Health and Medicine Week

HIV/AIDS Vaccine - Prime-boost regimen enhances potency of DNA HIV vaccines

HIV/AIDS Vaccine - Single round PCR and cloning method used to develop HIV vaccine

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

HIV/Hepatitis C Coinfection - Pegylated interferon alpha-2a effective/well-tolerated in HIV/HCV coinfection

HIV/Tuberculosis Coinfection - Risk of resistance in HIV/TB coinfection depends on rifampin dosing schedule

HLA-A Typing - Sequencing strategy reliable and efficient for high-resolution HLA-A typing

Haemophilus Vaccine -  H. influenzae b (Hib) vaccination increases Hib genetic diversity

Haemophilus Vaccine - Infant immunization with Haemophilus influenzae re-established

Haemophilus Vaccines - New data illuminates research in haemophilus vaccines

Halitosis - Bacteria feed on smelly breath (and feet)

Head & Neck Cancer - Combination scanner may increase accuracy in detecting spread, recurrence

Head & Neck Cancer - Transfected p16 rebuffs salivary cancer cell proliferation

Head Lice - PerFoam demonstrates safety and 96% efficacy in phase II/III study

Head and Neck Cancer - Reports add new data to head and neck cancer research

Healthcare Access - Agreement with HCA to purchase 5 hospitals in Virginia, West Virginia signed

Healthcare Access - Group dismayed by Oregon governor's veto of hepatitis C legislation

Healthcare Access - Long-term care facilities company announces plans for 2 new hospitals

Healthcare Access - Phoenix dental clinic opens to serve at-need children

Healthcare Access - Survey on emergency care results reported

Healthcare Costs - Health plan administrative expense growth plummets

Healthcare Costs - Survey foresees lowest group health insurance rate increase in 6 years

Healthcare Coverage - Community college, Oswald Cos., partner to form Health & Productivity Institute

Healthcare Coverage - Company announces new Expert Review Matrix in MedCheck systems

Healthcare Coverage - Dental Select announces agreement with Epic Dental

Healthcare Coverage - Health system to provide benefits for companies with 5-50 employees

Healthcare Coverage - Health underwriter association applauds Ohio's move to establish high-risk pool

Healthcare Coverage - Indiana insurer gets approval to offer Medicare Advantage HMOs, PPOs

Healthcare Coverage - Pharmacy benefit management group reports 7.2% drug trend in 2004 report

Healthcare Coverage - Survey shows rising healthcare costs cut into profits of large U.S. businesses

Healthcare Coverage - U.S. CMS approves benefits company's managed care coverage expansion

Hearing Loss - New system could treat middle ear problems

Hearing Loss - Sensorineural loss, early graying and essential tremor may be new syndrome?

Heart Bypass Surgery - Study provides insights into energy expenditure, efficiency of cardiac pumping

Heart Disease - ADH1C genotype modifies relationship between alcohol consumption and CHD risk

Heart Disease - Dysfunctional adjacent segments affects wall thickening more than transmurality

Heart Disease - Study investigated BNP levels in LV systolic dysfunction

Heart Disease Prevention - Government policy changes lead to drop in heart disease deaths in Poland

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Brisk walking increases fitness and lowers cardiovascular risk

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Cardiovascular risk in Southeastern United States examined

Heart Failure - Alpha₁ -adrenoceptor block may contribute to effects of carvedilol

Heart Failure - CRT improves left atrial appendage function and pulmonary venous flow

Heart Failure - Heart failure patients sought for implantable pulse generator study

Heart Surgery - Predictors of hemodynamic response to volume replacement compared

Heavy Metal Poisoning - Evidence points to role of arsenic in the madness of King George III

Helicobacter Pylori - DNA MMR deficiency in H. pylori infection increase mutated risk in GI mucosa

Hematology - Hepatitis C is a cofactor for vascular access thrombosis in dialysis patients

Hematology - Lamivudine prophylaxis fights hepatitis B reactivation in cancer patients

Hematology - Oral methionine load is investigated in women with thrombosis

Hemodialysis - Study will prove whether online hemodiafiltration leads to fewer CV events

Hemophilia - Gene therapy induces tolerance to factor VIII inhibitors

Hemophilus Influenzae Outbreaks - Invasive Hemophilus influenzae serotype outbreak has occurred in infants

Hemorrhage - Armed forces search for ways to improve survival in the combat zone

Heparin - Registry will provide insights on heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

Hepatic Cancer - Cancer cell dissemination occurred during surgery for hepatic cancer metastases

Hepatitis B - Identification of a protein important for hepatitis B replication

Hepatitis B Therapy - Differentially expressed genes are targets for hepatitis B containment

Hepatitis B Therapy - Lentiviral vectors containing hammerhead ribozymes end hepatitis B activity

Hepatitis B Therapy - Pediatric chronic hepatitis B patients respond to lamivudine therapy

Hepatitis B Virus - AST surpasses ALT for screening liver injury in hepatitis B carriers

Hepatitis B Virus - Agreement signed to recover genetic information from clinical serum samples

Hepatitis B Virus - Biopharmaceutical company comments on data from hepatitis B treatment study

Hepatitis B Virus - Lamivudine helps patients overcome HBV-related decompensated liver cirrhosis

Hepatitis B Virus - Phase III clinical evaluation of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate begins

Hepatitis C Virus - Group launches hepatitis C treatment program

Hepatitis C Virus - Liver transplant recipients with hepatitis C require lower doses of tacrolimus

Hepatitis C Virus - Transgenic mice model extrahepatic manifestations of chronic hepatitis C

Hepatocellular Cancer - SEN virus infection not major cause of hepatocellular carcinoma

Hepatocellular Carcinoma - Successful tumor RFA using 4D real-time ultrasound system reported

Hepatology - Combined models assess hepatitis C-related liver fibrosis

Hepatoma - Enzyme deficiency may contribute to liver cancer

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia - Novel locus identified on chromosome 5

Herpes Labialis - Phase 2 study of herpes labialis treatment successfully completed

Herpes Simplex - "Achilles' heel" of the herpes virus possibly found

Herpes Simplex Virus - Neonatal herpes simplex virus infection may be due to colonization

Herpes Simplex Virus - Universal screening for herpes infection could reduce perinatal infection

Hip Replacement - Risk factors for impingement identified

Hormone Receptors - Phenobarbital response unit studied, binding sites elucidated

Hormones - Anaphase transition analyzed, role of fertilization revealed

Hormones - PTH/PTHrP receptor examined, role of expression in nipple function clarified

Hormones - Researchers' work adds to hormones body of knowledge

Human Herpesvirus Type 8 - Salivary lactoferrin recognized by human herpesvirus-8

Human Papillomavirus - B lymphocyte activation by HPV-like particles induces Ig class switch

Human Papillomavirus - HPV DNA tests compared using SurePath Pap test as collection method

Human Papillomavirus - New guidelines proposed for HPV-testing in persistent mildly dyskaryotic smears

Hurthle Cell Cancer - Differentiated thyroid carcinoma presented with distant metastases

Hypertension - Amlodipine can improve LV functions in patients with arterial hypertension

Hypertension - Blood pressure poorly controlled in the elderly, especially women

Hypertension - Change in acceleration slope may have a role in systolic murmurs

Hypertension - Dark chocolate may reduce blood pressure, improve insulin resistance

Hypertension - Enrollment completed in trial of pulmonary arterial hypertension treatment

Hypertension - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommend hypertension trial design

Hypertension - New findings in hypertension described

Hypertension - Renal damage examined, role of calcitonin gene-related peptide defined

Hypertension - Results provide strong support for universal salt reduction in all hypertensives

Hypertension - Twin study points to influence of adult socioeconomic position on health

Hypertension Risk Factors - Advanced glycation end products linked to pulse pressure in diabetes

Hyponatremia - New statement on exercise-associated hyponatremia issued

Hypothalamus - Uremia examined, impaired norepinephrine release revealed

Hypoxia - Na⁺ channel expression examined, hypoxia modulation revealed

Imaging - 16-detector row CT is not suited for assessing all parameters

Imaging - Barco delivers medical display technology to the Swiss TriPACS program

Imaging - Brachytherapy planning tool streamlines prostate cancer treatments

Imaging - Late-enhancement MSCT is reliable in assessing MI infarct size

Imaging - Method for quantifying gated-SPECT images can measure LV volumes and EF

Imaging - Radioisotope scan patients could trigger security alarms at airports

Imaging - Side-by-side quantitative polar representation may aid in complex assessment

Immunity - Cytomegalovirus disease analyzed, immune protective roles of T cells defined

Immunization - Fimbriae of E. coli function as mucosal carrier for antigen

Immunodeficiency - Gene therapy puts SCID on the skids

Immunology - CD8 T cells use IFN-gamma to effect TGF-beta-based suppression

Immunology - Modulation of T cell responses by TCR antagonism during infection reviewed

Immunology - New research in the area of immunology detailed

Immunology - Novel glycosphingolipids are CD1d-specific ligands for NKT cells

Immunology - Retinoids promote lipid efflux from stimulated macrophages

Immunology - Scientists offer new understanding of how immune system targets disease

Immunology - Tickling nerves prevents inflammation

Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators - Outcomes have not improved with backup VVI pacing ICDs

In Vitro Fertilization - Increasing zona pellucida thickness variation enhances implantation

Infection -  F. tularensis LVS studied, effect on intracellular signaling defined

Infectious Diseases - Infectious disease institute, DNA technologies developer sign research agreement

Infectious Diseases - Specialized immune-system b cells play double-barreled role

Infectious Diseases - Use of multiple signals affords immune system both sensitivity, specificity

Inflammation - Systemic inflammation analyzed, testicular interleukin-6 response clarified

Influenza - Autoimmune demyelination analyzed, virus-induced molecular mimicry implicated

Influenza - Researchers enlist genomics to understand flu evolution

Influenza Vaccine - Drug manufacturer to increase U.S. influenza vaccine capacity with new plant

Influenza Vaccine - Inequalities found in influenza vaccine uptake among elderly people

Influenza Vaccine - Pharma company files for new indication of Tamiflu in Europe

Influenza Vaccine - Prevalence of influenza vaccination among elderly patients reported

Influenza Vaccines - Findings in influenza vaccines provide new insights

Information Technology - Aetna supports program giving NJ physicians access to electronic prescribing

Information Technology - Banner Health to implement patient record system for obstetrics

Information Technology - Cancer therapy systems company teams with Onco, Inc. to offer registry software

Information Technology - Company meets with U.S. FDA officials to discuss pre-IDE submission

Information Technology - Competitive Cos. asks Tiger to provide wireless HIPAA-compliant platform

Information Technology - Data access extended to mobile emergency response teams

Information Technology - EMR company launches sales and marketing plan

Information Technology - Free online health assessment from the American Diabetes Association available

Information Technology - HCR Manor Care selects ProFind for intranet

Information Technology - Healthcare communications company announced interoperability solution

Information Technology - Healthcare transaction company provides solution for health savings accounts

Information Technology - Heart hospital embraces digital initiative

Information Technology - Horizon Software's HealthSmart teaches students to make healthier food choices

Information Technology - Hospital signs agreement to implement supply chain solutions

Information Technology - Information technology company releases new version of application system

Information Technology - Institute deploys software for automation of protein crystallization.

Information Technology - InteractiveIC procedure-based solution expanded

Information Technology - Ivans teams with Horizon Healthcare to provide electronic prescribing

Information Technology - Maryland hospital picks claims, remittance, denial management electronic system

Information Technology - Massachusetts medical group signs 3-year contract for IT management system

Information Technology - Medical center and software company update status of IT initiatives

Information Technology - Oklahoma insurer selects Benefitfocus to provide web-based enrollment

Information Technology - Online health center focusing on African American health expanded

Information Technology - Pharmacy franchisor to provide discounts on electronic prescribing transactions

Information Technology - RFID technology prevents infant abduction at NC hospital, company reports

Information Technology - Research examines physicians' use of digital technology

Information Technology - Screven County Hospital to join Georgia rural telemedicine network

Information Technology - Software company announces solutions for Medicare Part D

Information Technology - Software company signs upgrade contract with the state of Georgia

Information Technology - Software streamlines the code to bill process for medical billing

Information Technology - Survey shows number of those searching Internet for health information grows

Information Technology - Wisconsin IT company launches electronic health record image viewer system

Injury Prevention - Sharp injury prevention organization releases new education booklet

Insomnia - Insomnia Severity Index in cancer patients empirically validated

Insomnia - Study of insomnia therapy in perimenopause-menopausal women shows improvement

Insulin Resistance - Adult BMI and fat distribution promote insulin resistance

Insulin Resistance - Transgenic mice overexpressing SREBP-1a exhibit insulin resistance

Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease - Angioplasty and/or stent placement safe and effective

Intracranial Cancer - Incidental findings in brain CT scans of head trauma patients analyzed

Intraocular Lens - Pilocarpine- and stimulus-induced accomodation compared

Intraocular Lens - Sharp capsular bend prevents posterior capsule opacification

Ischemia - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of ischemia

Ischemia - Silent ischemia is linked with troponin elevation in high-cardiac-risk patients

Ischemic Heart Disease - Elevation of aldosterone levels may be deleterious to ischemic heart disease

Islet Transplantation - Recent studies add new data to islet transplantation research

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis - Long-term outcome of cementless hip arthroplasty evaluated

Kidney Cancer - Chromophobe renal cell carcinoma diagnosed in kidney transplant recipient

Kidney Disease - Cause of kidney failure in diabetics unscrambled

Kidney Disease - Circulating sVCAM-1 levels show link with key factors in CAPD patients

Kidney Disease - Model demonstrates benefits of reducing CV risk patients with ESRD

Kidney Disease - Review discusses effects of renal replacement on arterial stiffness

Kidney Failure - Hepatitis C does not worsen liver disease in uremic hepatitis B patients

Kidney Failure - In many cases hepatitis C infection precedes end-stage renal disease

Kidney Transplantation - Campath-1H shows promise as rescue therapy for acute rejection

Kidneys - Fibrotic kidney cell transition studied, role of progenitor cells defined

Klebsiella Pneumoniae - Carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae rapidly spreading in New York City

Knee Replacement - Cementless, patella-sparing, PCL-retaining arthroplasty effective

Laboratory Methods - New technique puts modifications on the map

Learning - Habit leads to learning

Learning Disability - Racial differences in found in ADHD in young school-age children

Legal Issues - Medical device company reports unfavorable outcome of arbitration proceedings

Legal Issues - Medical devices company wins appeal in patent infringement case

Legal Issues - Pharma company reaches settlement with Connecticut on pricing litigation

Legionella Pneumophila - Sequence-based L. pneumophila typing epidemiologic concordant/discriminatory

Leucovorin - Capecitabine used as adjuvant treatment for stage III colon cancer

Leukemia - Centrosome aberrations in CML correlated with stage of disease

Leukemia - Childhood leukemia linked to socioeconomic status in Canada

Leukemia - Combination of DAC with valproic acid showed antileukemic activity

Leukemia - Complication of cancer treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia discussed

Leukemia - Leukemic cell death induced by antithymocyte globulin

Leukemia - Rac3 expression cultivates malignant lymphoblast precursors

Leukemia - Thirty-year analysis of cardiac neoplasms at autopsy reviewed

Leukemia Therapy - Effects of arsenic on tumor cell gene expression clarified

Lewy Body Disease - Alpha-synuclein immunization may help in treating Lewy body disease

Lipid Research - Once-daily oral treatment for lipid disorders, cholesterol launched in U.S.

Lipid Studies - Lipids altered in very low-density lipoprotein subspecies in diabetes

Lipid Studies - Researchers' work adds to lipid studies body of knowledge

Lipoproteins -  Weigela subsessilis coumarins examined, inhibited LDL oxidation defined

Lipoproteins - New formula for LDL-C estimation may be more accurate than Friedewald formula

Lipoproteins - Soy protein supplementation is likely to diminish risk for CV disease

Lipoproteins - THP monocyte-derived macrophages demonstrate a preference for VLDL-1.

Liposarcomas - Metastatic incidence of retroperitoneal dedifferentiated liposarcoma evaluated

Liver Cancer - Cantide eradicates tumor growth in hepatocellular carcinoma models

Liver Cancer - Findings describe new data in liver cancer research

Liver Cancer - Hepatocyte growth factor gene therapy impedes hepatoma cell proliferation

Liver Cancer - Human maid homologue useful marker protein in hepatocarcinogenesis

Liver Disease - Chemically treated mice model natural killer T cell liver injury

Liver Fibrosis - Biliary atresia-associated liver fibrosis studied, MMP upregulation clarified

Longevity - Fluorescing lab worms signal longer life spans

Lower Back Pain - Research shows low level heat wrap therapy helps low back pain

Lung Cancer - DNA methylation disturbances present a new way to target lung malignancies

Lung Cancer - Deaths in the EU: Declining in men but not women

Lung Cancer - Differentially expressed genes associated with human lung cancer

Lung Cancer - New findings in the area of lung cancer detailed

Lung Carcinoma - Tumor genes with aberrant promoter methylation identified

Lymphoma - New research in the area of lymphoma detailed

Macular Degeneration - Genetic links could unlock clues to leading cause of blindness

Malaria -  Plasmodium falciparum cytokine responses are age dependent

Malaria - Pointers for malaria treatment from cancer chemotherapy detailed

Malaria - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of malaria

Malaria - TMP/SQX against P. gallinaceum infection prevents clinical malaria

Malaria Diagnosis - Malaria screening and treatment of refugees from Cambodia described

Malaria Therapy - Artemisinin-based therapy may not be the best treatment

Malaria Therapy - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of malaria therapy

Malaria Vaccine - Karyopherin beta identified as immunogenic antigen of malaria parasite

Malaria Vaccine - Reference for antibody to P. falciparum surface protein reported

Malaria Vaccines - New data illuminates research in malaria vaccines

Marek's Disease Virus - Mutant virus protects against virulent Marek's Disease strain

Marek's Disease Virus - Very virulent Marek's disease virus mutant characterized

Market Analysis - Pharma competitive intelligence groups report to marketing

Marketing - Cancer drugs drive pharmaceutical success, claim marketing dollars

Marketing - Indiana's struggling HMOs challenged by new competition

Marketing - Nearly 9% annual growth in U.S. heart valve market predicted

Marketing - Parent company to launch new markets through medical imaging subsidiary

Marketing - Zonegran maker launches pharmaceutical marketing subsidiary in Sweden

Matrix Metalloproteinase - Migrating chondrocytes studied, expression patterns revealed

Matrix Metalloproteinase - Preimplantation uterine MMP activity studied, role of neutrophils defined

Measles Risk Factors - Migration is risk factor for measles after mass vaccination campaign

Mechanical Ventilation - MMP-9 studied, expression in hernia during mechanical ventilation defined

Medicaid - Collaboration formed to educate Medicaid beneficiaries on options

Medicaid - EDS returns to Kentucky with potential $170 million Medicaid contract

Medicaid - Georgia community health department awards Medicaid managed care contracts

Medicaid - Georgia selects new state Medicaid program provider

Medical Devices - Adaptive reading device available for patients with impaired vision

Medical Devices - Advances in polymer microfluidic devices presented

Medical Devices - Army medical center acquires blood volume analyzer for use in burn center

Medical Devices - Bio-Stack Twister II Microplate Handler launched

Medical Devices - Biotech company gets U.S. FDA clearance on Rapid Reader

Medical Devices - Breast implant maker provides update on regulatory activities

Medical Devices - Company receives FDA marketing clearance for steerable sheath

Medical Devices - Company release safety information on pacemakers

Medical Devices - First total marrow irradiation using conformal delivery device performed

Medical Devices - Health system consortium signs new 3-year SUDS reprocessing, recycling agreement

Medical Devices - ISO certification issued for medical device company

Medical Devices - Medical device association applauds senate committee action

Medical Devices - Medical device company releases two new catheters

Medical Devices - Medical device deals and funding increasing, healthcare financial publisher says

Medical Devices - New functional braces launched

Medical Devices - Study on XLIF minimally disruptive spine surgery procedure presented

Medical Devices - U.K. health institute approves PVP procedure at health service hospitals

Medical Devices - sNDA filed for Biojector 200 in FUZEON administration

Medical Training - Medical school deals with trainee doctors' lack of sleep

Medicare - AHIP joins Medicare prescription drug education network

Medicare - Alliance to offer new prescription drug plan

Medicare - Cost of Medicare drug benefit leaps from $400B to $724B in first 10 years

Medicare - HealthAmerica and HealthAssurance Advantra expand service area

Medicare - Medicare Modernization Act offers options for health care coverage

Medicare - Medicare proposes payment rates and policy changes for outpatient services

Medicare - National coalition testifies to Congress on quality diagnostics in Medicare

Medicare - Prescription drug benefit is on the way for patients with limited income

Medicare - Survey shows cholesterol tests of Medicare patients on the rise

Melanoma - Evodiamine induced human melanoma A375-S2 cell death

Melanoma Vaccine - DNA vaccine targets self-antigens expressed in melanoma

Melanoma Vaccines - Reports advance knowledge in melanoma vaccines research

Meningitis - Why a vaccine for meningitis?

Menopause - Pharmaceutical company launches educational campaign about menopause for women

Mental Health - Aetna and GlaxoSmithKline cosponsor depression seminars for employers

Mental Health - Exercise group showed reductions in depression scores

Mental Health - Menstrual irregularity may be indicative of psychosocial problems

Mental Health - Study compares mental health status of early adult & mid-life women

Mental Health - Study finds animal assisted therapy can help troubled youth

Mergers & Acquisitions - Agreement reached for acquiring Greenwich Therapeutics, anti-cancer compounds

Mergers & Acquisitions - Arcadia Resources expands in-home healthcare business in southwest Florida

Mergers & Acquisitions - Bankruptcy court approves company's bid to acquire pain management portfolio

Mergers & Acquisitions - Biotech company exercises rights in Prima BioMed, Ltd.

Mergers & Acquisitions - Cigna HealthCare to acquire Managed Care Consultants of Nevada

Mergers & Acquisitions - Equity firm acquires health and fitness chain in the UK

Mergers & Acquisitions - European Commission clears Gillette merger

Mergers & Acquisitions - Fuel Corp enters into merger agreement with flexSCAN, Inc.

Mergers & Acquisitions - Global Vision Technologies and Digital Management Services combine operations

Mergers & Acquisitions - Information source, systems provider to healthcare industry to merge

Mergers & Acquisitions - Japanese biopharmaceutical company to acquire Arakis for over $187 million

Mergers & Acquisitions - Manufacturer of Chinese herbal medicines completes merger with Child Vision, Inc

Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical company acquires interest in Chinese joint venture

Mergers & Acquisitions - Oncology, acute care-focused company to acquire Guilford Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Mergers & Acquisitions - Pennsylvania healthcare provider acquires eighth specialty rehab hospital

Mergers & Acquisitions - Pharma company acquires GlycArt Biotechnology

Mergers & Acquisitions - Pharma company acquires QdotPharma

Mergers & Acquisitions - Pharma company to acquire OTC brand portfolio from Bristol-Myers Squibb

Mergers & Acquisitions - Pharma services company and Aptuit enter strategic partnership

Mergers & Acquisitions - Real estate investment trust acquires California hospital facilities

Mergers & Acquisitions - Supplemental information reported on acquisition

Mergers & Acquisitions - Three Quintiles Transnational business units to be acquired

Metabolic Syndrome - Increased fitness level fights metabolic syndrome

Metastatic Melanoma - Human trial of gene-based interleukin-2 with electroporation technology begun

Migraine - Researchers make headway in mystery of migraines

Mucosal Immunization - Chitosan-DNA microparticles as mucosal delivery system developed

Multiple Sclerosis - Clinical trial tests cholesterol drug to minimize multiple sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis - Foundation raises first $5 million for multiple sclerosis research

Multiple Sclerosis - Two-year study of Tysabri with Avenox reinforces efficacy in multiple sclerosis

Muscle Contraction - Small worm yields big clue on muscle receptor action

Musculoskeletal Disease - Utility of electrodiagnostic tests reviewed

Mycobacterium Avium - Culture with molecular confirmation rapid/sensitive for M. avium diagnosis

Mycobacterium Avium - Identified M. avium gene affects invasion of the intestinal epithelium

Mycobacterium Bovis -  Mycobacterium bovis can persist in farm environment outside of its hosts

Mycoplasma Gallisepticum Vaccine - Response of broiler breeders after Mycoplasma vaccination evaluated

Mycoplasma Vaccine - Differentiation of Mycoplasma gallisepticum strains described

Myocardial Infarction - Cortisol may connect stress and heart disease

Myocardial Infarction - Increased collagenolytic activity may contribute to loss of LV function

Myocardial Infarction - Myocardial infarction studied, progressive consequences revealed

Myocardial Infarction - Shedding pounds reduces risks for heart attack patients

Myocardial Infarction - Stem cell therapy successfully treats heart attack in animals

Nanotechnology - Antibiotic development program uses nanoparticle delivery platform

Nanotechnology - Life Sciences company announces research findings about nanobacteria

Nasal Cancer - Loss of caspase 3 activation in neoplastic cells predicted rapid fatal outcome

Neolignans - Neolignans demonstrated cytotoxicity towards human cancer cell lines

Nephrectomy - Outcomes of radical nephrectomy practice in England from 1995-2002 described

Neuroectodermal Tumors - Activation of c-Jun amino-terminal kinase by GDNF induced G2/M cell cycle delay

Neurogenesis - Chronic alcohol exposure reduces hippocampal neurogenesis of newborn neurons

Neurogenesis - Hippocampal perturbation analyzed, presenilin mutation implicated

Neurogenesis - Neuropathy target esterase activity needed for optimal neurite initiation rate

Neuroimaging - Diffusion tensor images shed new light on neurodevelopment

Neuroimaging - Selective D₂ -like receptor agonist shows promise as radioligand

Neurological Development - Anterior neural plate specification studied, function of Six3 revealed

Neurology - HSJ1 analyzed, identity as neuronal shuttling factor revealed

Neurology - Hsp70-interacting protein studied, degradative role shown

Neuropathy - Diabetic nerve therapy shows "striking" results

Neuropathy - Transthyretin complex studied, association with amyloid inhibitor clarified

Neuroprotection - Progesterone neuroprotection in spinal cord trauma involves BDNR upregulation

Neuroscience - Adult stem cell breakthrough for neurodegenerative diseases reported

Neuroscience - Cortex NMDA receptor subunits studied, expression clarified

Neuroscience - Novel pacemaker neuron network model developed

Neuroscience - Ras activation increases synapse formation in the neocortex

Neuroscience - Threshold tracking detects receptor potentials in rat skin nociceptors

Nicotine Vaccine - Nicotine-specific antibodies reduce nicotine distribution to brain

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Drinking alcohol may lower risk of lymphoma

Nosocomial Infections - Shower filter helps protect against waterborne pathogens

Obesity Genomics and Genetics - DD2R gene TaqI polymorphism associated with obesity and hypertension

Obesity Healthcare - Study finds that HMOs should be part of California's solution to obesity crisis

Obesity Pathogenesis - Leptin resistance exacerbates diet-induced obesity

Obesity Pathogenesis - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of obesity pathogenesis

Obesity Surgery - Early clinical results of biliopancreatic diversion reviewed

Obesity Surgery - Enterocutaneous fistula is rare complication of gastric banding

Obesity Surgery - Esophageal adjustable dilatation after gastric banding discussed

Obesity Surgery - Gastric banding complications seen in emergency department reviewed

Obesity Surgery - Pars flaccida pathway causes fewer complications after LAGB

Obesity Surgery - Trocar wound closure system for laparoscopy in morbidly obese developed

Obesity Surgery - Weight loss increases systolic and early diastolic velocities

Obesity Therapy - Full-weight dose chemotherapy improves outcomes in obese women with cancer

Obesity Therapy - Treatment boosts the stomach's "full" signal

Obesity and Diabetes - Studies advance knowledge in obesity and diabetes research

Obstetrics - Researchers' work adds to obstetrics body of knowledge

Obstetrics - Sengstaken-Blakemore intrauterine tamponade is indicated for hemorrhage

Olfaction - Olfactory cilia studied, formation and maturation monitored

Oncogenesis - Hepatitis C may trigger B-cell disorders through CD81 and E2 interaction

Oncogenesis - Serine-threonine kinase 15 is overexpressed in MCF7 breast cancer cells

Oncology - Data advance knowledge in oncology research

Oncology - Genetic patterns emerge in colorectal cancers

Oncology - Growth factor independent-1 repression of CYP27B1 promotes prostate cancer

Oncology - Hepatitis B viral integration precipitates cancer formation

Oncology - New thalidomide analogs direct antiangiogenic activity at multiple myeloma

Oncology - Oncology services company provides grant to oncology alliance

Oncology - PIK3CA mutations foster cancer cell growth and invasion

Oncology - Study of oncologists' use of cancer treatments, correlation with perceptions set

Oncology - Type 1 interferons are important components of the cancer immunoediting process

Oncology - VEGF governs intussusceptive microvascular growth in primary melanoma

Ophthalmology - Antisense constructs abate excess lens epithelial cell proliferation

Ophthalmology - Novel system enables high-resolution corneal nerve visualization

Ophthalmology - Researchers' findings advance ophthalmology research

Ophthalmology - Trained nurses and laypersons perform well as preschool vision screeners

Ophthalmology - Triamcinolone temporarily improves vision in eyes with exudative disease

Ophthalmology - VEGF transgenic mice develop retinal vasculopathy

Oral Health - Aetna sponsors dental campaign

Oral Health - Cimetidine rinse enhances gingival crevicular neutrophil function

Oral Health - Interleukin-1 beta gene polymorphism associates with chronic periodontitis

Oral Health - Microbial vesicles end cell growth and angiogenesis to cause periodontitis

Oropharyngeal Cancers - Alcohol and tobacco use among middle-aged and elderly in Mumbai characterized

Orthopedics - Knee pain often linked to pain elsewhere in the body

Orthopedics - Prx1 homeobox gene isoforms play opposing roles in chondrogenesis

Orthostatic Hypotension - Inspiratory impedance threshold device shows promise for treatment

Osteoporosis - Cone beam densitometer useful for femoral bone imaging

Osteoporosis - Phase I clinical trial for osteoporosis complete

Osteoporosis - Recent findings in osteoporosis provide new insights

Osteoporosis - Study investigates women's preferences for preventing osteoporosis

Otology - Researchers prevent hereditary deafness in mice

Ovarian Adenocarcinoma - CPT-11 and mitomycin C treated ovarian clear cell adenocarcinoma

Ovarian Cancer - Borderline ovarian tumors compared to early stage invasive ovarian cancer

Ovarian Cancer - CT and MRI findings of sex cord-stromal tumor of the ovary revealed

Ovarian Cancer - Genes involved in chemotherapy resistance identified

Ovarian Cancer - K252a inhibited proliferation of ovarian cancer cells by upregulating p21(WAF1)

Ovarian Cancer - Patients unlikely to benefit from further chemotherapy identified

Ovarian Cancer - Pedicles divided by stapling during cytoreductive surgery for ovarian cancer

Ovarian Cancer - Plasmacytoid dendritic cells induce CD8+ cells in ovarian cancer

Ovarian Cancer Therapy - Antisurvivin oligonucleotides generate apoptosis in ovarian cancer cells

Overweight - Study finds regular yoga practice may help prevent middle-age spread

Oxygen - Cerebrospinal fluid oxygen partial pressure measured, use of MRI reported

Pain Management - Company gets CE Mark approval for the DASCOR Disc Arthroplasty System

Pain Management - Contracts signed for reimbursement of pain relief device

Pain Management - Experimental therapy with cannabinoids may be justified in some MS cases

Pain Management - Oral analgesic protocol improved pain control for patients with cancer

Pain Management - Pain management program developed through continuous improvement strategies

Pain Management - Sexual pain syndrome has a complex etiology

Pain Management - U.S. NIH awards $197,000 grant to develop drug candidate for neuropathic pain

Pancreatic Cancer - Activation of RaIA deemed critical for Ras-induced tumorigenesis of human cells

Pancreatic Cancer - KAI1 inhibited pancreatic cancer cell growth

Pancreatic Islets - Angiotensin receptor inhibition improves insulin secretion in islets

Paralysis - Potential treatment of paralysis and brain disease described

Parkinson Disease - Drug used to treat PD may be beneficial in treating fibromyalgia

Parkinson Disease - Molecular shape-shifters linked to brain disease

Parkinson Disease - Pharmaceutical company completes Parkinson disease trial

Patents - Biotech company issued patent for method of producing infectious reovirus

Patents - Cardiology device company reaches settlement with university patent foundation

Patents - Company files for U.S. patent for wireless home sleep apnea test

Patents - District Court for Delaware upholds validity of Mirowski patent

Patents - European patent issued for target discovery technology

Patents - Hearing aid electromagnetic compatibility shielding patents acquired

Patents - Pharma company issued patent for lingual spray technology

Patents - PharmaSync real-time electronic data collection tool gets patent

Patents - U.K. grants patent for sensitive 'Cannabis' detection method

Patents - U.S. Patent Office grants patent for fluorescence endoscopy compact camera

Patents - U.S. patent granted for asthma treatment

Patient Education - Patients learn more facts from videos but need contact with doctor

Patient Safety - Guardlid launched as new child-resistant pharmaceutical packaging solution

Pediatric Bone Fracture - Methods of treating displaced distal radius fractures compared

Pediatric Cardiology - Extracardiac ICD successfully implanted in small infant

Pediatric Immunization - Premature infants should be monitored when given combination vaccines

Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis - Peritoneal dialysis is safe in children after cardiopulmonary bypass

Pediatric Vaccine - Influenza vaccine coverage low among children in central Israel

Pediatric Vaccine - Number of injections can lead to missed vaccination opportunities

Pediatrics - Infant feeding patterns and risks of death investigated

Perception - Defective sweet taste receptor gene shapes cat cuisine

Perception - Monkeys see more than a stranger in the mirror

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - Adverse events, disease progression common on UK wait lists

Personnel - APS Healthcare appoints new CEO

Personnel - August Watanabe, MD, named nonexecutive chair of drug discovery company board

Personnel - AvMed announces senior leadership changes

Personnel - Barry A. Labinger named executive VP and chief commercial officer

Personnel - Berkeley pharmacy names Kathi Lentzsch new CEO

Personnel - Biomedical company appoints Ronald W. Mink chief science officer

Personnel - Biopharma company appoints member to board

Personnel - Biopharmaceutical company establishes sickle cell advisory board

Personnel - Biotech company appoints member to board of directors

Personnel - Biotech company names Jeffrey Skulsky VP, MIS

Personnel - Biotech company strengthens finance, clinical, quality management team

Personnel - Biotech group names chairman, board members for 2005-2006

Personnel - Bruce C. Hayden named chief financial officer by medical staffing company

Personnel - Cancer diagnostic devices company announces U.S., European sales management team

Personnel - Cancer diagnostic devices company names Rob Ngungu VP, quality, clinical affairs

Personnel - Consulting company managing director named to board of Miracor Diagnostics

Personnel - Consumer products company announces management changes

Personnel - Contract medical procedures names chief operating officer

Personnel - DNA testing company hires global healthcare expert to new role of CEO

Personnel - Diagnostic imaging services provider appoints chief operating officer

Personnel - Disease management company names David Hollis, MD, chief medical officer

Personnel - Dr. Joel Noumoff appointed chair of Pennsylvania cancer agency

Personnel - Drug discovery company appoints new scientific advisory board

Personnel - Eve Slater, Kevin Reilly named to board of infection-focused biopharm company

Personnel - Former OSHA Administrator John Henshaw to affiliate with BST

Personnel - Generic pharma company announces board member resignations

Personnel - Hartley named president of First Sun EA

Personnel - Healthcare company announces new member of board of directors

Personnel - Imaging company names Dr. Neil Dey VP of business development, marketing

Personnel - Integrated health care company announces retirement of president and COO

Personnel - James L. Vincent named director at biopharmaceutical company

Personnel - Jim Vannelle named VP of market development by hospice care provider

Personnel - John M. Taylor III appointed to government affairs staff at pharma firm

Personnel - John S. Krelle named president and COO of biomaterials company

Personnel - Joseph P. Campanelli named chairman of the board by academic medical institution

Personnel - Kimberly Popovits joins board of directors

Personnel - Kiyotaka Fujii named president, CEO by provider to healthcare, pharma industries

Personnel - Lawrence F. Bruder elected president, chief operating officer by biotech company

Personnel - Medical device company appoints Linda Laak as VP

Personnel - Medical device company appoints new clinical validation manager

Personnel - Medical device maker names Johnny J. Postell VP of U.S. sales

Personnel - Medical finance company announces vice president appointments

Personnel - Michael A. Fauman, MD, PhD, appointed to APA psychiatric diagnosis committee

Personnel - Ophthalmic products maker names Mark H. Karsch CFO

Personnel - Pharma company appoints general counsel

Personnel - Pharma company transitions board chair position

Personnel - Pharmaceutical company adds Lynn Smiley as chief medical officer

Personnel - Pharmaceutical company announces management appointments

Personnel - Pharmaceutical company appoints William Peters to board

Personnel - Pharmaceutical company appoints new directors

Personnel - Pharmaceutical company strengthens its sales and marketing team

Personnel - Pharmaceutical firm appoints Carol Raphael to board of directors

Personnel - Philadelphia attorney heads up Pennsylvania's Brain Injury Association

Personnel - Richard J. Welter, PhD, named VP business development by pharmaceutical company

Personnel - Sue Bailey joins scientific advisory board of recombinant human enzymes company

Personnel - Supplements maker appoints new director

Personnel - Supplier of healthcare personnel retains new professionals

Personnel - Surgeons' group selects president-elect

Personnel - Technology company announces appointment to its board of directors

Personnel - Terry Hill named director, quality assurance and control by bio implant company

Pertussis Diagnosis - Role of polymerase chain reaction in diagnosing pertussis examined

Pertussis Epidemiology - Epidemiology of pertussis among infants in Catalonia, Spain reported

Pertussis Epidemiology - Methods for capture-recapture analysis without identifiers developed

Pertussis Vaccine -  B. pertussis in countries with different vaccine policies analyzed

Pertussis Vaccine - Efficacy of reduced-antigen-content DTP vaccine examined

Pertussis Vaccines - New data illuminates research in pertussis vaccines

Pharmaceutical Research - Biologic treatments help improve quality of life for psoriasis patients

Pharmaceutical Research - Early access program launched for new line of genotyping assays

Pharmaceutical Research - Study examines pharma product lifecycle management

Phenylketonuria - Novel effects of phenylalanine hydroxylase mutation identified

Philanthropy - Dr. Notes donates $2.6M in products to Volunteers in Medicine Clinic

Philanthropy - Healthcare system receives $600,000 grant to fight underage drinking

Philanthropy - Northern Idaho EMS receives GPS receiver donations

Philanthropy - Toy manufacturer announces partnership to provide toys to hospitals

Phosphatase - Phosphatase regulation studied, role of a phosphate kinase defined

Photorefractive Keratectomy - Postoperative corneal epithelial healing characterized

Physical Activity - Energy intake and expenditure in girls with type 1 diabetes examined

Physiology - Inner ear hair cell polarity studied, correlation with protein revealed

Physiology - Pronephric glomus analyzed, nephrin expression and morphogenesis clarified

Plasmodium Berghei - Thalidomide influences macrophage function/increases P. berghei survival

Plasmodium Falciparum -  P. falciparum FK506 has drug-independent calcineurin-inhibitory activity

Pneumococcal Vaccine - Economic analysis of pneumococcal vaccine for elderly reported

Pneumococcal Vaccines - Reports advance knowledge in pneumococcal vaccines research

Pneumocystis Carinii -  P. carinii is the most common finding in lung biopsies of HIV patients

Poliovirus Genomics and Genetics - Genomic analysis of vaccine-derived poliovirus strains reported

Pollution - Meta-analysis reports association between ozone and mortality

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Research add new data to polycystic ovary syndrome body of knowledge

Pontiac Fever - Pontiac fever/respiratory distress outbreak in sugar-beet processing plant

Preventive Care - Delivery of routine preventive services suboptimal for Medicare beneficiaries

Preventive Medicine - Parents promoted use of sun protection by preschool children

Preventive Medicine - Single-pill amlodipine/atorvastatin reduces both BP and cholesterol

Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis - Study of Botox for severe underarm sweating yields positive results

Primary Hyperparathyroidism - Surgical referrals increasingly common for elderly patients

Prion Proteins - Prion protein analyzed, expression in the megakaryocyte lineage defined

Product Licensing - Companies ink PER.C6 licensing agreement with Symphogen

Product Licensing - Generic HIV/AIDS efavirenz license granted to African manufacturer

Product Licensing - License granted to fundamental RNAi patents

Product Licensing - Licensing agreement signed for drug delivery technology for drug eluting stents

Product Licensing - Life science company offering tools to contract research organizations

Product Licensing - Life sciences company licenses fundamental RNAi patent estate from Alnylam

Product Licensing - PQB company signs agreement with CNRS

Product Licensing - Software company contracts with French National Genomic Research Consortium

Prognostics - Outcome of postoperative radiation therapy for prostate carcinoma surveyed

Prognostics - Serum p53 antibodies detected in patients with upper urinary tract tumors

Prostate Cancer - CaPSURE database identified unstageable patients

Prostate Cancer - Centers begin study of prostate cancer patients receiving radiation therapy

Prostate Cancer - Certain factors predict lethal prostate cancer after recurrence

Prostate Cancer - Combination hormone/vaccine therapy may benefit patients whose disease returns

Prostate Cancer - High-intensity focused ultrasound used for prostatic tissue ablation

Prostate Cancer - New class of inhibitors of 2-AG hydrolysis identified

Prostate Cancer - Pharma company initiates phase I study of RC-8800 for prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer - Phase 2 clinical trials of OGX-011 for prostate cancer initiated

Prostate Cancer - Phase III trial: Provenge extends survival in advanced prostate cancer patients

Prostate Cancer - Pilot study aimed to determine support during pre-treatment of prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer - Rate of increase in PSA value prior to diagnosis predicts death

Prostate Cancer - Sca-1 enriches for prostate-regenerating cells that initiate tumorigenesis

Prostate Cancer - Supply agreement announced Prospera palladium-103 prostate brachytherapy

Prostate Cancer - Symposium on high intensity focused ultrasound treatment for prostate cancer

Prostatectomy - Chance of achieving optimal outcomes after radical prostatectomy described

Prostatectomy - Perioperative morbidities after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy trended

Protease - Serine protease/matriptase studied, enterocyte localization defined

Protein Kinase C -  S. cerevisiae heat shock response studied, regulation defined

Protein Kinase C - Cytotoxic T cell kinase activity examined, regulation clarified

Proteomic - Liquid chromatography system for nanospray mass spec analysis introduced

Proteomics -  Hansenula polymorpha manufactures recombinant human endostatin

Proteomics - A new two-step method simplifies recombinant alpha-synuclein production

Proteomics - Aging skeletal muscle examined, protein nitration analyzed

Proteomics - Antibody array to identify protein kinase expression in cell, extracts launched

Proteomics - Avian cells produce recombinant human interleukin-11

Proteomics - Bioscience company offers Protran nitrocellulose membranes for protein research

Proteomics - Compounds could lead to agents with hypotensive and lipid-lowering properties

Proteomics - Findings in proteomics provide new insights

Proteomics - Inferotemporal cortex studied, neural correlates clarified

Proteomics - Key endoglin isoforms have contrasting effects on tumor development

Proteomics - Maryland companies sign marketing agreement for protein immunodetection products

Proteomics - Mitochondrial dysfunction studied, proteomic and functional analyses reported

Proteomics - Rbx1 examined, multiple roles in ubiquitin ligase complex revealed

Proteomics - T cell signaling studied, role of protein-protein microdomains defined

Proteomics - The chemokine ligand CCL23 amplifies endothelial cell migration

Pseudomonas -  Pseudomonas syringae chaperones analyzed, role in secretion clarified

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa -  Pseudomonas aeruginosa lectin LecB involved in biofilm formation

Psoriasis - American version of PSORIQoL test developed

Public Health - New child health report presents good news, bad news

Public Health - Understanding biases in epidemic models important when making predictions

Public Health - Wealth doesn't always equal health

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - Effect of bosentan treatment on surrogate markers determined

Pulmonary Hypertension - Sildenafil may improve hemodynamics in children with pulmonary HT

Pulmonary Medicine - Reports add new data to pulmonary medicine research

Q Fever Outbreaks - Q fever outbreak in urban area suggests presence of nearby livestock facility

Quality Assurance - DMAA, J.D. Power collaborate on patient satisfaction effort

Quality Assurance - Quality forum provides draft of standards and performance measures for comment

RNA Research - Company to explore uses for new ribonuclease drug candidate

RNA Research - Dozens of novel human microRNAs identified

RNA Research - Papers identify human kinases involved in endocytosis

Radiation Therapy - Dynamic bladder wall properties elucidated

Radiation Therapy - Patients with early esophageal squamous cell carcinoma treated with radiation

Receptors - G protein beta studied, interaction with glucocorticoid receptor clarified

Reconstructive Microsurgery - Pedicle torsion doesn't affect island skin flap viability

Refractive Surgery - Artisan Myopia phakic IOL safe and effective for Asian eyes

Renal Cell Carcinoma - Sorafenib NDA filing completed for advanced renal cell carcinoma indication

Renal Disease - Decreased angiotensin II type-1 receptor lowers proteinuria in rats

Renal Dysfunction - Renal dysfunction may be cause of elevated marker concentrations

Renal Physiology - Liver physiology analyzed, role of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase clarified

Renal Physiology - Renal glomerular podocytes examined, importance of kinase-parvin complex shown

Reproduction - Ovulatory follicle rupture studied, role of metalloproteinases clarified

Reproductive Biology - Behavioral, physiological mechanisms differ in testosterone-mediated trade-offs

Reproductive Medicine - Molecular pathways are disrupted in rodent models of testicular dysgenesis

Respiratory Care - Airway lavage modeled, nature of reduction in lung edema clarified

Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Epidemiology of respiratory syncytial virus in Uruguay reviewed

Retinopathy - Findings advance knowledge in retinopathy research

Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment - Clinical features and surgical outcomes characterized in children

Rheumatic Diseases - Utility of videocapillaroscopy in diagnosis reviewed

Rheumatic Heart Disease - New vessel growth contributes to rheumatic valve calcification

Rhinology - Endoscopic power-assisted orbital exenteration safe and effective

Rotavirus Vaccine - Two dosages of rotavirus vaccine found comparable in immunogenicity

Rotavirus Vaccines - Research add new data to rotavirus vaccines body of knowledge

SARS - Researchers' work adds to SARS body of knowledge

SARS - SARS Neugene antisense studies published

SARS - SARS outbreaks in Taiwan originated from multiple sources

SARS Coronavirus - Researchers' data advance SARS coronavirus research

SARS Coronavirus - Rolling circle amplification is rapid/sensitive for SARS coronavirus detection

SARS Vaccines - Reports describe recent advances in SARS vaccines research

Salmonella Typhi - Extra-intestinal complications can occur with Salmonella typhi infection

Saphenous Vein Trunk Varicosis - Catheter-assisted foam sclerotherapy effective and minimally invasive

Sarcomas - Adult-type soft tissue sarcomas discovered in pediatric-age patients

Schizophrenia - $8 million committed to schizophrenia research

Schizophrenia - Schizophrenia model analyzed, effect of Chakragati mutants clarified

Schizophrenia - Schizophrenia studied, calbindin-immunoreactive interneuron density clarified

Sepsis - Aortic endothelium connexin expression studied, influence of sepsis defined

Septal Defect Closure - Radiation doses during transcatheter closure determined in children

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Company receives FDA approval for labeling Essure 4- and 5-year effectiveness

Sexual & Reproductive Health - National institute accepts clinical trial of female sexual dysfunction treatment

Sexually Transmitted Disease - Treatment can be effectively administered by sex partners

Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Condom slip-ups invite STD infection

Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Prevalence of STDs in young injection drug users in Baltimore presented

Shingles - What is the best treatment for post-herpetic neuralgia?

Sick Sinus Syndrome - Biatrial pacing improves cardiac hemodynamics

Skin Cancer - Approaches to medical treatment of basal cell carcinoma discussed at conference

Smallpox Vaccine - Integral equation model for control of smallpox outbreak developed

Smallpox Vaccine - Oropharyngeal vaccinia virus absent after smallpox vaccination

Smallpox Vaccine - Phase 1/2 study of attenuated smallpox vaccine candidate completes enrollment

Smooth Muscle Cells - Aortic smooth muscle cell phosphorylation studied, kinase involvement indicated

Sperm Capacitation - Sperm capacitation studied, nature of protein modulation defined

Spinal Cord Injury - Combination therapy leads to partial recovery from spinal cord injury in rats

Spinal Cord Injury - Veterans with spinal cord injury have more stress than civilians

Sports Medicine - Analysis is useful to identify ventilatory thresholds in exercise tests

Staffing - Hospital selects after-hours nurse triage service for pediatricians

Staffing - Research shows contract labor costs could be saved through better management

Staffing - Survey shows nearly half of nurses plan to change jobs in 2 years

Staphylococcal Infection -  S. epidermidis adherence to extracellular matrix proteins evaluated

Statins - Innovative approaches are needed to promote statin use for eligible patients

Stem Cell Research - Biopharm company gets $35 million to create mouse embryonic stem cell library

Stem Cell Research - Cancer research association makes statement supporting stem cell biology

Stem Cell Research - HSC mobilization speeds renal function recovery independent of SC contribution

Stem Cell Research - Hepatocyte growth factor modulates matrix turnover in glomeruli

Stem Cell Research - Laminin-5 induces osteogenic gene expression in MSCs through ERK-dependent path

Stem Cell Research - Monocyte-derived Neohepatocytes developed for autologous cell therapy

Stem Cell Research - Nonviral vectors fuel RNA interference in human mesenchymal stem cells

Stem Cell Research - P38alpha/beta MAPK acts as molecular switch to activate quiescent satellite cell

Stem Cell Research - Small hepatocytes differentiate and re-express constitutive cytochrome P450s

Stem Cell Research - Study: ADCs will engraft in injured heart muscle after heart attack-like injury

Stem Cell Research - T-cells generated by lymph node resident progenitor cells

Stem Cell Research - U.S. bone graft trial expanded to include University of Nebraska Medical Center

Stem Cell Transplantation - MSCs may be used for GVHD prophylaxis and for treatment of severe acute GVHD

Stem Cell Transplantation - New findings in the area of stem cell transplantation detailed

Stem Cell Transplantation - Transplant of dHGF-cultured hepatocytes prolongs survival of acute liver failure

Stomach Cancer - From thousands of genes to a single compelling new target

Streptococcus Pneumoniae - Clone disseminate of rifampin-resistant S. pneumoniae found in HIV patients

Stroke - AF was present in more than 20% of patients with first-ever stroke

Stroke - Monkey model of thrombotic middle cerebral artery occlusion developed

Stroke - One-third of veterans recovering from stroke suffer from depression

Stroke Rehabilitation - Patients' hope for physical recovery influenced by relationship with therapist

Swine Fever Virus - Plasmids co-expressing cytokines modulate swine fever virus DNA vaccine

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Lupus patients have abnormally high frequencies of EBV-infected cells

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Phase I study of 57-57 for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus complete

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Review examines new modalities for assessment of vascular health in SLE patients

Testicular Cancer - Single dose of chemotherapy is as effective as radiotherapy

Thalassemia - Abdominal lymphadenopathy has ties to post-transfusion chronic hepatitis C

Thrombosis - Study assessed role of IgG antibeta2GPI and anti-PT in thrombotic risk

Tick-Borne Encephalitis - Heterologous gene delivery system developed for tick-borne encephalitis

Tissue Engineering - New method can grow bone for grafts within a patient's body

Tissue Engineering - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of tissue engineering

Tobacco Use - Attendance at religious services inversely related to cigarette smoking

Tobacco Use - Enrollment completed in study of vaccine to prevent and treat nicotine addiction

Tobacco Use - Health plan company HMO physicians use U.S. PHS 5 A smoking cessation program

Tobacco Use - Mice lacking alpha 7 nicotinic receptors show no changes in nicotine tolerance

Tobacco Use - Minnesota tobacco organization board approves new stop-smoking center grants

Tobacco Use - Single cigarette can interfere with cardiac turnover of catecholamines

Total Cavopulmonary Connection - Amplatzer duct occluder useful in extracardiac fenestration closure

Total Joint Arthroplasty - Time needed for accurate walking activity estimate clarified

Tourette Syndrome - Metoclopramide shows promise for treatment of young patients

Toxicology - Dioxin exposure reduces endothelial cell response to angiogenic stimuli

Toxicology - Oral benzene exposure alters gene expression in rodent livers

Toxoplasmosis - Cross-reactive antigens from N. caninum & T. gondii used for vaccines

Transgenics - Peripherin/rds analyzed, consequence of Cys->Ser mutation revealed

Transplant Medicine - Bile duct necrosis impedes liver graft survival

Transplant Medicine - Carbon monoxide: Poison gas or anti-inflammatory drug?

Transplant Medicine - Circulating stem cells play small role in lung repair

Transplant Medicine - Hepatitis C infection compromises liver re-transplantation outcomes

Transplant Medicine - Hepatitis C viremia increases immediately after renal transplantation

Transplant Medicine - New data illuminates research in transplant medicine

Transplant Medicine - New finding may aid adult stem cell collection

Transplant Medicine - Overcoming the limitations of islet transplantation for diabetes

Transporters -  S. thermophilus lactose transporter studied, subunit interactions defined

Transporters - Amino acid transporter analyzed, functional glycoprotein domains defined

Transporters - Apical bile acid transporter examined, role of cysteines clarified

Traumatic Brain Injury - Doctors often underestimate the full impact of head injuries

Tuberculosis - Humoral response against LMW antigens important for detection of latent TB

Tuberculosis - Mononeuropathy multiplex/chylothorax early manifestations of pulmonary TB

Tuberculosis - Widespread tuberculosis preventive therapy would impact morbidity and mortality

Tuberculosis - cAMP-mediated gene regulation detected in tuberculosis complex mycobacteria

Tuberculosis Risk Factors - Risk of tuberculosis in correctional healthcare workers estimated

Tuberculosis Vaccine -  M. tuberculosis fadD26 mutant protects against tuberculosis

Tuberculosis Vaccine - Combined DNA vaccines protect cattle from Mycobacterium bovis

Tuberculosis Vaccine - Links between vaccine technique, PPD reaction, and BCG scars examined

Tuberculosis Vaccine - Mechanisms of mucosal and parenteral tuberculosis vaccinations examined

Tuberculosis Vaccine - Phase I clinical trials proposed for candidate live mycobacterial vaccines

Tuberculosis Vaccine - Single M. tuberculosis antigen protects against tuberculosis

Type 1 Diabetes - Intellectual property agreement signed for anti-CD3

Type 1 Diabetes - Now-accurate epitope map may help in navigating type 1 diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes - Pharma company initiates trial of PSN357

Type 2 Diabetes - RBP4 protein contributes to diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes - Study evaluating drug impact on type 2 diabetes patient treatment completed

Type 2 Diabetes - Study reaffirms Diachrome improves cardiovascular disease risk in diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes - Study shows slowdown after active service puts some vets at risk for diabetes

Typhoid Fever Vaccine - Mass vaccine campaign to prevent typhoid fever in Hechi described

Ulcers - Famotidine and omeprazole prevented bleeding after endoscopic mucosal resection

Umbilical Cord Blood Transplantation - UCBT for heatstroke resuscitation reduces shock and ischemic injury

Urethral Cancers - Bladder-sparing surgery for urethral cancers evaluated

Urinary Incontinence - Botulinum toxin type A reduces neurogenic detrusor overactivity

Urinary Incontinence - Utility of suburethral slings reviewed

Urinary Tract Infection - "Hey doc, do I still need this catheter?"

Urology - Company updates U.S. FDA pre-market approval submission for incontinence implant

Urology - VEGF antisense therapy augments bladder cancer chemotherapy

Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinoma - New findings in the area of uterine papillary serous carcinoma described

Vaccine Adjuvant - HIV Gag protein conjugated to TLR7/8 agonist generates T cell responses

Vaccine Efficacy - Dynamic models of meningococcal disease and vaccine impact developed

Vaccine Efficacy - Strain replacement in epidemic model with perfect vaccination reported

Vaccine Vector - Mannosylated dendrimer/cyclodextrin conjugates improve gene delivery

Vaccine Vector - Packaging cell line for production of lentiviral vector generated

Vaccines -  Francisella tularensis vaccine studied, proteomic analysis reported

Vaccines Adjuvant - New research in the area of vaccines adjuvant detailed

Vaccines Development - Research in vaccines development provides new insights

Vaccines Vector - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of vaccines vector

Vaccinia Virus - Oligomeric structure of vaccinia protein needed for heparin binding

Vaccinia Virus Vaccine - Nef from pathogenic SIV is negative factor for vaccinia virus

Varicella-Zoster Virus - Hospitalizations due to varicella-zoster in children reported

Vascular Disease - Study indicates importance of maintaining healthy lifestyle through to old age

Vascular Surgery - Cannulating directly or via graft should consider diameter, elasticity

Vascular Surgery - Novel rat model of microarterial traction developed

Vector Development - Improved inducible lentivirus vectors gain tighter transgene expression

Vector Development - Myocardial gene expression by adeno-associated virus vector achieved

Vector Development - PLGA microspheres with decoy oligonucleotide block nuclear factor-kappa B

Venous Access Device - External jugular vein cutdown feasible for TIVAD placement

Venous Ulcers - FDA approves protocol and initiation of confirmatory trial of OrCel

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - Impact of ARDS on clinical outcome determined

Vibrio Harveyi - Monoclonal antibodies developed for Vibrio harveyi detection

Virology - Hepatitis C RNA is unchanged in HIV-coinfected patients given interleukin 2

Virology - Reports add new data to virology research

Virology - The hypervariable region 1 of hepatitis C may establish viral persistence

Virology Vaccines - Findings describe new data in virology vaccines research

Weight Control - BMI, body satisfaction, and weight control among Korean girls examined

West Nile Virus - Company announces approval of West Nile virus DNA vaccine for horses

Wound Healing - Fibrin sealant accomplishes hemostasis following partial liver resection

Yellow Fever Vaccine - Lymphocyte subset analyses after yellow fever vaccination reported

Yellow Fever Vaccine - Safety of yellow fever vaccination investigated

Yellow Fever Vaccine - Yellow fever viruses expressing foreign surface proteins are attenuated

Zoonosis - Research reveals why monkeypox outbreak in the U.S. was not deadly

eHealth - Telephone help-lines compared to websites for cancer information