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Biotech Week

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . September 1st, 2004
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Biotech Week | Other Publications

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Recall of Taxus coronary stent system expanded

BioVex Ltd - Herpes simplex virus vectors create transgene persistence in motor neurons

Enhance Biotech, Inc. - Company reports unique mechanism of action for cellulite treatment

Genetic Savings & Clone - Company introduces cloned cats born by new technique

Pfizer - Study supports use of blood thinners to reduce risk of pulmonary embolism

- Pharmaceutical firm loses Aetna contract

AEI, Inc. - Tissue inhibitors of MMPs increased in women with capsular contracture

Abbott Laboratories - Government decides not to intervene and force down AIDS drug price

Abbott Laboratories - New analytical tool evaluates accuracy of continuous glucose monitoring

Academia Sinica - Novel electrode suitable for use in fMRI studies

Academy Mil Science - Lactating goat mammary glands act as protein synthesis bioreactors

Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing - Abrin-a A chain from a synthesized gene is catalytically and functionally active

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Study links ACP-104 to improved cognition in schizophrenia patients

Acologix, Inc. - Aki Watanabe joins board of directors at biotech company

Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. - Ophthalmic device firm to sell Complete Aquavision contact lenses

Advanced Viral Research Corp. - Patient enrollment completed clinical trial of AVR118 in patients with AIDS

Advanced Viral Research Corp. - Third installment of $3 million dollars received for shares of biopolymer stock

Advancis Pharmaceutical Corp. - Pharmaceutical company reports loss of $0.37 per share

Aetna - Health plan introduces migraine management program

Aichi Cancer Center - Thymus-leukemia antigen acts as tumor-specific antigen

Akron Children's Hospital - Urinary tract infection tests for young children compared

Aksys, Ltd. - Hemodialysis firm reports loss of $0.22 per share for second quarter

Albany Medical College - Pharmacogenomics can predict a patient's sensitivity or resistance to drugs

Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Antibodies to Cryptococcus neoformans infection are nonprotective

Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Liver-directed cell therapy is expected to augment organ shortages

Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Metabolic syndrome treatment strategies outlined

Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Understanding of headaches improves with revised criteria

Albert Einstein Medical Center - ACE inhibitor use may cause mouth swelling in patients

Alchemia Limited - Commercial manufacture of synthetic heparin on track after successful scale-up

Alfacell Corporation - Biopharmaceutical company announces new member of board of directors

All India Institute of Medical Sciences - Brassica juncea prevents development of insulin resistance in rats

Allergan, Inc. - Approvable letter issued by FDA for Lumigan

Allgemeines Krankenhaus Wien - Recombinant factor VIIa doesn't reverse melagatran effects

Allgemeines Krenkenhaus St Georg, Hamburg - Survival benefit for patients with poor-risk CLL receiving sequential HDT

Allos Therapeutics - Orphan drug designation granted from U.S. FDA for Efaproxyn

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Hybridon licenses key VEGF patents for treatment of ocular diseases

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm reports on IPO, financial results

Alpharma, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm reports 5% decrease in revenues

Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation & Ochsner Clinic - Triplex-forming oligonucleotides halt colon carcinoma growth in mice

Altus Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Pharmaceutical company announces new chief scientific officer

Ambion - Drosophila RNAi library released

Ambri Limited - Australian biotech firm reduces annual cash expenditure by 41%

American Academy of Dermatology - Dermatology organization appoints executive director

American Council for Fitness & Nutrition - Group encourages journalists to play role in struggle against obesity

American Heart Association - Public-access defibrillation trial results reaffirm AHA message on AED programs

American Medical Systems Holdings - Device firm reports early physician experience with bladder repair system

American Pharmaceutical Partners - Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate approved by FDA

American Soc. of Cataract and Refractive Surgery - Wavefront technology helps measure medical need for cataract surgery

Amgen Inc. - Aranesp receives positive regulatory opinion for extended dosing in E.U.

Amgen Inc. - Mimpara receives positive regulatory opinion for approval in Europe

Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm reports loss of $0.42 per share

AngioDynamics, Inc. - Company renames laser venous system

Anika Therapeutics, Inc. - Phase I trial to study AT1001 for the treatment of Fabry disease

Anika Therapeutics, Inc. - Therapeutics manufacturer reports 89% revenue increase in second quarter

Anodyne Therapy, LLC - Study: Therapy cuts diabetic ulcer rate by 79%

Antares Pharma, Inc. - Vision system launched for use with human growth hormone in Japan

Apogent Technologies, Inc. - Fisher Scientific completes merger

Applera Corp. - Celera announces clinical milestone payment from Merck

Applied Biosystems - Firm releases 20M genotypes in new version of free SNP selection tool

Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. - DNA-based security firm joins alliance

Applied Imaging Corp. - Ariol 2.0 launched as next-generation cellular imaging system

Aquagen International, Inc. - EAU signs joint venture agreement for drinking water product

Archemix Corp. - Biopharmaceutical company names vice president of business development

Archemix Corp. - Clinical trial to study anticoagulant for coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company achieves $3M milestone in cardiovascular collaboration

Argonaut Technologies, Inc. - Pharmaceutical supplier reports 13% increase in sales

Arizant, Inc. - Citigroup Venture Capital acquires medical-device company

Array BioPharma, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm reports quarterly loss of $0.12 per share

Artes Medical, Inc. - Company acquires IP, manufacturing firm for injectable microsphere technology

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP - sNDA submitted for Merrem I.V. for complicated skin infections

Astralis Ltd. - Phase I trial results reported for Psoraxine

Atkins - New book breaks ground in battle against Type 2 diabetes epidemic

Atlanta Medical Center - Pegylated interferon and ribavirin cures many with hepatitis C virus infection

Atrix Laboratories, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm reports 53% increase in revenue due to Eligard sales

Aurora Discovery - PicoRAPTR workstation introduced for labs

AusAm Biotechnologies, Inc. - Industry veteran Mark R. Straley joins Accumin maker as COO

Australian Cancer Technology - Former FDA executive to lead AustCancer development program

Australian National University - Asbestos-exposure prevention is essential to prevent death, disease

Avecia - Pd EnCat distribution deal signed with Sigma-Aldrich

Aventis - First influenza vaccine shipped to healthcare providers

Avera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm raises $48M in Series C venture financing

Avitar, Inc. - Patent issued for diagnostic testing device

Axaron Bioscience AG - German biotech firm to start phase II trials with its stroke therapy drug AX200

Babraham Institute - Study aims to advance treatment, diagnosis and prevention of mental illness

Bacterin International, Inc. - Development agreement signed for medical device bioactive coating

BalaPharm International - RNAIII-inhibiting peptide suppresses drug-resistant staphylococcal infections

Bangladesh Population and Health Consortium - Health care program lowers child and maternal mortality in Bangladesh

Banyu Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd - Losartan improves glomerular structural changes in diabetic mice

Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm announces stock repurchase program

Baxter International, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm appoints Joy Amundson as president, BioScience business

Bayer Biological Products - Pharmaceutical firm launches initiative to aid Kogenate FS patients

Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corp. - EMEA grants orphan drug designation to BAY 43-9006

Baylor College Medicine, Houston - bFGF coating on decellularized grafts increases HMEC and EPC proliferation

Baylor College of Medicine - DC-SIGN domains essential for capture and transfer of SIV

Baylor College of Medicine - Phenotypes of corneal epithelial cells well maintained in two culture systems

Beckman Coulter Inc. - Tetramers with influenza hemagglutinin and EBV epitopes detect CD4+ T cells

Ben Gurion University of Negev - Tests for anti-E2 antibody enhance hepatitis C detection in dialysis patients

Berkeley Lab - Promising families of drugs combat the spread of tumors in different ways

Best Practices, LLC - Drug companies approach brand security issue head on, study shows

Best Practices, LLC - Report helps R&D quality executives meet regulations and avoid fines

Best Practices, LLC - Research finds pharma companies refine tactics to attract top investigators

Bio-One Corporation - Supplements maker revises statement about equity investment

Bio-Strand, Inc. - A novel three-dimensional DNA microarray platform is developed

BioDelivery Sciences International - Biotech firm announces $4M credit facility

BioFocus plc - Alliance to develop new screening libraries for the identification of future drugs

BioSource International, Inc. - Biotech firm reports net income of $0.05 per share

Biocom - California biotech community discouraged with state budget plan

Biocon Limited - Company posts trial data for three insulin formulations

Biomade Technology Foundation - Low molecular weight gelator gels show promise

Bionomics Limited - BNO69 angiogenesis gene discovery published in scientific journal

Bionomics Limited - University signs deal for cancer gene therapy

Biotech Holdings - Supply of Sucanon diabetes drug boosted in preparation for Mexico launch

Biovail Corporation - Canadian regulatory authority accepts Glumetza New Drug Submission for review

Biovail Corporation - Guidance update provided by biotech firm

Bone Care International, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm reports record sales of Hectorol

Boston University - Web service provides transcriptional regulatory network analysis

Brigham & Women's Hospital - Tissue scaffolds ease drug and gene delivery to healing wounds

Brigham and Women's Hospital - Survival rates improve for some men when combination therapies used

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - Pharmaceutical firm extends exchange offer on 4.00% senior notes

British Columbia Children's Hospital - Fetal dextrocardia can be diagnosed by echocardiography

Brody School of Medicine, Greenville - Early adulthood gain in BMD seen in study of female U.S. Navy midshipmen

Bronx Lebanon Hospital Cntr. - Genotypic resistance testing may influence ART choice in HIV+ pregnant women

Brown University - Malaria drug blocks brain conduits, a boon for neuroscience research

Brown University - Stress echocardiography is useful in dilated and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Bruker BioSciences Corporation - Biosciences firm reports 11% increase in revenues

Burnham Institute - Body's own defense against H. pylori discovered

Burnham Institute - Homing peptide complements the effects of antiangiogenic therapy in tumors

Burnham Institute - PRDM5 gene is silenced in human cancers and has growth-suppressive activities

Burnham Institute - Phage screening studies provide guidance for tumor targeting

CALTECH - Electrochemical pumping system devised for on-chip gradient generation

CALTECH - Genomic DNA can be used as cohybridization standard in microarray studies

CAS Medical Systems, Inc. - Device firm reports 23% increase in product sales

CCRI Corporation - State University of New York reports on infrared imaging to detect breast cancer

CHU Amiens - NS5A protein confers a multiplicative advantage to hepatitis C virus

CHU Dupuytren - Diagnosis of corneal herpes reviewed

CHU Laval, Quebec City - Progesterone can be inactivated by 20alpha-HSD in some specific brain areas

CHUL Research Center, St. Foy - Envelope glycoproteins not required for insertion of host ICAM-1 into HIV-1

CIEMAT - Akt mediates angiogenesis in transformed keratinocytes

CIEMAT - Retinoblastoma proteins and wnt signals may be interconnected through the skin

CSIC, Madrid - Raman spectroscopy-based assay may improve diagnosis

CTI Molecular Imaging, Inc. - Device maker reports 7.5% decline in net revenues

CV Therapeutics, Inc. - Trial of Ranexa initiated for certain patients with chronic angina

California Institute of Technology - Physiological conditions highlight the efforts of non-viral gene vectors

California Technology Assessment Forum - Blue Shield foundation assesses medical technologies with two health plans

Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. - LabChip maker reports 222% increase in revenues

Cambrex - Life sciences firm appoints John R. Leone as president and CEO

Cambridge Healthtech Advisors - Animal models identified as a major hurdle in drug discovery and development

Cangene - VIG product submitted for FDA approval

Cardiac Science, Inc. - Defibrillator maker reports 20.5% increase in revenue

Cardinal Health, Inc. - Device firm's tender offer for notes expires

CardioGenesis Corporation - Cardiac device maker reports 9% increase in revenue

CardioTech International, Inc. - Capstone Investments reaffirms strong buy recommendation on device firm

CardioTech International, Inc. - First recipient of synthetic CABG reaches 1-year milestone

Case Western Reserve University - Frataxin acts as an iron chaperone protein to modulate aconitase activity

Catania University - Heme oxygenase attenuates the effects of pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate

Catholic University of Korea - Sequence-based approach finds functional lipases from microbial genome databases

Catholic University of Korea - Utility of CISH in detecting HER-2/neu amplification evaluated

Catholic University of Louvain - AMP-DNM protects against inflammatory response in hapten-induced colitis

Catholic University of Louvain - Anti-idiotypic Ab neutralizes anti-C2 FVIII inhibitor

CeMines, Inc. - Biotech firm creates BioSystems division

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Hyperspectral imaging endoscope a new tool for noninvasive cancer detection

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Immune vaccine followed by chemotherapy slows incurable brain tumors

Cell Bio-Systems, Inc. - Device firm modifies Super Luer Syringe Adapter to fight AIDS crisis

Cellomics, Inc. - Customized IT solution facilitates cell-based drug discovery

Center Hospital University of Montreal - Genomic polymorphism of HPV type 52 predisposes toward persistent infection

Center for Life, Newcastle - U.K. scientists given go-ahead for cloning

Central University of Las Villas - TOPS-MODE approach predicts blood-brain barrier permeation

Cephalon, Inc. - Biotech firm reports earnings per share of $0.39

Cepheid - Biotech firm reports loss of $0.09 per share

Ceregene, Inc. - Gene therapy firm reports $32M Series B financing, provides pipeline update

Cerus Corp. - Cerus appoints William J. Dawson as vice president, finance and CFO

Chang Gung University - CART peptide heightens mesolimbic dopaminergic neuronal activity

Charles University - High maternal age and low birth order increase risk of type 1 diabetes

Chiba University - Toxoplasma gondii infection inhibits lupus-like syndrome in autoimmune mice

Chinese Academy Science, Beijing - SARS-CoV follows the general fusion mechanism of class I viruses

Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences - Two antigenic epitopes on the SARS-CoV spike protein are identified

Chinese Academy of Medical Science - Inhibitory effects of E2 and ZAL on tissue factor may afford cardioprotection

Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai - Polymorphism-197C/G in XBP1 may indicate a genetic risk for schizophrenia

Chinese Academy of Sciences - Hydrostatic method devised for sample injection on microfluidic chip

Chinese Academy of Sciences - Integrated fluorescence detector devised for microchip electrophoresis

Chinese Univ. of Hong Kong - Estrogen and tamoxifen modulate cerebrovascular tone in ovariectomized rats

Chiron Corp. - Company delivers first million doses of Fluvirin vaccine to U.S. distributors

Chiron Vaccines - NadA diversity and carriage in Neisseria meningitidis reviewed

Chonbuk National University, Jeonju - Cardiac I₁ -imidazoline receptors help regulate blood pressure

Christian Medical Association - Christian Medical Assoc urges investment in stem cell research already in use

Christie Hospital NHS Trust - Pluronic polymer-bound doxorubicin effective in phase I trial

Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok - HIV prevention plus need for medical management remains a challenge in Asia

Chung Yuan Christian University - VPC detection uses wavelet transform and fuzzy neural network

Chung-Ang University Hospital - Thermal preconditioning improves outcome of excimer laser photoablation

Cincinnati Children's Hospital - Spine staples could eliminate need for thousands of invasive spine surgeries

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Medications and imaginations help reduce postoperative pain in children

Ciphergen Biosystems Inc. - Report published on biomarkers for early diagnosis of intra-amniotic infection

Cisanello Hospital, Pisa - Rosiglitazone plus metformin is effective therapy for type 2 diabetes

City Hospital Nottingham - Knee arthritis twice as common among siblings of those already affected

City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte - Gender differences exist in cytokine secretion from cytomegalovirus infection

Cleveland Clinic - Antigen-loading strategies of dendritic cells for cancer vaccines compared

Cleveland Clinic - Renal insufficiency and anemia increase mortality risk for CHF patients

Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Atherosclerosis progresses less with aggressive lipid lowering

Cochin Teaching Hosp., Paris - Parathyroid hormone assays for evaluation of bone loss need cautious reading

Codexis, Inc. - Gerhard Mayr named special advisor to board of Maxygen sub

Colorado State University - Cellular response insufficient for long-term survival in TB patients

Columbia Laboratories, Inc. - Trial finds effective treatment for testosterone replacement

Columbia University - RAGE is novel target for drug intervention in diabetic vascular disease

Columbia University - World's ills better served by long-term solutions in hypothetical query

CompuMed, Inc. - Informatics company names Phillip M. Berman, MD, to board of directors

Computer Sciences Corp. - FDA accepts BLA filing for Vaccinia Immune Globulin

Conceptus, Inc. - Company reports Essure reimbursement grows to 149 million covered lives

Concord Hospital, Sydney - Heart attacks without chest pain more often fatal

Conforma Therapeutics Corp. - Two phase I studies of HSP90 inhibitor CNF1010 begin

CoreValve, S.A. - Second human successfully receives self-expanding stented aortic heart valve

Corixa Corp. - Immunotherapy company's second-quarter revenue dips

Cornell University - ECG strain predicts morbidity and mortality in hypertensive patients

Cornell University - Sampling-dependent gene upregulation noted in airway epithelial cells

Council for Responsible Nutrition - Antioxidant supplements decrease risk of heart disease

Critical Therapeutics, Inc. - Zyflo Filmtab maker reports Q2 loss of $8.0 million

Crucell Holland BV - Challenges in the search for HIV vaccine outlined

CryoLife, Inc. - Biomaterials company reports Q2 revenue of $15.3 million

Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Cubicin maker reports increased Q2 revenues

Cukurova University - New data continues to link hepatitis C virus with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

CuraGen Corp. - Drugmaker provides Q2 update, reports net loss

Curie Institute, Paris - Self-assembled magnetic matrices enable fast seperation of long DNA

Curis, Inc. - Company issued U.S. patent covering method for treating stroke

Cutera, Inc. - Aesthetic laser company reports a 36% increase in revenue

Cutting Edge Information - Study finds pharma companies spend 24% of marketing budgets on thought leaders

Cyanotech Corp. - Microalgae company reports Q1 2005 net income of $113,000

Cypress Bioscience, Inc. - Milnacipran recently featured in fibromyalgia article

CytRx Corp. - RNAi company names Benjamin S. Levin general counsel

CytoGenix, Inc. - Company reports successful completion of preclinical antiherpes safety studies

Cytogen Corp. - Combination of Quadramet and chemotherapy to be evaluated in new clinical trial

Cytogen Corp. - Oncology-focused biopharma reports record product revenues Q2 2004

Cytovax Biotechnologies, Inc. - Infectious-disease company reports Q1 2005 net loss

DENTSPLY International, Inc. - Dental-products company increases earnings and sales

DNA Heritage - Company brings genetics product to North American genealogists

DOBI Medical International, Inc. - DOBI Medical International completes $5.16 million private placement

Dade Behring - Company launches FDA-cleared high sensitivity Troponin I assay

Dana Farber Cancer Institute - N-linked glycosylation in CXCR4 N-terminus inhibits HIV-1 env gp binding

Dana Farber Cancer Institute - Proteasome inhibitor bortezomib novel approach for multiple myeloma treatment

Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston - Major beta-thalassemia complications are primarily age-related in North America

Dartmouth College, Lebanon - V. cholerae polysaccharide fragments are immunogenic in mice

Datascope Corp. - Patient-monitoring products company reports higher 2004 sales and net earnings

Defense Science and Technology Laboratory, Wilts - Hsp60 plus copurified lipopolysaccharide protects against F. tularensis

Del Laboratories, Inc. - Orajel maker reports increased net sales in second quarter

Dermik Laboratories - FDA approves Sculptra (injectable poly-L-lactic acid)

Deutsch Krebsforschungszentrum, Heidelberg - HDAC inhibitors trigger apoptosis in HPV+ cells by inducing E2F-p73 pathway

Digene Corp. - Importance of HPV testing highlighted at meeting

Discovery Laboratories, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company announces financial results for second quarter

Dr. Foster - Hospitals should be encouraged to improve error reporting

Drexel University - Elevated delta ¹⁵N is found in stream biota in areas with septic tank systems

Drexel University - HIV-specific CD8+ T cells exhibit markedly reduced levels of Bcl-2 and Bcl-x_L

Drug Enforcement Administration - Government, pain groups release consensus document on prescription drug abuse

Duke University - Adolescents often respond well to antidepressants plus behavioral therapy

Duke University - Study examines inappropriate medication prescribing for elderly patients

Dutch Arthritis Foundation - Increased levels of blood markers seen years before onset of arthritis symptoms

EPIX Medical, Inc. - MRI-focused pharma files registration statement for resale of 3.00% notes

Eastman Kodak Company - New X-ray imaging film designed to cut radiation dose by half

Ecole Sup. de Phys. et de Chim. Industrielles - Web server provides variability analysis of DNA microarray data

Edinburgh University - Macrophage apoptosis in host immunity to mycobacterial infections reviewed

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. - First patient treated in trial of LifeStent NT Self-Expanding Stent

Ehime University - Midkine promoter-based gene therapy decimates malignant glioma

Ehime University - Progressive microvascular damage may occur in patients with HC and heart failure

Eiffel Technologies Limited - Drug re-engineering company announces $3M placement

Eindhoven University of Technology - Electric discharge plasma may have use in tissue treatment

Eisai, Inc. - Aricept maker announces launch of new CNS sales force

Eksigent Technologies - Bruce Compton, PhD, named VP of chromatography operations

Elekta - Software tools being developed for image-guided radiation therapy

Eli Lilly and Co. - FDA approves Cymbalta for the treatment of depression

Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Purdue's exclusive option to license abuse-resistance technology has lapsed

Elron Electronic Industries, Ltd. - Israeli company buys 463,000 shares of Given Imaging for approximately $16.2M

Elusys Therapeutics, Inc. - Antibody maker completes round of private financing

Embryon International - Embryos constructed through somatic cell nuclear transfer

Emisphere Technologies, Inc. - Company reports $8.8M Q2 loss, provides clinical update

Emory University - Aprotinin is safe and effective in cardiac surgery

Emory University - Emory researchers map structure of anticancer molecule

Emory University - Farnesyl transferase inhibitors show promise as therapies for breast cancer

Emory University - Mast cells may serve as a viral reservoir for HIV-1

Emory University, Atlanta - Novel software facilitates transcription factor binding site identification

Encision, Inc. - Device company "disappointed" in first-quarter results

Encysive Pharmaceuticals - William Ringo leaves pharma's board to become CEO of Abgenix

Enterprise Technologies, Inc. - Phytomedical enters into license agreement with New York University

EntreMed, Inc. - Cancer-focused biotech reports net loss for Q2, appoints new director to board

Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Nektar enters PEG technology agreement with Pfizer

Erasmus MC, Rotterdam - Menopausal variations in cholesterol influenced by APOE genotype

Erasmus Medical Center - Antigenic and genetic evolution of influenza virus mapped

Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam - Sirolimus-eluting stents are effective in coronary narrowings

Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam - Terminology for coronary artery plaques is standardized

Erasmus Medical Centre - Encapsulated microbubbles have potential as drug delivery system

European Commission - U.K. companies urged to apply for EU R&D funding

European Institute of Oncology, Milan - Amplification of Mdmx directly contributes to tumor formation

European Medicines Evaluation Agency - Agency highlights risk of adverse drug reactions arising from the use of SonoVue

European Molecular Biology Laboratory - New microscope allows study of living, growing specimens

European Molecular Biology Laboratory - Web resource of functional gene associations developed

EyeCare America - Pfizer commits $1.5 million to Glaucoma EyeCare Program

FONAR Corporation - New Stand-Up MRI installed at New Jersey imaging center

Federal University of Sao Paulo - Immunodominant epitopes from Paracoccidioides brasiliensis identified

Federico II University, Naples - Management of diabetes in childhood reviewed

Flamel Technologies - Micropump maker reports Q2 revenues of $9.0 million, cash at $101 million

Food Allergy Initiative - President Bush signs bill that will benefit millions with food allergies

Forbes Medi Tech Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company to develop cholesterol absorption inhibitors

Forbes Medi Tech Inc. - Pharmaceutical companies announce favorable court ruling on human growth hormone

Forest Laboratories, Inc. - FDA approves Campral Delayed-Release Tablets for treating alcohol dependence

Forschungsinstitut fur Arbeitsmedizin - Genes may be a factor when toxic defense mechanisms decline with age

Framingham Heart Diseases Epidemiology Study - Multivariable risk factor analysis is useful in assessing cardiovascular risk

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center - Early HIV-1 diversity not restricted to certain risk groups/subtypes

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center - MOI determines proviral copy number in lentivirus-transduced repopulating cells

Free University of Amsterdam - Nitric oxide controls myocardial energetics

Free University of Berlin - Novel assay enables direct visualization of CNS peptide uptake

Free University of Berlin - Purification of beta-lactoglobulin is improved

Friedrich Miescher Institute - Mice without enzyme sensitive to insulin, despite being glucose-interolant

Frost & Sullivan - Productivity tools complement computed tomography in lung cancer detection

Frost & Sullivan - Report: Nanomedicine brings fresh hope to the medical world

Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. - Construction of new formulation facilities for micafungin complete

Fujita Health University - Aldose reductase inhibitor slows progress of diabetic nephropathy

Fukuyama Cardiovascular Hospital - Double target method devised for extrathoracic venipuncture

Gamida-Cell, Ltd. - Enrollment complete for phase I/II trial of StemEx

Garvan Institute of Medical Research - PPAR activation induces tissue-specific effects on metabolism in vivo

Genaera Corp. - Genomics company reports productive quarter despite increased net losses

Genentech Inc. - VEGF targeting of endothelial cells generates transient inflammation

Generex Biotechnology Corp. - Biotechnology company completes $3 million private placement

Genetics Center of America - Neurodevelopmental disorders reported after thimerosal-containing vaccines

Genetronics Biomedical Corp. - Positive results reported: Electroporation-enabled DNA delivery sans anesthesia

Genome Institute of Singapore - Novel software facilitates identification of cis-regulatory regions

Genzyme Corporation - Efficacy of melanoma vaccines enhanced in the absence of B lymphocytes

Georg Speyer Haus - Murine xenograft model of mycosis fungoides developed

Georgetown University - Do teeth whiteners lead to oral cancer?

Georgetown University - NF-kappa B p65 subunit is target for radiation sensitization of cancer cells

Georgia Institute of Technology - Microcomputed tomography is invaluable for quantifying blood vessel networks

Geospiza - Finch Sequencing Center with Genotyping Data Manager component released

German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) - Oral cancer epidemic expected due to use of betel quid substitutes

German Sport University of Cologne - Endostatin is a mediator of embryonic vascular formation

Ghent University - Prediction of early arthritis uses Kohonen mapping and instance-based criterion

Ghent University - [¹¹C]acetylhomotaurine not suitable for PET imaging

Gilead Sciences, Inc. - Board of directors approves 2-for-1 stock split for pharma company

Gilead Sciences, Inc. - FDA approves two fixed-dose combination drug products for HIV-1 infection

Gilead Sciences, Inc. - U.S. FDA approves Truvada as part of HIV combination therapy

Given Imaging, Ltd. - Given Imaging reports first profitable quarter

GlaxoSmithKline - Singer/songwriter shares experience in national education campaign on depression

GlaxoSmithKline - Study: Requip reduces periodic leg movements in patients with RLS

Goteborg University - Type 2 diabetes contributes to cognitive decline in old age

Grant Ventures, Inc. - Grant Ventures completes acquisition of diagnostics company

Graz University - Protein expression profiles useful in diagnosis

Griffon Corp. - Plastic-film developer announces record operating results for Q3 2004

Guilford Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - GLIADEL Wafer assigned new DRG designation

Gulhane Military Medical Academy - Method to quantify mumps virus RNA by one-step real-time RT-PCR developed

Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem - Fetal thrombophilia alone not associated with fetal vascular lesions of placenta

Haemonetics Corp. - Company introduces enhanced red cell collection technology

Halmstad University - Fingerprint protein identification is improved by combining many peak sets

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. - Chemophase maker names Daniel Von Hoff, MD, to scientific advisory board

Hamamatsu University - T-cell epitopes on novel protective antigen of M. tuberculosis identified

Hammersmith Hospital, London - Role of neutrophil elastase in neutrophil transmigration determined

Harokopio University - BMD higher in young female dancers despite menstrual and diet problems

Harris Interactive - Americans support HIV/AIDS prevention programs

Hartford Financial Services Group - Insurance company reports second quarter 2004 net income of $433 million

Harvard Bioscience, Inc. - Company reports "disappointing" results; blames Genomic Solutions line

Harvard Mental Health Letter - Brief intervention can help alcohol abusers

Harvard University - Corticotropin-releasing hormone deficiency impairs leptin expression

Harvard University - Cytokine staining to quantify specific T cell responses in macaques optimized

Harvard University - Env content in virions can determine infectivity

Harvard University - Kidney dysfunction increases the odds of having a coronary event

Harvard University - Killed nonencapsulated cells protect mice against pneumococcal colonization

Harvard University - Leptin receptor signaling required for body weight homeostasis

Harvard University - Mechanoelectrical coupling may underlie triggered arrhythmogenesis

Harvard University - NUDEL regulates neurofilament assembly and CNS neuron integrity

Harvard University - Predicted efficacy of HAART for HIV-1 infection not as efficacious against HIV-2

Harvard University - VEGF receptor-3 protects endothelial cells from oxidative stress

Health Protection Agency Porton Down - Novel method developed to quantify botulinum neurotoxin antibodies

Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Tamoxifen and soluble tumor-associated antigens suppress breast cancer

Heinrich Pette Institute, Hamburg - AML-associated mutant inhibits differentiation of myeloid/erythroid stem cells

Heinrich-Heine-University Dusseldorf - Nonsense mutation in GCK exon 9 co-segregates with diabetes phenotype

Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. - Alferon N maker announces private placement of common stock and warrants

HemoSense - Genesis to provide onsite blood coagulation monitoring with INRatio

Henry Schein, Inc. - Healthcare-products provider announces $200M convertible senior note offering

Hexal Biotech Forschungs GmbH - A method is developed for rapid analysis of recombinant proteins

Hiroshima University - Environmental estrogens in developing Purkinje cells affect dendritic growth

Hofstra University - Belief in controllability of weight affects perception of prejudice

Hokkaido University - A cDNA microarray technique applied to analyze global gene expression profiles

Hokkaido University - RNA interference against JC virus genes basis for infection control strategies

Holbeck - SeqExpress provides desktop visualization of gene expression

Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company announces second quarter financial results

Hologic, Inc. - Imaging/diagnostics company reports increased revenues in Q3

Hologic, Inc. - SecurViewDX breast imaging workstation receives FDA clearance

HomMed, LLC - Telemedicine company says shipments jumped 51% in first half of 2004

Home Care of St. Francis - CareSouth Homecare Professionals acquires Columbus, Georgia, homecare company

Homerton University Hospital - Seroprevalence of markers of viral hepatitis in Yemeni healthcare workers

Hopital Avicenne, Bobigny - Utility of aprotinin in joint replacement reviewed

Hopital St. Louis, Paris - Long-term survival after BMT for SAA dependent on several factors

Hopitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg - Effectiveness of detergent-disinfecting agents on E. coli biofilm is examined

Hospira, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company reports improved second quarter 2004 results

Huagesund Hospital - Rituximab safe and effective as CAD therapy

Huazhong Agricultural University - Microcalorimetric assay devised for B. thuringiensis protein yield

Huddinge University Hospital - Efavirenz plasma levels reproducibly predictive of primary treatment failure

Huddinge University Hospital, Stockholm - NK cells stimulate proliferation of T and NK cells through 2B4/CD48 interactions

Human Genome Sciences, Inc. - LymphoStat-B maker reports losses, milestones in Q2 2004

Humboldt University - DNA vaccine adjuvant does not skew Th1/Th2 polarization

Huntington Memorial Hospital - Pathogenic mechanisms of small cell carcinomas of uterine cervix vary

ICOS Corp. - Company reports strong Cialis sales, updates second quarter

ID Biomedical - Positive results announced from phase II trial of StreptAvax vaccine

INAMED Corporation - 7-year deflation rate data filed for breast implants post approval survey study

INRA, Jouy-en-Josas - RSV P protein phosphorylation not required for P-P and N-P complex formation

INSEP, Paris - Speed influences human postural strategies approaching an upside-down position

INSERM E209, Paris - Prion protein domains elicit antibody responses against native molecule

INSERM U271, Lyon - Low viremia accounts for seronegative diagnoses in some hepatitis B carriers

INSERM U563, Toulouse - Lentiviral vector encoding cytomegalovirus protein identifies epitopes

IVAX Diagnostics, Inc. - Diagnostics company reports increase in second quarter revenues

Illumina, Inc. - $1.2M NIH grant awarded for continued research on bead-based proteomic arrays

ImClone Systems Inc. - Antibody against VEGF receptor arrests human leukemia cell proliferation

ImClone Systems Inc. - The novel cDNA DEGA may play a role in the etiology of gastric adenocarcinoma

Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc. - European patent granted for CT Laser Breast Imaging system

Immtech International, Inc. - Dose-ranging trial commences for malaria drug candidate DB289

Immtech International, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company reports profitable first quarter

ImmunoGen, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company reports increase in fourth quarter revenue

Imperial Coll. of Sci., Tech., & Medicine, Dublin - Mucosal vaccine against serogroup B meningococci developed

Imperial College London - As many as 1 in 50 adults in major English cities inject drugs

Indiana University - Chlamydia-infected mouse oviduct epithelial cells elicit IL-12-p70 response

Indiana University - Study reveals potential for more efficient stem cell transplants

Inex Pharmaceuticals Corp. - GlaxoSmithKline to terminate topotecan agreement

Ingenuity - Pharmaceutical company enters software, custom services licensing agreement

Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company reports second quarter 2004 financial results

Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pre-IND meeting held with FDA for platelet aggregation inhibitor

Inst. of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Delhi - Immunoconjugates improve targeting of photosensitizers

Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique - Genetic variability influences nutritional content in carrot cultivars

Institute Gustave Roussy - Fanconi anemia C gene product regulates differentiation and inflammation genes

Institute Tropical Medicine, Antwerp - Comprehensive strategy needed to access antiretroviral treatment in South Africa

Institute Veille Sanitaire, Maurice - Education campaigns necessary as HIV transmission increases in Western Europe

Institute of Biotechnology, Vilnius - HhaI methyltransferase uses Gln237 for flipping of its target cytosine

Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook - Rodent prey reduce reservoirs of transmissible pathogens

Instituto de Investigaciones Biomedicas (IIB) - T3 and Triac inhibit leptin secretion and expression in adipocytes

Integrity Healthcare Communications - Integrity Healthcare named agency of record for PhosLo calcium-based binder

Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Study demonstrates that FXR agonist can reverse liver fibrosis

Interleukin Genetics, Inc. - Biotechnology company reports second quarter financial results

IntraBiotics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company reports second quarter financial, operating results

Intrasphere Technologies - Fred Halperin joins life sciences technology consulting firm

Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company reports second quarter financial results

Invitrogen Corporation - Drug discovery company to utilize functional cell-based assay platform

Janssen Pharmaceutica, NV - Eon Labs receives favorable District Court ruling on itraconazole capsules

Jefferson Medical College - Gene expression pattern may predict behavior of leukemia

Jichi Medical School - Blood donation may be a source of hepatitis E virus transmissions in Japan

Jichi Medical School - Gene transfer causes behavioral recovery in murine phenylketonuria models

John Radcliffe Hospital - Stroke research underfunded in Europe, perhaps the world

Johns Hopkins Medical Institute - Study highlights mechanisms of diastolic dysfunction in heart failure

Johns Hopkins University - Multiple HIV-1 Nef functions contribute to efficient replication in macrophages

Johns Hopkins University - Mutation mapping illuminates pyrazinamide-resistant Mycobacterium strains

Johns Hopkins University - Scientists identify compounds that mimic calorie restriction

Josai University - Gemfibrozil and clofibric acid inhibit the proliferation of trophoblast cells

Joseph Fourier University - vCJD continues to baffle scientists; teenagers disproportionately susceptible

Joslin Diabetes Center - New research focuses on developmental and stem cell biology

Jurilab - More than 200 new genes discovered

Kagawa Nutrition University - Tent-living Mongolians' diets could affect cardiac risk

Kalypsys - Drug discovery company raises $29 million in Series B financing

Kanazawa University - The carboxyl-terminal half of ADAMTS-1 diminishes metastatic potential

Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. - D-Light AF Bronchoscopy System available for early detection of lung cancer

Karolinska Hospital - Laminin-5 gamma 2 chain expression facilitates detection of invasive lesions

Karolinska Hospital Institute - Low doses of mifepristone or levonorgestrel appear to prevent or delay LH surge

Karolinska Institute - Angiogenesis sustains obesity

Karolinska Institute - St. John's wort increases extracellular dopamine in rat prefrontal cortex

Kawasaki Medical University, Okayama - Ultrasonic strain rate imaging can quantify abnormal IVS motion

Keio University, Tokyo - Timing/gradients/boundaries of Notch signaling activation determined

Key Numerics - New approach enables objective detection of central auditory processing disorder

King's College Hospital - Weight reduction benefits children with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis

Kingston University - Scientists seal $1 million from NASA to put stem cells in space

Knox College - U937 cytokine secretion inhibited by HIV-1 gp120 C4-derived peptide constructs

Kodak - MIN-R EV mammography film wins R&D 100 Award

Korea Advanced Inst. of Science & Technology - Cost-effective method devised for peptide microarray construction

Korea Advanced Institute Science and Technology, T - KSHV evolved a unique tactic for its stable maintenance

Korea Research Institute Chemical Technology - Copolymers have applications as thermosensitive materials

Kos Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company reports 85% increase in second quarter revenue

Kreatech Biotechnology B.V. - BioScience company and Kreatech Biotechnology sign license agreement

Krembil Center for Stem Cell Biology, London - Molecular nature of hematopoietic stem progenitor cells characterized

Kurume University - Epithelial cancer-related antigens applicable for peptide-based immunotherapy

Kurume University - Peptides inducing immune responses in breast cancer patients identified

Kyoto University - Lentiviral transfection of dendritic cells upregulates alloreactive T cells

Kyoto University - Micropatterned self-assembled monolayers facilitate DNA loading

Kyoto University - Stage-specific cellular niches for B lymphopoiesis identified

Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Company, Ltd. - Dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor plus sulfonylurea improves glycemia

Kyungpook National University - Hesperetin 7-O-lauryl ether is evaluated as a lipid-lowering agent

Kyushu Dent. College - Ozonated water is useful in reducing infections caused by oral microorganisms

Kyushu University - 2-Buten-4-olide is satiety substance increased in fasted state

Kyushu University - Soybean protein diet protects against methotrexate toxicity

LabCorp - Arthur H. Rubenstein named to board of directors at diagnostics firm

Laboratoire Environnement et Chimie Analytique - SECM system using band microelectrode developed

Laboratoire de Pharmacie Galenique - Nanoparticles may be potential carriers for low-weight and hydrophilic drugs

Laserklinik Karlsruhe - Excimer laser can induce repigmentation after tattoo removal

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory - Automated detection system devised for biowarfare agents

Life Sciences Research, Inc. - Contract research organization announces second quarter results

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. - Medical device manufacturer reports record net sales

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated - Pharmaceutical company announces 39% increase in second quarter total revenues

Linkoping University - Interferons and steroids modulate cytokine-induced IL-8 production

Louisiana State University - Cut-off value of H. pylori breath test determined for young children

Louisiana State University - Lycopene fails to inhibit growth in advanced, metastatic prostate cancers

Louisiana State University - Once promising, fetal pulse oximetry questioned by many obstetricians

Low Carb Manufacturers Alliance - Research shows number of adults on low-carb diet remains stable

Loyola University - Estrogen replacement boosts immune response in aged, injured mice

Loyola University - Falcipain 1 disruption reduces P. falciparum oocyst production

Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Lausanne - Method to monitor T cell responses during vaccine studies developed

M. Lee Pearce, MD, PA - Florida professional corporation offers to buy North Ridge Medical Center

MacroChem Corporation - Top-line results announced from Opterone study for male testosterone deficiency

Malmo University Hospital - Systolic blood pressure can be influenced with population effects

Manchester Royal Infirmary - Oral cancer study patients provide accurate self-reported smoking habits

MassGeneral Hospital for Children - Study finds near-term infants at risk for significant health problems

Massachusetts General Hospital - Acute pancreatitis can be a life-threatening illness

Massachusetts General Hospital - Cancer specialists propose new approval track for targeted drugs

Massachusetts General Hospital - Near-term infants at risk for significant health problems

Massachusetts General Hospital - New drug combination appears promising for those with HIV and hepatitis C

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Soft lithographic method improves microfluidic channel fabrication

MaxCyte, Inc. - Cell loading system used in phase I/II gene therapy trial for leukemia

Mayo Clinic - Antioxidants prevent renal neovascularization in hypercholesterolemic pigs

Mayo Clinic - Fungal pheromone receptor PCSTE3 from P. carinii cloned and characterized

Mayo Clinic - Liver transplantation outcomes have significantly improved

Mayo Clinic - Prophylactic use of antibiotic bone cement is an emerging standard

Mayo Clinic - Statins, ACE inhibitors fail to affect survival in patients with lung disease

Mayo Clinic - Tobacco industry attempted to influence reporting on secondhand smoke

Mayo Clinic & Mayo Foundation - Stress activation boosts the immunogenicity of tumor cells

McGill University - Study highlights benefits of drug-eluting stents in coronary revascularization

McGill University, Montreal - No evidence found linking encephalopathy to pertussis vaccination

McKesson Automation, Inc. - Covenant Health inks contract to manage supplies at point-of-use

McMaster University - Model attempts to provide overall prognosis with current treatments

McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals - ADHD medication equally affective in Caucasian, African American children

MedAssets - Univ. of Rochester picks supply chain business partner for medical facilities

MedMira Inc. - Sales of MedMira Rapid HIV Tests start in Canada

Medical College of Georgia - Macrophage foam cell formation regulated by alphaVbeta3 integrin

Medical College of Georgia - Students discover medicinal role for pancake mix

Medical College of Wisconsin - Active site residues are identified in mevalonate diphosphate decarboxylase

Medical Present Value, Inc. - Financial tool provider announces two payor contracts

Medical Research Council Virology Unit, Glasgow - Conformational flexibility in measles virus nucleocapsids visualized

Medical University of Gdansk - Novel benzodithiazines are nontoxic and have anti-HIV-1 integrase activity

Medical University of Lodz - Inactivated hepatitis A vaccine effective in children with liver disease

Medical University of South Carolina - Public lacks important knowledge about oral, head, neck cancer

Medical University of Vienna - Caffeine and 4-CmC fail to detect malignant hyperthermia cells

Medicines Company - Dave Stack steps down from The Medicines Company; other management changes announced

Meditech Research - Meditech announces new chairman, new chief executive officer

Medtech Insight - Study shows home healthcare products and services market rapidly expanding

Medtronic, Inc. - Driver Coronary Stent System receives Japanese approval

Medtronic, Inc. - Medical technology company names senior VP, general counsel, corporate secretary

Melbourne University - CD4+ responses identified in patient vaccinated with NY-ESO-1

Mentor Corporation - Medical product manufacturer reports record first quarter financial results

Merck Research Laboratories - Microparticle adjuvant formulation for plasmid DNA vaccines characterized

Meretek Diagnostics, Inc. - FDA clears POCone Infrared Spectrophotometer

Merit Medical Systems Inc. - Medical product manufacturer announces supplier agreement

Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc. - Multi-national phase II trial to study Remofovir in hepatitis B patients

Metabolon, Inc. - New biomarker study to identify unique metabolic signatures for ALS

Metaphore Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical company focused on pain management publishes research

Michigan Attorney General's Office - Michigan's Medicaid program to receive $2.6M for prescription drug underpayment

Michigan State University - Amyloid accumulation in Alzheimer disease is response to chronic stress

Mie University - Growth factors can reprogram postmitotic neutrophils into macrophages

Millenia Hope, Inc. - Dr. Alexander Kavic appointed vice chairman of biotech company

Minneapolis VA Medical Center - Exercise heart rate recovery does not indicate quality of vagal function

Misonix, Inc. - Surgical device for laparoscopic procedures submitted for FDA clearance

Misys Healthcare Systems - Kentucky medical group selects practice management system

Molecular Devices Corporation - Bioanalytical measurement systems supplier announces share repurchase program

Monash University - Testing of Alzheimer vaccines needed in non-murine models

Monash University, Clayton - ETS transcription factor GABP alpha essential for early embryogenesis

Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach - High levels of homocysteine may be associated with cardiovascular disease

Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York - Intentions and expectations may emerge within behavior-generating networks

Myogen, Inc. - U.S. FDA grants orphan drug designation for pulmonary arterial hypertension drug

NW University of Xian - Bovine normal prion protein PrP(104-242) purified by HPHIC

Nagasaki University - Increased serum nitrite/nitrate adversely affects pregnancy outcome in rats

Nakamura Gakuen University - Anti-obesity actions of mastication driven by histamine neurons in rats

Nanobac Life Science, Inc. - Study demonstrates reversal of coronary artery calcification

Nanogen, Inc. - Diagnostics developer reports second quarter financial results

Nat. Inst. for the Study and Cure of Tumors, Milan - Down-regulated survivin sensitizes human melanoma cells to topotecan

National Cancer Center, Tokyo - Antisense RNA staunches glioma angiogenesis and growth

National Inst. of Occupational Health, Copenhagen - Quaternary ammonium compounds exhibit adjuvant effect in murine model

National Institute for Biological Stds & Control - Monocyte activation test for parenteral drug contaminants developed

National Institute for Materials Science - Ion-sensitive nanoparticles escort gene therapy

National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi - Tolerance in T cells accompanied by effector function in lymphoid organs

National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo - Expression of pertussis toxin S1 subunit protects against pertussis toxin

National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo - Reassortment with avian influenza virus attenuates influenza virus

National Institute of Public Health, Bilthoven - Epitope of Bordetella pertussis protein characterized

National Institute of Public Health, Helsinki - Hepatitis C virus core protein blocks interferon-induced STAT importation

National Legal and Policy Center - Pentagon, House and Senate committees urged to contact SUBWAY over ads

National University of Singapore - CompuCyte, university announce program to validate tumor-fighting compounds

National University of Singapore - Des-aspartate-angiotensin I reduces infarct size in rat heart

Natl. Inst. of Agrobiological Sciences, Ibaraki - Long-term microcatheter implantation possible in porcine third ventricle

Natl. Institute of Infectious Diseases, Japan - Mechanism described by which POU transcription factor represses growth in vitro

Natural Bionics - Cholesterol uproar fuels launch of new nutritional product

Nektar Therapeutics - Therapeutics company announces increase in second quarter revenue

NeoPharm, Inc. - IL13-PE38QQR study commences in malignant glioma patient at initial diagnosis

NeoRx Corporation - Cancer therapeutics company reports second quarter financial results

NeoStem - Stem cell medical services company announces new VP, clinical development

Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam - pRb and p107 play a central role in regulating epidermal homeostasis

NeuroVasx, Inc. - Medical device company announces new president, chief executive officer

Neurogen Corporation - Drug discovery company announces second quarter financial results

New River Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Pharmaceutical company announces initial public offering

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital - Combination of erection pill, testosterone gel may help when pill alone fails

Nihon University - Complement 3 may be a candidate for targeted treatment of high blood pressure

Nihon University - Epstein-Barr virus in saliva may reflect status of periodontal inflammation

Niigata University - Olfactory stimulation with citrus oil may reduce weight gain

NitroMed, Inc. - Pharma company names senior vice president of sales and marketing

Norak Biosciences, Inc - Biotechnology company announces U.S. patent covering Transfluor technology

Norak Biosciences, Inc. - U.S. patent more broadly protects Transfluor compositions of matter technology

Northwestern University - Estrogen suppression offers no protection to murine steatohepatitis models

Northwestern University - The tet-off system offers tight regulation of adeno-associated virus vectors

Norwegian Radium Hospital - New insight into autophagy proves you are what you eat

NovaMed, Inc. - Developer and operator of ambulatory surgery centers announces results

Novacea Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company provides update on DN-101 Plus Taxotere trial

Novartis International, AG - Emselex receives positive CHMP opinion for the treatment of overactive bladder

Novo Nordisk AS - New glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors characterized

NuVasive, Inc. - XLIF procedure offers less invasive alternative to traditional spine surgery

Numico Research BV - Alpha-lactalbumin plus regular diet increases plasma Trp-LNAA ratio

Nutra Pharma Corp - Biotechnology holding company funds RPI-78M in Multiple Sclerosis assays study

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation - Pharma company reports status of NTP test kit, E. coli contamination product

OAO Technology Solutions, Inc - EZ-CAP Product Suite add on evaluates performance of contracted physician groups

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Genentech and partner announce NDA completion for Tarceva

Ocimum Biosolutions - Bioinformatics and laboratory solutions provider announces product licenses

Odyssey HealthCare, Inc. - Hospice care provider announces improved financial results

Ohio State University - Streptococcus pneumoniae neuraminidase protects against otitis media

Ohio State University - Receptor-specific polyplexes pinpoint breast cancer cells

Okayama University - At least three new HCV type 6 subgroups prevail among Myanmar blood donors

Okayama University - Broccoli consumption fails to result in low prevalence of CAG in study

Okayama University - Maspin gene expression could be exploited as anti-cancer therapy

Okazaki National Research Institute - Vaginal gene expression after neonatal DES exposure characterized

OmniViz, Inc. - Jubilant Biosys and visual informatics software provider partner

Omnicare, Inc. - Tender offer extended for NeighborCare

Omnicell, Inc. - Supply chain management prototype for healthcare unveiled

On The Go Healthcare, Inc. - 35,000 units of Heinz Baby Basics Hand and Face Wipes shipped

OpGen, Inc. - Company specializing in single molecule DNA analysis appoints board members

Ophthalmic Imaging Systems - Provider of ophthalmic digital imaging systems announces financial results

Option Care, Inc. - Provider of home infusion therapies announces financial results

Optive Research - Software company introduces computer-assisted drug discovery software

OraSure Technologies, Inc. - Oral fluid diagnostics producer announces second quarter results

OraSure Technologies, Inc. - SAMHSA to purchase $4M of OraQuick Rapid HIV Antibody Tests

Orebro University Hospital - HPV DNA subtype is prognostic factor in early stage disease

Organetix Inc. - Biotechnology company announces results of hepatitis C quality of life study

Orthofix International N.V. - Orthopedics supply contract signed with Premier, Inc.

Orthovita, Inc. - Developer of orthopedic biomaterials reports second quarter 2004 results

Osaka City University - Preoperative statistic prognostic for TVT sling surgery outcome

Osaka City University - SEA0400 may have a cardioprotective effect

Osaka University - Importin-mediated nuclear protein import regulation is cell cycle-dependent

Osaka University - RANKL expression around loose prostheses characterized

Osaka University - p53(Arg72Pro) polymorphism may be associated with ER+ risk in Japanese women

Ovid Technologies - Information solutions provider and SIRC offer access to resources at the Olympics

PAREXEL International Corporation - Biopharmaceutical outsourcing organization reports financial results

POZEN Inc. - Pharmaceutical company names senior vice president, finance and administration

PRA International - Clinical research organizations expands its geographic footprints into Asia

PRAECIS PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED - Pharmaceutical company reports second quarter results

PURE Bioscience - Bioscience company retains McDermott Will & Emery

PacifiCare Health Systems, Inc. - Insurance company announces second quarter 2004 results

PacificHealth Laboratories, Inc. - Nutrition technology company reports new study reports sports drink

PainCare Holdings, Inc. - Electro-diagnostics for neuromuscular pain adopted by Georgia neurosurgeons

Palo Alto Research Center - Enthalpy arrays developed

Paradigm Genetics, Inc. - Genomics company announces 2004 second quarter financial results

Pasteur Institute - Phylogenetic analysis defines the Tunisian epidemiology of hepatitis C virus

Pediatric Services of America, Inc. - Pediatric home health care company comments on proposed Medicare payments

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. - Provider of newborn and maternal-fetal care announces financial results

Peking University - Adrenomedullin and its receptor system help regulate vascular calcification

Peking University, Beijing - Morphine prolongs survival of SIV-infected cells in early infection

Peking University, Beijing - SARS-CoV entry suppressed by peptides corresponding to HR on spike glycoprotein

Pennsylvania Department of Health - Health Secretary reminds mothers about the benefits of breastfeeding

Pennsylvania Insurance Department - Insurance department monitors HealthGuard's withdrawal from market

Pennsylvania State University - Culture, obesity stereotypes, self-esteem, and thin ideal investigated

Pepgen Corporation - Biopharmaceutical company raises $7.5 million in private financing

Per-Se Technologies - Information technology company reports second quarter 2004 results

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Patient enrollment complete for phase I study for colorectal cancer

PerkinElmer, Inc. - Life sciences company declares dividend, partners to study proteomics biomarker

Perrigo Company - Pharma company negotiating settlement regarding Alapharma

Pfizer - Pharma company launches campaign against sellers of illegal Viagra

PharmaStem Therapeutics - Cord blood company initiates lawsuits to protect patent rights

Pharmaceutical Press - Healthcare reference platform launched

Pharmaceutical Profiles - Clinical development specialist reports the completion of a micro dosing study

Pharmion Corporation - Pharma company announces second quarter 2004 financial results

PhotoMedex, Inc. - Contract medical procedure provider announces second quarter results

Phytomedics Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company and ARC Ventures form Phytomedicinal Greenhouses

Pierre Fabre Laboratories - Independent laboratory and Merck & Co., Inc., sign oncology research partnership

Point Therapeutics, Inc - Pharma company reports second quarter 2004 results

Point Therapeutics, Inc. - Pharma company announces publication of study examining Talabostat

Polytechnic University of Valencia - Blind source separation is used for atrial fibrillation analysis

Portola, Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Pharmaceutical company licenses compound from Millennium Pharmaceuticals

Postgrad Institute, Chandigarh - Apatite-forming nanosized bacteria are present in human renal stones

Power3 Medical Products, Inc. - Proteomics company files for patent, continues validation of NuroPro

Power3 Medical Products, Inc. - Validation program continues for NuroPro as neurodegenerative disease diagnostic

Praxis Life Sciences - Life sciences company launches Computer System Validation Boot Camp

Precis, Inc. - Healthcare services company announces results

Preferred Physicians Healthcare Alliance - Healthcare alliance receives URAC utilization management accreditation

Primary Care Development Corp. - New York City clinics improve primary care for low-income patients

Prime Medical Services Inc. - Healthcare services to the urology community to merge with HealthTronics

Princeton Brand Econometrics - Forecasting company predicts anticholesterol market share for Vytorin

Private Healthcare Systems - Health care cost management company adds customers in second quarter of 2004

ProMetic Life Sciences Inc. - Life sciences company reports on second quarter 2004 results

Procter & Gamble Co. - Enzyme inhibition aids collateral blood flow in ischemic animal models

Procuro, Inc. - Operational monitoring and management solution announces partnership

Procyon Biopharma Inc. - Proof-of-concept results of prostate cancer drug published in cancer journal

Protein Design Labs, Inc. - Drug developer announces improved second quarter 2004 financial results

ProteoTech Inc. - Drug discovery company receives award from Institute on Aging

Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Deal signed for sales of antibacterial hand spray

Prussian Private Institute of Technology - Computer program is used for predicting protein folding and structure

Psiron Ltd - Biotechnology company and ViroTarg sign anticancer license agreement

Psychemedics Corporation - Drug testing company announces financial results, dividend payout

Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. - Behavioral health company announces financial results, new hires

Purdue University - Perception of food factors and calories may contribute to obesity

Qiagen N.V. - Bioscience company reports financial results, provides business update

QuadraMed Corporation - Information technology vendor announces financial results

Qualigens Fine Chemicals - Honeywell announces distribution agreement with GlaxoSmithKline India division

Quality Systems, Inc. - Information technology vendor reports 23% increase in first quarter revenues

Queen Mary College - False negative immunofluorescence results not caused by mutant strains

Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health - Condom use reduces rate of new HIV infections in Thailand

Queen's Medical Center, Honolulu - Injured methamphetamine users stay in the hospital longer and have higher costs

Quintiles Inc. - Isoflavones in nursing rats' diet alter PR regulation by estrogen

Quinton Cardiology Systems, Inc. - Cardiology systems producer named one of Washington's fastest-growing companies

RIKEN - Retinoic acid suppresses Tie2 signals to control blood vessel formation

RIKEN Brain Science Institute - CHIP promotes proteasomal degradation of familial ALS-linked mutant

RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology - Molecular timetable developed by analyzing circadian gene expression

RIKEN Discovery Research Institute - Pironetin selectively targets alpha-tubulin Lys352

RITA Medical Systems, Inc. - Medical oncology device company announces financial results

RWTH University of Aachen - Cytokine receptor gp130 is hormonally regulated in human endometrium, decidua

Radiation Therapy Services - Radiation therapy provider reports second quarter 2004 financial results

Ranbaxy - Audit of HIV/AIDS drug manufacturing reveals anomalies

Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited - Generics producer granted rights for fluconazole, intends to file antiretroviral

Refocus Group, Inc. - Medical device company profiled in report on presbyopia and glaucoma treatments

Renovis, Inc. - Pharma company reports second quarter 2004 financial results

Research Institute of Tuberculosis, Tokyo - TB infection interferon-gamma-based assay using new antigens developed

Responsif GmbH - Recombinant polyomavirus-like particles extend small molecule delivery

Rhode Island Hospital - Computer model: Short-term HRT improves QOL, decreases life expectancy

Rice University - Evolvability could be a driving force in drug resistance

Rigshosp - LMWH as thromboembolic prophylaxis associated with postoperative hematoma

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - Biofeedback helps asthmatics reduce steroid use

Roswell Park Cancer Institute - Exosomes from plasmacytoma cells show promise as tumor vaccine

Royal BodyCare, Inc. - Nutritional supplements provider reports earnings

Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville - Sleep may play a vital role in the immune system

Royal Free & University College Medical School - Progress being made toward developing cytomegalovirus peptide vaccine

Royal Liverpool University - Retinal findings in severe malaria appear related to disease

Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB - Pharma society makes statement regarding emergency hormonal contraception

Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB - Pharma society responds to patient safety agency findings for methotrexate

Ruhr University of Bochum - Constant-distance mode scanning potentiometric assay devised

Rush University - Low-temperature calcium phosphate surface enhances early implant fixation

Russian Academy of Science - Combined methods define the translocations of mixed-lineage leukemia

Rutgers State University - Sulforaphane modulates genes linked to cancer formation

Rutgers University, Newark - Biologist links presence of protein to spread of cancerous cells

S. Spirito Hospital, Piedmont - Asbestos ban in Italy needs enforcement to reverse related cancers

SCOLR Pharma, Inc. - Pharma company files patent on asymmetrical multiple layered tablet

SFBC International, Inc. - Drug development service provider acquires Toronto-based bioanalytical lab

SRS Software, Inc. - Software company supports AAFP Partners for Patients Program

STAAR Surgical Company - Ophthalmic products producer reports second quarter results

SUNY, Buffalo - Biologic resurfacing may resurrect the performance of knee osteotomies

Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi - Bilateral adductor vocal cord paresis after endotracheal intubation reported

Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. - Information technology company announces strong second quarter

Saga Medical School - Leptin induces apoptosis in rat small intestinal mucosa

Saint Francis Memorial Hospital - Zimmer's new hip replacement solution available at San Francisco hospital

San Camillo Forlanini Hospital, Rome - HIV-related pulmonary hypertension reviewed

Sanofi-Synthelabo - Offer for Aventis tender period expired

ScheBo Biotech AG - New colorectal cancer test information published

Schering-Plough Corp. - E.U. CHMP recommends approval of REMICADE for PsA

Schering-Plough Corporation - Pharma company announces stock conversion, new hires, legal settlement

Schneider Children's Med. Center Israel - Link between Guillain-Barre syndrome and hepatitis A vaccine reported

SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company reports second quarter results

Scripps Research Institute - Cross-reactive antibody explores the significance of VEGF receptor in cancer

Scripps Research Institute - Matrix metalloproteinase-13 directs collagen during new vessel growth

Second Medical University, Shanghai - Bcl-2 antisense oligodeoxynucleotide chemosensitizes breast carcinoma cells

Sejong University, Seoul - Levan polysaccharides have strong antitumor activity

Sensitech Inc. - Cooling equipment provider expands through European acquisitions

Sentillion, Inc. - IT company expands users of system security software in second quarter 2004

Seoul National University - Aromatic medicinal plant extracts and a steam distillate repel Aedes aegypti

Seoul National University - EE155 region has important role in down-regulation of CD4 by HIV-1 Nef protein

SeraCare Life Sciences, Inc. - Biological products manufacturer extends distribution alliance with Hitachi

Serenex, Inc. - Chemoproteomics-based drug firm secures $8 million in extension of Series B financing

Serologicals Corporation - Biological products company names Robert J. Brown VP of corporate development

Service Sante Armees, La Tronche - Antibody Fab with human-like framework regions obtained from phage library

Shamrock Structures, LLC - Proteomics company to provide services for Intra-Cellular Therapies

Shimane University - Gene expression from the fungus Bipolaris oryzae is analyzed

Sichuan Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Method to measure radiation levels of building materials developed

Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center - Adenoviral vector containing tumor-specific constructs target ovarian cancer

Siemens Medical Solutions - FDA provides clearance for MAGNETOM C!

Siemens Medical Solutions - Siemens offers new remote options for 24/7 technology operation

Siemens Medical Solutions - Sixty-four-slice CT scanner system installed at Mayo Clinic center for analysis

Silicon Graphics - Scientists at Canada's Robarts Research Institute model functioning human organs

Simulations Plus, Inc. - Software releases credited for company's Technology Fast 50 ranking

Singapore Polytechnic - Plasma and macular response to lutein supplements are tested

SinoFresh HealthCare, Inc. - Sinusitis, rhinosinusitis reclassified by task force as inflammatory diseases

SinusPharma, Inc. - Michael Narachi elected board chair by sinusitis-focused drug company

SoLapharm, Inc. - Young pharmaceutical company completes round of equity financing

Society for Adolescent Medicine - Survey reveals surprising insights into parental attitudes toward teen sex

SonoSite Inc. - Companies form alliance to address Japan's vascular access market

Sorin SpA - European cardiovascular medical device group reports revenues up 6.5% in Q2 2004

Southern Illinois University - GH/IGF-I influences pituitary and gonadal functions

Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. - Medical pressure-management products company increases annual dividend by 14%

Spectrum Organic Products Inc. - John B. Elstrott named newest board member at Spectrum Organic Products

Spotlight Health, Inc. - Health marketing company launches clinical trials recruitment services

St. Bartholomew's Hospital - Ghrelin possesses multiple functions

St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London - CRE-decoy oligonucleotides and chemotherapy reduce colorectal cancer growth

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Blood stem cell gives rise to bone in mice

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Gene expression patterns in leukemia cells linked to treatment outcome

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - LBP-1a gene mutation linked to disruption of normal fetal development

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Recent advances in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia are reported

St. Louis University - William Sly: New hope for research on rare genetic disorder

Standard Management, Corp. - Vision network acquired by financial holding company for $16 million cash

Stanford Linear Accelerator Center - Scientists announce breakthrough in pathway engineering

Stanford University - Leukemia stem cells identified

Stanford University - Mutated Sabin poliovirus shed after administration of oral poliovirus vaccine

Stanford University - Portions of brain are smaller in children born prematurely

Stanford University - Receptor protein tyrosine phosphatase inhibits netrin-mediated axon attraction

Stanford University - Serine elastase inhibition appears to suppress inflammation after MI in mice

Stanford University - Ultrasonic mixer devised for microfluidic channels

Starpharma Holdings Limited - HIV prevention drug gets U.S. FDA clearance to advance in phase 1 clinical trial

State University of New York, Albany - Low-risk bypass patients fare better with high-volume surgeons and hospitals

State University of New York, Buffalo - Malnutrition increases risk of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Statens Serum Institute - New blood test to detect TB infection not affected by BCG vaccination

StemCells, Inc. - Stem cell-focused biotech company announces second quarter 2004 results

Sterion Incorporated - Medical devices company reports improvements in third quarter 2004 results

Stiftung Caesar, Bonn - tetR real-time PCR detects and quantifies tetracycline-resistant bacteria

Strand Genomics - Technology, informatics companies form business partnership

Strategic Diagnostics Inc. - Diagnostics products maker reports second quarter and 6-month results

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Admin. - Feds say "club drug"-related visits to ERs show some sharp declines

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services - Federal study shows Washington, DC, has highest illicit drug use rate

Sun Life Financial Inc. - Kevin J. Hart named president of insurance annuity distribution organization

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries - Pharmaceutical company board approves swap ratio for merger

Sungkyunkwan University - Aggressive treatment best for nasopharyngeal cancer

Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. - Senior living provider reports second quarter 2004 EPS results of $0.66

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne - A strain energy function for arteries accounts for wall composition and structure

Sydney and Westmead Hospital - Eyes' vessel changes could predict severe hypertension risk

Syntetech, Inc. - Chemicals company reports first quarter fiscal 2005 results

T-cellic - Positive data reported at ASCO on T-cell-guided therapy

TGen - New prostate cancer gene identified

TIMI Data Coordinating Center, Boston - Complex lesions are associated with poor epicardial flow

Taichung Veterans General Hospital - Ultralow-dose interferon plus ribavirin helps HCV-positive kidney recipients

Tajen Institute of Technology - Gene gun-based transfection examines the underpinnings of melanogenesis

Tampere University of Technology - Skull resistivity affects the spatial resolutions of EEG and MEG

Tanox, Inc. - Monoclonal antibody technology company reports second quarter 2004 financial results

Tapestry Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Cancer-focused pharmaceutical company reports second quarter 2004 results

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - U.S. FDA approves new drug application for generic topical cortisone ointment

TeamStaff, Inc. - Healthcare staffing, payroll service provider announces third quarter results

Technical University of Dresden - Plant-derived hanatvirus virus nucleocapsid protein not immunogenic

Technion Israel Institute of Technology - Group neutralizes allergy-causing protein

Tel Aviv University - Polymorphism linked to differences in exercise heat tolerance

Telik, Inc. - Small-molecule drug developer announces second quarter 2004 financial results

Temple University - Polyomaviruses associated with clinical tumors

Temple University - RNA interference during viral infection blocks JC virus gene expression

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Managed care company reports net loss for second quarter 2004

TeraRecon - College of Osteopathic Medicine enters agreement for portable ultrasound

Tercica, Inc. - Endocrine-focused biopharmaceutical company reports second quarter results

Tessera, Inc. - GTx collaborates to develop a diagnostic test to detect high-grade PIN

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Israeli pharmaceutical company reports record sales and net income in Q2

Texas A&M University - Adequate fluids and hydration are essential during prolonged exercise

Texas A&M University - Neonatal estrogen exposure disrupts uterine development in postnatal sheep

Texas Instruments - Philips, TAGSYS and partner collaborate on supply chain management white paper

The Burnham Institute - Nonprofit research supporter appoints vice president of business development

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Researchers find protein that may control progression of Alzheimer disease

The Cranberry Institute - Research confirms cranberry is one of the best sources of antioxidants

The Equicom Group Inc. - Healthcare IT company signs RxPORTAL contracts with five existing customers

The Medicines Company - JAMA publishes long-term findings of REPLACE-2 angioplasty clinical trial

The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse - Pittsburgh incubator signs Revivicor, Inc. as new tenant

The Quigley Corporation - Maker of COLD-EEZE reports second quarter results

The TriZetto Group, Inc. - Payer market service provider announces executive VP of professional services

TheraQuest Biosciences - Pain management company appoints scientific advisory board

Theragenics Corporation - Company begins human clinical trial in age related macular degeneration

Thomas Jefferson University - Study shows red wine more heart-healthy than gin

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia - Rabies virus nucleoprotein functions as carrier for foreign antigens

Thoratec Corporation - Heart device maker comments on CMS VAD reimbursement notice in Federal Register

Thoratec Corporation - Medical device maker reports second quarter results

Tokai University - Anesthesia and acoustic stress-induced IUGR studied in mice

Tokyo Medical and Dental University - Noggin blocks chondrogenic differentiation in mesodermal stem and skeletal cells

TolerRx Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company initiates clinical trial of TRX4 for psoriasis

Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. - Diagnostic imaging company introduces cardiac CT imaging system at conference

Toyama University - Effects of leptin on hypothalamic arcuate neurons investigated

Tralee General Hospital - Standard protocol improves diagnosis of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia

Transkaryotic Therapies, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company announces manufacturing agreement for anemia drug

TriPath Imaging, Inc. - Cancer detection-focused company announces second quarter 2004 results

Trinity Biotech plc - U.S. FDA clearance given for herpes simplex virus assay

Tufts University - Radionuclide imaging of the parathyroid glands reviewed

Tulane University - Environmental cadmium may affect steroidogenesis

Tulane University - Erythropoietin is a potent booster of metallothionein gene expression

Tutogen Medical, Inc. - Biological implant products company reports third quarter fiscal 2004 results

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - American Indians and Alaska natives surveilled for HIV/AIDS and risk behaviors

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Diabetes increases cancer mortality risk for some cancer types

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Fever temperature linked to malaria infectivity rate

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Induction of metallothionein requires transcription factor and zinc

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Mass media campaigns effective for reducing alcohol-involved crashes

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Retrospective of re-infection of humans with Plasmodium published

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Two antigens for Taenia solium tapeworm infection characterized

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Varicella vaccine reduces contagiousness of chickenpox

U.S. Department of Agriculture - A sequence essential for virus replication has been identified

U.S. Department of Agriculture - Chronic stress regulates neuroendocrine responses in laying hens

U.S. Department of Agriculture - Immune responses to killed Salmonella vaccine investigated

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - New laser eye surgery policies established by U.S. veteran's agency

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Antimicrobial drug delivery in food animals reviewed

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Piezoelectric transducers used for low-frequency calibration of hydrophones

U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Physician notification program launched for kids on antidepressants

U.S. HIFU - Mexico approves use of high-intensity ultrasound device to treat prostate cancer

U.S. MedSys Corp. - New company to supply products, services to diabetic Medicare community, others

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Drugs that manage angiogenesis slow renal cell carcinoma progression

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Inflammatory cytokines referee angiogenic control during inflammation

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Sensitivity, specificity of MS-obtained proteomic diagnostic patterns compared

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Antibody-targeted radiation cancer therapy reviewed

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Brain's reward circuitry revealed in procrastinating primates

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Gene variant linked to risk traits

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Human B cells are alternative source of efficient antigen-presenting cells

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Link between dairy products and risk of breast cancer is weak

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Mesothelin is new target for immunotherapy of mesotheliomas

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Millions of American Indians, Alaska Natives at risk for type 2 diabetes

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Noninfectious X4 but not R5 HIV-1 inhibits lymphoid tissue antibody response

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Pineal gland evolved to improve vision, according to theory by NICHD scientist

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Ritonavir decreases nonrenal clearance of digoxin

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Squalamine stems the growth of new blood vessels in mice with retinopathy

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Transgenic mice show Notch signaling is important for synaptic plasticity

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Viral chemokine fusions trigger antitumor immunity independent of chemotaxis

U.S. Natl. Inst. of Standards & Technology - Novel displacement-based microfluidic assay developed

U.S. Navy - Shigellosis incidence high in Peruvian soldiers in Amazon River basin

U.S. Oncology, Inc. - Clinic's participation in colon cancer drug study provides access to new therapy

U.S. Renal Data Systems - CABG provides better long-term results than PCI for patients with CKD

U.S. World Health Organization - US$5-6 billion needed by 2005 to provide ART to low-, middle-income countries

UFR Physiology of the Nutrition & Endocrinian Phar - Calamintha officinalis possesses hypoglycemic effect in diabetic rats

UMIST - Variable volume injector devised for miniature isotachophoresis assays

UMR University - Antigen-pulsed exosomes protect against Toxoplasma gondii infection

UNISUL - Immunomagnetic separation detects and counts parasites in sewage sludge samples

United Business Media Plc - Business media company completes purchase of European, Asian healthcare media

United States Surgical - Patent trial involving discontinued surgical equipment concludes

United Surgical Partners International, Inc. - Surgical group creates joint venture with Spanish investment firm

United Surgical Partners International, Inc. - Surgical group enters agreement with Oklahoma not-for-profit health system

United Therapeutics Corporation - Biotechnology company reports second quarter 2004 financial results

United-Guardian, Inc. - Healthcare products maker reports strong second quarter results

UnitedHealth Group - Completion of contested merger, receipt of approvals confirmed by health group

Univ. London School Hygiene/Tropical Med. - Potentially preventable infections are leading cause of HIV-related deaths

Univ. Medical Center, St. Radboud, Nijmegen - Spinal cord injury patients have preserved endothelial function in the legs

Univ. of California, Davis - Small-animal imaging gives cancer clues

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Exposure to cigarette smoke affects antibody responses to oxidized LDL

Univ. of California, San Diego - Nucleus-centrosome coupling defects alter migration defects in lissencephaly

Univ. of California, San Diego - Pediatricians overlook Kaswasaki disease in extremes of age ranges

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Methods to recover cells from ELISPOT immunoassay developed

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Telomere crisis is crucial stage in development of breast cancer

Univ. of California, San Francisco - There is gene expression discordance within promyelocytic leukemia cells

Univ. of Chicago Medical Cntr. - Excess thyroid hormone harmful to fetus

Univ. of Med. & Dentistry of New Jersey - Type I receptor kinase inhibitors block cellular TGF-beta signaling

Univ. of Missouri, Columbia - Shortage in various health professions called next "crisis"

Univ. of North Carolina, Greensboro - Conjugated linoleic acid induces human adipocyte delipidation

Univ. of Texas Health Sciences Center, Houston - Risk of venous thromboembolism is 5-6 times higher in pregnancy

Univ. of Texas Medical Branch - West Nile Virus introduced into Harris County, Texas, in 2002

Univ. of Texas SW Medical Center - Cell-specific knockout of SF-1 reveals its roles in gonadal function

Univ. of Texas, Dallas - Children with serious insect-sting allergies should get shots

Univ. of Texas, Dallas - Patients on certain meds need close monitoring for high potassium levels

Universal Hospital Services, Inc. - Hospital services company announces second quarter earnings, continued growth

Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico - Beta-carotene has a potential role in avian embryonic development

Universidade Catolica de Brasilia - A food-grade delivery system for Lactococcus lactis

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona - Day of week and collection length vital to nosocomial infection surveys

University Children's Hospital, Bern - Infants' sighs may "reset" breathing regulation mechanism, help lungs develop

University Clinic, Aachen - Pacing via a coronary venous approach is preferable

University Clinic, Munster - Psychological care should be offered after open-heart surgery

University College London - A model is developed for in vitro modeling of dental water line contamination

University College London - Pain in the brain: It's not what you imagine

University Franche Comte, Besancon - CD4+ and CD8+ T cell apoptosis inhibited by CXCR4 blockade in HIV-infected cells

University Hospital Center, Amiens - Polytransfused children in France show high rates of GB virus C infection

University Hospital Mannheim - Proangiogenic growth factors share a cozy relationship with prostate cancer

University Hospital Regensburg - Cathepsin L-targeted ribozymes limit the devastation of rheumatoid arthritis

University Hospital for Psychiatry - Is bright light therapy sufficient for seasonal affective disorder?

University Hospitals of Cleveland - Can mentally demanding work stave off AD?

University at Buffalo - NMDA receptors function as "frequency discriminators"

University at Buffalo - Variant in ACE gene appears to cause susceptibility to environmental triggers

University of Alabama - E. coli transposition targets characterized

University of Alabama - Alabama counties with highest incidence of head and neck cancer identified

University of Alabama - Anti-CD20 fusion protein shows promise in anti-NHL PRIT

University of Alabama - CytB5 plays an important role in regulation of the androgen biosynthetic pathway

University of Alabama - Researchers develop a system for optical mapping of large hearts

University of Alabama - YMDD aspartates of p66 are required and sufficient for RT polymerase function

University of Alberta - Gender differences in myogenic tone studied in murine model of oxidative stress

University of Alberta - Superoxide dismutase mimetic may be cardioprotective alternative to estrogen

University of Amsterdam - HIV-1 promoter contains a CATA box for optimal transcription and replication

University of Amsterdam - New respiratory tract pathogen metapneumovirus found in children and adults

University of Amsterdam - Virus-specific CD4+ T cells develop on reexposure to varicella-zoster virus

University of Arizona - The follicle-deplete mouse ovary produces androgen

University of Athens - Novel oxoamides inhibit group IVA cytosolic phospholipase A₂

University of Athens - Osteomyelitis is treated with a bioresorbable calcium phosphate delivery system

University of Baltimore - National report card shows states "failing" to check obesity

University of Barcelona - Immunostaining for p16 distinguishes between HPV/non-HPV vulvar carcinomas

University of Barcelona - Pancreatitis associated with didanosine plus tenofovirin in HIV infection

University of Bath - Xanthine oxidoreductase has multiple roles in physiological processes

University of Belgrade - Single electrode system devised for measuring neuron population activity

University of Birmingham - CD8+ T-cell immunity to cytomegalovirus reviewed

University of Birmingham - Differentially expressed genes are isolated from contaminant-exposed flounder

University of Birmingham - Fat supplementation, health, and endurance performance reviewed

University of Birmingham - Inexpensive drug could be best hope for early PD

University of Bologna - Ankle morphology can be analyzed in large numbers for anthropometric statistics

University of Bologna - Bioluminescence and chemiluminescence are promising for gene/protein screening

University of Bologna - Internal cardioversion for chronic atrial fibrillation is feasible

University of Bonn - Brain amino acid abnormalities found in patients with kidney disease

University of Brescia - Pentraxin interactions with fibroblast growth factor stall angiogenesis

University of Bristol - Nasal antigen delivery augments antigen-specific T-cell clonal expansion

University of Bristol - Whole cell patch and sharp electrodes compared using tadpole neurons

University of Buenos Aires - No benefit for suctioning of meconium-stained babies at delivery

University of Buffalo - Causes of extubation failure in elderly patients determined

University of Calabria - Androgen-induced stimulation of prostate cancer requires estrogen receptor beta

University of Calabria - Phytoestrogens regulate genes in breast cancers that lack estrogen receptors

University of Calgary - Glucose homeostasis and insulin signaling characterized in mice strains

University of California San Diego - Mobilization of antiretroviral SIV gene therapy vector is feasible

University of California, Berkeley - Colloidal nanocrystal heterostructures have linear and branched topology

University of California, Berkeley - Indole-3-carbinol augments IFN responsiveness in breast tumor cells

University of California, Berkeley - Splicing factor U2AF⁵⁰ mediates nuclear intronless mRNA export

University of California, Davis - Abundant expression of granzyme A but not perforin in CD8+ cell granules in GALT

University of California, Davis - C-reactive protein is a risk marker for cardiovascular disease

University of California, Los Angeles - Beta-blockers initiated before discharge improve HF clinical outcomes

University of California, Los Angeles - Gene expression in cells of S. mutans is analyzed by reporter systems

University of California, Los Angeles - alpha- and theta-defensins bind with high affinity to HIV-1 gp120

University of California, Riverside - Back to school: Heavy packs endanger kids' health

University of California, San Francisco - Maximal rate of HIV protease inhibitor resistance occurs at 87% adherence

University of California-Los Angeles - Buprenorphine for treatment of opiate dependence reviewed

University of Camerino - Hypericum perforatum methanolic extract inhibits prostatic cancer cells

University of Cape Town - Fumonisin B-1 encourages liver disease and liver cancer formation

University of Chicago - Mothers misunderstand questions on feeding questionnaire

University of Chieti - Circulating leptin associated with oxidized LDL in postmenopausal women

University of Cincinnati - Researchers show that PCN mediates tissue damage, necrosis during lung infection

University of Colorado - Antigen reexposure has role in immune reconstitution in pediatric HIV infection

University of Colorado - HAART does not prevent herpes zoster infection in HIV-infected children

University of Colorado - Photocrosslinked surface eroding polyanhydrides offer long-term DNA release

University of Dundee - GSK3 inhibitors possess therapeutic potential for diabetes

University of Dundee - Human malaria parasite has distinct organelle-specific lipoylation pathways

University of Edinburgh - Atheroma of the aortic arch may be a factor in the etiology of stroke

University of Edinburgh - LANA isoform may perform alternative functions in KSHV-infected cells

University of Erlangen-Nurnberg - Leptin expressed in major salivary glands of humans

University of Ferrara - DNA minor groove binders potential antitumor and antimicrobial agents

University of Ferrara - Herpes simplex virus type 1 can infect cells via non-HSV-specific receptors

University of Firat - Pf LDH, attractive inhibitor target, could lead to new antimalarial drugs

University of Florence - Upregulation of sst2 gene expression appears to indicate better prognosis

University of Florida - Leptin-receptor genes stimulate the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal axis

University of Florida - Prostaglandin E₂ receptors up-regulated in peritoneal macrophages

University of Frankfurt Klinikum - Interferons effective in the treatment of severe acute respiratory syndrome

University of Gaziantep - Occupational lead inhalation linked to reduced pulmonary function

University of Geneva - Reverse iontophoresis for transdermal monitoring reviewed

University of Georgia - Fluids from lactobacillus cultures stimulate inflammatory factors in wounds

University of Giessen - Biosynthesis of marmoset proteins occurs in oocytes and follicle cells

University of Giessen - Education and psychotherapy needed to treat poorly controlled diabetes

University of Giessen - Study: Neonatal cranial sonography in an important quality control tool

University of Groningen - Antisense oligonucleotides require effective delivery for optimal effects

University of Groningen Hospital - Systemic lupus erythematosus patients are at high risk for thromboembolism

University of Heidelberg - Expression of cell cycle-related gene products in PVNS characterized

University of Helsinki - Genetic changes induced by H. pylori infection characterized

University of Hohenheim - Artichoke pomace is a promising source of phenolic compounds

University of Hong Kong - Disruptions of the p53-p21/WAF1 pathway alter liver cancer progression

University of Hong Kong - Influenza causes excess hospital admissions in Hong Kong

University of Illinois - Beta-glucoside metabolism genes may be involved in biofilm formation

University of Iowa - Molecular recognition by LARGE is essential for expression of dystroglycan

University of Jena - A novel retina culture technique highlights the value of new therapeutics

University of Jordan - Plants used to treat diabetes do not possess hypoglycemic activity

University of Kuopio - Novel buparvaquone oxime derivatives have antileishmanial activity

University of Lausanne - Cytomegalovirus-specific cellular immune responses reviewed

University of Laval - Organochlorine pollution affects weight loss in obese individuals

University of Laval, Quebec City - Endosome disruption enhances functional nuclear delivery of Tat-fusion proteins

University of Leipzig - A domain rotation in two distinct conformations is trapped by disulfide bridges

University of Lisbon - Streptococcus pneumoniae epidemiology from Portugal aids vaccine choice

University of London - Fetal stem cells transfer to and remain in maternal bone and bone marrow

University of London Kings College Hospital - Pentoxifylline improves hemoglobin in ESRD rh-Epo-resistant anemia patients

University of Los Andes, Merida - Fas-mediated apoptosis increased in PMNs from HIV-infected patients

University of Lund - Ghrelin stimulates gastric emptying without affecting acid secretion

University of Lund Hospital - Total heart volume varies during the human cardiac cycle

University of Magdeburg - Antisense trefoil factor family transcripts reside in murine kidneys and livers

University of Marburg - Solid lipid nanoparticles are well-suited for non-viral transfection

University of Maryland - Early results show promise for strep vaccine

University of Maryland - Liquid chromatography quantitates a breast cancer resistance protein

University of Maryland - Medication reminder to doctors saves lives, cuts costs

University of Maryland - The use of rabies immune globulin by emergency physicians

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - University partners with drug company to launch health-focused software

University of Michigan - Copper chelation staunches tumor vessel formation

University of Michigan - Effects of ventilation rate on instilled surfactant distribution determined

University of Michigan - Evidence for apoptosis in situ found in diabetic autonomic neuropathy

University of Michigan - Leech therapy can save previously unsalvageable tissue transplants

University of Michigan - Mexican Americans face far higher stroke risk than whites

University of Michigan - Phase change microvalve developed for integrated microfluidic devices

University of Michigan - Rats may help unravel human drug addiction

University of Michigan - Tumor fluorescence is detected with a two-photon optical fiber probe

University of Michigan - Use it or lose it: Seniors need to socialize to keep communication skills

University of Michigan Medical School - Comparative metaprofiling shows cancers share common transcriptional profiles

University of Milan - More research needed to expand treatment options

University of Milano Bicocca - Iron absorption is upregulated in celiac patients as a result of iron deficiency

University of Minnesota - Entamoeba lectin epitopes recognized by human IgA antibodies identified

University of Minnesota - Changes in CD38/cADPR pathway may affect uterine motility and onset of labor

University of Minnesota - Levels of pH and oxygenation affect tumor sensitivity to freezing

University of Minnesota - Novel system generates 10⁹ interferon-producing cells from one blood donor

University of Minnesota - Over-expression of Bcl-X-L results in lymphoproliferative disease, malignancies

University of Minnesota, Duluth - Use of size-selected DNA as templates for genome walking shows advantage

University of Navarra - Central retinal vascular occlusion by orbital pseudotumor studied

University of Navarra Clinical - F-18-fluorodeoxyglucose PET results indicate relapse risk in Hodgkin disease

University of Nebraska - Immunization protects dopaminergic neurons in model of Parkinson disease

University of Nevada - Hematopoiesis can be viewed as a competitive exclusion process in females

University of New Mexico - Prenatal genetic testing for hemoglobinopathies is important

University of New South Wales - Expression of osteogenic factors may be associated with osteoinductivity

University of New South Wales - Genome-wide adaptation occurs without induction of oxidant defenses

University of Newcastle - Tomato extract inhibits human platelet aggregation in vitro

University of North Carolina - Gene changes linked to increased eye pressure may have implications for therapy

University of North Carolina - Wa5 is novel ENU-induced antimorphic allele of epidermal growth factor receptor

University of North Texas - Endothelin-1 distribution in retinal pigment epithelium characterized

University of Oklahoma - Cell phones do not affect Cyberonics neural stimulators

University of Oslo - Sensitive assays combine to measure genetic damage and repair

University of Ottawa - IFN-gamma-induced inhibition of HIV replication mediated before virus entry

University of Oxford - Underlying cause of respiratory disease-associated deaths underestimated

University of Padua - Protein, peptide and non-peptide drug PEGylation for therapeutic application

University of Paris - Recombinant Escherichia coli delivers genes to airway epithelial cells

University of Patras - Effect of microsphere formulation on protein immunogenicity studied

University of Pecs - Oral immunization with RfaH mutant protects mice against salmonellosis

University of Pennsylania - Brownian adhesive dynamics (BRAD) simulate receptor-mediated binding of viruses

University of Pennsylvania - Adoptive transfer of activated autologous CD4+ cells can augment immune system

University of Pennsylvania - COX-derived prostaglandins interact with the cardiovascular system

University of Pennsylvania - Thermosiphon-based PCR reactor developed

University of Pittsburgh - Stem cell gene therapy produces regenerative bone protein in healing mice

University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - HIV status disclosure improves therapy adherence in adolescents

University of Queensland - Antibody response by P. gingivalis and F. nucleatum modulated

University of Queensland - Evolution of Epstein-Barr virus-encoded oncogene LMP1 studied

University of Regensburg - Hepatitis B virus test results dictate caution when worker tasks are at risk

University of Rochester - Carbogen breathing enhances penetration of red light in murine tumors

University of Rochester - Nasal IgA important for protection from respiratory syncytial virus infection

University of Rostock - CASPAR system use associated with low-accuracy stem implantation

University of Saarland - New approach has potential for screening of metabolic network activities

University of Salamanca - Kinase activates ATF2 transcriptional activity by novel phosphorylation

University of Sao Paulo - Study correlates angiographic aspects of ruptured plaque

University of Sao Paulo - Trypomastigote challenge of T. cruzi infected mice reduces parasitemia

University of Scranton - People believe "bad" ingredients reduce nutritional value

University of Sherbrooke - Hepatitis D virus ribozyme-substrate complexes feature novel structures

University of So California - IL-6 levels and genotype are associated with risk of Hodgkin lymphoma

University of South Alabama - Wide range of clinical presentations associated with V. vulnificus infection

University of South Florida - Vessel dilator plus kalluretic hormone is effective in treating persons with CHF

University of Southern California - Herbal medicine-induced hepatotoxicity is becoming more prevalent

University of Southern California - Latinos have high levels of visual impairment and eye disease

University of Stockholm - A new host/plasmid system eliminates antibiotics during vector cultivation

University of Sussex, Brighton - P16(INK4A) status independent of EBV-induced cell proliferation and latency

University of Sydney - Impaired intercellular communication may cause deficient endovascular invasion

University of Texas - HER-2 amplification can be acquired with breast cancer progression

University of Texas - FAD-containing monooxygenase metabolizes lidocaine, bupivacaine and propranolol

University of Texas - Novel microarray enables global measurement of chromatin accessibility

University of Texas Medical Branch - Reduced glutathione and cysteine levels associated with HIV disease progression

University of Texas, Houston - New antifungal agents have potential role in prophylaxis

University of Texas, San Antonio - Interactions of Rad23 suggest a mechanism for substrate delivery

University of Tokyo - T cell-based control of SIV replication in AIDS vaccine trial reported

University of Tubingen Hospital - Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography for PE has limited usefulness

University of Turku - Interleukin-4 inaugurates HSV-based gene therapy in multiple sclerosis models

University of Twente - Pegylated polystyrene particles serve as a model system for artificial cells

University of Ulm Klinikum - Functional SIV nef genes allow for efficient zoonotic infection in humans

University of Uppsala Hospital - HER2 expression in metastases determined

University of Utah - L-selectin is an effective marker for separating stem cells in the bone marrow

University of Utrecht - Lipopolysaccharide transport to cell surface requires an outer membrane protein

University of Vienna - Identification of the human rhinovirus serotype 1A binding site

University of Vienna - Short- and long-term outcome of various stent types determined

University of Virginia - Glutamine or alanyl-glutamine improves GI symptoms and increases ART levels

University of Virginia - Structure of the Lis1 product's N-terminal domain determined

University of Washington - Grant funds studies of clinical pharmacology in pregnant women

University of Washington - HIV RNA higher in rectal mucosa than blood/seminal plasma independent of ART

University of Washington - HSV-2 infection increases risk of HIV transmission

University of Washington - New hope for children with fetal alcohol syndrome

University of Washington - Purifying selection masks mutational flexibility of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase

University of Wurzburg - Lyme borreliosis from infection to autoimmunity reviewed

University of Zurich - A novel form of congenital disorder of glycosylation is identified

University of Zurich - Transgenic animal models of Alzheimer disease reviewed

University of Zurich Hospital - Anti-MAGE antibody B57 not suitable for differential diagnosis

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia - Researcher advises patients taking antidepressants not to stop abruptly

UnumProvident Corporation - Insurance company reports second quarter 2004 results

Uroplasty, Inc. - Medical Devices company reports fiscal 2004 year end results

V.I. Technologies, Inc. - Anti-infective-focused biotech company reports second quarter 2004 results

V.I. Technologies, Inc. - Biotech company updates phase 3 clinical trial of acute transfusion study

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare Systems - Maximal apoptosis of renal cell carcinoma is nuclear factor-kappa B dependent

VA San Diego Healthcare Systems - Intracoronary transfer of adenylyl cyclase increases left ventricle function

VIASYS Healthcare Inc. - Medical tech company introduces neurphysiologic diagnostic, monitoring products

VIRxSYS Corp. - HIV-1-based vector used to develop mutants incapable of developing resistance

VIRxSYS Corp. - Lentivirus-based antisense vector inhibits HIV replication

Valeant Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceuticals company initiates phase 2 clinical trials of hepatitis B drug

Valeant Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceuticals company reports second quarter 2004 results

Valeant Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceuticals company sells Czech Republic manufacturing operations

Valera Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical company completes enrollment for phase 2 acromegaly drug study

Valle de los Pedroches Hospital - Childhood obesity increases hormonal changes linked to cancer risk

Vanderbilt University - Tie-2 promotes inflammatory angiogenesis

Varian Medical Systems - Cancer-focused company announces third quarter net earnings rise of 32%

Varian Medical Systems - U.S. FDA 510(k) clears new dose calculator for radiotherapy treatment plans

Varian, Inc. - Mobile washing station for life sciences research introduced

VaxGen Inc. - Caudill named chairman, CEO Gordon also named president at biopharm company

Vectron Therapeutics AG - Recombinant bispecific antibodies guide adenoviruses to select tumor cells

Velcura Therapeutics, Inc. - U.S. NIH awards nearly $1.5 million for study of human bone precursor cells

Ventracor Limited - Medicare increases payment for cardiac assist systems as permanent implants

Ventracor Limited - Notified body for CE marketing of artificial heart in Europe appointed

Veryan Medical, Ltd. - Breakthrough in treatment for kidney dialysis patients developed

Veterans Administration Medical Center, New York - Study compares outcome of percutaneous coronary intervention against CABG

Vical Incorporated - European patent for Vaxfectin adjuvant granted to biopharmaceutical company

Vical, Incorporated - Biopharmaceutical company announces second quarter 2004 financial results

Viral Genetics, Inc. - Genetics company announces enrollment for South African clinical trial of VGV-1

Virgen del Rocio University Hospital, Seville - P. jiroveci polymorphisms suggest common infection source among disease type

Virginia Commonwealth University - Neutrophil infiltration may explain smooth muscle dysfunction

Virginia Tech - Tobacco promising "factory" for biopharmaceuticals

ViroLogic, Inc. - Drug discovery company announces second quarter 2004 financial results

Vital Images - Medical software company announces record revenue in second quarter

Vital Images, Inc. - Imaging software company signs agreement for virtual colonoscopy applications

Vital Living Inc. - Nuraceuticals company agrees to divestiture of vitamin company assets

Vital Therapies, Inc. - Orphan drug designation granted for key component in liver assist program

Vrije University - Researchers study the dependence of blood flow conductivity on flow velocity

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research - Vaccine protects mice against virulent Brucella melitensis

Washington State University - Vaccine against LH-releasing fusion protein does not increase prostate cancer

Washington University - CD28 is required in the effector phase of allergic airway inflammation

Washington University - HIV Env-coreceptor interactions help mediate virus-cell/cell-cell fusion

Washington University - Longevity protein may slow many neurodegenerative disorders

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Specialty drug company receives U.S. FDA approval for mint flavor nicotine gum

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Specialty pharmaceuticals company reports second quarter 2004 results

Wayne State University - Method to investigate knee behavior uses finite element model of lower limb

Wayne State University - Software suite facilitates ontology-based gene data mining

Wayne State University - Utility of magnesium as antiarrhythmic agent reviewed

Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, Oxford - DNA prime-MVA boost HIV vaccine tailored for eastern and central Africa

Weill Cornell Medical College - Novel strategy fixes mutation without raising lymphoma risks

West Virginia University - The nucleotide analog Fara-A inhibits angiogenic protein in ovarian cancer

Windrose Medical Properties Trust - Medical properties trust company reports second quarter 2004 results

Wolters Kluwer Health - Healthcare information company names Jon Seymour VP and chief medical officer

Women's University Hospital, Tubingen - Some hormone therapy options can be considered after endometrial cancer

World Health Organization - Action in Afghanistan aims to control debilitating disease

World Health Organization - Tuberculosis prevalence rates in China fall after DOTS introduced by WHO

World Health Organization - WHO announces end of Ebola outbreak in southern Sudan

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals - ENBREL receives positive opinion from E.U. regulators

Wyeth Research - Tumor cells that secrete interleukin-13 have diminished tumorigenicity

Xavier University, New Orleans - Metabolites of AM-630 identified

Yale University - Chronic lead intoxication is an unrecognized cause of chronic kidney disease

Yale University - Design of WHI design could not detect HRT cardioprotective effects

Yale University - Interferon-alpha but not IL-12 activates STAT4 in vascular endothelial cells

Yale University - Sustained benefit of HAART lost when prisoners return to community

Zhejiang University - CysLT₁ distribution in brain trauma and/or cancer determined

Zila, Inc. - New Ester-E product now on retail shelves

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