Elder Law Weekly

NeuroInsights - Report examines neurotechnology market

Nihon University, Chiba - Xanthoangelol induced apoptosis in neuroblastoma and leukemia cells

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago - Breakthrough Candida infections occurred in patients receiving voriconazole

Nuvelo, Inc. - Publication of data from study of NU206 announced

OSIsoft Inc. - Performance management software company announces agreement with Broadley-James

OXIS International, Inc. - Free radical technology products company reports 28% revenue rise

Omni Medical Holdings Inc. - Back office products company reports 375% increase in revenues

Orthosoft INC. - Computer assisted orthopedic surgery company receives grant for training center

PLIVA-Research and Development Ltd. - Thermal behavior of amorphous trehalose drug mixture characterized

Pegasus Biologics, Inc. - OrthAdapt Bioimplant granted 501K clearance from U.S. FDA

PhytoMedical Technologies, Inc. - Biopharma company announces appointment of new president and CEO

Point Medical, Dijon - Ezetimibe with simvastatin treatment enabled more patients to reach LDL-C target

Princess Alexandra Hospital, Queensland - Moderate-dose radiation therapy combined with weekly gemcitabine

Pulmonary Fibrosis - Poll on IPF reveals disorder's prevalence far greater than its public awareness

ResCare, Inc. - Disability support services company acquires two operations

Rosalind Franklin University, North Chicago - Huntington disease modeled, neuronal vulnerability clarified

Rush University of Medical Center, Chicago - Analysis confirms that overall findings of CONVINCE study are robust

Sanjay Gandhi Institute, Lucknow - Radiation therapy induced micronuclei in cervical cancer

SiVault Systems, Inc. - Partnership signed to combine medical security, information processing systems

Singapore General Hospital - Neocortical 5-HT_2A receptor loss linked to cognitive decline

Song Do Medical Center, Seoul - Electrogalvanic stimulation and local injection therapy compared

Southampton General Hospital - New findings in obstetrics described

St. Gallen State Hospital - IgV H mutations in mantle cell lymphoma prognosticated more favorable outcome

St. Thomas' School of Medicine, London - Researchers prioritize AMD loci to focus future gene studies

St. Vincent's Hospital & Health Svc, Indianapolis - Outcomes of abdominal radiotherapy for endometrial cancer studied

SupplyScape Corp. - Companies to launch electronic pedigree for biopharmaceuticals

TeamStaff, Inc. - Healthcare staffing, payroll services company announces Q3 2005 results

Temple University, Pittsburgh - Findings advance knowledge in obesity surgery research

Tokyo Kasei University, Itabashi-ku - Effect of soy sauce on antioxidative capacity of gelatin gel food "Nikogori"

Tsinghua University, Beijing - Transforming growth factor-beta signaling studied, sensitivity control defined

Tufts University, Boston - Ubiquitin-dependent protein degradation studied, modification defined

U.S. National Institutes of Health - New data illuminates research in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis

Universidad Miguel Hernandez, Elche - Histone deacetylase inhibitors induced caspase-independent apoptosis

Universidad de Salamanca - Macrophage NO production studied, role of Ascaris suum antigens defined

University Hospital, Mannheim - Noninvasive method is accurate for measuring stroke volume and cardiac output

University at Buffalo - Reducing feelings of shame may be key to effective drug rehab

University of Arkansas - Increased IL-6 serum levels associated with uterine serous papillary histology

University of Berne - Clinical effects of homeopathy are placebo effects

University of Bonn - Caffeic acid phenethyl ester blocks 6-hydroxydopamine-induced neurotoxicity

University of California, Davis - Recent findings illuminate research in HIV/AIDS

University of California, San Diego - Vessel maturation dependent on integrin alpha-4 beta-1/VCAM-1 mediated adhesion

University of Cambridge - Link between nutrition and insulin sensitivity dependent on PPAR-gamma2

University of Cincinnati - HIV infection detected in emergency department screening in low prevalence area

University of Florence - Dyspnea and leg effort are the major symptoms limiting exercise

University of Illinois - Recent findings in neuroscience described

University of Iowa -  Helicobacter pylori phagocytosis studied, actin regulation clarified

University of Kansas School of Medicine - Cerulein-induced pancreatitis examined, altered glycoprotein processing revealed

University of Leicester - Data advance knowledge in apoptosis research

University of Manchester - "Out-of-body" experiences may come from within

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg - Studies advance knowledge in endocrinology research

University of Medicine & Dentistry, New Jersey - Autoimmune encephalomyelitis modeled, ATPase expression pattern clarified

University of Milan - Stress recovery index aids in predicting outcome after coronary bypass surgery

University of Montreal - HLA-DO transduced in dendritic cells modulates MHC antigen processing

University of Naples - Herpes simplex virus glycoprotein analyzed, fusogenic domains identified

University of North Carolina - Study finds key to unlock lice's grip on hair

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Reports describe recent advances in ovarian cancer research

University of Ottawa - Short-term LDL reduction improves peripheral endothelial function

University of Ottawa - Skeletal muscle acetylcholinesterase expression studied, role of HuR defined

University of Pittsburgh - Endothelin-1 inhibited apoptosis in prostate cancer

University of Pittsburgh - Gene transfer to human joints accomplished

University of St. Andrew's - Chimps show social conformity

University of Sydney - Problems with Cochrane reviews of diet and chronic disease outlined

University of Tokyo - Retinal degeneration is delayed by tissue factor pathway inhibitor-2

University of Tokyo - STAT5 activation has role in SC self-renewal in normal/leukemic hematopoiesis

Veterinary Laboratories Agency, Addlestone - Risk of rabies entering Great Britain from North America assessed

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - U.S. FDA grants final approval on ANDA for generic estradiol tablets

William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak - Vaginal brachytherapy used as alternative to adjuvant whole pelvis radiation

Yale University - Inhibitory systems control the pattern of activity in the cortex

Yale University - Studies find possible drug targets for improving vascular health

Zynx Health Incorporated - Evidence-based clinical decision support tool for nurses, care team launched

athenahealth - Online revenue cycle service company named a best place to work in Massachusetts