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Biotech Week

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 factors

Androclus Therapeutics - Immune responses to hsp60 epitopes in juvenile idiopathic arthritis published

Aphton Corporation - Results reported from phase I trial with Lewis Y antibody IGN311

ECRI - Benefits of minimally invasive bariatric surgeries for obesity weighed

HaptoGuard, Inc. - Published data supports gene linkage to vascular disease in diabetes

22 Kirkmichael Avenue - Anti-Hu paraneoplastic syndrome presented as cranial nerve palsies

4SC AG - Pharmaceutical company receives financing through technology funds

7TM Pharma - Phase I/II clinical studies initiated for the treatment of obesity

AXM Pharma, Inc. - Vitamin, nutritional supplement lines distributed to 10,000 outlets

Aarhus University Hospital - AGE-RAGE and AGE important in pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy

Aarhus University Hospital - Two-step gene profiling delineates colorectal cancer microsatellite status

Abbott - Positive opinion granted for Humira in Europe for rheumatoid arthritis

Abbott Laboratories - Novel vanilloid receptor antagonist has antinociceptive effects

Able Laboratories, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company announces resignation of president

Acacia Research Corp. - CombiMatrix expands management team and provides operational update

Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam - Tickling nerves prevents inflammation

Academy of General Dentistry - Bad breath relief for 90 million U.S. sufferers

Acetex Corp. - European Commission grants unconditional approval for Celanese to acquire firm

Acon Laboratories, Inc. - U.S. FDA grants 510(k) clearance for infectious mononucleosis rapid tests

Acorda Therapeutics - Biotech company strengthens patent portfolio on neuregulins products

Actelion Ltd - Bosentan in pulmonary arterial hypertension study useful for Eisenmenger

Active Biotech - Active Biotech's new share issue oversubscribed

Adlyfe, Inc. - Blood test developed for bovine spongiform encephalopathy

Advanced BioPhotonics, Inc. - Imaging technology company commences rights offering

Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. - Dr. Robert Lanza testifies before Senate subcommittee

Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. - Medical device maker announces proposed private offering

Advitech, Inc. - Marketing program stepped up for new oral psoriasis product

Aegis - Texas hospital selects company to help reduce healthcare costs

Aethon, Inc. - Hospital transport provider appoints executive to board of directors

Affymax, Inc. - Phase II trial of Hematide for anemia begins

African American Medical Network, Inc. - Drug companies become charter advertisers with African American Medical Network

Ajou University, Suwon - Autologous mesenchymal stem cell transplantation improves recovery after stroke

Akdeniz University, Antalya - Complementary therapies bolster TRAIL-mediated death in breast cancer cells

Akorn, Inc. - Pharma firm joins new Russell Microcap Index

Albany Molecular Research, Inc. - Alliance with U.S. NINDS to target neuromuscular disorders

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx - Exercise effect is most robust among hypertensive subjects

Alfred Hospital, Melbourne - Diet rich in omega-3 PUFA facilitates efficiency of mitochondrial energy

Alizyme plc - Agreement reached with U.S. FDA for renzapride phase III trial

Allervax Lab - Sublingual immunotherapy proven effective for administering allergy medicine

Alltracel - First aid products manufacturer works to raise consciousness of sports safety

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm adopts rights agreement

AlphaRx, Inc. - Approval granted to begin phase II trial for Indaflex

Alpharma, Inc. - U.S. FDA grants approval for glyburide/metformin HCL tablets

Alphatec Manufacturing, Inc. - Medical device company names president and chief operating officer

Altana - Study results of anti-inflammatory agent for COPD, asthma reported

Amazon Biotech, Inc. - Biotech company appoints Simcha Edell as chief financial officer

Ambion, Inc. - Single screen, ready-to-transfect siRNA libraries launched

American Academy of Dermatology - Study shows sunscreen use in children may lower risk of future skin cancer

American Botanical Council - Herbal combination effective for prostate, urinary problems, trial results show

American Cancer Society - Use of chewing tobacco, snuff may increase mortality from heart disease, stroke

American College of Chest Physicians - Study finds obese men more carb intolerant than obese women

American Heart Association - AHA publishes statement on infective endocarditis

American Medical Association - Doctors voice support for legislation on indoor tanning equipment

American Oriental Bioengineering, Inc. - Biotech firm's stock approved for listing on American Stock Exchange

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - Professional society warns against discount injectables bought offshore

AmpliMed - Patient enrollment begins for phase I/II trial of Amplimexon plus dacarbazine

AnalytiCon Discovery GmbH - Deal signed to identify natural compounds for Johnson & Johnson

Andromed, Inc. - Medical device company reports quarterly loss of $0.03 per share

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Drug-eluting stents tested in two patients with peripheral arterial disease

Anika Therapeutics, Inc. - Biotech company announces addition of chief financial officer

Antares Pharma, Inc. - Gel reduces hot flashes in menopausal women

Antares Pharma, Inc. - Pharma firm announces conversion of all outstanding shares of series A stock

Arizona State University, Tempe - Preferred walking speed may be linked to muscle carbohydrate oxidation

Ark Therapeutics Group plc - Pharmaceutical company makes board appointment

Asinex, Ltd. - Milestone achieved in collaboration with Biovitrum

AspenBio, Inc. - Biotech company completes $3,557,892 private placement

Assay Designs, Inc. - Antibody maker acquires Stressgen Bioreagents

AstraZeneca - Breast cancer treatment Arimidex granted new indication for postmenopausal women

Athens Medical School - Chocolate consumption may exert a protective effect on the cardiovascular system

AtheroGenics, Inc. - Patient screening in phase III ARISE trial concluded

Aurobindo Pharma Limited - Pharmaceutical firm records profit of INR 351M

Autonomous University of Madrid - Tapasin analyzed, role as a size-dependent peptide editor defined

Autonomous University of Yucatan - Novel rat catalepsy test may help identify antiparkinsonian drugs

Avanir Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical company added to 2005 Russell Indices

Avax Technologies, Inc. - Enrollment initiated in trial of M-Vax for patients with melanoma

Aventis Pharma, Frankfurt - eNOS may limit LV remodeling and dysfunction under chronic pressure overload

BBSRC Institute for Animal Health, Surrey - ELISA to detect foot-and-mouth disease virus polyprotein antibody developed

Bank of Cyprus Oncology Center, Nicosia - Platinum-based chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer is safe and effective

Banyu Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd. - Melanin-concentrating hormone 1 receptor antagonist fights obesity

Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - U.S. FDA grants approval for Allegra capsules

Bayer CropSci - Germinating Arabidopsis seeds studied, patterns of protein oxidation defined

Bayer HealthCare - Genotyping license agreement signed with DxS and BTG

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston - Regional cerebral oximetry correlates with invasive SvO₂ measures

Beijing Med-Pharm Corporation - Pharma company's registration statement becomes effective

Bellvitge University, Barcelona - Study to determine best reperfusion strategy in elderly AMI patients is feasible

Ben Gurion University of Negev, Beer Sheva - Adolescent groups identified as at most risk for acquiring HIV infection

Ben-Gurion Univ. of the Negev, Israel - Universal immunization of toddlers in Israel reduces hepatitis A rates

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev - Surveillance of hemodialysis-associated infections in Israel reported

Berlin University - Epidemiology of self-mutilation and its various forms explored

Best Practices, LLC - Consulting company names healthcare sector lead

Best Practices, LLC - Research shows pharma companies using clinical results to drive marketing

Best Practices, LLC - Research study examines how to win investigators in a competitive market

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Study identifies fat-secreted protein linked to insulin resistance

Bio-Matrix Scientific Group, Inc. - Two patent applications filed on stem cell devices

Bio-logic Systems Corp. - Diagnostics company reports 11.3% increase in sales

BioElectronics Corporation - Medical device firm announces sales force expansion

BioForce Nanosciences - Independent testing to support safety marks for nanoarray system complete

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm's offers 8,500,000 shares of common stock

BioMimetic Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company strengthens senior leadership team

BioSurface Engineering Technologies, Inc. - Medical device firm announces deal with Biomet subsidiary

BioSyntech, Inc. - Letter of intent signed for subscription to 7.5M shares of biotech company

BioTech Medics, Inc. - NeuroLase medical device sold to Florida pain center

BioTherapeutics Research Group - Virus research funded at Robarts by U.S.-based Howard Hughes Medical Institute

BioTime, Inc. - Blood volume expander developer announces new patent in China

BioWa, Inc. - Agreement reached for services for non-allergic asthma treatment

BioXell S.p.A. - Phase IIb trial of BXL628 in benign prostatic hyperplasia initiated

Bioenvision - Oncology company reports 65% increase in revenues

Biolase Technology, Inc. - Medical device firm receives filing extension notice from NASDAQ

Bioniche Life Sciences, Inc. - Sotradecol injection for varicose veins launched in U.S. market

Biophan Technologies, Inc. - Medical device firm's intellectual property portfolio expands to 140

Biosensors International Group, Ltd. - CE Mark approval granted for polymer-free drug-eluting stent for cardiology

Biosite Incorporated - License signed for novel renal injury marker

Biotest Laboratories - Advertising campaign launched for fat loss product for women

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals - Group sequential, adaptive design effective for migraine trial

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - BPH patients improve more rapidly with tamsulosin hydrochloride, study shows

Boston Life Sciences, Inc. - Kenneth L. Rice Jr. named chief financial officer at biotech firm

Boston University - Age-related decreases in bradykinin B2 receptors may make hearts vulnerable

Boston University - Single nucleotide polymorphism was associated with HDL3

Boston University - Vaccination promotes and prolongs activation of stress-activated kinases

Brigham & Women's Hospital - Tyrphostin inhibitors of cytokine signaling identified

Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston - New markers are under investigation to advance knowledge of heart disease

Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston - Scientists evaluate screening methods for detecting ovarian cancer

Bristol Myers Squibb Pharma. Research Institute - Orally active pyrrolotriazines staunch tumor angiogenesis in mice

Bristol University - Recent use of antibiotics doubles your chances of being resistant

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - Metformin versus conventional approach for type 2 diabetes compared

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - Pharma firm signs deal for sale of U.S., Canadian consumer medicines business

Burnham Institute, La Jolla - Hodgkin disease reclassified as Hodgkin lymphoma

Burnham Institute, La Jolla - Rapamycin exhibits dramatic antitumor activity in breast cancer models

CAS Medical Systems, Inc. - Test data from near infra-red spectroscopy technology to be presented

CGI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Cellular Genomics selects angiogenesis candidate, changes name

CHU Amiens - Report describes characteristics of endocarditis caused by S aureus

CHU Lille - TNF-alpha matures leukemia cells into antigen-presenting cells

CHU Purpan - C-reactive protein levels predict perindopril-indapamide efficacy

CHU Rangueil, Toulouse - Fenofibrate prevents rosiglitazone-induced body weight gain

CHU de Limoges - Novel disability scale facilitates assessment of surgery outcome

CNRS, Marseille - Brucella virulence factor required for intracellular survival

CONICET, Buenos Aires - VEGF protein is essential for pituitary gland neovascularization

CPC of America, Inc. - Investigative device exemption application submitted for arterial closure device

CSSC - Provider of life sciences compliance, validation systems form strategic alliance

CV Therapeutics, Inc. - Clinical program initiated for potential novel treatment of asthma

California Cancer Registry - Cases reported to cancer registries hampered by time delays

California Department of Health Service - Multiple abortions may be predictive of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy

California Institute for Regenerative Medicine - Committee approves stem cell policy enhancements

California Institute of Technology - Three's a crowd, when it comes to planet formation

Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. - LabChip technology licensed for diagnostic applications

Calypte Biomedical Corporation - Diagnostics company appoints South African distributor

Cambridge Heart - U.S. CMS opens National Coverage Determination for Microvolt T-Wave Alternans

Cambridge University - Scientists develop new cellular modules

Camp - Surgical device maker acquires Seattle Systems

Cancer Institute Hospital, Tokyo - Endoscopic total layer resection used to treat duodenal carcinoid

Cancer Registry Norway, Oslo - Early life events related to later risk of colorectal cancer

Cancer Research U.K. - Group to run new mouth cancer campaign

Caprion Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical company signs biomarker research alliance

Caprius, Inc. - Medical waste company appoints sales representative

Cardiac Dimensions, Inc. - U.S. IDE approval granted to initiate COMPETENT pilot study

Cardiac Science, Inc. - Airline selects AEDs for deployment at headquarters, ground facilities

Cardiff University, Wales - Kidney donors need to talk

Cardinal Health - First manufacturing project of antibody using gene expression technology done

CardioSoft - ECG technologies to be introduced at cardiology meeting

Cardiovascular Center, Zurich - Precise knowledge of variables is essential for management of Ebstein anomaly

Caro Research Institute - Economic burden of pertussis and impact of immunization described

Caro Research Institute - Economics of pertussis immunization of adolescents in U.S. outlined

Carter BloodCare - Partnership focuses on cancer research support

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland - Drug abuse affects maternal-infant feeding interactions during first year

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland - Gene polymorphisms may predict a positive response to Crohn disease therapy

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland - High duty cycles slow pore membrane recovery following sonoporation

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland - Linear triple-site rapid bipolar pacing created uniform wave-front propagation

Case Western Reserve, Cleveland - Children born in the 1990s have long-term health needs

Case Western Reserve, Cleveland - Diuretics unsurpassed in preventing hypertension complications in black patients

Castle Hill Hospital, Humberside - Bcl-2 expression predicts radiotherapy failure in laryngeal cancer

Catholic University of Korea - Serotonin gene polymorphisms do not interact in schizophrenia

Catholic University of Leuven - Ca²⁺-release mechanism studied, nature of stimulation clarified

Catholic University of Louvain - Activity of beta-lactams against intraphagocytic infection compared

Celera Genomics - Phase I trial initiated for HDAC inhibitor in patients with cancer

Celladon Corporation - Biotech company names Stephen Grant chief medical officer

Cellectis S.A. - License agreement entered related to gene targeted mice

Center for Apollo Medicine, Tunis - CD34+ cell dose plays role in preventing late infections in pediatric SCT

Center for Consumer Freedom - Study shows lack of physical activity causes childhood obesity

Center for Health Studies, Seattle - Exercise helps a little with chronic, but not acute, low back pain

Center for Research in Women's Health, Toronto - Study investigates concordance of bilateral breast cancers in BRCA carriers

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Oral vaccination of dogs with recombinant rabies virus vaccines reported

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Carbon monoxide poisoning is a serious post-hurricane hazard

Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow - Leishmania donovani trypanothione reductase characterized

Central Hospital, Vasteras - Ultrasonic shears cause less nerve damage than electrosurgical tools

Centre Hospitalier Universite de Vaudois, Lausanne - Invasive candidiasis diagnosed with mannan antigenemia and antimannan antibodies

Centre de Rech. du Service de Sante des Armees - Nonhuman primates are models for hematology, immunology, and virology studies

Centro di Riferimento Oncologico - Overweight patients have reduced risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia

Cephalon, Inc. - Acquisition of Salmedix completed

Cephalon, Inc. - Acquisition of TRISENOX from Cell Therapeutics complete

Cephalon, Inc. - Jeff Myers named vice president of government affairs

Ceregene, Inc. - Gene therapy company adds John Walker to board of directors

Cerus Corp. - Dr. Joseph Eiden named vice president, clinical research and medical affairs

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei - Fulminant hepatitis strikes hepatitis B carriers with acute liver disease

Chang Gung University, Hsien - Efficacy of laser myringotomy for otitis media in nasal cancer patients examined

Changi General Hospital - Utility of magnetic stimulation in pelvic floor disorders evaluated

Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung - Model provides predictions of complete recovery time

Charite Virchow Klinikum, Berlin - CT-guided interstitial single-fraction brachytherapy of lung tumors reviewed

Chemokine Therapeutics Corp. - Cancer drug granted orphan-drug designation for osteogenic sarcoma treatment

Chiang Mai University - HAART safe/effective in HIV-infected children with advanced disease

Chiba University - Cathepsin D suggested as potential marker for poor prognosis in glioma patients

Chicago Medical School - Approaches for the cure of type 1 diabetes by cellular and gene therapy

Children's Heart Centre, Vancouver - Effect of defibrillator threshold testing on cerebral oxygenation determined

Children's Hospital Boston - Researchers identify gene's role in suppressing longevity

Children's Hospital at Westmead - Anti-CMV prophylaxis reduces morbidity and mortality

Children's Hospital of New York - Thoracic pedicle screw and hook correction have similar outcome

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Cell types dictate the interaction of von Willebrand factor and factor VIII

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Lentiviral vector encoding Gp41-derived fusion inhibitor suppressed HIV

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh - Research identifies specific pathway that causes inflammation in lung tissue

Children's Hospital, Cincinnati - Brachial artery function measures are useful in measuring vascular changes

Children's Hospital, Cincinnati - Increased TPR is major contributor to elevated BP in children with CKD

Children's Hospital, Cincinnati - TGF-alpha examined, surfactant homeostasis disruption revealed

China Agricultural University - DNA- and protein-based vaccines induce active immune suppression

China Medical University Hospital, Taichung - Alleles of p53 gene associated with different locations of gastric cancer

China Medical University Hospital, Taichung - Hepatitis B vaccine doses protect patients regardless of dialysis type

Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai - Scorpion venom induces glioma cell apoptosis and inhibits glioma tumor growth

Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention - HIV infection in children of paid plasma donating community reported

Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin - COX-2 antisense transfectants halt gastric cancer angiogenesis

Chiron Corp. - Company reduces supply expectations for BEGRIVAC flu vaccine to non-U.S. markets

Cholestech - Seniors get more cholesterol screenings with new Medicare reimbursement levels

Chromos Molecular Systems, Inc. - ACE System developer strengthens IP estate with four new patents

Chronix Biomedical - Publication reports living test for bovine spongiform encephalopathy

Chulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok - Deltamethrin exposure affects host resistance to Plasmodium infection

Chulalongkorn University - Accuracy and cost of UTI screening test compared

Chung Ang University - Chitosan microspheres highly effective in rabbits

Cilag, GmbH, International - J&J company to acquire nesiritide rights in Europe from GlaxoSmithKline

Cincinnati Children's Hospital - Health outcomes linked to improvement in BMI in children

Claredi - Transactions convergence project receives endorsement from state consortium

Cleveland Clinic - PrognostiX names new CEO

Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 5 of 6 algorithms for segmenting nonviable LV myocardium were satisfactory

Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Angiozyme stabilizes disease in patients with refractory cancer

Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Decay-accelerating factor modulates induction of T cell immunity

Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Portable device induces profound hypothermic arrest in pigs

Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Renal dose dopamine heightens risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation

Cleveland Clinic Foundation - bcl-2 expression independent predictor of poor outcome in Hodgkin lymphoma

Cntr. for Cellular & Mol. Biology, Andhra Pradesh - Digitonin examined, modulation of serotonin receptor ligand binding reported

Cognet-X, Inc. - Novartis retains number one rank with managed care executives

Cognis - Food and health natural source ingredients company opens new facilitiy

Cognis - Joint project measures adoption and utilization of technology in coding

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory - microRNA polycistron is potential oncogene

Colorado State University, Fort Collins - GM-CSF production disruption in lungs affects ability to control MTB infection

Colorado State University, Fort Collins - Nitroimidazopyran PA-824 active against multidrug-resistant MTB

Columbia University - Blood product leukofiltration prevents pulmonary tract infections

Columbia University - Depression linked to glycemic control in diabetic Hispanic patients

Columbus Children's Research Institute - Injuries higher among obese people

CombinatoRx, Inc. - Company licenses CRx-026 territory rights to HenKan

CompuMed, Inc. - Informatics company recruits healthcare industry veterans

Conceptus, Inc. - Essure developer reports net sales up 82%; cash burn reduced

Conceptus, Inc. - Essure maker reports favorable coverage decision by UnitedHealthcare

Conceptus, Inc. - Key partnerships with hysteroscope makers to increase in-office services

Connetics Corp. - Stefan C. Weiss, MD, named senior medical director of dermatology company

ConvaTec - Aloe Vesta Protective Barrier Spray launched

Cook Biotech - Federal jury rules against ACell in patent infringement verdict

Cook Incorporated - Brazil patients receive paclitaxel-coated stent for peripheral arterial disease

CoreValve - Heart valve company completes $24 million series B round of financing

Corgentech, Inc. - Enrollment begins in additional phase I/II trial of drug candidate for eczema

Corixa Corp. - Company announces stockholder approval of merger with GlaxoSmithKline

Cornell University - Computer-assisted surgical navigation used in revision endoscopic sinus surgery

Cornell University - Purinergic agonists define a novel class of immunologic adjuvants

Cornerstone BioPharma, Inc. - North Carolina-based pharma further expands nationwide sales force

Critical Therapeutics, Inc. - Company announces results from phase II study of zileuton in acne patients

Crucell, NV - Company announces human monoclonal antibody combination against rabies

CryoCor, Inc. - Company submits PMA for atrial flutter treatment

CryoCor, Inc. - Cryoablation company announces pricing of initial public offering

Cutting Edge Information - Authorized generics pave the way for lifecycle management

Cutting Edge Information - Drug companies look beyond blockbusters for growth

Cutting Edge Information - Expiring patent drugs may lose 80% share when generics hit market, study shows

Cutting Edge Information - Pharmaceutical companies better served by in-house staffing, not outsourcing

Cutting Edge Information - Pharmaceutical companies build portfolios by making strategic deals, report says

Cutting Edge Information - Report: Clinical trial registries may diminish medical publications' impact

Cutting Edge Information - Report: Competitive positioning critical factor in oncology resource allocation

Cutting Edge Information - Study examines pharma resource allocation from preclinical to phase III

Cyanotech Corp. - Microalgal technology company taps Russell Communications for IR and marketing

Cytel Inc. - Jerald S. Schindler named president, research unit, by clinical software company

Cytyc Corp. - Company forms alliance with Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization

D&K Healthcare Resources, Inc. - Distributor to be acquired by McKesson

D'Arcy Laboratories - New lotion said to protect skin against six environmental dangers

DIBIT Milan - T cell activation studied, role of dendritic high mobility group box shown

DNAPrint genomics - DNAPrint genomics upgrades genotyping platform

DNAPrint genomics - Genomics company acquires 18% stake in German company

DNAPrint genomics - Genomics company changes ticker symbol to DNAG

DOBI Medical International, Inc. - Company reports progress in ComfortScan clinical trial

DR Systems, Inc. - Healthcare IT event highlights PACS

DURECT Corp. - Dosing begins in cohort 3 of phase II study of SABER-Bupivacaine

DaVita Inc. - Demonstration project to help Medicare beneficiaries with kidney disease

Dade Behring - Company gets clearance for its Dimension Vista 1500 integrated system

Dalian Municipal Central Hospital - Palmitic acid makes rodent liver cells self-destruct

Dana Farber Cancer Institute - Dendritic cell-multiple myeloma cell fusion enhances antigen presentation

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon - Novel method identifies latent errors in procedural sedation

DataCeutics, Inc. - CR Toolkit now available under SAS Version 9.1.3

Debrecen University of Medicine - Transglutaminase 2 studied, role in cell death and survival indicated

Delft University of Technology - S. cerevisiae decarboxylase activity studied, physiology characterized

Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis - Evaluation of aortic calcification in diabetic patients described

Dept of Infectious Disease Immunology, Copenhagen - Exchanging esat6 with tb10.4 in TB vaccine provides efficient protection

Dermisonics, Inc. - U.S. Patent issued for ultrasonics-assisted transdermal drug delivery technology

Desert Radiologists - Nevada imaging company offers nonsurgical varicose vein laser treatment

Deutsch Herzzentrum, Berlin - CP stent is suitable for treating vessel stenosis in CHD in children and adults

Diagnostic Products Corp. - Diagnostic company announces quarterly dividend

Digene Corp. - Company announces settlement, license agreement with Georgetown

Dimethaid Research, Inc. - Company launches Pennsaid Plus

Division of Infectious Diseases - Strategies for pertussis immunization in North America outlined

Dr. Nina - Relationship expert helps young adults online

Dragon Pharmaceutical, Inc. - China-focused, Canada-based pharma names auditor, eyes AMEX

Dresden University of Technology - Irradiated tumor vessels are susceptible to VEGF receptor inhibitor

Drexel University, Philadelphia - Neural SCs delivered to injured cervical spinal cord by intrathecal injection

Duke University - Challenges in defining radiation pneumonitis in lung cancer patients discussed

Duke University - Professor to lead $300 million NIH center for HIV vaccine research

Duke University, Durham - Action potential duration dispersion increases when heart size increases

Dutch Inst. of Health and Hygiene, Bilthoven - Sources of infection and routes of transmission outlined for pertussis

Dx-PRN - Portable medical records fits in the palm of your hand from Dx-PRN

Dynal - Invitrogen sub announces increased assay flexibility

Dynamics of Cardio-Vascular Incoher., Montpellier - Adaptations after altitude training could limit blood delivery to muscles

Dynavax Technologies - Company announces rapid, expanded enrollment in ragweed allergy pediatric trial

E-Z-EM, Inc. - Varibar Thin Honey launched for study of swallowing disorders

E. Wolfson Medical Center, Holon - The garlic component allicin prevents immune-mediated liver injury in mice

ECVTR, Verona - Combined catheterization/angiography is supported in cases of multivessel CAD

EDAP TMS, SA - Ablatherm maker reports continued progress in European marketing

ETH, Zurich - StrSPF/GF mice similar for Salmonella Enterica serovar Typhimurium colitis study

ETH, Zurich - Wnt signaling has multiple functions in neural development

East Carolina University, Greenville - Role of calcium/calmodulin-dependent kinase in cell proliferation clarified

Eberhard-Karls University, Tuebingen - MDCT may be a noninvasive alternative for exclusion of coronary artery disease

Eberhard-Karls-University, Tuebingen - Multi-slice CT image quality allows visualization of the entire coronary tree

Eli Lilly & Co. - Study evaluates anomaly rates of insulin treatments

Eli Lilly & Company - New data show treating lung cancer patients preoperatively may improve outcomes

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc. - Dr. Shahzad Malik named to board of directors of immune-focused company

Emory University - Epithelial sodium channel degradation studied, mechanism clarified

Emory University - Researchers offer new approach for testing potential HIV vaccines

Emory University - Vole model may lead to better understanding of human social impairment

Encore Medical Corp. - Company conducts Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis clinical training workshop

Encysive Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Company announces PDUFA date for Thelin NDA

Endocare, Inc. - Tumor ablation company announces strategy to achieve national listing

Endocyte Inc. - Biotech company adds to executive management team

Endologix, Inc. - Powerlink developer completes $16.6 million private placement

Epeius Biotechnologies Corp. - Pancreatic cancer trial opens using tumor-targeted gene therapy vector

Epilepsy Foundation of America - Seizure-focused foundation lauds U.S. FDA approval of monotherapy for epilepsy

Erasmus MC-Sophia Children's Hospital, Netherlands - Very premature infants may face high risk of kidney failure as adults

Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam - Predictors of compliance with diabetes education in Turkey reported

Esprit Pharma, Inc. - Company acquires U.S. rights to SANCTURA

Estracure, Inc. - Company inks licensing agreement for use of MediVas technology

European Molecular Biology Lab - Hunt for human genes involved in cell division under way

European Synchrotron Radiation Facility - Scientists watch the birth and death of exotic molecules

Eye Dynamics, Inc. - Companies to conduct market research on the commercialization of SafetyScope

FEI Co. - Nanotech company announces realignment of businesses

FIND/SVP, Inc. - Study reveals consumers willing to take medication with risks similar to Vioxx

FONAR Corp. - Upright MRI sales rise to 117 as of June 30, 2005

Federal University of Santa Catarina - Proanthocyanidins from sangue-de-adave bark have antinociceptive effects

FemOne, Inc. - Nutrition/skin care company announces new facility

Fertility Centers of Illinois - Jane M. Nani, MD, joins endocrinologists at Illinois fertility centers

Fischer Imaging Corp. - Imaging company names Steven Durnil president and CEO, succeeding Harris Ravine

Fleet American Financial - ESWT company engages new accounting firm

Food Products Association - FPA comments on call for obesity warning labels, soft-drink targeted messages

ForHealth Technologies - Company to seek VA contracts for pharmacy robotic technology

Forest Laboratories, Inc. - Company to continue clinical development of neramexane

Fougera - Company extends line with Clotrimazole & Betamethasone Dipropionate Lotion

Fox Chase Cancer Ctr. Philadelphia - Men continue to have normal life after radiation therapy

Free University of Amsterdam - Degradation-resistant p53 gene transfer kills cancer cells

French Institute of Health and Medical Research - Waist circumference aids screening for cardiovascular disease

Frost & Sullivan - Research study examines gene therapy markets

Fudan University, Shanghai - Novel splice variant of human XRN2 gene mainly expressed in blood leukocyte

Fukuoka Children's Hospital - Study examined aspects of hypoplastic left hearts after Norwood procedures

Fundacao Fed Facultas Ciencias Med, Porto Alegre - Study emphasizes importance of bone loss in rheumatoid arthritis

Fundacion para la Invest. y el Des. en Andrologia - EDHF and NO/cGMP pathway enhancement needed to end erectile dysfunction

G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi - Aerosol drug delivery in severely dyspneic patients reviewed

GBF-German Research Center for Biotechnology - Macrophage-activating lipopeptide-2 directly stimulates B lymphocytes

GE Healthcare - Clinical technologies enable NASA flight surgeons to monitor astronaut health

GE Healthcare - Roche and imaging company collaborate on personalized care for Alzheimer disease

Galderma, USA - Company announces new product for the topical treatment of rosacea

Gazi University - Candida blood isolates examined, role of slime and proteinase clarified

GeneLink, Inc. - Study explores links between metabolic syndrome and altered CoQ10 metabolism

Genentech, Inc. - Company announces intention to offer up to $2 billion in senior notes

General Hospital St. Georg, Hamburg - Combined mitral downsizing and CABG surgery yielded excellent clinical results

Gentium, SpA - Company gets go-ahead for phase III clinical trials with Defibrotide

Genzyme Corp. - Biotech company reports Q2 GAAP EPS of $0.46, non-GAAP EPS of $0.57

Genzyme Corp. - Project HOPE to rebuild critical healthcare programs in tsunami-affected areas

Georg-Speyer-Haus, Frankfurt am Main - Human Apobec3g incorporation into murine leukemia virus particles

George Washington University - Real-time 3-D echocardiography accurately measures mitral valve area

Georgia Institute of Technology - Polyglutamine aggregation and toxicity studied, chaperone modulation shown

Georgia State University - Effects of distraction strategies on venipuncture distress compared

Georgia State University - Utility of anthropometric measurement devices compared

German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg - FSRT used to manage primary oligodendroglioma and oligoastrocytoma

Ghent University Hospital - Chronic rhinosinusitis examined, nasal polyposis role in physiology established

Gifu University - Mammographic density may be a risk factor for breast cancer in Japanese women

Given Imaging, Ltd. - Imaging company announces preliminary second-quarter results

GlaxoSmithKline, plc - EC okays new use of Arixtra for prevention of VTE in abdominal surgery

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. - Companies collaborate on antidiarrheal compound crofelemer

Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance - Stigma prevents those most in need from getting tested

Global Allergy and Asthma European Network - New pan-European surveillance system for inhalant allergies launched

Globus Medical, Inc. - Company begins cervical artificial disc IDE clinical trial

Glycotex, Inc. - Product promotes healing in venous stasis ulcers

Goteborg University - Protective immunity to genital herpes is mediated by T-bet

Group Health, Inc. - Company names Dr. Aran Ron executive VP, president of HMO

Gulf BioMedical Corp. - Company expands trials of hair restoration pills

Guys Hospital, London - Lymphopoietin expression studied, role in asthmatic airways clarified

HELIOS Clinic, Berlin - Aldosterone produced in the adrenals is main source of cardiac aldosterone

HIV Netherlands Australia Thai Res Colab, Bangkok - IL-2 plus antiretroviral therapy increases CD4 counts but has no effect on atopy

Hacettepe University - Hyperlipidemia studied, effect of oral L-carnitine on lipid profiles revealed

Hall Institute for Medical Research, Parkville - Plasmodium surface protein 8 localizes to parasitophorous vacuole

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. - Biopharma firm names Steve Thornton to board of directors

Hanyang University, Seoul - Glutathione S-transferase deletion polymorphism raises arthritis risk

Harefield Hospital - Outcome of cryosurgery for malignant endobronchial tumors analyzed

Harvard University - Accuracy of electron-beam CT assessment determined

Harvard University - Care in hospitals varies among regions and within individual hospitals

Harvard University - Divergent life history shapes gene expression in brains of salmon

Harvard University - Gene ratios forecast clinical outcomes in patients with mesothelioma

Harvard University - Intracarotid delivery of oncolytic HSV vector to brain cancer reported

Harvard University - RPS 19 depletion blunts erythropoiesis in Diamond-Blackfan anemia models

Harvard University - Use of rapamycin questioned

Harvard University - Variations in survival after acute MI are associated with socioeconomic position

Harvard University - c-kit expression in KS lesions can be detected by immunohistochemistry

Health Access Solutions - UCLA Medical Group adopts web-based software to automate managed care functions

Health Discovery Corp. - Company announces multiple patents covering SVM methods

Health Net, Inc. - Health care company announces retirement of executive vice president

HealthTronics, Inc. - HealthTronics acquires 33% interest in Seattle-based urology partnership

HealthpointCapital, LLC - Orthopedics company acquires StayFuse product line

Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Ethosomal erythromycin effective against murine deep skin infections

Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Hydra toxic polypeptides examined, bioinformatic approach utilized

Hemosol Corp. - IGIV selected by company as first therapeutic protein product for development

HepaLife Technologies, Inc. - Biotech company to obtain up to $15,000,000 in equity financing

Herbalife, Ltd. - Nutritional supplements firm names VP of organizational development

Herbert Irving Cancer Center, New York - Hyperosmolar mannitol evaluated as a liquid tumor embolization agent

Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm reports a 32% sales increase

Hillenbrand Industries, Inc. - Medical equipment maker announces organizational simplification

Hiroshima University - Western lifestyle increases effects of fatty acids on insulin secretion

Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc. - Donald Broomfield named new president and CEO of imaging company

Hokkaido University - Thioribonucleoside modification enhances short interfering RNA efficacy

Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm files shelf registration statement with SEC

Homestead Clinical Corporation - Biotech company to develop diagnostic tools for early detection of disease

Hopital Beaujon, Clichy - Hypoxia-driven angiogenesis prompts pancreatic cancer progression

Hopital Edouard Herriot, Lyon - Termination of pregnancy may not be necessary when treating leukemia

Hopital Hotel Dieu, Paris - Outcome of lung resection for NSCLC patients with severe ventilatory impairment

Hopital Porte Madeline, Orleans - US-guided vacuum-assisted biopsies used as alternative to diagnostic surgery

Hopital St. Antoine - Insulin resistance triggers hepatitis C-related liver steatosis and fibrosis

Hopital St. Louis, Paris - Some HIV protease inhibitors can inhibit Encephalitozoon intestinalis growth

Hoshi University - Bronchial muscle contraction analyzed, CPI-17 involvement in asthma indicated

Hospital Carlos III, Madrid - Factors influencing pravastatin treatment outcome identified

Hospital Cruces, Baracaldo - Abnormalities observed in HIV-infected children treated with protease inhibitors

Hospital Santa Creu & Sant Pau, Barcelona - Early gestational diabetes mellitus diagnosis is linked to poor outcomes

Hospital Virgen de las Nieves, Granada - L-NAME-induced hypertension is associated with upregulating antioxidant enzymes

Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto - Database technology is essential to improve quality in congenital heart centers

Houston Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Enabling patients may lead to CV improvement in African-American populations

Howard Hughes Medical Institute of Health Research - Post-termination complex disassembly analyzed, mechanism inferred

Huddinge University Hospital - Selective real-time PCR discriminates lamivudine resistant minor HIV-1 variants

Human Genome Sciences, Inc. - Human Genome Sciences names Barry A. Labinger executive VP and CCO

Humboldt University, Berlin - Autologous epidermal cells induce wound closure of neurotrophic ulcerations

IBt - First patient treated with OptiSeed Pd-103 implant

ID Biomedical Corporation - Flu vaccine granted fast track status by U.S. FDA

IDIBAPS, Catalonia - Genomic rearrangements in MSH2 and MLH1 rarely observed in Spanish patients

IMI International Medical Innovations, Inc. - Diagnostics company comments on market activity, PREVU progress

INSERM AVENIR, Paris - Cardiac mineralocorticoid receptor triggers cardiac arrhythmias

INSERM U271, Lyon - Occult hepatitis B may hamper interferon in hepatitis C coinfected patients

INSERM U561, Paris - Multi-epitopic tumor-specific CD8 T cells in myeloid leukemia characterized

IRCCS, San Giovanni Rotondo - Short courses of peginterferon clear hepatitis C genotypes 2 or 3

ISIS Pharmaceutical - Method rapidly identifies/types respiratory pathogens for epidemic surveillance

Iconix Pharmaceuticals - Profiling agreement signed with Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.

Illinois Cervical Cancer Elimination Task Force - Illinois legislators push for increased awareness of cervical cancer

ImaRx Therapeutics, Inc. - NanO2 Nanobubble therapeutics program launched

Immune Control, Inc. - Pharma firm raises $11.3M to commence two clinical trials

Immunicon Corp. - Global gene expression profiling of circulating tumor cells performed

Immunicon Corporation - CellTracks Analyzer II shipped to Fox Chase Cancer Center

Immunomedics, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical firm commences exchange offer

Imperial College London - Murine interferon lambdas exhibit antiviral activity against poxvirus

Indevus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Phase II trial of pagoclone initiated for stuttering

India Natl Inst Res Reproductive Health, Bombay - Antimicrobial peptides have potential as microbicidal contraceptives

Indiana University - Adapter protein studied, regulatory roles during muscle contraction defined

Indiana University - EDR1 protein kinase studied, regulation in Arabidopsis clarified

Indiana University - Pulmonary artery banding carries acceptable mortality in high-risk group

Indiana University Hospital - Effects of SSRI treatment on corticolimbic connectivity characterized

Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Phase I clinical trial of IPI-504 initiated for multiple myeloma

Infrared Sciences Corp. - Study of sentinel breast scan commences at Cornell Weill Medical College

Ingen Technologies - Medical device maker acquires U.S. patents

Innocoll, Inc. - Marketing rights to CollaRx Gentamicin Surgical Implant acquired

Innovative Drug Delivery Systems - European phase II/III study of Dyloject meets primary endpoint

Innsbruck Medical University, Austria - Bone loss after liver transplants can be prevented

Inonu University, Malatya - Elevated cytokines in patients with IDC may indicate impaired prognosis

Inovio Biomedical Corporation - Milestone payment issued from Merck for MedPulser DNA delivery system

InsightFaraday - LabSmart software audit package launched

Insti. National Recherche, Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy - Cancer mortality among municipal pest-control workers studied

Institut Pasteur - Researchers report discovery of molecular basis of nicotine dependence

Institute 13th Floor, Nottingham - Enough concerns may exist to warrant reconsideration of CV safety of all NSAIDs

Institute Cardiology Montreal - Nestin-expressing neural SCs identified in scar following myocardial infarction

Institute Med & Vet. Science, Adelaide - Intervertebral disc infection slows spine development

Institute Nacl Salud, Bogota - Fluorometric cell-ELISA quantifies rabies infection and heparin inhibition

Institute Pasteur, Paris - Genomic maps confirm p53 management of host anti-tumor activities

Institute Pasteur, Paris - Mitochondria are sensors for HIV drugs

Institute for Advanced Medical Education - Cardiologists will convene to explore breakthroughs in cardiac imaging

Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh - Carboxy end of M. tuberculosis deformylase required for enzyme activity

Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid - Risk factors for congenital malformations in infants include obesity & diabetes

IntegraGen SA - Scientists advance understanding of the role of a key brain protein

InterMune, Inc. - Enrollment complete in phase III DIRECT trial evaluating Infergen plus ribavirin

Intercell AG - sanofi pasteur exercises option on bacterial vaccine antigens

Interleukin Genetics, Inc. - Ramon W. Mohanlal named chief medical officer at Interleukin Genetics

International AIDS Vaccine Initiative India - AIDS vaccine development reviewed

Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc. - Agreement made with Roche Diagnostics for cardiac test

Iridex Corporation - Joint licensing, distribution agreement signed with Innovatech Surgical

Iris International, Inc. - Iris International Listed on Russell Indices

Irving Levin Associates, Inc. - Report: Healthcare M&A market heats up and VC funding keeps flowing

Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - RNA-focused pharmaceutical company wins R&D 100 Award for biosensor system

IsoTis OrthoBiologics - U.S. FDA grants clearance for osteoinductive bone matrix putty

Isolagen, Inc. - Mark A. Kahil named VP of investor relations by cell therapies-focused company

Israel Institute for Biological Research - Oral spore vaccine based on Bacillus anthracis antigen developed

Israel Ministry of Health - Oka/GSK attenuated varicella vaccine prevents chickenpox in clinical practice

Ist Ortoped Rizzoli, Bologna - Hyalograft C safe and effective for treatment of articular cartilage lesions

Istanbul University - Intraocular lens implantation feasible in infants

Istechnika Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company completes financing for total proceeds of $20,025,000

Istituto Otorinolaringoiatria, Rome - Laser carbon dioxide cordectomy compared to open surgery for glottic carcinoma

Istituto Superiore di Sanita, Rome - Rifampin-resistant Brucella mutants protect against B. melitensis

Istituto Superiore di Sanita, Rome - Study investigates effectiveness of moxibustion in breech presentation

Ixion Biotechnology, Inc. - Diabetes-focused biotechnology company returns to independent status

James Cook University of N. Queensland - Osteoprotegerin encourages the progression of abdominal aortic aneurysm

Japan Advanced Inst Science & Technology, Ishikawa - NSSRs/TASRs/SRp38s function as splicing modulators via binding to pre-mRNAs

Japan Science & Technology Agency - Reduction of ferricytochrome c analyzed, tyrosyltyrosylphenylalanine implicated

Jarvik Heart, Inc. - U.S. FDA grants full approval to conduct a pivotal trial of the Jarvik 2000

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi - IFNG polymorphism in intron 1 associated with increased risk of breast cancer

Jeil Medical Corporation - Dual-top mini orthodontic titanium screws launched in North America

Jikei University - Six healthy habits program helps prevent diabetes

Jikei University, Tokyo - MMP-7, laminin, and type IV collagen expression involved in liver metastasis

Jilin University, Changchun - Short hairpin RNA re-sensitizes cancer cells to conventional chemotherapy

Johns Hopkins University - Addressing multiple chronic conditions would save money

Johns Hopkins University - Cost-effective manufacture of breast cancer vaccine reported

Johns Hopkins University - Growth factor therapy may help men with age-related erectile dysfunction

Johns Hopkins University - Nitroimidazopyran PA-824 bactericidal against Mycobacterium Tuberculosis

Johns Hopkins University - Physician recommendation strongly predicts screening decision in Maryland

Johns Hopkins University - Polyelectrolyte complex fibers show promise for controlled release

Jordan University of Science & Technology - Self-catheterization improves transurethral prostate resection outcome

Joslin Diabetes Center - Company launches redesigned diabetes website for consumers, health professionals

Juntendo University - Urinary protein excretion in children monitored, use of dipstick described

Justice & Young - Partnership for a Drug Free America selects communication firm

KaBOOM - Pediatricians' poll shows decrease in unstructured play, increase in overweight

Kaiser Permanente Southern California - Assessing stop-smoking programs - does the 5A program work?

Kaleida Health - New York hospital group invests $1.1 million in medication delivery system

Kalorama Information - Wound care market for skin ulcers may pass $5 billion by 2009, report says

Kang Ning Jr College, Taipei - Aortic Na⁺-K⁺-ATPase studied, regulation defined

Kansai Medical University - HIV-1-derived lentivirus vector induces megakaryocyte gene expression

Kansas State University - What we don't know about handling food can hurt

Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. - Laser-resistant uretero-reno-fiberscope introduced at urological meeting

Karolinska Hospital and Institute, Stockholm - Feasibility of alpha-emitting radium-223 in skeletal metastases therapy examined

Karolinska Institute - Effect of ascorbic acid on microcirculation in diabetes examined

Karolinska Institute - Polyomavirus virus-like particles prevent growth of breast tumors

Karolinska Institute, Huddinge - Swedish study identifies factors likely to influence postpartum depression

Karolinska Institute, Stockholm - EBV infection induces expression of the ATF-2/c-Jun in B but not B-CLL cells

Karolinska Institute, Stockholm - Risk of prostate cancer in relation to alcohol drinking in Sweden assessed

Karolinska Institute, Stockholm - Socioeconomic disparities influence breast cancer survival

Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm - Dor procedure is reproducible option for treating postinfarction LV aneurysm

Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm - Links between body mass, tobacco, alcohol, and risk of cancer evaluated

Karolinska University, Stockholm - Maternal allergy is found to influence allergic response of neonate

Kazusa DNA Research Institute, Chiba - Antibody microarray with SPR signal detection developed

Keio University, Tokyo - Angiopoietin uses tyrosine kinase receptor to foster lymphangiogenesis

Kennedy Krieger Institute - Study shows Lorenzo's Oil prevents onset of pediatric neurological disorder

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company announces proposed public offering of common stock

Kidwai Mem Institute Oncology, Karnataka - Tuberculosis should not be part of the clinical case definition of AIDS in India

King Edward Hospital & Res. Center, Maharashtra - Three methods of body fat measurement compared in Indian men

King Khalid University Hospital, Ridyadh - Isolated positive sputum cultures appear infrequently during TB treatment

Kinki University, Osaka - 3D culture predicts response of neural stem cells to cytokines

Klinikum Krefeld - Strategies for pertussis immunization in Europe outlined

Korea University - Differential expression of tear proteins identified in patients

Korea University - Glucocorticoid receptor studied, nature of transcriptional activation clarified

Kumamoto University - Diffusion-weighted imaging taken of radiation-induced brain injury

Kumamoto University - TGF-beta signaling potentiates ESC differentiation to Pdx-1 expressing cells

Kyoto City Hospital - 5-Fluorouracil drugs affected hepatic fat content in patients with colon cancer

Kyoto Pharmaceutical University - RGD fiber-mutant vectors raise the safety profile of melanoma gene therapy

Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine - Novel non-trocar system developed for 25-gauge transconjunctival PPV

Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine - Resistin in diabetic patients not linked to insulin resistance

Kyoto University, Japan - Acetylene achieves splendid isolation

Kyphon Inc. - Spinal medical devices company reports preliminary Q2 2005 financial results

Kyungpook National University, Taegu - BM-derived mesenchymal stem cells treat neurodegenerative brain disorders

Kyushu University, Fukuoka - All-trans retinoic acid inhibited cell proliferation but enhanced cell invasion

Kyushu University, Fukuoka - Chemoradiation therapy with or without salvage surgery compared

Kyushu University, Fukuoka - Immune evasion by malaria parasites reviewed

Kyushu University, Fukuoka - Multi-step, incremental expansion method for radio frequency ablation examined

LEK Pharmaceutical and Chemical - Pharma company appoints new board member

LUMEDX - Atlanta cardiac care center selects cardiology information system

Labopharm, Inc. - U.S.$10M debt financing provided to Labopharm subsidiary

Laboratory of Immunoregulation - B cell responses to influenza vaccine compromised in HIV-infected individuals

Lanzhou University - Endomorphin-2 analogues analyzed, structure-activity relationships revealed

Large Scale Biology Corp. - Biology, biotechnology companies announce expansion of biomanufacturing program

Lawrence University, Appleton - Chemoattractant protein production examined, viral induction shown

Lawson Software - Georgia health system to install human resources software

Leesport Financial Corp. - Diversified financial services company to purchase equity position in First HSA

Leibniz Institute of Neurobiology - Protein kinase M xi examined, role in long-term depression defined

Leiden University - Pediatric Ross procedure is important tool but autograft dilatation also occurs

Leiden University - Study examined effects of CYP7A1A-278C promoter polymorphism in atherosclerosis

Leiden University - Very-low-calorie diet reduces glucose production in diabetic patients

Leiner Health Products - Health products company to purchase some OTC assets of pharmaceutical company

LiDCO Group plc - Paper on cardiovascular monitoring technology for horses released

Life Science Angels, Inc. - Investor in early stage life sciences companies funds 3 new businesses

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated - Lilly pays $1.6 million with initiation of phase 2 trial on athersclerosis drug

Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai - Concurrent outbreak of leptospirosis and dengue occurred in Mumbai city slums

Loma Linda University - Functional stoichiometry of CAPAKs varies during development

London Research Institute - Protein "crossroads" offers bowel cancer hint

Louisiana State University - Aryl hydrocarbon exposure induced expression of MMP-9 in prostate cancer cells

Louisiana State University - Immunogenicity of enterovirus 70 capsid protein vp1 and fragments reported

Louisiana State University - Parathyroid hormone examined, kidney cell sensitivity and responses defined

Louisiana State University - Review focuses on statin-mediated protection against I/R injury and infarction

Loyola University - Metoclopramide unnecessary in fasted diabetic patients before surgery

Loyola University, Chicago - Whole-blood viscosity examined, influence of lipoproteins clarified

Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, New York - Cancer-testis antigens commonly expressed in multiple myeloma

Ludwig-Maximillians University, Munich - A selective gene-repression probe described

Lund Institute of Technology - Novel self-organizing feature map algorithm improves performance

Lund University - Persistence of human papillomavirus infection is linked to chlamydia

Lund University, Malmo - Maternal height and birth weight correlate with likelihood of birth injury

M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Cancer research center receives $30 million gift

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - CT-guided percutaneous cementoplasty effective as palliative treatment

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Curcumin blocks growth of melanoma in lab test

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - ERCC4 variants improve recovery after radiotherapy for oropharyngeal cancer

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Long-term oncologic outcome of chondrosarcoma of the scapula analyzed

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Potential "weak link" between virus and liver cancer discovered

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - University of Texas center ranked number 2 in cancer care

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston - Rising plasma angiogenin levels predict bladder cancer growth and recurrence

MDVIP, Inc. - Former HHS secretary to chair preventive healthcare cost reduction committee

MEDirect Latino Inc. - Medicare products provider picks call center support company for customer care

MGI Pharma Inc. - Oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company reports second quarter results

MIV Therapeutics, Inc. - Cardio stent developer reports first half 2005 scientific, business activities

Maastricht University - Strategies for weight maintenance outlined

MacroPore Biosurgery, Inc. - Cell-based regenerative therapies developer changes name to Cytori Therapeutics

Malmo University - Prevalence of human serum antibodies to simian virus 40 vp1 virus-like particles

Mansoura University - Hepatitis C virus serotyping is useful for screening hemodialysis patients

Marc Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Scientists experiment with compound as treatment for prostate cancer

March of Dimes - Newborn screening programs advance but many infants not fully covered

Marienhospital, Stuttgart, Germany - Reconstructive technique provides option for difficult nasal plastic surgery

Mario Negri Institute for Pharm. Research, Bergamo - Early post-transplant blood cyclosporine level predicts rejection

Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation - Health professionals hold positive attitudes toward biotechnology

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston - Current issues in pathology of ovarian cancer discussed

Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin - Long-term quality of life following pancreaticoduodenectomy evaluated

Matritech, Inc. - Bladder cancer test receives marketing approval in Japan

Mayo Clinic - Effect of androgen suppression on hemoglobin in prostate cancer analyzed

Mayo Clinic - Hepatocytes analyzed, significance of membrane microdomains indicated

Mayo Clinic - Myth of shark cartilage's curative benefits busted

Mayo Clinic & Mayo Foundation, Rochester - Alveolar epithelial cells have a significant role in host responses during PCP

Mayo Clinic & Mayo Foundation, Rochester - Measles virus vector bearing echistatin causes tumor regression

Mayo Clinic Scottsdale - Transfusion needs compared in living and cadaveric donor transplants

Mayo Clinic, Rochester - Viridans group streptococci are most common cause of infective endocarditis

McGill University, Montreal - Bone marrow cell growth varies between 2D and 3D alginate hydrogels

McGill University, Montreal - Hospital "report cards" found ineffective for quality improvement

McGill University, Montreal - Novel cannula facilitates cement injection

McKesson Corporation - Healthcare services company to acquire pharmaceutical distributor

McMaster University, Hamilton - Cytomegalovirus promoter expression enhanced by exposure to DNA damage agents

McMaster University, Montreal - Why were the HIV prevention trials in commercial sex workers abandoned?

Med1Online - Medical equipment provider appoints copresident

MedCom USA, Inc. - Investment company initiates research coverage of information technology company

Medco Health Solutions, Inc. - Registration statement for acquisition of Accredo Health declared effective

Medial University of South Carolina - Kallikrein gene delivery improves serum glucose and lipid profiles

MedicAlert Foundation - Partnership formed to develop portable electronic health record device

Medical College of Georgia - Healthy weight means healthier blood lipid profile in children

Medical College of Georgia - Teenage girls found to have heart protection against stress

Medical College of Virginia - Neisseria gonorrhoeae proteins induce systemic and vaginal antibodies

Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee - MRI perfusion studies track the vascular dynamics of brain tumors

Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee - Review summarizes developments concerning cardioprotection by anesthetics

Medical Media Television, Inc. - Medical education media firm makes progress on merger with additional network

Medical Services International Inc. - Medical company signs financing agreement with U.S. based investment fund

Medical Univ. of South Carolina - High cholesterol, high blood pressure deadly combination for stroke

Medical University of Luebeck - Aortic arch atheromatosis causes systemically detectable coagulation

Medical University of Silesia, Bytom - Panniculectomy is safe in obese gynecologic cancer patients

Medical University of South Carolina - Diabetes plus depression increases all-cause mortality risk

Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston - Mitogenic signal may change activity of vascular smooth muscle cells

Medical University of Vienna - Osteoblast-like cells differentiate on hydroxyapatite ceramic bone substitute

Medical University of Vienna - Porcine/human scaffold determines heart valve potential for monocyte attraction

Medical University of Vienna Hospital - Complications of alveolar distraction and implant placement characterized

MedicalCV, Inc. - Cardiovascular surgery device manufacturer establishes board of advisors

Medicare Today - Medicare partnership to launch grassroots education campaign

Medicure Inc. - Enrollment in trial evaluating cardio product in artery graft surgery complete

Meditech Research Limited - Biotechnology companies sign research and development collaboration agreement

Medtronic, Inc. - Medical technology company commercially releases thoracic stent graft system

Meharry Medical College, Nashville - ATM mutation in an ApoE-deficient background promotes atherosclerosis

Meharry Medical College, Nashville - Physical activity and weight control may lessen breast cancer risk

Meiji Pharmaceutical University - Tacrolimus and azoles have synergistic anti-Malassezia effects

Meir Hospital, Kefar Sava - Neutrophil chemotaxis studied, post-exercise transient decrease revealed

Memorial Health, Savannah - Georgia medical center named one of Most Wired hospitals for sixth year by AHA

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - ATM protein blockade makes prostate cancer cells more sensitive to radiation

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - Clinical value of combined PET/CT imaging assessed

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - DNA adopts a new fold

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - IL-15 targets CD8+ T cells for immunotherapy

MemorialCare Medical Centers - Medical center named most wired hospital in US

Merck Research Laboratories - Cross-reactivity of anti-HIV immune responses of major HIV-1 clades reported

Merrion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company issued U.S. drug delivery system patent

Miami University - Infrared microspectroscopy useful in renal biopsy mineral analysis

Michigan State University - Sesame allergy is significant, serious and growing globally

MicroFluidic Systems Inc. - Contract given for instantaneous biological agent detection system development

MicroVention, Inc. - Medical device company launches endovascular technology in China

Microtek Medical Holdings, Inc. - Medical company announces net revenues for quarter and 6 months

Microvision, Inc. - Imaging products developer strengthens management team

Migenix Inc. - Agreement signed for celgosivir hepatitis C drug in phase 2 clinical development

Miguel Hernandez University, Alicante - Hemorrhagic septicemia rhabdovirus examined, antiviral activity revealed

Millenium Biologix Corporation - 510(k) submitted to U.S. FDA for resorbable cement restrictor product in US

Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Phase II clinical trial initiated in patients with multiple sclerosis

Millipore Corporation - Scientific and technical electronics company to acquire NovAseptic AB

Mills College, Oakland - Synergies between groups sending women to prison & prison industry shown

Miravant Medical Technologies - Pharmaceutical development company announces resignation of CEO

Mitsubishi Kagaku Institute, Tokyo - DNA shuttling between plasmid vectors resolves preservation concerns

Molina Healthcare, Inc. - Healthcare company tentatively awarded Medicaid contract in Texas

Monsanto Company - Chief financial officer of agricultural company exercises employee stock options

Mount Sinai School of Medicine - Asthma morbidity, mortality highest in inner city

Mylan Laboratories - Drug could be future treatment for hypertensive African Americans

Mylan Laboratories Inc. - Pharmaceutical company announces preliminary earnings per share

NAMI - Association opposes changes to access to medications for mental illness

NEC Unified Solutions, Inc. - Health organization selects unified messaging and voice recognition technology

NHO Nagasaki Medical Center - Hepatic stellate cells examined, matrix metalloproteinase-2 activation defined

NMT Medical, Inc. - Medical technology company completes enrollment in migraine study

NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - PREOS new drug application accepted for review by U.S. FDA

Nabi Biopharmaceuticals - Staph compound immunogenicity study in cardiac patients meets primary endpoints

Nagasaki University - Differentially expressed genes mark thyroid papillary carcinomas

Nagasaki University - Gene therapy expands the potential of interleukin-13 cytotoxin

Nagasaki University - Type and extent of hepatectomy drives post-surgical complications

Nagoya City University, Aichi - Clinical characteristics and treatment outcome of CNS germinoma summarized

Nagoya University - Post-parathyroidectomy calciphylaxis characterized

NanoViricides, Inc. - Dr. Cy Stein joins scientific advisory board

Nanogen Inc. - $15 Million global health grant awarded to U of Washington for diagnostic device

Nara Medical University - Damaged heart may be a target for Reg regenerating gene action

National Cancer Center of Singapore - Plasmid-electroporated hepatocytes restore euglycemia in diabetic mice

National Cancer Center, Gyeonggi-do - Belly board device method compared to distended bladder method

National Cancer Institute - In utero factors may affect cancer risk differently among ethnic groups

National Cardiovascular Center, Osaka - Cardiac GCA prevents cardiac remodeling by inhibiting calcineurin-NFAT pathway

National Cardiovascular Center, Osaka - Mesenchymal stem cells may alleviate peripheral vascular disease

National Care Network, LP - Healthcare cost management firm acquires healthcare information company

National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan - Laboratory cross-contamination with MTB identified using NVTR typing

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - Dedicated investment in CV outcomes research could improve care in the US

National Institute for Cancer Research, Genoa - Transforming growth factor-beta proteins regulate new vessel formation

National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo - Pathogenicity and antigenicity of P gene-deficient rabies virus described

National Institute of Neuroscience, Tokyo - Cell transformation examined, nature of GTPase regulation defined

National Jewish Medical & Research Center, Denver - M. pneumoniae infection studied, role in airway collagen deposition shown

National Medical Health Card Systems, Inc. - Pharmacy benefit manager comments on outlook for fiscal 2006

National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda - Affect of early ipsilateral breast tumor recurrences on survival examined

National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico City - Testosterone propionate has anxiolytic activity in rats

National Renewable Energy Laboratory - National laboratory receives research and development awards

National Sunflower Association - Sunflower oil lowers cholesterol more than olive oil, university study shows

National Taiwan University - Deep neck infection causes more complications in diabetic patients

National Taiwan University - Stochastic differential equation model of transcriptional regulation devised

National Taiwan University Hospital - Bariatric surgery changes metabolic phenotype

National Taiwan University, Taipei - Gamma-PGA/chitosan composite matrices promising for tissue engineering

National Taiwan University, Taipei - Hepatitis B basal core-promoter mutants stimulate cirrhosis and cancer

National University of Ireland - Listeria glutamate decarboxylase studied, role in low pH growth revealed

National University of Singapore - Aminoguanidine reduces vascular NO output and liver damage in rats

National University of Singapore - Macroporous bicontinuous materials developed as scaffolds for tissue engineering

NeoRx Corporation - Patient treated with platinum therapy in small cell lung cancer clinical trial

Nephros, Inc. - Medical device company receives patent for hemodiafiltration delivery module

Netherlands Fatigue Research Group - Rest and relaxation may not be good for chronic fatigue syndrome

Netherlands Inst. Developmental Biology, Utrecht - EphB receptor activity suppressed colorectal cancer progression

New River Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Licensing agreement made to investigate opioid analgesics in pain treatment

New York Medical College - D-4F improves vascular reactivity in rat model of diabetes

New York Medical College, Valhalla - CPT-I inhibition might be effective for slowing progression of clinical HF

New York State Psychiatry Inst & Hosp, New York - Couple-focused support improves HIV medication adherence

New York State Psychiatry Institute & Hospital - Prevention strategies should address risk perception associated with HAART

NicOx, SA - Clinical trial shows promise with nitric oxide-donating compound in bone disease

Nickelodeon - Study shows kids have great leeway in deciding what they eat

Nippon Dental University - Neuropeptide Y-immunoreaction analyzed, brain structures revealed and clarified

Nippon Medical College, Kanagawa - Changes in expression of hemoglobin beta gene inhibited cell growth

Nonlinear Dynamics - Bioinformatics solutions provider appoints new U.S. sales manager

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital - Site differences in erythemal response to narrowband UVB determined

Norgine Limited - Pharma company announces retirement of senior manager

North Manchester Group Hospital, Lancs - Ear, nose, and throat manifestations of Sjogren syndrome discussed

Northeastern University, Boston - PEGylated gelatin nanoparticles offer systemic delivery of therapeutic genes

Northwestern University - Epidemiology of pertussis reviewed

Northwestern University - Wireless and catheter-based pH monitoring systems compared

Northwestern University, Chicago - Gadolinium concentration should maximize signal-to-noise ratio, limit total dose

Norwegian Institute Publ Health, Oslo - Outer membrane vesicle vaccine against serogroup A N. meningitides developed

Norwegian Institute of Public Health - Epithelial lung cell apoptosis examined, role of kinases shown

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale - Attention focused on emerging oral complication from supportive cancer therapy

Novadaq Technologies Inc. - Patent issued for SPY Intra-operative Imaging System

Novartis - Marketing authorization applications submitted for Femara in U.S. and Europe

Novartis Institute for Biomedical Research - Functional genomic screens reveal new osteoarthritis mediators

Novo Nordisk - GlucaGen HypoKit now available for severe hypoglycemic reactions

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corp. - Evidence and acceptance grows for taking statin drugs to treat dementia

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation - Pharma company receives U.S. and European approval for Alzheimer diagnostic test

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Canada approves Tarceva as treatment for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Journal publishes report on Tarceva trial

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pivotal phase III Tarceva study published in journal

Odense University Hospital - Risk of triple-class antiretroviral drug failure declining in Denmark

Odyssey Thera, Inc. - Biotech company signs deal to profile selected compounds

Ohio University - Birds' ancestors showed modern breathing mode

Omnicare, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company caring for the elderly to acquire excelleRx

Oncura - CMS adds cryosurgical ablation of prostate to Medicare covered procedures list

Orchid Cellmark Inc. - DNA testing company selected by UK Child Support Agency

Ordway Research Institute, Albany - Thyroid hormone and alpha(V)beta(3) receptor interactions trigger angiogenesis

Oregon Health and Science University - Select genes buoy Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus-related oncogenesis

OrthoClear, Inc. - Dr. Ross Miller named director of clinical affairs

Orthovita, Inc. - Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty study update presented at conference

Osaka University - Mitochondria studied, response to light intensity clarified

Osaka University - Reduced-intensity conditioning decreases B. obliterans incidence after AHSCT

Osped San Luigi Orbassano, Turin - Platelet count increased in older, poor-risk patients with valproic acid

Ospedale Bellaria, Bologna - Acetyl-L-carnitine attenuates chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Rio De Janeiro - In situ hybridization can't detect hepatitis C RNA in all liver tissue samples

Otto Von Guericke University, Madgeburg - Curcumin inhibits Neisseria Gonorrhoeae-induced NF-kappa B signaling

Oulu University - Adiponectin levels do not rise on weight loss during high-caloric diet

Oxford University - Genes shine light on mosquito bacterial infections

PAION Deutschland GmbH - Partnership to develop and market Desmoteplase

PAN Klin, Cologne - Drug therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia overviewed

PDI, Inc. - Pharma marketing services provider names business development executives

PDI, Inc. - Sales and marketing services provider introduces new solution

PPD, Inc. - Pharma company reports second quarter 2005 financial results

PPD, Inc. - Takeda acquires rights to DPP4 inhibitors formerly granted to services provider

PRA International - Clinical research organization opens new facility

PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. - Health plan selects location for mail service pharmacy

Pan American Health Organization - Review of rabies in the Americas presented

Panacea Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company raises $7 million in series C round of financing

Patterson Companies, Inc. - Distribution company extends agreement with Sirona Dental, Schick Technologies

Pediatrix Medical Group - Maternal and neonatal health company expands services in Florida

Pennridge Pediatric Associates - Health burden of pertussis in adolescents and adults determined

Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council - Penn report on hospital-acquired infections released

Pennsylvania State University - Scientists enlist genomics to understand flu evolution

Pentadyne Power Corporation - Medical-Grade Power System introduced

Pepscan Systems BVJoost - Therapeutic vaccines development company secures first financing round

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Biopharma company announced financial results

Perlegen Sciences, Inc. - High-density whole genome association study of biopolar disorder announced

Perot Systems Corporation - Collaboration formed to help health providers optimize information systems

PharmaMar - Pharma company appoints senior director of clinical development

Pharmacopeia - Pharma companies collaborate to evaluate compounds for ocular disease

Pharming Group N.V. - Pharma company announces research collaboration with NovaThera

PhytoMedical Technologies, Inc. - Biopharma company to obtain up to $10,000,000 in equity financing

Pingchuan Pharmaceutical Inc. - Pharma company signs purchase agreement with Guangdong Medicine Group

Plateau Systems - U. of New Mexico, UNM Health Sciences Center standardize software systems

Pohang University of Science & Technology - DNA vaccine protects against M. tuberculosis during chemotherapy

Ponce School of Medicine - Environmental UV-A and UV-B threshold doses for treating fibroblasts estimated

Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago - Orocecal transit time is longer in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients

Power3 Medical Products, Inc. - Proteomics company and Biosite Incorporated announce collaboration

PreViser Corporation - New oral cancer risk assessment tool added to information suite

Predix Pharmaceuticals - Initiation of phase Ib PRX-03140 clinical trial initiated

Premier, Inc. - Hospital saves money through supply chain improvement project

Primera Biosystems, Inc. - Gene expression analysis systems developer raises series A financing

Prince Henry's Inst. of Medical Research, Clayton - Weight loss increases leptin receptor and ghrelin receptor expression

Princess Royal University Hospital, Kent - Passive smoking by parents affects grommet insertion outcome

Protein Polymer Technologies, Inc. - Biotechnology device company announces intention to acquire Surgica Corporation

Proteus - Biotech company launches new business unit

Puerta del Mar University Hospital - Utility of D-dimer testing in diagnosis reviewed

Purdue University - Machines, software model helping to create better spinal implants

Qiagen, NV - Douglas Liu named president global operations

QuadraMed Corporation - Health information management solution product suite sales strong

QualityMetric Inc. - Effect of transdermal fentanyl system on quality of life evaluated

Queens University, Kingston - BMI and waist circumference influence coronary artery disease risk in children

Queensland Institute for Medical Research - Analysis of risk factors for cutaneous melanoma by anatomical site conducted

Queensland University - Australian study links sitting at work to obesity in men

Quixtar - Reformulated NUTRILITE DOUBLE X Multivitamin delivers more phytonutrients

RIKEN Hyogo - Amyloid protofibrils analyzed, dissociation and association defined

RITA Medical Systems, Inc. - Radiofrequency ablation systems company appoints audit firm

RMIT University, Bundoora - Endothelial dysfunction linked to SLMAP expression in type 2 diabetes

Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok - Biliary complications of hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy characterized

Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited - Pharma company receives tentative approval for Zidovudine Tablets

Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Pharma company gains approval to market Metformin XL Tablets

ReNeuron - StemCells, Inc., gains access to human stem cell immortalization technology

RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company joins new Russell Microcap Index

RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. - European patent granted for Thymosin beta 4 wound-healing technology

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma company announces clinical program evaluating VEGF Trap

Reliant Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma company sells Axid Oral Solution to Braintree Laboratories

RemedyMD - Software company launches BariEMR product

Renal Care Group, Inc. - Dialysis services company acquires apheresis program

Rensselaer Polytech Institute - Novel 3-D imaging system facilitates complex system analysis

Reproductive Medicine Assoc of NJ, Morristown - Obesity does not appear to impact endometrial receptivity

ResCare, Inc. - Support company for people with special needs acquires assets of On-Call Plus

Resverlogix Corp. - Nexvas program expanded into acute coronary market

Rheinisch-Westfalischen TH Aachen - Novel computational fluid dynamics model predicts hemolysis

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma company provides update on hepatitis C virus R&D pipeline

Rite Aid Corporation - Drug store signs agreement with Take Care Health Systems

Ritsumeikan University - Oligopeptide structure analyzed, aqueous helix-coil transition defined

Riverside Medical Clinic - California medical clinic begins construction on patient care building

Roche Diagnostics - Diagnostics firm granted license for real-time PCR patents

Rockeby Biomed Limited - U.S. patent granted for hospital test kit assay to diagnose 'Candida' infection

Rockefeller University - Synaptic damage may cause symptoms of AD

Rodlen Laboratories, Inc. - Zostrix brand acquired

Romark Pharmaceuticals - Pharma company expands sales team, focuses on gastroenterology

Roseland, LLC - Distribution rights acquired for first nanotech-based anti-bacterial spray

Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo - Fertility patterns prior to testicular cancer diagnosis characterized

Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo - Genetic variation in tamoxifen-metabolizing enzymes associated with survival

Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo - NET-6 may suppress the growth and invasion of breast cancer

Rotech Healthcare Inc. - Home respiratory care company reports financial results

Rowan Regional Medical Center - North Carolina regional hospitals expand tobacco-free programs at 3 locations

Royal Brompton Hospital, London - Study highlights poor specificity of AHA/ACC guidelines

Royal Veterinary & Agriculture University - C. jejuni HtrA protease studied, roles for epithelial cells revealed

Royal Victoria Hospital, Antrim - Vitamin E does not increase cardiovascular risk in offspring of diabetic parents

Ruhr University - Cementless stem fixation reviewed

Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Ctr. - Racial gap in asthma management impacts healthcare, workplace, schools

Rx for Indiana - Indiana residents making use of prescription assistance clearinghouse

RxAmerica - Pharmacy benefit management introduces new logo

RxHub LLC - Healthcare software systems company partners to extend prescribing functions

RxKinetix Inc. - Pharma company receives grant to develop thermostable vaccines

SAIC - John J. Hamre, PhD, elected to research, engineering company board of directors

SCIREX Corporation - Contract research organization appoints executive officer

SCOLR Pharma, Inc. - Pharma company appoints member to board of directors

SIDMAP - Dynamic metabolic phenotyping services company opens new laboratory

SPO Medical Inc. - Biosensor, microproccessor developer completes reverse acquisition transaction

SRI International - Groups work to develop vaccine to reduce effects of ricin toxin

SRI International - Nonprofit research groups expand BioCyc collection of pathway/genome databases

STAAR Surgical company - Ophthalmic products developer reports on latest communications with U.S. FDA

STD Prevention & Control Service, San Francisco - Asymptomatic rectal infections support routine STD screening

SUNY College Buffalo - Morphine modulates chemokine gene regulation in normal astrocytes

SUNY Stony Brook - Membrane type I-matrix metalloproteinase is linked to prostate cancer invasion

SUNY Stony Brook - Translocon studied, interaction with transferase complex revealed

Saga University - Thrombus and encapsulated hematoma in cerebral cavernous malformations

Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden - Hy's Rule validated for drug-induced liver damage

Saint Louis University - Botox effective and improves quality of life

Saint Louis University - Missing eyeglasses blur life for AD patients

Samaritan Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Drug development company updates global business development program

San Francisco General Hospital - HIV values remain stable in hepatitis C coinfected patients on peginterferon

Sanjukai Hospital, Hokkaido - "100-minute" retroperitoneal radical nephrectomy method devised

Sankyo Co., Ltd. - Clinical trials resumed for type 2 diabetes drug CS-917

Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla - Fatty acid amide hydrolase polymorphism is linked to being overweight

Selcuk University - Ostrich chicks and growers examined, hematology and biochemistry clarified

Senesco Technologies, Inc. - Results of preclinical lung cancer study in mice reported

Seoul National University - HslU ATPase analyzed, role of pore motif in unfolding and translocation defined

Seoul National University - Researchers suggest that genetic polymorphisms may increase breast cancer risk

Serologicals Corporation - Company implements integration program, projects $3-3.5 million yearly savings

Shandong University, Jinan - Novel small molecule induced apoptosis in A549 human lung cancer cells

Shanghai JiaoTong University - DNA vaccine effective against very virulent infectious bursal disease virus

Shanghai Medical University - Solid pseudopapillary tumor of pancreas clinically misdiagnosed

Sharper Image Corporation - Eye exercise device launched by specialty retailer

Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer - Mouse model suggest diabetics could provide their own insulin-producing tissue

Shinshu University, Nagano - Benefit of spinal irradiation in treating intracranial germinoma found lacking

Showa University - Group X secreted phospholipase A₂ studied, expression and action clarified

Sichuan University - Block-free technique developed for tissue microarray construction

Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, San Diego - Early growth response 1 acted as tumor suppressor via regulation of p53

Sigma-Aldrich Corporation - Biochemical company announces new organization comprising 4 business units

Sigma-Aldrich Corporation - Biochemical company introduces new antibody array for protein kinase expression

Sigma-Aldrich Corporation - Life sciences company launches online resource for nutrition research products

Simulations Plus, Inc. - Drug discovery software maker reports results for Q3 2005, record revenues

Sinclair Pharma plc - EU registration granted for dental products for treating gingivitis, infections

Sinclair Pharma plc - Topical treatment for radiation dermatitis licensed in Portugal and Brazil

Singleton Hospital, Swansea - Fingertip test poor measure of tracheostomy tube cuff inflation pressure

Sirna Therapeutics, Inc. - U.K. patents granted covering siRNAs targeting VEGF and HCV

Siyami Ersek Thoracic and CV Surgery Ctr, Istanbul - Study did not find relationship between nickel allergy and in-stent restenosis

Skyscape Inc. - Mobile references provider makes online application of MyPyramid available free

Sodersjukhuset, Stockholm - Parathyroidectomy can induce lasting improvement in signs of myocardial ischemia

Solbec Pharmaceuticals Limited - Pharma company appoints business development manager

Solexa, Inc. - Genetic analysis-focused company completes $24 million private equity financing

Solucient, LLC - Patients with PCI at specialty hospitals less ill than those at nonspecialty

Solvay - Final purchase agreement to buy Fournier Pharma finalized for 100% of company

Somnia, Inc. - Florida university pain center gets guidance in applying for JCAHO accreditation

Sonomax Hearing Healthcare Inc. - Earpiece maker appoints securities analyst Peter Brennan to board of directors

Sonus Pharmaceuticals - Flourocarbon-based oxygen delivery technology sublicensed to ImaRx Therapeutics

Sonus Pharmaceuticals - SPA process completed for paclitaxel formulation clinical trial in breast cancer

Sorlandet Hospital, Kristiansand - Early rheumatoid arthritis studied, reduced loss of hand bone density reported

Southampton General Hospital - Maternal obesity, not thinness, is linked to offspring blood pressure

Southampton General Hospital - Review examines mechanisms of altered fetal growth and coronary heart disease

Southern Hospital, Stockholm - Preoperative vaginal cleansing can be safely omitted under certain conditions

Spectral Diagnostics Inc. - Cardiac rapid diagnostics technology shows positive market acceptance

Spectranetics Corporation - Single-use medical devices company listed on new Russell Microcap Index

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Chuck Chukwumerije, PhD, named VP, quality assurance, by pharmaceutical company

St. Barnabas Hospital, Livingston - Breast magnetic resonance can improve outcome of occult lesions

St. George Hospital, London - Adventitial progenitor cells contribute to arteriosclerosis

St. George's Hospital Medical School - Allogeneic cell vaccine delays progress of hormone-resistant prostate cancer

St. George's Hospital Medical School, London - Cryopreserved dendritic cells do not require re-culture before vaccination

St. Helens & Knowsley Hospital, Prescot - Radio-guided localization of occult lesions is accurate and cost effective

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Alternating rise, fall of SCF-NIPA levels act as switch regulating cell division

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Article published on process of cell movement

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Mouse studies of oseltamivir show promise against H5N1 influenza virus

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - U.S. FDA grants approval of software for remote patient monitoring

St. Louis University - Adenovirus CELO vector conveys suicide genes to cancer cells

St. Mary's College, Twickenham - Sleep in a normobaric hypoxic tent may affect sleep parameters in some people

St. Mary's Hospital, San Francisco - X STOP spinal implant enables effective conservative treatment

St. Olav's Hospital, Trondheim - SonoDoppler device useful for mapping anatomy during procedures

St. Thomas Hospital, London - Sildenafil induced smaller changes in hemodynamic pressures compared with ISMN

St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin - CPAP therapy protects against CV death in patients with sleep apnea syndrome

St. Vincents Institute Med Research, Melbourne - Heat shock protein 90 inhibitor potentiates breast cancer cell bone metastasis

Standard Register - Software to support hospital admissions during catastrophic events launched

Stanford Graduate School of Business - Potential bioterror attack on the U.S. milk supply examined

Stanford University - Exposure of aged satellite cells to serum from young mice rejuvenates the cells

Stanford University - Hematopoietic cells maintain hematopoietic fates upon entering the brain

Stanford University - High degree on agreement of HIV treatment recommendations derived from genotypes

Stanford University - Mitral subvalvular repair must correct posterior papillary muscle displacement

Stanford University Medical Center - Minimally invasive saphenectomy technique developed

Stanford University Medical Center - Weight-loss surgery results in even higher drop in heart disease risk

State University of Campinas - HHV type 6 and 1 infection increased susceptibility to nonmelanoma skin tumors

Stelex - IT companies partner to provide mobile computing systems to regulated industries

StemCell Pharma - Company acquires rights to new stem cells and placenta products

Steno Diabetes Center, Gentofte - Anesthesia-induced hyperglycemia does not increase diabetes risk

Steno Diabetes Center, Gentofte - Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in diabetic nephropathy examined

Stratagene Corporation - U.S. patent granted for detecting nucleic acids

Stressgen Biotechnologies - U.S. patent granted for manufacture of HPV-related disease and cancer product

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin. - Grant to increase capacity of Vermont mental health treatment services

Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta - Caffeic acid phenethyl ester prevents ESWL-induced oxidative damage

Summit Medical Center, Van Buren - Patient satisfaction with inflatable penile implants compared

Sungkyunkwan University - Holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy highly effective for urinary calculi

Sungkyunkwan University - Pap smear identifies high-risk variant

Sungkyunkwan University, Gyeonggi Do - Selenium and vitamin E reduce oxidized LDL in diabetic rats

SuperArray Bioscience Corp. - Method for analyzing protein phosphorylation cell status introduced

SurModics, Inc. - Drug delivery company signs collaborative research agreement with U of Arizona

SurModics, Inc. - First patients enrolled in phase 1 trial of drug implant for treatment of DME

SurModics, Inc. - Medical devices companies collaborate on drug eluting stent development

Swansea University, West Glam - Assessment is critical when treating older women with breast cancer

Swiss Tropical Institute, Basel - Seroprevalence rates of Q-fever are high in febrile individuals in Mali

Swissray International, Inc. - New Jersey orthopedic group selects digital radiography system

Synthetic Blood International, Inc. - Company developing oxygen therapeutics completes $1.85 million financing

Systems Xcellence - IT systems company to provide pharmacy benefits services to Medicaid program

TIGR - Claire M. Fraser, PhD, named to National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity

TLC Vision Corporation - Refractive, cataract surgery company buys Pennsylvania based Kremer Laser Eye

Taipei Medical University - Novel capsules show promise for delivery of poorly water-soluble drugs

Taipei Veterans General Hospital - Treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma discussed

Tampere University - Breast cancer risk among Finnish cabin attendants estimated

Tampere University - Valproate is implicated in congenital malformations children of epileptic women

Technical University of Munich - Adenoviral insulating sequences optimize radiation controlled gene expression

Technical University of Munich - Capecitabine and docetaxel used in first- and second-line therapy

Technical University of Munich - Factors associated with low treatment satisfaction identified

Technical University of Munich - Major cyclooxygenases facilitate esophageal adenocarcinoma pathogenesis

Technion-Israel Institute of Technology - Light-sensing protein illuminates sun-loving ocean bacteria

Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa - Intestinal adaptation studied, role of parenteral arginine defined

Tehran University of Medical Sciences - Intracranial hypertension analyzed, serum and CSF vitamin A levels revealed

Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center - Erythropoietin forecasts patient outcomes after congestive heart failure

Tel Aviv University - Baculovirus P35 increases pancreatic beta-cell resistance to apoptosis

Tel Aviv University - Disruption of cooperation between Ras and MycN promoted growth arrest

Tel Aviv University - HIV-1 zinc finger mutants with altered RNA binding specificities detected

Tel-Aviv University - Influenza immunization coverage poor in children in central Israel

Telik, Inc. - Positive clinical data from combination regimens in lung cancer therapy reported

Temple University - Prehospital intubation linked to heightened gastric aspiration risk

Tenet Texas-Gulf Coast Region - William C. Henning named CEO of acute care facility Centennial Medical Center

Teranode Corporation - Experiment designer, U of Washington Bumgarner Lab collaborate on microarrays

The Dow Chemical Company - Chemical company elects member to board of directors

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Society unveils coloring book to help children receiving stem cell transplants

The Partnership for Prescription Assist. of Iowa - Prescription drug assistance program opens Iowa chapter

The Plastic Surgery Group - More men seeking plastic surgery

The RiceX company - Stabilized rice bran company receives 1-year extension on loan

The Woolcock Institute - Researchers investigate pharma treatments for sleep apnea

Therion Biologics Corporation - Enrollment complete in trial of therapy for androgen-independent prostate cancer

Thomas Jefferson University - Plant biopharming of monoclonal antibodies reviewed

Tm Bioscience - DNA-based diagnostics company names Trevor L. Hawkins to board of directors

Tokyo Medical & Dental University - Evidence that apoptosis plays role in aging process and carcinogenesis in vivo

Tokyo Medical & Dental University - Novel intrahepatic arterial chemotherapy introduced for hepatocellular carcinoma

Tokyo Medical and Dental University - Disposable magnetically levitated centrifugal blood pump evaluated

Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital - Homocysteine linked to IL-6 and C-peptide in type 2 diabetes

Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Neuroscience - Alzheimer neurofibrillary tangles analyzed, Pick bodies revealed

Toronto Western Hospital - Effects of thalamic DBS on cortical excitability characterized

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. - Imaging products company names Mark G. Mindell vice president, human resources

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. - Mark G. Mindell named VP, human resources, by imaging devices company

Tower Medical Group, Beverly Hills - Gaucher disease associated with higher myeloma incidence

TowerGroup - Research examines trends in health savings accounts

Toyama Chemical Co. Ltd. - Novel neurotrophic agent shows promise for treatment

Transgene - France-based biopharmaceutical company raises $42.16 million

Transition Therapeutics Inc. - U.S. patent granted for interferons for treating hepatitis C, viral diseases

Tranzyme Pharma Inc. - Ghrelin agonist shows selectivity profile in treating gastrointestinal disorders

Tredegar Corporation - Plastic film manufacturer sells Therics to new medical spine devices company

Triad Hospitals, Inc. - Hospital company closes common stock offering, exercises overallotment option

Tripos, Inc. - Chemical informatics system for data management launched at Schering AG

Tristate Sleep Disorders Center, Cincinnati - Eszopiclone safe and effective in elderly patients

Trudeau Institute Inc. - Type 1 effector T cells studied, nature of response to infection clarified

Tsinghua University - Sequence comparison of human and avian influenza A virus aids vaccine design

Tulane University, New Orleans - Endocannabinoids demonstrate novel modes of reaction to stress

Tulane University, New Orleans - Interferons use IRES-dependent mechanisms to block hepatitis C replication

Turgut Ozal Medical Center, Malatya - Estrogen is linked to misoprostol activity

Tyco International Ltd. - Valleylab division buys developing microwave ablation company Vivant Medical

U.K. Diabetes Research Network - National network for diabetes research launched by British universities

U.S Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Details of 1998 outbreak of listeriosis in United States reported

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Trichomonas vaginalis promotes sexual transmission of HIV-1

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Amino acid variations affecting measles virus replication identified

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - CDC and Fort Dodge Animal Health achieve first licensed DNA vaccine

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Epizootiology of rabies linked to Mexican carnivores described

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Impact of HIV genetic diversity on vaccine development reviewed

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Laboratory method aids estimation of HIV-1 incidence

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Patterns in sex work, drug use, and STDS in Russia reported

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Rabies biologics are effective against some lyssaviruses from Eurasia

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Seed source identified for E. coli outbreaks linked to sprouts

U.S. Department of Agriculture - Status of oral rabies vaccination in wild carnivores in U.S. reported

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Complement depletion renders mice sensitive to Bacillus anthracis

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Importance of reporting suspected adverse drug reactions emphasized

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Method to measure gentamicin in bovine fluids and tissues developed

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Sources of variability of acrylamide levels in cracker model identified

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Susceptibility testing method to determine bacterial MICs standardized

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Tyrosine 775 plays role in immune receptor signaling

U.S. Fund for UNICEF - Key Club International, U.S. funders use soccer to kick HIV/AIDS out of Kenya

U.S. Geological Survey - Highest concentration of ground water contamination found in northeast U.S.

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Microsatellite profiles categorize endometrial cancers

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Peptide mimetic synthesized, high Grb2 SH2 domain-binding affinity revealed

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Resting naive CD4+ cells massively infected/eliminated by X4-tropic SHIV

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Review discusses in vivo hypotensive, cardiodepressant effects of cannabinoids

U3 Pharma AG - Joanna Horobin appointed chief executive officer by oncology-focused company

UK Natl Inst for Biological Standards, South Mimms - In vitro methods aim to improve understanding of plasminogen activation

UND Life Science - Pathophysiology of metabolic syndrome X outlined

Uludag University, Bursa - Alternative approach to neurolysis is successful in blocking pelvic pain

Unilens Vision Inc. - Contact lens company reports sales growth accelerated to 39% in Q4 fiscal 2005

United Rehab, LLC - TEMM subsidiary buys 21 skilled nursing, 4 rehab facilities in Kentucky

UnitedHealth Group - Health insurance company announces merger with PacifiCare Health Systems Inc.

UnitedHealthcare - Health insurance company announces merging with Neighborhood Health Partnership

Univ. Hospital Germans Trias & Pujol, Barcelona - Use of multidisciplinary unit reduces number of HF hospital admissions

Univ. 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 cancer

Univ. of California, Riverside - Carbon nanotubes help bones mend

Univ. of California, San Diego - Old drug may find new use against side effect of cancer treatment

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Internet trial questions herbal remedies for anxiety and insomnia

Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - Microreactor efficiently regenerates cofactors for biocatalysis

Univ. of Texas Southwestern - Mutations in NOTCH1 gene cause aortic valve disease

Univ. of Texas Southwestern - Professor supports development of report cards on hospital infection rates

Univ. of Texas, Houston - Lipid helps cell wall protein fold into proper shape

Univ. of Texas, San Antonio - Statins protect from death from pneumonia

Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico - GIRK5 surface expression analyzed, role of tyrosine phosphorylation clarified

Universidad Nacional de Cordoba - Orally administered Ova/CPG-ODN induces specific immune response

Universidad de Colima - Method to measure HIV vaccine efficacy ethically presented

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - T cell epitope map of Schistosoma mansoni protein presented

Universita degli Studi di Sassari - Salmonella enterica abortusovis mutants have live vaccine potential

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona - Diabetes patient-oriented evidence that matters on Internet studied

Universitatsklinikum Munster - Etanercept therapy for rheumatoid arthritis evaluated over 4 years

Universitatsklinikum Schleswig Holstein, Kiel - Erectile function after nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy evaluated

Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor - Aging and microwave effects characterized in alginate/chitosan matrices

University Amedeo Avogadro of E. Piedmont, Novara - Immune response to lipid peroxidation products predicts fibrosis progression

University Children's Hospital, Zurich - Contrast-enhanced MR angiography provides accurate anatomical information

University Clinic of Hamburg Eppendorf - Expression and prognostic value of activated ERK1/2 in breast cancer examined

University College Cork - Only 51% of hospital staff followed guidelines before hygiene campaign

University College London - Scientists discover stem cell origin of neck and shoulders

University College Medical School, London - Impaired glucose metabolism is investigated in older subjects

University College, London - Impaired autonomic function may link social position to coronary risk

University Hospital Bern - Low dose cyclosporine and interleukin 10 halt lung transplant acute rejection

University Hospital Geneva - Bullous pemphigoid antigen 1 isoforms are potential target autoantigens in MS

University Hospital Geneva - HSCT complications increase the likelihood of low lean body mass index

University Hospital Rebro, Zagreb - Recombinant activated factor VII reverses superwarfarin toxicity

University Hospital of Bellvitge - Hepatitis C virus infection is not a cause of fibromyalgia

University Hospital, Cologne - Catheter ablation safe and effective for children

University Hospital, Heidelberg - Even in high risk patients statin recommendations are not achieved

University Hospital, Vienna - Study sought to elucidate potential protective mechanisms of cardiomyocytes

University Medical Center, Groningen - P38 MAPK inhibitor reduces inflammatory endothelial cell activity

University Medical Center, Utrecht - Increased alcohol consumption is related to vascular damage at young age

University Medical Center, Utrecht - Plaques become more atheromatous with increasing age

University at Buffalo, New York - "Harmless" bacterium found to cause 10% of COPD flare-ups

University at Buffalo, New York - Wife influences husband's marijuana use during first year of marriage

University of Aarhus - 3D isotropic MRI may replace 2D imaging in patients with cardiac malformations

University of Adelaide - Mutant of subtilase cytotoxin of toxin-producing E. coli protects mice

University of Alabama, Birmingham - Adiponectin functions as an autocrine factor in fat tissues

University of Alabama, Birmingham - Gene 33 protein shuts down apoptosis to encourage breast cancer growth

University of Alabama, Birmingham - Genetic loci regulate antibody response to adeno-associated virus and factor IX

University of Albert Einstein College Med, Bronx - Fluoroquinolone resistance protein from M. tuberculosis mimics DNA

University of Alberta - Researchers figure out how hearts fail

University of Alberta, Edmonton - Functional outcomes after primary mandibular resection reviewed

University of Amsterdam - HSC mobilization accelerates renal recovery independent of SC contribution

University of Amsterdam - Kawasaki disease examined, sustained activation of neutrophils revealed

University of Antwerp - Review describes pathophysiology of flow-mediated dilation

University of Arizona - Dolastatin 11 conformations, analogues and pharmacophore discussed

University of Arizona - Effects of dosing condition on bioavailability of green tea catechins examined

University of Arizona, Tucson - Precipitation influences incidence of coccidioidomycosis outbreaks

University of Bari - Mitochondrial oxoglutarate carrier studied, transmembrane structures defined

University of Basel - GABA(B1) signal analyzed, requirement for membrane spacing shown

University of Belgrade - Delta sleep-inducing peptide analogue highly effective in rats

University of Bern, Switzerland - 16-MDCT can efficiently scan ER patients

University of Bielefeld - Specific immune response examined, cost determined in young guinea pigs

University of Birmingham, West Midlands - Combined gene therapies control goiter mass in murine models

University 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 hepatoblastomas

University of Bretagne Sud - Oyster hemolymph analyzed, putative antiviral activity identified

University of Bristol - Aspects of childhood diet may affect adult cardiovascular risk

University of British Columbia, Vancouver - Reduced FEV1 is marker for CV mortality independent of age, gender, and smoking

University of British Columbia, Vancouver - Study focuses on assessing & managing women's sexual dysfunctions

University of Buckingham - Fetal origins of insulin resistance and obesity outlined

University of Buea - Fetuses acquire Plasmodium falciparum inhibitory antibodies transplacentally

University of Cagliari - Cannabinoid antagonist SR 141716A prevents heroin relapse in rats

University of Calgary - Combination therapy is problematic after hepatitis C-related liver transplants

University of Calgary - Hematocrit key factor in cytoadherence of infected erythrocytes

University of Calgary - Suspension bioreactors allow large-scale expansion of mammary SC aggregates

University of California Irvine - Low birth weight is associated with stress and unemployment

University of California Irvine - Predictive model incorporates factors controlling coronary blood flow

University of California, Berkeley - Decrease in drug resistance levels of HIV epidemic can be bad news

University of California, Berkley - Technique measures arterial endothelial function at a low cost

University of California, Davis - Cancer-induced, immune-mediated ocular degenerations reviewed

University of California, Los Angeles - Protein dimerization studied, effect of Cys mutation revealed

University of California, San Diego - p53 plays maintains ESC genetic stability by eliminating DNA-damaged ESCs

University of California, San Francisco - AMPA receptor function analyzed, stargazing-mediated modulation defined

University of California, San Francisco - Dynamic susceptibility-weighted perfusion images define glioma angiogenesis

University of California, San Francisco - Exonuclease and host shutoff functions of KSHV SOX are genetically separable

University of California, San Francisco - Gene expression holds promise for diagnosing, treating bladder cancer

University of Cantabria - Surgical approach to functional ischemic mitral regurgitation is controversial

University of Cape Town - IRD associated with mycobacterial infections in HIV patients on HAART

University of Catania - Psychological request from patients for hemangioma surgery should be ignored

University of Chicago - CD95 has tumor promoting activities

University of Chicago - LIGHT analyzed, role in intestinal inflammation and Crohn disease revealed

University of Cincinnati - Correlation can be used to obtain state of occlusion in a coronary artery

University of Cincinnati - Soluble divalent class I MHC/IgG₁ fusion protein activates CD8+ T cells

University of Connecticut, Farmington - Tocotrienol may inhibit c-Src activation and proteasome stabilization

University of Connecticut, Storrs - Nine-item scale measures AIDS-related stigma in South Africa

University of Dundee - IgA cleavage analyzed, influences of hinge length and composition defined

University of Dusseldorf - Hepatitis B virus genotype drives interferon efficacy

University of Edinburgh - ET-A blockade caused greater vasodilatation than ET-A/B receptor blockade

University of Edinburgh - New work leads to radical shift in understanding information processing

University of Edinburgh - South Asians in Britain need better diabetes services

University of Erlangen Nurnberg - Exposure to naphthalene in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon industries analyzed

University of Erlangen-Nurnberg - Cluster of common denominator genes identified

University of Essex - Heightened expression of CTCF associated with resistance to apoptosis

University of Florence - Collagen type VI gene mutants screen patients with Bethlem myopathy

University of Florence - Molecular basis for melatonin's oncostatic effects determined

University of Florida - Depression can affect cardiac morbidity and mortality in postmenopausal women

University of Florida - Micro-molecule plays big role in birth defects

University of Florida, Gainesville - Exercise-induced cardioprotection may include improved antioxidant capacity

University of Geneva - Interference with HH-GLI signaling inhibits prostate cancer

University of Genoa - ASCT: A potential rescue therapy for unresponsive malignant MS

University of Glasgow - Streptococcus suis infection studied, serum transthyretin response defined

University of Glasgow - Cognitive behavioral therapy can improve fluid restriction adherence

University of Gottingen - Intraoperative introital ultrasound found to reduce postoperative complications

University of Gottingen - Knee arthroscopy effective for painful arthroplasty

University of Grenoble - Heparan sulfate targets HIV-1 gp120 coreceptor binding site

University of Groningen - Hepatitis E infection produces unexplained acute hepatitis cases

University of Groningen - Secondary transporters analyzed, sequences and hydropathy profiles determined

University of Groningen, Haren - Carbohydrate-to-protein ratio effects on energy homeostasis studied

University of Hawaii - E. coli DnaJ examined, dimerization and chaperone sequence identified

University of Hawaii - Scientists link genotype to circulating estrogens and breast cancer risk

University of Heidelberg - Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy treated optic pathway gliomas

University of Heidelberg - Natural killer cell receptor analyzed, nature of signaling clarified

University of Heidelberg - New ECG technique may offer insights about severe impairment of cardiac function

University of Hong Kong - Patients with chronic hepatitis B produce high levels of T cell activator

University of Hong Kong - Pro-inflammatory cytokine sustains liver injury in chronic hepatitis B

University of Illes Balears - ATPase studied, physiological role in salt-treated Medicago leaves revealed

University of Illinois - Bupivacaine and Levobupivacaine depress cardiac sympathetic neurotransmission

University of Illinois - Effects of hormone-replacement therapy on brain tissue are investigated

University of Illinois - Malpractice litigation wrongly blamed for inconsistent healthcare

University of Iowa - Clinical utility of diagnostic tests clarified

University of Iowa - Maxi-K channel localization to caveolae revealed in myometrium study

University of Iowa - Researchers describe new approaches to medical treatment of basal cell carcinoma

University of Iowa - Viscoelastic gels enhance airway epithelial gene transfer with viral vectors

University of Kentucky - S. cerevisiae kinases examined, phytosphingosine activation defined

University of Kentucky - AT₁ -receptor antagonism reverses blood pressure elevation

University of Kentucky - Aging of liver studied, modulation of apolipoprotein and interleukin beta shown

University of Kentucky - Study investigates gender differences in alcohol-related aggression

University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa - Economists demand free HIV medications for all

University of L'Aquila - FVII genes account for prothrombin prolongation in liver disease patients

University of Las Palmas - Abortions/neonatal mortality associated with T. evansi infection in camels

University of Leeds - Kidney proximal tubule cell K⁺ conductance studied, regulation defined

University of Leicester - Chronic lymphocytic leukemic cells exhibited apoptotic signaling via TRAIL-R1

University of Leicester - Daxx is essential for stress-induced cell death

University of Leicester - Researchers to patent scientific technique

University of Leipzig - Autoimmunity and inflammation analyzed, importance of T cells revealed

University of Leipzig - ECG analysis is more complex for RA patients due to variability of the cohort

University of Leipzig - Study found less myocardial injury with off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery

University of Liverpool - Cemetery is source of dengue vector

University of London - Scavenger receptor C-type lectin studied, selective glycan binding revealed

University of London - p53 network analyzed, robustness revealed

University of London King's College Hospital - Combined history & uterine artery Doppler improves screening for preeclampsia

University of London School - TB incidence remains high despite isoniazid prophylaxis in HIV-infected persons

University of Louvain - Prolactin release studied, role of prolactin-releasing peptide clarified

University of Lund Hospital - Cancer incidence in the Swedish leather tanning industry estimated

University of Lund Hospital - Injury to endothelium might be link between infection and early atherosclerosis

University of Mainz - Cyclin E acts under hox-gene control as cell fate determinant in developing CNS

University of Manitoba, Winnepeg - Transcript profiles find genetic markers in premalignant oral epithelia

University of Maryland - Compounds that inhibit growth of PhIP-resistant cancer cells identified

University of Maryland - High-dose radiotherapy used in trimodality treatment of Pancoast tumors

University of Maryland - Polyubiquitin recognition studied, UBA domain structural determinants defined

University of Maryland - Promising antitumor agents found to be effective in reducing effects of estrogen

University of Maryland - Structure of SARS coronavirus frameshift signal elucidated

University of Maryland, Baltimore - Study provides insight into PP2A targeting in cardiomyocyte subnuclear structure

University of Massachusetts - Calcium and vitamin D intake may lessen incidence of premenstrual syndrome

University of Massachusetts - Novel algorithms for digital mammograms improve cancer detection

University of Med. & Dent. New Jersey, Piscataway - Moderate lead exposure elicits neurotrophic effects in cerebral cortical NSCs

University of Med. & Dent. New Jersey, Piscataway - Synthetic nanofibrillar matrix promotes cell organization and morphogenesis

University of Med. & Dent. of New Jersey - Novel liquid dentifrice formulation controls odorigenic bacteria

University of Melbourne - 5-HT₂ antagonists lower benzodiazepine withdrawal anxiety in rats

University of Melbourne - Beta-agonist treatment impairs cardiac function more in adults than in aged rats

University of Messina Policlinic - Viremia fluctuates in chronic hepatitis B carriers

University of Miami - Antibody-endostatin fusion protein localizes to breast tumors in mice

University of Miami - Open-door expansile cervical laminoplasty safe and effective

University of Michigan - Are some medicines so good they should be free?

University of Michigan - Chemical "band-aid" prevents heart failure in mice

University of Michigan - Compound from Chinese medicine shows promise in head and neck cancer

University of Michigan - Mantle plume heads get second pulse

University of Michigan - Novel scan statistic predicts chromosomal locations of amplified tumor genes

University of Michigan Health System - Michigan U health system receives $10 million NIA grant for Alzheimer research

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - The Bcl-2 protein emits proangiogenic signals

University of Milan - Conservative surgery for bladder endometriosis can ensure long-term relief

University of Milan - Dietary polyphenols have a positive effect on gelatinase activity

University of Minnesota - Genetic mutants arise from Sleeping Beauty

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis - Intramyocardial microdepot injection enhances cell transplantation

University of Missouri - Computational knee prosthesis model loaded in dynamic knee simulator

University of Missouri, Columbia - Two parameter flux model promised novel cryobiological applications

University of Missouri, Rolla - HIV-1 gp120 and Tat induce oxidative stress in brain endothelial cells

University of Modena & Reggio Emilia - Breast reduction decreased risk of cancer in gland remnant

University of Montreal - Acute i.v. morphine disrupts sleep in pain-free young adults

University of Munster - Neither cine nor 2D tagged CMR distinguished short-term stunned myocardium

University of Nebraska - Labeling food allergens can be a struggle

University of New South Wales - Efficacy of resection edge ablation devices compared

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne - Transgenics provide sustainable pest resistance in genetically enhanced crops

University of Newcastle, U.K. - Quitting smoking could save your teeth

University of Nice - Inducible suicide gene therapy harnesses the power of caspase 8

University of North Carolina - Longitudinal study of child immunization determinants in China reported

University of North Carolina - Mitochondrial initiation factor studied, ribosomal interaction defined

University of North Carolina - Role of maternal pertussis antibodies in infants reviewed

University of North Carolina - Scientists studying ways to help community college employees lose weight

University of North Carolina - Telephone communications credited with improving health

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill - H. ducreyi dsrA mutant killed by normal human serum initiated by IgM binding

University of Nottingham, U.K. - Research breakthrough offers new hope for liver cancer treatment

University of Oslo - Antimicrobial peptide pheromone analyzed, structure and mode of action revealed

University of Oslo - Significance of fatty acids for hemostatic factors is still unclear

University of Otago, Dundin - PAX3 antisense oligonucleotides complement cisplatin cytotoxicity in melanoma

University of Oulu - Common ATM polymorphism associated with bilateral breast cancer

University of Oxford - Alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor studied, modeling reported

University of Pais Vasco - Echinococcosis studied, antibodies to E. granulosus protoscoleces detected

University of Paris - Dendritic cell precursors are permissive to dengue virus and HIV infection

University of Paris - Gastrointestinal TB not an uncommon diagnosis in northeastern Parisian area

University of Parma - Porcine odorant binding protein studied, role of disulphide bridge clarified

University of Pennsylvania - Adult-reported pneumococcal vaccination status of children inaccurate

University of Pennsylvania - Artificial glioma tumor suitable for NMR spectroscopic study

University of Pennsylvania - Neutralizing antibodies to West Nile virus characterized

University of Pennsylvania - Overview of Global Pertussis Initiative process presented

University of Pennsylvania - Test results on obesity-risk affect patient behavior

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia - Lytic transactivator RTA induces KSHV latency-associated nuclear antigen

University of Pittsburgh - Enhanced immunity by DNA vaccine needed for metastatic breast cancer

University of Pittsburgh - Golfers with low-back pain may be helped by University of Pittsburgh research

University of Pittsburgh - Health burden of pediatric pertussis remains major public health concern

University of Pittsburgh - Lung caveolae examined, water and solute permeability revealed

University of Pittsburgh - Paramedic training challenges highlighted by study

University of Pittsburgh - Prostaglandin E₂ production impaired in children with cerebral malaria

University of Pittsburgh - Recurrent depression is associated with coronary and aortic calcification

University of Quebec, Laval - Galectin-7 promotes malignant tumor formation

University of Queensland - Every second counts for shaken babies

University of Queensland - Researchers tackle emotions head on - at the cellular level

University of Queensland, Brisbane - Pulse transit time can be useful as continuous surrogate BP monitor in children

University of Rochester - Redesigned protein accelerates blood clotting

University of Roma La Sapienza - Abdominal CT findings may suggest celiac disease

University of Roma La Sapienza - Immunosuppressive drugs in inflammatory bowel diseases assessed

University of Rouen - Arabidopsis root cells studied, role in Rhizobacteria interaction revealed

University of Rovira & Virgili, Reus - Transesophageal ECG identifies patients with bicuspid aortic valve

University of Sacred Heart, Rome - von Willebrand factor interaction studied, role of chloride ions revealed

University of Santiago Compostela - Prothymosin alpha-receptor studied, association with lipid rafts revealed

University of Sao Paulo - Immunoprofile of cells involved in carcinomatous progression characterized

University of Sao Paulo - Indirect oral immunization of captive vampire bat against rabies reported

University of Sao Paulo - Peptide inhibitor of alpha4-integrin inhibits experimental autoimmune uveitis

University of Sao Paulo - Somatic TP53 splice site mutations detected in diffuse astrocytomas

University of Sheffield - NO detox enhances N. meningitides survival in macrophages/nasopharynx

University of Sherbrooke - AT2 receptor ligands analyzed, role as agonists clarified

University of South Alabama, Mobile - Review summarizes knowledge about pharmacological preconditioning

University of South Florida - Study examines need for funding social services for women

University of Southern Alabama - Glucocorticoid receptor inhibiton studied, structure-function analysis reported

University of Southern California - Cardiovascular fitness and metabolic syndrome in youths examined

University of Southern California, Los Angeles - EphB4 is a potential therapeutic target in patients with mesothelioma

University of Southern California, Los Angeles - Innate immunity overwhelms adenoviral gene expression in the liver

University of Tennessee - S. cerevisiae transporter examined, altered substrate preference defined

University of Texas - Ondansetron safe and effective for adolescent use

University of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas - Developmental disorder in Roberts syndrome maps to chromosome 8p21

University of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas - Review summarizes findings regarding ventricular hypertrophy systolic HF

University of Texas, Austin - PEGylated helper-dependent adenoviral vectors are highly efficient

University of Texas, San Antonio - Voriconazole less expensive than amphotericin B for aspergillosis

University of Tokyo - Arteriolar walls consume more O₂ than surrounding tissue

University of Tokyo - Midkine may play role in development of endometriosis

University of Toronto - Body mass index is linked to female mortality

University of Toronto - Erythrocyte anion exchanger studied, membrane integration and topology revealed

University of Toronto - Low-dose chemotherapy regimens mitigate adverse clotting events

University of Toronto - Study shows barriers to HIV vaccine acceptance

University of Trieste - Oxadiazolone derivatives have antimycobacterial activity

University of Tromso, Norway - Not enough evidence found to warrant use of herbal medicines for AIDS

University of Tubingen - Plasminogen and MMP matrix activation studied, role of modified LDL revealed

University of Utrecht - Dermal exposure to cyclophosphamide in hospitals discussed

University of Utrecht - Local IL-2 therapy most effective against cancer when injected intratumorally

University of Utrecht - Ring-closing metathesis utilized, potent cyclic peptide MC4-ligand synthesized

University of Valencia Hospital Clinic - Prognostic markers of Merkel cell carcinoma identified

University of Vienna - Suppressed hematopoiesis is persistent in chronic hepatitis C patients

University of Washington - ATP III approach improves detection of CHD burden due to elevated cholesterol

University of Washington - Atherosclerotic lesions in the common coronary arteries of ApoE knockout mice

University of Washington - Azithromycin doesn't slow progression in C. pneumoniae-infected mice

University of Washington - Azithromycin treatment significantly reduces pelvic inflammation

University of Washington - Improved statistical tools reveal many linked loci

University of Washington - Inhaling large amounts of salt can cause hypertension

University of Washington - Mammographic density may be associated with hormone use in postmenopausal women

University of Washington - Regular yoga practice may help prevent middle-age spread

University of Washington, Seattle - Cholesterol increases C-reactive protein and serum amyloid A levels

University of Washington, Seattle - Liver iron overload in alcoholic end-stage liver disease affects other organs

University of Western Ontario, London - Dose interval decrease more effectively controls viral load than increasing dose

University of Western Ontario, London - Hematopoietic repopulating cells generated from ESC independent of ectopic HOXB4

University of Wisconsin, Madison - Diagnosis and treatment of chronic insomnia reviewed

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Scientists to mimic nature for newest cancer drugs

University of Zaragoza - Study compares heart abnormalities in women diagnosed with anorexia nervosa

University of Zurich Hospital - Accuracy of automated functional image-guided radiation treatment evaluated

University of Zurich Hospital - Levels of protein Z fluctuate during normal pregnancy

University of Zurich Hospital - TNF alpha blocking agents interfere with mechanisms of atherosclerotic processes

University of the Free State, Bloemfontein - Haemophilus serovar virulence affects perceived vaccine efficacy

Uppsala University, Sweden - Insulin resistance increases risk for CHF

Urologix, Inc. - FDA approves Cooled ThermoCath 4.5+ treatment catheter

V.I. Technologies, Inc. - Anti-infectives-focused company provides corporate update

VA Medical Center Long Beach - Intestinal niacin uptake examined, mechanism and regulation defined

VIASYS Healthcare Inc. - Medical technology company reports sale of obstetrics, cardiovascular businesses

Vaccine & Infectious Disease Organization - U of Saskatchewan offered $5.6 million for research into vaccines for newborns

Valentis, Inc. - John J. Reddington named COO of cardiovascular therapies-focused company

Vanderbilt University - VEGF gene polymorphisms mark poor outcomes in patients with breast cancer

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Apolipoprotein E recycling in macrophages studied, influences clarified

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - C282Y allele is risk factor for hepatic veno-occlusive disease after HSCT

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Enzyme inhibitors have unintended effects on colon cancer metastasis

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Transforming growth factor-beta 1 has opposing effects on breast tumors

Vasogen Inc. - Positive results in phase 1 trial of neuro-inflammatory drug candidate reported

Veeco Instruments Inc. - Nanoscale instruments provider promotes Jeannine Sargent to EVP, GM position

Vernalis plc - Privately held U.K. biotechnology company Ionix Pharmaceuticals acquired

Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pediatric allergies-focused company acquires rights to Twinject for anaphylaxis

Veterans General Hospital, Taipei - Decrease of tumor volume correlated with stage change after chemoradiotherapy

Veterinary Pet Insurance Company - Veterinary pet insurance companies name reasons pets taken to vet

ViaCell, Inc. - Biotechnology company names members to board of directors

ViaGen, Inc. - Former RiceTec exec named president of livestock genomics company

Virginia Polytech Institute & State University - Azotobacter vinelandii MoFe proteins studied, carbon monoxide effects shown

ViroLogic, Inc. - Schering-Plough signs agreement for support in new HIV drug development efforts

ViroPharma Incorporated - Pharmaceutical company eliminates 2009 debt, elects to auto-convert notes

Virsa Systems, Inc. - Pharma company selects regulatory compliance software

VistaCare, Inc. - Hospice services provider appoints Jon M. Donnell to board of directors

Vrije University of Amsterdam - Concentric RV hypertrophy is earliest sign of overload in patients with COPD

Vrije University of Amsterdam - Patients surveyed for voice problems after treatment of early glottic cancer

WGBH Boston - Production company launches child survival impact campaign

WWMR, Inc. - Report examines effects of generic competition in neuropathic pain market

Wake Forest University - Cranberry usage common for pediatric UTIs

Wake Forest University - Good fats in transition

Wake Forest University, Winston Salem - Meta-analytical categorical regression approximated individual-level results

Wake Forest University, Winston Salem - Study evaluates combined systemic opioids for pain relief during labor

Wakefield Clinic, Adelaide - Basosquamous carcinoma treated with Mohs micrographic surgery

Walgreen Co. - Drugstore chain sets registers to prohibit sales of dextromethorphan to minors

Wallaceville Animal Research Center, Upper Hutt - Order of vaccination with BCG and DNA vaccine not critical for protection

Washington State Department of Health - Perinatal factors affecting breast density are investigated

Washington State University - A new molecule discovered in the battle between plants and disease

Washington State University - Calcium propionate and chromium propionate reduce net lipolysis

Washington State University - New species of adenovirus identified in falcons

Washington State University, Pullman - Parameters bridge the dynamics of cardiac muscle function and of heart function

Washington University - Activated antigen-presenting cells present chemically modified peptides

Washington University - Efoora is rapid test for detection of HIV-specific antibodies

Washington University - Excimer laser safely corrects large amblyopiogenic refractive errors

Washington University - Fine-mapping gene-by diet interactions in obesity model presented

Washington University, St. Louis - A Tat fusion protein-based tumor vaccine for breast cancer developed

Washington University, St. Louis - FDG-PET employed in evaluation of vaginal carcinoma

Washington University, St. Louis - Interdisciplinary approach to treating prostate cancer described

Washington University, St. Louis - Prion infection analyzed, protein visualized

Washington University, St. Louis - RNA interference reverses multidrug resistance in animal studies

Wayne State University, Detroit - Improved screening of minority women can help prevent breast cancer

Weight Watchers International, Inc. - International weight-loss company acquires control of WeightWatchers.com

Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot - CD8-TCR subpopulation reported to evoke T-cell activation

West 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 cells

Westmead Hospital, New South Wales - Peripheral blood antioxidants change as chronic hepatitis C activity increases

Wistar Institute, Philadelphia - Adenoviral gene delivery for HIV-1 vaccination reviewed

Woking Nuffield Hospital, Surrey - Treatment of endometriosis compares excision & ablative treatment modalities

World Health Organization - International health entity stresses threat from Avian influenza has not ebbed

Wyeth Discovery Neuroscience - OT, VP studied as novel psychiatric drug sources

Xcyte Therapies, Inc. - Cancer-focused company announces plan to explore strategic alternatives

Xenomics, Inc. - Tr-DNA technology in online PR Broadcast interview, diagnostics outlined by CEO

Yale University - Beta-cell function in obese youth examined

Yale University - Disease management in young diabetic patient reviewed

Yale University - Hyperglycemia increases mortality in elderly heart attack patients

Yale University - Surface modification of biodegradable polyesters improves drug targeting

Yokohama City University - CPG oligodeoxynucleotides prevent scleroderma-like syndrome in mouse model

Yonsei University - P. falciparum ATPase studied, structure and function clarified

Yonsei University - Cyclooxygenase-2 and thymidine phosphorylase profile cervical cancer patients

Yonsei University, Seoul - Artificial zinc finger fusions repress HIV-1 transcription and replication

Yonsei University, Seoul - Stress-activated protein kinases promote dopaminergic neuron differentiation

York University, New York - No difference in risk behavior when partner is aware of HIV serostatus

ZOLL Medical Corporation - Maker of resuscitation devices reports preliminary Q3 results, notes shortfall

Zargis Medical Corp. - Study conducted to show potential benefits of cardioscan system

Zeltia S.A. - Spanish biotech company raises $78.46 million through institutional placing

Zhejiang University, Hangzhou - Arterial thickening and endothelial dysfunction found in obese children

Zonare Medical Systems, Inc. - Ultrasound technology-focused company wins Medical Marketing Association award

eResearchTechnology, Inc. - $1.3 million contract awarded for cardiac monitoring in drug clinical trials

emed, Inc. - Ilan B. David, PhD, named VP, new business development, by aesthetics company

ev3 Inc. - Endovascular-focused medical device company reports second quarter net sales

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