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Susan Hasty, Publisher Table of Contents . . . August 10th, 2005 Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only Related Areas: Other Issues in Biotech Week | Other Publications
Academy of General Dentistry - Experts report that dental x-rays effectively identify stroke risk factorsAndroclus Therapeutics - Immune responses to hsp60 epitopes in juvenile idiopathic arthritis publishedAphton Corporation - Results reported from phase I trial with Lewis Y antibody IGN311ECRI - Benefits of minimally invasive bariatric surgeries for obesity weighedHaptoGuard, Inc. - Published data supports gene linkage to vascular disease in diabetes22 Kirkmichael Avenue - Anti-Hu paraneoplastic syndrome presented as cranial nerve palsies4SC AG - Pharmaceutical company receives financing through technology funds7TM Pharma - Phase I/II clinical studies initiated for the treatment of obesityAXM Pharma, Inc. - Vitamin, nutritional supplement lines distributed to 10,000 outletsAarhus University Hospital - AGE-RAGE and AGE important in pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathyAarhus University Hospital - Two-step gene profiling delineates colorectal cancer microsatellite statusAbbott - Positive opinion granted for Humira in Europe for rheumatoid arthritisAbbott Laboratories - Novel vanilloid receptor antagonist has antinociceptive effectsAble Laboratories, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company announces resignation of presidentAcacia Research Corp. - CombiMatrix expands management team and provides operational updateAcademic Medical Center, Amsterdam - Tickling nerves prevents inflammationAcademy of General Dentistry - Bad breath relief for 90 million U.S. sufferersAcetex Corp. - European Commission grants unconditional approval for Celanese to acquire firmAcon Laboratories, Inc. - U.S. FDA grants 510(k) clearance for infectious mononucleosis rapid testsAcorda Therapeutics - Biotech company strengthens patent portfolio on neuregulins productsActelion Ltd - Bosentan in pulmonary arterial hypertension study useful for EisenmengerActive Biotech - Active Biotech's new share issue oversubscribedAdlyfe, Inc. - Blood test developed for bovine spongiform encephalopathyAdvanced BioPhotonics, Inc. - Imaging technology company commences rights offeringAdvanced Cell Technology, Inc. - Dr. Robert Lanza testifies before Senate subcommitteeAdvanced Medical Optics, Inc. - Medical device maker announces proposed private offeringAdvitech, Inc. - Marketing program stepped up for new oral psoriasis productAegis - Texas hospital selects company to help reduce healthcare costsAethon, Inc. - Hospital transport provider appoints executive to board of directorsAffymax, Inc. - Phase II trial of Hematide for anemia beginsAfrican American Medical Network, Inc. - Drug companies become charter advertisers with African American Medical NetworkAjou University, Suwon - Autologous mesenchymal stem cell transplantation improves recovery after strokeAkdeniz University, Antalya - Complementary therapies bolster TRAIL-mediated death in breast cancer cellsAkorn, Inc. - Pharma firm joins new Russell Microcap IndexAlbany Molecular Research, Inc. - Alliance with U.S. NINDS to target neuromuscular disordersAlbert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx - Exercise effect is most robust among hypertensive subjectsAlfred Hospital, Melbourne - Diet rich in omega-3 PUFA facilitates efficiency of mitochondrial energyAlizyme plc - Agreement reached with U.S. FDA for renzapride phase III trialAllervax Lab - Sublingual immunotherapy proven effective for administering allergy medicineAlltracel - First aid products manufacturer works to raise consciousness of sports safetyAlnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm adopts rights agreementAlphaRx, Inc. - Approval granted to begin phase II trial for IndaflexAlpharma, Inc. - U.S. FDA grants approval for glyburide/metformin HCL tabletsAlphatec Manufacturing, Inc. - Medical device company names president and chief operating officerAltana - Study results of anti-inflammatory agent for COPD, asthma reportedAmazon Biotech, Inc. - Biotech company appoints Simcha Edell as chief financial officerAmbion, Inc. - Single screen, ready-to-transfect siRNA libraries launchedAmerican Academy of Dermatology - Study shows sunscreen use in children may lower risk of future skin cancerAmerican Botanical Council - Herbal combination effective for prostate, urinary problems, trial results showAmerican Cancer Society - Use of chewing tobacco, snuff may increase mortality from heart disease, strokeAmerican College of Chest Physicians - Study finds obese men more carb intolerant than obese womenAmerican Heart Association - AHA publishes statement on infective endocarditisAmerican Medical Association - Doctors voice support for legislation on indoor tanning equipmentAmerican Oriental Bioengineering, Inc. - Biotech firm's stock approved for listing on American Stock ExchangeAmerican Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - Professional society warns against discount injectables bought offshoreAmpliMed - Patient enrollment begins for phase I/II trial of Amplimexon plus dacarbazineAnalytiCon Discovery GmbH - Deal signed to identify natural compounds for Johnson & JohnsonAndromed, Inc. - Medical device company reports quarterly loss of $0.03 per shareAngiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Drug-eluting stents tested in two patients with peripheral arterial diseaseAnika Therapeutics, Inc. - Biotech company announces addition of chief financial officerAntares Pharma, Inc. - Gel reduces hot flashes in menopausal womenAntares Pharma, Inc. - Pharma firm announces conversion of all outstanding shares of series A stockArizona State University, Tempe - Preferred walking speed may be linked to muscle carbohydrate oxidationArk Therapeutics Group plc - Pharmaceutical company makes board appointmentAsinex, Ltd. - Milestone achieved in collaboration with BiovitrumAspenBio, Inc. - Biotech company completes $3,557,892 private placementAssay Designs, Inc. - Antibody maker acquires Stressgen BioreagentsAstraZeneca - Breast cancer treatment Arimidex granted new indication for postmenopausal womenAthens Medical School - Chocolate consumption may exert a protective effect on the cardiovascular systemAtheroGenics, Inc. - Patient screening in phase III ARISE trial concludedAurobindo Pharma Limited - Pharmaceutical firm records profit of INR 351MAutonomous University of Madrid - Tapasin analyzed, role as a size-dependent peptide editor definedAutonomous University of Yucatan - Novel rat catalepsy test may help identify antiparkinsonian drugsAvanir Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical company added to 2005 Russell IndicesAvax Technologies, Inc. - Enrollment initiated in trial of M-Vax for patients with melanomaAventis Pharma, Frankfurt - eNOS may limit LV remodeling and dysfunction under chronic pressure overloadBBSRC Institute for Animal Health, Surrey - ELISA to detect foot-and-mouth disease virus polyprotein antibody developedBank of Cyprus Oncology Center, Nicosia - Platinum-based chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer is safe and effectiveBanyu Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd. - Melanin-concentrating hormone 1 receptor antagonist fights obesityBarr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - U.S. FDA grants approval for Allegra capsulesBayer CropSci - Germinating Arabidopsis seeds studied, patterns of protein oxidation definedBayer HealthCare - Genotyping license agreement signed with DxS and BTGBaylor College of Medicine, Houston - Regional cerebral oximetry correlates with invasive SvO2 measuresBeijing Med-Pharm Corporation - Pharma company's registration statement becomes effectiveBellvitge University, Barcelona - Study to determine best reperfusion strategy in elderly AMI patients is feasibleBen Gurion University of Negev, Beer Sheva - Adolescent groups identified as at most risk for acquiring HIV infectionBen-Gurion Univ. of the Negev, Israel - Universal immunization of toddlers in Israel reduces hepatitis A ratesBen-Gurion University of the Negev - Surveillance of hemodialysis-associated infections in Israel reportedBerlin University - Epidemiology of self-mutilation and its various forms exploredBest Practices, LLC - Consulting company names healthcare sector leadBest Practices, LLC - Research shows pharma companies using clinical results to drive marketingBest Practices, LLC - Research study examines how to win investigators in a competitive marketBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Study identifies fat-secreted protein linked to insulin resistanceBio-Matrix Scientific Group, Inc. - Two patent applications filed on stem cell devicesBio-logic Systems Corp. - Diagnostics company reports 11.3% increase in salesBioElectronics Corporation - Medical device firm announces sales force expansionBioForce Nanosciences - Independent testing to support safety marks for nanoarray system completeBioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm's offers 8,500,000 shares of common stockBioMimetic Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company strengthens senior leadership teamBioSurface Engineering Technologies, Inc. - Medical device firm announces deal with Biomet subsidiaryBioSyntech, Inc. - Letter of intent signed for subscription to 7.5M shares of biotech companyBioTech Medics, Inc. - NeuroLase medical device sold to Florida pain centerBioTherapeutics Research Group - Virus research funded at Robarts by U.S.-based Howard Hughes Medical InstituteBioTime, Inc. - Blood volume expander developer announces new patent in ChinaBioWa, Inc. - Agreement reached for services for non-allergic asthma treatmentBioXell S.p.A. - Phase IIb trial of BXL628 in benign prostatic hyperplasia initiatedBioenvision - Oncology company reports 65% increase in revenuesBiolase Technology, Inc. - Medical device firm receives filing extension notice from NASDAQBioniche Life Sciences, Inc. - Sotradecol injection for varicose veins launched in U.S. marketBiophan Technologies, Inc. - Medical device firm's intellectual property portfolio expands to 140Biosensors International Group, Ltd. - CE Mark approval granted for polymer-free drug-eluting stent for cardiologyBiosite Incorporated - License signed for novel renal injury markerBiotest Laboratories - Advertising campaign launched for fat loss product for womenBoehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals - Group sequential, adaptive design effective for migraine trialBoehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - BPH patients improve more rapidly with tamsulosin hydrochloride, study showsBoston Life Sciences, Inc. - Kenneth L. Rice Jr. named chief financial officer at biotech firmBoston University - Age-related decreases in bradykinin B2 receptors may make hearts vulnerableBoston University - Single nucleotide polymorphism was associated with HDL3Boston University - Vaccination promotes and prolongs activation of stress-activated kinasesBrigham & Women's Hospital - Tyrphostin inhibitors of cytokine signaling identifiedBrigham & Women's Hospital, Boston - New markers are under investigation to advance knowledge of heart diseaseBrigham & Women's Hospital, Boston - Scientists evaluate screening methods for detecting ovarian cancerBristol Myers Squibb Pharma. Research Institute - Orally active pyrrolotriazines staunch tumor angiogenesis in miceBristol University - Recent use of antibiotics doubles your chances of being resistantBristol-Myers Squibb Company - Metformin versus conventional approach for type 2 diabetes comparedBristol-Myers Squibb Company - Pharma firm signs deal for sale of U.S., Canadian consumer medicines businessBurnham Institute, La Jolla - Hodgkin disease reclassified as Hodgkin lymphomaBurnham Institute, La Jolla - Rapamycin exhibits dramatic antitumor activity in breast cancer modelsCAS Medical Systems, Inc. - Test data from near infra-red spectroscopy technology to be presentedCGI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Cellular Genomics selects angiogenesis candidate, changes nameCHU Amiens - Report describes characteristics of endocarditis caused by S aureus CHU Lille - TNF-alpha matures leukemia cells into antigen-presenting cellsCHU Purpan - C-reactive protein levels predict perindopril-indapamide efficacyCHU Rangueil, Toulouse - Fenofibrate prevents rosiglitazone-induced body weight gainCHU de Limoges - Novel disability scale facilitates assessment of surgery outcomeCNRS, Marseille - Brucella virulence factor required for intracellular survivalCONICET, Buenos Aires - VEGF protein is essential for pituitary gland neovascularizationCPC of America, Inc. - Investigative device exemption application submitted for arterial closure deviceCSSC - Provider of life sciences compliance, validation systems form strategic allianceCV Therapeutics, Inc. - Clinical program initiated for potential novel treatment of asthmaCalifornia Cancer Registry - Cases reported to cancer registries hampered by time delaysCalifornia Department of Health Service - Multiple abortions may be predictive of vaginal bleeding during pregnancyCalifornia Institute for Regenerative Medicine - Committee approves stem cell policy enhancementsCalifornia Institute of Technology - Three's a crowd, when it comes to planet formationCaliper Life Sciences, Inc. - LabChip technology licensed for diagnostic applicationsCalypte Biomedical Corporation - Diagnostics company appoints South African distributorCambridge Heart - U.S. CMS opens National Coverage Determination for Microvolt T-Wave AlternansCambridge University - Scientists develop new cellular modulesCamp - Surgical device maker acquires Seattle SystemsCancer Institute Hospital, Tokyo - Endoscopic total layer resection used to treat duodenal carcinoidCancer Registry Norway, Oslo - Early life events related to later risk of colorectal cancerCancer Research U.K. - Group to run new mouth cancer campaignCaprion Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical company signs biomarker research allianceCaprius, Inc. - Medical waste company appoints sales representativeCardiac Dimensions, Inc. - U.S. IDE approval granted to initiate COMPETENT pilot studyCardiac Science, Inc. - Airline selects AEDs for deployment at headquarters, ground facilitiesCardiff University, Wales - Kidney donors need to talkCardinal Health - First manufacturing project of antibody using gene expression technology doneCardioSoft - ECG technologies to be introduced at cardiology meetingCardiovascular Center, Zurich - Precise knowledge of variables is essential for management of Ebstein anomalyCaro Research Institute - Economic burden of pertussis and impact of immunization describedCaro Research Institute - Economics of pertussis immunization of adolescents in U.S. outlinedCarter BloodCare - Partnership focuses on cancer research supportCase Western Reserve University, Cleveland - Drug abuse affects maternal-infant feeding interactions during first yearCase Western Reserve University, Cleveland - Gene polymorphisms may predict a positive response to Crohn disease therapyCase Western Reserve University, Cleveland - High duty cycles slow pore membrane recovery following sonoporationCase Western Reserve University, Cleveland - Linear triple-site rapid bipolar pacing created uniform wave-front propagationCase Western Reserve, Cleveland - Children born in the 1990s have long-term health needsCase Western Reserve, Cleveland - Diuretics unsurpassed in preventing hypertension complications in black patientsCastle Hill Hospital, Humberside - Bcl-2 expression predicts radiotherapy failure in laryngeal cancerCatholic University of Korea - Serotonin gene polymorphisms do not interact in schizophreniaCatholic University of Leuven - Ca2+ -release mechanism studied, nature of stimulation clarifiedCatholic University of Louvain - Activity of beta-lactams against intraphagocytic infection comparedCelera Genomics - Phase I trial initiated for HDAC inhibitor in patients with cancerCelladon Corporation - Biotech company names Stephen Grant chief medical officerCellectis S.A. - License agreement entered related to gene targeted miceCenter for Apollo Medicine, Tunis - CD34+ cell dose plays role in preventing late infections in pediatric SCTCenter for Consumer Freedom - Study shows lack of physical activity causes childhood obesityCenter for Health Studies, Seattle - Exercise helps a little with chronic, but not acute, low back painCenter for Research in Women's Health, Toronto - Study investigates concordance of bilateral breast cancers in BRCA carriersCenters for Disease Control & Prevention - Oral vaccination of dogs with recombinant rabies virus vaccines reportedCenters for Disease Control and Prevention - Carbon monoxide poisoning is a serious post-hurricane hazardCentral Drug Research Institute, Lucknow - Leishmania donovani trypanothione reductase characterizedCentral Hospital, Vasteras - Ultrasonic shears cause less nerve damage than electrosurgical toolsCentre Hospitalier Universite de Vaudois, Lausanne - Invasive candidiasis diagnosed with mannan antigenemia and antimannan antibodiesCentre de Rech. du Service de Sante des Armees - Nonhuman primates are models for hematology, immunology, and virology studiesCentro di Riferimento Oncologico - Overweight patients have reduced risk of benign prostatic hyperplasiaCephalon, Inc. - Acquisition of Salmedix completedCephalon, Inc. - Acquisition of TRISENOX from Cell Therapeutics completeCephalon, Inc. - Jeff Myers named vice president of government affairsCeregene, Inc. - Gene therapy company adds John Walker to board of directorsCerus Corp. - Dr. Joseph Eiden named vice president, clinical research and medical affairsChang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei - Fulminant hepatitis strikes hepatitis B carriers with acute liver diseaseChang Gung University, Hsien - Efficacy of laser myringotomy for otitis media in nasal cancer patients examinedChangi General Hospital - Utility of magnetic stimulation in pelvic floor disorders evaluatedChaoyang University of Technology, Taichung - Model provides predictions of complete recovery timeCharite Virchow Klinikum, Berlin - CT-guided interstitial single-fraction brachytherapy of lung tumors reviewedChemokine Therapeutics Corp. - Cancer drug granted orphan-drug designation for osteogenic sarcoma treatmentChiang Mai University - HAART safe/effective in HIV-infected children with advanced diseaseChiba University - Cathepsin D suggested as potential marker for poor prognosis in glioma patientsChicago Medical School - Approaches for the cure of type 1 diabetes by cellular and gene therapyChildren's Heart Centre, Vancouver - Effect of defibrillator threshold testing on cerebral oxygenation determinedChildren's Hospital Boston - Researchers identify gene's role in suppressing longevityChildren's Hospital at Westmead - Anti-CMV prophylaxis reduces morbidity and mortalityChildren's Hospital of New York - Thoracic pedicle screw and hook correction have similar outcomeChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia - Cell types dictate the interaction of von Willebrand factor and factor VIIIChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia - Lentiviral vector encoding Gp41-derived fusion inhibitor suppressed HIVChildren's Hospital of Pittsburgh - Research identifies specific pathway that causes inflammation in lung tissueChildren's Hospital, Cincinnati - Brachial artery function measures are useful in measuring vascular changesChildren's Hospital, Cincinnati - Increased TPR is major contributor to elevated BP in children with CKDChildren's Hospital, Cincinnati - TGF-alpha examined, surfactant homeostasis disruption revealedChina Agricultural University - DNA- and protein-based vaccines induce active immune suppressionChina Medical University Hospital, Taichung - Alleles of p53 gene associated with different locations of gastric cancerChina Medical University Hospital, Taichung - Hepatitis B vaccine doses protect patients regardless of dialysis typeChinese Academy of Science, Shanghai - Scorpion venom induces glioma cell apoptosis and inhibits glioma tumor growthChinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention - HIV infection in children of paid plasma donating community reportedChinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin - COX-2 antisense transfectants halt gastric cancer angiogenesisChiron Corp. - Company reduces supply expectations for BEGRIVAC flu vaccine to non-U.S. marketsCholestech - Seniors get more cholesterol screenings with new Medicare reimbursement levelsChromos Molecular Systems, Inc. - ACE System developer strengthens IP estate with four new patentsChronix Biomedical - Publication reports living test for bovine spongiform encephalopathyChulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok - Deltamethrin exposure affects host resistance to Plasmodium infectionChulalongkorn University - Accuracy and cost of UTI screening test comparedChung Ang University - Chitosan microspheres highly effective in rabbitsCilag, GmbH, International - J&J company to acquire nesiritide rights in Europe from GlaxoSmithKlineCincinnati Children's Hospital - Health outcomes linked to improvement in BMI in childrenClaredi - Transactions convergence project receives endorsement from state consortiumCleveland Clinic - PrognostiX names new CEOCleveland Clinic Foundation - 5 of 6 algorithms for segmenting nonviable LV myocardium were satisfactoryCleveland Clinic Foundation - Angiozyme stabilizes disease in patients with refractory cancerCleveland Clinic Foundation - Decay-accelerating factor modulates induction of T cell immunityCleveland Clinic Foundation - Portable device induces profound hypothermic arrest in pigsCleveland Clinic Foundation - Renal dose dopamine heightens risk of postoperative atrial fibrillationCleveland Clinic Foundation - bcl-2 expression independent predictor of poor outcome in Hodgkin lymphomaCntr. for Cellular & Mol. Biology, Andhra Pradesh - Digitonin examined, modulation of serotonin receptor ligand binding reportedCognet-X, Inc. - Novartis retains number one rank with managed care executivesCognis - Food and health natural source ingredients company opens new facilitiyCognis - Joint project measures adoption and utilization of technology in codingCold Spring Harbor Laboratory - microRNA polycistron is potential oncogeneColorado State University, Fort Collins - GM-CSF production disruption in lungs affects ability to control MTB infectionColorado State University, Fort Collins - Nitroimidazopyran PA-824 active against multidrug-resistant MTBColumbia University - Blood product leukofiltration prevents pulmonary tract infectionsColumbia University - Depression linked to glycemic control in diabetic Hispanic patientsColumbus Children's Research Institute - Injuries higher among obese peopleCombinatoRx, Inc. - Company licenses CRx-026 territory rights to HenKanCompuMed, Inc. - Informatics company recruits healthcare industry veteransConceptus, Inc. - Essure developer reports net sales up 82%; cash burn reducedConceptus, Inc. - Essure maker reports favorable coverage decision by UnitedHealthcareConceptus, Inc. - Key partnerships with hysteroscope makers to increase in-office servicesConnetics Corp. - Stefan C. Weiss, MD, named senior medical director of dermatology companyConvaTec - Aloe Vesta Protective Barrier Spray launchedCook Biotech - Federal jury rules against ACell in patent infringement verdictCook Incorporated - Brazil patients receive paclitaxel-coated stent for peripheral arterial diseaseCoreValve - Heart valve company completes $24 million series B round of financingCorgentech, Inc. - Enrollment begins in additional phase I/II trial of drug candidate for eczemaCorixa Corp. - Company announces stockholder approval of merger with GlaxoSmithKlineCornell University - Computer-assisted surgical navigation used in revision endoscopic sinus surgeryCornell University - Purinergic agonists define a novel class of immunologic adjuvantsCornerstone BioPharma, Inc. - North Carolina-based pharma further expands nationwide sales forceCritical Therapeutics, Inc. - Company announces results from phase II study of zileuton in acne patientsCrucell, NV - Company announces human monoclonal antibody combination against rabiesCryoCor, Inc. - Company submits PMA for atrial flutter treatmentCryoCor, Inc. - Cryoablation company announces pricing of initial public offeringCutting Edge Information - Authorized generics pave the way for lifecycle managementCutting Edge Information - Drug companies look beyond blockbusters for growthCutting Edge Information - Expiring patent drugs may lose 80% share when generics hit market, study showsCutting Edge Information - Pharmaceutical companies better served by in-house staffing, not outsourcingCutting Edge Information - Pharmaceutical companies build portfolios by making strategic deals, report saysCutting Edge Information - Report: Clinical trial registries may diminish medical publications' impactCutting Edge Information - Report: Competitive positioning critical factor in oncology resource allocationCutting Edge Information - Study examines pharma resource allocation from preclinical to phase IIICyanotech Corp. - Microalgal technology company taps Russell Communications for IR and marketingCytel Inc. - Jerald S. Schindler named president, research unit, by clinical software companyCytyc Corp. - Company forms alliance with Y-ME National Breast Cancer OrganizationD&K Healthcare Resources, Inc. - Distributor to be acquired by McKessonD'Arcy Laboratories - New lotion said to protect skin against six environmental dangersDIBIT Milan - T cell activation studied, role of dendritic high mobility group box shownDNAPrint genomics - DNAPrint genomics upgrades genotyping platformDNAPrint genomics - Genomics company acquires 18% stake in German companyDNAPrint genomics - Genomics company changes ticker symbol to DNAGDOBI Medical International, Inc. - Company reports progress in ComfortScan clinical trialDR Systems, Inc. - Healthcare IT event highlights PACSDURECT Corp. - Dosing begins in cohort 3 of phase II study of SABER-BupivacaineDaVita Inc. - Demonstration project to help Medicare beneficiaries with kidney diseaseDade Behring - Company gets clearance for its Dimension Vista 1500 integrated systemDalian Municipal Central Hospital - Palmitic acid makes rodent liver cells self-destructDana Farber Cancer Institute - Dendritic cell-multiple myeloma cell fusion enhances antigen presentationDartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon - Novel method identifies latent errors in procedural sedationDataCeutics, Inc. - CR Toolkit now available under SAS Version 9.1.3Debrecen University of Medicine - Transglutaminase 2 studied, role in cell death and survival indicatedDelft University of Technology - S. cerevisiae decarboxylase activity studied, physiology characterizedDemocritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis - Evaluation of aortic calcification in diabetic patients describedDept of Infectious Disease Immunology, Copenhagen - Exchanging esat6 with tb10.4 in TB vaccine provides efficient protectionDermisonics, Inc. - U.S. Patent issued for ultrasonics-assisted transdermal drug delivery technologyDesert Radiologists - Nevada imaging company offers nonsurgical varicose vein laser treatmentDeutsch Herzzentrum, Berlin - CP stent is suitable for treating vessel stenosis in CHD in children and adultsDiagnostic Products Corp. - Diagnostic company announces quarterly dividendDigene Corp. - Company announces settlement, license agreement with GeorgetownDimethaid Research, Inc. - Company launches Pennsaid PlusDivision of Infectious Diseases - Strategies for pertussis immunization in North America outlinedDr. Nina - Relationship expert helps young adults onlineDragon Pharmaceutical, Inc. - China-focused, Canada-based pharma names auditor, eyes AMEXDresden University of Technology - Irradiated tumor vessels are susceptible to VEGF receptor inhibitorDrexel University, Philadelphia - Neural SCs delivered to injured cervical spinal cord by intrathecal injectionDuke University - Challenges in defining radiation pneumonitis in lung cancer patients discussedDuke University - Professor to lead $300 million NIH center for HIV vaccine researchDuke University, Durham - Action potential duration dispersion increases when heart size increasesDutch Inst. of Health and Hygiene, Bilthoven - Sources of infection and routes of transmission outlined for pertussisDx-PRN - Portable medical records fits in the palm of your hand from Dx-PRNDynal - Invitrogen sub announces increased assay flexibilityDynamics of Cardio-Vascular Incoher., Montpellier - Adaptations after altitude training could limit blood delivery to musclesDynavax Technologies - Company announces rapid, expanded enrollment in ragweed allergy pediatric trialE-Z-EM, Inc. - Varibar Thin Honey launched for study of swallowing disordersE. Wolfson Medical Center, Holon - The garlic component allicin prevents immune-mediated liver injury in miceECVTR, Verona - Combined catheterization/angiography is supported in cases of multivessel CADEDAP TMS, SA - Ablatherm maker reports continued progress in European marketingETH, Zurich - StrSPF/GF mice similar for Salmonella Enterica serovar Typhimurium colitis studyETH, Zurich - Wnt signaling has multiple functions in neural developmentEast Carolina University, Greenville - Role of calcium/calmodulin-dependent kinase in cell proliferation clarifiedEberhard-Karls University, Tuebingen - MDCT may be a noninvasive alternative for exclusion of coronary artery diseaseEberhard-Karls-University, Tuebingen - Multi-slice CT image quality allows visualization of the entire coronary treeEli Lilly & Co. - Study evaluates anomaly rates of insulin treatmentsEli Lilly & Company - New data show treating lung cancer patients preoperatively may improve outcomesEmergent BioSolutions, Inc. - Dr. Shahzad Malik named to board of directors of immune-focused companyEmory University - Epithelial sodium channel degradation studied, mechanism clarifiedEmory University - Researchers offer new approach for testing potential HIV vaccinesEmory University - Vole model may lead to better understanding of human social impairmentEncore Medical Corp. - Company conducts Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis clinical training workshopEncysive Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Company announces PDUFA date for Thelin NDAEndocare, Inc. - Tumor ablation company announces strategy to achieve national listingEndocyte Inc. - Biotech company adds to executive management teamEndologix, Inc. - Powerlink developer completes $16.6 million private placementEpeius Biotechnologies Corp. - Pancreatic cancer trial opens using tumor-targeted gene therapy vectorEpilepsy Foundation of America - Seizure-focused foundation lauds U.S. FDA approval of monotherapy for epilepsyErasmus MC-Sophia Children's Hospital, Netherlands - Very premature infants may face high risk of kidney failure as adultsErasmus Medical Center Rotterdam - Predictors of compliance with diabetes education in Turkey reportedEsprit Pharma, Inc. - Company acquires U.S. rights to SANCTURAEstracure, Inc. - Company inks licensing agreement for use of MediVas technologyEuropean Molecular Biology Lab - Hunt for human genes involved in cell division under wayEuropean Synchrotron Radiation Facility - Scientists watch the birth and death of exotic moleculesEye Dynamics, Inc. - Companies to conduct market research on the commercialization of SafetyScopeFEI Co. - Nanotech company announces realignment of businessesFIND/SVP, Inc. - Study reveals consumers willing to take medication with risks similar to VioxxFONAR Corp. - Upright MRI sales rise to 117 as of June 30, 2005Federal University of Santa Catarina - Proanthocyanidins from sangue-de-adave bark have antinociceptive effectsFemOne, Inc. - Nutrition/skin care company announces new facilityFertility Centers of Illinois - Jane M. Nani, MD, joins endocrinologists at Illinois fertility centersFischer Imaging Corp. - Imaging company names Steven Durnil president and CEO, succeeding Harris RavineFleet American Financial - ESWT company engages new accounting firmFood Products Association - FPA comments on call for obesity warning labels, soft-drink targeted messagesForHealth Technologies - Company to seek VA contracts for pharmacy robotic technologyForest Laboratories, Inc. - Company to continue clinical development of neramexaneFougera - Company extends line with Clotrimazole & Betamethasone Dipropionate LotionFox Chase Cancer Ctr. Philadelphia - Men continue to have normal life after radiation therapyFree University of Amsterdam - Degradation-resistant p53 gene transfer kills cancer cellsFrench Institute of Health and Medical Research - Waist circumference aids screening for cardiovascular diseaseFrost & Sullivan - Research study examines gene therapy marketsFudan University, Shanghai - Novel splice variant of human XRN2 gene mainly expressed in blood leukocyteFukuoka Children's Hospital - Study examined aspects of hypoplastic left hearts after Norwood proceduresFundacao Fed Facultas Ciencias Med, Porto Alegre - Study emphasizes importance of bone loss in rheumatoid arthritisFundacion para la Invest. y el Des. en Andrologia - EDHF and NO/cGMP pathway enhancement needed to end erectile dysfunctionG.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi - Aerosol drug delivery in severely dyspneic patients reviewedGBF-German Research Center for Biotechnology - Macrophage-activating lipopeptide-2 directly stimulates B lymphocytesGE Healthcare - Clinical technologies enable NASA flight surgeons to monitor astronaut healthGE Healthcare - Roche and imaging company collaborate on personalized care for Alzheimer diseaseGalderma, USA - Company announces new product for the topical treatment of rosaceaGazi University - Candida blood isolates examined, role of slime and proteinase clarifiedGeneLink, Inc. - Study explores links between metabolic syndrome and altered CoQ10 metabolismGenentech, Inc. - Company announces intention to offer up to $2 billion in senior notesGeneral Hospital St. Georg, Hamburg - Combined mitral downsizing and CABG surgery yielded excellent clinical resultsGentium, SpA - Company gets go-ahead for phase III clinical trials with DefibrotideGenzyme Corp. - Biotech company reports Q2 GAAP EPS of $0.46, non-GAAP EPS of $0.57Genzyme Corp. - Project HOPE to rebuild critical healthcare programs in tsunami-affected areasGeorg-Speyer-Haus, Frankfurt am Main - Human Apobec3g incorporation into murine leukemia virus particlesGeorge Washington University - Real-time 3-D echocardiography accurately measures mitral valve areaGeorgia Institute of Technology - Polyglutamine aggregation and toxicity studied, chaperone modulation shownGeorgia State University - Effects of distraction strategies on venipuncture distress comparedGeorgia State University - Utility of anthropometric measurement devices comparedGerman Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg - FSRT used to manage primary oligodendroglioma and oligoastrocytomaGhent University Hospital - Chronic rhinosinusitis examined, nasal polyposis role in physiology establishedGifu University - Mammographic density may be a risk factor for breast cancer in Japanese womenGiven Imaging, Ltd. - Imaging company announces preliminary second-quarter resultsGlaxoSmithKline, plc - EC okays new use of Arixtra for prevention of VTE in abdominal surgeryGlenmark Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. - Companies collaborate on antidiarrheal compound crofelemerGlobal AIDS Interfaith Alliance - Stigma prevents those most in need from getting testedGlobal Allergy and Asthma European Network - New pan-European surveillance system for inhalant allergies launchedGlobus Medical, Inc. - Company begins cervical artificial disc IDE clinical trialGlycotex, Inc. - Product promotes healing in venous stasis ulcersGoteborg University - Protective immunity to genital herpes is mediated by T-betGroup Health, Inc. - Company names Dr. Aran Ron executive VP, president of HMOGulf BioMedical Corp. - Company expands trials of hair restoration pillsGuys Hospital, London - Lymphopoietin expression studied, role in asthmatic airways clarifiedHELIOS Clinic, Berlin - Aldosterone produced in the adrenals is main source of cardiac aldosteroneHIV Netherlands Australia Thai Res Colab, Bangkok - IL-2 plus antiretroviral therapy increases CD4 counts but has no effect on atopyHacettepe University - Hyperlipidemia studied, effect of oral L-carnitine on lipid profiles revealedHall Institute for Medical Research, Parkville - Plasmodium surface protein 8 localizes to parasitophorous vacuoleHalozyme Therapeutics, Inc. - Biopharma firm names Steve Thornton to board of directorsHanyang University, Seoul - Glutathione S-transferase deletion polymorphism raises arthritis riskHarefield Hospital - Outcome of cryosurgery for malignant endobronchial tumors analyzedHarvard University - Accuracy of electron-beam CT assessment determinedHarvard University - Care in hospitals varies among regions and within individual hospitalsHarvard University - Divergent life history shapes gene expression in brains of salmonHarvard University - Gene ratios forecast clinical outcomes in patients with mesotheliomaHarvard University - Intracarotid delivery of oncolytic HSV vector to brain cancer reportedHarvard University - RPS 19 depletion blunts erythropoiesis in Diamond-Blackfan anemia modelsHarvard University - Use of rapamycin questionedHarvard University - Variations in survival after acute MI are associated with socioeconomic positionHarvard University - 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Hamre, PhD, elected to research, engineering company board of directorsSCIREX Corporation - Contract research organization appoints executive officerSCOLR Pharma, Inc. - Pharma company appoints member to board of directorsSIDMAP - Dynamic metabolic phenotyping services company opens new laboratorySPO Medical Inc. - Biosensor, microproccessor developer completes reverse acquisition transactionSRI International - Groups work to develop vaccine to reduce effects of ricin toxinSRI International - Nonprofit research groups expand BioCyc collection of pathway/genome databasesSTAAR Surgical company - Ophthalmic products developer reports on latest communications with U.S. FDASTD Prevention & Control Service, San Francisco - Asymptomatic rectal infections support routine STD screeningSUNY College Buffalo - Morphine modulates chemokine gene regulation in normal astrocytesSUNY Stony Brook - Membrane type I-matrix metalloproteinase is linked to prostate cancer invasionSUNY Stony Brook - Translocon studied, interaction with transferase complex revealedSaga University - Thrombus and encapsulated hematoma in cerebral cavernous malformationsSahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden - Hy's Rule validated for drug-induced liver damageSaint Louis University - Botox effective and improves quality of lifeSaint Louis University - Missing eyeglasses blur life for AD patientsSamaritan Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Drug development company updates global business development programSan Francisco General Hospital - HIV values remain stable in hepatitis C coinfected patients on peginterferonSanjukai Hospital, Hokkaido - "100-minute" retroperitoneal radical nephrectomy method devisedSankyo Co., Ltd. - Clinical trials resumed for type 2 diabetes drug CS-917Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla - Fatty acid amide hydrolase polymorphism is linked to being overweightSelcuk University - Ostrich chicks and growers examined, hematology and biochemistry clarifiedSenesco Technologies, Inc. - Results of preclinical lung cancer study in mice reportedSeoul National University - HslU ATPase analyzed, role of pore motif in unfolding and translocation definedSeoul National University - Researchers suggest that genetic polymorphisms may increase breast cancer riskSerologicals Corporation - Company implements integration program, projects $3-3.5 million yearly savingsShandong University, Jinan - Novel small molecule induced apoptosis in A549 human lung cancer cellsShanghai JiaoTong University - DNA vaccine effective against very virulent infectious bursal disease virusShanghai Medical University - Solid pseudopapillary tumor of pancreas clinically misdiagnosedSharper Image Corporation - Eye exercise device launched by specialty retailerSheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer - Mouse model suggest diabetics could provide their own insulin-producing tissueShinshu University, Nagano - Benefit of spinal irradiation in treating intracranial germinoma found lackingShowa University - Group X secreted phospholipase A2 studied, expression and action clarifiedSichuan University - Block-free technique developed for tissue microarray constructionSidney Kimmel Cancer Center, San Diego - Early growth response 1 acted as tumor suppressor via regulation of p53Sigma-Aldrich Corporation - Biochemical company announces new organization comprising 4 business unitsSigma-Aldrich Corporation - Biochemical company introduces new antibody array for protein kinase expressionSigma-Aldrich Corporation - Life sciences company launches online resource for nutrition research productsSimulations Plus, Inc. - Drug discovery software maker reports results for Q3 2005, record revenuesSinclair Pharma plc - EU registration granted for dental products for treating gingivitis, infectionsSinclair Pharma plc - Topical treatment for radiation dermatitis licensed in Portugal and BrazilSingleton Hospital, Swansea - Fingertip test poor measure of tracheostomy tube cuff inflation pressureSirna Therapeutics, Inc. - U.K. patents granted covering siRNAs targeting VEGF and HCVSiyami Ersek Thoracic and CV Surgery Ctr, Istanbul - Study did not find relationship between nickel allergy and in-stent restenosisSkyscape Inc. - Mobile references provider makes online application of MyPyramid available freeSodersjukhuset, Stockholm - Parathyroidectomy can induce lasting improvement in signs of myocardial ischemiaSolbec Pharmaceuticals Limited - Pharma company appoints business development managerSolexa, Inc. - Genetic analysis-focused company completes $24 million private equity financingSolucient, LLC - Patients with PCI at specialty hospitals less ill than those at nonspecialtySolvay - Final purchase agreement to buy Fournier Pharma finalized for 100% of companySomnia, Inc. - Florida university pain center gets guidance in applying for JCAHO accreditationSonomax Hearing Healthcare Inc. - Earpiece maker appoints securities analyst Peter Brennan to board of directorsSonus Pharmaceuticals - Flourocarbon-based oxygen delivery technology sublicensed to ImaRx TherapeuticsSonus Pharmaceuticals - SPA process completed for paclitaxel formulation clinical trial in breast cancerSorlandet Hospital, Kristiansand - Early rheumatoid arthritis studied, reduced loss of hand bone density reportedSouthampton General Hospital - Maternal obesity, not thinness, is linked to offspring blood pressureSouthampton General Hospital - Review examines mechanisms of altered fetal growth and coronary heart diseaseSouthern Hospital, Stockholm - Preoperative vaginal cleansing can be safely omitted under certain conditionsSpectral Diagnostics Inc. - Cardiac rapid diagnostics technology shows positive market acceptanceSpectranetics Corporation - Single-use medical devices company listed on new Russell Microcap IndexSpectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Chuck Chukwumerije, PhD, named VP, quality assurance, by pharmaceutical companySt. Barnabas Hospital, Livingston - Breast magnetic resonance can improve outcome of occult lesionsSt. George Hospital, London - Adventitial progenitor cells contribute to arteriosclerosisSt. George's Hospital Medical School - Allogeneic cell vaccine delays progress of hormone-resistant prostate cancerSt. George's Hospital Medical School, London - Cryopreserved dendritic cells do not require re-culture before vaccinationSt. Helens & Knowsley Hospital, Prescot - Radio-guided localization of occult lesions is accurate and cost effectiveSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Alternating rise, fall of SCF-NIPA levels act as switch regulating cell divisionSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Article published on process of cell movementSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Mouse studies of oseltamivir show promise against H5N1 influenza virusSt. Jude Medical, Inc. - U.S. FDA grants approval of software for remote patient monitoringSt. Louis University - Adenovirus CELO vector conveys suicide genes to cancer cellsSt. Mary's College, Twickenham - Sleep in a normobaric hypoxic tent may affect sleep parameters in some peopleSt. Mary's Hospital, San Francisco - X STOP spinal implant enables effective conservative treatmentSt. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim - SonoDoppler device useful for mapping anatomy during proceduresSt. Thomas Hospital, London - Sildenafil induced smaller changes in hemodynamic pressures compared with ISMNSt. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin - CPAP therapy protects against CV death in patients with sleep apnea syndromeSt. Vincents Institute Med Research, Melbourne - Heat shock protein 90 inhibitor potentiates breast cancer cell bone metastasisStandard Register - Software to support hospital admissions during catastrophic events launchedStanford Graduate School of Business - Potential bioterror attack on the U.S. milk supply examinedStanford University - Exposure of aged satellite cells to serum from young mice rejuvenates the cellsStanford University - Hematopoietic cells maintain hematopoietic fates upon entering the brainStanford University - High degree on agreement of HIV treatment recommendations derived from genotypesStanford University - Mitral subvalvular repair must correct posterior papillary muscle displacementStanford University Medical Center - Minimally invasive saphenectomy technique developedStanford University Medical Center - Weight-loss surgery results in even higher drop in heart disease riskState University of Campinas - HHV type 6 and 1 infection increased susceptibility to nonmelanoma skin tumorsStelex - IT companies partner to provide mobile computing systems to regulated industriesStemCell Pharma - Company acquires rights to new stem cells and placenta productsSteno Diabetes Center, Gentofte - Anesthesia-induced hyperglycemia does not increase diabetes riskSteno Diabetes Center, Gentofte - Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in diabetic nephropathy examinedStratagene Corporation - U.S. patent granted for detecting nucleic acidsStressgen Biotechnologies - U.S. patent granted for manufacture of HPV-related disease and cancer productSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin. - Grant to increase capacity of Vermont mental health treatment servicesSuleyman Demirel University, Isparta - Caffeic acid phenethyl ester prevents ESWL-induced oxidative damageSummit Medical Center, Van Buren - Patient satisfaction with inflatable penile implants comparedSungkyunkwan University - Holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy highly effective for urinary calculiSungkyunkwan University - Pap smear identifies high-risk variantSungkyunkwan University, Gyeonggi Do - Selenium and vitamin E reduce oxidized LDL in diabetic ratsSuperArray Bioscience Corp. - Method for analyzing protein phosphorylation cell status introducedSurModics, Inc. - Drug delivery company signs collaborative research agreement with U of ArizonaSurModics, Inc. - First patients enrolled in phase 1 trial of drug implant for treatment of DMESurModics, Inc. - Medical devices companies collaborate on drug eluting stent developmentSwansea University, West Glam - Assessment is critical when treating older women with breast cancerSwiss Tropical Institute, Basel - Seroprevalence rates of Q-fever are high in febrile individuals in MaliSwissray International, Inc. - New Jersey orthopedic group selects digital radiography systemSynthetic Blood International, Inc. - Company developing oxygen therapeutics completes $1.85 million financingSystems Xcellence - IT systems company to provide pharmacy benefits services to Medicaid programTIGR - 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Fraser, PhD, named to National Science Advisory Board for BiosecurityTLC Vision Corporation - Refractive, cataract surgery company buys Pennsylvania based Kremer Laser EyeTaipei Medical University - Novel capsules show promise for delivery of poorly water-soluble drugsTaipei Veterans General Hospital - Treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma discussedTampere University - Breast cancer risk among Finnish cabin attendants estimatedTampere University - Valproate is implicated in congenital malformations children of epileptic womenTechnical University of Munich - Adenoviral insulating sequences optimize radiation controlled gene expressionTechnical University of Munich - Capecitabine and docetaxel used in first- and second-line therapyTechnical University of Munich - Factors associated with low treatment satisfaction identifiedTechnical University of Munich - Major cyclooxygenases facilitate esophageal adenocarcinoma pathogenesisTechnion-Israel Institute of Technology - Light-sensing protein illuminates sun-loving ocean bacteriaTechnion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa - Intestinal adaptation studied, role of parenteral arginine definedTehran University of Medical Sciences - Intracranial hypertension analyzed, serum and CSF vitamin A levels revealedTel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center - Erythropoietin forecasts patient outcomes after congestive heart failureTel Aviv University - Baculovirus P35 increases pancreatic beta-cell resistance to apoptosisTel Aviv University - Disruption of cooperation between Ras and MycN promoted growth arrestTel Aviv University - HIV-1 zinc finger mutants with altered RNA binding specificities detectedTel-Aviv University - Influenza immunization coverage poor in children in central IsraelTelik, Inc. - Positive clinical data from combination regimens in lung cancer therapy reportedTemple University - Prehospital intubation linked to heightened gastric aspiration riskTenet Texas-Gulf Coast Region - William C. Henning named CEO of acute care facility Centennial Medical CenterTeranode Corporation - Experiment designer, U of Washington Bumgarner Lab collaborate on microarraysThe Dow Chemical Company - Chemical company elects member to board of directorsThe Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Society unveils coloring book to help children receiving stem cell transplantsThe Partnership for Prescription Assist. of Iowa - Prescription drug assistance program opens Iowa chapterThe Plastic Surgery Group - More men seeking plastic surgeryThe RiceX company - Stabilized rice bran company receives 1-year extension on loanThe Woolcock Institute - Researchers investigate pharma treatments for sleep apneaTherion Biologics Corporation - Enrollment complete in trial of therapy for androgen-independent prostate cancerThomas Jefferson University - Plant biopharming of monoclonal antibodies reviewedTm Bioscience - DNA-based diagnostics company names Trevor L. Hawkins to board of directorsTokyo Medical & Dental University - Evidence that apoptosis plays role in aging process and carcinogenesis in vivoTokyo Medical & Dental University - Novel intrahepatic arterial chemotherapy introduced for hepatocellular carcinomaTokyo Medical and Dental University - Disposable magnetically levitated centrifugal blood pump evaluatedTokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital - Homocysteine linked to IL-6 and C-peptide in type 2 diabetesTokyo Metropolitan Institute of Neuroscience - Alzheimer neurofibrillary tangles analyzed, Pick bodies revealedToronto Western Hospital - Effects of thalamic DBS on cortical excitability characterizedToshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. - Imaging products company names Mark G. Mindell vice president, human resourcesToshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. - Mark G. Mindell named VP, human resources, by imaging devices companyTower Medical Group, Beverly Hills - Gaucher disease associated with higher myeloma incidenceTowerGroup - Research examines trends in health savings accountsToyama Chemical Co. Ltd. - Novel neurotrophic agent shows promise for treatmentTransgene - France-based biopharmaceutical company raises $42.16 millionTransition Therapeutics Inc. - U.S. patent granted for interferons for treating hepatitis C, viral diseasesTranzyme Pharma Inc. - Ghrelin agonist shows selectivity profile in treating gastrointestinal disordersTredegar Corporation - Plastic film manufacturer sells Therics to new medical spine devices companyTriad Hospitals, Inc. - Hospital company closes common stock offering, exercises overallotment optionTripos, Inc. - Chemical informatics system for data management launched at Schering AGTristate Sleep Disorders Center, Cincinnati - Eszopiclone safe and effective in elderly patientsTrudeau Institute Inc. - Type 1 effector T cells studied, nature of response to infection clarifiedTsinghua University - Sequence comparison of human and avian influenza A virus aids vaccine designTulane University, New Orleans - Endocannabinoids demonstrate novel modes of reaction to stressTulane University, New Orleans - Interferons use IRES-dependent mechanisms to block hepatitis C replicationTurgut Ozal Medical Center, Malatya - Estrogen is linked to misoprostol activityTyco International Ltd. - Valleylab division buys developing microwave ablation company Vivant MedicalU.K. Diabetes Research Network - National network for diabetes research launched by British universitiesU.S Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Details of 1998 outbreak of listeriosis in United States reportedU.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Trichomonas vaginalis promotes sexual transmission of HIV-1U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Amino acid variations affecting measles virus replication identifiedU.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - CDC and Fort Dodge Animal Health achieve first licensed DNA vaccineU.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Epizootiology of rabies linked to Mexican carnivores describedU.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Impact of HIV genetic diversity on vaccine development reviewedU.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Laboratory method aids estimation of HIV-1 incidenceU.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Patterns in sex work, drug use, and STDS in Russia reportedU.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Rabies biologics are effective against some lyssaviruses from EurasiaU.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Seed source identified for E. coli outbreaks linked to sproutsU.S. Department of Agriculture - Status of oral rabies vaccination in wild carnivores in U.S. reportedU.S. Food & Drug Administration - Complement depletion renders mice sensitive to Bacillus anthracis U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Importance of reporting suspected adverse drug reactions emphasizedU.S. Food & Drug Administration - Method to measure gentamicin in bovine fluids and tissues developedU.S. Food & Drug Administration - Sources of variability of acrylamide levels in cracker model identifiedU.S. Food & Drug Administration - Susceptibility testing method to determine bacterial MICs standardizedU.S. Food & Drug Administration - Tyrosine 775 plays role in immune receptor signalingU.S. Fund for UNICEF - Key Club International, U.S. funders use soccer to kick HIV/AIDS out of KenyaU.S. Geological Survey - Highest concentration of ground water contamination found in northeast U.S.U.S. National Cancer Institute - Microsatellite profiles categorize endometrial cancersU.S. National Institutes of Health - Peptide mimetic synthesized, high Grb2 SH2 domain-binding affinity revealedU.S. National Institutes of Health - Resting naive CD4+ cells massively infected/eliminated by X4-tropic SHIVU.S. National Institutes of Health - Review discusses in vivo hypotensive, cardiodepressant effects of cannabinoidsU3 Pharma AG - Joanna Horobin appointed chief executive officer by oncology-focused companyUK Natl Inst for Biological Standards, South Mimms - In vitro methods aim to improve understanding of plasminogen activationUND Life Science - Pathophysiology of metabolic syndrome X outlinedUludag University, Bursa - Alternative approach to neurolysis is successful in blocking pelvic painUnilens Vision Inc. - Contact lens company reports sales growth accelerated to 39% in Q4 fiscal 2005United Rehab, LLC - TEMM subsidiary buys 21 skilled nursing, 4 rehab facilities in KentuckyUnitedHealth Group - Health insurance company announces merger with PacifiCare Health Systems Inc.UnitedHealthcare - Health insurance company announces merging with Neighborhood Health PartnershipUniv. Hospital Germans Trias & Pujol, Barcelona - Use of multidisciplinary unit reduces number of HF hospital admissionsUniv. of California, Davis - Do efforts to improve hospital care translate to healthier patients?Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Researchers find potential Celebrex target in lung cancerUniv. of California, Riverside - Carbon nanotubes help bones mendUniv. of California, San Diego - Old drug may find new use against side effect of cancer treatmentUniv. of California, San Francisco - Internet trial questions herbal remedies for anxiety and insomniaUniv. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - Microreactor efficiently regenerates cofactors for biocatalysisUniv. of Texas Southwestern - Mutations in NOTCH1 gene cause aortic valve diseaseUniv. of Texas Southwestern - Professor supports development of report cards on hospital infection ratesUniv. of Texas, Houston - Lipid helps cell wall protein fold into proper shapeUniv. of Texas, San Antonio - Statins protect from death from pneumoniaUniversidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico - GIRK5 surface expression analyzed, role of tyrosine phosphorylation clarifiedUniversidad Nacional de Cordoba - Orally administered Ova/CPG-ODN induces specific immune responseUniversidad de Colima - Method to measure HIV vaccine efficacy ethically presentedUniversidade Federal de Minas Gerais - T cell epitope map of Schistosoma mansoni protein presentedUniversita degli Studi di Sassari - Salmonella enterica abortusovis mutants have live vaccine potentialUniversitat Autonoma de Barcelona - Diabetes patient-oriented evidence that matters on Internet studiedUniversitatsklinikum Munster - Etanercept therapy for rheumatoid arthritis evaluated over 4 yearsUniversitatsklinikum Schleswig Holstein, Kiel - Erectile function after nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy evaluatedUniversiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor - Aging and microwave effects characterized in alginate/chitosan matricesUniversity Amedeo Avogadro of E. Piedmont, Novara - Immune response to lipid peroxidation products predicts fibrosis progressionUniversity Children's Hospital, Zurich - Contrast-enhanced MR angiography provides accurate anatomical informationUniversity Clinic of Hamburg Eppendorf - Expression and prognostic value of activated ERK1/2 in breast cancer examinedUniversity College Cork - Only 51% of hospital staff followed guidelines before hygiene campaignUniversity College London - Scientists discover stem cell origin of neck and shouldersUniversity College Medical School, London - Impaired glucose metabolism is investigated in older subjectsUniversity College, London - Impaired autonomic function may link social position to coronary riskUniversity Hospital Bern - Low dose cyclosporine and interleukin 10 halt lung transplant acute rejectionUniversity Hospital Geneva - Bullous pemphigoid antigen 1 isoforms are potential target autoantigens in MSUniversity Hospital Geneva - HSCT complications increase the likelihood of low lean body mass indexUniversity Hospital Rebro, Zagreb - Recombinant activated factor VII reverses superwarfarin toxicityUniversity Hospital of Bellvitge - Hepatitis C virus infection is not a cause of fibromyalgiaUniversity Hospital, Cologne - Catheter ablation safe and effective for childrenUniversity Hospital, Heidelberg - Even in high risk patients statin recommendations are not achievedUniversity Hospital, Vienna - Study sought to elucidate potential protective mechanisms of cardiomyocytesUniversity Medical Center, Groningen - P38 MAPK inhibitor reduces inflammatory endothelial cell activityUniversity Medical Center, Utrecht - Increased alcohol consumption is related to vascular damage at young ageUniversity Medical Center, Utrecht - Plaques become more atheromatous with increasing ageUniversity at Buffalo, New York - "Harmless" bacterium found to cause 10% of COPD flare-upsUniversity at Buffalo, New York - Wife influences husband's marijuana use during first year of marriageUniversity of Aarhus - 3D isotropic MRI may replace 2D imaging in patients with cardiac malformationsUniversity of Adelaide - Mutant of subtilase cytotoxin of toxin-producing E. coli protects miceUniversity of Alabama, Birmingham - Adiponectin functions as an autocrine factor in fat tissuesUniversity of Alabama, Birmingham - Gene 33 protein shuts down apoptosis to encourage breast cancer growthUniversity of Alabama, Birmingham - Genetic loci regulate antibody response to adeno-associated virus and factor IXUniversity of Albert Einstein College Med, Bronx - Fluoroquinolone resistance protein from M. tuberculosis mimics DNAUniversity of Alberta - Researchers figure out how hearts failUniversity of Alberta, Edmonton - Functional outcomes after primary mandibular resection reviewedUniversity of Amsterdam - HSC mobilization accelerates renal recovery independent of SC contributionUniversity of Amsterdam - Kawasaki disease examined, sustained activation of neutrophils revealedUniversity of Antwerp - Review describes pathophysiology of flow-mediated dilationUniversity of Arizona - Dolastatin 11 conformations, analogues and pharmacophore discussedUniversity of Arizona - Effects of dosing condition on bioavailability of green tea catechins examinedUniversity of Arizona, Tucson - Precipitation influences incidence of coccidioidomycosis outbreaksUniversity of Bari - Mitochondrial oxoglutarate carrier studied, transmembrane structures definedUniversity of Basel - GABA(B1) signal analyzed, requirement for membrane spacing shownUniversity of Belgrade - Delta sleep-inducing peptide analogue highly effective in ratsUniversity of Bern, Switzerland - 16-MDCT can efficiently scan ER patientsUniversity of Bielefeld - Specific immune response examined, cost determined in young guinea pigsUniversity of Birmingham, West Midlands - Combined gene therapies control goiter mass in murine modelsUniversity of Bologna - Are antidepressant drugs overprescribed in primary care?University of Bologna - Do patients need to re-live traumatic events to overcome them?University of Bologna - Is there an antidote to the eclipse of the patient in today's medicine?University of Bonn - Expression of Wnt antagonists elevated in hepatoblastomasUniversity of Bretagne Sud - Oyster hemolymph analyzed, putative antiviral activity identifiedUniversity of Bristol - Aspects of childhood diet may affect adult cardiovascular riskUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver - Reduced FEV1 is marker for CV mortality independent of age, gender, and smokingUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver - Study focuses on assessing & managing women's sexual dysfunctionsUniversity of Buckingham - Fetal origins of insulin resistance and obesity outlinedUniversity of Buea - Fetuses acquire Plasmodium falciparum inhibitory antibodies transplacentallyUniversity of Cagliari - Cannabinoid antagonist SR 141716A prevents heroin relapse in ratsUniversity of Calgary - Combination therapy is problematic after hepatitis C-related liver transplantsUniversity of Calgary - Hematocrit key factor in cytoadherence of infected erythrocytesUniversity of Calgary - Suspension bioreactors allow large-scale expansion of mammary SC aggregatesUniversity of California Irvine - Low birth weight is associated with stress and unemploymentUniversity of California Irvine - Predictive model incorporates factors controlling coronary blood flowUniversity of California, Berkeley - Decrease in drug resistance levels of HIV epidemic can be bad newsUniversity of California, Berkley - Technique measures arterial endothelial function at a low costUniversity of California, Davis - Cancer-induced, immune-mediated ocular degenerations reviewedUniversity of California, Los Angeles - Protein dimerization studied, effect of Cys mutation revealedUniversity of California, San Diego - p53 plays maintains ESC genetic stability by eliminating DNA-damaged ESCsUniversity of California, San Francisco - AMPA receptor function analyzed, stargazing-mediated modulation definedUniversity of California, San Francisco - Dynamic susceptibility-weighted perfusion images define glioma angiogenesisUniversity of California, San Francisco - Exonuclease and host shutoff functions of KSHV SOX are genetically separableUniversity of California, San Francisco - Gene expression holds promise for diagnosing, treating bladder cancerUniversity of Cantabria - Surgical approach to functional ischemic mitral regurgitation is controversialUniversity of Cape Town - IRD associated with mycobacterial infections in HIV patients on HAARTUniversity of Catania - Psychological request from patients for hemangioma surgery should be ignoredUniversity of Chicago - CD95 has tumor promoting activitiesUniversity of Chicago - LIGHT analyzed, role in intestinal inflammation and Crohn disease revealedUniversity of Cincinnati - Correlation can be used to obtain state of occlusion in a coronary arteryUniversity of Cincinnati - Soluble divalent class I MHC/IgG1 fusion protein activates CD8+ T cellsUniversity of Connecticut, Farmington - Tocotrienol may inhibit c-Src activation and proteasome stabilizationUniversity of Connecticut, Storrs - Nine-item scale measures AIDS-related stigma in South AfricaUniversity of Dundee - IgA cleavage analyzed, influences of hinge length and composition definedUniversity of Dusseldorf - Hepatitis B virus genotype drives interferon efficacyUniversity of Edinburgh - ET-A blockade caused greater vasodilatation than ET-A/B receptor blockadeUniversity of Edinburgh - New work leads to radical shift in understanding information processingUniversity of Edinburgh - South Asians in Britain need better diabetes servicesUniversity of Erlangen Nurnberg - Exposure to naphthalene in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon industries analyzedUniversity of Erlangen-Nurnberg - Cluster of common denominator genes identifiedUniversity of Essex - Heightened expression of CTCF associated with resistance to apoptosisUniversity of Florence - Collagen type VI gene mutants screen patients with Bethlem myopathyUniversity of Florence - Molecular basis for melatonin's oncostatic effects determinedUniversity of Florida - Depression can affect cardiac morbidity and mortality in postmenopausal womenUniversity of Florida - Micro-molecule plays big role in birth defectsUniversity of Florida, Gainesville - Exercise-induced cardioprotection may include improved antioxidant capacityUniversity of Geneva - Interference with HH-GLI signaling inhibits prostate cancerUniversity of Genoa - ASCT: A potential rescue therapy for unresponsive malignant MSUniversity of Glasgow - Streptococcus suis infection studied, serum transthyretin response definedUniversity of Glasgow - Cognitive behavioral therapy can improve fluid restriction adherenceUniversity of Gottingen - Intraoperative introital ultrasound found to reduce postoperative complicationsUniversity of Gottingen - Knee arthroscopy effective for painful arthroplastyUniversity of Grenoble - Heparan sulfate targets HIV-1 gp120 coreceptor binding siteUniversity of Groningen - Hepatitis E infection produces unexplained acute hepatitis casesUniversity of Groningen - Secondary transporters analyzed, sequences and hydropathy profiles determinedUniversity of Groningen, Haren - Carbohydrate-to-protein ratio effects on energy homeostasis studiedUniversity of Hawaii - E. coli DnaJ examined, dimerization and chaperone sequence identifiedUniversity of Hawaii - Scientists link genotype to circulating estrogens and breast cancer riskUniversity of Heidelberg - Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy treated optic pathway gliomasUniversity of Heidelberg - Natural killer cell receptor analyzed, nature of signaling clarifiedUniversity of Heidelberg - New ECG technique may offer insights about severe impairment of cardiac functionUniversity of Hong Kong - Patients with chronic hepatitis B produce high levels of T cell activatorUniversity of Hong Kong - Pro-inflammatory cytokine sustains liver injury in chronic hepatitis BUniversity of Illes Balears - ATPase studied, physiological role in salt-treated Medicago leaves revealedUniversity of Illinois - Bupivacaine and Levobupivacaine depress cardiac sympathetic neurotransmissionUniversity of Illinois - Effects of hormone-replacement therapy on brain tissue are investigatedUniversity of Illinois - Malpractice litigation wrongly blamed for inconsistent healthcareUniversity of Iowa - Clinical utility of diagnostic tests clarifiedUniversity of Iowa - Maxi-K channel localization to caveolae revealed in myometrium studyUniversity of Iowa - Researchers describe new approaches to medical treatment of basal cell carcinomaUniversity of Iowa - Viscoelastic gels enhance airway epithelial gene transfer with viral vectorsUniversity of Kentucky - S. cerevisiae kinases examined, phytosphingosine activation definedUniversity of Kentucky - AT1 -receptor antagonism reverses blood pressure elevationUniversity of Kentucky - Aging of liver studied, modulation of apolipoprotein and interleukin beta shownUniversity of Kentucky - Study investigates gender differences in alcohol-related aggressionUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa - Economists demand free HIV medications for allUniversity of L'Aquila - FVII genes account for prothrombin prolongation in liver disease patientsUniversity of Las Palmas - Abortions/neonatal mortality associated with T. evansi infection in camelsUniversity of Leeds - Kidney proximal tubule cell K+ conductance studied, regulation definedUniversity of Leicester - Chronic lymphocytic leukemic cells exhibited apoptotic signaling via TRAIL-R1University of Leicester - Daxx is essential for stress-induced cell deathUniversity of Leicester - Researchers to patent scientific techniqueUniversity of Leipzig - Autoimmunity and inflammation analyzed, importance of T cells revealedUniversity of Leipzig - ECG analysis is more complex for RA patients due to variability of the cohortUniversity of Leipzig - Study found less myocardial injury with off-pump coronary artery bypass surgeryUniversity of Liverpool - Cemetery is source of dengue vectorUniversity of London - Scavenger receptor C-type lectin studied, selective glycan binding revealedUniversity of London - p53 network analyzed, robustness revealedUniversity of London King's College Hospital - Combined history & uterine artery Doppler improves screening for preeclampsiaUniversity of London School - TB incidence remains high despite isoniazid prophylaxis in HIV-infected personsUniversity of Louvain - Prolactin release studied, role of prolactin-releasing peptide clarifiedUniversity of Lund Hospital - Cancer incidence in the Swedish leather tanning industry estimatedUniversity of Lund Hospital - Injury to endothelium might be link between infection and early atherosclerosisUniversity of Mainz - Cyclin E acts under hox-gene control as cell fate determinant in developing CNSUniversity of Manitoba, Winnepeg - Transcript profiles find genetic markers in premalignant oral epitheliaUniversity of Maryland - Compounds that inhibit growth of PhIP-resistant cancer cells identifiedUniversity of Maryland - High-dose radiotherapy used in trimodality treatment of Pancoast tumorsUniversity of Maryland - Polyubiquitin recognition studied, UBA domain structural determinants definedUniversity of Maryland - Promising antitumor agents found to be effective in reducing effects of estrogenUniversity of Maryland - Structure of SARS coronavirus frameshift signal elucidatedUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore - Study provides insight into PP2A targeting in cardiomyocyte subnuclear structureUniversity of Massachusetts - Calcium and vitamin D intake may lessen incidence of premenstrual syndromeUniversity of Massachusetts - Novel algorithms for digital mammograms improve cancer detectionUniversity of Med. & Dent. New Jersey, Piscataway - Moderate lead exposure elicits neurotrophic effects in cerebral cortical NSCsUniversity of Med. & Dent. New Jersey, Piscataway - Synthetic nanofibrillar matrix promotes cell organization and morphogenesisUniversity of Med. & Dent. of New Jersey - Novel liquid dentifrice formulation controls odorigenic bacteriaUniversity of Melbourne - 5-HT2 antagonists lower benzodiazepine withdrawal anxiety in ratsUniversity of Melbourne - Beta-agonist treatment impairs cardiac function more in adults than in aged ratsUniversity of Messina Policlinic - Viremia fluctuates in chronic hepatitis B carriersUniversity of Miami - Antibody-endostatin fusion protein localizes to breast tumors in miceUniversity of Miami - Open-door expansile cervical laminoplasty safe and effectiveUniversity of Michigan - Are some medicines so good they should be free?University of Michigan - Chemical "band-aid" prevents heart failure in miceUniversity of Michigan - Compound from Chinese medicine shows promise in head and neck cancerUniversity of Michigan - Mantle plume heads get second pulseUniversity of Michigan - Novel scan statistic predicts chromosomal locations of amplified tumor genesUniversity of Michigan Health System - Michigan U health system receives $10 million NIA grant for Alzheimer researchUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor - The Bcl-2 protein emits proangiogenic signalsUniversity of Milan - Conservative surgery for bladder endometriosis can ensure long-term reliefUniversity of Milan - Dietary polyphenols have a positive effect on gelatinase activityUniversity of Minnesota - Genetic mutants arise from Sleeping BeautyUniversity of Minnesota, Minneapolis - Intramyocardial microdepot injection enhances cell transplantationUniversity of Missouri - Computational knee prosthesis model loaded in dynamic knee simulatorUniversity of Missouri, Columbia - Two parameter flux model promised novel cryobiological applicationsUniversity of Missouri, Rolla - HIV-1 gp120 and Tat induce oxidative stress in brain endothelial cellsUniversity of Modena & Reggio Emilia - Breast reduction decreased risk of cancer in gland remnantUniversity of Montreal - Acute i.v. morphine disrupts sleep in pain-free young adultsUniversity of Munster - Neither cine nor 2D tagged CMR distinguished short-term stunned myocardiumUniversity of Nebraska - Labeling food allergens can be a struggleUniversity of New South Wales - Efficacy of resection edge ablation devices comparedUniversity of Newcastle Upon Tyne - Transgenics provide sustainable pest resistance in genetically enhanced cropsUniversity of Newcastle, U.K. - Quitting smoking could save your teethUniversity of Nice - Inducible suicide gene therapy harnesses the power of caspase 8University of North Carolina - Longitudinal study of child immunization determinants in China reportedUniversity of North Carolina - Mitochondrial initiation factor studied, ribosomal interaction definedUniversity of North Carolina - Role of maternal pertussis antibodies in infants reviewedUniversity of North Carolina - Scientists studying ways to help community college employees lose weightUniversity of North Carolina - Telephone communications credited with improving healthUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill - H. ducreyi dsrA mutant killed by normal human serum initiated by IgM bindingUniversity of Nottingham, U.K. - Research breakthrough offers new hope for liver cancer treatmentUniversity of Oslo - Antimicrobial peptide pheromone analyzed, structure and mode of action revealedUniversity of Oslo - Significance of fatty acids for hemostatic factors is still unclearUniversity of Otago, Dundin - PAX3 antisense oligonucleotides complement cisplatin cytotoxicity in melanomaUniversity of Oulu - Common ATM polymorphism associated with bilateral breast cancerUniversity of Oxford - Alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor studied, modeling reportedUniversity of Pais Vasco - Echinococcosis studied, antibodies to E. granulosus protoscoleces detectedUniversity of Paris - Dendritic cell precursors are permissive to dengue virus and HIV infectionUniversity of Paris - Gastrointestinal TB not an uncommon diagnosis in northeastern Parisian areaUniversity of Parma - Porcine odorant binding protein studied, role of disulphide bridge clarifiedUniversity of Pennsylvania - Adult-reported pneumococcal vaccination status of children inaccurateUniversity of Pennsylvania - Artificial glioma tumor suitable for NMR spectroscopic studyUniversity of Pennsylvania - Neutralizing antibodies to West Nile virus characterizedUniversity of Pennsylvania - Overview of Global Pertussis Initiative process presentedUniversity of Pennsylvania - Test results on obesity-risk affect patient behaviorUniversity of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia - Lytic transactivator RTA induces KSHV latency-associated nuclear antigenUniversity of Pittsburgh - Enhanced immunity by DNA vaccine needed for metastatic breast cancerUniversity of Pittsburgh - Golfers with low-back pain may be helped by University of Pittsburgh researchUniversity of Pittsburgh - Health burden of pediatric pertussis remains major public health concernUniversity of Pittsburgh - Lung caveolae examined, water and solute permeability revealedUniversity of Pittsburgh - Paramedic training challenges highlighted by studyUniversity of Pittsburgh - Prostaglandin E2 production impaired in children with cerebral malariaUniversity of Pittsburgh - Recurrent depression is associated with coronary and aortic calcificationUniversity of Quebec, Laval - Galectin-7 promotes malignant tumor formationUniversity of Queensland - Every second counts for shaken babiesUniversity of Queensland - Researchers tackle emotions head on - at the cellular levelUniversity of Queensland, Brisbane - Pulse transit time can be useful as continuous surrogate BP monitor in childrenUniversity of Rochester - Redesigned protein accelerates blood clottingUniversity of Roma La Sapienza - Abdominal CT findings may suggest celiac diseaseUniversity of Roma La Sapienza - Immunosuppressive drugs in inflammatory bowel diseases assessedUniversity of Rouen - Arabidopsis root cells studied, role in Rhizobacteria interaction revealedUniversity of Rovira & Virgili, Reus - Transesophageal ECG identifies patients with bicuspid aortic valveUniversity of Sacred Heart, Rome - von Willebrand factor interaction studied, role of chloride ions revealedUniversity of Santiago Compostela - Prothymosin alpha-receptor studied, association with lipid rafts revealedUniversity of Sao Paulo - Immunoprofile of cells involved in carcinomatous progression characterizedUniversity of Sao Paulo - Indirect oral immunization of captive vampire bat against rabies reportedUniversity of Sao Paulo - Peptide inhibitor of alpha4-integrin inhibits experimental autoimmune uveitisUniversity of Sao Paulo - Somatic TP53 splice site mutations detected in diffuse astrocytomasUniversity of Sheffield - NO detox enhances N. meningitides survival in macrophages/nasopharynxUniversity of Sherbrooke - AT2 receptor ligands analyzed, role as agonists clarifiedUniversity of South Alabama, Mobile - Review summarizes knowledge about pharmacological preconditioningUniversity of South Florida - Study examines need for funding social services for womenUniversity of Southern Alabama - Glucocorticoid receptor inhibiton studied, structure-function analysis reportedUniversity of Southern California - Cardiovascular fitness and metabolic syndrome in youths examinedUniversity of Southern California, Los Angeles - EphB4 is a potential therapeutic target in patients with mesotheliomaUniversity of Southern California, Los Angeles - Innate immunity overwhelms adenoviral gene expression in the liverUniversity of Tennessee - S. cerevisiae transporter examined, altered substrate preference definedUniversity of Texas - Ondansetron safe and effective for adolescent useUniversity of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas - Developmental disorder in Roberts syndrome maps to chromosome 8p21University of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas - Review summarizes findings regarding ventricular hypertrophy systolic HFUniversity of Texas, Austin - PEGylated helper-dependent adenoviral vectors are highly efficientUniversity of Texas, San Antonio - Voriconazole less expensive than amphotericin B for aspergillosisUniversity of Tokyo - Arteriolar walls consume more O2 than surrounding tissueUniversity of Tokyo - Midkine may play role in development of endometriosisUniversity of Toronto - Body mass index is linked to female mortalityUniversity of Toronto - Erythrocyte anion exchanger studied, membrane integration and topology revealedUniversity of Toronto - Low-dose chemotherapy regimens mitigate adverse clotting eventsUniversity of Toronto - Study shows barriers to HIV vaccine acceptanceUniversity of Trieste - Oxadiazolone derivatives have antimycobacterial activityUniversity of Tromso, Norway - Not enough evidence found to warrant use of herbal medicines for AIDSUniversity of Tubingen - Plasminogen and MMP matrix activation studied, role of modified LDL revealedUniversity of Utrecht - Dermal exposure to cyclophosphamide in hospitals discussedUniversity of Utrecht - Local IL-2 therapy most effective against cancer when injected intratumorallyUniversity of Utrecht - Ring-closing metathesis utilized, potent cyclic peptide MC4-ligand synthesizedUniversity of Valencia Hospital Clinic - Prognostic markers of Merkel cell carcinoma identifiedUniversity of Vienna - Suppressed hematopoiesis is persistent in chronic hepatitis C patientsUniversity of Washington - ATP III approach improves detection of CHD burden due to elevated cholesterolUniversity of Washington - Atherosclerotic lesions in the common coronary arteries of ApoE knockout miceUniversity of Washington - Azithromycin doesn't slow progression in C. pneumoniae -infected miceUniversity of Washington - Azithromycin treatment significantly reduces pelvic inflammationUniversity of Washington - Improved statistical tools reveal many linked lociUniversity of Washington - Inhaling large amounts of salt can cause hypertensionUniversity of Washington - Mammographic density may be associated with hormone use in postmenopausal womenUniversity of Washington - Regular yoga practice may help prevent middle-age spreadUniversity of Washington, Seattle - Cholesterol increases C-reactive protein and serum amyloid A levelsUniversity of Washington, Seattle - Liver iron overload in alcoholic end-stage liver disease affects other organsUniversity of Western Ontario, London - Dose interval decrease more effectively controls viral load than increasing doseUniversity of Western Ontario, London - Hematopoietic repopulating cells generated from ESC independent of ectopic HOXB4University of Wisconsin, Madison - Diagnosis and treatment of chronic insomnia reviewedUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison - Scientists to mimic nature for newest cancer drugsUniversity of Zaragoza - Study compares heart abnormalities in women diagnosed with anorexia nervosaUniversity of Zurich Hospital - Accuracy of automated functional image-guided radiation treatment evaluatedUniversity of Zurich Hospital - Levels of protein Z fluctuate during normal pregnancyUniversity of Zurich Hospital - TNF alpha blocking agents interfere with mechanisms of atherosclerotic processesUniversity of the Free State, Bloemfontein - Haemophilus serovar virulence affects perceived vaccine efficacyUppsala University, Sweden - Insulin resistance increases risk for CHFUrologix, Inc. - FDA approves Cooled ThermoCath 4.5+ treatment catheterV.I. Technologies, Inc. - Anti-infectives-focused company provides corporate updateVA Medical Center Long Beach - Intestinal niacin uptake examined, mechanism and regulation definedVIASYS Healthcare Inc. - Medical technology company reports sale of obstetrics, cardiovascular businessesVaccine & Infectious Disease Organization - U of Saskatchewan offered $5.6 million for research into vaccines for newbornsValentis, Inc. - John J. Reddington named COO of cardiovascular therapies-focused companyVanderbilt University - VEGF gene polymorphisms mark poor outcomes in patients with breast cancerVanderbilt University, Nashville - Apolipoprotein E recycling in macrophages studied, influences clarifiedVanderbilt University, Nashville - C282Y allele is risk factor for hepatic veno-occlusive disease after HSCTVanderbilt University, Nashville - Enzyme inhibitors have unintended effects on colon cancer metastasisVanderbilt University, Nashville - Transforming growth factor-beta 1 has opposing effects on breast tumorsVasogen Inc. - Positive results in phase 1 trial of neuro-inflammatory drug candidate reportedVeeco Instruments Inc. - Nanoscale instruments provider promotes Jeannine Sargent to EVP, GM positionVernalis plc - Privately held U.K. biotechnology company Ionix Pharmaceuticals acquiredVerus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pediatric allergies-focused company acquires rights to Twinject for anaphylaxisVeterans General Hospital, Taipei - Decrease of tumor volume correlated with stage change after chemoradiotherapyVeterinary Pet Insurance Company - Veterinary pet insurance companies name reasons pets taken to vetViaCell, Inc. - Biotechnology company names members to board of directorsViaGen, Inc. - Former RiceTec exec named president of livestock genomics companyVirginia Polytech Institute & State University - Azotobacter vinelandii MoFe proteins studied, carbon monoxide effects shownViroLogic, Inc. - Schering-Plough signs agreement for support in new HIV drug development effortsViroPharma Incorporated - Pharmaceutical company eliminates 2009 debt, elects to auto-convert notesVirsa Systems, Inc. - Pharma company selects regulatory compliance softwareVistaCare, Inc. - Hospice services provider appoints Jon M. 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Perinatal factors affecting breast density are investigatedWashington State University - A new molecule discovered in the battle between plants and diseaseWashington State University - Calcium propionate and chromium propionate reduce net lipolysisWashington State University - New species of adenovirus identified in falconsWashington State University, Pullman - Parameters bridge the dynamics of cardiac muscle function and of heart functionWashington University - Activated antigen-presenting cells present chemically modified peptidesWashington University - Efoora is rapid test for detection of HIV-specific antibodiesWashington University - Excimer laser safely corrects large amblyopiogenic refractive errorsWashington University - Fine-mapping gene-by diet interactions in obesity model presentedWashington University, St. Louis - A Tat fusion protein-based tumor vaccine for breast cancer developedWashington University, St. Louis - FDG-PET employed in evaluation of vaginal carcinomaWashington University, St. Louis - Interdisciplinary approach to treating prostate cancer describedWashington University, St. Louis - Prion infection analyzed, protein visualizedWashington University, St. Louis - RNA interference reverses multidrug resistance in animal studiesWayne State University, Detroit - Improved screening of minority women can help prevent breast cancerWeight Watchers International, Inc. - International weight-loss company acquires control of WeightWatchers.comWeizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot - CD8-TCR subpopulation reported to evoke T-cell activationWest Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. - Medical devices company announces acquisition of Medimop Medical Projects Ltd.Western Infirm & Associated Hospital, Lanark - Viable autologous semilunar heart valve can be created from stem cellsWestmead Hospital, New South Wales - Peripheral blood antioxidants change as chronic hepatitis C activity increasesWistar Institute, Philadelphia - Adenoviral gene delivery for HIV-1 vaccination reviewedWoking Nuffield Hospital, Surrey - Treatment of endometriosis compares excision & ablative treatment modalitiesWorld Health Organization - International health entity stresses threat from Avian influenza has not ebbedWyeth Discovery Neuroscience - OT, VP studied as novel psychiatric drug sourcesXcyte Therapies, Inc. - Cancer-focused company announces plan to explore strategic alternativesXenomics, Inc. - Tr-DNA technology in online PR Broadcast interview, diagnostics outlined by CEOYale University - Beta-cell function in obese youth examinedYale University - Disease management in young diabetic patient reviewedYale University - Hyperglycemia increases mortality in elderly heart attack patientsYale University - Surface modification of biodegradable polyesters improves drug targetingYokohama City University - CPG oligodeoxynucleotides prevent scleroderma-like syndrome in mouse modelYonsei University - P. falciparum ATPase studied, structure and function clarifiedYonsei University - Cyclooxygenase-2 and thymidine phosphorylase profile cervical cancer patientsYonsei University, Seoul - Artificial zinc finger fusions repress HIV-1 transcription and replicationYonsei University, Seoul - Stress-activated protein kinases promote dopaminergic neuron differentiationYork University, New York - No difference in risk behavior when partner is aware of HIV serostatusZOLL Medical Corporation - Maker of resuscitation devices reports preliminary Q3 results, notes shortfallZargis Medical Corp. - Study conducted to show potential benefits of cardioscan systemZeltia S.A. - Spanish biotech company raises $78.46 million through institutional placingZhejiang University, Hangzhou - Arterial thickening and endothelial dysfunction found in obese childrenZonare Medical Systems, Inc. - Ultrasound technology-focused company wins Medical Marketing Association awardeResearchTechnology, Inc. - $1.3 million contract awarded for cardiac monitoring in drug clinical trialsemed, Inc. - Ilan B. 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