Health and Medicine Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . January 24th, 2005
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Antioxidants - Oral antioxidants have mixed effects on UV-induced skin damage
Diabetes Therapy - Severe hypo-alpha-lipoproteinemia reported during rosiglitazone therapy
Migraine Therapy - Cost of prophylactic migraine treatments outlined
Obesity Pathogenesis - Adiponectin linked to increased weight gain in small infants
Obesity Surgery - Studies advance knowledge in obesity surgery research
Telemedicine - International Space Station uses telemedicine technology
AIDS/HIV Vaccines - New findings in the area of AIDS/HIV vaccines described
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia - Unrelated cord blood transplantation is an option for children with ALL
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia - Clinical outcome not affected in pediatric AML patients with PTPN11 mutations
Acute Myeloid Leukemia - 57.9% of elderly acute myeloid leukemia study patients respond to chemotherapy
Acute Radiation Syndrome - Biotechnology company responds to U.S. HHS Request for Information
Addiction Medicine - Ghrelin and glucagon-like peptide studied, role of cannabinoids revealed
Addiction Medicine - Study in rats finds no connection between anxiety and alcohol use
Adenovirus - Antihexon antibody model neutralizes adenovirus
Adenovirus - Cidofovir effectively treats adenoviral hemorrhagic cystitis in HSCT patients
Adolescent Health - Study reveals high infection rate in teens for virus linked to cervical cancer
Adult T-Cell Leukemia - Adult T-cell leukemia cells down-regulate CD26 antigens via epigenetic machinery
Adverse Drug Effect - Statins induce apoptosis in rat and human myotube cultures
Adverse Drug Events - Consumer Group: Drug industry volunteer reporting plan falls short
Adverse Drug Events - Doctors must consider potentially inappropriate meds when treating elderly
Adverse Drug Events - Long-term use of NSAIDs causes severe intestinal damage
Adverse Drug Events - U.S. FDA gives scientist permission to publish Vioxx safety data
Adverse Drug Reaction - Collaborative to study unanticipated serious adverse drug events using enTRUST
Adverse Drug Reaction - EMEA to review celecoxib studies' results
Adverse Drug Reaction - Markers implicated in fatal side effects of schizophrenia drug identified
Advocacy - AIDS group to call for ban on consumer drug advertising
Aging - Activation of AMPK by in vivo hypoxia is slower than in vitro
Aging - Food intake in elderly rats studied, ineffectiveness of orexin-A revealed
Aging - Study compared isometric contractions of young and old men and women
Agriculture - Consumers benefit from organic potato breakthrough
Air Pollution - Several hazardous air pollutants exceed cancer risk level in Portland
Alcohol Use - Bipolar alcoholics helped by seizure drug
Alcohol Use - College attendance influences alcohol drinking patterns in young females
Alcohol Use - Taurine not involved in pharmacological effects of ethanol in rats
Alginate - Alginate from Sargassum spp obtained and cadmium binding studied
Allergy & Immunology - Asthma study analysis sends wrong messages, cleaning group says
Allergy & Immunology - Hay fever treatment shown to reduce symptoms by 37%
Allergy and Immunology - Thymalfasin augments the immune system's response to disease
Alzheimer Disease - Healthy cleavage: How statins protect against AD
Alzheimer Disease - Method for screening beta-amyloid secretion inhibitors developed
Alzheimer Disease - New research in the area of Alzheimer disease detailed
Alzheimer Disease - Phosphorylated eukaryotic translation factor 4E heightened in Alzheimer brain
Alzheimer Disease - Results of clinical trial of GABA(B) receptor antagonist SGS742 reported
Alzheimer Disease - Scientists develop split green for tagging protein
Alzheimer Disease - Synaptic targeting by AD-related amyloid beta oligomers provide disease clues
Alzheimer Disease - Women bear a double burden with Alzheimer disease, says resource center report
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Neuroprotection offered by antibiotics
Anal Fissures - U.S. FDA issues not approvable letter for Cellegesic
Anemia - Anemia prevalent in cancer patients, European Cancer Anaemia Survey shows
Anesthesia - Propofol not recommended for long-term sedation of critically ill
Angiology - Beta arrestin activity studied, need for angiotensin receptor revealed
Angiology - Correlates of carotid artery stiffness in young adults reported
Angiology - H2 S produces relaxant response of resistance arteries
Angiology - Mef2c mediates vascular gene expression during endothelial cell development
Angiology - Physiological roles of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 reviewed
Angiology - Researchers describe findings in angiology studies
Angiology - Structure of angiotensin I-converting enzyme revealed
Angiology - Thrombosis and infarction associated with collagen receptor polymorphism
Angiology - VEGF isoforms reveal a time-related response to hypoxia in the knee joint
Angiology - Vascular smooth muscle viability is pertinent to tumor biology
Angioplasty - 18 New Jersey hospitals seek permission for new heart service
Ankylosing Spondylitis - U.S. FDA approves REMICADE for patients with ankylosing spondylitis
Anthrax - Breakthrough could lead to anthrax antidote
Antibacterial Agents - Bacterial killing studied, dual role of phagocytic NADPH oxidase revealed
Antibiotics - Binding of an aminoacridine derivative to a GAAA RNA tetraloop revealed
Antifungal Activity - Chitinase from E. coli carrying Streptomyces gene is antifungal
Antimicrobials - Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of medicinal plants reviewed
Antimicrobials - Treatment of dialysis catheter-related bacteremia reviewed
Anxiety - Stanford study shows hypnosis helps kids undergoing difficult procedure
Apoptosis - Apoptosis analyzed, resistance in regenerating hepatocytes demonstrated
Apoptosis - Fibroblast cell lines derived from LEC rats are highly susceptible to heat
Apoptosis - Pancreatic hypoplasia studied, induction and influence of nitric oxide revealed
Apoptosis - Tumor necrosis factor-alpha induces apoptosis in adrenocortical cells
Argemone Oil - Argemone oil is genotoxic
Arrhythmia - Reductions in Cx43 are associated with increased arrhythmias
Arthritis - A key signaling molecule in osteoarthritis is identified
Arthritis - Erythrocyte sedimentation rate adjusted for hematocrit and hemoglobin levels
Arthritis - Laser therapy is an alternative to VIOXX for arthritis sufferers
Arthritis - Renal amyloidosis complicating rheumatoid arthritis treated with etanercept
Aspergillus - Intake of rice with Aspergillus and polybrominated diphenylethers studied
Assisted Reproduction - Biopharmaceutical company receives CE Mark for Cumulase
Assisted Reproduction - Estradiol and testosterone levels in follicular fluid predict oocyte maturity
Assisted Reproduction - Genes expressed during ovarian hyperstimulation may not affect implantation
Assisted Reproduction - Growth differentiation factor gene fragments treat porcine ovarian dysfunction
Asthma - S. mansoni-infected asthma patients produce lower levels of Th2 cytokines
Asthma - Indiana health agency plans 5-year attack on asthma
Astrocytoma - Chromosomal aberrations identified in diffuse astrocytomas
Astronomy - Scientists observe largest explosion in space
Atheroscerlosis Risk Factors - Caloric restriction significantly improves insulin sensitivity
Atherosclerosis - Atherogenic Western diet enhances intestinal MTP gene expression
Atherosclerosis - COX-2-derived prostacyclin confers atheroprotection on female mice
Atherosclerosis - Cholesterol acyltransferase 2 have opposite atherosclerotic potential
Atherosclerosis - HB-EGF can play an integral role in atherogenesis
Atherosclerosis - Hepatic lipase can have a variable effect on atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis - Reduced progression of plaques tied to statin drugs
Atherosclerosis - Stent-based gene therapies offer a strategic way to treat arterial disease
Atherosclerosis - Studies add new findings to atherosclerosis body of knowledge
Atopic Dermatitis - EWGAD issues clinical guidance on use of topical calcineurin inhibitors
Atrial Fibrillation - CE Mark clearance granted for the surgical ablation system
Atrial Fibrillation - Clinical trial enrollment announced for radiofrequency ablation technology
Atrial Fibrillation - Dual-chamber pacemakers worth extra cost, study finds
Atrial Fibrillation - Study investigated mechanism of atrial dilatation during fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation - Ximelagatran is as effective as warfarin for stroke prevention
Autism - Mayo Clinic study suggests no link between autism and immunizations
Autism - Wealthier school systems more likely to diagnose autistic kids
Autoimmune Diseases - Positive results reported in phase I/II trial with HuMax-Inflam/MDX-018
Awards - Disease management company wins Best Disease Management Program: Medicare award
Awards - Shanghai chemistry R&D services company recognized for excellence by government
Awards - WaterHealth inventor receives $50,000 Affymatrix award for potable water device
Awards - Winners of 2004 Life Science Industry Awards announced
Bacteriology - Effect of oxalic acid on bacterial regrowth in drinking water studied
Bacteriology - Modeling of therapies targeted at bacterial quorum sensing described
Bacteriology - Molecular aspects of Corynebacterium glutamicum urea uptake revealed
Bacteriology - Polychlorinated biphenyls degraded by newly isolated aerobic bacterium
Bacteriology - Secretion of bacterial effectors studied, raft-mediated triggering revealed
Bacteriology - Spectroscopic quantification of bacteria using neural networks reported
Behavior - Two self-fulfilling prophecies are stronger, and more harmful, than one
Benzene - Xenobiotic metabolism and mechanism of benzene toxicity reviewed
Beryllium Disease - Sensitized people should be monitored for eventual granulomatous disease.
Bile Ducts - Ligated bile duct secretion modulated by alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonists
Biochemistry - Study examined effects of surfactants on acid phosphatase denaturation
Biological Therapy - DNA decontamination protocols will enhance the value of cell and gene therapies
Biomarkers - Biomarkers valuable for risk assessment in molecular epidemiology of cancer
Biomedical Engineering - Companies sign process development and manufacturing agreement for blood enzyme
Biomedical Engineering - Matrix-bound ligand boosts local neovascularization
Biomedical Engineering - Medical device company introduces tapered stem hip system
Biomedical Engineering - Stem cell-focused company targets cardio patients for adult stem cell therapy
Biomedical Engineering - Whole genome amplification kit introduced by life sciences high tech company
Biotechnology - Modular protein tolerance to alteration of internal repeats clarified
Biotechnology - Novel microspheres can reversibly transform into vesicles
Biotechnology - Simultaneous tether extraction stabilizes neutrophil rolling under high stress
Bioterrorism - Bacterial biomarkers identified by chromatography correlate with Gram stain
Birth Defects - January 24-30, 2005 is Folic Acid Awareness Week
Birth Defects - Maternal nutritional status affects fetal risk of developing orofacial cleft
Bladder Cancer - No association between inorganic arsenic concentration and bladder cancer risk
Blood Supply - Blood donations needed for winter months
Body Composition - Body fat values from anthropometric methods and impedance compared
Bone Repair - Hydrolysis treatment improves anionic collagen scaffolds for bone repair
Botany - Scientists crack secret PIN controlling plant development
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy - Canada, U.S. safeguards provide protection against BSE, USDA official says
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy - Farm Bureau funds full seat on meat export board
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy - Mad cow case poses no public health threat, Canadian minister says
Brain Injury - Group lauds vehicle safety leadership efforts in 2004
Breast Cancer - Adenosine is a breast carcinoma cell mitogen
Breast Cancer - Adjuvant HT or chemotherapy choice should be offered to women with ER+ tumors
Breast Cancer - Angiogenic profiles of breast carcinomas expose leukocyte penetration
Breast Cancer - Anti-aromatase coumarin derivative characterized
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer may be uniquely sensitive to inhibitors of PI3K pathway
Breast Cancer - CT laser mammography distributor selected for Czech Republic
Breast Cancer - Chemotherapy and long-term outcome compared between lobular and ductal disease
Breast Cancer - Drugs induce superinvasive phenotype in breast cancer cells
Breast Cancer - Insulin receptor substrate is involved in mammary tumor metastasis
Breast Cancer - Mammograms probably don't cause much more biological damage than hard X-rays
Breast Cancer - Mammography archived at Univ. of Pennsylvania Health System
Breast Cancer - More frequent mammography for women on HRT suggested
Breast Cancer - New findings in breast cancer described
Breast Cancer - New findings in the area of breast cancer described
Breast Cancer - New research in the area of breast cancer detailed
Breast Cancer - Pharma company updates breast cancer research results from 2004 symposium
Breast Cancer - RT-PCR detects disseminated epithelial cells in BM of breast cancer patients
Breast Cancer - Radiotherapy, susceptibility may increase risk after childhood Hodgkin disease
Breast Cancer - Reports describe recent advances in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Researchers call for new approach to clinical trials in postgenomic era
Breast Cancer - Statins may have anticarcinogenic effects in older women
Breast Cancer - Studies describe new findings in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - U.S. FDA clears use of automated scanning system for PathVysion DNA
Breast Reconstruction - Tissue expander colonization not linked to capsular contracture
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - Survivors of BPD go on to develop chronic airflow obstruction
Burkholderia - Patterns of genomic variation in Burkholderia species identified
Burns - Cement burns may have resulted from insufficient information, warnings
Business & Finance - Cell based technologies market research study released
Business & Finance - Concurrent Pharmaceuticals changes name, secures $34 million in financing
Business & Finance - Genelabs gets $1.25M for amendment to DNA amplification technology license
Business & Finance - Guilford completes sale and leaseback; receives $19.4M in net proceeds
Business & Finance - HIPAA alters pharmaceutical company rep strategy
Business & Finance - HIV test maker sees Q4 revenue, margin gains; 140% increase in HIV product sales
Business & Finance - Health insurer donates $100,000 to tsunami relief efforts
Business & Finance - Institutional pharmacy provider commented on proxy statement
Business & Finance - Medical software company added to American Stock Exchange, names board members
Business & Finance - Medical technology company closes public offering, appoints directors
Business & Finance - Microelectronics company receives NASDAQ noncompliance notice
Business & Finance - Near-infrared instruments developer announces financing
Business & Finance - Pain management company provides financial guidance for 2005
Business & Finance - Pharma company provides support to relief effort in Asia
Business Update - Abbott and Genentech ranked among top 10 pharmaceutical sales forces
Business Update - Autologous platelet rich plasma preparation system launched
Business Update - Biopharmaceutical firm announces relocation
Business Update - Biopharmaceutical firm announces result of meeting
Business Update - Biotech company completes European Mutual Recognition Procedure
Business Update - Biotechnology company announces sale and leaseback transactions
Business Update - Box Elder County in Utah might sell nursing home
Business Update - Catholic health systems plan to integrate laboratory services
Business Update - Children's hospital enters agreement for blood pressure monitoring technology
Business Update - Company announces favorable rulings in stent patent infringement case
Business Update - Company expands mite rearing, processing facility
Business Update - Contract research organization signs agreement for clinical monitoring services
Business Update - Cosmetic dentistry laboratory launches new Web site
Business Update - DENTSPLY acquires a compound for protection of tooth structure
Business Update - Device firm announces phase II of its productivity initiative
Business Update - Disintegrator needle-destruction device commences global distribution
Business Update - Fixed-site laser vision correction services provider opens Utah center
Business Update - ForHealth Technologies transitions manufacturing of IntelliFill i.v.
Business Update - Four Rivers Software announces six distribution partners
Business Update - Generic pharmaceutical company announces filing of ANDA with U.S. FDA
Business Update - GeoPharma shares launch strategy for Mucotrol
Business Update - Gordian wins 22 contracts in 6 months
Business Update - Government services provider awarded pharmacy services contract
Business Update - Growers planting Pioneer brand Sorghum Hybrids win 10 categories in NGSP contest
Business Update - HealthSouth signs settlement agreement regarding Medicare billing practices
Business Update - Healthy foods company introduces new CEO, discusses growth plans in 2005
Business Update - Horizon Health leases Laurelwood Hospital of Ohio
Business Update - ICL Fertilizer to change sources of phosphate rock to improve profitability
Business Update - IDX Carecast earns second SCP certification
Business Update - IPC-The Hospitalist Company expands practice into North Carolina
Business Update - Light-based devices manufacturer announced 150th shipment of Lumenis
Business Update - Medical device company consolidates manufacturing capabilities
Business Update - Medical devices component provider extends agreement with St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Business Update - Medical heart-assist device company announces status of U.S. SEC filing
Business Update - Nashville selects provider for Public Access Defibrillation program
Business Update - Natural skin care products company begins manufacturing core offerings in Canada
Business Update - Nonprofit hospitals in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, weigh in on hospital proposal
Business Update - Norak Biosciences changes name
Business Update - Orthopedic device company signs 3-year contract with hospital supply group
Business Update - PROCLEIX ULTRIO Assay approved for use with PROCLEIX TIGRIS System
Business Update - Patient services company consolidates corporate offices
Business Update - Pharma firm to divest its plasma products business to U.S. investors
Business Update - Pharmaceutical firm adopts renewed shareholder rights plan
Business Update - Pharmaceutical group selects software company's quality management system
Business Update - Report shows high-content screening market not dominated by any one company
Business Update - Reports indicate Bristol-Myers may sell its consumer drug line
Business Update - Research on CO2 flux system presented at conference
Business Update - State approves expansion of south Georgia hospital
Business Update - Subsidiary granted marketing rights for Neovastat
Business Update - Technology company awarded five contracts for mental health management services
Business Update - U.S. EPA to use chemogenomics platform to predict potential chemical toxicity
Business Update - Weight loss clinic opens in Texas
Business and Finance - White paper issued on measuring accountability of hospital marketing
Cadmium Exposure - Increased cadmium exposure may influence occurrence of disease
Cancer Genetics - Loss of BRCA1 function associated with sensitivity to DNA-damaging chemotherapy
Cancer Genetics - Recent findings in cancer genetics provide new insights
Cancer Risk - Elevated glucose levels and diabetes associated with risk for cancer
Cancer Surgery - Complications of free flap head and neck reconstruction reviewed
Cancer Survival - Reduced health care access and ability to pay decrease cancer survival
Cancer Therapy - Additional information provided to U.S. FTC for melanoma treatment
Cancer Therapy - Angiogenesis inhibitors antagonize lymphoma proliferation
Cancer Therapy - Breast cancer patients boost quality of life with vaginal moisturizer
Cancer Therapy - Brochures help cancer patients make informed treatment decisions
Cancer Therapy - Cancer coalition donates medical goods
Cancer Therapy - Clolar wins FDA approval for common pediatric leukemia
Cancer Therapy - Data on successful treatments for lymphoma with few side effects presented
Cancer Therapy - Free makeovers at Alabama hospital boost spirits of cancer patients
Cancer Therapy - IND filed with U.S. FDA for AP5346
Cancer Therapy - Imaging study of dogs offers insight into 9/11 resulting cancers
Cancer Therapy - New treatment for cancer of the larynx at available at medical center
Cancer Therapy - Protein arginine methyltransferase complexes regulate tumor suppressor genes
Cancer Therapy - Quinolones enhance antitumor activity of ultrasonic irradiation
Cancer Therapy - Research in cancer therapy provides new insights
Cancer Therapy - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - Residual tumor cells are a barrier to targeted cancer therapeutics
Cancer Therapy - Study examines target for blocking new lymphatic growth
Cancer Therapy - Trial: IRESSA failed to significantly prolong survival in comparison to placebo
Cancer Therapy - Tumor cells resistant to hemiasterlin analogue characterized
Cancer Vaccines - Biopharmaceutical company announces survival data of trial with cancer vaccine
Cancer Vaccines - Findings advance knowledge in cancer vaccines research
Cancer Vaccines - Reports add new data to cancer vaccines research
Cancer Vaccines - Researchers' findings advance cancer vaccines research
Cancer Vaccines - Studies add new findings to cancer vaccines body of knowledge
Cancer Vaccines - Studies advance knowledge in cancer vaccines research
Candidemia - Antifungal medicine VFEND receives U.S. FDA approval for blood infection
Candidiasis - CaMIT1 inactivation reduces Candida albicans virulence
Carcinogenesis - Reports describe recent advances in carcinogenesis research
Cardiology - "Annexin A5 resistance" is a mechanism for thrombosis in aPL syndrome
Cardiology - TrxR2 plays a pivotal role in both hematopoiesis and heart function
Cardiology - Anatomic factors influence slow pathway conduction
Cardiology - Compensated hypertrophy is associated w/ preserved myocardial function
Cardiology - Early aortic remodeling in hypertensive rats may have genetic origins
Cardiology - Effects of junctin overexpression on Ca2+ vary with age
Cardiology - Endogenous inhibitory factor NCXIF is a reasonably potent blocker
Cardiology - Findings describe new data in cardiology research
Cardiology - Findings in cardiology provide new insights
Cardiology - Incubation of aorta produces reduction in agonist-evoked contraction
Cardiology - Mechanisms of reduced cardiac function after brain death are reviewed
Cardiology - Model reproduces experimental results for Ca2+ handling in myocytes
Cardiology - New data illuminates research in cardiology
Cardiology - New findings in the area of cardiology described
Cardiology - New research in the area of cardiology detailed
Cardiology - Oxidative stress plays a role in clomipramine-induced cardiotoxicity
Cardiology - Postprocedural creatinine increase was a predictor of late mortality
Cardiology - Preconditioned hearts may inhibit F0 1 ATP synthase activity
Cardiology - Report describes perioperative diagnosis of cardiac risk patients
Cardiology - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of cardiology
Cardiology - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiology
Cardiology - ST-segment depression is associated with the magnitude of ischemia
Cardiology - Structures may elucidate mechanisms of volvatoxin A2 and Cyt toxins
Cardiology - Study fails to demonstrate myocardial protective effects of clevidipine
Cardiology - Study investigated PKC isoforms in ischemic preconditioning
Cardiology - Study tested whether treatment with tedisamil affects cardiac growth
Cardiology - Superoxide dismutase protected endothelium in ischemia-reperfusion
Cardiology - Synaptic dysfunction may be an early marker for neuronal cell death
Cardiology - Tirofiban reduced the risk for death, MI, and refractory ischemia
Cardiology - Transplanted bone marrow cells generate angiogenic factors in the heart
Cardiomyopathy - Medical device company announces results of study in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Cardioprotection - Cardioprotection of erythropoietin is linked with apoptosis inhibition
Cardioprotection - Report describes mechanisms of cardioprotection afforded by K/Mg + DZX
Cardiopulmonary Bypass - Miniaturized extracorporeal circulation system reduces morbidity
Cardiopulmonary Bypass - Surgeon can test occlude to identify vessel to be ligated
Cardiovascualr Research - Hyperosmolality regulates atrial myocytic ANP release
Cardiovascular Disease - Complication risk with coronary catheterization low in moderate obesity
Cardiovascular Disease - Position article on cardiac surgery risk models released
Cardiovascular Research - Ang II-mediated pressor responses are mediated via V1 receptors
Cardiovascular Research - Decrease in preload during recovery may be prevented by CV mechanisms
Cardiovascular Research - Genetic background affects features of breathing during sleep
Cardiovascular Research - H+ stimulates acid-sensing ion channels to evoke reflex response
Cardiovascular Research - Heliox breathing improves high-intensity exercise endurance capacity
Cardiovascular Research - Higher BP was associated with high risk of severe white matter lesions
Cardiovascular Research - Increased BP suggests increased vascular resistance during feeding
Cardiovascular Research - Losartan effects on fetal CV regulation differ by brain region
Cardiovascular Research - Midodrine improves the recovery of beat-to-beat BP after exercise
Cardiovascular Research - Ouabain and Na pump interact in the caveolar domain
Cardiovascular Research - Pioglitazone attenuates collagen type I synthesis in fibroblasts
Cardiovascular Research - Stress response is induced by decompression sickness
Cardiovascular Research - Study investigated effects of hyperhomocysteinemia
Cardiovascular Research - Study investigated muscle sympathetic nerves during orthostatic stress
Cardiovascular Research - Study investigated selective muscle mechanoreceptor activation
Cardiovascular Research - Study supports evidence of gating-induced changes in Phe656 side chains
Carotid Artery Disease - Pros, cons of endarterectomy considered in women with symptomatic ICA stenosis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Workers with repetitive-motion problem find relief with night-time splinting
Cartilage Repair - Biphasic scaffold developed for cartilage tissue engineering
Cation Transporter - Organic cation transporter hOCT1 analyzed, regulation revealed
Cell Biology - Binding site for antimitotic peptides identified on beta-tubulin
Cell Biology - Interferon-gamma and interferon-alpha have opposing effects on stellate cells
Cell Biology - Proteomic gate-keepers regulate the outcomes of senescent cells
Cell Biology - Research yields cellular snapshot of protein flux
Cell Biology - Researchers discover how serum factors prevent TRAIL-induced apoptosis
Cell Biology - Researchers tease out one critical role of tumor-suppressor gene
Cell Biology - Study of hypoxia and new gene reveals early-stage action of p53 gene
Cell Biology - VEGF increases the availability of channels used for paracellular transport
Cell Differentiation - Claudin localization is regulated in developing by fetal alveolar epithelia
Cell Research - C-terminally truncated Cx43K258stop mice lack functions of Cx43
Cell Research - E2F-1 is a potential target in treatment of myoblast hypertrophy
Cell Research - Model predicts that cell growth rate relates to surface area at birth
Cell Research - Results suggest dimerization mechanism for mitochondrial ATP synthase
Cell Research - Study investigated fluctuations in mitochondrial membrane potential
Cerebrovascular Disease - Genes delivered following cerebral infarction improve neurological outcomes
Cerebrovascular Disease - Homeobox D3 gene delivery initiates cerebral angiogenesis in mice
Cervical Cancer - Exposure to secondhand smoke increases risk of developing cervical tumors
Cervical Cancer - January 2005 is Cervical Cancer Screening Month
Cervical Cancer - Recent studies add new data to cervical cancer research
Cervical Cancer - Reports advance knowledge in cervical cancer research
Chagas Disease - Trypanosoma cruzi gene structure does not sway drug susceptibility
Chlamydia - Candidate NAD+ transporter in bacterial symbiont identified
Chlamydia trachomatis - Hematopoietic cells needed to initiate specific CD8+ T-cell response
Cholesterol - Cholesterol drug co-administered with fenofibrate study results reported
Cholesterol - Other lipids besides LDL-C influence cardiovascular health
Chromatin - Condensation of chromatin studied, role of cations clarified
Chronic Liver Disease - Angiotensin II receptor antagonist treats nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
Chronic Pain - U.S. FDA approves ziconotide intrathecal infusion for severe chronic pain
Cirrhosis - Research offers hope of new treatments for liver damage "plague"
Climate Change - Antarctic iced over because of greenhouse gases - not ocean currents
Clinical Trails - Phase II trial of HyCAMPTM initiated for colorectal cancer
Clinical Trials - Company provides update on cancer and HIV clinical-development programs
Clinical Trials - DATATRAK to provide technology solutions for clinical trials
Clinical Trials - Race may influence the response to recombinant HIV-1 gp120 vaccines
Clinical Trials - Results of autoimmune therapy in healthy volunteers study released
Clinical Trials - Synthetic antibodies manufacturer announces phase 1 trial
Coagulation - Coagulation factor Va analyzed, enhanced cleavage by protein C revealed
Cochlea - Noise perception of mice analyzed, role of spiral ganglion responses revealed
Collaborations - ActiveHealth Management works with Aetna on chronic care program
Collaborations - Agreement signed for transdermal treatment for major depressive disorder
Collaborations - Alliance formed for Canvaxin for melanoma
Collaborations - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia joins Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Collaborations - Companies agree to terminate dormant joint venture
Collaborations - Companies to commercialize INTERCEPT system for plasma in Asian region
Collaborations - Deal signed for development of osteoporosis and bone loss therapy
Collaborations - Device company forms partnership with TDC Medical
Collaborations - Device firm strengthens presence in Southeast Asia, China
Collaborations - Discovery program launched to combine antibody technologies
Collaborations - Drug discovery company announces collaborations
Collaborations - GPC Biotech announces achievement of milestones totaling $1.2M
Collaborations - Joint venture formed to develop fixed-dose combination of three HIV medicines
Collaborations - Library deal signed with Sanofi-Synthelabo Recherche
Collaborations - Neugene antisense deal signed with Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Collaborations - New anti-angiogenesis program added to collaborative agreement
Collaborations - Pharmaceutical firm acquires exclusive rights to Nordette
Collaborations - Pharmaceutical firm signs supply agreement with Ceph International
Collaborations - Pharmaceutical firms team up to develop diabetes treatments
Collaborations - Research alliance formed to develop compounds for metabolic disease
Collaborations - Supplier agreement signed with Bausch & Lomb for viscoelastic products
Collaborations - Trisenox financing agreement signed
Colon Cancer - Breakthrough cancer treatment Avastin approved in Switzerland
Colon Cancer - CHOP regulates ER stress-induced apoptosis by enhancing DR5 expression
Colon Cancer - Integrated therapies show promise for treating colorectal cancer
Colon Cancer - Long-term consumption of red and processed meat linked with cancer risk
Colon Cancer - System detects colon polyps in colons previously obscured by fluid
Colorectal Cancer - APAF-1 gene dysfunction from allelic imbalance increases with tumor progression
Colorectal Cancer - Colorectal cancer detected by quantitative fluorescence of stool DNA
Colorectal Cancer - Data advance knowledge in colorectal cancer research
Colorectal Cancer - HNPCC predictive genetic testing does not cause adverse psychological outcomes
Colorectal Cancer - High dietary intake of magnesium may help reduce women's risk
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Tinospora cordifolia restores antioxidant function in diabetic organs
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Chamomile tea: New evidence supports health benefits
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Green tea flavonoid may lower the invasive potential of prostate cancer
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - HealthSaver offers discounts on alternative health care products
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Natural tea supplement viable option for slowing Alzheimer disease
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Research shows omega-3 fats feed the human brain, not the hips
Congestive Heart Failure - Collaboration to develop AAV-based gene therapies for congestive heart failure
Congestive Heart Failure - First U.S. implantation of a biventricular pacemaker for the AVAIL CLS/CRT study
Congestive Heart Failure - Heart failure registry shows differences in Hispanic Americans' health status
Congestive Heart Failure - Study pinpoints protein's role in heart failure prevention
Contraception - Getting pregnant while on the pill: another health hazard of being overweight
Coronary Artery Disease - Trial to evaluate skin sterol values and new coronary artery disease markers
Coronary Heart Disease - Middle-aged women with relatively high heme iron intake have increased CHD risk
Coronary Heart Disease - Report: Catheters set to play an expanding role in interventional cardiology
Correction - Medifast to purchase Xerox's DocuColor iGen3 Digital Production Press
Correctional Health - Inmate infections spreading, officials warn of public health risk
Correctional Health - Many Minnesota state prisoners have "meth mouth"
Cosmetic Surgery - Clear Channel criticized over contest that granted breast surgery
Cosmetic Surgery - Cosmetic procedures are gaining popularity among men
Critical Care Medicine - Bonfils fiberscope effective for management of difficult intubation
Critical Care Medicine - Laryngeal tube insertion not feasible during manual in-line neck stabilization
Critical Care Medicine - Microbial keratitis may be occupational hazard for ITU staff
Crohn's Disease - Serum and local levels of sRANKL and OPG are increased in CD
Crosslinking - Carbodiimide-crosslinked HA/collagen membrane safe and effective antiadhesive
Cryptosporidium - Cyclospora oocysts are not ingested by the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans
Cystectomy - Robotic radical cystectomy for managing bladder cancer reviewed
Cystic Fibrosis - Airway prostasin is therapeutic target in cystic fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis - Biopharma company announces phase 1 study for PTC124
Cystic Fibrosis - Golf tournament raises money for cystic fibrosis foundation
Cystic Fibrosis - Results help to interpret nasal potential differences in animal models
Cytomegalovirus - Initiation of HCMV lytic replication involves transcriptional activation
Cytoplasmic Body Myopathy - Cytoplasmic body myopathy analyzed, similarity to motor neuron disease revealed
DNA - DNA molecules have increased binding affinity for human prourokinase
DNA Research - Mitochondrial transcription factor A maintains human mitochondrial DNA
DNA Research - Novel bleomycin conjugates cleave double-stranded DNA
DNA Research - Processive DNA methylation occurs preferentially at hemimethylated target sites
DNA Research - Telomere damage and shortening rate in fibroblasts reduced by L-carnosine
DNA Transcription - RNA polymerase mutant deficient in DNA melting useful in study of activation
Dairy Science - Skeletal tissue growth rates increased in prepubertal dairy heifers
Defibrillation - Virtual electrodes do not explain mechanism of defibrillation
Dementia - Weight loss may be an early sign of dementia in the elderly
Depression - Doctor's death calls attention to depression
Depression - European drug review group meets on paroxetine and other SSRIs
Depression - U.S. FDA grants ANDA for generic citalopram hydrobromide tablets for depression
Dermatology - Antikeratin monoclonal antibody generated
Dermatology - Communications provider invests in beauty
Dermatology - Company receives CE Mark for new cosmetic dermal filler
Dermatology - Genetic characterization of epidermolysis bullosa should improve diagnoses
Dermatology - Genomic response to asiaticoside in fibroblasts clarified
Dermatology - Keratinocyte growth and differentiation factors guide drug investigation
Dermatology - Non-healing ulcers signal the possibility of factor V Leiden mutation
Dermatology - Non-viral gene therapy may help patients with skin disorders
Dermatology - Novel keratinocyte protein linked to wound healing
Dermatology - Phase II trial of AVAC fails to meet the primary efficacy endpoint
Dermatology - Researchers' work adds to dermatology body of knowledge
Dermatology - Semaphorin 3F prohibits melanoma metastasis
Developmental Biology - Zebrafish may hold key to understanding human nerve cell development
Diabetes Complications - Lipid lowering agents may reduce the risk for diabetes-related vision loss
Diabetes Complications - No blind mice, thanks to stem cell scientists
Diabetes Complications - Pancreatic islets from type 2 diabetic patients have functional defects
Diabetes Complications - TNF-alpha release negatively associated with apolipoprotein B
Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - Biethnic comparisons of autosomal genomic scan for loci linked to adiponectin
Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - Insulin-like growth factor-II receptor gene linked to type 1 diabetes
Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - Lymphoid tyrosine phosphatase locus associated with type 1 diabetes
Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - Mutations in KCNJ11 gene rare in type 1 diabetes diagnosed before 2 years
Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - Protein tyrosine phosphatase polymorphisms linked to glucose homeostasis
Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - Variation in NCB50R does not contribute to nonautoimmune diabetes
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Biological importance of peptides of calcitonin family examined
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Fas deficiency prevents type 1 diabetes via T-cell hyporesponsiveness
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Findings describe new data in diabetes pathogenesis research
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Hyperglycemia induces vagally mediated increase in C-peptide secretion
Diabetes Pathogenesis - PPAR-gamma overexpression suppresses insulin secretory capacity in islets
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase inhibitors reveal enhanced insulin secretion
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Platelet-derived growth factor stimulates glucose transport in muscles
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Research in diabetes pathogenesis provides new insights
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of diabetes pathogenesis
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Serine phosphorylation promotes insulin resistance
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Studies advance knowledge in diabetes pathogenesis research
Diabetes Research - Agreement signed to secure embryonic stem cell technology for diabetes research
Diabetes Risk Factors - Gamma-glutamyltransferase predicts risk of type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Therapy - Activated protein C preserves islet mass after intraportal transplantation
Diabetes Therapy - Affinity chromatography of insulin with heptapeptide ligand reported
Diabetes Therapy - Amylase inhibitor from kidney beans has hypoglycemic activity
Diabetes Therapy - Dual-wave bolus feature in insulin pumps better at controlling hyperglycemia
Diabetes Therapy - Free radical scavenger protects against glucose-induced cell dysfunction
Diabetes Therapy - Glibenclamide treatment effective in permanent neonatal diabetes
Diabetes Therapy - Glycoinsulins possess prolonged blood-sugar-lowering activity
Diabetes Therapy - New findings in diabetes therapy described
Diabetes Therapy - Phloridzin improves hyperglycemia but not hepatic insulin resistance
Diabetes Therapy - Pioglitazone restores impaired glucose-stimulated insulin secretion
Diabetes Therapy - Proteins released by islets affect islet engraftment in type 1 diabetes
Diabetes Therapy - Reports describe recent advances in diabetes therapy research
Diabetes Therapy - Short gastric veins unsuitable for pancreatic islet transplantation
Diabetes Therapy - Simvastatin restores vasoconstriction via effects on oxidizing metabolism
Diabetes Therapy - Synthetic polymer stimulates insulin release from RINm5F insulinoma cells
Diabetes Type 2 Complications - Obesity and metabolic syndrome powerful predictors of diabetes type 2
Diabetic Ketoacidosis - Transcriptome and proteome expression in activated T lymphocytes described
Diabetic Nephropathy - Kidneys from nonobese diabetic mice analyzed in non-diabetic stage
Diabetic Nephropathy - New findings in the area of diabetic nephropathy detailed
Diabetic Neuropathy - Alpha-lipoic acid provides neuroprotection in diabetic rats
Diabetic Neuropathy - Hyperglycemia attenuates nerve conduction velocity in male rats
Diabetic Neuropathy - Venlafaxine provides complete pain relief in acute diabetic neuropathy
Diabetic Retinopathy - Combined risk factors accelerate vision complications in diabetics
Diagnostics - Anemia self-screening kit now available
Diagnostics - Antimicrobial exposure suitable for diagnosis of surgical site infections
Diagnostics - Catholic University in Rome receives CTLM system
Diagnostics - Company chosen to launch thyroid disease detection device
Diagnostics - Delphi Medical will manufacture vision-testing equipment
Diagnostics - Diagnosis and monitoring of syncope reviewed
Diagnostics - FDA 510(k) clearance granted for BioZ Dx
Diagnostics - Fluorescent ligation detection assay identifies leukemia translocations
Diagnostics - Hair analysis divulges the ingestion of toxic weight loss products
Diagnostics - Homogeneous competitive-type immunoassay for insulin developed
Diagnostics - Methods to analyze irradiated spicy vegetables described
Diagnostics - Microarray system cleared by U.S. FDA
Diagnostics - Neural networks used as statistical tools in epidemiological studies
Diagnostics - Niris System receives market clearance from U.S. FDA
Diagnostics - Photoswitchable cyan fluorescent protein developed for protein tracking
Diagnostics - Radiation sensitivity of Aspergillus flavus in beef jerky reported
Diagnostics - Tandem-repeated DNA probe based amplification simplifies gene detection
Diagnostics - U.S. FDA clears standalone APTIMA test to detect chlamydia trachomatis
Diagnostics - Universal procedure exposes DNA and RNA targets in whole blood
Dialysis - Dialysis company inks contract in Romania
Diet & Nutrition - Clinical trials planned for new dietary supplement candidates
Diet & Nutrition - Company ships natural diet products to GNC for 2005 diet season
Diet & Nutrition - Diets higher in dairy, fruits, and vegetables may address pediatric hypertension
Diet & Nutrition - Don't count on vitamin C to boost your exercise performance
Diet & Nutrition - Elementary school awarded 3-A-Day of Dairy Nutrition Education Grant
Diet & Nutrition - How much water is enough during exercise?
Diet & Nutrition - Magazine names Seattle fittest city; Houston fattest
Diet & Nutrition - Man who lost more than 450 pounds scheduled to go home
Diet & Nutrition - New Hanover schools to end fried foods, serve healthier lunches
Diet & Nutrition - New ebook discusses alternative therapy to reverse chronic disease
Diet & Nutrition - Research forecasts low-carbohydrate market surge in first quarter of 2005
Diet & Nutrition - Survey shows New Year's resolutions focus on wellness over weight loss
Diet & Nutrition - Survey shows adults face obstacles in getting nutritious, good-tasting meals
Diet & Nutrition - Survey shows women are striving for balance in their diet
Diet & Nutrition - Univ. of Massachusetts study aims at keeping middle school students slim
Diet & Nutritoin - Weight loss strategies work in people with prediabetes
Diet and Nutrition - Dietary fiber from barley possesses anti-mutagenic activity
Diet and Nutrition - Mechanism of olive oil's protective effect against breast cancer determined
Diet and Nutrition - Plasma glucose doesn't alter food restriction-induced hepatic gene expression
Diet and Nutrition - Review finds slim data on diet plans
Diet and Nutrition - Study finds eating fruits, vegetables doesn't reduce breast cancer risk
Diphtheria - Proteins required for biosynthesis of diphthamide identified
Disaster Relief - Catholic Healthcare West contributes $250,000 to tsunami relief
Disaster Relief - Company donates water purification tablets for earthquake/tsunami disaster
Disaster Relief - Nonprofit supplier sends medical emergency kits to disaster areas in Asia
Disaster Relief - U.S. HHS to lead emergency public health, medical response for major disasters
Disease Associations - CRP levels appear only marginally associated with dietary, lifestyle factors
Disease Associations - Hypothyroidism is common in Turner syndrome
Domestic Violence - Prevalence among pregnant women found higher upon midwife enquiry
Down Syndrome - Physicians often fall short when delivering diagnosis, mothers report
Down Syndrome - Synaptic structural abnormalities identified in murine model
Drug Delivery - 6-Ketocholestanol improves skin permeation of 5-aminolevulinic acid
Drug Delivery - Characteristics of water-soluble phospholipid polymer hydrogels described
Drug Delivery - Glucose-targeted niosomes may deliver VIP to brain
Drug Delivery - Needle-free injection device made for use with insulin in India
Drug Delivery - Sweet basil essential oils enhance transdermal drug delivery
Drug Development - Emblica officinalis extract reduces DMBA genotoxicity in mice
Drug Development - Animal study results point to ATL1102's potential as an inhaled asthma drug
Drug Development - AstraZeneca withdraws application to market lung cancer drug
Drug Development - Biophosphonates for bone metastases pain is potentially lucrative market
Drug Development - Cardiome's pivotal AF study achieves primary endpoint
Drug Development - Chemical microarray identifies FVIIa-binding compounds
Drug Development - Companies enter partnership to commercialize functional human protein arrays
Drug Development - Company launches the HCS Reader 2004 Upgrade
Drug Development - Company provides EVOscreen to Institut Pasteur Korea
Drug Development - EU expands approval of Advate for use in children with hemophilia A
Drug Development - Effects of novel anxiolytic AF-5 on monoamine neurotransmitters determined
Drug Development - Executives meet in Baltimore to discuss region's biotechnology growth
Drug Development - FDA grants approval for Enjuvia for vasomotor symptoms
Drug Development - First patient enrolled into phase II trial of Phenoptin for PKU
Drug Development - Genetic modifications increase antibiotic yields from microbes
Drug Development - Genetically engineered animals in drug development reviewed
Drug Development - Innovative R&D strategies are key to developing new drugs, according to study
Drug Development - Investigational new drug application submitted for cancer candidate
Drug Development - Ion exchange membranes capture vector-borne virus
Drug Development - Medicinal and pharmaceutical uses of seaweed natural products reviewed
Drug Development - Meeting with U.S. FDA completed for amoxicillin Pulsys phase III trial
Drug Development - Molecular diversity management schemes for compound screening outlined
Drug Development - NDA for Retaane submitted to U.S., European regulatory authorities
Drug Development - Novel centrally acting thyrotropin-releasing hormone analogues designed
Drug Development - Novel docetaxel analogues with high tubulin activity synthesized
Drug Development - Optimized freeze-drying keeps nonviral vectors stable during storage
Drug Development - Pharma company licenses Ingenuity Pathways Analysis application
Drug Development - Pharmaceutical company announces collaboration plans on NRP104
Drug Development - Pharmaceuticals company presents data on potency of antifungal, antibiotic drugs
Drug Development - Pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of Oritavancin analyzed
Drug Development - Reactivation of beta-galactosidase by glutathione is tunable
Drug Development - Results reported from phase III study of alvimopan for postoperative ileus
Drug Development - Third performance milestone in Genentech Alliance announced
Drug Fatalities - Prescription drug deaths skyrocket in Virginia's coal region
Drug Importation - Canada considering ban of Internet pharmacy prescription drug trade
Drug Importation - Savings from purchasing drugs from Canada fell last year
Drug Importation - Trade group speaks out on drug supply chain safety
Drug Importation - Two governors complain to President Bush about Canadian drugs
Drug Research - Prospective allometric scaling is suboptimal for estimating clearance
Drug Resistance - ABC transporters have multiple functions in drug resistance
Drug Resistance - CDC issues public reminder about proper antibiotic use
Drug Resistance - Curcumin I most effective multidrug resistance modulator among curcuminoids
Drug Resistance - Genetic resistance to nevirapine emerging in pregnant HIV+ women
Earth Science - Outer layers of Earth contain solids heavily irradiated by solar ions
Eating Disorders - Core beliefs of eating disordered patients with anxiety need to be identified
Eating Disorders - Endorphin self-addictive model may apply to eating disorders
Eating Disorders - New data illuminates research in eating disorders
Electronic Medical Records - Companies compete in Medical Record Institute's ePrescribing challenge
Electronic Medical Records - Medical database provider upgrades to meet JCAHO patient safety compliance goals
Electrophoresis - Novel PDMS microchip has improved heat dissipation
Embryonal Brain Tumor - Notch1 and Notch2 can have opposite effects on single tumor type growth
Embryonic Stem Cell Research - Cryopreservation technique increases ESC viability and reduces differentiation
Embryonic Stem Cell Research - ESC gene profiles show more highly expressed genes than adult cells
Emergency Contraception - Study: Readily available EC doesn't increase unprotected intercourse, STI risk
Emergency Contraception - U.S. ob/gyn group: Study findings put spotlight on controversial FDA OTC ruling
Emergency Medicine - Insulin treatment in critically ill trauma patients normalizes glucose
Endocarditis - Elevated troponin I may be a reflection of myocardial involvement
Endocrinology - Activation of nuclear factor by hyperglycemia regulated by aldose reductase
Endocrinology - Affect of exogenous progestagens on the human breast remains controversial
Endocrinology - Cofilin suppresses glucocorticoid receptor activity in hormone-resistant cells
Endocrinology - Diabetes in pregnancy appears to imprint glucocorticoid regulation in fetus
Endocrinology - Expression of mini-proinsulin in Pichia pastoris improved
Endocrinology - GnRHA, TGF-beta influence fibronectin expression in endometrial cells
Endocrinology - Growth hormone prompts endocrine or paracrine activity during spermatogenesis
Endocrinology - Insulin acts via protein kinase phosphorylation in blastocysts
Endocrinology - Link found between mitochondrial efficiency and insulin resistance
Endocrinology - Microenvironmental factors guide glucocorticoid influence in the thymus
Endocrinology - Novel microbead system facilitates isolation of specialized cell types
Endocrinology - Scientists identified role of genes in corpus cardiacum morphogenesis
Endocrinology - Sesame lignans augment vitamin E activity in lipid peroxidation systems
Endocrinology - Specific hormone and growth factor mediated activation revealed
Endoplasmic Reticulum - Varied activation of endoplasmic reticulum stress-responsive elements revealed
Environmental Health - Cleveland, Ohio, combats childhood lead poisoning
Environmental Health - Component of plastic stimulates growth of certain prostate cancer cells
Environmental Health - People exposed to asbestos show early signs of autoimmunity
Environmental Health - Secondhand smoke linked to cognitive declines in children
Environmental Health - Synthetic musks may enhance the effects of toxic compounds
Environmental Health - U.S. NIST/EPA study aims at healthy indoor climate
Environmental Health - Validity of a food-frequency questionnaire reported and verified
Environmental Health - Waste minimization plans affect U.S. medical waste management
Enzymology - Aldoxime dehydratase studied, residues needed in triple bond synthesis revealed
Enzymology - Cyclooxygenase-2 studied, expression in H4 human neuroglioma cells revealed
Enzymology - Expression level of GGPS is regulated through splicing of intron 4b
Enzymology - Matrix metalloproteinases govern capillary tube formation differentially
Enzymology - Metal ions direct prostasin activity
Enzymology - Researchers' work adds to enzymology body of knowledge
Enzymology - Residues in factor Xa critical to interaction with Na+, factor Va
Enzymology - Sp1 mediates lysozyme activation in epithelial cells
Enzymology - Two-step activation manages gene expression in skeletal muscles
Epidemiology - Hepatitis E virus common among pregnant women in small study from India
Epidemiology - Molecular studies predict higher rates of liver cancer in the United States
Epidemiology - Results of HIV prevalence survey among general population in Niger released
Epidermal Growth Factor - Esophageal keratinocyte migration studied, role of signaling pathway revealed
Epilepsy - Chronic epilepsy decreases brain cell production in critical learning center
Epilepsy - Clonazepam may use alternate control routes in genetic absence epilepsy rats
Epilepsy - New clues to the genetics of epilepsy
Erythropoiesis - CPEC induces erythroid differentiation through CTP depletion and p38 MAP kinase
Escherichia Coli - E. coli metabolism studied, role of transcription factor revealed
Escherichia Coli - Ozone treatment alternative to pasteurization
Escherichia coli - High incidence of ESBLs among outpatient clinical E. coli isolates
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - FDA issues approvable letter for Sanvar for esophageal variceal bleeding
Estrogen - Estradiol-induced induction does not require direct MAPK/ERK activation
Ethics - NIH whistleblower says government bungled AIDS study in Uganda
Ethics - Study describes physicians' response to religious conflicts in medicine
Evolutionary Biology - Great tits show how differences can flourish
Evolutionary Biology - Holes in fossil shells show effects of competition and evolution
Fetal Medicine - New system may help babies avoid brain damage
Finance - ASP closes private placement
Finance - Agriculture produces company announces dividend
Finance - Antibody-focused biopharmeceutical company reports Q03 2004 financial results
Finance - Baby products manufacturer announces financial results
Finance - Biopharma focused on oral drug delivery secures $20M equity commitment
Finance - Biotech firm increases financing to $12,570,000
Finance - Biotherapeutic company announces financial results
Finance - Cancer-focused biopharmaceutical company files registration for proposed IPO
Finance - Cancer/inflammation-focused biopharma announces $14M private placement
Finance - Cell-based company executive adopts Rule 10b5-1 prearranged stock sales plan
Finance - China-focused company revises guidance, issues preliminary Q3 results
Finance - Clinical research organization reports second quarter financial results
Finance - Commercial health benefits company announces pricing for tender offers
Finance - Company announces closing of $60M private placement of common stock
Finance - Company's stock delisted, per its demand, from Berlin-Bremen stock exchange
Finance - Cryosurgical technology company closes second-round investment
Finance - DCI parent reports Q2 sales of approximately $3,172,000
Finance - DNA-focused company announces third quarter 2004 financial results
Finance - Dental Select buys out stock of shareholder
Finance - Device company closes $2.735M private placement
Finance - Device firm reports second quarter EPS up 50% to $0.09
Finance - Device maker to restate some historical financial statements
Finance - Diagnostics company reports loss of $0.12 per share
Finance - Drug development company raised third round of financing
Finance - Drug discovery company announced private placement
Finance - Emisphere agrees to new terms for note repayment
Finance - Female condom company reports Q4 2004 results
Finance - Food safety company announces financial results
Finance - Four teams awarded inaugural translational cancer research grants
Finance - Funding available to build behavioral health service system
Finance - Games for Health project receives major funding
Finance - Genetics-focused biopharmaceutical company reports Q3 2004 financial results
Finance - Health Care REIT, Inc., announces gross investments of $584.9M for 2004
Finance - Health care venture capital investments increase 23% in 2004, publisher reports
Finance - Health discount company announces stock transfer
Finance - Health management company pays to save
Finance - HearUSA reports 16% increase in December revenues
Finance - Hearing aid developer, manufacturer announces acceleration of option vesting
Finance - Hospice care provider expands credit facility to $50 million
Finance - Hospital company announces expected fourth quarter earnings shortfall
Finance - Imaging technology services provider reports third quarter 2004 results
Finance - InSightec parent announces completion of self-tender offer
Finance - Individual disability, group insurer files shelf registration statement
Finance - Laboratory files shelf registration statement
Finance - Medical device company announces record annual revenues, reports Q4 2004 results
Finance - Medical device company closes $26 million in financing
Finance - Medical device company closes Series B funding round
Finance - Medical imaging software company announces record revenue in third quarter 2004
Finance - Michigan insurer offers grants for community health projects
Finance - Michigan insurer provides grant to improve men's health
Finance - Nanotech company named to Merrill Lynch index
Finance - Nevada Cancer Institute gets $25 million "challenge grant"
Finance - Note exchange offer by hospital operator expires
Finance - Oncology-focused medical device company announces third quarter 2004 results
Finance - Online medical services provider reports third quarter 2004 results
Finance - Online secure medical services provider completes $20 million private placement
Finance - Owner of senior living facilities signs venture agreement with JPMorgan Fleming
Finance - Pharma announces pricing of $65M of 2.50% convertible subordinated debentures
Finance - Pharma company provides financial update
Finance - Pharmaceutical company announces results for fiscal 2005 first quarter
Finance - Pharmaceutical firm announces $12.5M private placement financing
Finance - Pharmaceutical firm closes $11.6M financing
Finance - Pharmaceutical firm reports loss of $0.09 per share
Finance - Pharmaceutical firm reports loss of $2.06 per share
Finance - Pharmaceutical firm sells $283M of senior convertible notes
Finance - Protein-focused biopharmaceutical company reports Q3 2004 financial results
Finance - Protein-misfolding-focused company closes on $16M round of funding
Finance - Regional Pennsylvania hospital association releases year-end financial report
Finance - Science-based growth company completes private bridge loan
Finance - Science-based pharmaceutical company reports third quarter 2004 financials
Finance - Secure healthcare information company begins trading under symbol SCUI
Finance - Service provider to morbidly obese patients reports third quarter 2004 results
Finance - South Broward Hospital District awards $50 million investment mandate
Finance - Technology company closes on $4.0 million private placement financing
Finance - Theranostics company closes private offering
Fitness & Wellness - Inflatable wedge holds door open for those looking to get in shape
Fitness & Wellness - Olympic gold medallist Kristine Lilly leads kids in action pilot program
Fitness and Wellness - British marathoner releases DVD and video on power walking off the pounds
Fitness and Wellness - Health club group predicts over 10 million Americans will join club in 2005
Fitness and Wellness - Minnesota yoga instructor's 'YogaLift' program wins 'Best of Fitness' honors
Food Contamination - F-specific coliphages detected by PCR in fresh market-ready produce
Food Safety - Emerging trends of foodborne illness surveillance and prevention analyzed
Food Safety - Food safety company's germicidal product passes U.S. EPA Protocal testing
Food Safety - Genome comparison of four Campylobacter strains yields genetic markers
Food Safety - Listeria food poisoning cases rose in '03
Food-Borne Disease - Lysozyme augments antimicrobial activity of chitosan films
Foot-and-Mouth Disease - Method to detect foot-and-mouth virus antibodies developed
Gallstone Disease - Eating nuts is associated with lower risk of gallstones in men
Gastric Bypass Surgery - Teen twins undergo controversial gastric bypass surgery
Gastric Cancer Diagnostics - LOH genotyping may be independent prognostic indicator in gastric carcinoma
Gastroenterology - Findings describe new data in gastroenterology research
Gastroenterology - Interferon-alpha and antisense K-ras RNA suppress pancreatic cancer cell growth
Gastroenterology - Synergy between acid and pepsin affects posterior laryngeal tissues
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - New method of measuring esophago-gastric junction competence developed
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor - Double-balloon enteroscopy aids in diagnosis of gastrointestinal stromal tumor
Gene Research - WDR25 gene is widely expressed in human tissues
Gene Silencing - Retroviral driven transfer of short hairpin RNA analyzes gene function
Gene Transfer - Jet injection and electroporation deliver plasmids to large muscles
Gene Transfer - Nucleotides targeting anti-apoptosis protein bind to erythroleukemia cells
Generic Drugs - Company announces the first approval of Ciclopirox Cream
Generic Drugs - Company launches Halobetasol Cream 0.05% (Rx), and Ointment 0.05% (Rx)
Generic Drugs - Pharma company receives approval for generic Accupril
Generic Drugs - Research: Generics provide consumers more savings than price controls
Generic Drugs - Spain to suspend reference-price system, support generics
Genetic Disorders - Dendritic cells made to express intereukin-12 prevent atopic disorders
Genomics - New research in the area of genomics detailed
Genomics - Varied recombination rates may bias gene mapping studies
Genomics and Genetics - ChIP assay used to identify glucocorticoid receptor target genes
Genomics and Genetics - Effects of tetrodotoxin exposure on human glial cells clarified
Genomics and Genetics - Gene expression in cochlea and kidney characterized
Genomics and Genetics - Growth arrest pathway genes also regulate metabolism and mitochondria
Genomics and Genetics - Novel statistical system improves study of gene coexpression dynamics
Genomics and Genetics - PCR use assessed in high surface-to-volume ratio SiO2 microstructures
Genomics and Genetics - Robust toolkit developed for functional profiling of yeast genome
Geriatrics - Aging-focused pharmaceutical company opens new research labs in North Carolina
Geriatrics - Data: Florida nursing home residents receive higher quality of care than in 2002
Geriatrics - Psychosocial intervention aids patients with age-related macular degeneration
Geriatrics - Rhode Island proposes nursing home reform
Geriatrics - Study of diuretics in elderly people says the benefits outweigh the risks
Gestational Diabetes - Oxidative stress involved in pathogenesis of gestational diabetes
Glioma - Diffusion-weighted imaging values highlight brain tumor invasion
Glioma - IFNgamma's inhibitory effect on COX-2 expression relevant to glioma therapy?
Global Health - International commission would coordinate global relief efforts
Global Health - Science should be at center of decision making for developing nations
Gonadotropins - Gonadotropin subunit structure studied, role of disulfide bridges revealed
Graft-Versus-Tumor Effect - Graft-versus-tumor effect following ASCT generated against solid tumors
Grants - Nevada Cancer institute receives $25 million matching-funds grant
Grants - Univ. of Oklahoma Health Center sees grant increases
Group B Streptococcal Infection - Effects of intrapartum penicillin prophylaxis studied in infants
Gynecologic Surgery - Women need less morphine after hysterectomies with new treatment
Gynecology - Company reports 2005 Medicare payment value for cryoablation therapy
Gynecology - Doppler flow studies don't differentiate leiomyomas from leiomyosarcomas
Gynecology - SU5416 controls enzyme signals to block ovarian cancer angiogenesis
Gynecology - Transcriptional switches initiate estrogen-regulated endometrial growth
HIV/AIDS Epidemiology - Surveillance needed to track epidemiology of HIV among Mexican migrants in US
HIV/AIDS Healthcare - Education positively associated with awareness of HIV/AIDS-related services
HIV/AIDS Healthcare - Point-of-care rapid HIV testing may improve entry into healthcare
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Acceptability of HIV prevention strategies in central Tanzania explored
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Comprehensive response to HIV could prevent 10 million AIDS deaths in Africa
HIV/AIDS Prevention - German pharmaceutical company continues commitment to HIV/AIDS community
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Indian media to boost government efforts in combating AIDS
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Misconceptions about medical advances may lead to risky sex practice
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Multifaceted intervention strategy associated with lower HIV rates
HIV/AIDS Prevention - One in five HIV-positive men knowingly put sexual partners at risk
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Policy policies analyzed that affect HIV prevention in Mexican migrants
HIV/AIDS Prevention - U.S. NIH overlooked problems in Uganda AIDS study, whistleblower says
HIV/AIDS Research - Anti-termination by SIV Tat requires flexibility of nascent TAR structure
HIV/AIDS Research - HIV-1 Vpr-mediated G(2) arrest requires Rad17 and Hus1
HIV/AIDS Research - Reports add new data to HIV/AIDS research
HIV/AIDS Research - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Risk - Scientists discover key genetic factor in susceptibility to HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Therapy - AIDS Drug Assistance Program of Utah selects prescription benefit service
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Acute interstitial nephritis associated with protease inhibitor atazanavir
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Clinical cutoffs for TYPE HIV-1 resistance test established
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Deferring HAART initiation until CD4 cells drop below 200mm3 is detrimental
HIV/AIDS Therapy - NNRTI capravirine reduces HIV-1 viral load in phase 1 study
HIV/AIDS Therapy - New therapeutic vaccine for HIV/AIDS eliminates needles and excessive toxicity
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Reports advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS therapy research
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Researchers describe findings in HIV/AIDS therapy studies
HIV/AIDS-Associated Infection - Saquinavir & miconazole synergistic against C. albicans & C. neoformans
HIV/AIDS-Related Disease - Tumid lupus erythematosus uncovered following HAART-related immune restoration
HIV/AIDS-Related Nutrition - Vitamins C and E protect against AZT-induced oxidative stress
Haemophilus Influenzae - Study shows higher incidence of H. influenzae type b than previously known
Hair Studies - Forkhead gene Foxe1 required for hair follicle morphogenesis
Health Education - Cancer support talk radio show now heard via Internet and satellite
Health Education - U.S. young people's views of sexual terms undergo big changes
Health Promotion - Blue Shield of California pays members for healthy behavior
Health Promotion - Cigna behavioral health doubles online coaching program
Health Promotion - Kids dental program named one of five national models
Health Promotion - Medicare will help beneficiaries quit smoking
Health Promotion - Minnesota partnership for smoking cessation offers QUITPLAN services
Health Promotion - National Parent Leadership month to be observed in February
Health Promotion - Online resource for expectant parents helps pregnant women to quit smoking
Health Promotion - Prevention organization comments on Medicare coverage of smoking cessation
Health Promotion - Programs support employee wellness
Health Promotion - VoiceAmerica Network airs "The Gary Null Show"
Health and Politics - Post-apartheid cultural politics of HIV/AIDS in South Africa analyzed
Healthcare Access - Alaska clinics hope to improve patient satisfaction and cut no-shows
Healthcare Access - Barriers to infectious disease care among lesbians identified
Healthcare Access - Cherokee Nation to build Muskogee clinic in Oklahoma
Healthcare Access - Coalition reaches consensus on priorities for improving healthcare quality
Healthcare Access - Healthy Finds helps Americans make educated decisions about health care
Healthcare Access - New burn center celebrated at biosciences conference
Healthcare Access - PA Governor announces agreement on nursing home assessment
Healthcare Costs - Americans have variety of domestic options for savings on drugs
Healthcare Costs - California health insurance premiums continue double-digit increases
Healthcare Costs - Regulators approve rate increase for Parkersburg, West Virginia, hospital
Healthcare Costs - Report shows Wisconsin school districts could save with health insurance plan
Healthcare Costs - West Virginia faces mental health care crisis
Healthcare Coverage - AHIP launches unique online resource on health savings accounts
Healthcare Coverage - Arkansas Governor discusses healthcare
Healthcare Coverage - California leader calls for more taxes to protect schools, healthcare
Healthcare Coverage - Drug store chain stops accepting Ohio state employee prescriptions under plan
Healthcare Coverage - Financial corporation enters agreement to provide health savings plans
Healthcare Coverage - GI societies call for insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening
Healthcare Coverage - Gevity announces 2005 workers' compensation program
Healthcare Coverage - Humana adds Newport Beach hospital to its ChoiceCare Network
Healthcare Coverage - Humana adds out-of-pocket cost data as a consumer-focused enhancement
Healthcare Coverage - Insurance company announces new product for health care providers
Healthcare Coverage - Lawmakers look to help needy children, adults receive healthcare
Healthcare Coverage - New DirigoChoice enrollees tout state health plan in Maine
Healthcare Coverage - Pharmacy group offers tips to boost pharmacy drug benefits lingo
Healthcare Coverage - Program launched to help uninsured with sleep disorders
Healthcare Coverage - Simply Secure healthcare savings program to launch first quarter 2005
Healthcare Coverage - U.S. HHS issues final regulation on access to group health coverage
Healthcare Coverage - Unions bargain away healthcare for same-sex partners in New York town
Healthcare Coverage - World leaders vow to work together to help tsunami victims
Heart Disease Mortality - Depression tied to higher risk of heart disease death
Heart Disease Risk Factors - Adiponectin reduced in acromegaly and normalized by growth hormone correction
Heart Disease Risk Factors - Endothelial dysfunction in women with PCOS related to insulin resistance
Heart Failure - Nursing professor wins prize for arteriosclerosis , heart failure report
Heart Surgery - Study: Mortality risk doesn't differ between sexes after PCI
Heart Surgery - Transesophageal echocardiography unreliable for cardiac output assessment
Heat Shock Proteins - Structure of small heat shock proteins changed in response to pH
Heathcare Costs - Missouri sees $7.7 Million in mental health services savings
Helicobacter pylori - Helicobacter pylori may play role in conjunctival MALT lymphoma
Hematology - Novel assay enables simultaneous analysis of specific platelet antibodies
Hematology - Novel ligand display technology transduces hematopoietic cells
Hematology - PECAM-1 mediates platelet aggregation on irradiated endothelial cells
Hematology - Prenatal gene therapy corrects hemophilia B in immunocompetent mice
Hematology - Proangiogenic protein protects multiple myeloma from apoptosis
Hematology - Tests detect occult hepatitis B in North American hemodialysis patients
Hematopoiesis - Follistatin and follistatin-related gene have distinct hematopoietic functions
Hematopoietic Malignancy - Blocking constitutive STAT5 activation may treat hematopoietic malignancies
Hemoglobinuria - Clostridium septicum mutants used to diagnose hemoglobinuria
Hepatitis B Therapy - Peg-IF monotherapy effective in over one-third of patients
Hepatitis B Virus - Thymalfasin has the potential to treat patients with chronic hepatitis B
Hepatitis C Therapy - Company reports results from phase Ia/Ib studies of Actilon for hepatitis C
Hepatitis C Virus - A HCV IRES-mediated translation initiation model clarifies domain function
Hepatitis C Virus - Ampligen clinical program initiated in HIV patients with or without HCV
Hepatitis C Virus - CD4+CD25+ regulatory T lymphocytes encourage hepatitis C virus persistence
Hepatitis C Virus - Man infected with hepatitis C during test dies
Hepatitis C Virus - Positive results from study of oral protease inhibitor for hepatitis C reported
Hepatitis C Virus - Testing for hepatitis C should be routine for persons at increased risk
Hepatitis C Virus - Vial from Cardinal Health pharmacy part of hepatitis probe
Hepatitis Therapy - DHEA reduces hepatic inflammation in hepatitis models
Hepatoblastoma - Single-agent cyclophosphamide ineffectual in refractory, relapsing HB patients
Hepatocellular Carcinoma - Risk of delirium after liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma studied
Hepatocytes - Some gene activities in hepatocytes do not require growth factor receptor
Hereditary Antithrombin Deficiency - Company provides ATryn program update
Herpes Risk Factors - Study finds herpes virus in 98% of healthy participants
Herpes Simplex Virus - Herpes simplex virus studied, activity of alpha-helical peptides revealed
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Adding methyltestosterone to esterified estrogen improves lipoprotein profile
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Overall risk of developing hypertension during HRT is low
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Review supports link between HRT and stroke
Human Genome - Laboratory devises technique to explain patterns of gene regulation
Human Papillomavirus - CDK inhibitor inhibits HPV-16 E7-induced numerical centrosome anomalies
Human T Cell Leukemia Virus - HTLV-1 Tax ubiquitination modulates its activity
Human T-Cell Leukemia Virus - Stable ubiquitination of HTLV-1 tax required for proteasome binding
Hyperglycemia - VEGF and high glucose levels mediate placenta growth factor activity
Hypertension - Calcium channel blockers boost women's risk of CVD death than other treatments
Hypertension - DETA/NO has potent blood pressure lowering effects
Hypertension - Gene mapping supports a relationship between the Add1 gene and blood pressure
Hypertension - Genes don't explain higher blood pressures among African Americans
Hypertension - New findings in the area of hypertension described
Hypertension - New findings in the area of hypertension detailed
Hypertension - Sodium intake influences vasoconstriction in cold-induced hypertensive rats
Hypertension - TDI analysis could detect precocious LV global diastolic dysfunction
Hypertension - Transfer function to calculate aortic from upper limb pressure validated
Hypodermoclysis - Vitrase launches in the United States
Hypogonadism - Companies announce approval of Tostrex gel in first European country
Hypothyroidism - Adjusting pre-conception L-T4 dose may yield adequate maternal thyroid function
Imaging - Gonad capsule effective method for blocking radiation to testes from scan
Imaging - Knowledge of ECG artifacts during high-field MRI is essential
Imaging - LV strain is not uniformly distributed over the wall
Imaging - MRI deconstructs brain's complex network
Imaging - MRI technique is integrated for deformation field reconstruction
Imaging - Method accurately segments vessels from MRA data
Imaging - Study determines commonly used contrast agent safe for "universal use" in CT
Imaging - Technique provides detailed tomographic images of the inner organs
Immunology - Active subgroup of small intestinal intraepithelial lymphocytes identified
Immunology - Beta-casein (1-28) exerts mitogenic effect on T and B lymphocytes
Immunology - Drm/Gremlin and Dan interact with Slits and inhibit monocyte chemotaxis
Immunology - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of immunology
Immunology - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of immunology
Immunology - Studies add new findings to immunology body of knowledge
Immunology - Studies advance knowledge in immunology research
Immunosuppression - Leflunomide protects the liver from T-cell-mediated injury
Infant Mortality - Cuba says its infant mortality rate for 2004 was lowest in Latin America
Infection - Inhibition of human and Leishmania donovani topoisomerases revealed
Infections - Growth of Escherichia coli O157:H7 inhibited in vitro by colicin
Infectious Disease - Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase-1 inhibition disrupts the chlamydial life cycle
Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Coinfection with CMV frequent in IBD patients on immunosuppressive therapy
Influenza - Flu activity picking up in Colorado; vaccine restrictions lifted
Influenza Vaccine - Alabama health officials expand list of people who can get flu shots
Influenza Vaccine - Flu vaccine to be more widely available in New Mexico
Influenza Vaccine - Missouri relaxes guidelines for flu vaccine
Influenza Vaccine - More adult flu vaccine available in Florida
Influenza Vaccine - New Jersey eases restrictions on influenza vaccine
Influenza Vaccine - New York relaxes flu shot restrictions
Information Technology - American TeleCare selected to participate in VA's telehealth program
Information Technology - Cameras and computers enable U.S. doctors to watch over patients from afar
Information Technology - Caritas Christi Health Care's network deploys security platform
Information Technology - Clinical information software provider announces go-live at Mississippi hospital
Information Technology - Company awards $4.6 million for studies of cardiac safety monitoring services
Information Technology - Company launches consultancy to provide healthcare-related wireless service
Information Technology - Electronic medical records company ranked lead provider by IT advisory service
Information Technology - Florida insurer upgrades online resource for uninsured Floridians
Information Technology - Georgia Chiropractic Association chooses payment processing system
Information Technology - Health information company launches enhanced health news channel
Information Technology - InFORM Radiology Information System to add billing function
Information Technology - Internet-based company launches life sciences information channel
Information Technology - Medical web site to provide health-related content on Earthlink start page
Information Technology - Pharma firm adopts MDL Isentris platform to boost R&D
Information Technology - Rhode Island hospital implements emergency department information system
Information Technology - Software company launches new practice management system
Information Technology - Software delivers real-time electronic device history record solution
Information Technology - Technology company launches data collection software
Information Technology - Technology company to install IT infrastructure for Wockhardt Pharmaceuticals
Information Technology - University health system selects communications protection software suite
Information Technology - Updated commerce-optimization software released
Information Technology - Voluntary health organizations, publishers announce information initiative
Information Technology - Wireless healthcare making money for technology companies, report analyst says
Injury Prevention - Children at risk from unexploded military material
Injury Prevention - Injury toll in U.S. homes tops 12 million yearly
Injury Prevention - Most alcohol-related plane crashes occur at night, in bad weather
Injury Prevention - Parents more likely to follow advice if they trust their children's doctors
Injury Prevention - Snowy roads lead to more crashes
Insemination - Apis mellifera insemination can produce different sperm survival
Interstitial Cystitis - IC is more prevalent in managed care population than previously thought
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Study of pro-motility agent shows improved work productivity in women with IBS
Ischemia - Neuroprotection analyzed, role of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate revealed
Ischemia - Reports describe recent advances in ischemia research
Ischemia - Researchers' findings advance ischemia research
Ischemia/Reperfusion - Studies describe new findings in ischemia/reperfusion research
Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpes Virus - Small GTPase Rac1 links KSHV vGPCR to cytokine secretion and paracrine neoplasia
Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus - Fetal mesencyhmal stem cells susceptible to KSHV infection
Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus - Findings describe new data in kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus research
Kearns-Sayre Syndrome - Deleted mitochondrial DNAs reduced by ketogenic treatment
Kidney Disease - Altered podocyte-derived VEGF assembly may precipitate diabetic glomerulopathy
Kidney Infection - Sexual behavior, genetic factors increase risk in women under 50
Knee Replacement - Factors determining wear in Press-Fit Condylar modular system identified
Knee Replacement - Mini-midvastus approach improves TKA outcome
Knee Replacement - Risks of bilateral total knee replacement elucidated
Knee Replacement - Two-stage reimplantation of infected TKA has high long-term success rate
Lab Technology - Brand perceptions of scientific instrumentation suppliers established
Lactation - Breast milk samples from different donors contain similar oligonucleotides
Language - Spanish whistles get brain's language center ticking
Lead Poisoning - Low levels of lead affect proliferation and differentiation of embryonic NSCs
Legal Issues - Augsburg flu shot case referred to federal prosecutors
Legal Issues - Hypnotist reaches plea deal over charges of sex with patients
Legal Issues - Indiana seeks probation for nursing home
Legal Issues - Jury finds for Utah women in diet drug fen-phen verdict with $2.1 million award
Legal Issues - Lilly denies report of missing Prozac documents
Legal Issues - New health law sometimes poses problem for police
Legal Issues - Newspaper reviews human services system privatization
Legal Issues - Payments settle allegations over free vaccines
Legal Issues - Pfizer sued over painkiller
Legal Issues - Settlement reached in brain harvesting lawsuit
Legal Issues - South Carolina hospitals join to fight lawsuits
Legal Issues - Special prosecutor appointed in brain harvest probe
Legal Issues - U.S. Attorney reports guilty plea in kick-back case
Legal Issues - U.S. court upholds patent infringement suit against generic antibiotic maker
Legionella pneumophila - Legionella pneumophila genomes have high plasticity
Leishmania Diagnostics - Real-time RT-PCR and PCR-ELISA quantifies L. infantum from tissue biopsies
Leishmaniasis - Drug company receives regulatory approval in Germany for leishmaniasis therapy
Leishmaniasis - New findings in the area of leishmaniasis described
Leptin Studies - Leptin levels are dependent on sleep duration
Lesch-Nyhan Disease - Novel mutations involved in HPRT deficiency identified
Leukemia - Chemotherapy drug combination shows promise for leukemia treatment
Leukemia - Girl in remission after leukemia diagnosis, twin sister's organ donation
Leukemia - Higher BMI associated with increased risk of AML, but not CLL in older women
Leukemia - Isolated extramedullary relapse appears common after Chemo-DLI
Lipid Studies - Hazelnut oil reduces aortic cholesterol accumulation
Lipid Studies - Novel FA2H gene encodes a fatty acid 2-hydroxylase
Lipoprotein - Lipoprotein related enzymes studied, role of high density lipoprotein revealed
Liposomal Delivery - Production of TGF-beta studied, role of a kinase and liposomes revealed
Listeria - Epidemic L. monocytogenes dairy farm strain causes sporadic human illness
Liver Cancer - Genes with prognostic value in hepatocellular carcinoma identified
Liver Cancer - Quercetin induces selective growth inhibition/apoptosis in hepatic tumor cells
Liver Cirrhosis - Neuropsychiatric test developed for subclinical hepatic encephalopathy
Liver Disease - Action plan released addressing burden of liver disease
Liver Disease - CYP2E1 inhibitors oppose liver injury
Liver Disease - NIH action plan charts future challenges for research
Liver Disease - Nuclear import of proinflammatory transcription factor fuels liver cell death
Liver Fibrosis - A dual reporter gene transgenic mouse aids hepatic fibrogenic investigation
Liver Fibrosis - Antioxidant boosters staunch fibrosis in rodent livers
Low Back Pain - Tool identifies low back pain patients who will benefit from spinal manipulation
Lung Cancer - PI3-kinase pathway involved in early progression
Lung Research - Technique allows lung-specific delivery of reagents
Lung Transplant - Living-related lobar lung transplants may increase donor availability
Lysosomal Storage Disease - Alpha-N-acetylglucosaminidase replacement treats Sanfilippo syndrome models
Lysozyme - Lysozyme activity analyzed, effects of Ni2+ revealed
Lysteria monocytogenes - L. monocytogenes attachment to alfalfa sprouts leads to irrigation changes
Machado-Joseph Disease - Cell death plays a role in the pathogenesis of Machado-Joseph disease
Macular Degeneration - Study shows drug effectively treats neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Malaria - Travelers to Dominican Republic should take prophylaxis
Male Infertility - Sperm-sorting machine electronically filters healthy sperm for IVF
Malignant Mesothelioma - MM cells expressing Slug have increased resistance to chemotherapeutic agents
Market Analysis - What is driving the rise in over-the-counter drugs?
Mastitis - Calcium inhibits bap-dependent multicellular behavior in Staphylococcus
Medical Device - Opsonization of wear particles regulates macrophage responses
Medical Device - Robotic pyeloplasty reviewed
Medical Device Reimbursement - ExacTrac X-Ray 6D technology now eligible for reimbursement
Medical Devices - Capture detection in cardiac pacing reviewed
Medical Devices - Counterpulsation algorithm devised for moving-actuator type pulsatile LVAD
Medical Devices - Dynamic characteristics of VentrAssist implantable rotary blood pump determined
Medical Devices - Highly integrated sphincter prosthesis developed
Medical Devices - Internet-based home care monitoring system developed
Medical Devices - Medical device company gets IDE for embolic protection filters in clinical trial
Medical Devices - Optimum placement of ports in robotic urinary tract surgery outlined
Medical Devices - Valve-specific parameters for mechanical heart valve cavitation determined
Medical Errors - Deadly drug mistakes spike at the start of each month
Medical Errors - New medication management products, consulting services launched
Medical Errors - Robot mixes medications, prepares syringes
Medical Errors - Surgeon who left patient on operating table to pay $1.25 million settlement
Medical Imaging - First magnetic resonance imaging applications lab to be built in Oxford, U.K.
Medical Imaging - Flat detectors increasingly replacing x-ray film, company reports
Medical Imaging - IT company awarded 3-year medical center contract for digital imaging services
Medical Imaging - Ultrasound systems company introduces zone sonography ultrasound platform
Medical Malpractice - Group of doctors says medical reform bill should become law
Medical Malpractice - U.S. President pushes for lawsuit limits in county dubbed 'judicial hellhole'
Medicare - Company's managed care coverage for Medicare beneficiaries expanded by U.S. CMS
Melanoma - Order of treatment critical for avoiding toxicity
Meningiomas - Galectin-3-binding sites, S100B may affect atypical meningioma aggressiveness
Menopause - Anti-mullerian hormone is promising predictor of menopausal transition.
Mental Health - Effects of lithium on neuronal growth cone behavior determined
Mental Health - Effects of oral hormone receptor antagonist studied in a primate stress paradigm
Mental Health - Hundreds of disaster survivors seek counseling
Mental Health - Money issues leading cause of holiday stress for Americans
Mental Health - New treatment for depression approved in Europe
Mental Health - Quetiapine elevates noradrenaline and dopamine release in rat prefrontal cortex
Mental Health - Rgs2 is a quantitative trait gene for anxiety in mice
Mergers & Acquisitions - A4 Health Systems acquires Canopy Systems
Mergers & Acquisitions - AXIA Health Management launched, merges with HealthCare Dimensions
Mergers & Acquisitions - American Red Cross Transplantation Services tissue banking assets to be acquired
Mergers & Acquisitions - Biotech company puts merger plans with Panacos Pharmaceuticals on hold
Mergers & Acquisitions - California company acquires BestCare
Mergers & Acquisitions - Company acquires four dialysis facilities
Mergers & Acquisitions - DTLL, Inc., closes on acquisition
Mergers & Acquisitions - Definitive agreement to sell optical retail chain announced
Mergers & Acquisitions - Developers of Health Data Focus merge
Mergers & Acquisitions - Dragon extends share purchase agreement in connection with proposed acquisition
Mergers & Acquisitions - Ecolab acquires water-care company
Mergers & Acquisitions - Embryo Development Corp. discusses potential merger
Mergers & Acquisitions - Eye Care International acquires N-CAM
Mergers & Acquisitions - French contract research organization acquired
Mergers & Acquisitions - Health curriculum provider acquired by healthcare marketing firm
Mergers & Acquisitions - HealthCare Partners merges with Harriman Jones Medical Group
Mergers & Acquisitions - IMV Ltd. acquires AuntMinnie.com business
Mergers & Acquisitions - Independence Holding Company acquires Health Plan Administrators, Inc.
Mergers & Acquisitions - Institutional pharmacy provider acquires UniScripts, Inc.
Mergers & Acquisitions - Letter of intent issued to acquire Synova Healthcare
Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical device maker enters into agreement to acquire stent developer
Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical hand-held device company postpones acquisition of Israeli company
Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical transcription technology company acquires Avicis, formerly HealthScribe
Mergers & Acquisitions - Momentum Computer, Inc., acquired by computer company
Mergers & Acquisitions - Nanotechnology company merges with C Sixty
Mergers & Acquisitions - Oral care product development business acquired for EUR 8M
Mergers & Acquisitions - Pharma company to acquire ProBio International
Mergers & Acquisitions - Pharmaceutical company merger approved
Mergers & Acquisitions - Therapeutics company acquires interest in Alzheimer-focused Ellipsis
Mergers and Acquisitions - Medical closure system company to sell drug delivery business
Metabolic Syndrome - Growth hormone and placental lactogen genes linked to metabolic syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome - Hepatic lipase mRNA, protein, and enzymes increased in insulin resistance
Metabolic Syndrome - Research shows metabolic syndrome drug market to increase by 2013
Metabolic Syndrome - Studies add new findings to metabolic syndrome body of knowledge
Metabolic Syndrome - Weight, fitness and lifestyle important contributors to metabolic syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome - von Willebrand factor does not predict development of metabolic syndrome
Metabolism - Energy expenditure in elderly investigated
Metalloproteins - Alpha-helical coiled coil peptide that binds Ni(II) and Cu(II) designed
Metastases - Scientists study how cancer cells get out of control
Metastatic Melanoma - Taxanes may be treatment option for metastatic melanoma
Microbiology - Involvement of linear plasmids in aerobic biodegradation of vinyl chloride
Migraine - Handout focuses on menstrual migraine
Molecular Biology - Protein transformation gives new twist to medical research
Molecular Biology - Research-products provider introduces pre-poured Agar plates for bacteria growth
Molecular Biology - Researchers report on carbohydrate-carbohydrate interactions in cell recognition
Molecular Biology - tRNA global structure varies more than had been supposed
Molecular Diagnostics - Multiplexed RT-PCR valuable for high throughput screening applications
Monoclonal Antibody - Analysis of myeloma cell lines for antibody production conducted
Monoclonal Antibody - System to select cells producing glycosylated single-chain Fv developed
Movement - Exploring the brain's internal stopwatch
Mucosal Immunization - Research add new data to mucosal immunization body of knowledge
Multiple Myeloma - Cancer drug study results indicate potential for treating multiple myeloma
Multiple Sclerosis - Alpha lipoic acid has implications as a therapy for multiple sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis - Software selected to support multiple sclerosis research partnership
Mutagenesis - Electrochemiluminescence assay shows point mutations in cancer samples
Mutagenesis - Researchers' data advance mutagenesis research
Mutagenesis - Topoisomerase inhibitors pursue chromatin to alter paternal chromosomes
Myelodysplastic Syndrome - MoDCs in MDS have abnormalities that contribute to defective immune response
Myocardia - PPARalpha may mediate mitochondrial response to thyroid hormone
Myocardial Infarction - AB5000 ventricle patient supported for more than 37 days
Myocardial Infarction - Cord blood cells limit heart attack damage in animal study
Myocardial Infarction - Normal LV wall motion does not exclude myocardial infarction
Myocardial Infarction - RV involvement in MI should be detected as early as possible
Myocardial Infarction - Working while ill boosts heart-attack risk
Myopathy - Gene mutations associated with congenital myopathies produce varying effects
Nanoparticles - Biomolecular interaction between biotin and streptavidin detected
Nanotechnology - Nanotechnology company introduces new product line
Nanotechnology - New protein holds promise for use in medicine and nanoscience
Nanotechnology - Research shows nanomaterials are establishing commercial presence in U.S.
Natural Medicine - Phyllanthus amarus extract reduces HIV replication
Neoplasia - Bcl-2-related genes important in tumor initiation/progression/therapy response
Neovascularization - Ex vivo murine aorta cultures model angiogenesis
Neovascularization - Mast cell-derived angiopoietin-1 promotes plasmacytoma growth
Neurodegeneration - Beta-synuclein gene transfer protects mice from nervous system degeneration
Neurodegeneration - Geranylgeranylation inhibition mediates HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
Neurodegeneration - New findings in neurodegeneration described
Neurodegenerative Disease - Cell-specific patterns of tau-dependent process formation identified
Neurodegenerative Disease - Protein stability unaffected by polyglutamine expansion in ataxin-3
Neurofibromatosis - Brain tumor study reveals why treatment efforts fail in genetic disorder
Neurology - Genetic and epigenetic events highlight the etiology of autism
Neurology - Inositol monophosphatase 2 expression is implicated in bipolar disorder
Neuroscience - Coding and decoding of spatial position by nervous system elucidated
Neuroscience - Effects of PVN spider venom on blood-brain barrier permeability clarified
Neuroscience - Effects of fluoxetine on locus coeruleus in early protein deprivation assessed
Neuroscience - Effects of microtubule-stabilizing agent Taxol in rat hippocampus characterized
Neuroscience - Estradiol uses a receptor-dependent mechanism to protect hippocampal neurons
Neuroscience - Hepatic glucose responses to electro-acupuncture characterized in rats
Neuroscience - Hepatocyte growth factor revitalizes memory function after cerebral ischemia
Neuroscience - Human alpha-synuclein impairs neurogenesis in mice
Neuroscience - Increasing attention has provided information about social phobia
Neuroscience - Ligation preconditioning protects the rodent brain from hypoxia-induced injury
Neuroscience - Mab35 immunoreactivity characterized in rat magnocellular neurons
Neuroscience - New findings in the area of neuroscience detailed
Neuroscience - New research in the area of neuroscience detailed
Neuroscience - Novel ALS2-derived somatodendritic marker for neurons identified
Neuroscience - Novel assay ATP release in molluscan central nervous system
Neuroscience - Online microdialysis-CE system used to monitor rat D-serine dynamics
Neuroscience - Recent findings in neuroscience described
Neuroscience - Recent findings in neuroscience provide new insights
Neuroscience - Representation of sound intensity in rat auditory cortex characterized
Neuroscience - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of neuroscience
Neuroscience - The Wilms tumor gene is overexpressed in primary astrocytic tumors
Neuroscience - Vitronectin regulates Ih current in mouse hippocampal neurons
Neutropenic Sepsis - Infusion of G-CSF may reduce duration, severity of neutropenia
Nitric Oxide - Endogenous NO modulates aldosterone synthesis in humans
Nitric Oxide - NO synthesis inhibition affects physiological response to mental stress
Nitric Oxide - Review explores the causes of nitric oxide insufficiency
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Pesticide exposure may be associated with increased risk of NHL among women
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Cancer vaccine trial data updated
Nosocomial Infections - Isolation of ICU patients with MRSA does not prevent cross-infection
Nutrition - Dynamic rheology of gelatine-sugar composites measured during aging
Nutrition - Infant formula quality studied, role of specific saccharide ratio revealed
Nutritional Supplements - Alliance calls for donation of children's vitamins for Asian tsumani victims
Obesity - Frequent fast food meals increase weight, diabetes risk
Obesity - Insufficient sleep associated with overweight and obesity
Obesity - Maker of handheld mobile devices introduces applications for weight management
Obesity Genomics and Genetics - Mutation in PPAR-gamma promoter linked to partial lipodystrophy
Obesity Pathogenesis - Brain region-specific forms of obesity linked to agouti expression
Obesity Pathogenesis - IL-6 regulates adipose tissue lipid metabolism and leptin production
Obesity Pathogenesis - New data illuminates research in obesity pathogenesis
Obesity Surgery - Gastric bypass successful in obese patient with myasthenia gravis
Obesity Surgery - Gastric outlet obstruction caused by total band erosion
Obesity Surgery - Silicone tube of gastric band causes small bowel
Obesity Therapy - Findings advance knowledge in obesity therapy research
Obesity and Diabetes - Age has independent effect on insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function
Obesity and Diabetes - Beta-cell function and insulin sensitivity associated with body fatness
Obesity and Diabetes - Ciliary neurotrophic factor decreases weight and improves metabolism
Obesity and Diabetes - Free fatty acid levels modulate microvascular function
Obesity and Diabetes - Intranasal insulin reduces body fat in men but not in women
Obesity and Diabetes - Mitochondrial remodeling in adipose tissue associated with obesity
Obesity and Diabetes - Phosphatidylinositol/AKT/atypical PKC pathway improves insulin sensitivity
Obesity and Diabetes - c-Cb-deficient mice have reduced adiposity and improved insulin action
Obstetric Anesthesia - General anesthesia used in about 20% of cesarean sections in Singapore hospital
Obstetric Anesthesia - U.S. medical center conducts retrospective analysis of anesthesia failures
Obstetric Nursing - "Kangaroo care" treats young woman's grief, anxiety, perinatal problems
Obstetrics - Birth simulator helps identify least forceful way to manage problem deliveries
Obstetrics - Cerebral hemodynamic changes present in women who develop preeclampsia
Obstetrics - Conditional month difference, imputed month midpoint better for timing events
Obstetrics - Higher dose of clomiphene doesn't appear to increase risk of poor outcome
Obstetrics - Intrauterine inflammation increases with prolonged latency after PPROM
Obstetrics - Nearly half of extremely premature babies have significant disabilities later
Obstetrics - New findings in obstetrics described
Obstetrics - Newer antidepressants don't appear to adversely effect pregnancy outcome
Obstetrics - University Hospitals examines screening of babies for drugs
Occupational Health - Welding fumes suppress lung defense responses after bacterial infection
Olfaction - Dopaminergic phenotype analyzed, olfactory differentiation revealed
Oncogenesis - Hepatitis C virus transfection produces liver cell growth and tumorigenesis
Oncogenesis - Research in oncogenesis provides new insights
Oncology - Chromosome changes are prognostic indicators in multiple myeloma patients
Oncology - Integrin signals link survival elements in recurrent prostate cancer
Oncology - Interleukin-10 may enable liver cancer to evade immune response mechanisms
Oncology - Paclitaxel halts angiogenesis at similar rates despite dissimilar scheduling
Oncology - Putative HOX11 target genes identified
Oncology - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of oncology
Oncology - SPRY2 activity in presence of wild-type and mutant BRAF clarified
Oncology - Studies advance knowledge in oncology research
Oncology - T cell type cancer predominates in Korean primary hepatic lymphoma cases
Oncology - Thrombin is involved in tumor invasion
Oncology - Ultrasonography accurately detects lymph-node invasion
Ophthalmology - Educating employees about eye safety can protect their vision
Oral Cancer - Dietary zinc affects cox-2 expression and esophageal and tongue carcinogenesis
Oral Cancer - Finding abnormal p16 methylation pattern may aid in early oral cancer detection
Oral Health - Midland, Texas, child youngest ever to have wisdom teeth pulled
Orthopedics - Bone specialists develop high-tech answer to patient care
Orthopedics - Tool to examine bone quality for space, earth-based diagnosis
Osteoporosis - Bone response to PTH and high-dose E2 involves patterned gene regulation
Osteoporosis - Effects of alendronate last longer after discontinuation than estrogen
Osteoporosis - Findings advance knowledge in osteoporosis research
Osteoporosis - Hip fracture estimated to comprise 0.1% of global burden of disease in 1990
Osteoporosis - Research add new data to osteoporosis body of knowledge
Osteoporosis - Researchers' findings advance osteoporosis research
Osteoporosis - Studies add new findings to osteoporosis body of knowledge
Osteoporosis - Studies describe new findings in osteoporosis research
Osteoporosis - Wyeth selects drug targets in osteoporosis collaboration with Belgium company
Otorhinolaryngology - Across- and within-channel envelope interactions characterized
Otorhinolaryngology - Clinical features of temporal arteritis reviewed
Otorhinolaryngology - Cochlear implant magnet migration reported
Otorhinolaryngology - Functional effects of esophageal caustic strictures determined in children
Ovarian Cancer - Assay combination has potential to double response rate to chemotherapy
Ovarian Cancer - Cell lines analyzed using array-based comparative genomic hybridization
Ovarian Cancer - Company enrolls, initiates reviews phases of clinical trials for cancer drug
Ovarian Cancer - Progesterone signaling appears to influence disease risk
Pain Medicine - Novel encapsulation method improves efficacy of intrathecal chromaffin cells
Pain Medicine - Outcomes of anesthetic-delivery device following mastectomy reported
Pancreatic Surgery - Management of inflammatory arrosion hemorrhage described
Parkinson Disease - Parkinson disease affects well being of patients' adolescent and adult children
Patents - Anesthetic delivery system developer announces new patent protection
Patents - Biotech company acquires gene encoding patent from Akademikliniken AB of Sweden
Patents - Company gets patent for differentiating hESCs into neural cells
Patents - Company secures license to SirT2 and SirT3 patents from University of California
Patents - Diagnostics products developer announces patent issuance
Patents - European patent granted for learning and memory compound
Patents - Medical device maker acquires intellectual property portfolio
Patents - Patent approved in Canada for bone graft material
Patents - Patent granted for detecting environmentally toxic dioxin-like chemicals
Patents - Patent infringement lawsuit filed against Insmed for growth hormone treatment
Patents - Remote ICU monitoring technology company challenges Visicu's patent rights
Patents - Surgical technology company announces patent for bladeless tip technology
Patents - Telemedicine patent granted in Australia
Patents - U.S. patent allowed for stabilized hydroxyvitamin D2 products
Patient Care - Nonprofit group takes photos of ailing kids
Patient Compliance - Compliance is compromised when patients are treated with multiple pills
Patient Safety - AIG Healthcare joins forces with patient group
Patient Safety - Forum for chief nursing officers emphasizes role of nurses in patient safety
Patient Safety - Quality measurement tools used for adult hospitals can apply to children's
Pediatric Cardiology - Nine-month-old girl receives nonsurgical heart valve replacement
Pediatric Oncology - Auto company retailers help raise $1 million for pediatric cancer research
Pediatrics - Incidence of surgeries in children with childhood orthopedic diagnoses studied
Pediatrics - Narrow measures govern neurogenetic models of ADHD etiology
Pediatrics - New clinical guidelines advise when to treat flat feet in children
Pediatrics - Obesity rising among U.S. preschoolers
Pediatrics - Vision system effective in detecting preverbal children's vision deficits
Peptide Signaling - Chemotaxis triggering studied, synergistic effect of two regulators revealed
Perception - How does the brain tune out odors?
Perception - Scents and emotions linked by learning
Peripheral Blood - Recombinant IL-2 analog induces proliferation of unstimulated T cells
Personnel - Agriculture processing company announces retirement of president
Personnel - Allergy-focused company appoints Deborah A. Smeltzer as CFO
Personnel - Arkansas leader appointed to U.S. House committee covering energy health issues
Personnel - Biopharma company announces vice president, general counsel and secretary
Personnel - Biopharma company names CEO
Personnel - Biopharma company names new board member
Personnel - Biopharmaceutical company names director of pharmaceutical development
Personnel - Biotech company announces promotions, appointments
Personnel - Biotech company names Thomas E. Shenk to board of directors
Personnel - Biotechnology company appoints director of regulatory affairs
Personnel - Biotechnology company names vice president, worldwide sales
Personnel - Brain monitoring technology firm names David W. Feigal Jr. to board
Personnel - Byproducts company announces board addition, president and CEO
Personnel - California controller names Philip Pizzo, MD, to stem-cell oversight committee
Personnel - Cardiologist elected Society for Women's Health Research board chair
Personnel - Charles B. O'Keeffe named to board of Florida-based pharmaceutical company
Personnel - Charles Craig named president of BIO's Georgia affiliate
Personnel - Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh names new president and CEO
Personnel - Dental services company announces reorganization
Personnel - Digital surgical device company names Robin Blackstone, MD, to board
Personnel - Dow AgroSciences executive joins Indiana life sciences initiative
Personnel - Dr. Goran Ando joins board of directors
Personnel - Drug development company names science and technology advisors
Personnel - Eclipsys names John A. Adams as executive VP and chief administrative officer
Personnel - Former Massachusetts governor Jane Swift appointed to health insurer's board
Personnel - Glen Tullman, CEO, named to leadership council of clinical software provider
Personnel - Health minister, battling cancer, says he likely will resign
Personnel - Health performance measurement company announces addition to board
Personnel - Healthcare marketing research consultancy announces appointments in Europe
Personnel - Hythiam names vice president of scientific affairs
Personnel - Lab chip maker names Thomas T. Higgins chief financial officer
Personnel - Leslie J. Williams named president, CEO of pharmaceuticals company
Personnel - Maclyn McCarty, MD, genetic research pioneer, dies at 93
Personnel - Medical device company announces board member addition
Personnel - Medical device company announces new board members
Personnel - Medical device company appoints member to board
Personnel - Medical device firm announces management expansion
Personnel - Medical technology company appoints vice president of business development
Personnel - New York City hospitals chief leaving post for private-sector job
Personnel - Pain-management company announces executive appointments
Personnel - Pharmaceutical firm appoints Robert Roe to board of directors
Personnel - Plant technology company appoints director of finance and administration
Personnel - Prescription savings company names Mark Chamness VP of pharmacy networks
Personnel - President names former Virginia Secretary of Health domestic policy adviser
Personnel - Richard C. Williams named interim CEO of specialty biopharmaceutical company
Personnel - Therapeutics company names member to board
Personnel - Vijay Sondhi appointed chief financial officer by pharmaceutical company
Personnel - West Virginia leader signals departure from Health agency
Personnel - William Nuerge named CEO of women's health and urology focused drug company
Personnel - William Siart resigns from board of dental-products company
Personnel - Wyoming leader plans to step down as health director
Personnel - Wyoming leader to chair Senate health committee
Pheromones - Enhancement of pheromone response in yeast reported
Philanthropy - Antibiotics valued at $50M donated to AmeriCares
Philanthropy - Florida philanthropist Alexander W. Dreyfoos gives Scripps Institute $1 million
Philanthropy - GPI to help bring medical aid to South Asia
Philanthropy - ING Vysya Foundation, Sev Mandir to support water harvesting project in India
Philanthropy - Pharmaceutical company contributes $300K, products to tsunami relief efforts
Philanthropy - Records show $1 billion donated to faith-based groups
Phosphatase - Expression, characterization, and analysis of purple acid phosphatase reported
Physiology - Caveolin-1 analyzed, functional form necessary for alpha-hemolysin assembly
Physiology - Increased uterine flow impedance found in older pregnant women
Physiology - Organ of corti potentials and the motion of the basilar membrane revealed
Physiology - Potassium channel subunit and aquaporin-4 are localized to cerebellar pinceau
Physiology - Study evaluated effects of nutritional stress on AMPK activity in vivo
Physiology - Study examined fatty acyl CoA synthetase from Antarctic fishes
Plague - Virulence factor expression in Yersinia pestis characterized
Plant-based Medicine - Tea tree oil's antimicrobial activity studied in Staph. aureus-infected wounds
Platelets - rFVIIa results in activation of FIX to form additional tenase complexes
Pneumococcal Vaccines - Recent findings in pneumococcal vaccines described
Pneumonia - Procalcitonin a prognostic marker for outcome in pneumonia
Pompe Disease - Company files for European approval of Myozyme for Pompe disease
Porphyromonas Gingivalis - Oxidative damage repair studied in Porphyromonas gingivalis
Positron Emission Tomography - Application demonstrated new radiotracer to be safe and useful
Pre-eclampsia - Researchers find protein predicts pregnancy complication
Preeclampsia - Protein in urine may warn of preeclampsia risk
Premature Birth - Outlook is bleak for the smallest premature babies: 80% have impairment
Preventive Medicine - 20M smokers resolve to quit in 2005 again
Preventive Medicine - Medical Reserves Corps offers Heart Healthy Firefighter program
Product Licensing - Biopharmaceutical company licenses human protein BPI to Zephyr Sciences, Inc.
Product Licensing - CAD, 3-D imaging companies announce licensing agreement for computed tomography
Product Licensing - CTI licenses Lisofylline and related portfolio for development in diabetes
Product Licensing - Company inks licensing agreement in Mexico for Decapeptyl Depot, Decapeptyl LA
Product Licensing - HEALTHPOINT enters licensing agreement for two late-stage topical analgesics
Product Licensing - License agreement for glioblastoma multiforme treatment candidate signed
Product Licensing - License rights for gene targeting technologies granted to Johnson & Johnson
Product Licensing - Pharmaceutical companies finalize license agreement for common cold therapeutic
Professional Education - Former house speaker to present at health care congress
Prostate Cancer - Calcitriol induces prostate-derived factor expression in tumor cells
Prostate Cancer - Company reaches milestone in development of prostate cancer classification test
Prostate Cancer - Experience with Vattikuti Institute prostatectomy reported
Prostate Cancer - Modified yeast assay improves detection of p53 abnormalities in prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - More precise radiation therapy lets patients avoid erectile dysfunction
Prostate Cancer - Researchers report on case of spinal cord metastasis from prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Retinol, lycopene not significantly related to prostate cancer risk in study
Protein Folding - Wild-type spectrin domains of the same stability vary kinetically
Protein Methylation - Stable HeLa cell protein methylation produced by adenosine dialdehyde treatment
Protein Structure - Predictive models for protein crystallization developed
Proteins - Heart, tooth germ, and kidney are sites of P-B expression
Proteolysis - Xenopus laevis egg envelope hardening studied, role of proteolysis revealed
Proteomics - Escherichia coli MntH studied, importance of acidic residues revealed
Proteomics - Activation and activity of protein kinase isoforms of a bivalve mollusk studied
Proteomics - Application of mass spectrometry data to proteomics research described
Proteomics - Bone morphogenetic proteins are secreted early during embryonic development
Proteomics - Desensitization of activated sphingosine-1-phosphate receptors revealed
Proteomics - Lipid activation of beta 2-chimaerin analyzed, structural mechanism revealed
Proteomics - Mediation of protein sorting to the mitochondrial intermembrane space revealed
Proteomics - Melanocortin receptor subtypes studied, preference to specific peptides revealed
Proteomics - Nonspecific interaction between cytochromes b(5) and P450 revealed
Proteomics - Novel peptide array enables efficient kinome analysis
Proteomics - Peptic cleavage of bovine beta-casein studied, peptides characterized
Proteomics - Phospholipase C-epsilon studied, activation mechanism revealed
Proteomics - Photoperiod-regulated expression of gene encoding a CO/COL homolog studied
Proteomics - Properties of mutant alpha-tropomyosin were compared to wild protein
Proteomics - Protection techniques foster the construction of oligonucleotide constructs
Proteomics - Proteins with fullerol studied, detection by light scattering determined
Proteomics - Rapid analysis of large protein-protein complexes using NMR developed
Proteomics - Real-time organelle analysis performed using surface plasmon resonance
Proteomics - Reports advance knowledge in proteomics research
Proteomics - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of proteomics
Proteomics - STA1 expression in yeast studied, role of Swi/Snf complex clarified
Proteomics - Scaffolding protein regulates NMDA channel gating and surface expression
Proteomics - Shape changes in Arf1 linked to nucleotide exchange and loss of binding sites
Proteomics - Structural basis of cellular redox regulation by human TRP14 described
Proteomics - Study investigated determinants of PIP2 interaction with HERG
Proteomics - Zinc-finger protein TIS11b destabilizes angiogenic cytokine
Pseudomonas - MucA-mediated coordination of secretion in Pseudomonas investigated
Psoriatic Arthritis - U.S., European submissions made for Humira
Public Health - Gangrene, pneumonia, and risk of malaria in some tsunami refugee camps
Pulmonary Hypertension - Results from STRIDE-4 released
Pulmonary Hypertension - U.S. FDA approves Ventavis for pulmonary arterial hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension - Vasoactive mediators from smoke exposure provoke pulmonary artery changes
Quality Assurance - Consultants present long list of fixes for Los Angeles hospital
Quality Assurance - Methods may help in designing methods of quality control for interviews
Quality Assurance - Oregon nursing homes improve as a result of quality initiative
Quality Assurance - Vermont hospitals file new reports with state detailing services provided
RNA Research - DNA and RNA surveillance are linked to mRNA export
RNA Research - Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy discerns RNA bulge structures
RNA Research - Mullerian duct analyzed, altered matrix metalloprotein mRNA expression revealed
RNA Research - RNA polymerase II-dependent promoter derivatives expand the potential of siRNA
Rabies - First rabies survivor without vaccination leaves hospital
Radiotherapy - Risk estimation made of hereditary effects due to radiation therapy
Receptor Studies - Entrapment of membrane-bound receptors in silica reported
Receptor Studies - Opioid receptor blockade helps mice escape Fas-induced hepatitis
Receptor Studies - Quantitative analysis of drug-protein binding conducted
Receptor Studies - Toll-like receptors may be targets for treating chronic inflammatory diseases
Receptors - VPAC(1) receptors studied, inverse antagonism revealed
Recombinant Research - Heat shock proteins used to produce recombinant proteins in E. coli
Reconstructive Microsurgery - Peripheral nerve regeneration within nerve conduit characterized
Regulatory Issues - Discount health plans crackdown by state stops false and misleading advertising
Regulatory Issues - Treating individuals: How generalizable are trial data?
Renal Cancer - Angiogenesis inhibitors help patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma
Renal Cell Carcinoma - Use of retinoids in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma may be a futile effort
Renal Disease - Chloride channel Kb gene mutations direct renal tube cell calcium handling
Renal Disease - Company partners with ADDNET consortium
Renal Disease - Kidney disease in Arima syndrome resembles disease in other disorders
Renal Disease - Renal complications in Fabry disease associate with a unique gene variant
Reproductive Biology - Blocked and non-blocked 2-cell stage embryos are susceptible to culture effects
Reproductive Biology - Changes in NO production cause uterine quiescence in pregnancy, start of labor
Reproductive Biology - Genetic selection of mouse male germline stem cells demonstrated
Reproductive Biology - Mechanism of VEGF-induced uterine venous hyperpermeability elucidated
Respiratory Medicine - Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid tests do not reflect pulmonary fibrinolysis
Respiratory Medicine - Interferon benefits patients with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis
Respiratory Medicine - Phase II trial initiated to study aerosolized antibiotic for pneumonia
Respiratory Medicine - Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms links to asthma and allergy studied
Retinopathy - Upregulated VEGF in RPE cells does not produce choroidal neovascularization
Rheumatic Heart Disease - Mannose-binding lectin may cause complement activation that leads to RHD
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Long-term outcome of posterior-cruciate-retaining TKA clarified
Rhodopsin - Rhodopsin crystallized; native, altered and heavy atom forms studied
Rhodopsin - Rhodopsin signaling and organization studied in knockout mice
Ribosomes - Small ribosomal subunit changes shape during translocation
Rounded Atelectasis - Researchers report on asbestos-exposed worker with rounded atelectasis
SARS - An unusual RNA structure in the SARS virus offers a promising target
SARS - Assay for studying mutations of SARS virus protease developed
SARS - Geographic information system offered real-time tracking of SARS spread
SARS - Polyprotein cleavage and chemical modification of SARS proteinase reported
SARS Coronavirus - Reports describe recent advances in SARS coronavirus research
SARS Prevention - Knowledge level regarding SARS transmission associated with formal education
Salla Disease - Mutations in transporter protein shed light on neurodegenerative diseases
Salmonella - B12 -adenosyl transferase encoded within Salmonella enterica operon
Salmonella - Lack of YggX results in chronic oxidative stress in Salmonella
Salpingitis - New bacterial phylotypes found in Fallopian-tube specimens
Sarcoidosis - North Carolina researchers look for link to disease behind White's death
Scabies Diagnostics - Asymptomatic S. scabiei infestation revealed by serology of Caprinae hosts
Sexual & Reproductive Health - New drug application submitted for premature ejaculation
Sexual and Reproductive Health - Diet does not influence reproductive outcomes in mice lacking the Socs-2 gene
Sexual and Reproductive Health - Murine scans identify genes associated with oocyte maturation
Sexual and Reproductive Health - Primary follicles are stockpiled in polycystic ovary syndrome
Skin Cancer - Melanocortin 1 receptor variants affect skin cancer susceptibility
Small Bowel Transplantation - Nitric oxide production in epithelial cells is synergistically stimulated
Smallpox Vaccines - Recent findings in smallpox vaccines provide new insights
Smooth Muscle Cells - Epidermal growth factor receptor involved in vascular smooth muscle growth
Social Stress - During social stress, catecholamines play role in blood-leukocyte redistribution
Sociological Research - Report describes issues regarding the typology of maritally violent men
Soft Tissue Sarcoma - Licensed oncology drug for soft tissue sarcoma in clinical trials at Wayne State
Spinal Cord Compression - Researchers report on vertebroplasty for tumor-related spinal cord compression
Spinal Cord Injury - BMTs provide tissue protection/axon guidance after contusive spinal cord injury
Spinal Cord Injury - Federal grant to be used for cell therapy research
Staffing - Healthcare officials say man worked as nurse without license
Staffing - Maker of contrast agent renews contract with Canadian Union
Staffing - Nursing shortage may be hurt by new State Department practice
State Medicaid - Florida Medicaid renews contract with HMS for revenue recovery services
State Medicaid - Iowa Governor says raise cigarette tax to help fund Medicaid
State Medicaid - Mississippi's top lawmaker worries Medicaid shortfall could grow
State Medicaid - New state Medicaid reform proposals released in New Hampshire
Statins - Consumers, pharmacists are more positive than doctors about OTC statins
Stem Cell Research - CD19+/CD20+ cells efficiently separated via magnetic cell separation technique
Stem Cell Research - CXCR4 important for mediating specific migration of MSCs to bone marrow
Stem Cell Research - Criticism of new $3 billion California stem cell agency mounts
Stem Cell Research - Delayed TNF-alpha exposure increases yield of CD83+ dendritic cells
Stem Cell Research - FGF6 role in maintenance of reserve pool of progenitor cells in skeletal muscle
Stem Cell Research - Hematopoietic stem cell expansion is a plausible clinical goal
Stem Cell Research - MMG disrupts collagen I/integrin signaling during osteoblastic differentiation
Stem Cell Research - Mesangioblasts transdifferentiate into satellite cells in myogenic environment
Stem Cell Research - Mesenchymal progenitor cells are present in the umbilical cord
Stem Cell Research - Microfabricated platform studies stem cell fates
Stem Cell Research - Non-muscle stem cells do not regenerate normal muscle tissue
Stem Cell Research - Nucleostemin plays important role in self-renewal of cancer cells
Stem Cell Research - Oct4 required for primordial germ cell survival
Stem Cell Research - Physical defect repair enhanced by implanting MSC cultured with TGF-beta 3
Stem Cell Research - SKPs can be isolated from skin during embryogenesis and persist into adulthood
Stem Cell Research - StemCells Inc. seeks trial of stem cells in Batten disease
Stem Cell Research - Trabecular bone fragment alternative source of mesenchymal stem cells
Stem Cell Research - hEBs generated from ESC suspensions within 3D porous alginate scaffolds
Stem Cell Transplantation - GVHD still a major limitation to successful hematopoietic SCT
Stem Cell Transplantation - HD radiochemotherapy followed by ASCT improves survival in follicular lymphoma
Stem Cell Transplantation - Non-myeloablative SCT safer than myeloablation for autoimmune diseases
Stenosis - NT pro-BNP is a useful marker for evaluating aortic stenosis
Stents - Researchers prefer stenting for SA obstructive lesions
Stents - Study evaluated effects of beta-irradiation for in-stent restenosis
Stress - Mothers in the workplace held to stricter standards, study suggests
Stress - Study suggests women suffer more stress than men and handle it differently
Stress Induction - Multiple stress signals induce p73 beta accumulation
Stroke - HealthEast hospitals earn Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
Stroke - Heavy drinking linked to higher stroke risk
Stroke - Ischemic stroke review provides data on hypertension and hyperlipidemia
Stroke - Risk is greater for migraine sufferers, especially those on oral contraceptives
Stroke - Specific gene variations may pose a risk for ischemic stroke
Substance Abuse - Australian group calls for revised guidelines on alcohol during pregnancy
Substance Abuse - CDC grant enables research on alcohol-exposed pregnancies to continue
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - Repeated unexpected infant deaths most likely to be from natural causes
Surgical Devices - Guidewire can be useful tool in treatment of chronic total occlusions
Surgical Devices - Study assessed patient tolerance and utility of using closure device
Surgical Technology - Adipose-derived stem cells for repairing human skull defects reported
Surgical Technology - Axial femorotibial rotation after TKA characterized
Surgical Technology - Carter-Thomason CloseSure System XL launches in the United States
Surgical Technology - Collegium announces licensing agreement for two late-stage products
Surgical Technology - Company reports first major peer-reviewed clinical article on PARSUS technology
Surgical Technology - Conference to highlight developments in cosmetic surgery
Surgical Technology - Evolution of robotic urologic surgery reviewed
Surgical Technology - FDA issues 510(k) clearance for CardioPAT surgical blood salvage system
Surgical Technology - High-flexion knee arthroplasty design replicates healthy motion
Surgical Technology - Image-based computer-assisted TKA has lower coronal alignment variability
Surgical Technology - Imaging center announces noninvasive procedure for uterine fibroids
Surgical Technology - Long-term efficacy of unicompartmental knee replacement determined
Surgical Technology - Morselized bone grafts stabilize cementless acetabular revisions
Surgical Technology - Outcome of different TKA configurations evaluated
Surgical Technology - Percutaneous treatment of renal artery stenosis effective in children
Surgical Technology - Polyethylene bearing mobility preserved in posterior stabilized TKA
Surgical Technology - Report looks at European market for bone morphogenic proteins in spine fusion
Surgical Technology - Report published examining forecast in eight major surgical specialties
Surgical Technology - TVAC is a promising device to protect microcirculation in reperfusion
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - U.S. FDA grants epratuzumab Fast Track Product designation
Tangier Disease - Cassette transporter A1 requires a specific motif for several activities
Thrombin - Lung barrier function studied, differential thrombin regulation revealed
Thyroid Hormone - Na, K-ATPase activity and expression studied, role of two kinases revealed
Tobacco Use - American Lung Association gives Oregon poor grades
Tobacco Use - Nicotine increases blood-brain barrier permeability in vivo
Toxicology - Cell sorting techniques are not genotoxic to spermatozoa
Toxicology - Method for in vivo bioluminescent monitoring of toxicity developed
Toxicology - Synthesized compounds immobilize cadmium or lead toxins
Toxicology - Tool to study oxidative stress and inhalation toxicokinetics developed
Transcription Factors - R-dependent transcription factor activity studied, different mechanisms revealed
Transfection - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of transfection
Transitional Cell Carcinoma - Researchers report on transitional cell carcinoma in renal transplant recipients
Transplant Medicine - Donor-derived, alloreactive natural killer cells may interfere with immunity
Transplant Medicine - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of transplant medicine
Trichomonas vaginalis - T. vaginalis inhibits proinflammatory cytokines via NF-kappa B supression
Trypanosoma - Plant arginine decarboxylase gene expressed in Trypanosoma cruzi
Tuberculosis - Companies sign agreement to assess potential of tuberculosis testing technology
Tuberculosis - Concepts of gender, culture, and TB explored among uninfected Indian population
Tuberculosis - Woman died of tuberculosis in November, health officials say
Tuberculosis Diagnosis - Simple sputum test useful to confirm childhood tuberculosis
Tumor Suppression - Cdk inhibitor p21 has tumor suppressor function in colon
Type 1 Diabetes - Intracellular stress signaling pathways activated during islet preparation
Type 1 Diabetes - Sources for new pancreatic beta cells in adult life outlined
Type 1 Diabetes Screening - Simple test for autoantibodies to glutamic acid decarboxylase developed
Type 2 Diabetes - 7-Hydroxystaurosporine inhibits Akt Thr308) not Ser473 phosphorylation
Type 2 Diabetes - Hepatic production of VLDL1 but not VLDL2 related to insulin resistance
Type 2 Diabetes - Stage-matched intervention promotes exercise in patients with type 2 diabetes
Ulcerative Colitis - Management of postoperative pouchitis reviewed
Urinary Tract Infections - Drug-resistant UTI outbreak likely caused by contaminated food
Urogenital Research - Feline urogenital junction studied, morphology and innervation pattern reported
Urology - Pelvic floor reconstruction reviewed
Uterine Fibroids - Interim assessment of 1-month data from uterine fibroid therapy released
Vaccine Development - Dendritic cell expansion potentiates the immunogenicity of plasmid DNA vaccine
Vaginal Infection - Mannose binding lectin and C3 act as recognition molecules for pathogens
Viral Genomics - Findings advance knowledge in viral genomics research
Virology - Aromatic cations eradicate viral infection in cells destined for cloning
Virology - DNA aptamer prevents influenza infection
Virology - New research in the area of virology detailed
Virology - Post-transcriptional RNA processing characterized in HSV-infected cells
Virology - Researchers' data advance virology research
Wilson Disease - Copper metabolism in Wilson disease clarified using proteomic analysis
Wound Care - Ethylene oxide is best method to sterilize chitosan wound dressings
Wound Care - Hydrogels as wound-dressing materials investigated
Zoonoses - Novel immunoassay suitable for diagnosis of porcine Nipah virus infection
von Willebrand Disease - Novel von Willebrand factor mutation causes skipping of nonadjacent exons
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