Cancer Weekly
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . June 28th, 2005
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Diagnostics - Method for monitoring chronic myeloid leukemia developed
Gastric Cancer - Helicobacter pylori implicated in gastric cancer progression
Lung Cancer - Ethnic disparities in treatment of stage I non-small cell lung cancer examined
Myelodysplastic Syndrome - Single-nucleotide polymorphism of G-CSF receptor gene heightened risk for MDS
Rectal Cancer - Factors influencing sexual function in patients with rectal cancer characterized
Adenocarcinoids - Adenocarcinoid of the appendix vermiformis studied
Adenomas - Characteristics of adult patients with growth hormone deficiency defined
Adrenalectomy - Adrenal lesions assessed in the era of laparoscopic adrenalectomy
Adverse Drug Reaction - Possible treatment found for "chemobrain"
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis analyzed, toxic role of Hsp70 chaperone shown
Anemia - Common Fanconi's anemia mutation found in black population of sub-Saharan Africa
Breast Cancer - Research in breast cancer provides new insights
Angiogenin - Angiogenin immunofusion protein studied, role in tumor cell toxicity shown
Angiology - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of angiology
Anti-Inflammatory Mediators - Cerebrospinal fluid concentrations of anti-inflammatory mediators measured
Apoptosis - Angiogenesis inhibitor studied, effects on endothelial cells defined
Apoptosis - Data advance knowledge in apoptosis research
Breast Cancer - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer
Arthritis - Peptide autoantibodies measured by automated enzyme immunoassay
Asthma - Antisense drugs show potential as new treatments for asthma
Astrocytomas - Copper-induced ROS generation studied, differential profiles revealed
Autoimmune Diseases - Implication of FRFH in elderly Japanese patients studied
Awards - Breast cancer study receives Susan G. Komen award
Awards - Company's pharmaceuticals division receives chamber's Leading Edge Award
Breast Cancer - Researchers' data advance breast cancer research
Awards - Procyon selected to receive award for excellence in technology
Bacteriology - Microbial DNA detected in blood of surgical patients
Bazex Syndrome - Case of acrokeratosis paraneoplastica reported
Bioartificial Liver - Directed differentiation of bone marrow cells yields hepatocyte-like cells
Biomedical Engineering - Biotechnology companies announce research and development collaboration
Biotechnology - Biotechnology report discuses what drives segment maturation and globalization
Breast Cancer - Studies add new findings to breast cancer body of knowledge
Biotechnology - HuMax-CD20 effective in killing tumor cells with very low levels of CD20
Brain Cancer - Brain cancer treatment to undergo broader testing
Brain Cancer - Findings in brain cancer provide new insights
Brain Cancer - Phase 2 clinical study of chlorotoxin compound to treat brain cancer initiated
Brain Cancer - Program helps Florida families caring for brain tumor patients
Breast Cancer - "Real life" study clarifies risk of recurrence for high-risk patients
Breast Cancer - Studies advance knowledge in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Axilla scoring system predicted non-sentinel lymph node status in breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer cells analyzed, differential sensitivities elucidated
Breast Cancer - Cancer cells secrete growth factors to lure stem cells
Breast Cancer - Combination glutathione and anthocyanins used as alternative for skin care
Breast Cancer - Density of breast tissue appears directly correlated to tumor risk
Breast Cancer - Digital mammography doesn't improve detection rates, study finds
Breast Cancer - Studies describe new findings in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Discovery blocks cancer growth, stimulates immunity
Breast Cancer - Docetaxel used as single-agent treatment in elderly patients with breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Ductal breast carcinoma studied, Expression patterns of factors defined in situ
Breast Cancer - Gene linked to lower disease risk
Breast Cancer - Germline mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes detected in breast cancer patient
Breast Cancer - Hepatic resection recommended for select, metastatic breast cancer patients
Cancer Therapy - Recent studies add new data to cancer therapy research
Breast Cancer - No benefit found for doxorubicin/docetaxel vs. doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide
Breast Cancer - Omega-3 plus propofol may represent new group of cancer drugs
Breast Cancer - Permanent breast seed implant with palladium-103 seeds provides safe dose
Breast Cancer - Prognostic factors for node-negative invasive breast carcinoma identified
Breast Cancer - Prototype imager holds promise for at-home breast screening
Breast Cancer - Recurrence correlates with genetic changes in normal-looking tissue near tumors
Cancer Therapy - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of cancer therapy
Breast Cancer - Reports add new data to breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Results of taxane class drug study in early stage breast cancer published
Cancer Therapy - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of cancer therapy
Breast Cancer - Study says sales of Herceptin for breast cancer will nearly triple by 2009
Breast Cancer - TAA-based DNA vaccines show promise against metastatic disease
Breast Cancer - Test accurately predicts disease aggressiveness
Breast Cancer - Tumor cells from human breast cancer detected and quantified in mouse models
Cancer Vaccines - Recent findings in cancer vaccines described
Breast Cancer - Variation during tangential breast photon beam irradiation characterized
Breast Cancer - Women tend to overestimate breast cancer risk
Business Update - Amendment to McKesson distribution agreement for laser products announced
Business Update - Company achieves milestone under XOMA antibody agreement
COX-2 - COX-2 expression examined, role in human prostate cancer established
Cancer Diagnosis - Sentinel node biopsy use by Oregon surgeons evaluated
Cancer Vaccines - Researchers describe findings in cancer vaccines studies
Cancer Genetics - Recent findings in cancer genetics described
Cancer Prevention - "Developmental reprogramming" could explain cancer risk
Cancer Prevention - Interactive education and genetic testing focus on cancer prevention
Cancer Risk - Suppressing growth hormone in early adulthood may prevent cancer
Cancer Therapy - ADVEXIN and INGN 225 featured at American Society of Gene Therapy meeting
Cancer Vaccines - Researchers' work adds to cancer vaccines body of knowledge
Cancer Therapy - Antioxidants have variable effects on cisplatin ototoxicity
Cancer Therapy - Aranesp achieved target hemoglobin levels in chemo-induced anemic patients
Cancer Therapy - Caelyx recommended as treatment of ovarian cancer in U.K.
Cancer Therapy - Cancer drug maker reports on progress toward commercialization
Cancer Therapy - Data published on GRN163L
Cancer Therapy - Derivates of cannabis for anticancer treatment win Kaye Award
Cancer Vaccines - Studies describe new findings in cancer vaccines research
Cancer Therapy - Encouraging data reported from second phase II trial of GVAX vaccine
Cancer Therapy - European orphan drug status recommended for monoclonal antibody 1D09C3
Cancer Therapy - Inhaled drugs may offer new cancer option
Cancer Therapy - New data illuminates research in cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - Pair of "cell-cycle inhibitors" work together to help tumor blood vessels grow
Cancer Therapy - Princess Margaret Hospital selects Synergy system
Cervical Cancer - Reports advance knowledge in cervical cancer research
Cancer Therapy - Stem cell transplant provides sustained survival for leukemia/lymphoma patients
Cancer Therapy - Triple approach is promising against cancer cells
Cancer Vaccine - Few T lymphocytes mediate long-lasting tumor immunosurveillance
Liver Cancer - Studies advance knowledge in liver cancer research
Cancer Vaccine - Researchers note selective response of TAA-specific CTL to c-gamma-c cytokines
Cancer Vaccines - Findings advance knowledge in cancer vaccines research
Oncology - Findings in oncology provide new insights
Catheter Occlusions - Catheter occlusions studied
Cell Biology - Once given "no respect," cells' tiny RNAs take driver's seat
Cervical Cancer - Findings advance knowledge in cervical cancer research
Chemotherapy - Epothilone B analog evaluated in advanced soft tissue sarcoma
Oncology - New findings in oncology described
Chemotherapy - Incidence of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in Taiwan estimated
Cirrhosis - P53/MDM2 genes alterations compared to P53/MDM2 proteins immunoreactivity
Cisplatin - Boost radiation plus concurrent cisplatin treated head and neck carcinoma
Clinical Trials - Biopharma company initiates patient treatment in colorectal cancer trial
Clinical Trials - Data presented on KOS-862 as non-small cell lung cancer treatment
Clinical Trials - Second study of small molecule organic arsenic in solid tumors underway
Oncology - New research in the area of oncology detailed
Clinical Trials - Study shows benefits of drug on sexual function in men with enlarged prostate
Clusterin - Clusterin expression studied, role of insulin-like growth factor revealed
Colon Cancer - APC, K-ras, and p53 gene mutations correlated to colorectal cancer
Colon Cancer - Allogeneic dendritomas induce antitumor immunity against metastatic CC
Colon Cancer - Capecitabine used as first-line treatment for patients older than 70 years
Colon Cancer - IGFs show promise as targets for liver metastases of colorectal cancers
Oncology - Reports describe recent advances in oncology research
Colon Cancer - Role of levamisole and interferon alfa in adjuvant therapy with 5-FU studied
Colon Cancer - Scoring system for impact of family history on colorectal cancer developed
Colon Cancer - Targeting 14-3-3 sigma: A new therapeutic approach to colorectal carcinoma?
Colon Cancer - Tumor cell dissociation evaluated as predictive marker of lymph node metastasis
Colon Cancer - Utility and cost-effectiveness of routine preoperative CT scanning assessed
Colorectal Cancer - "Tumor nodules" in colorectal cancer investigated
Oncology - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of oncology
Colorectal Cancer - Cancer-killing virus shows early promise
Colorectal Cancer - Catalytic subunit of human telomerase reverse transcriptase predicted survival
Colorectal Cancer - Chemotherapy options improve for patients with advanced colorectal cancer
Colorectal Cancer - E1A-F expression was associated with COX-2 and MMP-7 overexpression
Colorectal Cancer - Knowledge of CRC screening poor in US minority groups
Dementia - Evidence for efficacy of palliative care approach in dementia reviewed
Oncology - Researchers' findings advance oncology research
Depression - Depression linked to use of complementary medicine among breast cancer patients
Diagnostics - Adhesion molecule CD44 is a prognostic factor in laryngeal cancer
Diagnostics - Cancer-focused company launches slide-based analyte reagent ProEx C in U.S.
Diagnostics - ComfortScan PMA clinical trial progressing
Diagnostics - Data on bladder cancer detection test reported at urological association meeting
Diagnostics - Efficacy of fine-needle aspiration of primary osteosarcoma evaluated
Diagnostics - Evidence of polyclonal nature of myositis ossificans presented
Diagnostics - Feasibility of mRARE sequence for diagnosing soft-tissue tumors studied
Diagnostics - Genetic and epigenetic alterations of PTEN gene in soft tissue sarcomas studied
Diagnostics - Histologic results correlated with PET findings in non-small cell lung cancer
Disease Prevention - Exercise, weight control may help reduce risk of breast cancer
Disease Prevention - One in five women would consider breast removal to reduce risk of cancer
Drug Delivery - Biodegradable dextran-based microspheres for delivery of mitomycin C
Drug Development - GLP toxicology testing initiated with cancer survival pathway compound
Drug Development - Novel morphology-based screen devised for small-molecule antitumor agents
Drug Development - Oncology drug-discovery company raises $26.3M in series B financing
Drug Development - Pharmaceutical company contracts for preclinical pharmacokokinetic studies
Drug Development - Stage one of phase IIa trial evaluating ATL-104 for mucositis completed
Drug Development - U.S. FDA grants IND to conduct phase I/II Trial with prostate cancer drug
Drug Resistance - Developmental resistance to endocrine therapy studied in breast cancer cell line
Embolism - Cardiovascular events occurring after acute pulmonary embolism analyzed
Embryonic Stem Cell Research - Delta CD4 expression in differentiated ESCs may enable rapid cell purification
Embryonic Stem Cell Research - Developmental pluripotency associated 5 may have important role in ESC stemness
Endothelial Growth Factor - Endothelial growth factor receptor studied, link with ovarian carcinoma shown
Environmental Health - Is there a link between childhood cancer and overhead power lines?
Environmental Health - Midday sun holds the key to good health, says researcher
Esophageal Cancer - Cytochrome P450 2E1 genetic polymorphisms associated with esophageal cancer
Esophageal Cancer - RCAS1 expression in esophageal cancer associated with poor prognosis
Esophageal Cancer - Treatment response in esophageal adenocarcinomas changed due to symptomatic GERD
Ethnic Inequalities - Ethnic inequalities in cancer survival in New Zealand studied
Fertility - Transplantation of sperm stem cells restores fertility after chemotherapy
Finance - Cancer products company reports on estimated net loss, notice from Nasdaq
Finance - Carbohydrate-drug-development company reports first-quarter loss
Finance - Developer of technologies or cardiac surgery reports on stockholders meeting
Finance - Malignant ascites researcher receives grant
Finance - More research funding needed to improve cancer care, oncologists say
Flavopiridol - Flavopiridol heightened chemosensitivity of cancer cells
Follicular Nodules - Cytology helped predict benign follicular nodules
Gallbladder Disease - Diagnostic value of MR imaging in gallbladder disease evaluated
Gallstones - Gallstones passed during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Gastric Cancer - Clinicopathological features and outcome of surgery of gastric cancer discussed
Gastric Cancer - Epidermal growth factor examined, role of gene mutation in gastric cancer shown
Gastric Cancer - Extended multiorgan resection performed for T4 gastric carcinoma
Gastric Cancer - Gastric cancer risk is influenced by inter-individual variations
Gastric Cancer - Gastrointestinal stromal tumors studied in children and young adults
Gastric Cancer - Oxaliplatin examined as first-line treatment for advanced gastric cancer
Gastritis - Unusual presentation of Helicobacter pylori infection reported
Gastroenterology - Questionnaires identified patients with symptoms after radiotherapy
Gene Microarray - Differential expression data can show discrete chromosomal deletions
Gene Research - Cardiovascular therapeutics company gains rights to angiogenic Del-1 protein
Genetics and Genomics - Archival tissues suitable for study of spatial genome organization
Geriatrics - Acute phase mediators analyzed in hospitalized geriatric patients
Glioma - Clinical data: Cotara holds promise for treating brain cancer
Glioma - Trial results of monoclonal antibody in malignant glioma tumors reported
Gliomas - Cognitive dysfunction in patients with low-grade glioma analyzed
Graft-Versus-Host Disease - High doses of transplanted CD34+ cells linked to lower risk of graft rejection
HIV & Human Papillomavirus Pathogenesis - HPV and HIV infections may influence cervical cytokine intralesional levels
HIV/AIDS Vaccines - VScan HIV 1&2 rapid diagnostic kit being tested by Mexico military
Head and Neck Cancer - One-a-day tablet treats candidiasis
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer - Benzodiazepines don't prevent postoperative alcohol withdrawal
Hematopoiesis - GM-CSF and accessory cells modulate radioprotection by hematopoietic cells
Hematopoiesis - Reports add new data to hematopoiesis research
Hepatic Resection - Pathologic predictors of survival after resection of liver cancer appraised
Hepatitis B - Good 2-yr data for Telbivudine for treatment of chronic hepatitis B presented
Hepatitis C - Pharmaceutical company receives IND clearance for antiviral clinical trial
Hepatocellular Cancer - Clinicopathological importance of EZH2 mRNA expression in liver cancer analyzed
Hepatocellular Cancer - Iodine concentration improved diagnostic efficacy of biphasic spiral CT
Hepatology - Novel HPLC assay detects microsomal 4-ABP N-glucuronidation
Hodgkin Lymphoma - Interleukin-4 cytotoxin may be a unique agent against Hodgkin lymphoma
Hyperplasia - Atypical prostate hyperplasia studied DNA ploidy and immunophenotype determined
Hypoxia - Endothelial growth factor expression studied, cooperative stimulation defined
Imaging - Breast cancer CAD technology company introduces new product to line
Imaging - Imaging company announces availability of mammography system with workstation
Imaging - Provider of cancer detection systems, MRS sign technology integration agreement
Imaging - U.K. oncology center adopts image-guided radiation therapy for treating cancer
Immunization - Pediatric cancer patients vaccinated against HBV remain protected 60% of time
Immunotherapies - Tumor lysate-pulsed dendritic cells are a powerful tool against mesothelioma
Immunotherapy - Piceatannol may be used in DC-based vaccine for cancer immunotherapy
Immunotherapy - Researchers lay foundation for vaccines aimed at eliciting CTLs
Immunotherapy - Researchers provide insight into treatment of EGFR-positive tumors
Information Technology - Internet-based medical news publishers announce strategic partnership
Kidney Cancer - Distribution of polyunsaturated fatty acids in human kidneys determined
Kidney Cancer - Hemorrhagic complications occurred after nephron-sparing surgery
Leukemia - Activation of the RAS pathway predicted chemosensitive phenotype of AML blasts
Leukemia - Alteration of p73 associated with acute myelogenous leukemia
Leukemia - Conversational strategies recommended for parents of diagnosed leukemic children
Leukemia - Early versus late insertion times of central venous lines compared
Leukemia - Electrolyte abnormalities of acute lymphocytic leukemia linked to renal damage
Leukemia - Genes linked to treatment resistance in children with leukemia
Leukemia - Genetic classification of adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia performed
Leukemia - Role of transplantation for infants with acute lymphoblastic leukemia defined
Lichen Planus - Outcome and clinical features of mucosal vulval lichen planus discussed
Liver Cancer - Alpha enolase overexpressed in hepatitis C virus-related liver cancer
Liver Cancer - Cigarette smoking associated with hepatocellular carcinoma
Liver Cancer - Clinical presentation and natural course of hepatocellular carcinoma studied
Liver Cancer - Data advance knowledge in liver cancer research
Liver Cancer - Exposure to carcinogenic crop toxin lowered by simple intervention
Liver Cancer - Fatigue patterns of male liver cancer patients examined
Liver Cancer - Serum human telomerase reverse transcriptase messenger RNA used as tumor marker
Liver Injury - Incidence of drug-induced liver injury in medical inpatients reviewed
Liver Regeneration - Portal application of CD133+ BM stem cells may enhance hepatic regeneration
Lung Cancer - Combined chemoradiotherapy evaluated in small cell lung cancer
Lung Cancer - Fucosylation of serum glycoproteins occurred in lung cancer patients
Lung Cancer - Gefitinib treatment improved symptoms and quality of life in NSCLC patients
Lung Cancer - Xcytrin Injection lung cancer with brain metastases trial data reported
Lymph Edema - "White bowel" designated a sonographic sign of intestinal lymph edema
Lymphoma - Alcohol may lower risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Lymphoma - Researchers look at dendritic cells to induce T-cell responses
MALT Lymphoma - High relapse rate in patients with MALT lymphoma warranted lifelong follow-up
Medical Devices - First Mobetron Installation in Germany announced
Medical Devices - Radiotherapy equipment company selected as supplier to British government
Medical Devices - U.S. FDA grants clearance for U.S. sales of 7F Langston dual lumen catheter
Melanoma - Case-control study identified melanoma risk factors in Belgian population
Melanoma Vaccines - Recent findings in melanoma vaccines described
Metastatic Melanoma - Biopharma company reports phase 2 results in tablostat melanoma trial
Multiple Myeloma - Scutellaria radix component inhibits myeloma cell proliferation
Multiple Myeloma - Novel combination overcomes drug-resistant myeloma cells
Multiple Myeloma - Phase I clinical trial for CHIR-258 begins
Myelodysplastic Syndrome - Clinical importance of transforming growth factor-beta analyzed in MDS patients
Myeloid Dysplasia - Flow cytometry diagnosed erythroid and myeloid dysplasia
Myeloma - MRI findings correlated with histological results in multiple myelomas
Nanotechnology - Nanotechnology healthcare product demand projected to reach $6.5 billion in 2009
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer - Phase III trial data of Avastin plus chemotherapy reported
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Patients being enrolled in Rituxan trial for follicular NHL
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Celecoxib can be safely used concurrently with thoracic radiotherapy
Oncology - Findings describe new data in oncology research
Oral Cancer - Visual screening could prevent 37,000 deaths from mouth cancer worldwide
Oral Mucositis - Single-dose phase I data on velafermin (CG53135) announced
Ovarian Cancer - Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic chemoperfusion treated ovarian carcinoma
Ovarian Cancer - England regulatory agency issues review guidance on ovarian cancer treatment
Ovarian Cancer - SCCE is an immunotherapy target for ovarian cancer
Paclitaxel - Mammary carcinoma examined, effect of perductal paclitaxel exposure clarified
Pain Medicine - Anti-nerve growth factor therapy studied, effects on bone cancer pain shown
Pain Medicines - Behavioral characteristics of cancer pain studied in mouse model
Pain Medicines - Pain from urethrocystoscopy evaluated in patients with bladder cancer
Pancreatic Cancer - Billroth II reconstruction may improve pancreatoduodenectomy outcome
Pancreatic Cancer - Phase III clinical data from Tarceva trial presented
Patents - Danish oncology company receives broad U.S., E.U. patents for HDAC inhibitors
Patents - Nanobiotechnology files patent application
Patents - Patent issued for mutated interleukin 13 technology to treat malignant glioma
Patents - Pharma company awarded patent for treatment and prevention of breast cancer
Patents - Pharmaceutical company announces issuance of patent for cancer treatment
Patents - U.S. patent granted for modified pectin drugs to treat angiogenesis diseases
Patient Costs - Effect of clinical characteristics on patient costs examined
Pediatric Cancer - Cancer as childhood killer in developing countries not adequately addressed
Pediatric Cancer - Texas center signs agreement with French hospital to fight pediatric cancer
Personnel - David Boyle named CFO, Peter Davis plans retirement at protein-focused company
Personnel - Dr. Robert Karr named to board of men's health company
Personnel - Dr. Vincent Lenaerts joins board of directors
Personnel - Frank J. Ryan joins board of DNA and RNA testing company
Personnel - Pharma company appoints member to board of directors
Population Studies - Cancer survival examined in Kampala, Uganda
Product Licensing - Biopharma company licenses cancer drug technology to Salmedix
Product Licensing - Cardiovascular therapies company grants gene technology license to Organon Labs
Prostate Cancer - Anti-cancer vaccine proof of concept study in men with HDPC completed
Prostate Cancer - Combining recombinant cancer vaccine with radiotherapy is a safe regimen
Prostate Cancer - Company involved in management of prostate cancer expands product line
Prostate Cancer - DiagnoCure announces promising results on the prognostic value of PCA3
Prostate Cancer - Feasibility of 3D proton MR spectroscopic imaging of prostate cancer studied
Prostate Cancer - Immortal human prostate epithelial cell line established
Prostate Cancer - Permanent prostate brachytherapy has good long-term outcome
Prostate Cancer - Ten-year prostate cryotherapy data presented at AUA meeting
Prostate Cancer - U.S. FDA authorizes clinical trial in drug for hormone dependent prostate cancer
Protease - Human kallikrein 5 studied, biochemical and enzymatic characterization reported
Proteasome Inhibitors - Bortezomib efficacy assessed in patients with advanced cancer
Proteomics - Researchers uncover structure of protein that help regulate life cycle of cells
Radiation Therapy - Endothelial cell tumors studied, synergistic inhibitory effect of anginex noted
Recurrent Breast Cancer - DNA methylation of PSAT1 linked to endocrine therapy response
Renal Cell Carcinoma - Complex genetic alterations identified in tumor cells
Respiratory Medicine - Hybridon announces collaboration to develop immune modulatory (IMO) compounds
Skin Cancer - New research in the area of skin cancer detailed
Skin Cancer - TGF beta system sees cancer coming
Skin Tumors - Benign skin tumors analyzed, role of tyrosine kinase receptor mutations shown
Spermatogenesis - Etoposide is clastogenic to dividing spermatogonia
Squamous Cancer - MMP-2 and MMP-9 activated in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma
Stem Cell Research - Stem cells can undergo spontaneous transformation following long-term culture
Stem Cell Research - Two researchers to join California university's stem cell research efforts
Stem Cell Transplantation - Real-time PCR monitors adenovirus DNA load in stem cell transplant recipients
Stem Cell Transplantation - Recent findings illuminate research in stem cell transplantation
Surgical Technology - Electronic brachytherapy papers presented at conference
T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma - Allo-HSCT appears to provide sustained long-term survival for ATLL patients
T-Cell Lymphoma - Encouraging results seen in phase II trial for peripheral T-cell lymphoma
Tamoxifen - Combination of anti-estrogenic therapy with radiation in breast cancer evaluated
Thrombosis - Complications arose from subcutaneous infusion ports
Tuberculosis - Matrix metalloproteinase-9 is increased in tuberculous pleural effusions
Ulcerative Colitis - REMICADE supplemental biologics license application up for review
Ultraviolet-B Radiation - Karatinocyte UVB response differs according to location in undulating epidermis
Vaccine Development - Biopharma company initiates S. Epidermidis vaccine phase I study
Vaccines Development - New findings in the area of vaccines development detailed
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor - Endothelial cell proliferation studied, nature of inhibition clarified
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor - Endothelial growth factor receptor inhibitor studied, varied effects noted
Venous Thromboembolism - U.S. FDA approves new ARIXTRA indication: prevention of VTE in abdominal surgery
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