Biotech Week

Neose Technologies, Inc. - New license agreement signed for therapeutic proteins

Nereus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Preclinical results positive for vascular targeting anticancer compound

Neurogen Corp. - Merck alliance to develop next-generation drugs for pain and other disorders

New York Health Care, Inc. - O'Donnell to become president of pharmaceutical firm

New York University - New MR technique may allow earlier diagnosis of MS

Newron Pharmaceuticals, SpA - Safinamide treatment for patients with epilepsy is well tolerated

NewsRx - NewsRx expands to 100 titles in Health Law and Business

North Carolina State Univ. - Genetic information from cloned pigs may help babies before birth

Northwestern Institute Neuroscience - Estrogen enlarges neuronal microtubule system, lowers beta amyloid neurotoxicity

Novartis Research Foundation - Genomics Institute selects Ingenuity Pathways Analysis for genomic data analysis

Novartis, AG - Geneva Pharmaceuticals is now Sandoz, Inc.

Novavax, Inc. - Biotech company completes equity offering

Novel Diagnostics - Startling numbers of HIV-resistant subjects found in new South African trial

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Drug delivery company added to biotech index; updates product recall

Novogen Limited - Novogen granted patent for anticancer drug phenoxodiol

Nu Skin Enterprises - Takashi Bamba announces decision to retire

Nutraceutical International Corp. - Nutraceutical company reports 4Q and year-end results; annual sales top $124M

Nutrition 21, Inc. - Chromium picolinate may benefit patients with insulin resistance

Nyer Medical Group, Inc. - Medical holding company reports record revenues of $15.8 million in first quarter

Oak Ridge Micro-Energy - Company develops thin-film battery for use in implantable medical devices

Odyssey Thera, Inc. - PCA-technology company initiates project with Pfizer

Ohio Department of Health - Diabetes the leading cause of new cases of blindness

Ohio State University - Bacteria use novel mechanism to express genes

Ohio State University - PDE2 induces Candida albicans hyphae production; virulence is not increased

Okayama University -  Kalopyanax pictus extract has strong antimalarial activity

Okayama University - Antisense oligomer controls growth factor to halt non-small cell lung cancer

Orchid BioSciences, Inc. - DNA analysis company awarded FBI contracts to develop SNP technology

Oregon Health & Science Univ. - New OHSU center will compare similar drugs for effectiveness

Oregon Health & Science Univ. - Three months is too soon to judge a CML patient's response to Gleevec

Oregon Health and Science University - HIV Vif binds and degrades the editing enzyme APOBEC3G

P. Angeletti Inst. for Molecular Biology Research - Hepatoma cells support replication of wild-type and mutant GB virus B replicons

PBar Labs, LLC - Noninvasive surgical tool for the treatment of tumors being studied

PRA International, Inc. - New vice president joins Virginia-based research organization

Pain Therapeutics, Inc. - Phase III program initiated in irritable bowel syndrome patients

Palm Beach Esthetic Center - First head-to-head trial of Botox cosmetic, cosmetic creams announced

Par Pharmaceutical, Inc. - Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets now available

Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Partnership announced to find treatment for spinal muscular atrophy

Pathology Laboratory Associates - Data warehousing patient chemistry panels can define various reference intervals

Peptimmune, Inc. - Companies announce E.U. patent on uses of Cathepsin S

Pfizer Foundation - New partnerships aim to combat rise of HIV/AIDS infections in the southern U.S.

Pfizer Inc - Pharmaceutical company launches ophthalmics products group

PhRMA - Eighty-three new medicines in development for HIV/AIDS

Pharmacia, Inc. - Inflammation may play a role in developing high blood pressure

Pharmacia, Inc. - Nicotine patch may alleviate "senior moments"

Pierantoni Hospital - Lonidamine increases tamoxifen, other antiproliferative activity on HCC

Plasco, Inc. - Microtek Medical Holdings acquires device company

Pohang Univ. of Science & Technology - Caprolactone microsphere internal structure changes alter papaverine release

Prometic Life Sciences Inc. - Prion reduction product results presented in Europe

Prostate Cancer Foundation - Prostate Cancer Foundation names new advisor and directors

Protein Design Labs, Inc. - Genentech agrees to resolve patent license dispute

Purdue University - Researchers create templates on retinal tissues

Purdue University - Scientists get images of West Nile pathogen

Purely Proteins, Ltd. - Protein technology company completes initial funding round

Queen's University, Belfast - Ang II stimulates CMEC nitric oxide production

Queen's University, Kingston - Transplantation of enalapril-treated kidneys lowers arterial pressure in SHR

Queens Medical Center, Nottingham - Intravenous colloids may lower platelet aggregation, thrombosis in hip surgery

Queensland Inst Med Research - Alveolar echinococcosis is still a serious environmentally-acquired risk

R2 Technology - Computer-aided detection system improves lung nodule detection

R2 Technology, Inc. - License agreement made for computer-aided detection tools in colonoscopy

RIKEN Brain Science Institute - Alpha-synuclein plays role in pathogenesis of synucleinopathies

Receptor BioLogix - Oregon biotech development efforts proceed despite competition

Regenstrief Institute - Self-management improves course of low back pain

Research Institute for Children, New Orleans - The CD1D gene has haplotypes that differ in prevalence between ethnic groups

Rheinisch-Westfalischen Univ. Hospital - Diagnostic and prognostic value of BNP levels in CHF patients reviewed

Rheumatism Foundation Hospital - Whole-body cryotherapy lowers forearm, calf temperature most, without frostbite

Rita Medical Systems, Inc. - Rita Medical shares climb on encouraging test results for device

Roche Diagnostics - U.S. Surgeon General kicks off diabetes detection initiative

Rockefeller University - Gene may protect against heart disease rather than be harmful as previously thought

Rockefeller University - Zinc-finger antiviral protein expression stops alphavirus replication

Royal Hospital for Women - Asian and Caucasian women have differences in pelvic organ mobility

Rush-Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center - Endothelin receptor blockers find use for hypertension treatment

SEED CO Ltd - Cationic hydrogel contact lens can deliver anionic drugs that release in saline

Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho Co. Ltd. - Long-term fidarestat therapy suppresses diabetic retinopathy in rats

Sapporo Medical University - Bcl-xL gene transfer has cardioprotective effects

Scantibodies Laboratory Inc. - Parathyroid hormone measurement requires correct specimen preparation

Schering AG, Germany - Magnetic resonance angiography receives E.U. approval

Schering, AG - Nebido, for treatment of testosterone deficiency, receives approval in Finland

Schering-Plough Corp. - Option agreement allows licensing of intranasal antiviral compound

Schering-Plough Corp. - Study shows method of reducing hepatitis C treatment duration and costs

School of Veterinary Medicine-Hannover - Rats gain weight over extended kindling of basolateral amygdala

Scripps Research Institute - HIV gp20 V3 loop has recurring conformation in antibody complexes

Scripps Research Institute - Reverse genetics system for Borna disease virus developed

Sejong University - Microencapsulation of ascorbic acid, iron gives increased iron bioavailability

Sensant Corp. - Clinical images of blood flow in breast may facilitate cancer diagnosis

Seoul National University - HPVDNAChip detects multiple human papillomavirus strains in cancer specimens

Seoul National University - Vitamin C uses a caspase-independent pathway for apoptosis of melanoma cells

Serono Pharmaceutical Research Institute - Caspase-12 mediates neurotoxicity of pathological prion protein

Shire Pharmaceuticals Group - Study shows treatment reduces serum phosphate in Chinese kidney disease patients

Showa University - Sulfated polysaccharides enhance biological activity of bone proteins

Siemens Medical Solutions - New magnetic resonance technology enhances image quality

Sigma Co., Ltd. - IBS signs order with Australian pharmaceutical company

Simon Fraser University - Aberrant protein kinases play role in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Society of Genetic Counselors - Family health history can provide key information about health risk

SourceOne Healthcare Technologies - Imaging equipment provider announces first-year, postmerger milestones

Southampton General Hospital - Air pollution may have little effect on cardiorespiratory disease in women

Southwest Oncology Group - Advexin therapy to be combined with surgery in phase II trial

Specialty Laboratories - Improved cystic fibrosis screening test now available

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Generic drug marketing and supply agreement announced

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - NASDAQ continues pharmaceutical company's SmallCap Market listing

St. Helier Hospital, Carshalton - Pulsed dye laser treatment of glomangiomyoma results in complete pain relief

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Researchers warn that U.S. is poorly prepared for influenza outbreak

St. Thomas' Hospital, London - Nitric oxide levels influence carotid-femoral PWV

St. Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy - The urokinase plasminogen activator system strengthens cancer metastasis

Standard & Poor's - Biotech sales growth seen greater than 20% for 2003, 2004

Stanford University - Growth phase H. pylori is sensitive to iron starvation, otherwise survives

State University of Ghent Hospital - End of treatment responses with HCV induction and standard regimens are similar

State University of New York, Syracuse - HTLV-1 Tax oncoprotein inhibits hematopoiesis

Sterion Incorporated - Medical supply manufacturer acquires emergency oxygen business

Stockholm Health Economics - Study shows how osteoporosis affects quality of life and healthcare costs

Sun Capital Partners, Inc. - Acquisition of Respiratory Distributors company completed

Swedish Institute for Infectious Diseases Control - BacT/ALERT 3D system suitable for TB drug resistance screening

Swiss Federal Inst. of Technology - Synthetic matrices embedded with angiogenic factor stimulate vessel formation

Sydney University - Drug can reduce sun damage by 50% for fair-skinned people

Taichung Veterans General Hospital - Sesame antioxidants inhibit LPS-induced NO production

TeeZee, Inc. - Health & Nutrition Systems International, Inc., announces sale of assets

Teikyo University - CV-IBS provides early warning of doxorubicin-induced heart damage

Tel Aviv Sourasky Med Center -  Bartonella henselae IgG can last over a year; symptoms not titer-related

Temple University - X-ray and blood gas testing can be reduced as diagnostics in acute asthma

The Aurora Funds - Biopharmaceutical company names new president

Theravance, Inc. - Compound shows rapid recovery from hypnosis in animal models

Thomas Jefferson University - Headache prevention can help avoid overmedication

Thomas Jefferson University - Lipid rafts not needed for HIV entry into BMVECs

Thoratec Corp. - FDA gives approval to market TLC-II for home discharge

Tianjin University - Coronavirus-specific gene-finding system developed

Tikur Anbessa Hospital - Rib surgery ameliorates pain associated with thoracic outlet syndrome

Tokyo Metropolitan Komagome Hospital - Endothelial progenitor cells carry gene therapy to solid tumors

Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Science - NEP inhibition contributes to cardioprotective effects of vasopeptidase blockers

Tokyo Women's Medical University - Amiodarone treatment lowers plasma BNP levels in heart failure patients

Torbay Hospital - Rest can reduce platelet activation in heart disease patients

TranXenoGen, Inc. - Notice of allowance issued for genetic manipulation of male germ cells

Transkaryotic Therapies, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company announces changes to its board of directors

Tri Service General Hospital, Taipei - Lidocaine attenuates chemotaxis in human monocytes

TriStem - Patients' own blood could be used to fashion a body repair kit

Trinity College - Lipoprotein cascade severely disrupted in diabetes

Trinity College, Dublin - Virulent M. tuberculosis downregulates AM apoptosis genes

Trudeau Institute - Immune system's memory impaired with age

Tufts University - Protein mutations increasing CAG/CTG expansions increase fragility

Tyco Healthcare Group, LP - Mallinckrodt introduces new OptiBolus software for CTA procedures

U.K. National Health Service - Patients and doctors lack knowledge about adrenaline injections

U.S. Department of Agriculture - Microplate sandwich assay suitable for detection of E. coli O157:H7 in food

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - Benzo[a]pyrene acts as molecular biomarker of asphalt fume exposure

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - CpG oligonucleotides exhibit immunoregulatory activity in humans

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - DNA damage plays role in genetic predisposition to arsenic cytotoxicity

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Dopamine and metabolite levels similar in three rat strains

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - FDA updates and clarifies draft guidance on drugs of abuse screening tests

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Metalloprotease expressed by Vibrio tubiashii characterized

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - N- and C-terminal regions of rotavirus critical for viroplasm formation

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Derivatives of a potent anti-herpes agent improve the efficacy of gene therapy

U.S. National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute - Calcium and calcineurin help regulate T-cell CXCR4 expression

U.S. National Inst. of Standards & Technology - Process for value assignment of aflatoxin in peanut butter published

U.S. National Institutes of Health - High-dose enzyme replacement may be effective against Pompe disease

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Two distinct pathways exist for inhibiting Pds1 ubiquitination

Univ of California San Francisco - Enhanced polymers supplant viral vectors to improve gene delivery

Univ. of California, San Diego - Some statin patients complain of memory loss

Univ. of Michigan - CAD software improves breast ultrasound, digital mammograms

Univ. of Santiago de Compostela - HIV infection augments drug abuse-related neurotoxicity

Univ. of Texas SW Medical Center - Cardiac ETA receptors are dispensable in adult mice

Univ. of Texas SW Medical Center - Discovery may lead to gene targets for new form of birth control

Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana - Novel tannase from Aspergillus with beta-glucosidase activity reported

Universita degli Studi - Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors developed to treat obesity

Universitat de les Illes Balears - Sex hormones play role in regulation of cultured brown adipocytes

University Med Center of Utrecht - The preferred treatment for early rheumatoid arthritis is oral methotrexate

University College London - T cells retrovirally transduced with suicide genes produce mixed results

University Hospital of Bellvitge - Nevirapine use in antiretroviral regimens can lower cardiovascular toxicity

University Hospitals Cleveland - Gastric bypass riskiest for those who need it most

University Hospitals of Cleveland - New technology enhances lung cancer detection

University Klinikum of Heidelberg - Water diffusion in brain disease and ischemia can be detected by diffusion MRI

University Medical Center, Rotterdam - Fine-needle biopsies can monitor hepatic immune response in HBV patients

University Renal Research & Education Association - New data shows streamlining care for dialysis patient may help their survival

University at Buffalo - New research finds that some animals know their cognitive limits

University of Aalborg - Functional electrical therapy, neural prosthesis greatly improves arm function

University of Adelaide - Generalist gynecologists often don't do urodynamic studies before operating

University of Alabama - Gene therapy inhibits CII-reactive T cells and arthritis

University of Alabama - Oncostatin-M causes astroglioma cells to produce angiogenic growth factor

University of Alabama at Birmingham - New treatment shows promise for rosacea

University of Arizona - Sleep-disordered breathing related to size of anatomical structures in children

University of Auckland - Overexpressed von Hippel-Lindau tumor suppressor protein diminishes cancer

University of Barcelona - Erythropoietin protects the blood-brain barrier from adverse permeability

University of Barcelona - Quasispecies distributions predominate in the human HAV genome

University of Barcelona - Sangre de Drago from Croton lechleri has various immunomodulatory activities

University of Birmingham - Securin, low in fetal brain, correlates with lack of adult neural proliferation

University of Birmingham - Thyroglobulin gene Tgms2 at the 336-bp allele is linked to some thyroiditis

University of Bordeaux - Hepatitis C virus proteins are not direct precursors of fibrogenic events

University of Bourgogne - FXRE functions as LXRE to promote ileal bile acid-binding protein gene

University of British Columbia - Infant birth weight has a strong influence on early childhood development

University of Brussels - Researchers search for promoter activity in Trypanosoma brucei

University of Calgary - Growth hormone prevents HIV-induced p53 expression by neurons

University of California - Left side of brain activates speech from birth

University of California, Davis - Vitamin A supplements have little effect on vertical HIV transmission risk

University of California, Los Angeles - T-cell signaling pathways that stimulate latent HIV in primary cells identified

University of California, San Francisco - High stem-cell dose hastens platelet recovery after auto-SCT

University of Cambridge - Eight new genes linked to diabetes

University of Cambridge - New ultrafast MRI benefits stroke patients

University of Cantabria - Total serum antioxidant is low in active cyclists, high in ex-cyclists

University of Cape Town - Disinfection of flexible nasopharyngoscopes lacking in South Africa

University of Chicago - Pelvic radiation dose must be altered if high atomic number prostheses are near

University of Copenhagen - Inverse agonists of ghrelin receptor show promise for obesity treatment

University of Crete - Apoptosis occurs only in a subgroup of bone marrow progenitor cells in CIN

University of Durham - Temperature effects on An. gambiae aquatic development clarified

University of Edinburgh - Antibiotic use selects for resistant Moraxella catarrhalis strains

University of Essen Hospital - Adefovir offers rescue after hepatitis B virus reinfections of liver grafts

University of Ferrara - Anticancer and anti-HIV effects of PBD/oligopyrrole carrier hybrids determined

University of Florida - Beta-blocker and calcium antagonist-based therapies equally effective

University of Florida - Blood pressure treatment may help prevent diabetes

University of Florida - Some patients develop heart problems years after radiation treatment

University of Freiburg - Select forces drive arteriogenesis to stimulate collateral growth

University of Glasgow - More doubts expressed over value of defibrillators

University of Guelph - "Musical fruit" rich source of healthy antioxidants; black beans highest

University of Hamburg - CSF-tau and MMSE score provide best Alzheimer disease diagnosis

University of Heidelberg -  Schistosoma mansoni infections, recently absent, are increasing in Oman

University of Heidelberg - Signal peptide of choriomeningitis virus glycoprotein pGP-C reported

University of Helsinki - Lower HLA-DR on blood monocytes occurs prior to pancreatic organ failure

University of Hong Kong - Stem-cell autotransplantation effective against nasal NK/T-cell lymphoma

University of Illinois - Neonatal exposure to oxytocin affects the sexual maturation of study animals

University of Illinois - Researchers create joint from stem cells

University of Illinois - Scientists develop a novel strategy to help prevent transplant rejection

University of Illinois - Technique kills cancerous cells, leaves healthy cells intact

University of Illinois - Unraveling a protein, researchers uncover mechanics of anticancer agent

University of Iowa - Variations in state laws affect elder abuse documentation

University of Jaume I, Castellon - Eating behaviors in children aged 11-14 predict eating disorder risk

University of Kent - Propagation of yeast prions provides insights into human prion diseases

University of Kentucky - Senescent Ccl-2-or Ccr-2-deficient mice model the dynamics of human eye disease

University of Kuopio - Fusion proteins encourage biotinylated compounds to target designated tissues

University of Laval - Mutation in EL gene modulates impact of dietary fat on HDL profile

University of Leeds - Solution to hospital infections could be in the air

University of Leipzig - Growth factor involved in trophoblast differentiation is regulated by oxygen

University of Liege - Matrix enzymes synergize to promote choroidal neovascularization

University of Limerick - Bone and tooth cements, fillers must follow some development design criteria

University of London - Polymer-type extruded microtubules may help study capillary transport, vesicles

University of Louisville - Communication is key to successful U.S. quarantine

University of Maastricht - Vasculin/SSH6-beta ratio may become altered as atherosclerosis progresses

University of Manitoba - Cardiotrophin-1 involved in myocardial infarct scarring

University of Maryland - Guidelines for managing smallpox vaccination complications outlined

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New study suggests etanercept significantly clears psoriasis lesions

University of Milan - Air travel, especially long flights, may increase the risk of blood clots

University of Milan - Alpha-fetoprotein mRNA does not predict liver cancer in cirrhosis patients

University of Milan - New sarcodictyin/eleutherobin analogs have less cytotoxicity than paclitaxel

University of Mississippi - Androgens play key role in age-related renal damage in SHR model

University of Mississippi - Novel manadomanzamines may benefit TB, HIV patients

University of Missouri - Improved PCR assay sensitively detects avian malaria infection

University of Montpellier - Targeted norfloxacin prodrugs have antituberculosis activity

University of Montreal - Recombinant TAT-HOXB4 protein provides rapid and robust stem-cell expansion

University of Montreal Hospital Centre - Enfuvirtide combines well with DAPD

University of Munich - Donor Kupffer cells, lymphocytes don't increase rejection, may aid in tolerance

University of Naples Federico II - Lung involvement in rheumatoid arthritis reviewed

University of Navarra - Limb salvage techniques are effective in pediatric bone sarcomas

University of Nevada - COX-2 in airway myocytes is regulated separately by p38 MAPK, NF-kappa B

University of New South Wales - Genital piercing may increase HIV transmission risk through oral sex

University of Nigeria -  Asystasia gangetica leaf extracts possess antiasthmatic properties

University of North Carolina - "Mirror image" findings could result in better therapies

University of Oklahoma - Midurethral sling with tension free tape requires precise placement to avoid harm

University of Oxford - Adaptor protein 3 may take lytic granules along CTL microtubules to the synapse

University of Oxford - Free bednets for pregnant women effective at reducing infant malaria in Kenya

University of Oxford - GPVI and alpha₂ beta₁ levels vary in platelets, but cells survive high shear

University of Paris - HOXB4 homeoprotein expands human hematopoietic stem cells

University of Pavia - Nontoxic radiolabeled molecules monitor vector distribution

University of Pennsylvania - Melanocortin receptor stimulus raises uncoupling protein expression

University of Pennsylvania - NIH workshop outlines pathways to obesity prevention

University of Pennsylvania - c-Rel and NF-kappaB1 essential for development of type 1 diabetes

University of Pittsburgh - Animal model shows early promise for SARS vaccine

University of Pittsburgh - Hip cartilage is newest Achilles heel for golfers

University of Queensland - Silicone-based tracheal tube has fewer side effects than PVC after intubation

University of Rochester - A new technique offers simple isolation of mouse brain endothelial cells

University of Roma La Sapienza - Hepatitis C virus infections are implicated in type II mixed cryoglobulinemia

University of Rome - MMP inhibitor prevents M. tuberculosis-induced macrophage apoptosis

University of Rome - Maternal body water levels correlated with heart function, hypertension risk

University of Rome Tor Vergata - A human enzyme and maternal age influence how smoking affects birthweight

University of Rome Tor Vergata - Age and body mass index predict bone health in postmenopausal women

University of Rome Tor Vergata - Correction factors would improve bone loss screenings of celiac disease patients

University of Rome Tor Vergata - Physical activity attenuates bone loss in those with eating disorders

University of Rome Tor Vergata - Standard bone screening criteria don't fit women with anorexia nervosa

University of Rovira & Virgili - Liposomally delivered amphotericin B works better vs Paecilomyces variotii

University of Saarlandes Hospital - Hepatitis C virus quasispecies formation during therapy is not time dependent

University of Sacred Heart - Repose bone screw allows for tongue suspension in children with sleep apnea

University of San Raffaele - Internet-based teleauscultation feasible

University of Sao Paulo - Elastic system fibers serve many purposes in the pregnant and delivered uterus

University of Sao Paulo - Melatonin and N-acetyl-serotonin induce calcium mobilization in malaria parasites

University of Sao Paulo - Protein tyrosine kinase inhibitors show promise for malaria treatment

University of Shizuoka - Zinc acexamate prevents bone loss in streptozotocin-diabetic rats

University of South Florida - The tampon scale measures pelvic floor muscle strength with validity

University of Strasbourg - Vaccine protects against toxoplasmosis in BALB/c but not CBA/J mice

University of Tehran -  Urtica dioica extract promotes insulin secretion in diabetic rats

University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Racial differences in insulin dynamics in obese patients

University of Tokushima - Ghrelin levels elevated in cord blood of small neonates

University of Tokyo - Adrenomedullin protects against Ang II-induced cardiac and renal damage

University of Tokyo - Alpha-synuclein aggregates in synucleinopathy when serine 129 is phosphorylated

University of Tokyo - Gastric cancer with high MIP-1 beta expression correlate with metastasis risk

University of Tokyo - Nicotine stimulates new vessel growth and encourages tumor growth

University of Toronto - CYPRED catalyzes doxorubicin in liver; not active against breast cancer cells

University of Toronto - Finding new paths to drugs

University of Toronto - Thrombospondin 1 augments low-dose metronomic chemotherapy

University of Tromso - Ibuprofen, hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin can complex in very different buffers

University of Tubingen - Clindamycin-dihydroartemisinin antimalarial regimen effective

University of Tubingen - Natural killer cells have antimalarial activity

University of Uppsala - Leaky radiohalogen labels used in targeting tumors can be modified for retention

University of Utah - Anesthesiologists would respond faster, given a graphic cardiovascular display

University of Utah - Model for increasing physical activity and fitness developed

University of Utrecht - Neisserial autotransporter modulates other autotransporter processing

University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna - Few WNV-infected animals found in Austria

University of Vienna - Ig-Therasorb treatment useful for post-SCT prolonged red cell aplasia

University of Virginia - Small RNAs silence gene expression despite being mismatched

University of Vita & Salute - Endoscope is better than the microscope for drilling to the clivus in cranium

University of Washington - CD46 acts as cellular receptor for group B adenoviruses

University of Washington - CHD medication adherence high among veterans

University of Washington - Echinacea may reduce respiratory infections in children

University of Western Australia - A variety of factors influence fatty acids in breast milk

University of Western Ontario - Parathyroid hormone increases bone mineral density in osteoporotic women

University of Wisconsin - 3-D virtual colonoscopy is more sensitive than conventional procedure

University of Wisconsin - Brain study shows some animals crave exercise

University of Wollongong - Carbazole-linked peptoids with antibacterial activity synthesized

Uppsala University - Discovery can make it possible to take more drugs orally

Utrecht University - No rationale for giving penicillin for a sore throat

V.I. Technologies, Inc. - Biotechnology company restructures operations and reduces ongoing expenses

V.I. Technologies, Inc. - Blood safety company reports loss; also halts enrollment in clinical trial

VA Menlo Park - Genetics, family environment influence likelihood of developing alcoholic disorders

VA Portland - Study examines risk factors associated with colorectal cancer

VHA, Inc. - Novation signs agreement for reusable pads and positioners

VHA, Inc. - Target:Diabetes launched to improve diabetes care

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International - Pharmaceutical company announces proposed private offering of senior notes

VantageMed Corporation - Healthcare information company corrects error in prior year financial statements

Vascular Solutions, Inc. - 510(k) clearance issued for endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins

Vasogen Inc. - Pharmaceutical company brands lead phase III heart failure treatment

Vasomedical, Inc. - New Medicare rates for external counterpulsation therapy set for 2004

VaxGen, Inc. - VaxGen announces third quarter results; issues restatement of earlier financials

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. - Collaboration to develop rabbit monoclonal antibodies

Versar, Inc. - Defense professional services company names new executive

Vical Incorporated - Partnership announced for the development of an Ebola vaccine

ViroLogic, Inc. - New Jersey Medicaid to cover HIV drug resistance tests

VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc. - VistaGen Therapeutics closes acquisition of Artemis Neuroscience

Vital Images, Inc. - 3-D medical visualization and analysis software introduced

VitalWorks Inc. - Web-based diagnostic image management software company acquired

Viterion TeleHealthcare LLC - FDA clears new home care monitor

Vivus, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company appoints new vice president of clinical medicine

Wake Forest University - fMRI depicts multisensory dysfunction in people with reading problems

Washington University - Copper toxicosis gene product interacts with Wilson disease protein

Washington University - Non-obese diabetic mice rapidly develop sympathetic neuritic dystrophy

Washington University - PET imaging displays transgene distribution in the lungs

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Generic version of popular diabetes treatment launched

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Oxytrol receives positive opinion for approval in the European Union

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical companies expand alliance

Wayne State University - Fecal samples from gastric cancer, even hyperplasia tend to be gp87 positive

Wayne State University - Screening for inhalant allergies allows for specific diagnosis, treatment

Weill Cornell Medical Center - Annual CT screening detects early-stage lung cancers

Weill Cornell Medical College - Promising vaccine may act quickly to halt disease

West Virginia University - Infant distress during immunization assessed

Westmead Centre for Oral Health - Proteome analysis sheds light on oral pathogens

Witeck-Combs Communications - Many heterosexual adults have not been tested for HIV

Woodend Hospital Aberdeen - MRI shows back trouble may begin before puberty

World Health Organization - Population surveys: New "gold standard" for estimating incidence of HIV/AIDS?

World Health Organization - Public health considerations for use of HIV vaccine outlined

Wyeth Vaccines - Bioinformatics being used to identify bacterial vaccine candidates

Xechem International, Inc. - Biotech company receives Canadian patent for potential cancer treatment

Xenova Group - New publication of research into therapeutic treatments for cancer

YRG Centre for AIDS Research & Education - Generic HAART agents produced in India are safe and effective

Yale University - Mannitol, dopamine aren't helpful in preserving kidney function after bypass

Yale University - STAT3 helps protect cardiomyocytes from effects of injury and aging

Yale University - Uncoupling protein 2 prevents neuronal death during seizures

Yeshiva University - Researchers develop blood substitute for use in emergency situations

Yongin University - Selenite supplementation protects rat pup lungs from oxygen-induced injury

Yulex - Bio-based materials science company appoints new board member

ZOLL Medical Corp. - Company unveils new EMS products

Zaklad Biochemistry Clinic - 17 Beta-estradiol regulates cytokine release from macrophages

Zealand Pharma A/S - GLP-1 receptor agonist prevents diabetic progression in db/db mice

Zen-noh Institute of Animal Health -  Pasteurella multocida infection causes septicemia and arthritis in pigs

ZirChrom Separations, Inc. - New chromatography column program announced

Zonagen, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company begins a modified "dutch auction" offer

aaiPharma Inc. - aaiPharma added to NASDAQ biotechnology index

deCODE genetics - Genetics company licenses new compound, expects new clinical trial next year

dj Orthopedics, Inc. - Bone growth stimulation device business acquired

eResearchTechnology, Inc. - Contract inked for cardiac safety monitoring and information services

iCAD, Inc. - Computer-aided detection companies announce merger

iCAD, Inc. - Computer-aided detection company announces $5.9 M private placement

iCAD, Inc. - Detection companies announce expanded partnership

iCAD, Inc. - Detection companies join to expand computer-aided detection