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Biotech Week

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . February 1st, 2006
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Biotech Week | Other Publications

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pivotal study initiated for antimicrobial central venous catheter

Children's Hospital Philadelphia - New type of RSC may serve as internal biomarker to evaluate individual patients

Imperial College London - Scientists discover new technique for protein crystallization

Kalorama Information - Global respiratory equipment market poised to hit $21 billion by 2010

University of California, San Francisco - Smoking induces consistent and distinctive pattern of alveolar macrophage activation

1-2-3 Fit - New online tool helps consumers select the right fitness center

251 Hellen Air Force Hospital, Athens - Presence of invasive disease signifies poor prognosis in pancreatic cancer

454 Life Sciences Corp. - Genomics company installs 20 GS20 systems in the first year of sales

7-Eleven, Inc. - Convenience store chain rolls out fresh foods program, offering lower fat and calorie choices

AMDL, Inc. - Theranostics-focused company continues plan to acquire two Chinese drug firms

AT&T Inc. - International food and health company chooses global Internet network provider

AVI BioPharma, Inc. - Favorable safety, pharmacokinetic data reported from trial targeting hepatitis C virus

Aalborg University Hospital - Glucocorticoid therapy caused adrenal suppression in children with leukemia

Abbott - Vascular closure system maker reports double-digit earnings

Abiomed, Inc. - Cardiac device developer appoints Dorothy Puhy to lead director of its board

Ablynx - Collaboration with Centocor targets use of Nanobodies against disease targets

Acacia Research Corp. - CombiMatrix, Cold Spring Biotech enter into distribution agreement for China and Taiwan

Accelrys, Inc. - Four new members join independent software vendor partner program

Accentia Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. - Personalized anticancer vaccine produces long term remission, 95% survival

Access Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Access Pharmaceuticals granted hearing with AMEX to maintain its listing

Actavis Group - Generic pharmaceutical firm completes syndication of $1.3B acquisition facility

ActivBiotics, Inc. - Merger creates late-stage company addressing infections and inflammation for drug development

Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge - Reports add new data to stem cell transplantation research

Addis Ababa University - Fast agglutination screening test shows promise for field use

Adherex Technologies, Inc. - Phase I trial of eniluracil initiated in patients with cancer

Advanced BioPhotonics, Inc. - Medical imaging applications developer appoints VP of business development

Affymetrix, Inc. - DNA analysis systems maker expects fourth quarter revenue to be below previous guidance

Akers Biosciences, Inc. - Production facilities to be increased eight fold to meet demand at screening, test maker company

Akesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Diabetes drug maker announces $4M private placement

Akorn, Inc. - U.S. HHS grants commercial item award for procurement of radiation treatment drugs

Albany College of Pharmacy - Lifestyle challenge program is a model for weight management in outpatient-based hospitals

Albany Molecular Research, Inc. - Small molecule drug developer accelerates vesting of certain stock options

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx - BetaV-tubulin expressed in human tumor cell lines

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Patient treatment completed in phase III TRIUMPH trial of eculizumab in PNH patients

Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia - Hypoallergenic latex immunotherapy identified

Align Technology, Inc. - Dental device maker hires consumer goods veteran Darrell Zoromski

Align Technology, Inc. - U.S. Patent Office confirms validity of patent for system to straighten teeth

Alkermes, Inc. - Alliance forged to develop inhaled parathyroid hormone for the treatment of osteoporosis

Allergan, Inc. - Dermatology drug developer extends expiration date of exchange offer for Inamed Corp.

Alliance Communications Group - Method fosters improved oral feeding in infants with Robin sequence

Alliance Pharma plc - Periostat maker reports 25% increase in sales

Allos Therapeutics, Inc. - Published study affirms survival benefit of Efaproxyn in breast cancer-originating brain metastases

Alltracel Pharmaceuticals Plc. - Wound care-focused company reports full year revenue of EUR 19.2M

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Company to advance RNAi therapeutic clinical pipeline as part of 2006 goals

AlphaVax - Partnership for certain core alphavirus vector technologies is enhanced

Amarin Corp. plc - Phase IIb/III drug for fatigue in MS patients licensed to Multicell, Inc.

American Association for Cancer Research - Groups state support for new U.S. FDA guidelines

American Association for the Advancement of Science - Editor-in-chief of Science issues statement on Hwang-led stem cell studies

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists - Endocrinology organizations applaud journal article highlighting importance of blood sugar control

American Bio Medica Corp. - Drug screen detects presence of buprenorphine in a urine specimen

American College of Chest Physicians - New cough guidelines urge adults to get new whooping cough vaccine

American Health Partners - Health products experts join health products marketing and distribution management firm

American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc. - Pelvic health device and therapy supplier reports 22% growth in fourth quarter 2005

American Physical Therapy Association - Physical therapists endorse office chair

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - Save your hearing by lowering personal stereo system volume

American University of Beirut Medical Center - Wavefront-guided LASIK can resolve high myopic astigmatism caused by perforating ocular trauma

Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Diabetes drug developer joins the Nasdaq-100 Index

Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Facility acquired in Ohio to manufacture Exenatide LAR

Ankara Etlik Maternity & Women's Health Teaching Hospital - Pregnancy-related anemia responds quicker to i.v. than to oral iron therapy

Antares Pharma, Inc. - Drug delivery company submits additional listing application with American Stock Exchange

Antares Pharma, Inc. - Phase II trial for Anturol in patients with overactive bladder completed

ApoCell Inc. - Tissue microarray analysis of activator protein-2 alpha subcellular expression can predict outcome

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Obesity drug developer appoints Robert E. Hoffman as chief financial officer

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - Researchers' findings advance surgical technology research

Arizona State University - Plant-derived vaccines may safeguard against deadly bacterial disease

Arizona State University - Researchers' strategy on vaccine development is to stop HIV virus before it enters the body

Arrow International, Inc. - Catheter maker reports decrease in net income of 11.3%

Arrow International, Inc. - Maximal barrier precautions tray provides central line insertion safety and infection protection

Asahi Kasei Pharma Corporation - Fasudil is safe and effective for patients with acute ischemic stroke

Asahikawa Medical College, Hokkaido - Interleukin-9 is expressed in nasal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma cell lines

Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin - Use of preprinted structured order form significantly reduces medication errors

AstraZeneca - CambridgeSoft E-Notebook software selected for global deployment

AstraZeneca - Guinea pig model of allergic rhinitis may be useful for high-throughput screening of new drugs

AstraZeneca - sNDA submitted to U.S. FDA for Seroquel for bipolar depression treatment

Ataturk Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Education and Research Hospital, Ankara - Increased angiogenesis may be a hallmark of malignant pleural mesothelioma progression

Atlantis Components, Inc. - Dental implants company introduces new zirconia abutment

Atlantis Components, Inc. - Pharma company submits CE Mark application for Intercept Blood System for plasma in Europe

Auckland City Hospital - Outcomes remain poor in elderly patients with heart failure after acute MI

Austin Hospital, Heidelberg - FDG PET used to manage melanoma

Australian National Center for Immunization Research and Surveillance - Studies advance knowledge in chickenpox vaccines research

Avanir Pharmaceuticals - Board of directors of Neurodox developer approves one-for-four reverse stock split

Avanir Pharmaceuticals - Docosanol 10% cream licensed in Japan

Avanir Pharmaceuticals - Phase I reverse cholesterol transport trial initiated

Avid Radiopharmaceuticals, Inc. - Molecular imaging-focused company closes $8.9M financing

Avigen, Inc. - Neuropathic pain-focused company announces management change

Axis-Shield - Agreement signed for incorporation of test for early detection of rheumatoid arthritis

BIOCOM - Organization responds to Schwarzenegger's call to legalize importation of Rx drugs

BSD Medical Corp. - Distribution agreement signed for cancer treatment systems' entry into Japanese market

BSD Medical Corp. - Microwave energy therapy manufacturer reports changes in its board of directors

Bacterin International, Inc. - First Via Wound Drain product sold by medical device firm

Baker Heart Research Institute, Melbourne - SNP increased glucose more than verapamil, indicates NO may be a vital signaling molecule

Baker Medicine Research Institute, Prahran - MDR1 locus displays epigenetic changes in response to chemotherapeutic drugs

Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Generic pharmaceuticals maker names G. Frederick Wilkinson president and COO

Baskent University, Adana - Short course, high dose methylprednisolone improved acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Baxa, Ltd. - Pharmacy device developer announces direct sales, marketing operations in France, Benelux

Baxter Healthcare Corp. - U.S. FDA issues 510(k) marketing clearance for TricOs T Bone Void Filler

Bayfront Medical Center, Saint Petersburg - Studies describe new findings in diabetes therapy research

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston - Bcl-xL inhibits T-cell apoptosis induced by expression of SARS coronavirus E

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston - Insulin discontinuation in ketosis diabetics is linked to high beta-cell functional reserve

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston - Review examines developments in ghrelin biology and clinical relevance

Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Jerusalem - Histrelin-releasing implant effective in girls

Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason, Seattle - Hydrophobic acrylic IOLs more capsular biocompatible than PMMA and silicone lenses

Berlex Laboratories - New formulation of Leukine with extended shelf life launched

Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Maharashtra - Gallic acid treatment attenuates gamma radiation damage to cellular DNA and membranes

Bio-Matrix Scientific Group, Inc. - Emergo Group to assist stem cell banking company with U.S. FDA compliance

Bio/Data Corp. - New device measures quantity of von Willebrand Factor in plasma samples

BioMS Medical Corp - MS treatment developer increases equity position in drug delivery company

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. - Commercial operations established in Europe by mucopolysaccharidosis therapy developer

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Bio-E-Gel developer engages consultant for corporate development activities

BioSphere Medical, Inc. - Regulatory approvals issued in China for EmboCath Infusion Catheter and Segway Guidewire

BioTrainer Weight Loss System - New device measures daily physical activity and figures calories burned

Biocoral, Inc. - Patent approved in France for device that delivers biomaterial to bone

Biological Research Center, Szeged - Adenovirus infection promotes LPS-induced TNF production and sensitizes to lethal shock

Biophan Technologies, Inc. - Enabling technologies developed for MRI visualization

Biophan Technologies, Inc. - MRI-focused biomedical device maker announces two new patents

Biopure Corp. - European marketing approval sought for Hemopure

Biopure Corporation - U.S. Navy to receive appropriation to continue R&D of oxygen-carrying hemoglobin glutamer

Biosite Incorporated - Regulatory filing submitted for myeloperoxidase tests

Biotechnology Industry Organization - Biotech group establishes new governing body to direct health policy advocacy

Biovest International, Inc. - Immunotherapies developer names Donna Jordan as VP, quality control and quality assurance

Boston Biomedical Research Institute - Muscular Dystrophy Association awards research grant to study stem cell treatment for MD

Boston Life Sciences, Inc. - CNS disease-focused firm appoints senior VP, regulatory affairs and quality

Boston Scientific Corp. - Abbott to assume acquisition of Guidant's vascular intervention, endovascular businesses

Boston Scientific Corp. - Interventional medical device maker's CEO to extend tenure at company

Boston University - Diagnosis of HCV-related liver disease is not affected by HIV infection

Bovie Medical Corp. - Electrosurgical device maker acquires endoscopic modular instruments

Bowling Green State University - A pleiotropic drug resistance transporter in yeasts has narrower substrate specificity

Bowling Green State University - A viral gene promoter is subject to circadian control

Bradley Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma firm focused on acquiring non-strategic brands announces extension to file form 10-K

Brandeis University, Waltham - Findings advance knowledge in immunotherapy research

Brazilian Association of Dentistry - Cortical anchorage no less effective in controlling molar movement with partial appliance

Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston - Hematopoietic stem cells can be identified early in zebrafish embryo development

Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston - Incidence of metabolic syndrome is inversely related to calcium and vitamin D intake

Brigham Young University, Provo - Endurance training raises muscle LKB1 and PGC-1 alpha protein levels similar to citrate synthase

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - Data support bioequivalence for fixed-dose regimen of Sustiva and Truvada as HIV treatment

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - Liver cancer risk increases when hepatitis B virus levels are high, study shows

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - U.S. FDA approves abatacept compound for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

British Columbia Cancer Research Center - Reports add new data to diagnostics research

Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine, Houston - C. Thomas Caskey will direct molecular medicine institute in Texas

Brown University, Providence - Novel algorithm improves decoding of motor cortical activity

Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia - Report presents map of PSMA epitopes recognized by antibodies induced by gene-based vaccines

Burrill & Company - Biotech closes year in record fashion

C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor - Commercial computerized physician order entry system linked to heightened mortality

CAS Medical Systems, Inc. - New multi-parameter monitor launched for blood pressure diagnostics

CHU Dupuytren, Limoges - Portable spirometers suitable for use in assessing vital capacity

CHU Pellegrin, Bordeaux - Remifentanil mean target dose is 3.3 ng/mL for tracheal intubation with sevoflurane at 1 MAC

CHU Vaudois, Lausanne - Reports add new data to liver regeneration research

CHU, Angers - Novel blood markers accurately diagnosis the degree of liver fibrosis

CIBO, Jalisco - Drug-resistance mutations identified in HAART-naive HIV-infected patients

CNR, Milan - Novel design facilitates study of chromogranin A antigenic sites

CSIRO Livestock Ind., Geelong - Gene expression changes measured during C. pseudotuberculosis replication in macrophages

CSSC - Company selected as testing laboratory accreditation agent

Cambrex Corp. - Bioproducts developer revises strategic direction, announces management transition

Cameroon Baptist Convent Health Board, Flagstaff - Prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission integrated into routine antenatal care

Canada Center for Infectious Disease Prevention & Control - Sexual network structure affects epidemic thresholds

Canada Institute for Clinical Evaluation Sciences - Diabetics with prior specialist care have better glycemic control than with prior primary care

Cancer Prevention Institute, Dayton - Gender did not predict survival outcome in breast cancer patients

Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Zion - Circadian function disrupted in non-small-cell lung cancer patients

CancerVax Corp. - Cancer treatment company, Micromet announce merger agreement

Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen - Nomogram predicted risk of lymph node metastases in Dutch breast cancer patients

Capital University of Medical Sciences, Beijing - Lymphocyte counts decrease over duration of SARS coronavirus infection

Caprion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company inks oncology target licensing agreement with ImClone

Cardiac Science Corp. - Powerheart AEDs will meet new AHA and ERC resuscitation guidelines

Cardiff University - Method for DNA delivery via microneedles has been developed

CardioMag Imaging, Inc. - Magnetocardiograph maker gets certification from China's Food & Drug Administration

CardioTech International, Inc. - CorNova announces award of ISO 13485 certification

Caritaskrankenhaus Bad Mergentheim - Contrast-enhanced real-time endosonographic device with low mechanical index shows promise

Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte - Hyperdynamic left ventricular function may signal septic shock

Carones Ophthalmology Center, Milan - Alcon LADAR 6000 excimer laser safe and effective for standard and wavefront-guided ablation

Casa di Cura Poliambulanza, Brescia - Sentinel node mapping used in colorectal cancer staging

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland - Ethanol feeding decreased insulin-dependent glucose through Cbl/TC10 pathway dysregulation

Catania University - Early diabetes diagnosis is important to prevent chronic vascular complications

Catholic University of Chile - Early allograft biopsy is safe and often detects treatable complications

Catholic University of Louvain, Brussels - Review discusses role of dietary fiber in management of the metabolic syndrome

Catholic University of Rome - Double-balloon enteroscopy useful for diagnosis and treatment

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome - Endoscopic removal feasible for malfunctioning self-expandable metallic stents

Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles - Many parents are unaware of top cause of infant hospitalization

Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles - Novel method facilitates isolation of microvascular endothelial cells from mouse skin

Cellegy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Cellegesic to be reviewed by the cardio-renal advisory committee in April 2006

Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine & Cell Biology - Clues to rare immunodeficiency disorder identified

Center Protontherapie Orsay - Radiosurgery deemed safe treatment for elderly patients with brain metastases

Center for LASIK, Margate - Alcon LADARVision4000 laser superior to VISX STAR S2

Center for Tuberculosis Research, Baltimore - MTB-induced potentiation of type I immune responses protects against lethal malaria

Central South University of Technology, Changsha - CpG oligodeoxynucleotide-activated mononuclear cells display anti-HBV effects

Central University Hospital - Surgery can ease sleep problems in those with brain malformations

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Nantes - New research in the area of leukemia detailed

Centre Jean Perrin, Clermont-Ferrand - Residual disease after chemotherapy holds prognostic value in breast cancer

Cephalon, Inc. - Agreement with Mylan announced regarding settlement of Provigil patent litigation

CeraPedics, LLC - Bone graft company adds Courtney W. Brown, MD, to its clinical advisory panel

Cerus Corp. - Investigational new drug application submitted to U.S. FDA for CRS-100

Cetek Corp. - CE-assay-focused company raises $10M

Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer - Multidrug resistant strains of nontyphoid Salmonella increasing in Israel

Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer - Use of linear stapler for pharyngeal closure safe and cost effective

Chang Gung University, Tao Yuan - Understanding regulation of cPLA(2) expression induced by BK in astrocytes holds promise

Charite-Universitatsmedizin Berlin - Study finds two ARBs as SPPARMs that may be cardiovascular disease and diabetes targets

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. - Licensing agreement inked with Luminex Corp.

Charles University Hospital, Plzen - Older peripheral blood stem cells donors may be poorer mobilizers than younger donors

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital - Durable efficacy of enfuvirtide plus optimized background of retrovirals demonstrated over 48 weeks

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London - HAART efficacy and toxicity widely variable between HIV-infected patients

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London - Risk factors identified for hypercholesterolemia risk at HAART initiation

Chi-Mei Medical Center, Tainan - Endotracheal cuff pressure may be useful for distinguishing endotracheal and esophageal intubation

Chiang Mai University - Long-term zidovudine prophylaxis reduces HIV-1 vertical transmission to neonates

Chiba University - New research in the area of oncology detailed

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Research details how Coxscackievirus virus hijacks cell signals to cause infection

Children's Hospital, Oakland Research Institute - Studies describe new findings in pneumococcal vaccines research

Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago - New research in the area of cardiovascular disease detailed

Children, Youth, and Women's Health Service, Adelaide - Report describes optimization of multipartite HIV-based vector system

Chinese Academy Science - Paeoniflorin is a may be an effective treatment of stroke

Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Tianjin - Intensified induction therapy used to treat FLT3/ITD+ leukemia patients

Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing - Nanog gene expression promotes NIH3T3 cell proliferation

Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing - Oral adeno-associated virus-sTRAIL gene therapy suppresses hepatocellular carcinoma

Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing - Population density important in the spread of SARS

Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Thoron levels are elevated in traditional Chinese residential dwellings

Chinese University of Hong Kong - Antibody against SARS-coronavirus nucleocapsid protein cross-reacts with IL-11

Chinese University of Hong Kong - Role of CFTR confirmed in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Calcutta - Black tea and theaflavin induced apoptosis in human leukemia cells

Chonbuk National University Hospital - Contractile responses to angiotensin peptides are enhanced in diabetic clitoral cavernosum

Chonbuk National University, Jeonju - A₁ receptor subtype governs adenosine-induced ANP release

Chosun University, Kwangju - NdYAG laser treatment damages titanium implant surfaces

Christchurch School of Medicine - Urocortin 2 may offer therapeutic benefit in heart failure

Christchurch School of Medicine & Health Science - Adrenomedullin increases cardiac sympathetic nerve activity

Christie Hospital NHS Trust, Manchester - New findings in oncology described

Christie Hospital National Health Service Trust, Manchester - Studies add new findings to lung cancer body of knowledge

Chromos Molecular Systems, Inc. - Cell-line engineering company announces expansion of Pfizer collaboration

Chronogen, Inc. - Dr. Jean-Marie Houle named vice president of research and development

Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok - Certain healthcare workers in developing countries at increased risk of TB

Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung - Estrogen receptor hypermethylation associated with lung tumorigenesis

City Hospital, Birmingham - Clinically apparent atherosclerotic disease in diabetes is related to increased PMP levels

City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte - Paclitaxel-based high-dose chemotherapy with ASCT promising for relapsed germ cell cancer

Cleveland Clinic - Studies add new findings to diabetes therapy body of knowledge

Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Enzyme metallography useful for high-resolution immunophenotyping

Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Heart disease patients often have undertreated CVD risk factors

Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Intradiscal thermal annuloplasty superior to radiofrequency ablation for discogenic pain control

Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Reports advance knowledge in stents research

Clinical Data, Inc. - Collaborative research agreement focuses on metabolomics analysis of lung cancer samples

Clinical Research Center, Elmhurst - Collamer IOLs have fewer higher order aberrations than AcrySof lenses

Codexis, Inc. - Arch and Codexis reach development milestone

Codexis, Inc. - Robert S. Breuil named senior VP, chief financial officer at small molecule therapeutics firm

Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York - Adipose overexpression of Dgat1 gene in FVB mice leads to diet-inducible insulin resistance

Columbia University, New York - Bile duct ligation exerts antiapoptotic effects

Columbia University, New York - Cell surface recycling of internalized antigen permits B cell priming

Columbia University, New York - Information concerning heart disease risk should be adapted to patient's preference

Columbia University, New York - Magnetic resonance and spectroscopy are safe and practical tools for phenotyping adiposity

Columbia University, New York - Model-guided microarray analysis identifies pathological role for retromer complex

Columbia University, New York - Nicotine or cholinergic control appetite by enhancing perifonical LH/MCH neuron inhibition

Columbia University, New York - Older women treated with anthracyclines show increased risk of cardiomyopathy

Comenius University, Bratislava - Melatonin may be protective in reperfusion-induced arrhythmias

Connetics Corp. - Dermatology company names David Burch regional sales director, Brian Davis tax director

Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas, Granada - Studies describe new findings in rheumatology research

Cookridge Hospital, Leeds - Partial-breast radiotherapy after conservative surgery linked to higher recurrence risk

Corautus Genetics, Inc. - Collaboration inked for trial for the treatment of critical limb ischemia with VEGF-2

Corgenix Medical Corp. - Diagnostic test kit maker reports $3.36M financing

Cornell University, New York - Gene transfer of growth factor receptor suppresses pulmonary metastasis

Cornell University, New York - VEGF receptor-positive bone marrow progenitors jumpstart cancer metastasis

Correct Cryogenics, Inc. - Liquid nitrogen tank for stem cell cryogenesis installed at Bio-Matrix Scientific Group

Crucell, NV - STAR Technology licensed to XOMA for research use

CryoCor, Inc. - Device company updates U.S. FDA review of atrial flutter premarket approval

CryoLife, Inc. - Biomaterials company announces preliminary 2005 revenues of $69.3 million

Current Technology Corp. - Electrostimulation technology company provides update on U.K. subsidiary

Cutting Edge Information - Cardiovascular drug producers use clinical trials to rejuvenate aging medications

Cutting Edge Information - Study shows only 26% of pharma companies employ global medical affairs teams

Cynosure, Inc. - Apogee Elite hair removal system receives Korean regulatory approval

Cypress Bioscience, Inc. - Third milnacipran phase III trial to begin

CytoGenix, Inc. - Positive results of synDNA smallpox vaccine study announced

Cytyc Corporation - Scotland extends exclusive national agreement for supply of pap test

Czech Republic National Institute of Public Health - HEMA-based hydrophilic wound dressing polymers have high in vitro biocompatibility

Dade Behring, Inc. - Abbott gets sublicense for use of PlGF in diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases

Dalhousie University, Halifax - Alpha-BSM appears to be an effective bone substitute

Dalhousie University, Halifax - Risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension is increased by prepregnancy obesity

Dalhousie University, Halifax - Triton-X and TnBP decellularization treatments should be further investigated

Dalian University of Technology - Stent dog-boning phenomenon can be eliminated

Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston - Claims-based indicators of intensity of end-of-life cancer care evaluated

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston - Steroid hormone receptor status is suggested as predictor for response to adjuvant therapy

Dartmouth College, Hanover - Contrast-detail analysis using human detection of lower contrast limits provides key data

Dartmouth College, Lebanon - Docetaxel/gemcitabine and gemcitabine/radiotherapy used in pancreatic adenocarcinoma

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon - Researchers' data advance pancreatic cancer research

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon - Smad4 attenuates pancreatic cancer cell proliferation without changing angiogenesis

Decision Resources, Inc. - Research and advisory firm names its top five key healthcare events of 2005

Derriford Hospital, Devon - Epithelioid sarcoma was suggested to be a form of malignant perineurioma

Dharmacon, Inc. - Provider of RNAi research tools gains access to first issued RNAi research patents in Europe

Digene Corp. - Lack of regular screening accounts for many cervical cancer cases

Dohoku National Hospital, Hokkaido - Short-term response to clarithromycin predicts long-term outcomes in pulmonary MAC disease

Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir - Reports advance knowledge in osteoporosis research

Dongeui University, Pusan - Tuna bone was an effective calcium source for maintaining skeletal metabolism of OVX rats

Dr. Margarete Fischer Bosch Institute for Clinical Pharmacology, Stuttgart - CYP2B6 genetic variability determined for populations of African and Asian origin

Duke University Medical Center, Durham - Isobutyl cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive effective for treatment

Duke University Medical Center, Durham - Mechanism of formation of T cells' actin filaments described

Duke University Medical Center, Durham - Obesity may make diagnosing prostate cancer harder

Duke University, Durham - Medication adherence signals treatment compliance generally

Duke University, Durham - Successful global tuberculosis control strategies evaluated

Duke Women's University, Seoul - EGF appears to enhance dermal matrix formation and improve wound mechanical strength

Durrie Vision, Overland Park - Wavefront-guided ablation effective for retreatment

Dyax Corp. - Biotherapeutics company gets fifth U.S. patent in its phage display patent portfolio

EHNRI, Addis Ababa - HIV-1 env-based NASBA molecular beacon assay discriminates between subcluster C and C'

Eagle Consulting & Development - Insulet Corporation selects product distribution solution

Ecopia BioSciences, Inc. - Clinical trial application filed for ECO-4601, small molecule with potential for treating cancer

Edouard Herriot Hospital, Lyon - Fiber modifications enhance gene delivery to arthritis synovium

Ege University Hospital, Izmir - Novel endovascular approach facilitates embolization of slow-flow perimedullary spinal AVFs

Ege University, Izmir - Perpendicular coursing communicating branch may be at higher risk to be severed in surgery

Eindhoven University of Technology - New data illuminates research in diagnostics

Eindhoven University of Technology - New findings in the area of diagnostics detailed

Emory University, Atlanta - Inflammatory mediators by abdominal adipose tissue may link obesity and insulin resistance

Emory University, Atlanta - Wireless pH monitoring doesn't improve test reproducibility in children

Endocyte, Inc. - Agreement inked with Bristol-Myers Squibb to develop folate-targeted chemotherapeutic agents

EpiCept Corporation - New animal study links Alzheimer disease to abnormal cell division

EraGen Biosciences, Inc. - Molecular diagnostics company closes on $12M in series A financing

Erasme Hospital, Brussels - High serum galectin-3 implicated in advanced melanoma progression

Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam - Motor symptoms may indicate increased risk for Parkinson disease

Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam - Researchers' data advance atherosclerosis research

Erciyes University, Kayseri - Tumor diagnostic accuracy may be enhanced by prespecifying sonographic detection criteria

European Institute of Oncology, Milan - Use of conservative therapy in breast cancer evaluated

Ewha Woman's University School of Medicine, Seoul - Paroxetine raises cholesterol levels in patients with panic disorder

FONAR Corp. - MRI manufacturer receives notification regarding Nasdaq capital market listing

Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital, Monastir - Percutaneous balloon mitral commissurotomy has poor long-term outcome in patients with AF

Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte - New research in the area of schistosomiasis detailed

Federal University of Pelotas - M. tuberculosis isolates from high incidence area in Brazil molecularly characterized

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro - Oxytocin promotes negative inotropic, chronotropic effects

Federal University of Sao Paulo - Cold stimulus-fingertip lacticemy test useful in diagnosis

Female Health Company - Female health products company reports Q4 2005 net revenues up 90% over year ago

First Horizon Pharmaceutical Corp. - Partnership with Bayer Healthcare amended

Flanders Interuniversity Institute of Biotechnology - Treatment with patient's own stem cells significantly improves recovery from heart attack

Flinders Medical Center, Bedford Park - Boosted indinavir plus efavirenz yields durable response in patients failing NRTI regimens

FlowCardia, Inc. - VP Wire and VP Sheath product families launched

Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe - CD24 expression was associated with tumor growth and metastasis

Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia - Low-dose estrogen and fulvestrant are proposed to maintain tumor control

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle - Recent findings in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis provide new insights

Frederiksberg University Hospital - Combination metolazone with loop diuretics is effective in refractory HF

Free & Humboldt University of Berlin - Expression levels of LIV-1 were associated with better outcome in breast cancer

Free University of Brussels - Gastrin impacts melanoma cells in a pleiotropic fashion

Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne - Population study details cardiovascular malformations among preterm infants

French Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Orleans - Membrane TNF confers partial protection to Listeria infection

Fresh City - Massachusetts restaurant chain adds gluten-free menu options, educational information

Fudan University, Shanghai - Chronic exposure to benzene resulted in unique dysplasia

Fudan University, Shanghai - Differential CXCR4 expression influences cancer cell metastatic potential

Fudan University, Shanghai - Heat-shock protein 27 is a potential biomarker for hepatocellular carcinoma

Fukui University - HRCT findings significantly associated with smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis

Fukuoka University - Angiotensin II receptor blockers increase vessel elasticity, delay arteriosclerosis progression

Gachon Medical School, Incheon - Link between cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and inflammatory marker is reviewed

Gelb Center - Doctor ties sleep apnea and snoring to sex life

Genentech, Inc. - BLA submitted for Lucentis in wet AMD

Genentech, Inc. - Ian T. Clark, David Ebersman, and Patrick Yang promoted to executive vice president

General Hospital of Beijing Military Command - Cyclooxygenase-2 was overexpressed in Chinese esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Genethon UMR 8115 CNRS, Evry - Reporter gene dilution does not alter polyethylenimine transfection efficiency

Genmab, A/S - Annarie Lyles named head of business development

Genmab, A/S - HuMax-EGFr awarded fast track status from FDA

Genta, Inc. - Drugmaker completes MAA to EMEA for approval of Genasense plus chemotherapy

Genzyme Biosurgery - Automated sterility test is used as lot release test for Carticel

Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC - Spherical polyvinyl alcohol particles not suitable for uterine artery embolization

Georgetown University, Washington, DC - Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid eradicates pathogens from the nasopharynx in acute sinusitis

German Cancer Research Center - Age at natural menopause is affected by lifestyle and dietary factors

German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg - Reports advance knowledge in proteomics research

German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg - Twinning is not risk factor of cancer

German Center for Research on Aging, Heidelberg - Neonates from H. pylori-infected women have transplacentally transferred specific IgG Ab

German Heart Institute, Berlin - New software is accurate for angiographic determination of RV volumes

Gifu University - IB ultrasound indicates fluvastatin improved arterial sclerosis

GlaxoSmithKline - Salmeterol associated with adverse events in African American patients

GlaxoSmithKline - Study shows Requip improves symptoms of restless legs syndrome

GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals - Re-emergence of pertussis not related to emergence of isolates escaping vaccine protection

GlaxoSmithKline Inc. - Preterm newborns respond well to hexavalent vaccine

Glycotex, Inc. - Novogen’s U.S. subsidiary postpones initial public offering

GroPep Limited - Phase I clinical trial of infertility drug underway

Group Health Cooperative, Seattle - Study refutes link between suicide risk, antidepressants

Guidant Corp. - Cardiac device maker reports 15% decline in sales

Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara - Novel technique facilitates use of PISA for mitral valve area measurement

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse - Perinatal weight changes are not predictive of heart disease and diabetes

Gurit-Heberlein Group - Healthcare company spin-off going according to plan

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa - Growth factor receptor signaling promotes non-small cell lung cancer tumor survival

Hacettepe University, Ankara - Combined therapies affected quality of life in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients

Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem - Extracolonic findings at CT colonography reviewed

Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem - New gerbil model may reveal mechanisms of type 2 diabetes progression in humans

Haemonetics Corp. - CFO retires from blood processing systems maker

Hamamatsu University, Shizuoka - Delayed enhancement MRI useful for determining cause

Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program, Ontario - Risk of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia with use of fondaparinux found to be low

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Yongin - Hepatitis C virus RNA can be partially reconstructed in bacterial cells

Hankyong National University, Gyeonggi - Rubus coreanus extract sanguiin H-6 may counteract angiogenesis

Hannover Medical School - FBN1 mutation type is highly correlated with Marfan syndrome

Hannover Medical School - Efficacy of therapeutic strategies for inappropriate ICD episodes reviewed

Hanover Medical School - PARP-1 down-modulation in leukemia cells restores transcriptional responsiveness

Hanyang University, Seoul - CpG oligodeoxynucleotides induce IL-8 expression in CD34+ cells

Hartford Hospital, Hokkaido - Catecholamine levels significantly alter defibrillation threshold

Harvard Medical School - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of statins

Harvard University - A genome-wide RNA interference screen detects Hh signaling pathway components

Harvard University - Acupuncture doesn't improve poststroke function or quality of life

Harvard University - Angiotensin-dependent control of renal circulation may lead to renal disease in obese

Harvard University - CD226 appears to be a costimulatory molecule involved with functions of Th1 cells

Harvard University - Clinical algorithm predicts early HIV-1 infection

Harvard University - Conjunctival cells may influence lymphangiogenesis during immunological insult

Harvard University - Dendritic cell maturation in presence of prostaglandin E-2 optimizes responses to protein antigens

Harvard University - Fluorescent lipophilic tracers useful for vessel painting of microcirculation

Harvard University - HFE genetic variability and heme iron intake are associated with type 2 diabetes risk

Harvard University - Hepatitis C structural proteins induce interleukin 8 production and apoptosis

Harvard University - Low-intermediate doses of aspirin prevent experimental diabetic microangiopathy in rodent eyes

Harvard University - Molecular pathway identified that regulates long-term memory

Harvard University - Protein expression following chronic morphine is regulated by spinal glucocorticoid receptor

Harvard University - Risk of death is similar in elderly users of conventional and atypical antipsychotic drugs

Harvard University Medical School - Increase in postpartum diabetes screening is needed for women with gestational diabetes

Health Canada - Health Canada approves clinical trial for two experimental drugs for HIV

Health Discovery Corp. - Biomarker company provides business and financial update

Health Promotion Board, Singapore - Populace confident in governmental SARS control measures despite low public knowledge

Health Protection Agency, London - High-risk adults younger than 65 are less likely to get influenza vaccination in U.K.

Helen Keller International - Vitamin A deficiency identified as a major problem among African children

Henry Ford Health Systems, Detroit - Lack of inducible NO synthase reduces oxidative stress

Hercules Technology Growth Capital - Xillix Technologies Corp. gets $5.5 million in financing

Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. - Acceleron Pharma gets $8 million in financing

Herzzentrum Ludwigshafen - Beta-blocker treatment is beneficial in patients excluded from study

Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehra Dun - Prophylactic biofeedback-assisted diaphragmatic breathing and systematic relaxation effective

Hirakata City Hospital, Osaka - Visual reading of Rapicheck H-FABP test leads to inaccurate results

Hiroshima University - Endovascular therapy used to treat oral hemorrhage in head and neck tumors

Hiroshima University - New findings in tissue engineering described

Hiroshima University - Pitavastatin uses multiple pathways to control new vessel growth

Hokkaido Pharmaceutical University - Lipid microsphere delivery improves efficacy of dexamethasone palmitate in mice

Hokkaido University - Trypanosma resistance to berenil is associated with upregulation of TeDR40

Hokkaido University, Sapporo - Study explores isoform expression in adipocytes and their function in metabolic regulation

Hopital Bicetre, Paris - Mucinous tubular and spindle cell carcinoma described

Hopital Cardiologique du Haut-Leveque, Bordeaux - High-density mapping distinguishes complex atrial tachycardias

Hopital Europeen Georges Pompidou, Paris - Agalsidase-beta is approved for treatment of Fabry disease

Hopital Europeen Georges-Pompidou, Paris - Report provides an update on prostate cancer

Hopital National St. Maurice - HIV and STI risk factors identified for men who have sex with men in Senegal

Hopital Necker-Enfants Malades, Paris - New epilepsy-related clinicopathological entity classified

Hopital Robert Debre, Paris - Laparoscopic cholecystectomy safe and effective as primary treatment

Hopital Ste. Croix, Leogane - Mass drug administration decreases microfilaremia and costs in Haiti demonstration project

Hoshi University, Tokyo - Low-frequency massage device may improve transdermal ketoprofen absorption

Hospital Duran i Reynals, Barcelona - Primary cultures and touch imprints produce different interphase FISH results

Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto - Method is developed to deliver adenovirus formulation to the lung

House Ear Research Institute, Los Angeles - Lower stimulation rates may improve perception of weak acoustic envelope information

Howard Hughes Medical Institute - Researchers discover mechanistic link between high-fat diet and type 2 diabetes

Howard Hughes Medical Institute - Scientists determine how Plasmodium falciparum uses cloaking genes

Huazhong University of Science & Technology - Liquid-based cytology and DNA hybridization are best to detect early-stage cervical lesions

Huazhong University of Science & Technology - Novel oncolytic adenovirus targets tumor-associated polo-like kinase 1

Hunter Area Pathology Service, Newcastle - Reduced immunoexpression of E-cadherin and FAT linked to cholangiocarcinogenesis

ICGES, Panama - Drug resistant Plasmodium falciparum mutations prevalent during malaria epidemic

ICMR Virus Unit, Kolkata - Occult HBV infection can involve higher viral load and potential infectivity

IDM Pharma, Inc. - Junovan maker completes sale of noncore assets to Pharmexa, A/S, for $12M

IDev Technologies, Inc. - Thomas M. Tully named chairman and CEO

INSERM U412, Lyon - HCV glycoprotein assembly on infectious pseudoparticles occurs intracellularly

INSERM U467, Paris - Researchers' work adds to cystic fibrosis body of knowledge

IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Milan - Optical coherence tomography reproducibly identifies neoplastic structure in main pancreatic duct

IRCCS, Rome - Vascular endothelial growth factor loop promotes melanoma cell invasiveness

Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - NDA submitted to U.S. FDA for telbivudine for treatment of chronic hepatitis B

ImClone Systems - Research in cancer vaccines provides new insights

Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc. - Imaging company selects M Squared Associates to monitor clinical trials

Immersion Corp. - Alliance to promote training products for peripherally inserted central catheter procedure

Immucor, Inc. - Blood reagent system maker reports 34.9% increase in revenue

ImmuneRegen BioSciences - Bioterrorism treatment developer appoints Asa Hutchinson to board

Immunicon Corp. - Diagnostics-focused company elects Byron D. Hewett as CEO and a director

Imperial College London - Higher intake of vegetable protein tends to lower blood pressure levels

Imperial College London - Peptide-based vaccination for allergies was focus of review

InNexus Biotechnology, Inc. - Jeff Morhet named COO of antibody technology development firm

India Central Food Technological Research Institute - Fenugreek seed mucilage was more effective than spent turmeric in treating diabetic rats

India National Center for Cell Science, Maharashtra - Hsp40 necessary for HIV-1 Nef-mediated enhancement of viral gene expression and replication

Indiana University - Angiogenin propels prostate cancer progression

Indiana University - Fish oil shown to reduce airway inflammation caused by exercise-induced disease

Indiana University - Overall glucose metabolism in mice lacking muscle glycogen is improved

Inex Pharmaceuticals Corp. - Shareholder approval sought to spin out targeted immunotherapy assets

Informa - Avian influenza outbreak in Southeast Asia detailed in report

Ingen Technologies, Inc. - OxyView for oxygen flow rate diagnostics readied for launch

Innovative Biosensors, Inc. - Robin Toft named to board of company developing tests to detect harmful pathogens

Innsbruck Medical University - Expression of FoxP3 is linked to poor prognosis in ovarian cancer

Innsbruck Medical University - Lipid marker predicts progressive loss of renal function

Innsbruck Medical University - Metapneumovirus infection may be associated with lung allograft rejection

Innsbruck Medical University - Research in oncology provides new insights

Inovio Biomedical Corp. - Electroporation technology developer completes $15.8M equity funding

Institut Curie, Paris - Cancer predisposing genes associated with low risk need to be identified

Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif - Adult Burkitt lymphoma patients were treated with adapted pediatric LMB protocol

Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif - Researchers' findings advance lymphoma research

Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Jouy-en-Josas - Vaccine based on live lactococci protects against HPV-induced tumors

Institut Universitaire de Medecine Sociale et Preventive, Lausanne - Recent findings in melanoma described

Institut Universitaire de Recherche Clinique, Montpellier - Excess weight is linked to a transition from unacceptable to acceptable asthma control

Institut fur Diagnostische Radiologie, Dusseldorf - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of imaging

Institute Pasteur, Paris - pPla plasmid does not increase Yersinia pseudotuberculosis pathogenicity

Institute Pasteur, Tunis - Studies describe new findings in leishmaniasis vaccines research

Institute Salud Carlos III, Madrid - Novel HIV-1 circulating AIDG intersubtype recombinant form is identified in Cuba

Institute Veille Sanitaire, St. Maurice - Tuberculosis treatment success variable among 18 European countries

Institute of Child Health, London - Infants exposed to antiretroviral therapy in utero have persistantly altered hematology parameters

Institute of Experimental Immunology, Zurich - CXCR5-dependent seeding of follicular niches augments antiviral B cell responses

Institute of Kidney Diseases & Research Center, Ahmedabad - For ureteral injuries, laparoscopic ureteroneocystostomy proves effective

Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, Freiburg - Interferon-neutralizing antibodies are detectable in chronic hepatitis C

Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid - HBV determinant variants are moderately frequent in chronic carriers

Intact Medical Corp. - Cancer diagnostics company appoints Daniel J. Beney VP of sales

InterHealth Research Center, Benicia - Reports describe recent advances in obesity therapy research

Intermagnetics General Corp. - Imaging-focused device firm reports income of $0.30 per share

International Agency for Research on Cancer, Lyon - Lifestyle habits listed as prognosticators of survival in aerodigestive cancer

International Agency for Research on Cancer, Lyon - Small intestine cancer associated with other primary cancers

International Breast Cancer Study Group, Bern - Review focused on subpopulations and toxicity in trials of aromatase inhibitors

International Medical Center of Japan - Oligopeptide from HIV-1 Vpr improves gene expression in resting macrophages

International University of Bremen - 1800 MHz electromagnetic fields don't have nonthermal effects on melatonin synthesis

International Vaccine Institute, Seoul - Vaccine cluster trials can accelerate introduction of typhoid vaccine

IsoRay, Inc. - Deal signed with IBt s.a. for use of polymer seed technology in brachytherapy

Istanbul University - Low-dose urinary tract multidetector CT exam with 80 kVp often gives a better image quality

Istituto Superiore di Sanita, Rome - Increased pertussis vaccine coverage is changing epidemiology of pertussis in Italy

Istituto Superiore di Sanita, Rome - TNF superfamily members contribute to mediated inhibition of erythropoiesis

Istituto di Ricerca Codivilla-Putti in Bologna - New findings in the area of tissue engineering described

Italian Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Rome - Report describes computational modeling of the immune response to tumor antigens

Italian Group for Lap-Band - Lap-Band System offers a treatment alternative for obese teenagers

Jackson Laboratory - Studies explore molecular and cellular bases of retrovirus resistance in I/LnJ mice

Jagiellonian University, Krakow - Recent findings in cardiovascular provide new insights

Japan National Center for Geriatrics & Gerontology - Role of vitamin D clarified in helping to limit bone resorption

Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo - Pathologic p1-3 lung tumors should be managed as T2 disease

Japanese National Center of Neurology & Psychiatry, Tokyo - New research in the area of Huntington disease detailed

Jichi Medical School, Tochigi - LPEC safe and effective treating girls with inguinal hernia

Joan XXIII University Hospital, Tarragona - Pseudomonas coverage should be considered for patients with COPD, malignancy, or recent antibiotics

John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of oncology

John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford - The 16189 mitochondrial DNA variant is linked to thinness in mothers and their offspring

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - Subcutaneous IL-2 positively impacts long-term quality of life in HIV/AIDS

Johns Hopkins Hospital - Patient-safety monitoring identifies IV catheter as likely source of infection

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutes - Neuronal NO synthase deficiency increases mortality, cardiac remodeling after MI

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutes - Proteomic profiling technology may enable validation of breast cancer biomarkers

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutes - Validation of serum biomarkers can help determine broader use of candidate markers

Johns Hopkins University - D-deprenyl, but not L-deprenyl (selegiline), may have abuse potential

Johns Hopkins University - Recombinant human TSH before radioiodine treatment reduces side effects after surgery

Johns Hopkins University - Risk of flare is not increased in women taking oral contraceptives with stable lupus

Johns Hopkins University - Wnt/beta-catenin signaling functions in human embryonic stem cells

Johns Hopkins University Hospital - Implantable cardioverter defibrillators improve survival, but raise rehospitalization risk

Julius-Maximilians-University, Wurzburg - CD28-mediated costimulation affects differentiation of vaccine-induced T cell responses

Juntendo University - Tomato juice prevents lung disease in mouse model

Juntendo University, Tokyo - Complete resection used to treat non-small cell lung cancer patients

Kagawa University - Wnt5a makes non-small-cell lung cancer become more aggressive

Kagoshima University - Helicobacter pylori infection associated with colon adenomatous polyps

Kalypsys, Inc. - Small molecule research collaboration signed with Alcon for delivery of ophthalmic drugs

Kanazawa University, Takaramachi - PSF1 is essential for early embryogenesis

Kansai Medical University - Hepatocyte growth factor induces proliferation of cardiomyocytes

Kansai Medical University - New data illuminates research in breast cancer

Kansas Coalition for Lifesaving Cures - Poll shows Kansans support stem cell research and oppose any state-level ban

Kantonsspital St. Gallen - Third-generation aromatase inhibitors may challenge tamoxifen as initial adjuvant therapy

Kaohsiung Medical University - Montelukast combined with short-acting agonists provides treatment option in childhood asthma

Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm - Findings in prostate cancer provide new insights

Karolinska Institute - Anthroposophic lifestyle reduces risk of allergic disease in children

Karolinska Institute - Bird flu transmission to humans may be higher than thought

Karolinska Institute - IL-7R alpha loss associated with CD4 T-cell depletion and high IL-7 in HIV/AIDS

Karolinska Institute - Moderate ethanol consumption increases hippocampal cell proliferation and neurogenesis

Karolinska Institute, Stockholm - Betulinic acid failed to trigger apoptosis in Burkitt lymphoma-derived B-cells

Karolinska Institute, Stockholm - Environmental factors accelerated evolution of extensive intestinal metaplasia

Karolinska Institute, Stockholm - Exercise induces changed gene expression of 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase

Karolinska University Hospital - Lipolysis in smokers during tobacco withdrawal matches rates for nonsmokers

Katholieke University of Leuven - Asymmetric dimethylarginine functions in biliary cirrhosis pathophysiology

Keio University - Quantitative matrigel assay assesses repopulating capacity of prostate stem cells

Kensey Nash Corp. - ThromCat Thrombectomy System 510(k) application submitted to U.S. FDA

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. - Phase II study of KRX-0401 to treat refractory multiple myeloma commences

King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Phase II trial evaluating MRE0094 as a treatment for diabetic foot ulcers commences

King's College London - Anthrax vaccines provide suboptimal stimulus of dendritic cells

King's College, London - Scaffolds containing bioactive glass encourage vascularity after implantation

Kiniki University, Osaka - Dipyridamole stress technetium-99m tetrofosmin SPECT useful for monitoring myocardial ischemia

Kitano Hospital, Osaka - Incorporation of bFGF-impregnated gelatin microspheres increased wound healing in mouse

Klinik an der Technische Universitat Munchen, Munich - The tyrosine kinase inhibitor imatinib does not affect restenosis recurrence

Knock-Out Technologies, Ltd. - Ingestible antimicrobial formula kills Candida species

Konstantopoulio-Agia Olga General Hospital, Maroussi - Minimal myocardial damage results when antibradycaria pacemaker used

Konventhospital Barmherzige Brueder, Linz - BNP and amino-terminal proBNP are similar cardiac structural disease indicators

Korea Advanced Institute Science & Technology, Taejon - Larger feed rate, smaller cutting depth decreased maximum temperature in bone cutting operations

Korea Research Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology - SPR imaging-based arrays suitable for screening protein-protein interaction inhibitors

Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology - Researchers' work adds to drug delivery body of knowledge

Korea University, Seoul - ESC-derived embryoid bodies cocultured with BM stromal cells improves differentiation

Kosan Biosciences Incorporated - Albert L. Kraus, PhD, named regulatory affairs VP of company developing anticancer agents

Kreatech Biotechnology - Alliance formed for Universal Linkage System technology for detection of cancer cells

Kripa Rehabilitation Center, Maharashtra - HIV/AIDS patients in Mumbai experience discrimination in healthcare settings

Kuakini Medical Center, Honolulu - Recent findings illuminate research in liver cancer

Kuma Hospital, Hyogo - Data advance knowledge in geriatrics research

Kumamoto University - Integrin alpha_v beta₃ is a target for treatment of scleroderma

Kumamoto University - SPARC and GPC3 identified as possible tumor markers, especially for melanoma

Kunming Eye Hospital - Reports describe recent advances in surgical technology research

Kuopio University Hospital - Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes predict short PSA-free survival after radical prostatectomy

Kurume University School of Medicine, Fukuoka - Reports add new data to cervical cancer research

Kurume University, Fukuoka - A circulating soluble IL-6 receptor component may inhibit IL-6

Kuwait University - Deleted genomic regions of BCG vaccine may hold key to effective TB vaccination

Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine - Addition of pharmacologic treatment doesn't improve alarm monotherapy outcome

Kyoto University - Adrenomedullin is produced mainly in adipose tissue and influences obesity development

Kyoto University - Aminopeptidase N/CD13 targeting fluorescent probes applied to tumor cell imaging

Kyoto University - Bradyarrhythmic risk in Brugada syndrome is caused by SCN5A gene mutations

Kyoto University - Cationic liposomes permit naked plasmid DNA uptake in human macrophages

Kyoto University - Gene transfer of GLT-1 attenuates morphine-induced place preference in rats

Kyoto University - Radiotherapy with a stereotactic body frame is useful in treating lung tumors

Kyphon Inc. - Agreement reached for acquisition of InnoSpine, Inc. by spinal medical devices developer

Kyung-Hee University, Seoul - 95-Degree angled blade plate suitable for fixation of unstable peritrochanteric fractures

Kyushu University, Fukuoka - A segment of the Mecp2 promoter is sufficient to drive expression in neurons

Kyushu University, Fukuoka - Cytological features of early cervical adenocarcinoma delineated

Kyushu University, Fukuoka - DIF-1 inhibited gene expression of cyclin D1 in tumor cells

Kyushu University, Fukuoka - Recent findings illuminate research in ophthalmology

La Trobe University, Bundoora - Low-dye taping improves visual analog pain scale score in patients with plantar fasciitis

La Trobe University, Melbourne - GAITRite walkway system useful for assessing averaged and individual step parameters of gait

Lannett Company, Inc. - Generic pharma company names Arthur P. Bedrosian as chief executive officer and director

Laureate Pharma, Inc. - Bioprocessing services company sells New Jersey operation to Discovery Lab for $16 million

Laval University Hospital Research Center, Quebec City - Dehydroepiandrosterone may be a candidate as hormone replacement therapy

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley - EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors screened as potential tumor imaging probes

Leeds Addiction Unit - Buprenorphine reported at least as effective as lofexidine detoxification treatment

Leiden University - Angular variation of short-axis images does not affect LV function measurements

Leiden University - Antiestrogen therapy proposed as treatment option of chondrosarcoma

Leiden University - EUS-FNA used in diagnosis and staging of lung cancer

Leiden University - Fas ligand gene transfer increases vulnerability of atherosclerosis

Leiden University - HIV entry inhibitor TAK-779 attenuates atherogenesis in LDL receptor deficiency

Leiden University - Recent studies add new data to angiology research

Lein Applied Diagnostics Ltd. - Company raises funding after promising clinical tests of innovative blood glucose meter

Lil' Drug Store Products - E.U. approves RepHresh Vaginal Gel for prevention and treatment of bacterial vaginosis

Linguagen Corp. - Susan Welsh, MD, appointed president of taste-focused biotechnology company

Lipid Sciences, Inc. - IDE filed with U.S. FDA for plasma delipidation system to remove HDL from human blood

Little Company of Mary Hospital - Chicago hospital adds da Vinci surgical system for use in prostate surgeries

Loma Linda University Medical Center, Cambridge - Recombinant bone morphogenetic protein induces maxillary sinus bone induction

Longs Drug Stores Corporation - Drug store chain reports preliminary December sales up 2.8% over similar period a year ago

Louisiana State University - Stenosis surveillance by duplex ultrasound lowers treatment costs

Loyola University, New Orleans - Report presents insights into human T-cell leukemia virus type 1

Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich - Published study shows Seroquel and Risperdal have equivalent efficacy in schizophrenia

Lumera Corp. - Harvard Medical School and nanotechnology company to collaborate on a new protein biochip

Lund University - Tissue microarray immunostaining of whole-tumor sections provides valuable prognostic information

Lund University, Malmo - In middle-aged men, weight gain is related to complement factor 3 plasma levels

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - A new fusion toxin targets angiogenic factors in bladder tumors

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Long-term outcomes of radiotherapy for localized prostate cancer was praised

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Regional nodal failure patterns in breast cancer patients described

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of imaging

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Targeting cancer stem cells may inhibit tumor progression and disease recurrence

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Use of chemoradiotherapy to treat esophageal carcinoma investigated

MIT, Cambridge - Octamer binding transcription factor Oct-1 acts as a stress sensor

MRC, Durban - Malaria mosquito eradicated in KwaZulu-Natal after reintroduction of DDT

MRC, London - Total lymphocyte count predicts disease progression risk in pediatric HIV/AIDS

MacroChem Corporation - Drug company announces reverse stock split, names Jeffrey Davis, Howard Fischer directors

Madras Diabetes Research Foundation - Hypoglutathionemia is linked to reduced Na⁺/K⁺ ATPase activity in type 2 diabetics

Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Maharashtra - Papanicolaou stain-induced fluorescence rapidly detects extrapulmonary TB

Mahidol University, Bangkok - Conotruncal heart defect with phenotypic abnormalities warrants 22q11 deletion evaluation

Mapi Values, Bollington - Cancer Therapy Satisfaction Questionnaire developed

Maricopa Integrated Health System, Phoenix - Virtual 3-D reconstruction improves assessment of screw size needed for percutaneous fixation

Massachusetts General Hospital - Hormone deprivation and 2-methoxyestradiol shut down tumor growth in prostate cancer models

Massachusetts General Hospital - Thyroid cancer risk elevated among cutaneous melanoma survivors

Massih Daneshvari Hospital, Tehran - MDR-tuberculosis in Iran cured with the use of appropriate treatment regimens

Matsushita Electrical Industrial Co. Ltd. - Novel microchip electrophoresis system devised for rapid lipoprotein analysis

Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi - IEC campaign in Delhi raises tuberculosis awareness and improves self-reporting

Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology, Berlin - Recent findings in immunology give tuberculosis vaccines new boost

Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics, Berlin - Transcription factor CITED2 is causative in congenital heart defects

Mayo Clinic - Expressive writing intervention for young adult cigarette smokers reported ineffective

Mayo Clinic - HCV infection is associated with differential gene expression in the brain

Mayo Clinic - Pulmonary complications widespread in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipients

McGill University Health Center, Montreal - Circulating cancer cells create a trail for tracking uveal melanoma metastasis

McGill University Health Center, Montreal - Holmium laser prostate enucleation safe and effective for treatment of urinary retention

McGill University, Montreal - PMMA lenses have low leukocyte chemotactic activity compared to acrylic and silicone IOLs

McGill University, Montreal - Vascular remodeling guides cerebral dysfunction in patients with Alzheimer disease

McMaster University - Medication with beta-blocker help prevent ICD shocks

McMaster University & Hamilton Health Sciences - Diabetics have increased rate and risk of cognitive function decline

McMaster University, Hamilton - Clopidogrel antiplatelet effect is enhanced where platelets are least inhibited by aspirin

McMaster University, Hamilton - Dendritic cells pulsed with necrotic tumor lysate elicited HLA class I restricted CTL responses

MedCath Corporation - Texas medical center receives economic investment from community health system

MedImmune Vaccines Inc. - Live attenuated herpes type 2 vaccine shows promise in guinea pigs

MedMira Inc. - European Patent Office grants diagnostics company patent for HCV Mosaic Antigen

Medias Klinik, Ransbach-Baumbach - Celiac axis infusion and microembolization can improve resectability of advanced tumors

Medical College of Georgia - Asthma in rural areas may be underdiagnosed and deserves additional study

Medical College of Georgia - Endothelin-1 JAK2 activation in VSMCs involves NAD(P)H oxidase-derived reactive oxygen species

Medical College of Georgia - Host-secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine dulls ovarian cancer progression

Medical College of Georgia - Technology helps optimize medicine dosage

Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit, London - Dextrin sulphate against HIV is well tolerated without systemic absorption

Medical Research Council, London - ICE-V chemotherapy regimen improved overall survival of lung cancer patients

Medical Services International Inc. - Diagnostics company begins work on rapid test kit for avian influenza

Medical University of Graz - Parameter derived from ventricular evoked response signals has prognostic value

Medical University of Innsbruck - Findings in breast cancer provide new insights

Medical University of South Carolina - Consider risks of IV amiodarone in children with incessant arrhythmias

Medical University of South Carolina - SXN motif of PBP 5 appears intimately involved in catalytic mechanism of deacylation

Medical University of Vienna - Effective therapeutic interventions are required in HCV infections

Medical University of Vienna - Elevated CYP27B1 expression may cause estrogen-protective effect against colorectal cancer

Medical University of Vienna - Five genes from chromosomal band 8p22 were down-regulated in ovarian carcinoma

Medical University of Vienna - Molecular targets detected on stem cell surface in various myeloid malignancies

Medical University of Vienna - Research in cataract surgery provides new insights

Medical University of Vienna - Studies advance knowledge in genetics & genomics research

Medical University of Warsaw - Biochemical properties of hamartin and tuberin described

MediciNova, Inc. - Pharma company receives U.S. patents associated with new asthma medication

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - 5-fluorouracil and gemcitabine enhance gene therapy in pancreatic cancer

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Cancer-testis genes associated with poor outcome in non-small cell lung cancer

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Intensity-modulated radiation therapy used to treat nonanaplastic thyroid cancer

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Limitations of ampullectomy in treating nonfamilial ampullary neoplasms listed

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Many symptoms associated with intra-abdominal sarcoma may be palliated

Merck KGaA - Pharma company names Melville Engle as new generics group regional director for North America

Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, Chicago - U.S. healthcare accrediting organization grants stroke center certification to Illinois hospital

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. - Disposable accessories company acquires MCTec Holding

Merlyn Associates, Inc. - Medical products company names medical device division Merlyn Medical

Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc. - Biopharma company announces three senior management additions to development team

Metabolic & Atherosclerosis Research Center, Cincinnati - Report reviews biomarkers of hyperlipidemia in CV risk assessment

Methodist Hospital, Houston - BCL10 expression not correlated with outcome

Micron Products, Inc. - Device company division to make metal, plastic components for medical industry

Micrus Endovascular Corp. - Agreement signed to develop neurovascular stents, catheters, balloon technologies

Middelheim Hospital, Antwerp - Nonpenetrating deep sclerectomy has good medium-term outcome, regardless of implant

Midwest Heart Foundation, Lombard - Early ultrafiltration improves outcome in decompensated heart failure

Mie University - Use of multi-modality therapy in patients with lung metastases improved survival

Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Biopharma company highlights strategic drivers for profitable growth and 2006 goals

Ministry of Health, Safat - Incidence of malignant bone tumors in Kuwait analyzed

Minrad International, Inc. - Bednarski promoted to president & CFO of interventional pain management company

Minrad International, Inc. - Pain management company signs international contracts worth a projected $7 million by 2008

Monash University, Clayton - VEGF has little connection with breakthrough bleeding in women who receive hormones

Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx - Age and markers of functional status predict mortality in advanced AIDS

Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx - Low androgen level in older men is associated with acquisition of HIV infection

Morphotek Inc. - Biotech company wins right to develop antibody for treatment of mesothelin-expressing cancers

Morphotek, Inc. - Biotech company divests cell line evolution service business to Invitrogen Corporation

Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York - Multifactorial effects in HIV-related nervous system disorders may have separate origins

Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York - Various approaches evaluated to help women with breast or ovarian cancer

Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York - Donor origin affects hepatitis C virus kinetics in recipients of liver grafts

Mount Vernon Cancer Center, Northwood - Complete response in rectal cancer implied low risk of local recurrence

MultiCell Technologies, Inc. - Therapeutic products company in-licenses phase IIb/III drug for fatigue in multiple sclerosis

Nagasaki University - Levels of soluble adhesion molecules used to prognosticate malignant melanoma

Nagoya City University - T1653 mutation increases the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma

Nagoya University - Aberrant methylation of the CHFR gene occurs in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma

Nagoya University - Peripheral lymphocyte subsets vary with stage of HCV-associated liver disease

Nagoya University - Serum nuclear matrix protein levels are diagnostic of organ damage in liver disease

Nagoya University, Aichi - CD40/CD40L balance may be lost in patients with unstable angina

Nagoya University, Aichi - Cardiac sympathetic dysfunction is tied to abnormal myocardial contractile reserve

NanoLogix, Inc. - Nanobiotechnology company names David F. Rivers to board

Nanyang Technology University, Singapore - Human hepatitis B virus X protein induces apoptosis in HepG2 cells

Nara Medical University - Antisense treatment influences E-cadherin in human gastric carcinoma cells

Nascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma company reports positive results for dry eye treatment for women

National Cancer Center, Singapore - Hypericin-photodynamic therapy and COX-2 inhibitor control angiogenesis in nasopharyngeal tumors

National Cardiovascular Center, Suita - Beta-blockers may inhibit collagen-related gene expression

National Center for Scientific Research of France - Gene cluster coding for antibacterial resistance found in Acinetobacter species

National Chung Hsing University, Taichung - Sulforaphane induced apoptosis in human hepatoma HepG2 cells

National Defense Medical Center, Taipei - New findings in the area of SARS vaccines described

National Health Information, LLC - Report shows nanomedicine and nanodevice pipeline surges 68%

National Institute of Occupational Health, Oslo - Research attempts to identify how placebo effects may arise

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research - Sampling requirement reduced to determine rifampicin bioequivalence from FDC formulations

National Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, Ehime - Radiotherapy and hormone therapy resulted in good long-term outcome of prostate cancer

National Public Health Institute, Helsinki - Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine induced functionally active antibodies in infants

National Public Health Institute, Helsinki - Report presents economic evaluation of pneumococcal conjugate vaccination in Finland

National Quality Care, Inc. - Company to develop wearable artificial kidney

National Radiological Protection Board - Mobile phone technology company introduces program to help with dieting in the U.K.

National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei - CD44 splicing pattern associated with disease progression in adenocarcinoma

National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei - Gefitinib used to treat non-small cell lung cancer

National University of Ireland - Dystrophin-dystroglycan and syntrophin-nNOS complex may control insulin resistance in muscle

National University of Singapore - Blended nanofibrous scaffold promotes faster tissue regeneration

National University of Singapore - Risk of experiencing menopausal symptoms is influenced by ethnicity and life events

Nebraska Medical Center - An ex vivo model has been developed for hematopoietic stem cell mobilization

Nektar Therapeutics, San Carlos - SEDS-engineered budesonide particles have high pulmonary performance in passive DPIs

Neogen Corporation - Food and animal safety company reports 32% increase in net income

Neose Technologies, Inc. - Biopharma company cleared for human trials for anemia treatment in Western Europe

Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. - Nutritional products company retains the Howard Group Inc. for investor and financial relations

Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam - Formation of memory T cells defined during viral respiratory tract infections

NeurogesX, Inc. - Neuropathic pain-focused pharma firm names new chief medical officer

New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. - Research equipment provider selects Oracle E-Business Suite to align worldwide operations

New York Medical College, Valhalla - Loss of accessory gene regulator function may explain decreased efficacy of vancomycin

New York Presbyterian Hospital - Liver donation from select live obese donors is safe and effective

New York State Department of Health - Report compares high-throughput assays for West Nile virus drug discovery

New York University - Bottled water supports bacterial growth at room temperature

New York University - Intention to treat lymphedema can be viewed as a measure of treatment compliance

New York University - Memantine appears effective, safe in moderate-to-severe Alzheimer disease

New York University - Use of BIR-4 pulse for magnetization saturation is promising

New York University School of Medicine - Researchers' data advance Non-Hodgkin lymphoma research

New York University, Medical Center - Cerebellum- and forebrain-derived stem cells possess intrinsic regional character

New York University, Mount Sinai School of Medicine - BRCA1 phosphorylation regulates caspase-3 activation in UV-induced apoptosis

Niigata Prefectural Yoshida Hospital - Dynamic chemical magnifying endoscopy useful in diagnosing gastric neoplasia

Niigata University - Heart rate variability is a useful parameter for evaluation of antiarrhythmics

Niigata University Hospital - Nifekalant hydrochloride suppresses severe electrical storm in ICD-treated patients

Nissin Food Production Co. Ltd. - Genotoxicity assay based on p53R2 expression shows promise for rapid chemical screening

Noor Vision Correction Center, Tehran - Hyperopic LASIK treatment safe and effective

Northfield Laboratories Inc. - Blood substitute company to receive U.S. defense appropriation for PolyHeme development

Northwestern University, Chicago - A chromosome gene region is localized for polycistic ovary syndrome

Northwestern University, Chicago - Cancer resistance to chemotherapy linked to longevity gene sirt1

Northwestern University, Chicago - Decreased annexin I expression used to prognosticate prostatic adenocarcinoma

Northwestern University, Chicago - Molecular changes during melanocytic progression to a melanoma phenotype studied

Northwestern University, Chicago - Postoperative recommendations for radiotherapy in endometrial cancer discussed

Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo - Lower cost, lower mortality are associated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention

Novacea, Inc. - Biopharma company raises over $25 million in private financing

Novadic Kentron - Researchers found limited effect of low-dose methylphenidate in adult ADHD

Nuffield Orthopaedic Center, Oxford - Oxford unicompartmental knee arthroplasty has low 10-year wear

Numico Research BV - Dietary antioxidants, polyunsaturated fatty acids may diminish multiple sclerosis symptoms

Nutra Pharma Corp. - Pharma company reports discovery of new gene involved in multiple sclerosis

Nuvelo, Inc. - Alliance to spur global development, commercialization of alfimeprase for blood clots

Oakland University, Rochester - Report presents method for automating phase singularity localization

Obagi Medical Products, Inc. - American Society of Plastic Surgeons receives grant to improve healing and patient outcomes

Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans - Ventricular pauses of {{>=}}3 s on Holter monitor don't affect long-term mortality risk

Ohio State University - CpG ODN act through TLR9 to enhance NK cell cytokine response to tumor cells

Ohio State University - Interferon signaling pathways are modulated by interleukin-12

Ohio State University - Prenatal traits influence child obesity

Ohio State University - Regulatory link discovered between muscular dystrophy and cancer cachexia

Okayama University - Mometasone furoate effectively treats allergic rhinitis both during and after treatment

Okayama University - New research in the area of prostate cancer detailed

Okayama University - Tumor suppressor gene RHOBTB1 associated with head and neck cancer

Oldchurch Hospital, Essex - Multiple sclerosis may be linked to risk-taking behavior

Oncolytics Biotech Inc. - Biotech company closes CDN$16.48 million private placement

Oregon Health and Science University - Colonoscopy use characterized in diverse American clinical settings

Oregon State University - Lyngbyabellin derivatives exhibited cytotoxicity to lung tumor cells

Osaka City University - Oxidative stress may lower VEGF levels to promote chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Osaka City University - Ultrasonography can diagnose the degree of chronic type C liver disease

Osaka Medicine College - Beta2-adrenergic receptor activation is pivotal in ischemic preconditioning

Osaka Police Hospital - Tricuspid isthmus measurement by MDCT yields information for successful ablation

Osaka University - MAP3K7IP2/SUMO4 locus in IDDM5 interval is related to type 1 diabetes in Asian populations

Osaka University - POPK-1/Sad-1 kinase is required for translocation in the ascidian embryo

Oscar Lambret Center, Lille - FDG PET used in initial staging of patients with cancer of an unknown primary

Oscient Pharmaceuticals Corporation - Biopharmaceutical company reports $9.2 million Q4 2005 revenues expected

Oxford Center for Diabetes - Pro12Ala variant in PPARG influences susceptibility to type 2 diabetes

PUFA Newsletter - Meta-analysis shows omega-3s enhance the body and mind

Packard Center for ALS Research - Researchers uncover new toxic mechanism in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Paijat-Hame Central Hospital, Lahti - Incidence of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass is not gender related

Pain Therapeutics, Inc. - Closing of strategic alliance announced

PainCare Holdings, Inc. - Pain management company completes acquisition of Center for Pain Management

PainCare Holdings, Inc. - Pain management company signs $10.25 million financing

Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. - Pharma company receives final approval to market generic Cefzil oral suspension

Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing - Orlistat reduces weight and improves glycemic control in obese with newly diagnosed diabetes

Peking University - Endogenous H₂ S is linked to airway obstruction in COPD

Peking University, Bejing - Biodegradable conduits with bone marrow stromal cells useful for bridging nerve defects

Penn State University - Subcutaneous tissues are thicker in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge - Activation of cAMP or PPARgamma pathway increases oxidation in white adipocytes

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge - Glucose ingestion during exercise dulls expression of skeletal muscle fat oxidative genes

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor - Pennsylvania Governor expands Newborn Radon Program

Pennsylvania State University - Cardiac insulin resistance is an early adaptive event in response to obesity

Pennsylvania State University - Dissolved carbon dioxide levels don't affect cavitation intensity

Pennsylvania State University - Hindlimb casting decreases muscle mass in part by proteasome-dependent proteolysis

Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute, Melbourne - Salvage radiotherapy deemed safe for select patients with Hodgkin lymphoma

Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America - Pharmaceutical trade organization launches public flu awareness campaign

Pharming Group N.V. - Biotech company announces filing for safety notification with U.S. FDA for human lactoferrin

Pharming N.V. - Pharma company completes dossier for filings on angioedema treatment

Pharsight Corporation - Biopharma company purchases software company's server and modeling software

Philip Morris Research Laboratories GmbH - Nrf2 is activated by aqueous extracts of cigarette smoke

Phoenix Indian Medical Center - Later presentation may cause treatment deficiencies in Native American patients

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles - S. Mark Taper Foundation makes $1.75 million gift for reproductive health campaign

Pohang University of Science & Technology - Sustained E2 antibody response correlates with reduced peak viremia after HCV infection

Poriya Hospital - Alveolar width distraction osteogenesis effective for implant placement

Positron Corporation - Medical imaging device company appoints Joseph Oliverio as president

Presidio Ospedaliero Integrato Portuense, Rome - Handheld ultrasound device provides rapid detection of postoperative pleural effusion

Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba - Two-point discrimination testing with paperclip set by hand and eye suitable for outcome assessment

Pro-Dex, Inc. - Motion control company acquires Astromec Inc.

ProRhythm, Inc. - Medical device company gains approval for trial of HIFU ablation system for atrial fibrillation

Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Collaboration set to develop methylnaltrexone for opioid-induced constipation

Protalex, Inc. - Rheumatoid arthritis drug developer raises $5.8M in private placement

Protein Design Labs, Inc. - Biopharma company provides nonexclusive licenses to Merck for humanized antibodies

Prous Science - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of leukemia

Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Biopharma company raises $8.3 million in gross proceeds

Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. - Behavioral health company acquires psychiatric inpatient facilities in Indiana and Florida

Qiagen N.V. - Nucleic acids company and Eppendorf form development and marketing alliance

Queen Margaret University College, Edinburgh - Educating parents about MMR immunization can increase immunization rates

Queen's Medical Research Institute, Midlothian - 11Beta-HSD-1 may be a therapeutic target for the idiopathic metabolic syndrome

Queen's University, Kingston - Body mass index is inversely related to mortality in older people

RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology - Nuclear protein in pro-angiogenic retinal astrocytes is regulated by oxygen levels

RWTH-Aachen University Hospital - Impact of implantation on speech perception comparable in elderly and younger patients

Radboud University - TLR2 both triggers and tames the immune response

Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center - Novel model for predicting implant failure validated on Capital Hip designs

Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre - New guidelines for adjuvant systemic therapy in breast cancer deemed acceptable

Radboud University, Nijmegen - Elevated leptin levels in familial combined hyperlipidemia subjects are link to CVD risk

Radboud University, Nijmegen - Rosuvastatin was more effective than atorvastatin in improving lipid profile

Rakuno Gakuen University, Hokkaido - Maternal transfer of dioxins can be reduced by diet, such as Chlorella supplements

ReGen Biologics, Inc. - Orthopedics company submits 510(k) premarket notification to U.S. FDA for collagen scaffold device

RemedyMD - Software solutions company names Michael Jones as executive VP of sales and marketing

Research!America - Statewide poll shows a majority of Texans supports stem cell research

Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group, Beverly Hills - Posterior dislocated plate haptic IOLs can be safely repositioned in the ciliary sulcus

Robert Koch Institute, Berlin - Cell-permeable HBV-like particles allow efficient gene transfer into hepatocytes

Roche - Desktop Flu Tracker helps Americans prepare for seasonal flu spread

Roche - Pharma company steps up Tamiflu distribution in U.S. cities reporting increased flu incidence

Rockefeller University, New York - Enhanced antigenemia during chronic SIV infection may augment virus-specific immunity

Rockefeller University, New York - Researchers describe findings in breast cancer studies

Roslin Institute, Midlothian - Researchers' work adds to neuroscience body of knowledge

Royal Brompton Hospital, London - Milrinone has direct myocardial effect in low cardiac output syndrome

Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro - Low adiponectin and leptin/high TNF-alpha may control insulin resistance in FPLD

Royal Free & University College Medical School, London - Elevated ALT and GGT levels are independent predictors of high diabetes risk in older men

Royal Free Center for HIV Medicine, London - Racial differences exist in attitudes towards cervical screening in HIV-positive women

Royal Free Hospital, London - Alloreactive populations comprise subsets of T cells

Royal Free and University College Medical School, London - Angiogenic protein with dinucleotide mutations may identify select colorectal cancers

Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow - CDKN2A mutations studied in Scottish families with cutaneous melanoma

Ruhr University of Bochum - Blood cell velocity in skin over PIP joints elevated similarly in RA and osteoarthritis

Rush University Medical Center, Chicago - Reduced side effects, simplicity of administration is offered by regadenoson

Rush University, Chicago - Differential effects of beta-blockers on albuminuria were studied in type 2 diabetics

Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow - Research investigated recombination in circulating human enterovirus B

Rutgers State University, Piscataway - Study explored moderators of intention-behavior relationship in influenza vaccinations

S. Maria delle Grazie Pozzuoli Hospital, Naples - Tissue Doppler imaging can detect an early stage of diabetic cardiomyopathy

SD Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Preclinical study confirms dose dependent efficacy of less toxic docetaxel formulation

SFBC International, Inc. - Drug development services company names new CEO

SFBC International, Inc. - Drug development services provider outlines key initiatives implemented by new CEO

SGS - Paris, France-based aster.cephac acquired by SGS

SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma company appoints W. Todd Myers as CFO and Siegfried Reich as VP of drug discovery

STD Med, Inc. - Medical devices company launches third start-up company Spirus Medical, Inc.

SUNY Upstate Medical University - IQ motif protein may serve as a diagnostic marker for gastrointestinal tumors

SUNY Upstate Medical University - Nonsedating treatment for seasonal allergic rhinitis is valuable and reduces impact on performance

SUNY, Buffalo - Keratinocyte growth factor is vital for accelerated wound healing

Safetek International Inc - Licensing option agreement reached for developing oral direct thrombin inhibitor

Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg - Continent urinary diversion remains valid alternative for bladder cancer

Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg - Dietary problems in COPD patients need to be addressed

Saint Francois d'Assise Hospital, Quebec City - Macrophage migration inhibitory factor displays cyclical expression in the endometrium

Saint Joseph's Hospital, Atlanta - Georgia hospital acquires robotic surgical system, performs endoscopic cardiac procedures

Saiseikai Noe Hospital, Osaka - Proton-pump inhibitors reported to be the preferred treatment for reflux esophagitis

Saitama Medical School - Collagen matrix embedded with bone marrow encourages wound repair

Saitama Medical School - POOL-SPECT phase images are useful for assessing cardiac resynchronization

Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. - Initial subjects enrolled, dosed in trials of antibiotic for gastrointestinal illnesses

Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. - Pharmaceutical company announces acceleration of stock option vesting

Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. - Phase 3 study finds antibiotic rifaximin effective for travelers' diarrhea

SaluMedica, LLC - Cartilage products company welcomes board members Lew Bennett and Larry Papasan

Samaritan Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Drug developer kicks off second phase II monotherapy trial to further study antiHIV drug

Samaritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Second HIV phase II monotherapy trial initiated to study oral HIV entry inhibitor drug

San Raffaele Science Institute - Hepatitis C virus populations vary in HIV/HCV-co-infected patients

Sander & Associates Consultants, Sacramento - Intracisternal A-type retroviral particle type I isolated from SLE patients

Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. - Biosciences company announces expansion of research collaboration agreement with Pfizer Inc

Sanofi Aventis Deutschland GmbH, Frankfurt - Elevated SCD1 expression may cause insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital - Repeated head CT has limited utility in traumatic ICH patients

Santarus, Inc. - Notice of intent to terminate sublicense agreement on PPI technology received

Santhera Pharmaceuticals AG - Pharma company announces management buyout of the Graffinity technology business unit

SanuWave Inc. - Chris Cashman named CEO of company producing extracorporeal shockwave treatment devices

Sao Paulo University - Diabetic rats experienced increased AGE, AGER and NFKB expression in lacrimal glands

Sapporo Medical University, Hokkaido - Researchers' work adds to lung cancer body of knowledge

Sarah Cannon Research Institute, Nashville - Recent findings in cancer therapy provide new insights

Sareum Holdings plc - Deal signed with Idenix for development of antiviral therapies

Sartorius AG - Licensing contract concluded for use of disposable sensors for bioreactors

Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Sale of Delatestryl product to Indevus Pharmaceuticals closed

Scandius BioMedical, Inc. - John L. Bojanowski named VP of sales for orthopedic sports medical devices company

Schering-Plough Corporation - Michael D. Boyd named VP of international public affairs by global healthcare company

Schiff Nutrition International, Inc. - Vitamins maker reports Q2 2006 $35.5 million net sales down from $44.3 million a year ago

Scios Inc. - Pharma company submits interim report to U.S. FDA on Natrecor PROACTION Trial for heart failure

Scripps Research Institute - 5-HT7 receptor inhibition and inactivation induce antidepressant-like behavior and sleep pattern

Scripps Research Institute - CD8⁺ T cell tolerance in nonobese diabetics is restored by diabetes resistance alleles

Scripps Research Institute - Mouse study suggests a risk of serious side effects with peptide vaccines

Semmelweis University of Medicine, Budapest - Barrett esophagus might be a precursor to adenocarcinoma

Seoul National University - Cell-free synthesis of proteins is achieved at productivity comparable to plasmid-based reactions

Seoul National University - Empiric fluoroquinolone treatment improves response in misdiagnosed pulmonary TB patients

Seoul National University - Higher selenium retention in tissues of pigs reported when derived from organic sources

Seoul National University - TCDD induces tumorigenicity in breast epithelial cells

Sepracor Inc. - U.S. FDA receives ANDA for generic levalbuterol hydrochloride inhalation solution

Serologicals Corp. - Chemicon International, MorphoSys enter into licensing agreement for research antibodies

Serono International S.A. - Phase 3 trial of recombinant human growth hormone for HIV-associated HARS meets endpoints

Serum Institute of India Ltd. - No definitive evidence was found for link between L-Zagreb mumps strain and meningitis

Shanghai Jiao Tong University - Conditionally replicative adenovirus vectors facilitate enhanced hepatocellular carcinoma oncolysis

Shanghai Jiao Tong University - Hepatitis B virus replication is inhibited by various RNAi constructs

Shanghai Jiao Tong University - Studies advance knowledge in imaging research

Shanghai Medical University - A noninvasive model predicts significant fibrosis in HBeAg-positive patients

Shanghai Second Medical University - Quantitative ultrasound useful for determining bone status in young infants

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - Carpentier-Edwards porcine valve has better hemodynamic profile than Ultracor valve

Shenyang Pharmaceutical University - Zidovudine plasma levels increase when dosed as a prodrug in liposomal form

Shimane University - Arteriosclerosis found in healthy subjects with HBV and HCV infection

Shimane University - HBV DNA measured in different areas of hepatic lobules in chronic hepatitis B

Shinshu University, Minamiminowamura - Claudin-6 is upregulated during adipogenesis and may be a regulator in fat deposition

Shinshu University, Nagano - Loss of HBV DNA after seroconversion alters virological characteristics

Shriners Hospital for Children, Galveston - An intervention for burned adolescents demonstrated long-term psychosocial adjustment support

Siemens AG - Whole-body specific absorption rate is poor marker MRI-related implant heating

Siemens Medical Solutions - R. Bharat Rao, PhD, named "Inventor of the Year" by healthcare products employer

Sigma-Aldrich Corporation - Life science high tech company introduces integrated lysis, affinity purification columns

Silverglide Surgical Technologies, Inc. - Maker of surgical products wins legal dispute over proprietary nonstick technology

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby - Study finds neighborhood characteristics directly influence odds of being overweight

Sinai Center for Thrombosis Research, Baltimore - Risk factors for subacute stent thrombosis after clopidogrel therapy identified

Singapore Ministry of Health - Jeryl-Lynn mumps vaccine is most effective in Asian population

Sinovac Biotech Ltd. - Pandemic vaccines developer reports 18% sales growth, 73% margins for first half of 2005

Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal - Knee replacement and dalteparin use are risk factors for VTE despite thromboprophylaxis

Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Surgery Center, Istanbul - Sleep apnea associated aortic stiffness may lead to LV diastolic dysfunction

Small Bone Innovations, Inc. - Orthopedic devices company announces record $42.2 million venture capital transaction

Smiths Medical - Gravity anesthesia administration set for use in operating room introduced

Smiths Medical - New adjustable flange tracheostomy tubes launched by medical devices company

Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation - Data shows high rate of improvement and satisfaction with nonsurgical uterine fibroid embolization

Sono-Tek Corporation - Medical devices company reports Q3 2005 sales compare favorably with Q2 earnings

Sontra Medical Corporation - Transdermal drug delivery company achieves ISO quality management system certification

Soochow University, Suzhou - Decreased expression of C/EBP zeta associated with leukemia

Source MDx - U.S. NIH awards grant to develop biomarkers to track hepatitis C

South African MRC, Tygerberg - Emerging trends point to heroin becoming a serious health, social issue in South Africa

Southwestern University - Caffeine increases sexual motivation in caffeine-naive female rats

Spherix Incorporated - Consulting company hired to assist with phase 3 trial of Naturlose in type 2 diabetes

Spirus Medical, Inc. - Medical devices company raises $5.9 million in preferred equity financing

Sportsmedicine, Adelaide - Use of computer assistance significantly reduces blood loss

St. George Hospital, London - M. avium ssp. paratuberculosis from cow milk associated with Crohn disease

St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton - Self-collected vaginal swabs are preferred by women over physician-collected samples

St. Jude Children's Children's Hospital, Memphis - Antithymocyte globulin and recipient CMV seronegativity are HUS risk factors after BMT

St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis - Multi-envelope HIV vaccine devoid of SIV components controls SHIV

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Researchers at children's hospital project 90% cure rate for acute lymphoblastic leukemia

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - Medical devices company completes acquisition of heart failure diagnostics company Savacor

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - Medical devices company named to Forbes magazine's Best Managed Companies list

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - Study results published on drug to reduce shock in patients with implanted defibrillators

St. Mary's Hospital, Manchester - Abnormal menstrual cycles and vaginal pH in teens may be precursor to bacterial vaginosis

St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto - Use of coronary stents improves efficacy of immediate angioplasty after thrombolysis

St. Peter's Hospital, London - Most men with penile implants are able to have sex, says new study

Stanford University - Features of bone trephine biopsy involvement by non-Hodgkin lymphoma described

Stanford University - Pivoting algorithm shows promise in locating the hip joint center; more research needed

Stanford University - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of transplant medicine

Stanford University Medical Center - Data-mining technique strikes genetic gold

State University of Ghent - MMP-8-deficient mice are resistant to induced lethal hepatitis

State University of Ghent Hospital - Xanthohumol displayed anti-invasive potential in breast cancer cells

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center - Janus kinase-2 signaling mediates apoptosis in rat cardiomyocytes

State University of New York, Stony Brook - Laser-assisted topical anesthesia has limited effects on skin histomorphology

StemCells, Inc. - Stem cell-focused company names Maria Millan, MD, director of liver transplant program

Steno Diabetes Center, Gentofte - ERK is needed for IL-1-induced and NFkappaB-mediated gene expression in INS-1E cells

Stereotaxis, Inc. - Initial U.S. clinical use of cardiac ablation catheter with magnetic system announced

Sterling Rock Falls Clinic, Urbana - Review addresses treatment options for raising high-density lipoprotein levels

Stockholm University - Model predicts intervention limits daycare spread of penicillin-resistant pneumococci

Stryker Corporation - Acquisition of PlasmaSol Corporation and completion of cash repatriation announced

Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou - Equine hyperimmune globulin F(Ab')₂ shows promise against SARS coronavirus

Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Phase 2 clinical trial of cytotix in non-small cell lung cancer initiated

Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul - Implanted endothelial progenitor cells hasten wound healing

Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul - Postoperative chemoradiotherapy prolonged survival of gastric cancer patients

Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul - Reports describe recent advances in lymphoma research

Sunnybrook & Women's College, Toronto - Metronomic low-dose chemotherapy targeting angiogenesis may help women with early-stage breast cancer

Sunnylife Global, Inc. - China's Human Food and Drug Administration schedules approval of supplements for sale

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - New pharmaceutical company acquires drug formulation business of Shire Laboratories Inc.

SupplyScape Corporation - Web-based authentication service launched to verify drug EPCs before dispensing

SurModics, Inc. - Jan Webster named vice president of human resources by drug delivery technologies company

Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control - Preschool pertussis booster may benefit vaccine efficacy

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology - Research add new data to virology body of knowledge

Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc. - Dental products company names Daniel Even executive vice president of global operations

Synergetics USA, Inc. - New 3-year agreements with Codman for product distribution, licensing announced

Synova Healthcare Group, Inc. - Distribution agreement for female healthcare products announced

Synova Healthcare Group, Inc. - Ron Spangler, PhD, named chief scientific officer of medical diagnostics company

Synta Pharmaceuticals - Biopharm company to focus on small-molecule drugs for Crohn, rheumatoid arthritis in 2006

Synthetech, Inc. - Fine chemicals company acquires peptide resin technology from Colorado Biotechnology

Sysmex America, Inc. - ACL Laboratories signs 3-year agreement for training, support and service with lab systems company

Targacept, Inc. - Agreement signed for new neuronal nicotinic receptor compounds

Targanta Therapeutics - Antibiotic oritavancin purchased for cash, payments from InterMune

Technical University of Denmark - Phenotypic variation enhance predation-driven V. cholerae persistence

Technical University of Dresden - Prognostic score developed to predict mortality of prostate cancer patients

Technical University of Munich - Cerivastatin-eluting stents inhibit neointima formation in rats

Technical University of Munich - Molecular diagnostics can be used on bone marrow trephine biopsies

Technical University of Munich - Synthetic ¹⁸F-labeled 4-anilidopiperidines show promise as mu-opioid receptor imaging agents

Technion-Israel Institute of Technology - Fas molecule appears to trigger development of skin disease

Tehran University of Medical Sciences - Arsenic trioxide benefits patients with newly diagnosed acute promyelocytic leukemia

Tel Aviv University - Efficacy of humanized BAT in hepatic metastases regression suggests potential clinical use

Tel Aviv University - Intracoronary BM infusion feasible and safe after ischemic cardiomyopathy

Tel Aviv University - Report presents five cases of Candida endocarditis in neonates

Temple University - Trusted head injury prevention technique debunked

Temple University, Philadelphia - Expression of JC virus regulatory proteins implicated in human cancer

Tercica, Inc. - Bioharma company launches Increlex in U.S. for insulin growth factor deficiency

Ternode Corporation - Eric Neumann named senior director of product strategy by life sciences software company

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - U.S. FDA tentatively approves generic tablets for treatment of high cholesterol

Texas Technical University, Lubbock - Mathematical model of atherogenesis captures inflammatory response

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Smoking during pregnancy may affect baby's fingers and toes, according to published study

The International Myeloma Foundation - Myeloma foundation anticipates review of lenalidomide compound following U.S. FDA approval

Theravance, Inc. - Phase 1 studies' results with agonist for GT motility dysfunction show prokinetic effect

Theravance, Inc. - Studies show investigational antibiotic for skin infection similar to standard therapy

Therion Biologics Corporation - Cancer-focused drug developer secures $50 million to complete clinical development program

ThermoGenesis Corp. - PMA filed to market fibrin sealant for hemostasis in liver resection surgeries

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia - Contrast-enhanced sonography used to detect prostate carcinoma

Thompson Cancer Survival Center, Knoxville - Tomotherapy used for retreatment of spinal metastases

Tohoku University, Miyagi - Nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy aids in early recovery of function

Tokai University, Kanagawa - Cancer cells found in blood during CRC surgery does not indicate poor prognosis

Tokyo Gakugei University - Analysis of nonhost pathosystem provides overview of nonhost penetration resistance

Tokyo Medical & Dental University - Cartilage engineered from composites of synovium-derived MSCs with collagen gel

Tokyo Medical & Dental University - MSCs change morphology dependent on microenvironment during differentiation

Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology - Suboptimal blood glucose levels may result in reduced intellectual activity in elderly

Toranomon General Hospital, Kawasaki - Patient outcome is better in HBV genotype A infections compared with genotypes B and C

Tottori University - Artificial chromosome vector provides effective transgene expression

Toulouse Hospital - Dynamic strength training improves insulin sensitivity and adipose tissue responsiveness

Toyama Medical & Pharmaceutical University - Progesterone-mediated mechanisms are partly involved in sleep-state respiratory function

Tufts University, Boston - Body composition assessments in severely obese patients are reviewed

Tufts University, Boston - CD155/PVR promoted glioma cell migration

Tufts University, Boston - Nurse practitioners and physician assistants provide high quality HIV care

Tulane University, New Orleans - Surveillance program controls dengue virus outbreaks in Dominican Republic

Turku PET Center - Rosiglitazone increases sc adipose tissue glucose uptake in parallel with perfusion

TyRx Pharma, Inc. - U.S. FDA clears surgical mesh product for marketing

Tzu Chi University, Hualien - Cytomegalovirus protein is humoral immunogen for lupus patients

U.K. Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency - Complaints about misleading ads for traditional Chinese medicine upheld by British body

U.S. BioDefense, Inc. - Martha Farmer, PhD, retained to guide biotech program and U.S. FDA applications

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Body mass index and body fatness can accurately predict excess adiposity among children

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Diphtheria toxoid protects better than Td against respiratory diphtheria

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Fatal toxic shock syndrome is linked to Clostridium sordellii after abortion

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Home-based water chlorination reduces diarrhea in HIV-infected Ugandans

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Mid-arm circumference increase in U.S. affects blood pressure readings

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Multilevel analysis is compared to logistic regression for predicting vaccination coverage

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Review examines genetic variation associated with preterm birth

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Study examined infectious disease hospitalizations among older adults in U.S.

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - U.S. CDC cautions parents, caregivers to keep medicines out of children's reach

U.S. Department of Agriculture - SYBR Green and real-time PCR detects and differentiates M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis

U.S. Department of Defense - U.S. Department of Defense comments on anthrax ruling

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - U.S. surgeon general outlines tips for parents on keeping teens safe and healthy

U.S. Department of State - U.S. co-sponsors United Nations malaria resolution for developing countries

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Consumers cautioned against filling U.S. prescriptions abroad

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Crux of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome involves compromised histamine degradation

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Findings describe new data in polio vaccines research

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - In silico screening of chemicals for bacterial mutagenicity has been developed

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Method is developed to differentiate thermal-resistant strains of Enterobacter sakazakii

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Point mutations in M. tuberculosis genes linked to drug resistance are identified

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Transient bulging fontanelle may be related to vaccination

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves first immune globulin for subcutaneous use

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - U.S. Food and Drug Administration issues new clinical research guidelines

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Workshop promotes new technology to protect against counterfeit drugs

U.S. Health & Human Services - U.S. government awards over $56 million to eliminate health disparities

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Alpha-defensins interrupt pathological retinal neovascularization

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Antitumor effects of CTLA-4 blockade are caused by increased T cell activation

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Diazinon exposure implicated with cancer risk in humans

U.S. National Cancer Institute - GM-CSF converts autoimmune response to self-antigen into antitumor response

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Hepatitis C virus RNA level is a predictor of end stage liver disease death

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Molecular imaging probes show promise in oncologic drug development

U.S. National Institute on Aging - Peptide YY secretion after oral glucose is higher in females than in males

U.S. National Institute on Aging - Recombinant human erythropoietin extends cardioprotection following myocardial infarction

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Engineered T lymphocytes resist cytokine withdrawal-induced apoptosis

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Genetic mutation protective against HIV increases mosquito-borne disease risk

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Neurocirculatory abnormalities occurs in Parkinson disease independent of levadopa treatment

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Partnerships among government, academia, and industry needed to combat infectious diseases

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Reports advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS vaccines research

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Unregulated angiogenesis may bolster cardiac vasculopathy in patients with Kawasaki disease

Umea University Hospital - Cerebrovascular accidents after cardiac surgery are mostly right hemispheric

Umea University, Sweden - Enhanced striatal dopamine recovery appeared in animals on antioxidant-enriched diet

Unidad Irapuato, Guanajuato - Functional IL-12 from mouse is expressed in transgenic tomato plants

United Nations Integrated Regional Information Networks - Nigerian government makes free ARVs available

United Nations Integrated Regional Information Networks - Student activist group in South Africa calls for ARVs on campus

United Nations Integrated Regional Information Networks - Zimbabwe has missed World Health Organization "3 by 5" target

United States Tuna Foundation - Tuna industry responds to reports on safety of yellowfin used in canned tuna

Universidad Autonoma de Madrid - Mitochondrial and glycolytic proteome alterations linked to prognosis of breast cancer

Universidad Publica de Navarra - Tobacco chloroplast-derived vaccine induced parvovirus neutralizing antibodies

Universidade Estadual de Campinas - Early colloid replacement therapy results in prompt recovery of tissue perfusion

Universidade Estadual de Campinas - JAK2/STAT is hyperactivated in obese/insulin resistant vascular tissue

UniversitatsSpital Zurich - Review examines the role of antibodies in success of anti-cancer vaccination

Universitatsklinikum Essen - Gemcitabine, vinorelbine and prednisone used to treat non-Hodgkin lymphomas

Universite Francois Rabelais, Tours - Reports advance knowledge in vector development research

University Autonoma Metropolitana - Iztapalapa - Baroreflex sensitivity values are affected by test maneuvers

University Children's Hospital, Basel - Surgical closure of atrial septal defect has excellent long-term outcome

University Children's Hospital, Zurich - Steroid administration in CPB circuit was without post-operative effect

University College Dublin - Cell-derived oligomers of A-beta show promise for Alzheimer therapy

University College of London - Researchers' findings advance cancer therapy research

University College, London - Assumption of a single constant mean density for EBA particles is an acceptable approach

University College, London - Intervention design should consider child survival in mother-to-child HIV transmission

University College, London - More than one biomarker needed for early diagnosis, evaluation of neurodegenerative disease

University Health Systems, San Antonio - Salmonella serotype enteritidis phage type 4 outbreak traced to locally produced eggs

University Hospital Basel - Multiple lesions are more frequent in large-artery atherosclerosis stroke

University Hospital Bern - MRI characteristics of Merkel cell carcinoma described

University Hospital Bern - Ovarian function suppression appears comparable to chemotherapy in young women

University Hospital Geneva - IL-1 receptor antagonist helps to regulate adipogenesis, food intake, and energy expenditure

University Hospital Jean-Minjoz, Besancon - European Society of Cardiology makes policy statement on reperfusion therapy

University Hospital Jean-Minjoz, Besancon - Routine fractional flow reserve assessment is feasible and safe

University Hospital Lewisham, London - Single bone fixation with elastic stable intramedullary nailing effective for fracture

University Hospital Linkoping - Galanin may participate in the neural stem cell-rich hippocampus reactions to stroke

University Hospital Reina Sofia, Cordoba - Oxidized-LDL levels are influenced by serum glucose variations and statin treatment

University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel - Data advance knowledge in stroke research

University Hospital for Children & Adolescents, Erlangen - Epirubicin and doxorubicin cardiotoxicity compared in pediatric sarcoma patients

University Hospital of Birmingham - Studies advance knowledge in lung cancer research

University Hospital of Dusseldorf - Nitrous oxide is first inhalational anesthetic without preconditioning effect

University Hospital of Getafe, Madrid - Youth is strong risk factor associated with tuberculosis clustering

University Hospital, Copenhagen - Ovarian function was restored following autotransplantation of cryopreserved ovarian tissue

University Hospital, Dresden - Heart rate has significant impact on myocardial oxygen tension in pigs

University Hospital, Giessen - Free L-glutamine compounds increase stress resistance of cultured pig islets cells

University Hospital, Magdeburg - Cardiac resynchronization therapy improves heart rate profile and variability

University Hospital, Salamanca - Assay enables simultaneous assessment of anti-TPO and anti-Tg antibodies

University Medical Center Groningen - Low-saturated fat, low-cholesterol diet lowers plasma CETP activity and prebeta-HDL in diabetics

University Medical Center, Utrecht - Moderate alcohol consumption may decrease risk of type 2 diabetes among older women

University Medical Center, Utrecht - Older patients may need encouragement in secondary prevention after stroke

University Medical Centre of St. Radboud, Nijmegen - Staging adjustments are likely after taking intraoperative measurements for organ prolapse

University at Buffalo - About 15% of U.S. employees work under influence of alcohol

University of Aalborg - Dynamic shoulder dynamometry will enable investigations of sensory-motor interactions

University of Aberdeen - Self-administered analgesia reduced pain and anxiety in women undergoing colposcopy

University of Alabama - Antibody plays predominant role in immunity to chlamydial genital tract re-infection

University of Alabama - Chrome-six found to be a weak carcinogen

University of Alabama - Findings advance knowledge in proteomics research

University of Alabama - Intensive care unit oxygen challenge not recommended for donor lung function decision-making

University of Alberta - 5-Substituted pyrimidine nucleosides active against Mycobacterium avium

University of Alberta - LPV/RTV further increases total and HDL cholesterol without affecting total/HDL ratio

University of Alberta - Spray-freeze-dried liposomal ciprofloxacin powder developed for inhaled aerosol delivery

University of Amsterdam - Despite high migration rate, hourglass nitinol prostatic stent shows promise

University of Amsterdam - Sensors comparison finds microdialysis continuous glucose monitor is more accurate

University of Amsterdam - Study indicates limited genetic diversity in Plasmodium falciparum parasites from Suriname

University of Arizona - Novel imaging method improves detection of lipid infiltration in the heart

University of Arizona - The thrombin peptide TP508 generates early angiogenic sprouting

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - HSulf-1 and HSulf-2 inhibited myeloma tumor growth in vivo

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Remodeling of heparan sulfate proteoglycans shown as potential cancer therapy

University of Athens - Involvement of E2F transcription factor family in cancer reviewed

University of Athens - Long-term efficacy of pneumococcal vaccine is compromised in symptomatic HIV-infected children

University of Bari - FLAG-IDA well tolerated in refractory, relapsed adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia

University of Bari - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of diagnostics

University of Basel Hospital - Jaw periosteal cells not reliable as BMSCs for bone tissue engineering

University of Basel Hospital - USPIO agents used to differentiate brain tumors from areas of radiation necrosis

University of Bath - B13 progenitor cell model aids study of liver function

University of Belgrade - Clarification is needed of the significance of altered vaginal microflora in HIV-positive women

University of Bergen - Repeat antitachycardia pacing sequences have limited efficacy

University of Bern - A newly detected fibroblast growth factor receptor is upwardly expressed in ovarian tumors

University of Birmingham - Cardiac resynchronization therapy cost-effective for patients in CARE-HF trial

University of Bologna - Gemcitabine used as frontline treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

University of Bonn - Chemical in sunflowers stops HIV from reproducing in lab cultures

University of Bonn - Peptide YY regulates energy homeostasis in obese children before and after weight loss

University of Bradford - Salbutamol inhalation method affects urinary drug excretion, but not methacholine challenge results

University of Brescia - A/T of nonpalpable thyroid nodules is sonographic criteria for FNAC

University of Bristol - Association between breast-feeding and childhood leukemia analyzed

University of British Columbia - Bosentan improves vascular reactivity in diabetic rats, but not by changing PKC isoforms

University of Buenos Aires - Outer membrane protein 31 protects against Brucella melitensis

University of Caen - Immunochemical fecal occult blood test with automated reading may improve public screening

University of Calgary - Compared with systemic heparin, regional citrate anticoagulation improves filter lifespan in CCRT

University of Calgary - Recent studies add new data to vaccines vector research

University of California, Berkeley - M. tuberculosis PtpB structure reveals diverged fold and buried active site

University of California, Berkeley - First clear molecular images reveal structure of Dicer enzyme

University of California, Berkeley - Study identified barriers to obese women obtaining gynecological cancer screening

University of California, Davis - Analgesic effects of breast-feeding versus pacifier during blood collection compared

University of California, Davis - Beta-defensin 126 on cell surface protects sperm from immunorecognition

University of California, Davis - Cyclin E overexpression transactivates expression of calpain 2

University of California, Davis - Gum elastic bougie provides accurate early confirmation of successful tube placement

University of California, Davis - Interactome-transcriptome analysis useful for identifying key genes

University of California, Davis - MUC5AC/Muc5ac, hCLCA1/Gob5 appear to be differentially regulated by JAK/STAT6 pathways

University of California, Irvine - Chlamydia trachomatis outer membrane protein elicits strong immune response

University of California, Irvine - Survival improved after release of the 1999 WHO classification of lung tumors

University of California, Los Angeles - BRCA mutation phenotype may be associated with fallopian tube cancer

University of California, Los Angeles - Androgen-mediated thrombocytosis may promote epithelial ovarian cancer biology

University of California, Los Angeles - Family influences cancer treatment decisions differently in racial groups

University of California, Los Angeles - Imiquimod enhances anti-melanoma effects of Listeria vaccine

University of California, Los Angeles - MR imaging features correlated with survival of patients with high-grade gliomas

University of California, Los Angeles - New method to track neuron cell death may aid in earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer disease

University of California, Los Angeles - Ovarian preservation may be option for women with endometrial stromal sarcomas

University of California, Los Angeles - PPAR-gamma activation by rosiglitazone protects islet cells from amyloid polypeptide toxicity

University of California, Los Angeles - Scientists uncover mechanism of response to targeted therapy

University of California, Los Angeles - Single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation safe in patients undergoing VNS therapy

University of California, Los Angeles - Up to a third of patients report fatigue symptoms long after breast cancer diagnosis

University of California, San Diego - Abnormal heart rate turbulence predicts initiation of ventricular arrhythmias

University of California, San Diego - Family of bacterial proteins involved in gastrointestinal diseases identified

University of California, San Diego - HCV/HIV co-infection does not influence neuropsychological test performance

University of California, San Diego - Hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha improves cardiac health in heart attack models

University of California, San Diego - Inhaled corticosteroids most effective for persistent asthma in children

University of California, San Diego - Multidomain approach used to enhance tumor selectivity of macromolecules

University of California, San Francisco - Chromosome 7 conferred radiation resistance in human glioblastoma multiforme

University of California, San Francisco - Coexistent PIK3CA and PTEN mutations detected in endometrial carcinoma

University of California, San Francisco - Fast food favors the development of CNS insulin resistance and obesity

University of California, San Francisco - HIV-specific social support predicts less sexual risk behavior in gay male couples

University of California, San Francisco - High-risk sex with uninfected partners prevalent in patients with drug-resistant viremia

University of California, San Francisco - Homeobox gene loss impairs proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells

University of California, San Francisco - Jab1 identified as possible target for 8q gain via array-based CGH analysis

University of California, San Francisco - Viral "fitness" explains different resistance patterns to AIDS drugs

University of Cambridge - Cytomegalovirus encodes MHC class I-like molecule that inhibits NK cell lysis

University of Cambridge - Genetic variation in the gly1619arg SNP of the IGF2R gene is linked to childhood height

University of Cambridge - MCP-1 and eotaxin levels are not indicators of atherosclerosis or myocardial infarction

University of Chicago - BRCA1 methylation in breast cancer patients linked to reduced gene copy number

University of Chicago - Findings in diabetes pathogenesis provide new insights

University of Chieti - Type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention must start early in children and adolescents

University of Chile - No tie was found between parasite persistence and EKG evolution in treated Chagas disease

University of Cincinnati - Centrosome amplification, chromosome instability and cancer development examined

University of Cologne - Review examines the virology of HIV-1 and its replication

University of Colorado - Silibinin is effective against human hepatocellular carcinoma

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center - Murine urethane models mirror key features of human lung cancer carcinogenesis

University of Connecticut - Arthroscopic double-row suture anchor rotator cuff repair restored larger footprint

University of Connecticut - Microarrays based on GCSPR may facilitate cell and protein analysis

University of Copenhagen - Incidence of exfoliation syndrome (EXS) deemed comparatively rare in Denmark

University of Cordoba - Human herpesvirus type 6 infection may not be related to human bladder cancer

University of Dallas - Capsule endoscopy highly effective for noninvasive diagnosis of occult GI tract pathology

University of Dusseldorf - Findings advance knowledge in diet & nutrition research

University of Dusseldorf - RANTES and IL-8 may influence diabetes development independent of other risk factors

University of Erlangen Nurnberg - Induced liver injury is mediated by tumor necrosis factor independent of Kupffer cells

University of Erlangen-Nurnberg - Oral and intravenous exposure to di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate show similar effects on body

University of Erlangen-Nurnberg Eye Hospital - Excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy suitable for first-line treatment

University of Essen - CpG ODN effectively treat retrovirus-induced antibody suppression

University of Estadual Paulista Julio Mesquita Filho, Botucatu - Findings describe new data in bacteriology research

University of Florence - Leptin upregulates proinflammatory and proangiogenic cytokines in liver cells

University of Florence - Lower vertical HIV-1 transmission in boys independent of type of delivery or prophylaxis

University of Francisco Vitoria, Madrid - Doxazosin appears to induces apoptosis in prostate cancer cells through a novel mechanism

University of Frankfurt - Data advance knowledge in cardiology research

University of Frankfurt - Variability in celiac disease symptoms results in difficult diagnoses

University of Gdansk - HFE gene mutations may be associated with disturbances of iron metabolism

University of Geneva Hospital - Factors associated with failure of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in ER identified

University of Genova - Contrast enhanced harmonic color Doppler ECG shows good concordance with ejection fraction and volumes provided by MUGA

University of Georgia - B. cereus biofilm exposed to air at high relative humidity promotes spore production

University of Ghent - Report compares assays for measuring Candida biomass

University of Giessen - Researchers express the potential of transgenes from insects to develop disease resistant crops

University of Glasgow - Aspirin may reduce benefits of ACE inhibitors

University of Glasgow - Findings describe new data in malaria therapy research

University of Glasgow - New findings in cardiology described

University of Glasgow Western Infirmary - Ultrasound testing useful for diagnosis in kidney transplant recipients

University of Gottingen - Atrial overdrive pacing not suitable as alternative to continuous positive airway pressure

University of Gottingen - Flat panel volume detector CT allows nondestructive 3D visualization of vertical root fractures

University of Gottingen - Transoral laser microsurgery with adjuvant radiotherapy effective as conservative treatment

University of Groningen - Influenza prevention via vaccines and oseltamivir is cost-effective in the Netherlands

University of Groningen - Three-dimensional conformal techniques for breast cancer irradiation compared

University of Guelph - Aggregation of expansion mutant of PABPN1 in HeLa cells is reduced by HSP70

University of Guelph - Tumor microenvironment may influence Tie2 expression in blood vessels

University of Havana - Findings advance knowledge in diabetes therapy research

University of Hawaii - Novel transposase-based approach may facilitate mouse transgenesis

University of Heidelberg - High-dose indomethacin was safe, effective for patent ductus arteriosus closure

University of Heidelberg - Mesenchymal stem cells of bone marrow, adipose tissue, and umbilical cord blood were compared

University of Helsinki - Diet + tylosin is more effective than either alone to control chronic diarrhea in animal model

University of Helsinki - Research explores code for control of gene expression

University of Helsinki - Review discusses environmental triggers and determinants of type 1 diabetes

University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart - Oxa1 appears to have the ability to accept preproteins within the membrane

University of Hong Kong - Recent findings illuminate research in fibrinogen

University of Hong Kong - The new agent FTY720 shows promise for treating metastatic liver cancer

University of Houston - Endovascular recanalization of internal carotid artery occlusion may increase good outcomes

University of Idaho - XanB2 may play a role in the biosynthesis of DF

University of Illinois - Elective neck dissection during laryngectomy for supraglottic cancers advocated

University of Illinois - Poxvirus protein finding could lead to treatment for inflammatory diseases

University of Iowa - Anxiety associated with cancer attribution may be reduced by lifestyle changes

University of Iowa - Drugs preserve alveolar development in mice given an angiogenesis inhibitor

University of Iowa - GB virus C infection is associated with a reduced HIV load

University of Iowa - High-frequency TENS suppresses aspartate and glutamate release in spinal cord dorsal horn

University of Iowa - Maternal Xenopus negatively regulates nodal-related gene expression

University of Kalyani - Homeopathic arsenic remedy Arsenicum Album-30 shows promise in combating arsenic poisoning

University of Kansas - GPRC6A reported to be a cation-, calcimimetic, and osteocalcin-sensing receptor

University of Kansas Hospital - Hemolytic anemia caused by regurgitation through transposed chordae tendineae reported

University of Keele - GSTT1 polymorphisms associated with outcome in colorectal cancer

University of Kentucky - Researchers describe findings in angiology studies

University of Kentucky - Variables linked to substance abuse cessation in severe mental illnesses patients are studied

University of Kentucky Medical Center - Novel technique may facilitate percutaneous dilational tracheostomy tube placement

University of Kiel - Wet-wrap therapy in conjunction with a topical corticosteroid is effective treatment for atopic dermatitis patients

University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban - IV glucose solution source of ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae outbreak

University of Leeds - Studies describe new findings in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis research

University of Leeds - Two electrophysiological mechanisms underlie ST depression

University of Leicester - WNK1 variants are linked to BP variation in general population

University of Leipzig - Reintervention rate is higher for stenting vs. minimally invasive bypass surgery

University of Liverpool - Modified touch electrode technique suitable for assessing peri-implant crevicular fluid pH

University of Lleida, Catalunya - Caspase 8/10 did not mediate apoptosis in neuroblastoma cells treated with CDK

University of London - Oseltamivir effective against pandemic influenza strains

University of Louisville - Autotransfusion filtration used for hepatectomy and pancreatectomy

University of Louisville - Interphotoreceptor retinoid-binding protein epitope is recognized by autoreactive T cells

University of Louisville - Novel algorithm may enable standardization of laboratory lupus anticoagulant tests

University of Luton - GeneMCL algorithm facilitates gene cluster detection

University of Madras - STZ-diabetic rats experience impaired differentiation of ventral prostate at sexual maturity

University of Malawi, Blantyre - HIV postexposure prophylaxis for sexually abused children safe and feasible

University of Manchester - Polymorphisms in IGF-binding protein 1 are linked to impaired renal function

University of Manchester - Two breast stem cell types may be origin for ER alpha-positive and -negative breast tumors

University of Marburg - Expression of galectin-3 implicated in adenoid cystic carcinoma

University of Marburg - Local irradiation prior to stem cell harvest has no influence on CD34+ yield

University of Maryland - Indirubin-3'-monoxime inhibits P-TEFb function and HIV-1 replication

University of Maryland - School-based influenza vaccination program reduces respiratory illness

University of Massachusetts - Magnetic resonance imaging tracks tumor response to angiogenesis inhibitor

University of Medical Center, Rotterdam - Ivermectin and diethylcarbamazine had positive, but varied, effects in filiariasis treatment

University of Medical Sciences, Poznan - Cancer procoagulant cited as risk factor for thrombosis in gastric cancer patients

University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey - Celecoxib treatment alters normal fracture healing in rats, acetaminophen treatment does not

University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey - Racial disparity in stillbirth trends is not explained by effects of age and period

University of Medicine, Warsaw - Neovascular growth separates morphea from extragenital lichen sclerosus

University of Melbourne - Capillary electrophoresis distinguishes Cryptosporidium species from mixed samples

University of Melbourne - Carbonated apatites used for initial colonization and embryonic stem cell differentiation

University of Melbourne - Proteomic tracking of serum proteins can enhance biomarker detection for ovarian cancer

University of Miami - D6S265*15 marks DRB1*15, DQB1*0602 haplotype related to attenuated protection from diabetes

University of Miami - Pars plana vitrectomy useful in diagnosis of intraocular lymphoma, infection

University of Michigan - Brain tumor recurrence and radiation injury differentiated using MR spectroscopy

University of Michigan - Epoxy-silane enhanced surface slides with glycerol provide optimal substrate

University of Michigan - Genetic and proteomic profiling of prostate cancer predicted clinical outcome

University of Michigan - Real-time imaging of esophagus during catheter ablation may lower injury risk

University of Michigan Medical Center - Combined modality therapy was tolerated in pancreatic cancer patients

University of Milan - A variant of a von Willebrand factor gene is defective in collagen binding

University of Milan - Adefovir rapidly suppresses hepatitis B in HBeAg-negative patients

University of Milan - Budesonide/formoterol combination treatment effective

University of Milan - Intraoperative electron beam radiotherapy shows promise for treatment

University of Milan - TGF-beta(1) accumulates in patients with uremia, may be the cause of bone alterations

University of Minnesota - Adenoviral-mediated gene therapy elevates activated partial thromboplastin time in prostate cancer

University of Minnesota - Automated flow cytometry provides new means to monitor, control cell culture

University of Minnesota - Base serum levels of inflammatory markers may be influenced by endogenous sex hormones

University of Minnesota - Interleukin-7 activates STAT5 and induces proliferation of human pro-B cells

University of Minnesota - Lymph node staging in gastric cancer patients found to be inadequate

University of Minnesota - Modified permutation method for estimating false discovery rate outperforms standard technique

University of Minnesota - Parents need to be proactive in helping teens reach healthy weight and positive body image

University of Minnesota - Thawing and washing results in a substantial loss of umbilical cord blood cells

University of Missouri - Drugs that suppress angiogenesis and hormonal activity may help faslodex overcome drug resistance

University of Munich - Pneumocystis prophylaxis can be discontinued in HIV-infected children getting HAART

University of Munich - Adeno-associated virus serotypes 1 to 5 mediate tumor cell directed gene transfer

University of Munich - FAB and WHO classification of acute myeloid leukemia discussed

University of Munich - Formocresol is better than calcium hydroxide for pulpotomies

University of Munich - Impedance cardiography and blood pressure monitoring can improve syncope diagnosis

University of Munich - Physical and dosage differences of Mefar MB3 and Jaeger APS Sidestream nebulizers compared

University of Munich - Withdrawal of PCP prophylaxis after immune reconstitution safe in pediatric HIV/AIDS

University of Munster - Atherosclerotic processes correlate with age-related maculopathy

University of Munster - Automated DNA sequence-based early warning system proposed to detect MSRA

University of Munster - Catenin expression may predict prognosis of T1/2 carcinomas of the floor of the mouth

University of Naples Federico II - More research on functional foods in obesity and type 2 diabetes management is advised

University of Naples II - Ceftriaxone should be considered for surgical prophylaxis

University of Navarra - Research in hypertension provides new insights

University of Navarre - Dendritic cell vaccine plus soluble protein idiotype is safe but not effective for multiple myeloma

University of Newcastle - PECAM-1 may initiate a receptor-mediated pathway triggering human sperm capacitation

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne - Genetic polymorphisms predict stem cell transplantation outcome

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne - Microvessel density increases with disease progression in Hodgkin lymphoma

University of Nijmegen - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of prostate cancer

University of North Carolina - Brief screening tool targets substance abuse and mental illness in HIV/AIDS

University of North Carolina - Methylene blue photoinactivation abolishes West Nile virus infectivity in blood products

University of North Carolina - Monarch-1 is an antagonist of M. tuberculosis-induced proinflammatory signals

University of North Carolina School of Medicine - Oncoprotein suppresses p53 activation via gene expression mechanism

University of Nottingham - Functional androgen receptors are required to induce testicular growth

University of Oklahoma - Intraperitoneal chemotherapy prolongs survival for women with advanced ovarian cancer

University of Oslo - Mannose-binding lectin modulates cytokine response and HIV replication

University of Otago, Dunedin - More study is needed to identify causes of early adiposity rebound in youth

University of Oxford - Anti-CD25 antibody enhances vaccine-induced immunogenicity

University of Padua - Host-derived circulating cells do not significantly contribute to cardiac regeneration

University of Paris 07 - Alcohol stimulates activated hepatic apoptosis in genetically obese mice

University of Paris 07 - Frozen sectioning of the pancreatic cut surface is useful and reliable in IPMNs

University of Paris Rene Descartes - TLR-mediated induction of IFN is redundant for protective immunity to viruses

University of Parma - Salt sensitivity parallels parasympathetic cardiac impairment

University of Patras - Hydrogen peroxide boosts proliferation and migration of prostate cancer cells

University of Pennsylvania - New findings in the area of HIV/AIDS pathogenesis described

University of Pennsylvania - Notch signaling induces growth arrest and apoptosis in B-cell malignancies

University of Pennsylvania - Oral isotretinoin effectively reduced antibiotic-resistant propionibacteria

University of Pennsylvania - Reports describe recent advances in cancer therapy research

University of Pennsylvania - STAT3 may be involved in the pathogenesis of proliferative retinopathy

University of Pennsylvania - Telomerase vaccine does not affect colony-forming in bone marrow of cancer patients

University of Pennsylvania Medical Center - Peritumoral lymphatic vessel density may be a prognostic indicator in early-stage cervical cancer

University of Pisa - Contrast medium used in CT colonography for detecting colorectal cancer

University of Pittsburgh - Beta-blocker therapy and indications for ICD implantation predict time to first shock

University of Pittsburgh - Cardiovascular issues in respiratory care are focus of review

University of Pittsburgh - Community need-focused interventions may improve minority enrollment into clinical trials

University of Pittsburgh - Cystoscopy still the gold standard for bladder cancer surveillance in patients with SCI

University of Pittsburgh - Excess mortality in black compared with white type 1 diabetics linked to acute complications

University of Pittsburgh - Mental stress linked to high blood pressure

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - New evidence indicates deadly lung disease isn't an inflammatory condition

University of Princesa Hospital, Madrid - Findings advance knowledge in chronic hepatitis C research

University of Qatar - Reports advance knowledge in childhood obesity research

University of Queensland - High molecular weight adiponectin correlates with insulin sensitivity

University of Queensland - Studies describe new findings in atherosclerosis research

University of Regensburg - Data appears to support HO-1-targeted therapy for immune modulation

University of Reims - Multidrug resistant uterine sarcoma cell lines characterized by spectroscopy

University of Rochester - Women with implantable cardioverter defibrillators have lower risk of arrhythmic events

University of Rostock - Adult neural stem cells are refractory to adenovirus-mediated gene transfer

University of Rotterdam - New developments in flexible endoscopy for diagnosis and therapy need more research

University of Rovira & Virgili - Elderly patients prefer revised Faces Pain Scale, a valid and reliable test of pain

University of Santiago, Galicia - MDR TB detected in previously untreated and previously treated cases in Galicia

University of Sao Paulo - Arginine may enhance humoral and innate immune response of older people

University of Sao Vicente - Morin affects snake venom phospholipase by modifying aromatic amino acids

University of Saskatchewan - Researchers in Canada develop dendritic cell-based therapeutic vaccine

University of Science and Technology of China, Anhui - Hepatic natural killer cells are impaired in murine chronic HBsAg carriers

University of Sheffield - Review assesses proanorexia movement's Internet use to assist disease therapy resistance

University of Siena - Acetyl-L-carnitine may exert cardiac neurotrophic action

University of Siena - Broad-spectrum nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors have antiviral activity

University of South Carolina - Affects of carbohydrate and fiber intake on glycemic and insulin measures evaluated

University of Southampton - Review examines immunotherapy for Alzheimer disease and other dementias

University of Southern California - HAART promotes salivary microbiota in HIV-positive women

University of Southern California - Soluble ephrin B4 limits laser-induced choroidal neovascularization

University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine - Vehicle pollution linked to respiratory illness in children

University of Southern California, Los Angeles - Acute GI bleeding has little if any effect on Helicobacter pylori test results

University of Southern California, Los Angeles - Modified caspofungin solution suitable for aerosolization

University of Southern Denmark - Short admission for abdominal hysterectomy creates new challenges for patient follow-up

University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town - Diagnosis of childhood tuberculosis depends heavily on chest radiograph interpretation

University of Szeged - Age-dependent changes in forehead and forearm vasomotion are not disease specific

University of Szeged - Coronary flow reserve measured by stress transesophageal echocardiography predicts 5-year outcome

University of Tennessee - Bone density variations between Black and White women may be due to lifestyle factors

University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston - Pulmonary fibrosis is adenosine dependent in adenosine deaminase-deficient mice

University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston - Stimulants in children with ADHD may have negative CV effect

University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio - New class of platinum-based antitumorals may improve outcomes in cancer patients

University of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas - MRIs better at diagnosing needs for cochlear implants

University of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas - Scientists identify protein that blocks fat production, produces more bone

University of Texas, San Antonio - Ligand interactions and substrate specificities overlap in MMP-9 and -2

University of Tokushima - Vesnarinone sequesters angiogenic mediators to reduce oral squamous cell cancer growth

University of Tokyo - Decreased levels of serum adiponectin are found in women with endometriosis

University of Tokyo - PPARalpha activation increases AdipoR and reduces inflammation in adipose tissue

University of Toronto - All-trans-retinoic acid ends vascular endothelial growth factor expression in rhabdomyosarcoma

University of Toronto - Data advance knowledge in breast cancer screening research

University of Toronto - Measurement of fatty acid ethyl esters may enhance fetal alcohol syndrome diagnosis

University of Toronto - New data illuminates research in imaging

University of Toronto - Pre- and postnatal echocardiography is important in familial cardiomyopathy

University of Toronto - Quality indicators for colorectal cancer surgery developed

University of Toronto - Recent findings illuminate research in breast cancer

University of Toronto - Recent findings illuminate research in stem cell

University of Toronto - Sleep apnea may accelerate progression of heart failure

University of Toulouse 3 - Wild-type CFTR maintains biosynthetic/secretory integrity in pancreatic duct cells

University of Tubingen - Recent findings in diabetes pathogenesis described

University of Turin - Findings describe new data in diabetic neuropathy research

University of Turin - New data illuminates research in angiology

University of Turin - Ultrasonic dissection effective but often unnecessary

University of Udine - Physicians should teach parents that sun is good and how to avoid risk of cancer

University of Ulm - A pT0pN0 cystectomy specimen was used to indicate a curative therapy

University of Ulm - Researchers' findings advance HIV/AIDS HAART research

University of Ulsan, Seoul - Riluzole blocks pathological angiogenesis in rodent retinopathy of prematurity models

University of Ulsan, Seoul - Triple antiplatelet therapy superior to double regimen for preventing poststenting thrombosis

University of Ulster, Coleraine - TNP-470 produces fetal growth restriction models by limiting placental vascularity

University of Ulster, Londonderry - Consumption of olive oil aided in chemoprevention of colorectal cancer

University of Uppsala - Reports add new data to neuroscience research

University of Utrecht - Growth factors and antiapoptotic signaling pathways in multiple myeloma analyzed

University of Utrecht - Researchers describe findings in stem cell transplantation studies

University of Verona - Loss of Fhit expression holds no clinical value in gastric cancer

University of Versailles - FGF1 inhibited p53-dependent apoptosis and cell cycle arrest

University of Vienna - Microdialysis suitable for assessment of antibiotic levels in lung tissue after heart surgery

University of Virginia - Adjunctive intravenous adenosine improves microvascular reflow after primary coronary stenting

University of Virginia - Novel methods allows lead placement across chronic total venous occlusion

University of Virginia - Researchers warn that St. John's Wort and prescription medicine are a potentially dangerous mix

University of W England, Bristol - New biosensors hold promise for biomedical studies

University of Washington - Androgens regulate permeability of blood-testis barrier

University of Washington - Autoantibody response may mark the time to onset of type 1 diabetes

University of Washington - Diversity is found in acute CD8 T cell response to vaccinia virus

University of Washington - Functional activity of granulocyte products from G-CSF is enhanced by storage at 10 degrees C

University of Washington - Research in transplant medicine provides new insights

University of Washington - Researchers' data advance Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus research

University of Washington Burn Center - Versajet water dissector shows promise for tangential burn excision

University of Western Australia - Depression in type 2 diabetics is linked to greater prevalence of complications

University of Western Ontario - External loop recorder monitoring of syncope patients is cost effective

University of Western Sydney - Study will compare needs of women and men who aid loved ones with cancer

University of Wisconsin - Altered brain activity can be indicator of Alzheimer risk

University of Wisconsin - Delayed menarche might be minimized with controlled glycosylated hemoglobin levels

University of Wurzburg - New findings in bladder cancer described

University of Wyoming - Financial incentives increase response to Internet sexuality questionnaires

University of Yeditepe, Istanbul - Fas/Fas-L expression used in tumor grading of oral squamous cell carcinomas

University of Zurich - Brushite cement superior to hydroxylapatite cement in sheep model

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg - Large-scale epidemiological studies of cardiomyopathy in Africa are needed

Uppsala University - IgE enhances antibody and T cell responses in vivo via CD23+ B cells

VU University, Amsterdam - Gefitinib and inhibitors of P13K/Akt and Ras/Erk pathways used in lung cancer

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International - Divestiture of Infergen completed for up to $135.5M in cash

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International - U.S. FDA issues non-approvable letter for labeling changes for Cesamet

Van Andel Research Institute, Grand Rapids - Key individual and combined serum proteins identified via antibody microarray profiling

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville - Key receptor involved in glioblastoma is identified

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Data advance knowledge in influenza vaccines research

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - EphA/ephrin-A signaling controls corticothalamic and thalamocortical axon targeting

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - RYGB surgery is effective treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus in morbidly obese

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Research in enzymology provides new insights

Vasamed - CE Mark granted for hemodynamic assessment system for cardiovascular patient measurements

Vascular Solutions, Inc. - Medical devices company extends and expands credit facilities with Silicon Valley Bank

Vascular Solutions, Inc. - Medical devices company reports net sales in Q4 2005 up 32% over same period a year ago

Vasculitis Foundation - Group renames itself The Vasculitis Foundation, sets service mission

Vasogen Inc. - Database lock for pivotal phase 3 trial in peripheral arterial disease announced

Venetec International - New study shows catheter securement device safer, less painful than tape or sutures

Ventiv Health, Inc. - Ventiv-SIRO (India) formed in joint venture to provide clinical data management services

Vertebron Inc. - Medical device company acquires nine patents related to spinal implant and instrument systems

ViRexx Medical Corp. - Immunotherapy-focused company to list on American Stock Exchange under symbol REX

Virginia Commonwealth University - Individual mice can be distinguished by their islet calcium oscillation period

Virginia Commonwealth University - Risk factors for major depression may be largely the same in men, women

Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center - Delta⁹ THC improves transdermal opioid efficacy

Virginia Polytech Institute & State University - Cocontraction must be considered when evaluating spinal load during pushing exertions

Virginia Tech - Team aims to develop tissue-engineered composite material for oral reconstructions

Vital Therapies, Inc. - U.S. FDA guidance allows for shipment of liver assist system cartridges to China

Vito Flemish Institute Technology Research, Mol - Exposure to DNCB does not induce a typical maturation pattern in DCs

Viventia Biotech Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company shareholders approve amalgamation with Dan Group

Vsource, Inc. - Company changes name to Tri-Isthmus Group, Inc., retains directors and officers

Wakayama Medical University - Betacellulin gene polymorphism -226A/G may contribute to diabetes development

Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Winston-Salem - Collaboration between university and Tengion to advance regenerative medicine research

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem - Inhibitors of arachidonic acid metabolism signal apoptosis in neoplastic cells

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Drug store company says pharmacies prepared to fill Medicare Part D prescriptions

Wallenberg Neuroscience Center, Lund - Gene delivery of GDNF protects nerves in rat model of Parkinson disease

Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Parkville - Localization of Idd11 is not associated with thymus and NKT cell abnormalities in NOD mice

Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis - Caloric restriction appears to prevent primary aging in the heart

Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis - Region of DNA strongly associated with increased risk of Alzheimer disease

Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis - Study shows tumor cells bordering normal tissue receive signals to wander

Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis - Variation in bitter-taste receptor gene increases risk for alcoholism

Washington University, Saint Louis - Recent studies add new data to diabetes pathogenesis research

Washington University, St. Louis - Efavirenz treatment causes neurological symptoms distinct from depression and anxiety

Washington University, St. Louis - PI ability to impair glucose disposal correlates with degree of insulin resistance

Washington University, St. Louis - Transcortical cooling suppresses hippocampal-kindled seizures in rats

Wayne State University, Detroit - CYP1A1 and CYP1B1 polymorphisms linked to lung cancer risk

Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York - New procedure offers hope to patients at high risk for recurrent stroke

Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot - CTLs cross-react with O-glycosylated and non-glycosylated MUC1-derived peptides

Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute - British research institute announces US$604 million in new funding from Wellcome Trust

Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Cambridge - Multiple displacement amplification successfully used to analyze Plasmodium genome

West Virginia University - Arachidonic acid inhibits insulin glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase induction via p38 MAPK

West Virginia University - Review focused on recent advances in contraceptive vaccine development

William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso - After gastric bypass, bone loss is highest in the first year

William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak - Optimizing local therapy deemed crucial for improving outcome of breast ductal carcinoma in situ

Wisconsin Heart Hospital - Performance standards will help define comprehensive imaging competency

World Heart Corporation - Maker of mechanical circulatory support systems updates clinical trial programs

Wuhan University - Hepatitis B virus replication is inhibited by hammerhead ribozymes

Wuhan University - Type IV pili-binding peptide R inhibits Salmonella Typhi infection

Wuhan University of Science & Technology - The flavonoid scutellarin offers neuroprotection after cerebral ischemic events

Wyeth - Companies form strategic collaboration to develop cancer, inflammatory disease therapies

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals - New drug application submitted for desvenlafaxine extended release for depression treatment

XDx Inc. - Molecular diagnostics company completes $26.5 million private equity financing

XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. - Ron Bentsur named CEO of biopharmaceutical company developing hepatitis drugs

Xanthus Life Sciences, Inc. - Dosing begun in phase 2 trial of anticancer drug in women with metastatic breast cancer

Xechem International, Inc. - Company receives $560,000 from sale of New Jersey state operating losses

XenoPort, Inc. - Results of second phase 1 trial for GERD therapy, plans for RLS treatment program reported

Xoft, Inc. - U.S. FDA clears Axxent Electronic Brachytherapy System for treatment of breast cancer

Yale University - Complicating comorbid conditions are higher in HIV/HCV-co-infected veterans

Yale University - Peritoneal B-1 cells migrate to lymphoid organs one hour after immunization

Yale University - Study explains complex infection-fighting mechanism

Yamaguchi University - Aneuploid carcinomas are more unstable and aggressive than diploid carcinomas

Yamaguchi University - Edaravone corrected defective interdomain interaction of RyR2

Yokohama City University School of Medicine - A CpG-containing oligodeoxynucleotide is an efficient diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine adjuvant

Yonsei University, Seoul - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer

Zonda, Inc. - Chlamydia test to be launched with accelerated marketing efforts

deCODE genetics - Gene discovery company announces departure of Jean-Francois Formela from board of directors

dj Orthopedics, Inc. - Orthopedic devices company completes acquisition of Newmed SAS

eDiets.com, Inc. - Online diet and fitness company launches food delivery service

eFoodSafety.com Inc. - Healthcare, food products company expands marketing for diabetes, hypoglycemia formulation

eyeonics, inc. - Intraocular lens developer closes $16.2 million in series E preferred stock financing

iVOW, Inc. - Company focused exclusively on chronic, morbid obesity retains investor relations counsel

pSivida Limited - Bionanotech company completes acquisition of Control Delivery Systems

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