Drug Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 21st, 2005
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Breast Cancer - Arimidex gains U.S. FDA approval for breast cancer in postmenopausal women
Community-Acquired Pneumonia - Data released from phase III trial comparing 5-, 7-day Factive treatment of CAP
Depression Therapy - Utility of IEG mapping in drug classification elucidated
Drug Development - Phase II trial of perifosine with radiotherapy initiated in lung cancer patients
Drug Development - Phenserine does not demonstrate benefit over placebo in Alzheimer disease
Leukemia - Data from phase III trial of Genasense confirm extended durability of remission
Acute Asthma - Pressurized MDIs with spacers suitable for pediatric emergency room use
Acute Myeloid Leukemia - New findings in the area of acute myeloid leukemia described
Addiction Medicine - CRF1 receptor blockade prevents cocaine-induced dopamine release
Adverse Drug Reaction - Caution urged when prescribing Prialt
Adverse Drug Reaction - Drugmakers provide update on Tysabri
Adverse Drug Reaction - GSK makes changes to the development program for ONO-4128/873140
Cancer Therapy - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of cancer therapy
Adverse Drug Reaction - Interferon-induced mood disorder derives from overlapping conditions
Adverse Drug Reaction - Investigators link pediatric hepatitis to omeprazole
Adverse Drug Reaction - Lamivudine may cause acute dystonia
Age-Related Macular Degeneration - European Medicines Agency issues positive opinion recommending Macugen
Age-Related Macular Degeneration - Results of 2-year Visudyne in Occult trial did not meet primary endpoint
Alcohol Use - Osteopontin bolsters neutrophil infiltration in alcoholic steatohepatitis
Cancer Vaccines - Researchers' findings advance cancer vaccines research
Allergy & Immunology - Eotaxin studied, nasal lavage fluid concentrations in rhinitis clarified
Allergy Medicine - Bifidobacterium bifidum G9-1 suppresses IgE production
Allergy Medicine - T cells induced by Foxp3-retrovirus infection control contact allergy
Allergy Vaccine Development - Th1 directing adjuvants suppress allergen-induced T-helper responses
Alzheimer Disease - Cholinesterase inhibitors more effective during hypertension therapy
Alzheimer Disease - Flurizan study for mild Alzheimer disease presented at conference
Diabetes Therapy - Research in diabetes therapy provides new insights
Alzheimer Disease - Novel phenylmethanone attenuates beta-amyloid neurotoxicity
Alzheimer Disease - Preclinical Alzheimer disease diagnosis, progression prediction studies summarized
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - CytRx initiates phase II clinical trial with arimoclomol for treating ALS
Analgesia - Effect of oral opioid administration on pain sensitivity explored
Anti-Infectives - Parenteral carbapenem highly active against resistant nosocomial pathogens
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs - Celecoxib and valdecoxib safety discussed
Diabetes Therapy - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetes therapy
Antibacterial Agents - Neurotoxin-induced blocking of exocytosis studied, partial protection revealed
Antibiotics - Polylactide-polyglycolide antibiotic implants ready for human study, researchers say
Antibiotics - The metabolic engineering of novel aminocoumarins produces new antibiotics
Antimicrobials - Gramicidin S examined, binding to phospholipid bilayer membranes detailed
Antimicrobials - Mutational analysis of a nucleosidase autoinducer-2 biosynthesis investigated
Apoptosis - Green tea component, catechin, induced apoptosis of human malignant B cells
Diet & Nutrition - New findings in the area of diet & nutrition described
Apoptosis - Increased arsenic cytotoxicity by emodin in HeLa cells facilitates apoptosis
Apoptosis - Reagents discovered for PS recognition and detection of apoptosis
Aromatase Inhibitors - Effects of aromatase inhibitors on vascular system examined
Arrhythmia - Preclinical safety data and human tissue data announced for arrhythmia candidate
Aspergillosis Therapy - E. coli fraction with anti-Aspergillus activity identified
Asthma - Phase 1 trial for asthma product successful completion announced
Hepatitis B Therapy - New findings in the area of hepatitis b therapy detailed
Autoimmune Disease - C77G mutations of CD45 are not linked to autoimmune hepatitis in Iran
Awards - Dr. Woo-Suk Hwang receives Indispensable Person in Health Award
Bacteriology - Foodborne bacteria studied, nature of protamine inhibition detailed
Bacteriology - Ribonucleic-acid-III-inhibiting peptide prevents staphylococcal growth
Biochemistry - Haptoglobin analyzed, similarity to clusterin revealed
Biochemistry - Ladder-shaped polyether compound studied, membrane peptide interaction shown
Leukemia - Researchers describe findings in leukemia studies
Biofilms - Methods for the treatment and opinion prevention of bacterial biofilms reviewed
Biomedical Engineering - Interaction between OCMCS and DPPC bilayer shows new drug delivery system
Biomedical Engineering - New data illuminates research in biomedical engineering
Body Composition - Testosterone improves body composition, bone health, and lipid profile
Brain Cancer - Chaperone proteins and brain tumors reviewed
Breast Cancer - AIs appear more effective as adjuvant therapy, more trials needed
Ovarian Cancer - Researchers describe findings in ovarian cancer studies
Breast Cancer - Chemoendocrine therapies compared for treatment of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Chemotherapy-induced amenorrhea during adjuvant therapy studied
Breast Cancer - Combination of gemcitabine, epirubicin and taxol used to treat breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Effects of raloxifene on fracture risk in women with breast cancer examined
Breast Cancer - First patient recruited for clinical study in breast cancer patients
Breast Cancer - First patients enrolled in phase II and IV breast cancer studies for Modrenal
Statins - Researchers' data advance statins research
Breast Cancer - Lymphatic mapping, sentinel lymphadenectomy could be used to evaluate large breast cancers
Breast Cancer - More study recommended for AI and ovarian suppression in premenopausal women
Breast Cancer - Outcomes from the Moving Beyond Cancer trial reported
Breast Cancer - Pharmacological telomerase inhibition sensitized resistant cells to chemotherapy
Breast Cancer - Recent studies add new data to breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Trial shows epoetin alfa use to maintain Hb resulted in decreased survival
Stem Cell Research - New findings in the area of stem cell detailed
Breast Cancer Treatment - ABI-007 evaluated in women with metastatic breast cancer
Breast Cancer Treatment - Researchers use educational intervention to manage cancer-related fatigue
Breast Cancer Treatment - Teatment with aromatase inhibitors may significantly impact healthcare costs
Breast Cancer Vaccine Development - Dendritic cell vaccine and antibodies induce protective immunity
Breast Cancer Vaccine Development - Imiquimod acts as adjuvant of DNA breast cancer vaccine
Breast Cancer Vaccine Development - Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome gene overexpressed in breast cancer
Business & Finance - Cancer-focused biotech adopts stockholder rights plan
Business & Finance - Contract research organization to list on New York Stock Exchange
Business & Finance - Mucinex maker reports 161% increase in sales
Business & Finance - Tostrex maker to transfer listing of securities to Nasdaq SmallCap
Business & Finance - Women's health drug maker approves new stock plan, elects directors
Business Update - Approvals received for collapse of Chinese pharmaceutical subsidiary
Business Update - Biomaterials company seeks CE Mark approval for embolic protection technology
Business Update - Biotech incubator space expanded
Business Update - Biotherapeutics company agrees to further production of MM-093 for Merrimack
Business Update - Dermatology drug maker to retain worldwide rights to Hyphanox
Business Update - Drug discovery IT firm excels in Taratec audit for U.S. FDA compliance
Business Update - Dutch biotech appoints agents to boost Asian market potential
Business Update - EMEA opinion on ATryn expected in February 2006
Business Update - Genencor breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in China
Business Update - German company purchases rights to a radiopharmaceutical rheumatism drug
Business Update - Healthcare products company creates $70B supply chain services unit
Business Update - IL13-PE38QQR agreement with NeoPharm amended
Business Update - India-based pharma company enters Canada market
Business Update - Internet pharmaceutical trademark and branding search service launched
Business Update - Intrepid Holdings subsidiary begins fulfillment operations for McKesson
Business Update - New mitral heart valve launched in Europe
Business Update - Pharmaceutical company scores 100% on Corporate Equality Index
Business Update - ProStrakan provides update on Rectogesic and Tostrex
Business Update - SampleLink launched to measure impact of pharmaceutical sample deployment
Business Update - Supplier to developer of radioimmunotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma selected
Business Update - Taxol maker reorganizes operating units, promotes Lamberto Andreotti
Business Update - Zensana targeted for a 2007 launch
Campylobacter Vaccine - Serodiagnosis of Campylobacter jejuni infections improved
Cancer Prevention - Apigenin blocks angiogenic protein to fight lung cancer formation
Cancer Prevention - Lamivudine reduces cancer incidence in patients with chronic hepatitis B
Cancer Research - Libertellenones show cytotoxicity for HCT-116 human adenocarcinoma cell line
Cancer Research - New data on Davanat presented at conference
Cancer Therapy - Antitumor activity of WST11 depends on vascular tissue response of cells
Cancer Therapy - Antitumor activity of polyphosphazene-platinum (II) conjugates are investigated
Cancer Therapy - Aplidin combination trials initiated in metastatic melanoma
Cancer Therapy - Clinical effect of imatinib in acute lymphoblastic leukemia assessed
Cancer Therapy - Curcumin induced apoptosis in mantle cell lymphoma
Cancer Therapy - Docetaxel and cisplatin combined to treat metastatic breast cancer patients
Cancer Therapy - Human neural stem cells ferry gene therapy to glioma cells
Cancer Therapy - Magnetic neutron capture therapy method developed
Cancer Therapy - Maleimide analogs reactivate mutant p53 and induce apoptosis in tumor cells
Cancer Therapy - Molecular basis of anticancer nutrient resveratrol has been studied.
Cancer Therapy - Neoadjuvant chemotherapy studied in patients undergoing ultrasonography and SLNB
Cancer Therapy - Personalized medicine trial expanded to patients with breast, ovarian cancers
Cancer Therapy - Phase I combination oncology trial of apoptosis inhibitor initiated
Cancer Therapy - Protein disruption makes flavopiridol an attractive glioma therapy candidate
Cancer Therapy - Protein farnesyltransferase examined
Cancer Therapy - Recent studies add new data to cancer therapy research
Cancer Therapy - Sequential therapy for intra- and extrabronchial wall schwannoma proposed
Cancer Therapy - Small-molecule Mps1 inhibitor may have therapeutic value
Cancer Therapy - Sucralfate did not ameliorate acute radiation proctitis
Cancer Therapy - U.S. FDA expands Neulasta label
Cancer Vaccine - Immunogenic tumors avoid destruction by inducing T-cell tolerance
Cancer Vaccine - Interactions of anti-apoptotic proteins and TNF described
Cancer Vaccine - Mesothelin is a promising target for immunotherapy
Cancer Vaccine - Replicating adenoviruses express transgenes late in viral life cycle
Cancer Vaccine - Suramin antagonism of heparin binding to complement protein explored
Cancer Vaccine - T cell-mediated immunotherapy of metastases reviewed
Cancer Vaccine Development - Immune system can be exploited for cancer biomarkers and vaccines
Cancer Vaccines - Findings describe new data in cancer vaccines research
Cardiology - Adventitial angiogenesis promotes cardiac allograft vasculopathy
Cardiology - CPT-I inhibition does not affect ischemia-reperfusion damages
Cardiology - European approval granted for drug-eluting stent system
Cardiology - Inhaled NO and dipyridamole infusion provide hemodynamic benefits
Cardiology - LOX-1 up-regulation is redox-sensitive
Cardiology - Neurohormonal antagonism reverses hepatitis C-linked vascular remodeling
Cardiology - Phase II cardiovascular clinical study initiated in Europe
Cardiology - Positive results reported from second atrial arrhythmia phase III trial
Cardiology - Programs are identifying drugs that induce prolonged QT interval
Cardiology - Study provides basis for anti-TNF-alpha and MMP inhibitor therapy in HD
Cardiology - Survival of heart patients on beta-blockers varies with genetic variation
Cardiology - Two new treatment advances in coronary artery disease announced at meeting
Cardiology - YM934 may improve coronary blood flow and prevent myocardial damage
Cardiopulmonary Bypass - Isoflurane requirements reduced during hypothermia
Cardiovascular Research - Antihypertensive therapy may reduce cognitive decline and stroke
Cervical Cancer - Data advance knowledge in cervical cancer research
Cervical Cancer - Efficacy of radiation therapy and simultaneous chemotherapy discussed
Chemotherapy - Efficacy of docetaxel + 5-fluorouracil + cisplatin chemotherapy evaluated
Childhood Diabetes - Atherosclerosis in childhood and adolescent type 1 diabetes discussed
Chlamydia Vaccine Development - Anti-chlamydial immunity enhanced by topical application of GM-CSF
Cholangiocarcinoma - Value of serum CA 19-9 in predicting cholangiocarcinomas evaluated
Chromatography - HPLC method has been developed for entacapone quantification in human plasma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Biopharma company announces phase 2 oncology study with talabostat advances
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Development compound indacaterol data presented at conference
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Enrollment commenced in Aridol COPD study
Clinical Trials - Anti-epileptic levetiracetam meets primary endpoint in monotherapy trial
Clinical Trials - GlobeImmune to use Prism to manage clinical data in upcoming oncology trials
Clinical Trials - Phase 2 development of cholesterol drug for cardiovascular disease initiated
Clinical Trials - Release of preliminary data from noninferiority trials proposed
Clinical Trials - Report: Clinical trial delays increase pharmaceutical companies' costs
Clinical Trials - Second Phase 3 trial to be evaluated in elderly patients with chronic insomnia
Clinical Trials - Therapy for diabetes and hypertension meets primary endpoints in Phase 2 study
Clinical Trials - Three new phase I trials launched for compounds XL844, XL184, and XL784
Clinical Trials - Three of company's drug-eluting stent trials meet ESC treatment guidelines
Clinical Trials - Update on trial of BPH therapy shows no serious side effects or safety issues
Collaborations - Agreement signed to engineer Meganuclease Recombination System
Collaborations - Agreement signed with Georgetown University for monoclonal antibodies
Collaborations - Alliance to develop longer acting forms of blood clotting factors
Collaborations - Amerikal Nutraceutical Corporation signs agreement with Med-Eq AS
Collaborations - Biomarker study to be conducted for Isis Pharmaceuticals
Collaborations - Codevelopment partnership initiated for cancer research
Collaborations - Collaboration on nephrology applications of CDK inhibitors announced
Collaborations - Collaboration to develop treatments for spinal cord, peripheral nerve injuries
Collaborations - Completion of research phase of product development collaboration announced
Collaborations - Deal signed with Japanese pharma firm for Vibex mini-needle injector technology
Collaborations - Health sciences company and Invitrogen announce comarketing partnership
Collaborations - Intellectual property access deal targets smoking cessation
Collaborations - Licensing agreement signed with BioVentures for rapid microbial, virus detection
Collaborations - Nitric oxide company and Ferrer expand collaboration in dermatology
Collaborations - Pharma company and Cancer Research Technology announce collaboration
Collaborations - Pharmacogenomic collaboration inked with Otsuka
Collaborations - Urology-focused pharma firm extends manufacturing deal with DPT Laboratories
Colon Cancer - Imaging studies assess angiogenic suppression after SU11248 induction
Colorectal Cancer - Results of 5-year study of colorectal cancer published in journal
Colorectal Cancer Vaccine - Chemotherapy and vaccination for colorectal cancer investigated
Colorectal Surgery - Intraoperative repeated dosing of antimicrobials prevented wound infection
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Boswellia carterii extract inhibits TH1 cytokines, promotes TH2 cytokines
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - King of Herbs product lines launched; based on traditional Chinese medicine
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Trypsin inhibition analyzed, activity of toad skin protein revealed
Consumer Health - Expiration dates observed on foods, but not always on medications
Contraception - Levonorgestrel intrauterine system examined as contraceptive device
Crohn Disease - Crohn disease studied, effect of high-dose fish oil and antioxidants revealed
Crohn Disease - Infliximab reported to be effective in the treatment of Crohn disease
Cystic Fibrosis - P. aeruginosa biofilm model developed for cystic fibrosis lung research
Cystic Fibrosis - Novel pore blocker analogs activate mutant CFTR channels
DNA Research - Enobia joins with pharma products company to develop therapeutic enzyme product
DNA Vaccine - Characteristics of nanoparticles for gene delivery outlined
Dementia - Case study: Scleromyxoedema-related dementia reversed by high-dose IVIg
Dental Implants - Platelet-rich plasma promotes osteoblast proliferation
Dental Materials - Triclosan composite lowers Lactobacillus levels in carious lesions
Dental Research - Wounded pulp analyzed, isolation and expression of FIP-2 reported
Depression - Depression treatment and substance abuse link data presented at conference
Depression Therapy - Sensitive HPLC assay detects bupropion and its major metabolites in human plasma
Dermatology - Agreements for expanded collaboration on psoriasis products in U.S. announced
Dermatology - Beta glucan reported to penetrate skin
Dermatology - Caveolin-1 expressed on hair-follicle cells may explain their chemo resistance
Dermatology - Phase I clinical trial for cathepsin S inhibitor for psoriasis begins
Dermatology - Procter & Gamble enters into R&D agreement for hair growth program
Diabetes - Positive phase II data on metabolic disorders presented at EASD conference
Diabetes Complications - Angiotensin II interactions preface the advent of diabetic retinopathy
Diabetes Control - Program launched for better managed diabetes care
Diabetes Control - Study shows Exenatide improves blood sugar levels as well as insulin glargine
Diabetes Therapy - Additional Oral-lyn clinical data presented
Diabetes Therapy - An insulin derivative modified with dehydrocholic acid has been synthesized
Diabetes Therapy - Clonal deletion vs anergy of T-cells to prevent diabetes compared
Diabetes Therapy - Cobalt restores liver glycogen content in diabetic rats
Diabetes Therapy - Double-stranded viral vectors provide efficient gene delivery to islets
Diabetes Therapy - New findings in diabetes therapy described
Diabetes Therapy - PPAR-gamma 2 gene polymorphism affects rosiglitazone response
Diabetes Therapy - Rosiglitazone causes changes in adiponectin receptor expression
Diabetes Therapy - Sirolimus- and paclitaxel-eluting stents in diabetes investigated
Diabetic Neuropathy - Anti-epileptic drugs to treat painful diabetic neuropathy reviewed
Diagnostics - Alpha-smooth muscle actin helps evaluate hepatitis B virus-related fibrosis
Diagnostics - Fibrosis markers predict interferon effects in pediatric hepatitis B patients
Diagnostics - Grant awarded for sepsis, community acquired pneumonia diagnostics development
Diagnostics - Predictive value of TIC on dynamic CE-MRI ascertained
Diagnostics - Study finds potentially better test for infant iron deficiency
Diet & Nutrition - Caloric decrease returns fast longevity, anticancer and genomic changes
Diet & Nutrition - New findings in diet & nutrition described
Diet & Nutrition - Triglycerides studied, properties of an intravenous lipid emulsion revealed
Disclosure - Lilly commits to disclosure of clinical trial research results
Disease Associations - Neurocysticercosis analyzed, clinical heterogeneity and inflammation probed
Drug Delivery - Alginate beads appear to be safe, effective way to deliver NT-3 to cochlea
Drug Delivery - Behavior of 10-(Perfluorohexyl)-decanol and DPPC provide drug delivery options
Drug Delivery - Dosing complete in heparin clinical trial
Drug Delivery - Liquid filled nanoparticles proposed for drug delivery of protein therapeutics
Drug Delivery - Manufacturing infrastructure for biosilicon cancer therapy completed in Germany
Drug Delivery - P-C60 dyads prove to be novel sensitizers for photodynamic therapy
Drug Delivery Trends - Report: Drug-delivery implants positioned for growth in cancer, pain management
Drug Development - Arranon cancer drug receives advisory committee support
Drug Development - Clinical study contracts for U.S. trials of two drugs awarded to CRO
Drug Development - DCE-MRI imaging aids in drug development
Drug Development - Data demonstrate extended survival in pancreatic cancer patients taking RP101
Drug Development - Data provided on Betaseron 16-year long-term follow-up study
Drug Development - Enrollment completed for Eculizumab phase III SHEPHERD trial
Drug Development - Enrollment initiated in phase III trials for Miraxion in Huntington disease
Drug Development - Expanded indications for bioblanket soft tissue repair patch
Drug Development - First Asian approval granted for Gynazole-1
Drug Development - Inhaled drug maker encouraged by U.S. FDA panel's decision on Exubera
Drug Development - Japanese drug company launches carbapenem antibiotic for bacterial infections
Drug Development - New drug application for sorafenib accepted for U.S. FDA review
Drug Development - Noc stimulation of ORL1 receptors regulates cardiac activity
Drug Development - Novel LC/MS screen detects ATP-competitive protein kinase inhibitors
Drug Development - Novel precursors for antimalarial antifolates identified
Drug Development - Phase I trial for thrombin inhibitor, ARC183, closed
Drug Development - Phase I trials of ADX10059 initiated for anxiety and migraine
Drug Development - Positive opinion issued for Naglazyme from European regulatory authority
Drug Development - Positive phase IIa data reported for Rambazole in moderate-to-severe acne
Drug Development - Positive results reported for Campath trial in multiple sclerosis
Drug Development - RSV infection program accelerated
Drug Development - Report describes a potent and selective reverse NCX inhibitor
Drug Development - Requirements for authorization of generic epilepsy medicine made stringent
Drug Development - Review describes in vitro behavior of beta1 -adrenoceptor variants
Drug Development - Study explored mechanisms of hypocretin-1 effects on cardiac function
Drug Development - Study identified the mechanism by which dexrazoxane is activated
Drug Development - Study investigated role of ROS in development of nitrate tolerance
Drug Development - Study: HPA-axis function in asthma patients is unaffected by inhaled ciclesonide
Drug Development - The oral antiangiogenesis agent AG-013736 exhibits clinical activity
Drug Development - Third phase II trial of Hematide initiated for anemia
Drug Development - U.S. FDA grants approval for Leflunomide for rheumatoid arthritis
Drug Development - Zyprexa more effective on discontinuation rate than other antipsychotics studied
Drug Metabolism - Ontogeny of drug metabolizing enzymes in the neonate investigated
Drug Overdose - Utility of routine activated charcoal for oral OD clarified
Drug Research - Induced acute pancreatitis modeled, Lovastatin amelioration revealed
Drug Safety - Aspirin treatment is associated with hospitalization for upper GI tract bleeding
Drug Safety - Critical info published for patients about bisphosphonate side effects
Drug Safety - Survey shows those who know their pharmacist more likely to know medicines
Eastern Equine Encephalitis - Pennsylvania reports positive mosquito tests for Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Eating Disorders - Role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in eating disorders studied
Eclampsia - Low cost fails to ensure the availability of lifesaving drug in Africa
Endocrinology - Insulin resistance influences non-alcoholic fatty liver disease outcomes
Endocrinology - Leptin studied, secretion in pregnancy and early postpartum period detailed
Endocrinology - Magnolol-induced adrenal steroidogensis studied, signaling pathways shown
Endocrinology - Tyr hydroxylase activity modulation studied, role of nitric oxide clarified
Endometriosis - Aromatase inhibitors studied for treatment of endometriosis
Enzymology - Derivatives of DNA-modifying enzymes function as targeting tools
Facilities - Neuroscience company opens new chemistry R&D facility in Sweden
Facilities - Stem cell company celebrates opening of Rhode Island facility
Finance - Aerosol drug delivery firm reports sharp increase in 2Q results
Finance - Angiogenesis-focused drug maker raises $5.69M in financing
Finance - Biotech repurchases additional $23.9M of outstanding 2007 convertible debt
Finance - Biotechnology company secures $19.5 million in series B financing
Finance - Cancer-focused company completes $42 million public offering with investors
Finance - Cardiovascular medical device company reports sales of $16.3 million
Finance - Diabetes-, Alzheimer-focused company reports fiscal 2005 year end financial results
Finance - Drug delivery systems maker reports 7% decrease in sales
Finance - Exercise of over-allotment option announced
Finance - Grant awarded to further develop research model to speed scientific discovery
Finance - Men's health biotech announces public offering of common stock
Finance - Monoclonal antibody developer's stockholders approve proposals
Finance - Neuroscience company to list shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange
Finance - Pharmaceutical company announces $31 million in financing
Finance - Pharmaceutical company completes $300 million share repurchase program
Finance - Protein-focused drug developer completes $41.25M financing
Finance - Scientists given research grants for blood conservation research
Finance - Stem cell company adds $9M to series B round
Finance - Vaccine maker to raise $14.5M in registered direct offering of common stock
Fosinoprilat - LC method to measure fosinoprilat in plasma developed
Gastric Cancer Vaccine - Cyr61 induces gastric cancer cell motility/invasion
Gastroenterology - Autocrine motility factor is a prognostic indicator in human gastric cancer
Gastroenterology - Data on erythromycin based motilin agonist for gastrointestinal disorders presented
Gastroenterology - Hapten-induced colitis modeled, diverse actions of tobacco smoke revealed
Gastroenterology - Hepatitis C virus infection promotes the formation of gallstones
Gastroenterology - Xenobiotic enzymes enhanced BP conjugate transport in intestinal caco-2 cells
Generic Drugs - ANDA approval granted for generic equivalent of dermatology product Renova Cream
Generic Drugs - Citizens' petition filed with U.S. FDA on generic oral oxandrolone products
Generic Drugs - First tentative approval for generic, MetroGel, received
Generic Drugs - Pharma company announces approval for generic Glucophage, names board member
Generic Drugs - U.S. FDA approves marketing Zidovudine and Tolterodine Tartrate tablets
Generic Drugs - U.S. FDA gives approval for generic Arava
Genetics - Expression profile analysis could help evaluate potential hepatotoxicant
Genetics - Parsimonious tree-grow haplotype inference method developed
Genetics & Genomics - Gene variants are associated with increased risk of death
Genetics & Genomics - Pain-free needles may deliver genetic vaccinations
Genetics & Genomics - Patients' genes can determine what drugs work best
Genetics & Genomics - U.S. NIH renews network focused on how genes influence drug responses
Genomics - Genetic analysis company signs agreement with Max-Planck Institute of Psychiatry
Gingival Hyperplasia Vaccine Development - DNA-RNA hammerhead ribozyme inhibits growth of gingival fibroblasts
Glioblastoma Multiforme - Escalation studies conducted in patients with glioblastoma multiforme
Glioma Vaccine Development - Personalized peptide vaccine showed promise for malignant glioma
HIV/AIDS Research - Study of RPI-MN completed indicating effectiveness in drug resistant HIV
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Body fat changes are not common in patients taking HIV drugs
HIV/AIDS Therapy - CCR5 N-terminal region plays critical role in HIV-1 inhibition
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Device improves drug adherence for HIV-infected subjects with memory impairment
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Diversity of thymidine analogue resistance genotypes in HIV reported
HIV/AIDS Treatment - Effects of protease inhibitors in pregnancy studied
HIV/AIDS Treatment - Nevirapine resistance mutations in HIV-1-positive women identified
HIV/AIDS Treatment - Researchers urge promoting the use of drugs to prevent AIDS infection
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - HIV ancestral envelope protein elicits neutralizing antibodies
HIV/AIDS Vaccine Development - HIV envelope glycoprotein trimers characterized
HIV/AIDS Vaccines - Reports describe recent advances in HIV/AIDS vaccines research
Head & Neck Cancer - Outcome of patients with recurrent/metastatic SCCHN reviewed
Healthcare Coverage - IVIG therapy patient advocates unite to pursue Medicare reform
Healthcare Coverage - Vendor for New York state prescription drug contract announced
Heart Attack - First patient enrolled in COOL MI II clinical study
Heart Failure - New data on BiDil presented at conference
Heart Failure - Nonclinical research findings support advancement of CK-1827452
Heart Failure - OPTIMIZE-HF trial results released at conference
Heart Failure - Perindopril can ameliorate cardiac sympathetic nerve activity in CHF
Helicobacter Vaccine Development - Gastric cancer and Helicobacter pylori vaccines reviewed
Hematology - Activated platelets analyzed, cytoskeleton translocation clarified
Hematology - Hemoglobin examined, properties in presence and absence of antioxidant defined
Hematology - New findings in hematology described
Hematology - Procoagulant complex studied, molecular models constructed
Heparin - Polymeric coatings with both nitric oxide release and immobilized active heparin studied
Hepatitis B Epidemiology - Hepatitis B virus infection patterns have changed in Italy
Hepatitis B Therapy - New findings in the area of hepatitis b therapy described
Hepatitis C Risk Factors - Vertical transmission of hepatitis C virus is rare in Cameroon
Hepatitis C Therapy - Peginterferon and ribavirin treat progressive acute hepatitis C
Hepatitis C Vaccine - Broadly neutralizing antibody may energize hepatitis C drug development
Hepatology - Adiponectin levels reflect anti-inflammatory status in chronic liver disease
Hot Flashes - Gabapentin evaluated for controlling hot flashes in women with breast cancer
Hurricane Relief - Hurricane Katrina relief effort expanded by Pfizer
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome - Cancer drug might help kids with fatal "aging" syndrome
Hypertension - Findings advance knowledge in hypertension research
Hypertension - First report out on cancer drug Gleevec as therapy for pulmonary hypertension
Hypertension - Pharma company announced phase III results in hypertension study of SPP100
Hypertension - Report reviews R&D of new antihypertensive drugs
Hypertension - Study assessed the effect of anti-HT treatment on brachial pulse pressure
Hypertension - Time of CCB administration did not affect 24-hour BP control
Hypertension Therapy - Valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide superior to amlodipine for Black patients
Imaging - Research add new data to imaging body of knowledge
Immunology - Klebsiella fimbriae analyzed, role revealed
Immunology - Schistosoma mansoni studied, calcium-mobilizing metabolites clarified
Immunology - Analysis of dairy peptide immune properties reveals anti-inflammatory qualities
Immunology - Multivalent streptococcal vaccine analyzed, antibody response defined
Immunology - Staphylococcal complement inhibitor analyzed, immune evasion defined
Immunotherapy - Researchers review acitretin as a systemic retinoid for treatment of psoriasis
Impotence Therapy - Etiology of tadalafil-associated back and muscle pain clarified
Infections - Orf virus GIF protein analyzed, critical factors identified
Infectious Diseases - Phase III trial of DB289 initiated to treat Trypanosomiasis
Infectious Diseases - WHO urges action to address threat from noncommunicable diseases
Infertility - Use of aromatase inhibitors in the treatment of unexplained infertility examined
Inflammation - Mucosal secretions analyzed, host defense effector molecules identified
Influenza Vaccine - Biologics license application submitted to U.S. FDA for CAIV-T
Influenza Vaccine - New influenza vaccines are needed for older adults
Influenza Vaccines - New findings in the area of influenza vaccines described
Information Technology - Award made from National Science Foundation for bioinformatics software
Information Technology - Company releases mobile medical reference for PDAs and smartphones
Information Technology - Healthcare technology company launches comprehensive inventory management tool
Information Technology - Massachusetts e-prescribing trends highlighted in report
Information Technology - Technology company selected by ImClone Systems to support mobile sales team
Insomnia - Results of first-in-human trial for insomnia drug announced
Insulin Resistance - Androgens, insulin resistance, and vascular disease in men reviewed
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Probiotic mixture ameliorates IBS symptoms
Legal Issues - Civil settlement reached on Zofran and Kytril
Legal Issues - Legal opinion reinforces patent for anti-allergy medication
Leukemia - Gemtuzumab ozogamicin equally effective in patients with refractory and relapsed disease
Leukemia - Management of chronic myeloid leukemia in France assessed
Leukemia - Reports add new data to leukemia research
Leukemia - Xanthoangelol induced apoptosis in neuroblastoma and leukemia cells
Leukemia Vaccine Development - Dendritic cell vaccine shows promise for chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Lipid Research - PPARalpha agonist produces greater increase in HDL-C than known fibrate drugs
Liver Cancer - Hepatic steatosis is not indicative of liver cancer formation risk
Liver Cancer - Report of the 16th follow-up survey of primary liver cancer discussed
Liver Cancer - Treatment results of patients treated with octreotide reviewed
Liver Cancer Vaccine Development - TSPY is cancer testis antigen expressed in hepatocellular carcinoma
Liver Disease - Homocysteine marks the state of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Liver Disease - Research network launches trial for treatment of pediatric liver disease
Liver Transplantation - Need for TACE before liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma examined
Lung Cancer - Antibody microarrays may help detect some target proteins related to lung cancer
Lung Cancer - Cytotoxic effect of 7 beta-hydroxycholesterol on lung cancer cells evaluated
Lung Cancer - Troxacitabine used to treat patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer
Lyme Disease - New antigens for serologic diagnosis of neuroborreliosis identified
Lymphoma - Thalidomide derivatives augment rituximab efficacy in tumor models
Malaria - Studies describe new findings in malaria research
Malaria - The best malaria drugs are not being used in Africa
Managed Care - Spiriva is a preferred chronic pulmonary disease drug for many managed care organizations
Market Analysis - Improved awareness will grow urge urinary incontinence therapy market
Market Analysis - In-house medical publications staff are more productive than outsourced workers
Measles Vaccine - Contribution of measles antibodies to virus neutralization examined
Measles Vaccine - H-encoding alphavirus replicon particles clear measles virus in monkeys
Measles Vaccine - IgG subclass profile of antimeasles response investigated
Measles Vaccine - Measles vaccination effective after household exposure during outbreak
Measles-Mumps-Rubella-Varicella Vaccine - Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine evaluated in children
Medical Devices - U.S. FDA issues recall for Colleague infusion pump
Medicare - Medicare education network launched in Maryland
Medicare - Weekly Medicare-focused publication launched
Melanoma Vaccines - Recent findings illuminate research in melanoma vaccines
Mental Health - Health foundation awards 22 grants for projects in Oregon and Washington
Mental Health - Meridian Health signs agreement for cognitive assessment products
Mental Health - Tumor necrosis alpha-G308A implicated in early-onset schizophrenia
Mental Health - UCLA sponsors trial of Prometa treatment protocol for methamphetamine dependence
Mergers & Acquisitions - Advisory firm recommends pharma company shareholders vote for proposed merger
Mergers & Acquisitions - Company focuses on oxidative stress agrees to acquire BioCheck
Mergers & Acquisitions - European Commission clears Guidant acquisition
Mergers & Acquisitions - Icoria acquisition announced
Mergers & Acquisitions - Outpatient radiation services provider acquires two centers in California
Mergers & Acquisitions - Outstanding shares of Metagen Pharmaceuticals have been acquired
Mergers & Acquisitions - Waiting period under antitrust act expires for acquisition of Pfizer subsidiary
Mesothelioma Vaccine Development - Gene therapy of mesothelioma reviewed
Metastasis - Long-term results of prophylactic cranial irradiation for SCLC analyzed
Microtechnology - Leukocyte mimetic directs therapeutics to the endothelium using two receptors
Migraine - Results from two clinical trials examining Topamax released
Migraine - U.S. FDA approves enrollment in migraine clinical study
Monoclonal Antibodies - Myozyme maker expands global infrastructure for manufacturing, R&D
Multiple Myeloma - Article on cancer drug candidate GCS-100 published
Multiple Myeloma - Independent phase I/II study of Defibrotide begins
Multiple Sclerosis - Autoinjector improves tolerability of interferon beta-1a
Multiple Sclerosis - MS patients receiving Betaferon reported less pain than those receiving Rebif
Multiple Sclerosis - New data confirms efficacy of Novartis MS drug
Nanotechnology - Vansolin formulation completed for treatment of infectious diseases
Natural Products - Antioxidant activities of wild ginseng leaves correlate with phenylpropanoid content
Neovascularization - Fumagillin analogues staunch tumor angiogenesis
Neurogenesis - Studies add new findings to neurogenesis body of knowledge
Neurology Vaccine - Vaccine to protect neurons against toxicity of nerve agents developed
Neuroscience - Cerebellar granule neurons examined, kalkitoxin interaction defined
Neuroscience - Glioblastomas ignore therapy combining copper depletion and penicillamine
Neuroscience - Nerve growth factor activates angiogenesis
Neuroscience - Pentapeptide QYNAD analyzed, effect on neuronal network activity revealed
Neuroscience - Retinal ganglion cells examined, regulatory pathways clarified
Neuroscience - Studies describe new findings in neuroscience research
Neuroscience - Study shows potential of compounds to protect brain cells
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Preclinical data on PPI-2458 trial presented at conference
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Clinical research organization announces partnership with Biomira Inc.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Tarveca approved by European Commission for non-small cell lung cancer
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus - First clinical guidelines for diagnosing and treating NPH established
Obesity - Defective lymphatic vessels identified as a novel cause of adult-onset obesity
Oncology - ET-743 used in chemotherapy-naive patients with advanced soft tissue sarcomas
Oncology - Findings in oncology provide new insights
Oncology - Hepatitis B virus DNA alters genes near specific integration sites
Oncology - Hypoxia inducible factor-2 alpha triggers tumor cell destruction
Oncology - Management and outcome of patients with germ-cell tumors reviewed
Oncology - Survey examines oncologists satisfaction rates
Oncology - Therapies targeting angiogenic protein receptors may treat leukemia
Ophthalmology - Apolipoprotein E genotypes increase macular degeneration susceptibility
Ophthalmology - Celecoxib is ineffective against retinoblastoma
Ophthalmology - Novel lens enables real-time drug monitoring in anterior eye
Ophthalmology - Optical coherence tomography limits photodynamic therapy retreatment
Ophthalmology - Preclinical animal data on therapy for age-related macular degeneration reported
Oral Health - The periosteal vascular plexus is essential for healing after flap surgery
Orthopedics - Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound accelerates herniated disc resorption
Osteoarthritis - Indication for Hyalgan to include shoulder pain from osteoarthritis
Osteomyelitis - Tigecycline shows promise for treatment of MRSA osteomyelitis
Osteoporosis - New data illuminates research in osteoporosis
Osteoporosis - Novel vacuolar ATPase inhibitor shows promise for treatment
Osteoporosis - Once-monthly oral Bonviva approved for postmenopausal osteoporosis in Europe
Ovarian Cancer - Biopharma company announces milestone for Combretastatin A4 Phosphate
Ovarian Cancer - Reports add new data to ovarian cancer research
Pain Management - Analgesic effects of 5-HT2A receptor antagonist sarpogrelate characterized
Pain Management - Data presented on needle-free, self-administered pain treatment
Pain Management - Data presented on post-op pain infusion pump at plastic surgery meeting
Pain Management - Data: Dyloject has superior pain relief, faster onset, and less thrombophlebitis
Pain Management - Lifestyle, nutrition gives joint pain sufferers options to pain drugs
Pain Management - Methadone used in management of intractable neuropathic noncancer pain
Pain Management - Postoperative pain following RALP vs. RRP studied in prostatectomy patients
Pancreatic Cancer - Concurrent 9NC/Orathecin and radiation therapy used to treat pancreatic cancer
Parkinson Disease - Information on AEOL 11207 Parkinson disease trial presented at conferences
Parkinson Disease - Phase I clinical trial of gene therapy for Parkinson begins
Parvovirus - Virulent parvovirus minute virus variants have low receptor avidity
Patents - Drug infusion system and delivery method patent granted
Patents - U. S. patent issued for Squiggle motor used in drug delivery pumps
Patents - U.S. awards patent on electroporation technology
Patents - U.S. patent granted for P2Y13, GPCR receptor
Pediatric Cancer - Updates on pediatric renal cell carcinoma discussed
Pediatric Leukemia - Neoplastic disorders of hematopoiesis in children with Down syndrome discussed
Pediatric Oncology - Neurocognitive consequences of risk-adapted therapy for childhood MB discussed
Pediatric Vaccines - Infanrix hexa maker to increase supply of vaccine
Peptides - Peptide synthesis examined, method applicable to difficult sequences detailed
Peripheral Arterial Occlusion - Alfimeprase shows promise in phase I clinical trial
Personnel - Alan L. Rubino elected to board of directors at stem cell company
Personnel - Antibody fragment drug maker names hires Alfred E. Slanetz
Personnel - Bartelmez joins stem cell biotech firm as president, CEO
Personnel - Bernareggi joins cancer drug company
Personnel - Biopharma company announces senior management changes
Personnel - Biopharma company names vice president, quality and compliance
Personnel - Biotech company appoints senior management executives
Personnel - Botox maker promotes Jeffrey Edwards to executive VP
Personnel - Cancer drug developer appoints Dale Boden as a non-executive director
Personnel - Clinical advisory board named for Glioblastoma multiforme vaccine trial
Personnel - Company elects Richard Fulmer to and announces expansion of board of directors
Personnel - Daniel Chagnovich named director, research operations, by bone therapies company
Personnel - Diabetes drug maker names new senior VP of human resources, corporate services
Personnel - Drug development company announces change to executive team
Personnel - Generics pharmaceutical firm announces promotions and executive staff reorganization
Personnel - Healthcare consulting firm appoints chairman of advisory board
Personnel - Jane A. Kramer named VP, corporate communications, by pharmaceutical company
Personnel - Janet M. Barth named executive director at respiratory disease focused company
Personnel - Judah Folkman, MD, joins board of directors of pharmaceuticals company
Personnel - Karen A. Dawes elected a director of biopharmaceutical company
Personnel - Lieberman named president, chief scientist officer at cardiology device firm
Personnel - Methamphetamine use prevention organization names executive director
Personnel - Microcantilever technology company names vice president, business development
Personnel - Nanotechnology drug delivery developer announces director resignations
Personnel - Neulasta maker names Phyllis Piano as VP
Personnel - Neurodegenerative disease-focused company expands scientific advisory board
Personnel - Parathyroid hormone-focused company announces departure of chief executive officer
Personnel - Pharma company names Dick Soderberg senior VP, international sales
Personnel - Pharma company names Henry J. Fuchs executive VP and chief medical officer
Personnel - Pharma company names Rainer Metternich to supervisory board
Personnel - Preclinical research company appoints new corporate controller
Personnel - Protein therapeutics firm appoints new members to management, board
Personnel - Protein-based drug maker appoints Martin A. Mattingly as president, CEO
Personnel - Richard Moran appointed pharma's senior vice-president, chief financial officer
Personnel - Small molecule drug discovery firm appoints chief medical officer
Personnel - Stem cell researcher joins boards at peptide-based therapeutics company
Personnel - ThromboView developer appoints new member to board
Personnel - Ventavis maker appoints Howard B. Rosen to board of directors
Personnel - Welton O'Neal, Jr. named VP of medical affairs by pharmaceutical company
Personnel - Ziegler to retire from consumer healthcare division; John Clarke to succeed him
Pertussis Vaccines - Studies add new findings to pertussis vaccines body of knowledge
Pharmaceutical Research - Anticancer prodrug ifosfamide studied
Pharmaceutical Research - Effect of anticoagulant drugs in cancer examined
Pharmaceutical Research - MRI measures response to the oral angiogenesis inhibitor AG-013736
Pharmaceutical Research - Market research firm released study on European pharma marketing
Pharmaceutical Research - Market research firm releases report on pharma competitive intelligence
Pharmacokinetics - Pharmacokinetics of dactinomycin in pediatric patient population studied
Pharmacokinetics - Pharmacokinetics of weekly docetaxel, cisplatin, and daily capecitabine studied
Pharmacology - Novel microsomal stability test improves unbound intrinsic clearance assessment
Philanthropy - Addiction association announces Hurricane Katrina relief effort of $5 million
Physiology - Cyclic tensile strain evaluated, role in regulation of synthesis revealed
Physiology - Inhibition of TRPC5 channels by Ca2+-binding protein 1 studied
Physiology - Macrophage apoptosis analyzed, action of urocortins defined
Physiology - Monocytes and dendritic cells studied, synergistic stimulation reported
Physiology - Researchers' data advance physiology research
Plastic Surgery - Intramusculary injectable implant useful for facial contouring
Polyomavirus - Cytotoxic T-cell epitope in BK and JC virus VP1 polypeptides identified
Postpartum Hemorrhage - A new strategy could prevent a leading cause of maternal death in Africa
Pregnancy Research - Molecular forms and microheterogeneity of the CA125 antigen were studied
Presenilin - New findings in presenilin described
Product Licensing - Antisense drug licensed to iCo Therapeutics for the treatment of eye diseases
Product Licensing - Celtic Pharma Holdings signs rights agreement for Xercept
Product Licensing - Dietary supplement provider acquires rights to LitoZin
Product Licensing - International partner added in network for Gynazole-1 and Clindesse
Product Licensing - Licensing agreement signed for Cordran, Monodox in the United States
Product Licensing - Pharmaceutical company signs licensing agreement with Vitaflo Scandinavia AB
Product Licensing - Product license granted to Xenogen Biosciences for RheoSwitch System
Prostate Cancer - Acquisition of small molecule compounds for prostate cancer announced
Prostate Cancer - Casodex used as adjuvant to radiotherapy in patients with prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Efficacy of high dose pulse calcitriol, docetaxel and estramustine studied
Prostate Cancer - European patent granted related to prostate cancer vaccine program
Prostate Cancer - Intensity modulated radiotherapy is effective treatment for prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Long-term effects of finasteride on prostate specific antigen levels analyzed
Prostate Cancer - PCK3145 mechanism of action articles to be published
Prostate Cancer - Weekly docetaxel used as second-line treatment after mitozantrone
Prostate Cancer Vaccine Development - Dendritic cells in prostate cancer not impaired in T-cell stimulation
Prostate Cancer Vaccine Development - Multi-antigenic prostate cancer vaccine developed
Prostate Surgery - Epididymal-sparing bilateral simple orchiectomy preserved patient esthetics
Protease Inhibitors - Feasibility of delivering protease inhibitors in lipid emulsions examined
Protein Production - SUMO fusion technology for difficult-to-express proteins reviewed
Protein Production - Single-chain Fv-Fc fusion protein expressed in serum and egg white
Proteomics - Computers make big strides in predicting protein structure
Proteomics - Endostatin residues form receptor binding sites
Proteomics - The use of biomarkers in clinical and research applications is discussed
Quality of Life - Daily life of children with brain tumors profiled
Quality of Life - Quality of life after acoustic neuroma surgery analyzed
RNA Research - RNA ampULSe amplification and labeling kits launched for microarrays
Radiation Therapy - Order for radiation treatment machine received from Poland
Rectal Cancer - Tumoricidal effect of chemotherapy enhanced with preoperative radiotherapy
Renal/Adrenal Surgery - Laparoscopic surgery feasible for patients on oral anticoagulants
Reproduction - Immature ovary examined, steroidogenic effects of phenolic compound defined
Reproduction - Plasminogen activator analyzed, activity during estrous cycle defined
Respiratory Medicine - Asthma, COPD patients say new soft mist inhaler is effective, easy to use
Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Recent studies add new data to respiratory syncytial virus research
Restless Legs Syndrome - CHMP gives positive opinion on Adartrel (ropinirole) for RLS
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Methotrexate reduction in patients starting infliximab therapy investigated
Rotavirus Vaccine Development - Candidate rotavirus vaccines derived from neonatal strains developed
SARS - Prophylactic and therapeutic effects of siRNA to treat SARS announced
SARS - Researchers peg molecular images of protein SARS virus uses to initiate disease
SARS - Severe acute respiratory syndrome protease analyzed, inhibition defined
SARS Coronavirus - Findings advance knowledge in SARS coronavirus research
Saccharomyces Vaccine Development - Response to Saccharomyces cerevisiae mannan conjugate described
Schizophrenia - Results from study examining atypical antipsychotic medications published
Smallpox - Viral and bacterial genomics partners with university on smallpox drug
Spinal Cord Injury - Proprietary human neural stem cell study for spinal cord injuries published
Staphylococcal Drug Resistance - Lauric acid monoesters show promise for MRSA treatment
Staphylococcus Aureus Infection - Favorable European opinion received for Altastaph
Staphylococcus Aureus Infection - Repeated dosing study designed to evaluate StaphVax initiated
Statins - More aggressive therapies will be needed to reach cholesterol reduction goals
Statins - New findings in statins described
Statins - Study compared rosuvastatin and atorvastatin for achieving LDL-C goals
Stem Cell Research - A newly recognized CD14+ subset may be valuable for vascular repair
Stem Cell Research - Adult stem cell trial approved by Royal Melbourne Hospital for orthopedic use
Stem Cell Research - New findings in the area of stem cell described
Stents - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of stents
Streptococcal Vaccine - Vaccine may prevent invasive streptococcal infections in elderly
Stroke - U.S. NIH awards $3.9 million grant to study stroke recovery cortical stimulation
Surgical Technology - Medical technology company introduces Vertex Max Reconstruction System
Surgical Technology - Study examined use of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors during stenting
Surgical Technology - VAD support in small infants is no longer inferior to that of adult support
Syphilis Vaccine - Gene organization loci in Treponema pallidum strains outlined
Thromboembolism - Low-molecular-weight heparin prevented postoperative venous thromboembolism
Thromboembolism - Prophylaxis of thromboembolic events during urologic surgery advised
Thromboembolism - Venous perioperative thromboembolism prophylaxis suggested
Tinnitus - Drug approved to help alcoholism is also effective against tinnitus
Tissue Engineering - Recent findings illuminate research in tissue engineering
Toxicology - YoeB toxin forms a physical complex with the unfolded YefM antitoxin
Transgenics - Alzheimer disease progression monitored in mouse models by noninvasive 1HMRS
Transplant Medicine - Epigallocatechin gallate reduces cyclosporine-induced hemolysis
Transplant Medicine - Liver disease scores summarize liver transplant outcomes
Transplant Medicine - Surfactant protein A studied, role in lung preservation revealed
Transplant Medicine - Valganciclovir suitable for treatment of CMV infection and disease
Transplant Medicine - Vitamins C and E decrease cyclosporin A but do not affect tacrolimus
Tuberculosis Vaccines - Data advance knowledge in tuberculosis vaccines research
Type I Diabetes - Published study finds E1-I.N.T. induces the regeneration of islet cells
Typhoid Fever Vaccine - Typhoid and paratyphoid fever reviewed
Vaccine Adjuvant - CpG ODN stimulate mononuclear cells to produce immunoglobulins
Vaccine Development - CpG ODN enhance antigen-specific NKT cell activation
Vaccine Efficacy - Herbicides affect antibody response after Streptococcus vaccine
Vaccine Safety - Computerized database used to monitor vaccine safety in Vietnam
Vaccine Vector - Adeno-associated virus vector integration sites in human cells analyzed
Vaccine Vector - Surface properties limit convective distribution of viruses in CNS
Vaccine Vectors - Activation of antigen-presenting cells by DNA delivery vectors reviewed
Vaccine Vectors - Adenoviruses inhibit expression of proinflammatory cytokines
Vaccines Safety - Researchers' data advance vaccines safety research
Vaccinia Virus Vaccine - Protein encoded by all poxviruses required for cell entry and fusion
Varicose Veins - Five-year follow-up on closure procedure results published
Vascular Graft - Mylar and Teflon-AF used for cell culture substrates for studying EC adhesion
Vector Development - Reovirus sigma 1 fiber in adenovirus enhances infectivity
Virology - Hepatitis A virus interactions block the induction of beta interferon
Virology - Hepatitis C coinfection heightens vulnerability to AIDS-defining events
Virology - Maternally derived hepatitis A virus antibodies decline in infants
Virology - NS5B region mutations predict the success of hepatitis C virus therapy
Virology - Recent findings in virology provide new insights
Virology Vaccine - Influence of culture conditions on Vero cell propagation described
Weight Loss - Complementary therapies for reducing body weight reviewed
Weight Loss - Preclinical results for administration of PYY published in journal
Wound Care - Study examines negative pressure wound therapy delivered by V.A.C. System
Xenobiotics - Human CYP2C8 is transcriptionally regulated by a diverse set of receptors
Yersinia Vaccine Development - Virulence gene products of Yersinia involved in immune response
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