data to glioma researchMayo Clinic, U.S. - Angiogenesis and tumorigenesis are impeded by the sulfatase HSulf-1Mayo Clinic, U.S. - Esophageal cancer patients who underwent endoscopic ultrasonography had improved survivalMcMaster University, Canada - Prostate cancer angiogenesis is diminished by geldanamycin regulation of hypoxia response factorMedical Research Council, Cambridge - Researchers' findings from the United Kingdom and Australia advance parasites researchMedical Services International - Maker of VScan test kits receives million-unit order from Middle East for $2 million grossMedical University of Klinik & Poliklinik, Ulm - Reports from Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States advance knowledge in diabetes researchMedtronic - U.S. FDA approves Medtronic's continuous glucose monitoring system for diabetes managementMemorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, U.S. - Findings from the United States, Ireland and Netherlands in imaging provide new insightsMemorial University of Newfoundland, Canada - Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma has potential as insulin resistance drug targetMichigan State University, U.S. - Breast disorders in children and adolescents discussedMie University, Japan - Chronic hepatitis C virus infection beneficially treated using bezafibrateMissouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures - Patient, medical, interfaith and civic organizations endorse Missouri Stem Cell InitiativeMount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada - Researchers from Canada, Germany and France describe findings in orthopedics studiesMulago Hospital Complex, Kampala - Studies from Gambia and Switzerland advance knowledge in tuberculosis researchNagoya City University, Japan - CH3-DTPA-Gd showed promise as new MR contrast agent for brain tumorsNanjing University, People's Republic of China - Growth hormone receptor overexpression predicts rectal cancer response to radiotherapyNational Cancer Institute, U.S. - Cancer, quackery and meanings of hope in 1950s America are examinedNational Cancer Institute, U.S. - Colon cancer risk in women does not seem to be reduced by physical activityNational Cancer Institute, U.S. - Workshop was conducted on biomarker validation for cancer diagnosis
National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute, U.S. - Findings from the United States advance knowledge in leukemia researchNational Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, U.S. - Researchers' data from the United States advance DNA researchNational Institute of Virology, India - Hepatitis B virus DNA can be quantified in real-timeNational Institutes of Health, U.S. - Neutralization epitope is responsible for hepatitis B virus protectionNational Rehabilitation Institute, Mexico - Quadriceps tendon harvest by a minimally invasive technique is describedNational Skin Center, Singapore - Researchers from Singapore, the United States and Italy report recent findings in melanomaNational Surgical Care - National Surgical Care announces death of CEO Geary, management changesNational Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan - Higher Entamoeba histolytica seroprevalence associated with HIV-1 infection in TaiwanNational Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan - Researchers' work from Taiwan, the United States and France adds to transplants body of knowledgeNektar Therapeutics - Nektar and Pfizer to introduce Exubera in U.S. with education programNeurocrine Biosciences - Neurocrine Biosciences reports second quarter net lossNew Chemical Entity Research, Pune - Recent studies from India, the South Korea and Egypt add new data to diabetes researchNew England Medical Center - Findings from the United States and Germany in melanoma provide new insightsNew York University, U.S. - Adenovirus transgene modification prevents p53 degradationNew York University, U.S. - Reports from the United States, Germany and Spain advance knowledge in cancer treatment researchNextrials - Nextrials' Costello named to PharmaVOICE 100 listNihon University, Japan - Cerebrovascular reconstruction changes in hemodynamics can be monitoredNorthwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, U.S. - Nonischemic cardiomyopathy patients recently diagnosed benefit from ICDsNorthwestern University, U.S. - Researchers from northwestern and the United States describe findings in polycystic ovarian syndrome studiesNorwegian University of Science & Technology, Norway - Brain metastases diagnosis by H-1 magnetic resonance spectroscopy examinedObesity Research - Selecting the right-sized serving utensils may help dieters avoid unconscious overeatingOhio State University, U.S. - New findings from the United States and Belgium in the area of cancer treatment detailedOhio State University, U.S. - Pine plantations in the U.S. could contribute to a rise in carbon dioxide levelsOita University, Japan - Changes observed in QT intervals during menstrual cycle may be due to serum progesteroneOncolytics Biotech - Oncolytics Biotech announces Phase II U.K. clinical trial of Reolysin with radiation therapyOrganon - Organon's Implanon contraceptive implant receives approval in U.S.Ortom Research Institute, Finland - Whole-body cryotherapy produces minor bronchoconstrictionPGIMER, India - Researchers' work from India and the United States adds to stents body of knowledgePHNS - Tuolumne General Hospital engages PHNS for revenue cycle improvementPO Royal Melbourne Hospital - New findings from Australia, Japan and the Republic of Korea in the area of heart attack detailedPanacea Biotec - Panacea Biotec inaugurates Baddi pharmaceutical facilityPatientKeeper - Covenant HealthCare wins 2006 AMDIS AwardPeking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China - Transplant coronary artery disease incidence is higher in patients with donor lesionsPennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, U.S. - Gilead cuts AIDS drugs prices in middle-income countriesPeregrine Pharmaceuticals - Peregrine Pharmaceuticals reports consolidated net loss of $17M for fiscal year 2006Phase Forward - Phase Forward announces expanded office in TokyoPrince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, Australia - Prostate cancers with mutant p53 have limited angiogenesis and reduced growth ratesRanbaxy Laboratories - Ranbaxy acquires Mundogen generic business of GlaxoSmithKline in SpainReGen Therapeutics - ReGen signs commercialization deal for Colostrinin with MetagenicsReplidyne - Replidyne Commences Clinical Trials for REP8839 as anti-infective drug candidateResearch Australia - Drinking water could be a cheap and effective way to clean woundsResearch Australia - Young children who experience growing pains have significantly greater body weightResearch Institute of Child Nutrition, Germany - Exaggerated adrenarche and altered cortisol metabolism are in type 1 diabetic childrenRespiratory Medicine - Video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy is a safe technique in infantsRockefeller University, U.S. - Tetraspanin domains inhibit macrophage infection by HIVRouen University Hospital, Rouen, France - Vaginal prolapse and stress urinary incontinence can be treated with a single prosthesisRoyal Gwent Hospital, Gwent, U.K. - Prostate cancer diagnostic issues reviewedRoyal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, U.K. - Efficacy of transretinal choroidal tumor biopsy with a 25-gauge vitrector evaluatedRoyal Victoria Infirmary, U.K. - Melanoma management discussedS. Orsola M. Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy - New findings from Italy and Belgium in the area of mesothelioma detailedSchering - Avelox as effective as multi-dose combination therapy for intra-abdominal infectionsSchering - MR contrast agents in lymph node imaging are reviewedSchwarz BioScience - Lacosamide reverses pain behavior for painful diabetic neuropathySecond Military Medical University, People's Republic of China - Anticancer properties of flavonoids isolated from leaf of Patrinia villosa Juss. evaluatedSecond Military Medical University, People's Republic of China - Blood pressure variability rather than BP level is a more important determinant of end-organ damageSeoul National University - Recent findings in imaging described by researchers from South Korea, United States and United KingdomSolexa - Brock Siegel, PhD, named chief operating officer of genome analysis company SolexaSouth Korea National Cancer Center - New findings from South Korea, Italy and Sweden in the area of lung cancer describedSouthern Medical University, Guangzhou - Recent findings in atherosclerosis described by researchers from the People's Republic of China, Austria and United StatesSt. Clara Hospital, Basel, Switzerland - Combination hepatitis C therapies comparedSt. Franciscus Hospital, Rotterdam - Research from Netherlands, Japan and United States in lung cancer provides new insightsSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, U.S. - Children with low-grade tumors treated by lesionectomySt. Louis University Hospital, U.S. - Poor performance status associated with early death in pulmonary tuberculosisSt. Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands - Coronary artery-LV multiple micro-fistulas may lead to angina pectoris, coronary insufficiencyStarpharma - Starpharma's IND for VivaGel for genital herpes prevention clears U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationState University of New York, U.S. - Effect of UTP sugar and base modifications on vaccinia virus early gene transcription are examinedState University of New York, U.S. - Proficiency testing maintains quality assurance for therapeutic drug monitoring in HIV/AIDSState University of Rio de Janeiro - Findings from Brazil, Israel and the United States describe new data in atherosclerosis researchSynergetics - Synergetics USA reports first international resale of Omni units by new sales networkTaipei City Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan - Response of hepatocellular cancer to transcatheter arterial chemoembolization reviewedTampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland - Pre-eclampsia may compromise hemodynamic function in women undergoing cesarean deliveryTata Memorial Hospital, Maharashtra, India - Head and neck cancer outcome after radical radiotherapy affected most by tumor stageTeamHealth - TeamHealth Teleradiology earns accreditation from Joint CommissionTechnical University of Dresden - Findings from Germany, the South Korea and Japan in rectal cancer provide new insightsTechnical University of Munich, Germany - Breast cancer risk is inversely associated with plasma enterolactone levelsTehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran - Gastric wall radiotracer uptake in sestamibi myocardial perfusion SPECT may underlie gastric complaintsThe SmartPill - U.S. FDA grants market approval for ingestible GI monitoring, data transmitting deviceTheragenics - Theragenics reports consolidated Q2 2006 revenue of $12.6 million, up 10.5% over year agoTigris Pharmaceuticals - Tigris Pharmaceuticals enters licensing agreement with U.S. NIH to develop pro-drug for cancerTohoku University, Sendai - Data from Japan, Brazil and China advance knowledge in cancer treatment researchTopigen Pharmaceuticals - Topigen reports positive results in initial phase 2 trial of inhaled drug in asthma patientsToronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada - Data from Canada, Japan and the United States advance knowledge in obesity researchTrinity College Dublin, Ireland - Nutrigenomic methods may increase understanding of human nutrition at molecular levelTrudeau Institute, U.S. - T cell memory and recall responses to respiratory virus infections are focus of reviewU.S. Food & Drug Administration - Data from the United States and Japan advance knowledge in neurology researchUMR 6216, Marseille - Researchers from France and the United States publish new studies and findings in the area of cell biologyUNAIDS, Switzerland - Surveillance model estimates adult HIV incidence by mode of transmissionUludag University, Turkey - Research from Turkey, the United States and the United Kingdom add new data to cardiology body of knowledgeUnited Surgical Partners International - United Surgical Partners starts tender offer, related consent solicitation for senior notesUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Sindbis virus is tool for quality control of viral inactivation of plasma-derived productsUniversita La Sapienza, Rome - Researchers' findings from Italy and Israel advance influenza researchUniversite Henri Poincare, France - Mutated head and neck squamous cell carcinoma xenografts can be eradicatedUniversity Campus Bio-Medico, Rome - New research from Italy and the United States in the area of cancer treatment detailedUniversity Hospital Aachen, Aachen, Germany - New findings in cardiology described from Germany, Japan and CanadaUniversity Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany - Refractory cytomegalovirus infection successfully treated after stem cell transplantUniversity Hospital Vienna, Vienna, Austria - Optimal use of contrast agents at high field MRI discussedUniversity Hospital of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium - Amphetamine-associated cardiotoxicity has medicolegal implicationsUniversity Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland - Cardiac allograft rejection is associated with endothelin converting enzyme-1 upregulation in host liverUniversity of Alabama - Researchers from the United States describe findings in hypertension studiesUniversity of Antwerp - Research from Belgium, Turkey and the United States in kidney disease provides new insightsUniversity of Athens, Greece - Cadmium toxicity targets DNA repair systemsUniversity of Athens, Greece - Nitrogen dioxide may exert independent effect on mortalityUniversity of Bern, Switzerland - Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype distribution in Switzerland is reportedUniversity of Bologna, Italy - Risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in hepatitis C-related cirrhosis modeledUniversity of Bristol, U.K. - Microtubule plus-end loading is not required for intracellular membrane trafficUniversity of Buckingham, U.K. - Reports from the United Kingdom and Germany advance knowledge in obesity researchUniversity of California, San Francisco - New findings from the United States, France and Canada in the area of cardiology describedUniversity of California, U.S. - Bilateral vocal fold immobility diagnostic factors studiedUniversity of California, U.S. - Researchers design a unique nerve-stimulation epilepsy treatmentUniversity of California, U.S. - Sex-steroid milieu determines diabetes rescue in pttg-null miceUniversity of California, U.S. - Stem cells from fat tissue may be new source for smooth muscle cellsUniversity of Cambridge, U.K. - EndothelinB -deficient mice show downregulation of endothelinA receptorsUniversity of Chicago, U.S. - Concise history of the Cancer and Leukemia Group B reviewedUniversity of Chicago, U.S. - Human behavior changes the number of strains of infectious diseasesUniversity of Chicago, U.S. - Researchers study how worker ants store fat to share with colony members during times of needUniversity of Cincinnati, U.S. - Inducible nitric oxide synthase activity inhibits prostatic tumor growthUniversity of Cologne, Germany - Researchers from Germany, the United States and the North Ireland report recent findings in multiple sclerosisUniversity of Colorado - Findings from the United States and United Kingdom advance knowledge in diabetes researchUniversity of Colorado, U.S. - Live varicella vaccine benefits HIV-infected children with depressed CD4+ T cell countsUniversity of Edinburgh, U.K. - Study pinpoints protein's role in cancer spreadUniversity of Ferrara, Italy - Ethanol dilates arteries and increases coronary flow via transient receptor potential vanilloid 1University of Hertfordshire, U.K. - Multiple births from in vitro fertilization may increase incidence of infant deathsUniversity of Illinois, U.S. - Recently discovered protein called tomosyn may play role in memory formation and lossUniversity of Insubria, Italy - Long-term outcome after acute cerebral ischemia is not predicted by D-dimer levelsUniversity of Insubria, Italy - Myocardial metabolism may be monitored with a new microdialysis techniqueUniversity of Kentucky, U.S. - Tumor cell migration is activated when environmental toxin activates matrix enzymeUniversity of Leeds - Data from the United Kingdom and United States advance knowledge in diabetes researchUniversity of Leipzig, Germany - Heart valve surgery by minimally invasive techniques is reviewedUniversity of Leipzig, Germany - Human retinal epithelium produces and responds to placenta growth factorUniversity of Madras, India - Mangiferin reduces oxidative damage and activates mitochondrial energy metabolismUniversity of Manchester, U.K. - 5T4 antigen transiently upregulated during early embryonic stem cell differentiationUniversity of Michigan, U.S. - Aortic wall endothelin-1 expression is increased in rats by high-sodium diet independently of BPUniversity of Michigan, U.S. - Genetic findings add to the understanding of obsessive compulsive disorderUniversity of Michigan, U.S. - Low-stage renal cell carcinoma surgical management is assessedUniversity of Michigan, U.S. - Researchers from the United States report recent findings in epidemiologyUniversity of Michigan, U.S. - Studies from the United States advance knowledge in cancer treatment researchUniversity of Minnesota, U.S. - Constitutive expression affects myogenic cell proliferation and differentiationUniversity of Minnesota, U.S. - Dietary patterns associated with biochemical markers of inflammationUniversity of Minnesota, U.S. - Mitochondrial proteins were identified as partner proteins of calcineurinUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center - Researchers' findings from the United States and Canada advance obesity researchUniversity of Montreal - Researchers from the United States and Germany provide details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiologyUniversity of Munich, Germany - Cancer patient management with whole-body MRI and PET-CT assessedUniversity of Munich, Germany - Dual-source CT cardiac imaging offers robust image quality in wide range of heart ratesUniversity of North Carolina, U.S. - Cancer and Leukemia Group B Gastrointestinal Cancer Committee efforts reviewedUniversity of Oxford, U.K. - DC-SIGN may contribute to mycobacterial entry into macrophages in lepromatous leprosyUniversity of Padua - Findings from Italy and Israel advance knowledge in cardiology researchUniversity of Pais Vasco, Vitoria - Researchers from Spain and Australia report recent findings in obesityUniversity of Pennsylvania Health System, U.S. - Resynchronization therapy optimization for patients with biventricular pacing is studiedUniversity of Pennsylvania, U.S. - miRNA-processing enzyme dicer essential for hair follicle morphogenesis and maintenanceUniversity of Pittsburgh, U.S. - New findings from the United States in the area of cardiology describedUniversity of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Premenopausal diet is associated with the incidence of postmenopausal heart diseaseUniversity of Pretoria, South Africa - Recent findings from South Africa, Qatar and Thailand illuminate research in obesityUniversity of Rochester, U.S. - HIV-1 Tat antagonizes nuclear factor-kappa B survival pathway in neuronsUniversity of Rochester, U.S. - Sudden death risk is transformed to heart failure risk by ICD therapyUniversity of Roma La Sapienza, Rome - Research from Italy and the United States add new data to hepatitis C virus body of knowledgeUniversity of Rome, Italy - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder associated with reduced sleep instabilityUniversity of Ryukyus, Japan - Findings from Japan, Italy and the United States advance knowledge in diabetes researchUniversity of Salamanca, Spain - Myeloma treated by histone deacetylase inhibitor LBH589University of Sheffield, U.K. - Small cell lung cancer metastasis may be associated with granulocyte chemotactic protein-2University of South Florida - Studies from the United States, Netherlands and Hungary describe new findings in cancer treatment researchUniversity of Southern California, U.S. - New choroidal neovascularization models may improve antiangiogenesis researchUniversity of Surrey, U.K. - Incidence of heart disease may be related to postmenopausal changes in circadian rhythmUniversity of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio - Researchers' data from the United States and South Africa advance diabetes researchUniversity of Texas, U.S. - Aspartoacylase upregulation may contribute to diabetic neuropathy in obesity-induced diabetesUniversity of Texas, U.S. - M.D. Anderson study finds exercise improves quality of life for breast cancer survivorsUniversity of Texas, U.S. - Method to purify adenovirus with arginine-glycine-aspartic acid-modified fibers has been developedUniversity of Texas, U.S. - Mucosal toxicity is an important complication of cancer treatmentUniversity of Tokyo - Researchers from Japan, Portugal and the South Korea report details of new studies and findings in the area of biomedical engineeringUniversity of Tokyo, Japan - Glioblastoma multiforme invasiveness linked to autotaxin overexpressionUniversity of Toronto, Canada - Bird flu pandemic may increase mortality in transplantation patientsUniversity of Tsukuba - Studies from Japan, Brazil and Mexico advance knowledge in cardiology researchUniversity of Turku - New data from Finland and the United States lluminates research in biomedical engineeringUniversity of Valme Hospital, Seville, Spain - Insulin resistance in hepatitis C coinfections is not associated with liver fibrosis progressionUniversity of Vermont, U.S. - Transcription of specific genes occurs in vascular smooth muscleUniversity of Warwick, U.K. - Type 1 diabetics have higher gestational plasma adiponectin levels than non-diabeticsUniversity of Zurich - Researchers from Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States provide details of new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDSUniversity of the Basque Country, Spain - Sphingosine 1-phosphate is a novel stimulator of aldosterone secretionUniversity of the Mediterranee, France - CD4 T cell help is required for primary CD8 responses to antigen delivered to dendritic cellsUniversity of the Sacred Heart, Italy - Choriocarcinoma cell invasion is modulated by resistinVSM MedTech - VSM MedTech Ltd. names Paul Murdoch VP and CEO replacing Jack PriceVion Pharmaceuticals - Aileen Ryan joins Vion Pharmaceuticals' senior management teamVirginia Commonwealth University - Research from the United States, Australia and Scotland in apoptosis provides new insightsVoyager Pharmaceutical - Voyager Pharmaceutical announces formation of medical and scientific advisory boardWakayama Medical University - Researchers from Japan and the United States publish new studies and findings in the area of diabetesWashington Hospital Center, Washington, DC - Recent studies from the United States and Turkey add new data to angiology researchWayne State University, U.S. - Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator may penetrate the retinal veinsWilliam Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, U.S. - High definition, least contrast volume was provided by MD-CTA with catheter-directed enhancementWorldHeart Inc. - New research from the United States in the area of cardiology detailedWyeth Research - Research from the United States add new data to herpes body of knowledgeYonsei University, South Korea - Caenorhabditis elegans can screen for aging-related proteins
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