Health Business Week

Medical College of Wisconsin - Cannabinoid signaling studied, effect on neural and behavioral activation shown

Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee - iNOS may regulate modification of antioxidant enzymes in cardiac transplantation

Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston - 3-tier algorithm and RT-PCR discriminates Barrett esophagus & esophageal cancer

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York - Researchers' work adds to oncology body of knowledge

Micromet AG - Antibody construct eradicates colon and ovarian cancer tumors

Molecular Devices Corporation - Supplier of bioanalytical measurement systems announces quarter earnings

Monash University, Victoria - Non-viral vectors offer a safe approach to long-term gene expression

Nara Med University - Beta-cell function contributes to shape of plasma glucose curve

National Cardiovascular Center, Osaka - Recent studies add new data to proteomics research

Nephros, Inc. - Medical device company announces new member of board of directors

Norwood Abbey, Ltd. - First patients successfully treated in Australian clinical study in eyecare

Ontario Cancer Institute - Metalloproteinase inhibitor studied, role in hepatocyte cell cycle shown

Oregon Health Science University - Swiss cheese/neuropathy target esterase disruption analyzed, effects clarified

Orion HealthCorp, Inc. - Health services organization announces strategic initiatives; files form 10-KSB

PharMetrics - Market research company launches combination therapy market intelligence module

Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. - Computer development company reports financial results

Quigley Corporation - COLD-EEZE maker reports financial results

Recordati Espana, Madrid - Study evaluated effect of H. pylori infection in GERD patients

Reed Exhibitions - Pharma facility of the year announced

Roswell Park Cancer Institute - Studies describe new findings in HIV/AIDS vaccines research

Royal Free & University College, London - Decline in major heart disease offset by rise in angina among British men

Rush Medical Center - Rationale and design of the GEMINI trial reported

San Jose State University - G-protein-coupled receptor orthologs studied, ubiquitous expression shown

Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. - DNA-focused biotechnology company reports 2005 first quarter financial results

Sapporo Medical University - Partial CB suitable for use in descending thoracic aortic aneurysm repair

Science University of Tokyo - Phytosphingosine induced mitochondria-involved apoptosis

Shonan Kamakura General Hospital - Occult coronary artery stenosis common at start of renal replacement therapy

Siemens Medical Solutions - Prototype area-detector volume CT scanner evaluated at Massachusetts hospital

Singapore General Hospital - Findings advance knowledge in kidney disease research

Singapore General Hospital - Tree shrews yield opportunities to study viral hepatitis and liver cancer

Slovak Academy of Sciences - Temporal relation between lens protein oxidation and cataracts reported

Sonic Innovations, Inc. - Maker of digital hearing aids announces results for first quarter 2005

State University of New York, Buffalo - Study supports four-stage pain processing model in IBS

Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Clinical stage anti-cancer compound from Bristol-Myers Squibb acquired

Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon - Glucagon-like peptide analyzed, properties and pharmacokinetics reported

TAP Pharmaceutical Products, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm gives $5M in support of gastroenterology research

Temple University, Philadelphia - Therapies to restore repolarization may improve contractility of failing hearts

Tokyo National Cancer Center - Lung cancer death rates by smoking compared between the U.S. and Japan

Toranomon General Hospital, Kanagawa - Acute hepatitis B genotype A infection persists despite therapy

Tumor Biology Center, Freiburg - Angiopoietin-2 subverts endothelial stability via an autocrine loop mechanism

U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - Depression is common during pregnancy but often goes undetected

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Researchers' data advance HIV/AIDS transmission research

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Routine use of episiotomy offers no benefits to women

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Permeability of coenzyme Q10 in rat gastrointestinal tracts located

Univ. of California, San Diego - Inflammatory changes shape quality of life issues in patients on chemotherapy

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Targeted aquaporin-1 gene disruption impairs cell migration and angiogenesis

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Viral variants abound in patients with primary hepatitis C virus infection

University Hospital Center of Rebro, Zagreb - Simple calibration method developed for Ru-106-Rh-106 eye applicators

University of Arizona, Tucson - Genetic fingerprints outline the response of healing tissues to matrix implants

University of Basque Country - Dose-to-effect of propofol altered in diabetic rats

University of British Columbia, Vancouver - Report describes evidence linking COPD and CV events

University of California, San Francisco - FGFR2 and p450 oxidoreductase mutations determine phenotype

University of Chicago - Hawthorn may play a role in prevention and treatment of CV diseases

University of Cincinnati - Cryogenically stored mesenchymal SCs effectively repair soft tissue injuries

University of Dundee - IgA1 mutation effects hinge on bacterial IgAl protease cleavage susceptibility

University of Erlangen Nurnberg - TENS preferred over metamizole for afterpains

University of Florida - Interventions needed to encourage low-income women to breastfeed

University of Granada - Quercetin has antihypertensive and antioxidant effects in rats

University of Groningen Hospital - Phase I trial data on topotecan/carboplatin/paclitaxel regimen reported

University of Hong Kong - Serological markers of liver cancer determined

University of Laval, St. Foy - Pre/postnatal exposure to lead alters neuromotor function in preschool children

University of Maryland - Hypoglycemia induces kainic acid receptor mRNA changes

University of Melbourne - Children on long-term warfarin have reduced bone density

University of Mississippi - Exercise increases skeletal muscle vasodilatory responses in obese rats

University of Otago, Christchurch - Apoptosis detected by caspase-3 activation in tracheal aspirate neutrophils

University of Patras - When antioxidants block nitric oxide synthase angiogenesis wanes

University of Pittsburgh - Fracture risk lower for black women than white women at all BMD levels

University of Queensland - Vaccination for rural poultry flocks in developing countries reviewed

University of Regensburg Clinical Center - Modified line plates quantify neovascularization in prefabricated flaps

University of Texas - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of anesthesiology

University of Virginia - Recent findings in cancer vaccines described

University of the West Indies - "Sandwich" technique effective for oro-antral fistula closure

Urologix, Inc. - Urological catheter manufacturer reports third quarter 2005 results

Walgreen Co. - Drugstore chain moves pseudoephedrine products behind pharmacy counter

Washington University - Kinase activation enhances sensitivity of glucose transport to insulin

Yale University - Men need to be included in HPV prevention efforts

Yokohama City University - Protein attenuates Ang II-mediated hypertrophic responses in cardiomyocytes

Yonsei University, Seoul - New findings in the area of brain cancer detailed

ZLB Behring - Biotherapy company announces clinical study of hereditary angioedema therapy

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. - Orthopedics-focused company announces launch of stemmed tibial component

eResearchTechnology, Inc. - Board approves acquisition of up to 20% of common stock of Blum Capital