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Konan Hospital, Shiga - Cytokines/GSTO genetic polymorphisms do not play major role in Alzheimer disease

Laboratoire de Biochimie, Tunisia - Lipid level relation to heart disease in type 2 diabetes examined

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Combination treatment helps thyroid cancer patients live longer

MIGENIX, Inc. - Company present efficacy data on retinitis pigmentosa treatment

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda - Celecoxib-loaded chitosan microspheres effective for joint delivery

Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology - Mechanisms of vaccine-induced protection against H. pylori reviewed

Mayo Clinic - Study: Urinary incontinence, abdominal pain are key early warning signs

Medical University of Lubeck - Steroids and cholesterol enhance liposomal transfection of breast cancer cells

Michigan State University - Leptin inhibits norepinephrine efflux from the hypothalamus in vitro

Monash University - Merozoite protein protects against lethal malaria parasite challenge

National Cancer Center, Japan - SFRP1 gene is inactivated by promoter methylation in human ovarian cancers

National Yang Ming University, Taiwan - Electroacupuncture, somatothermal stimulation can attenuate ischemic injury

NeuroSearch - Pharma companies collaborate on Alzheimer and Parkinson disease candidates

New York State Department Hlth. - Dendritic-like cells derived from t(9;22) ALL blasts may be useful immunotherapy

Obstetrics - U.S. sees steep rise in elective cesarean deliveries

OraSure Technologies - Fluid diagnostics company receives award

Oragenics, Inc. - Biotech oral health company names new business development leader

Osteotech, Inc. - Bone tissue company appoints new board members

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. - Researchers find cilostazol may prevent restenosis in diabetics after stenting

PTC Therapeutics, Inc. - Technology Council names biotech company early stage company of the year

Parata, Systems, LLC - Robotic dispensing system to support Kerr vials

Partners AIDS Research Center, Cambridge - Novel SARS-CoV entry inhibitor may be a viable candidate therapy for SARS

Pediatrics - Nation's largest study tracks children's health

Pfizer - Long-term use of depo-provera contraceptive injection may cause osteoporosis

Polish Mothers Memorial Hospital - Fungi isolated from pregnant diabetic women have lower phosphatase activity

Prem Rawat Foundation - Foundation arranges 7,200 free eye consultations in India

Pulsion Medical Systems AG - Medical diagnosis and therapy systems company reports 9-month results

Rockefeller University - HIV linked to depletion of CD4+ T cells from effector sites in GI tract

SUNY Downstate Medical Center - Positive effects of isoflurane during ischemia depend upon PKC activation

Showa University, Tokyo - Atorvastatin is safe, effective for dyslipidemia in hemodialysis patients

Singapore General Hospital - Female sex, education and income levels are risk factors for hospitalization

Solvay Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical company, Novozymes sign agreement to develop pancreatic enzymes

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals - Oncology-focused pharmaceutical names new heads of biologics, regulatory affairs

St. Margaret's Hospital, Budapest - New diagnostic approach to gastroesophageal reflux disease is a challenge

St. Pauls Hospital, Vancouver - Antiretroviral use differs by sociodemographic differences

State University of New York Albany - HAART adherence shifts during HIV infection course for women caring for children

Sungkyunkwan University -  Streptococcus pneumoniae protects against fatal pneumococcal challenge

Tanox, Inc. - Monoclonal antibody among HIV therapies discussed at human virology meeting

Thomas, McNerney & Partners - Healthcare private equipty firm names Pratik Shah, PhD, new venture partner

U.S. National Institutes of Health - CD4+ T cell depletion in HIV occurs predominantly in gastrointestinal tract

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Novel syntaxin-1-binding protein identified

US LABS - Cancer reference laboratory named to Deloitte's Fast 500 list

Univ. Hospital Charite, Berlin - Digital slot-scan mammography may reduce X-ray dose, improve image quality

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Inflammatory responses in cervical neoplasia suppressed in HIV-positive women

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Tumor vaccine therapy reviewed

Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - Hands-free cell phones dangerously distract drivers' attention

University Hospital Geneva - Selective targeting of VR1 by AEA: A promising area for research

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Photothermal assay detects nicotine-induced tumor cell apoptosis

University of Bologna - Immunization may have long-term effects on cognitive performance

University of California San Francisco - Prostratin antagonizes HIV latency by NF-kappa B activation

University of East Anglia, Norwich - Expenditure more sensitive indicator of economic impact of HIV/AIDS than income

University of Kuopio - ABCG5 and ABCG8 gene polymorphisms linked to insulin sensitivity

University of Kuopio - ER-alpha in cholinergic neurons of aged female mice respond to estrogen changes

University of Kuopio - Ovariectomy-associated memory deficits in mice improve by estropausal age

University of Leicester - Corneodesmosin gene SNP associated with psoriasis across diverse ethnic groups

University of Michigan - Diabetes among older adults imposed an estimated $133.5 billion cost in 1990s

University of Michigan - Good intentions vs. bad habits: why the old ways win out

University of North Texas - Transient cerebral ischemia induces site-specific tau hyperphosphorylation

University of Oran Es-Senia - Parenteral immunization to beta-lactoglobulin modifies intestinal structure

University of Oxford - Uncoupling proteins may cause emergency deficiency in human heart

University of Pennsylvania - Estrogen-associated COX-2 pathways may explain heart disease protection

University of Pennsylvania - Improved serotonin transporter imaging agent developed

University of Pennsylvania - KSHV LANA up-regulates hTERT promoter transcription through Sp1 interaction

University of Sao Paulo - Study examines the interactions of atorvastatin and sildenafil

University of Sao Paulo - Vaccine protects against tetanus and schistosomiasis in mice

University of Tokyo - IKK-beta inhibitor ameliorates obesity-linked insulin resistance

University of Vienna - Survey suggests majority of women surgeons satisfied in their profession

University of Zurich - Microvolumetric pump improves continuous drug infusion

Vical Incorporated - Data updates from phase 2 trial for metastatic melanoma drug presented

Virginia Commonwealth University - Intrathecal baclofen-clonidine infusion system shows promise

World Health Organization - Skilled attendants vital to saving lives of mothers and newborns

World Health Organization - WHOQOL-HIV field test instrument promising for HIV/AIDS QOL assessment

Yale University -  Borrelia burgdorferi changes antigens based on host immune response