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Susan Hasty, Publisher Table of Contents . . . July 6th, 2005 Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only Related Areas: Other Issues in Biotech Week | Other Publications
Boehringer Ingelheim - Enrollment in study of TNKase/ Metalyse used prior to angioplasty suspendedCedara Software Corp. - Cedara B-CAD receives U.S. FDA 510(k) clearanceEuropean Society for Human Genetics - Geneticists oppose singling out Jewish women in European patentHoward Hughes Medical Institute - Genetic switch for maturation discoveredsanofi-aventis Group - Data demonstrates greater flexibility with mealtime dosing of Apidra454 Life Sciences - Data presented on ultra-deep sequencing of HIV virus7TM Pharma A/S - Deal entered with Ortho-McNeil to develop compounds for asthma, allergiesA.C.T. Holdings, Inc. - Nuclear transfer technology firm reports files Form 10-QSB with U.S. SECAFP Imaging Corporation - Imaging company names Roberto Molteni as executive VP of technologyAMDL, Inc. - U.S. FDA responds to submission for cancer testAVI BioPharma, Inc. - Positive results reported with Neugene antisense drugsAlbert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx - Studies describe new findings in echocardiography researchAarhus University - Chlamydia pneumoniae Cpn0796 examined, nature of secretion definedAarhus University Hospital - Research in diabetes pathogenesis provides new insightsAarhus University of Hospital - Carbohydrate intolerance in cirrhosis is determined by insulin resistanceAbbott - Data reveals a promising new approach in cancerAcambis Inc. - ACAM2000 has similar success rate, antibody response, and safety as DryvaxActavis Group - Pharmaceutical company expects to deliver EBITDA margin above 26%Columbia University, New York - Recent findings in cancer screening provide new insightsAcuity Pharmaceuticals - Deal signed with Intradigm to develop topical drugs for ophthalmic usesAdelaide and Flinders Universities - Effects of intranasal saline sprays on ciliary beat frequency comparedAdvanced Magnetics, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm announces $3.3M closing of stock saleAdvanced Medical Optics, Inc. - Advanced Medical Optics to Change NYSE Ticker Symbol to 'EYE' Effective June 8Advancis Pharmaceutical Corporation - Keflex powder for oral suspension launched in the United StatesAdvion, Inc. - TriVersa NanoMate launched for mass spectrometryKarolinska Institute - Studies add new findings to diabetes pathogenesis body of knowledgeAdvomas - Medical assistance company announces name changeAegis Therapeutics - Feasibility studies initiated for intranasal drug delivery in type 2 diabetesAerogen, Inc. - Drug and device maker appoints president and CEOAesthera Corp. - Agreement signed with aesthetic technology distributorAffymax, Inc. - Hematide clinical results demonstrate potent effect on red blood cell productionAgenix - Biotech company forecasts 5% decline in salesLouisiana State University, Baton Rouge - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of enzymologyAgilent Technologies - Technology firms integrate Rosetta Resolver System, GeneSpring softwareAgilent Technologies Inc. - Biotechnology company to offer device to enhance de novo peptide sequencingAichi Medical School - Follicular thyroid carcinoma distinguished from adenomaAin Shams University, Cairo - Patients with chronic hepatitis C genotype 4 respond to therapy earlierAkita University - ABCA2 protein expression in vestibular schwannoma and peripheral nerves shownAlbert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx - Recent findings illuminate research in breast cancerM.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Research add new data to gene silencing body of knowledgeAlexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceuticals firm reports slight decrease in revenuesAlign Technology, Inc. - Medical device firm increases number of case refinementsAllon Therapeutics, Inc. - Study confirms blood brain barrier penetration of AL-108 and AL-208Almond Board of California - Study: Almonds reduce inflammationAlnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Ambion granted license to fundamental RNAi patentsMemorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Research add new data to cancer vaccines body of knowledgeAlphaRx, Inc. - Positive phase I trial results reported for IndaflexAltus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Phase I study of growth hormone completedAm. Acad. of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology - Asthma is still in session, even during summer breakAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology - New security devices put the "eye" in identification.American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Orthopedic surgeons advise teen drivers to use caution drivingAmerican Academy of Pediatrics - Medical and public health groups sue EPA to prevent future mercury exposureU.S. National Institutes of Health - Reports advance knowledge in immunology researchAmerican Dental Association - New tooth whitener could help heal teethAmerican Medical Systems Holdings, Inc. - Medical device firm to acquire OvionAmerican Type Culture Collection - Company launches Genuine Cultures emblemAmgen Inc. - New findings in the area of diabetes therapy describedAmylin Pharmaceutical - Pramlintide promotes satiety in obese subjects and those with type 2 diabetesAmylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Data presented on phase II study of pramlintideUniv. of California, San Francisco - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of proteomicsAnadolu University, Eskisehir - Alkylsulfanyltriazoles have inhibition against Mycobacterium tuberculosis Andrews Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center - ChloraPrep highly effective for presurgical pathogen removalAngiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Paclitaxel franchise broadened with license to Broncus TechnologiesAnn Arbor Dept. Vet. Affairs Health Systems - Arterial stiffness linked to insulin resistance in hypertensive nondiabeticsAnodyne Therapy, LLC - Canadian regulatory approval granted for peripheral neuropathy treatmentAntigenics, Inc. - Oncophage cancer vaccine gets European orphan drug designationUniversity College London - Studies add new findings to neuroscience body of knowledgeAntisoma - Agreement signed to manufacture AS1410 for clinical trialsAperio Technologies - Lab device maker extends slide image analysis capabilitiesAphton Corporation - Biotech company appoints Manfred Ruediger as chief operating officerApplied Biosystems Group - Alliance to deliver proteomic solutions for biomarker discovery, validationApplied Imaging Corp. - Imaging company announces reverse stock splitApplied NeuroSolutions, Inc. - Research program to develop new approach to Alzheimer disease therapeuticsUniversity of British Columbia - Studies advance knowledge in disease associations researchArena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Patent issued for drug screening methods for metabolic-related disordersArexis AB - European patent granted for novel target for diabetes treatmentAriad Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Company recognized for development of sarcoma treatmentArrow International, Inc. - Catheter maker reports on status of CorAide clinical trialsArrowhead Research Corporation - Nanotech stem cell device licensed from Stanford UniversityAscend Therapeutics - Study of 4-hydroxytamoxifen gel published in Journal of Clinical Oncology University of Padua - Research in cancer therapy provides new insightsAspect Medical Systems, Inc. - Brain monitoring technology predicts changes in suicidal ideationAssociation of European Cancer Leagues - Going smoke-free does not damage profits, global report showsAssuta Medical Center, Tel Aviv - Study examined effects of ceasing aspirin before bypass surgeryAston University - Deep sclerectomy with chromic suture implant effectiveAston University - Studies describe new findings in tuberculosis researchAston University, West Midlands - Findings advance knowledge in pulmonary medicine researchUniversity of Pennsylvania - Researchers' work adds to west nile virus body of knowledgeAstraZeneca - Tyrosine kinase inhibitor AZD2171 subdues tumor angiogenesisAtaturk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir - Further studies needed on fluoxetine and paroxetine in type 2 diabetic patientsAthens University - Studies describe new findings in atherosclerosis researchAustrian Academy Science, Innsbruck - Elderly adults may have insufficient protection from tetanus and TBEAutonomous University of Barcelona - Genotoxicity of 2-furylethylenes and 5-nitrofurans evaluatedAvanir Pharmaceuticals - Investigational anthrax antibody effective in recognized animal modelUniversity of Pittsburgh - Researchers' data advance cancer vaccines researchAvantogen - European patent grant for immune-enhancing adjuvantAvitar, Inc. - Medical device maker announces $750,000 private placementAzaya Therapeutics, Inc. - Biotech company appoints Michael T. Dwyer as president, CEO, directorBSD Medical Corporation - Medical device company begins trading on AmexBaltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Polyamines studied, role in synthesis and stability of occludin protein definedBaqai Inst. Diabetology & Endocrinology, Karachi - Arm fat percentage might be good tool to assess risk in South Asian childrenUniversity of Wurzburg - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of cardiologyBar Ilan University, Ramat Gan - A3 R agonist delayed dissipation in mitochondrial membrane during hypoxiaBarco - New system boosts color and 3D diagnostic imaging performanceBasel University Hospital Bruderholz - New findings in the area of atherosclerosis describedBavarian Nordic - Imvamune protects monkeys against smallpox-like virusBayer CropScience - Honorary doctorate awarded to Professor Friedrich BerschauerBayer Group - U.S. FDA grants approval for automated hepatitis B assaysWayne State University, Detroit - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of imagingBaylor College Med, Houston - Inducible caspase and interleukin-12 combine well to fight prostate cancerBaylor College Medicine, Houston - Study examined whether PCSK9 variants could affect plasma LDL-CBaylor College of Medicine - Social determinants of children's eating patterns reviewedBaylor College of Medicine, Houston - Recent findings in oncology describedBaylor University, Dallas - Research details cases of four transplant recipients who contracted rabiesBen Gurion University of the Negev - Reports add new data to diagnostics researchBerlin Medical University - Multisequential MRI approach improves heart inflammation diagnosisBest Practices, LLC - Report: Attracting top clinical investigators means building relationshipsBioAlliance Pharma - New CFO added to management team at biopharmaceutical firmBioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. - Biopharmaceuticals firm secures $2.5M financingBioInvent International AB - Licensing agreement signed for antibody phage display patent estateBioProgress plc - Developer of drug delivery mechanisms for oral dosage market updates partnershipBioVex, 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 leukemiaBiocompare, Inc. - Survey shows life science researchers' preference for chromatography productsBioenvision - Clofarabine active in a broad range of hematologic cancersBioenvision - Results of clofarabine trial in adult AML presented at conferenceBioniche Life Sciences, Inc. - Agreement signed for distribution of SuplasynBiophan Technologies, Inc. - Data released on pacemaker lead heatingBiopure Corporation - Pharma firm announces post-reverse stock split tradingBiosensors International Group, Ltd. - Medical device maker reports significant increase in revenueBiotech Holdings - Sucanan maker subscribes for $250,000 private placementBiotech Holdings, Ltd. - Distribution of Sucanon expanded in MexicoBiovail Corporation - U.S. FDA grants approval for extended-release GlumetzaBiovail Corporation - U.S. FDA grants tentative approval of Zolpidem ODT for sleep disordersBirmingham Women's Hospital - TVS doesn't aid diagnosis of endometrial pathology in women taking tamoxifenBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Grants focus on elder abuse and neglectBodyMedia, Inc. - Wearable calorie management system launchedBoehringer Ingelheim International GmbH - Deal signed to develop, commercialize a therapeutic monoclonal antibodyBone Care International, Inc. - U.S. patent issued for stabilized hydroxyvitamin DBorean Pharma A/S - Biopharma firm appoints John Nieland as VP preclinical researchBoston Life Sciences, Inc. - Biotech firm reports new option grants under NASDAQ market rule 4350Boston Scientific Corporation - Medical device developer provides updated financial estimates for 2005Boston University - Sickle cell plasma alters gene expression in endothelial cellsBradley Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceuticals firm announces developments relating to credit facilityBridgeport Hospital - Researchers' findings advance breast cancer researchBrigham & Women's Hospital - Conditions predisposing to anti-MUC1 antibodies protect against ovarian cancerBrigham & Women's Hospital - Myocarditis following smallpox vaccination differs from ACSBrigham & Women's Hospital, Boston - Higher plasma lycopene concentrations were not associated with CV riskBrigham and Women's Hospital - COX-2-derived products play key roles in resolutionBrigham and Women's Hospital - Excess drug-eluting stent length causes slight rise in restenois riskBrigham and Womens Hospital, Boston - Weight gain during intensive therapy put diabetics at risk for atherosclerosisBritish Columbia Children's Hospital - Glycogen synthase kinase examined, disease roles clarifiedBrody School International Med, Greenville - CD34+ cell dose strongly correlates with successful APBSCT engraftment in AMLBrooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam Houston - Gelatin matrix treatment of complex renal injuries in a porcine modelBruker AXS, Inc. - Protein crystal screening system launchedBruker Daltonics, Inc. - Solution launched for quantitative proteomicsBrussels Free University - Research on pediatric applications of drugs launched in EuropeBurrill & Company - Biotech continued its steady improvement in MayBusiness Objects - On Lok Senior Health Services selects business intelligence providerC&S Patient Education Foundation - Support group for brain malformation patients launches Conquer Chiari campaignCERMES, Niamey - N. meningitides serogroup W135 exceeds 40% in nonepidemic regions of NigerCHU A Michallon, Grenoble - Nondiabetic renal transplant patients exhibit no orthostatic decline in pressureCHU Montreal - Researchers add cell surface TR6 expression to tumor vaccine arsenalCHU Pitie Salpetriere, Paris - HIV CCR5 variant associated with HIV resistance in Chinese populationCHU de Bordeaux - Molecular features and morphology of hepatic TFNH determinedCHU de Nancy - Nd:Yap laser does not improve scaling/root planing outcomeCHUL Research Center, Quebec City - Env does not play active role in host HLA-DR acquisition by emerging HIV-1CNR Clinical Physiology Institute, Milan - Blood glutathione may be a marker of antioxidant defense consumptionCNR, Rome - Wheat diet linked with diabetes and small intestinal enteropathy in miceCSIRO Health Sciences and Nutrition, Australia - Patients with lipid problems benefit more from low-carbohydrate dietsCURE Children's Hospital Uganda - Inexpensive Chhabra shunt produces excellent outcomeCV & Urogen Cntr for Exc. in Drug, King of Prussia - New findings in ischemia describedCalifornia Association of Health Facilities - Health facilities organization offers nursing home education curriculumCalifornia Coalition for Reproductive Freedom - Hundreds of activists rally for reproductive freedomCalifornia Inst. of Technology - Choosing without recognizingCalifornia Pacific Medical Center - Program focuses on needs of siblings of sick childrenCalifornia State University of San Marcos - GroEL studied, chaperonin activity at heat-shock temperature revealedCambrex Corp. - David R. Bethune joins therapeutics company's board of directorsCambridge Laboratories - Aloxi launched in U.K. for chemotherapy induced nausea and vomitingCanadian Food Inspect Agency, Winnipeg - Nonhomologous recombination between HA/matrix genes caused HPAI emergenceCancer Research U.K. - Boys worse than girls at eating up their greensCantel Medical Corp. - Medical device firm reports income of $0.23 per shareCantonal University Hospital, Geneva - In vitro models simulate hepatitis C virus genotype 3a-related steatosisCapital Health, Edmonton - AIK-C and CLL vaccines elicit durable protective immunity in young infantsCardioVascular BioTherapeutics, Inc. - Positive results reported in development of stroke treatmentCarlos Haya Regional University Hospital - Patient and graft variables predict post-liver transplantation mortalityCase Western Reserve - Tight glucose control lowers CVD by about 50% in diabetesCase Western Reserve University, Cleveland - Pontine noradrenergic A5 neurogenesis requires brain-derived neurotrophic factorCase Western Reserve University, Cleveland - Tumor cells take up tailor-made self-assembled polyelectrolyte shellsCase Western Reserve, Cleveland - Oral health of residents in homes needs more attentionCathay General Hospital, Taipai - Adult acute epiglottitis often a comorbidity with diabetes and hypertensionCatholic University of S. Cuore, Rome - Platelet reactivity is increased by mental stress in patients with CADCedars-Sinai Med. Ctr. - Chemotherapy for brain tumors is boosted after vaccineCedars-Sinai Medical Center - Genes may predispose Mexican Americans to insulin resistanceCel-Sci Corp. - U.S. patent allowed on pre-sensitizing cancer prior to treatmentCelgene Corporation - REVLIMID new drug application accepted for review by FDACell Genesys Inc. - Antitumor antibodies maintain therapeutic levels after gene transferCell Genesys Inc. - Findings describe new data in cancer vaccines researchCell Genesys, Inc. - Biopharma firm appoints Sharon E. Tetlow senior VP, chief financial officerCell Signaling Technology, Inc. - Study to evaluate PhosphoScan platformCelladon Corporation - Successful preclinical trials in congestive heart failure reportedCellegy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Cellegesic launched in the United KingdomCellomics - Company says customer input drove release of new HCS software releaseCellomics - HCS creator launches the KineticScan HCS Reader Version 2.2.0Center Antoine Lacassagne, Nice - Therapeutic options and pattern of local failure after radiotherapy reportedCenter Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal - Nomogram predicting outcome of prostate biopsy developedCentocor Inc. - Researchers reveal second binding site for Gas6-receptor interactionCentral Leather Research Institute, Tamil Nadu - Recent findings in Alzheimer disease provide new insightsCentre Hospitalier Intercommunal, Poissy - Pancreatogastrostomy compared to pancreatojejunostomyCepheid - Customer-Specified Reagent program launched at microbiology meetingCerus Corp. - Commercialization agreement signed for INTERCEPT plasmaChaim Sheba Medical Center - Multiple subclones identified in TEL-AML1 at diagnosisChang Gung Memorial Hospital - Long-term effects of gait-enhancing treatments characterizedChang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of virologyChang Gung Memorial University Hospital, Taoyuan - Necessity of dual-phase F-18-FDG PET scans in nasopharyngeal carcinoma assessedChariteBruker Daltonics, Inc., Berlin - Anti-TNF-alpha therapy treats acute rejection in intestinal transplantationCharles E. Crutchfield III, MD - Trial of medical device for pimples information reportedChelsea Therapeutics, Inc. - U.K. Health Authority approves launch of phase I clinical trials for CH-1504Chiba University - Aberrant expression of RAB1A seen in human tongue cancerChicago Prostate Cancer Center - New targeted treatment for prostate cancer available in ChicagoChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia - New blood test may detect risk of rare complication from anesthesiaChildren's Hospital, Boston - Ad libitum low-glycemic load diet more efficacious than low-fat diet for heartsChildren's Hospital, Cincinnati - Real-time testing distinguishes SYT-SSX rearrangements in synovial sarcomasChildren's Hospital, Cincinnati - Surfactant protein studied, effect on lung function and air space definedChina Agriculture University, Beijing - Polysaccharide isolated from pumpkin shows promise as antidiabetic agentChinese Academy of Science, Shanghai - Findings describe new data in SARS coronavirus researchChinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing - Oenanthe javanica flavone is a potent hepatitis B virus inhibitorChinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of diagnosticsChinese Academy of Sciences, Taipei - Transcription factor Spz1 exhibits proto-oncogene activityChiron Corporation - Pharma company provides regulatory update on PULMINIQChonbuk National University - Vibrio vulnificus cytolysin studied, lipoprotein inactivation definedChonnam National University, Kwangju - ROS stimulates cell invasiveness of human gastric cancer AGS cellsChulalongkorn University - Exercise training attenuates endothelial dysfunction in diabetic ratsChung Shan Med University, Taichung - P1/P1 haplotype linked to elevated HIV CCR5 expression in Chinese populationChung Shan Medical University - Adenosinergic modulation of ventilation impaired in obese Zucker ratsChung Shan Medical University - New data illuminates research in virologyChung Shan Medical University Hospital - Gingival fibroblasts studied, role of nicotine in heme oxygenase shownChurchill Hospital, Oxford - Surgery may alter fatty acid metabolism and aid to impaired insulin sensitivityCincinnati Children's Hospital - Angiopoietin-like-4 mediates angiogenic processes in arthritic tissuesCincinnati Children's Hospital - Liver transplant success improves by managing levels of antirejection drugsCincinnati Children's Hospital Research Foundation - Model enables study of cardiomyopathy caused by troponin I mutationsCiphergen Biosystems, Inc. - Company launches Deep Proteome Research ServicesClarient, Inc. - Company launches new Internet-based PATHSiTE flow cytometry programClear Passage Therapies - Wurn Technique infertility treatment now available in Midwest U.S.Cleveland Clinic Foundation - DBD pathogenesis needs further studyCleveland Clinic Foundation - Effects of magnetic-activated cell sorting on sperm motility evaluatedCleveland Clinic Foundation - Eruptive nevi of the palms and soles describedCleveland Clinic Foundation - Peak VO2 is determinant of survival in HF patients receiving beta-blockersCleveland Clinic Foundation - Tumor-dendritic cell fusion vaccine is valid immunotherapy approachCliCon Srl, Ravenna - Study analyzed factors associated with poor adherence to lipid-lowering therapyClinPhone - Clinical technology company launches new product strategy teamClinical Research Institute of Montreal - Model can describe interaction of LV, aortic valve, and arterial systemCobra Biomanufacturing, plc - Agreement inked with Introgen Therapeutics for manufacturing servicesCochin Hospital, Paris - Bayesian therapeutic monitoring predicts ribavirin-induced anemiaCodexis, Inc. - Drug process development company appoints William Haseltine advisor to boardCodexis, Inc. - Matrix enters development and commercialization agreementCognia Corp. - SBIR grant awarded for enhancements to core information management systemCollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Company announces agreement to promote Alcortin and Novacort to dermatologistsCollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Oracea demonstrated up to a 61% reduction in inflammatory lesions in trialColorado Permanente Med Group, Denver - PAD patients undertreated in relation to their atherosclerotic riskColumbia MedCom Group - Medical communications network announces new ownershipColumbia University - New York state recommends voluntary teen mental health screeningsColumbia University, New York - Binge eating downregulates plasma ghrelinColumbia University, New York - New research in the area of polycystic ovary syndrome detailedColumbia University, New York - P16 loss/mitotic rate predict poor survival in peritoneal malignant mesotheliomaColumbus Children's Hospital - Selective target can suppress tumor growthCommonHealth - Healthcare communications network company expands ranks with 10 new employeesCommunity Education Centers - Substance abuse treatment facility opens in Casper, WyomingCompugen, Ltd. - Diagnostic biomarker collaboration with Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics launchedConcord Communications, Inc. - New York medical center selects business management software systemConnetics Corp. - Company to resume Extina development with new phase III trialCook Univ. of N. Queensland, Townsville - Posterior colporrhaphy with mesh is effective short-term treatmentCooper Hospital University Medical Center, Camden - Radical perineal prostatectomy examinedCooper Institute, Dallas - Diet and exercise reduce migration inhibitory factor in obese subjectsCopernicus Therapeutics, Inc. - Company reports on DNA drug delivery for brain and eye diseasesCordis Corp. - J&J sub to appeal CYPHER rulingCorgenix Medical Corp. - Diagnostic-kit company retains New York-based investor relations firmCorixa Corp. - Researchers provide guidance for CTL vaccines using microspheresCornell University - Studies advance knowledge in obstetrics researchCornell University, New York - Adenovirus vector E4 regulates endothelial cell connexin expressionCornell University, New York - Business and industry count the cost of rheumatoid arthritisCorrelogic Systems, Inc. - Proteomics company receives equity investment from Quest DiagnosticsCortex Biochem, Inc. - Patent awarded for MagaZorb for nucleic acid isolation and purification systemCozart plc - Medib Skandinavien acquired for SEK5.305MCreative Computer Applications, Inc. - IT company names Anahita Villafane as CFOCross Cancer Institute, Edmonton - Radiation oncology emerging as Canada's premier career choiceCryoLife, Inc. - Biomaterials company dividend: about $0.87 on convertible preferred stockCubist Pharmaceutical - Daptomycin examined, inhibition by pulmonary surfactant revealedCuris, Inc. - Company doses first patient in phase I clinical trial for basal cell carcinomaCuron Medical, Inc. - Stretta System maker receives $8.8M in second closing of private placementCutting Edge Information - Pharma market research teams collect competitive intelligenceCutting Edge Information - Study shows pharma company plan to extend generics linesCyanotech Corp. - Results of independent laboratory testing of spirulina announcedCytyc Corp. - Company announces first ThinPrep Imaging System placement in AsiaDDL - Researchers' data advance human papillomavirus researchDOR BioPharma, Inc. - Positive interim results reported from phase I clinical trial of RiVaxDR Systems, Inc. - Presentation: PACS helps rural hospitals access imaging servicesDST Systems, Inc. - Steve Sabino named president of medical services companyDalhousie University, Halifax - ORP1S analyzed, role of region in the regulation of vesicular transport definedDana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston - Nonreplicating HIV-1 contributes to T cell depletion by activating CD4/CD8 cellsDanish University of Pharmaceutical Sciences - Rotating dialysis cell model simulates drug kinetics in knee jointDaou Systems, Inc. - Oregon hospital contracts for wireless enterprise mobile health IT systemDartmouth College, Hanover - V. cholerae AphA is member of winged helix transcription factor superfamilyDartmouth College, Lebanon - New research in the area of endocrinology detailedDartmouth Medical School - New advances may slow tumor growth in pancreatic cancerDartmouth Medical School - Well-child visits can uncover maternal depressionDe Weezenlanden Hospital, Zwolle - Dutch compliance with national thromboprophylaxis guidelines limitedDecision Resources, Inc. - Report: Avastin will account for more than 50% of market in 2014Decision Resources, Inc. - Study finds that Michigan HMOs garner smaller profits in 2004Democritus University of Thrace, Greece - Cardiovascular abnormalities present prior to specific left ventricular changesDenver Medical Health Center - Reports add new data to cardiology researchDepomed, Inc. - New River enters into development and license agreementDerby City Hospital - Fibrin glue used to treat pilonidal sinusDey, LP - Patient-friendly packaging, labeling launched for anaphylaxis auto injectorsDiversa Corp. - Clemson to collaborate on the development of enzymes to enhance human nutritionDokkyo University, Tochigi - Causative agents remain unclear in FS patientsDomantis, Ltd. - Company delivers dual-targeting drug candidate to AbbottDonate Life Calif. Organ & Tissue Donor Registry - Organ and tissue donor registry reaches 60,000 donor markDongduk Women's University, Seoul - Ginkgo terpene has anti-inflammatory effect on C. albicans -related arthritisDr. Hari Singh Gour University, Madhya Pradesh - Single dose tetanus vaccine formulation developedDrFirst, Inc. - Rcopia e-prescription system selected for phase II of Ohio Patient Safety grantDuke University - Immunostimulatory function of DCs bettered by transfection with OX40 ligandDuke University - Newer long-acting agents provide better level of basal insulin than older onesDuke University - Phospholipid vesicles studied, interference with antibody fragment binding shownDuke University - Rho-kinase, a potential cellular target, shows potential for glaucoma therapyDuke University, Durham - Engineering skeletal myoblasts: role of electrical and biochemical signalsDuke University, Durham - Paper reviews data that underlie use of DE-MRI in patients with ischemic HDEDot.com, Inc. - NanoViricides acquisition completeEHP/USAID, Kathmandu - Antimalarial drugs studied along the eastern Indo-Nepal borderEMD Lexigen Research Center Corp. - Anti-CD20-IL-2 immunocytokine efficacious in model of human B lymphomaEXACT Sciences Corp. - Collaboration to evaluate the performance of certain gene methylation markersEastman Kodak Company - Companies collaborate to develop HIPAA compliant integrated secure e-mail systemEdinburgh Royal Infirmary - Acute coronary syndrome patients at increased risk of strokeEducation Development Center Inc. - Early drinking associated with alcohol and sexual risks through mid-adolescenceEdwards Lifesciences - Agreement between PVT and 3F Therapeutics restructured in light of acquisitionEhime University - Non-denaturing 2D electrophoresis improves analysis of organelle enzymesElan Corp., plc - Neuroscience-based biotech announces the appointment of new board directorsElan Corp., plc - Neuroscience-based biotech completes retirement of over $240M of 2008 debtElectric Aquagenics Unlimited, Inc. - Company launches new C-Series electrolyzed oxidative Empowered Water SystemElectro-Optical Sciences, Inc. - Device maker announces filing of initial public offeringEli Lilly & Co. - Combined pelvic floor muscle training and duloxetine is effective treatmentEli Lilly & Co. - Researchers' work adds to osteoporosis body of knowledgeEli Lilly and Company - Pharma company launches scholarship for ADHD adultsEmergent BioSolutions Inc. - Jerome M. Hauer named to board of vaccines-focused biosciences companyEmory University - Recent findings in Alzheimer disease describedEmory University, Atlanta - Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is justified on cost-utility basisEmory University, Atlanta - Researchers describe findings in proteomics studiesEmory University, Atlanta - Rodent social behavior encoded in junk DNAEmployment Policies Institute - Study shows Massachusetts health insurance mandate could cause job lossEndo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. - Pain-management company reports favorable outcome in generic oxycodone caseEndologix, Inc. - Powerlink System granted Canadian approvalEpocrates, Inc. - Physician survey shows access to diagnostic software improves health careErasme University Hospital, Brussels - Fever control in septic shock examined, benefit or harm probedErasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam - Fluticasone propionate for nasal polyposis, rhinosinusitis reduces surgery needErasmus University, Rotterdam - EPC-capture coronary stent is safe, feasible for treating de novo CADEssilor - National Optronics acquisition completeEuropean Institute of Oncology, Milan - Cancer immunotherapy based on killing Salmonella -infected tumorsEvanston NW Healthcare - Real-time PCR for detection and identification of Plasmodium spp. reportedEvanston Northwestern Healthcare, Chicago - Minimally important differences enhanced interpretability of HRQOL scoresEverest Biomedical Instruments Co. - Biomedical company forms research alliance with NYUExelixis, Inc. - Collaboration to focus on therapeutics for cancer, inflammation, tissue repairEximias Pharmaceutical Corp. - Dr. Ruedi E. Waeger joins board of directors of THYMITAQ makerExiqon, A/S - Biotech company secures $20M capital injection for further product developmentExpress Scripts, Inc. - Benefits manager reports zero increase in generic prescription drug spendingFUJIFILM Medical Systems USA - Company submits PMA for CR mammographyFUJIFILM Medical Systems USA - Patent issued for Synapse's Subscription technologyFavrille, Inc. - FavId phase II clinical trial begins in EuropeFederal University of Minas Gerais - Liposomal oligopeptide-rich casein hydrolysates preparedFederation of American Societies for Exp. Biol. - FASEB scientists make case for research funding to U.S. lawmakersFeist Weiller Cancer Center, Shreveport - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of leukemiaFlorida State University - Smooth muscle alpha-actinin examined, interaction with smitin revealedFlower Mound Center For Cosmetic - Nutritionist/hygienist rejoins dental practiceFocus Diagnostics, Inc. - Luminex inks agreement for the development of in vitro diagnostic productsFond. Centro San Raffaele del Monte Tabor, Milan - New findings in the area of cardiology describedFood Products Association - Food/beverage organization questions use of food crops for PMPsFooyin University, Taiwan - Flight stockings significantly reduce DVT risk, says reviewForschungszentrum, Borstel - Recent TB transmission associated with health-care work in low incidence settingFourth Military Medical University, Xian - Changes in metabotropic glutamate receptor expression characterizedFred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle - Selection during HIV-1 transmission may vary depending on infecting subtypeFree University of Amsterdam - Divergent gene profiles underscore hypertrophy and heart failureFree University of Brussels - Gene-modified dendritic cells from cancer patients activate CTL clonesFresenius Medical Care, AG - Company to launch 5008 series dialysis machinesFrost & Sullivan - Focus on high-value products to counter price erosion in the AED marketFudan University - Reports describe recent advances in diabetes pathogenesis researchFudan University, Shanghai - Researchers explain mechanisms of immune responses induced by DNA vaccinesFujisawa Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. - Effects of aging on aerosol properties of amorphous FK888 determinedFujita Health University - Alzheimer disease modeled, beta-amyloid probe imagedFukuoka Dental College Hospital - Endoscopic mucosal resection is contraindicated for submucosal gastric cancerFukuoka University - Researchers describe findings in breast cancer studiesG. D'Annunzio University, Chieti - Study investigated neonatal myocardial cell response to hypoxic stressGSI Group, Inc. - GSI Lumonics announces name changeGachon Medical School, Inchon - Statin and fibrate therapies combine for a safe treatment for hyperlipidemiaGammaCan International, Inc. - Vered Caplan named acting CEO of immunotherapy makerGazi University, Ankara - Men with sleep apnea syndrome display serotonin transporter gene variationsGeisinger Medical Center - Four treatments for brown recluse spider bites comparedGenaera Corp. - Target enrollment reached in EVIZON phase II trial (MSI-1256F-209) in AMDGenaissance Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - DNA-focused pharma to provide pharmacogenetic support to INC ResearchGene Logic, Inc. - Daiichi continues BioExpress System subscriptionGene Logic, Inc. - Drug-development company expands capacityGene Logic, Inc. - Takeda extends BioExpress System SubscriptionGenencor International - Jack Huttner elected chairman of Industrial Biotechnology Council at EuropaBioGenentech, Inc. - Data from Rituzan rheumatoid arthritis trial announcedGeneral Hospital PLA, Beijing - STAT3, expressed in glomerulonephritis, is downregulated by fosinoprilGenerex Biotechnology Corp. - Company announces publication of Oral-lyn research studyGeneva Bioinformatics, SA - Hitachi Software to distribute Phenyx MS software platformGeneva Bioinformatics, SA - Launch of e-Proxemis announcedGenmab, A/S - Antibody-focused biotech appoints CFO, vice president, business developmentGenoMed, Inc. - Company announces third year of its West Nile virus trialGeorgetown University, Washington, DC - Side effects reduce low-income Latinas' inclination to join clinical trialsGerman Cancer Research Center - A new vector system eases DMBT1 variant and full-length cloningGerman Cancer Research Center - Red meat found to elevate, fish to lower colorectal cancer riskGerman Cancer Research Center DKFZ, Heidelberg - Tumor cell vaccine plus virus infection improves patient survivalGerman Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg - 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Humanized ABCA1 murine model developedUniversity of British Columbia - Researchers' work adds to chlamydia vaccines body of knowledgeUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver - Calcium strengthens plasmid-lipid particle transfectionUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver - Most parents would vaccinate children if it cost them nothingUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver - Neural stem cells have great potential for cell therapy and gene therapy in PDUniversity of Cagliari - Pyrosequencing assay detects SNPs in M. tuberculosis embB306 regionUniversity of Calgary - Basal NO activity is preserved in patients with moderate coronary diseaseUniversity of California Davis - Oxidative stress, inflammation play role in progression of diabetic pathologyUniversity of California Los Angeles - Anterior cingulate development studied in childhood-onset schizophreniaUniversity of California Los Angeles - CD8+ T-cell replicative senescence modulates age-related pathologiesUniversity of California Los Angeles - 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