Health and Medicine Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 25th, 2005
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Appendicitis - Tonsillectomy found to be a risk factor for appendicitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder - Obesity is independent risk factor for GERD symptoms and erosive esophagitis
Hormonal Therapy - Appropriate use of hormones reduces risk of comorbidities
Pediatric Pain Management - Use of NSAIDs carries risk of adverse reactions in children
Type 2 Diabetes - Role of coffee in insulin secretion clarified
Acetabular Insufficiency - Novel pin placement technique improves hip reconstruction
Acetylcholine Receptors - Drosophila acetylcholine receptor studied, binding of bungarotoxin revealed
Acintobacter Baumannii - A. baumannii outbreak caused by bla(OXA-21) determinant
Acute Coronary Syndrome - EARLY ACS trial designed to reinforce benefit of early use of Integrilin
Addiction Medicine - Insurer selects product to help members quit tobacco
Angiology - Reports advance knowledge in angiology research
Addiction Medicine - New findings in addiction medicine described
Addiction Medicine - Problem gamblers share personality profiles of substance abusers
Adenovirus - Adenovirus DNA detected by SYBR Green real-time PCR assay
Adenovirus - Adenovirus examined, E1B-AP5 interaction with p53 reported
Adriamycin Nephropathy - Naked DNA encoding MCP-1 and RANTES protects against renal injury
Adverse Drug Reaction - Genomics researchers discover protein deficit that causes drug toxicity
Angiology - Studies add new findings to angiology body of knowledge
Advocacy - Lung cancer nonprofit program launches newly redesigned Internet site
Age Related Macular Degeneration - Chorioretinal anastomoses predict trouble after photodynamic therapy
Age Related Macular Degeneration - Company completes SPA with FDA for EVIZON in AMD
Aging - Aging studied, hepatic antioxidant capacity and oxidative injury programmed
Aging - Brain proteasomal activity studied, species, location and age differences noted
Allergy Medicine - Anti-inflammatory activity of Korean folk medicine 'Sabaeksan' analyzed
Atherosclerosis - Research in atherosclerosis provides new insights
Allergy Medicine - Findings in allergy medicine provide new insights
Allergy Medicine - Mast cell degranulation and allergies studied, role of T cell kinase revealed
Allergy Medicine - Molecule resembling grass pollen epitopes developed for allergy vaccine
Allergy Medicine - Physical activity and exercise in asthma reviewed
Allergy and Immunology - Enrollment initiated for phase 1 trial for inhaled asthma product
Allergy and Immunology - Immunoglobulin G3 is crucial for antibody secretion but not antigen specificity
Breast Cancer - Research add new data to breast cancer body of knowledge
Allergy and Immunology - Lymphatic tissue does not support hepatitis B replication in carriers
Allergy and Immunology - Patients coinfected with hepatitis C and HIV mount a full response to F protein
Alveolar Physiology - Alveolar fluid reabsorption analyzed, nature of alkalosis impairment defined
Alzheimer Disease - Alzheimer disease examined, iron oxidization of rRNA described
Alzheimer Disease - Alzheimer disease hippocampus studied, fas-associated phosphatase localized
Alzheimer Disease - Genworth and Alzheimer's Association ally to increase education and awareness
Breast Cancer - Studies add new findings to breast cancer body of knowledge
Alzheimer Disease - Nerve growth factor gene therapy for Alzheimer disease described
Alzheimer Disease - Somatostatin regulates amyloid beta peptide metabolism
Alzheimer Disease - Study showes Colostrinin can prevent the aggregation of beta amyloid
Ameloblastoma - Heparanase gene and protein expression associated with ameloblastoma
Amyloid Fibrils - Amyloid-like fibrils analyzed, structure of the cross-beta spine revealed
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Cancer Vaccines - Reports advance knowledge in cancer vaccines research
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Study falls short of showing efficacy of high dose vitamin E therapy
Anal Cancer - Chemoradiotherapy is feasible in anal carcinomas in HIV-positive patients
Anal Incontinence - Prevalence of anal incontinence investigated
Anemia - U.S. FDA approves IV therapy for iron deficiency anemia in pre-dialysis patients
Anesthesia - Clonidine is a safe and effective alternative to epinephrine in oral surgery
Anesthesia - Gramicidin A dynamics examined, influence on anesthesia clarified
Cardiology - New findings in the area of cardiology described
Anesthesia - I.V. anesthetics restore cerebral autoregulation; volatile anesthetics do not
Anesthesia - Intubating laryngeal mask airway effective in morbidly obese patients
Anesthesia - Pre-oxygenation more effective in head-up than supine position in obesity
Angina Pectoris - Broader vasopeptidase inhibition is required to alleviate chronic angina
Angiology - Recent findings illuminate research in angiology
Cardiology - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of cardiology
Angiology - Right axillary artery cannulation works for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Angioplasty - Estrogen attenuates vasoconstriction during angioplasty
Angiotensin - Angiotensin type analyzed, receptor antagonist activity documented
Anicemycin - Anicemycin inhibited anchorage-independent growth of tumor cells
Antibacterial Agents - Elafin gene transfer fights pulmonary Staphylococcus aureus infection
Dermatology - Recent findings in dermatology described
Antibiotics - Model membranes studied, reaarangement by peptide antibiotic NK-2 revealed
Antigen Presentation - Cytoplasmic antigen presentation examined, role of lysosome protein revealed
Antioxidants - Research add new data to antioxidants body of knowledge
Antipsychotic Therapy - Astrocytes mediate suppressive effects of clozapine on GLT-1 activity
Antiviral Therapy - Researchers' work adds to antiviral therapy body of knowledge
Aortic Arch Aneurysm - Novel Matsui-Kitamura stent grafting technique shows promise
Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetes genomics and genetics
Aortic Arch Surgery - Near infrared spectroscopy detects flow alterations during ACP with hypothermia
Aortic Arch Therapy - Ascending-to-descending aortic bypass via right thoracotomy is safe
Aortic Stenosis - Analytical model describes instantaneous pressure gradient across aortic valve
Apoptosis - Induction of NO and ROS caused apoptosis in lymphoma cells
Apoptosis - Macrophage apoptosis analyzed, nature of H. pylori induction clarified
Apoptosis - Researchers' findings advance apoptosis research
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Reports describe recent advances in diabetes pathogenesis research
Apoptosis - Role of ADAM12 in breast tumor progression and stromal cell apoptosis clarified
Apoptosis - T-lymphocyte apoptosis studied, nature of increase defined
Arrhythmia - Calmodulin kinase II activity critical for atrioventricular nodal conduction
Arrhythmia - Electroanatomic mapping linked to high rate of ablation success
Arrhythmia - Ibutilide is effective at terminating atrial arrhythmias
Arrhythmia - Researchers reveal mechanisms underlying catecholaminergic VT
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Researchers' work adds to diabetes pathogenesis body of knowledge
Arrhythmia - Respiratory sinus arrhythmia reflects cardiorespiratory interaction
Arrhythmia - Use of ACE inhibitors and ARBs in the prevention of AF needs further study
Arterial Bypass Surgery - Surgical management of groin lymphatic complications reviewed
Arthritis - Acupuncture offers short-term benefit for arthritis
Aspergillosis - SMX might be effective against Aspergillus
Asthma - Gene determines asthma susceptibility by regulating inflammation
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Studies advance knowledge in diabetes pathogenesis research
Asthma - Pennsylvania launches asthma project for kits
Asthma - Quality improvement organization wins proposal for Oregon asthma study
Asthma - Significant asthma differences found among Mexican American children
Asthma Therapy - Salmeterol HFA and CFC inhalers have equivalent efficacy
Ataxia - Overview of patients with ataxia presented
Atherosclerosis - ACAT2 is a therapeutic target for CHD associated with hypercholesterolemia
Diabetes Therapy - Findings describe new data in diabetes therapy research
Atherosclerosis - Apoptotic cell phagocytosis studied, impairment in atherosclerosis noted
Atherosclerosis - Endothelin studied, role in and nature of CD40 induction defined
Atherosclerosis - Lipid levels in Korean, Korean-Chinese, and Han-Chinese adolescents compared
Atherosclerosis - MRI shows statin therapy shrinking plaques
Atherosclerosis - New research in the area of atherosclerosis detailed
Atherosclerosis - Novel blood test measuring oxidized fats is heart disease indicator
Diabetes Therapy - Recent findings in diabetes therapy provide new insights
Atherosclerosis - Pioglitazone has anti-atherosclerosis activity in diabetic patients
Atherosclerosis - Proatherogenic events and cell adhesion studied, role of redox state clarified
Atrial Fibrillation - Ablation close to the esophagus can lead to heating at the esophageal lumen
Atrial Fibrillation - Anti-inflammatory therapy may decrease AF incidence after cardiac surgery
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Data: Patients on Concerta more likely to continue with long-term therapy
Diagnostics - New findings in the area of diagnostics described
Autism - Model may better predict outcomes for children with autistic spectrum disorders
Autism - Risperidone safe, effective as intermediate term treatment for autism
Avian Influenza - New avian influenza genotype present during the 2003-04 Asian bird flu outbreaks
Awards - Cindy Kuiper, Whitney Bouma receive marketing awards of excellence
Awards - Company wins Paris BioTeam award for its collaboration with Agilent Technologies
Awards - Researcher receives Nikon Fellowship
Diagnostics - New findings in the area of diagnostics detailed
Awards - Sensation 64 CT system wins gold in 2005 Medical Design of Excellence Award
Awards - Slovenia group awards prize for generic controlled-release gastric pellets
Bacillus Anthracis - Anthrax lethal toxin induces endothelial barrier dysfunction
Bacteriology - Trichomonas vaginalis is detected from previously negative cultures
Bacteriology - Outcome of early-onset neonatal sepsis tied to bacterial genus
Diagnostics - Recent findings in diagnostics described
Behavior - Young children who watch less TV more likely to finish college
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - Alpha(1)-AR antagonists should be first-choice treatment option
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - Prolonged-release tamsulosin tablet for benign prostatic hyperplasia launched
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - Registrational program for lonidamine treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Bioartificial Liver - Microfabricated grooved substrate is platform for bioartificial liver reactors
Biochemistry - CE device seperates 6OCOL and N6OCOL diastereoisomers
Diet and Nutrition - Recent findings illuminate research in diet and nutrition
Biomedical Engineering - Dual porosity expanded polytetrafluoroethylene supports tissue healing
Biomedical Engineering - Genomics company launched to develop synthetic approaches to biological energy
Biomedical Engineering - Matrix molecules allow cells to create cardiovascular tissues
Biomedical Engineering - R&D collaboration with U of South Australia to focus on biopharmaceuticals
Biotechnology - Life science company adds senior vice president human resources
Bioterrorism - Antibiotic nonadherence is a concern for future bioterrorist events
Enzymology - New findings in the area of enzymology described
Bladder Cancer - Developer reports on sales of tests to diagnose bladder cancer
Blood Banking - Quality issues found in banked umbilical cord blood stem cells for transplant
Blood Pressure - Beta-1 adrenoceptor blockade mediates the cardiovascular effects of khat chewing
Blood Safety - Filtrations company and Fresenius Kabi AG partner to reduce prions
Blood Safety - Multitransfused thalassemic children show a risk for acquiring hepatitis C
Blood Safety - New advances in prion removal filter reported
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Researchers' findings advance HIV/AIDS pathogenesis research
Bone Cancer Pain - Analgesic effects of loperamide in bone cancer pain in mice analyzed
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy - Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy not considered public health risk in U.S.
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy - Organic Prairie Family of Farms president comments on Mad Cow disease
Brain Cancer - Brain tumor types express VEGF and its receptors differentially
Brain Cancer - Childhood brain tumors not linked to beauty product-related exposures
Brain Cancer - Hairpin siRNA identifies and shuts down glioma progression factors
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Studies add new findings to HIV/AIDS pathogenesis body of knowledge
Brain Cancer Therapy - Novel computational method improves tumor segmentation
Breast Cancer - 1H magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging technique for breast cancer improved
Breast Cancer - Abnormal serum levels increase risk of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Arimidex granted new indication enabling wider access
Breast Cancer - Cancer patients with recurrence, metastasis present fewer apoptotic cells
Breast Cancer - Clinical significance of transcription factors Snail, Slug, and Twist evaluated
HIV/AIDS Vaccines - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS vaccines
Breast Cancer - Clinicopathologic factors linked to false-negative sentinel lymph-node biopsy
Breast Cancer - Duke University to evaluate Panzem NCD in breast cancer
Breast Cancer - New findings in the area of breast cancer described
Breast Cancer - Phytoestrogens and 17 beta-estradiol inhibited apoptosis in breast cancer cells
Breast Cancer - Postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy and risk of cancer debated
Breast Cancer - Reovirus may be used as a purging modality for breast cancer during ASCT
Hormones - Studies describe new findings in hormones research
Breast Cancer - U.S. patent for breast cancer detection through biomarkers granted
Breast Cancer Vaccine - BAT antibody enables DNA vaccine to inhibit Her-2/neu carcinomas
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - Inhaled nitric oxide may not benefit many preterm infants
Brucellosis - Tc-99m HIG scintigraphy helps diagnose osteoarticular involvement in brucellosis
Hypertension - New research in the area of hypertension detailed
Business & Finance - Biopharmaceutical company files registration statement with U.S. SEC
Business & Finance - Cancer-focused corporation secures $30 million in private equity financing
Business & Finance - Company receives phase I SBIR grant from National Science Foundation
Business & Finance - Medical device company added to Russell Microcap Index
Business & Finance - New York Global Securities updates research coverage for Chinese biotech company
Business & Finance - Spanish biotech board authorizes raising funds through institutional investors
Hypertension - Recent findings in hypertension provide new insights
Business Update - American Healthways receives high marks on NCQA review
Business Update - American Mobile Dental adds more mobile clinics
Business Update - Amisys Synertech accomplishes milestone in strategic plan
Business Update - Australian pharmaceutical, healthcare business company updates proposed demerger
Business Update - Beardsworth implements CoSign digital signature solution
Business Update - Biologic implants company announces new direct distribution organization
Hypertension - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of hypertension
Business Update - Biomedical R&D hub expansion confirms Singapore's role in scientific community
Business Update - Biopro division launches its whole food nutrition formula - Bioproduce
Business Update - Bioscience and technology companies sign agreement for extraction plates
Business Update - Biotech company appoints new directors, provides corporate update
Business Update - Canadian metabolics-focused company closes sale of Celmed BioSciences investment
Business Update - Chinese health authority approves sale of latest line of Powerheart AEDs
Hypertension - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of hypertension
Business Update - Cigna HealthCare of Colorado expands rural provider network
Business Update - Clinical research organization adds early-phase clinical development services
Business Update - Companion HealthCare to change name to BlueChoice HealthPlan
Business Update - Company initiates turn-key services for phase I Thorough QT studies
Business Update - Company is awarded grant for systems biology proteomics platform
Business Update - Company raises sales forecast for Macugen (pegaptanib sodium injection)
Imaging - Reports add new data to imaging research
Business Update - Company to launch DispenseQuick division
Business Update - Company to receive $3.5M advance for feminine hygiene ads
Business Update - Definitive proxy statement filed for acquisition of MedQuest
Business Update - Diagnostic equipment company awarded Premier contract for new ultrasound system
Business Update - Drug distributor to join the new Russell Microcap Index
Business Update - Due diligence continues; OrthoNetx expands board of directors
Imaging - Researchers describe findings in imaging studies
Business Update - EMSYS releases its Electronic Chart Maker and Management Software V. 1.0.0
Business Update - EpiPen maker announces layoffs
Business Update - FDA approves of BALACET 325
Business Update - Gates and Partners link with Kenyon International Emergency Services
Business Update - Gene-based company to list on NASDAQ
Business Update - Global Med sub signs nationwide contract with Nigeria
Imaging - Studies advance knowledge in imaging research
Business Update - Group formed to focus on nanotechnology investments
Business Update - Henry Bros. inks contract for work at Presbyterian Hospital of Denton
Business Update - Hospital cuts costs through supply chain improvement collaborative
Business Update - Laboratory design and systems company awarded third federal supply contract
Business Update - Laser vision correction company announces opening of new center
Business Update - MCAA business sold to Gilde
Influenza Vaccines - Researchers' work adds to influenza vaccines body of knowledge
Business Update - Marketing for pharma company's subsidiary generates $2.5M in new orders
Business Update - Medical company enters distribution agreement with imaging company
Business Update - New consumer relationship marketing company launched
Business Update - New lease signed for vaccine manufacturing operations
Business Update - Nexen to close Amherstburg, Ontario chemicals plant
Business Update - Nurse association adds homecare and hospice program
Leukemia - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of leukemia
Business Update - Ophthalmology firm reassesses PureVision lens launch plan
Business Update - PPO Direct launched by America's Health Insurance Plans
Business Update - Pain management's EDX-Direct Program to be deployed in North Carolina
Business Update - Paxil CR maker announces resupply to U.S. market
Business Update - Pharmaceutical company launches corporate social responsibility report
Business Update - Pharmaceutical company signs agreement to distribute Botox in Hungary and Poland
Leukemia - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of leukemia
Business Update - Pharmaceuticals company announces inclusion in Russell Microcap Index
Business Update - Report outlines 3-pronged management structure for pharmaceutical alliances
Business Update - Research facilities consolidated in preparation for expanded operations
Business Update - Royalty, support contract with SAM Communications terminated by mutual agreement
Business Update - Smaller companies attempting to gain shares in the wound closure device market
Business Update - Tamiflu development and licensing agreement terminated
Neuroscience - Recent studies add new data to neuroscience research
Business Update - Technology company purchases land for new headquarters, launches online resource
Business Update - U.S. FDA approves Acthar API manufacturing transfer
Business Update - U.S. FDA panel: AbioCor submission did not yet meet HDE standards
Business Update - Zonegran launched in the U.K. and Germany
Calcific Aortic Stenosis - Intensive lipid-lowering therapy does not stop progression of stenosis
Calcium Binding Proteins - Calcium binding proteins studied, distribution in cortical cells shown
Obesity Pathogenesis - Studies advance knowledge in obesity pathogenesis research
Cancer Classification - MicroRNA expression profiles classified human cancers
Cancer Prevention - The farnesyltransferase inhibitor ABT-100 prevents liver cancer
Cancer Prognosis - Prognostics of cancer of unknown primary reviewed
Cancer Research - Plasminogen domain K5 uses glucose-regulated protein 78 to initiate apoptosis
Cancer Risk Factors - Associated nutritional risk of breast and colon cancers disproved
Cancer Risk Factors - Cancer incidence and mortality in patients with type 1 diabetes reported
Obesity Therapy - Researchers' data advance obesity therapy research
Cancer Survival - Personality not associated with cancer survival
Cancer Therapy - Alliance to accelerate clinical development and commercialization of Ceflatonin
Cancer Therapy - Antibodies to angiogenic protein staunch murine acute myeloid leukemia
Cancer Therapy - Company licenses rights to seocalcitol from LEO Pharma
Cancer Therapy - Induced p14ARF drives p53-dependent cell cycle arrest but not apoptosis
Cancer Therapy - Long-term benefits of Aldara cream for actinic keratosis reported
Obesity Therapy - Researchers' work adds to obesity therapy body of knowledge
Cancer Therapy - New data illuminates research in cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - Positive phase-II data reported on pegylated interferon alfa-2b
Cancer Therapy - Proliferative indices predict survival after chemotherapy for breast cancer
Cancer Therapy - Small molecule inhibitors knock down hypoxia-related tumorigenesis
Cancer Treatment - Study probes perceptions, attitudes of oncologists' drug therapy choices
Cancer Vaccine - 5-Fluorouracil enhances efficacy of conditionally replicating herpes
Obesity and Diabetes - New findings in the area of obesity and diabetes detailed
Cancer Vaccine - Adenovirus oncolytic and immunostimulatory tumor therapy assessed
Cancer Vaccine - Dendritic cells efficiently cross-prime tumor antigen-specific T cells
Cancer Vaccine - Electroporation is prime/boost strategy for DNA vaccine against cancer
Cancer Vaccine - Emerging strategies for Epstein-Barr virus-related cancer reported
Cancer Vaccine - Endometrial cancer responds to cancer/testis antigen
Cancer Vaccine - Influenza virosome enhances activity of CEA anticancer vaccine
Obstetrics - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of obstetrics
Cancer Vaccine - Insights into peptide-based vaccine design for cancer therapy presented
Cancer Vaccine - Recent developments in therapeutic cancer vaccines reviewed
Cancer Vaccine - TWEAK mediates anti-tumor effect of tumor-infiltrating macrophage
Cancer Vaccines - Reports add new data to cancer vaccines research
Candida Albicans - N-cadherin mediates endocytosis of Candida albicans by endothelial cells
Oncology - Studies describe new findings in oncology research
Carcinogenesis - Beta-catenin's correct choice of function deemed crucial for normal development
Cardiac Arrest - Nonpatient cardiac arrest needs better management at hospitals
Cardiac Arrhythmia - Cardiac resynchronization therapy not recommended for right bundle branch block
Cardiac Arrhythmia - Catheter ablation improves QOL of patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Cardiac Arrhythmia - Ventricular therapies, QOL, mortality assessed in ICD patients
Cardiac Catheterization - Fluoroscopic localization of the femoral head is a useful landmark
Tissue Engineering - Researchers' findings advance tissue engineering research
Cardiac Hepatopathy - Cardiac hepatopathy before and after heart transplantation is benign
Cardiac Hypertrophy - Changes in 11HSD1 and 11HSD2 expression not associated with cardiac hypertrophy
Cardiac Myxoma - Caspase-3-dependent apoptosis in cardiac myxoma not associated with HPV or EBV
Cardiac Pacemakers - Closed loop stimulation pacing effective in young patients
Cardiac Pacemakers - Exercise has different autonomic effects on sinus and AV node
Cardiac Pacemakers - Learning curve of laser lead extraction elucidated
Transplant Medicine - Recent findings in transplant medicine described
Cardiac Pacemakers - Techniques for improving outcome of LV lead placement evaluated
Cardiology - Daniel A. Pelak appointed president and CEO
Cardiology - Medical technology company initiates patent foramen ovale closure study
Cardiology - New findings in cardiology described
Cardiology - Progress reported in pig studies of stent coating in preparing for trials
Tuberculosis Vaccines - Research in tuberculosis vaccines provides new insights
Cardiology - Protein kinase C examined, role in neonatal cardiac structure clarified
Cardiology - Spray nitroglycerin brings fast relief for angina
Cardiology - Thrombospondin-1 buffers non-affected tissues following myocardial infarction
Cardiology - U.S. FDA grants approval to market pacemakers
Cardiomyopathy - Increased H-FABP indicates ongoing myocardial damage in HC patients
Vaccines Adjuvant - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of vaccines adjuvant
Cardiopulmonary Bypass - Antioxidant defence during on-pump CABG characterized
Cardiopulmonary Bypass - Long-term renal replacement therapy post cardiopulmonary bypass is not likely
Cardiovascular Disease - Company awarded major clinical research program in cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular Disease - FM-VP4 toxicity study complete
Cardiovascular Disease - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - Polymorphisms associated with fibrinogen levels found in Spanish population
Vaccines Development - Recent findings illuminate research in vaccines development
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - Standard lipid profile predicts LDL particle size in high-risk black population
Cardiovascular Interventions - Defect closure with Amplatzer septal occluder effective after 5 years
Cardiovascular Interventions - Percutaneous device closure effective for interatrial septal defects
Cardiovascular Surgery - Aortic connector may raise risk of saphenous vein graft occlusion
Cardiovascular Surgery - Research demonstrates potential of TMR Plus gene therapy
Virology - Researchers' work adds to virology body of knowledge
Carotid Artery Stenting - No difference between embolic protection devices for carotid artery stenting
Cataract - High-carb diet may cloud vision over time
Cataract Surgery - Risk factors for postoperative endophthalmitis identified
Celiac Disease - Antibodies to gluten protein do not cross-react with Bordetella
Cell Biology - Cultured parotid acinar cells retain functional capacity for exocrine studies
Cell Biology - New bacterial path for finding iron described
Cell Biology - New study finds how cells with damaged DNA alert the immune system
Central Adiposity - Protein intake inversely associated with abdominal obesity
Cerebral Artery Infarction - PCA infarction stimulates MCA infarction more often than previously thought
Cerebral Embolism - Patients with AF and dense SEC at high risk for cerebral embolism
Cerebral Palsy - Study reveals CP pathophysiology differs from that of acute hypoxia-ischemia
Cervical Cancer - Chemotherapy included in primary treatment of cervical carcinoma
Cervical Cancer - Expression and prognostic significance of Fas ligand and bcl-2 evaluated
Cervical Cancer - HPV capsid mutation allows escape from cervical cancer immunity
Cervical Cancer - Researchers describe findings in cervical cancer studies
Cervical Cancer - Scientists develop device to detect cervical cancer
Cervical Cancer - Survey flags doctor-patient communication gap regarding HPV and cervical cancer
Cervical Cancer - Texas to require insurers to cover HPV testing for cervical cancer screening
Cesarean Delivery - Abnormal placentation increases with cesarean delivery
Cesarean Delivery - Buccal misoprostol is useful adjunct during cesarean delivery
Cesarean Delivery - Role of volume preloading in Caesarean section anesthesia clarified
Chagas Disease - Heart rate turbulence methodology is best for detecting autonomic alterations
Chemotherapy - Adjuvant anthracycline-based chemotherapy for early breast cancer evaluated
Chemotherapy - Temozolomide used to treat high-grade gliomas
Chickenpox Vaccine - Reduction in herpes-zoster increases benefit of varicella vaccination
Childhood Cancer - Cancer related to distance from high voltage power lines in England and Wales
Childhood Cancer - Childhood cancer survival trends in Europe tracked
Childhood Cancer - Day care in infancy reduced risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Childhood Obesity - Activation of vascular cells and platelets in obese children investigated
Childhood Obesity - Aerobic fitness polymorphism in obese and non-obese Chinese boys examined
Childhood Obesity - Fasting ghrelin levels not elevated in children with hypothalamic obesity
Childhood Obesity - Increased oxidative stress found in prepubertal severely obese children
Childhood Obesity - Overweight, obesity and body fat composition in Spanish adolescents reported
Chronic Heart Failure - Biopharmaceutical company reports results of treatment for chronic heart failure
Chronic Heart Failure - Carvedilol improves left ventricular diastolic function in advanced CHF
Chronic Hepatitis C - Studies add new findings to chronic hepatitis c body of knowledge
Chronic Kidney Disease - Anemia and LVH predict cardiovascular disease in CKD patients
Chronic Liver Disease - A new scoring system detects nonalcoholic fatty liver disease progression
Chronic Liver Disease - Auto-antibodies are unsuitable for diagnosing cholestatic liver diseases
Chronic Liver Disease - Matrix metalloproteinase gene variations associate with liver diseases
Chronic Liver Disease - Occult hepatitis B infection masks viral gene expression
Chronic Liver Disease - Three dimensional software enriches liver resection and transplantation
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Foradil Certihaler approved in Germany
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Novel exercise test system provides continuous dyspnea ratings
Chronic Small Airway Disease - Macrolides efficacy evaluated in CAD mimicking diffuse panbronchiolitis
Chronic Total Coronary Occlusion - Frontrunner coronary catheter effective for recanalization
Circadian Rhythm - Researchers determine role of serotonin in modulating sensitivity to light
Cirrhosis - Brain natriuretic peptide has prognostic value in cirrhosis progression
Cirrhosis - Terlipressin provides better hemodynamic effects than somatostatin
Classical Swine Fever - U.S. classical swine fever isolates closely related to South American isolates
Clinical Trials - Agreement signed to deliver cardiac safety services to Japanese trial market
Clinical Trials - Biocon sub, SCIREX Corp. to collaborate on global clinical trials
Clinical Trials - Clinical study of Aurora kinase inhibitor in hematologic cancers initiated
Clinical Trials - Decision making process in oncology needed improving
Clinical Trials - Novel Bayesian data analysis method facilitates trial monitoring
Clinical Trials - Pharmaceutical company announces Precise trial update
Clinical Trials - Recombinant human thrombin clinical trial results presented at meeting
Clinical Trials - Survey examines public perceptions of clinical research studies
Clinical Trials - U.S. FDA, research company sign protocol for trial of catheter-linked infections
Cochlear Implants - Researchers' data advance cochlear implants research
Cognitive Development - TV in the bedroom associated with lower standardized test scores
Collaborations - Agreement creates ways for researchers to manipulate data
Collaborations - Agreement signed with Cytochemia to market Striant SR in Germany
Collaborations - Alliance focuses on metabolome analysis tools to speed disease, drug research
Collaborations - Clinical research software company and Galt Associates partner
Collaborations - Collaboration announced to advance infectious disease research
Collaborations - Collaboration with Cryptome Pharmaceuticals signed to validate cancer lead
Collaborations - Collaborations announced for clinical trials in acute ischemic stroke treatment
Collaborations - Collaborative stem cell partnership announced in New Jersey
Collaborations - Companies sign letter of understanding to develop in-ear audio technology
Collaborations - Company inks R&D collaboration with Tranzyme Pharma
Collaborations - Copromotion agreement signed with Mission Pharmacal
Collaborations - Deal signed to develop software products with Lucidyx
Collaborations - Deal struck to investigate asthma drug
Collaborations - Deal with Novartis signed for treatment of respiratory syncytial disease
Collaborations - Edgewater Technology partners with Everypath
Collaborations - Exclusive U.S. agreement made with Polyganics
Collaborations - Health benefits company, Missouri healthcare system commit to collaboration
Collaborations - Joint venture Celltrion to manufacture product for Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Collaborations - Management tools company and Payerpath announce partnership
Collaborations - Manufacturing agreement signed with Celltrion
Collaborations - Oncology company names Reddy's Laboratories to produce adjuvant
Collaborations - Partnership formed to increase access to certified clinical research associates
Collaborations - Partnership to develop, manufacture heart valves
Collaborations - Pharma firm and Baylor to establish pediatric AIDS corps for Africa
Collaborations - Pharmaceutical companies announce collaboration in small molecule therapeutics
Collagen - Collagen chain modeled, similarity to LNS domains demonstrated
Colon Cancer - Antiproliferative action of water extracts from raspberry seeds analyzed
Colonoscopy - Automated measurement of colonic polyps compared with manual technique
Colorectal Cancer - Alterations in tissue inhibitor of TIMP-3 implicated in colorectal tumors
Colorectal Cancer - Benchmarks developed for sigmoidoscopy in early detection of cancer
Colorectal Cancer - Risk and prognosis of curative resection of T1 colorectal carcinoma evaluated
Colorectal Cancer - Ten-year outcomes evaluation of colon and rectum cancers conducted
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Benefits of phytoestrogens investigated in hormone replacement therapy
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - FDA issues information about claims for green tea and certain cancers
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - HPB-84 supplement to be manufactured by the Chemins Co.
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - New study reinforces safety of Chromax chromium picolinate
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Unproved herbal products need separate regulation
Contraception - Contraceptives influence colposcopic examination
Contraception - Individual needs dictate choice of contraceptives during perimenopause
Contraception - Oral contraceptives do not promote weight gain
Cornea Transplantation - Anti-oxidative vitamins may protect corneal grafts
Coronary Artery Bypass - Cardiopulmonary bypass linked to post-CABG aspirin resistance
Coronary Artery Bypass - Perioperative RBC transfusion linked to heightened mortality risk
Coronary Artery Disease - Findings describe new data in coronary artery disease research
Coronary Artery Disease - Lacidipine reduces common carotid artery IMT, decreases inflammatory markers
Coronary Artery Disease - Technical advances improve myocardial imaging in women
Coronary Heart Disease - High-density lipoproteins subclasses associated with heart disease
Coronary Heart Disease - Hormones found to play equivocal role in coronary heart disease
Corynebacterium Glutamicum - Ethambutol elicits L-glutamate efflux of Corynebacterium glutamicum
Critical Care - The hidden dangers of hospitals exposed
Critical Care Medicine - Brief nasal CPAP doesn't prevent reventilation in preterm infants
Crohn Disease - Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis may be implicated in Crohn disease
Crohn Disease - Metallic enteral stenting of ileal stricture feasible
Crohn Disease - Phase 3 induction trial in Crohn disease therapy meets primary endpoint
Cryopreservation - Cryopreservation protocol developed to store 3-D bioartificial liver device
Cystic Fibrosis - Impact of body composition on lung function characterized in children
Cystic Fibrosis - Phase 1 study of PTC124 data presented at conference
Cytomegalovirus - Cytomegalovirus retinitis studied, infection of retinal neurons revealed
Cytomegalovirus Vaccine - Elimination of ie1 attenuates cytomegalovirus virulence
Cytotoxicity Determination - Cytotoxicity determined without photochemical artifacts
DNA Polymerase - DNA polymerase delta interacting protein characterized
DNA Tumor Viruses - ARF-p53 pathway modified by small DNA tumor viruses
DPT Vaccine - Monitoring of equality in immunization coverage reviewed
Dacryocystorhinostomy - Octyl-2-cyanoacrylate Tissue Adhesive
Defibrillation Therapy - Medical adhesive and/or ePTFE improve lead extraction
Dehydration - Remaining hydrated difficult for football players during two-daily practices
Dendritic Cell Vaccine - Elutriation of monocytes for dendritic cell generation reported
Dendritic Cell Vaccine - Immunolipoplexes provide alternative for dendritic cells transfection
Dendritic Cell Vaccine - mRNA transfection enhances dendritic cell immunostimulatory function
Dengue Fever - El Nino influences synchronous dengue epidemics in Thailand
Dengue Fever - The cost of dengue fever challenges public health and national economies
Dengue Virus - Lineage extinction/replacement in dengue 1 populations due to stochastic events
Dental Health - Expertise regarding oral cancer among Brazilian dentists found lacking
Dental Health - Tesia-PCI contracts to deliver 1,500 terminals to existing clientele
Depression - Company announces positive phase III results for Gepirone ER
Depression - Neonatal behavior linked to maternal depression
Depression - Prospective study data suggest depression is a cardiac risk factor
Depression - Report: Triple reuptake inhibitors to drive the antidepressant drug market
Depression Therapy - Optimal stimulus location and frequency for repetitive TMS determined
Dermatology - Dermatologic surgery discussed
Dermatology - Insulin-like growth factor-I gene transfer speeds wound healing
Dermatology - New research in the area of dermatology detailed
Dermatology - Technology licensed to Avon for anti-aging skin care product
DiGeorge Syndrome - Characteristic gene expression determined via microarray analysis
Diabetes - TNF-alpha may be a risk for coronary heart disease among diabetics
Diabetes Complications - Diabetes center announces new vision network affiliation program
Diabetes Complications - Injected porcine collagen-derived matrix helps heal diabetic foot wounds
Diabetes Complications - Lidorestat is aldose reductase inhibitor for diabetes complications therapy
Diabetes Control - NDA for diabetes drug with pioglitazone HCL, glimepiride filed with U.S. FDA
Diabetes Control - U.S. pivotal phase 3 study of inhaled insulin for diabetes 1 and 2 initiated
Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - Research in diabetes genomics and genetics provides new insights
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Dynamics of diabetes-associated auto-antibodies in type 1 diabetes described
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Findings advance knowledge in diabetes pathogenesis research
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Inflammation, stress, and diabetes reviewed
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Level of nitric oxide synthase inhibitor linked to metabolic control
Diabetes Research - Biosimulation company presents type 1 diabetes model and scientific insights
Diabetes Risk Factors - Adult lifestyle biggest risk factor for diabetes
Diabetes Risk Factors - High dairy consumption reduces risk of type 2 diabetes in men
Diabetes Therapy - Crystal structure of 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1 reported
Diabetes Therapy - Diabetes care among Puerto Rican adults in New York City assessed
Diabetes Therapy - Findings advance knowledge in diabetes therapy research
Diabetes Therapy - L-arginine supplements improve T cell function in diabetic rats
Diabetes Therapy - Repaglinide reduces oxidative stress in tissues of diabetic rabbits
Diabetes Therapy - Rosiglitazone hepatotoxicity not greater in patients with high liver enzymes
Diabetes Therapy - Transforming growth factor-beta I gene therapy restores beta cell function
Diabetic Nephrology - Phase 3, phase 4 clinical program of therapy for diabetic nephropathy initiated
Diabetic Nephropathy - Studies describe new findings in diabetic nephropathy research
Diagnostics - Accuracy of techniques for image-guided stereotactic brain biopsy compared
Diagnostics - Analytical techniques explore enzyme evolution factors
Diagnostics - Better non-invasive markers for chronic hepatitis C-related fibrosis are needed
Diagnostics - Bioinformatic screen for novel adenosine-inosine RNA editing sites developed
Diagnostics - Company announces biomarker research collaboration with Bayer
Diagnostics - Company receives FDA approval for c-Kit pharmDx
Diagnostics - Diagnostic usefulness of aberrant CD22 expression assessed
Diagnostics - Findings in diagnostics provide new insights
Diagnostics - Genetics-focused company contracts with cancer center to develop diagnostic test
Diagnostics - LDX System receives CRMLN certification
Diagnostics - Maker of diagnostic ultrasoound imaging systems launches new research unit
Diagnostics - Medical instruments developer to initiate trials of diagnostic device
Diagnostics - Model correction gives accurate assessments of brain tumor hemodynamics
Diagnostics - N Latex CDT assay launched to identify chronic alcohol abuse
Diagnostics - Newborn screening prevents brain damage caused by severe jaundice
Diagnostics - Novel approach to detect cancer measures fragments of host response proteins
Diagnostics - Report: Functional MRI enables noninvasive evaluation of epilepsy patients
Diagnostics - Study shows Coronary Calcium Score most accurate test for heart attack risk
Diet & Nutrition - Diet candy is dandy to the American consumer
Diet & Nutrition - Low total vitamin C plasma level is risk factor for hemodialysis patients
Diet & Nutrition - Pelvic organ prolapse is associated with diet
Diet and Nutrition - Low-fat high-fiber diet decreases serum and urine androgens in men
Diet and Nutrition - New data illuminates research in diet and nutrition
Diet and Nutrition - Nutritional info helps teens make better choices
Diet and Nutrition - Scientists link iron deficiency to Third World brain crisis
Diet and Nutrition - Sprouted and bioprocessed soybeans exhibit anti-diabetic activity
Diphtheria Vaccine - MPL enhances antibody response to diphtheria toxin and its subunits
Disease Associations - Borrelia burgdorferi protein A analyzed, regulated expression revealed
Disease Associations - Adenoviral protein Gam1 analyzed, influence on SUMO pathway clarified
Disease Associations - Adrenoleukodystrophy protein analyzed, PEX19-binding site defined
Disease Associations - Carotid plaques examined, role of LDL humoral immune response defined
Disease Associations - Endocarditis studied, fibrinogen and fibronectin cooperative binding revealed
Disease Associations - Human coronavirus NL63 studied, use of SARS coronavirus receptor revealed
Disease Associations - Parkinson disease phenotype examined, protective role of enzymes revealed
Disease Associations - Precursor and mature BDNF studied, decrease early in Alzheimer disease shown
Disease Associations - RPGRIP1 splice variants analyzed, distinct expression and localization revealed
Disease Associations - SARS coronavirus examined, tissue immunohistochemistry defined
Disease Associations - Studies advance knowledge in disease associations research
Disease Associations - Triple-A syndrome analyzed, novel splice variant of human AAAS characterized
Doctor-Patient Communication - Placement of computers in exam rooms should be more carefully considered
Domestic Violence - Pediatricians' opinions vary on reporting threshold for suspected child abuse
Down Syndrome - Improved maternal screening reduces need for amniocentesis
Drug Delivery - Development of Intraject sumatriptan advances with new trial data
Drug Delivery - European filing for aerosol inhaler version of AstraZeneca's Pulmicort announced
Drug Delivery - First patient receives TRT with Benephit Delta Infusion System
Drug Delivery - Modified liposomes carry photosensitizer to tumor vessels
Drug Delivery - Selective stabilized plasmid-lipid particles show longevity
Drug Development - Abstract presented on drug candidate for insomnia
Drug Development - Actos significantly improved components of diabetic dyslipidemia
Drug Development - Astex announces IND approval for novel cancer drug
Drug Development - Beta and gamma-secretase inhibitors abate tumor angiogenesis
Drug Development - Copaxone showed reduction in relapse rate among MS treatments
Drug Development - Method targets the true drug leads
Drug Development - Naglazyme for MPS VI launched in U.S.
Drug Development - Natural human alpha interferon approved for sale in Chile
Drug Development - Neuropathic pain drug enters phase I trial in Australia
Drug Development - New data presented for Zomig migraine treatment
Drug Development - New drug combinations may overcome hepatitis B virus drug resistance
Drug Development - Osteoporosis therapy receives positive opinion in Europe
Drug Development - Pharmaceutical company implements system into ion channel drug discovery program
Drug Development - Phase I data support further study of PamAb for Bacillus anthracis
Drug Development - Phase I trial to begin for Kogenate hemophilia product
Drug Development - Phase III study to evaluate first-in-class drug to treat cardiogenic shock
Drug Development - Positive data from TRX4 type 1 diabetes study reported
Drug Development - Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1% launched
Drug Development - Research company receives honorary certificate from Jozef Stefan Institute
Drug Development - Results of Eculizumab extension trial in PNH reported
Drug Development - Study finds nasal spray to be effective treatment of nasal polyps and congestion
Drug Development - Subsidiary Xtal BioStructures formed to offer structural biology services
Drug Importation - Group supports curbing U.S. importation of Canadian drugs
Drug Resistance - BLM helicase triggers leukemia cell resistance to cisplatin
Drug Resistance - Early detection system of drug resistance mutations in myeloid leukemia studied
Drug Resistance - Liposomal adriamycin targets new vessel growth within tumors
Drug Resistance - Proteasome inhibitors and TRAIL fight cancer cell chemoresistance
Drug Safety - Return of antidepressant to U.S. market welcomed by pharmaceuticals company
Drug Safety - Tacrolimus eye drops study halted, complaint filed against business partner
Drug Testing - Standardized Field Sobriety Tests detect marijuana intoxication
Eating Disorders - Specific regions of brain implicated in anorexia nervosa
Echinococcus Vaccine - Immunogenicity of two Echinococcus granulosus antigens reported
Echocardiography - Researchers' findings advance echocardiography research
Ecology - New focus needed for enhancement of human habitats, expert says
Elastic Fibers - Fibulin-5 examined, interaction with fibrillin and microfibrils revealed
Electrocardiographic Interpretation - Most physicians cannot recognize a long QT when they see one
Electronic Medical Records - California healthcare system selects electronic health record software system
Electronic Medical Records - Clinical document architecture can improve cross-institutional data flow
Electronic Medical Records - Pinehurst Surgical to implement EMR solution
Embryogenesis - Embryonic synthesis examined, aspects of the eye extracellular matrix defined
Embryonic Stem Cell Research - Embryonic SCs give rise to mature gonadotrope-like cells in embryoid bodies
Embryonic Stem Cell Research - Embryonic stem cell line expressing EGFP established
Embryonic Stem Cell Research - TGF-beta 2 enhances cardiac myocyte differentiation from embryonic stem cells
Emergency Medicine - Chest pain response to sublingual nitroglycerin doesn't predict cardiac origin
End-of-Life Care - The rich die differently from you and me, study shows
Endocrinology - Antisense oligonucleotides improve glucose and lipid levels in animal models
Endocrinology - Growth factor blockade cuts follicular thyroid cancer metastasis in mice
Endocrinology - Kainate receptor subunit examined, hypothalamic localization clarified
Endocrinology - Micro RNAs 15a and 16-1 influence pituitary adenoma growth
Endocrinology - Patients treated for chronic hepatitis C may develop thyroid dysfunction
Endocytosis - Glucagon-like peptide receptor studied, physiological roles clarified
Endocytosis - Macrophage mannose receptor studied, role as phagocytic receptor clarified
Endocytosis - Studies describe new findings in endocytosis research
Endothelial Dysfunction - Na+/H+ exchanger linked to endothelial dysfunction induced by high glucose
Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli - EC O157 acquired through indirect contact with farm environment
Environmental Ethics - Genetically modified insect vectors require examination
Environmental Health - Anti-tobacco advertising associated with reduced smoking
Environmental Health - Household dust is main source of flame retardants in humans
Environmental Health - Laws have led to decrease in exposure to secondhand smoke
Environmental Health - Nicotine levels in Lexington service workers drop 56% after Smoke-Free Law
Environmental Health - Organochlorine levels in breast cancer adipose tissue measured
Environmental Health - Public health departments in some states unsure whether they can go smoke-free
Environmental Health - Roundup and glyphosate have differential effects on human placental cells
Environmental Health - Study aims to determine if air pollution accelerates heart disease
Enzymology - Lysophosphatidic acid and sphingosine 1-phosphate void autotaxin expression
Enzymology - New findings in enzymology described
Enzymology - New tyrosine phosphorylation site in phospholipase-C-gamma-1 identified
Epicondylitis - Low dose shock wave therapy without local anesthesia is safe
Epilepsy - Animal research suggests new treatment target for epilepsy
Epilepsy - Recent findings in epilepsy provide new insights
Epilepsy - Report describes potential problem with new drug for seizures, pain
Epimmune Corp. - Vaccine maker to appeal NASDAQ delisting
Episiotomy - Restrictive episiotomy reduces anal lacerations
Epstein-Barr Virus - Epstein-Barr virus latent protein examined, autoantigen response clarified
Erectile Dysfunction - ED drug amendment passage puts lives at risk, says prostate cancer organization
Escherichia Coli - E. coli pyruvate dehydrogenase studied, role of Glu domain revealed
Escherichia Coli 0157:H7 Outbreak - E. coli O157:H7 colitis outbreak associated with unpasteurized gouda cheese
Essential Tremor Therapy - Harmaline tremor animal model shows promise as preclinical drug screen
Exercise - Effects of diet and exercise on intracellular lipid content reported
Exercise and Health - Disability type influences heart rate response during power wheelchair sport
Eye Cancer - Cavitary changes in retinoblastoma related to better prognosis
Eye Health - Published paper shows thymosin beta 4 promotes corneal wound repair
Feline Leukemia Virus Vaccine - Neutralizing antibodies against feline leukemia virus protein generated
Femoral Shaft Fracture - External support device facilitates closed reduction
Fetal Medicine - Real-time 3-D fetal echocardiography using matrix probe is feasible
Fibrinogen - Angiopoietin-1 variant discourages neovascular proliferation
Fibromatosis - Calcified fibromatosis detected in neck of 4-year-old girl
Finance - American Stock Exchange lists stock of medical device firm
Finance - Amex to trade options on pharmaceutical firm
Finance - Anti-infectives-focused research company secures funding, tests new compounds
Finance - Ardent Health Services extends expiration date for cash tender offer
Finance - Biotech company added to Russell 3000 index
Finance - Biotech company commences tender offer
Finance - Company completes $3.2 million private placement of series A preferred stock
Finance - Company focused on digestive disorders completes $10 million series B financing
Finance - Company focused on morbid obesity management reports plan for private placement
Finance - Company pays promissory note due Elan
Finance - Company receives payment from Palatin Technologies
Finance - Company to auto-convert $18.75 million of senior secured notes to reduce debt
Finance - Diagnostics company reports new option grants
Finance - Diagnostics/instrumentation company reports record FY 2005 results
Finance - Drug development company closes equity financing, expands science advisory board
Finance - Equity firm invests in Tandem Labs; positions company for rapid growth
Finance - Estonia state medicine agency reports total medicinal products sales for Q1 2005
Finance - Express Scripts reports on stock split
Finance - Genetic testing-focused company receives $3.8 million from exercise of warrants
Finance - Global health initiative funds project to advance vaccine testing
Finance - HFMA unveils CFO compensation study results
Finance - Healthcare equipment company added to Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indexes
Finance - Information management company reports second quarter results
Finance - Life sciences company completes restatement; files reports with U.S. SEC
Finance - Maker of fine chemicals for healthcare products reports fiscal 2005 results
Finance - Medical device company announces Frezer distribution complete
Finance - Medical device company reports cash dividend of $0.25 per share
Finance - Medical device firm amends SEC Form 10-KSB/A to report correction
Finance - Medical imaging company reports record performance, expands management team
Finance - Ophthalmology company provides $1M grant for blindness prevention
Finance - Petition for more EU funding sees decisive response from scientific community
Finance - Pharma company receives $5 million private placement
Finance - Pharma company signs offer for eight million shares of stock
Finance - Pharmaceutical company announces capital infusion from shareholders
Finance - Pharmaceutical company completes $5.9 million stock offering
Finance - Pharmaceutical company declares third-quarter dividend
Finance - Pharmaceutical company files shelf registration statement
Finance - Pharmaceutical firm announces concurrent public offerings of stock
Finance - Pharmaceutical firm begins trading on OTC Pink Sheets
Finance - Pharmaceutical firm raises $40.4M in private placement
Finance - Pharmaceutical firm receives notice from Amex
Finance - Provider of American products to China reports $100M in revenue
Finance - Supplier to British healthcare industry reports improved Q1 operating results
Finance - VNS company reports net loss of $12.2 million for fiscal year
Finance - immunotherapy-focused company announces extension of warrants
Fitness - Could exercise protect older people from hip fracture?
Fitness & Wellness - Continuing Fitness launches line of equipment designed for mature adults
Fitness and Wellness - California statewide drive promotes active, healthy lifestyles
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine - DNA vaccine protects against foot-and-mouth disease virus challenge
Ganglioglioma - Aberrant TP53 protein accumulated in neuronal component of ganglioglioma
Ganglion Neurons - Ganglion neurons analyzed, carbonic anhydrase coexpression shown
Gastric Cancer - Gastric cancer management strategies recommended
Gastric Cancer - Gastric cancer may originate from circulating bone marrow-derived stem cells
Gastric Cancer - Postoperative detection of gastric cancer cells related to risk of recurrence
Gastroenterology - Hypoxia-inducible factor-1 pushes gastrointestinal stromal tumor progression
Gastroenterology - Secondary gene mutations make gastrointestinal tumors resist imatinib
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - GERD rises in frequency in Singapore
Gastrointestinal Stroma Tumor - New research bolsters highly targeted gastro-intestinal cancer treatment
Gender Issues - Age identity is linked to social roles
Gene Research - Gene studies reveal the complexity of mouse apolipoprotein B gene expression
Gene Research - Genetic modifiers define Gaucher disease phenotypes
Gene Transfer - Asialofetuin-labeled liposomes and the AFP promoter enhance transfection
Gene Transfer - New data illuminates research in gene transfer
Generic Drugs - Final approval received for Bupropion HCl
Generic Drugs - Generically creative: Drug companies balance patents and patients
Generic Drugs - Pharma company announces approval for Orange Ibuprofen Tablets
Generic Drugs - Pliva enters agreement to develop a controlled-release product
Generic Drugs - U.S. FDA accepts company's first two ANDAs
Generic Drugs - U.S. FDA grants tentative approval of generic oral blood-glucose-lowering drug
Genetic Modification - Sorghum may help fight malnutrition in Africa
Genetic Testing - Genetic testing-focused company to supply LabCorp with diagnostic products
Genetics & Genomics - Company introduces new globin-reduction service
Genetics & Genomics - Diagnostics company completes $7 million series B financing
Genetics & Genomics - Genetics-focused companies develop mini-lab cartridge to analyze DNA and RNA
Genetics & Genomics - New 15-month policy study of risks and benefits of synthetic genomics set
Genetics & Genomics - Novel assay enables in vivo study of homologous recombination
Geriatric Cancer - Treatment practices for elderly cancer patients in Ontario, Canada, analyzed
Geriatrics - Attitudes influence sexual desire
Geriatrics - Perioperative complications in elderly women linked to cardiovascular disease
Ghrelin Studies - Long-term treatment ghrelin therapy stimulates feeding and fat deposition
Gliomas - CED drug delivery technique reviewed
Glucocorticoid Receptors - Glucocorticoid receptor examined, impaired nuclear translocation identified
Glucocorticoid Receptors - Glucocorticoid receptor examined, protection by heat shock proteins revealed
Glycemic Control - Glipizide addition to metformin improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes
Gonorrhea - Prolyliminopeptidase-negative N. gonorrhoeae strain circulating in Denmark
Grants - Canadian company awarded NSERC grant to develop cholesterol-lowering platform
Grants - Epilepsy therapy grants program recognizes 3 recipients of biannual review
Grants - First responders to Sept. 11 to receive medical, social work services
Grants - Philadelphia university receives $750,000 grant from pharmaceutical company
Grants - U.S. NIH grants awarded to 9 research centers for molecular libraries initiative
Grieving Process - Characteristics of the grieving process studied
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Companies collaborate in human trial for Guillain-Barre syndrome treatment
Gynecology - Capsaicin improves sexual relations
Gynecology - Combined abdominoperineal repair improves pouch-vaginal fistula outcome
Gynecology - Endometrial cancer patients respond to carboplatin and taxol
HIV/AIDS Coinfection - Pneumocystis jirovecii genotypes vary in HIV-infected patients in Thailand
HIV/AIDS Coinfection - GB virus C prevalence lower in HIV-infected children than in coinfected adults
HIV/AIDS Coinfection - Routine syphilis screening increases detection in HIV-infected patients
HIV/AIDS Diagnosis - Laboratory methods to estimate HIV-1 incidence reviewed
HIV/AIDS Drug Use - Cocaine upregulates DC-SIGN expression on dendritic cells in HIV infection
HIV/AIDS HAART - Improvement of virologic response to HAART due to increased adherence
HIV/AIDS Healthcare - Satellite pharmacy at HIV clinic improves physician-pharmacist interaction
HIV/AIDS Mental Health - HIV-infected patients with history of mental trauma report greater physical pain
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Codon volatility does not reflect selective pressure on HIV-1 genome
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Findings advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis research
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Functional genomic relationships HIV-1 disease revealed
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - PAR-2 induction by neuroinflammation prevents neural death during HIV infection
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - RNA helicase DDX1 involved in restricted HIV-1 Rev function in astrocytes
HIV/AIDS Pneumococcal Vaccine - HIV-infected children have poorer qualitative antibody responses to PnCV
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Branded advertising campaign increases condom use in Tanzania
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Some sexual history questions lacking in sexually transmitted infection clinics
HIV/AIDS Quality-of-Life - HIV-related neurological syndromes reduce health-related quality of life
HIV/AIDS Risk Factors - 2- to 3-fold risk increase of acquiring HIV-1 infection among persons with STDs
HIV/AIDS Testing - Medical company participates in National AIDS Day, sells HIV kits to China
HIV/AIDS Therapy - New findings in the area of HIV/AIDS therapy described
HIV/AIDS Therapy - U.S. FDA approves new anti-HIV protease inhibitor for use in combination therapy
HIV/AIDS Transmission - DC-SIGNR is a cofactor in sexual HIV-1 transmission
HIV/AIDS Transmission - Greater prevalence of HIV infections heterosexually-acquired in the U.K.
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - AIDS vaccine development reviewed
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - Aptamers to HIV reverse transcriptase effective in blocking replication
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - HIV gag-specific gamma interferon-expressing cells characterized
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - HIV-1 clade A virus-like particles elicit neutralizing antibodies
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - Mucosal CCR5-reactive antibodies induced as anti-HIV strategy
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - Peptide capable of generating HIV-neutralizing activity identified
HIV/AIDS Vaccines - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS vaccines
HIV/AIDS Viremia - Low-level viremia not uncommon during very early period of primary HIV infection
HIV/AIDS-Related Hyperlipidemia - Atazanavir switch improves metabolic disorders in hyperlipidemic HIV patients
HIV/AIDS-Related Infection - HLA-DQB*0402/DRBI*08 risk factor for developing AIDS-toxoplasmic encephalitis
HIV/AIDS-Related Lipoatrophy - Resistin levels decrease after rosiglitazone in HIV patients with lipoatrophy
HIV/Tuberculosis Coinfection - T cell decrease in HIV/TB coinfection leads to marked cytokine reduction
Hantavirus - Researchers find novel peptides that inhibit entry by SNV and HTNV
Head Trauma - Guidelines for repeat CT scans clarified
Head Trauma Surgery - Anesthetic management of acute intracranial hypertension reviewed
Head and Neck Cancer - Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the face managed surgically
Head and Neck Cancer - Genetic profiles classify oral squamous cell carcinomas
Head and Neck Cancer - RNA interference sensitizes oral cancer to chemotherapy
Healing - Wound closure modeled, acceleration after prior injury demonstrated
Health Policy - Insurer offers program to promote cultural competence
Health Promotion - BluePrint for Health Online introduces new patient safety center
Healthcare Access - $60 million orthopedic outpatient facility opens in Bloomington, Minnesota
Healthcare Access - Acute care management company contracts to provide hospitalist services
Healthcare Access - Hospital system renews central region managed care, Medicare, Medicaid agreement
Healthcare Access - Human services nonprofit hosts policy summit on housing, healthcare for seniors
Healthcare Access - Texas-based Parkland Health & Hospital System purchases hematology system
Healthcare Access - Weak, inequitable health systems block progress in Asia-Pacific, official says
Healthcare Costs - Blue Shield of California Life & Health introduces high-deductible health plans
Healthcare Coverage - Companies to offer credit line to HSA owners
Healthcare Coverage - Dental-, eye-care companies enter into strategic joint marketing agreement
Healthcare Coverage - Employee health is a CEO issue
Healthcare Coverage - Nevada insurance plan covers complementary and alternative treatments
Healthcare Coverage - Oregon health plan offers chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage benefits
Healthcare Coverage - Report released on status of HMO enrollment and profitability
Healthcare Coverage - Report: Local, nonprofit HMO plans thrive in Michigan
Healthcare Coverage - Report: Most of the nation's young uninsured can buy individual health insurance
Healthcare Coverage - Smart card alliance forms council to address card use in health Industries
Healthcare Disparities - Child early intervention programs make for healthier adults
Heart Attack Risk Factors - Metabolic syndrome increases risks of heart attack and mortality
Heart Disease Risk Factors - Cost-effectiveness of nutritional counseling for obese patients discussed
Heart Failure - Family education and support interventions are necessary to heart failure care
Heart Failure - Heart failure patients sought for study evaluating implantable pulse generator
Heart Failure - U.S. FDA approves BiDil for treatment of heart failure in black patients
Heart Organogenesis - Embryonic disturbance of cell adhesion molecules can result in cardiac defects
Heart Transplantation - Renal function, compliance are long-term complicating factors in children
Heart Transplantation - Risk factors for severe post-transplant right heart failure identified
Heart Valve Surgery - EuroSCORE predicts in-hospital and long-term mortality after heart valve surgery
Heartburn - FDA accepts NDA for ZEGERID
Heat Exhaustion - Parked cars get dangerously hot, even on cool days
Hematologic Disease - Phase I study of 506U78 for refractory hematologic malignancies conducted
Hematology - Japanese laboratory testing company selects new hematology testing system
Hematology - Recent studies add new data to hematology research
Hematopoiesis - Podocalyxin is CD34-related marker of HSCs and embryonic erythroid cells
Hematopoiesis - Researchers describe findings in hematopoiesis studies
Hematopoietic Cells - Colony-stimulating factor isoforms studied, hematopoietic cell effects defined
Hemodialysis - Replacement of epoetin alfa with darbepoetin alfa safe, cost-effective
Hemophilia Therapy - Self-regulating lentiviral vector expresses human factor IX in vivo
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Interventional radiology resolves case caused by portosystemic venous shunt
Hepatic Hydatidosis - Dual albendazole treatment effective for surgical patients
Hepatitis B - Pharma companies enter license agreement for Clevudine
Hepatitis B - Study shows effectiveness of hepatitis B treatment
Hepatitis B Diagnosis - New primers screen for hepatitis B virus variants
Hepatitis B Therapy - Extended lamivudine therapy delays hepatitis B-related liver disease
Hepatitis B Therapy - Reports advance knowledge in hepatitis b therapy research
Hepatitis B Therapy - Stabilized short interfering RNA cuts hepatitis B virus replication in mice
Hepatitis B Treatment - Data published evaluating long-term therapy with Hepsera for hepatitis B
Hepatitis B Vaccine - Non-invasive niosomes offer topical immunization against hepatitis B
Hepatitis B Vaccine Development - Hepatitis B vaccine protects animals against woodchuck hepatitis virus
Hepatitis C Epidemiology - Hepatitis C transmission prevails at an outpatient clinic in Japan
Hepatitis C Therapy - Clinical response varies in children vertically infected with hepatitis C
Hepatitis C Virus - Cells containing full-length hepatitis C replicons advance proteome studies
Hepatitis C Virus - Global factors regulate the response of hepatitis C to antivirals
Hepatocellular Cancer - Utility of hepatocellular carcinoma screening reviewed
Herpes Vaccine - Protective immunity to herpes simplex virus type 2 mediated by T-bet
Herpes Zoster Vaccine - Vaccine to prevent herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia developed
Hip Fracture - Published study examines likelihood of fall reoccurrence after hip fracture
Hip Replacement - Cemented hemiarthroplasty lowers risk of periprosthetic fracture
Hip Replacement - Dynamic compression plate fixation suitable for fractures near prosthesis tip
Hip Replacement - Novel CT method used to examine acetabular cup bone support
Hodgkin Disease - SHIELD program officially launched
Hodgkin Disease - The value of CT and MR imaging in Hodgkin disease weighed
Hodgkin Lymphoma - Current treatment strategies of the German Hodgkin Study Group (GHSG) revealed
Hodgkin Lymphoma - Novel chemotherapies for Hodgkin lymphoma being investigated
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Estrogenic drugs raise PPE levels in striatum and nucleus accumbens
Hormones - Osteoblastic cells studied, influence of G11 alpha expression defined
Hormones - Ovary estrogen receptor proteins studied, quantitative analysis reported
Hormones - Researchers' findings advance hormones research
Hormones - Starvation studied, effect on vitellogenin production clarified
Human Papillomavirus - Diagnostics company received CE mark for Linear Array HP Genotyping Test
Human Papillomavirus - HPV 63 targets keratinocytes in or around eccrine ducts in plantar skin
Human Papillomavirus - HPV DNA methylation helps diagnose emergence of a population of tumor cells
Human Papillomavirus - New findings in human papillomavirus described
Hunter Syndrome - Positive trial results of phase 3 enzyme therapy for Hunter syndrome reported
Huntington's Disease - Interrater agreement high in assessment of motor manifestations
Huntington's Disease - Pallidal deep brain stimulation improves oculomotor performance
Hyperactivity - Hyperactivity examined in mice, nature of orexin A induction clarified
Hypercholesterolemia - Bad cholesterol: genes make the difference scientific
Hypercholesterolemia - Berberine may be a useful alternative to statins for lowering cholesterol
Hypercholesterolemia - New gene-scanning technology marks a major advance in disease research
Hypercholesterolemia - Patients with ApoE epsilon 4 allele have higher lipid peroxidation levels
Hypercholesterolemia - Statin therapy can briefly raise risk of psychiatric disturbances
Hypertension - BMI changes between ages 5 and 14 affect blood pressure at age 14
Hypertension - Effects of weight loss on long-term hypertension outcomes reviewed
Hypertension - Enzyme affects hypertension by controlling salt levels in body
Hypertension - Findings in hypertension provide new insights
Hypertension - Normal blood pressure could add years to your life
Hypertension - Once-a-day diltiazem HCL is effective and safe against hypertension
Hypertension - Pharma company receives nonapprovable letter from U.S. FDA for PW2101
Hypertension - Salt intake studied, role in posttransplantation events clarified
Hypertriglyceridemia - Bezafibrate is effective in ameliorating atherogenic dyslipidemia
Hypoglycemia - Hypoglycemia analyzed, role in protein expression in neuroblastoma cells defined
Imaging - Beth Israel Deaconess selects iCAD for advanced breast cancer detection
Imaging - Companies form partnership to resell imaging visualization and analysis software
Imaging - European CHMP recommends granting marketing authorization for Vasovist
Imaging - Lower-priced multi-functional cardiac ultrasound system introduced
Imaging - Marketing authorization recommended for contrast agent, Vasovist
Imaging - Massachusetts hospital selects upgraded, dedicated breast MRI system
Imaging - New data illuminates research in imaging
Imaging - North Shore University Hospital installs CT imaging system
Imaging - Radiology service to provide subsecond 64-slice CT scanner
Imaging - T2-weighted CMR with gadolinium enhancement is useful in myocarditis patients
Imaging - Zone plate lenses capable of better than 15-nanometer resolution
Immunology - Multiple signals affords the immune system tight control over reactions
Immunology - Notch protein signaling directs early T-cell development
Immunology - What is the genetic definition of a 'normal' human being?
Infectious Disease - Pharma company files IND application with FDA for SCV-07
Infectious Disease - Researchers seek to build better therapeutic vaccines for chronic infections
Infectious Disease - Texas expands state-mandated vaccines for children in child-care facilities
Inflammation - Lung inflammation analyzed, nature of chemokine induction clarified
Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Fueling fire in the gut necessary for immune response
Inflammatory Bowel Disease - IBD patients may receive less-than-optimal care
Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Preclinical data: NF-kappaB Decoy appears to reduce inflammation of IBD
Influenza Vaccine - HAART enhances efficacy of influenza vaccine in HIV-infected patients
Influenza Vaccine - Immunity of single versus booster dose of influenza vaccine compared
Influenza Vaccine - Influenza A/Fujian/411/02 virus growth in chicken eggs improved
Influenza Vaccine - Influenza vaccination attitudes at Canadian cancer center explored
Influenza Vaccines - Reports describe recent advances in influenza vaccines research
Information Technology - Baylor Health Care System selects software for patient records initiative
Information Technology - Cerner and SenSage deliver solution for patient privacy and data auditability
Information Technology - Communications company selected by Oklahoma City-County Health Department
Information Technology - Companies to integrate discovery informatics software with data workflow tools
Information Technology - Company launches single data management system
Information Technology - Company ready to release electronic publishing software for biotech companies
Information Technology - Custom call center installed for National Jewish Medical and Research Center
Information Technology - Diagnostic testing company physician portal is a preferred e-health tool
Information Technology - Discovery selects Top Image Systems to streamline medical claims
Information Technology - FMG enhances Portico product
Information Technology - Gentiva Health Services launches online health education center
Information Technology - Gold Standard launches HIT services subsidiary
Information Technology - HCA awards Omnicell national supply chain management contract
Information Technology - Handheld inventory management system launched
Information Technology - Hospital implements speech recognition solution in emergency department
Information Technology - Hospital in Belgium installs imaging technology
Information Technology - Infection-tracking software used in Alabama Hospital Quality Initiative analysis
Information Technology - Information technology company integrates diagnosis reminder system
Information Technology - Internet application developer selected by PRA International
Information Technology - Le Centre Hospitalier Hotel Dieu du Creusot deploys remote access solution
Information Technology - New Jersey hospital implements kiosk for patient registration
Information Technology - New endoscopy center selects gastroenterology documentation, coding software
Information Technology - New version of software tool simplifies selection of SNP assays
Information Technology - Oregon hospital selects pharmacy robotic technology
Information Technology - Partnership allows healthcare co. to process transactions more efficiently
Information Technology - Philadelphia Hospital implements medication management product
Information Technology - Preconfigured compliance solution for entry level pharma firms introduced
Information Technology - ProEthic Pharmaceuticals selects enterprise contract management provider
Information Technology - Secure network accelerates clinical integration to enhance patient care
Information Technology - Software company awarded American Hospital Association endorsement
Information Technology - Software company launches clinical study using paper, electronic data capture
Information Technology - Technology company unveils unified platform for clinical data management
Information Technology - Technology solution fully deployed at Partners HealthCare
Information Technology - U.S. FDA licenses analysis software for review of pharmacogenomics submissions
Information Technology - Vanderbilt Medical Center licenses clinical decision support systems
Information Technology - Vanderbilt University Medical Center selects surgical instrument tracking system
Injury Prevention - Dangers of mini trampolines and full-sized trampolines are similar
Injury Prevention - Pennsylvania reminds residents to take precautions in the heat
Injury Prevention - Poll shows many don't know injury is #1 killer of young Americans
Insulin Resistance - Arterial stiffness related to insulin resistance in hypertensive older adults
Interventional Cardiology - Canadian researchers call for more angiograms
Intracerebral Hemorrhage - Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor promotes sensorimotor recovery
Intracranial Cancer - Choices of surgical approaches for septum pellucidum tumors compared
Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy - Insertion of intraperitoneal port for chemotherapy detailed
Ischemia - Delayed subendocardial thinning suggests early stage hypoperfusion
Ischemia - GGA blunts the endothelial dysfunction induced by ischemia and reperfusion
Ischemia - Hyperoxygenation may be critical triggering factor for postischemic remodeling
Ischemia - Ketotifen inhibits I/R induced leukocyte adhesion and can prevent organ damage
Ischemic Heart Disease - Assessment of myocardial viability reviewed
Ischemic Heart Disease - Imaging study reveals characteristics of ischemic human myocardium
Islet Transplantation - New research in the area of islet transplantation detailed
Kidney Function - Glomerular filtration examined, involvement of perlecan clarified
Kidney Transplantation - Impact of gastric acid suppressants on tacrolimus bioavailability determined
Knee Dislocation - Long-term outcome of treatment options for athletes compared
Knee Replacement - Novel scoring system improves reproducibility of radiographic assessment
Knee Replacement - Self-assessed health measure can predict outcome
Laminin - Role of laminin in tumor progression discussed
Lamivudine - Combination therapy surpasses monotherapy in chronic hepatitis B patients
Laparoscopic Surgery - Utility of post-discharge thromboprophylaxis evaluated
Laparoscopy - Indications and benefits of diagnostic laparoscopy discussed
Learning - TV has negative impact on very young children's learning abilities
Left Ventricular Function - Cardiac MDCT compared with angiocardiography
Legal Issues - Company files request to withdraw motion for injunction against Insmed, Celtrix
Legal Issues - Eli Lilly & Co. to pay $700 million in product liability group settlement
Legal Issues - New legislation may threaten future of independent public inquiries
Legal Issues - Patent dispute on dual ply sterilization wrap resolved
Legal Issues - The myth of the medical malpractice claims crisis
Leptospirosis Vaccine - Vaccine against leptospirosis does not slow equine recurrent uveitis
Leukemia - Findings in leukemia provide new insights
Leukemia - Maternal exposure to occupational solvents not linked to childhood leukemia
Leukemia Vaccine - Methods to prepare dendritic cells for leukemia immunotherapy presented
Leukodystrophy - Galactocerebrosidase expression attenuates globoid cell leukodystrophy
Lipolysis - Sympathetic modulation by carvedilol and losartan reduces lipolysis
Lipoproteins - New data illuminates research in lipoproteins
Liver Cancer - Angiostatic therapy hinders hepatocellular carcinoma progression
Liver Cancer - Liver cancer therapy achieves primary endpoint in phase 2a clinical trials
Liver Cancer - MRI better than FDG PET at detecting liver tumors
Liver Cancer - Prognosis of liver transplantation estimated
Liver Cancer - The hepaCAM gene is silenced in human hepatocellular carcinoma
Liver Cancer - Transplantation of NKT lymphocytes suppresses hepatocellular carcinoma
Liver Disease - Complement factor 5 may contribute to fibrogenesis
Liver Transplantation - Alcohol compounds the risk of hepatitis-C-related liver cancer formation
Liver Transplantation - Optimal method of "piggyback" venous outflow reconstruction identified
Liver ischemia - Getting the NAC preserves aortic functions following liver ischemia-reperfusion
Lung Cancer - Chemotherapy induced expression of cyclooxygenase-2 in lung cancer
Lung Cancer - NAT2 genotype associated with increased risk of lung cancer among never-smokers
Lung Cancer - Node dissection by video-assisted thoracic surgery assessed
Lung Cancer - Positive recommendation in European Union of lung cancer medicine erlotinib
Lung Cancer - Sensor array analyses of exhaled breath detected lung cancer
Lymphocytes - Lymphocyte Na/K pump studied, interleukin-2-dependent regulation revealed
Lymphoma - CD43 coexpressed by benign B cells in the terminal ileum
Lymphoma Diagnostics - Image-guided cutting-edge-needle biopsy diagnosed lymphoma
Lymphoma Vaccine - Immunocytokine is effective against B lymphoma
Malaria - Fatty meals have no effect on the relative oral bioavailability of piperaquine
Malaria - Malaria peptides inducing short-lived antibodies have short structures
Malaria Diagnosis - Clinical malaria under transmission conditions in Kenya defined
Malaria Prevention - 'Perfume' could lure mosquitoes and control malaria
Male Infertility - Serine/threonine protein kinase needed for male fertility characterized
Marijuana Use - Acute THC exposure augments quinpirole-induced hyperlocomotion
Market Analysis - Biotech companies focusing increasingly on in-licensing
Market Analysis - Biotech companies have to insure against failures in R&D
Market Analysis - Boston, San Francisco, Philadelphia are top life sciences clusters
Market Analysis - Enbrel leads the market for biologic therapies for arthritis, psoriasis
Marketing - First major sales campaign for HairMagic begins
Marketing - IT-generated data show 87% of physicians influenced by thought leaders
Marketing - New Jerseay biotechnoloogy company selects advertising agency
Marketing - Philippine export deal with Pascual Labs to sell cholesterol product signed
Matrix Metalloproteinase - Epilysin expression studied, effect of compression in scars revealed
Measles Vaccine - Ability of measles protein to regulate genome replication examined
Measles Vaccine - Measles control is possible in areas of widespread HIV infection
Measles Vaccine - Measles vaccine given at 6 months of age elicits long-term protection
Medicaid - Report reinforces need for healthy hospitals and shows impact of Medicaid cuts
Medical Devices - Aortic mini-root-containing valves studied, endothelial seeding described
Medical Devices - Company announces ISO 13485:2003 certification
Medical Devices - Data on dental implant surface technology presented at implantology meeting
Medical Devices - Portable daily hemodialysis device receives U.S. FDA clearance
Medical Devices - Prosthetic arm with thought-controlled movement introduced by rehab developer
Medical Errors - Machine dispenses peace of mind in a flash of light
Medical Malpractice - Medical malpractice concerns lead to more breast biopsies
Medical Training - Could reality TV save academic medicine?
Medicare - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to launch new Medicare product
Medicare - Healthcare system announces favorable hospital Medicare settlement
Medicare - Medicare Modernization Act offers more healthcare options
Medicare - Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit agreement announced
Melanoma - Different manifestations of malignant melanoma in the breast reported
Melanoma - Differential effects of selenite and selenate delineated
Melanoma - Protein amplification in melanoma is possible drug target
Melanoma - Scientists ID gene driving melanoma cell growth and survival
Melanoma - Skin cancer research receives a massive funding boost
Melanoma - p14ARF interacted with SUMO-conjugating enzyme Ubc9 and promoted sumoylation
Melanoma Vaccine - Melanoma antigen cross-reactivity does not predict immunogenicity
Melanoma Vaccine - Noncanonical melanoma T cell epitopes identified for cancer therapy
Melanoma Vaccine - Peptides isolated by melanoma antibodies have different immunogenicity
Melioidosis - Real-time PCR assay enables rapid, accurate diagnosis
Meningitis - Study finds vaccine eliminates HIB disease in Gambia
Meningitis - Vaccination virtually eliminates Hib meningitis in The Gambia
Meningitis Vaccine - Cost effectiveness of meningitis immunization strategies reviewed
Meningitis Vaccine - Meningococcal epidemiology changed after bivalent vaccine introduced
Meningococcal Vaccine - Attitudes of parents regarding meningococcal C vaccination reported
Menopause - Genetic basis of bone mineral density investigated
Mental Health - Drugs and therapy prevent interferon-induced depression in high-risk patients
Mental Health - Pharma companies achieve milestone in Asenapine development collaboration
Mental Health - Survey shows large numbers of children are sexually abused
Mental Health - U of Pennsylvania researcher finds teen mental health declining in U.S.
Mental Illness - Adolescents' perception of stigma of mental illness and alcohol abuse reviewed
Mental Illness - End-of-life treatment preferences of persons with mental illness discussed
Mental Illness - Measure of subjective satisfaction with life validated
Mergers & Acquisitions - A.M. Best comments on Aetna's proposed acquisition of HMS Healthcare
Mergers & Acquisitions - American HealthChoice ends negotiations to acquire imaging company
Mergers & Acquisitions - American Medical Alert acquires Long Island Message Center
Mergers & Acquisitions - CBCA Administrators acquires Bridge Benefits
Mergers & Acquisitions - CRSI enters into a contract to effect a reverse merger
Mergers & Acquisitions - Cerner to acquire diagnostic firm
Mergers & Acquisitions - Contract research organization acquires SKM Oncology
Mergers & Acquisitions - Delphi Medical Systems acquires Caretools
Mergers & Acquisitions - Diagnostic testing provider continues negotiations with investment company
Mergers & Acquisitions - Elbit Medical Imaging announces negotiations on potential combination
Mergers & Acquisitions - First Niagara Risk Management to acquire Hatch Leonard Naples
Mergers & Acquisitions - Food and animal safety company to acquire UCB's dairy antibiotic testing
Mergers & Acquisitions - Genetic and protein analysis company to acquire Nextal Biotechnologies
Mergers & Acquisitions - Heumann Pharma Generics of Germany acquired by Torrent Pharma GmbH
Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical device company signs preliminary letter for potential merger
Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical device technology company receives equity of developmental company
Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical technology company completes acquisition of Pulmonetic Systems, Inc.
Mergers & Acquisitions - Microscience, a U.K.-based vaccine company, acquired
Mergers & Acquisitions - Pharma company expects sale of biologics manufacturing business to close soon
Mergers & Acquisitions - Pharma company purchases Sinopharm Medicine holding Tianjin
Mergers & Acquisitions - Pharma company to acquire InKine Pharmaceutical Company
Mergers & Acquisitions - Rice bran company signs letter of intent with Food Trading Dominicana
Mergers & Acquisitions - Shareholders endorse Iliad acquisition and capital raising
Mergers & Acquisitions - SpectraBrace, an orthopedics distributor, is acquired
Mesenteric Ischemia - Techniques to reduce GI complications in heart surgery patients are needed
Metabolic Disease - ABCD4 and BG1 gene expression correlate with adrenoleukodystrophy pathology
Metabolic Syndrome - New findings in the area of metabolic syndrome described
Metabolic Syndrome - Strategies for managing metabolic syndrome reviewed
Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors - Risk factors for metabolic syndrome common among African American children
Metabolism - LXRs regulate balance between fat storage and oxidation
Metalloproteinase - Glomerular slit diaphragm studied, nephrin interaction and cleavage defined
Metalloproteinase - Neural cell adhesion molecule studied, nature of regulation defined
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - Screening program helps prevent hospital-acquired MRSA infections
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - Sequence types 8 and 80 predominate community-acquired MRSA in Norway
Middle Ear Disease - Prevalence in infants failing hearing screens determined
Migraine - Frovatriptan well-tolerated when used as 6-day dosing regimen for MRM
Migraine - Research shows new Imitrex tablets absorbed faster
Migraine Headaches - New campaign to help migraine sufferers find pain relief
Mitral Valve Replacement - Postoperative free-floating left atrial ball thrombus reported
Mosquito-Borne Disease - Ferritin light-chain homologue promoter in Aedes aegypti mapped
Mosquito-Borne Disease - Foreign protein secreted in transgenic mosquitoes
Motoneurons - Neural adhesion molecules L1 and CHL1 are survival factors for motoneurons
Multiple Organ Failure - N-acetylcysteine treatment has no prophylactic use
Multiple Sclerosis - IND submitted to U.S. FDA for oral treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis - Trial of vaccine for MS demonstrates increase in gene marker to track T-cells
Multipotent Stem Cells - Multipotent stem cells isolated from adult olfactory mucosa
Mycobacterium Avium - M. avium isolation method from milk tank improved
Mycobacterium Avium - Real-time PCR detects M. avium subsp paratuberculosis in water & milk
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - M. tuberculosis PDT is monofunctional and nonfusion protein
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains possess functional cellulases
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - ESAT-6 may contribute to macrophage activation in tuberculosis
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - ESAT-6/CFP-10 fusion protein and peptides used for optimal MTB diagnosis
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - GTP-binding/synergy loop domain mutations of MTB ftsZ compromise its function
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - IdeR binding sites in sequences of all M. tuberculosis ORFs identified
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - Monoacylated MDP confers TLR2/TLR4 activation on dendritic cells
Myocardial Infarction - Adenosine, at a particular dose, may help patients with STEMI
Myocardial Infarction - Antidepressants may lower risk of recurrent heart attack, death
Myocardial Infarction - Aspirin underprescribed to prevent heart attack and stroke
Myocardial Infarction - Bone marrow cells have a minor hand in myocardial healing after infarction
Myocardial Infarction - Nitroprusside is an effective treatment of no-reflow phenomenon
Myocardial Ischemic Reperfusion Injury - Na+/Ca2+ inhibitors may have therapeutic potential
Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 - Cytosine-thymine-guanine repeat length is only one factor in progression of DM1
Nanotechnology - Nanotechnology company announces new nanomaterial availability
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma - Epstein-Barr virus serology aided diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Nasopharynx Cancer - Adnexal carcinoma found in auditory canal 15 years after radiotherapy
Neural Stem Cell Research - Enriched environment increases neurogenesis in subventricular zone after stroke
Neural Stem Cell Transplantation - Lineage-restricted neural SCs differentiate after transplant to injured spine
Neurodegenerative Diseases - Glycosaminoglycans have therapeutic potential
Neurodegenerative Diseases - Mechanism of motor neuron disease described
Neuroimaging - [11C]-Mecamylamine not suitable for PET study of nAChRs
Neurology - Aprataxin analyzed, effect of disease-associated mutations clarified
Neurology - Brain structures analyzed, nuclear condensation of binding protein shown
Neurology - Cortical learning-induced plasticity studied, effect on neurophils clarified
Neurology - Huntington disease modeled, neuronal vulnerability revealed
Neurology - Neuronal filament studied, overexpression of internexin revealed
Neurology - Neuropeptide B examined, central nervous system immunoreactivity defined
Neurology - Research in neurology provides new insights
Neuroprotection - Estrogen receptor agonists examined, neuroprotective properties revealed
Neuroscience - Albumin enhances MCP-1 output from rat embryonic mixed brain cells
Neuroscience - Brain injury center awards clinical study for TBI trial data capture services
Neuroscience - CD147 regulates protein complexes linked to Alzheimer disease
Neuroscience - Developing murine neural tubes rely on sonic hedgehog for angiogenesis
Neuroscience - Gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors studied, dimer distribution clarified
Neuroscience - Iron availability examined, auditory carbon monoxide neuroprotection revealed
Neuroscience - Ischemic brain injury examined, neuroprotective effects detailed
Neuroscience - Kinetics of serotonin clearance characterized
Neuroscience - Mutant Dutch A beta peptide staunches cerebrovascular growth
Neuroscience - Neuroendocrine effects of salsolinol characterized in lactating rats
Neuroscience - New data illuminates research in neuroscience
Neuroscience - Response of STN neurons to eye movements characterized
Neuroscience - Study confirms value of childhood epilepsy test
Neuroscience - TGF-beta regulates brevican production in cultured astrocytes
Neuroscience - Tmhs gene mutations disrupt hair bundle morphogenesis
Nicotine Addiction - Brain scan study of smokers reveals signature of craving
Niemann-Pick A Disease - Correction of brain pathology in Niemann-Pick A disease reported
Nipah Virus - Scientists discover how Nipah virus enters cells
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - HUMAX-CD20 induces clinical response in NHL at all dose levels, company reports
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Non-Hodgkin lymphomas of the oral cavity characterized by WHO classification
Nonacute Coronary Artery Disease - Meta-analysis finds no benefit in PCI versus conservative therapy
Norovirus Transmission - Person-to-person spread the most important norovirus transmission route
Nosocomial Infections - Digestive endoscopy transmits hepatitis C infection infrequently
Nosocomial Infections - Endoscope channels harbor hepatitis B virus DNA after on-site cleaning
Nosocomial Infections - Preoperative skin prep antiseptic now available in tint
Nutrition - Anti-inflammatory effect may help explain fish benefit
Nutrition - Baseball food and drink: Healthy chemistry scores a surprise hit
Nutrition - Gerber funds Yale study on dietary calcium insufficiency in inner-city infants
Nutrition - Researchers show how cancer-preventing foods work
Obesity - Choice/availability of take-out food not related to obesity prevalence
Obesity - Men in denial over expanding waistlines
Obesity Management - Insurance company partners with physicians to increase use of BMI
Obesity Pathogenesis - Activity restriction owing to heart disease increases obesity risk
Obesity Pathogenesis - Association between obesity and insomnia investigated
Obesity Pathogenesis - Data advance knowledge in obesity pathogenesis research
Obesity Pathogenesis - Development of adipose tissue and dietary lipids reviewed
Obesity Pathogenesis - Human cortical specialization for food investigated
Obesity Pathogenesis - Ingested cocoa prevents high-fat diet-induced obesity
Obesity Pathogenesis - Role of spontaneous activity in obesity and energy homeostasis outlined
Obesity Surgery - Adverse patient safety events in bariatric surgery analyzed
Obesity Surgery - Managing bariatric patients in a children's hospital examined
Obesity Therapy - Endocannabinoid modulation of lipogenesis may promote weight loss
Obesity Therapy - Reports describe recent advances in obesity therapy research
Obesity and Diabetes - Fatty acid oxidation by adiponectin impaired in muscle of obese diabetics
Obesity and Diabetes - Findings describe new data in obesity and diabetes research
Obstetrics - Delayed pushing improves fetal well-being
Obstetrics - Failed trial of labor is linked to obesity
Obstetrics - Growth restriction in twin pregnancies linked to modifiable risk factors
Obstetrics - Immunological status influences hepatitis E severity in pregnant women
Obstetrics - Interleukin-6 may elevate fetal nucleated red blood cells
Obstetrics - Intertwin birth time is linked to umbilical cord pH
Obstetrics - Parity is linked to lower urinary tract symptoms
Obstetrics - Research in obstetrics provides new insights
Obstetrics - Safety of oxcarbazepine investigated
Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Pharma companies collaborate to develop therapy for obstructive sleep apnea
Ocular Epithelial Cells - Ocular ciliary epithelium examined, retinoid processing proteins clarified
Olfaction - Odorant-induced activation studied, consequences on cell survival clarified
Olfaction - Olfactory bulb glomeruli studied, sex difference in distribution and size shown
Olfactory Neuroblastoma - Endoscopic-assisted cranionasal resection of olfactory neuroblastoma assessed
Oncogenesis - Interferon is important component of 'cancer immunoediting'
Oncogenesis - Studies advance knowledge in oncogenesis research
Oncology - Cervical adenocarcinoma in situ can be safely managed during pregnancy
Oncology - Downregulated BRCA2 expression upregulates prostate cancer cell proliferation
Oncology - Effectiveness of combined therapeutic modalities investigated in cervical cancer
Oncology - Findings describe new data in oncology research
Oncology - Interleukin 6 supports p53 tumor suppressor gene promoter methylation
Oncology - Interleukin-8 levels rise in advanced prostate cancer
Oncology - MAGE-D1 inhibition may contribute to breast cancer formation
Oncology - Plexiform neurofibroma is a neoplasm of the uterine cervix
Oncology - Recombinant CXC chemokine ligand 10 boosts the potency of cisplatin
Oncology - The neural phenotype of Ewing family tumors is linked to EWS-FLI1
Oncology - Tumor resection prolongs life
Ophthalmic Surgery - Autologous pericranium useful for covering exposed orbital implants
Ophthalmology - Conjunctival tissues do not model VEGF expression in pterygia
Ophthalmology - Prescription lens treatment becomes more popular
Ophthalmology - Retina adapts to seek the unexpected, ignore the commonplace
Ophthalmology - Website helps consumers understand cataracts, treatment options
Opthalmology - Opthalmology company receives CE Mark approval for laser vision treatment
Oral Cancer - Cytotoxicity of phenolic acid phenethyl esters on oral cancer cells evaluated
Oral Cancer - Effect of screening on oral cancer mortality in Kerala, India, evaluated
Oral Cancer - Salivary bacteria could be useful as indicators of oral cancer
Oral Reconstruction - Clinical outcome of reconstruction of oral cavity reviewed
Orbital Surgery - Procedures for reconstructive and function-preserving orbital surgery discussed
Orthodontic Appliances - Effect of archwire ligation technique on microbial flora determined
Orthodontics - Invisalign system provides aesthetic treatment option
Orthodontics - Long-term effects of rapid maxillary expansion on dental arch determined
Orthodontics - Researchers test drug that could cut treatment time in half
Orthopedics - Moderate weight loss takes major pressure off the knee
Orthopedics - Nanotubes inspire new technique for healing broken bones
Orthopedics - Research company receives CE Mark approval for bone repair product
Orthopedics - Stem cells and cytokines spur bone growth in experimental models
Osteoporosis - Colles fractures linked to low bone mineral density
Osteoporosis - Exercise program and special weighted back support improves balance in elderly
Osteoporosis - Glucocorticoids decrease bone density in women
Osteoporosis - Hemoglobin levels may predict bone density in older persons
Osteoporosis - Hormonal replacement therapy maintains bone mineral content
Osteoporosis - Lifestyle changes minimize risk for distal forearm fracture
Osteoporosis - Study shows bone mineral density increases with dietary supplement
Osteosarcoma - Fluoride in tap water linked to bone cancer
Otorhinolaryngology - Alaryngeal speech aid system developed
Otorhinolaryngology - F-18-FDG-PET-CT fusion helped plan radiotherapy treatment
Outbreaks - Coccidioidomycosis epidemic associated with climatic changes
Oxygen Saturation - Cerebral TOI may not be reliable in detecting low SjO2 in children
Pain Management - Due West Family Health Care in Madison, Tennessee to deploy EDX-Direct Program
Pain Management - Inflammatory mediators in temporomandibular joint synovial fluid examined
Pain Management - Pharma compoany files investigational new drug application for pain treatment
Pain Management - Preliminary results announced from study of postoperative pain relief product
Pain Management - U.S. FDA approves low-level laser for wide-use pain relief
Pain Medicine - Children in chronic pain need better support
Pain Medicine - Constipation a serious problem for cancer patients treated with opioids
Pain Medicine - Disparities between black and white patients with cancer pain identified
Pain Medicine - Humira improves quality of life for psoriatic arthritis patients
Pain Medicine - Women feel pain more than men
Pancreatic Cancer - Inositol hexaphosphate proposed as novel treatment for pancreatic cancer
Parainfluenza Vaccine - Live bivalent vaccine for parainfluenza and influenza developed
Parkinson Disease - "Fast tapping" test not suitable for clinical assessment
Parkinson Disease - Drug therapy for Parkinson disease available in U.K., European launches planned
Parkinson Disease - Growth factor brings back hope to Parkinson patients
Parkinson Disease - Low-dose pergolide provides limited benefits in de novo disease
Parkinson Disease - Only cardiac MIBG uptake can distinguish PD from multiple system atrophy
Parkinson Disease Therapy - Frequent L-dopa dosing plus entacapone effective in animals
Parvovirus Vaccine - Fluorescent human parvovirus B19 virus-like particles characterized
Patents - Biopharmaceutical company announces patent on amyloid lowering drugs
Patents - Catheter, medical tubing securement development company announces 7 new patents
Patents - Drug-delivery company gets Mexican patent
Patents - Nanotechnology company receives patent for nanostructured detection platform
Patents - Patent application filed on transrenal DNA technology for infectious diseases
Patents - U.S. patent allowed for novel cancer drug in clinical development
Patents - U.S. patent granted on electronic patient-reported outcomes research software
Patient Safety - Hemashield Vantage peripheral vascular grafts recalled
Patients - Japanese patent approved for method for inducing osteoblast differentiation
Pediatric Allergy Medicine - Impact of facemask design on spacer drug delivery determined
Pediatric Epilepsy - U.S. FDA approves Keppra for use in childhood epilepsy
Pediatric Epilepsy Therapy - Potentially dangerous coprescription practices found in Scotland
Pediatric Nephrotic Syndrome - Mycophenolate mofetil recommended in place of cyclosporine A
Pediatric Obesity - Parents can fight obesity by weaning preschoolers from TV
Pediatric Oncology - Pediatric and adult leukemia cells bear distinctly different properties
Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - Fixing straps of nasal CPAP system can cause severe ear trauma
Pediatric Vaccine - Refusal of childhood vaccines among parents investigated
Pediatrics - New pediatrician workforce policy addresses growing challenges in healthcare
Peptides - Apolipoprotein-amyloid beta peptide link studied, energy transfer analyzed
Perception - Sensory "background noise" can improve perception
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - Enoxaparin shows similar results as unfractionated heparin during PCIs
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - Patients undergoing PCI at risk for retroperitoneal bleeding
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - Plasma PAI-1 levels may identify patients with late restenosis risk
Peripheral Arterial Disease - Availability of vascular surgeons impacts amputation rate
Peripheral Artery Disease - Distal protection devices improve safety of lower extremity treatment
Personnel - Albert E. Holt joins ParadigmHealth as chief medical officer
Personnel - American Diabetes Association elects president of executive committee
Personnel - Assurant promotes Raj B. Dave to VP and assistant general counsel
Personnel - Biomedical company adds two VPs to executive management
Personnel - Biomedical device firm appoints new members to its scientific advisory board
Personnel - Biopharmaceutical company announces new president and chief executive officer
Personnel - Biopharmaceutical company announces senior vice president of human resources
Personnel - Biopharmaceutical company names vice president of investor relations
Personnel - Biotech company expands senior scientific team into California
Personnel - Biotech company strengthens its board of directors
Personnel - Biotech group appoints chair of its new industrial, environmental section
Personnel - Biotech names VPs in product operations, regulatory, and research
Personnel - Breast cancer diagnostics company appoints vice president of sales
Personnel - CRPF official appointed to NIH advisory council
Personnel - Cancer therapeutics development company appoints senior vice president
Personnel - Cigna names two new directors to board
Personnel - Clare Thompson named European operations managing director by tech company
Personnel - Clinical trial data management company names board members
Personnel - Clive V. Bennett appointed president and COO of MOVA Pharmaceutical
Personnel - Consumer products company announces management changes
Personnel - David Mongillo named vice president for policy & medical affairs at ACLA
Personnel - Dermatology company announces new appointment to board of directors
Personnel - Diagnostic imaging company names Robb Young senior manager, cardiology CT
Personnel - Dr. Abraham Sartani appointed to pharma's board
Personnel - Dr. Craig Smith joins board of immunotherapy company
Personnel - Dr. Leslie Hudson to become CEO and president of pharmaceutical company
Personnel - Dr. Paul A. Marks named chairman of scientific advisory board
Personnel - Drug development company names executive director
Personnel - Eric Reimer named chief growth officer by behavioral health management company
Personnel - Gilbert Mittler resigns from Assurant's board of directors
Personnel - Guardian taps John Foley to head dental unit
Personnel - Health insurance company appoints president
Personnel - Healthcare company names executive vice president, chief medical officer
Personnel - Jack Price appointed to board by manufacturer of cranial ultrasound devices
Personnel - Karmeen Kulkarni elected president of healthcare, education by diabetes group
Personnel - Kelly W. Elliott, RN, named VP of clinical affairs by medical devices company
Personnel - Lawrence T. Smith elected board chair by national diabetes organization
Personnel - Leslie Stiles named honorary chair of Pennsylvania breast cancer group
Personnel - Martin Freed, MD, appointed chief medical officer by pharmaceutical company
Personnel - Medical center names chief operating officer
Personnel - Medical director of NICU named at San Jose's Good Samaritan Hospital
Personnel - Medical services company names vice president and general manager
Personnel - Molecular diagnostic technology company announces new leadership team
Personnel - Nancy Oaks appointed VP of sales U.S. Rx division by pharmaceutical company
Personnel - Oncology center company appoints member to board of directors
Personnel - Patrick Dunn elected to health products dietary supplements expert committee
Personnel - Paul Lopez named president of company's ophthalmology business unit
Personnel - Pharma company announces key appointments
Personnel - Pharma company hires Sr. VP and general counsel, announces promotion
Personnel - Pharmaceutical company announces personnel changes
Personnel - Pharmaceutical company founder James A. Wells, PhD, joins UCSF faculty
Personnel - Pharmaceutical company's chief operating officer elected chair of medical group
Personnel - Therapeutic apheresis services company appoints president and COO, CEO
Personnel - Thomas H. McLain appointed to Biotechnology Industry Organization's board
Personnel - Timothy M. Mayleben elected to bioscience company board of directors
Pharmaceutical Research - Consultancy releases study on pharma industry
Pharmaceutical Research - New report examines cough, cold, allergy, and sinus market
Pharmaceutical Research - Research study examines recruitment and retention at pharma companies
Pharmaceutical Research - Study examines pharma product commercialization
Pharmaceutical Research - Survey examines consumer use of online resources
Pheochromocytoma - Genetic testing for pheochromocytoma-associated syndromes recommended
Philanthropy - Health plan provides grant to support HIV education
Phosphatase - Integrin isoform examined, nature of enhanced platelet signaling revealed
Physical Fitness - Exercise capacity reduced in patients with glycogen storage disease type I
Physical Fitness - Self-assessed fitness and exercise parameters predict objective fitness
Physiology - Calcium oscillations studied, role in Ras and the ERK/MAPK cascade revealed
Plague - Functions of differentially expressed proteins ID'd for Yersinia species
Platelets - Glycoproteins and von Willebrand factor studied, bond kinetics clarified
Platelets - Reports add new data to platelets research
Pneumococcal - Co-amoxiclav and opsonophagocytosis overcome amoxicillin resistance
Pneumococcal Vaccines - Recent studies add new data to pneumococcal vaccines research
Pneumococcus - Pneumococcal pathogenesis examined, teichoic acid esterase crystallized
Polio - Identifying dominant mutations of poliovirus genome could lead to new therapies
Polio - India near eradication of poliovirus
Polio Diagnosis - Determination of poliovirus-specific IgA in saliva by ELISA tests
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Studies advance knowledge in polycystic ovary syndrome research
Polyuria - Age and race appear to be factors in prevalence of polyuria
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Intense terrorism does not affect PTSD symptoms
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome - Acute acetylcholinesterase inhibition improves tachycardia in POTS
Pregnancy - Acute fatty liver of pregnancy may underlie third trimester symptoms
Pregnancy - Prepregnancy obesity not a factor in progression to preeclampsia
Prions - Antiprion drugs assessed, use of high-throughput screening described
Prions - Research add new data to prions body of knowledge
Product Licensing - Company obtains license from Valentis for novel drug formulation technology
Product Licensing - Jilin Natural Pharmatech Group licenses DiAoNing
Product Licensing - Late-stage anticancer compound acquired from Sumitomo Pharmaceuticals
Product Licensing - License agreement with Merck entered for use of bacterial cell expression
Product Recall - Vail Products issues nationwide recall of enclosed bed systems
Professional Education - College awards first U.S. degrees in acupuncture and Oriental medicine
Professional Education - Medical training facility opens in Columbus, Ohio
Professional Education - Provider of testing services, nuclear cardiology certification board join forces
Progenitor Cells - Neuronal progenitor cells studied, expression pattern in hippocampus clarified
Prognostics - CRP plus ECG ST-segment depression predicts mortality
Proinflammatory Factor - Common protein found to be novel pro-inflammatory
Prostate Cancer - A20 gene expression regulated by TNF, Vitamin D, and androgen in prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Age at diagnosis decreased over successive generations in PaC families
Prostate Cancer - Androgen deprivation therapy associated with fracture risk in prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Co-cultured cells exhibit bidirectional activity
Prostate Cancer - Early prostate cancer screening may reduce mortality rate
Prostate Cancer - No serological evidence of association between prostate cancer and HSV2/HSV8
Prostate Cancer - No single PSA cutoff would yield both high sensitivity and high specificity
Prostate Cancer - Regulatory filing process for European approvals of prostate cancer drug begun
Prostate Cancer Vaccine - Prostate cancer therapy with inducible caspase and IL-12 described
Prostate Cancer Vaccine - Vaccine therapy for prostate cancer presented
Protein Expression - Dental repair examined, protein expression sequence clarified
Protein Kinase - Protein kinase C studied, influence on transcription of ZO-1 and occludin shown
Protein Kinase - Protein kinase membrane localization studied, nature of regulation defined
Proteomics - Activated protein C promotes wound healing by stimulating angiogenesis
Proteomics - NKG2D receptor analyzed, membrane hexameric assembly revealed
Proteomics - Prolonged p38 activity produces endothelial cell dysfunction
Proteomics - Protein signatures emerge in hepatocellular carcinoma samples
Proteomics - Repressed p53 delays new vessel maturation
Proteomics - TWIST protein motifs analyzed, function of natural mutations revealed
Proteomics - Tumor endothelial marker 7 is a transmembrane receptor in vertebrate brains
Pseudomonas Vaccine - Vector with OprF epitope in capsid protects against Pseudomonas
Public Health - Health indicators helped define public health priorities
Pulmonary Medicine - COPD analyzed, increased arterial carboxyhemoglobin concentrations noted
Pulmonary Medicine - Epidural block - isoflurane/nitrous oxide combo okay for lung resection
Pulmonary Medicine - Mechanism for PV focal firing that converts to atrial fibrillation found
Pulmonary Medicine - New findings in the area of pulmonary medicine detailed
Pulmonary Medicine - Researchers use MRI to characterize proximal pulmonary artery blood flow
Pulse Oximetry - Normal values of pulse oximetry in newborns is lower at high altitudes
Quality - Projects aim to improve care for beneficiaries with high medical costs
Quality - Size, cost of assisted living facilities have little influence on health
Quality - Top U.S. children's hospital named
Quality Assurance - DNA testing lab gets ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation
Quality Assurance - Immune Deficiency Foundation names Preferred Pharmacy Provider Program partner
RNA Research - Preliminary microRNA expression in mouse stem cells presented at conference
RNA Research - Survey reveals top suppliers in the RNA purification market
Radiotherapy - Radiation-induced apoptosis preceded the delayed apoptosis of CGL1 hybrid cells
Receptors - Glucocorticoid receptor examined, nature of regulation defined
Recombinant Technology - Bacteria manufacture protein suitable for medical adhesive use
Reconstructive Surgery - Extracorporal shock waves surpass gene therapy for revitalizing skin flaps
Rectal Cancer Therapy - Sacral neuromodulation effective for post-resection incontinence
Renal Cell Cancer - Echo contrast-enhanced ultrasound assesses renal cell carcinoma angiogenesis
Renal Development - Renal development assessed, regulatory role of podocalyxin-like protein revealed
Renal Graft - Tacrolimus improves serum lipid levels and improves cardiovascular risk
Renal Transplantation - BP, arterial wall properties altered after cyclosporine to tacrolimus switch
Renal Transplantation - Cytokine polymorphisms did not influence rejection in renal transplantation
Respiratory Medicine - Promising phase II data with inhaled anticholinergic LAS34273 reported
Respiratory Research - Novel wireless pulse oximeter developed
Restenosis - Recent findings in restenosis provide new insights
Restless Leg Syndrome - New pramipexole data for restless leg syndrome presented at conference
Retinopathy - Angiopoietin 1 prevents but does not reverse retinal neovascularization
Rheumatoid Arthritis - B cells play a key role in RA pathogenesis, merit further investigation
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Rituximab appears to be a safe and effective targeted therapy for RA
SARS - Controlling wildlife trade key to preventing health crises
SARS - Findings in SARS provide new insights
SARS - Tachycardia reported in patients recovering from SARS
SARS Coronavirus - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of SARS coronavirus
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction - NOGA useful in assessing post-PCI myocardial recovery
Salivary Glands - Cases of intraoral minor salivary gland neoplasms reviewed
Saphenous Vein Grafts - Clinical outcomes after sirolimus-eluting stent implantation are good
Schistosomiasis - Ten million Africans treated by international disease treatment program
Schistosomiasis Vaccine - Schistosoma japonicum reacts with antisera to other species
Schizophrenia - Brain function can improve with support
Schizophrenia - Researchers uncover building blocks of schizophrenia and drug addiction
Schizophrenia Therapy - Clinicians overestimate antipsychotic treatment adherence
Schizophrenia Therapy - Cognitive-behavioral therapy has limited effects on refractory psychosis
Schizophrenia Therapy - Factors predicting family intervention outcome identified
Sensory Hyperreactivity - Patients may suffer from neurochemical alteration
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Company opens new Center for Collaborative Reproduction
Sexual & Reproductive Health - IUD maker: Survey says IUD users worry less about pregnancy, enjoy sex more
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Pharma company asserts no increased risk of blindness with Viagra
Sexual & Reproductive Medicine - In vitro organotypic model of human endometrium developed
Sexual & Reproductive Medicine - Varicocelectomy improves sperm DNA integrity
Sexual Dysfunction - Role of pudendal nerve in female sexual dysfunction clarified
Sexually Transmitted Infection - High herpes simplex virus-2 and syphilis seroprevalence among female drug users
Shock - Profound hypothermia preserves cognitive functions in a swine model
Sickle Cell Anemia Therapy - Efficacy of procaine in treatment elucidated
Skin Cancer - Bowen disease treated with Mohs micrographic surgery
Skin Cancer - Mouse model may provide approach to testing the importance of genetic mutations
Sleep Disorders - Sleep-related breathing disorders in obese patients examined
Smallpox Vaccine - Cell culture-derived smallpox vaccine developed
Smoking Cessation - Dentists should do more to help patients kick tobacco habit
Smooth Muscles - Airway smooth muscle cells studied, nature of CXCL-8 induction clarified
Sociology - Child-raising toughest on young grandmothers
Sociology - Researchers find a neurobiological basis for social conformity
Sodium Channel - Ras examined, role in Na+ channel coupling defined
Spectrin - Spectrin analyzed, tetramerization site mutational effects revealed
Sports Medicine - Impact of external ankle supports on performance clarified
Sports Medicine - Infrapatellar plica may play role in refractory anterior knee pain
Sports Medicine - Older footballers more likely to 'do a hamstring'
Sports Medicine - Pamidronate shows promise as adjunct treatment for stress fractures
Squamous Cancer - Polymorphisms of GPX1 gene associated with second primary tumors
Staphylococcus Aureus - S. aureus cysteine proteinases studied, role in vascular leakage defined
Statins - Reports advance knowledge in statins research
Stem Cell Policy - Diabetes group urges Senate action on stem cell research legislation
Stem Cell Policy - Subcommittee approves stem cell policy enhancements
Stem Cell Research - Australian officials launch new human embryonic stem cell line, drives network
Stem Cell Research - BRCA2 deficiency in small intestine leads to spontaneous stem cell deletion
Stem Cell Research - Company provides update on hESC at stem-cell meeting
Stem Cell Research - EDNRB or KIT signaling needed for maintenance/survival of melanocyte precursors
Stem Cell Research - GCSF & GMCSF have differential effects on neutrophil survival and function
Stem Cell Research - Long-term survival of blood stem cells reported in cloning and stem cells
Stem Cell Research - Molecular markers distinguish bone marrow mesenchymal SCs from fibroblasts
Stem Cell Research - Neural stem cells isolated from postnatal cerebellum
Stem Cell Research - Neurturin augments non-neuronal cell numbers via increased cell proliferation
Stem Cell Research - Peripheral blood cell fractions spawn endothelial progenitor cells
Stem Cell Research - Study finds adult stem cells show same ability to self-renew as embryonic
Stem Cell Research - Study: Cell nuclear transfer in old animals generates youthful immune cells
Stem Cell Research - Zac1 expressed in stem cells of neuroectoderm and mesoderm during embryogenesis
Stem Cell Transplantation - Cultured BM cells can act as substitute for autograft or BMP in spine fusion
Stem Cell Transplantation - IL-6/TNF-alpha polymorphisms identifies risk of unsuccessful limbic SC graft
Streptococcus Pyogenes - Different strains may circulate simultaneously during S. pyogenes outbreak
Stress - Human lens studied, role of reductases in oxidative stress resistance revealed
Stroke - MIT develops "Anklebot" for stroke patients
Stroke - Nerve protector could make for new stroke treatments
Stroke - Protein kinase C delta inhibitors attenuate injury and improve outcome
Stroke - U.S. FDA grants clearance to market blood test for assessing risk of stroke
Strokes - Cerebral endothelial ICAM-1 expression analyzed, aprotinin effect shown
Subglottic Hemangioma Therapy - CO2 laser resection provides optimal outcome
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - Bedsharing, even with nonsmoking parents, may increase risk of SIDS
Surgical Technology - Clearance received for hemispherical polyaxial screw for spine surgery
Surgical Technology - Ophthalmic products ships its newly redesigned Three-Piece Collamer lens
Surgical Technology - Paper analyzes effects of modernizing care for patients undergoing major surgery
Surgical Technology - Post-surgical adhesions therapy data presented at conference
Surgical Technology - Selective heating of fibrous septae key to face surgery success, study indicates
Surgical Technology - Tissue repair technology company launch of TruGraft BGS Syringe
Surgical Technology - Trend toward insured laser eye surgery reported by independent review group
Survival and Mortality - Assessing disease burden in U.S. reported
Synapsin - Synapsin examined, nature of cyclophilin association defined
Telemedicine - New Royal Ottawa Hospital to showcase wireless telemedicine
Tetanus Vaccine - Tetanus and TBE vaccines do not protect healthy elderly adults
Thymic Cancers - Results of multimodality treatments revealed
Thymus Cancer - Chromosomal imbalances occurred in sporadic neuroendocrine tumors of the thymus
Thyoma Therapy - Adjuvant radiation may not be needed after stage III tumor resection
Thyroid Cancer - Controversies over the management of thyroid cancer raised
Tissue Engineering - Researchers' data advance tissue engineering research
Tissue Engineering - Respiratory epithelial cells may be used for tracheal tissue engineering
Tissue Engineering - Rotary culture enhances preosteoblast aggregation and mineralization
Tissue Engineering - Tissue-engineered artificial bile duct resembles native bile duct
Tissue Engineering - Umbilical vein scaffold developed for cardiovascular tissue engineering
Tobacco Use - Alcohol augments cognitive biases for smoking cues
Tobacco Use - Education and employment characteristics predicted smoking status
Tobacco Use - NicoDerm CQ gives "the Patch" a makeover
Tobacco Use - Survey finds Minnesota residents support recent smoke-free ordinances
Total Arch Replacement - Arch-first technique improves neurological outcomes for total arch replacement
Toxoplasmosis Vaccine - Toxoplasma gondii proteins protect against tissue cyst formation
Tracheostomy - There are no clinical differences between open versus bedside PDT
Transplant Medicine - Basiliximab may reduce incidence of acute organ rejection in lung transplants
Transplant Medicine - Enrollment in trial of new fibrin sealant system for liver transplant complete
Transplant Medicine - Immunosuppressive drugs remain vital years after liver transplantation
Transplant Medicine - Live donor transplant program receives 'UNOS-approved' designation
Transplant Medicine - New findings in transplant medicine described
Transplant Medicine - Repeated pulse therapy increases graft loss in HCV-positive liver recipients
Transplant Medicine - Select therapies limit fibrosis progression after liver transplantation
Transplantation Medicine - Aggressive organ donor management increases amount of organs available for use
Transplantation Medicine - PaO2 <250mmHg is not a definite contraindication for lung transplantation
Transthyretin - Transthyretin studied, synthesis by subcommissural ependymal cells defined
Trial Parameters - International project launched to harmonize trial parameters in lymphoma
Tuberculosis - Antimycobacterial therapy associated with shift toward predominant Th1 phenotype
Tuberculosis - Biochemical changes associated with antituberculosis drugs
Tuberculosis - Cattle movements predict bovine tuberculosis occurrence in Great Britain
Tuberculosis - Tuberculosis diagnosis confirmed by PCR in prehistoric skeleton in Britain
Tuberculosis Diagnosis - Sensitivity of assays for detecting tuberculosis compared
Tuberculosis Vaccine - Ag85B fusion molecule-based tuberculosis subunit vaccine developed
Tuberculosis Vaccines - Findings in tuberculosis vaccines provide new insights
Tumor Suppressor - ING4 functioned as tumor suppressor
Turner Syndrome - Effect on growth hormone therapy on adult height determined
Type 1 Diabetes - Therapy with TRX4 preserves the function of insulin-producing beta cells
Type 2 Diabetes - Type 2 diabetes supplement HPB-84 study results reported
Tyrosine Kinase - Na+, K+-ATPase examined, novel regulation in cortical neurons revealed
U.S. Food and Drug Administration - U.S. FDA grants 510(k) clearance for non-invasive patient monitors
Umbilical Cord Blood Banking - Red blood cell depletion systems compared for cell recovery and RBC reduction
Urology - Genetic markers predict clinical outcomes in bladder cancer patients
Vaccine Adjuvant - Adenovirus-HSP72 and CEA-plasmid vaccination prolongs survival
Vaccine Adjuvant - Adjuvant IL-7 and IL-15 improves survival of CD8+ memory cell pool
Vaccine Adjuvant - Beta-chemokines induced by orthophosphorothioate oligodeoxynucleotides
Vaccine Adjuvant - Macrophage-activating lipopeptide-2 directly stimulates B lymphocytes
Vaccine Development - Biotechnology company extends agreement to boost production of flu vaccine
Vaccine Development - Encouraging the development of new vaccines described
Vaccine Development - Factors affecting manufacturers' decisions to produce vaccines reported
Vaccine Development - Pharmaceutical company announces U.S. FDA reviews of investigational vaccines
Vaccine Efficacy - Children with leukemia benefit from DPT and MMR vaccinations
Vaccine Policy - Immunization policy and its implementation in U.K. outlined
Vaccine Vector - Two nonviral gene therapy vectors for somatic integration compared
Vaccines Adjuvant - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of vaccines adjuvant
Vaccines Development - New data illuminates research in vaccines development
Vaginal Prolapse - Slings can prevent vaginal prolapse
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus Faecium - Esp gene detected in all vancomycin-resistant E. faecium strains in Korea
Vascular Anomalies - Urine test may help monitor disfiguring birthmarks
Vector Development - Protein expression using bacterial hemoglobin fusion vector reported
Vector Development - Studies advance knowledge in vector development research
Vector Development - Transduction with viral vectors modulates human dendritic-cell function
Venous Ulcers - Final version of OrCel study protocol submitted to U.S.FDA
Ventricular Hypertrophy - Strategies that decrease ET-1 can improve coronary endothelial dysfunction
Virology - Adenoviral vector binding is toxic to non-targeted tissues
Virology - Alcohol impedes hepatitis C response to therapy in HIV-coinfected patients
Virology - Researchers' findings advance virology research
Virology - Virus-encoded inhibitor blocks RNA interference
Virology Vaccine - Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus VP60 capsid protein expressed
Virology Vaccine - Use of recombinant viruses as vaccines against viral diseases reviewed
Virology Vaccines - New research in the area of virology vaccines detailed
Weight Loss - Dieting linked to increased wealth
Weight Loss - Reasons for intentional and unintentional weight loss in older men outlined
Weight Management - Slow walking may help reduce weight in obese women
West Nile Virus - Neutralizing antibodies to West Nile virus characterized
Wound Healing - Microvascular perfusion improves when murine wounds are exposed to hyperoxia
Yersinia Pestis - pgm locus plays role in Yersinia pestis adaptation to its environment
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