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Chiang Mai University - Long-term zidovudine prophylaxis reduces HIV-1 vertical transmission to neonates

Chinese Academy Science - Paeoniflorin is a may be an effective treatment of stroke

Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Calcutta - Black tea and theaflavin induced apoptosis in human leukemia cells

Christie Hospital National Health Service Trust, Manchester - Studies add new findings to lung cancer body of knowledge

Cornell University, New York - Gene transfer of growth factor receptor suppresses pulmonary metastasis

Cutting Edge Information - Cardiovascular drug producers use clinical trials to rejuvenate aging medications

Cypress Bioscience, Inc. - Third milnacipran phase III trial to begin

Dalhousie University, Halifax - Triton-X and TnBP decellularization treatments should be further investigated

Durrie Vision, Overland Park - Wavefront-guided ablation effective for retreatment

Eagle Consulting & Development - Insulet Corporation selects product distribution solution

Ecopia BioSciences, Inc. - Clinical trial application filed for ECO-4601, small molecule with potential for treating cancer

European Institute of Oncology, Milan - Use of conservative therapy in breast cancer evaluated

Facilities - Alere Medical opens new Denver-based call center

Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte - New research in the area of schistosomiasis detailed

Fitness & Wellness - Grassroots health and wellness programs make an impact, says industry group

Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne - Population study details cardiovascular malformations among preterm infants

Genentech, Inc. - BLA submitted for Lucentis in wet AMD

Genethon UMR 8115 CNRS, Evry - Reporter gene dilution does not alter polyethylenimine transfection efficiency

GlaxoSmithKline - Study shows Requip improves symptoms of restless legs syndrome

Harvard University - Risk of death is similar in elderly users of conventional and atypical antipsychotic drugs

Healthcare Coverage - Colorado RHIO aims to solve physician access problem for medically underserved patients

Influenza - U.S. government to spend $100M to accelerate pandemic influenza preparedness efforts

ProRhythm, Inc. - Medical device company gains approval for trial of HIFU ablation system for atrial fibrillation

Scios Inc. - Pharma company submits interim report to U.S. FDA on Natrecor PROACTION Trial for heart failure

Sepracor Inc. - U.S. FDA receives ANDA for generic levalbuterol hydrochloride inhalation solution

Sunnylife Global, Inc. - China's Human Food and Drug Administration schedules approval of supplements for sale

TyRx Pharma, Inc. - U.S. FDA clears surgical mesh product for marketing

U.S. Department of Defense - U.S. Department of Defense comments on anthrax ruling

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Consumers cautioned against filling U.S. prescriptions abroad

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Findings describe new data in polio vaccines research

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - In silico screening of chemicals for bacterial mutagenicity has been developed

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Method is developed to differentiate thermal-resistant strains of Enterobacter sakazakii

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Transient bulging fontanelle may be related to vaccination

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - U.S. Food and Drug Administration issues new clinical research guidelines

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Partnerships among government, academia, and industry needed to combat infectious diseases

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - National study on school disaster preparedness shows many U.S. schools are unprepared

University of London - Oseltamivir effective against pandemic influenza strains

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals - New drug application submitted for desvenlafaxine extended release for depression treatment

eDiets.com, Inc. - Online diet and fitness company launches food delivery service