Health Business Week

Merck - Merck, Nicaragua Health announce rotavirus vaccine project plan at Clinton Global Initiative

Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, U.S. - Research from Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, U.S. provides new insights into human health

Midwestern University, U.S. - Cardioprotective paraoxonase activity of HDL during oxidant stress is preserved by vitamin C

Monash University, Australia - CD100 enhances pathogenetic humoral immune responses and immune complex glomerulonephritis

Montreal Heart Institute, Canada - Researchers from Montreal Heart Institute, Canada publish most recent findings

Mortara Instrument - Mortara Instrument launches new Holter monitoring system for arrhythmia assessment

Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and Taiwan describe findings in hepatocellular carcinoma studies

National Institute for Communicable Diseases, South Africa - Marburg hemorrhagic fever outbreak associated with multiple genetic lineages of virus

National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Japan - National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Japan release details of medical research

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Researchers announce result of study on genetic variation in Parkinson disease

NeoGuide Systems - NeoGuide Systems closes series C financing

New York University, U.S. - New studies from New York University, U.S. outlined

New York University, U.S. - Recent findings from the United States and Japan illuminate research in cardiology

Nippon Medical College Hospital, Tokyo, Japan - B-type natriuretic peptide is useful risk marker in non-ST elevation acute coronary syndromes

NovaCardia - NovaCardia raises $48 million in Series B financing for cardiovascular pipeline

Oregon Health & Science University, U.S. - New data from Oregon Health & Science University, U.S. studies illuminate research

Orexigen Therapeutics - Orexigen Therapeutics reports positive 24-week results for Contrave Phase III obesity study

Pediatric Development - Children may be watching too much TV at day care

Peking University, People's Republic of China - Reports from the People's Republic of China, Japan and Taiwan advance knowledge in gastric cancer research

Peninsula Medical School, U.K. - Researchers' data from Peninsula Medical School, U.K. highlight new research

People's Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China - Retinal toxicity is associated with intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals - Peregrine issues broad patent covering vascular targeting agents in combination therapy

Personnel - Clear Choice Health Plans names Randal C. Cline as vice president, marketing and sales

PharmaGap - PharmaGap cancer drug effective using systemic (intra-peritoneal) administration

Phylogica - Phylogica secures fully underwritten placement and share purchase plan

Plexxikon - Plexxikon appoints chief financial officer

Queen's University, Canada - Medical findings reported by Queen's University, Canada scientists

Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands - Young addicts with comorbid disorders have high risk of ending up in juvenile justice system

Ramazzini Hospital, Modena, Italy - Recent findings in diabetes described by researchers from Italy, Taiwan and Australia

Roche - Roche web site features clinical information for oncology health care professionals

Rudjer Boskovic Institute, Croatia - Reports from Croatia and Japan add new data to colorectal cancer research

Russian Academy of Science, Russia - Rapid genotyping of common deficient alleles achieved by DNA-microchip technique

Sciele Pharma - Sciele Pharma introduces oral prescription nutritional supplement for women's bone health

Seoul National University, South Korea - Data from Seoul National University, South Korea, advance knowledge in cell biology research

Seoul National University, South Korea - New research from Seoul National University, South Korea, in the area of imaging detailed

Seoul National University, South Korea - Recent studies from Seoul National University, South Korea, add new data to cancer treatment research

Showa University, Japan - New findings in obesity described from Japan, Turkey and the South Korea

Siemens Medical - Medical University of South Carolina launches Siemens' dual source heart CT scanner

Sister to Sister - Sister to Sister heart foundation launches campaign to educate women on lipid heart health

St. Louis University, U.S. - Study findings from St. Louis University, U.S. enhance human health research

State University of New York, U.S. - Low-carb dieters are replacing starches and sugars with vegetables

State University of New York, U.S. - Researchers from State University of New York, U.S., report details of new studies and findings in the area of imaging

State University of New York, U.S. - Translesion DNA synthesis across a cell adduct documented

Stiefel Laboratories - Stiefel Laboratories announces topical gel for acne now available in Italy

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, U.S. - Komen Foundation announces $13 million in grants for focused areas of breast cancer study

Teva Pharmaceuticals - Teva, Protalix sign agreement to develop two proteins based on plant cell culture platform

Tibotec - Tibotec announces access program expanded for investigational HIV-1 agent TMC125

Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada - Gene transfection can modify transplanted lung to prevent injury

Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan - Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma linked to aberrant expression of fragile histidine triad and H4

Tufts University, U.S. - High adiponectin is related to raised mortality in chronic kidney disease stages 3 to 4

Tulane University, U.S. - Researchers' findings from Tulane University, U.S., advance heart disease research

Universitats Klinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck, Germany - IOL with fluoroalkylsilan surface modification have reduced bacterial adherence

University Hospital of Aachen, Aachen, Germany - Studies from Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom add new findings to cardiology body of knowledge

University at Buffalo, U.S. - Elevated lopinavir and indinavir related to elevated total bilirubin in HIV/AIDS

University of Adelaide, Australia - Oocyte developmental competence is enhanced by secreted factors

University of Alberta, Canada - Data published by University of Alberta, Canada researchers advance medical knowledge

University of Arizona, U.S. - New findings in diabetes described from the United States and Spain

University of Arkansas, U.S. - Research from the United States and Serbia Montenegro add new data to heart disease body of knowledge

University of Arkansas, U.S. - University of Arkansas, U.S. researchers describe recent findings

University of Basel Hospital, Basel, Switzerland - ATS Open Pivot Bileaflet heart valve shows low rates of adverse events in 11-year study

University of Bergen, Norway - Researchers from University of Bergen, Norway, publish new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS

University of Bologna, Italy - Valve-sparing reimplantation procedure is satisfactory for aortic root aneurysms

University of Bonn, Germany - Extragonadal seminoma detected by M2A and AP-2 gamma

University of British Columbia, Canada - Research from Canada, the United States and the Northern Ireland add new data to diabetes body of knowledge

University of California, U.S. - Age affects major hemorrhage risk in atrial fibrillation patients regardless of warfarin status

University of California, U.S. - Recent University of California, U.S. study findings reported

University of California, U.S. - Research from University of California, U.S., in pediatrics provides new insights

University of Cambridge, U.K. - 5-hydroxytryptamine receptors in human cardiovascular system are focus of report

University of Chicago, U.S. - New findings from University of Chicago, U.S., in the area of imaging detailed

University of Chicago, U.S. - Specialists offer a plan for reintroducing megafauna to North America

University of Coimbra, Portugal - Recent findings from University of Coimbra, Portugal illuminate medical research

University of Cologne, Germany - Researchers from Germany and the United States report details of new studies and findings in the area of endocrinology

University of Colorado, U.S. - Researchers from University of Colorado, U.S. publish new findings

University of Dusseldorf, Germany - New findings from Germany, Australia and the United States in the area of diabetes detailed

University of Florida, U.S. - Reports from University of Florida, U.S. describe recent advances

University of Florida, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, South Korea and Slovakia detail new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

University of Geneva, Switzerland - University of Geneva, Switzerland researchers describe recent findings

University of Hawaii, U.S. - New study findings published by University of Hawaii, U.S.

University of Illinois, U.S. - New University of Illinois, U.S. study results shed light on medical research

University of Iowa, U.S. - Diabetes is linked to higher passive ankle stiffness and lower dorsiflexion range of motion

University of Kansas, U.S. - Studies from the United States and Japan describe new findings in DNA research

University of Kentucky, U.S. - Reports summarize research from University of Kentucky, U.S.

University of Madrid, Spain - Reports from Spain and France describe recent advances in transplants research

University of Manchester, U.K. - Journal papers present study findings from University of Manchester, U.K.

University of Maryland, U.S. - Researchers from the United States publish new studies and findings in the area of myeloma

University of Massachusetts, U.S. - Studies from University of Massachusetts, U.S. highlight most recent research

University of Minnesota, U.S. - Researchers from University of Minnesota, U.S., publish new studies and findings in the area of neurology

University of Montreal, Canada - New data from University of Montreal, Canada studies illuminate research

University of Munster, Germany - University of Munster, Germany researchers report new study findings

University of Naples Federico II, Italy - Congenital macular macrovessels present as stable anomalies

University of Oklahoma, U.S. - Medical study results published by University of Oklahoma, U.S.

University of Oslo, Norway - Reports on University of Oslo, Norway study findings provide new insights

University of Padua, Italy - Recent studies involving University of Padua, Italy highlighted

University of Paris, France - Angiogenesis signals in colon cancer abate upon the administration of ZD4190

University of Pavia, Italy - Reports from Italy, Japan and the United States advance knowledge in cell biology research

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Mitral valve surgery with cardiac support device implantation is beneficial

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Findings from University of Pittsburgh, U.S., advance knowledge in healthcare research

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - New research from the United States in the area of transplants detailed

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Studies find differentiated cells more efficient than stem cells for somatic cell nuclear transfer

University of Queensland, Australia - New findings from Australia and Greece in the area of environmental detailed

University of Regensburg, Germany - In melanoma cell model, Ski and Sno expression regulated by MAPK/ERK signaling

University of Tennessee, U.S. - Dietary calcium regulates obesity-induced oxidative stress in mouse model

University of Texas, U.S. - Advancements in prostate cancer radiotherapy discussed

University of Texas, U.S. - Colorectal adenomas prevented by celecoxib

University of Texas, U.S. - Impaired gene helps nonsmall-cell lung cancer resist drug

University of Texas, U.S. - Researchers' work from University of Texas, U.S., adds to DNA body of knowledge

University of Toronto, Canada - Indocyanine green angiography is better for detecting coronary bypass graft errors

University of Toronto, Canada - Recent findings in leukemia described by researchers from Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States

University of Tromso, Norway - Studies from Norway, the United States and Japan advance knowledge in atherosclerosis research

University of Turin, Italy - Breast cancer prognosticated by changes in CA 15-3 serum levels during chemotherapy

University of Utrecht, Netherlands - Carboplatin nanocapsules improve cytotoxicity

University of Verona, Italy - Acute myocardial infarction patients often show unstable atherosclerotic plaques in other sites

University of Versailles, France - During tumorigenesis, permeability transition pore subunits might inhibit apoptosis

University of Virginia, U.S. - Hotel guests often leave their cold behind

University of Virginia, U.S. - T cell-mediated regulation of colitis involves adenosine receptors

University of Washington, U.S. - Cochlear implant effects of changed current at stimulated electrodes is studied

University of Washington, U.S. - New findings from the United States and Germany in the area of cardiology described

Virginia Commonwealth University, U.S. - Link between neuroticism and depression may be genetic

ViroPharma - ViroPharma initiates first of two studies of maribavir in stem cell transplant patients

Wake Forest University, U.S. - Researchers from Wake Forest University, U.S., describe findings in prostate cancer studies

Washington University, U.S. - Findings from the United States and France in lymphoma provide new insights

Washington University, U.S. - New findings from the United States, Austria and South Korea in the area of imaging detailed

Washington University, U.S. - Regulation of twitch tension in engineered heart tissues is similar to that of natural myocardium

Xi'an Jiaotong University, People's Republic of China - Findings from the People's Republic of China, South Korea and Sweden describe new data in angiology research

Yale University, U.S. - Data from the United States advance knowledge in diabetes research

Yonsei University, South Korea - Glucose-insulin-potassium during off-pump coronary artery bypass does not reduce myocardial injury