Drug Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 8th, 2005
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Anemia - Exploratory analysis of CERA data shows sustained and stable control of anemia
Cardiovascular Therapy - Valsartan/HCTZ combination is good for patients with added CV risk
Drug Development - Hematide clinical results demonstrate potent effect on red blood cell production
Drug Development - U.S. FDA grants tentative approval of Zolpidem ODT for sleep disorders
Rosacea - Oracea demonstrated up to a 61% reduction in inflammatory lesions in trial
Acetaminophen - Fever control in septic shock examined, benefit or harm probed
Acinetobacter Baumannii Outbreaks - 3rd-gen. cephalosporin therapy risk for VEB-1 ESBL A. baumannii outbreak
Acne - Trial of medical device for pimples information reported
Acute Lung Injury - COX-2-derived products play key roles in resolution
Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Results of clofarabine trial in adult AML presented at conference
Addiction Medicine - Buspirone shows promise for treatment of opioid withdrawal
Angiology - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of angiology
Addiction Medicine - Hythiam invited to join NADCP as a Pioneer Member
Addiction Medicine - MELD scores are superior predictors of alcoholic hepatitis related mortality
Addiction Medicine - Neuropeptide Y polymorphism associates with alcohol dependence
Addiction Medicine - New findings in the area of addiction medicine described
Adenocarcinomas - Modulated fluorouracil regimen treated adenocarcinoma of the large bowel
Adrenoceptors - Neocortical and visuo-spatial activities studied, effect of malnutrition shown
Cancer Therapy - Research in cancer therapy provides new insights
Adverse Drug Reaction - Patients with interferon-induced Graves disease fare better than others
African Trypanosomiasis - Ten-day melarsoprol regimen effective for late-stage HAT
Age-Related Macular Degeneration - Target enrollment reached in EVIZON phase II trial (MSI-1256F-209) in AMD
Aging - Aging linked to decreased muscle mass and increased fat
Aging - Senile seminal vesicle amyloid analyzed, semenogelin derivation revealed
Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome - Study of Aicardi-Goutieres may yield better understanding of CNS calcification
Diabetes Therapy - New findings in the area of diabetes therapy described
Alcoholism - Chinese kudzu extract may be useful as treatment adjunct
Allergic Rhinitis - Allergen promotes class switching to IgE in nasal mucosa
Allergy Medicine - Anti-allergen IgE antibodies studied, quantitative measurement reported
Allergy Medicine - Atopic asthma examined, increase in killer-specific secretory protein shown
Allergy Medicine - Fungal fragments and conidia studied, role as aeroallergens revealed
Allergy Medicine - Researchers engineer hybrid molecule resembling the spectrum of grass pollen
Diabetes Therapy - Recent findings illuminate research in diabetes therapy
Allergy and Immunology - CD28 signals stabilize epigenetic modifications of interleukin-2 promoter
Allergy and Immunology - Company introduces chemistry technology for oligonucleotide-based therapeutics
Allergy and Immunology - Steroid receptor function sways glucocorticoid-mediated immunosuppression
Alzheimer Disease - Antibody treatment might show reversible cognitive deficits
Alzheimer Disease - Bioscience company describe new in-cell western assay in published paper
Alzheimer Disease - Company files new drug application for compound to treat Alzheimer disease
Diabetes Therapy - Research in diabetes therapy provides new insights
Alzheimer Disease - Nerve growth factor gene therapy looks promising
Amyloid A Amyloidosis - Fibrillex study data for Amyloid A Amyloidosis presented at conference
Anal Cancer - Therapeutic options and pattern of local failure after radiotherapy reported
Analgesia - Analgesic usage for low back pain impacted health care costs and service use
Anemia - Continuous erythropoietin receptor activator for anemia study results reported
Anesthesia - Transmucosal lidocaine patches effective for scaling and root planing
Diabetes Therapy - Researchers' data advance diabetes therapy research
Angiology - 17beta-estradiol studied in aorta contraction
Angiology - Enriched genes aid aortic adaptation to biomechanical stress
Angiology - Reports add new data to angiology research
Angiology - Shear stress helps embryonic stem cells become vascular endothelial cells
Animal Models - Humanized ABCA1 murine model developed
Diabetes Therapy - Researchers' work adds to diabetes therapy body of knowledge
Ankle Sprains - Study compares acetaminophen to ibuprofen in treatment of ankle sprains
Anthrax - Inhibitors of quorum-sensing have potential in anthrax therapy
Anti-infectives - Genotoxicity of 2-furylethylenes and 5-nitrofurans evaluated
Antibiotic Resistance - Microarray detects antimicrobial resistance genes in Gram-positive bacteria
Antidepressants - Hyperforin activates nonselective cation channels (NSCCs)
Antidpressant Drugs - Trazodone and its active metabolite, m-CPP, assessed
Diabetes Therapy - Studies add new findings to diabetes therapy body of knowledge
Antimicrobial Resistance - Class 1 integrons characterized in South Korean E. coli
Antimicrobials - Antimicrobial peptide rCRAMP studied, central nervous system location revealed
Antioxidants - Gingival fibroblasts studied, role of nicotine in heme oxygenase shown
Antioxidants - Interaction between M. truncatula and S. meliloti reported
Antipsychotic Therapy - Direct transition to long-acting injectable risperidone safe and effective
Antiviral Therapy - Combination therapy produces a sustained response in HCV cirrhosis
Diabetes Therapy - Studies advance knowledge in diabetes therapy research
Apoptosis - Mesangial cell apoptosis analyzed, signaling and apoptotic events clarified
Apoptosis - T lymphocyte arrest and apoptosis analyzed, influences of burn injury clarified
Artherosclerosis - Weight gain during intensive therapy put diabetics at risk for atherosclerosis
Arthritis - Etanercept treated patients with systemic onset juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Arthritis - Ginkgo terpene has anti-inflammatory effect on C. albicans-related arthritis
Arthritis - Hyaluronan affected inflammatory cytokines in knee osteoarthritis
Diabetic Nephropathy - Reports describe recent advances in diabetic nephropathy research
Arthritis - New drug helps improve mobility in children with arthritis
Arthritis - Researchers look into mesenchymal stem cell immunosuppressive properties
Arthritis - Study shows RA drug is safe and well-tolerated
Atherosclerosis - Basal NO activity is preserved in patients with moderate coronary disease
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Pharma company launches scholarship for ADHD adults
Autism - First patient enrolled in trial for GI dysfunction in autistic children
Diagnostics - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of diagnostics
Autoimmune Disease - CIITA polymorphism may be related to systemic lupus erythematosus pathogenesis
Avian Influenza - Biomanufacturing company reports progress of avian transgenics project
Avian Influenza Outbreak - Nonhomologous recombination between HA/matrix genes caused HPAI emergence
Awards - Gates Foundation awards $21.8 million grant to advance anti-hookworm vaccine
Bacterial Conjunctivitis - Over-the-counter antibiotic for acute bacterial conjunctivitis launched
Basal Cell Carcinoma - Company doses first patient in phase I clinical trial for basal cell carcinoma
Enzymology - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of enzymology
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - Pharma company reports positive new data for benign prostatic hyperplasia drug
Bioengineering - Gene knockout targets elicit lycopene synthesis in Escherichia coli
Biomedical Engineering - Self-assembling genetically engineered hydrogels have biomedical potential
Biosynthetics - Prostaglandin biosynthetic pathway markers augment lung cancer angiogenesis
Biotechnology - Neuroscience-based biotech announces the appointment of new board directors
Bioterrorism - Positive interim results reported from phase I clinical trial of RiVax
Immunology - Reports advance knowledge in immunology research
Bipolar Disorder - Therapeutic potential of cannibinoids evaluated
Blood Cancer - Trial of second-generation Hsp90 inhibitor in hematologic cancers initiated
Bloodstream Infection - Outbreaks from contaminated water for injection
Bone Marrow - Chimerism and clinical outcomes of donor bone marrow transplants reported
Bone Tissue Engineering - Crystalline octacalcium phosphate coating suitable for bone tissue engineering
Brain Cancer - DNA-dependent protein kinase blockade triggers autophagy in irradiated cells
Leukemia - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of leukemia
Brain Cancer - Endoglin is a better marker of glioblastoma angiogenesis than CD31
Brain Metastases - Guidelines on optimal radiotherapeutic management of brain metastases shared
Breast Cancer - DNA vaccination/BAT combo protects against incipient carcinomas
Breast Cancer - Researchers describe findings in breast cancer studies
Breast Cancer - Side effects reduce low-income Latinas' inclination to join clinical trials
Breast Cancer - Study of 4-hydroxytamoxifen gel published in Journal of Clinical Oncology
Obstetrics - Studies add new findings to obstetrics body of knowledge
Business & Finance - Biosciences corporation announces second quarter financial results
Business & Finance - Company focused on neuropsychiatric disorders announces $65 million financing
Business & Finance - Consumer products company announces financial results
Business & Finance - GlaxoSmithKline makes milestone payment, begins thrombocytopenia drug trial
Business & Finance - Radiation therapy products company announces financial results
Business Update - Agreement inked with Introgen Therapeutics for manufacturing services
Oncology - Recent findings in oncology described
Business Update - Cancer-focused pharmaceutical company enters distribution business
Business Update - Cardiovascular device-focused company featured in European medical publication
Business Update - Company announces agreement to promote Alcortin and Novacort to dermatologists
Business Update - Company delivers dual-targeting drug candidate to Abbott
Business Update - Company launches Genuine Cultures emblem
Business Update - Company updates development status of ONO-2506 for Injection/PROGLIA
Oncology - Recent findings in oncology provide new insights
Business Update - Daiichi continues BioExpress System subscription
Business Update - Distribution of Sucanon expanded in Mexico
Business Update - Drug discovery company expands research capabilities in Asia-Pacific region
Business Update - Drug-development company expands capacity
Business Update - Health services company amends agreement with Peking Union Medical
Business Update - Hemosol Announces Share Consolidation
Oncology - Research in oncology provides new insights
Business Update - Hitachi Software to distribute Phenyx MS software platform
Business Update - Information solutions company completes sale of German operations
Business Update - Inhibiton Therapeutics announces stock symbol Change to "IHBT" immediately
Business Update - Intraop Medical Mobetron selected for University of Verona IORT program
Business Update - Introgen Therapeutics pursues dual listing on London Stock Exchange
Business Update - Launch of e-Proxemis announced
Oncology - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of oncology
Business Update - Manufacturer receives equipment orders from Indonesia, India, and China
Business Update - Matrix enters development and commercialization agreement
Business Update - Medical communications network announces new ownership
Business Update - Pharma company manufacturing company receives approval for tablets unit
Business Update - Pharma company research and development facility receives GLP certification
Business Update - Robert V. LaPenta forms new biometrics investment firm
Oncology - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of oncology
Business Update - Vaccine maker announces relocation of headquarters to the U.S.
Caffeine - Cognitive and mood effects compared in habitual users and non-users
Cancer Immunotherapy - Antigen-encoded viruses offer protection against prostate cancer
Cancer Immunotherapy - Reengineered dendritic cells need natural killer cells for melanoma targeting
Cancer Research - No objection letter received from U.K. for Tectin clinical trial
Cancer Research - Research on apoptosis in cancer cell discussed
Proteomics - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of proteomics
Cancer Therapy - Antitumor antibodies maintain therapeutic levels after gene transfer
Cancer Therapy - Biopharmaceutical company publishes article on activation of apoptosis
Cancer Therapy - Clofarabine active in a broad range of hematologic cancers
Cancer Therapy - Data reveals a promising new approach in cancer
Cancer Therapy - Endostatin gene therapy and gemcitabine join forces to battle lung cancer
Cancer Therapy - FavId phase II clinical trial begins in Europe
Proteomics - Studies advance knowledge in proteomics research
Cancer Therapy - Findings in cancer therapy provide new insights
Cancer Therapy - General population and cancer patient norms assessed
Cancer Therapy - New regulators of apoptosis and chemoresistance identified
Cancer Therapy - Oncophage cancer vaccine gets European orphan drug designation
Cancer Therapy - Research aims to match tumors with the most effective treatments
SARS Coronavirus - New findings in SARS coronavirus described
Cancer Therapy - SJ-8026 amplifies tumor apoptosis and halts angiogenesis
Cancer Therapy - Tyrosine kinase inhibitor AZD2171 subdues tumor angiogenesis
Carcinogenesis - Vitamin K-2 and perindopril combine to attenuate preneoplastic liver lesions
Cardiac Pacemakers - Most popular lead glucocorticosteroids have comparable performances
Cardiology - ARBs reduce left ventricular remodeling and improve function and survival
Cardiology - Divergent gene profiles underscore hypertrophy and heart failure
SARS Coronavirus - New findings in the area of SARS coronavirus described
Cardiology - Enrollment in study of TNKase/ Metalyse used prior to angioplasty suspended
Cardiology - Observations identify fundamental characteristics of coronary circulation
Cardiology - Omega-3 fatty acids exhibit direct electrophysiological effects
Cardiology - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiology
Cardiology - Small study shows advanced heart failure patients improve with stem cell therapy
Cardiology - Successful preclinical trials in congestive heart failure reported
Vector Development - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of vector development
Cardiomyocytes - A3 R agonist delayed dissipation in mitochondrial membrane during hypoxia
Cardiomyopathy - Study examined mechanism for reduced long-axis lengthening velocity
Cardiomyopathy - Study examined stiffness and contracting myocytes in infarct thickening
Cardiovascular Disease - Higher plasma lycopene concentrations were not associated with CV risk
Cardiovascular Disease - Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists may have potential in CV disease therapy
Cardiovascular Disease - Reports add new data to cardiovascular disease research
Virology - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of virology
Cardiovascular Disease - Study examined Vitamin D contribution to CV disease patients with kidney disease
Cardiovascular Research - Angiogenesis is a multifaceted controller of ectopic calcification
Cardiovascular Research - Corticosteroids reprogram genes to fight doxorubicin-related death
Cardiovascular Research - Study supports clinical use of PFA-100 to measure aspirin resistance
Carotid Artery Stenosis - Determinants of carotid endarterectomy anatomic durability identified
Carotid Endarterectomy - Local argatroban application may prevent embolic complications
Catheter Infection - Intravenous iron not associated with acute microbial growth in catheters
Cell Biology - Coupling prototypes predict VEGF isoform behavior in human pathology
Cellular Therapy - Trials initiated for autologous cellular therapies for tissue regeneration
Central Precocious Puberty - Environmental factors may induce central precocious puberty in NW Tuscany
Chemotherapy - ABCC2 drug transporter gene mutation impairs methotrexate elimination
Chemotherapy - Adjuvant chemotherapy employed in completely resected non-small-cell lung cancer
Chemotherapy - Antiemetic prophylaxis used during chemotherapy of gastrointestinal tumors
Chemotherapy - Cisplatin and gemcitabine induction chemotherapy used in advanced NSCLC
Cholera Epidemics - Host-mediated phage amplification self-limits cholera epidemics
Chronic Heart Failure - Allopurinol had no effect on exercise capacity of CHF patients
Chronic Hepatitis C - Amantadine does not improve the value of hepatitis C combination therapy
Cirrhosis - Branched-chain amino acids beneficial to glucose metabolism in cirrhosis
Clinical Trials - IDM granted "cell therapy establishment" designation
Clinical Trials - Impact of study criteria on generalizability of results clarified
Clinical Trials - Report: Attracting top clinical investigators means building relationships
Clinical Trials - U.K. Health Authority approves launch of phase I clinical trials for CH-1504
Collaborations - Agreement signed for distribution of Suplasyn
Collaborations - Agreement signed to manufacture AS1410 for clinical trials
Collaborations - Alliance to deliver proteomic solutions for biomarker discovery, validation
Collaborations - Ambion granted license to fundamental RNAi patents
Collaborations - Breast cancer detection clinic enters alliance with pharma company
Collaborations - Collaboration announces breakthrough in avian transgenic biomanufacturing
Collaborations - Collaboration to focus on therapeutics for cancer, inflammation, tissue repair
Collaborations - Deal entered with Ortho-McNeil to develop compounds for asthma, allergies
Collaborations - Deal signed to develop, commercialize a therapeutic monoclonal antibody
Collaborations - Deal signed with Intradigm to develop topical drugs for ophthalmic uses
Collaborations - Diagnostic biomarker collaboration with Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics launched
Collaborations - Feasibility studies initiated for intranasal drug delivery in type 2 diabetes
Collaborations - Licensing agreement signed for antibody phage display patent estate
Collaborations - Paclitaxel franchise broadened with license to Broncus Technologies
Collaborations - Pharma companies partner to develop preclinical compounds
Collaborations - Research solution company and Elsevier partner to offer bioscience database
Collaborations - Therapeutics companies establish alliance to develop monoclonal antibodies
Colon Cancer - IGF-I binding protein gene variants boost colorectal cancer vulnerability
Colorectal Cancer - Co-morbidity leads to worse survival of elderly patients with colorectal cancer
Community-Acquired Pneumonia - Data analysis completed for community-acquired pneumonia trial
Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Oenanthe javanica flavone is a potent hepatitis B virus inhibitor
Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Prayer is an effective alternative therapy
Congestive Heart Failure - Heart failure patients perceive improvement on Candesartan treatment
Congestive Heart Failure - Study demonstrates outcomes of patients implanted with HeartMate XVE
Contact Lens - Conservative treatment option for extreme corneal ectasias and severe dry eye
Contraception - NuvaRing active ingredients don't interact with antibiotics
Coronary Arteries - Study investigated effect of folic acid on coronary dilator function
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery - Study examined effects of ceasing aspirin before bypass surgery
Coronary Artery Disease - Adenosine has mitogenic effects in porcine coronary artery cells
Coronary Artery Stent - Excess drug-eluting stent length causes slight rise in restenois risk
Cotransporters - Intestinal Ca2+ uptake examined, influence of NaCl-cotransporter clarified
Dementia - New memory drug works best in combination with older remedy
Dental Fluorosis - Study shows fluoride damages children's bones
Depression - Tetanus toxin found to have therapeutic properties
Depression Therapy - 5HTTLPR genotype affects SSRI efficacy
Depression Therapy - Chronic citalopram treatment normalizes 5-HT synthesis in OBX rats
Depression Therapy - Effect of citalopram on circulating adenosine and serotonin determined
Dermatology - Adults and children use hydrocortisone creams in safe amounts
Dermatology - Autologous vaccine powers immunological response to melanoma
Diabetes Diagnosis - Diabetes center publish fourteenth edition of research and treatment textbook
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Glucagon-like peptide-1 linked to metabolic abnormalities
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Research in diabetes pathogenesis provides new insights
Diabetes Pathology - ENT-1 affects adenosine availability which alters vascular function in diabetes
Diabetes Risk Factors - Kidney recipients with hepatitis C are at risk for developing diabetes
Diabetes Therapy - Data demonstrates greater flexibility with mealtime dosing of Apidra
Diabetes Therapy - New data illuminates research in diabetes therapy
Diabetes Treatment - Adenovirus expressing O-GlcNAcase improves contractile function of heart
Diabetes Treatment - Enzyme gemfibrozil elevates plasma concentration of pioglitazone
Diabetes Treatment - Researchers note unique antioxidative effect of fluvastatin in diabetics
Diabetic Distal Symmetrical Sensory Polyneuropathy - High-frequency external muscle stimulation is an effective therapy for DSP
Diabetic Nephropathy - Recent findings in diabetic nephropathy described
Diabetic Neuropathy - Findings in diabetic neuropathy provide new insights
Diagnostic Imaging - Functional and anatomic imaging quantifies gene transfer in murine tumors
Diagnostics - Bacterial identification, antibiotic susceptibility testing system launched
Diagnostics - Biosensor system characterizes epidemic in military training camp
Diagnostics - Collaboration to evaluate the performance of certain gene methylation markers
Diagnostics - Company launches Deep Proteome Research Services
Diagnostics - IgM anti-hepatitis C virus titers divulge the threat of acute hepatitis
Diagnostics - Immunetrics Inc. Secures Biomarker Collaboration
Diagnostics - Magnetic resonance spectroscopy compared to perfusion-weighted imaging
Diagnostics - Real-time testing distinguishes SYT-SSX rearrangements in synovial sarcomas
Diagnostics - Reports add new data to diagnostics research
Diagnostics - Study confirms NT-proBNP is useful as predictor of mortality in HF patients
Diet & Nutrition - Study: Almonds reduce inflammation
Diffuse Brain Injury - Changes in metabotropic glutamate receptor expression characterized
Dopamine Receptors - Dense core vesicle release studied, protein-receptor regulatory role revealed
Drug Abuse - Public in favor of controlling OTC products used to make methamphetamine
Drug Activity - Linezolid versus vancomycin activity studied in pharmacodynamic model
Drug Delivery - Coatings for oral calcitonin carriers compared
Drug Delivery - Company announces publication of Oral-lyn research study
Drug Delivery - Ktenate nanoparticles used to deliver drugs to parasites and tumors
Drug Delivery - Nanoparticles carry cancer-killing drugs into tumor cells
Drug Delivery - Researchers' work adds to drug delivery body of knowledge
Drug Delivery - Tumor cells take up tailor-made self-assembled polyelectrolyte shells
Drug Development - Agreement signed for manufacture of 24-hour CDT pseudoephedrine tablets
Drug Development - Aloxi launched in U.K. for chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting
Drug Development - Antioxidant therapy launched by Colorado company
Drug Development - Colorimetric assay facilitates identification of antileishmania drugs
Drug Development - Company recognized for development of sarcoma treatment
Drug Development - Data presented on phase II study of pramlintide
Drug Development - Hemosol announces completion of Health Canada inspection
Drug Development - Imvamune protects monkeys against smallpox-like virus
Drug Development - Inhibitex to present at the BIO 2005 Annual International Conference
Drug Development - Institute for OneWorld Health to exhibit at BIO convention
Drug Development - Introgen continues to advance INGN 007 for the treatment of cancer
Drug Development - Investigational anthrax antibody effective in recognized animal model
Drug Development - Keflex powder for oral suspension launched in the United States
Drug Development - Pharmaceutical company launches out-licensing program for novel formulations
Drug Development - Phase I study of growth hormone completed
Drug Development - Positive phase I trial results reported for Indaflex
Drug Development - Positive results reported with Neugene antisense drugs
Drug Development - Scientists look for drugs from the deep blue
Drug Development - Takeda extends BioExpress System Subscription
Drug Development - Trial for oral PDE-5 inhibitor for treating cardiovascular diseases begun
Drug Development - U.S. FDA grants approval for extended-release Glumetza
Drug Research - Canstatin uses integrin crosstalk to cancel tumor growth
Drug Resistance - Multidrug resistance protein analyzed, functional interactions clarified
Drug Safety - Pharmaceutical company announces recall of children's medication
Dry Eye Syndrome - Pharmaceutical company announces dry eye syndrome clinical trial fully enrolled
Electrochemistry - Electrochemical characterization of the human cytochrome P450CYP2C9
Embolisms - Bed rest linked to pulmonary embolism in patients with deep vein thrombosis
Endocrinology - Findings in endocrinology provide new insights
Endocrinology - Gene therapies slay thyroid cancer cells in patients with end-stage disease
Endocrinology - Insulin-like growth factor deficiency retards intrauterine and postnatal growth
Endocrinology - Interactions of Pax8 and TTF-1 inaugurate thyroid specific gene expression
Endocrinology - Pancreatic islet-specific transgenes counter growth hormone shortage
Endocrinology - Pharmacokinetic, safety data from studies presented at Endocrine Society meeting
Endocrinology - UCLA study shows dosing regimen of hormone improves short stature in children
Endogenous Retrovirus - HERV rec interferes with germ cell development and may cause carcinoma
Enzymology - Heat shock protein helps gene-directed enzyme prodrug therapy manage tumors
Enzymology - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of enzymology
Ephedrine - Ephedrine detection examined, receptor-based optical spot test developed
Epidemiology - Rate of new HIV infections increasing in Saudi Arabia
Epilepsy - Delaying medication for infrequent seizures may be the best option
Epilepsy - Topiramate pharmacokinetics studied in children and adults with epilepsy
Epstein-Barr Virus - Reports add new data to epstein-barr virus research
Epstein-Barr Virus-Related Lymphoma - HMG CoA reductase inhibitors delay development of EBV-driven lymphoma
Erectile Dysfunction - NT3 gene therapy applicable for treatment of diabetes-induced ED
Erythropoiesis - Patient exclusion criteria correlated to efficacy of ESAs in anemic patients
Esophageal Cancer - Advances in Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma shared
Expression Vectors - Escherichia coli manufactures recombinant human endostatin
Finance - Biopharmaceutical company shareholders approve proxy proposals at meeting
Finance - Biopharmaceuticals company announces private placement financing
Finance - Biopharmaceuticals firm secures $2.5M financing
Finance - Biotech company forecasts 5% decline in sales
Finance - Biotech company secures $20M capital injection for further product development
Finance - Company focused on diseases of oxidative stress discusses financials
Finance - Drug development company announces financial results
Finance - Immunomedics' chairman provides intrafamily stock transfer details
Finance - Inflammatory disease-focused pharmaceutical company reports $5 million placement
Finance - Medical device maker announces $750,000 private placement
Finance - Nuclear transfer technology firm reports files Form 10-QSB with U.S. SEC
Finance - Peptide developer announces final results of warrant exchange
Finance - Pharma firm announces post-reverse stock split trading
Finance - Pharmaceutical company expects to deliver EBITDA margin above 26%
Finance - Pharmaceutical firm announces $3.3M closing of stock sale
Finance - Pharmaceuticals firm announces developments relating to credit facility
Finance - Pharmaceuticals firm reports slight decrease in revenues
Finance - SBIR grant awarded for enhancements to core information management system
Finance - Sucanan maker subscribes for $250,000 private placement
Financing - Adult stem cell therapy company finalizes investment round
Fitness and Wellness - Studies presented at conference focus on nutrition and exercise
Food-Borne Illness - Food safety knowledge gaps in relief workers can lead to disease outbreaks
Foot and Ankle Surgery - ChloraPrep highly effective for presurgical pathogen removal
Gastric Cancer - Loss of Ep-CAM (CO17-1A) expression predicts survival gastric cancer patients
Gastric Cancer - ROS stimulates cell invasiveness of human gastric cancer AGS cells
Gastroenterology - Aspirin use and risk of biliary tract cancer studied in Shanghai, China
Gastroenterology - Endoscopic mucosal resection is contraindicated for submucosal gastric cancer
Gastroenterology - Time-dependent inactivation of CYP3A in cryopreserved human hepatocytes studied
Gene Research - Data from meeting of the American Society of Gene Therapy highlighted
Gene Research - Genetic testing products company to supply Emory Genetics Lab with reagents
Gene Research - Liver gene profiles signal patient response to hepatitis C therapy
Gene Research - Mcl-1 diminishes proteasome inhibitor-induced apoptosis
Gene Research - Nuclear receptor interaction protein augments cancer cell transcription
Gene Silencing - Research add new data to gene silencing body of knowledge
Gene Therapy - Company reports on DNA drug delivery for brain and eye diseases
Gene Transfer - Fractalkine gene therapy relies on immune system support for tumor killing
Gene Transfer - Researchers' data advance gene transfer research
Generic Drugs - IVAX begins sale of generic OxyContin as authorized distributor
Generic Drugs - Study shows pharma company plan to extend generics lines
Genetics & Genomics - DNA-focused pharma to provide pharmacogenetic support to INC Research
Genetics & Genomics - Genetic switch for maturation discovered
Grants - Marie Curie fellowship grant for $1.1 million awarded by European Union
Grants - Winners of Shock Society research grant for hemorrhagic shock, hemostasis named
Gynecology - Circulating VEGF correlates with ovarian cancer progression in study models
Gynecology - TVS doesn't aid diagnosis of endometrial pathology in women taking tamoxifen
HIV/AIDS Diagnostics - Data presented on ultra-deep sequencing of HIV virus
HIV/AIDS Diagnostics - Direct volumetric measurements correlate with flow cytometry for CD4 measurement
HIV/AIDS Diagnostics - HIV infection affects uPAR release in whole-blood cultures
HIV/AIDS Drug Development - Caffeine and caffeine-related methylxanthines inhibit HIV-1 replication
HIV/AIDS Drug Development - Glycyrrhizin inhibits R5 HIV replication in 1-methyladenosine-treated PBMCs
HIV/AIDS Drug Development - Small-molecule HIV-1 entry inhibitors target the gp120-binding domain of CD4
HIV/AIDS Epidemiology - More undiagnosed HIV infections in fall/winter than summer in hospital patients
HIV/AIDS Epidemiology - P1/P1 haplotype linked to elevated HIV CCR5 expression in Chinese population
HIV/AIDS HAART - Long-term antiretroviral NRTI treatment associated with adverse events
HIV/AIDS Needle Exchange - Secondary needle exchange associated with greater likelihood of drug treatment
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Env does not play active role in host HLA-DR acquisition by emerging HIV-1
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - HIV-1 primer choice dependent on tRNA structure for nucleocytoplasmic transport
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Nonreplicating HIV-1 contributes to T cell depletion by activating CD4/CD8 cells
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - RLI may act as mechanochemical enzyme in ribosome and HIV capsid biogenesis
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - SP1 affects HIV-1 Gag-membrane binding and subsequent events of virus assembly
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Studies describe new findings in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis research
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Emergency departments used as public health programs for HIV-risk populations
HIV/AIDS Prevention - HIV/AIDS peer education program in a South African workplace was ineffective
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Men & women improve safe sex habits following HIV/AIDS prevention intervention
HIV/AIDS Prevention - World leaders asked to redouble efforts to develop HIV vaccines, microbicides
HIV/AIDS Prognosis - High plasma suPAR independent predictor of mortality in HIV-1-infected patients
HIV/AIDS Research - CTIP2 represses initial phase of HIV-1 gene transcription in microglial cells
HIV/AIDS Research - GEP inhibits HIV-1 transcription via Tat without directly binding to cyclin T1
HIV/AIDS Research - Mouse model generates HIV specific human humoral and cellular immune response
HIV/AIDS Research - Mutant HIV dimeric RNA has same stability/conformation as wild-type RNA dimers
HIV/AIDS Resistance - HIV CCR5 variant associated with HIV resistance in Chinese population
HIV/AIDS Risk Factors - Risky sex/amyl nitrite/lack of circumcision associated with HIV seroconversion
HIV/AIDS Testing - Companies announce new campaign to encourage Americans to get tested for HIV
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Combination antiretroviral therapy reduces T cell activation in CSF and blood
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Enfuvirtide provides substantial gains in quality-adjusted life expectancy
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Trial evaluates antiretroviral salvage therapy
HIV/AIDS Transmission - Selection during HIV-1 transmission may vary depending on infecting subtype
HIV/AIDS Treatment - Healthcare IT software company plays role in Kenyan AIDS clinic
HIV/AIDS Vaccines - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS vaccines
HIV/AIDS-Related Depression - Depression associated with diminished quality-of-life among HIV-infected persons
HIV/AIDS-Related Infection - Mycobacterium simiae cause of peritoneal dialysis peritonitis in HIV patient
HIV/AIDS-Related Lipodystrophy - Lipodystrophy-related symptoms impair quality of life in HIV-infected patients
HIV/AIDS-Related Stevens-Johnson Syndrome - Stevens-Johnson syndrome may be induced by HIV pregnant women taking antibiotics
Head and Neck Cancer - The new Myc-target gene mimitin stimulates esophageal cancer proliferation
Head and Neck Cancer - Tumor-dendritic cell fusion vaccine is valid immunotherapy approach
Health Insurance - Benefits manager reports zero increase in generic prescription drug spending
Healthcare Costs - Fewer prescriptions, lower costs follow Claritin's over-the-counter switch
Healthcare Costs - Hepatitis C therapy lowers long term costs and improves survival rates
Healthcare Costs - Study finds lack of medication compliance leads to high medical costs
Healthcare Costs - Study shows healthcare is Michigan's largest employer
Healthcare Coverage - Health insurance provider introduces health plan for small business
Healthcare Coverage - Healthcare informatics venture announces results of managed care audit
Healthcare Coverage - Prescription drug program success highlighted
Heart Failure - PDE5 inhibition with sildenafil improves cardiac output
Hematological Malignancy - Epithelial cancer antigens increase anticancer cell activity
Hematology - Imatinib and mcl-1 antisense synergize to beat chronic myeloid leukemia
Hematology - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of hematology
Hematology - Sickle cell plasma alters gene expression in endothelial cells
Hemodilution - HV plasma in extreme hemodilution increases perivascular NO concentration
Hepatic Cancer - Benefit of biologic parameters in IMRT optimization assessed
Hepatitis B Immunization - Infant vaccination fights hepatitis B endemicity in Malaysia
Hepatitis B Virus - RNAi therapeutics company publishes hepatitis B virus data in 'Hepatology'
Hepatitis C - Novartis licenses rights to develop and commercialize new hepatitis treatment
Hepatitis C Epidemiology - Hepatitis C genotype changes in Italian children forecast better outcomes
Hepatitis C Therapy - Bayesian therapeutic monitoring predicts ribavirin-induced anemia
Hepatitis C Therapy - Patients with chronic hepatitis C genotype 4 respond to therapy earlier
Hepatitis C Virus - Tolerized rats model human hepatitis C infection
Hepatitis E Virus - Interferon gamma genotypes raise susceptibility to acute hepatitis E
Hepatocellular Cancer - Doppler ultrasonography assessed tumor necrosis after PEI
Hepatocellular Cancer - Efficacy of hepatocellular carcinoma locoregional therapies evaluated
Hepatocellular Carcinoma - Murine liver tumors respond to combined suicide-cytokine gene therapy
Hepatology - Adiponectin may be a cholestasis marker in chronic liver disease
High Cholesterol - Study shows Docosahexaenoic acid lowered triglycerides and bad cholesterol
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Findings advance knowledge in hormone replacement therapy research
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Once- and twice-weekly matricial estradiol transdermal systems compared
Hormones - Databases largely underestimate the amount of enterolignan precursors in foods
Hormones - Progesterone-binding protein studied, expression and up-regulation clarified
Human Papillomavirus - Ability to mass produce HPV may lead to gains against cervical cancer
Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 - CD8+ cells are major determinant of HTLV-1 proviral load
Huntington Disease - 2.7x increase in proliferating cell nuclear antigen+ cells in Huntington disease
Hyperhydrosis - BOTOX approved for hyperhydrosis treatment in Germany
Hyperlipidemia - Statin and fibrate therapies combine for a safe treatment for hyperlipidemia
Hyperparathyroidism - Gland size is linked to genetic changes in sporadic parathyroid adenomas
Hypertension - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of hypertension
Hypertension - Review discusses involvement of 5-HT in hypertension
Imaging - HCS creator launches the KineticScan HCS Reader Version 2.2.0
Imaging - Myocardial tagging may reduce the need for high-dose dobutamine stress
Imaging - New image guided brachytherapy suite introduced
Imaging - Ultrasound imaging company signs distribution agreement with Maximum Medical
Immunology - Blood glutathione may be a marker of antioxidant defense consumption
Immunology - Findings advance knowledge in immunology research
Immunology - Plasmacytoid DC may have an immunogenic effect in setting of VLP vaccination
Immunotherapies - Antigen specific active immunotherapy potential still untapped
Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Targeting genes to inflamed intestine through luminal route is feasible
Inflammatory Response - Effects of volumetric vs. pressure-guided fluid therapy compared
Influenza - Single dose of influenza vaccination shows better action than booster dose
Influenza Vaccine - Drug master file for cell-derived influenza vaccine submitted to U.S. FDA
Influenza Vaccines - Research add new data to influenza vaccines body of knowledge
Information Technology - Grant received from U.S. NIH to develop brain mapping software
Information Technology - Physician survey shows access to diagnostic software improves health care
Information Technology - Rcopia e-prescription system selected for phase II of Ohio Patient Safety grant
Information Technology - Solution launched for quantitative proteomics
Intra-Articular Drug Delivery - Rotating dialysis cell model simulates drug kinetics in knee joint
Intrauterine Growth Restriction - Dexamethasone use in early pregnancy poses IUGR risk
Ischemia - Gelatin complexes with adrenomedullin DNA target chronic heart disease
Ischemia - New findings in ischemia described
Islet Transplantation - New research in the area of islet transplantation detailed
Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus - High incidence of KSHV infection in HIV-related lymphoproliferative disorders
Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus - Kaposi sarcoma in HHV-8+ gay males more common among whites and educated persons
Keratitis - InSite Vision's AzaSite effective in pseudomonas-induced keratitis
Kidney Transplantation - C2 CsA monitoring improves outcome and lowers costs
Legal Issues - Cancer device companies announce settlement of arbitration by mutual consent
Legal Issues - IVAX responds to U.S. District Court ruling on clarithromycin ER
Legal Issues - Israel-based generic drug company comments on U.S. district court's injunction
Legal Issues - Nicodrops settles lawsuit
Leukemia - New variant t(6;15;17)(Q25;q22;q21) in acute promyelocytic leukemia discovered
Leukemia - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of leukemia
Lipid Research - In vitro models simulate hepatitis C virus genotype 3a-related steatosis
Liposomal Encapsulation - Liposomal oligopeptide-rich casein hydrolysates prepared
Listeria - Dendritic cells process & present Listeria antigens for CD4+ T cell priming
Listeriosis - L. meningitis should be ruled out in patients with neurology symptoms
Lung Cancer - Benefit of respiration-gated stereotactic radiotherapy for lung cancer examined
Lung Cancer - Dose escalation achievable in treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer quantified
Lung Cancer - Pharmaceutical management of patients during lung cancer chemotherapy advised
Machado-Joseph Disease - Lamotrigine therapy can reduce gait disturbance
Mad Cow Disease - Joint venture formed for the development of mad cow disease diagnostics
Malaria - Clinical trial studies malaria drug treatment in Uganda
Malaria - Molecular markers studied as drug-resistance markers in malaria
Malaria - Pharma company partners with East African Botanicals for antimalarial ingredient
Malaria Therapy - Artesunate improves efficacy of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine treatment
Malaria Therapy - WHO drives efforts to boost antimalarial drug supply
Malignant Mesothelioma - D2-40 and podoplanin specific/sensitive markers of malignant mesothelioma
Market Analysis - Biotech continued its steady improvement in May
Market Analysis - Pharma market research teams collect competitive intelligence
Measles Virus - AIK-C and CLL vaccines elicit durable protective immunity in young infants
Medical Abortion - Coadministration of mifepristone, misoprostol is safe up to 49 days gestation
Medical Devices - IMPAC supports Varian 4D integrated treatment console
Medical Devices - Protein crystal screening system launched
Medical Devices - TriVersa NanoMate launched for mass spectrometry
Medicare - Consumer health organization expands its Medicare advantage plan in Texas
Medicare - Health benefits company bids to offer Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan
Medicare - Health plan affirms intent to participate in Medicare Part D
Medicare - Health plan company to offer AARP-branded Medicare drug plan
Medicare - Healthcare consultant group offers guidance for Medicare drug benefit providers
Medicare - Healthcare organization details plans of its Medicare Advantage HMO launch
Medicare - Humana's Medicare geographic reach to nearly double in 2006
Medicare - Managed care organizations see opportunities in new Medicare drug benefits
Medicare - Minnesota health benefits company expands Medicare product for seniors
Menopause - Gene polymorphisms guide the timing of female menopause
Mental Health - Brain monitoring technology predicts changes in suicidal ideation
Mental Health - New Michigan Medicaid program improves care for mental illnesses
Mergers & Acquisitions - Biopharma marketing services company announces sale to In2Focus
Mergers & Acquisitions - Clinical research organization acquires two consultancies
Mergers & Acquisitions - Health services company completes acquisition of SpectraCare, Inc.
Mergers & Acquisitions - Innovative Medical Services, LLC acquires Fillmaster and Nutripure
Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical device company acquires assets for cervical plate technology
Mergers & Acquisitions - NanoViricides acquisition complete
Mergers & Acquisitions - Nutritional supplement corporation to acquire vitamin and herb company
Mergers & Acquisitions - Peptide company acquires Green Machine Investments
Metabolic Disease - Researchers seek to prevent metabolic issues in subjects on anti-psychotics
Metabolic Syndrome - Higher testosterone and SHBG levels in men reduce risk of metabolic syndrome
Microcirculation - Effects of T-3 and T-4 on hamster cheek pouch microcirculation
Microencapsulation - Chitosan-coated microspheres produced via emulsification/internal gelation
Microencapsulation - Researchers provide guidance for CTL vaccines using microspheres
Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome - Ketoconazole reduces CsA dose requirements in children
Monoclonal Antibodies - Researchers reveal second binding site for Gas6-receptor interaction
Multiple Myeloma - Data on protein 90 inhibitor from clinical trials in multiple myeloma presented
Multiple Sclerosis - Cell therapy company announced interim results of Tovaxin trials
Mycobacteriology - Decontamination methods affect recovery of mycobacteria from clinical specimens
Mycobacterium Avium - Viable M. avium subsp paratuberculosis detected in milk by culture and PCR
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - M. tuberculosis PGDH is link between E. coli and mammalian enzymes
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - Adenylate cyclase proteins expressed simultaneously in MTB & M. leprae
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - OtsAB pathway essential for trehalose biosynthesis in M. tuberculosis
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - Pyrosequencing assay detects SNPs in M. tuberculosis embB306 region
Myelodysplastic Syndrome - REVLIMID new drug application accepted for review by FDA
Myocardial Infarction - Recent studies add new data to myocardial infarction research
Myocardial Infarction - Risk of heart attack may increase with certain anti-inflammatory drugs
Nanotechnology - Nanotech stem cell device licensed from Stanford University
Nasal Irrigation - Effects of intranasal saline sprays on ciliary beat frequency compared
Neisseria Meningitides Epidemiology - N. meningitides serogroup W135 exceeds 40% in nonepidemic regions of Niger
Nephrology - Gelatin matrix treatment of complex renal injuries in a porcine model
Neural Stem Cell Research - ABCG2 transporter functionally expressed in neural stem/progenitor cells
Neural Stem Cell Research - Neurosphere assay is valuable tool for isolating/understanding embryonic NSCs
Neural Stem Cell Research - Overexpressed Sox6 can induce astrocytic differentiation
Neuroprotection - Neural tube defects examined, peptide-mediated protection revealed
Neuroscience - Angiogenic proteins outline the course of brain arteriovenous malformations
Neuroscience - Connection between cell phone use and brain tumors studied
Neuroscience - Men with sleep apnea syndrome display serotonin transporter gene variations
Neuroscience - Nicotine differentially affects neurotransmitter-regulating nAChRs
Neuroscience - Research program to develop new approach to Alzheimer disease therapeutics
Neuroscience - Studies add new findings to neuroscience body of knowledge
Neuroscience - Study confirms blood brain barrier penetration of AL-108 and AL-208
Neurosurgery - Propofol, sevoflurane provide comparable anesthesia with remifentanil
Neurotensin - Neurotensin studied, stimulation of interleukin-8 expression revealed
Neurotransmission - Inhibition of transmitter release studied, role of bradykinin defined
Newborn Health - Study shows NICU babies exposed to high levels of phthalate
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Report: Avastin will account for more than 50% of market in 2014
Obesity Complications - Pharmacokinetic considerations of anesthesia in obese patients reviewed
Obesity Research - Data on Oleoyl estrone presented at obesity conference
Obesity Research - Obesity awareness organization joins forces with 16 organizations
Obesity Therapy - Drug treatment of obesity reviewed
Obesity Therapy - Islet amyloid polypeptide regulates energy homeostasis
Obesity Therapy - Orlistat and weight-loss techniques helpful in improving weight management
Obesity Therapy - Pharmacological therapies for obesity discussed
Obstetrics - Cancer drug could aid premature labor
Obstetrics - Cost-effectiveness of prophylactic LMW heparin in pregnant women assessed
Obstetrics - Researchers describe findings in obstetrics studies
Oncogenesis - Deregulated genes are not breast cancer factors in WAP-SVT/t transgenic animals
Oncogenesis - Transcription factor Spz1 exhibits proto-oncogene activity
Oncology - Agents targeting KIT exon 8 mutations may treat core-binding factor leukemia
Oncology - Antigene peptide nucleic acid cuts neuroblastoma growth via MYCN inhibition
Oncology - Ephrin-A1 causes poor outcomes in alpha-fetoprotein-producing liver cancer
Oncology - Morphometric study depicts facets of acute lymphoblastic leukemia angiogenesis
Oncology - New findings in the area of oncology described
Orthopedics - Cytokine transfected tissue implants may avert aseptic loosening
Osteogenesis - Local transforming growth factor-beta strengthens bone regeneration
Osteoporosis - Researchers' work adds to osteoporosis body of knowledge
Osteoporosis - Study finds alendronate comparably cost effective to other therapies
Ovarian Cancer - Introgen's INGN 241 activates tumor selective cell death pathways
Ovarian Cancer - Researchers' findings advance ovarian cancer research
Paclitaxel - Apoptosis induced by 5-fluorouracil, cisplatin and paclitaxel in gastric cancer
Pain Management - Canadian regulatory approval granted for peripheral neuropathy treatment
Pain Management - Cellegesic launched in the United Kingdom
Pain Medicine - Biopharma company completes enrollment in phase III study of Remoxy
Pain Medicine - Effects of topical NSAID formulations on quality of life compared
Pain Medicine - Survey highlights need for primary care guidance on NSAID use
Pain Medicine - Trazodone studied in insomnia caused by somatoform pain disorder
Pancreatic Cancer - New advances may slow tumor growth in pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic Cancer - Novel anti-pancreatic cancer agent LY293111 discovered
Pancreatic Cancer - Virulizin granted orphan drug status in the European Union
Parkinson Disease - Neurosurgical gene transfer procedure trial results reported at conference
Partial Gastrectomy - Four-drug regimen eradicates postoperative H. pylori colonization
Patents - European Patent Office grants patent allowance to protect anticancer drug
Patents - European patent grant for immune-enhancing adjuvant
Patents - European patent granted for novel target for diabetes treatment
Patents - InSite Vision Announces Issuance of an EPO Patent on Azalide Antibiotics
Patents - Introgen wins European patent decision on p53 gene therapeutic applications
Patents - Pain-management company reports favorable outcome in generic oxycodone case
Patents - Patent issued for drug screening methods for metabolic-related disorders
Patents - Rice bran nutrient company granted patent for arthritis and joint health
Patents - U.S. Patent office issues 2 patents to cardiovascular-focused drug company
Patents - U.S. patent allowed on pre-sensitizing cancer prior to treatment
Patents - U.S. patent issued for stabilized hydroxyvitamin D
Patents - U.S. patent received for nanoscale photovoltaic cell design
Patient Safety - Patient-friendly packaging, labeling launched for anaphylaxis auto injectors
Pediatric Hepatology - Demographics influence fatty liver disease risk factors in obese adolescents
Pediatrics - Research on pediatric applications of drugs launched in Europe
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - Use of drug-eluting stents lowers complication risk
Peritoneal Dialysis - CA125 examined, limitations as an index of peritoneal mesothelial mass shown
Peritoneal Malignant Mesothelioma - P16 loss/mitotic rate predict poor survival in peritoneal malignant mesothelioma
Personnel - Antibody-focused biotech appoints CFO, vice president, business development
Personnel - Biopharma firm appoints John Nieland as VP preclinical research
Personnel - Biopharma firm appoints Sharon E. Tetlow senior VP, chief financial officer
Personnel - Biotech company appoints Manfred Ruediger as chief operating officer
Personnel - Biotech company appoints Michael T. Dwyer as president, CEO, director
Personnel - Biotechnology company announces senior management change and relocation
Personnel - Contract research company names new controller
Personnel - Dale Rieger joins consultancy; will advise biotech and pharma clients
Personnel - David R. Bethune joins therapeutics company's board of directors
Personnel - Dr. Ruedi E. Waeger joins board of directors of THYMITAQ maker
Personnel - Drug and device maker appoints president and CEO
Personnel - Drug process development company appoints William Haseltine advisor to board
Personnel - Healthcare interactive marketing agency expands capabilities with new hires
Personnel - IT company names Anahita Villafane as CFO
Personnel - Imaging company names Roberto Molteni as executive VP of technology
Personnel - James D. Houston named VP, general counsel by healthcare staffing company
Personnel - James Posada, PhD, MBA named senior VP of business and market development
Personnel - Jerome M. Hauer named to board of vaccines-focused biosciences company
Personnel - Kevin Lee named acting CFO by company focused on infectious disease therapies
Personnel - New CFO added to management team at biopharmaceutical firm
Personnel - Nutritionist/hygienist rejoins dental practice
Personnel - Pharma and medical delivery system company appoints CFO
Personnel - Pharma company announces promotions
Personnel - Pharma company appoints president and chief executive officer
Personnel - Pharma company names senior vice president, business development
Personnel - Pharmaceutical company names copresident
Personnel - Sylvia McBrinn to head pharmaceutical company's U.S. commercial operations
Personnel - Vered Caplan named acting CEO of immunotherapy maker
Pharmaceutical Research - Pharmacy benefit manager studies impact of over-the-counter antihistamine
Pharmaceutical Science - Novel sample prep method improves polymorph analysis
Pharmaceuticals - Effects of aging on aerosol properties of amorphous FK888 determined
Pharmaceuticals - Pharma company reports results for micellar nanoparticle technology studies
Pilonidal Sinus - Fibrin glue used to treat pilonidal sinus
Pituitary Gland - Apoplexy in pituitary macroadenoma described
Pneumococcal Pneumonia - IL-10 improves ceftriaxone pharmacokinetics in mice
Post-Herpetic Neuralgia - Positive results with prodrug of gabapentin for post-herpetic neuralgia reported
Preventive Medicine - Many United States military recruits show immunity to hepatitis B infection
Prions - Findings in prions provide new insights
Prions - Scrapie analyzed, PrPSc propagation with different PrP genotypes defined
Prison Health - Substance abuse treatment facility opens in Casper, Wyoming
Prodrugs - Antitumor prodrugs Cloretazine and BCNU evaluated
Product Licensing - DNA-focused biopharmaceutical company licenses 3 cancer vaccine targets to Merck
Product Licensing - Inpharmatica licenses Admensa Interactive to Daiichi
Product Licensing - New River enters into development and license agreement
Prolactin - Potential clinical uses of human prolactin receptor antagonists studied
Prostate Cancer - 'Nutrition and Prostate Cancer Guide' issued by foundation
Prostate Cancer - Acute toxicity occurred during 3DCRT treatment for prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Cancer cells transduced ex vivo stimulate antitumor immunity in mice
Prostate Cancer - Efficacy of androgen deprivation therapy examined
Prostate Cancer - Functional epigenomics identifies genes frequently silenced in prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Inducible caspase and interleukin-12 combine well to fight prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Medical products supplier launches technology for prostate cancer treatment
Prostate Cancer - Outcomes of radical prostatectomy revealed
Proteomics - Genetic screening provider launches BioXPRESSION Biomarker
Proteomics - Researchers describe findings in proteomics studies
Proteomics - Study to evaluate PhosphoScan platform
Proteomics - Ultrasound method can augment organ-specific delivery of proteins
Psoriasis - Tumor necrosis factor enzyme studied, overexpression in psoriasis observed
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - FDA approves Revatio as treatment for PAH
Pulmonary Medicine - Daptomycin examined, inhibition by pulmonary surfactant revealed
Pulmonary Medicine - Findings advance knowledge in pulmonary medicine research
Q Fever Outbreak - North wind containing aerosolized C. burnetii influenced Q fever outbreak
Recombinant Research - A new vector system eases DMBT1 variant and full-length cloning
Renal Cancer - Gastrin releasing peptide receptor modulates angiogenesis and tumor growth
Renal Cell Cancer - Phase II study of flavopiridol in advanced renal cell carcinoma conducted
Renal Transplantation - Data support early introduction of fluvastatin in renal tx patients
Respiratory Medicine - Asthma is still in session, even during summer break
Respiratory Medicine - Keratinocyte growth factor therapy shows promise for acute lung injury
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Data from Rituzan rheumatoid arthritis trial announced
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Study shows targeted B cell therapy effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis
Rhinosinusitis - Fluticasone propionate for nasal polyposis, rhinosinusitis reduces surgery need
Rotavirus Outbreaks - Rotavirus enteritis outbreak occurred in adult transplant recipients
SARS - UIC developing drug for SARS
SARS Coronavirus - Findings describe new data in SARS coronavirus research
Sclerotherapy - Novel, nonsurgical management of orbito-palpebral cyst studied
Seborrheic Dermatitis - Company to resume Extina development with new phase III trial
Sepsis - Functional modification of dendritic cells may be novel approach against sepsis
Sexual & Reproductive Health - New treatments to enhance quality of life for women presented at conference
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Researchers present findings on men's health issues at conference
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Wurn Technique infertility treatment now available in Midwest U.S.
Sexually Transmitted Disease Risk - Circumcision associated with self-reported urethral discharge/genital ulcer
Sexually Transmitted Disease Risk - Sexual risk behavior patterns change among STI clinic patients
Shingles - Experimental shingles vaccine proves effective in nationwide study
Skin Cancer - Use of sunscreen down as skin cancer rates increase, new survey shows
Sleep Disorders - Many drugs prescribed for chronic insomnia not approved for that purpose
Spider Envenomation - Four treatments for brown recluse spider bites compared
Spinal Cord Injury - Gene therapy company presented Innurex preclinical efficacy data
Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Phase III trial shows Erbitux and radiation control spread of cell cancer
Staphylococcus Aureus - Community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus infections in children studied
Statins - Fluvastatin may be more beneficial to patients with the -786C allele
Statins - Treatment with simvastatin for 3 days results in 24% drop in LDL-C
Stem Cell Research - B-cell/myeloid common progenitor does not express CXCR4
Stem Cell Research - Early lymphoid progenitors are highly sensitive to glucocorticoids
Stem Cell Research - Flt3+ lympho-myeloid stem cell population lacks erythro-megakaryocytic potential
Stem Cell Research - Increased Cux-1 expression may play role in activation of hepatic stem cells
Stem Cell Research - Pontine noradrenergic A5 neurogenesis requires brain-derived neurotrophic factor
Stem Cell Research - Research shows public support for stem cell research
Stem Cell Transplantation - Anti-infective mouth rinse does not decrease oral microbial burden after ASCT
Stem Cell Transplantation - CD34+ cell dose strongly correlates with successful APBSCT engraftment in AML
Stem Cell Transplantation - Pretransplant disease burden associated with worse outcome following SCT
Stress Urinary Incontinence - Combined pelvic floor muscle training and duloxetine is effective treatment
Stress Urinary Incontinence - Study compares porcine dermal implant and silicone injection for SUI treatment
Stroke - Losartan ameliorates cerebral focal ischemia in rat models
Stroke - National institute recommends treatment for stroke patients
Stroke - Positive results reported in development of stroke treatment
Suicide - Maine deaths due to drug misuse in 2003 released
Surgical Technology - Advanced Medical Optics to Change NYSE Ticker Symbol to 'EYE' Effective June 8
Tamoxifen - Aromatase inhibitors compared to antiestrogens
Tetanus Vaccine - Single dose tetanus vaccine formulation developed
Thrombosis - Dipyridamole/cilostazol combination may be a new antithrombotic therapy
Thyroid Cancer - Liposomal doxorubicin holds promise as therapy for thyroid cancer
Tissue Engineering - 3D structure developed as a precursor for tissue and organ regeneration
Tissue Engineering - Collagen and PHBV matrices developed for cartilage tissue engineering
Tissue Engineering - Electrospun fine-textured scaffolds used for heart tissue constructs
Tissue Engineering - Nanocomposite scaffolds developed for hard tissue regeneration
Tissue Engineering - Osteoblast growth and differentiation enhanced on peptide hydrogel
Tissue Engineering - Perfusion fed bioreactor generates embryonic stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes
Tobacco Use - Study confirms Internet can provide real support for smokers who want to quit
Toxoplasmosis - Potential chemotherapeutic target for the treatment of toxoplasmosis studied
Transplant Medicine - Adefovir proves safe for liver recipients with drug-resistant hepatitis B
Transplant Medicine - Anti-TNF-alpha therapy treats acute rejection in intestinal transplantation
Transplant Medicine - Data advance knowledge in transplant medicine research
Transplant Medicine - Liver transplant success improves by managing levels of antirejection drugs
Transplant Medicine - Patient and graft variables predict post-liver transplantation mortality
Transplant Medicine - Pharma company provides regulatory update on PULMINIQ
Transplant Medicine - Protocol improves outcomes in elderly recipients of kidneys from cadaver donors
Tuberculosis - Molecular epidemiology helps understand tuberculosis transmission & pathogenesis
Tuberculosis - Recent TB transmission associated with health-care work in low incidence setting
Tuberculosis - Retreatment can cure most patients with multildrug-resistant tuberculosis
Tuberculosis Surveillance - Screening household contacts improves tuberculosis case detection rates
Tuberculosis Therapy - Promising new TB drug enters clinical trial
Type 1 Diabetes - FMDI regimen is good alternative to MDI in preschool-aged children
Type 2 Diabetes - Further studies needed on fluoxetine and paroxetine in type 2 diabetic patients
Type 2 Diabetes - Lowering resistance to insulin may delay or prevent onset of diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes - Newer long-acting agents provide better level of basal insulin than older ones
Type 2 Diabetes - Study reveals leading research on the benefits of using insulin earlier
Urothelial Cancer - Oral farnesyl transferase inhibitor treated urothelial transitional cell cancer
Vaccine Development - Bacterial ghosts facilitate hepatitis B antigen delivery
Vaccine Development - Immunostimulatory adjuvant may be key to hepatitis C vaccine efficacy
Vaccine Development - Introgen's INGN 241 effective against multiple cancers in preclinical studies
Vaccine Development - Oligonucleotide prototype boosts immunological response to hepatitis B vaccine
Vector Development - Bifidobacterium infantis transmits suicide gene therapy to melanoma cells
Vector Development - Calcium strengthens plasmid-lipid particle transfection
Vector Development - Findings in vector development provide new insights
Vector Development - Nanoparticulate drives adenoviral gene constructs into refractory cell targets
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - Predictors of Acinetobacter baumannii VAP identified
Ventricular Coupling - Model can describe interaction of LV, aortic valve, and arterial system
Vibrio Cholerae - V. cholerae AphA is member of winged helix transcription factor superfamily
Viral Genome Analysis - Bioinformatics tool used for viral genome analyses
Virology - Adenovirus vector E4 regulates endothelial cell connexin expression
Virology - Hepatitis C genotype 1b flourishes in a Spanish liver transplant unit
Virology - New data illuminates research in virology
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis - Species associated with recurrent episodes tend to be less azole susceptible
Weight Management - Pharmacologic treatment of obesity reviewed
West Nile Virus - Company announces third year of its West Nile virus trial
West Nile Virus - Researchers' work adds to west nile virus body of knowledge
Wound Care - Vascular endothelial growth factor antagonism disrupts wound healing
Wound Healing - Fibrin clot adhesion examined, success of protein-conditioned dentin reported
Wound Healing - Histone H1.2 is a potential antimicrobial agent
Yersinia Pseudotuberculosis - 3 identical Y. pseudotuberculosis isolates had no epidemiologic relationship
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