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Table of Contents . . . July 6th, 2005
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Boehringer Ingelheim - Enrollment in study of TNKase/ Metalyse used prior to angioplasty suspended
Cedara Software Corp. - Cedara B-CAD receives U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance
European Society for Human Genetics - Geneticists oppose singling out Jewish women in European patent
Howard Hughes Medical Institute - Genetic switch for maturation discovered
sanofi-aventis Group - Data demonstrates greater flexibility with mealtime dosing of Apidra
454 Life Sciences - Data presented on ultra-deep sequencing of HIV virus
7TM Pharma A/S - Deal entered with Ortho-McNeil to develop compounds for asthma, allergies
A.C.T. Holdings, Inc. - Nuclear transfer technology firm reports files Form 10-QSB with U.S. SEC
AFP Imaging Corporation - Imaging company names Roberto Molteni as executive VP of technology
AMDL, Inc. - U.S. FDA responds to submission for cancer test
AVI BioPharma, Inc. - Positive results reported with Neugene antisense drugs
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx - Studies describe new findings in echocardiography research
Aarhus University - Chlamydia pneumoniae Cpn0796 examined, nature of secretion defined
Aarhus University Hospital - Research in diabetes pathogenesis provides new insights
Aarhus University of Hospital - Carbohydrate intolerance in cirrhosis is determined by insulin resistance
Abbott - Data reveals a promising new approach in cancer
Acambis Inc. - ACAM2000 has similar success rate, antibody response, and safety as Dryvax
Actavis Group - Pharmaceutical company expects to deliver EBITDA margin above 26%
Columbia University, New York - Recent findings in cancer screening provide new insights
Acuity Pharmaceuticals - Deal signed with Intradigm to develop topical drugs for ophthalmic uses
Adelaide and Flinders Universities - Effects of intranasal saline sprays on ciliary beat frequency compared
Advanced Magnetics, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm announces $3.3M closing of stock sale
Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. - Advanced Medical Optics to Change NYSE Ticker Symbol to 'EYE' Effective June 8
Advancis Pharmaceutical Corporation - Keflex powder for oral suspension launched in the United States
Advion, Inc. - TriVersa NanoMate launched for mass spectrometry
Karolinska Institute - Studies add new findings to diabetes pathogenesis body of knowledge
Advomas - Medical assistance company announces name change
Aegis Therapeutics - Feasibility studies initiated for intranasal drug delivery in type 2 diabetes
Aerogen, Inc. - Drug and device maker appoints president and CEO
Aesthera Corp. - Agreement signed with aesthetic technology distributor
Affymax, Inc. - Hematide clinical results demonstrate potent effect on red blood cell production
Agenix - Biotech company forecasts 5% decline in sales
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of enzymology
Agilent Technologies - Technology firms integrate Rosetta Resolver System, GeneSpring software
Agilent Technologies Inc. - Biotechnology company to offer device to enhance de novo peptide sequencing
Aichi Medical School - Follicular thyroid carcinoma distinguished from adenoma
Ain Shams University, Cairo - Patients with chronic hepatitis C genotype 4 respond to therapy earlier
Akita University - ABCA2 protein expression in vestibular schwannoma and peripheral nerves shown
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx - Recent findings illuminate research in breast cancer
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Research add new data to gene silencing body of knowledge
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceuticals firm reports slight decrease in revenues
Align Technology, Inc. - Medical device firm increases number of case refinements
Allon Therapeutics, Inc. - Study confirms blood brain barrier penetration of AL-108 and AL-208
Almond Board of California - Study: Almonds reduce inflammation
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Ambion granted license to fundamental RNAi patents
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Research add new data to cancer vaccines body of knowledge
AlphaRx, Inc. - Positive phase I trial results reported for Indaflex
Altus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Phase I study of growth hormone completed
Am. Acad. of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology - Asthma is still in session, even during summer break
American Academy of Ophthalmology - New security devices put the "eye" in identification.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Orthopedic surgeons advise teen drivers to use caution driving
American Academy of Pediatrics - Medical and public health groups sue EPA to prevent future mercury exposure
U.S. National Institutes of Health - Reports advance knowledge in immunology research
American Dental Association - New tooth whitener could help heal teeth
American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc. - Medical device firm to acquire Ovion
American Type Culture Collection - Company launches Genuine Cultures emblem
Amgen Inc. - New findings in the area of diabetes therapy described
Amylin Pharmaceutical - Pramlintide promotes satiety in obese subjects and those with type 2 diabetes
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Data presented on phase II study of pramlintide
Univ. of California, San Francisco - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of proteomics
Anadolu University, Eskisehir - Alkylsulfanyltriazoles have inhibition against Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Andrews Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center - ChloraPrep highly effective for presurgical pathogen removal
Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Paclitaxel franchise broadened with license to Broncus Technologies
Ann Arbor Dept. Vet. Affairs Health Systems - Arterial stiffness linked to insulin resistance in hypertensive nondiabetics
Anodyne Therapy, LLC - Canadian regulatory approval granted for peripheral neuropathy treatment
Antigenics, Inc. - Oncophage cancer vaccine gets European orphan drug designation
University College London - Studies add new findings to neuroscience body of knowledge
Antisoma - Agreement signed to manufacture AS1410 for clinical trials
Aperio Technologies - Lab device maker extends slide image analysis capabilities
Aphton Corporation - Biotech company appoints Manfred Ruediger as chief operating officer
Applied Biosystems Group - Alliance to deliver proteomic solutions for biomarker discovery, validation
Applied Imaging Corp. - Imaging company announces reverse stock split
Applied NeuroSolutions, Inc. - Research program to develop new approach to Alzheimer disease therapeutics
University of British Columbia - Studies advance knowledge in disease associations research
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Patent issued for drug screening methods for metabolic-related disorders
Arexis AB - European patent granted for novel target for diabetes treatment
Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Company recognized for development of sarcoma treatment
Arrow International, Inc. - Catheter maker reports on status of CorAide clinical trials
Arrowhead Research Corporation - Nanotech stem cell device licensed from Stanford University
Ascend Therapeutics - Study of 4-hydroxytamoxifen gel published in Journal of Clinical Oncology
University of Padua - Research in cancer therapy provides new insights
Aspect Medical Systems, Inc. - Brain monitoring technology predicts changes in suicidal ideation
Association of European Cancer Leagues - Going smoke-free does not damage profits, global report shows
Assuta Medical Center, Tel Aviv - Study examined effects of ceasing aspirin before bypass surgery
Aston University - Deep sclerectomy with chromic suture implant effective
Aston University - Studies describe new findings in tuberculosis research
Aston University, West Midlands - Findings advance knowledge in pulmonary medicine research
University of Pennsylvania - Researchers' work adds to west nile virus body of knowledge
AstraZeneca - Tyrosine kinase inhibitor AZD2171 subdues tumor angiogenesis
Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir - Further studies needed on fluoxetine and paroxetine in type 2 diabetic patients
Athens University - Studies describe new findings in atherosclerosis research
Austrian Academy Science, Innsbruck - Elderly adults may have insufficient protection from tetanus and TBE
Autonomous University of Barcelona - Genotoxicity of 2-furylethylenes and 5-nitrofurans evaluated
Avanir Pharmaceuticals - Investigational anthrax antibody effective in recognized animal model
University of Pittsburgh - Researchers' data advance cancer vaccines research
Avantogen - European patent grant for immune-enhancing adjuvant
Avitar, Inc. - Medical device maker announces $750,000 private placement
Azaya Therapeutics, Inc. - Biotech company appoints Michael T. Dwyer as president, CEO, director
BSD Medical Corporation - Medical device company begins trading on Amex
Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Polyamines studied, role in synthesis and stability of occludin protein defined
Baqai Inst. Diabetology & Endocrinology, Karachi - Arm fat percentage might be good tool to assess risk in South Asian children
University of Wurzburg - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of cardiology
Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan - A3 R agonist delayed dissipation in mitochondrial membrane during hypoxia
Barco - New system boosts color and 3D diagnostic imaging performance
Basel University Hospital Bruderholz - New findings in the area of atherosclerosis described
Bavarian Nordic - Imvamune protects monkeys against smallpox-like virus
Bayer CropScience - Honorary doctorate awarded to Professor Friedrich Berschauer
Bayer Group - U.S. FDA grants approval for automated hepatitis B assays
Wayne State University, Detroit - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of imaging
Baylor College Med, Houston - Inducible caspase and interleukin-12 combine well to fight prostate cancer
Baylor College Medicine, Houston - Study examined whether PCSK9 variants could affect plasma LDL-C
Baylor College of Medicine - Social determinants of children's eating patterns reviewed
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston - Recent findings in oncology described
Baylor University, Dallas - Research details cases of four transplant recipients who contracted rabies
Ben Gurion University of the Negev - Reports add new data to diagnostics research
Berlin Medical University - Multisequential MRI approach improves heart inflammation diagnosis
Best Practices, LLC - Report: Attracting top clinical investigators means building relationships
BioAlliance Pharma - New CFO added to management team at biopharmaceutical firm
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. - Biopharmaceuticals firm secures $2.5M financing
BioInvent International AB - Licensing agreement signed for antibody phage display patent estate
BioProgress plc - Developer of drug delivery mechanisms for oral dosage market updates partnership
BioVex, Inc. - Vaccine maker announces relocation of headquarters to the U.S.
Biocenter Medical University of Innsbruck - GC-induced apoptosis and GC resistance studied in acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Biocompare, Inc. - Survey shows life science researchers' preference for chromatography products
Bioenvision - Clofarabine active in a broad range of hematologic cancers
Bioenvision - Results of clofarabine trial in adult AML presented at conference
Bioniche Life Sciences, Inc. - Agreement signed for distribution of Suplasyn
Biophan Technologies, Inc. - Data released on pacemaker lead heating
Biopure Corporation - Pharma firm announces post-reverse stock split trading
Biosensors International Group, Ltd. - Medical device maker reports significant increase in revenue
Biotech Holdings - Sucanan maker subscribes for $250,000 private placement
Biotech Holdings, Ltd. - Distribution of Sucanon expanded in Mexico
Biovail Corporation - U.S. FDA grants approval for extended-release Glumetza
Biovail Corporation - U.S. FDA grants tentative approval of Zolpidem ODT for sleep disorders
Birmingham Women's Hospital - TVS doesn't aid diagnosis of endometrial pathology in women taking tamoxifen
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Grants focus on elder abuse and neglect
BodyMedia, Inc. - Wearable calorie management system launched
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH - Deal signed to develop, commercialize a therapeutic monoclonal antibody
Bone Care International, Inc. - U.S. patent issued for stabilized hydroxyvitamin D
Borean Pharma A/S - Biopharma firm appoints John Nieland as VP preclinical research
Boston Life Sciences, Inc. - Biotech firm reports new option grants under NASDAQ market rule 4350
Boston Scientific Corporation - Medical device developer provides updated financial estimates for 2005
Boston University - Sickle cell plasma alters gene expression in endothelial cells
Bradley Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceuticals firm announces developments relating to credit facility
Bridgeport Hospital - Researchers' findings advance breast cancer research
Brigham & Women's Hospital - Conditions predisposing to anti-MUC1 antibodies protect against ovarian cancer
Brigham & Women's Hospital - Myocarditis following smallpox vaccination differs from ACS
Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston - Higher plasma lycopene concentrations were not associated with CV risk
Brigham and Women's Hospital - COX-2-derived products play key roles in resolution
Brigham and Women's Hospital - Excess drug-eluting stent length causes slight rise in restenois risk
Brigham and Womens Hospital, Boston - Weight gain during intensive therapy put diabetics at risk for atherosclerosis
British Columbia Children's Hospital - Glycogen synthase kinase examined, disease roles clarified
Brody School International Med, Greenville - CD34+ cell dose strongly correlates with successful APBSCT engraftment in AML
Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam Houston - Gelatin matrix treatment of complex renal injuries in a porcine model
Bruker AXS, Inc. - Protein crystal screening system launched
Bruker Daltonics, Inc. - Solution launched for quantitative proteomics
Brussels Free University - Research on pediatric applications of drugs launched in Europe
Burrill & Company - Biotech continued its steady improvement in May
Business Objects - On Lok Senior Health Services selects business intelligence provider
C&S Patient Education Foundation - Support group for brain malformation patients launches Conquer Chiari campaign
CERMES, Niamey - N. meningitides serogroup W135 exceeds 40% in nonepidemic regions of Niger
CHU A Michallon, Grenoble - Nondiabetic renal transplant patients exhibit no orthostatic decline in pressure
CHU Montreal - Researchers add cell surface TR6 expression to tumor vaccine arsenal
CHU Pitie Salpetriere, Paris - HIV CCR5 variant associated with HIV resistance in Chinese population
CHU de Bordeaux - Molecular features and morphology of hepatic TFNH determined
CHU de Nancy - Nd:Yap laser does not improve scaling/root planing outcome
CHUL Research Center, Quebec City - Env does not play active role in host HLA-DR acquisition by emerging HIV-1
CNR Clinical Physiology Institute, Milan - Blood glutathione may be a marker of antioxidant defense consumption
CNR, Rome - Wheat diet linked with diabetes and small intestinal enteropathy in mice
CSIRO Health Sciences and Nutrition, Australia - Patients with lipid problems benefit more from low-carbohydrate diets
CURE Children's Hospital Uganda - Inexpensive Chhabra shunt produces excellent outcome
CV & Urogen Cntr for Exc. in Drug, King of Prussia - New findings in ischemia described
California Association of Health Facilities - Health facilities organization offers nursing home education curriculum
California Coalition for Reproductive Freedom - Hundreds of activists rally for reproductive freedom
California Inst. of Technology - Choosing without recognizing
California Pacific Medical Center - Program focuses on needs of siblings of sick children
California State University of San Marcos - GroEL studied, chaperonin activity at heat-shock temperature revealed
Cambrex Corp. - David R. Bethune joins therapeutics company's board of directors
Cambridge Laboratories - Aloxi launched in U.K. for chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting
Canadian Food Inspect Agency, Winnipeg - Nonhomologous recombination between HA/matrix genes caused HPAI emergence
Cancer Research U.K. - Boys worse than girls at eating up their greens
Cantel Medical Corp. - Medical device firm reports income of $0.23 per share
Cantonal University Hospital, Geneva - In vitro models simulate hepatitis C virus genotype 3a-related steatosis
Capital Health, Edmonton - AIK-C and CLL vaccines elicit durable protective immunity in young infants
CardioVascular BioTherapeutics, Inc. - Positive results reported in development of stroke treatment
Carlos Haya Regional University Hospital - Patient and graft variables predict post-liver transplantation mortality
Case Western Reserve - Tight glucose control lowers CVD by about 50% in diabetes
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland - Pontine noradrenergic A5 neurogenesis requires brain-derived neurotrophic factor
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland - Tumor cells take up tailor-made self-assembled polyelectrolyte shells
Case Western Reserve, Cleveland - Oral health of residents in homes needs more attention
Cathay General Hospital, Taipai - Adult acute epiglottitis often a comorbidity with diabetes and hypertension
Catholic University of S. Cuore, Rome - Platelet reactivity is increased by mental stress in patients with CAD
Cedars-Sinai Med. Ctr. - Chemotherapy for brain tumors is boosted after vaccine
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Genes may predispose Mexican Americans to insulin resistance
Cel-Sci Corp. - U.S. patent allowed on pre-sensitizing cancer prior to treatment
Celgene Corporation - REVLIMID new drug application accepted for review by FDA
Cell Genesys Inc. - Antitumor antibodies maintain therapeutic levels after gene transfer
Cell Genesys Inc. - Findings describe new data in cancer vaccines research
Cell Genesys, Inc. - Biopharma firm appoints Sharon E. Tetlow senior VP, chief financial officer
Cell Signaling Technology, Inc. - Study to evaluate PhosphoScan platform
Celladon Corporation - Successful preclinical trials in congestive heart failure reported
Cellegy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Cellegesic launched in the United Kingdom
Cellomics - Company says customer input drove release of new HCS software release
Cellomics - HCS creator launches the KineticScan HCS Reader Version 2.2.0
Center Antoine Lacassagne, Nice - Therapeutic options and pattern of local failure after radiotherapy reported
Center Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal - Nomogram predicting outcome of prostate biopsy developed
Centocor Inc. - Researchers reveal second binding site for Gas6-receptor interaction
Central Leather Research Institute, Tamil Nadu - Recent findings in Alzheimer disease provide new insights
Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal, Poissy - Pancreatogastrostomy compared to pancreatojejunostomy
Cepheid - Customer-Specified Reagent program launched at microbiology meeting
Cerus Corp. - Commercialization agreement signed for INTERCEPT plasma
Chaim Sheba Medical Center - Multiple subclones identified in TEL-AML1 at diagnosis
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital - Long-term effects of gait-enhancing treatments characterized
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of virology
Chang Gung Memorial University Hospital, Taoyuan - Necessity of dual-phase F-18-FDG PET scans in nasopharyngeal carcinoma assessed
ChariteBruker Daltonics, Inc., Berlin - Anti-TNF-alpha therapy treats acute rejection in intestinal transplantation
Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD - Trial of medical device for pimples information reported
Chelsea Therapeutics, Inc. - U.K. Health Authority approves launch of phase I clinical trials for CH-1504
Chiba University - Aberrant expression of RAB1A seen in human tongue cancer
Chicago Prostate Cancer Center - New targeted treatment for prostate cancer available in Chicago
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - New blood test may detect risk of rare complication from anesthesia
Children's Hospital, Boston - Ad libitum low-glycemic load diet more efficacious than low-fat diet for hearts
Children's Hospital, Cincinnati - Real-time testing distinguishes SYT-SSX rearrangements in synovial sarcomas
Children's Hospital, Cincinnati - Surfactant protein studied, effect on lung function and air space defined
China Agriculture University, Beijing - Polysaccharide isolated from pumpkin shows promise as antidiabetic agent
Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai - Findings describe new data in SARS coronavirus research
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - Oenanthe javanica flavone is a potent hepatitis B virus inhibitor
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of diagnostics
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taipei - Transcription factor Spz1 exhibits proto-oncogene activity
Chiron Corporation - Pharma company provides regulatory update on PULMINIQ
Chonbuk National University - Vibrio vulnificus cytolysin studied, lipoprotein inactivation defined
Chonnam National University, Kwangju - ROS stimulates cell invasiveness of human gastric cancer AGS cells
Chulalongkorn University - Exercise training attenuates endothelial dysfunction in diabetic rats
Chung Shan Med University, Taichung - P1/P1 haplotype linked to elevated HIV CCR5 expression in Chinese population
Chung Shan Medical University - Adenosinergic modulation of ventilation impaired in obese Zucker rats
Chung Shan Medical University - New data illuminates research in virology
Chung Shan Medical University Hospital - Gingival fibroblasts studied, role of nicotine in heme oxygenase shown
Churchill Hospital, Oxford - Surgery may alter fatty acid metabolism and aid to impaired insulin sensitivity
Cincinnati Children's Hospital - Angiopoietin-like-4 mediates angiogenic processes in arthritic tissues
Cincinnati Children's Hospital - Liver transplant success improves by managing levels of antirejection drugs
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Research Foundation - Model enables study of cardiomyopathy caused by troponin I mutations
Ciphergen Biosystems, Inc. - Company launches Deep Proteome Research Services
Clarient, Inc. - Company launches new Internet-based PATHSiTE flow cytometry program
Clear Passage Therapies - Wurn Technique infertility treatment now available in Midwest U.S.
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - DBD pathogenesis needs further study
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Effects of magnetic-activated cell sorting on sperm motility evaluated
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Eruptive nevi of the palms and soles described
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Peak VO2 is determinant of survival in HF patients receiving beta-blockers
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Tumor-dendritic cell fusion vaccine is valid immunotherapy approach
CliCon Srl, Ravenna - Study analyzed factors associated with poor adherence to lipid-lowering therapy
ClinPhone - Clinical technology company launches new product strategy team
Clinical Research Institute of Montreal - Model can describe interaction of LV, aortic valve, and arterial system
Cobra Biomanufacturing, plc - Agreement inked with Introgen Therapeutics for manufacturing services
Cochin Hospital, Paris - Bayesian therapeutic monitoring predicts ribavirin-induced anemia
Codexis, Inc. - Drug process development company appoints William Haseltine advisor to board
Codexis, Inc. - Matrix enters development and commercialization agreement
Cognia Corp. - SBIR grant awarded for enhancements to core information management system
CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Company announces agreement to promote Alcortin and Novacort to dermatologists
CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Oracea demonstrated up to a 61% reduction in inflammatory lesions in trial
Colorado Permanente Med Group, Denver - PAD patients undertreated in relation to their atherosclerotic risk
Columbia MedCom Group - Medical communications network announces new ownership
Columbia University - New York state recommends voluntary teen mental health screenings
Columbia University, New York - Binge eating downregulates plasma ghrelin
Columbia University, New York - New research in the area of polycystic ovary syndrome detailed
Columbia University, New York - P16 loss/mitotic rate predict poor survival in peritoneal malignant mesothelioma
Columbus Children's Hospital - Selective target can suppress tumor growth
CommonHealth - Healthcare communications network company expands ranks with 10 new employees
Community Education Centers - Substance abuse treatment facility opens in Casper, Wyoming
Compugen, Ltd. - Diagnostic biomarker collaboration with Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics launched
Concord Communications, Inc. - New York medical center selects business management software system
Connetics Corp. - Company to resume Extina development with new phase III trial
Cook Univ. of N. Queensland, Townsville - Posterior colporrhaphy with mesh is effective short-term treatment
Cooper Hospital University Medical Center, Camden - Radical perineal prostatectomy examined
Cooper Institute, Dallas - Diet and exercise reduce migration inhibitory factor in obese subjects
Copernicus Therapeutics, Inc. - Company reports on DNA drug delivery for brain and eye diseases
Cordis Corp. - J&J sub to appeal CYPHER ruling
Corgenix Medical Corp. - Diagnostic-kit company retains New York-based investor relations firm
Corixa Corp. - Researchers provide guidance for CTL vaccines using microspheres
Cornell University - Studies advance knowledge in obstetrics research
Cornell University, New York - Adenovirus vector E4 regulates endothelial cell connexin expression
Cornell University, New York - Business and industry count the cost of rheumatoid arthritis
Correlogic Systems, Inc. - Proteomics company receives equity investment from Quest Diagnostics
Cortex Biochem, Inc. - Patent awarded for MagaZorb for nucleic acid isolation and purification system
Cozart plc - Medib Skandinavien acquired for SEK5.305M
Creative Computer Applications, Inc. - IT company names Anahita Villafane as CFO
Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton - Radiation oncology emerging as Canada's premier career choice
CryoLife, Inc. - Biomaterials company dividend: about $0.87 on convertible preferred stock
Cubist Pharmaceutical - Daptomycin examined, inhibition by pulmonary surfactant revealed
Curis, Inc. - Company doses first patient in phase I clinical trial for basal cell carcinoma
Curon Medical, Inc. - Stretta System maker receives $8.8M in second closing of private placement
Cutting Edge Information - Pharma market research teams collect competitive intelligence
Cutting Edge Information - Study shows pharma company plan to extend generics lines
Cyanotech Corp. - Results of independent laboratory testing of spirulina announced
Cytyc Corp. - Company announces first ThinPrep Imaging System placement in Asia
DDL - Researchers' data advance human papillomavirus research
DOR BioPharma, Inc. - Positive interim results reported from phase I clinical trial of RiVax
DR Systems, Inc. - Presentation: PACS helps rural hospitals access imaging services
DST Systems, Inc. - Steve Sabino named president of medical services company
Dalhousie University, Halifax - ORP1S analyzed, role of region in the regulation of vesicular transport defined
Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston - Nonreplicating HIV-1 contributes to T cell depletion by activating CD4/CD8 cells
Danish University of Pharmaceutical Sciences - Rotating dialysis cell model simulates drug kinetics in knee joint
Daou Systems, Inc. - Oregon hospital contracts for wireless enterprise mobile health IT system
Dartmouth College, Hanover - V. cholerae AphA is member of winged helix transcription factor superfamily
Dartmouth College, Lebanon - New research in the area of endocrinology detailed
Dartmouth Medical School - New advances may slow tumor growth in pancreatic cancer
Dartmouth Medical School - Well-child visits can uncover maternal depression
De Weezenlanden Hospital, Zwolle - Dutch compliance with national thromboprophylaxis guidelines limited
Decision Resources, Inc. - Report: Avastin will account for more than 50% of market in 2014
Decision Resources, Inc. - Study finds that Michigan HMOs garner smaller profits in 2004
Democritus University of Thrace, Greece - Cardiovascular abnormalities present prior to specific left ventricular changes
Denver Medical Health Center - Reports add new data to cardiology research
Depomed, Inc. - New River enters into development and license agreement
Derby City Hospital - Fibrin glue used to treat pilonidal sinus
Dey, LP - Patient-friendly packaging, labeling launched for anaphylaxis auto injectors
Diversa Corp. - Clemson to collaborate on the development of enzymes to enhance human nutrition
Dokkyo University, Tochigi - Causative agents remain unclear in FS patients
Domantis, Ltd. - Company delivers dual-targeting drug candidate to Abbott
Donate Life Calif. Organ & Tissue Donor Registry - Organ and tissue donor registry reaches 60,000 donor mark
Dongduk Women's University, Seoul - Ginkgo terpene has anti-inflammatory effect on C. albicans -related arthritis
Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Madhya Pradesh - Single dose tetanus vaccine formulation developed
DrFirst, Inc. - Rcopia e-prescription system selected for phase II of Ohio Patient Safety grant
Duke University - Immunostimulatory function of DCs bettered by transfection with OX40 ligand
Duke University - Newer long-acting agents provide better level of basal insulin than older ones
Duke University - Phospholipid vesicles studied, interference with antibody fragment binding shown
Duke University - Rho-kinase, a potential cellular target, shows potential for glaucoma therapy
Duke University, Durham - Engineering skeletal myoblasts: role of electrical and biochemical signals
Duke University, Durham - Paper reviews data that underlie use of DE-MRI in patients with ischemic HD
EDot.com, Inc. - NanoViricides acquisition complete
EHP/USAID, Kathmandu - Antimalarial drugs studied along the eastern Indo-Nepal border
EMD Lexigen Research Center Corp. - Anti-CD20-IL-2 immunocytokine efficacious in model of human B lymphoma
EXACT Sciences Corp. - Collaboration to evaluate the performance of certain gene methylation markers
Eastman Kodak Company - Companies collaborate to develop HIPAA compliant integrated secure e-mail system
Edinburgh Royal Infirmary - Acute coronary syndrome patients at increased risk of stroke
Education Development Center Inc. - Early drinking associated with alcohol and sexual risks through mid-adolescence
Edwards Lifesciences - Agreement between PVT and 3F Therapeutics restructured in light of acquisition
Ehime University - Non-denaturing 2D electrophoresis improves analysis of organelle enzymes
Elan Corp., plc - Neuroscience-based biotech announces the appointment of new board directors
Elan Corp., plc - Neuroscience-based biotech completes retirement of over $240M of 2008 debt
Electric Aquagenics Unlimited, Inc. - Company launches new C-Series electrolyzed oxidative Empowered Water System
Electro-Optical Sciences, Inc. - Device maker announces filing of initial public offering
Eli Lilly & Co. - Combined pelvic floor muscle training and duloxetine is effective treatment
Eli Lilly & Co. - Researchers' work adds to osteoporosis body of knowledge
Eli Lilly and Company - Pharma company launches scholarship for ADHD adults
Emergent BioSolutions Inc. - Jerome M. Hauer named to board of vaccines-focused biosciences company
Emory University - Recent findings in Alzheimer disease described
Emory University, Atlanta - Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is justified on cost-utility basis
Emory University, Atlanta - Researchers describe findings in proteomics studies
Emory University, Atlanta - Rodent social behavior encoded in junk DNA
Employment Policies Institute - Study shows Massachusetts health insurance mandate could cause job loss
Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. - Pain-management company reports favorable outcome in generic oxycodone case
Endologix, Inc. - Powerlink System granted Canadian approval
Epocrates, Inc. - Physician survey shows access to diagnostic software improves health care
Erasme University Hospital, Brussels - Fever control in septic shock examined, benefit or harm probed
Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam - Fluticasone propionate for nasal polyposis, rhinosinusitis reduces surgery need
Erasmus University, Rotterdam - EPC-capture coronary stent is safe, feasible for treating de novo CAD
Essilor - National Optronics acquisition complete
European Institute of Oncology, Milan - Cancer immunotherapy based on killing Salmonella -infected tumors
Evanston NW Healthcare - Real-time PCR for detection and identification of Plasmodium spp. reported
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Chicago - Minimally important differences enhanced interpretability of HRQOL scores
Everest Biomedical Instruments Co. - Biomedical company forms research alliance with NYU
Exelixis, Inc. - Collaboration to focus on therapeutics for cancer, inflammation, tissue repair
Eximias Pharmaceutical Corp. - Dr. Ruedi E. Waeger joins board of directors of THYMITAQ maker
Exiqon, A/S - Biotech company secures $20M capital injection for further product development
Express Scripts, Inc. - Benefits manager reports zero increase in generic prescription drug spending
FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA - Company submits PMA for CR mammography
FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA - Patent issued for Synapse's Subscription technology
Favrille, Inc. - FavId phase II clinical trial begins in Europe
Federal University of Minas Gerais - Liposomal oligopeptide-rich casein hydrolysates prepared
Federation of American Societies for Exp. Biol. - FASEB scientists make case for research funding to U.S. lawmakers
Feist Weiller Cancer Center, Shreveport - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of leukemia
Florida State University - Smooth muscle alpha-actinin examined, interaction with smitin revealed
Flower Mound Center For Cosmetic - Nutritionist/hygienist rejoins dental practice
Focus Diagnostics, Inc. - Luminex inks agreement for the development of in vitro diagnostic products
Fond. Centro San Raffaele del Monte Tabor, Milan - New findings in the area of cardiology described
Food Products Association - Food/beverage organization questions use of food crops for PMPs
Fooyin University, Taiwan - Flight stockings significantly reduce DVT risk, says review
Forschungszentrum, Borstel - Recent TB transmission associated with health-care work in low incidence setting
Fourth Military Medical University, Xian - Changes in metabotropic glutamate receptor expression characterized
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle - Selection during HIV-1 transmission may vary depending on infecting subtype
Free University of Amsterdam - Divergent gene profiles underscore hypertrophy and heart failure
Free University of Brussels - Gene-modified dendritic cells from cancer patients activate CTL clones
Fresenius Medical Care, AG - Company to launch 5008 series dialysis machines
Frost & Sullivan - Focus on high-value products to counter price erosion in the AED market
Fudan University - Reports describe recent advances in diabetes pathogenesis research
Fudan University, Shanghai - Researchers explain mechanisms of immune responses induced by DNA vaccines
Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. - Effects of aging on aerosol properties of amorphous FK888 determined
Fujita Health University - Alzheimer disease modeled, beta-amyloid probe imaged
Fukuoka Dental College Hospital - Endoscopic mucosal resection is contraindicated for submucosal gastric cancer
Fukuoka University - Researchers describe findings in breast cancer studies
G. D'Annunzio University, Chieti - Study investigated neonatal myocardial cell response to hypoxic stress
GSI Group, Inc. - GSI Lumonics announces name change
Gachon Medical School, Inchon - Statin and fibrate therapies combine for a safe treatment for hyperlipidemia
GammaCan International, Inc. - Vered Caplan named acting CEO of immunotherapy maker
Gazi University, Ankara - Men with sleep apnea syndrome display serotonin transporter gene variations
Geisinger Medical Center - Four treatments for brown recluse spider bites compared
Genaera Corp. - Target enrollment reached in EVIZON phase II trial (MSI-1256F-209) in AMD
Genaissance Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - DNA-focused pharma to provide pharmacogenetic support to INC Research
Gene Logic, Inc. - Daiichi continues BioExpress System subscription
Gene Logic, Inc. - Drug-development company expands capacity
Gene Logic, Inc. - Takeda extends BioExpress System Subscription
Genencor International - Jack Huttner elected chairman of Industrial Biotechnology Council at EuropaBio
Genentech, Inc. - Data from Rituzan rheumatoid arthritis trial announced
General Hospital PLA, Beijing - STAT3, expressed in glomerulonephritis, is downregulated by fosinopril
Generex Biotechnology Corp. - Company announces publication of Oral-lyn research study
Geneva Bioinformatics, SA - Hitachi Software to distribute Phenyx MS software platform
Geneva Bioinformatics, SA - Launch of e-Proxemis announced
Genmab, A/S - Antibody-focused biotech appoints CFO, vice president, business development
GenoMed, Inc. - Company announces third year of its West Nile virus trial
Georgetown University, Washington, DC - Side effects reduce low-income Latinas' inclination to join clinical trials
German Cancer Research Center - A new vector system eases DMBT1 variant and full-length cloning
German Cancer Research Center - Red meat found to elevate, fish to lower colorectal cancer risk
German Cancer Research Center DKFZ, Heidelberg - Tumor cell vaccine plus virus infection improves patient survival
German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg - Interactions of Pax8 and TTF-1 inaugurate thyroid specific gene expression
German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg - Steroid receptor function sways glucocorticoid-mediated immunosuppression
German Heart Institute, Berlin - Myocardial tagging may reduce the need for high-dose dobutamine stress
Gifu University - Apoptosis induced by 5-fluorouracil, cisplatin and paclitaxel in gastric cancer
Gifu University - Long-distance running linked to muscle thickness and subcutaneous fat
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare - Nicodrops settles lawsuit
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare - Study confirms Internet can provide real support for smokers who want to quit
Glostrup University Hospital - Calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor studied, presence and function defined
GlycoFi, Inc. - James Posada, PhD, MBA named senior VP of business and market development
Goteborg University, Sweden - Does selective B vitamin supplementation improve brain functioning?
Great Ormond Street Hosp., London - New drug helps improve mobility in children with arthritis
Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System - Pharmacologic treatment of obesity reviewed
Hackensack University - Etanercept treated patients with systemic onset juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Hadassah Hebrew University, Jerusalem - Researchers describe findings in obstetrics studies
Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem - N-BNP can determine if infant distress is heart failure or lung disease
Hannover Medical School - Adiponectin may be a cholestasis marker in chronic liver disease
Hannover Medical School - Reports describe recent advances in diabetic nephropathy research
Harbor Univ of California, Los Angeles, Torrance - Men & women improve safe sex habits following HIV/AIDS prevention intervention
Harris Interactive - Public in favor of controlling OTC products used to make methamphetamine
Harris Interactive - Research shows public support for stem cell research
Harvard Medical School - New regulators of apoptosis and chemoresistance identified
Harvard University - Actin cytoskeleton studied, differentially platelet regulation clarified
Harvard University - Acute toxicity occurred during 3DCRT treatment for prostate cancer
Harvard University - Alcohol consumption is not linked to risk of renal dysfunction
Harvard University - Antibody treatment might show reversible cognitive deficits
Harvard University - Basal epithelial phenotype is more frequent in interval breast cancers
Harvard University - Child abuse, neglect leave their marks on the brain
Harvard University - Determinants of carotid endarterectomy anatomic durability identified
Harvard University - Diagnostic imaging influenced costs of hospital care
Harvard University - Enfuvirtide provides substantial gains in quality-adjusted life expectancy
Harvard University - Neurotensin studied, stimulation of interleukin-8 expression revealed
Harvard University - New model predicts locomotor cost from limb length via force production
Harvard University - Pharmacological therapies for obesity discussed
Harvard University - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS vaccines
Harvard University - Screening household contacts improves tuberculosis case detection rates
Harvard University - Study established need for Wnt inhibition in cardiac specification
Harvard University - Unrestricted low-glycemic diets improve cardiac risk factors in young adults
Haydarpasa Numune Research Hosp., Istanbul - Elevated serum cTnT predicts total and cardiovascular mortality
Health Care Without Harm - Study shows NICU babies exposed to high levels of phthalate
Health Protect Agency, London - Findings in meningitis vaccines provide new insights
HealthPartners Research Foundation, Minneapolis - Prayer is an effective alternative therapy
Healthcare Technologies, Ltd. - Company sells interest in Procognia, regains NASDAQ compliance
HearUSA, Inc. - HearUSA reports may revenues
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot - Mouse model generates HIV specific human humoral and cellular immune response
Heidelberg Engineering - Heidelberg Engineering adds OCT product line
Hektoen Institute for Medical Research, Chicago - Vascular endothelial growth factor antagonism disrupts wound healing
Helix BioMedix, Inc. - Peptide developer announces final results of warrant exchange
Hellenic Sports Research Institute - Effect of endurance exercise on lipid levels examined
Hemosol Corp. - Hemosol Announces Share Consolidation
Hemosol Corp. - Hemosol announces completion of Health Canada inspection
Hep Team Chicago - Citywide program in Chicago to knock out hepatitis A and B
Heraklion University Hospital, Crete - Morphometric study depicts facets of acute lymphoblastic leukemia angiogenesis
Herbalife Ltd. - Marcelo Zalcberg Appointed as Operations Director of Herbalife Brazil
Hill-Rom - Hill-Rom's new bariatric bed addresses growing obesity trend
Hiroshima University - Apparent diffusion coefficient used to differentiate human brain tumors with MRI
Hiroshima University Hospital - Effects of topical NSAID formulations on quality of life compared
Hoffmann-La Roche - Orlistat and weight-loss techniques helpful in improving weight management
Hokkaido College of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical management of patients during lung cancer chemotherapy advised
Hokkaido University - Beta defensin-3 engineered epidermis protects against intractable infection
Hokkaido University - Recent studies add new data to epstein-barr virus research
Home Diagnostics, Inc. - Home Diagnostics, Inc. Introduces SIDEKICK, Diabetes Testing System
Home Safety Council - Research shows parents don't know home dangers are putting kids at risk
Hop Rangueil, Toulouse - Control of incretin secretion is a therapeutic goal for metabolic disease
Hopital Ambroise Pare, Boulogne - Cardiomyopathy causes changes in crossbridge mechanical properties
Hopital Jeanne d'Arc, Toul - Diabetes worsens antioxidant status in patients with chronic pancreatitis
Hopital Necker-Enfants Malades, Paris - Potential clinical uses of human prolactin receptor antagonists studied
Hopital Robert Debre, Paris - Study of Aicardi-Goutieres may yield better understanding of CNS calcification
Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid - Valsartan/HCTZ combination is good for patients with added CV risk
Hospital Clinic University of Santiago - Doppler ultrasonography assessed tumor necrosis after PEI
Hospital Gran Canaria Dr. Negrin - Retreatment can cure most patients with multildrug-resistant tuberculosis
Hospital Munchen-Schwabing - Recent findings illuminate research in diabetes pathogenesis
Hospital Puerta de Hierro, Madrid - Efficacy of hepatocellular carcinoma locoregional therapies evaluated
Hospital Ramon y Cajal, Madrid - Long-term antiretroviral NRTI treatment associated with adverse events
Hospital Univ. of Germans Trias & Pujol, Badalona - Bed rest linked to pulmonary embolism in patients with deep vein thrombosis
Hospital Universitario La Fe, Valencia - Aspergillus risk factors identified
Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocio, Seville - Predictors of Acinetobacter baumannii VAP identified
Hospital de la Santa Creu & Sant Pau, Barcelona - Gene may be a major determinant of plasma homocysteine levels
Hospital do Meixoeiro, Vigo - Electron contamination in megavoltage photon beams characterized
Hospital of St. Raphael, New Haven - Treatment with simvastatin for 3 days results in 24% drop in LDL-C
Huazhong University of Science & Technology - DNA vaccine plus IL-12 enhances anti-angiogenic and antitumor effects
Humana Inc. - Humana named title sponsor of Racing for Kids
Humana Inc. - Humana's Medicare geographic reach to nearly double in 2006
Humboldt University, Berlin - Study examined Vitamin D contribution to CV disease patients with kidney disease
Hunan Normal University - Research add new data to influenza vaccines body of knowledge
Huntsman Corporation - Huntsman Prepays $100 Million in Bank Debt
Hvidovre University Hospital - Bacterial antigen stimulates soluble VEGF release from neutrophils
Hythiam, Inc. - Hythiam invited to join NADCP as a Pioneer Member
IDM (Immuno-Designed Molecules) - IDM granted "cell therapy establishment" designation
IDPWebs - IDP adds RiskMeter mapping capability to Acies/one policy management system
IMPAC Medical Systems, Inc. - IMPAC supports Varian 4D integrated treatment console
IMPACT Technology Consultants - IMPACT adds lyophilization development capabilities to Devens laboratory
IMS Health - IMS to acquire PharMetrics; expands global portfolio
IMS ND - Over-the-counter antibiotic for acute bacterial conjunctivitis launched
ING Capital Life Insurance Company Ltd. - ING capital life awarded Shenyang license
ING Capital Life Insurance Company Ltd. - ING capital life formally begins Beijing operations
INQUIRY Journal - INQUIRY spring highlights include analysis of SCHIP
INRA, Jouy-en-Josas - Display of E7 antigen from human papillomavirus type 16 achieved
INSERM Avenir, Villejuif - Depressive mood is associated with inflammatory markers
INSERM U475, Montpellier - Researchers look into mesenchymal stem cell immunosuppressive properties
INSERM U488, Le Kremlin Bicetre - Progesterone-binding protein studied, expression and up-regulation clarified
INSERM UMR599, Marseille - Findings describe new data in breast cancer research
INSERM, Lyon - Inulin and oligofructose are beneficial for hyperlipidemic patients
INSERM, Strasbourg - CTIP2 represses initial phase of HIV-1 gene transcription in microglial cells
IRIS International, Inc. - IRIS closes acquisition of Quidel's urinalysis business
IRSN, Fontenay-aux-Roses - Nonhuman primate model helps determine stem cell autograft efficacy
ITT Industries, Inc. - ITT Industries appoints George E. Minnich CFO
IVAX Corporation - IVAX begins sale of generic OxyContin as authorized distributor
IVAX Corporation - IVAX responds to U.S. District Court ruling on clarithromycin ER
Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company shareholders approve proxy proposals at meeting
Illumina, Inc. - Illumina launches SNP assay panels for fine mapping genetic variants
ImClone Systems Inc. - Studies add new findings to cancer vaccines body of knowledge
ImClone Systems Incorporated - ImClone Systems receives Hart-Scott-Rodino notice from Carl Icahn
ImClone Systems Incorporated - Phase III trial shows Erbitux and radiation control spread of cell cancer
Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc. - IDSI clinical research director receives prestigious award
Imaging Dynamics - IDC unveils specialized orthopedic Digital Radiography System
Imaging Dynamics Co. - IDC debuts industry's first affordable dual detector DR system at SCAR 2005
Immunetrics Inc. - Immunetrics Inc. Secures Biomarker Collaboration
ImpactRx, Inc. - ImpactRx announces senior executive appointments
Imperial College London - Findings in vector development provide new insights
InSite Vision Incorporated - InSite Vision Announces Issuance of an EPO Patent on Azalide Antibiotics
InSite Vision Incorporated - InSite Vision's AzaSite effective in pseudomonas-induced keratitis
Independent Nutrition Logic, Ltd. - Benefits of long-term low-glycemic diets examined
Indian Institute Science, Karnataka - Adenylate cyclase proteins expressed simultaneously in MTB & M. leprae
Indiana University - EUS-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) of pancreatic metastases reported
Indiana University - Exercise-induced asthma more clearly linked to high-salt diet
Industrialinfo.com - Industrialinfo.com pharma focus: Biotech manufacturing tech profile
Ingen Technologies, Inc. - Ingen Technologies prepares to strengthen market value for its investors
Inhibitex, Inc. - Inhibitex to present at the BIO 2005 Annual International Conference
Inhibiton Therapeutics, Inc. - Inhibiton Therapeutics announces stock symbol Change to "IHBT" immediately
Inimex Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Inimex appoints John North as president and chief executive officer
InnoCentive - InnoCentive announces further expansion into the pharmaceutical industries
Innovative Medical Services, LLC - Innovative Medical Services, LLC acquires Fillmaster and Nutripure
Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church - Amantadine does not improve the value of hepatitis C combination therapy
Inpharmatica Ltd. - Inpharmatica licenses Admensa Interactive to Daiichi
Inst. Infection & Tropical Disease, Brescia - Trial evaluates antiretroviral salvage therapy
Inst. Sup. de Cien. da Saude-Norte, Gandra - Chitosan-coated microspheres produced via emulsification/internal gelation
Institut National Agronomique de Paris-Grignon - Ventricular leptin decreases protein and fat in self-selecting rats
Institute Biomedical Cordeliers, Paris - 3rd-gen. cephalosporin therapy risk for VEB-1 ESBL A. baumannii outbreak
Institute Gustave Roussy, Villejuif - Canstatin uses integrin crosstalk to cancel tumor growth
Institute Neurology, London - Researchers look deeper into the effects of A beta immunization
Institute Pasteur, Lille - Morbidly obese diabetes differ in genetic profile from less obese diabetics
Institute for OneWorld Health - Institute for OneWorld Health to exhibit at BIO convention
Institute for Regenerative Medicine - Small study shows advanced heart failure patients improve with stem cell therapy
Institute of Clinical & Experimental Medicine - Recent findings in hypertension provide new insights
Institute of Gustave Roussy, Villejuif - Current concepts in management of recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis reviewed
Institute of Oncology, Ljubljana - Axillary recurrence rate in breast cancer patients estimated
Institute of Psychiatry, London - Studies add new findings to obstetrics body of knowledge
Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica, Morelos - DIII can be use as tetravalent DNA formulation to induce antibodies
Integraal Kankerctr Zuid, Eindhoven - Co-morbidity leads to worse survival of elderly patients with colorectal cancer
Intellitactics, Inc. - Intellitactics Selected by Catholic Healthcare Partners
International Absorbents Inc. - International asorbents implementing new enterprise resource
International Dairy Foods Association - Dairy industry comments on teenage weight study
Intervet - Akzo Nobel Intervet to divest part of feed additives business
Intl Center Diarrhoeal Diseases Research, Dhaka - Host-mediated phage amplification self-limits cholera epidemics
Intl. Institute Molecular & Cell Biology, Warsaw - Calmyrin examined, altered distribution in Alzheimer forebrain revealed
Intraop Medical Corporation - Intraop Medical Mobetron selected for University of Verona IORT program
Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. - Introgen Therapeutics pursues dual listing on London Stock Exchange
Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. - Introgen continues to advance INGN 007 for the treatment of cancer
Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. - Introgen wins European patent decision on p53 gene therapeutic applications
Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. - Introgen's INGN 241 activates tumor selective cell death pathways
Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. - Introgen's INGN 241 effective against multiple cancers in preclinical studies
Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. - Research on apoptosis in cancer cell discussed
Invitrogen Corporation - Co-marketing agreement signed to use proteomics kits in mass spectrometry
Invitrogen Corporation - Corporation expands proteomics capabilities with mass spectrometry systems
Isensix, Inc. - Companies partner to market web-based wireless remote environmental monitoring
Isensix, Inc. - Partnership signed to sell wireless monitoring for hospitals, blood centers
Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Biosensor system characterizes epidemic in military training camp
Isolagen, Inc. - Trials initiated for autologous cellular therapies for tissue regeneration
Istanbul University - Endoscopic and radiologic interventions cited as leading causes of cholangitis
Istituto Nazionale per la Ricerca sul Cancro - New findings in cancer vaccines described
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi - A heterologous prime-boost vaccination strategy is efficacious
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi - Interferon gamma genotypes raise susceptibility to acute hepatitis E
Jewish General Hospital, Montreal - SP1 affects HIV-1 Gag-membrane binding and subsequent events of virus assembly
Jichi Medical School, Tochigi - Research add new data to hormones body of knowledge
Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz - Hcy levels and GPx-1 activity identify individuals at high CV risk
John B. Collins Associates - Hirigoyen Named Vice President-Marketing at John B. Collins Associates
John P. Robarts Research Institute - Human tumorous imaginal disc studied, neurite outgrowth defined
John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford - Patient exclusion criteria correlated to efficacy of ESAs in anemic patients
Johns Hopkins Medical Institute - Unexpected additional primary malignancies detected with PET/CT
Johns Hopkins University - "Ancestral" hepatitis C virus at root of evolution in acute, chronic infections
Johns Hopkins University - Alternative splicing suggests extended function of PEX26
Johns Hopkins University - Coupling prototypes predict VEGF isoform behavior in human pathology
Johns Hopkins University - Gene variant linked to chronic kidney disease
Johns Hopkins University - Global strategy needed to combat "feminization" of HIV/AIDS
Johns Hopkins University - Home test kits highly effective against STD
Johns Hopkins University - Immune cells' genetic "jam session" is controlled by cell division machinery
Johns Hopkins University - Medicare's investment in quality improvement may not be paying off
Johns Hopkins University - Relation between BMI and cardiovascular disease in pilots reported
Johnson & Johnson - Acquisition of Closure Medical bio-material device corporation completed
Jones Day - Dale Rieger joins consultancy; will advise biotech and pharma clients
Joslin Diabetes Center - Diabetes center publish fourteenth edition of research and treatment textbook
Joslin Diabetes Center - Scientists confirm link between PKC enzyme and kidney disease in diabetes
Joslin Diabetes Center - Weight control reduces diabetes risk
Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston - Weight control protects against low birth weight-related glucose intolerance
Juntendo University - Leptin regulation in children with anorexia nervosa investigated
Juntendo University - Researchers look into candidate genes relevant to diabetic neuropathy
Juntendo University, Tokyo - Researchers note unique antioxidative effect of fluvastatin in diabetics
Justus-Liebig University, Germany - Scientists show how arthritis is transferred throughout the body
KEMRI, Kilifi - Vaccine trials must take into account factors affecting case definitions
Kaiser Permanente - Computerized system reduces medication errors in patients with kidney disease
Kaiser Permanente - Health benefits company bids to offer Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan
Kanazawa University, Ishikawa - Ephrin-A1 causes poor outcomes in alpha-fetoprotein-producing liver cancer
Kanazawa University, Ishikawa - Prostaglandin biosynthetic pathway markers augment lung cancer angiogenesis
Kanazawa University, Ishikawa - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of enzymology
Kansai Medical University - 5HTTLPR genotype affects SSRI efficacy
Kaohsiung Med University, Fukuoka - Glutathione peroxidase is decreased in DGS patients
Karolinska Institute - Antimicrobial peptide rCRAMP studied, central nervous system location revealed
Karolinska Institute - Device for controlled eccentric overloading in training, rehab reported
Karolinska Institute - Findings describe new data in tuberculosis vaccines research
Karolinska Institute - Islet amyloid polypeptide regulates energy homeostasis
Karolinska Institute - Lowering effective uniform dose to anal sphincter reduced risk of fecal leakage
Kawasaki Ku, Kanagawa - Branched-chain amino acids beneficial to glucose metabolism in cirrhosis
Kawasaki Medical University - Flow velocities characterized in endo- and epicardial coronary arterioles
Kawasaki Medical University - Hypoxia-inducible factor studied, role in erythroid progenitor motility defined
Keele University, Staffs - Heat shock protein helps gene-directed enzyme prodrug therapy manage tumors
Keele University, U.K. - Physiotherapists' advice as good as physical treatment for low back pain
KingsMill Hospital - Recent findings illuminate research in diabetes therapy
Klinikum Ernst von Bergmann gGmbH - Central venous access devices have low complication rate
Kochi University - Genetic changes noted in localized prostate cancer of Japanese patients
Konvent Hospital Barmherzige Brueder Linz - LIPAD study reveals risk factors for venous thromoembolism are not risks for PAD
Kosan Biosciences - Data on protein 90 inhibitor from clinical trials in multiple myeloma presented
Kosan Biosciences - Trial of second-generation Hsp90 inhibitor in hematologic cancers initiated
Krankenhaus Munchen Schwabing, Munich - CR-P concentration is not a valuable marker of progression to type 1 diabetes
Krankenhaus der Elisabethinen, Linz - Early lymph node metastases in prostate cancer detected by SLND
Kryptiq Corporation - Health plans move toward paperless, regulation-compliant contracting processes
Kumamoto University - Fluvastatin may be more beneficial to patients with the -786C allele
Kumamoto University - Measurement of endothelium-derived microparticles can identify risk of CAD
Kurume University, Fukuoka - Epithelial cancer antigens increase anticancer cell activity
Kurume University, Fukuoka - The new Myc-target gene mimitin stimulates esophageal cancer proliferation
Kuwait University - Studies advance knowledge in diabetes therapy research
Kyoto University - Bioreduction-activated prodrugs of camptothecin manufactured
Kyungpook National University - 17beta-estradiol studied in aorta contraction
Kyungpook National University - Class 1 integrons characterized in South Korean E. coli
L-1 Investment Partners LLC - Robert V. LaPenta forms new biometrics investment firm
LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City - Greatest CV risk prediction is given by ratio of lymphocytes to neutrophils
LI-COR Biosciences - Bioscience company describe new in-cell western assay in published paper
Landauer, Inc. - Environmental radiation diometry services company declares regular cash dividend
Laval University - Calcium intake aids lipolysis of fat cells
Le Dantec University, Dakar - Direct volumetric measurements correlate with flow cytometry for CD4 measurement
Leicester Warwick Medical School, Leics - Study evaluated link between aortic artery stiffness and cardiac BRS
Leiden University - Automated CMR planning methods accurately measure LV dimensions
Leiden University - Researchers' findings advance insulin resistance research
Leiden University - Risk of osteoarthritis associated with high production of interleukin
Lev Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Inflammatory disease-focused pharmaceutical company reports $5 million placement
Liaquat Univ. of Medicine & Health Science, Sindh - Birth-attendant training improves perinatal and maternal health in Pakistan
Life Science Insights - Impact of pharmaceutical companies' shifting clinical outsourcing analyzed
Life Sciences Inc. - Study demonstrating immunomodulatory activity in dogs presented
Lifeline Therapeutics, Inc. - Antioxidant therapy launched by Colorado company
LiftVest USA - Developer of wheel chair transfer device wins 2005 Caregiver Friendly Award
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated - GlaxoSmithKline makes milestone payment, begins thrombocytopenia drug trial
Lilly Corp. Center - Cost-effectiveness of prophylactic LMW heparin in pregnant women assessed
Linkoping University - Features of type 1 diabetes at onset in Swedish children described
Lois Paul & Partners (LP&P) - PR firm establishes dedicated practice for life-sciences, high-tech companies
Loma Linda University - Gait is altered in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Longport, Inc. - Ultrasound imaging company signs distribution agreement with Maximum Medical
Longs Drug Stores Corporation - West Coast, Hawaii retail drug store chain reports preliminary May sales
Lorus Therapeutics Inc. - European Patent Office grants patent allowance to protect anticancer drug
Lorus Therapeutics Inc. - Virulizin granted orphan drug status in the European Union
Louisiana State University - Drug treatment of obesity reviewed
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge - Research in oncology provides new insights
Louisiana State University, New Orleans - Vasoaction of commercial CRP preparations is attributable to NaN3
Loyola University, Chicago - Morbid obesity increases chance of developing diabetes and foot ulcers
Loyola University, Maywood - Obesity takes its toll on feet of diabetics
Loyola University, Maywood - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of hypertension
Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Sao Paulo - ADAM23 methylation and expression analyzed in brain tumors
Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich - Research in environmental health provides new insights
Lund University - Flt3+ lympho-myeloid stem cell population lacks erythro-megakaryocytic potential
Lund University - Gated SPECT underestimates LV volumes and ejection fraction
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Adjuvant chemotherapy employed in completely resected non-small-cell lung cancer
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Definition of recurrence after radiation for prostate cancer clarified
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Findings in cancer therapy provide new insights
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston - D2-40 and podoplanin specific/sensitive markers of malignant mesothelioma
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston - DNA-dependent protein kinase blockade triggers autophagy in irradiated cells
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston - Functional and anatomic imaging quantifies gene transfer in murine tumors
MDS Pharma Services - Drug discovery company expands research capabilities in Asia-Pacific region
MEDRAD, INC. - HPG awards sole-source agreement for contrast media injection systems, syringes
MEDecisionCopyright - Collaborative care consortium formed to provide health information networks
MIV Therapeutics Inc. - Cardiovascular device-focused company featured in European medical publication
MIV Therapeutics, Inc. - Company exercises option to license technologies for drug-eluting coatings
MVI, Pearlblossom - Researchers conduct cost-benefit analysis of universal varicella vaccination
Maastricht University - Exercise and endurance training lower acylation-stimulating protein levels
Maastricht University - Single session of exercise enhances insulin sensitivity for 24 hours
Macfarlane Burnet Institute, Melbourne - Mutant HIV dimeric RNA has same stability/conformation as wild-type RNA dimers
MacroPore Biosurg Inc. - Bone induction by AdBMP-2/collagen implants shows promise
MacroPore Biosurgery, Inc. - Alex Milstein, Kenneth Chien named to top posts by regenerative medicine company
Manchester Royal Infirmary - Pulsed shortwave therapy lacks anti-inflammatory activity
Manhattan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Data on Oleoyl estrone presented at obesity conference
Mario Negri Institute, Bergamo - Circulating VEGF correlates with ovarian cancer progression in study models
Marshfield Clinic - Study among first to link genetics and environment
Marshfield Clinic Foundation - Viable M. avium subsp paratuberculosis detected in milk by culture and PCR
Martek Biosciences Corporation - Biosciences corporation announces second quarter financial results
Martek Biosciences Corporation - Study shows Docosahexaenoic acid lowered triglycerides and bad cholesterol
Masimo - Research focuses on treatment of subclinical perinatal infections
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary - Cochlear implantation causes small drop in spiral ganglion cell count
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Boston - Preoperative clinical diagnosis correlated with histopathological findings
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston - A higher low-fat dairy intake decreases men's risk of type 2 diabetes
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston - Human milk may represent a rich source of novel classes of therapeutic agents
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston - Innate immune signaling appears to be involved in atherosclerosis
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston - Lipodystrophy-related symptoms impair quality of life in HIV-infected patients
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston - PDE5 inhibition with sildenafil improves cardiac output
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston - Study investigated effect of folic acid on coronary dilator function
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge - Gene knockout targets elicit lycopene synthesis in Escherichia coli
Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. - Results of interim study on U.S. abstinence education released
Max Planck Institute Biochemistry, Martinsried - Functional epigenomics identifies genes frequently silenced in prostate cancer
Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry - Senile seminal vesicle amyloid analyzed, semenogelin derivation revealed
Max Planck Institute of Infection Biology - Neisseria PilC adhesin studied, binding specificities and host receptor defined
Maxim Pharmaceuticals - Biopharmaceutical company publishes article on activation of apoptosis
Mayo Clinic - Age associated with cancer survival from solid renal masses
Mayo Clinic - Endoscopic factors associated with diagnosis of colorectal dysplasia
Mayo Clinic - HIV-1 integrase-interaction domain studied, chromatin tethering revealed
Mayo Clinic - Series illuminates connection between welding, brain damage
Mayo Clinic & Mayo Foundation - Association of systemic hypertension with sixth nerve palsy is coincidental
Mayo Clinic & Mayo Foundation - Voluntary physical activity assuages aging processes on muscles
Mayo Clinic, Rochester - Review summarizes literature on NT-proBNP as a prognostic tool
Mayo Clinic, Rochester - Some factors may predict worse outcome for patients with pulmonary HT
McGill University - Chronic citalopram treatment normalizes 5-HT synthesis in OBX rats
McGill University - Recent findings in diabetic nephropathy described
McLean Hospital, Belmont - Chinese kudzu extract may be useful as treatment adjunct
McMaster University - Study reveals leading research on the benefits of using insulin earlier
McMaster University, Hamilton - Depression associated with diminished quality-of-life among HIV-infected persons
McMaster University, Hamilton - Guidelines on optimal radiotherapeutic management of brain metastases shared
McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical company announces recall of children's medication
McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals - Study compares acetaminophen to ibuprofen in treatment of ankle sprains
Med College Wisconsin, Milwaukee - FMDI regimen is good alternative to MDI in preschool-aged children
Med University of Vienna - Researchers engineer hybrid molecule resembling the spectrum of grass pollen
MedCom USA, Inc. - Medical society selects IT system for healthcare, financial transactions
MedImage, Inc. - Software solutions provider to offer platform that analyzes cerebral activity
MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. - Pharmacy benefit manager studies impact of over-the-counter antihistamine
MedQuist Inc. - Electronic medical services provider names new officers
Medco Health Solutions, Inc. - Study finds lack of medication compliance leads to high medical costs
Medicago - Therapeutics companies establish alliance to develop monoclonal antibodies
Medical Action Industries Inc. - Medical devices manufacturer announces nomination to board of directors
Medical Broadcasting Company - Healthcare interactive marketing agency expands capabilities with new hires
Medical Center Rijnmond S, Rotterdam - Decontamination methods affect recovery of mycobacteria from clinical specimens
Medical College of Georgia - Melanocortin receptors examined, multiple receptors revealed in bone cells
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee - Losartan ameliorates cerebral focal ischemia in rat models
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee - Observations identify fundamental characteristics of coronary circulation
Medical Present Value, Inc. - New Jersey healthcare system selects medical claims auditing software
Medical Services International Inc - Medical services company to acquire controlling interest in Chinese corporation
Medical University of Berlin - Deregulated genes are not breast cancer factors in WAP-SVT/t transgenic animals
Medical University of Hannover - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of oncology
Medical University of Lodz - Continuous positive airway pressure raises glucose in nondiabetic patients
Medical University of Lodz - Estradiol may promote development of atherogenic lipid milieu in men with CAD
Medical University of Lubeck - Conservative treatment option for extreme corneal ectasias and severe dry eye
Medical University of Vienna - Imatinib and mcl-1 antisense synergize to beat chronic myeloid leukemia
Medical University of Vienna - Inhibition of transmitter release studied, role of bradykinin defined
Medical University of Vienna - Missing receptor molecule causes tumor growth
Medical University of Vienna - Reports add new data to epstein-barr virus research
Medical University of Vienna - Study investigated association of alleles M280 and 1249 of CX3CR1 with CAD
Medical University of Vienna - Trazodone studied in insomnia caused by somatoform pain disorder
Medicsight - Software development company selects new product delivery director
Medicure Inc. - U.S. Patent office issues 2 patents to cardiovascular-focused drug company
Medtronic CareLink Network - Internet-based system lets heart patients be evaluated from home, on vacation
Medtronic Inc. - Implantable system measures thoracic congestion in chronic heart failure
Medtronic, Inc. - Market availability of multipurpose catheter announced
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Recent findings illuminate research in diagnostics
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Tumor glycolipids and proteins mediate complement-related cytotoxicity
Mentor Corporation - Medical products supplier launches technology for prostate cancer treatment
Merck & Co. - Experimental shingles vaccine proves effective in nationwide study
Merck & Co. Inc. - Cell proliferation signature linked to extremely poor outcome in breast cancer
Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. - Computer systems company announces software for 3D imaging
Merkur University Hospital, Zagreb - Bone marrow lymphoid aggregates detected in malignant lymphomas
Merz Inc. - BOTOX approved for hyperhydrosis treatment in Germany
Met-Pro Corporation - Manufacturer receives equipment orders from Indonesia, India, and China
Methodist DeBakey Heart Center, Houston - Weight reduction may provide therapy for asthma sufferers
Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. - Healthcare organization details plans of its Medicare Advantage HMO launch
Michigan Department of Community Health - New Michigan Medicaid program improves care for mental illnesses
Michigan State University, East Lansing - Review discusses involvement of 5-HT in hypertension
Middlesex Hospital, London - Metabolic defects may increase cardiovascular disease risk in women with TS
Midlothian Laboratories - Pharmaceutical company names copresident
Millstone Medical Outsourcing - Outsourcing company begins recycling program for orthopedic instrument kits
Ministry of Health, Kampala - Clinical trial studies malaria drug treatment in Uganda
Minnesota Implan Group, Inc. - Study shows healthcare is Michigan's largest employer
MinuteClinic - Clinic names new CEO as company prepares for expansion
Misonix, Inc. - Clinical study of ultrasonic bone cutter device begins
Monash University, Victoria - Electrochemical characterization of the human cytochrome P450CYP2C9
Monsanto Company - Agricultural company raises third quarter ongoing earnings per share estimates
Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta - CRP can influence gene expressions in vascular endothelium
Morria Biopharmaceuticals - Biopharmaceuticals company announces private placement financing
Motorola, Inc. - Hellenic Police Utilize Fingerprint and Palmprint Technology
Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York - Study examines TRAIL receptors in head, neck squamous cell carcinoma
Mukogawa Women's University - Mother's body mass index associated with son's waist circumference
My Medical CD, Ltd. - Medical CD company announces alliance with imaging firm
Myriad Genetics Laboratories Inc. - Reports advance knowledge in breast cancer research
N. Rhine-Westphalia Heart Center, Bad Oeynhausen - Attenuation-corrected SPECT images represent perfusion more accurately
NBTY, Inc. - Nutritional supplement corporation to acquire vitamin and herb company
NDCHealth Corporation - Information solutions company completes sale of German operations
NDRI, New York - Blacks more likely to inject than whites in large U.S. metropolitan areas
NOP World Health - Managed care organizations see opportunities in new Medicare drug benefits
NV Organon, Oss - NuvaRing active ingredients don't interact with antibiotics
NYS Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation - Study shows fluoride damages children's bones
Nagoya City University - Researchers' findings advance colon cancer research
Nanjing University - Escherichia coli manufactures recombinant human endostatin
Nanjing University - 3-D cervical pedicle locator guides pedical screw insertion
NanoHorizons, Inc. - U.S. patent received for nanoscale photovoltaic cell design
Nanogen, Inc. - Study confirms NT-proBNP is useful as predictor of mortality in HF patients
Nanophase Technologies - Nanomaterials company issued patent for abrasion-resistant films
Nanotech Company, LLC - Small technology company development firm names new member to board
Nara Medical University - Study investigated effects of calpain inhibitor-1 after I/R injury
Nara Medical University - Vitamin K-2 and perindopril combine to attenuate preneoplastic liver lesions
Nascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company announces dry eye syndrome clinical trial fully enrolled
Nat. Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - National institute recommends treatment for stroke patients
National Brain Tumor Foundation - Connection between cell phone use and brain tumors studied
National Cancer Center, Singapore - Adrenal insufficiency caused by cytokines mediating adrenal suppression
National Cardiovascular Center, Osaka - Gelatin complexes with adrenomedullin DNA target chronic heart disease
National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan - Co-expression of RON and MET prognosticated transitional-cell carcinoma
National Defense Medical Center, Taipei - Nuclear receptor interaction protein augments cancer cell transcription
National Defense Medical College, Saitma - Plasma NO/ET-1 ratio is a useful biological marker for predicting CAD
National Detection Clinics Ltd. - Breast cancer detection clinic enters alliance with pharma company
National Heart & Lung Institute, London - Keratinocyte growth factor therapy shows promise for acute lung injury
National Hospital, Oslo - Data support early introduction of fluvastatin in renal tx patients
National Institute of Health, Lima - Artesunate improves efficacy of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine treatment
National Institute of Neuroscience, Milan - Topiramate pharmacokinetics studied in children and adults with epilepsy
National Institute of Neuroscience, Singapore - Magnetic resonance spectroscopy compared to perfusion-weighted imaging
National Jewish Med & Research Center, Denver - Molecular epidemiology helps understand tuberculosis transmission & pathogenesis
National Public Health Institute, Helsinki - Finns need to adopt recommended lifestyle strategies for weight control
National Quality Forum - Health quality forum names new chairman-elect of board of directors
National Taiwan University Hospital - Fear of death among young and elderly with terminal cancers in Taiwan examined
National Taiwan University Hospital - U1A protein analyzed, T-cell epitopes identified
National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei - Efficacy of diphenhydramine-morphine mixture for intravenous PCA studied
National University of Singapore - ACE inhibitors may have place in management of diabetic nephropathy
National University of Singapore - New findings in the area of SARS coronavirus described
National University of Singapore - Polybrominated diphenyl ethers determined in maternal adipose tissue
National Yang Ming University, Taipei - Reports advance knowledge in liver cancer research
Natl Inst Advanced Ind Sci & Tech, Hyogo - ABCG2 transporter functionally expressed in neural stem/progenitor cells
Natl. Inst. of Scientific Research of Tunisia - Interaction between M. truncatula and S. meliloti reported
NeoGenomics, Inc. - Clinical testing laboratory enters equity distribution agreement
Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam - Dose escalation achievable in treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer quantified
Netherlands Organization of Applied Science - Lipoprotein metabolism studied, effect or receptor deficiencies defined
Neurochem - Fibrillex study data for Amyloid A Amyloidosis presented at conference
Neurologix, Inc. - Neurosurgical gene transfer procedure trial results reported at conference
Neurome, Inc. - Grant received from U.S. NIH to develop brain mapping software
Neurorecovery, Inc. - Pharma and medical delivery system company appoints CFO
New York Harbor Healthcare System - Buspirone shows promise for treatment of opioid withdrawal
New York Med College, Valhalla - Increased fasting plasma insulin concentrations linked to CAD severity
New York Presbyterian Hospital Systems, Brooklyn - Feasibility of dual-chamber (DDD) pacing evaluated
New York University - Androgen receptor associated protein examined, prostate expression defined
New York University - Inhibitors of quorum-sensing have potential in anthrax therapy
New York University - Methamphetamines attract hypersexual risk-takers who engage in unsafe sex
NewMarket Technology Inc. - Technology company enters contract expected to grow healthcare business
Nickelodeon - Kids TV channel launches on-air campaign with healthy messaging
Ninewells Hospital, Dundee - Allopurinol had no effect on exercise capacity of CHF patients
Nippon Medical College - Topoisomerase II alpha gene transfer sensitizes breast cancer to etoposide
North American Scientific, Inc. - Radiation therapy products company announces financial results
North Carolina Cancer Ctr. - Exposure to sunlight may decrease risk of prostate cancer
Northumbria University - Cognitive and mood effects compared in habitual users and non-users
Northwestern University - PPAR-gamma knock-in mouse exhibits features of metabolic syndrome
Northwestern University, Chicago - Good cardiovascular risk early in life means lower medicare costs later in life
Northwestern University, Evanston - General population and cancer patient norms assessed
Northwestern University, Evanston - Health status using item response theory evaluated
Northwestern University, Evanston - Novel anti-pancreatic cancer agent LY293111 discovered
Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo - Autologous vaccine powers immunological response to melanoma
Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of oncology
Norwegian School of Veterinary Science - Scrapie analyzed, PrPSc propagation with different PrP genotypes defined
Norwegian Univ. of Science & Technology, Trondheim - Automated analysis of strain and strain rate is feasible and quicker
Norwood Abbey Limited - Norwood EyeCare and Bausch & Lomb sign distribution agreement
Novadaq Technologies Inc. - Medical device company announces initial public offering of shares
Novartis - Novartis licenses rights to develop and commercialize new hepatitis treatment
Novartis - Pharma company partners with East African Botanicals for antimalarial ingredient
Novasite Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Pharma company appoints president and chief executive officer
Novavax Inc. - Pharma company reports results for micellar nanoparticle technology studies
Novo Nordisk A/S - Winners of Shock Society research grant for hemorrhagic shock, hemostasis named
NuVasive, Inc. - Medical device company acquires assets for cervical plate technology
NutraCea - Rice bran nutrient company granted patent for arthritis and joint health
Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation - Pharma company reports positive new data for benign prostatic hyperplasia drug
OXIS International, Inc. - Company focused on diseases of oxidative stress discusses financials
Ohio State University - Arm swelling common among young patients
Ohio State University - Researchers' work adds to breast cancer body of knowledge
Okayama University - One-stage urethroplasty with parameatal foreskin flap effective
Okayama University - XAGE-1 reactivity is not found in healthy subjects' sera
Oklahoma Med Research Foundation, Oklahoma City - Early lymphoid progenitors are highly sensitive to glucocorticoids
Old Dominion University, Norfolk - Risky sexual behavior varies among female sex workers in China
Onkol Karolinska Univ. of Sjukhuset, Stockholm - Capecitabine used as third line therapy for advanced colorectal cancer
Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. - Company updates development status of ONO-2506 for Injection/PROGLIA
Open Biosystems, Inc. - Expression Arrest Whole Genome human shRNA library launched
Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd - Pharma company research and development facility receives GLP certification
Oregon Health & Science University - Mnt-Max to Myc-Max complex switching studied, cell cycle regulation defined
Oregon Health and Science University - Fish oil supplements do not lower risk of serious heart rhythm problems
Orion Genomics - Collaboration to focus on the role of DNA in colon cancer detection
Orthovita, Inc. - Biomaterial company launches addition to bone graft substitute line
Osaka Prefecture University - Plant physiologists weed out the role of strigolactone
Osaka University - Double phase computed tomography diagnosed hepatocellular carcinoma
Oscient Pharmaceuticals Corporation - Data analysis completed for community-acquired pneumonia trial
Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. - Adult stem cell therapy company finalizes investment round
Osped Belcolle, Viterbo - Liposomal doxorubicin holds promise as therapy for thyroid cancer
Ospedale Civile, Mirano - Structural HD and unsuccessful ablation predict tachyarrhythmia recurrence
Otsuka Maryland Medical Laboratories LLC - Dipyridamole/cilostazol combination may be a new antithrombotic therapy
Oulu University - Initial low response predicts poor outcome in IVF/ICSI
Ovid Technologies - Research solution company and Elsevier partner to offer bioscience database
Owens & Minor, Inc. - Medical supply company names senior vice president, chief information officer
Oxford BioMedica - Collaboration announces breakthrough in avian transgenic biomanufacturing
Oxford BioMedica - Gene therapy company presented Innurex preclinical efficacy data
PDI, Inc. - Biopharma marketing services company announces sale to In2Focus
PRA International - Clinical research organization acquires two consultancies
PROMETIC LIFE SCIENCES INC. - Joint venture formed for the development of mad cow disease diagnostics
Pablo Cassara Foundation, Buenos Aires - Oligonucleotide prototype boosts immunological response to hepatitis B vaccine
PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. - Consumer health organization expands its Medicare advantage plan in Texas
PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. - Health plan affirms intent to participate in Medicare Part D
Pacific Biometrics, Inc. - Contract research company names new controller
Pain Therapeutics, Inc. - Biopharma company completes enrollment in phase III study of Remoxy
Par Advance Technologies, Inc. - Peptide company acquires Green Machine Investments
Patheon - Drug development company announces financial results
PediaMed - First patient enrolled in trial for GI dysfunction in autistic children
Pediatric Prosthetics, Inc. - Prosthetics company forms Pediatric Prosthetics Foundation
Pegasus Biologics, Inc. - Medical device company raises $10 million in financing
Peking Union Medical College - Findings advance knowledge in hormone replacement therapy research
Peking University - WNT-1 implicated in tumor differentiation in oral squamous cell carcinoma
Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia - More undiagnosed HIV infections in fall/winter than summer in hospital patients
PerkinElmer Inc. - Genetic screening provider launches BioXPRESSION Biomarker
PerkinElmer Inc. - Licensing agreement signed for new maternal health marker
Pfizer Global Research & Development - Time-dependent inactivation of CYP3A in cryopreserved human hepatocytes studied
Pfizer, Inc. - FDA approves Revatio as treatment for PAH
Pharmacyclics, Inc. - Pharma company names senior vice president, business development
Pharmazentrum Frankfurt - Group IIA secreted phospholipase A(2) linked to early changes in nephropathy
Pharmexa - Issue of warrants to employees, management of pharmaceutical company authorized
Philips Research Laboratories - A safe transmission line for MRI has been reported
Pittsburgh Business Group on Health - Prescription drug program success highlighted
Polytechnic University of Madrid - Change of temperature and stress affects dilatation coefficient of arterial wall
Pontificia Catholic University of Chile - C2 CsA monitoring improves outcome and lowers costs
Portola Pharmaceuticals - Pharma companies partner to develop preclinical compounds
Potash Corporation - Fertilizer company purchases Sinochem's fertilizer business
Poznan Medical School - CA125 examined, limitations as an index of peritoneal mesothelial mass shown
Praesidian Capital Investors, LLC - BenefitPort MidAtlantic closes $7,200,000 debt investment
Precision Dynamics Corporation - Automatic wristband identification company signs agreement with Hewlett-Packard
Premier, Inc. - Hospitals, health system teams identify $30 million in savings in 9 months
Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. - Chloraseptic producer launches new salt water gargle
Prince Henry's Institute of Med. Research, Clayton - Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists may have potential in CV disease therapy
Princess Anne Hospital, Southampton - Birth intervals are shorter when using injectable contraception
Priority Healthcare Corporation - Health services company completes acquisition of SpectraCare, Inc.
ProEthic Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Pharma company announces promotions
Prostate Cancer Foundation - 'Nutrition and Prostate Cancer Guide' issued by foundation
Proteome Systems Ltd. - Cystic fibrosis studied, nature of mucin glycosylation changes clarified
Prous Science - Researchers' work adds to diabetes therapy body of knowledge
Public Health Institute Zadar County, Naklada - North wind containing aerosolized C. burnetii influenced Q fever outbreak
Puerta de Hierro Hospital, Madrid - Combination therapy produces a sustained response in HCV cirrhosis
Puerta de Hierro Hospital, Madrid - Hepatitis C genotype 1b flourishes in a Spanish liver transplant unit
Puerto de Hierro Hospital, Madrid - Adefovir proves safe for liver recipients with drug-resistant hepatitis B
Pusan National University - SJ-8026 amplifies tumor apoptosis and halts angiogenesis
QMed, Inc. - Disease management company submits Medicare Advantage project
QuadraMed Corporation - Indiana state hospital implementing medication management software system
Queens University, Belfast - Cohort study examined socio-economic factors and risk of heart disease
Queens University, Kingston - Multidrug resistance protein analyzed, functional interactions clarified
Quintiles Transnational Corp. - Health services company amends agreement with Peking Union Medical
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association - Supermodel to serve as national spokesperson for RESOLVE
Radbond University, Nijmegen - Loss of Ep-CAM (CO17-1A) expression predicts survival gastric cancer patients
Radboud University, Nijmegen - Deconditioning causes significant changes in arterial and venous systems
Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited - Pharma company manufacturing company receives approval for tablets unit
Rangueil University Hospital, Toulouse - Stent grafting of aortic isthmus is a valuable therapeutic alternative
Recom Managed Systems, Inc. - American Stock Exchange Lists Common Stock of diagnostics firm
Regency Hospital - Atlanta hospital earns JCAHO accreditation
Regional District Hospital, Kielce - Atrial fibrillation causes progressive increase in left atrial size
Reliant Technologies, Inc. - Fraxel laser treatment offers full-body solution for aging and sun-damaged skin
RemedyMD, Inc. - Endocrinology-focused clinical suite is released
Rene Descartes University - Recent findings illuminate research in oral implants
Republic of Tea - Tea company donates portion of profits to Prostate Cancer Foundation
Research Institute TB, Tokyo - Long-term diesel exhaust exposure may increase pulmonary mycobacterial burden
Responsif GmbH, Erlangen - Particulate structures of polyomavirus protein used to treat melanoma
Rhein Westfal TH Aachen - Tumor oxygenation evaluated by color duplex sonography
RightNow Technologies - Briggs corporation selects on demand CRM software solutions
Rigshosp, Copenhagen - HIV infection affects uPAR release in whole-blood cultures
Rigshosp, Copenhagen - High plasma suPAR independent predictor of mortality in HIV-1-infected patients
Rijeka University - Endoglin is a better marker of glioblastoma angiogenesis than CD31
Rite Aid Corporation - Drugstore chain calls for redemption of outstanding 11-1/4% notes due 2008
Rite Aid Corporation - Drugstore retail chain reports 0.4% same store sales decrease for May 2005
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - $3.68 million grant aims to boost public health "informatics"
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - Prosubtilisin E autoprocessing studied, role of tryptophan residues defined
Roche - Exploratory analysis of CERA data shows sustained and stable control of anemia
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. - World's largest polymerase chain reaction manufacturing facility dedicated
Roche Pharmaceuticals - Continuous erythropoietin receptor activator for anemia study results reported
Roche PharmaceuticalsRoche - Study shows targeted B cell therapy effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis
Rockefeller University - Researchers demonstrate sustained expansion of NKT cell in vivo in humans
Rocky Mountain Laboratories - Variant prion protein causes infection but no symptoms
Rosetta Biosoftware - Protein expression data analysis system for mass spectrometry discovery launched
Rowett Research Institute, Aberdeen - Gut bacteria may have clinical relevance and application
Royal Brompton Hospital, London - Study examined mechanism for reduced long-axis lengthening velocity
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital - Positions for combined spinal-epidural anesthesia for C-section compared
Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust, London - Laser treatment reduces severity of facial hirsutism, improves QOL
Royal Melbourne Hospital - Most popular lead glucocorticosteroids have comparable performances
Royal Philips Electronics - Electronics company launches new ultrasound system, pilot study
Royal Philips Electronics - Study shows chronic disease patients embrace TV-based interactive healthcare
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown - Arterial stiffness is positively correlated with sleep apnea severity
Royal Veterinary & Agriculture University - Stress survival examined, role of Staphylococcus aureus ClpYQ defined
Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal - Pancreatic islet-specific transgenes counter growth hormone shortage
Rubicon Medical Corporation - Boston Scientific completes tender offer for medical device firm
Ruhr University of Bochum - Histone H1.2 is a potential antimicrobial agent
Rush Medical Center - Research in diabetes therapy provides new insights
Rush University - Local transforming growth factor-beta strengthens bone regeneration
Rush University, Chicago - Lower exercise capacity may exacerbate outcomes in metabolic syndrome
Rush University, Chicago - Review discusses psychosocial domains associated with risk of CV disease
S. Orsola Policlinic, Bologna - Antigene peptide nucleic acid cuts neuroblastoma growth via MYCN inhibition
SAIC Frederick Inc. - HPV-16 L1 VLP vaccine elicits a broad-spectrum of cytokine responses in WB
SCOLR Pharma, Inc. - Agreement signed for manufacture of 24-hour CDT pseudoephedrine tablets
SD Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Pharmaceutical company launches out-licensing program for novel formulations
SSK 70 Years Hospital, Mersin - Hyaluronan affected inflammatory cytokines in knee osteoarthritis
SUNY College Brockport - Food safety knowledge gaps in relief workers can lead to disease outbreaks
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn - Antiangiogenic therapies pursue endothelial cells in multiple myeloma
SUNY Stony Brook - Optimal raclopride dose for small animal imaging identified
Sabin Vaccine Institute - Gates Foundation awards $21.8 million grant to advance anti-hookworm vaccine
Saegis Pharmaceuticals - New memory drug works best in combination with older remedy
Saga University - Allelic loss of DNA repair gene OGG1 against oxidative damage reported
Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg - Consider high-velocity flow during apnea when recording coronary flow
Saitama Medical School - Trazodone and its active metabolite, m-CPP, assessed
Salk Institute, La Jolla - Overexpressed Sox6 can induce astrocytic differentiation
Salvador Zubiran Inst. of Med. Sci., Mexico City - TNFalpha and troponin T are independent predictors of mortality in HF patients
Samsung America, Inc. - Healthy Living adds respiratory care to line of products
San Francisco General Hospital - Treatment delay, substance abuse can increase complication risk
Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. - Data from meeting of the American Society of Gene Therapy highlighted
Sanjay Gandhi Postgrad. Inst. of Medical Sciences - Stricture site lumen narrowing predicts internal urethrotomy outcome
Sarnoff Europe - Epson licenses TakeCharge ESD Design IP for high-voltage driver ICs
Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health, Riyadh - Rate of new HIV infections increasing in Saudi Arabia
Schering AG - Pharmaceutical company divests stake in Medac GmbH, Hamburg
Schneider Children's Medical Center, Petah Tiqwa - Researchers call for studies on the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes in children
SciGen - Biotechnology company announces senior management change and relocation
Scientific Institute, Milan - DT MRI detects normal-appearing white matter damage in earliest MS stage
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company - Horticulture company announces retirement of vice chairman and executive VP
Scripps Research Institute - CD22 binding captured
Second University of Naples - IgM anti-hepatitis C virus titers divulge the threat of acute hepatitis
Sensitron, Inc. - Chile awarded distribution rights for wireless bridge to Cencomex S.A.
Seoul National University - Nanocomposite scaffolds developed for hard tissue regeneration
Seoul National University - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiology
Sequenom, Inc. - Reference lab, genetics technology provider expand molecular diagnostics group
Shape Up America - Obesity awareness organization joins forces with 16 organizations
Shimadzu Corporation - Companies agree to integrate software tools with data bases for metabolite ID
Shimane Prefectural Central Hospital - Prognostic significance of lymph node metastasis in gastric cancer evaluated
Sichuan University - Endostatin gene therapy and gemcitabine join forces to battle lung cancer
Sichuan University, Chengdu - Bifidobacterium infantis transmits suicide gene therapy to melanoma cells
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, San Diego - Changes in T-cell responses in aging attributable to inner and outer influences
Silverlink Communications - Automated voice software for health plan member communications introduced
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands - Cisplatin and gemcitabine induction chemotherapy used in advanced NSCLC
Sirna Therapeutics, Inc. - RNAi therapeutics company publishes hepatitis B virus data in 'Hepatology'
Social Welfare & Rehab. Sciences Univ., Tehran - New findings in the area of addiction medicine described
Solvay Advanced Polymers, L.L.C. - Dental products company selects polymers for periodontal disease dental probe
Solvay Pharmaceuticals - New data show low testosterone more likely in men with diabetes
Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Drug master file for cell-derived influenza vaccine submitted to U.S. FDA
Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Company focused on neuropsychiatric disorders announces $65 million financing
Spanish Council for Scientific Research, Madrid - Sodium-rich carbonated mineral water doesn't affect women's bone health
St. Anna Children's Hospital, Vienna - Alopecia areata may occur in pediatric and adolescent Hodgkin disease
St. Anna Children's Hospital, Vienna - TEL/AML1 rearrangements appeared equally in ALL children with and without DS
St. Anthony Hospital, Denver - Treatment of devastating lightning-strike injuries explored
St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London - Conservative surgery with radiotherapy recommended for metastatic disease
St. Boniface General Hospital, Winnipeg - Stress lung-to-heart ration is a prognostic measure in patients with CAD
St. George Hospital, London - Cancer cells transduced ex vivo stimulate antitumor immunity in mice
St. Louis University - Adenoviruses like HSP72 may be useful adjuvants for DNA vaccination
St. Louis University - Heavy drinking causes lasting brain damage sooner than expected
St. Louis University - Researchers discover why up to 8% of cancers go undetected
St. Rokus Hospital, Budapest - Buccal mucosal transposition flap effective for oral defect repair
St. Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy - Study examined effect of abnormal septal motion on flow ratios
St. Vincent's University, Dublin - Sleep therapy may protect against death from heart disease
Stanford University - Combined treatment reduces ischemia/reperfusion injury
Stanford University - Lp-PLA2 may identify individuals at high risk for cardiac events
Stanford University - Sleep-disorder breathing treatment can prevent sleepwalking
Stanford University - True cancer-causing genes revealed by new technique
State University of New York Stony Brook - Electrospun fine-textured scaffolds used for heart tissue constructs
State University of New York, Albany - Data advance knowledge in immunology research
StorageTek - Wake Forest University Medical Center selects system to protect data
Strauman OY - Janne MŠki-Kahra to head dental implant-focused Finland-based company
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Admin. - Maine deaths due to drug misuse in 2003 released
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. - Novel sample prep method improves polymorph analysis
Sun Safety Alliance - Use of sunscreen down as skin cancer rates increase, new survey shows
Sungkyunkwan University - Pap smear useful in cytomorphological tumor analysis
Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul - New findings in atherosclerosis described
Surface Logix - Trial for oral PDE-5 inhibitor for treating cardiovascular diseases begun
Swiss Tropical Institute, Basel - Ten-day melarsoprol regimen effective for late-stage HAT
Swissray International, Inc. - New England hospital orders multiple direct digital radiography system
Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc. - Dental products company acquires Oraltronics Dental Implant Technology GmbH
SyntheMed, Inc. - Patient enrollment in study for adhesion barrier in open heart surgery begun
Systems Xcellence - IT provider for pharmaceutical industry announces 3-Year $2.8 million contract
TC3 Health LLC - MEDInnovation launched for medical TPAs through joint service arrangement
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. - Heart failure patients perceive improvement on Candesartan treatment
TeamStaff, Inc. - Healthcare staffing firm completes acquisition, closes $7 million credit deal
TeamStaff, Inc. - James D. Houston named VP, general counsel by healthcare staffing company
TeamStaff, Inc. - Ron Aldrich appointed to board of directors of healthcare staffing company
Technical University of Munich - Antiemetic prophylaxis used during chemotherapy of gastrointestinal tumors
Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of proteomics
Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa - Technique can substitute for ultrasound to measure endothelial function
Technische Universitat, Munich - Invasive treatment may be more effective for heart attack patients
Technoflora Company - New findings in the area of diabetes therapy detailed
Tel Aviv University - Electrophoretic calcium hydroxide activation raises root dentinal pH
Tel Aviv University - Functions produce cardiac images with better contrast, more gray-levels
Tel Aviv University - Pendrin overexpression studied, effects clarified
Temple University - Fibrin clot adhesion examined, success of protein-conditioned dentin reported
Tenet California - Creighton Medical Center receives HHS Organ Transplantation Medal of Honor
Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Hospital company joins campaign to save 100,000 lives
Tenri City Hospital, Nara - OSA severity independently associated with oxidative stress
Teranode Corporation - Company providing experiment design software for life sciences joins W3C
Tercica, Inc, - Pharmacokinetic, safety data from studies presented at Endocrine Society meeting
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Israel-based generic drug company comments on U.S. district court's injunction
Texas A&M University, Health Science Center - Circadian activity of rat SCN transcriptome characterized
Texas Children's Hospital, Houston - Community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus infections in children studied
The 451 Group - IT analyst reports drug discovery drives grid adoption in pharmaceutical sector
The BioTeam - Scientific computing company launches Apple OSX-compatible informatics system
The Cleveland Clinic - PrognostiX receives FDA approval to sell diagnostic test
The Endocrine Society - New treatments to enhance quality of life for women presented at conference
The Endocrine Society - Researchers present findings on men's health issues at conference
The Endocrine Society - Studies presented at conference focus on nutrition and exercise
The Lewin Group - Healthcare consultant group offers guidance for Medicare drug benefit providers
The New York Health Plan Association - New report shows New York HMOs continue effort to improve quality of care
The Procter & Gamble Company - Consumer products company announces financial results
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - 2005 Komen breast cancer Race For The Cure draws thousands to National Mall
Theragenics Corporation - Cancer device companies announce settlement of arbitration by mutual consent
Thermage, Inc. - Companies resolve patent infringement lawsuits regarding skin treatment systems
Thermogenesis Corp - John R. Chapman named director, scientific affairs by cell therapeutics company
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia - Article discusses mechanisms of alcohol on mitochondria in heart muscle
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia - Caffeine and caffeine-related methylxanthines inhibit HIV-1 replication
Thoratec Corporation - Study demonstrates outcomes of patients implanted with HeartMate XVE
Thrombosis Research Institute, London - Vascular events are common cause of mortality after orthopedic surgery
Tm Bioscience - Genetic testing products company to supply Emory Genetics Lab with reagents
Tohoku University, Miyagi - Fractalkine gene therapy relies on immune system support for tumor killing
Tokai University, Kanagawa - Select VEGF isoforms encourage pulmonary adenocarcinoma metastasis
Tokyo Dental College, Chiba - Taste sensation evaluated after tongue reconstruction
Tokyo Women's Medical University - CIITA polymorphism may be related to systemic lupus erythematosus pathogenesis
Tokyo Women's Medical University - Local argatroban application may prevent embolic complications
Topigen Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Company introduces chemistry technology for oligonucleotide-based therapeutics
Toranomon General Hospital, Tokyo - Thyroid follicular carcinoma diagnosed by Doppler ultrasonography
Torbay Holdings, Inc. - Research indicates computer mouse usage prevents, remediates carpal tunnel
Torbay Hospital, Devon - Study compares porcine dermal implant and silicone injection for SUI treatment
Toronto General Hospital - Liver gene profiles signal patient response to hepatitis C therapy
TorreyPines Therapeutics - Company files new drug application for compound to treat Alzheimer disease
Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. - New computed tomography equipment used to take images of hearts
Toyama Medical & Pharmaceutical University - Abnormal renal structures develop during diabetes pathogenesis
Tripos, Inc. - Marie Curie fellowship grant for $1.1 million awarded by European Union
Trudeau Institute, Saranac Lake - Prophylactic vaccination must target virus at the site of infection
Tsing Hua University, Beijing - 3D structure developed as a precursor for tissue and organ regeneration
Tufts New England Medical Center - Glucagon-like peptide-1 contributes to maintaining beta-cell function
Tufts University, Boston - Ezrin eager to block blood vessel growth
Tufts University, Boston - Recent studies add new data to lipid studies research
Tulane University, New Orleans - Ambient particulate exposure levels are risk factors for CAD
Tunghai University - Lamotrigine therapy can reduce gait disturbance
Tutogen Medical, Inc. - Manufacturer of biological implant products appoints 3 new board members
U.S. Centers for Disease Control - Vaccination-associated decrease in VZV not linked to increased HZ later in life
U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Method to discriminate abusive from nonabusive situations reported
U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Obesity increasing among adults with asthma in the United States
U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Racial and ethnic disparities exist in immunization coverage
U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Statistical approaches to vaccine evaluation reviewed
U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Statistical considerations for vaccine immunogenicity trials presented
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC report documents total sex ratios at birth in the U.S. from 1940 to 2002
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Secretary Leavitt announces collaboration, RFPs to advance health records IT
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Does zinc fight prostate cancer?
U.S. Nat. Inst. of Allergy and Immun., Bethesda - Env immunogens can expand the breadth of neutralizing antibody response
U.S. National Cancer Institute - Aspirin use and risk of biliary tract cancer studied in Shanghai, China
U.S. National Cancer Institute - Efficacy of androgen deprivation therapy examined
U.S. National Cancer Institute - Management of renal tumors in Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome evaluated
U.S. National Cancer Institute - New research in the area of cancer vaccines detailed
U.S. National Cancer Institute - Plasmacytoid DC may have an immunogenic effect in setting of VLP vaccination
U.S. National Institutes of Health - Antigen presentation analyzed, role of antigen presentasome clarified
U.S. National Institutes of Health - Gland size is linked to genetic changes in sporadic parathyroid adenomas
U.S. National Institutes of Health - HMG CoA reductase inhibitors delay development of EBV-driven lymphoma
U.S. National Institutes of Health - Kaposi sarcoma in HHV-8+ gay males more common among whites and educated persons
U.S. National Institutes of Health - Neuropeptide Y polymorphism associates with alcohol dependence
U.S. National Institutes of Health - Reports add new data to lipid studies research
U.S. National Institutes of Health - Review: Spontaneous premature ovarian failure isn't early menopause
U.S. National Institutes of Health - Small-molecule HIV-1 entry inhibitors target the gp120-binding domain of CD4
U.S. National Institutes of Health - Study examined effect of heart sympathetic denervation on signaling
U.S. National Institutes of Health - Study examined plasma IL-6 levels of patients with major depressive disorder
U.S. National Institutes of Health - Ure2p prion protein analyzed, filament cross-beat core structure revealed
U.S. Natl Inst of Allergy & Infectious Diseases - Hemoglobin C modulates P. falciparum -infected erythrocytes
U.S. Natl. Cancer Inst. - Greater consumption of low-fat milk linked to prostate cancer risk
U.S. Natl. Institutes of Health - 30 years later, epilepsy surgery shows good results
U.S. Natl. Institutes of Health - Baby and wisdom teeth could be banked for future stem cells
U.S. Natl. Institutes of Health - Diabetic retinopathy occurs in pre-diabetes
U.S. Natl. Institutes of Health - Promising new TB drug enters clinical trial
U.S. Natl. Institutes of Health - Review shows high toll of occupational injury and disease
U.S. VA Medical Center - Streptococcus pneumoniae studied, defect in mucociliary clearance revealed
UCLA - UCLA study shows dosing regimen of hormone improves short stature in children
UCare Minnesota - Minnesota health benefits company expands Medicare product for seniors
UFR, Errachidia - Studies add new findings to diabetes therapy body of knowledge
UICI - Health insurance provider introduces health plan for small business
URAC - Healthcare accreditation organization launches new consumer-centric standards
US Oncology, Inc. - Cancer-focused pharmaceutical company enters distribution business
United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of hypertension
United Medicorp, Inc. - Healthcare business services provider announces resignations of VP, controller
United Nations - World leaders asked to redouble efforts to develop HIV vaccines, microbicides
United Surgical Partners International, Inc. - Surgical facilities company announces joint venture with N Kansas City Hospital
UnitedHealth Group - Health plan company to offer AARP-branded Medicare drug plan
Univ. of California - Irvine, Orange - MELD scores are superior predictors of alcoholic hepatitis related mortality
Univ. of California, Berkeley - Astronomers discover most Earth-like extrasolar planet yet
Univ. of California, Berkeley - Studies advance knowledge in proteomics research
Univ. of California, Davis - Nondieters more successful at boosting health than dieters
Univ. of California, Davis - Scientists look for drugs from the deep blue
Univ. of California, Davis - Tobacco linked to 63% of cancer death burden among African American men
Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Enhancing the innate immune system protects brain against AD
Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Leptin maintains brain tissue composition in adult mice
Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Molecular zipper may hold important clues to Alzheimer, Parkinson and mad cow
Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Reengineered dendritic cells need natural killer cells for melanoma targeting
Univ. of California, San Diego - Adiponectin expression augments muscle insulin sensitivity in male rats
Univ. of California, San Diego - Demographics influence fatty liver disease risk factors in obese adolescents
Univ. of California, San Francisco - Angiogenic proteins outline the course of brain arteriovenous malformations
Univ. of California, San Francisco - Choice of lard damps adrenocorticotropin responses to restraint
Univ. of California, San Francisco - New findings in the area of oncology described
Univ. of California, San Francisco - Researchers demonstrate use of gold nanoparticles for cancer detection
Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - Logging changed ecological balance for monkeys, damaged health
Univ. of Newcastle Upon Tyne - Cancer drug could aid premature labor
Univ. of Texas Southwestern - MicroRNA tweaks protein that controls early heart development
Universal Health Services, Inc. - Hospital company announces securities repurchase authorization
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona - Tetanus toxin found to have therapeutic properties
Universite Catholique de Louvain, Brussels - Dietary inulin-type fructans may play role in obesity and diabetes management
University College London - Findings in prions provide new insights
University College London - Low-level jobs linked with faster, less variable heart rates
University College London - Secondary prevention in patients with PAD may reduce risk of vascular events
University Health Network, Toronto - Antigen-encoded viruses offer protection against prostate cancer
University Hospital Dr. Peset, Valencia - Diagnosis, management, prognosis of vaginal mesh erosion addressed
University Hospital Dresden - Anonymous critical incident reporting system developed
University Hospital Grosshadern, Munich - Agents targeting KIT exon 8 mutations may treat core-binding factor leukemia
University Hospital Mannheim - Reports add new data to angiology research
University Hospital Reina Sofia - Pulmonary function characterized 5 years after transplantation
University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein - Radiation synovectomy treatment highly effective
University Hospital of Freiburg - Accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging compared to positron emission tomography
University Hospital, Bern - Outcome and QoL are excellent in adolescents and adults with congenital HD
University Hospital, Cologne - Catheter ablation safe, effective in pediatric patients
University Hospital, Heidelberg - Copy number gain of 22q13 common in ACC tumors
University Hospital, Jena - Periodontitis treatment significantly reduces serum activity of Lp-PLA2
University Hospital, Leipzig - Postoperative changes in quality of life characterized
University Hospital, Ulm - Multislice CT provides high accuracy for detection of coronary artery disease
University Hospitals Maastricht, Netherlands - Preserve or sacrifice? The role of surgery is changing
University Magna Graecia - Use of drug-eluting stents lowers complication risk
University Medical Center Utrecht - Findings in diabetic neuropathy provide new insights
University and General Hospital, Graz - Study investigated role of angiotensinogen haplotypes
University of Adelaide - CCK and GLP-1 studied, role of interactions in healthy men clarified
University of Adelaide - Treating pregnancy-related diabetes is a win-win for mom and baby
University of Affiliated Hospital Schwerin - Novel external counterpulsation to augment renal function in liver cirrhosis
University of Alabama - Potential chemotherapeutic target for the treatment of toxoplasmosis studied
University of Alabama, Birmingham - HIV-1 primer choice dependent on tRNA structure for nucleocytoplasmic transport
University of Alberta - Generation and function of astroglial lipoproteins reported
University of Amsterdam - Endoscopic video autofluorescence imaging improved detection of early neoplasia
University of Amsterdam - High incidence of KSHV infection in HIV-related lymphoproliferative disorders
University of Amsterdam - Light-induced fluorescence endoscopy compared to standard endoscopy
University of Amsterdam - Researchers describe findings in lipoproteins studies
University of Antwerp - Women's normal urinary flow pattern doesn't exclude voiding pathology
University of Arizona, Tucson - Corticosteroids reprogram genes to fight doxorubicin-related death
University of Arkansas Med Science Hospital - Medication assistance program improves diabetic patients' outcomes
University of Athens - Bladder perforation during resection linked to extravesical tumor recurrence
University of Athens - Ephedrine detection examined, receptor-based optical spot test developed
University of Athens - Heart disease is the main determinant of survival in beta-thalassemia
University of Athens - Researchers note factors of prognostic relevance for effective BP control
University of Auckland - 2.7x increase in proliferating cell nuclear antigen+ cells in Huntington disease
University of Auckland - Creatine transporter analyzed, purification and characterization reported
University of Auckland - Optimal treatment duration for cannula-associated infection clarified
University of Autonoma Madrid - Angiotensin IV has role in cardiovascular diseases
University of Barcelona - Kv beta subunit expression and mode in macrophages studied, activation required
University of Basel Hospital - Adipocytes have a metabolic role in inflammation
University of Bern - Microarray detects antimicrobial resistance genes in Gram-positive bacteria
University of Birmingham - CTLA-4 exocytosis analyzed, nature of dependence and activation revealed
University of Birmingham - More work needed to increase influenza vaccination uptake in elderly
University of Bologna - Experiments with dihydropyridine led to cardiac tissue compounds
University of Botswana, Gaborone - Circumcision associated with self-reported urethral discharge/genital ulcer
University of Brescia - Reports add new data to cardiovascular disease research
University of British Columbia - Humanized ABCA1 murine model developed
University of British Columbia - Researchers' work adds to chlamydia vaccines body of knowledge
University of British Columbia, Vancouver - Calcium strengthens plasmid-lipid particle transfection
University of British Columbia, Vancouver - Most parents would vaccinate children if it cost them nothing
University of British Columbia, Vancouver - Neural stem cells have great potential for cell therapy and gene therapy in PD
University of Cagliari - Pyrosequencing assay detects SNPs in M. tuberculosis embB306 region
University of Calgary - Basal NO activity is preserved in patients with moderate coronary disease
University of California Davis - Oxidative stress, inflammation play role in progression of diabetic pathology
University of California Los Angeles - Anterior cingulate development studied in childhood-onset schizophrenia
University of California Los Angeles - CD8+ T-cell replicative senescence modulates age-related pathologies
University of California Los Angeles - Reduced vasodilator capacity accompanies metabolic issues in diabetes
University of California San Diego - Adenovirus expressing O-GlcNAcase improves contractile function of heart
University of California San Diego - Nerve growth factor gene therapy looks promising
University of California, Berkeley - Ezrin oligomers studied, prevalence in gastric parietal cells established
University of California, Davis - Possible implications of dietary fatty acids studied in prostate cancer
University of California, Irvine - Results underscore the composite nature of coronary arteries
University of California, Los Angeles - Behavioral intervention for HIV seropositive youth is cost-effective
University of California, Los Angeles - Computer-aided diagnosis of solitary pulmonary nodules performed
University of California, Los Angeles - EBRA-FCA measures femoral component migration in surface arthroplasty
University of California, Los Angeles - Spinal cord injury examined, beneficial synaptic role of exercise clarified
University of California, San Diego - Amyloid beta protein production studied, nature of LRP enhancement defined
University of California, San Diego - HV plasma in extreme hemodilution increases perivascular NO concentration
University of California, San Francisco - Combination antiretroviral therapy reduces T cell activation in CSF and blood
University of California, San Francisco - Monitoring of TcMEPs advised during intramedullary spinal cord tumor resection
University of California, San Francisco - Neuronal AMPA receptors analyzed, molecular constituents defined
University of California, San Francisco - Oral farnesyl transferase inhibitor treated urothelial transitional cell cancer
University of California, San Francisco - Risky sex/amyl nitrite/lack of circumcision associated with HIV seroconversion
University of California, San Francisco - Spiral Clarion and HiFocus II electrode insertion trauma compared
University of California, San Francisco - Study examined stiffness and contracting myocytes in infarct thickening
University of California, San Francisco - Transmucosal lidocaine patches effective for scaling and root planing
University of Cape Town - Research add new data to cardiology body of knowledge
University of Cape Town, Rondebosch - HIV/AIDS peer education program in a South African workplace was ineffective
University of Chicago - Pretransplant disease burden associated with worse outcome following SCT
University of Chicago - Secondary needle exchange associated with greater likelihood of drug treatment
University of Chile - Neocortical and visuo-spatial activities studied, effect of malnutrition shown
University of Cincinnati - Emergency departments used as public health programs for HIV-risk populations
University of Cincinnati - Matrix metalloproteinase studied, role in surfactant protein-D regulation shown
University of Cologne - Anti-infective mouth rinse does not decrease oral microbial burden after ASCT
University of Colorado - Advances in head and neck imaging shared
University of Colorado - Fewer prescriptions, lower costs follow Claritin's over-the-counter switch
University of Colorado, Denver - Nectin-1/HveC mediates HSV-1 entry into primary sensory neurons and fibroblasts
University of Complutense, Madrid - Co-amoxiclav and opsonophagocytosis combination fights amoxicillin resistance
University of Connecticut, Farmington - Single dose of influenza vaccination shows better action than booster dose
University of Connecticut, Farmington - Tolerized rats model human hepatitis C infection
University of Connecticut, Storrs - Sexual risk behavior patterns change among STI clinic patients
University of Dusseldorf - High-frequency external muscle stimulation is an effective therapy for DSP
University of Edinburgh - Doctors argue for new ways to resolve health treatment choices
University of Edinburgh - Information on child illness and death lacking in poor countries
University of Erlangen-Nurnberg - Ang II may not have a role in norepinephrine release and LV hypertrophy
University of Estadual Maringa - Duodenal neuronal population studied, influence of hypoproteic ration defined
University of Fed Rio de Janeiro - Outbreaks from contaminated water for injection
University of Florida - Heart rate changes tied to depression in women
University of Florida - Polymorphism in transcobalamin influences cellular effects of vitamin B-12
University of Florida - Reasons for suboptimal outcomes following deep brain stimulation surgery
University of Florida - Researchers create way to generate brain cells in lab
University of Florida, Gainesville - Functional modification of dendritic cells may be novel approach against sepsis
University of Frankfurt - Hyperforin activates nonselective cation channels (NSCCs)
University of Frankfurt - Receptor tyrosine kinases linked to classic Hodgkin lymphoma
University of Freiburg - Gene polymorphisms guide the timing of female menopause
University of Freiburg Medical Center - Capillary electrophoresis useful for chimerism monitoring
University of Genoa - Mcl-1 diminishes proteasome inhibitor-induced apoptosis
University of Genoa - Nicotine differentially affects neurotransmitter-regulating nAChRs
University of Giessen - Nutrition, BMI, and glycemic control assessed in diabetic patients
University of Glasgow - New findings in the area of hypertension described
University of Glasgow - Outcome of patients with inoperable non-small cell lung cancer analyzed
University of Gottingen - Gastrin releasing peptide receptor modulates angiogenesis and tumor growth
University of Greifswald, Karlsburg - Alleles on rat chromosome 4 regulate subphenotypes of obesity
University of Groningen Hospital - Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease linked to allograft localization
University of Groningen Hospital - Researchers' findings advance ovarian cancer research
University of Haifa - Change in marital relationships linked to stress of coping with child's cancer
University of Halle Wittenberg - Thrombin-stimulated human platelets analyzed, tyrosine phosphorylation evident
University of Hamburg - Short radiation schedule desired for patients with spinal cord compression
University of Hawaii - Long-term prostate cancer survival viewed from perspective of elderly wives
University of Hawaii, Honolulu - IGF-I binding protein gene variants boost colorectal cancer vulnerability
University of Heidelberg - 68 Ga-DOTA-TOC kinetics characterized
University of Heidelberg - Ktenate nanoparticles used to deliver drugs to parasites and tumors
University of Heidelberg - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of leukemia
University of Helsinki - Diabetes associated autoantibodies increase at stable rate until 5 years of age
University of Helsinki - Dietary fat intake influences liver fat in overweight nondiabetic subjects
University of Helsinki - Enzyme gemfibrozil elevates plasma concentration of pioglitazone
University of Helsinki - Evidence reported of ability to manipulate beta cell autoimmunity in infants
University of Helsinki - Plant sterol levels in blood and artery plaques are linked
University of Hong Kong - ENT-1 affects adenosine availability which alters vascular function in diabetes
University of Hong Kong - Osmotic-response element-binding protein studied, role in lens clarified
University of Houston - Linezolid versus vancomycin activity studied in pharmacodynamic model
University of Illinois - Dietary soy protein, isoflavones don't affect bone, may adversely effect uterus
University of Illinois - UIC developing drug for SARS
University of Illinois, Chicago - Altered adipokine levels linked with inflammatory conditions
University of Illinois, Chicago - Intracoronary sinus cryo balloon ablation can replace RF ablation
University of Innsbruck Hospital - Rotavirus enteritis outbreak occurred in adult transplant recipients
University of Iowa - Ankle fractures in patients with diabetes examined
University of Iowa - Finding speeds up immunization booster schedule
University of Iowa - Social support linked to prognostic marker for ovarian cancer
University of Iowa - Species associated with recurrent episodes tend to be less azole susceptible
University of Istanbul - Researchers' data advance diabetes therapy research
University of Kansas - Dexamethasone use in early pregnancy poses IUGR risk
University of Kansas - Impact of study criteria on generalizability of results clarified
University of Kansas - LDL apheresis reduces Lp-PLA2 independent of LDL cholesterol
University of Kansas - New diagnostic system could become international standard
University of Kansas - Phase II study of flavopiridol in advanced renal cell carcinoma conducted
University of Kansas, Kansas City - Increased Cux-1 expression may play role in activation of hepatic stem cells
University of Kentucky - Lipoprotein aggregation studied, macrophage cytotoxic protection documented
University of Klinikum Munster - Imaging method might influence measured tumor height in ruthenium plaque therapy
University of Kuopio - In vivo isolation of very low density lipoprotein phospholipids reported
University of Lausanne - Surgeons are "overly optimistic" in predicting results of back surgery
University of Laval - IL-10 improves ceftriaxone pharmacokinetics in mice
University of Leeds, U.K. - Nature has its owns answer to obesity crisis
University of Leeds, U.K. - Study shows RA drug is safe and well-tolerated
University of Leicester - Research aims to match tumors with the most effective treatments
University of Leipzig - Omega-3 fatty acids exhibit direct electrophysiological effects
University of Leipzig - Recent findings in oncology provide new insights
University of Liverpool - Delaying medication for infrequent seizures may be the best option
University of Liverpool - Feline infectious peritonitis analyzed, granulomatous vasculitis clarified
University of Ljubljana - Carboxypeptidases cathepsin X and B displayed distinct protein profiles
University of Ljubljana - Chromium shortens QTc interval duration in type 2 diabetic patients
University of London - Allergen promotes class switching to IgE in nasal mucosa
University of London - Poor mental health, gender inequality are risk factors for women in India
University of London Imperial Coll Sci Tech & Med - CD8+ cells are major determinant of HTLV-1 proviral load
University of London Imperial Coll Sci Tech & Med - OtsAB pathway essential for trehalose biosynthesis in M. tuberculosis
University of London Imperial College - NOD2-associated Crohn disease studied, receptor sensitivities clarified
University of London Kings College - Dental microbiota studied, phenotypic and genotypic selection defined
University of Louisville - IRE-Bp1 may be the transcriptional mediator of insulin's metabolic action
University of Maastricht - Model simulates circulation pathology and predicts effects of treatment
University of Maastricht - Rosiglitazone works via FAT/CD36 to increase tissue insulin sensitivity
University of Magdeburg - Amyloid proteolysis analyzed, disparate roles of cathepsin B and L revealed
University of Malaya Medical Center - Prevalence of atypical respiratory pathogens determined in Asia
University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur - Examination findings not too important in screening for angina
University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur - Infant vaccination fights hepatitis B endemicity in Malaysia
University of Manchester - Aromatase inhibitors compared to antiestrogens
University of Manchester - Computerized nailfold video capillaroscopy useful in assessment
University of Manchester, Lancs - Angiogenesis is a multifaceted controller of ectopic calcification
University of Manitoba - Even in Canada's universal health plan, wealth affects hospitalization
University of Mansoura - Ketoconazole reduces CsA dose requirements in children
University of Marburg - Researchers' data advance gene transfer research
University of Massachusetts - Adults and children use hydrocortisone creams in safe amounts
University of Massachusetts - Dense core vesicle release studied, protein-receptor regulatory role revealed
University of Massachusetts, Amherst - Diets rich in calcium and vitamin D may decrease risk of PMS
University of Massachusetts, Boston - JNK protein kinases have important role in diabetes
University of Med & Dent. New Jersey, Newark - GEP inhibits HIV-1 transcription via Tat without directly binding to cyclin T1
University of Medical Center Utrecht - Higher testosterone and SHBG levels in men reduce risk of metabolic syndrome
University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey - Intestinal fructose transport studied, role of signaling pathway clarified
University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey - Mesangial cell apoptosis analyzed, signaling and apoptotic events clarified
University of Mediterranee - Salmonella studied, influence of kinesin recruitment defined
University of Melbourne - Multimodal physiotherapy not effective
University of Melbourne - Neural-crest-derived cells examined, location and phenotype in mouse gut shown
University of Melbourne - Reports advance knowledge in disease associations research
University of Melbourne - Unsafe injection practices still occur in rural North India health settings
University of Michigan - Akt2 needed for calorie restriction effect on glucose uptake
University of Michigan - Benefit of biologic parameters in IMRT optimization assessed
University of Michigan - Deafness-related plasticity in rat inferior colliculus characterized
University of Michigan - Dental scientists seek to tissue-engineer new facial skin and bone
University of Michigan - Functional role of MIM implicated in prostate cancer cell biology
University of Michigan - Nanoparticles carry cancer-killing drugs into tumor cells
University of Michigan - New findings in the area of endocrinology detailed
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - A beta immunization (AN1792) shows promise in patients with AD
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - Targeting genes to inflamed intestine through luminal route is feasible
University of Milan - Carrageenan-induced acute lung inflammation studied, effect of age revealed
University of Milan - Intestinal Ca2+ uptake examined, influence of NaCl-cotransporter clarified
University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan - Antihypertensive treatment should reduce 24-hr mean BP and variability
University of Mississippi - Astrocyte density examined, alcohol abuse-related differences revealed
University of Missouri, Columbia - Adenosine has mitogenic effects in porcine coronary artery cells
University of Moncton - Researchers look into the immunomodulating capacity of kefir
University of Munich - Direct transition to long-acting injectable risperidone safe and effective
University of Munich - Protocol improves outcomes in elderly recipients of kidneys from cadaver donors
University of Munich - RLI may act as mechanochemical enzyme in ribosome and HIV capsid biogenesis
University of Munich - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of vector development
University of Naples Federico II - Effects of T-3 and T-4 on hamster cheek pouch microcirculation
University of Naples Federico II - The omission or addition of GH to GHD children does not alter carotid arteries
University of Navarra Clinic - Study supports clinical use of PFA-100 to measure aspirin resistance
University of Navarra, Pamploma - EPA stimulates leptin production via glucose metabolism
University of Navarra, Pamplona - Immunostimulatory adjuvant may be key to hepatitis C vaccine efficacy
University of Navarra, Pamplona - Review focuses on mechanisms of hypertensive ventricular fibrosis
University of Nebraska - Clinical trial to evaluate vaccine made from patient's dendritic cells
University of Nebraska - Modulated fluorouracil regimen treated adenocarcinoma of the large bowel
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of angiology
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque - B-cell/myeloid common progenitor does not express CXCR4
University of New South Wales - Altered nerve excitability found in established diabetic neuropathy
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne - Osteoblast growth and differentiation enhanced on peptide hydrogel
University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne - Therapeutic potential of cannibinoids evaluated
University of North Carolina - Advances in Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma shared
University of North Carolina - Aldosterone deficiency examined, adrenal cortex homeostatic responses revealed
University of North Carolina - Molecular markers studied as drug-resistance markers in malaria
University of North Carolina - Neural tube defects examined, peptide-mediated protection revealed
University of North Carolina - Poisoned fish are surreptitious poisoners
University of North Carolina - Sickle red blood cell adhesion to laminin studied, role of Rap1 defined
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill - Report reviews evidence supporting ICD use in patients with cardiomyopathy
University of North Carolina, Chaple Hill - Quality control mechanisms may maximize cardioprotection after injury
University of Notre Dame - Researchers seek to optimize current vaccine design strategies
University of Nottingham - Experts call for more research into treatments for children's brain tumors
University of Nottingham Hospital - Low birth weight is associated with tissue-specific effects on UCP expression
University of Oslo - Study documents mechanisms by which life changes can reduce CHD risk
University of Oslo - T cell-specific adapter protein studied, role in Lck activity shown
University of Ottawa - Lower limb prosthesis-related skin problems characterized
University of Oxford - Adipose tissue is the scapegoat for positive energy balance
University of Oxford - Researchers seek to build better T-cell-inducing malaria vaccines
University of Padua - Findings in endocrinology provide new insights
University of Padua - Gene therapies slay thyroid cancer cells in patients with end-stage disease
University of Padua - Hepatitis C genotype changes in Italian children forecast better outcomes
University of Padua - Murine liver tumors respond to combined suicide-cytokine gene therapy
University of Paris - Once- and twice-weekly matricial estradiol transdermal systems compared
University of Paris - Rat enamel analyzed, presence of RP59 revealed
University of Paris - Studies describe new findings in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis research
University of Paris - T lymphocyte arrest and apoptosis analyzed, influences of burn injury clarified
University of Paris VI - ABCC2 drug transporter gene mutation impairs methotrexate elimination
University of Parma - Patients with interferon-induced Graves disease fare better than others
University of Parma - Pharmacokinetic considerations of anesthesia in obese patients reviewed
University of Pavia - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of hematology
University of Pecs - Effects of volumetric vs. pressure-guided fluid therapy compared
University of Pennsylvania - Body image and obesity in adulthood reviewed
University of Pennsylvania - CD28 signals stabilize epigenetic modifications of interleukin-2 promoter
University of Pennsylvania - Dysplasia and hemimegalencephaly studied, molecular pathogenesis defined
University of Pennsylvania - IL-27 subunits and receptor studied, nature of pathogenic regulation defined
University of Pennsylvania - New research in the area of islet transplantation detailed
University of Pennsylvania - Radiographic and clinical findings of esophageal sphincter opening reported
University of Perugia - Urologists recommend vaginal wall sling for SUI patients with ISD
University of Pisa - Environmental factors may induce central precocious puberty in NW Tuscany
University of Pisa - Muscarinic M-3 receptor dimer studied, role of paired activation defined
University of Pittsburgh - Analgesic usage for low back pain impacted health care costs and service use
University of Pittsburgh - Coadministration of mifepristone, misoprostol is safe up to 49 days gestation
University of Pittsburgh - Coping skills and parental support determine smoking risk in adolescents
University of Pittsburgh - NT3 gene therapy applicable for treatment of diabetes-induced ED
University of Pittsburgh - Reports advance knowledge in hormone replacement therapy research
University of Plymouth - Propofol, sevoflurane provide comparable anesthesia with remifentanil
University of Queensland - Carbohydrates increase neutrophils and cortisol after intense exercise
University of Queensland - E-cadherin polarized trafficking analyzed, regulation defined
University of Queensland, Brisbane - Neurosphere assay is valuable tool for isolating/understanding embryonic NSCs
University of Rochester - A unified view of imaging the elastic properties of tissue reviewed
University of Rochester - Acustimulation wrist bands don't relieve chemotherapy-induced nausea
University of Rochester - Obese patients may be undertreated
University of Rostock Medical Clinic - Atopic asthma examined, increase in killer-specific secretory protein shown
University of Saarland, Homburg - HERV rec interferes with germ cell development and may cause carcinoma
University of Santiago de Compostela - Coatings for oral calcitonin carriers compared
University of Sao Paulo - Chromosome 17 mutations linked to adrenocortical tumors
University of Saskatchewan - Radiation and dendritic cell vaccine reduce number of liver metastases
University of Sheffield - Actin dynamics examined, nature of coupling to membrane trafficking defined
University of Shizuoka - Aging linked to decreased muscle mass and increased fat
University of Siena - Effect of citalopram on circulating adenosine and serotonin determined
University of South Australia - Changes in body composition in Australian children reported
University of South Carolina - Skin grafts in children following acquired amputation examined
University of South Dakota, Sioux Falls - Reports describe recent advances in hypertension research
University of Southern California - Lowering resistance to insulin may delay or prevent onset of diabetes
University of Southern California - Outcomes of radical prostatectomy revealed
University of Southern California - Teenagers with type 1 diabetes already developing cardiovascular disease
University of Southern California, Los Angeles - Baerveldt glaucoma implant safe and effective for pediatric glaucoma
University of Southern Denmark, Odense - Study finds alendronate comparably cost effective to other therapies
University of Stellenbosch, Matieland - Functional polymorphisms of SLC11A1 associated with risk of esophageal cancer
University of Strasbourg - Neuronal APP in its full-length configuration may induce neuronal death
University of Sunderland, U.K. - Survey highlights need for primary care guidance on NSAID use
University of Surrey, Guildford - Dietary constituents are associated with immune response to HSPs
University of Sydney - Fungal fragments and conidia studied, role as aeroallergens revealed
University of Sydney - MMP-9 and MMP-2 might be markers of plaque rupture or instability
University of Tennessee - Streptococcus superantigens studied, host modulation revealed
University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Implications for preventing postictal neurological complications
University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Heat-shock protein 70 regimen can prime protective immune responses in neonates
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston - CV risk factors can alter the benefits of exercise
University of Texas, Austin - Study examined cardioprotective effects of low-intensity exercise
University of Texas, Austin - Study of Lance Armstrong shows hard training boosts muscle power 8%
University of Texas, Dallas - LIGHT signaling analyzed, immune consequences defined
University of Texas, Dallas - Ultrasound method can augment organ-specific delivery of proteins
University of Texas, Galveston - Glycyrrhizin inhibits R5 HIV replication in 1-methyladenosine-treated PBMCs
University of Texas, Galveston - NMDA receptor examined, function in pain-related synaptic plasticity defined
University of Texas, Galveston - Variables affected accuracy and false-negative rate of sentinel node biopsy
University of Texas, Health Science Center - Dietary CLA and exercise lowers body fat mass, enhances lean body mass in mice
University of Texas, Houston - Evaluation after nephrectomy IDs patients at increased risk for recurrence
University of Texas, Houston - Intra-abdominal hypertension and implications for abdominal compartment syndrome
University of Texas, Medical Branch, Galveston - Aging linked to attenuated pancreatic regeneration post-partial pancreatectomy
University of Texas, Southwest Medical Center - Depressed adolescents with type 1 diabetes at risk for disease complications
University of Thessaloniki - Thessaly test at 20 degrees of knee flexion provides accurate diagnosis
University of Tokushima - Aquaporin examined, subcellular redistribution in Brunner's gland revealed
University of Tokyo - Four-drug regimen eradicates postoperative H. pylori colonization
University of Tokyo - Shear stress helps embryonic stem cells become vascular endothelial cells
University of Tokyo - Strategies against metabolic syndrome should include a look at adiponectin
University of Toronto - ARBs reduce left ventricular remodeling and improve function and survival
University of Toronto - CRP-driven therapies will improve management of CV diseases
University of Toronto - Functional requirements for signaling through NK cell receptors studied
University of Toronto - High-frequency oscillatory ventilation protocol effective
University of Toronto - Mucosal adaptation to enteral nutrients studied
University of Toronto - Perfusion fed bioreactor generates embryonic stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes
University of Toronto - Red wine consumption protects against atherosclerosis
University of Tubingen - Brain tumors examined, aquaporin and K+ channel redistribution clarified
University of Turin, Orbassano - DNA vaccination/BAT combo protects against incipient carcinomas
University of Twente, Gorinchem - Crystalline octacalcium phosphate coating suitable for bone tissue engineering
University of Udine - Atorvastatin and irbesartan work well in combination against oxidative stress
University of Ulm - Clinical relevance of imaging proliferation for lung cancer staging reviewed
University of Ulsan - SGITR enhances osteoclastogenesis
University of Ulster, Londonderry - Glucagon-like peptide-1 linked to metabolic abnormalities
University of Umea Hospital - Researchers present effective technique to assess ABP and TBP
University of Utah - Adipocytes with increased hexosamine flux exhibit insulin resistance
University of Utah - Expression of the Rho-family GTPase gene RHOF in lymphocyte subsets
University of Utah, Salt Lake City - Ceramide has role in the inhibition of muscle insulin sensitivity by FFAs
University of Utah, Salt Lake City - Self-assembling genetically engineered hydrogels have biomedical potential
University of Utrecht - QOL in chronically ill children viewed differently by parents and pediatricians
University of Vermont - Recent studies add new data to myocardial infarction research
University of Verona - Enterococcus faecalis examined, persistence in aquatic environments defined
University of Verona - HFE and TFR2 gene mutations analyzed in patients with acute leukemia
University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna - Bacterial ghosts facilitate hepatitis B antigen delivery
University of Victoria - Bioinformatics tool used for viral genome analyses
University of Vienna - Aerobic training does not improve mental stress tolerance
University of Virginia - Anti-allergen IgE antibodies studied, quantitative measurement reported
University of Virginia - Studies add new findings to hormones body of knowledge
University of Washington - Colorimetric assay facilitates identification of antileishmania drugs
University of Washington - Homeless prefer aggressive medical treatment
University of Washington - Novel strategy identifies microbiology lab errors with clinical impact
University of Wisconsin, Madison - Ability to mass produce HPV may lead to gains against cervical cancer
University of Wisconsin, Madison - Research add new data to transplant medicine body of knowledge
University of Wurzburg - New data illuminates research in diabetes therapy
University of Wurzburg - Paranasal sinus volume reduces acoustic rhinometry accuracy
University of York - Scientists warn of dramatic impact of global warming on Africa
University of Zagreb - Prognostic significance of clinicopathologic parameters determined
University of Zurich - Antigen specific active immunotherapy potential still untapped
University of Zurich - Dendritic cells process & present Listeria antigens for CD4+ T cell priming
University of Zurich - Researchers elucidate marker that can detect those prone to type 1 diabetes
Unotron - Maker of washable computer keyboards recommends hospitals conduct germ audit
Uppsala University, Sweden - Children born prematurely at risk for poorer vision
Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences - Researchers' work adds to drug delivery body of knowledge
VIASYS Healthcare Inc. - Medical technology company increases investment in China, Asia Pacific region
VITAS Healthcare Corporation - Joel Policzer promoted to national medical directory by hospice care provider
Valencia Institute of Infertility Foundation - Researchers' findings advance assisted reproduction research
Valentis, Inc. - Cardiovascular therapeutics company expands agreements with Schering AG Germany
Vanderbilt University - Claudin-1: a potential biomarker for colon cancer progression
Vanderbilt University - Nanotech method detects respiratory virus
Vanderbilt University - Recent findings in smallpox vaccines provide new insights
Vanderbilt University, Nashville - CT is a viable modality for delineating coronary arterial anomalies
Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Enriched genes aid aortic adaptation to biomechanical stress
Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Nanoparticulate drives adenoviral gene constructs into refractory cell targets
Vapotherm, Inc. - Respiratory therapies company announces 3 pending U.S. patent applications
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. - New image guided brachytherapy suite introduced
Vasomedical, Inc. - Cardiovascular devices company comments on use of noninvasive therapy
VaxGen Inc. - Lance K. Gordon, PhD, appointed to National Vaccine Advisory Committee
VaxGen, Inc. - Kevin Lee named acting CFO by company focused on infectious disease therapies
Venetec International - Cardio-focused medical device company introduces catheter securement device
Verispan - Healthcare informatics venture announces results of managed care audit
Veritec, Inc. - Matrix coding technology company selects global distributor
Verity Inc. - Healthcare IT software company plays role in Kenyan AIDS clinic
Vernalis plc - Sylvia McBrinn to head pharmaceutical company's U.S. commercial operations
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated - Biotechnology drug company announces pricing of common stock offering
Vet. Affairs Hospital, Hines - Increased angiotensin increases glomerular ANGII levels in diabetic rats
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Ann Arbor - Study recommends colonoscopy as screening method for average-risk women
Viacom Inc. - Companies announce new campaign to encourage Americans to get tested for HIV
Viatronix - Kodak to offer 3D colon software for virtual colonoscopy images
Vical Incorporated - DNA-focused biopharmaceutical company licenses 3 cancer vaccine targets to Merck
Viragen, Inc. - Biomanufacturing company reports progress of avian transgenics project
Virgen del Rocio University Hospital - Kidney recipients with hepatitis C are at risk for developing diabetes
Virgen del Rocio University Hospital, Seville - Cheyne-Stokes respiration and BNP levels may be related
VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies, Inc. - Vision company announces new member of board of directors
VisualMED Clinical Solutions Corp. - Healthcare IT software systems company concludes Italian marketing tour
Vita Salute San Raffaele Univ. Hospital, Milan - FREMS is an effective treatment for painful diabetic neuropathy
Voelklingen Heart Center - Study examined coagulation activation, fibrinolysis markers in bypass patients
Vrije University of Amsterdam - Attitudes and risk perception of parents need to be addressed in leaflet design
Vrije University of Amsterdam - Benefit of respiration-gated stereotactic radiotherapy for lung cancer examined
Vrije University of Brussels - LC assay simultaneously measures dialysate amino acids and citrulline
WEX Pharmaceuticals Inc. - No objection letter received from U.K. for Tectin clinical trial
Wageningen University and Research Center - Databases largely underestimate the amount of enterolignan precursors in foods
Wake Forest University - Many drugs prescribed for chronic insomnia not approved for that purpose
Wake Forest University, Winston Salem - Quality of life in adult cancer survivors assessed
Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research - Findings advance knowledge in immunology research
Walter C Mackenzie Health Science Center, Edmonton - Populations with increased BPP need to be targeted for vaccination
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research - Many United States military recruits show immunity to hepatitis B infection
Washington State University - Reports advance knowledge in cardiology research
Washington University - Fluoroscopically-guided extraforaminal block relatively safe
Washington University, St. Louis - M. tuberculosis PGDH is link between E. coli and mammalian enzymes
Washington University, St. Louis - Chimerism and clinical outcomes of donor bone marrow transplants reported
Washington University, St. Louis - Osteoclasts studied, functional influence of stromal cell-derived factor shown
Washington University, St. Louis - Researchers seek to prevent metabolic issues in subjects on anti-psychotics
Wayne State University, Detroit - Cytokine transfected tissue implants may avert aseptic loosening
Wayne State University, Detroit - Data advance knowledge in transplant medicine research
Wesleyan University, MIddletown - Neuronal apoptosis examined, oxidative damage and defective DNA repair revealed
Western Media Group Corporation - Information technology company to launch electronic health record
Wholefood Farmacy Corp. - Health and wellness whole food company reports monthly revenues
William Blair & Company - Investment firm initiates coverage of biological supplies and services company
William Blair & Company - Investment firm initiates coverage of radiology information systems company
William Blair & Company - Investment firm starts diabetes device company coverage with outperform rating
World Health Organization - Grant may help accelerate HPV vaccine development
World Health Organization - Health organization aims for measles elimination in the western Pacific region
World Health Organization - Improved water and sanitation could reduce the 5000 child deaths per day
World Health Organization - Millennium Development Goals in danger of not being met
World Health Organization - WHO drives efforts to boost antimalarial drug supply
Wright State University, Kettering - Early menarche linked with elevated BP and glucose intolerance
Wuhan University - New findings in SARS coronavirus described
XLR Medical Corp. - Cancer treatment-focused company retracts previously announced financing
XenoPort, Inc. - Positive results with prodrug of gabapentin for post-herpetic neuralgia reported
Xenomics, Inc. - U.S. patent application filed on transrenal DNA-based HIV detection test
Xpediate Consulting, LLC - New York healthcare company selects web-based JCAHO survey readiness system
Yale University - Antitumor prodrugs Cloretazine and BCNU evaluated
Yale University - Epithelial ATPase detachment studied, heat shock protein modulation revealed
Yale University - Galanin receptor regulation studied, role and action signaling clarified
Yale University - Intravenous iron not associated with acute microbial growth in catheters
Yale University - Three studies link daily ozone levels to mortality rates
Yale University School of Medicine - TNF-alpha blockade restores growth hormone signaling in murine colitis
Yamagata University - Tumor necrosis factor enzyme studied, overexpression in psoriasis observed
Yeditepe University, Istanbul - Collagen and PHBV matrices developed for cartilage tissue engineering
Yokohama Rosai Hospital,Kanagawa - Insulin sensitivity linked to pathogenesis of IFG and IGT
Zimmer Holdings, Inc. - Biological rotator cuff repair product derived from porcine dermis launched
Zix Corporation - Charles N. Kahn, Paul E. Schlosberg added to software company board of directors
bioMerieux, Inc. - Bacterial identification, antibiotic susceptibility testing system launched
bioMérieux - In vitro diagnostics company launches sample preparation platform
dj Orthopedics, Inc. - Orthopedic device company signs soft goods supply contract with MedAssets
eFoodSafety.com, Inc. - Food safety company increases sales and marketing efforts in Mexico
harmaFrontiers Corp. - Cell therapy company announced interim results of Tovaxin trials
iCAD, Inc. - CAD detection systems provider partners for resale of fee-for-procedure product
myDNA Media, Inc. - Internet-based mental health publisher adds professionals to advisory board
yet2.com - Innovia Medical acquires EarCheck ear infection diagnostic technology
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