Health and Medicine Week

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Table of Contents . . . December 19th, 2005

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Deep Vein Thrombosis - Thrombin profile based on blood composition may be predictive marker for thrombosis

Drug Use - Driving under the influence of cannabis almost doubles the risk of fatal crashes

Euthanasia - Research suggests doctor-assisted suicide wouldn't undermine patient trust

Ophthalmology - Researchers find that 30-day soft contact lenses pose small risk of vision loss

Orbital Neoplasms - Mortality following exenteration for malignant tumors of the orbit examined

Acinetobacter Baumannii - Integrons are useful markers for epidemic strains of Acinetobacter baumannii

Addiction Medicine - Immunotherapy for treatment of drug abuse is reviewed

Addiction Medicine - Medications show effectiveness in reducing drug use in addicted patients

Adenovirus Vaccine - Adenovirus serotypes 4 and 7 vaccine strains were sequenced and compared

Adenovirus Vectors - Infectious mutants accumulate in stocks during propagation of adenoviruses

Adenovirus Vectors - Peptide-presenting libraries allow choice of peptide ligands for viral vector retargeting

Alzheimer Disease - New research in the area of Alzheimer disease detailed

Adipose Tissue - Nnat increases CREB phosphorylation and enhances adipogenic differentiation in rat model

Adverse Drug Effects - Doxycycline causes fewer adverse events than minocycline

Adverse Drug Effects - Relative disparities should be measured in terms of adverse events

Air Filtration - NanoMask filters in production

Allergies - Biopharmaceutical company secures distribution rights for allergic reaction products

Allergy & Immunology - New allergy strategies may halt life's atopic march

Angiology - Research in angiology provides new insights

Allergy & Immunology - Omalizumab treatment for severe, uncontrolled asthma approved for use in U.K.

Allergy & Immunology - Promoter polymorphisms are associated with increased risk of atopic dermatitis

Allergy & Immunology - Research may lead to new therapies for allergic rhinitis

Alzheimer Disease - CD40 ligation in microglia perturbs genes associated with amyloid protein

Alzheimer Disease - First patient enrolled in phase III trial of Alzhemed

Alzheimer Disease - Insulin levels reported to drop as Alzheimer disease progresses

Apoptosis - Researchers describe findings in apoptosis studies

Alzheimer Disease - Investigators postulate a link between fruit and vegetable consumption and memory loss

Alzheimer Disease - LRRK2 mutations are not common in Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - New Jersey police department completes Alzheimer and dementia training

Alzheimer Disease - New findings in Alzheimer disease described

Alzheimer Disease - TGF is a neuronal death-inducing ligand for amyloid-beta precursor protein

Atherosclerosis - Researchers' data advance atherosclerosis research

Alzheimer Disease Vaccine - MPL with trehalose dicorynomycolate is effective vaccine adjuvant

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Presymptomatic heightened motor function and coordination could occur early in ALS

Anaphylaxis - Researchers warn that anaphylaxis requires prompt and appropriate treatment

Anesthesia - Isoflurane anesthesia has biphasic effect on striatal dopamine release

Anesthesia - Nebulized lidocaine not suitable for use in flexible bronchoscopy

Angiography - Breast radiation exposure during pulmonary CT scan exceeds dose for mammography

Breast Cancer - New findings in breast cancer described

Angiology - Enrollment complete in international drug-eluting stent clinical trial

Angiology - Findings in angiology provide new insights

Angiology - Receptor gene polymorphism may contribute to acute myocardial infarction

Angiology - Review discusses antiatherosclerotic treatments for PAD patients

Cancer Therapy - Findings describe new data in cancer therapy research

Angiology - Review discusses venous thromboembolism risk and thromboprophylaxis in subjects with comorbidities

Anthrax - New antibody shows promise as defense against anthrax

Anthrax Vaccines Development - New data illuminates research in anthrax vaccines development

Antibacterial Agents - Porcine peptidoglycan recognition proteins are involved in antimicrobial peptide expression

Antibacterial Agents - Vancomycin resistance gene transfer occurs between enterococci of human origin

Apoptosis - Gleditsia sinensis fruit extract induced apoptosis in human carcinoma cells

Cancer Therapy - Reports advance knowledge in cancer therapy research

Apoptosis - Apoptosis-inducing ligand and receptors are involved in viral hepatic diseases

Apoptosis - Data advance knowledge in apoptosis research

Apoptosis - Increased antiapoptotic protein expression increases chemical susceptibility of skin tumors

Apoptosis - Nano neodymium oxide induced cell death in non-small cell lung cancer cells

Apoptosis - The BAD protein integrates survival signaling in tumor cells

Cancer Therapy - Researchers describe findings in cancer therapy studies

Arteriogenesis - Vector encoding sphingosine kinase boosts revascularization in rabbit ischemic limbs

Arthritis - Type 1 diabetes gene SUMO4 at IDDM5 is not linked to arthritis

Arthritis Pathogenesis - Autoimmune arthritis requires T cell response to multiple epitopes

Aspergillosis - IFN-gamma overexpression promotes Aspergillus clearance in pulmonary aspergillosis

Assisted Reproduction - In vitro fertilization may be associated with a slightly increased risk of major birth defects

Assisted Reproduction - New York fertility center joins national U.S. provider network

Cancer Therapy - Studies add new findings to cancer therapy body of knowledge

Assisted Reproduction - Washington, DC, fertility center joins network of Cigna Healthcare network

Asthma - Cysteine prodrug controls vascular permeability in asthma models

Asthma - Drug maker expresses disagreement with U.S. FDA proposed labeling change for Serevent and Advair

Asthma - Endotoxins in house dust pose a significant risk for asthma, according to a nationwide sampling

Asthma - Pharma company foundation awards $10 million in grants to five childhood asthma programs

Asthma Therapy - Phase I clinical trial launched for inhaled interferon-beta for asthma

Cancer Therapy - Studies advance knowledge in cancer therapy research

Atherosclerosis - Cell function changes can contribute progression of atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis - Expression of scavenger receptor CD may accelerate atherosclerosis progress in diabetics

Atherosclerosis - HERP1 inhibits myocardin-induced vascular smooth muscle cell differentiation

Atherosclerosis - Insulin regulates p70S6k and 4E-BP1 in HUVEC/HVSMC cells and promotes atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis - MMP-9 microsatellite polymorphism is linked to carotid atherosclerotic plaques

Atherosclerosis - Research add new data to atherosclerosis body of knowledge

Cardiology - New findings in the area of cardiology described

Atopic Eczema - Current aspects of therapy with topical calcineurin inhibitors are reviewed

Atrial Myxoma - Left atrial myxoma diagnosed by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - U.S., Japanese ADHD experts collaborator on treatment programs for Japanese children

Audiology - Cochlear implants in animal model restored hearing by preventing, reversing damage to the brain's auditory nerve system

Cardiology - New findings in the area of cardiology detailed

Autism - Limitations of habitus in Child-Directed Communication were examined

Autism - Paraoxonase gene variants are associated with autism in North America

Autism - Pennsylvania Governor pledges $3 million to better diagnose and treat autism

Autism - Study finds that key part of the brain's mirror neuron system is inactive in children with autism

Autoimmune Diseases - Blocking FLT3 signaling to dendritic cells could aid autoimmune disease patients

Avian Influenza - Disease patterns shown on x-rays may be a good predictor of survival in avian flu patients

Cardiology - Recent findings in cardiology provide new insights

Avian Influenza - Global infectious disease surveillance initiative launched

Avian Influenza - Pennsylvania governor announces plan to protect residents from avian influenza

Avian Influenza - Researchers' findings advance avian influenza research

Avian Influenza - Surgical respirator provider expands product offerings in response to avian influenza

Avian Influenza - Viral inactivation method being explored for development of bird flu vaccine

Awards - Biological testing technology developer receives 2005 clinical diagnostics award

Cardiology - Reports advance knowledge in cardiology research

Awards - Biopharmaceutical company wins 2005 Prix Galien Award for excellence in research

Awards - Canada MS society presents 25th anniversary research award to Alberta clinic

Awards - Leaders of Hope Award winners announced by U.S. National MS Society

Awards - Maker of monitoring system receives 2005 award for product differentiation, innovation

Awards - U.S. NIH grant will support research of potent anti-inflammatory effects of incyclinide

Bacteriology - Highly specific new bacteria were detected in women with bacterial vaginosis

Cardiology - Reports describe recent advances in cardiology research

Bacteriology - Microchip electrophoresis provides efficient analysis of P. aeruginosa outer membrane protein

Barrett Esophagus - A new study provides first estimate of U.S. population affected by Barrett esophagus

Behavioral Medicine - CBGT improves self-efficacy, diabetes-related distress, and mood but not glycemic control

Biochemistry - p38 MAPK plays a key role in regulating MAPKAPK2 expression

Bioethics - Controversies and interests drive 'Bioethics in action'

Biomedical Engineering - A bifunctional G alpha_i /G alpha_s modulatory peptide attenuates adenylyl cyclase activity

Cardiology - Researchers' data advance cardiology research

Biomedical Engineering - An implantable carbon fiber microelectrode-based biosensor detects superoxide anions in vivo

Biomedical Engineering - Antegrade screw fixation is more effective than pullout suture in repair of ACL avulsion fractures

Biomedical Engineering - Automated method detects venous gas bubbles in humans

Biomedical Engineering - Chimeric antibody is expressed in mammalian cells using a dicistronic expression vector

Biomedical Engineering - Computer company adds seamless 3D visualization to OEM product line

Biomedical Engineering - Implanted hyaluronic acid hydrogels containing laminin heal central nervous system tissue

Cardiology - Studies add new findings to cardiology body of knowledge

Biomedical Engineering - Java software calculates mean breath-by-breath variability in gas exchange parameters

Biomedical Engineering - Limb motion model provides a robust method of low computational load

Biomedical Engineering - Modified HET-CAM assay for medical device biocompatibility testing reduces animal usage

Biomedical Engineering - Novel method forms artificial lipid-bilayers, properties similar to those formed conventionally

Biotechnology - Silicon based signal generation and detection system allows monitoring of DNA hybridization

Bioterrorism - Multiplex PCR microarray assay screens multiple bioterror pathogens in blood

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Recent findings illuminate research in diabetes pathogenesis

Bioterrorism - Radilex maker to respond to U.S. government's RFP for radiation sickness therapy

Bladder Cancer - Biologic markers could help diagnose occupational bladder cancer

Bladder Cancer - Loss of CAR expression associated with aggressive disease

Bladder Cancer Vaccine - Moureau-Rio de Janeiro BCG strain reduces recurrence rate in bladder cancer

Blood Safety - Nucleic acid amplification tests screen out blood donors with West Nile virus in U.S.

Bone Mineral Density - Polymorphisms of CLCN7 gene contribute to regulation of bone mineral density

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Recent findings in diabetes pathogenesis provide new insights

Brain Development - Brain-derived neurotrophic factor is correlated in the developing forebrain

Breast Cancer - CHEK2*1100delC allele imparts high risk for familial breast cancer

Breast Cancer - ADAM 12-mediated focal adhesion formation is differently regulated by integrins

Breast Cancer - Breast CT is more comfortable and may be better for detecting tumors

Breast Cancer - Breast cancer detection viewed as risky behavior among older Latinas

Breast Cancer - Breast cancer screening sensitivity increased with patient age

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

Breast Cancer - C-MYC Asn-11-Ser polymorphism associated with increased risk for familial breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Capecitabine/docetaxel combination therapy deemed cost effective in advanced or metastatic breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Company files 510(k) application with U.S. FDA on microendoscope for breast exams

Breast Cancer - Data reinforce confidence in fulvestrant endocrine therapy for advanced breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Emotional patterns of partners and women with breast cancer are interdependent

Breast Cancer - GI metastasis occurs more in patients with lobular cancer than ductal cancer

Diabetes Therapy - Researchers' work adds to diabetes therapy body of knowledge

Breast Cancer - New data illuminates research in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Outpatient visits did not improve survival of breast cancer patients and increased costs

Breast Cancer - Overexpression of CC3/TIP30 is associated with HER-2/neu status in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Pennsylvania Governor signs bill making free mammograms available to women at high risk

Breast Cancer - Women who smoke prior to first pregnancy may have a higher risk of breast cancer

Diagnostics - New data illuminates research in diagnostics

Breast Cancer Diagnosis - Hormone receptor profiles of breast cancers suggest different etiologies

Breast Cancer Diagnosis - Researchers studied self-blame attributions in women with newly diagnosed breast cancer

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Oral contraceptive use in teenagers increases risk for early-onset breast cancer

Breast Cancer Screening - Digital vs. screen mammography: Phantom object detection is not enhanced by higher resolution

Breast Cancer Screening - Double reading with CAD increases sensitivity for cancer detection over single reading

Breast Cancer Screening - Review design influences percentages of missed interval breast cancers

Diagnostics - New findings in the area of diagnostics detailed

Breast Cancer Survival - Lymphovascular emboli or invasion independently predicts survival in Indian women

Breast Cancer Therapy - Information provided by health providers could enhance adherence to tamoxifen therapy

Breast Cancer Therapy - Patients deem even small benefits worthwhile to undergo adjuvant chemotherapy

Breast Cancer Therapy - Radiation therapy after breast conserving surgery reduces risk of second tumors

Breast Cancer Therapy - Successful lactation is possible after breast-conserving therapy

Breast Cancer Vaccine - Overexpression of protein fragment sensitizes MDA-MB-231 breast tumor cells to radiation

Diagnostics - Recent findings in diagnostics provide new insights

Breast Conservation - Breast conservation therapy treated suitable breast cancer patients

Bronchiectasis - Bronchiectasis developed in persons with skin lesions who ingested arsenic from drinking water

Bunyamwera Virus - Role of Bunyamwera virus glycoproteins in virus infectivity is examined

Business & Finance - BriteSmile agrees to sell its whitening centers business

Business & Finance - Cancer-focused pharmaceutical company reports $11.5 million Q3 2005 net loss

Business & Finance - Chemotherapy developer to spin off Targeted Immunotherapy assets

Diagnostics - Recent studies add new data to diagnostics research

Business & Finance - China economic development area builds industrialized base for biomedicines

Business & Finance - Claims systems provider reports eleventh positive revenue growth quarter in Q3 2005

Business & Finance - Common stock quoted on OTCBB for blood substitute developer

Business & Finance - Company secures $9 million to commercialize automated glucose monitor for critical care

Business & Finance - Device component maker announces facility consolidation plan

Business & Finance - Forbes Medi-Tech announces third-quarter 2005 financial results; revenues CDN$6.02M, up 12%

Diagnostics - Reports add new data to diagnostics research

Business & Finance - Gene-focused company reports positive business development course set in Q3 2005

Business & Finance - Genomics-based biotech company reports Q3 2005 consolidated revenue up 28% from year ago

Business & Finance - Maker of gene-transfer therapy products reports third-quarter revenues of $21,000

Business & Finance - Medical device maker provides revenue outlook at meeting with Swiss investors

Business & Finance - Medical products and services company focuses on core business strength

Business & Finance - New market research product reports on bioinformatics trends and products

Business & Finance - Pharmaceutical company receives Nasdaq notice on third quarter 10-Q filing delay

Business & Finance - Protein-focused biotech company executes $2.5 million debt financing agreement

Business & Finance - RNAi therapeutics company to join Nasdaq Biotechnology Index

Business Update - Biomedical company announces restructuring management agreement, retains Experigen

Business Update - Triad Pharmaceuticals, Inc., adopts new name

Cancer Drugs - Efficacy of doxorubicin improved via an enhanced intracellular delivery system

Diagnostics - Reports advance knowledge in diagnostics research

Cancer Gene Therapy - Adoptive transfer of CD4+ helper T cells induces tumor rejection

Cancer Gene Therapy - Clusterin is a therapeutic target for radiation sensitization in lung cancer

Cancer Gene Therapy - Human leukemia cells can be eliminated by gene-transduced human T cells

Cancer Gene Therapy - RNA interference in cervical cancer produces increased sensitivity to cisplatin

Cancer Gene Therapy - Transduced peripheral blood lymphocytes recognize fresh human tumor

Cancer Gene Therapy - Transfection suppresses tissue infiltration of B cell precursor leukemia cells

Diagnostics - Reports describe recent advances in diagnostics research

Cancer Metastasis - Insulin-like growth factors stimulate lymphangiogenesis

Cancer Research - CAPE sensitizes CT26 colorectal adenocarcinoma to IR, does not affect marrow radioresponse

Cancer Research - Obese youth with hyperglycemia related to lymphoblastic leukemia have high risk of complications

Cancer Research - Patients with lipoblastoma/lipoblastomatosis should be followed for more than 3 years

Cancer Research - Scientists are closer to a new technique to detect cancer before symptoms appear

Cancer Research - Serum levels of soluble ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 can be used to predict preclinical cancer

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

Cancer Research - Vitamin E pre-treatment reduces the degree of oxidative stress induced by NDEA

Cancer Research - p53 Molecular bridge distruption may produce clumps, suggesting link to adrenocortical carcinoma

Cancer Risk Factors - Colorectal cancer incidence related to asbestos exposure

Cancer Risk Factors - Dietary iron, zinc, and calcium implicated with risk of lung cancer

Cancer Risk Factors - Estradiol and progesterone levels have no effect on micronucleus assay variability

Cancer Risk Factors - FASL-844C polymorphism associated with increased risk of cervical cancer

Diagnostics - Researchers' findings advance diagnostics research

Cancer Risk Factors - Former breast/ovarian cancer patients have high risk of familial genetic mutation

Cancer Risk Factors - Long-term environmental tobacco smoke exposure linked to risk of adult leukemia

Cancer Risk Factors - Meta-analysis conducted to identify risk factors for cutaneous melanoma

Cancer Risk Factors - Mutations in androgen receptor gene linked to risk of testicular cancer

Cancer Risk Factors - Relatives of women with lobular breast cancer linked to higher risk for breast cancer

Cancer Screening - Abdominal CT plus mammogram improves cancer detection in IVTE patients

Diagnostics - Studies add new findings to diagnostics body of knowledge

Cancer Therapy - 130 mg*m^-2 oxaliplatin is optimal multidrug dose with 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin

Cancer Therapy - Administration of propolis and its polyphenolic compounds delayed tumor formation and growth

Cancer Therapy - Analysis of ABCC1 clarifies leukotriene C4 binding sites

Cancer Therapy - Anthracyclines plus fluoropyrimidines well tolerated and active in advanced breast cancer patients

Cancer Therapy - Bendamustine used to treat patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Cancer Therapy - Breast tumor cell growth attenuated by conjugated linoleic acid

Diagnostics - Studies advance knowledge in diagnostics research

Cancer Therapy - Cancer drug AT-101 demonstrates manageable toxicity and early evidence of clinical activity

Cancer Therapy - Chromosomal deletions in B-cell lymphoma identify candidate tumor suppressor genes

Cancer Therapy - Continuous exposure to low-dose cisplatin induced apoptosis in rat hepatoma AH-109A cells

Cancer Therapy - Data advance knowledge in cancer therapy research

Cancer Therapy - Downmodulation of E1A protein expression used to aid design of cancer-selective adenoviruses

Cancer Therapy - Dynamic MRI clarifies the effect of chemotherapy on tumor vascularity

HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Recent findings in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis provide new insights

Cancer Therapy - Extracellular matrix protein fragments offer new avenues for stopping tumor angiogenesis

Cancer Therapy - Genasense reported to enhance preclinical activity of Tarceva with intermittent dosing schedule

Cancer Therapy - HER2/neu may play a role in the tumorigenesis of synovial sarcoma

Cancer Therapy - HuN901-DM1 use in phase I trial results in 15-week remission for lung cancer patients

Cancer Therapy - IL-17 enhances angiogenic activity and growth of non-small cell lung cancer

HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS pathogenesis

Cancer Therapy - Intraoperative radiation therapy may be beneficial in recurrent ovarian cancer

Cancer Therapy - Irradiation down-regulates SMT3A gene expression in nevoid basal cell carcinoma

Cancer Therapy - Mastoparan could be administered via a tumor selective delivery system

Cancer Therapy - New chemotherapy and radiotherapy combinations used in the management of gastric cancer

Cancer Therapy - Novel aminosubstituted xanthenones overcame multidrug resistance toward MES-SA/Dx5 cells

Cancer Therapy - PS-341 did not improve condition in patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma

Heart Failure - Researchers' data advance heart failure research

Cancer Therapy - Targeted blockade of p38 alpha MAPK helps hypericin-based photodynamic therapy fight cancer

Heart Failure - Researchers' work adds to heart failure body of knowledge

Cancer Therapy - Telomerase antagonists inhibit tumor growth and increase hepatoma chemosensitivity

Cancer Therapy - Transurethral resection and radiochemotherapy used to treat locally advanced bladder cancer

Cancer Therapy - Treatment including gemcitabine and vinorelbine is proposed for non-small cell lung cancer

Cancer Therapy - Updated PXD101 phase I results presented at the AACR-EORTC-NCI conference

Cancer Therapy - Various chemoradiotherapy regimens in rectal cancer compared

Imaging - Findings describe new data in imaging research

Cancer Vaccine - Electrical charge promotes viability and physiology of dendritic cells

Cancer Vaccine - Epitope from cancer testis antigen was presented by dendritic cells to CD4+ T cells

Cancer Vaccine - Mechanism of DNA topoisomerase poisoning was investigated

Carcinogenesis - A cellular model recreates the transformation of oral-esophageal cancer cells

Carcinogenesis - Hormesis and dose-response-mediated mechanisms in carcinogenesis discussed

Cardiac Arrhythmias - Quantitative analysis allows for more specific classification of cardiac arrhythmias

Imaging - Recent findings in imaging provide new insights

Cardiology - BI-204 significantly impedes plaque formation, reduces existing plaque size

Cardiology - Cord blood stem cells and gene therapy combine to spur angiogenesis after myocardial infarction

Cardiology - Diabetes increases risk of in-hospital mortality in women with acute coronary syndrome

Cardiology - Findings in cardiology provide new insights

Cardiology - Low bone mineral density is a predictor of coronary artery disease in women

Cardiology - Maker of hand-carried ultrasound expands capabilities for pediatric cardiology

Imaging - Researchers' findings advance imaging research

Cardiology - Mayo Clinic researchers redefine how the heart functions

Imaging - Studies describe new findings in imaging research

Cardiology - Study shows addition of Integrelin to oral platelet therapy more effective at reducing inflammation

Cardiology - Study shows that volunteer-operated defibrillators may be life savers

Cardiology - Women's toughness about their heart disease may contribute to less-agressive care

Cardiomyopathy - Recent findings illuminate research in cardiomyopathy

Lung Cancer - Studies add new findings to lung cancer body of knowledge

Cardiovascular Disease - 50,000 patients enrolled in Internet-based implantable cardiac device management system

Cardiovascular Disease - Dietary magnesium intake was not shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular Disease - Periodonitis patient's plasma lipoprotein profile may be link with cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular Disease - Reports add new data to cardiovascular disease research

Cardiovascular Disease - Study of three diets published, role of plant proteins discussed

Cardiovascular Research - Aortic calcification raises incidence of cardiovascular events

Neuroscience - Researchers describe findings in neuroscience studies

Cardiovascular Research - Aspirin resistance associated with impaired coronary flow reserve in elective PCI patients

Cardiovascular Research - Cardiac arrhythmia common in older patients

Cardiovascular Research - Data demonstrate Lp-PLA2 is better predictor of cardiovascular disease in older women

Cardiovascular Research - Fat tissue surrounding the thoracic arteries may be beneficial for bypass surgery patients

Cardiovascular Research - QRS duration is linked to increased risk of death in patients with coronary artery disease

Cardiovascular Research - Researchers describe findings in cardiovascular studies

Oncology - Reports add new data to oncology research

Cardiovascular Research - Studies show blood pressure measured at heart more predictive of outcomes than traditional method

Cardiovascular Risk Factors - Weight-loss surgery's effect on major cardiovascular risk factors is assessed

Caregiving - Easter Seals recommends assessment of aging loved ones

Cataracts - Novel mutations in GJA3 are associated with autosomal dominant congenital cataracts

Cell Biology - Interferring with cells' hypoxia mechanisms may enhance solid tumor treatment efficacy

Oncology - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of oncology

Cell Biology - Scientists study how hatchways allow nutrients to enter cells

Cell Research - RIC-3 enhances expression of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subtypes

Cell Research - Sp1 and Sp3 regulate RANKL transcription in osteoblasts and bone marrow stromal cells

Cerebral Aneurysm - Presidio Microcoil product line launched for the treatment of large cerebral aneurysms

Cerebral Toxoplasmosis - PCR plus high titers of anti-Toxoplasma gondii IgG antibodies diagnose cerebral toxoplasmosis

Proteomics - Recent findings illuminate research in proteomics

Cervical Cancer - Gene cluster associated with HPV expression may be biomarker for cervical cancer

Cervical Cancer - Interaction of host and viral risk factors required for development of cervical carcinoma

Cervical Cancer - Studies advance knowledge in cervical cancer research

Cervical Cancer Screening - Participant factors were identified in a cervical cancer screening program

Cervical Cancer Screening - Single-visit program for women with abnormal Pap tests increases follow-up rate

Cervical Cancer Vaccine - High prevalence of HPV-16 found was in squamous intraepithelial lesions in Portuguese women

Proteomics - Recent studies add new data to proteomics research

Cervical Cancer Vaccine - Vaccine against human papillomavirus in adolescents reaches market in 2006

Chemotherapy - Etoposide, doxorubicin and cisplatin plus mitotane used to treat advanced adrenocortical carcinoma

Chemotherapy - Imatinib and hydroxyurea used to treat progressive glioblastoma multiforme

Chemotherapy - Weekly paclitaxel used to treat patients with advanced melanoma

Childhood Obesity - Studies add new findings to childhood obesity body of knowledge

Cholera Epidemiology - Children bear the brunt of cholera in the slums of Kolkata, India

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

Cholesterol - Study finds individuals who switch statins are 18.9% less compliant and 44.2% less persistent

Chromatography - Chromatography method determines that dextranized surfaces strongly inhibit protein adsorption

Chromatography - LC-MS sensitivity improved through increases in chromatographic performance

Clinical Trials - Clinical trial data on organic arsenic shows safety and activity at higher doses

Clinical Trials - Companies complete feasibility study for production of recombinant botulinum vaccine

Clinical Trials - Irish pharmaceutical company reports launch of reverse transcriptase phase III trials

SARS - Researchers' findings advance SARS research

Clinical Trials - Phase I trial initiated for AK receptor antagonist compound for severe pain, migraines

Clinical Trials - Positive final results reported from phase II study of diabetic nephropathy therapy

Clinical Trials - Public awareness about cancer risk factors could bias case-control studies

Clinical Trials - Roswell Park Cancer Institute named a site for GCS-100 phase I/II multiple myeloma clinical trial

Clinical Trials - Study to evaluate combination therapy for MDS or AML

Clinical Trials - Trial data show antiviral activity of single antibodies in hepatitis C drug candidate

Transplant Medicine - Researchers' findings advance transplant medicine research

Clinical Trials - Trial of Celacade technology in advanced chronic heart failure reaches key objective

Clinical Trials - Type 2 diabetes trial shows fenofibrate can reduce cardiovascular disease

Clinical Trials - Updated trial data on therapy for advanced ovarian cancer is promising

Clostridium Difficile - Nitazoxanide bests standard of care for treatment of C. difficile in hospitalized patients

Cochlear Implants - Research add new data to cochlear implants body of knowledge

Cognition - Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors enhance cognitive abilities

Virology - Studies add new findings to virology body of knowledge

Collaborations - Advances reported in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease research program

Collaborations - American Healthways extends agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Collaborations - Bilateral agreement established in digital radiography

Collaborations - Biopharma company signs agreement with Xinhua Finance to help open Asian marketplace

Collaborations - Biopharma company, Abbott extend collaboration focused on human genetic variation

Collaborations - Biotech company expands Wyeth collaboration for central nervous system disease investigation

Collaborations - Biotechnology company and Covalys collaborate on novel SNAP-tag protein products

Collaborations - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to expand network access for more than 350,000 members

Collaborations - Chemogenomics technology alliance and research collaboration agreement signed with Lilly

Collaborations - Companies collaborate to license and distribute single-gene knockout mouse lines

Collaborations - Diagnostics test company enters joint venture with Chinese firm and northern China hospital

Collaborations - Drug discovery collaboration with Merz Pharmaceuticals extended

Collaborations - Esthetic dental solutions company endows chair in prosthodontics at University of Toronto

Collaborations - Exclusive distribution agreement signed with Xinhua Surgical Instruments

Collaborations - Genomics company and Prolexys Pharmaceuticals partner to deliver pathway analysis tools

Collaborations - German companies collaborate on monoclonal antibodies to human GPCR cancer targets

Collaborations - HealthAmerica and HealthAssurance sign contract with Sacred Heart Hospital

Collaborations - Letter of intent signed to offer stem cell MicroBank collection service through Solana MedSpas

Collaborations - Marketing deal signed for cancer stem cell technology for drug research

Collaborations - Medical device company will contract manufacture Airdrive organ donation preservation system

Collaborations - Medical software maker signs partnership agreement with i-Dent Imaging, Inc.

Collaborations - National contract awarded for digital radiography solutions by Premier, Inc.

Collaborations - Pharma company and Incyte collaborate to develop and manufacture oral CCR2 antagonists

Collaborations - Point-of-care testing systems maker enters hematology market

Collaborations - Supply and distribution agreements extended for Novalis

Collaborations - Technology company enters agreement with Eli Lilly & Co.

Collaborations - Validation strategy for prostate biomarkers reaffirmed

Collaborations - Wound care-focused pharmaceutical firm partners with Omscan, Ltd.

Colorectal Cancer - Effect of 2-week wait rule on presentation of colorectal cancer evaluated

Colorectal Disease - Prophylactic colectomy recommended in patients with MYH-associated polyposis

Community-Acquired Pneumonia - New drug application submitted to U.S. FDA for Factive's use in sinusitis and pneumonia

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - American Specialty Health earns certification in credentialing and utilization management

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Consumption of soy food associated with lower risk of prostate cancer

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Diterpenoids from the Chinese herb Rabdosia rubescens affected NF-kappa B in breast cancer

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Ferulic acid and vitamins C and E use protects against skin cancer

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Glycolipids fraction from spinach displayed anticancer activity

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Pomegranate fruit juice proposed for chemoprevention and chemotherapy of prostate cancer

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Study: Chromium picolinate may provide cardiovascular benefits in prediabetes

Congenital Mesoblastic Nephroma - MRI could not be used to stage congenital mesoblastic nephroma

Contracts - Orthopedic products maker signs second distribution agreement in Spain

Contracts - Pharma company retains Cameron Associates as investor relations advisor

Contracts - Staffing company announces Boradlane contract expansion

Coronary Artery Bypass - Data review reveals emergency bypass surgery on angioplasty patients has dropped 90%

Coronary Artery Bypass - Drug-eluting stents help keep heart bypass vein grafts open

Coronary Artery Bypass - Researchers' data advance coronary artery bypass research

Coronary Artery Disease - Esomeprazole magnesium shown to reduce non-cardiac chest pain and physician visits

Coronary Artery Disease - Patient enrollment commences in clinical outcomes trial conducted for Vytorin

Coronary Artery Disease - Risks accompany attempts to jumpstart angiogenesis with G-CSF-induced stem cell mobilization

Coronary Bifurcations - Excellent results seen in study of coronary bifurcations treated with the CYPHER stent

Crohn Disease - Cholera toxin subunit B inhibits IL-12 and IFN-gamma in colitis and Crohn disease

Cystic Fibrosis - Liver transplants may not be indicated for cystic fibrosis patients with bleeding complication

DNA Research - Double-stranded DNA breaks are less frequent in affinity-maturation impeded mice

DNA Research - Modified sam1 gene obtained with rare codons through the use of extension PCR

DNA Research - Newly created mammalian origin or replication may facilitate the study of mammalian DNA replication

DNA Research - Quercetin inhibition of iNOS gene expression is mediated by the inhibition of microglial factors

DNA Research - Simple cationic peptide motif allows delivery of antisense peptide nucleic acid

DNA Research - Telomerase-based approach detects natural cell-mediated cytotoxic activity

DNA Vaccine - Oligodeoxynucleotide enhances efficacy of DNA vaccine and treats autoimmune disease

Dementia - Prophylactic acetaminophen in dementia patients may increase their active engagement with the environment

Dendritic Cell Vaccine - Melanoma cell necrosis facilitates transfer of antigens onto dendritic cells

Dendritic Cell Vaccine - Natural killer dendritic cell cross-talk is effective for cancer immunotherapy

Dengue Virus - Fourplex real-time RT-PCR assay to detect dengue viruses is developed

Dengue Virus - Humanized NOD/SCID mice were developed to study dengue virus and test antidengue products

Depression - Eight percent of adults experienced major depression in past year, according to report

Depression - Physical activity reverses depressive symptoms independent of pre-existing mental status

Dermatology - Hairless gene compound nonsense mutations are associated with atrichia with papular lesions

Developmental Biology - A Drosophila MSL complex homolog is responsible for much histone H4 acetylation

Developmental Biology - Amyloid beta alters Akt activity and affects mitochondrial function

Developmental Biology - An automated in situ hybridization screen identifies unknown neural genes

Developmental Biology - Apolipoprotein E gene deficiency is linked to cochlear alterations

Developmental Biology - Bmp members are differentially expressed in palate embryonic development

Developmental Biology - Expression of Sp1 is developmentally regulated in the mouse cornea

Developmental Biology - Induction of secretive bone morphogenetic protein 2 could promote osteogenetic differentiation

Developmental Biology - MAPK inhibition induces parthenogenetic activation during oocyte maturation

Developmental Biology - Neural-crest cell differentiation is modulated by regulation of LEF1 protein stability

Developmental Biology - Ortholog of the mammalian CBP/p300 gene increases histone acetyltransferase activity

Developmental Biology - RBMX gene is essential for brain development in zebrafish

Developmental Biology - Six3 and Six6 are differentially required during forebrain development

Developmental Biology - Trophoblast amino acid transport is inhibited by interleukin-1 beta

Developmental Biology - Two novel allelic variants of ESX1L have been identified in the human placenta

Developmental Biology - Werner syndrome is associated with gene misregulation

Diabetes Comorbidity - Review proposes to treat depression in diabetics with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Diabetes Complications - Bone formation and bone turnover is altered in type 2 diabetics

Diabetes Complications - Chronically raised plantar pressure in diabetic foot is linked to higher basal skin blood flow

Diabetes Complications - Diabetes and hemodialysis increased oxidative stress in patients

Diabetes Complications - Diabetics treated for coronary intervention with SESs have higher risk than nondiabetics

Diabetes Complications - Geographic variation in diabetes complications is linked to health care performance

Diabetes Complications - Insulin, acting as anabolic agent, can preserve and increase bone density and bone strength

Diabetes Complications - Lack of aspirin protection in diabetics may be related to aspects of platelet function

Diabetes Complications - Neuropathy therapies cannot stop progress of axonal degeneration or regrow damaged axons

Diabetes Complications - Patients with diabetes have a higher risk of mortality after LVAD implantation

Diabetes Complications - Postoperative blood glucose levels were linked to surgical wound infections

Diabetes Complications - Urinary albumin levels indicate risk of ischemic cardiac mortality in type 2 diabetes

Diabetes Complications - Vasculopathy in diabetic retinopathy forms apart from neuronal and glial changes

Diabetes Control - Adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase may be better target

Diabetes Control - Ethnic differences in glycemic control found among diabetics in Singapore

Diabetes Control - Gender differences to insulin response and resistance susceptibilities are prevalent

Diabetes Control - Glucagon-like peptide 1 signaling pathway is type 2 diabetes treatment target

Diabetes Control - Pharmacist collaboration improves diabetes management and clinical outcomes

Diabetes Control - Primary care diabetic and GP clinics do not adequately treat hypertension and diabetes

Diabetes Control - Review provides insights into cardiometabolic prevention and management of DM

Diabetes Control - Rural group trusts non-prescribable remedies for diabetes treatment

Diabetes Control - Social support was positively related to self-management and sense of well-being diabetics

Diabetes Control - The Diabetes Family Behavior Checklist is proposed as a valid assessment tool

Diabetes Diagnosis - Oligonucleotide chip can be used for the diagnosis of HNF-1 alpha mutations

Diabetes Diagnostics - Labeled glucose OMM provides reading of insulin effect on glucose metabolism and production

Diabetes Diagnostics - Sural SNAP can identify diabetic peripheral neuropathy responders to therapy

Diabetes Education - Joslin Diabetes Center publishes a new edition of guide to diabetes

Diabetes Epidemiology - Diabetes and associated disorders are common in Cambodia

Diabetes Epidemiology - IPF1 variation is linked to type 2 diabetes in African Americans but not Caucasians

Diabetes Epidemiology - Relatives of female insulin-treated patients are at increased diabetes risk

Diabetes Management - Diabetes care can improve when physicians are informed of patients' health literacy

Diabetes Pathogenesis - D2 receptors are expressed in pancreatic beta cells and mediate insulin secretion

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Diabetes alters hepatic 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase promoter occupancy

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Findings in diabetes pathogenesis provide new insights

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Gap junction protein expression and innervation remodeling are linked to bladder dysfunction

Diabetes Pathogenesis - LXR activation decreases blood glucose but does not affect hepatic insulin sensitivity

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Leptin infusion impaired insulin and leptin signaling in liver and hypothalamus

Diabetes Pathogenesis - MMP-2 may be marker of microangiopathy in youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Oleylethanolamide inhibits insulin action in the adipocyte

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Pancreatic acinar cells can transdifferentiate into insulin-secreting cells

Diabetes Research - Biotech company enters supply agreement with Mayo for designated pathogen-free pigs

Diabetes Research - FFT analysis should be chosen over AR for study of heart rate variability in diabetics

Diabetes Screening - Bivariate analysis shows diabetes screening does not elicit anxiety in most individuals

Diabetes Therapy - Controlled insulin release can be accomplished with biodegradable chitosan gel beads

Diabetes Therapy - Group visits and computer-assisted consultations improve health-related QOL in diabetic youth

Diabetes Therapy - Recent findings in diabetes therapy described

Diabetes Therapy - SOCS-3 regulates cytokine signaling in pancreatic beta-cells

Diabetes Therapy - Specific social support interventions affect patient self-care and diabetes outcomes

Diabetes Therapy - Tocotrienols prevents and treats hyperlipidemia and atherogenesis in type 2 diabetics

Diabetes Therapy - Vanadyl sulfate protects the pancreas of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

Diabetes Treatment - U.S. VA Researchers propose new evaluation of diabetes care

Diabetic Comorbidity - Pregabalin is safe and effective new treatment for neuropathic pain in diabetics

Diabetic Nephropathy - SPP301 plus standard treatment decreases urinary albumin excretion rate and total cholesterol

Diabetic Neuropathy - Diabetic neuropathy is linked to TNF-alpha system activation in type 1 diabetics

Diagnostics - Legionella urinary antigen test not sensitive in patients with mild pneumonia

Diagnostics - M. avium exposure induces low-level protection from M. bovis infection

Diagnostics - Automated variable-number tandem repeat-based method rapidly genotypes S. aureus isolates

Diagnostics - Bioaerosol mass spectrometry rapidly detects individual airborne MTB H37Ra particles

Diagnostics - Capsule enteroscopy provides optimal ileal disease diagnosis

Diagnostics - Chest radiograph systems suitable for surveys of tuberculosis and other lung diseases

Diagnostics - Criteria of diagnosis of oligodendrogliomas compared between WHO and Sainte-Anne classifications

Diagnostics - Dark-lumen magnetic resonance colonography used to diagnose patients with suspected sigmoid diverticulitis

Diagnostics - Delayed diagnosis of leishmanial infections due to unfamiliarity of physicians

Diagnostics - Diagnostic tests provider engages Partner International to strengthen European distribution network

Diagnostics - Diagnostics company announces breakthrough in human papillomavirus testing

Diagnostics - Disposable microchips show promise as point-of-care test platform

Diagnostics - F57 sequence-based real-time PCR detects M. avium subsp paratuberculosis in milk

Diagnostics - Findings advance knowledge in diagnostics research

Diagnostics - Heat-shock protein 65 gene analysis differentiates Mycobacterium species

Diagnostics - High-frequency ultrasound probe sonography determined depth of invasion of early gastric cancer

Diagnostics - High-throughput molecular characterization of rMAbs correlates with HPLC analysis of fluorophore labeled N-glycans

Diagnostics - Integrating multiantigen ELISA with AFB smear improves sensitivity for active TB screening

Diagnostics - LacZ transgenic mouse assay detects mutations in follicular granulosa cells

Diagnostics - Microfluidic minisonicator effective for cell lysis

Diagnostics - Nitrate reductase assay determines rifampin and isoniazid susceptibility from sputum

Diagnostics - Novel microfluidic device enables rapid automated microarray hybridization

Diagnostics - Nucleic acid amplification tests in absence of a gold standard test are reviewed

Diagnostics - Nucleic acids company enters distribution agreement for preanalytical consumables and technologies

Diagnostics - Optical spectroscopy differentiated between benign and malignant renal tissues

Diagnostics - PCR increases diagnostic yield of infectious pathogens from bronchoalveolar lavage after SCT

Diagnostics - Perfusion MR imaging for initial diagnosis and follow-up of brain tumors discussed

Diagnostics - Positive nestin-immunoreaction used to diagnose clear cell tumors in adrenal glands

Diagnostics - Radiographic techniques for detection of lung adenocarcinoma lesions compared

Diagnostics - Revised instrument to assess perceived needs of men diagnosed with prostate cancer validated

Diagnostics - Two-reaction real-time PCR detects and quantitates the entire spectrum of adenoviruses

Diagnostics - Upper respiratory viral panel to detect avian flu, SARS, other viruses launched

Diet & Exercise - Harvard researchers report certain types of exercise are effective in building hip bone strength

Diet & Exercise - Study demonstrates the role of exercise, melatonin in reduced breast cancer risk

Diet & Nutrition - A 2-year low-protein diet did not alter progress of GFR or of AER in diabetics

Diet & Nutrition - Close association found between dietary patterns and chronic disease risk profiles in men

Diet & Nutrition - Diet rich in fruits and vegetables may improve health and lower medical costs in old age

Diet & Nutrition - Diet with wheat bread baked with lactic acid improved glucose tolerance in rat model

Diet & Nutrition - Diet-genotype interaction may be therapeutic in atherogenic dyslipidemia

Diet & Nutrition - Diet-induced weight loss accelerates onset of negative allesthesia in obese women

Diet & Nutrition - Distribution agreement signed with Asahi Godo to introduce vitamin C product in Japan

Diet & Nutrition - Fast food outlets in deprived districts may increase prevalence of obesity

Diet & Nutrition - Fenofibrate may improve effects of high-fat diet on vascular function and metabolic changes

Diet & Nutrition - Gastrointestinal malabsorption leading to malnutrition and weight loss is reviewed

Diet & Nutrition - Hemoglobin and ferritin are most efficient indicators of response to iron interventions

Diet & Nutrition - Length of hospital stay is linked to nutritional risk in patients

Diet & Nutrition - Leucine as dietary supplement reported to restore age-related muscle loss

Diet & Nutrition - Limiting carbonated soft drinks in schools does not significantly impact student BMI

Diet & Nutrition - Modern dietary habits increase childhood obesity in developing countries

Diet & Nutrition - Mouse model indicates fermented-brown rice may have potent cholesterol-lowering benefit

Diet & Nutrition - Mulberry, Korean red ginseng, and banaba improved insulin sensitivity and hyperglycemia

Diet & Nutrition - Patients with atypical bulimia nervosa and BED may display fewer comorbidities and symptoms

Diet & Nutrition - Recent studies add new data to diet & nutrition research

Diet & Nutrition - Review shows that providing diet advice leads to a modest drop in cardiovascular risk factors

Diet & Nutrition - Study shows that biofortified rice increases iron status in women

Diet & Nutrition - Vitamin E prevents development of atherosclerosis in diabetic BALB/c mouse model

Diet & Nutrition - Weight loss and calorie restriction improve glucose homeostasis carbohydrate metabolism

Disease Associations - Dopamine receptor gene polymorphisms are associated with Tourette syndrome

Disease Associations - Expression of Fas ligand by hepatic macrophages studied in fulminant hepatic failure

Disease Associations - Graft-versus-leukemia effect associated with acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease

Disease Associations - Hypoadiponectinemia is predictive of hepatic fibrosis in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

Disease Associations - Hypocortisolism observed in SARS survivors

Disease Associations - Obesity negatively impacts health-related utility equally for diabetics and nondiabetics

Disease Associations - Patients with Wilms tumor associated with low risk of end stage renal disease

Disease Associations - Postprandial lipid metabolism is a link between adiponectin and liver disease

Disease Associations - Prostate cancer patients should be assessed for likelihood of gynecomastia

Disease Associations - Reduced mitochondrial oxidative capacity impair myocardial energetics in obese mice

Disease Associations - Relationship between obesity and pediatric oncology discussed

Disease Associations - Subacute cholestatic hepatitis linked to the use of senna for chronic constipation

Disease Control - Oral fluid dried onto filter paper suitable for detection of measles virus strains

Disease Control - Provider awareness education increases reporting of syphilis cases and decreases reporting delays

Disease Control - Public awareness campaign resulted in community involvement in syphilis control efforts

Disease Control - Screening programs conducted during outbreak do not detect many persons with syphilis

Disease Control - WHO DOTS strategy not adopted in Russia due to inadequate understanding

Drug Delivery - Handheld, ultrasonic Antiseptic Wand launched

Drug Delivery - Huperzine A-loaded PLGA microspheres provide sustained release in rats

Drug Delivery - Molecular weight of PEG emulsifier is key determinant of PLGA microsphere drug release

Drug Delivery - Pros, cons of needle-free immunization, other delivery methods are reviewed

Drug Development - Agreement signed to develop process, manufacture AIDS vaccine candidate for trials

Drug Development - All volunteers in phase I trial for plague vaccine are successfully vaccinated

Drug Development - Aptivus sustains convincing anti-HIV effect through 48 weeks

Drug Development - Biomedical Diagnostics gets CLIA certification

Drug Development - Biopharma company expecting milestone payment from Bristol-Myers Squibb for cancer drug

Drug Development - Ceramide kinase may be a target for new class of anti-inflammatory compounds

Drug Development - Compound shown effective in preventing plaque that leads to development of Alzheimer disease

Drug Development - Consulting firm releases report analyzing and evaluating drug formulation technologies

Drug Development - Data support phase III DIRECT trial for hepatitis C

Drug Development - Development program expanded for cancer drug humanized EGFr inhibitor nimotuzumab

Drug Development - Enrollment completed in pivotal phase III trial of Veronate

Drug Development - Global development plans made for advancing eniluracil into phase III by mid 2007

Drug Development - Hepatitis C patients fare better with Pegasys, Copegus combination therapy

Drug Development - IV formulation of ibandronate may offer an alternative for women with postmenopausal osteoporosis

Drug Development - Interim phase I data indicate RH1 in cancer patients is well tolerated

Drug Development - Interim results from phase II study of omega interferon in HCV indicate robust antiviral activity

Drug Development - New Irish subsidiary receives marketing approval for generic versions of omeprazole

Drug Development - Nonbinding term sheet agreement inked with Biovail for Glumetza

Drug Development - Patient enrollment completed for Ozarelix phase II trial in benign prostatic hyperplasia

Drug Development - Pexelizumab does not meet primary endpoint in phase III trial

Drug Development - Pharma company to license novel drug target for HIV treatment

Drug Development - Positive results reported from long-term animal study of stent coating technology

Drug Development - Preliminary results from ragweed allergy trial expected in early 2006

Drug Development - Problems and potential reforms of patents-based drug development process are reviewed

Drug Development - Production begins on asthma dry powder inhaler for Merck Generics

Drug Development - Radiopharmaceutical unit increases focus on radioactive iodine products

Drug Development - Regulatory status update provided for decitabine injection for MDS

Drug Development - Sartorius BBI Systems bioreactors picked for Oklahoma City biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility

Drug Development - Study postulates why some cholesterol-lowering drugs cause hot flashes

Drug Development - Study reported 7% of HIV-1+ patients who switched treatment regimens experienced viral rebound

Drug Development - Study shows insomnia in rheumatoid arthritis patients improves with nightly eszopiclone

Drug Development - U.S. FDA approves Avelox for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections

Drug Development - U.S. FDA approves a new higher dose formulation of Fosrenol

Drug Development - U.S. FDA grants fast track status to drug for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

Drug Development - U.S. NIAID awards phase I SBIR to develop siRNA technology for influenza treatment

Drug Development - Validation of flu vaccines, medications demonstrated at meetings

Drug Research - Serious implications of drug-induced weight gain on patient health are discussed

Drug Resistance - Invasive Gram-negative bacilli are frequently resistant to standard antibiotics

Drug Resistance - Linezolid inhibits multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates

Drug Resistance - Linezolid is effective for the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis

Drug Resistance - Proangiogenic signals help pancreatic cancer evade therapy

Drug Resistance - Resistance to antituberculosis drugs increasing in Botswana

Drug Resistance - Several subpopulations may coexist in same patient with different drug susceptibility profiles

Drug Resistance - Source case from multidrug-resistant TB outbreak among transvestite sex workers has been traced

Drug Resistance - Transmission of drug resistance MTB strains emerging in Kazakhstan

Drug Resistance - Virulent MRSA strains carrying Panton-Valentine leucocidin genes prevalent in the Netherlands

Drug Resistance - Wide range of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis rates among former Soviet countries

Drug Safety - Heparin antibodies may pose a risk for heart surgery patients

Drug Safety - Market study predicts some antifungal medications may be switched to OTC status

Drug Safety - Methods for clearing viruses and TSE agents from biologicals are under development

Drug Safety - Radiofrequency identification device-based system available for drug authentication

Drug Safety - Topiramate is safe and effective treatment for management of diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Drug Toxicity - Antimalarial drug chloroquine is harmful to organisms in the aquatic environment

Drug Toxicity - Voglibose raises CCl₄ and APAP hepatotoxicity by inducing CYP2E1

Early Renal Disease - Systemic and vascular inflammation is linked to CVD risk factors and renal function

Electronic Medical Records - Covenant physicians adopt wireless software

Electronic Medical Records - U.S. HHS awards contracts to develop nationwide health information network

Electrophoresis - Electrospray interfacing of polymer microfluidics to MALDI-MS achieved

Embryonic Stem Cell Research - GCNF is required for repression of pluripotency genes during stem cell differentiation

Embryonic Stem Cell Research - Stem cell-derived neurons can restore connections in the peripheral vestibular system

Endocrinology - ERTargetDB integrates information on transcription regulation of estrogen receptor target genes

Endocrinology - Estrogen and tamoxifen influence the angiogenic stance of breast cancer

Endocrinology - Glucose regulation effectiveness involves complex interplay of hormonal and metabolic factors

Endocrinology - Insulin-mediated reduction of NEFA is attributed to suppression of intracellular lipolysis

Endocrinology - Interleukin-6 levels fluctuate with light-dark cycle in brain and peripheral tissues

Endocrinology - Triamcinolone acetonide renders VEGF mRNA unstable in Muller cells stimulated with cobalt

Endometrial Cancer Therapy - Carboplatin plus paclitaxel is attractive treatment strategy for endometrial carcinoma

Enterobacteriaceae Outbreaks - ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae outbreaks originate from the community

Environmental Health - Benzene increases protein-bound 3-nitrotyrosine in bone marrow of B6C3F₁ mice

Environmental Health - Contaminated soil and water exposure associated with leptospirosis outbreak in Japan

Environmental Health - Metabolite of methoxychlor inhibits testosterone formation

Environmental Health - Occupational exposure to pesticides linked to risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Environmental Health - Potential toxicological risk from water ingestion in area affected by tanneries assessed

Environmental Health - Research shows arsenic is discharged from landfills

Environmental Health - Researchers working to save millions from arsenic poisoning

Environmental Health - Scientists find that PCBs and furans may factor into the risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Environmental Health - Somatic and germ cell DNA damage in acrylamide-treated mice depends upon CYP2E1 activity

Enzymology - Reports advance knowledge in enzymology research

Epidemiology - MLVA reliable for short-term S. aureus epidemiological studies

Epidemiology - Self-reported height and weight indicates higher BMI, does not increase cancer risk

Epidemiology - WNV-associated focal neurological injury may occur independent of age and premorbid health

Epilepsy - Rufinamide maker resubmits NDA for the epilepsy drug

Erectile Dysfunction - Two trials show topical gel is safe and effective for erectile dysfunction

Erythropoiesis - Cobalt chloride has potential to substitute for blood doping in athletes

Facilities - Baltimore Washington Medical Center to add obstetrics, build new patient tower

Facilities - Cancer-focused biotech company relocates headquarters

Facilities - Clinical diagnostics company opens new European distribution center in Duisburg, Germany

Facilities - Company opens hospital in Ocala, Florida, announces plans for new Ohio facility

Facilities - Manufacturing in Puerto Rico established for production of reagent products

Facilities - Pharma company to build biologics manufacturing facility in Maryland

Facilities - Stem cell research organization opens $2.1 million production facility in Cleveland, Ohio

Fatigue - Healthcare workers are encouraged to give validation to women's reports of fatigue

Finance - $100M fundraising campaign launched to change the course of diabetes

Finance - AmeriPath plans to refinance its existing credit facilities

Finance - Anesthetic delivery systems company reports revenues of $1.8 million

Finance - Aspirin maker reports that operating result doubled in third quarter

Finance - Biomarker discovery-focused company reports net loss of $0.07 per share

Finance - Biopharma announces closing of underwriters' over-allotment option

Finance - Biopharma company announces revenues of $1.4 million

Finance - Biopharma reports third-quarter revenues of $1.3 million

Finance - Biotech company reports net loss of $1.9 million

Finance - Biotechnology company reports Q3 2005 net loss of $12.6 million

Finance - Blood coagulation monitor maker posts revenue increase of 165%

Finance - Blood products developer reports 9% increase in revenue

Finance - Blood transfusion device maker funds pension plan, retires debt with earnings repatriated

Finance - Blue Cross Foundation awards grants focused on reducing health disparities

Finance - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida enhances health savings account convenience

Finance - Breast implant maker expects to market in China within 6 months; reports 5% revenue increase

Finance - Breast implant manufacturer reports sales of $5.6 million

Finance - Cancer drug developer secures US$2M funding commitment

Finance - Cancer immunotherapies-focused company restructures long-term debt

Finance - Cancer screening systems company reports reduction in operating loss

Finance - Cardiology device maker reports 50% increase in revenue

Finance - Cardiovascular disease drug maker completes $35M series B financing

Finance - Cardizem maker to spin off legacy assets

Finance - CeaProve maker reports 25% increase in sales, updates third-quarter activity

Finance - Cellular-engineering company provides third-quarter update, reports $1,199,408 loss

Finance - Chinese biotech firm's common stock approved for listing on the Archipelago Exchange

Finance - Combidex developer reports net loss of $0.36 per share

Finance - Dental device maker launches research awards program

Finance - Developer of peptide-based therapies announces third-quarter net loss of $1,618,521

Finance - Diagnostic test maker posts gross profit margin of 46.5% of sales

Finance - Diagnostic test maker posts loss of $0.02 per share

Finance - Dietary supplement manufacturer reports $2,964,591 in first quarter 2005 revenues

Finance - Digital imaging systems company reports Q3 2005 revenue increase from prior year

Finance - Dip in Manapol sales contributes to company's third-quarter net loss of $1.6M

Finance - Disease management services company reports Q3 2005 net loss of $504,000

Finance - Drug delivery device maker amends zero coupon senior convertible notes

Finance - Drug developer reports third-quarter 2005 results: net loss is $3,631,000

Finance - Drug distributor reports third-quarter net revenues of $51.8 million

Finance - Drug store chain reports 44% increase in third quarter 2005 net income

Finance - Emdeon announces commencement of its tender offer

Finance - Functional brain imaging company Q3 2005 results reflect revenue growth

Finance - Fundraising efforts kicked off for new recovery center designed for women

Finance - Gene analysis-focused company reports agreement for $65 million private placement

Finance - Ginseng developer reports loss of $0.01 per share

Finance - Grant enables Long Island, NY, hospital to plan $45M research facility

Finance - H&Q Healthcare Investors declares stock dividend

Finance - Healthcare business services provider reports Q3 2005 revenue down 32% from year ago

Finance - Healthcare software provider reports Q3 2005 revenues down 6.3% from prior quarter

Finance - Hythiam announces exercise of over allotment option

Finance - IT company reports sales $1,727,672, net loss $1,073,152 for third fiscal quarter

Finance - Information technology company completes $1.5 million private placement

Finance - Instrumentation company announces 13% increase in operating revenue in the third quarter

Finance - Insulin infusion pump maker completes review and files quarterly report on Form 10-Q

Finance - Interventional medical device maker completes $750M senior notes offering

Finance - Life science company reports net sales of $93 million

Finance - Long-term care industry investment firm closes public offering of 5,175,000 shares

Finance - Medical device company reports revenues of $12.6 million

Finance - Medical device company reports revenues of $2.765 billion

Finance - Medical device company reports sales of $15.5 million for first quarter

Finance - Medical devices company reports Q3 2005 net revenues of $12.1 million

Finance - Medical products value-added distributor reports net income of $44,720,000

Finance - Medical supplies company board declares dividend increase

Finance - Metropolitan Health Networks reports revenues of $45 million

Finance - Mood enhancing compound maker reports 70% decrease in revenues

Finance - Nanotechnology drug delivery developer reports 27% increase in revenues

Finance - Needle-free drug delivery system maker receives Small Business Innovation Research contract

Finance - Neuroscience drug maker reports 6% drop in revenue

Finance - Neuroscience-focused pharmaceutical firm reports loss of $12.3M

Finance - Nuclear medicine company reports decrease in revenues

Finance - Ophthalmic products company posts loss of $0.04 per share

Finance - Osteosarcoma therapy developer reports loss of $1.87 per share

Finance - OxyAlert maker's 1Q revenues exceed $500,000

Finance - PAD-focused biotechnology company reports Q1 2006 net loss of $3.6 million

Finance - Pharma company reported operating loss of $1,944,621

Finance - Pharmaceutical company reports Q3 2005 sales of $72.5 million, down from year ago

Finance - Pharmaceutical company reports record revenues for fiscal 2006 Q2 and 6 months

Finance - Pharmaceutical company reports total revenues for Q3 2005 of $175,000

Finance - Pharmaceutical company selected for Nasdaq Biotechnology Index

Finance - Pharmaceutical firm focused on Asian markets reports $0.16 per share loss

Finance - Pharmaceutical market analysis company authorizes new stock repurchase program

Finance - Pharmaceutical services company doubles quarterly dividend and splits stock two-for-one

Finance - Pharmacogenomics company announces $12 million private placement

Finance - Provider of Western healthcare products in China reports 8% dip in revenue

Finance - Quadramet maker revises third-quarter results; net loss reduced by $703,000

Finance - Resuscitation devices maker reports FY 2005 net income down 78% for year

Finance - Robotic technology company secures $30 million in series C financing led by Vanguard Ventures

Finance - Skin care product developer closes $5M private placement

Finance - Stem cell therapeutics company provides third-quarter update, reports revenues of $1,582,000

Finance - Sterile ophthalmic drug maker added to the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index

Finance - Surgical devices company reports Q3 2005 revenue increase of 15% over year ago

Finance - Synthetic bioactive peptides maker reports loss of $0.04 per share

Finance - Telemedicine company reports revenues of US$21.9 million

Finance - Third quarter loss reported by dental device maker

Finance - U.S. FDA regulatory consultancy receives $10M equity financing

Finance - Vaccine company records 39.7% net loss

Finance - Woman's health company announces new stock repurchase program

Fitness & Wellness - Aerobic exercise significantly reduces BMI and depression scores of obese girls

Fitness & Wellness - Early treatment response seems to indicate success of future weight loss in obese

Fitness & Wellness - Exercise can increase risk of overnight hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes mellitus youth

Fitness & Wellness - Oncologists recommend exercise to patients with cancer

Fitness & Wellness - Regular aerobic exercise improves endothelial t-PA release in overweight and obese

Fitness & Wellness - Weight loss is linked to lower blood pressure and improved insulin resistance in obese

Food Safety - Listeriosis outbreak in sheep associated with contaminated feed

Food Safety - Poll shows two-thirds of consumers likely to buy food from cloned offspring

Food Safety - Science company discusses its role in enhancing food safety

Food Safety - U.S. FDA purchases Bench Top PCT Sample Preparation System

Food-Borne Illness - Single-chain Fv antibody fragment against domoic acid in E. coli is characterized

Foot-&-Mouth Disease Vaccine - New mucosal vaccine against foot-and-mouth disease virus protects mice and swine

Fracture Risk Factors - Bone loss rate significantly increases fracture risk in postmenopausal women

Gastric Cancer - Cyclooxygenase-2 is an independent prognostic factor in gastric cancer

Gastric Cancer - Double cancer of the stomach and esophagus with situs ambiguus with polysplenia reported

Gastritis - VEGF and angiogenesis stimulate Helicobacter pylori-related gastritis

Gastroenteritis Vaccine - Shiga toxin subunit::rotavirus fusion protein protects against gastroenteritis

Gastroenterology - Lamina propria dendritic cells play large role in gastrointestinal physiology

Gastroenterology - Specific genetic changes may govern tumor angiogenesis in colon cancer

Gene Research - Escherichia coli strains mimic a common polymorphism in the MTHFR gene

Gene Research - Administration of caffeine or green tea affected mutation profile in murine p53 gene

Gene Research - Antibiotic marker cassettes for gene disruption and marker switching constructed

Gene Research - Leukocyte receptors may contribute to the expression of IFGP genes

Gene Research - New web site offers online custom lentiviral vector design manufacturing services

Gene Research - RNA nuclear retention allows the regulation of gene expression

Gene Therapy - Insulin receptor substrate-1 can be targeted for angiogenic inhibition

Generic Drugs - U.S. FDA grants approval for generic equivalent of antibiotic Zithromax tablets

Genetics & Genomics - S. enterica virulence genes required for bacterial attachment to plant tissue

Genetics & Genomics - A new EF-hand containing gene may be associated with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy

Genetics & Genomics - A polymorphism in the factor XIII B-subunit influences venous thrombosis

Genetics & Genomics - Adducin gene expression is regulated in a gene-specific manner during erythropoiesis

Genetics & Genomics - Analysis solution released for ultra high dimensional microarray data

Genetics & Genomics - Beijing/W strains are a distinct genetic lineage of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Genetics & Genomics - Calpain 10 is reviewed as candidate gene for type 2 diabetes

Genetics & Genomics - Development genes evolve new functions

Genetics & Genomics - Differential steroidogenic gene expression occurs in the fetal adrenal gland

Genetics & Genomics - Embryonic sensitivity to heat-stress is mediated by gene expression

Genetics & Genomics - Environment and diet affects expression of obesity-related genetic traits

Genetics & Genomics - Fetal hemoglobin expression is affected by loci interaction

Genetics & Genomics - Genetic mechanism identified that causes new arteries to grow when existing arteries are blocked

Genetics & Genomics - Ink4c and Ptch1 genes collaborate to suppress development of medulloblastoma

Genetics & Genomics - MTHFR 677TT and 677CT/1298AC genotypes may predispose to nephrosclerosis and CRF

Genetics & Genomics - MicroRNAs influence gene evolution more than previously reported

Genetics & Genomics - Researchers examine 10 genes in yeast that may lead to understanding of aging process

Genetics & Genomics - Scientists identify gene for disease that impairs vitamin B12 management

Genetics & Genomics - Small number of genes explains a major proportion of common complex diseases

Genetics & Genomics - Thyroid stimulating hormone receptor gene is linked with Graves disease

Geriatrics - Association between aging and cancer explored

Geriatrics - Long-allele genotype of the serotonin transporter-linked gene is prevalent in centenarians

Glioblastoma Multiforme - Cintredekin besudotox trial reaches criterion for the second futility statistical analysis

Gonorrhea - Antibiotic resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae renders gonorrhea untreatable

Graft-versus-Host Disease - Active cGVHD patients have reduced regulatory T cell frequencies

HIV/AIDS Behavioral Medicine - Crystal methamphetamine and ecstasy differ in relation to unsafe sex among young gay men

HIV/AIDS Coinfection - HHV8 enhances HIV replication in acutely infected cells and induces reactivation

HIV/AIDS Diagnostics - Researchers' data advance HIV/AIDS diagnostics research

HIV/AIDS Diagnostics - Results demonstrate importance of reagent selection for monitoring of HIV responses

HIV/AIDS Diet & Nutrition - AIDS-related active opportunistic infections associated with nutritional status

HIV/AIDS Drug Adherence - Nurse-delivered adherence intervention improves knowledge and HAART adherence

HIV/AIDS Drug Development - P1 chain-extended HIV protease inhibitors active against drug-resistant mutants

HIV/AIDS Drug Interactions - Few data are available regarding PI interactions with other complex treatment regimens

HIV/AIDS Drug Resistance - Reports describe recent advances in HIV/AIDS drug resistance research

HIV/AIDS Epidemiology - HIV prevalence increasing among injecting drug users in England and Wales

HIV/AIDS HAART - Atazanavir-treated patients have better lipid profile than lopinovir/ritonavir-treated patients

HIV/AIDS HAART - Combination therapy is more effective in NRTI-experienced children than NFV/NVP/d4T

HIV/AIDS HAART - HAART reduced the rate of progression from AIDS to HIV infection with end-stage renal disease

HIV/AIDS HAART - Initial therapy has diminished efficacy in patients with low CD4 counts and high viral loads

HIV/AIDS HAART - Polymorphisms of Fas and Fas ligand influence immunoreconstitution triggered by HAART

HIV/AIDS HAART Complications - Neurologic complications from HAART can lead to decreased drug adherence

HIV/AIDS HAART Resistance - Rate of antiretroviral resistance similar among intravenous drug users and nondrug users

HIV/AIDS Neurotoxicity - Aciclovir protects against quinolinic acid-induced oxidative neurotoxicity

HIV/AIDS Occupational Exposure - Probably of HIV transmission with accidental exposure in a surgical setting is low

HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Findings in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis provide new insights

HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Sam68 may play a role in the immune function of lymphocytes in HIV infection

HIV/AIDS Pharmacology - Pharmacokinetic properties of NRTIs determine appropriateness for once daily dosing

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Phase II trial initiated in South Africa to test HIV vaccine candidate

HIV/AIDS Research - Behavioral study shows patients willing to consider self-injectable therapy

HIV/AIDS Research - Clinical trial shows MK-0518 tablet has potent reduction in viral load as monotherapy

HIV/AIDS Research - HIV/AIDS research shows new drugs offer alternatives for individualized care

HIV/AIDS Research - Kaletra combination therapy shown to maintain undetectable viral load in HIV patients

HIV/AIDS Research - New European HIV treatment guidelines recommend boosted Invirase as first choice protease inhibitor

HIV/AIDS Risk Behavior - Alcohol abuse is common among HIV-infected subjects in St. Petersburg

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Antiretroviral therapy interruption during chronic HIV-1 infection is not beneficial

HIV/AIDS Therapy - DOTS principles adapted to deliver antiretroviral therapy in Malawi

HIV/AIDS Therapy - U.S. FDA approves updated labeling for LEXIVA

HIV/AIDS Vaccine Development - Envelope vaccines derived from South African subtype C HIV-1 TV1 strain have been evaluated

HIV/AIDS Vaccine Development - Semliki Forest virus particles efficiently expand HIV-1-specific T cell responses

HIV/AIDS-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension - Secreted HIV gp120 proteins induce lung endothelial cell injury

HIV/AIDS-Related Infection - Cervicovaginal secretions contribute to resistance to herpes simplex infection in HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS-Related Seizures - Aggressive seizure managements limits the risk of status epilepticus in HIV/AIDS

Head & Neck Cancer - Coexpressed molecular markers identify progression risk in patients with oral cancer

Head & Neck Cancer - Combination radiation-chemotherapy may preserve speech better than surgery in head and neck cancer

Health Information - For 31.6 million U.S. adults, the Internet is the first stop for healthcare decisions

Healthcare Access - Care Trust backs down on decision not to provide a life-saving drug to a single mother

Healthcare Access - Government reforms in the U.K. may bring an end to free healthcare

Healthcare Access - Keystone Mercy Health Plan selects neonatal intensive care management service

Healthcare Access - MedRetreat offers worldwide options for medical tourism

Healthcare Access - U.K. government reforms are threatening the future of district general hospitals

Healthcare Costs - Amisys Synertech chosen to provide consumer-directed healthcare administration services

Healthcare Costs - Costs of treatment intensification for head and neck cancer overviewed

Healthcare Costs - Hospital costs associated with bariatric procedures in U.S. are around $20,000/case

Healthcare Costs - Novel clinical pathway improves outcome while containing cost

Healthcare Coverage - AARP, benefits company team to offer AARP-branded Medicare plan in Rhode Island

Healthcare Coverage - Aetna introduces new health insurance options in Florida

Healthcare Coverage - Cigna Dental adds oral cancer screening to its preventive health measures

Healthcare Coverage - CommunityBlue launched to help cover the uninsured

Healthcare Coverage - Drug store chain teams with Cigna HealthCare to market Medicare Part D services

Healthcare Coverage - Physician groups address challenges of the uninsured and underinsured

Healthcare Coverage - Rising Medical Solutions partners with HFN on workers compensation solutions in Illinois

Healthcare Coverage - SafeGuard to provide dental benefits to largest county employer in Texas

Healthcare Coverage - Virginia Mason Medical Center, Premera Blue Cross collaborate on pilot for online doctor visits

Heart Disease - Inflammatory markers based on plasma IL-6 and fibrinogen levels can predict IHD risk

Heart Disease - Self-rated health is related to inflammation in women with coronary heart disease

Heart Disease - Trials are needed to examine effect of lipid-lowering therapy and CHD risk in women

Heart Failure - Natrecor-treated heart patients less likely to die from serum creatinine increases

Heart Failure - Reports describe recent advances in heart failure research

Heart Failure - Trial set to test a human implant of the HeartPOD

Heartworm - Efficacy of heartworm preventive products was evaluated at U.S. FDA

Helicobacter Pylori - Chronic Helicobacter pylori infection can cause insulin resistance

Hematology - Erdheim-Chester disease was successfully treated with interferon-alpha

Hematology - Erythropoietin multiplies the proliferative and adhesive properties of endothelial progenitor cells

Hematology - HO-2 gene deletion may protect striatal cells from Hb oxidative toxicity

Hematology - Hematopoiesis is normal when growth hormone is severely deficient

Hematology - Mutant fibrinogen retention is partially responsible for congenital afibrinogenemia

Hematology - New findings in the area of hematology described

Hemochromatosis - Dose-response effects of ectopic agouti protein on iron overload were examined

Hepatitis B Therapy - Interferon-alpha and lamivudine combination yields higher therapeutic efficacy

Hepatitis B Therapy - Positive interim data on oral anti-viral compound presented at liver association meeting

Hepatitis B Therapy - Serum hyaluronate is a non-invasive marker of hepatic fibrosis and inflammation

Hepatitis B Virus - Hepatitis B virus DNA in blood donors is a possible indicator of active infection

Hepatitis B Virus - Human hepatocyte chimera can be infected with genetically engineered Hepatitis B Virus

Hepatitis B Virus - Immunosensors are useful in HBV surface antigen determinations

Hepatitis B Virus - Lamivudine may prevent liver failure in HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma

Hepatitis B Virus - Mannose-binding lectin may be therapeutic in chronic hepatitis B virus infection

Hepatitis C Pathology - Researchers provide new insights into protein synthesis and hepatitis C infections

Hepatitis C Therapy - Enrollment underway in phase IIb combination therapy clinical trial of celgosivir

Hepatitis C Therapy - Host sphingolipid biosynthesis is a target for hepatitis C virus therapy

Hepatitis C Therapy - Immunosuppression may be beneficial for liver transplantation in HCV-infected patients

Hepatitis C Therapy - Recent findings in hepatitis C therapy provide new insights

Hepatitis C Therapy - Recombinant interferon-alpha and ribavirin treatment alters transferrin receptor level

Hepatitis C Virus - Early virological response can be a predictor to sustained virological response

Hepatitis C Virus - Geospatial analysis of hepatitis C is useful in studies of outbreaks

Hepatitis C Virus - Glycemic control is prognostic in HBV and HCV-related cirrhosis and diabetes mellitus

Hepatitis C Virus - HCV monoclonal antibodies against E2 glycoprotein possess neutralizing activity

Hepatitis C Virus - HCV mutations confer cross-resistance against Ser protease inhibitors

Hepatitis C Virus - HCV-associated liver B cell clonalities do not carry a chromosomal translocation

Hepatitis C Virus - Hepatitis C virus core antigen assay is useful for detection of viremia

Hepatitis C Virus - Hepatitis C virus infection leads to NF-kappa B nuclear translocation

Hepatitis C Virus - Illegal plasma donation in China spreads hepatitis C virus infection

Hepatitis C Virus - Neuropsychological impairment is a risk in HIV- and HCV-infected women

Hepatitis C Virus - Serum ghrelin concentration is reduced during interferon-alpha therapy in chronic hepatitis C

Hepatitis C Virus - Signal peptide peptidase promotes the formation of HCV non-enveloped particles

Hepatitis C Virus - Signal-to-cutoff ratios of enzyme immunoassays are significant in screening of blood donors

Hepatitis C Virus - Transient-replication assay allows quantitation of hepatitis C viral RNA replication

Hepatocellular Carcinoma - Thalidomide amplifies the effects of paclitaxel in liver cancer models

Heptatitis C Virus - Alpha interferon inhibits translation mediated by hepatitis C virus genotypes

Herpes Simplex Virus - Protein kinase activity of herpes simplex virus is not needed for optimal UL41 and ICP0 expression

Herpesvirus - HHV-8 is not associated with the pathogenesis of gastrointestinal stromal tumors

Herpesvirus-8 - HHV8-DNA in elderly Italians is associated with childhood crowding and low red blood cells

Herpesvirus-Associated Uveitis - Interferon alpha controls Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus-associated uveitis

Hodgkin Lymphoma - Monitoring late effects of treatment in adolescents with Hodgkin lymphoma advised

Hormone Receptors - Hormone receptors predict HER2/neu status in older but not younger women

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Pace of regional changes due to HRT clinical trial results may not be reflected locally

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Study outlines changes in women's attitudes towards hormone replacement therapy

Hormones - Thyrotropin-releasing hormone is subject to transcriptional repression

Human Papillomavirus - Hybrid capture 2 assay proves more sensitive than PCR assay for HPV DNA testing

Huntington Disease - Growth factor treatment increased new brain cells in mice with Huntington disease

Huntington Disease - Preclinical study finds gene XIAP may prevent progression of Huntington disease

Hypertension - Glucose intolerance tests are important for proper care of hypertensive patients

Hypertension - Recent studies add new data to hypertension research

Hypoxia - Activation of integrated stress response is required for tumor cell adaptation to hypoxia

Imaging - 3D Fluoroscopy useful for assessing bone decompression during anterior cervical spine surgery

Imaging - Agreement inked to integrate z3D technology

Imaging - Data advance knowledge in imaging research

Imaging - Diagnostic imaging centers network to deploy Amicas Vision Series RIS & PACS

Imaging - Four-dimensional CT provides accurate measure of lung volume during breathing cycle

Imaging - Gastrography used to evaluate gastric lesions

Imaging - Guidelines for computed tomography dose reduction in children discussed

Imaging - Imaging systems company gives $100,000 in founding support to cardiovascular CT society

Imaging - Intraoperative high-resolution ultrasound shows intraneural ultrastructure of brachial plexus

Imaging - LightSpeed VCT to be used in clinical research of pediatric heart defects

Imaging - Medical Standard International to market PacsPartner line in U.S.

Imaging - Monomolecular multimodal fluorescence-radioisotope imaging agents developed

Imaging - New ImageChecker Version 8.1 Mammography CAD system introduced

Imaging - Optical coherence tomography useful for evaluating posterior segment trauma

Imaging - Pharmaceutical company receives second approvable letter for Vasovist

Imaging - Positron emission tomography deemed cost effective in most jurisdictions in Canada

Imaging - Process begun with U.S. FDA for approval of digital mammography imaging system

Imaging - Scientists use new form of microscopy to view immune cells interacting to avert autoimmunity

Imaging - University of Frankfurt awards contract for functional brain imaging system

Immunology - GPR84 regulates interleukin production by T lymphocytes in response to CD3 crosslinking

Immunology - IL-2 signaling is required to maintain T_reg cell homeostasis and competitive fitness

Immunology - TRAF6 binding domain is required for cytokine production in lung fibroblasts

Immunotherapy - Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies are present in autoimmune hepatitis

Immunotherapy - JNK1 is essential for CD8+ T cell-mediated tumor immune surveillance

Immunotherapy - Suppressor of cytokine signaling limits autoimmune potential of antigen-naive CD8 T cells

Infectious Bronchitis Virus - Trafficking signals in bronchitis virus spike protein are needed for virus infection

Infectious Diseases - Giardia lamblia surface protein cytotoxicity is enzymatically controlled

Infectious Diseases - Families of internationally adopted children are at risk for travel-related infectious diseases

Infectious Diseases - New U.S. funds to treat long-neglected diseases of the poor

Influenza - Community network of reference laboratories developed for influenza surveillance

Influenza - U.S. FDA advisory committee affirms safety of Tamiflu in children

Influenza Vaccine - Children with solid tumors should receive yearly influenza immunizations

Influenza Vaccine - Conserved influenza A epitopes in humans and transgenic mice are described

Influenza Vaccine - Knowledge, attitude, and behavior affect influenza immunization of medical residents

Influenza Vaccine - Macro-epidemiology of influenza vaccination in 56 countries is presented

Influenza Vaccine - Respiratory mucosal immunity from antiviral vaccination is disappointing

Influenza Vaccines - Findings in influenza vaccines provide new insights

Influenza Virus - Equine influenza virus was transmitted to dogs

Information Technology - HealthLeaders publishes steps and myths for bringing order to CPOE

Information Technology - Administrative modules become the building blocks of hospital information systems

Information Technology - Bioinformatics company launches Internet accessible cell signaling proteomics database

Information Technology - Care360 Physician Portal selected by Highmark eHealth Collaborative as a preferred tool

Information Technology - Certificate program launched to promote excellence in the release of patient information

Information Technology - Community Health Network selects ProVation Software for GI procedure documentation, coding

Information Technology - Computer Sciences Corp. awards contract to develop Nationwide Health Information Network prototype

Information Technology - Convertible laptop ultrasound imaging system launched by Massachusetts company

Information Technology - Doctors can optimize revenues with PayD system

Information Technology - Electronic clinical data capture solution to be piloted by U.K. National Cancer Research Network

Information Technology - Enterprise content management software provider launches online forum

Information Technology - Foresight announces DataSwapper for NPI compliance

Information Technology - GTESS announces claims processing solutions for Private Healthcare Systems customers

Information Technology - Greenway Medical Technologies announces release of new accounts receivable management service

Information Technology - HMS MedicareSim made available for navigation of Medicare Part D market dynamics

Information Technology - Health software company participating in North Carolina Hospital Emergency Surveillance

Information Technology - Healthcare information technology firm seeks to expand into Japanese market

Information Technology - IT company selected to help develop U.S. nationwide health information network

Information Technology - IT company to add life science informatics system to Microsoft Cluster Server 2003

Information Technology - Indiana University School of Medicine to deploy software to manage clinical trials

Information Technology - Indiana hospital system combines rules management technology with IDX Carecast clinical system

Information Technology - Michigan hospital signs 5-year health information management agreement

Information Technology - Mobile IT system company, regulatory publisher team to provide compliance information

Information Technology - New Directions Behavioral Health chooses Compliance 360 for contracts and compliance management

Information Technology - New instruments introduced for complex sample analysis

Information Technology - Online lifestyle and disease management solutions offered in Spanish

Information Technology - Pfizer selects solution to secure and monitor pharmaceuticals in the supply chain

Information Technology - Provider of medical references for mobile devices picks marketing services partner

Information Technology - Reference laboratory selects Atlas LabWorks as preferred provider for physician office connectivity

Information Technology - Research groups expand relationship with provider of software for systems biology

Information Technology - Security software provider introduces secure data-exchange application

Information Technology - Software company completes integration project with South Carolina BlueCross BlueShield

Information Technology - Software systems developer signs Tennessee insurance company as client

Information Technology - Systems biology software company, Velcura Therapeutics enter multi-year agreement

Information Technology - U.S. FDA renews agreement to provide research access to drug center database

Information Technology - U.S. HHS enters into agreements to support digital health recovery for the Gulf Coast

Information Technology - VTrak Serial ATA (SATA) RAID external storage system now available for Kodak's RIS/PACS suite

Information Technology - Virginia orthopedics group adopts electronic health record software system

Intraocular Metastatic Tumors - Testicular embryonal cell carcinoma may metastasize to the eye

Invasive Fungal Infections - DNA microarray detects and identifies fungal pathogens involved in invasive mycoses

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

Ischemic Stroke - First patient enrolled in first of two phase III studies of Viprinex Injection

Kidney Disease - Anemia management improved in dialysis patients with change to epoetin beta delivery

Knee Replacement - Recent studies add new data to knee replacement research

Legal Issues - Drug makers end Tamiflu dispute

Legal Issues - Hospital company resolves two remaining Redding Medical Center settlement issues

Legal Issues - U.S. court decision clarifies launch of clarithromycin 500 mg ER tablets on approval

Legal Issues - U.S. court grants Abbott's request for preliminary injunction against Biaxin XL genericsSHORT

Leukemia - Studies advance knowledge in leukemia research

Leukodystrophy - Data advance knowledge in leukodystrophy research

Lipid Research - U.S. FDA approves SNDA for new dosing regimen, label change of fenofibrate therapy

Listeriosis Outbreaks - Food-borne listeriosis outbreak in Japan caused by cheese

Liver Cancer - Extended survival of hepatocellular carcinoma patients studied

Liver Cancer - New radiation treatment for liver cancer focuses on tumor not the whole liver

Liver Cancer - Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of renal tumors assigned CPT code

Lung Cancer - Arginase I in myeloid suppressor cells is induced by COX-2

Lung Cancer - Carcinoembryonic antigen and neuron-specific enolase used to diagnose malignant effusion

Lung Cancer - Delays in specialist diagnosis and treatment were not correlated with worse lung cancer prognosis

Lung Cancer - Non-small cell lung cancer cells display alteration of biological pathways

Lung Cancer - Research add new data to lung cancer body of knowledge

Malaria Therapy - Researchers' findings advance malaria therapy research

Malaria Vaccines - New findings in the area of malaria vaccines described

Managed Healthcare - Awareness of diagnosis among hospitalized cancer patients in Greece surveyed

Managed Healthcare - Quality of pathology department affects staging and management of colon cancer

Market Analysis - Global revenues from hypertension drugs set to rise

Market Analysis - Heart valve product markets in Europe, Japan and rest of world to exceed $1B in 2010

Market Analysis - Hospitals are desperate to fund service upgrades, cut costs, according to report

Marketing - Cubicin maker expands U.S. hospital sales organization

Marketing - GSW Worldwide to lead Saforis launch campaign for MGI Pharma, Inc.

Marketing - Molecular imaging company opens European sales and service office

Marketing - Once daily analgesic tramadol product launched by Hexal AG in Germany

Mastectomy - Radical mastectomy increases risk of treatment failure in high-grade primary breast lymphoma

Measles Vaccine - More sclerosing panencephalitis prevented by measles vaccine than previously recognized

Medicaid - Comprehensive NeuroScience to join national collaborative to improve Medicaid care

Medicaid - Texas Medicaid begins covering HIV resistance testing

Medical Devices - 501(k) application submitted to U.S. FDA for Primo blood pressure monitoring system

Medical Devices - Accuracy of forceps biopsies to uncover polypoid lesions of the colon evaluated

Medical Devices - Accutrol catheter with temperature sensor launched for therapeutic hypothermia application

Medical Devices - Approval granted for clinical trial of cartilage repair device in Canada

Medical Devices - Approval granted from Japanese Ministry to market BIS XP monitoring systems

Medical Devices - AutoMed 3400C Ambulatory Infusion Pump introduced to deliver continuous chemotherapy

Medical Devices - Cardiac safety services unit earns certified partner status for compliance with U.S. FDA standard

Medical Devices - Catholic Healthcare West switches to PVC/DEHP-free products

Medical Devices - Cerebrospinal shunt with gravitational valve safe and effective

Medical Devices - Company focused on vascular disease and Blue Medical to operate as stand alone entities

Medical Devices - Contrast delivery system released for cardiovascular angiographic procedures

Medical Devices - Hemaport needle-free arteriovenous vascular access device effective in initial clinical use

Medical Devices - New extremity MRI system sold to Savannah Rheumatology Associates

Medical Devices - New ultra-miniature pressure catheters released for use in small animal research

Medical Devices - Pericardium-coated prosthetic annuloplasty ring lowers hemolysis risk

Medical Devices - Personal electronic ultraviolet radiation dosimeter in a wristwatch developed

Medical Devices - Premier awards 3-year contract for Veris MR Vital Signs Monitor

Medical Devices - Real-time brachytherapy implantation method lowers risk of pulmonary seed migration

Medical Devices - Retinal imaging device receives U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance

Medical Devices - Safe syringe developer signs memo of understanding for U.S. production

Medical Devices - Talent Thoracic stent graft system premarket approval module submitted to U.S. FDA

Medical Devices - Whole blood glucose biosensor operates acceptably due to low sensitivity to hematocrit

Medical Policy - Policies can increase influenza and pneumococcal immunizations

Medicare - Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico urges Medicare beneficiaries to enroll early in Part D

Medicare - Canadian pharmacies promoted as a cure for Medicare drug plan confusion

Medicare - Cigna and Publix partner to market Medicare Part D plans in the Southeast

Medicare - Medicare announces a new strategy for anemia management for dialysis patients

Medicare - Medicare demonstration shows hospital quality of care improves with payments tied to quality

Medicare - Medicare proposes a new coverage policy for bariatric surgery procedures

Medicare - MedicareRXConnect launched web tool to educate family members about Medicare Part D

Medicare - National Council on the Aging partners to begin Medicare Part D education campaign

Medicare - Online health information site launches Medicare prescription drug help channel

Medicare - PacifiCare Health Systems offers online resource to educate consumers about Medicare Part D

Medicare - Prescription drug coverage launched for Minnesota seniors

Medicare - Radiosurgery services provider applauds increase in Medicare reimbursement for outpatient Gamma Knife procedures

Melanoma - Altered E prostanoid (EP) receptor expression implicated in development of melanoma

Melanoma - Expression of activated Akt and PTEN in malignant melanomas did not relate to clinical outcome

Melanoma - Increasing incidence of lentigo maligna melanoma subtypes reported

Melanoma - Melanomas contain a stem cell subpopulation that contributes to heterogeneity and tumorigenesis

Melanoma - Outcome of patients with melanoma and central nervous system as exclusive site of disease described

Melanoma - Risk, tumor characteristics, and mortality in adult twins with malignant melanoma analyzed

Meningitis Pathogenesis - Salivary IgA plays role in host defense to Neisseria meningitidis

Menopause - HIV infection and immunosuppression are associated with earlier menopause onset

Menopause - Hot flashes were linked to anxiety, depression in peri- and post-menopausal women

Menorrhagia - Survey finds majority of women do not seek treatment for menorrhagia

Mental Health - Exercise appears to help relieve severe depression

Mental Health - Final report issued on SSRIs and suicidal behavior in youth

Mental Health - Home Instead Senior Care reaches out to dementia patients' second victims

Mental Health - Insurance company offering free publication on brain health

Mental Health - Magazine and foundation form alliance to combat youth suicide in Wisconsin

Mental Health - Study shows vacations provide mental health benefits for women

Mental Health - U.S. FDA issues extends goal date for transdermal patch to treat depression

Mergers & Acquisitions - Accredo completes acquisition of specialty pharmacy business

Mergers & Acquisitions - Arcadia Resources acquires California-based respiratory and durable medical equipment business

Mergers & Acquisitions - Beverly Enterprises enters into amended merger agreement at $12.50 per share

Mergers & Acquisitions - Biotech company announces intention to merge with Thuris Corporation

Mergers & Acquisitions - Breast implant maker receives an unsolicited preliminary proposal from Allergan, Inc.

Mergers & Acquisitions - CNP1512 developer accepts offer by U.K.-based Vernalis, plc

Mergers & Acquisitions - Cancer test developer announces letter of intent to acquire two Chinese pharmaceutical firms

Mergers & Acquisitions - Companies announce revised acquisition agreement with net value of $19 billion

Mergers & Acquisitions - CooperSurgical enters gynecologic surgery market via two acquisitions

Mergers & Acquisitions - Definitive agreement executed to acquire Gilmore Memorial Hospital

Mergers & Acquisitions - Developer of anticancer drugs announces transaction to become private company

Mergers & Acquisitions - Drug-delivery company purchases assets of Phytogen Life Sciences

Mergers & Acquisitions - Endovascular device company subsidiary to merge with Micro Therapeutics

Mergers & Acquisitions - Enserv completes the acquisition of Engineered Recovery Systems

Mergers & Acquisitions - Exchange offer commences for shares of Inamed Corp.

Mergers & Acquisitions - Financial services firm acquires AdminiSource

Mergers & Acquisitions - GHX announces expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period

Mergers & Acquisitions - Geisinger acquisition of Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre finalized

Mergers & Acquisitions - Guidant agrees to revised mergers terms; James M. Cornelius named interim CEO

Mergers & Acquisitions - Maxim Biomedical, Inc. acquires diagnostic test business

Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical products supplier shareholders approve merger with Medicis

Mergers & Acquisitions - Merger between clinical information systems company and picture archiving firm completed

Mergers & Acquisitions - Obesity disease management company to acquire Resources For Living, Ltd.

Mergers & Acquisitions - Orthopedic device company to acquire Compex Technologies, Inc.

Mergers & Acquisitions - PacifiCare Health Systems shareholders approve merger with UnitedHealth Group

Mergers & Acquisitions - Pediatric home health company completes sale of pharmacy business to Accredo Health

Mergers & Acquisitions - Pharma company acquires Survac ApS for EUR 11 million

Mergers & Acquisitions - Results of security holders' votes relating to acquisition by GlaxoSmithKline reported

Mergers & Acquisitions - San Diego manufacturing operation acquired by Genzyme

Mergers & Acquisitions - Specialty pharmaceutical company rejects Mentor acquisition proposal in favor of Inamed

Mergers & Acquisitions - Swedish biotech acquires Nurel Therapeutics

Metabolic Syndrome - Recent findings in metabolic syndrome provide new insights

Metastases - Metastatic choroidal tumors indicated terminal status of underlying malignancy and short survival time

Metastatic Disease - Management of metastatic disease discussed

Mucosal Immunization - Secretory IgA from colostrum and milk is used for oral passive immunization

Multiple Sclerosis - Autoreactive CD8+ may be a new target for multiple sclerosis therapy

Multiple Sclerosis - Glucosamine, touted for joint problems, might help provide relief for MS symptoms

Muscular Dystrophy - Prednisone and deflazacort improve ambulation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - MTB uvrB mutant is sensitive to UV light but not to several sources of reactive oxygen species

Myocardial Infarction - Mesothelial cell transplants generate vessel growth in injured hearts

Nanotechnology - Early research shows nanoparticles may provide a feeling of satiety with less food

Nanotechnology - Initiative launched to accelerate development of computation modeling for nanotechnology innovation

Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma - Radiotherapy does not impair retro-cochlear auditory pathway function

Natural Products - Botanical-based scar cream to be sold in new packaging

Neurogenesis - TNF-alpha antibody infusion impairs survival of stroke-generated neuroblasts

Neurogenesis - Wnt signaling regulates adult hippocampal neurogenesis

Neurology - Watch your step when the terrain gets rough

Neuropeptides - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of neuropeptides

Neuroscience - Adenosine receptor polymorphism is not linked to Parkinson disease and schizophrenia

Neuroscience - Angiogenic factors proliferate in benign pituitary tumors

Neuroscience - Bisphenol A, used in food containers, found to disrupt estrogen effects in developing brain

Neuroscience - Drug-development company announces receipt of extended funding from Wyeth

Neuroscience - Functional brain imaging helps predict game success or failure

Neuroscience - Imaging study shows abnormalities in brains of marijuana smokers and schizophrenics

Neuroscience - Impact of gastrointestinal dysfunction studied in autistic children

Neuroscience - Increased processing of amyloid precursor and precursor-like proteins is shown

Neuroscience - Memory formation is dynamic, allowing for retrieval from different parts of the brain

Neuroscience - Men and women may use their brains differently while performing the same tasks

Neuroscience - Novelty detector neurons allow the brain to focus on new sounds

Neuroscience - Recent findings illuminate research in neuroscience

Neuroscience - Research defines role of synaptotrophin proteins in maintaining healthy synapses

Neuroscience - Study shows a specific brain region becomes very active when encoding facts in memory

Neuroscience - Tetracycline-regulated gene expression may be useful in studying motor neuron degeneration

Neuroscience - fMRI study identifies the part of the brain activated when encoding facts in memory

Nocosomial Infection - Septicemia is reported in nursery due to contaminated flush solutions

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Biosciences company announces positive interim results from a phase I trial of Talotrexin

Nosocomial Infections - Pichia anomala fungemia outbreak in a pediatric ICU in Brazil caused by a single strain

Nosocomial Infections - Active surveillance and aggressive infection control eradicates MRSA from neonatal ICU

Nosocomial Infections - Nosocomial spread likely reason for sporadic candidemia outbreaks in hospital in Spain

Nosocomial Infections - Scalded skin syndrome in neonates traced to nurse with chronic dermatitis

Nosocomial Infections - Standard postdischarge surveillance effective for nosocomial infection control

Obesity Complications - Large cohort study shows obesity increases cancer risk for variety of cancer types

Obesity Complications - Overweight and underweight patients are at higher risk for inflammation and atherosclerosis

Obesity Complications - Overweight men have a two-and-half-fold increased risk of Barrett esophagus

Obesity Complications - Tinzaparin reduced vWF levels in obese subjects

Obesity Complications - Waist-to-hip ratio is more effective than BMI for determining myocardial infarction risk

Obesity Diagnostics - Analysis of beta-cell function can identify lean and obese prepubertal children

Obesity Epidemiology - Infants with high BMI and rapid growth rate are higher risk for future obesity

Obesity Epidemiology - Television viewing in early childhood predicts adult body mass index

Obesity Pathogenesis - Adiponectin levels depend on adipocyte differentiation and high molar mass serum components

Obesity Pathogenesis - Innervation by autonomic nerves modulates glucose and fat metabolism in adipose tissue

Obesity Pathogenesis - MC4R-expressing neuron activation may be linked to serotonin's regulation of energy balance

Obesity Pathogenesis - Neurogenesis in the hypothalamus of adult mice plays an important role in energy balance

Obesity Pathogenesis - Polycystic ovary syndrome may be underlying cause of obesity in women

Obesity Research - Fatty acid metabolism in hypothalamus and melanocortin system may provide obesity targets

Obesity Research - Human adipocytes do not secrete amounts of IL-18 required for inflammatory cascade

Obesity Surgery - Studies add new findings to obesity surgery body of knowledge

Obesity Therapy - A new study suggests why losing weight may be easier than keeping it off for good

Obesity Therapy - Botulinum toxin injected into gastric antrum does not reduce body weight or delay gastric emptying

Obesity Therapy - Complex bariatric methods have higher risk for complications, but good long-term outcomes

Obesity Therapy - Long-term results after gastric banding are positive

Obesity Therapy - Overproducing leptin receptors in fat cells may play role in blocking weight gain

Obesity Therapy - Pharmacologic agents for treatment of obesity in elderly are reviewed

Obesity Therapy - Rimonabant hydrochloride reviewed as treatment for obese with cardiovascular risk factors

Obstetrics - Animal research characterizes placental angiogenesis

Obstetrics - Childbirth does not appear to be linked to urinary incontinence in later life

Obstetrics - Study suggests that effects of drug given during pregnancy may last for generations

Occupational Health - A new method for bricklaying reduces physical load, absences due to sickness

Oncology - Lymphangiogenesis is diminished within breast cancer tumors

Oncology - Lymphangiogenesis is not a conduit for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma lymph node metastasis

Oncology - New data illuminates research in oncology

Oncology - VEGF may be a prognostic indicator in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

Ophthalmology - Estrogen decline may cause older women to form degenerative eye disease

Ophthalmology - Mutant fibulin proteins trigger signals leading to choroidal neovascularization

Ophthalmology - Plasminogen kringle 5 inhibits corneal neovascularization in rabbits with alkali-induced burns

Ophthalmology - Squinting at a computer screen reduces blinking, causes dry eye

Ophthalmology - Study investigated characteristics of SW-sensitive visual path in diabetics

Ophthalmology - Survey shows consumers confused about differences among eye care providers

Orthopedics - Contract with GPO for nonoperative orthopedic soft goods renewed for 3 more years

Orthopedics - Maker of demineralized bone matrix product updates regulatory U.S. FDA status

Orthopedics - Orthopedic surgeons group offers advice on avoiding injury from luggage lifting

Orthopedics - Prostheses with zirconia head have high rate of early femoral osteolysis

Osteoarthritis - PRA International to assist with implementation of phase III program for HCT 3012

Osteoarthritis - Study shows response of glucosamine plus chondroitin is significantly higher than placebo

Osteoarthritis - Two trials presented at rheumatology meeting support use of glucosamine for joint pain

Osteogenesis - Protein synergy modulates angiogenesis in healing and developing bones

Osteogenesis - VEGF gene-activated matrix accelerates bone healing

Osteoporosis - Caffeine enhances glucocorticoid receptor activity in human osteoblastic cells

Osteoporosis - Cardiovascular event risk is proportional to osteoporosis severity at diagnosis

Osteoporosis - Panel calls for physicians to recommend vitamin D for bone health in over-50 Americans

Osteoporosis - Physical activity increases cortical bone size and trabecular volumetric BMD

Osteoporosis - Postmenopausal HIV-positive women are at much higher risk for osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - Reports advance knowledge in osteoporosis research

Osteoporosis - Trial results of bone loss therapy show increased BMD with twice yearly injection

Osteoporosis Risk Factors - Eating disorders investigated as osteoporosis risk factors

Ovarian Cancer - Modifying inclusion criteria for ovarian cancer patients may improve outcomes data

Ovarian Cancer - Molecular pathogenesis of ovarian borderline tumors discussed

Ovarian Cancer - Promoter methylation inactivates genes in ovarian clear cell adenocarcinoma

Pain Management - Buprenorphine used to control cancer pain

Pain Management - Coonrad-Morrey total elbow arthroplasty used to palliate pain in patients after resection

Pain Management - Efficacy and side effects of opioids for cancer pain treatment evaluated

Pain Management - Lidocaine injection optimal as first-line therapy for trigger point inactivation

Pain Management - Multicenter clinical trial of peptide therapeutic for severe cancer pain initiated

Pain Management - New patient-activated pain control device now available in U.S. for difficult-to-treat chronic pain

Pain Management - Recent study finds no evidence that COX-2 inhibitors provide greater stomach protection than NSAIDs

Pain Management - Report contradicts bias against using morphine in dying patients with respiratory difficulty

Pain Management - Trial to evaluate Oxytrex impact on physical dependency hampered by high drop out rates

Palsy - Altered tau gene regulation occurs in progressive supranuclear palsy

Pancreatic Cancer - EGFR-inhibitor receives approval in U.S. for pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic Cancer - Elastase modulates endostatin production in pancreatic cells

Pancreatic Cancer Therapy - Dehydroxymethylepoxyquinomicin and tumor necrosis factor-alpha used to treat pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic Cancer Therapy - Lupeol induced apoptotic death of human pancreatic adenocarcinoma cells

Panic Disorder - Effexor XR approved for the treatment of panic disorder

Parasitology - Microsporidia increasingly detected in immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients

Parasitology - Parasites may produce factors that can modulate angiogenesis

Parkinson Disease - Central nervous system receptor may have function in Parkinson neuron degeneration

Parkinson Disease - ESCs may provide mesencephalic dopaminergic cells for transplantation in Parkinson disease

Parkinson Disease - Neurosphere cell transplants from aged brains are functional in Parkinson murine model

Patents - Connecticut company receives Canadian patent for apparatus and method for isolated pelvic perfusion

Patents - HTH Worldwide wins patent in Australia for global health online tools and databases

Patents - Patent related to body fat control licensed from University of Minnesota

Patents - Rights to nitric oxide donor product licensed to New Harbor Corp. for China market

Patents - U.S. patent granted for peptide technology treatment of dental cavities

Patient Care - Benefits from short-term contact with general practitioner following cancer treatment assessed

Patient Care - Information needs of patients with incurable cancer discussed

Pediatric Hepatitis - Interferon-ribavirin combination is beneficial for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C in children

Pediatric Hepatitis - Toll-like receptors localized in liver from HCV-infected children

Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis - Network of pediatric MS Centers of Excellence established across U.S.

Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - Researchers' data advance pediatric otorhinolaryngology research

Pediatric Vaccine - Compliance and resistance to child immunization among Swiss mothers is examined

Pediatric Vaccine - Understanding verbal pain expression in children can reduce immunization pain

Pelvic Reconstruction - Vertical rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap is reliable tissue source for neovagina

Personnel - Allergy drug maker adds pharmaceutical development professional Virinder Nohria to board

Personnel - Bioinformatics solutions provider announces personnel appointments to U.S. subsidiary

Personnel - Biometrics-based products company names Wendy Borow-Johnson to head subsidiary

Personnel - Biopharma company announces departure of chief medical officer Randall W. Moreadith

Personnel - Biopharma company appoints Dr. Mark W. Pierce to its board of directors

Personnel - Biotech company names Joseph R. Slay to board, Peter Einselen resigns from board

Personnel - Breast cancer diagnostics developer forms scientific advisory board

Personnel - CEO Richard M. Levy to retire from cancer therapy systems company

Personnel - CRO opens new office in India, Gautam Jit Kanwar named the director

Personnel - Canadian biopharmaceutical company announces change in executive management

Personnel - Cancer diagnostics developer announces top management succession plan

Personnel - Cardinal Health names Vicki Perryman to lead customer service

Personnel - Carlos Cardoso named president of new subsidiary for sales in Spain and Portugal

Personnel - Chief medical officer chosen for stem cell-focused company

Personnel - Computer-aided detection solutions company promotes Adam Boyse to chief operating officer

Personnel - Constella Group names Santo J. Costa to its board of directors

Personnel - Contract medical device firm adds two executives to manufacturing and legal roles

Personnel - Cornea transplant organization announces executive placements following recent acquisition

Personnel - David Smith named CFO of genomics-based drug-discovery company

Personnel - Developer of peptides based on animal venoms launches U.S. presence and adds personnel

Personnel - Dr. Robert Bast joins scientific advisory board of Xolair developer

Personnel - Emdeon announces management change: Tony G. Holcombe steps down

Personnel - Florida-based hospice care provider names Anthony Vacco VP, home medical equipment

Personnel - Functional brain imaging company adds Barbara Braun and Pierre Leduc to board

Personnel - Gentiva names John N. Camperlengo to top compliance post

Personnel - Healthcare products company names James J. Mahoney, Jr., to board

Personnel - Healthcare services company appoints Dan S. Wilford to board of directors

Personnel - Hospital company VP and CFO Burke W. Whitman resigns to join Florida company

Personnel - Human tissue company announces CEO Bauer will retire earlier than expected

Personnel - Infectious disease-focused company appoints general and intellectual property counsel

Personnel - Interactive patient care solution provider appoints Kerry Lenahan director of product management

Personnel - J. Kris Piper named VP, regulatory affairs, of oncology-focused drug company

Personnel - Joe Martingale, JD, joins healthcare financial services company board of directors

Personnel - Keith Gregg and Paul Hopper join board of antibody-based treatment developer

Personnel - Key positions added to management team at cardiology-focused company

Personnel - Long-term care pharmacy network appoints Edmond K. O'Reilly as vice president

Personnel - Medical device company names Frank Benick as chief financial officer

Personnel - Medical device company promotes Constantine to SVP marketing, sales and new product development

Personnel - Medical technology company announces election of new director Woodrin Grossman

Personnel - Nurse retention rate soars with peacekeeping skills learned from fighter pilots

Personnel - Peter Binder named director of marketing of outpatient surgery services company

Personnel - Pharma company CEO Robert Hennessey resigns, Jennifer Good promoted to president and COO

Personnel - Pharmaceutical company promotes Mary K. Wold, Etinne N. Attar to executive positions

Personnel - Protein therapeutics company recruits three key management team additions

Personnel - Reagents maker creates scientific advisory board

Personnel - Respiratory drug maker offers common stock by selling stockholders

Personnel - Robert J. Brehl named chief accounting officer of healthcare real estate trust

Personnel - Rodney Kellogg joins glucose-monitoring technology company as senior sales executive

Personnel - Stem cell research company appoints two new members to its board of directors

Personnel - Stuart P. Greenspon appointed to board of orthopedic devices manufacturer

Personnel - Tissue banking company names Gary Weinhouse CEO

Personnel - Victor F. Ganzi elected to board of pharmaceutical, healthcare products company

Personnel - Wesley W. Day named VP, clinical development, at sexual dysfunction drug developer

Pertussis Vaccine - Antibodies directed against pentasaccharide-tetanus toxoid conjugate exhibit anti-endotoxin activity

Pertussis Vaccine - Nucleic acid amplification tests for diagnosis of Bordetella infections are reviewed

Pertussis Vaccines - Researchers' findings advance pertussis vaccines research

Pharmaceutical Research - European outsourcing report finds pharma companies eager to form alliances for drug discovery

Pharmaceutical Research - Market research firm releases study on the importance of succession planning

Pharmaceutical Research - Market research underlines how essential early-stage activities are to drug development

Pharmaceutical Research - Pediatricians are second largest target audience for pharmaceutical companies

Pharmaceutical Research - Precursor cells signal optimal doses of metronomic chemotherapy

Pharmaceutical Research - Report provides strategies for training quality auditors

Pharmaceutical Research - Report says pharma companies gain advantage when development process includes commercial focus

Pharmaceutical Research - Study shows additional analysis of medical studies could prevent medical safety issues

Pharmacokinetics - Testing required by U.S. FDA suggests Neoral and Equoral are switchable

Philanthropy - Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis campaign raises more than $290,000

Philanthropy - Companies give $1 million to St. Jude Children's Hospital's Thanks and Giving campaign

Philanthropy - Napa Valley Vintners create $1 million fund for children's health

Physiology - Findings describe new data in physiology research

Physiology - Glutamine availability modulates glucose homeostasis during and after exercise

Pneumococcal Vaccine - ELISA is developed to detect invasive pneumococcal disease in children

Pneumococcal Vaccine - Microbes may modulate antibody response to glucuronoxylomannan in AIDS

Pneumococcal Vaccine - Past polysaccharide vaccine did not affect pneumococcal vaccine response in HIV-infected Ugandans

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Study reports adolescents traumatized by natural disasters face a high risk of PTSD

Postpartum Depression - Survey shows New Jersey men agree that postpartum depression is a major health issue

Preventive Medicine - Safe male circumcision procedure offered in developing countries to decrease STD incidence

Prions - New findings in the area of prions described

Produce Licensing - Clarient, partner, announce licensing agreement

Product Licensing - Company enters U.K. distribution agreement with Recordati for once daily tramadol

Product Licensing - Exclusive licensing agreement inked with Oxus

Product Licensing - Functional Genomics Center of Zurich, Switzerland licenses Rosetta Resolver system

Product Licensing - Merck & Co. licenses automated scientific text processing tool

Product Licensing - Oxiplex developer announces exclusive, worldwide license for bone growth peptide portfolio

Product Licensing - Pfizer selects ophthalmology development candidate

Professional Education - Healthcare providers in Canada unaware of actual transmissibility of HIV and chlamydia

Prognostics - High p53 expression associated with poorer prognosis in primary melanoma

Prognostics - MCM4 expression prognosticated esophageal cancer

Prognostics - Mitotic activity index and fibrotic focus used to prognosticate invasive breast cancers

Prognostics - rDNA methylation predicted progression-free survival of ovarian cancer patients

Prostate Cancer - Current thoughts shared on the role of androgen receptor in prostate cancer progression

Prostate Cancer - Interim results show PSA response from drug with docetaxel, prednisone in HRPC

Prostate Cancer - Prostate cancer cell line may help provide better model for disease study

Prostate Cancer - Radiation exposure risks associated with iodine-125 brachytherapy seeds are limited

Prostate Cancer - Scientists identify molecule that may contribute to prostate tumor formation growth

Prostate Cancer - Screening for prostate cancer could help detect earlier stage tumors and improve patient outcome

Protein Production - Medicago truncatula is a promising protein production system

Proteomics - Citrullination of fibronectin fosters rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis

Proteomics - Macrophage-selective marker displays specificity in adipocytes

Proteomics - New data illuminates research in proteomics

Proteomics - Pseudorabies virus UL17 protein is characterized

Proteomics - Thombospondin may be linked to angiogenic suppression in ischemic limbs

Pseudomonas - Fusion protein-truncated Pseudomonas exotoxin A in E. coli is characterized

Psoriasis - Danish researcher receives grant for psoriasis research

Psoriasis - Laser treatment for psoriasis now covered by Highmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Public Health - Report discusses business survival in potential influenza pandemic

Public Health - Web-based reporting systems to evaluate health promotion are well accepted

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - Revatio effective, well tolerated in treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension

Quality Assurance - GSK earns NCQA certification for medication adherence program design

Quality Assurance - U.K. national measurement institute for chemistry and biochemistry rebrands reference standards

Quality Assurance - Vanderbilt University Medical Center ranks high in patient safety survey

Quality of Life - No difference in quality of life found between patients with neobladder and control population

Quality of Life - The quality of life in survivors of childhood craniopharyngioma was evaluated

RNA Research - Researchers link microRNA to limb development

Radiation Research - Exposure to 4 Gy triggers limited gene expression changes in perfused tracheal tissue

Radiology - Prenatal irradiation induces genomic instability in hemopoietic cells

Radiotherapy - ConPas used as alternative to IMRT for bilateral neck treatment

Radiotherapy - Conventional irradiation compared to hypofractionated irradiation for breast cancer patients

Rectal Cancer Therapy - Gender and surgery type influence quality of life assessment after rectal surgery

Renal Cell Carcinoma - Coramsine receives orphan drug designation from U.S. FDA

Rett Syndrome - MECP2 mutation and mortality is influential in Rett syndrome

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Data show Rituxan with methotrexate achieves improvement in RA symptoms

Rheumatoid Arthritis - IL-10 promoter polymorphism is not a risk factor in rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Study shows MabThera significantly improves all efficacy measures of rheumatoid arthritis

Rotavirus Vaccine - Antibody responses against rotavirus protein after vaccination or infection have been evaluated

Rotavirus Vaccine - Method for triple-layered rotavirus virus-like particle production is developed

Rotavirus Vaccine - Vaccination reduces disease burden and health costs of rotavirus diarrhea in Vietnam

Rubella Epidemiology - Measles and rubella vaccination efforts are needed among young women in Argentina

Rubella Risk Factors - Country of origin is risk factor for rubella infection during pregnancy

Rubella Vaccine - Seroprevalence of rubella antibodies among antenatal patients in South Africa is reported

SARS - Convalescent plasma for SARS may be warranted for healthcare workers

SARS - Research add new data to SARS body of knowledge

SARS - SARS coronavirus is easily inactivated with many commonly used disinfectants

SARS - SARS psychologically impacts nurses in a Taiwan general hospital

Salmonellosis Risk Factors - Eggs were linked to outbreaks of Salmonella phage type 4 infection in England and Wales

Schizophrenia - Disruption of gene interaction reported to directly contribute to schizophrenia symptoms

Sinusitis - A new practice parameter updates diagnosis and treatment of sinusitis

Skin Cancer Vaccine - Melanoma progression occurs despite high levels of CD8+ T cells

Smallpox Vaccine - Combinations of antibodies to vaccinia virus proteins protect against respiratory challenge

Smallpox Vaccine - Maxi-Vac software aids in planning mass smallpox vaccination clinics

Sociology Research - Social stigma of tuberculosis causes patients to hide condition, which leads to depression

Spinal Cord Injury - California study finds nerve growth capacity may be increased in spinal cord injuries

Spinal Cord Injury - Robotic treadmill training can increase brain activity of people partially paralyzed by spinal cord injury

Sports Medicine - Little guidance available on when injured athletes should return to competition

Sports Medicine - Radiologists tackle diagnosing puzzling football injuries

Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Erbitux plus radiotherapy resulted in a 19.7-month median survival improvement

Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Study shows elecroporation plus bleomycin more effective treatment for head and neck cancer

Staffing - College financing company launches recruitment campaign for teachers and nurses in Oregon

Statins - Persistence with statin therapy is low among middle-aged free of CV disease

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

Stem Cell Research - ATM stem cells do not have same osteogenic and chondrogenic potential as BMM cells

Stem Cell Research - Activity of embryonic stem cell genes reported to be elevated in testicular and breast cancers

Stem Cell Research - Adipose stem cells improve cardiac function and blood flow in preclinical heart attack study

Stem Cell Research - Adult dental pulp stem cells are a source of osteoblasts and mineralized tissue

Stem Cell Research - Clonal evolution of stem and differentiated cells can be predicted

Stem Cell Research - Endothelial progenitor cells respond to PAR-1 with concentration-dependent angiogenesis

Stem Cell Research - Fetal stem cells may accelerate tissue repair

Stem Cell Research - GATA-1 inhibits cell proliferation

Stem Cell Research - MSCs can be mobilized and differentiate into cardiomyocytes after myocardial infarction

Stem Cell Research - Optimal rates for freezing adipose tissue-derived adult stem cells was developed

Stem Cell Research - Retinoid X receptor agonist enhances differentiation of ESC-derived cardiomyocytes

Stem Cell Research - Sca-1 plays a role in hematopoietic cell lineage fate and c-kit expression

Stem Cell Research - Stem cell advocacy organization begins advertising campaign to support signature-gathering effort

Stem Cell Research - Stromal-based serum-free culture system supports BM and SC expansion/maintenance

Stem Cell Research - Study provides insight into complexity of Notch signaling in mammalian CNS development

Stem Cell Research - Translation initiation factor 4E inhibits erythroid progenitor differentiation

Stem Cell Research - p57(Kip2) is expressed in quiescent bone marrow side population cells

Stem Cell Therapy - Iron particles and MRI used to track stem cell therapy for heart attack in animal model

Stem Cell Transplantation - Acute GVHD grade correlates with the concentration of serum rabbit IgG prior to SCT

Stem Cell Transplantation - Autologous SCT with high-dose melphalan is safe for patients with multiple myeloma

Stem Cell Transplantation - Two activating donor KIRs protects against leukemic relapse after related HLA-identical HSCT

Stem Cell Transplantation - Viral transmission risk in BMT is lower with umbilical blood stem cells than with BM cells

Stroke - Adosterone is a promising target for stroke treatment, according to a new study

Stroke - Cellular factor boosts angiogenesis after focal cerebral ischemia

Stroke - Clinical trials are reviewed for stroke risk factors, complications, and treatments

Stroke - Gln192Arg polymorphism in paraoxonase 1 gene is linked to increased stroke risk

Stroke - Many adults with multiple risk factors do not recognize their stroke risk

Stroke - Moderate-to-severe sleep-disordered breathing may increase the risk of stroke

Stroke - PDE4D gene can be significantly associated with small vessel infarction

Stroke - Regimens combining Ang-1 and VEGF treat cerebral ischemia without harming blood-brain barrier permeability

Stroke - Relative cerebral blood flow measures are poor predictors of cerebral infarct size

Stroke - Tirofiban and urokinase with mechanical thrombolysis can resolve cerebral artery occlusion

Surgical Technology - Achillon minimally invasive suture system enables early active postsurgical rehabilitation

Surgical Technology - Clear corneal phacoemulsification does not affect post-trabeculectomy intraocular pressure

Surgical Technology - Embolization recommended as initial treatment of choice for large or symptomatic AMLs

Surgical Technology - Endovascular surgical repair feasible in geriatric patients

Surgical Technology - Endovascular treatment with nitinol vascular occlusion plug shows promise

Surgical Technology - Five modifications improve LASIK outcome

Surgical Technology - Hybrid video-assisted thoracic surgery offered as an alternative approach for lung cancer

Surgical Technology - LASIK doesn't alter retinal nerve fiber layer thickness in young patients

Surgical Technology - Laparoscopic guidance improves axillary dissection outcome

Surgical Technology - Management of large cranial osteoma depends on shape and growth pattern of tumor

Surgical Technology - Mitral valve rerepair feasible and effective

Surgical Technology - Per anum intersphincteric rectal dissection limits outlined

Surgical Technology - Protamine treatment doesn't increase granulocyte elastase levels

Surgical Technology - Provider of western health products announces first da Vinci Surgical System sale in China

Surgical Technology - Recent studies add new data to surgical technology research

Surgical Technology - Spinal cord ischemia seen in >10% of patients after emergency endovascular treatment

Surgical Technology - Superficial parotidectomy used to treat parotid tumors with acceptable morbidity

Surgical Technology - Surgical strategies for cervical and endometrial carcinoma discussed

Surgical Technology - Two-surgeon transnasal approach allows endoscopic treatment of benign infratemporal fossa tumors

Surgical Technology - Validity of clinical pathway for laparoscopic colorectal surgery assessed

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Predisposing loci function in systemic lupus erythematosus

Testicular Cancer - Infertile men with abnormal semen analyses linked to greater incidence of testicular cancer

Thermogenesis - Low oxygen levels do not increase cold-induced VEGF in brown adipose tissue

Thrombosis - No significant changes were noted in inflammatory markers with transdermal HRT

Thrombosis - Researchers describe findings in thrombosis studies

Tissue Engineering - 3D polylactide foam developed for commercial production of periodontal cells

Tissue Engineering - Bone marrow stromal cells are an alternative cell source for tissue-engineered bladder

Tissue Engineering - Engineered teeth parallels natural odontogenesis

Tissue Engineering - Guidance channels containing microfilament scaffolds enhance axon growth and maturation

Tobacco Use - COPD prevalence in China increases with number of cigarettes smoked

Transplant Medicine - Doxorubicin-induced endothelial damage enhances hepatocyte engraftment

Transplant Medicine - Free fatty acids are linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and atherosclerosis in RTRs

Transplant Medicine - New findings in the area of transplant medicine described

Transplant Medicine - Obesity increases mortality in liver transplantation

Transplantation Biology - Hepatic expression of ABC transporters does not correlate with biliary cholesterol secretion

Transplantation Medicine - Actin cytoskeleton regulator depletion suppresses cardiac allograft rejection

Transplantation Medicine - New prognostic scoring model developed for liver transplantation

Transplantation Medicine - Transplant patients with CHF and LVEF are at high risk for cerebrovascular accidents

Tuberculosis - New TB vaccine enters phase I clinical trial

Tuberculosis - Researchers identify gene that enables mycobacteria to form biofilms

Tuberculosis Pathogenesis - Protein coded by Rv1747 gene required for normal virulent MTB infection

Tuberculosis Pathogenesis - Thrombomodulin mutation impairs APC generation and causes uncontrolled lung inflammation during TB

Tuberculosis Vaccine - Recombinant antigens of M. tuberculosis for serodiagnosis were purified

Tuberculous Meningitis - BCG vaccination improves outcome of tuberculous meningitis in children

Type 2 Diabetes - Diabetes pathogenesis is unlikely to involve mitochondrial DNA 16184-16193 poly-C tract

Type 2 Diabetes - Inhaled insulin improves glycemic control when substituted for or added to oral combination therapy

Type 2 Diabetes - NCX 4016 shows insulin sensitivity improvement and systemic hemodynamics

Type 2 Diabetes - Simvastatin reduces prothrombinase activity and PAI-1 levels in diabetes mellitus patients

Type 2 Diabetes - Smoking was linked to higher risk of diabetes in patients with impaired functional capacity

Type 2 Diabetes - Type 2 diabetes mellitus increases the risk of urinary incontinence in women

Typhoid Fever - Enteric fever in travelers is reviewed

Typhoid Vaccines - Clinical study of single-dose oral typhoid vaccine begins in Vietnam

Urology - Novel androgen measurement tool used to clarify effects on seminal vesicle blood flow

Urology - Reconstructive lower urinary tract surgery provides full urinary continence in adolescent patients

Uveal Melanoma - Population-based incidence of uveal melanoma in various races and ethnic groups analyzed

Vaccine Delivery - Histidylated lipid-modified Sendai viral envelopes enhance membrane fusion

Vaccine Delivery - Packaging method of oligodeoxynucleotides using nanoparticles is developed

Vaccine Efficacy - Diphtheria with polyneuropathy is found in closed community despite booster vaccination

Vaccine Efficacy - Newcastle disease virus expressing foreign viral antigen is highly immunogenic in primates

Vaccine Efficacy - Response to antigen contributes more to immunological memory than cell number increases

Vaccine Registries - Electronic billing systems need improvement to maintain accurate vaccine registries

Vaccine Research - New gene chip could ehance scientists' ability to develop vaccines

Vaccine Safety - Persistent pruritic nodules and contact allergy to aluminum were reported after vaccinations

Vaccine Safety - Reports to vaccine adverse event reporting system are used to track vaccine lots

Vascular Disease - Pioglitazone shown to reduce further heart attack risk by 28% in type 2 diabetics

Vector Development - Hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin 2 enhancer increases onco-retrovirus vector expression

Venous Disease - Women with venous problems are often employed in work that worsens venous disease

Venous Diseases - Phlebology wins American Medical Association recognition as a self-designated practice area

Virology - Aurintricarboxylic acid may be a potent antiviral drug

Virology - Epstein-Barr virus LMP1 has a role in hemophagocytic syndrome

Virology - Proviral DNA viral load may be diagnostic for myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis

Virology - Reports advance knowledge in virology research

West Nile Virus - Research add new data to west nile virus body of knowledge

Workers Compensation - Choice of medical care provider for injured workers affects worker outcomes as well as costs

Yellow Fever Vaccine - New developments in flavivirus vaccines are reviewed

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