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Susan Hasty, Publisher Table of Contents . . . July 25th, 2005 Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only Related Areas: Other Issues in Health & Medicine Week | Other Publications
Appendicitis - Tonsillectomy found to be a risk factor for appendicitisGastroesophageal Reflux Disorder - Obesity is independent risk factor for GERD symptoms and erosive esophagitisHormonal Therapy - Appropriate use of hormones reduces risk of comorbiditiesPediatric Pain Management - Use of NSAIDs carries risk of adverse reactions in childrenType 2 Diabetes - Role of coffee in insulin secretion clarifiedAcetabular Insufficiency - Novel pin placement technique improves hip reconstructionAcetylcholine Receptors - Drosophila acetylcholine receptor studied, binding of bungarotoxin revealedAcintobacter Baumannii - A. baumannii outbreak caused by bla(OXA-21) determinantAcute Coronary Syndrome - EARLY ACS trial designed to reinforce benefit of early use of IntegrilinAddiction Medicine - Insurer selects product to help members quit tobaccoAddiction Medicine - Naltrexone shows promise for treatment of amphetamine dependenceAngiology - Reports advance knowledge in angiology researchAddiction Medicine - New findings in addiction medicine describedAddiction Medicine - Problem gamblers share personality profiles of substance abusersAdenovirus - Adenovirus DNA detected by SYBR Green real-time PCR assayAdenovirus - Adenovirus examined, E1B-AP5 interaction with p53 reportedAdriamycin Nephropathy - Naked DNA encoding MCP-1 and RANTES protects against renal injuryAdverse Drug Reaction - Genomics researchers discover protein deficit that causes drug toxicityAngiology - Studies add new findings to angiology body of knowledgeAdvocacy - Lung cancer nonprofit program launches newly redesigned Internet siteAge Related Macular Degeneration - Chorioretinal anastomoses predict trouble after photodynamic therapyAge Related Macular Degeneration - Company completes SPA with FDA for EVIZON in AMDAging - Aging studied, hepatic antioxidant capacity and oxidative injury programmedAging - Brain proteasomal activity studied, species, location and age differences notedAllergy Medicine - Anti-inflammatory activity of Korean folk medicine 'Sabaeksan' analyzedAtherosclerosis - Research in atherosclerosis provides new insightsAllergy Medicine - Findings in allergy medicine provide new insightsAllergy Medicine - Mast cell degranulation and allergies studied, role of T cell kinase revealedAllergy Medicine - Molecule resembling grass pollen epitopes developed for allergy vaccineAllergy Medicine - Physical activity and exercise in asthma reviewedAllergy and Immunology - Enrollment initiated for phase 1 trial for inhaled asthma productAllergy and Immunology - Immunoglobulin G3 is crucial for antibody secretion but not antigen specificityBreast Cancer - Research add new data to breast cancer body of knowledgeAllergy and Immunology - Lymphatic tissue does not support hepatitis B replication in carriersAllergy and Immunology - Patients coinfected with hepatitis C and HIV mount a full response to F proteinAlveolar Physiology - Alveolar fluid reabsorption analyzed, nature of alkalosis impairment definedAlzheimer Disease - Alzheimer disease examined, iron oxidization of rRNA describedAlzheimer Disease - Alzheimer disease hippocampus studied, fas-associated phosphatase localizedAlzheimer Disease - Genworth and Alzheimer's Association ally to increase education and awarenessBreast Cancer - Studies add new findings to breast cancer body of knowledgeAlzheimer Disease - Nerve growth factor gene therapy for Alzheimer disease describedAlzheimer Disease - Somatostatin regulates amyloid beta peptide metabolismAlzheimer Disease - Study showes Colostrinin can prevent the aggregation of beta amyloidAmeloblastoma - Heparanase gene and protein expression associated with ameloblastomaAmyloid Fibrils - Amyloid-like fibrils analyzed, structure of the cross-beta spine revealedAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of amyotrophic lateral sclerosisCancer Vaccines - Reports advance knowledge in cancer vaccines researchAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Study falls short of showing efficacy of high dose vitamin E therapyAnal Cancer - Chemoradiotherapy is feasible in anal carcinomas in HIV-positive patientsAnal Incontinence - Prevalence of anal incontinence investigatedAnemia - U.S. FDA approves IV therapy for iron deficiency anemia in pre-dialysis patientsAnesthesia - Clonidine is a safe and effective alternative to epinephrine in oral surgeryAnesthesia - Gramicidin A dynamics examined, influence on anesthesia clarifiedCardiology - New findings in the area of cardiology describedAnesthesia - I.V. anesthetics restore cerebral autoregulation; volatile anesthetics do notAnesthesia - Intubating laryngeal mask airway effective in morbidly obese patientsAnesthesia - Pre-oxygenation more effective in head-up than supine position in obesityAngina Pectoris - Broader vasopeptidase inhibition is required to alleviate chronic anginaAngiology - Recent findings illuminate research in angiologyCardiology - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of cardiologyAngiology - Right axillary artery cannulation works for extracorporeal membrane oxygenationAngioplasty - Estrogen attenuates vasoconstriction during angioplastyAngiotensin - Angiotensin type analyzed, receptor antagonist activity documentedAnicemycin - Anicemycin inhibited anchorage-independent growth of tumor cellsAntibacterial Agents - Elafin gene transfer fights pulmonary Staphylococcus aureus infectionDermatology - Recent findings in dermatology describedAntibiotics - Model membranes studied, reaarangement by peptide antibiotic NK-2 revealedAntigen Presentation - Cytoplasmic antigen presentation examined, role of lysosome protein revealedAntioxidants - Research add new data to antioxidants body of knowledgeAntipsychotic Therapy - Astrocytes mediate suppressive effects of clozapine on GLT-1 activityAntiviral Therapy - Researchers' work adds to antiviral therapy body of knowledgeAortic Arch Aneurysm - Novel Matsui-Kitamura stent grafting technique shows promiseDiabetes Genomics and Genetics - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetes genomics and geneticsAortic Arch Surgery - Near infrared spectroscopy detects flow alterations during ACP with hypothermiaAortic Arch Therapy - Ascending-to-descending aortic bypass via right thoracotomy is safeAortic Stenosis - Analytical model describes instantaneous pressure gradient across aortic valveApoptosis - Induction of NO and ROS caused apoptosis in lymphoma cellsApoptosis - Macrophage apoptosis analyzed, nature of H. pylori induction clarifiedApoptosis - Researchers' findings advance apoptosis researchDiabetes Pathogenesis - Reports describe recent advances in diabetes pathogenesis researchApoptosis - Role of ADAM12 in breast tumor progression and stromal cell apoptosis clarifiedApoptosis - T-lymphocyte apoptosis studied, nature of increase definedArrhythmia - Calmodulin kinase II activity critical for atrioventricular nodal conductionArrhythmia - Electroanatomic mapping linked to high rate of ablation successArrhythmia - Ibutilide is effective at terminating atrial arrhythmiasArrhythmia - Researchers reveal mechanisms underlying catecholaminergic VTDiabetes Pathogenesis - Researchers' work adds to diabetes pathogenesis body of knowledgeArrhythmia - Respiratory sinus arrhythmia reflects cardiorespiratory interactionArrhythmia - Use of ACE inhibitors and ARBs in the prevention of AF needs further studyArterial Bypass Surgery - Surgical management of groin lymphatic complications reviewedArthritis - Acupuncture offers short-term benefit for arthritisAspergillosis - SMX might be effective against Aspergillus Asthma - Gene determines asthma susceptibility by regulating inflammationDiabetes Pathogenesis - Studies advance knowledge in diabetes pathogenesis researchAsthma - Pennsylvania launches asthma project for kitsAsthma - Quality improvement organization wins proposal for Oregon asthma studyAsthma - Significant asthma differences found among Mexican American childrenAsthma Therapy - Salmeterol HFA and CFC inhalers have equivalent efficacyAtaxia - Overview of patients with ataxia presentedAtherosclerosis - ACAT2 is a therapeutic target for CHD associated with hypercholesterolemiaDiabetes Therapy - Findings describe new data in diabetes therapy researchAtherosclerosis - Apoptotic cell phagocytosis studied, impairment in atherosclerosis notedAtherosclerosis - Endothelin studied, role in and nature of CD40 induction definedAtherosclerosis - Lipid levels in Korean, Korean-Chinese, and Han-Chinese adolescents comparedAtherosclerosis - MRI shows statin therapy shrinking plaquesAtherosclerosis - New research in the area of atherosclerosis detailedAtherosclerosis - Novel blood test measuring oxidized fats is heart disease indicatorDiabetes Therapy - Recent findings in diabetes therapy provide new insightsAtherosclerosis - Pioglitazone has anti-atherosclerosis activity in diabetic patientsAtherosclerosis - Proatherogenic events and cell adhesion studied, role of redox state clarifiedAtrial Fibrillation - Ablation close to the esophagus can lead to heating at the esophageal lumenAtrial Fibrillation - Anti-inflammatory therapy may decrease AF incidence after cardiac surgeryAttention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Data: Patients on Concerta more likely to continue with long-term therapyDiagnostics - New findings in the area of diagnostics describedAutism - Model may better predict outcomes for children with autistic spectrum disordersAutism - Risperidone safe, effective as intermediate term treatment for autismAvian Influenza - New avian influenza genotype present during the 2003-04 Asian bird flu outbreaksAwards - Cindy Kuiper, Whitney Bouma receive marketing awards of excellenceAwards - Company wins Paris BioTeam award for its collaboration with Agilent TechnologiesAwards - Researcher receives Nikon FellowshipDiagnostics - New findings in the area of diagnostics detailedAwards - Sensation 64 CT system wins gold in 2005 Medical Design of Excellence AwardAwards - Slovenia group awards prize for generic controlled-release gastric pelletsBacillus Anthracis - Anthrax lethal toxin induces endothelial barrier dysfunctionBacteriology - Trichomonas vaginalis is detected from previously negative culturesBacteriology - Outcome of early-onset neonatal sepsis tied to bacterial genusBacteriology - Public surfaces examined, bacteria and biochemical markers chronicledDiagnostics - Recent findings in diagnostics describedBehavior - Young children who watch less TV more likely to finish collegeBenign Prostatic Hyperplasia - Alpha(1)-AR antagonists should be first-choice treatment optionBenign Prostatic Hyperplasia - Prolonged-release tamsulosin tablet for benign prostatic hyperplasia launchedBenign Prostatic Hyperplasia - Registrational program for lonidamine treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasiaBioartificial Liver - Microfabricated grooved substrate is platform for bioartificial liver reactorsBiochemistry - CE device seperates 6OCOL and N6OCOL diastereoisomersDiet and Nutrition - Recent findings illuminate research in diet and nutritionBiomedical Engineering - Dual porosity expanded polytetrafluoroethylene supports tissue healingBiomedical Engineering - Genomics company launched to develop synthetic approaches to biological energyBiomedical Engineering - Matrix molecules allow cells to create cardiovascular tissuesBiomedical Engineering - R&D collaboration with U of South Australia to focus on biopharmaceuticalsBiotechnology - Life science company adds senior vice president human resourcesBioterrorism - Antibiotic nonadherence is a concern for future bioterrorist eventsEnzymology - New findings in the area of enzymology describedBladder Cancer - Developer reports on sales of tests to diagnose bladder cancerBlood Banking - Quality issues found in banked umbilical cord blood stem cells for transplantBlood Pressure - Beta-1 adrenoceptor blockade mediates the cardiovascular effects of khat chewingBlood Safety - Filtrations company and Fresenius Kabi AG partner to reduce prionsBlood Safety - Multitransfused thalassemic children show a risk for acquiring hepatitis CBlood Safety - New advances in prion removal filter reportedHIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Researchers' findings advance HIV/AIDS pathogenesis researchBone Cancer Pain - Analgesic effects of loperamide in bone cancer pain in mice analyzedBovine 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 diseaseBrain Cancer - Brain tumor types express VEGF and its receptors differentiallyBrain Cancer - Childhood brain tumors not linked to beauty product-related exposuresBrain Cancer - Hairpin siRNA identifies and shuts down glioma progression factorsHIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Studies add new findings to HIV/AIDS pathogenesis body of knowledgeBrain Cancer Therapy - Novel computational method improves tumor segmentationBreast Cancer - 1H magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging technique for breast cancer improvedBreast Cancer - Abnormal serum levels increase risk of breast cancerBreast Cancer - Arimidex granted new indication enabling wider accessBreast Cancer - Cancer patients with recurrence, metastasis present fewer apoptotic cellsBreast Cancer - Clinical significance of transcription factors Snail, Slug, and Twist evaluatedHIV/AIDS Vaccines - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS vaccinesBreast Cancer - Clinicopathologic factors linked to false-negative sentinel lymph-node biopsyBreast Cancer - Duke University to evaluate Panzem NCD in breast cancerBreast Cancer - New findings in the area of breast cancer describedBreast Cancer - Phytoestrogens and 17 beta-estradiol inhibited apoptosis in breast cancer cellsBreast Cancer - Postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy and risk of cancer debatedBreast Cancer - Reovirus may be used as a purging modality for breast cancer during ASCTHormones - Studies describe new findings in hormones researchBreast Cancer - U.S. patent for breast cancer detection through biomarkers grantedBreast Cancer Vaccine - BAT antibody enables DNA vaccine to inhibit Her-2/neu carcinomasBronchopulmonary Dysplasia - Inhaled nitric oxide may not benefit many preterm infantsBrucellosis - Tc-99m HIG scintigraphy helps diagnose osteoarticular involvement in brucellosisHypertension - New research in the area of hypertension detailedBusiness & Finance - Biopharmaceutical company files registration statement with U.S. SECBusiness & Finance - Cancer-focused corporation secures $30 million in private equity financingBusiness & Finance - Company receives phase I SBIR grant from National Science FoundationBusiness & Finance - Medical device company added to Russell Microcap IndexBusiness & Finance - New York Global Securities updates research coverage for Chinese biotech companyBusiness & Finance - Spanish biotech board authorizes raising funds through institutional investorsHypertension - Recent findings in hypertension provide new insightsBusiness Update - American Healthways receives high marks on NCQA reviewBusiness Update - American Mobile Dental adds more mobile clinicsBusiness Update - Amisys Synertech accomplishes milestone in strategic planBusiness Update - Australian pharmaceutical, healthcare business company updates proposed demergerBusiness Update - Beardsworth implements CoSign digital signature solutionBusiness Update - Biologic implants company announces new direct distribution organizationHypertension - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of hypertensionBusiness Update - Biomedical R&D hub expansion confirms Singapore's role in scientific communityBusiness Update - Biopro division launches its whole food nutrition formula - BioproduceBusiness Update - Bioscience and technology companies sign agreement for extraction platesBusiness Update - Biotech company appoints new directors, provides corporate updateBusiness Update - Canadian metabolics-focused company closes sale of Celmed BioSciences investmentBusiness Update - Chinese health authority approves sale of latest line of Powerheart AEDsHypertension - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of hypertensionBusiness Update - Cigna HealthCare of Colorado expands rural provider networkBusiness Update - Clinical research organization adds early-phase clinical development servicesBusiness Update - Companion HealthCare to change name to BlueChoice HealthPlanBusiness Update - Company initiates turn-key services for phase I Thorough QT studiesBusiness Update - Company is awarded grant for systems biology proteomics platformBusiness Update - Company raises sales forecast for Macugen (pegaptanib sodium injection)Imaging - Reports add new data to imaging researchBusiness Update - Company to launch DispenseQuick divisionBusiness Update - Company to receive $3.5M advance for feminine hygiene adsBusiness Update - Definitive proxy statement filed for acquisition of MedQuestBusiness Update - Diagnostic equipment company awarded Premier contract for new ultrasound systemBusiness Update - Drug distributor to join the new Russell Microcap IndexBusiness Update - Due diligence continues; OrthoNetx expands board of directorsImaging - Researchers describe findings in imaging studiesBusiness Update - EMSYS releases its Electronic Chart Maker and Management Software V. 1.0.0Business Update - EpiPen maker announces layoffsBusiness Update - FDA approves of BALACET 325Business Update - Gates and Partners link with Kenyon International Emergency ServicesBusiness Update - Gene-based company to list on NASDAQBusiness Update - Global Med sub signs nationwide contract with NigeriaImaging - Studies advance knowledge in imaging researchBusiness Update - Group formed to focus on nanotechnology investmentsBusiness Update - Henry Bros. inks contract for work at Presbyterian Hospital of DentonBusiness Update - Hospital cuts costs through supply chain improvement collaborativeBusiness Update - Laboratory design and systems company awarded third federal supply contractBusiness Update - Laser vision correction company announces opening of new centerBusiness Update - MCAA business sold to GildeInfluenza Vaccines - Researchers' work adds to influenza vaccines body of knowledgeBusiness Update - Marketing for pharma company's subsidiary generates $2.5M in new ordersBusiness Update - Medical company enters distribution agreement with imaging companyBusiness Update - New consumer relationship marketing company launchedBusiness Update - New lease signed for vaccine manufacturing operationsBusiness Update - Nexen to close Amherstburg, Ontario chemicals plantBusiness Update - Nurse association adds homecare and hospice programLeukemia - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of leukemiaBusiness Update - Ophthalmology firm reassesses PureVision lens launch planBusiness Update - PPO Direct launched by America's Health Insurance PlansBusiness Update - Pain management's EDX-Direct Program to be deployed in North CarolinaBusiness Update - Paxil CR maker announces resupply to U.S. marketBusiness Update - Pharmaceutical company launches corporate social responsibility reportBusiness Update - Pharmaceutical company signs agreement to distribute Botox in Hungary and PolandLeukemia - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of leukemiaBusiness Update - Pharmaceuticals company announces inclusion in Russell Microcap IndexBusiness Update - Report outlines 3-pronged management structure for pharmaceutical alliancesBusiness Update - Research facilities consolidated in preparation for expanded operationsBusiness Update - Royalty, support contract with SAM Communications terminated by mutual agreementBusiness Update - Smaller companies attempting to gain shares in the wound closure device marketBusiness Update - Tamiflu development and licensing agreement terminatedNeuroscience - Recent studies add new data to neuroscience researchBusiness Update - Technology company purchases land for new headquarters, launches online resourceBusiness Update - U.S. FDA approves Acthar API manufacturing transferBusiness Update - U.S. FDA panel: AbioCor submission did not yet meet HDE standardsBusiness Update - Zonegran launched in the U.K. and GermanyCalcific Aortic Stenosis - Intensive lipid-lowering therapy does not stop progression of stenosisCalcium Binding Proteins - Calcium binding proteins studied, distribution in cortical cells shownObesity Pathogenesis - Studies advance knowledge in obesity pathogenesis researchCancer Classification - MicroRNA expression profiles classified human cancersCancer Prevention - The farnesyltransferase inhibitor ABT-100 prevents liver cancerCancer Prognosis - Prognostics of cancer of unknown primary reviewedCancer Research - Plasminogen domain K5 uses glucose-regulated protein 78 to initiate apoptosisCancer Risk Factors - Associated nutritional risk of breast and colon cancers disprovedCancer Risk Factors - Cancer incidence and mortality in patients with type 1 diabetes reportedObesity Therapy - Researchers' data advance obesity therapy researchCancer Survival - Personality not associated with cancer survivalCancer Therapy - Alliance to accelerate clinical development and commercialization of CeflatoninCancer Therapy - Antibodies to angiogenic protein staunch murine acute myeloid leukemiaCancer Therapy - Company licenses rights to seocalcitol from LEO PharmaCancer Therapy - Induced p14ARF drives p53-dependent cell cycle arrest but not apoptosisCancer Therapy - Long-term benefits of Aldara cream for actinic keratosis reportedObesity Therapy - Researchers' work adds to obesity therapy body of knowledgeCancer Therapy - New data illuminates research in cancer therapyCancer Therapy - Positive phase-II data reported on pegylated interferon alfa-2bCancer Therapy - Proliferative indices predict survival after chemotherapy for breast cancerCancer Therapy - Small molecule inhibitors knock down hypoxia-related tumorigenesisCancer Treatment - Study probes perceptions, attitudes of oncologists' drug therapy choicesCancer Vaccine - 5-Fluorouracil enhances efficacy of conditionally replicating herpesObesity and Diabetes - New findings in the area of obesity and diabetes detailedCancer Vaccine - Adenovirus oncolytic and immunostimulatory tumor therapy assessedCancer Vaccine - Dendritic cells efficiently cross-prime tumor antigen-specific T cellsCancer Vaccine - Electroporation is prime/boost strategy for DNA vaccine against cancerCancer Vaccine - Emerging strategies for Epstein-Barr virus-related cancer reportedCancer Vaccine - Endometrial cancer responds to cancer/testis antigenCancer Vaccine - Influenza virosome enhances activity of CEA anticancer vaccineObstetrics - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of obstetricsCancer Vaccine - Insights into peptide-based vaccine design for cancer therapy presentedCancer Vaccine - Recent developments in therapeutic cancer vaccines reviewedCancer Vaccine - TWEAK mediates anti-tumor effect of tumor-infiltrating macrophageCancer Vaccines - Reports add new data to cancer vaccines researchCandida Albicans - N-cadherin mediates endocytosis of Candida albicans by endothelial cellsOncology - Studies describe new findings in oncology researchCarcinogenesis - Beta-catenin's correct choice of function deemed crucial for normal developmentCardiac Arrest - Nonpatient cardiac arrest needs better management at hospitalsCardiac Arrhythmia - Cardiac resynchronization therapy not recommended for right bundle branch blockCardiac Arrhythmia - Catheter ablation improves QOL of patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillationCardiac Arrhythmia - Ventricular therapies, QOL, mortality assessed in ICD patientsCardiac Catheterization - Fluoroscopic localization of the femoral head is a useful landmarkTissue Engineering - Researchers' findings advance tissue engineering researchCardiac Hepatopathy - Cardiac hepatopathy before and after heart transplantation is benignCardiac Hypertrophy - Changes in 11HSD1 and 11HSD2 expression not associated with cardiac hypertrophyCardiac Myxoma - Caspase-3-dependent apoptosis in cardiac myxoma not associated with HPV or EBVCardiac Pacemakers - Closed loop stimulation pacing effective in young patientsCardiac Pacemakers - Exercise has different autonomic effects on sinus and AV nodeCardiac Pacemakers - Learning curve of laser lead extraction elucidatedTransplant Medicine - Recent findings in transplant medicine describedCardiac Pacemakers - Techniques for improving outcome of LV lead placement evaluatedCardiology - Daniel A. Pelak appointed president and CEOCardiology - Medical technology company initiates patent foramen ovale closure studyCardiology - New findings in cardiology describedCardiology - Progress reported in pig studies of stent coating in preparing for trialsTuberculosis Vaccines - Research in tuberculosis vaccines provides new insightsCardiology - Protein kinase C examined, role in neonatal cardiac structure clarifiedCardiology - Spray nitroglycerin brings fast relief for anginaCardiology - Thrombospondin-1 buffers non-affected tissues following myocardial infarctionCardiology - U.S. FDA grants approval to market pacemakersCardiomyopathy - Increased H-FABP indicates ongoing myocardial damage in HC patientsVaccines Adjuvant - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of vaccines adjuvantCardiopulmonary Bypass - Antioxidant defence during on-pump CABG characterizedCardiopulmonary Bypass - Long-term renal replacement therapy post cardiopulmonary bypass is not likelyCardiovascular Disease - Company awarded major clinical research program in cardiovascular diseaseCardiovascular Disease - FM-VP4 toxicity study completeCardiovascular Disease - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiovascular diseaseCardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - Polymorphisms associated with fibrinogen levels found in Spanish populationVaccines Development - Recent findings illuminate research in vaccines developmentCardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - Standard lipid profile predicts LDL particle size in high-risk black populationCardiovascular Function - Cruise control is no risk to cardiac functionCardiovascular Interventions - Defect closure with Amplatzer septal occluder effective after 5 yearsCardiovascular Interventions - Percutaneous device closure effective for interatrial septal defectsCardiovascular Surgery - Aortic connector may raise risk of saphenous vein graft occlusionCardiovascular Surgery - Research demonstrates potential of TMR Plus gene therapyVirology - Researchers' work adds to virology body of knowledgeCarotid Artery Stenting - No difference between embolic protection devices for carotid artery stentingCataract - High-carb diet may cloud vision over timeCataract Surgery - Risk factors for postoperative endophthalmitis identifiedCeliac Disease - Antibodies to gluten protein do not cross-react with Bordetella Cell Biology - Cultured parotid acinar cells retain functional capacity for exocrine studiesCell Biology - New bacterial path for finding iron describedCell Biology - New study finds how cells with damaged DNA alert the immune systemCell Differentiation - Epithelial cell differentiation studied, role of extracellular matrix shownCentral Adiposity - Protein intake inversely associated with abdominal obesityCerebral Artery Infarction - PCA infarction stimulates MCA infarction more often than previously thoughtCerebral Embolism - Patients with AF and dense SEC at high risk for cerebral embolismCerebral Palsy - Study reveals CP pathophysiology differs from that of acute hypoxia-ischemiaCervical Cancer - Chemotherapy included in primary treatment of cervical carcinomaCervical Cancer - Expression and prognostic significance of Fas ligand and bcl-2 evaluatedCervical Cancer - HPV capsid mutation allows escape from cervical cancer immunityCervical Cancer - Researchers describe findings in cervical cancer studiesCervical Cancer - Scientists develop device to detect cervical cancerCervical Cancer - Survey flags doctor-patient communication gap regarding HPV and cervical cancerCervical Cancer - Texas to require insurers to cover HPV testing for cervical cancer screeningCesarean Delivery - Abnormal placentation increases with cesarean deliveryCesarean Delivery - Buccal misoprostol is useful adjunct during cesarean deliveryCesarean Delivery - Role of volume preloading in Caesarean section anesthesia clarifiedChagas Disease - Heart rate turbulence methodology is best for detecting autonomic alterationsChemotherapy - Adjuvant anthracycline-based chemotherapy for early breast cancer evaluatedChemotherapy - Temozolomide used to treat high-grade gliomasChickenpox Vaccine - Reduction in herpes-zoster increases benefit of varicella vaccinationChildhood Cancer - Cancer related to distance from high voltage power lines in England and WalesChildhood Cancer - Childhood cancer survival trends in Europe trackedChildhood Cancer - Day care in infancy reduced risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemiaChildhood Obesity - Activation of vascular cells and platelets in obese children investigatedChildhood Obesity - Aerobic fitness polymorphism in obese and non-obese Chinese boys examinedChildhood Obesity - Fasting ghrelin levels not elevated in children with hypothalamic obesityChildhood Obesity - Increased oxidative stress found in prepubertal severely obese childrenChildhood Obesity - Overweight, obesity and body fat composition in Spanish adolescents reportedChronic Heart Failure - Biopharmaceutical company reports results of treatment for chronic heart failureChronic Heart Failure - Carvedilol improves left ventricular diastolic function in advanced CHFChronic Hepatitis C - Studies add new findings to chronic hepatitis c body of knowledgeChronic Kidney Disease - Anemia and LVH predict cardiovascular disease in CKD patientsChronic Liver Disease - A new scoring system detects nonalcoholic fatty liver disease progressionChronic Liver Disease - Auto-antibodies are unsuitable for diagnosing cholestatic liver diseasesChronic Liver Disease - Matrix metalloproteinase gene variations associate with liver diseasesChronic Liver Disease - Occult hepatitis B infection masks viral gene expressionChronic Liver Disease - Three dimensional software enriches liver resection and transplantationChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Foradil Certihaler approved in GermanyChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Novel exercise test system provides continuous dyspnea ratingsChronic Small Airway Disease - Macrolides efficacy evaluated in CAD mimicking diffuse panbronchiolitisChronic Total Coronary Occlusion - Frontrunner coronary catheter effective for recanalizationCircadian Rhythm - Researchers determine role of serotonin in modulating sensitivity to lightCirrhosis - Brain natriuretic peptide has prognostic value in cirrhosis progressionCirrhosis - Terlipressin provides better hemodynamic effects than somatostatinClassical Swine Fever - U.S. classical swine fever isolates closely related to South American isolatesClinical Trials - Agreement signed to deliver cardiac safety services to Japanese trial marketClinical Trials - Biocon sub, SCIREX Corp. to collaborate on global clinical trialsClinical Trials - Clinical study of Aurora kinase inhibitor in hematologic cancers initiatedClinical Trials - Decision making process in oncology needed improvingClinical Trials - Novel Bayesian data analysis method facilitates trial monitoringClinical Trials - Pharmaceutical company announces Precise trial updateClinical Trials - Recombinant human thrombin clinical trial results presented at meetingClinical Trials - Survey examines public perceptions of clinical research studiesClinical Trials - U.S. FDA, research company sign protocol for trial of catheter-linked infectionsCochlear Implants - Researchers' data advance cochlear implants researchCognitive Development - TV in the bedroom associated with lower standardized test scoresCollaborations - Agreement creates ways for researchers to manipulate dataCollaborations - Agreement signed with Cytochemia to market Striant SR in GermanyCollaborations - Alliance focuses on metabolome analysis tools to speed disease, drug researchCollaborations - Clinical research software company and Galt Associates partnerCollaborations - Collaboration announced to advance infectious disease researchCollaborations - Collaboration with Cryptome Pharmaceuticals signed to validate cancer leadCollaborations - Collaborations announced for clinical trials in acute ischemic stroke treatmentCollaborations - Collaborative stem cell partnership announced in New JerseyCollaborations - Companies sign letter of understanding to develop in-ear audio technologyCollaborations - Company inks R&D collaboration with Tranzyme PharmaCollaborations - Copromotion agreement signed with Mission PharmacalCollaborations - Deal signed to develop software products with LucidyxCollaborations - Deal struck to investigate asthma drugCollaborations - Deal with Novartis signed for treatment of respiratory syncytial diseaseCollaborations - Edgewater Technology partners with EverypathCollaborations - Exclusive U.S. agreement made with PolyganicsCollaborations - Health benefits company, Missouri healthcare system commit to collaborationCollaborations - Joint venture Celltrion to manufacture product for Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyCollaborations - Management tools company and Payerpath announce partnershipCollaborations - Manufacturing agreement signed with CelltrionCollaborations - Oncology company names Reddy's Laboratories to produce adjuvantCollaborations - Partnership formed to increase access to certified clinical research associatesCollaborations - Partnership to develop, manufacture heart valvesCollaborations - Pharma firm and Baylor to establish pediatric AIDS corps for AfricaCollaborations - Pharmaceutical companies announce collaboration in small molecule therapeuticsCollagen - Collagen chain modeled, similarity to LNS domains demonstratedColon Cancer - Antiproliferative action of water extracts from raspberry seeds analyzedColonoscopy - Automated measurement of colonic polyps compared with manual techniqueColorectal Cancer - Alterations in tissue inhibitor of TIMP-3 implicated in colorectal tumorsColorectal Cancer - Benchmarks developed for sigmoidoscopy in early detection of cancerColorectal Cancer - Risk and prognosis of curative resection of T1 colorectal carcinoma evaluatedColorectal Cancer - Ten-year outcomes evaluation of colon and rectum cancers conductedComplementary & Alternative Medicine - Benefits of phytoestrogens investigated in hormone replacement therapyComplementary & Alternative Medicine - FDA issues information about claims for green tea and certain cancersComplementary & Alternative Medicine - HPB-84 supplement to be manufactured by the Chemins Co.Complementary & Alternative Medicine - New study reinforces safety of Chromax chromium picolinateComplementary & Alternative Medicine - Unproved herbal products need separate regulationContraception - Contraceptives influence colposcopic examinationContraception - Individual needs dictate choice of contraceptives during perimenopauseContraception - Oral contraceptives do not promote weight gainCornea Transplantation - Anti-oxidative vitamins may protect corneal graftsCoronary Artery Bypass - Cardiopulmonary bypass linked to post-CABG aspirin resistanceCoronary Artery Bypass - Perioperative RBC transfusion linked to heightened mortality riskCoronary Artery Disease - Findings describe new data in coronary artery disease researchCoronary Artery Disease - Lacidipine reduces common carotid artery IMT, decreases inflammatory markersCoronary Artery Disease - Technical advances improve myocardial imaging in womenCoronary Heart Disease - High-density lipoproteins subclasses associated with heart diseaseCoronary Heart Disease - Hormones found to play equivocal role in coronary heart diseaseCorynebacterium Glutamicum - Ethambutol elicits L-glutamate efflux of Corynebacterium glutamicum Critical Care - The hidden dangers of hospitals exposedCritical Care Medicine - Brief nasal CPAP doesn't prevent reventilation in preterm infantsCrohn Disease - Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis may be implicated in Crohn diseaseCrohn Disease - Metallic enteral stenting of ileal stricture feasibleCrohn Disease - Phase 3 induction trial in Crohn disease therapy meets primary endpointCryopreservation - Cryopreservation protocol developed to store 3-D bioartificial liver deviceCystic Fibrosis - Impact of body composition on lung function characterized in childrenCystic Fibrosis - Phase 1 study of PTC124 data presented at conferenceCytomegalovirus - Cytomegalovirus retinitis studied, infection of retinal neurons revealedCytomegalovirus Vaccine - Elimination of ie1 attenuates cytomegalovirus virulenceCytotoxicity Determination - Cytotoxicity determined without photochemical artifactsDNA Polymerase - DNA polymerase delta interacting protein characterizedDNA Tumor Viruses - ARF-p53 pathway modified by small DNA tumor virusesDPT Vaccine - Monitoring of equality in immunization coverage reviewedDacryocystorhinostomy - Octyl-2-cyanoacrylate Tissue AdhesiveDefibrillation Therapy - Medical adhesive and/or ePTFE improve lead extractionDehydration - Remaining hydrated difficult for football players during two-daily practicesDendritic Cell Vaccine - Elutriation of monocytes for dendritic cell generation reportedDendritic Cell Vaccine - Immunolipoplexes provide alternative for dendritic cells transfectionDendritic Cell Vaccine - mRNA transfection enhances dendritic cell immunostimulatory functionDengue Fever - El Nino influences synchronous dengue epidemics in ThailandDengue Fever - The cost of dengue fever challenges public health and national economiesDengue Virus - Lineage extinction/replacement in dengue 1 populations due to stochastic eventsDental Health - Expertise regarding oral cancer among Brazilian dentists found lackingDental Health - Tesia-PCI contracts to deliver 1,500 terminals to existing clienteleDepression - Company announces positive phase III results for Gepirone ERDepression - Neonatal behavior linked to maternal depressionDepression - Prospective study data suggest depression is a cardiac risk factorDepression - Report: Triple reuptake inhibitors to drive the antidepressant drug marketDepression Therapy - Optimal stimulus location and frequency for repetitive TMS determinedDermatology - Dermatologic surgery discussedDermatology - Insulin-like growth factor-I gene transfer speeds wound healingDermatology - New research in the area of dermatology detailedDermatology - Technology licensed to Avon for anti-aging skin care productDiGeorge Syndrome - Characteristic gene expression determined via microarray analysisDiabetes - TNF-alpha may be a risk for coronary heart disease among diabeticsDiabetes Complications - Diabetes center announces new vision network affiliation programDiabetes Complications - Injected porcine collagen-derived matrix helps heal diabetic foot woundsDiabetes Complications - Lidorestat is aldose reductase inhibitor for diabetes complications therapyDiabetes Control - NDA for diabetes drug with pioglitazone HCL, glimepiride filed with U.S. FDADiabetes Control - U.S. pivotal phase 3 study of inhaled insulin for diabetes 1 and 2 initiatedDiabetes Genomics and Genetics - Research in diabetes genomics and genetics provides new insightsDiabetes Pathogenesis - Dynamics of diabetes-associated auto-antibodies in type 1 diabetes describedDiabetes Pathogenesis - Findings advance knowledge in diabetes pathogenesis researchDiabetes Pathogenesis - Inflammation, stress, and diabetes reviewedDiabetes Pathogenesis - Level of nitric oxide synthase inhibitor linked to metabolic controlDiabetes Research - Biosimulation company presents type 1 diabetes model and scientific insightsDiabetes Risk Factors - Adult lifestyle biggest risk factor for diabetesDiabetes Risk Factors - High dairy consumption reduces risk of type 2 diabetes in menDiabetes Therapy - Crystal structure of 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1 reportedDiabetes Therapy - Diabetes care among Puerto Rican adults in New York City assessedDiabetes Therapy - Findings advance knowledge in diabetes therapy researchDiabetes Therapy - L-arginine supplements improve T cell function in diabetic ratsDiabetes Therapy - Repaglinide reduces oxidative stress in tissues of diabetic rabbitsDiabetes Therapy - Rosiglitazone hepatotoxicity not greater in patients with high liver enzymesDiabetes Therapy - Transforming growth factor-beta I gene therapy restores beta cell functionDiabetic Nephrology - Phase 3, phase 4 clinical program of therapy for diabetic nephropathy initiatedDiabetic Nephropathy - Studies describe new findings in diabetic nephropathy researchDiagnostics - Accuracy of techniques for image-guided stereotactic brain biopsy comparedDiagnostics - Analytical techniques explore enzyme evolution factorsDiagnostics - Better non-invasive markers for chronic hepatitis C-related fibrosis are neededDiagnostics - Bioinformatic screen for novel adenosine-inosine RNA editing sites developedDiagnostics - Company announces biomarker research collaboration with BayerDiagnostics - Company receives FDA approval for c-Kit pharmDxDiagnostics - Diagnostic usefulness of aberrant CD22 expression assessedDiagnostics - Findings in diagnostics provide new insightsDiagnostics - Genetics-focused company contracts with cancer center to develop diagnostic testDiagnostics - LDX System receives CRMLN certificationDiagnostics - Maker of diagnostic ultrasoound imaging systems launches new research unitDiagnostics - Medical instruments developer to initiate trials of diagnostic deviceDiagnostics - Model correction gives accurate assessments of brain tumor hemodynamicsDiagnostics - N Latex CDT assay launched to identify chronic alcohol abuseDiagnostics - Newborn screening prevents brain damage caused by severe jaundiceDiagnostics - Novel approach to detect cancer measures fragments of host response proteinsDiagnostics - Report: Functional MRI enables noninvasive evaluation of epilepsy patientsDiagnostics - Study shows Coronary Calcium Score most accurate test for heart attack riskDiet & Nutrition - Diet candy is dandy to the American consumerDiet & Nutrition - Low total vitamin C plasma level is risk factor for hemodialysis patientsDiet & Nutrition - Pelvic organ prolapse is associated with dietDiet and Nutrition - Low-fat high-fiber diet decreases serum and urine androgens in menDiet and Nutrition - New data illuminates research in diet and nutritionDiet and Nutrition - Nutritional info helps teens make better choicesDiet and Nutrition - Scientists link iron deficiency to Third World brain crisisDiet and Nutrition - Sprouted and bioprocessed soybeans exhibit anti-diabetic activityDiphtheria Vaccine - MPL enhances antibody response to diphtheria toxin and its subunitsDisease Associations - Borrelia burgdorferi protein A analyzed, regulated expression revealedDisease Associations - Adenoviral protein Gam1 analyzed, influence on SUMO pathway clarifiedDisease Associations - Adrenoleukodystrophy protein analyzed, PEX19-binding site definedDisease Associations - Carotid plaques examined, role of LDL humoral immune response definedDisease Associations - Endocarditis studied, fibrinogen and fibronectin cooperative binding revealedDisease Associations - Human coronavirus NL63 studied, use of SARS coronavirus receptor revealedDisease Associations - Parkinson disease phenotype examined, protective role of enzymes revealedDisease Associations - Precursor and mature BDNF studied, decrease early in Alzheimer disease shownDisease Associations - RPGRIP1 splice variants analyzed, distinct expression and localization revealedDisease Associations - SARS coronavirus examined, tissue immunohistochemistry definedDisease Associations - Studies advance knowledge in disease associations researchDisease Associations - Triple-A syndrome analyzed, novel splice variant of human AAAS characterizedDoctor-Patient Communication - Placement of computers in exam rooms should be more carefully consideredDomestic Violence - Pediatricians' opinions vary on reporting threshold for suspected child abuseDown Syndrome - Improved maternal screening reduces need for amniocentesisDrug Delivery - Development of Intraject sumatriptan advances with new trial dataDrug Delivery - European filing for aerosol inhaler version of AstraZeneca's Pulmicort announcedDrug Delivery - First patient receives TRT with Benephit Delta Infusion SystemDrug Delivery - Modified liposomes carry photosensitizer to tumor vesselsDrug Delivery - Selective stabilized plasmid-lipid particles show longevityDrug Development - Abstract presented on drug candidate for insomniaDrug Development - Actos significantly improved components of diabetic dyslipidemiaDrug Development - Astex announces IND approval for novel cancer drugDrug Development - Beta and gamma-secretase inhibitors abate tumor angiogenesisDrug Development - Copaxone showed reduction in relapse rate among MS treatmentsDrug Development - Method targets the true drug leadsDrug Development - Naglazyme for MPS VI launched in U.S.Drug Development - Natural human alpha interferon approved for sale in ChileDrug Development - Neuropathic pain drug enters phase I trial in AustraliaDrug Development - New data presented for Zomig migraine treatmentDrug Development - New drug combinations may overcome hepatitis B virus drug resistanceDrug Development - Osteoporosis therapy receives positive opinion in EuropeDrug Development - Pharmaceutical company implements system into ion channel drug discovery programDrug Development - Phase I data support further study of PamAb for Bacillus anthracis Drug Development - Phase I trial to begin for Kogenate hemophilia productDrug Development - Phase III study to evaluate first-in-class drug to treat cardiogenic shockDrug Development - Positive data from TRX4 type 1 diabetes study reportedDrug Development - Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1% launchedDrug Development - Research company receives honorary certificate from Jozef Stefan InstituteDrug Development - Results of Eculizumab extension trial in PNH reportedDrug Development - Study finds nasal spray to be effective treatment of nasal polyps and congestionDrug Development - Subsidiary Xtal BioStructures formed to offer structural biology servicesDrug Importation - Group supports curbing U.S. importation of Canadian drugsDrug Resistance - BLM helicase triggers leukemia cell resistance to cisplatinDrug Resistance - Early detection system of drug resistance mutations in myeloid leukemia studiedDrug Resistance - Liposomal adriamycin targets new vessel growth within tumorsDrug Resistance - Proteasome inhibitors and TRAIL fight cancer cell chemoresistanceDrug Safety - Return of antidepressant to U.S. market welcomed by pharmaceuticals companyDrug Safety - Tacrolimus eye drops study halted, complaint filed against business partnerDrug Testing - Standardized Field Sobriety Tests detect marijuana intoxicationEating Disorders - Specific regions of brain implicated in anorexia nervosaEchinococcus Vaccine - Immunogenicity of two Echinococcus granulosus antigens reportedEchocardiography - Researchers' findings advance echocardiography researchEcology - New focus needed for enhancement of human habitats, expert saysElastic Fibers - Fibulin-5 examined, interaction with fibrillin and microfibrils revealedElectrocardiographic Interpretation - Most physicians cannot recognize a long QT when they see oneElectronic Medical Records - California healthcare system selects electronic health record software systemElectronic Medical Records - Clinical document architecture can improve cross-institutional data flowElectronic Medical Records - Pinehurst Surgical to implement EMR solutionEmbryogenesis - Embryonic synthesis examined, aspects of the eye extracellular matrix definedEmbryonic Stem Cell Research - Embryonic SCs give rise to mature gonadotrope-like cells in embryoid bodiesEmbryonic Stem Cell Research - Embryonic stem cell line expressing EGFP establishedEmbryonic Stem Cell Research - TGF-beta 2 enhances cardiac myocyte differentiation from embryonic stem cellsEmergency Medicine - Chest pain response to sublingual nitroglycerin doesn't predict cardiac originEnd-of-Life Care - The rich die differently from you and me, study showsEndocrinology - Antisense oligonucleotides improve glucose and lipid levels in animal modelsEndocrinology - Growth factor blockade cuts follicular thyroid cancer metastasis in miceEndocrinology - Kainate receptor subunit examined, hypothalamic localization clarifiedEndocrinology - Micro RNAs 15a and 16-1 influence pituitary adenoma growthEndocrinology - Patients treated for chronic hepatitis C may develop thyroid dysfunctionEndocytosis - Glucagon-like peptide receptor studied, physiological roles clarifiedEndocytosis - Macrophage mannose receptor studied, role as phagocytic receptor clarifiedEndocytosis - Studies describe new findings in endocytosis researchEndothelial Cells - Endothelial junction region studied, preferential venule leukocyte binding shownEndothelial Dysfunction - Na+/H+ exchanger linked to endothelial dysfunction induced by high glucoseEnterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli - EC O157 acquired through indirect contact with farm environmentEnvironmental Ethics - Genetically modified insect vectors require examinationEnvironmental Health - Anti-tobacco advertising associated with reduced smokingEnvironmental Health - Household dust is main source of flame retardants in humansEnvironmental Health - Laws have led to decrease in exposure to secondhand smokeEnvironmental Health - Nicotine levels in Lexington service workers drop 56% after Smoke-Free LawEnvironmental Health - Organochlorine levels in breast cancer adipose tissue measuredEnvironmental Health - Public health departments in some states unsure whether they can go smoke-freeEnvironmental Health - Roundup and glyphosate have differential effects on human placental cellsEnvironmental Health - Study aims to determine if air pollution accelerates heart diseaseEnzymology - Lysophosphatidic acid and sphingosine 1-phosphate void autotaxin expressionEnzymology - New findings in enzymology describedEnzymology - New tyrosine phosphorylation site in phospholipase-C-gamma-1 identifiedEpicondylitis - Low dose shock wave therapy without local anesthesia is safeEpilepsy - Animal research suggests new treatment target for epilepsyEpilepsy - Recent findings in epilepsy provide new insightsEpilepsy - Report describes potential problem with new drug for seizures, painEpimmune Corp. - Vaccine maker to appeal NASDAQ delistingEpisiotomy - Restrictive episiotomy reduces anal lacerationsEpstein-Barr Virus - Epstein-Barr virus latent protein examined, autoantigen response clarifiedErectile Dysfunction - ED drug amendment passage puts lives at risk, says prostate cancer organizationEscherichia Coli - E. coli pyruvate dehydrogenase studied, role of Glu domain revealedEscherichia Coli 0157:H7 Outbreak - E. coli O157:H7 colitis outbreak associated with unpasteurized gouda cheeseEssential Tremor Therapy - Harmaline tremor animal model shows promise as preclinical drug screenExercise - Effects of diet and exercise on intracellular lipid content reportedExercise and Health - Disability type influences heart rate response during power wheelchair sportEye Cancer - Cavitary changes in retinoblastoma related to better prognosisEye Health - Published paper shows thymosin beta 4 promotes corneal wound repairFeline Leukemia Virus Vaccine - Neutralizing antibodies against feline leukemia virus protein generatedFemoral Shaft Fracture - External support device facilitates closed reductionFetal Medicine - Real-time 3-D fetal echocardiography using matrix probe is feasibleFibrinogen - Angiopoietin-1 variant discourages neovascular proliferationFibromatosis - Calcified fibromatosis detected in neck of 4-year-old girlFinance - American Stock Exchange lists stock of medical device firmFinance - Amex to trade options on pharmaceutical firmFinance - Anti-infectives-focused research company secures funding, tests new compoundsFinance - Ardent Health Services extends expiration date for cash tender offerFinance - Biotech company added to Russell 3000 indexFinance - Biotech company commences tender offerFinance - Company completes $3.2 million private placement of series A preferred stockFinance - Company focused on digestive disorders completes $10 million series B financingFinance - Company focused on morbid obesity management reports plan for private placementFinance - Company pays promissory note due ElanFinance - Company receives payment from Palatin TechnologiesFinance - Company to auto-convert $18.75 million of senior secured notes to reduce debtFinance - Diagnostics company reports new option grantsFinance - Diagnostics/instrumentation company reports record FY 2005 resultsFinance - Drug development company closes equity financing, expands science advisory boardFinance - Equity firm invests in Tandem Labs; positions company for rapid growthFinance - Estonia state medicine agency reports total medicinal products sales for Q1 2005Finance - Express Scripts reports on stock splitFinance - Genetic testing-focused company receives $3.8 million from exercise of warrantsFinance - Global health initiative funds project to advance vaccine testingFinance - HFMA unveils CFO compensation study resultsFinance - Healthcare equipment company added to Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indexesFinance - Information management company reports second quarter resultsFinance - Life sciences company completes restatement; files reports with U.S. SECFinance - Maker of fine chemicals for healthcare products reports fiscal 2005 resultsFinance - Medical device company announces Frezer distribution completeFinance - Medical device company reports cash dividend of $0.25 per shareFinance - Medical device firm amends SEC Form 10-KSB/A to report correctionFinance - Medical imaging company reports record performance, expands management teamFinance - Ophthalmology company provides $1M grant for blindness preventionFinance - Petition for more EU funding sees decisive response from scientific communityFinance - Pharma company receives $5 million private placementFinance - Pharma company signs offer for eight million shares of stockFinance - Pharmaceutical company announces capital infusion from shareholdersFinance - Pharmaceutical company completes $5.9 million stock offeringFinance - Pharmaceutical company declares third-quarter dividendFinance - Pharmaceutical company files shelf registration statementFinance - Pharmaceutical firm announces concurrent public offerings of stockFinance - Pharmaceutical firm begins trading on OTC Pink SheetsFinance - Pharmaceutical firm raises $40.4M in private placementFinance - Pharmaceutical firm receives notice from AmexFinance - Provider of American products to China reports $100M in revenueFinance - Supplier to British healthcare industry reports improved Q1 operating resultsFinance - VNS company reports net loss of $12.2 million for fiscal yearFinance - immunotherapy-focused company announces extension of warrantsFitness - Could exercise protect older people from hip fracture?Fitness & Wellness - Continuing Fitness launches line of equipment designed for mature adultsFitness and Wellness - California statewide drive promotes active, healthy lifestylesFoot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine - DNA vaccine protects against foot-and-mouth disease virus challengeGanglioglioma - Aberrant TP53 protein accumulated in neuronal component of gangliogliomaGanglion Neurons - Ganglion neurons analyzed, carbonic anhydrase coexpression shownGastric Cancer - Gastric cancer management strategies recommendedGastric Cancer - Gastric cancer may originate from circulating bone marrow-derived stem cellsGastric Cancer - Postoperative detection of gastric cancer cells related to risk of recurrenceGastroenterology - Hypoxia-inducible factor-1 pushes gastrointestinal stromal tumor progressionGastroenterology - Secondary gene mutations make gastrointestinal tumors resist imatinibGastroesophageal Reflux Disease - GERD rises in frequency in SingaporeGastrointestinal Stroma Tumor - New research bolsters highly targeted gastro-intestinal cancer treatmentGender Issues - Age identity is linked to social rolesGene Research - Gene studies reveal the complexity of mouse apolipoprotein B gene expressionGene Research - Genetic modifiers define Gaucher disease phenotypesGene Transfer - Asialofetuin-labeled liposomes and the AFP promoter enhance transfectionGene Transfer - New data illuminates research in gene transferGeneric Drugs - Final approval received for Bupropion HClGeneric Drugs - Generically creative: Drug companies balance patents and patientsGeneric Drugs - Pharma company announces approval for Orange Ibuprofen TabletsGeneric Drugs - Pliva enters agreement to develop a controlled-release productGeneric Drugs - U.S. FDA accepts company's first two ANDAsGeneric Drugs - U.S. FDA grants tentative approval of generic oral blood-glucose-lowering drugGenetic Modification - Sorghum may help fight malnutrition in AfricaGenetic Testing - Genetic testing-focused company to supply LabCorp with diagnostic productsGenetics & Genomics - Company introduces new globin-reduction serviceGenetics & Genomics - Diagnostics company completes $7 million series B financingGenetics & Genomics - Genetics-focused companies develop mini-lab cartridge to analyze DNA and RNAGenetics & Genomics - New 15-month policy study of risks and benefits of synthetic genomics setGenetics & Genomics - Novel assay enables in vivo study of homologous recombinationGeriatric Cancer - Treatment practices for elderly cancer patients in Ontario, Canada, analyzedGeriatrics - Attitudes influence sexual desireGeriatrics - Perioperative complications in elderly women linked to cardiovascular diseaseGhrelin Studies - Long-term treatment ghrelin therapy stimulates feeding and fat depositionGliomas - CED drug delivery technique reviewedGlucocorticoid Receptors - Glucocorticoid receptor examined, impaired nuclear translocation identifiedGlucocorticoid Receptors - Glucocorticoid receptor examined, protection by heat shock proteins revealedGlycemic Control - Glipizide addition to metformin improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetesGonorrhea - Prolyliminopeptidase-negative N. gonorrhoeae strain circulating in DenmarkGrants - Canadian company awarded NSERC grant to develop cholesterol-lowering platformGrants - Epilepsy therapy grants program recognizes 3 recipients of biannual reviewGrants - First responders to Sept. 11 to receive medical, social work servicesGrants - Philadelphia university receives $750,000 grant from pharmaceutical companyGrants - U.S. NIH grants awarded to 9 research centers for molecular libraries initiativeGrieving Process - Characteristics of the grieving process studiedGuillain-Barre Syndrome - Companies collaborate in human trial for Guillain-Barre syndrome treatmentGynecology - Capsaicin improves sexual relationsGynecology - Combined abdominoperineal repair improves pouch-vaginal fistula outcomeGynecology - Endometrial cancer patients respond to carboplatin and taxolHIV/AIDS Coinfection - Pneumocystis jirovecii genotypes vary in HIV-infected patients in ThailandHIV/AIDS Coinfection - GB virus C prevalence lower in HIV-infected children than in coinfected adultsHIV/AIDS Coinfection - Routine syphilis screening increases detection in HIV-infected patientsHIV/AIDS Diagnosis - Laboratory methods to estimate HIV-1 incidence reviewedHIV/AIDS Drug Adherence - Protease inhibitors associated with poor drug adherenceHIV/AIDS Drug Effect - NNRTI recipients have more favorable HDL-cholesterol profile than PI recipientsHIV/AIDS Drug Use - Cocaine upregulates DC-SIGN expression on dendritic cells in HIV infectionHIV/AIDS HAART - Improvement of virologic response to HAART due to increased adherenceHIV/AIDS Healthcare - Satellite pharmacy at HIV clinic improves physician-pharmacist interactionHIV/AIDS Mental Health - HIV-infected patients with history of mental trauma report greater physical painHIV/AIDS Neurological Disease - Neurological manifestations of HIV infections continue in Kwazulu-NatalHIV/AIDS Neurological Disease - Treatment lack associated with neurological morbidity in HIV patients in AfricaHIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Codon volatility does not reflect selective pressure on HIV-1 genomeHIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Findings advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis researchHIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Functional genomic relationships HIV-1 disease revealedHIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - PAR-2 induction by neuroinflammation prevents neural death during HIV infectionHIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - RNA helicase DDX1 involved in restricted HIV-1 Rev function in astrocytesHIV/AIDS Pneumococcal Vaccine - HIV-infected children have poorer qualitative antibody responses to PnCVHIV/AIDS Prevention - Branded advertising campaign increases condom use in TanzaniaHIV/AIDS Prevention - Some sexual history questions lacking in sexually transmitted infection clinicsHIV/AIDS Quality-of-Life - HIV-related neurological syndromes reduce health-related quality of lifeHIV/AIDS Risk Factors - 2- to 3-fold risk increase of acquiring HIV-1 infection among persons with STDsHIV/AIDS Testing - Medical company participates in National AIDS Day, sells HIV kits to ChinaHIV/AIDS Therapy - New findings in the area of HIV/AIDS therapy describedHIV/AIDS Therapy - U.S. FDA approves new anti-HIV protease inhibitor for use in combination therapyHIV/AIDS Transmission - DC-SIGNR is a cofactor in sexual HIV-1 transmissionHIV/AIDS Transmission - Greater prevalence of HIV infections heterosexually-acquired in the U.K.HIV/AIDS Vaccine - AIDS vaccine development reviewedHIV/AIDS Vaccine - Aptamers to HIV reverse transcriptase effective in blocking replicationHIV/AIDS Vaccine - HIV gag-specific gamma interferon-expressing cells characterizedHIV/AIDS Vaccine - HIV-1 clade A virus-like particles elicit neutralizing antibodiesHIV/AIDS Vaccine - Mucosal CCR5-reactive antibodies induced as anti-HIV strategyHIV/AIDS Vaccine - Peptide capable of generating HIV-neutralizing activity identifiedHIV/AIDS Vaccine - Understanding molecular diversity of HIV in Africa used to tailor vaccinesHIV/AIDS Vaccines - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS vaccinesHIV/AIDS Viremia - Low-level viremia not uncommon during very early period of primary HIV infectionHIV/AIDS-Drug Side Effect - Ritonavir boosting may be associated with development of gout in HIV patientsHIV/AIDS-Related Hyperlipidemia - Atazanavir switch improves metabolic disorders in hyperlipidemic HIV patientsHIV/AIDS-Related Infection - HLA-DQB*0402/DRBI*08 risk factor for developing AIDS-toxoplasmic encephalitisHIV/AIDS-Related Lipoatrophy - Resistin levels decrease after rosiglitazone in HIV patients with lipoatrophyHIV/Tuberculosis Coinfection - HIV and tuberculosis coinfection rates increasing in Odessa and the UkraineHIV/Tuberculosis Coinfection - T cell decrease in HIV/TB coinfection leads to marked cytokine reductionHantavirus - Researchers find novel peptides that inhibit entry by SNV and HTNVHead Trauma - Guidelines for repeat CT scans clarifiedHead Trauma Surgery - Anesthetic management of acute intracranial hypertension reviewedHead and Neck Cancer - Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the face managed surgicallyHead and Neck Cancer - Genetic profiles classify oral squamous cell carcinomasHead and Neck Cancer - RNA interference sensitizes oral cancer to chemotherapyHealing - Wound closure modeled, acceleration after prior injury demonstratedHealth Policy - Insurer offers program to promote cultural competenceHealth Promotion - BluePrint for Health Online introduces new patient safety centerHealthcare Access - $60 million orthopedic outpatient facility opens in Bloomington, MinnesotaHealthcare Access - Acute care management company contracts to provide hospitalist servicesHealthcare Access - Hospital system renews central region managed care, Medicare, Medicaid agreementHealthcare Access - Human services nonprofit hosts policy summit on housing, healthcare for seniorsHealthcare Access - Texas-based Parkland Health & Hospital System purchases hematology systemHealthcare Access - Weak, inequitable health systems block progress in Asia-Pacific, official saysHealthcare Costs - Blue Shield of California Life & Health introduces high-deductible health plans
Healthcare Coverage - Companies to offer credit line to HSA ownersHealthcare Coverage - Dental-, eye-care companies enter into strategic joint marketing agreementHealthcare Coverage - Employee health is a CEO issueHealthcare Coverage - Nevada insurance plan covers complementary and alternative treatmentsHealthcare Coverage - Oregon health plan offers chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage benefitsHealthcare Coverage - Report released on status of HMO enrollment and profitabilityHealthcare Coverage - Report: Local, nonprofit HMO plans thrive in MichiganHealthcare Coverage - Report: Most of the nation's young uninsured can buy individual health insuranceHealthcare Coverage - Smart card alliance forms council to address card use in health IndustriesHealthcare Disparities - Child early intervention programs make for healthier adultsHeart Attack Risk Factors - Metabolic syndrome increases risks of heart attack and mortalityHeart Disease Risk Factors - Cost-effectiveness of nutritional counseling for obese patients discussedHeart Failure - Family education and support interventions are necessary to heart failure careHeart Failure - Heart failure patients sought for study evaluating implantable pulse generatorHeart Failure - U.S. FDA approves BiDil for treatment of heart failure in black patientsHeart Organogenesis - Embryonic disturbance of cell adhesion molecules can result in cardiac defectsHeart Transplantation - Renal function, compliance are long-term complicating factors in childrenHeart Transplantation - Risk factors for severe post-transplant right heart failure identifiedHeart Valve Surgery - EuroSCORE predicts in-hospital and long-term mortality after heart valve surgeryHeartburn - FDA accepts NDA for ZEGERIDHeat Exhaustion - Parked cars get dangerously hot, even on cool daysHematologic Disease - Phase I study of 506U78 for refractory hematologic malignancies conductedHematology - Japanese laboratory testing company selects new hematology testing systemHematology - Recent studies add new data to hematology researchHematopoiesis - Podocalyxin is CD34-related marker of HSCs and embryonic erythroid cellsHematopoiesis - Researchers describe findings in hematopoiesis studiesHematopoietic Cells - Colony-stimulating factor isoforms studied, hematopoietic cell effects definedHemodialysis - Replacement of epoetin alfa with darbepoetin alfa safe, cost-effectiveHemophilia Therapy - Self-regulating lentiviral vector expresses human factor IX in vivoHepatic Encephalopathy - Interventional radiology resolves case caused by portosystemic venous shuntHepatic Hydatidosis - Dual albendazole treatment effective for surgical patientsHepatitis B - Pharma companies enter license agreement for ClevudineHepatitis B - Study shows effectiveness of hepatitis B treatmentHepatitis B Diagnosis - New primers screen for hepatitis B virus variantsHepatitis B Therapy - Extended lamivudine therapy delays hepatitis B-related liver diseaseHepatitis B Therapy - Reports advance knowledge in hepatitis b therapy researchHepatitis B Therapy - Stabilized short interfering RNA cuts hepatitis B virus replication in miceHepatitis B Treatment - Data published evaluating long-term therapy with Hepsera for hepatitis BHepatitis B Vaccine - Non-invasive niosomes offer topical immunization against hepatitis BHepatitis B Vaccine Development - Hepatitis B vaccine protects animals against woodchuck hepatitis virusHepatitis C Epidemiology - Hepatitis C transmission prevails at an outpatient clinic in JapanHepatitis C Therapy - Clinical response varies in children vertically infected with hepatitis CHepatitis C Virus - Cells containing full-length hepatitis C replicons advance proteome studiesHepatitis C Virus - Global factors regulate the response of hepatitis C to antiviralsHepatocellular Cancer - Utility of hepatocellular carcinoma screening reviewedHerpes Vaccine - Protective immunity to herpes simplex virus type 2 mediated by T-betHerpes Zoster Vaccine - Vaccine to prevent herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia developedHip Fracture - Published study examines likelihood of fall reoccurrence after hip fractureHip Replacement - Cemented hemiarthroplasty lowers risk of periprosthetic fractureHip Replacement - Dynamic compression plate fixation suitable for fractures near prosthesis tipHip Replacement - Novel CT method used to examine acetabular cup bone supportHodgkin Disease - SHIELD program officially launchedHodgkin Disease - The value of CT and MR imaging in Hodgkin disease weighedHodgkin Lymphoma - Current treatment strategies of the German Hodgkin Study Group (GHSG) revealedHodgkin Lymphoma - Novel chemotherapies for Hodgkin lymphoma being investigatedHormone Replacement Therapy - Estrogenic drugs raise PPE levels in striatum and nucleus accumbensHormones - Osteoblastic cells studied, influence of G11 alpha expression definedHormones - Ovary estrogen receptor proteins studied, quantitative analysis reportedHormones - Researchers' findings advance hormones researchHormones - Starvation studied, effect on vitellogenin production clarifiedHuman Papillomavirus - Diagnostics company received CE mark for Linear Array HP Genotyping TestHuman Papillomavirus - HPV 63 targets keratinocytes in or around eccrine ducts in plantar skinHuman Papillomavirus - HPV DNA methylation helps diagnose emergence of a population of tumor cellsHuman Papillomavirus - New findings in human papillomavirus describedHunter Syndrome - Positive trial results of phase 3 enzyme therapy for Hunter syndrome reportedHuntington's Disease - Interrater agreement high in assessment of motor manifestationsHuntington's Disease - Pallidal deep brain stimulation improves oculomotor performanceHyperactivity - Hyperactivity examined in mice, nature of orexin A induction clarifiedHypercholesterolemia - Bad cholesterol: genes make the difference scientificHypercholesterolemia - Berberine may be a useful alternative to statins for lowering cholesterolHypercholesterolemia - New gene-scanning technology marks a major advance in disease researchHypercholesterolemia - Patients with ApoE epsilon 4 allele have higher lipid peroxidation levelsHypercholesterolemia - Statin therapy can briefly raise risk of psychiatric disturbancesHypertension - BMI changes between ages 5 and 14 affect blood pressure at age 14Hypertension - Effects of weight loss on long-term hypertension outcomes reviewedHypertension - Enzyme affects hypertension by controlling salt levels in bodyHypertension - Findings in hypertension provide new insightsHypertension - Normal blood pressure could add years to your lifeHypertension - Once-a-day diltiazem HCL is effective and safe against hypertensionHypertension - Pharma company receives nonapprovable letter from U.S. FDA for PW2101Hypertension - Salt intake studied, role in posttransplantation events clarifiedHypertriglyceridemia - Bezafibrate is effective in ameliorating atherogenic dyslipidemiaHypoglycemia - Hypoglycemia analyzed, role in protein expression in neuroblastoma cells definedImaging - Beth Israel Deaconess selects iCAD for advanced breast cancer detectionImaging - Companies form partnership to resell imaging visualization and analysis softwareImaging - European CHMP recommends granting marketing authorization for VasovistImaging - Lower-priced multi-functional cardiac ultrasound system introducedImaging - Marketing authorization recommended for contrast agent, VasovistImaging - Massachusetts hospital selects upgraded, dedicated breast MRI systemImaging - New data illuminates research in imagingImaging - North Shore University Hospital installs CT imaging systemImaging - Radiology service to provide subsecond 64-slice CT scannerImaging - T2-weighted CMR with gadolinium enhancement is useful in myocarditis patientsImaging - Zone plate lenses capable of better than 15-nanometer resolutionImmunology - Multiple signals affords the immune system tight control over reactionsImmunology - Notch protein signaling directs early T-cell developmentImmunology - What is the genetic definition of a 'normal' human being?Infectious Disease - Pharma company files IND application with FDA for SCV-07Infectious Disease - Researchers seek to build better therapeutic vaccines for chronic infectionsInfectious Disease - Texas expands state-mandated vaccines for children in child-care facilitiesInflammation - Lung inflammation analyzed, nature of chemokine induction clarifiedInflammatory Bowel Disease - Fueling fire in the gut necessary for immune responseInflammatory Bowel Disease - IBD patients may receive less-than-optimal careInflammatory Bowel Disease - Preclinical data: NF-kappaB Decoy appears to reduce inflammation of IBDInfluenza Vaccine - HAART enhances efficacy of influenza vaccine in HIV-infected patientsInfluenza Vaccine - Immunity of single versus booster dose of influenza vaccine comparedInfluenza Vaccine - Influenza A/Fujian/411/02 virus growth in chicken eggs improvedInfluenza Vaccine - Influenza vaccination attitudes at Canadian cancer center exploredInfluenza Vaccines - Reports describe recent advances in influenza vaccines researchInformation Technology - Baylor Health Care System selects software for patient records initiativeInformation Technology - Cerner and SenSage deliver solution for patient privacy and data auditabilityInformation Technology - Communications company selected by Oklahoma City-County Health DepartmentInformation Technology - Companies to integrate discovery informatics software with data workflow toolsInformation Technology - Company launches single data management systemInformation Technology - Company ready to release electronic publishing software for biotech companiesInformation Technology - Custom call center installed for National Jewish Medical and Research CenterInformation Technology - Diagnostic testing company physician portal is a preferred e-health toolInformation Technology - Discovery selects Top Image Systems to streamline medical claimsInformation Technology - FMG enhances Portico productInformation Technology - Gentiva Health Services launches online health education centerInformation Technology - Gold Standard launches HIT services subsidiaryInformation Technology - HCA awards Omnicell national supply chain management contractInformation Technology - Handheld inventory management system launchedInformation Technology - Hospital implements speech recognition solution in emergency departmentInformation Technology - Hospital in Belgium installs imaging technologyInformation Technology - Infection-tracking software used in Alabama Hospital Quality Initiative analysisInformation Technology - Information technology company integrates diagnosis reminder systemInformation Technology - Internet application developer selected by PRA InternationalInformation Technology - Le Centre Hospitalier Hotel Dieu du Creusot deploys remote access solutionInformation Technology - New Jersey hospital implements kiosk for patient registrationInformation Technology - New endoscopy center selects gastroenterology documentation, coding softwareInformation Technology - New version of software tool simplifies selection of SNP assaysInformation Technology - Oregon hospital selects pharmacy robotic technologyInformation Technology - Partnership allows healthcare co. to process transactions more efficientlyInformation Technology - Philadelphia Hospital implements medication management productInformation Technology - Preconfigured compliance solution for entry level pharma firms introducedInformation Technology - ProEthic Pharmaceuticals selects enterprise contract management providerInformation Technology - Secure network accelerates clinical integration to enhance patient careInformation Technology - Software company awarded American Hospital Association endorsementInformation Technology - Software company launches clinical study using paper, electronic data captureInformation Technology - Technology company unveils unified platform for clinical data managementInformation Technology - Technology solution fully deployed at Partners HealthCareInformation Technology - U.S. FDA licenses analysis software for review of pharmacogenomics submissionsInformation Technology - Vanderbilt Medical Center licenses clinical decision support systemsInformation Technology - Vanderbilt University Medical Center selects surgical instrument tracking systemInjury Prevention - Dangers of mini trampolines and full-sized trampolines are similarInjury Prevention - Pennsylvania reminds residents to take precautions in the heatInjury Prevention - Poll shows many don't know injury is #1 killer of young AmericansInsulin Resistance - Arterial stiffness related to insulin resistance in hypertensive older adultsInterventional Cardiology - Canadian researchers call for more angiogramsIntracerebral Hemorrhage - Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor promotes sensorimotor recoveryIntracranial Cancer - Choices of surgical approaches for septum pellucidum tumors comparedIntraperitoneal Chemotherapy - Insertion of intraperitoneal port for chemotherapy detailedIschemia - Delayed subendocardial thinning suggests early stage hypoperfusionIschemia - GGA blunts the endothelial dysfunction induced by ischemia and reperfusionIschemia - Hyperoxygenation may be critical triggering factor for postischemic remodelingIschemia - Ketotifen inhibits I/R induced leukocyte adhesion and can prevent organ damageIschemic Heart Disease - Assessment of myocardial viability reviewedIschemic Heart Disease - Imaging study reveals characteristics of ischemic human myocardiumIslet Transplantation - New research in the area of islet transplantation detailedKidney Function - Glomerular filtration examined, involvement of perlecan clarifiedKidney Transplantation - Impact of gastric acid suppressants on tacrolimus bioavailability determinedKnee Dislocation - Long-term outcome of treatment options for athletes comparedKnee Replacement - Novel scoring system improves reproducibility of radiographic assessmentKnee Replacement - Self-assessed health measure can predict outcomeLaminin - Role of laminin in tumor progression discussedLamivudine - Combination therapy surpasses monotherapy in chronic hepatitis B patientsLaparoscopic Surgery - Utility of post-discharge thromboprophylaxis evaluatedLaparoscopy - Indications and benefits of diagnostic laparoscopy discussedLearning - TV has negative impact on very young children's learning abilitiesLeft Ventricular Function - Cardiac MDCT compared with angiocardiographyLegal Issues - Company files request to withdraw motion for injunction against Insmed, CeltrixLegal Issues - Eli Lilly & Co. to pay $700 million in product liability group settlementLegal Issues - New legislation may threaten future of independent public inquiriesLegal Issues - Patent dispute on dual ply sterilization wrap resolvedLegal Issues - The myth of the medical malpractice claims crisisLeptospirosis Vaccine - Vaccine against leptospirosis does not slow equine recurrent uveitisLeukemia - Findings in leukemia provide new insightsLeukemia - Maternal exposure to occupational solvents not linked to childhood leukemiaLeukemia Vaccine - Methods to prepare dendritic cells for leukemia immunotherapy presentedLeukodystrophy - Galactocerebrosidase expression attenuates globoid cell leukodystrophyLipolysis - Sympathetic modulation by carvedilol and losartan reduces lipolysisLipoproteins - New data illuminates research in lipoproteinsLiver Cancer - Angiostatic therapy hinders hepatocellular carcinoma progressionLiver Cancer - Liver cancer therapy achieves primary endpoint in phase 2a clinical trialsLiver Cancer - MRI better than FDG PET at detecting liver tumorsLiver Cancer - Prognosis of liver transplantation estimatedLiver Cancer - The hepaCAM gene is silenced in human hepatocellular carcinomaLiver Cancer - Transplantation of NKT lymphocytes suppresses hepatocellular carcinomaLiver Disease - Complement factor 5 may contribute to fibrogenesisLiver Transplantation - Alcohol compounds the risk of hepatitis-C-related liver cancer formationLiver Transplantation - Optimal method of "piggyback" venous outflow reconstruction identifiedLiver ischemia - Getting the NAC preserves aortic functions following liver ischemia-reperfusionLung Cancer - Chemotherapy induced expression of cyclooxygenase-2 in lung cancerLung Cancer - NAT2 genotype associated with increased risk of lung cancer among never-smokersLung Cancer - Node dissection by video-assisted thoracic surgery assessedLung Cancer - Positive recommendation in European Union of lung cancer medicine erlotinibLung Cancer - Sensor array analyses of exhaled breath detected lung cancerLung Cancer - Toxicology and epidemiology of wollastonite reviewedLymphocytes - Lymphocyte Na/K pump studied, interleukin-2-dependent regulation revealedLymphoma - CD43 coexpressed by benign B cells in the terminal ileumLymphoma Diagnostics - Image-guided cutting-edge-needle biopsy diagnosed lymphomaLymphoma Vaccine - Immunocytokine is effective against B lymphomaMalaria - Fatty meals have no effect on the relative oral bioavailability of piperaquineMalaria - Malaria peptides inducing short-lived antibodies have short structuresMalaria Diagnosis - Clinical malaria under transmission conditions in Kenya definedMalaria Prevention - 'Perfume' could lure mosquitoes and control malariaMale Infertility - Serine/threonine protein kinase needed for male fertility characterizedMarijuana Use - Acute THC exposure augments quinpirole-induced hyperlocomotionMarket Analysis - Biotech companies focusing increasingly on in-licensingMarket Analysis - Biotech companies have to insure against failures in R&DMarket Analysis - Boston, San Francisco, Philadelphia are top life sciences clustersMarket Analysis - Enbrel leads the market for biologic therapies for arthritis, psoriasisMarketing - First major sales campaign for HairMagic beginsMarketing - IT-generated data show 87% of physicians influenced by thought leadersMarketing - New Jerseay biotechnoloogy company selects advertising agencyMarketing - Philippine export deal with Pascual Labs to sell cholesterol product signedMatrix Metalloproteinase - Epilysin expression studied, effect of compression in scars revealedMeasles Vaccine - Ability of measles protein to regulate genome replication examinedMeasles Vaccine - Measles control is possible in areas of widespread HIV infectionMeasles Vaccine - Measles vaccine given at 6 months of age elicits long-term protectionMedicaid - Report reinforces need for healthy hospitals and shows impact of Medicaid cutsMedical Devices - Aortic mini-root-containing valves studied, endothelial seeding describedMedical Devices - Company announces ISO 13485:2003 certificationMedical Devices - Data on dental implant surface technology presented at implantology meetingMedical Devices - Portable daily hemodialysis device receives U.S. FDA clearanceMedical Devices - Prosthetic arm with thought-controlled movement introduced by rehab developerMedical Errors - Machine dispenses peace of mind in a flash of lightMedical Malpractice - Medical malpractice concerns lead to more breast biopsiesMedical Training - Could reality TV save academic medicine?Medicare - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to launch new Medicare productMedicare - Healthcare system announces favorable hospital Medicare settlementMedicare - Medicare Modernization Act offers more healthcare optionsMedicare - Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit agreement announcedMelanoma - Different manifestations of malignant melanoma in the breast reportedMelanoma - Differential effects of selenite and selenate delineatedMelanoma - Protein amplification in melanoma is possible drug targetMelanoma - Scientists ID gene driving melanoma cell growth and survivalMelanoma - Skin cancer research receives a massive funding boostMelanoma - p14ARF interacted with SUMO-conjugating enzyme Ubc9 and promoted sumoylationMelanoma Vaccine - Melanoma antigen cross-reactivity does not predict immunogenicityMelanoma Vaccine - Noncanonical melanoma T cell epitopes identified for cancer therapyMelanoma Vaccine - Peptides isolated by melanoma antibodies have different immunogenicityMelioidosis - Real-time PCR assay enables rapid, accurate diagnosisMeningitis - Study finds vaccine eliminates HIB disease in GambiaMeningitis - Vaccination virtually eliminates Hib meningitis in The GambiaMeningitis Vaccine - Cost effectiveness of meningitis immunization strategies reviewedMeningitis Vaccine - Meningococcal epidemiology changed after bivalent vaccine introducedMeningococcal Vaccine - Attitudes of parents regarding meningococcal C vaccination reportedMenopause - Genetic basis of bone mineral density investigatedMental Health - Drugs and therapy prevent interferon-induced depression in high-risk patientsMental Health - Pharma companies achieve milestone in Asenapine development collaborationMental Health - Survey shows large numbers of children are sexually abusedMental Health - U of Pennsylvania researcher finds teen mental health declining in U.S.Mental Health - Women's health is linked to living conditionsMental Illness - Adolescents' perception of stigma of mental illness and alcohol abuse reviewedMental Illness - End-of-life treatment preferences of persons with mental illness discussedMental Illness - Measure of subjective satisfaction with life validatedMergers & Acquisitions - A.M. Best comments on Aetna's proposed acquisition of HMS HealthcareMergers & Acquisitions - American HealthChoice ends negotiations to acquire imaging companyMergers & Acquisitions - American Medical Alert acquires Long Island Message CenterMergers & Acquisitions - CBCA Administrators acquires Bridge BenefitsMergers & Acquisitions - CRSI enters into a contract to effect a reverse mergerMergers & Acquisitions - Cerner to acquire diagnostic firmMergers & Acquisitions - Contract research organization acquires SKM OncologyMergers & Acquisitions - Delphi Medical Systems acquires CaretoolsMergers & Acquisitions - Diagnostic testing provider continues negotiations with investment companyMergers & Acquisitions - Elbit Medical Imaging announces negotiations on potential combinationMergers & Acquisitions - First Niagara Risk Management to acquire Hatch Leonard NaplesMergers & Acquisitions - Food and animal safety company to acquire UCB's dairy antibiotic testingMergers & Acquisitions - Genetic and protein analysis company to acquire Nextal BiotechnologiesMergers & Acquisitions - Heumann Pharma Generics of Germany acquired by Torrent Pharma GmbHMergers & Acquisitions - Medical device company signs preliminary letter for potential mergerMergers & Acquisitions - Medical device technology company receives equity of developmental companyMergers & Acquisitions - Medical technology company completes acquisition of Pulmonetic Systems, Inc.Mergers & Acquisitions - Microscience, a U.K.-based vaccine company, acquiredMergers & Acquisitions - Pharma company expects sale of biologics manufacturing business to close soonMergers & Acquisitions - Pharma company purchases Sinopharm Medicine holding TianjinMergers & Acquisitions - Pharma company to acquire InKine Pharmaceutical CompanyMergers & Acquisitions - Rice bran company signs letter of intent with Food Trading DominicanaMergers & Acquisitions - Shareholders endorse Iliad acquisition and capital raisingMergers & Acquisitions - SpectraBrace, an orthopedics distributor, is acquiredMesenteric Ischemia - Techniques to reduce GI complications in heart surgery patients are neededMetabolic Disease - ABCD4 and BG1 gene expression correlate with adrenoleukodystrophy pathologyMetabolic Syndrome - New findings in the area of metabolic syndrome describedMetabolic Syndrome - Strategies for managing metabolic syndrome reviewedMetabolic Syndrome Risk Factors - Risk factors for metabolic syndrome common among African American childrenMetabolism - LXRs regulate balance between fat storage and oxidationMetalloproteinase - Glomerular slit diaphragm studied, nephrin interaction and cleavage definedMetalloproteinase - Neural cell adhesion molecule studied, nature of regulation definedMethicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - Screening program helps prevent hospital-acquired MRSA infectionsMethicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - Sequence types 8 and 80 predominate community-acquired MRSA in NorwayMiddle Ear Disease - Prevalence in infants failing hearing screens determinedMigraine - Frovatriptan well-tolerated when used as 6-day dosing regimen for MRMMigraine - Research shows new Imitrex tablets absorbed fasterMigraine Headaches - New campaign to help migraine sufferers find pain reliefMitral Valve Replacement - Postoperative free-floating left atrial ball thrombus reportedMosquito-Borne Disease - Ferritin light-chain homologue promoter in Aedes aegypti mappedMosquito-Borne Disease - Foreign protein secreted in transgenic mosquitoesMotoneurons - Neural adhesion molecules L1 and CHL1 are survival factors for motoneuronsMultiple Organ Failure - N-acetylcysteine treatment has no prophylactic useMultiple Sclerosis - IND submitted to U.S. FDA for oral treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosisMultiple Sclerosis - Trial of vaccine for MS demonstrates increase in gene marker to track T-cellsMultipotent Stem Cells - Multipotent stem cells isolated from adult olfactory mucosaMycobacterium Avium - M. avium isolation method from milk tank improvedMycobacterium Avium - Real-time PCR detects M. avium subsp paratuberculosis in water & milkMycobacterium Tuberculosis - M. tuberculosis PDT is monofunctional and nonfusion proteinMycobacterium Tuberculosis - Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains possess functional cellulasesMycobacterium Tuberculosis - ESAT-6 may contribute to macrophage activation in tuberculosisMycobacterium Tuberculosis - ESAT-6/CFP-10 fusion protein and peptides used for optimal MTB diagnosisMycobacterium Tuberculosis - GTP-binding/synergy loop domain mutations of MTB ftsZ compromise its functionMycobacterium Tuberculosis - IdeR binding sites in sequences of all M. tuberculosis ORFs identifiedMycobacterium Tuberculosis - Monoacylated MDP confers TLR2/TLR4 activation on dendritic cellsMyocardial Infarction - Adenosine, at a particular dose, may help patients with STEMIMyocardial Infarction - Antidepressants may lower risk of recurrent heart attack, deathMyocardial Infarction - Aspirin underprescribed to prevent heart attack and strokeMyocardial Infarction - Bone marrow cells have a minor hand in myocardial healing after infarctionMyocardial Infarction - Nitroprusside is an effective treatment of no-reflow phenomenonMyocardial Ischemic Reperfusion Injury - Na+/Ca2+ inhibitors may have therapeutic potentialMyotonic Dystrophy Type 1 - Cytosine-thymine-guanine repeat length is only one factor in progression of DM1Nanotechnology - Nanotechnology company announces new nanomaterial availabilityNasopharyngeal Carcinoma - Epstein-Barr virus serology aided diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinomaNasopharynx Cancer - Adnexal carcinoma found in auditory canal 15 years after radiotherapyNeural Stem Cell Research - Enriched environment increases neurogenesis in subventricular zone after strokeNeural Stem Cell Transplantation - Lineage-restricted neural SCs differentiate after transplant to injured spineNeurodegenerative Diseases - Glycosaminoglycans have therapeutic potentialNeurodegenerative Diseases - Mechanism of motor neuron disease describedNeuroimaging - [11 C]-Mecamylamine not suitable for PET study of nAChRsNeurology - Aprataxin analyzed, effect of disease-associated mutations clarifiedNeurology - Brain structures analyzed, nuclear condensation of binding protein shownNeurology - Cortical learning-induced plasticity studied, effect on neurophils clarifiedNeurology - Huntington disease modeled, neuronal vulnerability revealedNeurology - Neuronal filament studied, overexpression of internexin revealedNeurology - Neuropeptide B examined, central nervous system immunoreactivity definedNeurology - Research in neurology provides new insightsNeuroprotection - Estrogen receptor agonists examined, neuroprotective properties revealedNeuroscience - Albumin enhances MCP-1 output from rat embryonic mixed brain cellsNeuroscience - Brain injury center awards clinical study for TBI trial data capture servicesNeuroscience - CD147 regulates protein complexes linked to Alzheimer diseaseNeuroscience - Developing murine neural tubes rely on sonic hedgehog for angiogenesisNeuroscience - Gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors studied, dimer distribution clarifiedNeuroscience - Iron availability examined, auditory carbon monoxide neuroprotection revealedNeuroscience - Ischemic brain injury examined, neuroprotective effects detailedNeuroscience - Kinetics of serotonin clearance characterizedNeuroscience - Mutant Dutch A beta peptide staunches cerebrovascular growthNeuroscience - Neuroendocrine effects of salsolinol characterized in lactating ratsNeuroscience - New data illuminates research in neuroscienceNeuroscience - Response of STN neurons to eye movements characterizedNeuroscience - Study confirms value of childhood epilepsy testNeuroscience - TGF-beta regulates brevican production in cultured astrocytesNeuroscience - Tmhs gene mutations disrupt hair bundle morphogenesisNicotine Addiction - Brain scan study of smokers reveals signature of cravingNiemann-Pick A Disease - Correction of brain pathology in Niemann-Pick A disease reportedNipah Virus - Scientists discover how Nipah virus enters cellsNon-Hodgkin Lymphoma - HUMAX-CD20 induces clinical response in NHL at all dose levels, company reportsNon-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Non-Hodgkin lymphomas of the oral cavity characterized by WHO classificationNonacute Coronary Artery Disease - Meta-analysis finds no benefit in PCI versus conservative therapyNorovirus Transmission - Person-to-person spread the most important norovirus transmission routeNosocomial Infections - Digestive endoscopy transmits hepatitis C infection infrequentlyNosocomial Infections - Endoscope channels harbor hepatitis B virus DNA after on-site cleaningNosocomial Infections - Preoperative skin prep antiseptic now available in tintNutrition - Anti-inflammatory effect may help explain fish benefitNutrition - Baseball food and drink: Healthy chemistry scores a surprise hitNutrition - Gerber funds Yale study on dietary calcium insufficiency in inner-city infantsNutrition - Researchers show how cancer-preventing foods workObesity - Choice/availability of take-out food not related to obesity prevalenceObesity - Men in denial over expanding waistlinesObesity Management - Insurance company partners with physicians to increase use of BMIObesity Pathogenesis - Activity restriction owing to heart disease increases obesity riskObesity Pathogenesis - Association between obesity and insomnia investigatedObesity Pathogenesis - Data advance knowledge in obesity pathogenesis researchObesity Pathogenesis - Development of adipose tissue and dietary lipids reviewedObesity Pathogenesis - Human cortical specialization for food investigatedObesity Pathogenesis - Ingested cocoa prevents high-fat diet-induced obesityObesity Pathogenesis - Role of spontaneous activity in obesity and energy homeostasis outlinedObesity Surgery - Adverse patient safety events in bariatric surgery analyzedObesity Surgery - Managing bariatric patients in a children's hospital examinedObesity Therapy - Endocannabinoid modulation of lipogenesis may promote weight lossObesity Therapy - Reports describe recent advances in obesity therapy researchObesity and Diabetes - Fatty acid oxidation by adiponectin impaired in muscle of obese diabeticsObesity and Diabetes - Findings describe new data in obesity and diabetes researchObstetrics - Delayed pushing improves fetal well-beingObstetrics - Failed trial of labor is linked to obesityObstetrics - Growth restriction in twin pregnancies linked to modifiable risk factorsObstetrics - Immunological status influences hepatitis E severity in pregnant womenObstetrics - Interleukin-6 may elevate fetal nucleated red blood cellsObstetrics - Intertwin birth time is linked to umbilical cord pHObstetrics - Parity is linked to lower urinary tract symptomsObstetrics - Research in obstetrics provides new insightsObstetrics - Safety of oxcarbazepine investigatedObstructive Sleep Apnea - Pharma companies collaborate to develop therapy for obstructive sleep apneaOcular Epithelial Cells - Ocular ciliary epithelium examined, retinoid processing proteins clarifiedOlfaction - Odorant-induced activation studied, consequences on cell survival clarifiedOlfaction - Olfactory bulb glomeruli studied, sex difference in distribution and size shownOlfactory Neuroblastoma - Endoscopic-assisted cranionasal resection of olfactory neuroblastoma assessedOncogenesis - Interferon is important component of 'cancer immunoediting'Oncogenesis - Studies advance knowledge in oncogenesis researchOncology - Cervical adenocarcinoma in situ can be safely managed during pregnancyOncology - Downregulated BRCA2 expression upregulates prostate cancer cell proliferationOncology - Effectiveness of combined therapeutic modalities investigated in cervical cancerOncology - Findings describe new data in oncology researchOncology - Interleukin 6 supports p53 tumor suppressor gene promoter methylationOncology - Interleukin-8 levels rise in advanced prostate cancerOncology - MAGE-D1 inhibition may contribute to breast cancer formationOncology - Plexiform neurofibroma is a neoplasm of the uterine cervixOncology - Recombinant CXC chemokine ligand 10 boosts the potency of cisplatinOncology - The neural phenotype of Ewing family tumors is linked to EWS-FLI1Oncology - Tumor resection prolongs lifeOphthalmic Surgery - Autologous pericranium useful for covering exposed orbital implantsOphthalmology - Conjunctival tissues do not model VEGF expression in pterygiaOphthalmology - Prescription lens treatment becomes more popularOphthalmology - Retina adapts to seek the unexpected, ignore the commonplaceOphthalmology - Website helps consumers understand cataracts, treatment optionsOpthalmology - Opthalmology company receives CE Mark approval for laser vision treatmentOral Cancer - Cytotoxicity of phenolic acid phenethyl esters on oral cancer cells evaluatedOral Cancer - Effect of screening on oral cancer mortality in Kerala, India, evaluatedOral Cancer - Salivary bacteria could be useful as indicators of oral cancerOral Reconstruction - Clinical outcome of reconstruction of oral cavity reviewedOrbital Surgery - Procedures for reconstructive and function-preserving orbital surgery discussedOrthodontic Appliances - Effect of archwire ligation technique on microbial flora determinedOrthodontics - Invisalign system provides aesthetic treatment optionOrthodontics - Long-term effects of rapid maxillary expansion on dental arch determinedOrthodontics - Researchers test drug that could cut treatment time in halfOrthopedics - Moderate weight loss takes major pressure off the kneeOrthopedics - Nanotubes inspire new technique for healing broken bonesOrthopedics - Research company receives CE Mark approval for bone repair productOrthopedics - Stem cells and cytokines spur bone growth in experimental modelsOsteoporosis - Colles fractures linked to low bone mineral densityOsteoporosis - Exercise program and special weighted back support improves balance in elderlyOsteoporosis - Glucocorticoids decrease bone density in womenOsteoporosis - Hemoglobin levels may predict bone density in older personsOsteoporosis - Hormonal replacement therapy maintains bone mineral contentOsteoporosis - Lifestyle changes minimize risk for distal forearm fractureOsteoporosis - Study shows bone mineral density increases with dietary supplementOsteosarcoma - Fluoride in tap water linked to bone cancerOtorhinolaryngology - Alaryngeal speech aid system developedOtorhinolaryngology - F-18-FDG-PET-CT fusion helped plan radiotherapy treatmentOutbreaks - Coccidioidomycosis epidemic associated with climatic changesOxygen Saturation - Cerebral TOI may not be reliable in detecting low SjO2 in childrenPain Management - Due West Family Health Care in Madison, Tennessee to deploy EDX-Direct ProgramPain Management - Inflammatory mediators in temporomandibular joint synovial fluid examinedPain Management - Pharma compoany files investigational new drug application for pain treatmentPain Management - Preliminary results announced from study of postoperative pain relief productPain Management - U.S. FDA approves low-level laser for wide-use pain reliefPain Medicine - Children in chronic pain need better supportPain Medicine - Constipation a serious problem for cancer patients treated with opioidsPain Medicine - Disparities between black and white patients with cancer pain identifiedPain Medicine - Humira improves quality of life for psoriatic arthritis patientsPain Medicine - Women feel pain more than menPancreatic Cancer - Inositol hexaphosphate proposed as novel treatment for pancreatic cancerParainfluenza Vaccine - Live bivalent vaccine for parainfluenza and influenza developedParkinson Disease - "Fast tapping" test not suitable for clinical assessmentParkinson Disease - Drug therapy for Parkinson disease available in U.K., European launches plannedParkinson Disease - Growth factor brings back hope to Parkinson patientsParkinson Disease - Low-dose pergolide provides limited benefits in de novo diseaseParkinson Disease - Only cardiac MIBG uptake can distinguish PD from multiple system atrophyParkinson Disease Therapy - Frequent L-dopa dosing plus entacapone effective in animalsParvovirus Vaccine - Fluorescent human parvovirus B19 virus-like particles characterizedPatents - Biopharmaceutical company announces patent on amyloid lowering drugsPatents - Catheter, medical tubing securement development company announces 7 new patentsPatents - Drug-delivery company gets Mexican patentPatents - Nanotechnology company receives patent for nanostructured detection platformPatents - Patent application filed on transrenal DNA technology for infectious diseasesPatents - U.S. patent allowed for novel cancer drug in clinical developmentPatents - U.S. patent granted on electronic patient-reported outcomes research softwarePatient Safety - Hemashield Vantage peripheral vascular grafts recalledPatients - Japanese patent approved for method for inducing osteoblast differentiationPediatric Allergy Medicine - Impact of facemask design on spacer drug delivery determinedPediatric Epilepsy - U.S. FDA approves Keppra for use in childhood epilepsyPediatric Epilepsy Therapy - Potentially dangerous coprescription practices found in ScotlandPediatric Nephrotic Syndrome - Mycophenolate mofetil recommended in place of cyclosporine APediatric Obesity - Parents can fight obesity by weaning preschoolers from TVPediatric Oncology - Pediatric and adult leukemia cells bear distinctly different propertiesPediatric Otorhinolaryngology - Fixing straps of nasal CPAP system can cause severe ear traumaPediatric Vaccine - Refusal of childhood vaccines among parents investigatedPediatrics - New pediatrician workforce policy addresses growing challenges in healthcarePeptides - Apolipoprotein-amyloid beta peptide link studied, energy transfer analyzedPerception - Sensory "background noise" can improve perceptionPercutaneous Coronary Intervention - Enoxaparin shows similar results as unfractionated heparin during PCIsPercutaneous Coronary Intervention - Patients undergoing PCI at risk for retroperitoneal bleedingPercutaneous Coronary Intervention - Plasma PAI-1 levels may identify patients with late restenosis riskPeripheral Arterial Disease - Availability of vascular surgeons impacts amputation ratePeripheral Artery Disease - Distal protection devices improve safety of lower extremity treatmentPersonnel - Albert E. Holt joins ParadigmHealth as chief medical officerPersonnel - American Diabetes Association elects president of executive committeePersonnel - Assurant promotes Raj B. Dave to VP and assistant general counselPersonnel - Biomedical company adds two VPs to executive managementPersonnel - Biomedical device firm appoints new members to its scientific advisory boardPersonnel - Biopharmaceutical company announces new president and chief executive officerPersonnel - Biopharmaceutical company announces senior vice president of human resourcesPersonnel - Biopharmaceutical company names vice president of investor relationsPersonnel - Biotech company expands senior scientific team into CaliforniaPersonnel - Biotech company strengthens its board of directorsPersonnel - Biotech group appoints chair of its new industrial, environmental sectionPersonnel - Biotech names VPs in product operations, regulatory, and researchPersonnel - Breast cancer diagnostics company appoints vice president of salesPersonnel - CRPF official appointed to NIH advisory councilPersonnel - Cancer therapeutics development company appoints senior vice presidentPersonnel - Cigna names two new directors to boardPersonnel - Clare Thompson named European operations managing director by tech companyPersonnel - Clinical trial data management company names board membersPersonnel - Clive V. Bennett appointed president and COO of MOVA PharmaceuticalPersonnel - Consumer products company announces management changesPersonnel - David Mongillo named vice president for policy & medical affairs at ACLAPersonnel - Dermatology company announces new appointment to board of directorsPersonnel - Diagnostic imaging company names Robb Young senior manager, cardiology CTPersonnel - Dr. Abraham Sartani appointed to pharma's boardPersonnel - Dr. Craig Smith joins board of immunotherapy companyPersonnel - Dr. Leslie Hudson to become CEO and president of pharmaceutical companyPersonnel - Dr. Paul A. Marks named chairman of scientific advisory boardPersonnel - Drug development company names executive directorPersonnel - Eric Reimer named chief growth officer by behavioral health management companyPersonnel - Gilbert Mittler resigns from Assurant's board of directorsPersonnel - Guardian taps John Foley to head dental unitPersonnel - Health insurance company appoints presidentPersonnel - Healthcare company names executive vice president, chief medical officerPersonnel - Jack Price appointed to board by manufacturer of cranial ultrasound devicesPersonnel - Karmeen Kulkarni elected president of healthcare, education by diabetes groupPersonnel - Kelly W. Elliott, RN, named VP of clinical affairs by medical devices companyPersonnel - Lawrence T. Smith elected board chair by national diabetes organizationPersonnel - Leslie Stiles named honorary chair of Pennsylvania breast cancer groupPersonnel - Martin Freed, MD, appointed chief medical officer by pharmaceutical companyPersonnel - Medical center names chief operating officerPersonnel - Medical director of NICU named at San Jose's Good Samaritan HospitalPersonnel - Medical services company names vice president and general managerPersonnel - Molecular diagnostic technology company announces new leadership teamPersonnel - Nancy Oaks appointed VP of sales U.S. Rx division by pharmaceutical companyPersonnel - Oncology center company appoints member to board of directorsPersonnel - Patrick Dunn elected to health products dietary supplements expert committeePersonnel - Paul Lopez named president of company's ophthalmology business unitPersonnel - Pharma company announces key appointmentsPersonnel - Pharma company hires Sr. VP and general counsel, announces promotionPersonnel - Pharmaceutical company announces personnel changesPersonnel - Pharmaceutical company founder James A. Wells, PhD, joins UCSF facultyPersonnel - Pharmaceutical company's chief operating officer elected chair of medical groupPersonnel - Therapeutic apheresis services company appoints president and COO, CEOPersonnel - Thomas H. McLain appointed to Biotechnology Industry Organization's boardPersonnel - Timothy M. Mayleben elected to bioscience company board of directorsPharmaceutical Research - Consultancy releases study on pharma industryPharmaceutical Research - New report examines cough, cold, allergy, and sinus marketPharmaceutical Research - Research study examines recruitment and retention at pharma companiesPharmaceutical Research - Study examines pharma product commercializationPharmaceutical Research - Survey examines consumer use of online resourcesPheochromocytoma - Genetic testing for pheochromocytoma-associated syndromes recommendedPhilanthropy - Health plan provides grant to support HIV educationPhosphatase - Integrin isoform examined, nature of enhanced platelet signaling revealedPhysical Fitness - Exercise capacity reduced in patients with glycogen storage disease type IPhysical Fitness - Self-assessed fitness and exercise parameters predict objective fitnessPhysiology - Calcium oscillations studied, role in Ras and the ERK/MAPK cascade revealedPlague - Functions of differentially expressed proteins ID'd for Yersinia speciesPlatelets - Glycoproteins and von Willebrand factor studied, bond kinetics clarifiedPlatelets - Reports add new data to platelets researchPneumococcal - Co-amoxiclav and opsonophagocytosis overcome amoxicillin resistancePneumococcal Vaccines - Recent studies add new data to pneumococcal vaccines researchPneumococcus - Pneumococcal pathogenesis examined, teichoic acid esterase crystallizedPolio - Identifying dominant mutations of poliovirus genome could lead to new therapiesPolio - India near eradication of poliovirusPolio Diagnosis - Determination of poliovirus-specific IgA in saliva by ELISA testsPolycystic Ovary Syndrome - Studies advance knowledge in polycystic ovary syndrome researchPolyuria - Age and race appear to be factors in prevalence of polyuriaPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Intense terrorism does not affect PTSD symptomsPostural Tachycardia Syndrome - Acute acetylcholinesterase inhibition improves tachycardia in POTSPregnancy - Acute fatty liver of pregnancy may underlie third trimester symptomsPregnancy - Prepregnancy obesity not a factor in progression to preeclampsiaPrions - Antiprion drugs assessed, use of high-throughput screening describedPrions - Research add new data to prions body of knowledgeProduct Licensing - Company obtains license from Valentis for novel drug formulation technologyProduct Licensing - Jilin Natural Pharmatech Group licenses DiAoNingProduct Licensing - Late-stage anticancer compound acquired from Sumitomo PharmaceuticalsProduct Licensing - License agreement with Merck entered for use of bacterial cell expressionProduct Recall - Vail Products issues nationwide recall of enclosed bed systemsProfessional Education - College awards first U.S. degrees in acupuncture and Oriental medicineProfessional Education - Medical training facility opens in Columbus, OhioProfessional Education - Provider of testing services, nuclear cardiology certification board join forcesProgenitor Cells - Neuronal progenitor cells studied, expression pattern in hippocampus clarifiedPrognostics - CRP plus ECG ST-segment depression predicts mortalityProinflammatory Factor - Common protein found to be novel pro-inflammatoryProstate Cancer - A20 gene expression regulated by TNF, Vitamin D, and androgen in prostate cancerProstate Cancer - Age at diagnosis decreased over successive generations in PaC familiesProstate Cancer - Androgen deprivation therapy associated with fracture risk in prostate cancerProstate Cancer - Co-cultured cells exhibit bidirectional activityProstate Cancer - Early prostate cancer screening may reduce mortality rateProstate Cancer - No serological evidence of association between prostate cancer and HSV2/HSV8Prostate Cancer - No single PSA cutoff would yield both high sensitivity and high specificityProstate Cancer - Regulatory filing process for European approvals of prostate cancer drug begunProstate Cancer Vaccine - Prostate cancer therapy with inducible caspase and IL-12 describedProstate Cancer Vaccine - Vaccine therapy for prostate cancer presentedProtein Expression - Dental repair examined, protein expression sequence clarifiedProtein Kinase - Protein kinase C studied, influence on transcription of ZO-1 and occludin shownProtein Kinase - Protein kinase membrane localization studied, nature of regulation definedProteomics - Activated protein C promotes wound healing by stimulating angiogenesisProteomics - NKG2D receptor analyzed, membrane hexameric assembly revealedProteomics - Prolonged p38 activity produces endothelial cell dysfunctionProteomics - Protein signatures emerge in hepatocellular carcinoma samplesProteomics - Repressed p53 delays new vessel maturationProteomics - TWIST protein motifs analyzed, function of natural mutations revealedProteomics - Tumor endothelial marker 7 is a transmembrane receptor in vertebrate brainsPseudomonas Vaccine - Vector with OprF epitope in capsid protects against Pseudomonas Public Health - Health indicators helped define public health prioritiesPulmonary Medicine - COPD analyzed, increased arterial carboxyhemoglobin concentrations notedPulmonary Medicine - Epidural block - isoflurane/nitrous oxide combo okay for lung resectionPulmonary Medicine - Mechanism for PV focal firing that converts to atrial fibrillation foundPulmonary Medicine - New findings in the area of pulmonary medicine detailedPulmonary Medicine - Researchers use MRI to characterize proximal pulmonary artery blood flowPulse Oximetry - Normal values of pulse oximetry in newborns is lower at high altitudesQuality - Projects aim to improve care for beneficiaries with high medical costsQuality - Size, cost of assisted living facilities have little influence on healthQuality - Top U.S. children's hospital namedQuality Assurance - DNA testing lab gets ISO/IEC 17025 accreditationQuality Assurance - Immune Deficiency Foundation names Preferred Pharmacy Provider Program partnerRNA Research - Preliminary microRNA expression in mouse stem cells presented at conferenceRNA Research - Survey reveals top suppliers in the RNA purification marketRadiotherapy - Radiation-induced apoptosis preceded the delayed apoptosis of CGL1 hybrid cellsReceptors - Glucocorticoid receptor examined, nature of regulation definedRecombinant Technology - Bacteria manufacture protein suitable for medical adhesive useReconstructive Surgery - Extracorporal shock waves surpass gene therapy for revitalizing skin flapsRectal Cancer Therapy - Sacral neuromodulation effective for post-resection incontinenceRenal Cell Cancer - Echo contrast-enhanced ultrasound assesses renal cell carcinoma angiogenesisRenal Development - Renal development assessed, regulatory role of podocalyxin-like protein revealedRenal Graft - Tacrolimus improves serum lipid levels and improves cardiovascular riskRenal Transplantation - BP, arterial wall properties altered after cyclosporine to tacrolimus switchRenal Transplantation - Cytokine polymorphisms did not influence rejection in renal transplantationRespiratory Medicine - Promising phase II data with inhaled anticholinergic LAS34273 reportedRespiratory Research - Novel wireless pulse oximeter developedRestenosis - Recent findings in restenosis provide new insightsRestless Leg Syndrome - New pramipexole data for restless leg syndrome presented at conferenceRetinopathy - Angiopoietin 1 prevents but does not reverse retinal neovascularizationRheumatoid Arthritis - B cells play a key role in RA pathogenesis, merit further investigationRheumatoid Arthritis - Rituximab appears to be a safe and effective targeted therapy for RASARS - Controlling wildlife trade key to preventing health crisesSARS - Findings in SARS provide new insightsSARS - Tachycardia reported in patients recovering from SARSSARS Coronavirus - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of SARS coronavirusST Elevation Myocardial Infarction - NOGA useful in assessing post-PCI myocardial recoverySalivary Glands - Cases of intraoral minor salivary gland neoplasms reviewedSaphenous Vein Grafts - Clinical outcomes after sirolimus-eluting stent implantation are goodSchistosomiasis - Ten million Africans treated by international disease treatment programSchistosomiasis Vaccine - Schistosoma japonicum reacts with antisera to other speciesSchizophrenia - Brain function can improve with supportSchizophrenia - Researchers uncover building blocks of schizophrenia and drug addictionSchizophrenia Therapy - Clinicians overestimate antipsychotic treatment adherenceSchizophrenia Therapy - Cognitive-behavioral therapy has limited effects on refractory psychosisSchizophrenia Therapy - Factors predicting family intervention outcome identifiedSensory Hyperreactivity - Patients may suffer from neurochemical alterationSexual & Reproductive Health - Company opens new Center for Collaborative ReproductionSexual & Reproductive Health - IUD maker: Survey says IUD users worry less about pregnancy, enjoy sex moreSexual & Reproductive Health - Pharma company asserts no increased risk of blindness with ViagraSexual & Reproductive Medicine - In vitro organotypic model of human endometrium developedSexual & Reproductive Medicine - Varicocelectomy improves sperm DNA integritySexual Dysfunction - Role of pudendal nerve in female sexual dysfunction clarifiedSexually Transmitted Infection - High herpes simplex virus-2 and syphilis seroprevalence among female drug usersShock - Profound hypothermia preserves cognitive functions in a swine modelSickle Cell Anemia Therapy - Efficacy of procaine in treatment elucidatedSkin Cancer - Bowen disease treated with Mohs micrographic surgerySkin Cancer - Mouse model may provide approach to testing the importance of genetic mutationsSleep Disorders - Sleep-related breathing disorders in obese patients examinedSmallpox Vaccine - Cell culture-derived smallpox vaccine developedSmoking Cessation - Dentists should do more to help patients kick tobacco habitSmooth Muscles - Airway smooth muscle cells studied, nature of CXCL-8 induction clarifiedSociology - Child-raising toughest on young grandmothersSociology - Researchers find a neurobiological basis for social conformitySodium Channel - Ras examined, role in Na+ channel coupling definedSpectrin - Spectrin analyzed, tetramerization site mutational effects revealedSports Medicine - Impact of external ankle supports on performance clarifiedSports Medicine - Infrapatellar plica may play role in refractory anterior knee painSports Medicine - Older footballers more likely to 'do a hamstring'Sports Medicine - Pamidronate shows promise as adjunct treatment for stress fracturesSquamous Cancer - Polymorphisms of GPX1 gene associated with second primary tumorsStaphylococcus Aureus - S. aureus cysteine proteinases studied, role in vascular leakage definedStatins - Reports advance knowledge in statins researchStem Cell Policy - Diabetes group urges Senate action on stem cell research legislationStem Cell Policy - Subcommittee approves stem cell policy enhancementsStem Cell Research - Australian officials launch new human embryonic stem cell line, drives networkStem Cell Research - BRCA2 deficiency in small intestine leads to spontaneous stem cell deletionStem Cell Research - Cell growth from cultured intervertebral disks correlates negatively with IL-6Stem Cell Research - Company provides update on hESC at stem-cell meetingStem Cell Research - EDNRB or KIT signaling needed for maintenance/survival of melanocyte precursorsStem Cell Research - GCSF & GMCSF have differential effects on neutrophil survival and functionStem Cell Research - Long-term survival of blood stem cells reported in cloning and stem cellsStem Cell Research - Molecular markers distinguish bone marrow mesenchymal SCs from fibroblastsStem Cell Research - Neural stem cells isolated from postnatal cerebellumStem Cell Research - Neurturin augments non-neuronal cell numbers via increased cell proliferationStem Cell Research - Peripheral blood cell fractions spawn endothelial progenitor cellsStem Cell Research - Study finds adult stem cells show same ability to self-renew as embryonicStem Cell Research - Study: Cell nuclear transfer in old animals generates youthful immune cellsStem Cell Research - Zac1 expressed in stem cells of neuroectoderm and mesoderm during embryogenesisStem Cell Transplantation - Cultured BM cells can act as substitute for autograft or BMP in spine fusionStem Cell Transplantation - IL-6/TNF-alpha polymorphisms identifies risk of unsuccessful limbic SC graftStreptococcus Pyogenes - Different strains may circulate simultaneously during S. pyogenes outbreakStress - Human lens studied, role of reductases in oxidative stress resistance revealedStroke - MIT develops "Anklebot" for stroke patientsStroke - Nerve protector could make for new stroke treatmentsStroke - Protein kinase C delta inhibitors attenuate injury and improve outcomeStroke - U.S. FDA grants clearance to market blood test for assessing risk of strokeStrokes - Cerebral endothelial ICAM-1 expression analyzed, aprotinin effect shownSubglottic Hemangioma Therapy - CO2 laser resection provides optimal outcomeSudden Infant Death Syndrome - Bedsharing, even with nonsmoking parents, may increase risk of SIDSSuicide - Cancer patients associated with higher suicide risk than general populationSurgical Technology - Clearance received for hemispherical polyaxial screw for spine surgerySurgical Technology - Ophthalmic products ships its newly redesigned Three-Piece Collamer lensSurgical Technology - Paper analyzes effects of modernizing care for patients undergoing major surgerySurgical Technology - Post-surgical adhesions therapy data presented at conferenceSurgical Technology - Selective heating of fibrous septae key to face surgery success, study indicatesSurgical Technology - Tissue repair technology company launch of TruGraft BGS SyringeSurgical Technology - Trend toward insured laser eye surgery reported by independent review groupSurvival and Mortality - Assessing disease burden in U.S. reportedSynapsin - Synapsin examined, nature of cyclophilin association definedTelemedicine - New Royal Ottawa Hospital to showcase wireless telemedicineTetanus Vaccine - Tetanus and TBE vaccines do not protect healthy elderly adultsThymic Cancers - Results of multimodality treatments revealedThymus Cancer - Chromosomal imbalances occurred in sporadic neuroendocrine tumors of the thymusThyoma Therapy - Adjuvant radiation may not be needed after stage III tumor resectionThyroid Cancer - Controversies over the management of thyroid cancer raisedTissue Engineering - Researchers' data advance tissue engineering researchTissue Engineering - Respiratory epithelial cells may be used for tracheal tissue engineeringTissue Engineering - Rotary culture enhances preosteoblast aggregation and mineralizationTissue Engineering - Tissue-engineered artificial bile duct resembles native bile ductTissue Engineering - Umbilical vein scaffold developed for cardiovascular tissue engineeringTobacco Use - Alcohol augments cognitive biases for smoking cuesTobacco Use - Education and employment characteristics predicted smoking statusTobacco Use - NicoDerm CQ gives "the Patch" a makeoverTobacco Use - Survey finds Minnesota residents support recent smoke-free ordinancesTotal Arch Replacement - Arch-first technique improves neurological outcomes for total arch replacementToxoplasmosis Vaccine - Toxoplasma gondii proteins protect against tissue cyst formationTracheostomy - There are no clinical differences between open versus bedside PDTTransplant Medicine - Basiliximab may reduce incidence of acute organ rejection in lung transplantsTransplant Medicine - Enrollment in trial of new fibrin sealant system for liver transplant completeTransplant Medicine - Immunosuppressive drugs remain vital years after liver transplantationTransplant Medicine - Live donor transplant program receives 'UNOS-approved' designationTransplant Medicine - New findings in transplant medicine describedTransplant Medicine - Repeated pulse therapy increases graft loss in HCV-positive liver recipientsTransplant Medicine - Select therapies limit fibrosis progression after liver transplantationTransplantation Medicine - Aggressive organ donor management increases amount of organs available for useTransplantation Medicine - PaO2 <250mmHg is not a definite contraindication for lung transplantationTransthyretin - Transthyretin studied, synthesis by subcommissural ependymal cells definedTrial Parameters - International project launched to harmonize trial parameters in lymphomaTuberculosis - Antimycobacterial therapy associated with shift toward predominant Th1 phenotypeTuberculosis - Biochemical changes associated with antituberculosis drugsTuberculosis - Cattle movements predict bovine tuberculosis occurrence in Great BritainTuberculosis - Tuberculosis diagnosis confirmed by PCR in prehistoric skeleton in BritainTuberculosis Diagnosis - Sensitivity of assays for detecting tuberculosis comparedTuberculosis Vaccine - Ag85B fusion molecule-based tuberculosis subunit vaccine developedTuberculosis Vaccines - Findings in tuberculosis vaccines provide new insightsTumor Suppressor - ING4 functioned as tumor suppressorTurner Syndrome - Effect on growth hormone therapy on adult height determinedType 1 Diabetes - Therapy with TRX4 preserves the function of insulin-producing beta cellsType 2 Diabetes - Type 2 diabetes supplement HPB-84 study results reportedTyrosine Kinase - Na+ , K+ -ATPase examined, novel regulation in cortical neurons revealedU.S. Food and Drug Administration - U.S. FDA grants 510(k) clearance for non-invasive patient monitorsUmbilical Cord Blood Banking - Red blood cell depletion systems compared for cell recovery and RBC reductionUrology - Genetic markers predict clinical outcomes in bladder cancer patientsVaccine Adjuvant - Adenovirus-HSP72 and CEA-plasmid vaccination prolongs survivalVaccine Adjuvant - Adjuvant IL-7 and IL-15 improves survival of CD8+ memory cell poolVaccine Adjuvant - Beta-chemokines induced by orthophosphorothioate oligodeoxynucleotidesVaccine Adjuvant - Macrophage-activating lipopeptide-2 directly stimulates B lymphocytesVaccine Development - Biotechnology company extends agreement to boost production of flu vaccineVaccine Development - Encouraging the development of new vaccines describedVaccine Development - Factors affecting manufacturers' decisions to produce vaccines reportedVaccine Development - Pharmaceutical company announces U.S. FDA reviews of investigational vaccinesVaccine Efficacy - Children with leukemia benefit from DPT and MMR vaccinationsVaccine Policy - Immunization policy and its implementation in U.K. outlinedVaccine Vector - Two nonviral gene therapy vectors for somatic integration comparedVaccines Adjuvant - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of vaccines adjuvantVaccines Development - New data illuminates research in vaccines developmentVaginal Prolapse - Slings can prevent vaginal prolapseVancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus Faecium - Esp gene detected in all vancomycin-resistant E. faecium strains in KoreaVascular Anomalies - Urine test may help monitor disfiguring birthmarksVector Development - Protein expression using bacterial hemoglobin fusion vector reportedVector Development - Studies advance knowledge in vector development researchVector Development - Transduction with viral vectors modulates human dendritic-cell functionVenous Ulcers - Final version of OrCel study protocol submitted to U.S.FDAVentricular Hypertrophy - Strategies that decrease ET-1 can improve coronary endothelial dysfunctionVirology - Adenoviral vector binding is toxic to non-targeted tissuesVirology - Alcohol impedes hepatitis C response to therapy in HIV-coinfected patientsVirology - Researchers' findings advance virology researchVirology - Virus-encoded inhibitor blocks RNA interferenceVirology Vaccine - Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus VP60 capsid protein expressedVirology Vaccine - Use of recombinant viruses as vaccines against viral diseases reviewedVirology Vaccines - New research in the area of virology vaccines detailedWeight Loss - Dieting linked to increased wealthWeight Loss - Reasons for intentional and unintentional weight loss in older men outlinedWeight Management - Slow walking may help reduce weight in obese womenWest Nile Virus - Neutralizing antibodies to West Nile virus characterizedWound Healing - Microvascular perfusion improves when murine wounds are exposed to hyperoxiaYersinia Pestis - pgm locus plays role in Yersinia pestis adaptation to its environment
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