Health and Medicine Week

Drug Development - Zomig proves effective in acute treatment of cluster headache

Environmental Health - Study identified diseases that correlate with suspended particle concentration

HIV/AIDS Epidemiology - Survey shows wealthy, educated women most vulnerable to HIV in Cameroon

Medical Devices - Trocar-associated injuries and fatalities examined

Obesity & Diabetes - Metabolic syndrome involves both diet and genetics

Acute Kidney Injury - Even minor kidney injury increases risk of death in the hospital

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia - Rapamycin stimulates apoptosis of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells

Acute Renal Failure - Continuous and intermittent RRT have comparable outcome

Addiction Medicine - Mu agonist efficacy affects LAAM, buprenorphine cross-tolerance

Adolescent Health - Fighting attributed to alcohol use among adolescent drinkers

Adverse Drug Reaction - Australian Agency urges caution over Paroxetine during pregnancy

Angiology - Recent findings illuminate research in angiology

Adverse Drug Reaction - Combination therapy containing pegylated interferon produces weight loss

Adverse Drug Reaction - Study found poor knowledge of the side effects of ACE-I

Alcohol Use - Ethanol exposure before injury impairs angiogenesis and wound healing activity

Allergy & Immunology - Antibody to transglutaminase denotes the presence of chronic liver diseases

Allergy & Immunology - Effects of food processing on the stability of food allergens analyzed

Allergy & Immunology - Food allergy and its relevance to industrial food proteins examined

Angiology - Reports add new data to angiology research

Allergy & Immunology - Hyperactive immune systems may protect against pancreatic cancer

Allergy & Immunology - Intraperitoneal does of L. lactis ssp. lactis enhances immune response

Allergy & Immunology - MMP-3 promoter polymorphism associated with Celiac disease in males

Allergy & Immunology - Study assessed importance of autoantibodies against 5-HT₄ receptor

Alzheimer Disease - Alzheimer disease study with Dimebon initiated

Alzheimer Disease - Clinical benefit of cholinesterase inhibitors questioned

Angiology - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of angiology

Alzheimer Disease - European phase III trial of Alzhemed launched

Alzheimer Disease - Muscimol lowers amyloid beta-induced toxicity in rat cortical cells

Alzheimer Disease - Non-invasive optical tools show promise for detecting early Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - Psychologists find more sensitive tests for predicting Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - Research in Alzheimer disease provides new insights

Alzheimer Disease - Targeting key enzyme with gene therapy reversed Alzheimer disease in mice

Atherosclerosis - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of atherosclerosis

Alzheimer Disease Therapy - High-concentration galantamine formulation developed for intranasal delivery

Anemia - Epoetin with iron given to anemic patients not receiving anticancer treatment

Anesthesia - Evidence to support use of anesthesia during abortion researched

Anesthesia - Peribulbar analgesics cause increases in BP and mild bradycardia

Angiography - MDCT angiography added important information to MPI of coronary artery lesions

Angiology - Acetylcholine may initiate two competing responses in mouse arteries

Breast Cancer - Findings describe new data in breast cancer research

Angiology - Artificial neural networks trained to interpret captopril renography tests

Angiology - Mechanical properties of remodeled porcine saphenous veins analyzed

Angiology - New data illuminates research in angiology

Angiology - Off-pump operations can yield the same quality of results as on-pump

Breast Cancer - Recent findings in breast cancer described

Angiotensin - Researchers describe findings in angiotensin studies

Ankylosing Spondylitis - Cervicothoracic extension osteotomy for chin-on-chest deformity evaluated

Anterior Disc Displacement - Two splint therapies have comparable efficacy

Anthrax Vaccine Development - Antibody patterns in anthrax vaccinees reported

Anti-Infectives - Colistin i.v. effective for control of multiresistant Gram-negative pathogens

Breast Cancer - Reports describe recent advances in breast cancer research

Anti-Inflammatory - Effects of gamma irradiation and Ginkgo biloba characterized

Antibacterial Agents - Collaboration develops new generation of microbicidal agent

Antibacterial Agents - Effectiveness of aseptic loosening investigated

Antibacterial Agents - Glycopeptide antibiotic, activity of alkyl derivatives determined

Antibacterial Agents - Sterilization by electric block current of S. epidermidis effective

Antibacterial Agents - Use of antibiotics for acne may increase risk of common illness

Breast Cancer - Research add new data to breast cancer body of knowledge

Antibacterial Agents - Virginiamycin M-1 analyzed, conformational flexibility revealed

Anticonvulsant Therapy - Rate of phenytoin-carbamazepine cross-reaction determined

Antimicrobial Resistance - Cross-resistance to antibiotics in M. tuberculosis examined

Antimicrobials - Antimicrobial company provides European market update

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

Antioxidants - Antioxidant vitamins prevented second primary cancers in head and neck cancers

Antioxidants - Effects of Turkish pollen and propolis extracts examined

Anxiety Therapy - Dipeptide LY354740 prodrug developed

Aortic Aneurysm - Femoral cannulation optimal for chronic ascending aortic aneurysm repair

Aplastic Anemia - Increased BM IFN-gamma/TNF-alpha may contribute to aplastic anemia pathogenesis

Apoptosis - Effects of diethylstilbestrol in human lymphocytes in vitro explored

Breast Cancer - Studies add new findings to breast cancer body of knowledge

Apoptosis - Isothiocyanates induced cell apoptosis

Apoptosis - PI 3-kinase inhibitor synergizes with FAS siRNA to induce apoptosis in cancer

Apoptosis - Spinal cord injury studied, induction of neuron apoptosis clarified

Aspergillosis - Recent findings in aspergillosis described

Asthma Therapy - Inhaler type doesn't affect budesonide efficacy

Breast Cancer - Studies describe new findings in breast cancer research

Atherosclerosis - CRP, IL-6, and ICAM-1 are molecular markers associated with atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis - Job stress may be related to early atherosclerosis in men

Atherosclerosis - Noninvasive imaging of coronary atherosclerosis in mice

Atherosclerosis - Research in atherosclerosis provides new insights

Atherosclerosis - Study results estimate 1.1 million people afflicted with critical limb ischemia

Cancer Vaccines - Findings advance knowledge in cancer vaccines research

Atherosclerosis Vaccine Development - Blockade of IL-12 by protein vaccination attenuates atherosclerosis

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Research reveals adult diagnosis of ADHD growing faster than children diagnosis

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Fish oil helps attention deficit in children

Autism - Educational software company launches CD-ROM autism behavior education program

Autoimmune Disease - Key protein opens door to new treatments

Autoimmune Hepatitis - Inadequate regulatory T-cell activity may initiate liver injury

Cancer Vaccines - Research add new data to cancer vaccines body of knowledge

Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome - Immunosuppressive therapy seems promising in some APECED cases

Avian Influenza - H5N1/97-mediated cytokine hyperinduction involves p38 MAPK signaling pathway

Avian Influenza - Report: Drug-resistant avian influenza viruses more common in Southeast Asia

Awards - "The Great Influenza" wins 2005 Best Book Award from The National Academies

Awards - Alfred Mann Foundation honors NIBIB's William Heetderks

Awards - BIDMC investigators receive award to study obesity, diabetes pathways

Cancer Vaccines - Studies add new findings to cancer vaccines body of knowledge

Awards - Canadian cancer researchers win prestigious award for stem cell research

Awards - Emmy Award for Melbourne biomedical animator given

Awards - First INFOBIOMED Training Challenge held in Barcelona

Awards - Lombardi director receives international award for research achievements

Awards - Lung cancer groups announce Haley McDaid is career development award recipient

Cardiology - Research in cardiology provides new insights

Back Pain - Back pain therapy device installed at San Antonio clinic

Back Pain - Teriparatide tested against alendronate for back pain in women with osteoporosis

Bacteriology -  Agrobacterium tumefaciens examined, type IV secretion apparatus clarified

Bacteriology -  Salmonella typhimurium epithelial cell invasion studied, signaling revealed

Bacteriology - Identification of bacterial candidates involved in peridontitis

Bacteriology - Mechanism of virulence its evolution in tumorigenic bacteria

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

Bacteriology - Morphological engineering of S. hygroscopicus studied for antibiotic yield

Behavioral Medicine - Diabetes-related symptoms linked to negative mood

Behavioral Medicine - Short behavioral intervention can reduce cognitive aspects of Type A behavior

Biodefense - U.S. FDA grants fast track status to DVC biodefense vaccine development programs

Bioethics - An analysis of infectious diseases in bioethics is reported

Bioethics - Issues on intellectual property and benefit-sharing discussed

DNA Vaccines - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of DNA vaccines

Biofilms - Detection and control methods for orthopaedic biofilm infections investigated

Biofilms - Iron studied as control for Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation

Biomedical Engineering - Bioreactors leverage healing mechanisms to create bone and cartilage

Biomedical Engineering - Compound reveals new link between signaling protein and cell migration

Biomedical Engineering - Filtering of kinematic signals using the Hodrick-Prescott filter improved

Biomedical Engineering - Implants with slow released protein sustain cartilage vascularity and growth

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Recent studies add new data to diabetes pathogenesis research

Biomedical Engineering - In vitro behavior of osteoblast-like cells on FHA coatings studied

Biomedical Engineering - Intra-abdominal pressure increases stiffness of the lumbar spine

Biomedical Engineering - Intrinsically radiopaque hydrogels proposed for nucleus pulposus replacement

Biomedical Engineering - Knee and hip angle and moment adaptations in subjects with ACL injury studied

Biomedical Engineering - Monocyte and lymphocyte interactions with biomaterial studied

Biomedical Engineering - Orientation of tendons in vivo with active and passive knee muscles studied

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Studies add new findings to diabetes pathogenesis body of knowledge

Biomedical Engineering - Poly(Methyl methacrylate) nanomechanical properties studied by temperature

Biomedical Engineering - Protein structure is key for AIDS and cell function

Biomedical Engineering - Short-term recovery periods investigated in osteoblastic cells

Biomedical Engineering - Spheroid reservoir bioartificial liver rapidly produces hepatocyte spheroids

Biomedical Engineering - UCSD discovery may provide a novel method to generate medically useful proteins

Biomedical Engineering - Zr and its alloys Ti-50Zr at.% and Zr-2.5Nb wt.% studied electrochemically

Diabetes Therapy - New research in the area of diabetes therapy detailed

Biotechnology - Hybridoma cell culture efficiency increases with metabolic control of nutrients

Bioterrorism - Inactivation of biological agents studied, use of dimethyldioxirane reported

Bladder Cancer - BLCA-4 appears to encourage tumor development in bladder cancer

Bladder Cancer - Endothelin axis is a target of the lung metastasis suppressor gene RhoGD12

Bladder Cancer - Hyperoxia provokes gemcitabine efficacy in transitional cell carcinoma

Blood Safety - Botswana's available safe blood supply increases 100%

Diabetes Therapy - Recent findings in diabetes therapy described

Bone Cancer - Extraskeletal osteosarcoma should be treated like conventional osteosarcoma

Bone Cancer - Prognostic factors and long-term outcome of metastatic osteosarcoma discussed

Bowel Cancer - Incidence of small bowel cancer estimated

Brain Aneurysm - Nonsurgical approach showing great promise in treating brain aneurysms

Brain Cancer - Recent findings illuminate research in brain cancer

Brain Metastases - Enrollment initiated for phase 2 trial of Xcytrin Injection

Diabetes Therapy - Recent findings in diabetes therapy provide new insights

Breast Cancer - Addition of fulvestrant to endocrine treatment strategy evaluated

Breast Cancer - An orally bioavailable ER downregulator identified for breast cancer treatment

Breast Cancer - Avenues of support for women diagnosed with breast cancer explored

Breast Cancer - Beliefs and adaptation strategies of Hong Kong families revealed

Breast Cancer - Bisphosphonates evaluated in patients with metastatic breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Bisphosphonates used to manage bone metastases from breast cancer

Diabetes Therapy - Reports describe recent advances in diabetes therapy research

Breast Cancer - Breast cancer deaths continue to decline

Breast Cancer - Breast cancer evaluated with computer-aided detection system

Breast Cancer - Breast cancer surgery options explained in new Spanish booklet

Breast Cancer - Breast prosthesis offers non-surgical alternative to reconstructive surgery

Breast Cancer - CAD detects smaller, possibly more aggressive breast cancers in younger women

Breast Cancer - Campaign to provide mammograms in New York

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

Breast Cancer - Characteristics of families with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations in Israel identified

Breast Cancer - Cisplatin-epirubicin-paclitaxel used to treat operable breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Cisplatinum and vinorelbine studied in phase II trial

Breast Cancer - Contextual approach used by breast cancer survivors in treatment decision making

Breast Cancer - Dance and movement evaluated for quality-of-life improvement in cancer survivors

Breast Cancer - Digital mammography trial results announced

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

Breast Cancer - Effect of folate intake on breast cancer risk evaluated

Breast Cancer - European Mutual Recognition Procedure gives approval to market Aromasin

Breast Cancer - Findings advance knowledge in breast cancer research

Breast Cancer - Fourth phase III study shows Herceptin plus chemo improved disease-free survival

Breast Cancer - Guidelines to assure quality in breast cancer surgery outlined

Diagnostics - Reports advance knowledge in diagnostics research

Breast Cancer - Inflammatory local recurrence occurred after breast-conservation therapy

Breast Cancer - Left-handedness may be linked to increased risk of breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Link between cancer risk and weight changes in premenopausal women studied

Breast Cancer - Lower dose capecitabine demonstrated favorable therapeutic index

Breast Cancer - Molecular tumor subtype influences preoperative chemotherapy efficacy

Breast Cancer - Neoadjuvant docetaxel combined with adjuvant doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide

Diagnostics - Reports describe recent advances in diagnostics research

Breast Cancer - Osteonectin expression inhibited MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell metastasis

Breast Cancer - Questionnaire identifies women at risk of inherited breast or ovarian cancer

Breast Cancer - Researchers discover molecular pathway that leads to recurrence of breast cancer

Diagnostics - Studies describe new findings in diagnostics research

Breast Cancer - Results of Digital Mammography Imaging Screening Trial published

Breast Cancer - Scientists examine gene variants that may be associated with breast cancer risk

Breast Cancer - Techniques for automatic detection of anomalies in mammograms studied

HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Reports advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis research

Breast Cancer - Temsirolimus evaluated as treatment in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Trial data show benefits of combination therapy in early stage breast cancer

Breast Cancer - UVa participates in landmark breast cancer screening trial

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Variants in BRCA1 gene evaluated for breast cancer risk

Breast Cancer Screening - Maker reports sales of its new mammography CAD system to California company

Breast Cancer Screening - Mammography methods in the analysis of breast lesions compared

Hypertension - Studies advance knowledge in hypertension research

Breast Cancer Survival - Researchers examine survival in women with chemotherapy-induced amenorrhea

Breast Cancer Therapy - Researchers study adjuvant chemotherapy in elderly breast cancer patients

Business & Finance - Canadian biopharmaceutical firm receives letter from majority note holder

Business & Finance - CosaminDS named top glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate brand

Business & Finance - Drug companies follow spending trends regardless of product size

Business & Finance - Drug developer announces U.S. SEC investigation regarding stock market relisting

Melanoma - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of melanoma

Business & Finance - HealthPartners expands coverage to western Wisconsin

Business & Finance - HealthTrans to comarket pharmacy services with Duane Reade

Business & Finance - Healthcare products company ranked at top of industry sector by Dow Jones index

Business & Finance - Hospital company files resale registration statement with U.S. SEC

Business & Finance - IT company establishes life science division for pharma firms

Business & Finance - IT consultancy launched for health industry

Melanoma Vaccines - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of melanoma vaccines

Business & Finance - Molecular diagnostics company announces strategy to release growth potential

Business & Finance - Nasally delivered drug maker reports new business strategy

Business & Finance - OxyAlert maker prepares to move to OTCBB

Business & Finance - PacifiCare Health Systems recognized by Latina group

Business & Finance - Pharmaceutical company enters agreements to raise $42 million in public offering

Business & Finance - Senior living facilities company announces two-for-one stock split

Myocardial Infarction - Findings advance knowledge in myocardial infarction research

Business & Finance - Software launched for pharmaceutical marketing, sales

Business & Finance - Supplier to life sciences industry reports acquisition, interim 2005 results

Business & Finance - Suture developer closes $7 million financing with Minnesota-based group

Business & Finance - U.S. CMS payment code issued for radioactive treatment source

Business & Finance - U.S. FDA issues warning letter to Ceph International

Business & Finance - Vitrase maker presents clinical data at medical conferences

Obesity Pathogenesis - Recent findings in obesity pathogenesis described

Business Update - Agreement to distribute ultrasound devices to U.S. veterinary market signed

Business Update - AmeriHealth Mercy makes presentation on drug benefit management

Business Update - Armada Consulting Group offers strategy for choosing healthcare

Business Update - Australian biopharma company announces intention to list Glycotex on Nasdaq

Business Update - Avonex maker announces initiative to drive long-term growth

Business Update - Bariatric surgery program gets top national designations

Proteomics - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of proteomics

Business Update - Behavioral health company relocates corporate headquarters

Business Update - Biotech company progresses negotiations to build lab in Italy

Business Update - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida plan recognized as excellent by NCQA

Business Update - Board approves new stock repurchase program and $15M donation

Business Update - CareCentrix unit to conclude current contract with TriWest Healthcare Alliance

Business Update - Cell therapy company facility will manufacture Cellerant Therapeutics' products

SARS - Studies advance knowledge in SARS research

Business Update - CombiMatrix and VWR International ink distribution agreement for DNA microarrays

Business Update - Companies announce transfers of representative directors

Business Update - Cost containment company signs agreement with U.S. Family Health Plan

Business Update - Cost containment provider announces new contract with NDCHealth

Business Update - DeltaNu to offer UVIR software platform for use with its Raman instruments

Business Update - DuraSeal Sealant gets CE Mark for thoracic applications

Tissue Engineering - Reports add new data to tissue engineering research

Business Update - EP-4 Computerized Cardiac Stimulator cleared by Health Canada

Business Update - Enzymatic Therapy forms holding company

Business Update - GenomeQuest achieves GeneChip-compatible status with Affymetrix microarray

Business Update - Human biobank announces five new collections

Business Update - Laboratory products company adds three new analytes

Business Update - Laser vision correction company opens new center in Phoenix, Arizona

Transplant Medicine - Studies advance knowledge in transplant medicine research

Business Update - Letter of intent signed to acquire Mircette

Business Update - M.C.M. receives order for two SteriMed Junior systems in Washington

Business Update - Medical IT systems company shareholders elect member of board of directors

Business Update - Medical device maker establishes science center in Japan

Business Update - Medical devices company moves to new 14,000 square foot production facility

Business Update - Medical products distributor announces it will not renew distribution agreement

Vaccines Vector - Studies describe new findings in vaccines vector research

Business Update - Operator of specialty hospitals withdraws private offering of senior rate notes

Business Update - Panel recommends conditional approval of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing technology

Business Update - Pharmaceutical company opens integrated biotech production facility in Ireland

Business Update - Physical therapy clinics experience limited impact from Hurricane Katrina

Business Update - R&D Center opens in China

Business Update - Rapid drug screen test provided to oil industry client

Business Update - Regional biotechnology center to open two new offices

Business Update - Rehabilitation equipment maker earns ISO certification

Business Update - Response filed to support STS PMA application

Business Update - Society names Managed Care Interface its official journal

Business Update - Tissue bank opens new corporate headquarters in Virginia

Business Update - Tracleer maker provides update on company's clinical pipeline

Business Update - Trust reports damage at Chalmette Medical Center From Hurricane Katrina

Business Update - U.S. EPA extends and expands contract with genetics testing company

Business Update - Videos detail Myo-Vad ventricular assist device

Business Update - ViroLogic announced change of name and ticker symbol

Cancer Prevention - Decision counseling in cancer prevention and control examined

Cancer Prevention - Interferon-alpha lowers proliferative activity in hepatitis C-infected livers

Cancer Research - Columbia scientists develop cancer terminator viruses

Cancer Research - Family history alone can imply cancer mutation risk

Cancer Research - Ipsogen, pharmacogenomics company ink cancer biomarker research agreements

Cancer Research - Protein p53 signaling of cell suicide offers insights for new anticancer drugs

Cancer Research - Steering committee assessment of GTI-2040 studies announced

Cancer Risk Factors - Cancer risk in hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer syndrome evaluated

Cancer Risk Factors - EMSY gene evaluated for association in breast and ovarian cancer risk

Cancer Risk Factors - Exposure to hexachlorocyclohexane presented health risk in Tianjin, China

Cancer Support - Discourse between oncology social workers and self-help organizations analyzed

Cancer Thearpy - Communication model of shared decision-making unveiled

Cancer Therapy - A new therapy regimen is effective in patients with aggressive lymphoma

Cancer Therapy - Advances reported in therapy of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Cancer Therapy - Anti-vascular therapy evaluated with texture analysis

Cancer Therapy - Antitumor activity of HER-2 inhibitors examined

Cancer Therapy - Aplidin combination trials initiated for metastatic malignant melanoma

Cancer Therapy - Cancer gene vaccine shows promising safety results in Phase 2 lung cancer trial

Cancer Therapy - Chemotherapies have differential effects on proteins governing angiogenesis

Cancer Therapy - Chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting on women's functional status studied

Cancer Therapy - Clinical trial initiated using ExAblate 2000 technology to treat liver tumors

Cancer Therapy - Compatibility and stability of Imexon in infusion devices examined

Cancer Therapy - Cone-beam-CT guided radiation therapy used as model for on-line application

Cancer Therapy - Docetaxel and gemcitabine administered biweekly as first-line therapy for NSCLC

Cancer Therapy - Enrollment completed in BLP25 liposome vaccine phase II study

Cancer Therapy - Individualized adjuvant chemotherapy guided by chemosensitivity test

Cancer Therapy - Intensity-modulated radiation therapy used in head and neck cancers

Cancer Therapy - Lower dose thalidomide fights metastatic renal cell cancer better

Cancer Therapy - MDM2 predicted prostate carcinoma outcome

Cancer Therapy - MRI features of leukoencephalopathy following chemoradiotherapy studied

Cancer Therapy - Maspin makes prostate cancer cells more sensitive to doxazosin

Cancer Therapy - Metronomic therapy offers palliative treatment of metastatic breast cancer

Cancer Therapy - Neoadjuvant taxanes used in treatment of non-metastatic breast cancer

Cancer Therapy - Oleanolic acid and ursolic acid evaluated in anticancer chemotherapies

Cancer Therapy - Palliative radiotherapy benefited elderly people with lung cancer

Cancer Therapy - Persulfides generated reactive oxygen species

Cancer Therapy - Reports add new data to cancer therapy research

Cancer Therapy - Sorafenib submitted to EMEA for approval as kidney cancer treatment

Cancer Therapy - Strangling tumors may halt cancer

Cancer Therapy - Study of treatments for chemotherapy-related anemia published

Cancer Therapy - Technical implementation of cone-beam-CT guided radiation therapy discussed

Cancer Therapy - U.S. FDA approves IND application for phase II study of cancer drug Elacyt

Cancer Therapy - U.S. NIH grant to fund trial of PHP for melanoma, kidney cancer

Cancer Therapy - mTOR inhibitors augment the antiangiogenic value of radiation therapy

Cancer Vaccine Development - Immunization with p53- and K-ras-derived peptides in cancer examined

Cancer Vaccines - Antigen-presenting cells induce higher-avidity human CTLs

Cancer Vaccines - CD4+ T cells promote tumor growth by inhibiting tumor-specific T cells

Cancer Vaccines - CEA-based cancer vaccines reviewed

Cancer Vaccines - DNA vaccines activate antitumor immunity by engaging NKG2D receptor

Cancer Vaccines - Data advance knowledge in cancer vaccines research

Cancer Vaccines - Human antibody inhibits IGF-IR signaling and tumor cell growth

Cancer Vaccines - Hypoxic cell radiosensitizer enhances anticancer host responses

Cancer Vaccines - Induction of T-cell responses to human stroma antigen examined

Cancer Vaccines - Introducing bonds into targeting moiety improves superantigen stability

Cancer Vaccines - New CTL epitopes from two cancer germ line genes identified

Cancer Vaccines - Soluble protein antigen inhibits vaccine-induced anti-tumor response

Cardiology - Ang II affects the T- and L-type Ca²⁺ currents differently

Cardiology - Cardiology group has published a guide for pharmacologic control of heart rhythm

Cardiology - Cardiology group has published guidelines regarding anticoagulation

Cardiology - Color duplex sonography fails to detect aortic endograft leaks

Cardiology - Data showing cardiovascular benefits of treatment with perindopril published

Cardiology - Drug company forms cardiology research steering committee through heart center

Cardiology - Erb-b4 has key role in maintaining normal postnatal cardiac structure

Cardiology - Ginsenosides compound may attenuate GI injury and inflammation after bypass

Cardiology - Healthy weight, healthy shape are key in preventing heart disease

Cardiology - Lbh may have a role in transcriptional control during normal cardiogenesis

Cardiology - Lipoic acid is protective in cyclophosphamide-induced cardiac injury

Cardiology - Michigan healthcare organizations announce partnership in cardiac surgery

Cardiology - Model may represent infarcts encountered in clinical practice

Cardiology - Neutron-activated microspheres accurately measure myocardial blood flow

Cardiology - POTS patients have exaggerated MSNA responses to baroreflex challenges

Cardiology - Rat model discounts microvascular rarefaction as a cause of hypertension

Cardiology - Recent findings in cardiology described

Cardiology - Report reviews current knowledge on transcriptional regulation of Nppa gene

Cardiology - Results of cardiac ablation system multicenter clinical trial published

Cardiology - Results provide new information about action of adenosine in the heart

Cardiology - Review describes the beneficial effect of beta-blockers in noncardiac surgery

Cardiology - Study compared oxygen consumption values for determination of cardiac output

Cardiology - Study examined cardiac phenotypes of Tbx5^del/+ mice

Cardiology - Study examined concomitant aspirin and ibuprofen use

Cardiology - Study examined effects of maternal nutrition on fetal LV gene transcription

Cardiology - Study examined physiological roles of androgen in cardiac remodeling

Cardiology - Study examined survival after heart retransplantation in children

Cardiology - Study presents iron chelation as tool for preventing myocardial damage

Cardiology - Study reveals anatomical architecture of the cardiac conducting system

Cardiology - UNOS to chart mechanical heart devices

Cardiology - Ventricular endocardial endothelial cells studied, ET-1 localization clarified

Cardiology - iNOS inhibitor reduces side effects of NO in I/R injury

Cardiomyocytes - Expression of CREB depends on the cell type and the age of the animal

Cardiomyocytes - Loading conditions are important in evaluating contractile function

Cardiomyocytes - Nuclear-mitochondrial cross-talk in cardiomyocyte T3 signaling analyzed

Cardiomyocytes - Surface energy, protein adsorption influence gene expression of adherent NRVMs

Cardiomyocytes - h5-HT₄ receptor isoforms are used to explore receptor signaling

Cardiovascular Disease - BNP and ANP were higher in children with CHD with LV overload

Cardiovascular Disease - CRP is a predictor of death from CVD in patients with inflammatory polyarthritis

Cardiovascular Disease - Calcium deposition and inflammation may be involved in endothelial dysfunction

Cardiovascular Disease - Gender differences in arterial stiffening from resistance training examined

Cardiovascular Disease - HIF-1 alpha polymorphisms may affect development of coronary artery collaterals

Cardiovascular Disease - Investigational drug trans NV-04 phase Ib clinical trial testing complete

Cardiovascular Disease - Lung transplant patients with minimal CAD fared worse than revascularized group

Cardiovascular Disease - Mechanism of coronary artery ectasia may increase prevalence of varicocele

Cardiovascular Disease - NF-kappaB may have important role in cardiac hypertrophy and remodeling

Cardiovascular Disease - Placebo and high-dose tadalafil produced equivalent effects on QT intervals

Cardiovascular Disease - Poor exercise capacity identifies ACHD patients at risk

Cardiovascular Disease - Review describes function of serine proteases and their roles in CV diseases

Cardiovascular Disease - Studies show the health benefits of lifestyle changes in CAD patients

Cardiovascular Disease - Study to examine whether leg fat may protect against heart disease

Cardiovascular Disease - Targeting LCAT to raise HDL-C may reduce CVD risk

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - Effect L-folic acid supplementation on glycolipid metabolism studied

Cardiovascular Research - Activation of K_ATP channels may enhance low-oxygen tolerance

Cardiovascular Research - Baseline LV function is a strong predictor of survival after angioplasty

Cardiovascular Research - Cell signaling discovery yields clues to heart disease

Cardiovascular Research - Conjugated oral BNP activates cGMP and significantly reduces MAP

Cardiovascular Research - Homing in on blood pressure genes may lead to targeted therapy

Cardiovascular Research - Inflammatory processes may aid development of white matter lesions

Cardiovascular Research - Metabolic syndrome may adversely affect development of collateral vessels

Cardiovascular Research - NO system may be upregulated in CV system and kidney in senescence

Cardiovascular Research - Nitroglycerin activates brainstem areas implicated in nociception

Cardiovascular Research - Production of CRP may represent a universal response to vascular injury

Cardiovascular Research - Review examines evidence for gender differences in renal I/R injury

Cardiovascular Research - Strategies to increase ATP requirements may protect against occlusion

Cardiovascular Research - eNOS expression may be a mechanism to reduce beta-adrenergic regulation of HR

Carotid Artery Stenting - Effect of microemboli on cerebrovascular symptoms clarified

Cataract Surgery - Partial coherence interferometry can improve axial length measurement

Catheter-Related Infection - Novel azole-resistant opportunistic yeast infection reported

Cell Biology - Automated particle trajectory imaging system developed

Cell Biology - Bimolecular fluorescence complementation detects protein interactions

Cervical Cancer - Influence of human papillomavirus on cancer progression studied

Cervical Cancer - Role of polymorphisms of tumor necrosis factor in cervical cancer examined

Cervical Cancer - Studies advance knowledge in cervical cancer research

Cervical Cancer Screening - Alternate screening method for cervical cancer risk tested

Cervical Cancer Screening - Screening methods for cervical cancer compared

Chemoprevention - Cox-2 expression in soft-tissue sarcomas related to epithelial differentiation

Chemotherapy - Antipyrine test predicted pharmacodynamics of docetaxel/cisplatin chemotherapy

Chemotherapy - Effects of early intervention with epoetin alfa analyzed

Childhood Obesity - Obesity in Spanish schoolchildren investigated

Childhood Obesity - Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in obese Japanese children reported

Cholangiocarcinoma - Phase II clinical protocol submitted for Davanat with 5-Fluorouracil

Chromhidrosis - Botulinum toxin therapy effective

Chronic Hepatitis B - Hepatitis B virus genotype C mutations accompany poor liver histology

Chronic Hepatitis C - Peginterferon alpha dosing strategies beat persistent hepatitis C

Chronic Liver Disease - Bacterial pathogens may be involved in the onset of primary biliary cirrhosis

Chronic Liver Disease - Response to corticosteroid hails good outcomes in severe alcoholic hepatitis

Chronic Pain - Biopharma company announces positive phase III results for Remoxy

Chronic Pain - Phase III studies of alvimopan for opioid-induced constipation begin

Chronic Periodontitis - Clinical trial results of Periowave photodynamic disinfection system released

Chronic Rhinosinusitis - Surgery boosts quality of life for child with chronic sinusitis

Clinical Trials - IDE filed for spinal-fusion bone-growth product

Clinical Trials - Review summarizes trials that investigated effects of BP-lowering drugs

Clinical Trials - Trial for anticancer drug to shrink solid, lymph node, bone marrow tumors begun

Clinical Trials - Trial of oral small-molecule selective inhibitor in Crohn disease initiated

Clinical Trials - Value of confirming responses in oncological clinical trials assessed

Clinical Trials - Worldwide clinical trials portal launched

Clostridium Difficile - Insight into virulent strain of Clostridium difficile

Cochlear Implants - Endosteal electrode implantation feasible in patients with residual hearing

Cochlear Implants - Minimally invasive cochlear implants offer benefits over traditional procedure

Cognitive Impairment - Horsetail extract improves cognition in rat model

Collaborations - Agreement signed for immunoassay system

Collaborations - Alliance to focus on discovery of small molecule therapeutic compounds

Collaborations - Antimicrobial company enters arrangement with Soilbind Limited

Collaborations - Bridgetech signs contract to provide acute care nurses

Collaborations - Collaboration inked for the R&D of non-nuclear contrast media

Collaborations - Collaboration to develop reformulated drug products using BioSilicon announced

Collaborations - Companies work to evaluate role of HIF-1alpha inhibition in treatment of cancer

Collaborations - Company expects to earn initial payments near $4 million from RNAi collaboration

Collaborations - Contract extended to offer SilverSneakers Fitness Program

Collaborations - Deal signed to develop rheumatoid arthritis treatment

Collaborations - Distribution deal signed for Universal Linkage System for nucleic acid labeling

Collaborations - Health science company and Eppendorf announce comarketing agreement

Collaborations - Institute of Systems Biology adopts nucleic acid labeling technology

Collaborations - Lab device maker will market, support the ArrayPlex automated solution

Collaborations - License deal signed with European firm for calcium phosphate nanotechnology

Collaborations - Licensing, commercialization deal signed to advance microRNA research

Collaborations - New alliance to promote soy products in Southern Africa

Collaborations - Partnership provides mobile expense-management solutions for pharma field reps

Collaborations - Pharmaceutical companies enter strategic alliance for drug development, sales

Collaborations - Plaque excision device company and Merck enter drug development agreement

Collaborations - Research agreement signed for lung cancer research

Collaborations - Stem cell banking company signs alliances to reach consumer markets

Collaborations - Two distributor agreements signed for glycobiology enzymes

Colon Cancer - Butyrate inhibited cell invasion of human colon cancer cells

Colon Cancer - Global phosphoproteome of HT-29 human colon adenocarcinoma cells identified

Colon Cancer - New optical test detects colon cancer potentially much earlier than before

Colon Cancer - Novel compression anastomosis clip facilitates colonic surgery

Colon Cancer Vaccine Development - Oral vaccine induces immune responses against carcinoembryonic antigen

Colonoscopy - Magnetic endoscope locating device useful

Colorectal Adenocarcinoma - Glucose transporter GLUT1 inversely correlated with tumor cell proliferation

Colorectal Cancer - Cellular localization of survivin impacted prognosis in colorectal cancer

Colorectal Cancer - Changes in phospholipids composition in human colorectal cancer cells examined

Colorectal Cancer - Colorectal screening associated with reduced colorectal cancer risk

Colorectal Cancer - Efficacy of fluorouracil-based first-line chemotherapy evaluated

Colorectal Cancer - Folate lowered risk of colorectal cancer in patients with ulcerative colitis

Colorectal Cancer - Incomplete sigmoidoscopy heightens colorectal cancer risk

Colorectal Cancer - Neoadjuvant treatment of unresectable colorectal liver metastases discussed

Complementary & Alternative Medicine -  Cardaria draba glucoraphanin extraction optimized with batch extraction

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Carvacrol and eugenol may modulate immunoresponsive cell function

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Cocoa flavanols heart-healthy snacks introduced

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - EPSF from Cordyceps sinensis has immunomodulatory and antitumor properties

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Effects of Gami-Jeonggi-San on human endothelial cell investigated

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Essential oil of C. boreale Makino induces apoptosis in carcinoma cells

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Green tea consumption did not reduce risk of colorectal cancer

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Guided imagery evaluated as adjuvant cancer therapy

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - In vitro propagation method for Sternbergia clusiana established

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Novel approach uses IEC and RPLC for analysis of compounds in a complex sample

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Physician survey examines opinions of complementary and alternative medicine

Computed Radiography - Flexible noise control improves portal image processing

Contraception - NuvaRing estrogen exposure proven lower than with patch or oral contraceptives

Coronary Artery Bypass - Complete revascularization improves long-term survival in octogenarians

Coronary Artery Bypass - Dialysis patients should not be denied CABG surgery

Coronary Artery Bypass - History of neurologic events is of special predictive importance after CABG

Coronary Artery Bypass - Minimized extracorporeal bypass system lacks clinical benefit

Coronary Artery Bypass - Off-pump CABG has less impact on hemostasis than on-pump surgery

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft - PCI with multiple stenting and CABG surgery provided similar level of protection

Coronary Heart Disease - Racial differences in risk factors for heart disease in women examined

Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors - Atherogenesis contributes to CHD risk in ankylosing spondylitis

Crib Safety - Crib-related death numbers down; board to dissolve the Danny Foundation

Critical Care Medicine - Utility of proton pump inhibitor delivery by nasogastric tube evaluated

Cystic Fibrosis - Novel test improves molecular screening in ethnically diverse populations

Cytology - Cell proliferation and migration examined, role of gastrin defined

Cytology - Cisplatin cytotoxicity analyzed, protective functional domain identified

Cytology - Endophilin phosphorylation analyzed, roles in cell invasion revealed

Cytology - Endothelial microparticles influence angiogenic dysfunction

Cytology - Epithelial cell rests of Malassez studied, osteopontin production revealed

Cytology - Fission yeast phosphatase analyzed, modulation of function defined

Cytology - Nicastrin analyzed, gamma-secretase-substrate receptor function revealed

Cytology - Phi endocytic motifs analyzed, non-canonical nature revealed

Cytology - Sertoli cells studied, induced scavenger receptor translocation clarified

Cytomegalovirus Pathogenesis - CD4+ T-cell reconstitution reduces cytomegalovirus in immunocompromised brain

DNA Research -  Saccharomyces cerevisiae Rad9 analyzed, role in Rad53 activation defined

DNA Research - Microarray platform for analyzing gene regulation launched

DNA Research - New method optimized multiplex DNA microsatellite analysis

DNA Research - Nuclear proteasome examined, nature of regulation defined

DNA Research - RNA damage avoidance might prevent human disease

DNA Vaccines - Fusion protein ameliorates anti-tumor DNA vaccination

DNA Vaccines - Method to recover plasmid DNA based on aqueous two-phase separation

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

Dementia - Mechanisms of Choto-san's therapeutic effects determined

Dendritic Cell Vaccine - Antigen targeted to dendritic cells via humanized anti-DC-SIGN antibody

Dendritic Cell Vaccine - B7-DC cross-linking restores antigen uptake in mature dendritic cells

Dengue Fever - Castanospermine is a potent inhibitor of dengue virus infection

Dengue Fever - WRAIR collaborating on Dengue fever vaccine delivery system

Dental Health - A low A-Ab response is suggestive of more caries

Dental Health - Columbia University integrates Invisalign into dental school curriculum

Dental Health - Mayo Clinic advises how to break the teeth-grinding habit

Dental Health - New clue to tooth decay could lead to dental advances

Dental Implants - Accuracy of image-guided implantology clarified

Dental Implants - Impact of implant design on crestal bone strain determined

Dental Research - Mechanism regulating tooth shape formulation is found

Dental Research - PRM did not significantly improve bone mineral density in dental implants

Dentistry - Impact of light activator type on bleaching efficacy determined

Dermatology - Companies announce agreements to expand collaboration on dermatology products

Dermatology - Epidermal organotypic model studied, Hoxb13 up-regulation defined

Dermatology - New articles discuss evolving trends in the treatment of vascular birthmarks

Dermatology - Ninety percent participation level in Phase 3 psoriasis extension trial reported

Diabetes Complications - Columbia study shows elderly with diabetes at increased risk for falling

Diabetes Complications - Erythropoietin is a potent activator of proliferative diabetic retinopathy

Diabetes Complications - Insulin reduces plasma VEGF levels in children with new-onset diabetes

Diabetes Complications - Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism raises diabetes retinopathy risk

Diabetes Control - Global diabetes group releases guideline for management of type 2 diabetes

Diabetes Diagnosis - Report says limited efficacy of existing diabetes tests needs to be addressed

Diabetes Epidemiology - Glucose intolerance in United Arab Emirates determined

Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - C-174G polymorphism in IL-6 gene promoter linked to insulin resistance

Diabetes Genomics and Genetics - PPAR-gamma 2 gene polymorphism linked to insulin sensitivity

Diabetes Management - Compound improves blood sugar of people on antidiabetic prescription, study show

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Expression of CCL21 and 5'-Nase on pancreatic lymphatics examined

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Gene expression of antioxidant enzymes increased in diabetic mice

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Heterogeneity in type 2 diabetes in Korean subjects reported

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Insulin inhibits glucagon-induced glycogenolysis in hepatocytes

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Matrix metalloproteinase levels altered in type 2 diabetic patients

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Mitochondrial regulation of insulin production in islets examined

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Recent findings illuminate research in diabetes pathogenesis

Diabetes Risk Factors - Diabetes and ethnic minorities reviewed

Diabetes Survival and Mortality - Impaired fasting glucose linked to increased mortality after CABG

Diabetes Therapy - Analogues of GIP possess antidiabetic activity

Diabetes Therapy - Antidiabetic drug utilization in Hungary reviewed

Diabetes Therapy - Beta-cell function and therapy response in diabetic Nigerians examined

Diabetes Therapy - Findings in diabetes therapy provide new insights

Diabetes Therapy - Implantation of insulin-secreting adipocytes modifies blood glucose

Diabetes Therapy - Nonsteroidal glucocorticoid receptor modulators are antidiabetic

Diabetes Therapy - Pharmacological profile of novel, non-TZD PPAR-gamma agonist described

Diabetes Therapy - Therapeutic perspectives of adipocytokines reviewed

Diabetes Therapy - U.S. FDA approves NovoLog for treatment of diabetes in children

Diabetic Foot - GC used to differentiate between Candida species in diabetic foot

Diabetic Nephropathy - Lifestyle impacts prevalence of kidney disease in Pima Indians

Diabetic Neuropathy - Characteristics associated with neuropathy and retinopathy reported

Diabetic Neuropathy - Dietary soy prevents brain Na+,K+-ATPase reduction in diabetic rats

Diabetic Neuropathy - Topical formulation for diabetic neuropathy assessed in published study

Diagnostics - A new rapid test for hepatitis E enhances point-of-care testing

Diagnostics - ADAMTS13 autoantibodies detected in patients with immunomediated diseases

Diagnostics - Assay identifies antigens that discriminate maximally between TB and non-TB sera

Diagnostics - Broad range 16S rDNA PCR and sequencing detects etiological agents of meningitis

Diagnostics - Carcinogenic aromatic amines detected by reversed-phase mc-liquid chromatography

Diagnostics - Combination assay improves early detection of hepatitis C virus infection

Diagnostics - Coxsackievirus A detected by Enterovirus genus-specific markers

Diagnostics - Data advance knowledge in diagnostics research

Diagnostics - Degenerate primers pinpoint multiple genotypes of woodchuck hepatitis virus

Diagnostics - Diagnosis of bacterial biofilms found in joint arthroplasty infections

Diagnostics - Diagnostic device company adds multi-drug panel configurations for screening

Diagnostics - Dipstick assay offers visual detection of multiple nucleic acid amplicons

Diagnostics - ECL more sensitive andrapid than ELISA for C. botulinum type B detection

Diagnostics - Endoscopic ultrasound works well in combo with fine-needle aspiration

Diagnostics - Enrollment completed in Microvolt T-Wave Alternans study

Diagnostics - Enterohemorrhagic E. coli in ground beef found via immunomagnetic ID

Diagnostics - Feasibility of automated screening and interpretation process studied

Diagnostics - Fine-needle-aspiration biopsies ease the study of liver lymphocytes

Diagnostics - High-quality endoscopic recording/monitoring system developed

Diagnostics - Impact of ROSE during transbronchial needle aspiration assessed

Diagnostics - Importance of detecting malignant bone involvement stressed

Diagnostics - Lab-on-chip application for DNA detection of sepsis-causing bacteria launched

Diagnostics - MGE-PCR rapidly differentiates Central African T. brucei s.l. isolates

Diagnostics - Magnetic resonance and computed tomography-based scoring system introduced

Diagnostics - Method for quantification of carvedilol in human plasma developed

Diagnostics - Molecular method detects circulating colonic cancer cells in colorectal cancer

Diagnostics - PCR sensitivity low for MTB detection from pleural effusion

Diagnostics - PCR-RADP assay discriminates L. ruminus from other Lactobacillus spp

Diagnostics - PCR-RFLP algorithm rapidly identifies mycobacteria at species level

Diagnostics - Plasma chemokine levels predict hepatitis C response to antiviral therapy

Diagnostics - RT-loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay sensitive for RSV detection

Diagnostics - Semiconductor developer, Mobidiag introduce lab-on-chip for bacterial diagnosis

Diagnostics - Spatial scan tests compared to Besag-Newell Disease clustering tests

Diagnostics - Strategic alliance to use the CellCorrect LAb test in detection of lung cancer

Diagnostics - Structural changes monitored with high-frequency ultrasound signal statistics

Diagnostics - System to manage TB patients' lab tests deployed to South Africa university

Diagnostics - Technique to complement fine-needle aspiration discussed

Diagnostics - sLOX-1 may be a useful marker for early diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome

Diarrhea Outbreaks - Simian SA11-human reassortant rotavirus G3P[8] strains cause of diarrhea

Diet & Nutrition - Cranberries were evaluated for potential roles in dietary prevention of CVD

Diet & Nutrition - Doctors survey hospital food and reveal current trends

Diet & Nutrition - Fast food company kicks off school physical activity program

Diet & Nutrition - Growth and biochemical homeostasis reliable end points in trials

Diet & Nutrition - Harsh processing methods may decrease bioactivity in blueberries

Diet & Nutrition - High-dairy diet aids weight and fat loss in African American adults

Diet & Nutrition - Maternal diet during pregnancy associated with medulloblastoma in children

Diet & Nutrition - Mayo Clinic offers tips to curb your appetite

Diet & Nutrition - New powder version of dietary supplement introduced

Diet & Nutrition - New study shows melatonin in walnuts protective against cancer and heart disease

Diet & Nutrition - Synthesis of retinoic acid is important for tissue maintenance in rats

Diet & Nutrition - Treatment center reports dieting can trigger genetically based eating disorders

Diet & Nutrition - Zeeland to process low linolenic soybeans for food oil with reduced trans fats

Disease Associations - Arterial cells studied, cytokine response to cigarette smoke condensate defined

Disease Associations - Beta-glycoprotein examined, membrane binding modeled

Disease Associations - Cerebrospinal fluid tau protein studied, diagnostic value indicated

Disease Associations - Hippocampal formations studied, hnRNP A2 and B1 immunohistochemistry revealed

Disease Associations - Hypertension mouse model utilized, cardiac and endothelial events revealed

Disease Associations - Image analysis capabilities expanded at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute

Disease Associations - Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) examined, N protein phosphorylation defined

Disease Associations - Spartin examined, Eps15 interaction described

Disease Associations - Sporadic inclusion body myositis studied, inhibited mRNA degradation indicated

Disease Associations - Synovial cells examined, mobilization of calcium clarified

Disease Associations - Vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation studied, inhibition revealed

Disease Associations - Venous thrombosis studied in men, lipoprotein associations revealed

Disease Control - BSE crisis exposed public health undermined by governmental scientific control

Disease Management - Complete Care Medical to be fulfillment agent as part of marketing initiative

Displaced Femoral Neck Fracture - Hip replacement superior to internal fixation in elderly patients

Drug Abuse - Survey conducted by U.S. SAMHSA indicates youth drug use continues to decline

Drug Abuse - Survey found more methamphetamine users meet criteria for dependence, abuse

Drug Addiction - Researchers claim one in every hundred Londoners could be crack cocaine users

Drug Delivery - Antibiotic delivery vehicles for musculoskeletal infection treatment studied

Drug Delivery - DelSite files Drug Master File with U.S. FDA for GelSite mucosal applications

Drug Delivery - Furosemide release from ethylene-vinyl acetate matrix characterized

Drug Delivery - Properties of poly(L-lysine iso-phthalamide) copolymers investigated

Drug Delivery - Swiss drug delivery firm licenses diclofenac products to U.S. company

Drug Delivery - Treatment process affects cross-linking of dried paracetamol alginate granules

Drug Delivery - Use of cyclodextrins improves delivery of hydrophobic drugs from hydrogels

Drug Delivery - Wound gel gets regulatory approval to be marketed, sold in Republic of Panama

Drug Development - Beta-lactones have potent antimycobacterial activity

Drug Development - Demand increases for drugs produced from animal cell cultures

Drug Development - Dermatology drug maker acquires third phase II clinical product

Drug Development - Diarylquinolones inhibit growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Drug Development - ELISA developed for pharmacological studies targeting HIF-1

Drug Development - First lot of Junovan manufactured to support marketing authorization filing

Drug Development - G-CSF counteracts programmed cell death and drives neurogenesis

Drug Development - Instrument company introduces the CellKey System at conference

Drug Development - Intellectual property licensed for MicroRNA gene involved in hepatitis C

Drug Development - New expansion of research collaboration to develop diabetes treatments announced

Drug Development - New repository for annotated electrocardiographic released

Drug Development - New research in the area of drug development detailed

Drug Development - Novel antitrypanosomal agents reviewed

Drug Development - Oral ZD6474 is well-tolerated in patients with advanced cancer

Drug Development - Phase II trial initiated for sterile lidocaine patch

Drug Development - Phase III trial initiated to evaluate anemia treatment in heart failure patients

Drug Development - Pivotal phase III trials of Japanese encephalitis vaccine begin

Drug Development - Promising evidence reported for B cell targeted therapies for arthritis

Drug Development - Report indicates growing use of computational biology tools in drug discovery

Drug Development - Review discusses new directions in developing anti-inflammatory, analgetic drugs

Drug Development - Risperdal Consta approved in Italy for treatment of schizophrenia

Drug Development - Rituximab's prior safety experience assumed to be similar in arthritis patients

Drug Development - Safety data from mouse study on drug to treat cancer presented at conference

Drug Development - Schering AG partners with CRO to support medicinal chemistry program

Drug Development - Small molecule inhibitors of Cdk5-mediated tau phosphorylation identified

Drug Development - U.S. FDA accepts for review NDA for otic solution to treat external otitis

Drug Development - U.S. FDA approves IND for respiratory syncytial virus treatment

Drug Development - U.S. FDA grants Special Protocol Assessment for phase III trials for Miraxion

Drug Development - U.S. FDA grants final approval for Leflunomide for arthritis

Drug Development - U.S. FDA panel recommends approval of Pargluva for type 2 diabetes

Drug Development - Update provided on phase II trial of Indaflex for osteoarthritis of the knee

Drug Interactions - Drug-drug interactions in oncology assessed

Drug Monitoring - Buprenorphine levels in breast milk determined

Drug Research - Cyclooxygenase-2 gene expression inhibited by eugenol-related compounds

Drug Research - Glutathione transferase examined, toxic interactions clarified

Drug Resistance - Drug-resistant genes targeted for inhibition

Drug Resistance - Inhibition of MRP1-mediated efflux pump reversed multidrug resistance

Drug Resistance - LASIK-related mycobacterial infections in Brazil are fluoroquinolone-resistant

Drug Resistance - Molecular mechanisms for cellular drug resistance identified

Drug Resistance - Multi-drug resistant cells studied, Cl^- channel regulation clarified

Drug Resistance - Multidrug resistance-associated protein studied, transport modulation revealed

Drug Resistance - Multidrug-resistant bacterias emergence as a major hospital threat

Drug Resistance - Patients failing HAART carry viruses with broad cross-resistant genotypes

Drug Safety - New report says counterfeit drug sales to reach $75 billion in 2010

Drug Toxicity - Study examined cardiotoxicity of treatment with capecitabine and oxaliplatin

Echocardiography - Failure of LVEF to increase during DSE identifies risk for late cardiac events

Eczema - Data: Epiceram accelerates skin-barrier recovery

Electrocardiography - Electrodes of EASI ECGs may be easier to apply than conventional ECGs

Electrocardiography - Fibrillatory wave amplitude is related to duration of AF

Electrocardiography - Long-term results support usefulness of ECG for health check-ups

Electronic Medical Records - Georgetown Medical Center taps Sun and InstantDx for RHIO initiative

Electronic Medical Records - NTSP undertakes major technology upgrade among its 600 participating doctors

Emergency Medicine - Community-based public access defibrillation feasible

Employee Health - Ceridian introduces solution to reduce employee absenteeism

End-Stage Renal Disease - Mortality risk with peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis compared

Endocrinology - Diagnosis and treatment of ectopic ACTH secretion discussed

Endocrinology - Findings in endocrinology provide new insights

Endocrinology - Vascular endothelial growth factor responds significantly to hypoglycemia

Endodontic Disease - Role of bacterial species in endodontic pathology clarified

Environmental Health - Admissions due to cardiac angina rose with increasing levels of CO

Environmental Health - Autoreactive responses to environmental factors investigated

Environmental Health - Biologic monitoring of exposure to environmental chemicals discussed

Environmental Health - Cancer linked to wood-related occupational exposure in Brazil

Environmental Health - Cyanobacterial toxin examined, degradation and detoxification described

Environmental Health - High exposure to motor oil increases chances of developing arthritis

Environmental Health - Lead exposure plus high blood pressure may impair mental ability

Environmental Health - Mayo Clinic provides tips for limiting exposure to germs

Environmental Health - Metabolism and bioactivation of toxicants in lung reveal treatment options

Environmental Health - Occupational cancer risks in British Columbia identified

Environmental Health - Organochlorines and PCB congeners found in Korean human tissues

Environmental Health - Research centers chosen to conduct National Children's Study

Environmental Health - Toxic flood lifts lid on common urban pollution problem

Enzymology - Enzyme wanes in peripheral lymphocytes of patients with viral hepatitis

Enzymology - Hepatitis C virus NS2/3 processing is critical for replication

Enzymology - Ubiquitin ligase regulation analyzed, role of domain anchorage revealed

Epidemiology - Asymptomatic malaria underestimates prevalence in endemic areas

Epidemiology - Brain metastasis of unknown primary discussed

Epidemiology - Cancer incidence among Hispanic children in the United States studied

Epidemiology - HSV-2 specific serology improves diagnostic accuracy in high prevalent areas

Epidemiology - Tuberculosis incidence increasing in miners in Zambia

Epidemiology - Young adults accurately report medical problems according to survey

Epilepsy - Computational methods for epileptic seizure detection studied

Epilepsy - Experts release new recommendations on reducing risk of TV/video game seizures

Epilepsy - NDA submitted to U.S. FDA for antiepileptic drug rufinamide

Esophageal Cancer - Recurrent esophageal cancer after radical esophagectomy characterized

Esophageal Cancer - Reusable circular stapler facilitates cervical esophagogastric anastomosis

Esophageal Cancer - Study examining Photofrin photo dynamic therapy with omeprazole data disclosed

Esophageal Candidiasis - Results from phase II trial evaluating antifungal, BAL8557, announced

Fabry Disease - Amigal clinical trial for Fabry disease results released

Facilities - Cancer center unveils plans for early detection and treatment center

Facilities - Pharmacy/drug distributor provides update on effect of Hurricane Katrina

Familial Adenomatous Polyposis - Due to COX-2 overexpression, biallelic MYH patients may benefit from NSAIDs

Fertility - Dioxin increases glycodelin gene and protein expression in human endometrium

Finance - Biopharma announces common stock offering

Finance - Biopharma company announces revenues of $5.8 million

Finance - Biopharma company reported a net loss of $4.3 million

Finance - Board for growth factor blocker developer approves stock program

Finance - Canadian genomics organizations fund genomics and proteomics projects

Finance - Cardiovascular diagnostics firm reports 10% increase in revenue

Finance - Cell therapeutics company reports fourth quarter, year end financial results

Finance - Content management software provider announces $109.4 million in revenue

Finance - DNA science focused company secures $4M financing commitment

Finance - Dermatology drug maker updates financing commitment

Finance - Diagnostic test kit makers' sales increase by 100%

Finance - Diagnostics and therapeutics company completes $10 million private placement

Finance - Drug delivery-focused pharmaceutical company updates '05, '06 financial guidance

Finance - Drug distribution firm completes sale of $900M in senior notes

Finance - Drug store chain reports August sales increase 11.7%

Finance - Drug-delivery company completes $6.2M series B round

Finance - Evizon maker completes $24.5 million financing

Finance - Filtration, separations company reports sales increase of 4%

Finance - Generic pharmaceutical products company reports FY2005 Q4, full year results

Finance - Genomics-focused company announces $24.5 million direct equity placement

Finance - Grant awarded for commercializing drug infusion system

Finance - Grant awarded for protein bead display method

Finance - HealthEquity raises $6.6M in series B financing

Finance - Hospital company announces fiscal year 2005 and fourth quarter results

Finance - Immunotherapy company raises more than $34M in series B financing

Finance - Investment firm provides credit line to medical diagnostics firm

Finance - MRI monitor supplier announces fourth quarter and fiscal 2005 year-end results

Finance - Macromolecular engineered drug maker reports 4Q revenues of $44M

Finance - Medical laser seller's assets increase more than 400%

Finance - Men's health company announces public offering of common stock

Finance - Microalgae and fungi company announce revenues of $39.5 million

Finance - Microwave thermal therapy developer projects year-end results

Finance - Molecular cardiology company reports option grants

Finance - Monoclonal antibody focused company files shelf registration statement

Finance - Orthopedic device maker posts 11% increase in sales

Finance - Payer services organization announces revenues of $4.75 million

Finance - Pharmaceutical distributor reports income of $0.11 per share

Finance - Pharmacy benefit manager announces profit increase of 35%

Finance - Polymer therapeutics developer reports status of cash position

Finance - Protein-based therapeutics maker reports private placement financing

Finance - Relenza maker announces 2005 share purchase plan

Finance - Stem cell technology company reports loss of $0.03 per share

Finance - Stem cell technology firm raises $17.75M in private placements

Finance - Study will examine the effects of synthetic steroids and infant disease risk

Finance - Surgical device maker reports 50.9% increase in revenue

Finance - Swiss biotech company closes series A financing round with US$21 million

Finance - Testosterone gel maker announces effectiveness of registration statement

Finance - Waterjet products maker announces "a return to profitability"

Finance - Wisconsin nursing students receive $25,000 in scholarships

Fitness & Wellness - Community-based approach to combat obesity and chronic diseases expanded

Fitness & Wellness - FLR poor indicator of contractile element damage following eccentric exercise

Fitness & Wellness - JCPenney Afterschool Fund supports efforts to improve kids' and families' health

Fitness & Wellness - Prolonged exercise studied, effects on Ca²⁺ cycling responses defined

Food Safety -  S. zooepidemicus from unpasteurized dairy causes glomerulonephritis epidemic

Food Safety - Shrimpers call for tests to ensure continued food safety in Katrina's wake

Food-Borne Illness - Enrichment procedure for E. coli compared with standard methods

Food-Borne Illness - Histamine-producing bacteria found in mahi mahi and yellowfin tuna

Food-Borne Illness - Tolerances for residues of new animal drugs in food explained

Gallbladder Cancer - Intravenous exatecan administered daily to patients with biliary tract cancers

Gastric Cancer - Changes in gastric cancer treatment in the United States profiled

Gastric Cancer - Curcumin affected multidrug resistance in resistant human gastric carcinoma cell

Gastric Cancer - Etiology of gastric cancer and the influence of H. pylori reviewed

Gastric Cancer - Lifestyle factors linked to gastric cancer in Japanese atomic-bomb survivors

Gastric Cancer - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of gastric cancer

Gastric Cancer - p53 and bcl-2 protein expressions used as prognostic factors

Gastroenteritis - Antibiotic pre-exposure linked to C. jejuni CDT production

Gastroenteritis - Rotavirus antigenemia reported in patients with acute gastroenteritis

Gastroenterology - Brussels team performs first endoluminal fundoplications for GERD patients

Gastroenterology - Endoscopic colonic imaging techniques reviewed

Gastroenterology - Inflammation associated with H. pylori affects gastric ghrelin biosynthesis

Gastroenterology - Licensing agreement signed for investigational GI proton pump inhibitor

Gastroenterology - Survey finds 43% of Americans suffer with common GI disorders

Gastroenterology - Virginia Piper Cancer Institute offers treatment for Barrett esophagus

Gene Research - Laser capture microdissection yields insight into angiogenic gene regulation

Gene Research - Profiler with capabilities of microarrays and real-time PCR technique released

Gene Therapy - Modified magnetic nanoparticles enhanced gene delivery of HVJ-E vector

Gene Therapy - Suppression of fat deposition for the lifetime with gene therapy

Generic Drugs - Pharmaceutical company receives approval to market generic Arava

Generic Drugs - Pharmaceutical products company launches new generic product for infections

Generic Drugs - Tentative approval granted by U.S. FDA for generic Pepcid AC tablets

Generic Drugs - U.S. FDA approval received for generic Glucophage XR Tablets

Generic Drugs - U.S. FDA approves ANDA for generic equivalent of rheumatoid arthritis tablets

Genetic Risk Factors - Genetic ancestry is more important than race in determining health risks

Genetics & Genomics - Additions to whole genome amplification product family announced

Genetics & Genomics - Collaborative Cross to provide powerful resource for mouse model researchers

Genetics & Genomics - Gene discovery in Acanthamoeba castellanii genome explains pathogenicity

Genetics & Genomics - RASSF1A tumor suppressor gene studied

Genetics & Genomics - Researchers predict there are an infinite number of genomes

Genetics & Genomics - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of genetics & genomics

Genetics & Genomics - Structural Genomics Consortium research center established at Karolinska

Genetics & Genomics - V_H genes encoding xenoantibodies in nonimmunosuppressed monkeys identified

Genomics - Biosystems company presents data on biomarkers for heart disease, thyroid cancer

Geriatrics - Leafy green vegetables may help keep brains sharp through aging

Glaucoma - Measurements taken with Retina Tomograph can predict development of glaucoma

Glaucoma Therapy - Baseline IOP predicts selective laser trabeculoplasty outcome

Glaucoma Therapy - Combined IOL and glaucoma implant surgery feasible in children

Glioblastoma Vaccine Development - Dendritic cell vaccine induces systemic and intracranial responses

Glioma Vaccine Development - Dendritic cell vaccines being developed against intracranial gliomas

Glucose Monitoring - Accuracy of glucose monitors with different specimen matrices assessed

Glycemic Control - Insulin infusion better than standard therapy in Saudi children

Glycemic Control - Link between anticoagulation control and glycemic control examined