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Health & Medicine Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . June 13th, 2005
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Health & Medicine Week | Other Publications

Dietary Supplements - Seizures reported in association with use of dietary supplements

Encephalitis Vaccine - Vaccine free of protein stabilizers prevents tick-borne encephalitis

Gene Therapy - Ethics of gene therapy and abortion discussed

Influenza Vaccine - Influenza vaccination safe in second or third trimester of pregnancy

Temporomandibular Joint Disease - Anterior repositioning appliance therapy attenuates painful symptoms

Acupuncture - Electroacupuncture analyzed, stimulation of hypothalamic aromatization shown

Acute Coronary Syndrome - Non-ST segment elevation cardiac patients get suboptimal care in Spain

Acute Coronary Syndrome - Statins have quick and early anti-inflammatory effects

Acute Myeloid Leukemia - New findings in acute myeloid leukemia described

Addiction Medicine - Mixed hepatitis C genotypes in injection drug users cut antiviral efficacy

Addiction Medicine - Vaccine to treat nicotine addiction earns proof of efficacy in phase 2 trial

Angiology - Recent studies add new data to angiology research

Adenovirus - Adenovirus protein 100k examined, translational regulation elucidated

Age Related Macular Degeneration - Company announces positive interim EVIZON phase II AMD data

Age Related Macular Degeneration - Photo-oxidative events elicit threats to retinal pigment epithelial cells

Aging - Insulin resistance, weight gain lead to early aging

Alcohol Use - Health behaviors help physicians identify women more likely to have been abused

Alcohol Use - Kids who own alcohol promotional items more likely to begin drinking

Apoptosis - Researchers' work adds to apoptosis body of knowledge

Alcohol Use - Kudzu extract reduces alcohol consumption by heavy drinkers

Allergy & Immunology - Allergy organization reminds of the danger of stinging insect allergies

Allergy & Immunology - Scientists demonstrate how airborne fungal fragments contribute to allergies

Allergy Medicine - Peptide-based vaccines for allergic and autoimmune diseases reviewed

Allergy Medicine - Relevance of preclinical testing for allergic side effects examined

Alzheimer Disease - Amyloid beta-mediated oxidation studied, proteomic identification reported

Breast Cancer - New data illuminates research in breast cancer

Alzheimer Disease - Beta-site specific intrabodies prevents generation of Alzheimer A beta peptide

Alzheimer Disease - Chronic melatonin therapy not effective in murine model

Alzheimer Disease - Gene therapy company licenses gene from university

Alzheimer Disease - Research in Alzheimer disease provides new insights

Anaphylaxis - C-kit mutation detected by real-time PCR in patients with anaphylaxis

Androgen Receptors - Testicular androgen receptors analyzed, expression defined

Breast Cancer - New findings in breast cancer described

Anemia - Clinical implications of cancer-related anemia on quality of life examined

Anemia - Hemoglobin raffimer used for severe anemia in Jehovah's Witness

Anemia - Researchers offer inclusion factors to define anemia related to heart failure

Angiology - Aging alters vascular reactivity and may lead to diminished cardiac function

Angiology - CT angiography more accurate than calcium scoring in finding coronary stenosis

Angiology - Cypher Sirolimus-eluting coronary stent data featured at meeting

Breast Cancer - New research in the area of breast cancer detailed

Angiology - Ezetimibe/simvastatin is an efficacious and tolerated treatment

Angiology - Impedence cardiography effective for reducing blood pressure, study shows

Angiology - Laser-made channels and progenitor cells spawn new vessels in ischemic limbs

Angiology - Recent findings illuminate research in angiology

Angiology - The proliferating endothelium expresses select somatostatin receptors

Breast Cancer - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer

Angioplasty - Researchers describe findings in angioplasty studies

Angiotensin - AT receptor orthologues studied, species functional diversity revealed

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme - ACE inhibitors are better taken in the evening

Anthropology - New World founded by surprisingly small population

Anti-infectives - Biodegradable antibiotic-releasing catheter polymer developed

Antibiotic Resistance - Pathogens can have a strong effect on host behavior

Breast Cancer - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer

Anticoagulant Therapy - Dalteparin doesn't influence lupus anticoagulant test results

Antimicrobial Resistance - Ciprofloxacin-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa investigated

Antioxidants - Mistletoe extracts possess antioxidant activity in diabetic rats

Antiphospholipid Syndrome - Researchers review antiphospholipid syndrome

Antipsychotic Therapy - Novel HPLC assay facilitates ziprasidone monitoring

Antiviral Therapy - Entecavir prevents viral persistence after duck hepatitis B infection

Cancer Therapy - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of cancer therapy

Antiviral Therapy - Findings advance knowledge in antiviral therapy research

Aortic Valve Disease - Researchers link ACE inhibitor use with a lower rate of AVC accumulation

Aphasia - Computerized communication aid developed

Aplastic Anemia - Third course of ATG for aplastic anemia an option only for previous responders

Apoptosis -  Salmonella enterica analyzed, apoptosis-like macrophage death caused

Apoptosis - Airway smooth muscle apoptosis examined, role of elastase shown

Cancer Vaccines - New findings in the area of cancer vaccines described

Apoptosis - Apollon-deficient cells examined, mechanism of cell death clarified

Apoptosis - Hepatoma cell apoptosis studied, involvement of histone hypoacetylation revealed

Apoptosis - Researchers' data advance apoptosis research

Arrhythmia - Complications of atrial fibrillation conversion may lead to proarrhythmia.

Arrhythmia - Electrical storm is an independent predictor of poor outcome in ICD patients

Cancer Vaccines - New findings in the area of cancer vaccines detailed

Arrhythmia - Hypertension and hostility do not necessarily lead to sinus tachycardia

Arrhythmia - Radiofrequency ablation reverses left ventricular dysfunction

Arthritis - Loci on chromosomes 10 and 17 determine autoimmunity, arthritis susceptibility

Assisted Reproduction - "Side-stream" smoking is as damaging to IVF success as being a smoker

Asthma - Fluticasone works as well as other drugs at half the dose

Asthma - Pharma company submits application to market Aridol in Europe

Cancer Vaccines - Researchers' findings advance cancer vaccines research

Asthma - Research finds obese people incorrectly diagnosed with asthma

Astrocytoma - Prognostic factors of incompletely excised gemistocytic astrocytomas determined

Atherogenesis - Increased macrophage iron levels promote atherogenesis

Atherosclerosis - Adiponectin linked to atherogenesis

Atherosclerosis - Endothelial aging associated with atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis - Intravascular ultrasound system for atherosclerosis diagnosis introduced

Cancer Vaccines - Studies advance knowledge in cancer vaccines research

Atherosclerosis - New findings in the area of atherosclerosis detailed

Atherosclerosis - Optimizing management of diabetic dyslipidemia reviewed

Atherosclerosis - Researchers reveal dual pathway for angiotensin II synthesis

Atrial Fibrillation - Catheter ablation compared to AV junction ablation w/ pacing therapy

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Strattera now more widely available in Europe

Autism - Birth factors associated with risk for autism

Cardiology - New data illuminates research in cardiology

Autoimmune Disease - Companies sign agreement to develop 2 novel treatments for autoimmune diseases

Autoimmune Disorders - Newly discovered "branding" process helps immune system cells pick their fights

Avian Influenza - Alferon LDO in trials as experimental antiviral therapy

Awards - Businessman receives one-time Genesis Award from Alzheimer group

Awards - CSO Rino Rappuoli, PhD, elected to U.S. National Academy of Sciences

Awards - Cooper University Hospital recognized by National Patient Safety Foundation

Cardiology - New findings in cardiology described

Awards - Three oncology practices receive Clinical Trial Participation Award at meeting

Axon Regrowth - Axon regrowth analyzed, influence of receptor protein defined

Bacteriology - Biacticap is the latest weapon in the fight against MRSA

Bacteriology - Recent findings in bacteriology described

Baldness - Tendency to hair loss inherited from the mother

Bariatric Surgery - Best practices for reimbursement for obesity surgery proposed

Cardiology - New research in the area of cardiology detailed

Barrett Esophagus - Positive safety and efficacy data released for Halo360 system treatment

Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome - Polysomnography useful for obstructive apnea assessment

Behavior - Pre-K students expelled at more than three times the rate of K-12 students

Behcet Disease - Neutrophil CXCR2 expression is elevated during ocular BD relapse

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - Positive results from study of drug in benign prostatic hyperplasia reported

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - U.S. FDA clears patented laser device for vaporizing tissue for manufacture

Cardiology - Recent studies add new data to cardiology research

Beta-Amyloid - The role of FE65 as a potent suppressor of the sAPP alpha pathway studied

Biochemistry - Novel chip-based assay facilitates analysis of natural flavonoids

Biochemistry - Polyelectrolytic salt bridges enable chip-based cytometry/velocimetry

Biomedical Engineering - Consensus shuffling corrects errors in synthetic DNA

Biomedical Engineering - Re-engineered autologous T cells attack non-Hodgkin lymphoma cells

Biomedical Engineering - Self-assembling peptides form scaffolds for creating vascularized tissue

Cardiology - Research in cardiology provides new insights

Biomedicine - Company adds automated sample-management to biomedical research tools line

Biotechnology - Further phase II data confirm panitumumab single-agent antitumor activity mCRC

Bladder Cancer - Vascular, lymphatic, and perineural invasion prognosticated bladder cancer

Bloodstream Infection - Categorization and blood culture Gram stains can guide early treatment

Brain Cancer - Fos-related antigen 1 enables glioma to maintain a malignant phenotype

Brain Cancer - New treatment addresses incurable recurring form of adult gioblastoma

Cardiology - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

Brain Cancer - Radioactive isotope is effective against neuroblastoma

Brain Metastases - Diagnostic CT of the brain suggested in patients with choroidal metastases

Brain Metastases - Treatment modalities and survival outcome of brain metastases discussed

Brain Tumors - Glucose metabolism in brain tumors estimated using F-18-FDG-PET scans

Breast Cancer - Antibody drug's ability to select breast cancer patients for therapy reported

Breast Cancer - Apolipoprotein E polymorphism may be a risk factor for breast cancer

Cardiology - Researchers' data advance cardiology research

Breast Cancer - Avastin plus chemotherapy showed doubling of time without cancer progression

Breast Cancer - BI-RADS category 4 plus SR-negative tumor status yields poor prognosis

Breast Cancer - Company validates DNA methylation test as predictor of breast cancer recurrence

Breast Cancer - Cyclooxygenase-2 expression rises in ductal carcinoma in situ

Breast Cancer - Data advance knowledge in breast cancer research

Breast Cancer - Data presented on circulating tumor cells in metastatic breast cancer

Cardiology - Researchers' findings advance cardiology research

Breast Cancer - Data: Femara helped reduce risk of breast-cancer recurrence an additional 19%

Breast Cancer - Data: Tarvacin equivalent plus docetaxel inhibits breast tumor growth by 93%

Breast Cancer - Delayed versus immediate exercises following surgery for breast cancer compared

Breast Cancer - Effects of cancer therapy agents altered by herbal medicine black cohosh

Breast Cancer - Efficacy of ultrasonography and color Doppler with FNA cytology examined

Breast Cancer - Fetal exposure to maternal cigarette smoke reduces later cancer incidence

Cardiology - Researchers' work adds to cardiology body of knowledge

Breast Cancer - Gemcitabine used as salvage chemotherapy in pretreated metastatic breast cancer

Breast Cancer - HER-2 overexpression inversely correlates with ER/PR expression in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - MRI more sensitive than mammogram in detecting disease in younger at-risk women

Breast Cancer - MRI-compatible vacuum-assisted breast biopsy system shows promise

Breast Cancer - Multiple studies on breast cancer presented at clinical oncology meeting

Cervical Cancer - Studies advance knowledge in cervical cancer research

Breast Cancer - Physical activity associated with women's improved survival

Breast Cancer - Provider of analysis software signs distribution agreement for CAD system

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Findings describe new data in diabetes pathogenesis research

Breast Cancer - Role of FNAC in preoperative diagnosis of breast cancer delineated

Breast Cancer - Survival data on drug in phase 3 trial for metastatic breast cancer reported

Breast Cancer - Zometa reduces bone loss in patients receiving breast cancer treatment

Breast Cancer Screening - Interval breast cancer rates and screening accuracy assessed

Breastfeeding - Advocates help communities latch onto a good idea

Breastfeeding - Nursing as good for children's blood pressure as exercise, salt restriction

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Findings in diabetes pathogenesis provide new insights

Brugada Syndrome - Effective, uneventful management during general anesthesia described

Bubonic Plague - New combination vaccine effective against plague

Buruli Ulcer Disease - Risk factors for Buruli ulcer disease outlined

Busienss & Finance - Management services provider to medical centers reports Q2 2005 results

Business & Finance - ATP-focused company reports Q1 net loss of $447,622

Business & Finance - Acute care hospital operator reports turnaround of South Carolina hospital

Diabetes Pathogenesis - New findings in diabetes pathogenesis described

Business & Finance - Acute care, behavioral health hospital company announces dividend

Business & Finance - Anesthetic delivery company reports 33% increase in net sales

Business & Finance - Biopharmaceutical firm reports loss of $0.40 per share, provides clinical update

Business & Finance - Cell-focused technology company reports third quarter 2005 financial results

Business & Finance - Company developing platform for genetic analysis reports auditor's opinion

Business & Finance - Company focused on lipids-associated diseases reports Q1 2005 results

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Recent findings in diabetes pathogenesis described

Business & Finance - Company focused on regenerative medicine therapies reports Q1 2005 results

Business & Finance - Diagnostics company receives extension from American Stock Exchange

Business & Finance - EVIZON developer reports Q1 net loss of $5.3 million

Business & Finance - GI-focused biopharmaceutical company completes $32 million financing

Business & Finance - Integrated eye care services company announces first quarter earnings

Business & Finance - Laboratory reports record year-end sales and earnings

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Researchers describe findings in diabetes pathogenesis studies

Business & Finance - Managed care company announces 2005 first quarter operating results

Business & Finance - Medical devices company updates status of share repurchases

Business & Finance - Pharma firm reports $0.23 per share loss, provides update on sarcoma drug

Business & Finance - Pharma firm reports 65% increase in revenue, provides clinical update

Business & Finance - Pharma firm reports on royalty stream from Rotarix

Business & Finance - Pharmaceutical company signs branded, generic drug agreements, reports on Q4

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetes pathogenesis

Business & Finance - Pharmaceutical development company announces first quarter results

Business & Finance - Prochieve maker reports Q1 revenues of $4.3 million

Business & Finance - Provenge maker reports Q1 revenues of $57,000

Business & Finance - Provider of embedded motion control devices announces financial results

Business & Finance - Provider of healthcare services announces approval to buy back common stock

Business & Finance - Texas hospital system releases 2004 financial information

Diabetes Therapy - Reports advance knowledge in diabetes therapy research

Business & finance - Biology corporation retains Macias Gini & company LLP as independent auditors

Business Update - ATCC apoptosis detection products launched

Business Update - American Healthways to launch CMS Medicare Health Support pilot

Business Update - American Hospital Resources announces new name and symbol

Business Update - Aramark recognized by American Dietetic Association

Business Update - Banyan subsidiary adds North Carolina to states represented

Diabetes Therapy - Research add new data to diabetes therapy body of knowledge

Business Update - Biomaterials producer receives CE certification for VITOSS Foam product line

Business Update - Biopharma company changes name to Avidimer Therapeutics

Business Update - Biopharmaceutical firm adopts shareholder rights plan

Business Update - Biopharmaceutical firm establishes Canadian operations

Business Update - Biosystems Informatics Institute establishes commercial trading arm

Business Update - Book takes on questions facing today's healthcare industry

Diabetes Therapy - Researchers describe findings in diabetes therapy studies

Business Update - Breast cancer diagnostics company announces distribution agreement

Business Update - Clinical research organization adds neurobehavioral unit

Business Update - Company acquires rights for 16 cancer targets from Europroteome

Business Update - Company continues capacity expansion for dialyzers

Business Update - Company extends Sirtuin patent portfolio; signs exclusive IP license agreement

Business Update - Company gets first order for new diagnostic screening instrumentation

Diabetes Therapy - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of diabetes therapy

Business Update - Company reports implant of Xelos DR-T implantable cardioverter defibrillator

Business Update - Company reports on expiration of peptide agreement

Business Update - CryoLife completes human implant of sterilized cryopreserved orthopedic tissues

Business Update - Device maker on track with banner-year prediction; focus is on sales

Business Update - Diagnostics maker completes registration trials in China

Business Update - Diversified services company appointed placement agent for national drug chain

Endocrinology - Recent findings in endocrinology provide new insights

Business Update - Drug discovery company to include microdosing automation at Florida plant

Business Update - ER Urgent Care Centers adds Miami Lakes center to network

Business Update - Health Dialog further expands client integration tools

Business Update - Hospital announces property sale for residential development

Business Update - Hospitals group signs agreement to purchase Danville Regional Medical Center

Business Update - Immunotherapeutics company provides update on operations, corporate developments

Exercise - Studies advance knowledge in exercise research

Business Update - Industrial company receives advance procurement contract for multi-mix products

Business Update - Life science technologies company chairman and CEO adopts 10b5-1 Plan

Business Update - Makeover corporation delivers on site medical services at Florida facility

Business Update - Medical device firm initiates long-term care advisory board

Business Update - Medical device maker enters potential $400M neurology market

Business Update - Medical isotope company considers relocation of production facilities to Idaho

HIV/AIDS Vaccines - Research in HIV/AIDS vaccines provides new insights

Business Update - Orders of Sucanon diabetes drug shipped to Wal-Mart

Business Update - PMA accepted for short-term continuous glucose sensor

Business Update - Pharma firm inaugurates new manufacturing space

Business Update - Pharma firm's chairman and CEO resigns, company withdraws guidance

Business Update - Pharmaceutical firm reports changes in corporate governance

Business Update - Regents maker delays filing of Form 10-Q

Imaging - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of imaging

Business Update - Research firm examines microbiology test market

Business Update - Research lab to sell cell preservation products under private label agreement

Business Update - Supply agreement inked for surgical blood salvage technology in U.S.

Business Update - T-cell epitope identification addressed for Asia

Business Update - Technology company announces results of shareholders' meeting

Business Update - Test kit maker chairman provides corporate update

Insulin Resistance - Researchers' work adds to insulin resistance body of knowledge

Business Update - Vaccine program launched using cell-free DNA production process

C-Reactive Protein - Factors influencing CRP levels in diabetic population outlined

COX-2 Expression - Ginseng extract examined, effect on macrophage COX-2 expression defined

Cancer Incidence - Cancer incidence and mortality in Grenada from 1990-2000 reviewed

Cancer Pathogenesis - Liver sensitivity to nitrosourea mutagenicity is age dependent

Cancer Research - Biopharma company released results for NeoLipid clinical trial

Liver Cancer - Research add new data to liver cancer body of knowledge

Cancer Research - Combretastatin A4 Prodrug trial indicates antitumor activity

Cancer Research - Epothilone ZK-EPO trial results presented at conference

Cancer Research - Interim phase I results for SB-743921 reported at ASCO meeting

Cancer Research - MARINOL helps to reduce delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting

Cancer Research - Toxicity testing in mice for PhG-alpha-1 complete

Cancer Screening - Shortage of radiologists and mammography technologists noted in some states

Liver Cancer - Researchers' findings advance liver cancer research

Cancer Therapy - A causal link has been found between lymphopenia and autoimmunity

Cancer Therapy - Acapodene reduced prostate cancer incidence in high-risk men

Cancer Therapy - Anticancer effects of STAT-3 inhibitor demonstrated

Cancer Therapy - Biopharmaceutical company announces positive results of cancer treatment

Cancer Therapy - Blocking the Odc gene is effective in preventing certain cancers

Cancer Therapy - Canaxin induces antibody responses to protein, glycolipid tumor antigens

Liver Cancer - Researchers' work adds to liver cancer body of knowledge

Cancer Therapy - Clinical trial results presented for trifunctional antibodies

Cancer Therapy - Companies announce agreement with NCI for PXD101

Cancer Therapy - Companies announce presentation of PXD101 phase I results at ASCO

Cancer Therapy - Company presents additional HuMax-EGFr phase I/II efficacy data at ASCO

Cancer Therapy - Data from Tarceva clinical trial program presented at meeting

Cancer Therapy - Data presented on Targretin lung cancer trials

Malaria - Studies describe new findings in malaria research

Cancer Therapy - Data: ECO-4601 also effective against breast and prostate cancer

Cancer Therapy - Favorable data presented from two KOS-862 phase IB trials

Cancer Therapy - Initial phase II findings from HuN901-DM1 trial reported

Cancer Therapy - Lower doses of chemotherapy equally effective in most children

Cancer Therapy - Methods could make new treatments available more quickly

Cancer Therapy - Optimizing cell therapy against tumors is a balancing ACT

Melanoma Vaccines - New research in the area of melanoma vaccines detailed

Cancer Therapy - Oral talactoferrin improved response rates in lung cancer

Cancer Therapy - Pathology and time factors decide outcomes of second liver cancer resections

Cancer Therapy - Phase II results presented on Perifosine for prostate cancer

Cancer Therapy - Positive early phase II results reported on advanced sarcoma therapy

Cancer Therapy - Positive phase II results reported on AS1404 in prostate cancer

Cancer Therapy - Positive results reported from phase II study of Teverelix in prostate cancer

Myocardial Infarction - Researchers describe findings in myocardial infarction studies

Cancer Therapy - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of cancer therapy

Cancer Therapy - Results for phase I trial of IMOxine presented at cancer meeting

Cancer Therapy - Waiting period expiring for CPG 7909 licensing agreement with Pfizer

Cancer Vaccines - Apoptosis-inducing ligand receptor enhances tumor regression

Cancer Vaccines - Apoptotic Fas ligand-expressing tumors decrease antitumor responses

Neuroscience - Researchers' data advance neuroscience research

Cancer Vaccines - DNA vaccine induces long-lived T-cell memory against tumor recurrence

Cancer Vaccines - DNA vaccine induces protective GD2 cross-reactive antibody responses

Cancer Vaccines - Data advance knowledge in cancer vaccines research

Cancer Vaccines - Recombinant protein causes apoptosis in human leukemic T cells

Neuroscience - Researchers' findings advance neuroscience research

Candidiasis - Human commensal yeast Candida albicans has ancient origin

Carcinoid Syndrome - Once-monthly somatostatin analogue increases survival in Carcinoid Syndrome

Cardiac Arrhythmias - New technology to treat cardiac arrhythmias available at Abbott Northwestern

Cardiac Development - Mahaim tachycardia mechanisms linked with right ventricular development

Obesity Pathogenesis - Studies describe new findings in obesity pathogenesis research

Cardiac Pacemakers - Inappropriate ICD shocks due to external AC leak reported

Cardiac Stem Cell Research - Directing cardiac fate in stem cells is necessary for regeneration

Cardiology - Aldosterone improves hepatic hemodynamics; needs help with cardiac issues

Cardiology - Arterial stiffness evaluated via QKD interval is a predictor of cardiac risk

Cardiology - Arterial stiffness linked with dependent and independent mechanisms

Cardiology - Customized probability model optimizes perioperative mortality prediction

Obesity Surgery - Recent findings in obesity surgery provide new insights

Cardiology - Drug-coated cardiovascular stent technology may increase safety, efficacy

Cardiology - Endothelial dysfunction can lead to cardiovascular disease in ESRD patients

Cardiology - First clinical implant of cardiac resynchronizing defibrillator system reported

Cardiology - Hibernating cardiac cells respond favorably to fibroblast growth factor-5

Cardiology - Human cardiac safety study of law enforcement devices released

Cardiology - Inpatient lipid lowering therapy saves lives

Osteoporosis - Recent studies add new data to osteoporosis research

Cardiology - New Cardioblate BP2 Surgical Ablation System introduced

Cardiology - New diagnostic ECG cardiology tool introduced

Osteoporosis - Reports advance knowledge in osteoporosis research

Cardiology - Open Pivot Heart Valve featured in new published study

Cardiology - Potency of metoclopramide to block HERG currents lower than that of domperidone

Osteoporosis - Research add new data to osteoporosis body of knowledge

Cardiology - Simvastatin and pravastatin treatment attenuates cardiac/kidney remodeling

Cardiomyopathy - Does cardiac carnitine leakage promote CM or does CM promote carnitine leakage?

Cardiovascular Disease - Base heart rate affects quality of life

Cardiovascular Disease - Endothelial function not adequately researched for use as marker or target

Osteoporosis - Researchers describe findings in osteoporosis studies

Cardiovascular Disease - Enlarged waist and high triglyceride levels predict CVD risk in older women

Cardiovascular Disease - FEM simulation may improve impedance catheter design

Cardiovascular Disease - Researchers suggest caution when consuming alcohol for the health of your heart

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - Diabetes and cardiovascular risk markers reviewed

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - Smoking, fasting glucose level associated with early ARM in Lithuanian women

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Natural pain relief introduced for carpal tunnel syndrome

Proteomics - Recent findings illuminate research in proteomics

Celiac Disease - Timing of introduction of gluten into infant's diet tied to celiac disease

Cell Adhesion - Cell adhesion analyzed, role of echinoid clarified

Cell Biology - Discovery may lead to new drugs to treat cancer, control fertility

Cell Biology - GRP78/BiP protects human RSa cells against DNA damage

Cell Biology - Researchers develop assay that could be applied to drug screening

Cell Development - Developing chick somite examined, role of kinase feedback clarified

Proteomics - Reports add new data to proteomics research

Cell Development - Liver development analyzed, D-type cyclins and G1 progression defined

Cell Differentiation - Fibroblast phosphokinases examined, force-mediated activation revealed

Cell Migration - Dendritic cell migration examined, role of macrophage inflammatory protein shown

Cell Morphology - Epithelial cell morphology studied, role of junctional adhesion molecule defined

Cell Proliferation - Adrenocortical cell proliferation examined, effects of met-enkephalin revealed

Cell Signaling - Mitogen-activated protein kinase studied, role in cell survival signaling shown

Statins - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of statins

Central Nervous System - Central nervous system involved in posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder

Cervical Cancer - Recent studies add new data to cervical cancer research

Cervical Cancer - Study says age alone shouldn't contraindicate radical surgery

Cervical Spondylosis - ProDisc-C cervical disc replacement reduces pain, improves function

Chemokine Receptors - Beta-chemokine receptors studied, functional expression in osteoblasts reported

Vector Development - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of vector development

Chemotherapy - Feasibility of individualized chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer analyzed

Chemotherapy - Single-agent chemotherapy used for posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder

Child Abuse - Boys, too, suffer long-term consequences of childhood sexual abuse

Child Abuse - Radiologists play key role in child abuse cases

Child Abuse - Researchers ask Pentagon to look at child abuse deaths on military installations

Child Development - Children of incarcerated mothers exhibit poor attachment to caregivers, mothers

Virology - Reports advance knowledge in virology research

Childhood Diabetes - Research add new data to childhood diabetes body of knowledge

Childhood Immunization - Trumpeting vaccination may only entrench opposition

Childhood Obesity - Adiponectin and acylation-stimulating protein altered in obese children

Childhood Obesity - Diet and exercise training restore blood pressure and vasodilatory responses

Childhood Obesity - Maternal obesity and no breast-feeding increase risk of childhood obesity

Childhood Obesity - School programs effective in preventing childhood obesity

Virology - Research add new data to virology body of knowledge

Childhood Obesity - Usefulness of age references for obesity measurements in children examined

Chitin - Chitin studied, role in Drosophila exoskeleton morphogenesis revealed

Chlamydia Trachomatis - Nucleic acid amplification tests show low C. trachomatis prevalence in Greece

Chlamydia Trachomatis - Systematic postal screening could increase sexual health inequality in U.K.

Cholangiocarcinoma - U.S. FDA approves compassionate use IND for DAVANAT/5-FU

Cholecystectomy - Endoscopic US-guided endoprosthesis resolves gallbladder fossa fluid

Chronic Dyspnea - Etiology and diagnosis of chronic dyspnea reviewed

Chronic Hepatitis B - Lamivudine therapy lowers hepatitis B covalently closed-circular DNA levels

Chronic Hepatitis C - Researchers' data advance chronic hepatitis c research

Chronic Liver Disease - Body mass raises non-alcoholic steatohepatitis risk in chronic hepatitis C

Chronic Liver Disease - Hepatocyte apoptosis is routine in chronic hepatitis C despite normal ALT

Chronic Liver Disease - TT virus coinfection accounts for some liver disease cases in India

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - N-acetylcysteine treatment ineffective for COPD patients

Chronic Renal Failure - Researchers reveal factors affecting short-term BP variability in CRF patients

Chronic Uveitis - Pars plana vitrectomy with phacoemulsification restores vision

Cigarette Smoking - Diabetic patients who smoke unlikely to use nicotine replacement

Circadian Rhythms - Cardiovascular tissues contain diverse circadian clocks

Cirrhosis - Specially coated stents help keep blood vessels open for cirrhosis patients

Clinical Trials - Clinical trials of ingestible biodata-gathering device set at fifth site

Clinical Trials - Company reports CYC682 phase I data at 2005 ASCO

Clinical Trials - Stomach acid control of proton pump inhibitors in chronic NSAID users compared

Colitis - Confocal endomicroscopy helpful method to diagnose neoplasias

Collaborations - Agreement signed for marketing rights to Sanctura

Collaborations - Alliance formed to advance clinical genomics for personalized medicine

Collaborations - Alliance formed to develop, commercialize Phenoptin and Phenylase

Collaborations - Amerinet and Caduceus Systems announce strategic alliance

Collaborations - Biotech company expands project with Pfizer Inc.

Collaborations - Biotech company teams with Mayo Clinic to develop antibodies

Collaborations - Biotechnology company announces collaboration with pharmaceutical company

Collaborations - CHA, Governance Institute announce initiative for governance excellence

Collaborations - Cedar Valley Medical Specialists select MPV Phynance

Collaborations - Cell line engineering alliance signed

Collaborations - Cigna HealthCare, NationsHealth team to offer Medicare Part D plans

Collaborations - Companies finish first stage of proof of concept study for Melanotan/BioSilicon

Collaborations - Companies sign letter of intent to collaborate in marketing, vaccine supply

Collaborations - Companies sign partnership to help with drug approvals in China

Collaborations - Company extends strategic alliance with Allergan

Collaborations - Contract manufacturing organization and University of Maryland partner

Collaborations - Deal signed for French distribution of ion channel drug discovery system

Collaborations - Deal signed for development of gene therapy for hemophilia

Collaborations - Deal signed for exclusive supplier of IsoflavoCombo

Collaborations - Deal signed to create an anti-obesity nasal spray

Collaborations - Deal signed with MedKeeper for pharmacy formulary management solution

Collaborations - Development, license, supply agreement signed for Oxygent

Collaborations - Diagnostics firm signs manufacturing services deal for quality control

Collaborations - Expanded agreement signed for access to electronic medical records

Collaborations - Geisinger inks initiative to reduce CVD, improve patient care

Collaborations - Health care provider and healthcare institute announce partnership

Collaborations - Humana teams with Argus for pharmacy claims processing

Collaborations - Hythiam expands licensing to Miami

Collaborations - Joint development program formed with the U.S. Army

Collaborations - Licensing deal signed for human oncology antibodies

Collaborations - Manufacturing agreement reached for production of VEGF-2 plasmid DNA

Collaborations - Marketing deal signed for Kerraboot in Ireland

Collaborations - Pharma company and Lexicon Genetics collaborate to develop biotherapeutic drugs

Collaborations - Pharma company announces collaboration for provision of chemistry services

Collaborations - Pharma firm gains access to Asian markets through joint venture

Collaborations - Pharmaceutical companies collaborate on using microalgae in protein expression

Collaborations - Progress reported in deal to develop cancer therapies

Collaborations - Research deal signed with National Cancer Institute

Collaborations - Third oral drug delivery research deal announced

Collaborations - Tissue-engineering company and Dr. Song Li announce partnership

Colon Cancer - Accuracy of revised Bethesda guidelines examined

Colon Cancer - Erbitux may fight colorectal cancer after other therapies fail

Colon Cancer - Five-year survival lower in transplant recipients compared with general populous

Colon Cancer - Frequency and distribution of colon neoplasia in average-risk Chinese adults

Colon Cancer - Lessons from TRAIL-resistance mechanisms paved road to patient-tailored therapy

Colon Cancer - Mast cell numbers shed light on colorectal cancer angiogenesis and recurrence

Colon Cancer - Microsatellite instability associated with sporadic colon cancer

Colon Cancer - VEGF receptor-1 modulates the progression of human colorectal cancer

Colon Cancer Vaccine - ABCE1 encodes peptides that induce CTLs in colon cancer patients

Colon Cancer Vaccine - Effects of PSK on T and dendritic cell differentiation examined

Colorectal Cancer - Abstracts show safety, efficacy of SIR-Spheres with new chemotherapy

Colorectal Cancer - Accuracy of P-POSSUM in predicting patient mortality after surgery evaluated

Colorectal Cancer - Bethesda guidelines reassessed

Colorectal Cancer - CTLA4 gene polymorphism detected in Italian patients with colorectal cancer

Colorectal Cancer - Optimal evaluation of adenomas in young patients analyzed

Colorectal Cancer - Screening behavior characterized in Hong Kong Chinese population

Colorectal Cancer - Trial shows high response to colorectal cancer drug may bring curative surgery

Complementary & Alternative Medicine -  Ganoderma lucidum cuts off angiogenic signaling in prostate cancer

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Korea red ginseng water extract shows potential as hypertension treatment

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Salvia miltiorrhiza extract shows promise in heart disease prevention

Congenital Complete Heart Block - Dilated cardiomyopathy after pacemaker implantation characterized

Congenital Heart Disease - Hyperbaric oxygen should be used promptly for CAGE in congenital heart disease

Congenital Pyloric Stenosis - Endoscopic pyloromyotomy safe and effective

Congestive Heart Failure - Assist device to treat severe congestive heart failure approved in Europe

Congestive Heart Failure - Company announces extended phase II results for Furosemide GR

Congestive Heart Failure - ESC releases new chronic heart failure guidelines

Contraception - Antiangiogenic agents disrupt ovarian function in non-human primates

Contraception - Contraception studied, novel endometrial targets identified

Contraception - Reports describe recent advances in contraception research

Contraception - Studies presented at meeting showing efficacy of vaginal ring for contraception

Coronary Artery Bypass - Avoiding brain blood oxygen desaturation is associated with improved outcomes

Coronary Artery Disease - Cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity linked to CAD

Coronary Artery Disease - Genetic markers of restenosis after PTCA and/or stenting identified

Cosmetic Surgery - Company plans to file premarket approval application for CTA product

Critical Care - Improvements decrease risk of post-injury multiple organ failure

Critical Care Medicine - Colorimetric CO2 assay detects tracheal feeding tube placement

Critical Care Medicine - Smart infusion pumps detect intravenous medication errors

Crohn Disease - Gene mutation in Crohn disease stops body-bug chat

Crohn Disease - New phase III data of HUMIRA trial reported at conference

Crohn Disease - Small, open-label study shows potential use of antibiotic

Cryogenics - "Cool" blood stem cell research leads to licensing deal

Cystic Fibrosis - Growth hormone therapy safe and effective for adolescent patients

Cystic Fibrosis - System to measure breathing patterns of CF children to be used in trial

Cystic Fibrosis - U.S. FDA approves first kit for genetic DNA-based testing for cystic fibrosis

Cytomegalovirus - Findings describe new data in cytomegalovirus research

DNA Damage - Changes in gene expression and DNA damage by ionizing radiation studied

DNA Research - Company acquires license for therapy to treat cancer of central nervous system

DNA Research - Sources of error in DNA microchip electrophoresis identified

Dental Implants - Anchorage effects of shaped palatal osseointegrated implants determined

Depression - Bryostatin analyzed, dual effects on spatial memory and depression revealed

Depression - Certain acne treatment does not increase symptoms of depression in adolescents

Depression - New findings in depression described

Dermatology - Id2 helps skin cells recover from radiation exposure

Dermatology - Modified ultrasound system provides automatic dermal thickness assessment

Development - Oculodentodigital dysplasia studied, role of connexin43 mutants revealed

Developmental Biology - Gene keeps neural cells on correct developmental path

Diabetes Complications - Abnormal ventilatory responses to hypoxia in type 2 diabetes reported

Diabetes Complications - Diabetes increases risk of developing joint contractures

Diabetes Complications - Pigment epithelium-derived factor prevents diabetic retinopathy progression

Diabetes Control - Report from endocrinology group shows America's diabetes health is in jeopardy

Diabetes Diagnosis - Company to market diabetes testing products to Hispanic Medicare community

Diabetes Diagnosis - Multivariate regression equation developed to screen for dysglycemia

Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - Adiponectin polymorphisms not linked to type 2 diabetes in Koreans

Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - Betacellulin gene polymorphism linked to type 2 diabetes

Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - CBLB variants in type 1 diabetes examined

Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - Genetics of type 2 diabetes reviewed

Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - PPAR-gamma 2 and IRS-1 gene influence adiponectin levels

Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - SNPs mapped to find loci contributing to diabetes and atherosclerosis

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Alterations in mitochondrial fatty acid processing identified

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Diabetes presents with hyperosmolar dehydration but not ketoacidosis

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Findings advance knowledge in diabetes pathogenesis research

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Insulin foldability regulated by stereospecific switch

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Muscle lipid accumulation in type 2 diabetes involves liver X receptor

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Muscle-specific AMP deaminase gene linked to insulin clearance

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Relapsing diabetes caused by moderately activating mutations in KCNJ11

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Selenium and endocrine systems reviewed

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Transgenic Ly-49A inhibits T cell activation and delays diabetes

Diabetes Prevention - Blood pressure drug cuts risk of diabetes

Diabetes Research - Center funds micro-imaging research for diabetes

Diabetes Risk Factors - Clozapine increases risk of diabetes

Diabetes Risk Factors - Mediterranean Lifestyle Program benefits diabetic women at risk for CVD

Diabetes Risk Factors - No link found between diabetes and post-traumatic stress disorder

Diabetes Risk Factors - Risperidone-associated type 1 diabetes reported

Diabetes Screening - HIV infected women with risk factors for diabetes need to be screened

Diabetes Therapy -  Fomes fomentarius supplement corrects hyperglycemia

Diabetes Therapy - Adolescent and parent views on new diabetes education program reported

Diabetes Therapy - Community pharmacy program improves aspirin use in diabetic patients

Diabetes Therapy - Findings advance knowledge in diabetes therapy research

Diabetes Therapy - Link between screening and health services utilization examined

Diabetes Therapy - Orlistat promotes weight loss and improves glycemic control

Diabetes Therapy - Pioglitazone reduces antioxidative system changes in diabetes

Diabetes Therapy - Plasmid-electroporated hepatocytes restore euglycemia in diabetic mice

Diabetic Foot Ulcers - Data presented on treatment for diabetic foot ulcers

Diabetic Nephropathy - Interim results positive from phase 2 study for diabetic nephropathy treatment

Diabetic Nephropathy - New research in the area of diabetic nephropathy detailed

Diagnostics - Application filed with U.S. FDA seeking clearance for lung cancer detection kit

Diagnostics - Asymptomatic patients with anti-hepatitis C antibody harbor HCV RNA

Diagnostics - Automated impedance cardiography reliable during exercise testing

Diagnostics - Companies announce agreements for new cystic fibrosis assay

Diagnostics - Degree of left ventricular systolic asynchrony determined by infarct size

Diagnostics - Diagnostics company gets U.S. FDA approval for near-infrared light device

Diagnostics - Etiology of immediate reactions to contrast media reviewed

Diagnostics - Evaluation of a computer-assisted colonoscopy system presented at DDW

Diagnostics - Fast hTSH assay improves diagnosis, monitoring of thyroid conditions

Diagnostics - Gamma-glutamyltransferase marks excess liver activity in hepatitis C patients

Diagnostics - Humana to cover PillCam SB to diagnose patients with suspected Crohn disease

Diagnostics - LC method for quantification of whole-blood everolimus validated

Diagnostics - Nano-JETA real time PCR compared with gold standard PCR

Diagnostics - New microparticle enzyme immunoassay measures sirolimus

Diagnostics - Novel model enables microvascular assessment from PORH test results

Diagnostics - Ohio children's hospital signs agreement to purchase cycstic fibrosis gene assay

Diagnostics - Optical biopsy device to be discussed with U.S. FDA

Diagnostics - Pedunculated localized fibrous tumor of pleura presented as moving chest mass

Diagnostics - Rapid HIV assays qualified for sale in the Republic of Uganda

Diagnostics - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of diagnostics

Diagnostics - Researchers take a proteomic approach to HDL study and reveal new proteins

Diagnostics - Suboptimal staging a problem at nonspecializing institutions

Diagnostics - Subsidiary introduces advanced acoustic measurement system

Diagnostics - Treadmill testing has limited diagnostic value in women with suspected ischemia

Diet & Nutrition - A dose of extra virgin olive oil a day may keep inflammation processes at bay

Diet & Nutrition - Dairy group: Study suggests more lowfat dairy in diet can lower blood pressure

Diet & Nutrition - Detox diets full of empty promises

Diet & Nutrition - Grape group: Grapes may offer hope for men with symptoms of prostate enlargement

Diet & Nutrition - In vitro and in vivo antitumor effects of vitamin K5 on liver cancer described

Diet & Nutrition - Mediterranean diet increases survival in heart disease patients in Greece

Diet & Nutrition - Psychostimulant effects of caffeine do not explain consumption patterns

Diet & Nutrition - Researchers find further protective effects of a Mediterranean diet

Diet & Nutrition - T-cell proliferation examined, RAR-related inhibition clarified

Diet and Nutrition - Bread containing resistant starch aids in diabetes prevention

Diet and Nutrition - Dietary changes improve the histology of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis patients

Diet and Nutrition - Dietary factors linked to plasma adiponectin concentrations in men

Diet and Nutrition - New cognitive health supplement introduced

Diet and Nutrition - Nutraceuticals company testing appetite suppressing candy chew

Diet and Nutrition - Study finds tea provides 50% of flavonoid antioxidants in U.S. diet

Diphtheria Vaccine - Mucosal vaccine against diphtheria developed with starch adjuvant

Disease Associations -  Porphyromonas gingivalis fimbriae examined, inhibitory effects revealed

Disease Associations - Current definitions of metabolic syndrome are not ethnic-friendly

Disease Associations - Depressive mood related to visceral fat in overweight premenopausal women

Disease Associations - Dopaminergic forebrain innervation studied, effects of neurotrophic factor shown

Disease Associations - Mouse thymus analyzed, truncated isoforms of thyroglobulin mRNA detected

Disease Associations - Peyronie disease studied, increased plasminogen activator inhibitor noted

Disease Associations - Prothrombogenic inflamed colonic phenotype studied, molecular nature defined

Disease Management - Group-based education improves diabetes self-management

Disease Outbreaks - Vaccine shortages reflect problems in pharmaceutical industry, doctor says

Dopamine - Dopamine transporter examined, behavior effect of downregulation revealed

Dopamine Receptors - Glutamate and dopamine receptors studied, neuronal cooperation revealed

Drug Abuse - Amphetamine use in the workplace continues to grow

Drug Abuse - COX-2 mediates methamphetamine-induced neurotoxicity

Drug Abuse - Researchers discover a "drug anticipation" brain signal

Drug Allergy - In vitro test facilitates diagnosis of delayed hypersensitivity reactions

Drug Delivery - A peptide vector-mediated strategy improves morphine-6-glucuronide uptake

Drug Delivery - Aerosol alpha-tocopherol may help control inflammatory lung illnesses

Drug Delivery - Carboxy methyl dextran hydrogel is pH- and ionic-strength-sensitive

Drug Delivery - Data advance knowledge in drug delivery research

Drug Delivery - Encapsulated ceramide injected into bloodstream of mice kills cancer cells

Drug Delivery - New method of administering anticancer drug may be more effective, safer

Drug Delivery - PEG/PLA semiinterpenetrating network controls delivery of protein drugs

Drug Delivery - Recombinant adenovirus vector expresses IL-2 and myelomonocytic growth factor

Drug Delivery - Results reported for intranasal vaccine delivery technology

Drug Delivery - Ultrasound radiation helps nanoparticles penetrate tumors

Drug Development - Access provided for Sorafenib for patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma

Drug Development - Antifungal agent Mycamine available to physicians

Drug Development - Antifungal agent derived from Streptomyces albidoflavus PU 23

Drug Development - CaP nanotechnology review presented at immunopotentiators meeting

Drug Development - Candidate drug against HIV/AIDS approved to enter clinical trials in U.K.

Drug Development - Company licenses MetaCore to Exelixis

Drug Development - Data presented from phase III miconazole Lauriad Bioadhesive study

Drug Development - Data reported from phase III trial of Insegia in pancreatic cancer

Drug Development - Data show significant reduction in incidence, severity of autoimmune myocarditis

Drug Development - Evidence of antitumor activity in phase I trial of ARQ 501 reported

Drug Development - Immunodrug candidate CAD106 for Alzheimer disease gets Swedish clearance

Drug Development - Lung cancer drug maker provides clinical pipeline update

Drug Development - Lupin enters development and licensing agreement

Drug Development - Marqibo clinical data presented at medical meetings

Drug Development - Mechanistic basis of enzyme-targeted drugs described

Drug Development - Neuroscience company reports $2,648,000 net loss for quarter ended March 31

Drug Development - Novel indolinone A-432411 shows promise as antitumor agent

Drug Development - Pharmaceutical company expands technology platform

Drug Development - Phase 1 study of organic arsenic for blood, bone marrow cancers set to begin

Drug Development - Phase I results of Coramsine trial reported at meeting

Drug Development - Phase III data show potential for earlier treatment of kidney disease

Drug Development - Phase Ib/II trial with ADH-1 initiated in advanced cancer patients

Drug Development - Positive bone repair results reported in clinical feasibility trial

Drug Development - Positive preclinical efficacy data for GI therapeutic presented at meeting

Drug Development - Results of phase I trials of HGS-ETR2 and HGS-ETR1 reported

Drug Development - Safety data presented on product to prevent RSV in high-risk infants

Drug Development - Supplemental BLA submitted to U.S. FDA for Aranesp extended dosing

Drug Development - U.S. FDA grants approval for doxycycline hyclate tablets

Drug Development - VEGF trap combination study initiated by pharmaceutical companies

Drug Development - Visicol tablets associated with fewer calls to doctors than liquid form

Drug Monitoring - Biological fluid pH strongly affects fluorometric dipyridamole assessment

Drug Research - Mizoribine and interferon unite to fight hepatitis C virus infection

Drug Research - Oral lenalidomide demonstrates antiangiogenic and antimigratory properties

Drug Resistance - FDA grants monthly WBC monitoring for FazaClo

Drug Resistance - Researchers' findings advance drug resistance research

Drug Safety - Foundation partners with U.S. FDA to promote safe use of OTC medications

Drug Toxicity - Animal-based testing for birth defects accurate only half the time

Dyspepsia -  Helicobacter pylori-positive functional dyspepsia studied

Dysphonia - Surgery restores voice and hope for people with vocal-cord spasms

Eating Disorders - Yoga takes a bite out of eating disorders

Efferent Neurons - Hindbrain efferent neurons studied, need for reelin signaling in migration shown

Electrocardiogram - Electrocardiographic damage scores must be included in ECG interpretations

Electronic Medical Records - Family practice clinics select software for electronic communication

Electronic Medical Records - INHS Selects Kryptiq to connect regional health information system

Embryonic Development - Egg-activating factor examined, nuclear translocation clarified

Embryonic Stem Cell Research - Autogeneic feeder cell system supports growth of undifferentiated ESCs

Embryonic Stem Cell Research - ESC ectopic mTERT expression confers resistance to p53-dependent apoptosis

Embryonic Stem Cell Research - Identified growth factors allow direct hepatic fate-specification from ESCs

Embryonic Stem Cell Research - Matrigel used as substrate for feeder-free propagation of undifferentiated ESCs

Embryonic Stem Cell Transplantation - ESC-derived microglia-like cells migrate into brain but not peripheral tissues

Encephalomyelitis - Bystander CD8 T cells recruited during viral encephalomyelitis

Encephalopathy - Pathogenesis of influenza-associated encephalopathy determined

End Stage Renal Disease - On-line hemodiafiltration is efficacious and effective for ESRD patients

Endocrinology - Incretin-based therapies may offer new benefits in glucose control

Endocrinology - Metabolic syndrome linked testosterone deficiency

Endocrinology - New findings in the area of endocrinology described

Endocrinology - Study findings suggest DHEA may function as a neuroendocrine mediator

Endocrinology - Study finds obese women can't increase insulin secretion appropriately

Endocrinology - Tamoxifen raises the risk for fatty liver disease in healthy overweight women

Endometrial Cancer - Lymph node pathway involved in spread of endometrial carcinoma

Endometrial Cancer Risk Factors - Comorbidities, genetics, and diet are risk factors

Endoplasmic Reticulum - Endoplasmic reticulum studied, transamidase subunits localized

Environmental Health - Genomic research aids prevention of diseases with environmental causes

Environmental Health - Method to analyze perchlorate in human urine developed

Environmental Health - No serious health risk for commuters on London's underground

Environmental Health - Outdoor particulate matter affects health outcomes more than indoor matter

Environmental Health - pH affects degradation of phenanthrene and pyrene by mycobacteria

Environmental Monitoring - Dye pinpoints diseases and pathogens

Enzymology - Matrix metalloproteinase-2 is inessential for retinal neovascularization

Enzymology - Matrix metalloproteinases mark chronic hepatitis C-related liver fibrosis

Enzymology - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of enzymology

Enzymology - Subtilase PCSK9 examined, role in cholesterol level and statins revealed

Epidemiology - Depression, suicide ideation rates higher among pregnant soldiers

Epidemiology - Family and work status associated with women's health in Finland and Sweden

Epidemiology - Increased PSP94 expression predicted worse prognosis of prostate cancer

Epidemiology - Trends in recent HIV diagnoses in the Spanish VACH cohort reported

Epilepsy - Intravenous valproate is a valid therapy in seizure emergency situations

Epilepsy - New brain monitoring method would pinpoint babies at risk for seizures

Epilepsy - Researchers reveal predictive factors for early diagnosis of seizures

Epithilial Cells - Potentiation of ATP-induced Ca2+ mobilization in retinal cells studied

Epstein-Barr Virus - Epstein-Barr virus examined, shedding by astronauts chronicled

Ethics - Premature use of stem cell therapy could put patients at risk

Exercise - Researchers describe findings in exercise studies

Fabry Disease - Right ventricle involvement is common in Fabry Disease

Female Sexual Arousal Disorder - Efficacy data reported for topical cream treatment

Female Sexual Dysfunction - Women with FSD have decreased clitoral sensation

Fibromyalgia - Patients may benefit from cough remedy

Finance - American HealthChoice reports patient billings are up 29%

Finance - Biomedical company reports 19% increase in product sales

Finance - Biometrics company announces financial results

Finance - Biopharmaceutical company announces first quarter 2005 results

Finance - Biopharmaceutical company announces third quarter fiscal 2005 financial results

Finance - Biopharmaceutical company closes series A financing

Finance - Biopharmaceutical company reports 35% increase in revenue

Finance - Biopharmaceutical company reports loss of $0.05 per share

Finance - Biopharmaceutical company reports loss of $0.16 per share

Finance - Biopharmaceutical company selected to join NASDAQ Biotechnology Index

Finance - Biosystems company announces revenue increase and second quarter earnings

Finance - Biotech company completes first institutional financing

Finance - Biotech company records 60% increase in revenue

Finance - Biotech company records 63.4% increase in revenue

Finance - Biotech company records loss of $0.64 per share

Finance - Biotech company reports loss of $0.05 per share

Finance - Biotech company reports loss of EUR 0.6M

Finance - Biotechnology company reports first quarter financial results

Finance - Cardiovascular-focused pharmaceutical company announces Q3 2005 results

Finance - China-based nutrition, personal care products company reports Q1 2005 results

Finance - Chromium-based nutritional supplement provider reports financial results

Finance - Clinical trials company reports Q1 net revenue of $3.2 million

Finance - ComfortScan maker records Q1 revenue of $62,414

Finance - Company focused on upper respiratory health reports first quarter 2005 results

Finance - Company secures $65.2M to drive clinical development of targeted oncology drugs

Finance - Company secures new $2.5M financing to complete IND and begin MDRTB trials

Finance - DNA analysis tools provider reports first quarter 2005 financial results

Finance - Device company announces Q3 net revenue of $7,229,077

Finance - Diagnostics company completes $6M private placement

Finance - Diagnostics company records 1.6% increase in sales

Finance - Diagnostics company reports 5% increase in net revenue

Finance - Diagnostics company reports loss of $0.01 per share

Finance - Diagnostics firm reports 81.6% decrease in revenue

Finance - Diagnostics firm reports net loss of $0.02 per share

Finance - Diagnostics reagents maker reports preliminary 1Q results

Finance - Drug maker reports loss of $0.02 per share

Finance - Emeritus Assisted Living announces first-quarter net loss of $5 million

Finance - Endocrine-focused biopharmaceutical company added to NASDAQ Biotechnology Index

Finance - Female condomn company reports second quarter financial results

Finance - Fiber optic device maker reports financial results for quarter, 6 months

Finance - Genasense maker reports Q1 revenues of $18.5 million

Finance - Generic medical products company reports third quarter 1005 financial results

Finance - Genetic-tools company closes series B financing round

Finance - HIV test maker reports Q1 revenues of $731,885

Finance - Health services company announces first quarter results

Finance - Healthcare staffing company records earnings of $0.13 per share

Finance - Historic LifePoint Hospitals to redeem notes

Finance - Holding company reports financial results

Finance - Immunodiagnostics company reports Q1 of $112.9M, a 6% increase over Q1 2004

Finance - Instrumentation company announces 8.6% increase in first-quarter revenues

Finance - Investor in long-term, other healthcare facilities reports operating results

Finance - Lab software maker reports full year orders grow 12%

Finance - Laboratory reports fiscal 2005 earnings

Finance - Lycogel developer raises $10 million to date in first round of private funding

Finance - Maker of cell-targeted therapeutic products applies for AMEX listing

Finance - Maker of interventional surgical cardiology systems reports Q1 2005 results

Finance - Medical device companies report loss of $0.11 per share

Finance - Medical device company reports first quarter 2005 financial results

Finance - Medical device firm receives $5.3M quarterly payment

Finance - Medical device firm receives Nasdaq delisting notice

Finance - Medical device firm records 26% decrease in revenue

Finance - Medical device firm reports 16.1% increase in sales revenues

Finance - Medical device firm reports income of $0.01 per share

Finance - Medical device firm reports increase in top line growth

Finance - Medical device firm reports record revenues for first quarter 2005

Finance - Medical device firm reports revenues are up 9%

Finance - Medical device maker reports $5M investment

Finance - Medical device maker reports 14% increase in revenues

Finance - Medical equipment supplier announces record revenues of $5,601,287 in FY 2004

Finance - Medical imaging systems company reports first quarter IDC sales

Finance - Multiple sclerosis drug developer reports loss of $0.05 per share

Finance - NASDAQ announces semi-annual changes to biotechnology index

Finance - Nuclear medicine producer reports 7.7% decrease in revenue

Finance - Nutritional supplements company reports increased 1Q sales

Finance - Oncology company reports 6.4% increase in revenue

Finance - Ophthalmic therapeutics maker reports loss of $0.06 per share

Finance - Pathogen-inactivation company applies for Amex listing

Finance - Pennsylvania governor awards biotech grant

Finance - Pet pharmacy company announces financial results

Finance - Pharma company reports first quarter financial results

Finance - Pharma firm authorizes $450M share repurchase program

Finance - Pharma firm records 46% increase in revenues

Finance - Pharma firm reports 5.6% decrease in revenue

Finance - Pharma firm reports loss of $0.46 per share, provides drug pipeline update

Finance - Pharma firm reports reduction in net income

Finance - Pharmaceutical company announces stockholder approval of share exchange

Finance - Pharmaceutical company focused on cyclic mastalgia reports Q1 2005 results

Finance - Pharmaceutical company records per share loss of $0.32

Finance - Pharmaceutical company reports $0.19 per share loss

Finance - Pharmaceutical company reports fiscal year 2004-05 global sales up by 16%

Finance - Pharmaceutical company reports loss of $0.32 per share

Finance - Pharmaceutical company reports record first quarter sales

Finance - Pharmaceutical firm joins NASDAQ Biotechnology Index

Finance - Pharmaceutical firm raises additional $11.8M

Finance - Pharmaceutical firm reports 29% increase in net loss

Finance - Pharmaceutical firm reports loss of $0.82 per share

Finance - Pharmaceutical firm retires NeoPharm promissory note

Finance - Pheromone developer reports 51% decrease in sales

Finance - Products supplier announces new share repurchase program

Finance - Provider of health services to correctional facilities reports Q1 2005 results

Finance - Provider of healthcare services announces first quarter 2005 financial results

Finance - Provider of healthcare staffing services reports Q2 2005 financial results

Finance - RNAi company reports Q1 net loss of $3.5 million

Finance - Reducol maker reports Q1 revenue of $4.72M

Finance - Retail optical company reports 1Q operating results

Finance - Specialty-pharmaceutical company to be added to the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index

Finance - Stem cell research grants offered

Finance - Technology receives milestone payment from Novo Nordisk

Finance - Tennessee branded pharmaceutical company reports first-quarter 2005 results

Finance - U.S. NIH grant will help develop infection fighting protein

Finance - Vitex Files Shelf Registration Statement

Finance - World Bank accused of preventing transfer of foreign aid to HIV/AIDS programs

Finance - Wound-care products company announces 3% dip in Q1 sales

Financing - Medical device company raises $9.65 million in new financing

Fitness & Wellness - Michael Zdychnec named VP of marketing by health improvement services company

Fungal Infection - PCR method for detection and quantification of fungi in dust developed

Gastric Cancer - Cancer statistics in Japan 2003 summarized

Gastric Cancer - Chemotherapy regimen demonstrates survival benefits in advanced gastric cancer

Gastric Cancer - Dynamic holographic endoscopy identifies malignant gastric tissue

Gastric Cancer - LERGU mutation or deletion implicated in gastric cancer

Gastric Cancer - New prognostic tool may be useful for GI, possibly other cancers

Gastroenterology - Ammonia transporter glycoproteins analyzed, intestinal tract expression defined

Gastroenterology - Data advance knowledge in gastroenterology research

Gastroenterology - Hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy treated sarcoma liver metastases

Gastroenterology - Malignant stricture of esophagogastric junction managed with antireflux stent

Gastroenterology - One side effect of SERMs may be prevention of gallstones

Gastroenterology - Phase IA study completed in irritable bowel syndrome treatment

Gastroenterology - Specific fatty acids improve liver fibrosis in high cholesterol models

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - Researchers find common gastrointestinal condition keeps patients up at night

Gastrointestinal Cancer - Biopharma company releases data from studies in gastrointestinal cancers

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors - SUTENT/SU11248 extends overall survival in Gleevec-resistant GIST

Gastroschisis - Non-surgical ward gut reduction safe and effective

Geldanamycin - Novel anti-geldanamycin antibody generated

Gene Delivery - Stealth liposomes transport genes to breast cancer cells

Gene Expression - Differentially expressed genes in oral squamous cell carcinoma identified

Gene Expression - Sample size needed for gene expression microarray experiments discussed

Gene Microarray - Hybrid approach improves identification of phenotype marker genes

Gene Research - Genomics research institute licenses high throughput gene-mining platform

Gene Research - Long and short oligonucleotide arrays find overlapping gene sets

Gene Research - Monozygotic twin gene profiles reveal natural variations in gene expression

Gene Research - New mouse/rat tissue extract array for identifying expressed proteins launched

Gene Research - RNA polymerase II construct makes short hairpin RNA and provokes gene silencing

Gene Silencing - Studies add new findings to gene silencing body of knowledge

Gene Transfer - Researchers' findings advance gene transfer research

Generic Drugs - Pharma company to exit proprietary business, focus will be generics

Generic Drugs - Trade group: USP monograph shows support for generic biopharmaceuticals

Genetics & Genomics - Agreement signed to conduct trials of prenatal tests for genetic abnormalities

Genetics & Genomics - Gene expression studied to determine causes of tumor progression

Genetics & Genomics - Gene variants associated with progressive liver disease risk are identified

Genetics & Genomics - Generalized Venn diagrams improve visualization of gene set relations

Genetics & Genomics - New genomic assays launched for real-time gene expression analysis

Genetics & Genomics - Novel method enables dynamic network reconstruction from microarray data

Genetics & Genomics - Researchers detect locus that determines autoimmunity, arthritis susceptibility

Genetics & Genomics - Researchers report on rat Wnt11 gene

Genital Herpesvirus Prevention - Topical microbicides being developed to prevent genital herpes infection

Geriatrics - Assessing medication adherence in the elderly is best done via interview

Geriatrics - Pulse pressure beats systolic pressure as predictor of cardiovascular risk

Geriatrics - Study tackles aging issues of adults with developmental disabilities

Gerontology - Damian Dell'Anno named CEO of Harborside Healthcare Corp.

Ghrelin - Ghrelin acylation analyzed, role of ingested medium-chain fatty acids shown

Gingivitis - Novel chlorhexidine formulation has reduced side effects

Glaucoma Surgery - Femtosecond laser reduces energy deposition

Glioma - Determinants of quality of life in patients with recurrent high grade glioma

Glucocorticoids - Glucocorticoid synthesis studied, transient expression of genes in lung revealed

Glycemic Control - Amylin and glucagon dampen glycemic excursions in type 1 diabetes

Grants - Cancer center awarded $14.4 million NCI grant for tumor vascular targeting

Gynecology - COX-2 inhibitors show therapeutic potential against uterine endometrial cancer

Gynecology - Distension fluid cytologically analyzed during diagnostic office hysteroscopies

Gynecology - Endometrial cancer developed following radiation therapy for cervical carcinoma

Gynecology - Significance of peritoneal cytology in endometrial cancer reviewed

Gynecology - Uterine cancer genetic fingerprints shape diagnosis and treatment

HIV/AIDS Costs - Full cost of HIV/AIDS treatment revealed in study

HIV/AIDS Diagnostics - Dried blood spots improve access to HIV diagnosis in infants

HIV/AIDS Diagnostics - One-step nested PCR monitors HIV replication

HIV/AIDS Diagnostics - Rapid HIV testing has reduced test results from days to minutes

HIV/AIDS Drug Development - Developed HIV-1 protease inhibitors active against multidrug-resistant virus

HIV/AIDS Drug Development - Developed tricyclic phtalimide analogues inhibit HIV-1 integrase

HIV/AIDS Drug Development - Low molecular weight HIV-1 protease dimerization inhibitors developed

HIV/AIDS Drug Development - Lysozyme nonapeptide HL9 has anti-HIV activity

HIV/AIDS Drug Development - Method predicts structure-based activity of HIV-1 RT inhibitors

HIV/AIDS Drug Resistance - Antiretroviral resistance not a major determinant of disease progression/death

HIV/AIDS Epidemiology - HIV infection rate not significantly changed among adolescents in South Africa

HIV/AIDS Epidemiology - Multiple partners and unprotected sex fuel HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa

HIV/AIDS HAART - Adverse experiences increased following quadruple-drug induction HAART

HIV/AIDS Nutrition - Fruit/vegetable increase improves oxidative stress indicators in HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - CD4 engagement-induced cell surface rearrangement facilitates HIV entry

HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - CD81 increases HIV-1 gene expression in CD4 cells via transcription factors

HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - HIV Gag concentrates in specific plasma membrane areas rapidly after translation

HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - HIV-1 gp120 regulates cxcr4-mediated signaling in neural progenitor cells

HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - HIV-1-induced macrophage gene expression includes the p21 gene

HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - HIV-1-specific CTL responses in blood mirror mucosa in natural chronic infection

HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - JM4 is a four-transmembrane protein binding to CCR5 receptor

HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Kinetic factors control HIV-1 cell entry efficiency/entry inhibitor efficacy

HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Rad3-related protein and GADD45 alpha mediate HIV-1 Vpr-induced apoptosis

HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - TFII-I regulates induction of HIV-1 LTR in cooperation with USF

HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - TNF-alpha stimulates HIV-1 production in adipocytes

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Most rural health institutions in Ethiopia report reusing needles/syringes

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Team reports progress assessing trial of HIV drug therapy in southern Africa

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Unsafe sex occurs in spite of knowledge about safe sex and consequences

HIV/AIDS Research - HIV-associated sensory neuropathy trial results announced

HIV/AIDS Research - Inverse relationship between heparin binding by HIV gp120 and its thiol content

HIV/AIDS Testing - HIV/AIDS test kits being shipped to the Middle East

HIV/AIDS Testing - New method discriminates between pre- and post-transcription HIV inhibitors

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Companies commit to fight AIDS in China

HIV/AIDS Therapy - HIV reverse transcriptase mutations confer drug resistance

HIV/AIDS Therapy - New research in the area of HIV/AIDS therapy detailed

HIV/AIDS Therapy - U.S. FDA grants traditional approval status to 3-medication tablet for HIV

HIV/AIDS Vaccine - Cytotoxic T lymphocytes contribute to control of SHIV replication

HIV/AIDS Vaccine - Envelope-containing inactivated HIV induces humoral immune responses

HIV/AIDS Vaccine - SIV retroviral recombination in vivo investigated

HIV/AIDS Vaccine - T cell vaccines for microbial infections reviewed

HIV/AIDS Vaccines - Recent findings in HIV/AIDS vaccines described

HIV/AIDS Vaccines - U.N. report on combating AIDS in developing countries recently released

HIV/AIDS Vertical Transmission - CD4 count and HIV RNA are independent risk factors for mortality after delivery

HIV/AIDS-Related Disorder - HIV-related pulmonary hypertension does not worsen with HAART interruption

HIV/AIDS-Related Infection -  Acinetobacter baumannii folliculitis detected in patient with AIDS

HIV/AIDS-Related Infection -  Mycobacterium peregrinum infection identified in AIDS patient

HIV/AIDS-Related Infection - Rarely diagnosed cardiac aspergillosis is fatal in HIV-infected patients

HTLV-1-Assoc. Myelopathy/Trop. Spastic Paraparesis - IFN-beta 1a benefits immune mechanisms central to HAM/TSP pathogenesis

Head & Neck Cancer - Accuracy of combined PET/CT scans compared to individual PET or CT scans

Head & Neck Cancer - HIF-1 alpha has limited prognostic value in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Health Insurance - Insurer's fraud investigations save $3M

Health Policy - Pharmacists should fill morning after pill prescriptions, survey says

Health Promotion - Americans lack time to meet fitness targets in new federal guidelines

Health Promotion - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield awards schools $5000 for obesity prevention

Health Promotion - CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield launches My Care First en espanol

Health Promotion - Group to launch large vascular screening campaign

Health Promotion - Vitamin formulated to maintain healthy cholesterol, blood pressure levels

Healthcare Cost - Market research firm reviews New England state's strategy to control drug costs

Healthcare Costs - Costs for cancer treatment at home or in the hospital weighed

Healthcare Costs - Growth in spending on cancer therapies nearly doubles after new oral oncologics

Healthcare Coverage - AHIP briefing highlights value of Medicaid managed care plans

Healthcare Coverage - California small businesses offered more choice in insurance coverage options

Healthcare Coverage - Cardiovascular risk factors undertreated in homeless adults

Healthcare Coverage - Dental Select adds AD&D and Insured Vision Plans to their product line

Healthcare Coverage - Employers seeking better e-based tools to raise employee Health I-CUE

Healthcare Coverage - Federal health plan legislation may result in consumer protection losses

Healthcare Coverage - Medicaid cuts would mean millions in losses, hindering mental health services

Healthcare Coverage - Studies show insurance options chosen by low-income beneficiaries

Healthcare Coverage - Survey shows many more employers to offer health saving accounts

Healthcare Utilization - Equity in utilization of cancer inpatient services analyzed by income classes

Heart Disease - Personality is not a risk for ischemic heart disease and stroke

Heart Disease - Psychological impact of scarring is relevant to surgical approach

Heart Failure - ACE inhibitor and PDE5 inhibitor combination improves endothelial function

Heart Failure - FDA approves Atacand for use with an ACE inhibitor to treat heart failure

Heart Failure - FDA approves heart failure indication for Frontier II system

Heart Failure - Researchers find rat useful as reference model for human chronic heart failure

Heart Failure - Researchers look at circadian dynamics in patients with heart failure

Heart Rate Variability - Blood metal concentrations affect heart rate variability

Heart Surgery - Cardiac output monitoring with brachial arterial catheter effective

Heart Surgery - Contegra conduit useful in right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction

Heart Surgery - TcMEP monitoring detects spinal cord ischemia early during aortic replacement

Heart Surgery - Thymectomy with videothoracoscopic surgery combines comfort and faster recovery

Heart Transplantation - Role of HLA antibodies in rejection clarified

Heat Shock Proteins - Heat shock protein examined, role of ATP in kinase expression revealed

Hematology - Angiogenic cytokine bolsters chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Hematology - Bcl-2 antisense therapy shows promise for treating B-cell malignancies

Hematology - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of hematology

Hematology - Serum endostatin mirrors angiogenesis intensity in acute myeloid leukemia

Hematopoietic Receptors - Adaptor protein Gads examined, B cell expression and function clarified

Heparin - Vascular smooth muscle proliferation studied, heparin regulation defined

Hepatitis B - Study assesses cost-effectiveness of hepatitis B drugs

Hepatitis B - U.S. Approves for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B

Hepatitis B Therapy - Interferon in combination therapy reduces hepatitis B YMDD mutant formation

Hepatitis B Therapy - Short hairpin RNA interferes with hepatitis B replication in liver cells

Hepatitis B Virus - U.S. FDA approves Pegasys for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B

Hepatitis C - Study examines two approaches for liver disease treatment

Hepatitis C Epidemiology - Hepatitis C is rarely sexually transmitted between men who have sex with men

Hepatitis C Therapy - Chinese patients with HCV genotype 1 respond better to pegylated interferon

Hepatitis C Therapy - Data presented on daily Infergen with and without ribavirin

Hepatitis C Therapy - Pegylated interferon enhances chronic hepatitis C triple therapy

Hepatitis C Virus - Hepatitis C sequences herald sustained biochemical response to interferon

Hepatitis C Virus - Ties between hepatitis C virus E2 protein and CD81 generate matrix enzyme

Hepatocellular Cancer - Different cascades in signaling pathway of VEGF receptors found

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 - Hormonal contraceptives, BV, GBS are risk factors for HSV shedding

Herpesvirus - Herpesvirus tegument protein analyzed, overlapping localization signals detected

Herpesvirus - Studies advance knowledge in herpesvirus research

Herpesvirus Vaccine - Pseudorabies virus UL43 protein characterized

Histones - Granulocyte histone analyzed, deimination described

Home Healthcare - At-home assisted living company receives accreditation from ACHC

Hormone Receptors - Parathyroid hormone receptor studied, role of trafficking clarified

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Cancer risk in combined HRT users assessed in the Million Women Study

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Women taking HRT have higher risk of false-negative mammogram results

Hormones - Size of injection needle found not to affect pain level

Human Papillomavirus - Papillomavirus studied, protein-mediated endosomal pH alteration revealed

Huntington Disease - Polyglutamine aggregates compromise gene expression in the hypothalamus

Hydatidiform Mole - Prevalence hasn't changed in Finland over several decades

Hypercholesterolemia - Apolipoprotein B antisense lowers cholesterol without causing liver disease

Hypercholesterolemia - U.S. FDA approves generic drug for treatment of hypercholesterolemia

Hyperparathyroidism - Facial soft tissue variations characterized in uremic dialysis patients

Hypertension - 'White coat' effect lessened with non-drug hypertension treatment device

Hypertension - ALLHAT influence seen in physicians' prescribing patterns

Hypertension - ATHOS study results presented at geriatric conference

Hypertension - Avoidant coping and genetics play role in cardiovascular risk in women

Hypertension - Circadian effects of telmisartan treatment must be monitored over time

Hypertension - Data on nebivolol presented at conference

Hypertension - Erectile dysfunction, high blood pressure linked

Hypertension - GeneRX for Hypertension Treatment information presented at conference

Hypertension - Hour of day, time of year has significant impact on blood pressure levels

Hypertension - Hypertension may protect against chronic musculoskeletal complaints

Hypertension - Hypertensive patients who drink alcohol have increased risk of cardiac events

Hypertension - Initiative in California raises awareness of controlling high blood pressure

Hypertension - Medical experts revisit pediatric blood pressure guidelines one year later

Hypertension - New data beta-blocker TOPROL-XL reported for pediatric hypertension treatment

Hypertension - New mouse aids understanding of plasma volume and blood pressure

Hypertension - Research in hypertension provides new insights

Hypertension - SDPTG useful for detecting vascular aging due to hypertension

Hypertension - Tacrolimus encourages angiogenic growth factor production in ischemic tissues

Hypoxia - Hypoxia and anemia affected tumor biology and treatment resistance

Hysterosalpingography - Effect of hysterosalpingography on serum cancer antigen (CA-125) levels analyzed

Imaging - Algorithms develop to speed reconstruction of 3-dimensional CT scan images

Imaging - CT enterography superior to capsule endoscopy for detecting Crohn disease

Imaging - EIT images are affected by chest expansion and tissue/organ movement

Imaging - Images transmitted by phone allow diagnosis of patients in poorer countries

Imaging - Preload must be considered when assessing diastolic function via DTI

Imaging - Recent findings illuminate research in imaging

Imaging - U.S. ranks highest worldwide in use of high-tech imaging

Immunology - Autoreactive antibodies have role in overcoming acute rejection of grafts

Immunology - Complete steroid avoidance after liver transplantation yields adequate results

Immunology - Human cells can "silence" HIV genes

Immunology - Leucocytapheresis renews interferon efficacy in hepatitis C-infected patients

Immunology - Nutrition gene key in regulating immune system

Immunology - Studies advance knowledge in immunology research

Incontinence - Common drug could have an additional topical effect on the bladder itself

Infectious Disease - Childcare illness exclusion guidelines not being followed

Infectious Disease - Results presented on investigational West Nile virus vaccine

Infectious Disease - Weakened T-cell receptor signals change T-cell lineage

Infectious Disease Research - NIAID-supported research combats/elucidates emerging infectious diseases

Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Positive results from phase I clinical studies of Traficet-EN presented

Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Studies presented about treatment of inflammatory bowel disease

Influenza Vaccine -  Bacillus firmus enhances immune response to influenza virus

Influenza Vaccine - Neuraminidase-lacking influenza mutant protects against infection

Information Technology - Aetna's member website is redesigned

Information Technology - Athens Regional Medical Center to automate emergency department

Information Technology - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska chooses technology provider

Information Technology - Clinical research software company introduces electronic messaging system

Information Technology - Companion Technologies and InstantDx release integrated e-prescribing module

Information Technology - Curious about your vital signs? One day soon, check your laptop

Information Technology - Eric Knox appointed to patient safety advisory board by risk management company

Information Technology - First commercial contract signed for new Scope - Notes 'C' product

Information Technology - GPCR SARfari launched for pharmaceutical research

Information Technology - Health information technology company selected by Pathmark Stores

Information Technology - Healthcare-focused network services provider reports Q1 2005 financial results

Information Technology - Hill Physicians Medical Group renews agreement with communication services firm

Information Technology - Hospira introduces wireless version of Hospira MedNet system

Information Technology - Hospital systems license clinical knowledge systems maker to develop order sets

Information Technology - IT company secures $6.3 million in remote hosting contract renewals

Information Technology - Internet-based medical services company, IT systems company extend relationship

Information Technology - Life sciences research and discovery software provider introduces new platform

Information Technology - Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center to implement wireless system

Information Technology - Medical society supports physicians' use of technology

Information Technology - New CLIA survey guidelines CD-ROM introduced

Information Technology - Physicians urged to consider electronic medical records

Information Technology - Software company adds Home Health Corporation of America to customer base

Information Technology - Spectrum Health selects performance improvement system for Michigan hospitals

Information Technology - Sunrise Clinical Manager 3.5 XA activated at Calgary Health Region Facility

Information Technology - Technology helps health organizations with security and privacy

Information Technology - Texas cancer center selects perioperative automation enabling software

Information Technology - Texas healthcare delivery entity to be beta site for Medicare claims system

Information Technology - Texas healthcare system selects coding software for gastroenterology procedure

Information Technology - Three-way collaboration may yield integrated decision-making IT product

Information Technology - University medical center picks patient-involved electronic check-in system

Information Technology - Web-enabled resource management company signs agreement to provide monitors

Injury Prevention - Trampoline injuries on the rise

Insomnia - Data: LUNESTA may be cost-effective for treating chronic insomnia

Insomnia - Study shows older adults with insomnia fall asleep faster with Ramelteon

Insulin Resistance - Repetitive arm work appears to promote insulin resistance

Insulin Resistance - Researchers' data advance insulin resistance research

Insulin Secretion - Vasculature plays active role in delivery of insulin to skeletal muscle

Integrin - Endothelial IL-6 secretion studied, integrin mechanotransduction documented

Intraocular Lens - Dioptric changes predicted in eyes with reversed intraocular lenses

Ischemia - Fibronectin integrin examined, role in liver ischemia-reperfusion injury shown

Joint Cysts - Imaging of acromioclavicular joint cysts performed

Joint Prostheses - Implant-derived Ti(IV) ions from synovial fluid characterized

Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus - Recent findings in kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus described

Kawasaki Disease - Hypercoagulability is absent in acute Kawasaki disease

Kidney Cancer - Cytokine gene polymorphisms linked to potential risk and protective factors

Kidney Cancer - Donor kidneys with small renal cell cancers deemed viable for transplantation

Kidney Cancer - Kidney cancer therapy doubles progression-free survival in phase 3 trial

Kidney Cancer - Lymphadenectomy and nodal burden impacted renal cell carcinoma

Kidney Disease - Cachexia caused by defective brain regulation of appetite

Kidney Disease - Medicare Part D coverage includes D-hormone therapy for kidney disease

Kidney Disease - Your heart could indicate whether you have kidney problems

Kidney Transplantation - Administration methods of antithymocyte globulins in renal transplant patients

Kidney Transplantation - Cadaveric renal transplantation feasible for very small children

Kidney Transplantation - Lactated Ringer's solution safer than saline for i.v. fluid therapy

Kidney Transplantation - Renal transplant recipients with mutant hepatitis B should continue lamivudine

Kinase - Mitogen activated protein kinase studied, kinase protection revealed

Knee Replacement - Fat-pad impingement common with LCS A/P-Glide system

Knee Replacement - Hydroxyapatite-coated Insall-Burstein II system has good long-term outcome

Knee Replacement - Minimally-invasive Repicci sledge implantation has excellent outcome

Knee Replacement - Optimal analgesic dose of ropivacaine 0.5% for TKR determined

Krabbe Disease - Umbilical cord-blood transplants save lives of babies with rare genetic disorder

Language - Genetic factors partly influence differences in language development

Laser In Situ Keratomileusis - Effects of microkeratome suctioning on intraocular pressure determined

Legal Issues - Women in Zimbabwe push for HIV status disclosure law

Leprosy - International team determines geographic origin of leprosy

Leucovorin - Adjuvant 5-fluorouracil chemotherapy with or without leucovorin compared

Leukemia - Cooperative effect of p12, CA during early events of MLV replication is possible

Leukemia - Disease status of CML patients characterized by BCR-ABL/BCR transcript ratio

Leukemia - Leukemia group honors researcher involved in development of children's drug

Leukemia - Leukemia prognosis predicted with HS1

Leukemia - Microsatellite instability found in patients with chronic B-cell leukemia

Leukemia - New data illuminates research in leukemia

Leukemia - Survival of a child with ALL and Scedosporium prolificans infection examined

Leukemia Virus - Proviruses participating in recombination with MuLV identified

Lichen Sclerosus - Immune dysregulation in lichen sclerosus observed

Lipid Peroxidation - Method to monitor diabetes-induced lipid peroxidation developed

Lipid Research - Alcohol influences PPAR gamma Pro12Ala's affect on plasma lipids

Lipid Studies - Brief food restriction in old animals decreases triglyceride

Liver Cancer - Ablation therapy improves survival for patients with inoperable liver tumors

Liver Cancer - Advanced liver cancer treated with high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation

Liver Cancer - Blocking of PI3K/Akt pathway enhanced apoptosis by SN-38 induction

Liver Cancer - Expandable electrodes effective for radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors

Liver Cancer - Findings advance knowledge in liver cancer research

Liver Cancer - Hepatitis B infections in hepatitis C-associated liver cancer examined

Liver Cancer - Risk factors of HCC recurrence in living donor liver transplantation clarified

Liver Cancer - Vascular indices predict liver cancer responsiveness to thalidomide

Liver Cancer Vaccine - scFv with tumoricidal activity against liver cancer constructed

Liver Fibrosis - Rhei rhizome studied, prevention of liver fibrosis documented

Liver Transplantation - Domino liver transplantation performed in living donors

Liver Transplantation - Excellent liver transplant survival rates predicted under MELD/PELD system

Liver Transplantation - T-tube use does not improve outcome of orthotopic liver transplants

Living Donor Liver Transplantation - CT-based 3D visualization system improves diagnostic workup accuracy

Lung Cancer -  M. tuberculosis infection associated with FHIT gene LOH in lung cancer

Lung Cancer - C-C chemokine receptor 5 on stromal cells promotes pulmonary metastasis

Lung Cancer - DBC1 suggested as tumor suppressor in non-small cell lung cancers

Lung Cancer - Endostatin gene therapy and radiotherapy abate lung tumor growth

Lung Cancer - Longest survival rate for patients with locally advanced lung cancer reported

Lung Cancer - Longest survival rate reported for locally advanced lung cancer patients

Lung Cancer - Lung cancer susceptibility associated with heme oxygenase-1 polymorphism

Lung Cancer - Monoclonal antibiody Bevacizumab trial results announced

Lung Cancer - Positive interim results of small-molecule drug, others in lung cancer reported

Lung Cancer - Preliminary data of oncology compound trials in lung cancer patients presented

Lung Cancer - Prognostic importance of morphologic abnormalities of adrenal glands assessed

Lung Transplantation - Female lung transplant recipients at greater risk of acute lung injury

Lymphocytic Leukemia - Updated analysis from trial of lymphocytic leukemia therapy reported

Lymphoma - CXCR3-positive B cells attracted by MIG might belong to the lymphoma clone

Lymphoma - Novel chemical classes identified as potential Pim1 inhibitors

Lymphoma - Pharmaceutical company announces phase II study results of lymphoma treatment

Lymphopenia - Link between lymphopenia and autoimmunity may be reason for treatment failure

Malaria - Pediatric antimalarial regimens compared in Tanzania trial

Malaria - Reports describe recent advances in malaria research

Malaria Therapy - Azithromycin and chloroquine effective in combination

Malaria Vaccines - Findings describe new data in malaria vaccines research

Male Hypogonadism - Positive results from clinical trial of topical testosterone cream reported

Malignant Obstructive Jaundice - Cost-effectiveness, durability of palliative endobiliary stents determined

Marek Disease - Marek disease with reticuloendotheliosis virus fragments isolated

Matrix Metalloproteinase - MMPs implicated in the initiation and maintenance of tumor growth

Matrix Molecules - Alveolar bone matrix molecules studied, characterized immunohistochemically

Measles Virus - Measles virus infection analyzed, HLA-DRB1-bound self-peptides identified

Mechanical Heart Valve - In vitro performance of bileaflet mechanical heart valve described

Medicaid - New Mexico healthcare company signs contract with state Medicaid program

Medical Devices - Alamance Regional Medical Center installs computed tomography system

Medical Devices - CE Mark granted for orbital atherectomy system

Medical Devices - Company announces release of new ausculatatory stress blood pressure monitor

Medical Devices - Consulting firm sees change in glucose monitoring market

Medical Devices - Data demonstrate success of solutions to improve MRI of Vena Cava filters

Medical Devices - Foreign body retrieval device launched

Medical Devices - Lab results suggest catheter lock has infection-prevention attributes

Medical Devices - Launch of OrthoClear invisible orthodontic device announced

Medical Devices - Medical electronics company unveils four endoscopes at conference

Medical Devices - Software provides affordable speech for people silenced by medical conditions

Medical Devices - SpheRx DBR minimally disruptive fixation system introduced

Medical Training - Video replay improves radiology residents' performance

Medicare - Medicare Modernization Act promises more options in health plan coverage

Melanoma - Boosting immunity, cutting off tumor oxygen supply, may improve survival

Melanoma - Genasense maker to file marketing authorization application in Europe

Melanoma - Maintenance biotherapy regimen slows metastatic melanoma progression

Melanoma - Results from phase II MEL 1 immunotherapy study results reported

Melanoma Vaccines - New findings in the area of melanoma vaccines described

Meningitis - Distinct lineage of echovirus 30 probable cause of aseptic meningitis outbreak

Meningococcal Vaccine -  Neisseria outer-membrane proteins rapidly characterized

Menstrual Cycle - Asthma and hay fever linked to irregular periods

Mental Disorders - Physical activity reduces medical costs of adults with mental illness

Mental Health - Resource helps identify level of stress when caring for an aging relative

Mergers & Acquisitions - Acquisition of Esoterix, Inc. by clinical testing company completed

Mergers & Acquisitions - American HealthChoice to acquire Florida imaging company

Mergers & Acquisitions - Company announces acquisition of Salmedix

Mergers & Acquisitions - Controlled substance products company acquires Penick Corporation

Mergers & Acquisitions - Dental products company acquires Glenroe Technologies

Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical device company acquires Statcorp

Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical device maker to acquire TriVascular, Inc.

Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical technology company acquires spine-related intellectual property

Mergers & Acquisitions - Respiratory-focused healthcare company to acquire Pulmonetic Systems, Inc.

Mergers & Acquisitions - Vascular brachytherapy company and MRI announce merger plan

Merkel Cell Cancer - Diagnosis and management strategies for Merkel cell carcinoma of skin described

Metabolic Syndrome - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of metabolic syndrome

Metastasis - MRI takes less than 20 minutes to accurately scan a patient's entire body

Metastasis - Stem cell resemblance is a "magic marker" for cancer

Metastatic Melanoma - Pharmaceutical company presents design of phase 3 melanoma trial at ASCO

Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer - Drug significantly prolongs survival in metastatic renal cell cancer in trial

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - Soap-sharing/pre-existing cuts caused recurring MRSA infections in football team

Microcirculation - Local static magnetic fields influence skin blood perfusion

Microsporidiosis - Epidemiology of microsporidiosis in AIDS patients in Peru reported

Midline Tremor - Bilateral thalamic deep brain stimulation effective for tremor control

Mitochondrial Cardiomyopathy - Mitochondrial dysfunction in heart causes disposition to arrhythmia and failure

Mitral Valve Surgery - Echocardiography plays key role in minimally invasive MV surgery

Mooren Ulcer - Amniotic membrane transplantation with conjunctival peritomy can be effective

Mosquito-Borne Disease - Shifting epidemiology of flaviviridae reported

Multiple Myeloma - Data on early administration VELCADE for multiple myeloma reported

Multiple Myeloma - Proteasome inhibitor therapy in multiple myeloma reviewed

Multiple Sclerosis - FOCIS 2005 presentation: XIAP, a novel target in multiple sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis - Recent findings illuminate research in multiple sclerosis

Mumps Vaccine - Epidemiology of mumps in Poland from 1990 to 2003 reviewed

Mycobacterium Smegmatis -  M. smegmatis mutants unable to grow at low pH in the presence of CCCP

Mycobacterium Smegmatis -  M. smegmatis re1A homolog affects cell appearance/viability/gene expression

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - MTB mycolic acid elicits pathogen-associated host innate immune responses

Mycobacterium Vaccine - Mycobacteria heat shock protein interacts with antigen-presenting cells

Myeloid Leukemia - Phase 1 data show significant activity of drug for myeloid leukemia with ara-C

Myeloproliferative Disorders - Dominant gain-of-function JAK2 mutation common in patients

Myocardial Infarction - -1C to T polymorphism in the AN-V gene not associated with AMI or SCD

Myocardial Infarction - Aged rats compensate well for hemodynamic overload induced by MI

Myocardial Infarction - Bad teeth may signal risk for heart attack

Myocardial Infarction - Comorbidities influence use of invasive techniques in MI patients

Myocardial Infarction - Elevated potassium can produce pseudo heart attack

Myocardial Infarction - New study questions benefits of aspirin for the over 70s

Myocardial Infarction - Reports add new data to myocardial infarction research

Nanotechnology - Advances reported in nanotechnology drug delivery research program

Nanotechnology - Dendritic polymers company announces family of precision nanostructures

Nanotechnology - Nanoparticle cancer therapy demonstrates promise as lung cancer therapy

Natural Products - Ethanol extract of Polygonum cuspidatum eradicates hepatitis B replication

Natural Products - Marine-derived philinopside A is both cytotoxic and antiangiogenic

Natural Products - The herbal derivative ON-III subdues angiogenesis and tumor growth

Natural Products - Trans-resveratrol derivative destabilizes vascular growth

Neisseria - Complement protein deficiency promotes Neisseria infections

Neonatal Neuroblastomas - Case of neonatal neuroblastoma mimicked Altman type III sacrococcygeal teratoma

Neural Cancer - Adjuvant chemotherapy prolonged survival in adult medulloblastoma patients

Neural Stem Cell Research - Glial-derived nexin transforms HEK cells into neuron-like cells

Neural Stem Cell Research - Nandrolone influences neural stem cell proliferation and neurogenesis

Neural Stem Cell Research - P21 loss compromises adult neural stem cell relative quiescence

Neural Stem Cell Research - Simultaneous Olig2/Nkx2.2 cDNA transfection differentiates oligodendrocytes

Neuroblastoma - Chromosome deletion predicts aggressive neuroblastoma

Neurodegeneration - Reports advance knowledge in neurodegeneration research

Neuroendocrinology - Estrogen modulates cognitive, cholinergic processes in menopausal monkeys

Neuroendocrinology - Hormone interactions may counteract CEE's protective effects against stroke

Neurogenesis - D3 dopamine receptors do not regulate neurogenesis in subventricular zone

Neurology - Protein stiffening analyzed, calcium-dependent equilibrium unfolding revealed

Neurons - Nitrergic neurons analyzed, nitric oxide synthase related metabolites detected

Neuropeptides - Neuropeptide Y examined, ethanol associated effects clarified

Neuroscience - Brain may be less plastic than hoped

Neuroscience - Braingate system progress detailed at spinal injury meeting

Neuroscience - Congresswomen introduces Combating Autism Act of 2005

Neuroscience - Magnesium sulphate protects brain tissue during neurovascular procedures

Neuroscience - Neonatal toluene exposure studied, effects on neuron NMDA receptors revealed

Neuroscience - Neurabin II regulates Doublecortin association with actin filaments

Neuroscience - Receptor-activated currents studied, protein-mediated desensitization revealed

Neuroscience - Report evaluates emerging neurogenomics and neurotherapeutic strategies

Neuroscience - Reports describe recent advances in neuroscience research

Neuroscience - Researchers identify molecule key to CNS repair, regeneration

Neuroscience - Ultra-fine microelectrodes improve microdrive system performance

Neuroscience - VEGF receptor protects spinal cord motor neurons from hypoxia-induced death

Neurotrophic Factor - Neurotrophic factor analyzed, neuron protection clarified

Nicotine Addiction - Tobacco brands still common in PG-13 movies, despite '98 Master Settlement

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Analysis shows earlier use of BEXXAR may improve treatment outcomes

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Researchers find way to streamline new lymphoma treatment

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Data from phase I/II study of GemVax peptide vaccine GV1001 presented

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Data shows Gemzar has positive impact on survival, tumor shrinkage.

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Results from oral Hycamtin trials presented at conference

Norovirus - Factors identified with bovine norovirus seropositivity in veterinarians

Norovirus Outbreaks - GII/5 was dominant genotype in norovirus outbreak in Japan

Nosocomial Infections - National medical agency grants special compassionate use for diarrhea therapy

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance - F-19 NMR is a versatile reporter for non-invasive physiology and pharmacology

Nuclear Receptors - Development analyzed, role of methyltransferase species revealed

Nucleopolyhedrovirus - Nucleopolyhedrovirus epizootics initiate decline of N. abietis populations

Nucleoside Transporters - Nucleoside transporters studied, functional characterization reported

Nutrition - Copper supplementation analyzed, effects defined

Nutrition - Hippocampal formation studied, effect of prenatal protein malnutrition shown

Obesity - Link between fat and diabetes clarified

Obesity Epidemic - Obesity epidemic is harbinger of metabolic disorder epidemic

Obesity Pathogenesis - Osborne-Mendel rats more susceptible to epigenetic programming than S5B rats

Obesity Pathogenesis - Recent findings in obesity pathogenesis described

Obesity Surgery - Behavioral and psychological factors in obesity surgery patients assessed

Obesity Surgery - Best practice recommendations for surgical care in bariatric surgery released

Obesity Surgery - Best practices for perioperative nursing for obesity surgery outlined

Obesity Surgery - Circadian blood pressure normalized in obese patients after gastric bypass

Obesity Surgery - Criteria for patient selection for weight loss surgery presented

Obesity Surgery - Development of data collection systems for weight loss surgery outlined

Obesity Surgery - Findings in obesity surgery provide new insights

Obesity Therapy - Anti-obesity potential of H3 receptor antagonists/inverse agonists reviewed

Obesity and Diabetes - Adiponectin links obesity, insulin resistance, and heart disease

Obesity and Diabetes - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of obesity and diabetes

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Brain activation characterized before and after successful treatment

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Reproductive cycle appears to exacerbate OCD in some women

Obstetrics - Cesarean section risk higher among acculturated Latinas in the U.S.

Obstetrics - Coagulation status linked to mid-trimester loss, but not later complications

Obstetrics - Effects of pregnancy on maternal work tolerance studied

Obstetrics - Elective induction of labor associated with more intrapartum interventions

Obstetrics - Etiology of nonimmune fetal hydrops studied in southern Thailand

Obstetrics - Findings advance knowledge in obstetrics research

Obstetrics - Postdural puncture headache increases hospital length of stay and ER visits

Obstetrics - Study probes mechanism of hemostasis during normal pregnancy

Obstetrics - Vaginal inserts of dinoprostone compared with cervical gel formulation

Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome linked to autonomic nervous system dysfunction

Olfaction - Olfactory putative exchange factor studied, signal transduction role shown

Olfactory Receptors - Orphan olfactory receptors studied, specific ligands identified.

Oncology - Histology and angiogenesis have prognostic value in node-negative breast cancer

Oncology - Human ribonuclease inhibitor gene has antitumor effects in melanoma cells

Oncology - New findings in the area of oncology detailed

Oncology - Screening practices among cancer survivors determined

Oncology - Thalidomide enlists a multifaceted approach to treating multiple myeloma

Oncology - Transferrin-enhanced liposomes convey p53 in murine osteosarcoma models

Oncology - VEGF plays a role in breast cancer metastasis to the bone

Ophthalmology - New data illuminates research in ophthalmology

Opioid Receptors - Opioid receptor studied, oxygen-sensitive survival and death signals revealed

Opioid Receptors - Opioid receptors analyzed, expression in morphine-tolerant mice defined

Organ Donation - Gender imbalance in living kidney donation found in Switzerland

Orthopedics - Faster recovery, increased satisfaction with arthroscopic ankle surgery

Orthopedics - Orthobiologics company expands reach into U.S. orthopedic market

Osteoporosis - Findings advance knowledge in osteoporosis research

Osteoporosis - Percutaneous vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty performed at cancer center

Osteoporosis - Quantitative U.S. reveals prevalent bone loss among Vietnamese adult women

Otitis Media - Overcoming obstacles to vaccines for otitis media discussed

Ovarian Cancer - Genomics company initiates study of predictive product

Ovarian Cancer - Lymph node sampling prognosticated early stage epithelial ovarian carcinoma

Ovarian Cancer - Studies describe new findings in ovarian cancer research

Pain Management - COX-2 inhibitors may be used with care in older patients

Pain Management - Oral glucose increases heart rate of healthy, pain-free newborns

Pain Management - Physical therapies compared for relief of pain during and after pregnancy

Pain Medicine - Choline shows promise as non-addictive analgesic

Pain Medicine - Narcotic drugs effective for severe, chronic pain in older patients

Pain Medicine - Spinal interactions between 5-HT and gabapentin or adenosine characterized

Pancreatic Cancer - Disease progression model of pancreatic cancer developed

Pancreatic Cancer - Phase 3 rescue study results of 2 drugs in pancreatic cancer patients reported

Pancreatic Cancer - Randomized adjuvant therapy trials for pancreatic cancer analyzed

Pancreatic Cancer - Update on dose-escalation trial of pancreatic cancer therapy 'encouraging'

Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine - Personalized peptide vaccine shows promise for pancreatic cancer

Parkinson Disease - Mouse gene accounts for blood abnormalities as well as Parkinson symptoms

Parkinson Disease - Study finds no association between welding and Parkinson disease

Patents - Cloning and cellular reprogramming intellectual property portfolio expanded

Patents - Company acquires early nanosensor patent portfolio

Patents - Company receives broad U.S. patent covering automated process for NAT system

Patents - Japan patent granted for cyclosporin brain protection

Patents - Molecular medicines corporation expands AAV vector patent portfolio

Patents - Orthopedics-focused device company granted 2 patents by U.S. Patent Office

Patents - Patent granted for mycobacterial cell wall technology

Patents - Patent issued for multimarker diagnostics using SELDI ProteinChip technology

Patents - Sixteenth patent granted to biopharmaceutical firm

Patents - U.S. patent granted for ultrasonic skin permeation technology

Patient Safety - New API provides enhanced medication image, imprint data, company announced

Patient/Physician Relationship - Women don't have sex preference for ob/gyns, but half prefer male surgeons

Pediatric Asthma Therapy - Asthmatic children in Malta show suboptimal use of spacer devices

Pediatric Heart Surgery - Vasotrac enables noninvasive arterial BP monitoring in children

Pediatric Neuroblastomas - Clonality neuroblastoma analyzed for human androgen receptor gene

Pediatric Obesity - Educational publisher, U.S. HHS CDC team to support VERB campaign

Pediatric Obesity - Eight aspects of early life put U.K. children at risk of obesity

Pediatric Obesity - Over-feeding in infancy might set the stage for childhood obesity

Pediatric Vaccine - Study of immunization status in public care system conducted

Pediatrics - Bacterial etiology of acute osteoarticular infections clarified

Pediatrics - Interleukins foster hepatitis B clearance in chronically infected children

Pediatrics - Research shows upbringing affects discipline choices

Pediatrics Cardiology - Intrauterine growth restriction linked with significant aortic thickening

Penetrating Aortic Ulcer - Endovascular treatment feasible for ruptured PAU

Pentapeptides - Neokyotorphin ligand activity examined, role of lipidic membranes shown

Perception - Words influence smells

Periodontology - Pain caused by standard and Vector piezo-driven ultrasonic devices compared

Peripheral Blood - Peripheral blood basophils studied, differential kinase role in signaling shown

Personnel - Adrian Rawcliffe appointed managing partner and president, SR One

Personnel - Alere Medical appoints new chief operating officer

Personnel - Biology corporation appoints Ulrich M. Grau, PhD, to board of directors

Personnel - Biomaterials maker announces board changes

Personnel - Biomedical device firm appoints new members to board of directors

Personnel - Biopharma company appoints chairman of CNBC to board

Personnel - Biopharma company names chief financial officer

Personnel - Biopharmaceutical company appoints Patrick Murphy as VP

Personnel - Biopharmaceutical company appoints vice president, chief medical officer

Personnel - Bioscience company names vice president of worldwide human resources

Personnel - Biotech company appoints new VP, clinical development and regulatory affairs

Personnel - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan announces resignation of CEO

Personnel - Cell therapy company adds members to scientific advisory board

Personnel - Chronic rhinosinusitis therapeutics company elects board member

Personnel - Claredi selects Lee Barrett as CEO; company charts new course related to NHII

Personnel - Cleveland hospital names nine new board members

Personnel - Clinical IT company hires new chief financial officer

Personnel - Consulting firm expands JCAHO team

Personnel - Distributor appoints James P. Breslawski president and COO

Personnel - Dr. David Mantus named head of regulatory affairs

Personnel - Dr. H. Bryan Brewer appointed vice chairman, named chief scientific director

Personnel - Dr. Lawrence Olanoff joins company from post at Forest Laboratories

Personnel - Drug and medical device acquisitions company appoints chief medical officer

Personnel - Drug delivery company hires new CEO

Personnel - Drug discovery firm announces key appointments

Personnel - Elie Farah appointec chief financial officer by biopharmaceutical company

Personnel - Estracure appoints member to board

Personnel - Executive tapped to join university health sciences center

Personnel - Gerard Kennealey named senior VP, chief medical officer of cancer-focused firm

Personnel - HealthAmerica and HealthAssurance promote Michelle Joy

Personnel - Healthcare company names vice president of consumerism

Personnel - Hospice services provider elects Jack A. Henry, James C. Crews to company board

Personnel - Ivan Gergel, MD, named SVP, scientific affairs, president of research institute

Personnel - James R. Henderson becomes chairman, succeeding Suzanne M. Hopgood

Personnel - Life sciences industry veterans join dermatology-focused pharmaceuticals board

Personnel - MIT researcher Dimitris Bertsimas joins board of medical data-mining company

Personnel - Makoto Kawaguchi named president

Personnel - Medical device company adds founder of GE Imatron to board

Personnel - Members elected to board of directors at pharmaceutical firm

Personnel - Michael H. Carrel named COO and CFO by provider of visualization software

Personnel - Michael Pellini, MD, named chief operating officer by pathology group

Personnel - Microfluidic analytical systems promotes vice president of engineering

Personnel - Nanotechnology company appoints nonexecutive director

Personnel - Natural plant pharma firm appoints Jeffrey L. Gilbert to its board

Personnel - Pharma company creates center for drug discovery, names director

Personnel - Pharma firm announces key senior additions

Personnel - Pharma firm appoints VP of business development

Personnel - Pharma firm strengthens senior management team with three appointments

Personnel - Pharmaceutical company president, CEO resigns

Personnel - Pharmaceutical firm appoints James E. Fickenscher as chief financial officer

Personnel - Pharmacy benefit manager makes appointment to board of directors

Personnel - Phillip M. Schneider appointed to biotechnology company's board of directors

Personnel - Regenerative medicin-focused company adds 2 to clinical development team

Personnel - Robert C. Salisbury joins board of biopharma company

Personnel - Ruth P. Stevens joins board of lens maker

Personnel - Stephen L. Guillard named executive VP by operator of long-term care centers

Personnel - Urgent care provider names president

Phagocytosis - Phagocytosis analyzed, hydrolytic actin remodeling defined

Pharmaceutical Advertising - Consumer attitudes toward direct-to-consumer advertising examined

Pharmaceutical Research - Another study shows statin drug use reduces the risk of dementia

Pharmaceutical Research - Data about wound healing presented at annual meeting

Pharmaceutical Research - Patients on warfarin have fewer complications with anticoagulation service

Pharmaceutical Research - Report details strategies used by drug companies to win physician support

Pharmaceutical Research - Report examines oncology commercialization spending and staffing

Pharmaceutical Research - Swiss company wins award for cancer drug development

Pharmaceutical Research - Washington University researcher's work licensed to biotechnology company

Pharmaxis - Australian authorities allow Bronchitol for trial patients

Pharmocology - Chymase inhibitors show treatment value in cardiology patients

Philanthropy - Center for Molecular Biotechnology gets grant for trypanosomiasis research

Philanthropy - Foundation awarded $10 million Hillman grant for pediatric transplantation

Phosphorylation - RhoE function examined, regulation by ROCK I-mediated phosphorylation shown

Photoreceptors - Ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor studied, immunolocalization reported

Physiology - Skeletal muscle mitochondrial function studied, age-related decline described

Plasmodium - Researchers observe liver invasion by malarial parasites

Platelet Activating Factor - PAF receptor studied, binding and signaling in fetal pulmonary muscle defined

Pneumococcal Pneumonia - CD11b inhibits S. pneumoniae outgrowth and dissemination in mice

Polio - Managing human resources for polio eradication program described

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - More information needed on combined oral contraceptives for PCOS treatment

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - New findings in the area of polycystic ovary syndrome detailed

Pregnancy - Homicide is leading cause of injury deaths among pregnant women in U.S.

Primary Neurons - Cytosolic prion protein examined, nature of nontoxic conditions clarified

Prion Disease - Recent findings in prion disease described

Prions - Peyer's patches interfaces analyzed, neuroinvasion in prion diseases indicated

Prions - Prion complexes studied, influence of proteolysis and glycosylation defined

Prions - Prion transmission analyzed, cross-species conformation revealed

Prions - Recent findings in prions provide new insights

Product Licensing - Company gets worldwide license to Chiron's portfolio of HCV protease inhibitors

Product Licensing - License for gastric reflux disease diagnostic device acquired by laser maker

Product Licensing - License for silencing several tumor-suppressor genes in prostate cancer granted

Product Licensing - Licensing agreement to market kinetin products in U.S. retail market announced

Product Licensing - Licensing agreement with IMPAC announced for use of EMR oncology database

Professional Education - Company provides healthcare professionals access to GeneEd's courses

Professional Education - Healthcare company's campaign raises $7 million for nursing shortage

Prostate Cancer - AIPC study of calcitriol enhancing Taxotere presented

Prostate Cancer - Acute urinary retention occurred after MRI-guided prostate brachytherapy

Prostate Cancer - Androgen receptor activated by GS signaling in prostate cancer cells

Prostate Cancer - Article supporting Ablatherm-HIFU treatment for prostate diseases published

Prostate Cancer - Clinical data on targeted prostate cancer therapy presented at ocology meeting

Prostate Cancer - Current status of salvage cryoablation following radiation failure studied

Prostate Cancer - Data from phase II study evaluating Quadramet with docetaxel reported

Prostate Cancer - Data: Provenge significantly improves survival in advanced prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer - Fluorocholine PET/CT evaluated patients with prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer - HLA-DRB1*1501-restricted T-cell epitopes from PSA identified

Prostate Cancer - Intermittent androgen deprivation treated recurrence after radical prostatectomy

Prostate Cancer - Intraoperative cell salvage not linked to greater biochemical recurrence rate

Prostate Cancer - Management of anesthesia during prostate surgery analyzed

Prostate Cancer - Men with spouses, partners, fare better after prostate cancer treatment

Prostate Cancer - New blood test for early detection of prostate cancer introduced

Prostate Cancer - Onyvax-P clinical data presented at conference

Prostate Cancer - Research in prostate cancer provides new insights

Prostate Cancer Vaccine - Updated positive phase 2 data of prostate cancer vaccine presented at meeting

Protease - HIV-1 protease precursor analyzed, role of folding in autoprocessing revealed

Protease - Lung fibroblasts studied, protease-activated receptor feedback defined

Protein Kinase - Adenylate cyclase examined, nature of potentiation clarified

Protein Kinase C - Amphetamine-stimulated dopamine efflux studied, regulation clarified

Protein Regulation - Aquaporin 1 water channels plot a course for tumor fluid movement

Protein Synthesis - Hippocampal protein synthesis studied, effect of inhibition on memory shown

Protein Synthesis - VEGF-activated endothelial cells manufacture corrective proteins

Proteinase - Mast cell secreted proteinases studied, tobacco-mediated overproduction shown

Proteomics - Decorin contributes to insulin-like growth factor signaling

Proteomics - N-cadherin is an upstream modulator of VE-cadherin and vascular morphogenesis

Proteomics - New data illuminates research in proteomics

Proteomics - Nitric oxide cultivates a proangiogenic molecular cascade in endothelial cells

Proteomics - Role of disulfide bonds in endostatin structure and function determined

Psoriatic Arthritis - Basal autoantibody levels in biological agent-naive patients determined

Psoriatic Arthritis - FDA approves REMICADE for ninth indication: psoriatic arthritis

Public Health - Community planning impacts public health

Pulmonary Embolism - Are CT angiograms overused?

Pulmonary Hypertension - Methylated arginines show promise against pulmonary hypertension

Pulmonary Hypertension - Survivin plays role in the pathogenesis of PAH

Pulmonary Medicine - Assorted factors guide lipofection in murine lung metastasis models

Pulmonary Medicine - Bronchoalveolar lavage studied, cytokine profile and proteome analysis reported

Pulmonary Medicine - Greater cord blood VEGF in preterm infants signals less respiratory distress

Pulmonary Medicine - IPF linked to dysregulation of lipopolysaccharide-induced TNF-alpha

Pulmonary Medicine - Interleukin-1 beta examined, effects in adult murine lung defined

Pulmonary Medicine - Lycopene does not improve post-exercise lung function

Quality Assurance - Pennsylvania nurse staffing agency awarded Joint Commission certification

Quality Assurance - Pharmacy receives accreditation at clinical research facility in Ireland

Quality Assurance - Tutogen Medical Earns AATB Accreditation

Rabies - Stochastic special model predicts spatial dynamics for raccoon rabies emergence

Radiation Therapy - Deflection of prostate brachytherapy needle characterized

Radiation Therapy - Precautions in the use of intensity-modulated radiation therapy discussed

Radiology - Reference values for diagnostic radiology examined

Radioprotectors - Amifostine used as radioprotector of salivary glands in radioiodine therapy

Radiotherapy - Hemoglobin levels associated with acute radiotherapy-induced toxicity

Receptor Conformation - Corticotropin releasing factor receptor studied, distinct conformations revealed

Rectal Cancer - Data shows link between DNA preservation, improved colorectal cancer screening

Reflux Disease - Malignant potential in reflux disease predicted noninvasively

Refractive Surgery - Methods of calculating postoperative IOL power compared

Rehabilitation - Blind and disabled people protest cutbacks in government services

Reimbursement - Proposed nursing home payment reforms increase accuracy of payment

Renal Artery Stenosis - Open repair and endoluminal repair have equivalent long-term outcomes

Renal Artery Stenosis - Utility of endovascular therapy reviewed

Renal Disease - Bone marrow cells buoy glomerular endothelial cell regeneration

Renal Failure - Sirolimus may regress Kaposi sarcoma in renal graft recipients

Renal Function - Renal Na+/H+ exchange studied, effect of cadmium-intoxication defined

Respiratory Diseases - Genome analysis technology may accelerate Australia's fight against mesothelioma

Respiratory Medicine - NAC nebulizing solution with fenoterol or ipratropium characterized

Respiratory Syncytial Virus - 3-Nitrotyrosine protects bronchial epithelial cells from RSV infection

Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Research add new data to respiratory syncytial virus body of knowledge

Respiratory Tract Infection - Lower respiratory tract infections cause problems for U.S. children

Retinopathy - VEGF receptor 2 blocks murine retinal neovascularization

Retroviruses - TRIM5 alpha proteins block retrovirus infections across primate species

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Calcaneus BMD reflects daily leg activity of Japanese women with RA

SARS Coronavirus - Anti-SARS-coronavirus activity of cepharanthine determined

SARS Vaccine - Spike glycoprotein polypeptide protects against SARS infection

Salivary Glands - Fine needle aspiration cytology managed parotid mass

Sarcoma - Counting cells in blood samples may predict treatment's effectiveness

Sarcopenia - Molecular markers of aged skeletal muscle identified

Schizophrenia - Hippocampal pathway mediates PCP-induced prefrontal cortex activation

Schwannoma - Altered structure and expression of RB1 gene implicated in vestibular schwannoma

Scimitar Syndrome - Recurrent pulmonary infections end with embolization of arterial supply

Scoliosis - Scoliosis is a risk in younger congenital heart surgery patients

Scoring System - Value of scoring system for differentiating benign and malignant adnexal masses

Scrub Typhus - Fatty acids in Orientia tsutsugamushi act as taxonomic markers

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Cervical cancer vaccine produces high anti-HPV immune response in adolescents

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Study shows mature couples who have sex often have happier relationships

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Survey reveals health misconceptions among women of all ages

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Testis injection site drives electroporation-mediated gene transfer

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Vaginal, but not clitoral, sensation diminished after hysterectomy

Signaling Pathways - NF-kappa B examined, peptide-mediated interference of activation revealed

Simian Immunodeficiency Virus - Active SIV CNS infection correlates with neurological disease

Sleep Disorders - The better educated a woman is, the better she sleeps at night

Small Intestine - Corticotropin-releasing factor receptors studied, expression and effects shown

Smallpox - Secret of smallpox's success may lead to bioterror cure

Smallpox Vaccine - Experiences of smallpox vaccination clinic reported

Smallpox Vaccines - Research in smallpox vaccines provides new insights

Smooth Muscle - Bronchial receptors studied, role in ACh-mediated RhoA increase revealed

Social Cognition - Researchers reveal how the brain handles sarcasm

Social Policy - Canada lags behind in caregiver support

Sociology - Minority youths' self-esteem grows, not shrinks over time

Sociology Research - In U.S., women's weight gain brings loss of income, job prestige, study finds

Spinal Cord Regeneration - Corticospinal regeneration into lumbar gray matter reason for locomotor recovery

Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3 - Ataxin-3 inhibits polyglutamine neurodegeneration in Drosophila

Staphylococcus Aureus -  Staphylococcus aureus analyzed, proteome analysis reported

Staphylococcus Aureus -  Staphylococcus aureus studied, endocarditis role for teichoic acid revealed

Statins - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of statins

Stem Cell Research - Activated CB DCs kill tumor cells without damaging normal hematological SCs

Stem Cell Research - Basic FGF supports undifferentiated ESC growth without conditioned medium

Stem Cell Research - Embryonic stem cells extend survival in rats with experimental liver failure

Stem Cell Research - Genetically modified mesenchymal stem cells heal neurological disorders

Stem Cell Research - Intervertebral disc-like cells induced from adult mesenchymal stem cells

Stem Cell Research - Nestin-positive mesenchymal SCs differentiate into excitable neuron-like cells

Stem Cell Research - Notch has role in regulating exocrine progenitor pool

Stem Cell Research - Pit-1 induces hepatic SC differentiation into prolactin-producing cells

Stem Cell Research - Publication describes animal cell-free derivation of human embryonic stem cells

Stem Cell Research - Scientists join to develop laboratory model of immune system

Stem Cell Research - Three type of ionic currents identified in mesenchymal stem cells from BM

Stem Cell Research - Transplanted B-stem cells reconstitute bone marrow B-cells after irradiation

Stem Cell Research - Valproic acid stimulates proliferation/self-renewal of hematopoietic stem cells

Stem Cell Transplantation - Embryonic stem cells may be future therapy for inner ear diseases

Stem Cell Transplantation - Fc gamma RIIa-polymorphic site potential target for acute GVHD in allogeneic SCT

Stem Cell Transplantation - Higher CD34 cell dose can reduce pulmonary mortality after TBI-based regimens

Stem Cell Transplantation - New data illuminates research in stem cell transplantation

Stem Cell Transplantation - Race associated with survival after ASCT from IIIA-matched unrelated donors

Stem Cell Transplantation - Thymic recovery onset/thymic output plateau differentially regulated after SCT

Stenting - Direct stenting in saphenous veins is not favorable to long term survival

Stomach Cancer - New therapy potentially more convenient and better tolerated

Stomach Cancer - Serum proteomic fingerprints diagnose stomach cancer

Streptococcus Vaccine - Mucosal vaccine of Streptococcus antigens enhances bacterial clearance

Streptococcus Vaccines - Reports add new data to streptococcus vaccines research

Stress - Chronic stress is bad for the brain

Stress - Exaggerated blood pressure reaction to stress predicts cardiovascular risk

Stress Urinary Incontinence - Muscle-derived stem cell culture doesn't need to be pure for SUI treatment

Stroke - Greater prevention efforts needed, especially in African Americans

Stroke - Heart rate variability variables still low after 6 months in stroke patients

Stroke - Hospital financial performance positively impacted by use of cerebral oximeter

Stroke - Lack of education, insurance accounts for stroke disparities

Stroke - Minor stroke changes the way artists paint

Stroke - NOX4 levels intensify during the revascularization of ischemic brain tissue

Stroke - Researchers take a look at current treatments for stroke

Stroke - Studies needed on stroke prevention in MABI caused by small artery disease

Stroke - The impact of treadmill training after cerebral infarction is age-related

Stroke Therapy - Efficacy of Bobath and movement-science based physiotherapy compared

Stroke Therapy - Mecobalamin effective for post-stroke carpal tunnel syndrome

Surgery - U.S. FDA marketing approval granted for imaging system

Surgical Technology - Cardiac laser technology company provides update on Optiwave 980

Surgical Technology - Data showing utility of "mini" heart-bypass system presented at conference

Surgical Technology - OmniGuide BeamPath CO2 Mark I Laser Beam Delivery System receives 501K clearance

Surgical Technology - Study shows bipolar radiofrequency preserves healthy cartilage in the knee

Synapses - Receptor kinase studied, dopamine receptor signaling regulation detailed

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - TDE precisely evaluates left ventricular function in SLE patients

Tennis Elbow - Arthroscopic treatment of lateral epicondylitis feasible

Testicular Cancer - Gene in mice may offer clues to origins of cancer in men

Testicular Cancer - Testicular cancer gene in mice may offer clues to origins of cancer in men

Thalassemia - HRI protein has protective role in red cell disorders

Throat Cancer - Acid and duodenogastresophageal reflux occurred after esophagectomy

Throat Cancer - Endoscopic clips used in treatment planning for radiation therapy

Throat Cancer - Fundoplication changed risk of esophageal cancer

Throat Cancer - Fundoplication linked to risk of esophageal cancer in GERD patients

Thromboembolism - MDCT overtakes ventilation-perfusion lung scan for diagnosing pulmonary embolism

Thromboembolism - Several factors can increase risk for recurrent blood clot

Thyroid Cancer - AEE788 covers dual targets in anaplastic thyroid carcinoma

Thyroid Cancer - Age of patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma related to developing variants

Thyroid Cancer - The RET proto-oncogene can be targeted for cancer destruction

Thyroid Cancer - Value of gray-scale and power Doppler US in diagnosing pediatric thyroid cancer

Tissue Engineering - 3D femtosecond laser patterning of collagen used for directed cell attachment

Tissue Engineering - Bioactive glasses able to modulate macrophages and monocytes

Tissue Engineering - Chitin-based tubes used for tissue engineering in nervous system

Tissue Engineering - Endothelial cells proliferate on adhesive protein-free synthetic polymer gels

Tissue Engineering - Endothelium directly cocultured on smooth muscle cells

Tissue Engineering - MSCs engineered for total ankle joint repairs for osteoarthritis

Tissue Engineering - Minimal porous PPF scaffold degradation occurs following implantation

Tissue Engineering - Nanoporous alumina membranes improve osteoblast adhesion and proliferation

Tissue Engineering - Reports advance knowledge in tissue engineering research

Tobacco Use - Bupropion SR effective for smoking cessation in health care professionals

Tobacco Use - Essential metals binding in human milk studied, influence of smoking shown

Tobacco Use - Findings advance knowledge in tobacco use research

Tobacco Use - Health plan provider helps Minnesotans with smoking cessation

Toxicology - Organochlorine, mercury exposure affects thyroid status during pregnancy

Toxins - Site 3 and 4 toxins studied, differential phospholipid binding described

Toxoplasmosis Vaccine -  Salmonella typhimurium vaccine protects against Toxoplasma gondii

Transfusion Medicine - Deferiprone shows potential for first-line iron chelating drug

Transient Global Amnesia Risk Factors - TGA is a benign disorder

Transplant Medicine - Arkansas university medical team performs first liver transplant in state

Transplant Medicine - Backtransplantation possibilities are documented

Transplant Medicine - Campath 1H induction reduces acute rejection after liver transplantation

Transplant Medicine - Certican approved by Swissmedic to reduce risk of organ rejection

Transplant Medicine - DR antigens sway hepatitis C recurrence and liver graft outcomes

Transplant Medicine - Donor livers from octogenarians thrive after transplantation

Transplant Medicine - Early corticosteroid cessation studied in renal transplant recipients

Transplant Medicine - Ex vivo vascular resistance does not reflect donor organ viability

Transplant Medicine - HLA-A, DGF increases risk for rejection in kidney-pancreas transplant recipients

Transplant Medicine - Hepatitis C virus core protein potentiates cyclosporine immunosuppression

Transplant Medicine - High-immunologic-risk patients may be able to undergo early steroid withdrawal

Transplant Medicine - Long-term outcomes studied for stem cell transplant recipients

Transplant Medicine - One man's junk is not another man's treasure

Transplant Medicine - Researchers get grant to study long-term implications of being donating kidney

Transplant Medicine - Sirolimus added to cyclosporine helps with steroid withdrawal

Transplant Medicine - Studies add new findings to transplant medicine body of knowledge

Transplant Medicine - Successful renal transplantation is good for the heart

Transplant Medicine - Survival rates higher for children receiving living donor liver transplant

Transplant Medicine - Synthetic myriocin analogue FTY720 deters tumor growth and angiogenesis

Transplant Medicine - T-cell costimulatory molecule promotes long-term survival in skin allografts

Transplant Medicine - Tacrolimus is recommended for kidney transplants when renal function diminishes

Transplant Medicine - U.S. FDA OKs phase 2b kidney transplant trial for immunosuppressive drug

Transplant Medicine - VEGFR augments organ survival following transplantation

Transplant Renal Artery Stenosis - Palmaz stent implantation safe and effective over long term

Transplantation Medicine - Careful cardiac evaluation necessary post-transplant

Transplantation Medicine - Cross-MHC functional tolerance toward face grafts examined in mice

Transplantation Medicine - New crossmatch technique eliminates antibody interference

Trauma Medicine - Screening ultrasound useful for patients too unstable for diagnostic CT

Tuberculosis - Ipr1 gene mediates innate immunity to tuberculosis

Tuberculosis - Multiple factors influence inability to control tuberculosis in China

Tuberculosis - PI3P retention different in phagosomes containing live or dead mycobacteria

Tuberculosis - Tuberculosis decline in Netherlands over the past decade result of cohort effect

Tuberculosis - Two cases of lupus vulgaris reported

Tuberculosis Drug Development - Quinoxaline-2-carboxylate 1,4-dioxide derivatives have anti-MTB activity

Tuberculosis Vaccine - Utility of tuberculin skin tests in Middle East reported

Type 1 Diabetes Pathogenesis - Childhood precursors of adolescent outcomes in type 1 diabetes reviewed

Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis - Role of evidence-based medicine in type 2 diabetes diagnoses examined

Type 2 Diabetes Epidemiology - Patterns of primary care for diabetes in Trinidad and Tobago described

Type 2 Diabetes Therapy - Metformin should be continued with insulin in diabetic patients

Type 2 Diabetes Therapy - Proactive management of diabetes by pharmacists benefits patients

Typhus Vaccine -  Orientia tsutsugamushi antigen protects against scrub typhus

Ulcerative Colitis - Alternative prevents UC-associated colon cancer

Ulcerative Colitis - Higher dose of mesalamine more effective in moderately active ulcerative colitis

Umbilical Cord Blood Banking - Umbilical cord blood banking promises families biological "insurance"

Umbilical Cord Blood Transplantation - Modified cord blood collection method achieves sufficient cell levels for CBT

Urinary Incontinence - Company launches urinary incontinence treatment, updates finances

Uroflowmeter - Patients evaluated home and office uroflowmetry devices

Urology - Bladder doesn't shrink with age

Urology - Pacemaker treatment relies on electrical pulses to the bladder

Vaccine Adjuvant - Homotopes affect primary and secondary antibody responses in poultry

Vaccine Development - Biopharma company begins studies of vaccine to produce antistaph antibodies

Vaccine Development - Immunologic uniqueness of genital tract poses vaccine challenges

Vaccine Development - Mucosal adjuvants and vaccines based on cholera toxin and CpG reviewed

Vaccine Development - Past, present and future vaccines reviewed

Vaccine Development - Proteomic profiling of E. coli fermentation improved protein production

Vaccine Development - U.S. FDA grants special protocol assessment for trial of GVAX vaccine

Vaccine Efficacy - Macrophage function defect reduces response to polysaccharide antigens

Vaccine Policy - Policymakers' views of new vaccine introduction in Asia reported

Vaccine Safety - Relation between vaccine refusal and atopic disease investigated

Vaccine Vector - Fractal structure of polycation-DNA complexes reported

Vaccine Vector - Immune response to transgenes delivered by adenoviral vectors examined

Vaccine Vector - Lentiviral vectors target hematopoietic cells

Vaccine Vector - Oncolytic HSV vector delivered to metastatic breast cancer in brain

Vanilloid Receptors - TRPV channel subunits analyzed, homo- and heteromeric assembly revealed

Varicocele - Ligation improves sperm quality in men older than 40 years

Vector Development - Leaky tumor vessels allow systemic gene transfer after adenoviral transfection

Vector Development - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of vector development

Vector Development - Tick-borne encephalitis virus vector prolongs transgene expression

Virology - Hepatitis C NS5A quasispecies dynamics impact the value of combination therapy

Virology - Intertype recombination diversifies hepatitis B genetics

Virology - Recent studies add new data to virology research

Virology - Reporter replicons establish a way to analyze hepatitis E virus biology

Virology - Tupaia liver cells model interactions with hepatitis C

Virology Vaccine - Vaccinia virus protein contributes to virulence

Virology Vaccine - Vaccinia virus protein essential complex component for virus entry

Warts - Dermatologists use immunotherapy to treat warts

Wegeners Granulomatosis - Researchers note factors leading to accelerated atherosclerosis in WG patients

Weight Loss - Change in adrenergic receptor protein level correlates with weight loss

Weight Loss - Hydroxycitric acid slows glucose uptake, cuts insulin peaks/valleys

Weight Management - Best practice guidelines in pediatric weight loss surgery released

Wound Care - U.S. FDA grants clearance for absorbant antimicrobial barrier dressing

Wound Healing - Adenosine A2A receptor boosts angiogenesis by blocking thrombospondin 1

Xerostomia - Saliva substitutes treated xerostomia following radiotherapy

Yersinia Pestis -  Y. pestis CRISPR elements acquire new repeats by bacteriophage DNA uptake

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome - Follow-up study of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome patients from 1966-2002 conducted

eHealth - Are oncology nurses Internet-ready?



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