Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . June 4th, 2006
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Asterand - Asterand offers new cell line to speed breast cancer research
California Department of Health Service - Severe pediatric influenza has implications for immunization recommendations
Cardiff University - Lifestyle factors affecting gynecological cancer risk are discussed
Center of Infection and Immunity, Amsterdam - Pneumococcal meningitis management and prevention approaches are focus of review
- Interstitial cystitis diagnosis may be predicted by misdiagnosed concomitant conditions
ATS Medical, Inc. - ATS Medical announces addition to board of directors
Aarhus University Hospital - Peptic ulcer bleeding and perforation linked to increased short-term mortality
Abbott Laboratories - Lead selection of MCHr1 antagonists needs to incorporate cardiovascular safety
Abiomed, Inc. - Abiomed reports revenue is up 28% to $13.8 million
Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing - Researchers' data from Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing highlight new research
Acorda Therapeutics - Acorda Therapeutics reports quarterly loss of $4.05 per share
Adherex Technologies, Inc. - Adherex concludes phase Ib component of European ADH-1 trial
Advanced Life Sciences Holdings, Inc. - Advanced Life Sciences announces net loss of $0.15 per share
Aeterna Zentaris, Inc. - Aeterna Zentaris developing ghrelin antagonist compounds for obesity
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx - Recent studies from the United States add new data to biomedical engineering research
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi researchers publish recent findings
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi - New findings from India and the United States in the area of leishmania detailed
Alzheimer Disease - Researchers find physical proof of mild cognitive impairment is predecessor to Alzheimer
Amarin Corp. plc - Amarin forms scientific advisory board
American Academy of Dermatology - Dermatology group offers advise on spotting warning signs of hidden melanomas
Angel Biotechnology Holdings plc - Angel contracted by Phico Therapeutics for manufacturing contracts
Anthrax Vaccine - U.S. HHS buys 5 million additional doses of AVA anthrax vaccine from BioPort
Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Ariad reports loss of $0.25 per share, updates development of mTOR inhibitor AP23573
Arizona State University - Studies from Arizona State University highlight latest findings
Arthritis - Childhood arthritis raises risk of broken bones
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization - Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization urges surgeon general to educate Americans on asbestos
Asthmatx, Inc. - Asthma trial begins at University of Southern California
AstraZeneca - Combined use of ATACAND (candesartan cilexetil) and ACE inhibitor improves heart failure outcomes
Atrion Corp. - Atrion reports first quarter diluted EPS declines by 12%
Autism - Most pediatricians in Maryland and Delaware fail to screen for autism
Avanir Pharmaceuticals - Avanir hires Michael J. Puntoriero as senior VP of finance, chief financial officer
Avi BioPharma, Inc. - Avi BioPharma reports preclinical data against multiple strains of influenza
Awards - Heinz receives Keller Global Visionary Award for support of SGHI micronutrient program
Axcan Pharma, Inc. - Axcan Pharma appoints new senior VP and chief scientific officer
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