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Achaogen - Achaogen closes series B financing

Advanced Specialty Pharmacy - Court dismisses Cardinal Health's suit against Advanced Specialty Pharmacy

Aksys - Aksys granted continued listing by NASDAQ panel

AlphaRX - Dutton Associates announces Speculative Buy rating for AlphaRX in update

Alphatec Holdings - Alphatec reports 85% increase in revenues

Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics - Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics closes EUR 22 million equity financing

Analysis Group, U.S. - New drug abuse research from Analysis Group, Inc. outlined

Anesiva - Anesiva reports U.S. FDA grants orphan drug status for pain drug 4975

Anodyne Medical Device - Anodyne Medical Device acquires Anatomic Concepts

Awards - Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey honored for fraud investigation efforts

Barr Pharmaceuticals - Barr's formal tender offer period for Pliva officially closes

Bioject Medical Technologies - Bioject receives notice from the Nasdaq Stock Market regarding non-compliance

Biophan Technologies - Biophan signs $7.25 million private placement with institutional investors

Business & Finance - QMed, Inc. reports third quarter results

4SC - 4SC achieves milestone in collaboration with Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho

AGA Medical, Japan - Recent studies from AGA Medical, Department of Immunology add new data to fusion proteins

Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands - Familial sudden death is important risk factor for primary ventricular fibrillation

Academic Medical Center, Netherlands - Research conducted at Academic Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine has provided new information about community-acquired quality of care

Academic Medical Center, Netherlands - Studies from Academic Medical Center update current data on hypertriglyceridemia

Addiction Medicine - Hythiam licenses Prometa protocol to Fort Lauderdale, Florida treatment center

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, U.S. - Findings reported by Albert Einstein College of Medicine, U.S. further disease research

Alltracel Pharmaceuticals - Alltracel launches Nanopeutics to develop wound care products

American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons - Maxillofacial surgeons' group awards Steven M. Roser 2006 William J. Gies Foundation Award

American Sports Medicine Institute, U.S. - Insertional Achilles tendinosis reconstruction method of treatment is assessed

AngioDynamics - AngioDynamics names Robert Mitchell chief operating officer

Anormed - Anormed board recommends shareholders accept Millennium offer

Asahikawa Medical College, Japan - New life sciences research from Asahikawa Medical College, Department of Pediatrics outlined

Aston University, UK - Researchers at Aston University target myopia

BBSRC Institute for Animal Health, Woking, UK - Studies from BBSRC Institute for Animal Health yield new data on mouth disease

Babraham Institute, Cambridge, UK - Research from Babraham Institute provides new data about life sciences

Baker Heart Research Institute, Australia - Post-infarct ventricular remodeling is limited by transgenic alpha_1A -adrenergic activation

Banyu Pharmaceutical Co., Japan - Findings from Banyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. advance knowledge in medicinal chemistry

Barts and The London NHS Trust, U.K. - Traumatic cardiac arrest survivors are characterized in relation to resuscitation guidelines

Baylor College of Medicine, U.S. - Reports from Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Human Genetics add new data to research in genetics & genomics

Baylor University, U.S. - New data from Baylor University, U.S., lluminates research in heart disease

Baylor University, U.S. - Researchers from Baylor University, U.S. describe new findings

Beckman Research Institute, U.S. - Scientists at Beckman Research Institute, Immunology Division report research in aspergillosis vaccines

Begin Hospital, Saint-Mande, France - Recent findings from Begin Hospital highlight research in chronic venous disease epidemiology

Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason, Seattle, U.S. - Study results from Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason provide new insights into endocytosis immunology

BioDiscovery - BioDiscovery releases a new array CGH analysis module for ImaGene 7.0

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council - Scientists reveal how wood ants navigate by visual landmarks

Birmingham University, UK - Research from Birmingham University, National Health Service provide new insights into surgery

Blood Research Institute, Milwaukee, U.S. - Investigators at Blood Research Institute zero in on immunology

Boehringer Ingelheim - Aptivus demonstrates durable response through nearly 2 years

Boston Scientific - Bovie signs distribution agreement with Boston Scientific for electrosurgery product

Boston University, U.S. - Medical study results published by Boston University, U.S.

Bridge Pharmaceuticals - Wan Yang Feng named director, Bioanalytic and Metabolism, Bridge's Beijing preclinical lab

Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, U.S. - Study findings from Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, U.S. enhance human health research

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, U.S. - Data on HIV/AIDS therapy reported by researchers at Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Inc.

British Columbia Cancer Agency, Canada - Studies from British Columbia Cancer Agency, Canada highlight recent research

Brown University, U.S. - Mucosal RNA interference is engineered in vivo

Brown University, U.S. - Reports outline immunology research from Brown University, Department of Psychology

Brown University, U.S. - Research on hygiene published by scientists at Brown University, Center for International Health

Burnham Institute, U.S. - Studies from the United States, People's Republic of China and Japan describe new findings in endometrial cancer research

Business Update - Aetna introduces Aetna HealthFund HMO in California

Business Update - American Hospital Association launches products to support human resources

Business Update - LaserShare launches franchise business that permits holder to work full or part time

Campbell Family Institute for Breast Cancer Research, Toronto, Canada - Research from Campbell Family Institute for Breast Cancer Research in breast cancer risk factors provides new insights

Can-Fite BioPharma - Can-Fite to develop CF102 for the treatment of liver cancer

Cancer Research UK London Research Institute, London, UK - Data on cell biology reported by investigators at Cancer Research UK London Research Institute

Caprion Pharmaceuticals - Caprion enters into oncology target licensing deal with Centocor

Cardiff University, UK - Data on life sciences therapy described by researchers at Cardiff University

Cardiology - Researchers from the Netherlands, United States and Israel publish new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

Cardiome Pharma - Cardiome announces filing of shelf registration statement

Case Western Reserve University, U.S. - Case Western Reserve University, Department of Pharmacology describes research in ophthalmology

Case Western Reserve University, U.S. - Recent findings from the United States illuminate research in tuberculosis

Catholic University, Italy - Research results from Catholic University, Center for High Technology Research and Education in Biomedical Sciences update understanding of thrombosis in children

Catholic University, Italy - Studies from Catholic University, Institute of Psychiatry have provided new information about psychiatry

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, U.S. - New pituitary cancer findings from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Department of Medicine published

Cell Genesys - Data from the United States and People's Republic of China advance knowledge in cancer treatment research

Center for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Canada - Researchers from Center for Addiction and Mental Health provide details of new studies and findings in the area of psychiatry

Center for Genetic Eye Diseases, U.S. - Scientists at Center for Genetic Eye Diseases describe research in ophthalmology

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, U.S. - Study results from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases broaden understanding of rickettsia

Central Drug Research Institute, India - Researchers at Central Drug Research Institute have published new data on tuberculosis

Charles Sturt University, Australia - Researchers from Charles Sturt University publish findings in pharmaceutical sciences

Chiba University, Japan - Study data from Chiba University, Department of Urology update understanding of prostatic hyperplasia quality of care

Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, U.S. - Research from Children's Hospital Boston, Division of Emergency Medicine has provided new data on life sciences in children

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, U.S. - Reports from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine describe recent advances in pathology

Children's Hospital, Denver, U.S. - New research on cardiology in children from Children's Hospital summarized

Children's Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden - Studies from Children's Hospital describe new findings in strabismus in children

Children's Hospital, Los Angeles, U.S. - Investigators at Children's Hospital zero in on cerebral palsy in children

Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, People's Republic of China - Researchers' findings from the People's Republic of China and United States advance diabetes research

Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China - Research data from Chinese Academy of Sciences update understanding of life sciences

Chinese University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China - Findings from Chinese University of Hong Kong, Department of Paediatrics provide new insights into hypertension in children

Chinese University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China - New findings from Chinese University of Hong Kong, Department of Clinical Oncology describe advances in nasopharyngeal carcinoma therapy

Chinese University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China - Research on pharmacology detailed by scientists at Chinese University of Hong Kong, Department of Pharmacology

Chinese University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China - Type 2 diabetics with reduced eGFR had higher cardiovascular and mortality risks

City University of New York, U.S. - New molecular evolution study results reported from City University of New York, Department of Computer Science

City University of New York, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, Canada and Italy publish new studies and findings in the area of apoptosis

Cleveland Clinic Foundation, U.S. - Research from Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Department of Otolaryngology provides new data about epithelial cancer immunology

Codet Aris Vision Institute, Mexico - Intraoperative mitomycin C may affect corneal endothelial cell count

College of Medicine, U.S. - New gene therapy findings from College of Medicine, Department of Anatomy and Structural Biology published

College of Medicine, U.S. - Researchers from College of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry detail findings in life sciences

College of Medicine, U.S. - Scientists at College of Medicine, Department of Community Health discuss research in HIV/AIDS

Columbia University, U.S. - Research on cervical fracture described by scientists at Columbia University

Columbia University, U.S. - Research on fibrosis epidemiology discussed by scientists at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Columbia University, U.S. - Studies from Columbia University, Center for Neurobiology and Behavior in the area of neurobiology described

Cornell University, U.S. - Reports from the United States and United Kingdom describe recent advances in obesity research

Cornell University, U.S. - Research from Cornell University reveals new findings on biochemistry

Cornell University, U.S. - Researchers at Cornell University, Department of Psychiatry release new data on depression

Council of Agriculture, Taichung, Taiwan - Investigators at Council of Agriculture have published new data on toxicology

Cubist Pharmaceuticals, U.S. - Reports from Cubist Pharmaceuticals add new data to research in proteomics

DNAX Research Incorporated, U.S. - Studies from DNAX Research Incorporated in the area of cancer therapy published

Dallas Diabetes and Endocrine Center, Dallas, U.S. - Data on type 2 diabetes prevention reported by researchers at Dallas Diabetes and Endocrine Center

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, U.S. - Researchers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Cancer Immunology and AIDS report details of new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS co-infection

Department of Agriculture, U.S. - New findings from the United States and Czech Republic in the area of mycobacteria described

Department of Labor, U.S. - Research from Department of Labor in the area of myelocytic leukemia therapy published

Diet & Nutrition - Mars joins Alliance for a Healthier Generation to support food guidelines for schools

Dresden University of Technology, Germany - Modulation of I_to by KCNE beta-subunits and distribution in hearts are described

Drexel University, U.S. - New spinal cord injury study findings have been reported by scientists at Drexel University, College of Medicine

Drug Development, Korea - New drug discovery study findings recently were reported by researchers at Drug Development, College of Pharmacy

Duke University, U.S. - Data on genetics & genomics reported by researchers at Duke University, Department of Pediatrics

Duke University, U.S. - Kidney damage after heart surgery is on the rise

Duke University, U.S. - New phosphatase data have been reported by researchers at Duke University, Department of Biochemistry

Duke University, U.S. - Reports outline life sciences study results from Duke University

Duke University, U.S. - Studies from the United States and Germany add new findings to cancer body of knowledge

ENS Lyon, France - New data from France and the United Kingdom lluminates research in hepatitis C virus

East China Normal University, People's Republic of China - Report summarizes life sciences study findings from East China Normal University, Department of Environmental Science

Ecole normale superieure, France - New life sciences study findings have been reported by researchers at Ecole normale superieure

Ecole normale superieure, France - Research on neuroma discussed by scientists at Ecole normale superieure

Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam, Netherlands - Studies from Emma Children's Hospital, Department of Neonatology yield new information about respiratory distress syndrome prevention

Emory University, U.S. - Coronary artery bypass grafting is related to lower physical function gains in diabetes mellitus

Emory University, U.S. - New microbiology study findings have been reported from Emory University, Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Emory University, U.S. - Researchers from Emory University, U.S. publish new studies and findings

Emory University, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and United Kingdom describe findings in meningitis studies

Emory University, U.S. - Safety of aggressive statin therapy is examined in review

Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands - Medical findings published by Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands - Recent studies from Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands, add new data to cardiology research

Erasmus University, Netherlands - Investigators at Erasmus University, Department of Public Health release new data on skin cancer in adolescents

Erasmus University, Netherlands - Scientists at Erasmus University, Department of General Practice target life sciences

Ewha Womans University, South Korea - Research from Ewha Womans University, College of Nursing yields new findings on life sciences prevention

Financial Times -  Financial Times will publish special report on business and AIDS

Food and Drug Administration, U.S. - U.S. FDA approves new drug Zolinza for skin cancer

Forschungszentrum Julich GmbH, Germany - Researchers from Forschungszentrum Julich GmbH publish new studies and findings in the area of physiology

Free University of Brussels, Belgium - Reports summarize research from Free University of Brussels, Belgium

Freeman Hospital, UK - Research from Freeman Hospital reveals new findings on radiology

Frost & Sullivan - Product advancements to revolutionize European therapeutic hypothermia devices market

Fudan University, People's Republic of China - Studies from Fudan University, Shanghai Medical College reveal new findings on brain research

Fukui University, Japan - Fukui University, Japan researchers release new medical data

Fukuoka University, Japan - Novel method for preserving human lungs using a super-cooling system developed

Gaslini Institute, Genoa, Italy - Research on sleep apnea genetics detailed by scientists at Gaslini Institute

Gaziantep University, Turkey - Study results from Gaziantep University, Division of Medical Oncology broaden understanding of liposarcoma

Geneva University, Switzerland - Reports from Geneva University, Department of Anaesthesiology describe recent advances in surgical technology

Geneva University, Switzerland - Reports on rupture findings from Geneva University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology provide new insights

Genzyme Corporation, U.S. - Scientists at Genzyme Corporation target leukemia

George Washington University, U.S. - Diabetes risk is dramatically reduced by weight reduction

Georgetown University, U.S. - Receptor activation helps neuropeptide Y generate ischemic angiogenesis

Georgia Institute of Technology, U.S. - New findings from Georgia Institute of Technology in the area of biomacromolecules described

Georgia State University, U.S. - Reports summarize immunology study results from Georgia State University, Department of Biology

Geriatrics - Elder care partnership to provide training to future social workers

German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany - Research from Germany, the South Korea and France add new data to hepatitis B virus body of knowledge

Germans Trias & Pujol University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain - In nonobese diabetic mice, Reg overexpression correlates with diabetes acceleration

Ghent University, Belgium - New forensic science study results from Ghent University, Department of Forensic Medicine described

GlaxoSmithKline, UK - Research conducted at GlaxoSmithKline has updated our knowledge about neurogastroenterology

Goethe University, Germany - Study data from Goethe University update understanding of neurology

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK - Studies from Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust provide new data on urinary tract infection in children

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Korea - Findings from Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Life Science in endocytosis reported

HSK Wiesbaden, Germany - Nonneoplastic Barrett epithelium treatment by ablation is not generally advised

Hacettepe University, Turkey - Tissue selectin expression and hemodynamic parameters are correlated

Harbin Medical College, People's Republic of China - Harbin Medical College, People's Republic of China release details of medical research

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, U.S. - New carcinoma epidemiology study findings have been reported from Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Surgery

Hartford Hospital, Hartford, U.S. - APOE variants influence serum LDL subpopulation response to exercise in normolipidemic subjects

Harvard University, U.S. - Breast cancer sentinel lymph nodes detected with methylene blue

Harvard University, U.S. - Findings from the United States and Finland describe new data in genetics research

Health Center, U.S. - New hyperparathyroidism immunology findings from Health Center described

Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Japan - Data on deep vein thrombosis reported by researchers at Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Department of Orthodontics

Healthcare Costs - Drug payment methodology task force established by Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy

Heart and Vascular Institute, Clearwater, U.S. - Studies from Heart and Vascular Institute further understanding of thrombocytopenia prevention

Hebrew University, Israel - Investigators at Hebrew University, Lautenberg Center for General and Tumor Immunology zero in on life sciences

Hebrew University, Israel - Research from Hebrew University in the area of microbiology published

Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland - Recent findings from Finland, Germany and the United States illuminate research in hematology

Helsinki University, Finland - Data on life sciences neonatology detailed by researchers at Helsinki University

HemoSense - HemoSense's INRatio to be used at Wal-Mart clinic locations

Hirosaki University, Japan - New Hirosaki University, Japan study results described

Hiroshima University, Japan - Cholangiocarcinoma cell growth inhibited by receptor ligand

Hiroshima University, Japan - Research reports from Hiroshima University, Department of Molecular provide new insights into type 2 diabetes risk factors

Hokkaido University, Japan - Researchers from Hokkaido University, Department of Surgical Oncology report on findings in cancer gene therapy

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong - Researchers at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Department of Biology target toxicology

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, People's Republic of China - New research on salmonellosis from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Department of Biochemistry summarized

Hope Hospital, Manchester, UK - Reports outline sepsis study results from Hope Hospital

Hopital Necker-Enfants Malades, Paris, France - Findings from France and the United States describe new data in diabetes research

Hospital Universitari La Fe, Valencia, Spain - Data from Spain, Japan and the United Kingdom advance knowledge in transplants research

Howard University, U.S. - Research from Howard University, Department of Psychiatry provides new data on posttraumatic stress disorder

Huazhong University of Science & Technology, People's Republic of China - Malignant cell cytotoxicity is influenced by gene silencing

INSERM U671, France - Researchers' data from France, Italy and Switzerland advance insulin research

IRCCS, Italy - Researchers' findings from Italy, the People's Republic of China and Germany advance melanoma research

Immtech Pharmaceuticals - Immtech reports on antimicrobial pipeline progress

ImmunoGene, Finland - New findings in type 1 diabetes risk factors described from ImmunoGene, Inc.

Imperial College London, UK - Studies from Imperial College London, Department of Infectious Diseases update current data on staphylococcal

Imperial College, UK - Study results from Imperial College, Department of Virology update understanding of epstein-barr virus genetics

Indian Institute of Technology, India - Research reports on obesity and diabetes from Indian Institute of Technology provide new insights

Indiana University, U.S. - Data from Indiana University, Department of Pediatrics provide new insights into allergy in children

Indiana University, U.S. - Indiana University, U.S. researchers describe recent findings

Indiana University, U.S. - New research from Indiana University, U.S., in the area of cancer detailed

Indiana University, U.S. - Research from Indiana University, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences in the area of life sciences published

Indiana University, U.S. - Research results from Indiana University update understanding of immunology

Inha University, South Korea - Data on neuroscience reported by researchers at Inha University, Institute for Medical Science

Innsbruck Medical University, Austria - Scientists at Innsbruck Medical University, Division of Molecular Biology describe research in cell biology

Institute for Biomedical Aging Research, Innsbruck, Austria - Reports from Institute for Biomedical Aging Research describe recent advances in biomedical engineering

Institute for Health Technology Studies, U.S. - Researchers find physician resistance hinders diabetics use of cutting edge technology

Institute for Molecular Biology, Jalisco, Mexico - New hepatology research from Institute for Molecular Biology discussed

Institute of Basic Medical Science, Beijing, People's Republic of China - New findings from Institute of Basic Medical Science in the area of cancer published

Institute of Environmental Medicine, Stockholm, Sweden - New data from Institute of Environmental Medicine illuminate research in heart attack cell biology

Institute of Experimental Endocrinology, Naples, Italy - Studies from Institute of Experimental Endocrinology, Department of Biochemistry add new findings in the area of stem cell research

Institute of Medical Research, Madang, Papua New Guinea - Recent findings in malaria described by investigators from Institute of Medical Research

Institute of Oncology, Capa, Turkey - Researchers from Institute of Oncology, Oncology Department discuss findings in surgery

Institute of Orthopaedics, Bologna, Italy - Investigators at Institute of Orthopaedics have published new data on drug discovery

Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico - Data on pharmacology discussed by researchers at Instituto Politecnico Nacional

Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada, Portugal - Study findings from Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada provide new insights into aggression therapy

Intelligentz - Intelligentz develops unique method to regulate pharmaceutical fraud

InterCure - Adoption of hypertension treatment device accelerates

Ioannina University Hospital, Ioannina, Greece - Researchers from Greece, Mexico and the People's Republic of China detail new studies and findings in the area of lung cancer

Iowa State University, U.S. - Iowa State University, U.S. researchers report new study findings

Istituti Ortopedici Rizzoli, Italy - Reports from Italy, Sweden and the United States describe recent advances in orthopedics research

Istituto Superiore di Sanita, Italy - Findings from Italy, the United States and the People's Republic of China in cell biology provide new insights

Jamia Hamdard, India - New metabolism findings from Jamia Hamdard, Department of Medical Elementology and Toxicology published

Jikei University, Japan - Studies conducted at Jikei University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery on hip fracture recently published

Johns Hopkins University, U.S. - Cystic fibrosis lung disease involves respiratory epithelial gene expression

Johns Hopkins University, U.S. - Findings from studies by Johns Hopkins University, U.S. scientists provide new insights

Johns Hopkins University, U.S. - Hopkins joins Ugandan researchers to study AIDS vaccine for breastfed newborns

Johns Hopkins University, U.S. - Human stem cells delay the start of Lou Gehrig's disease in rats

Johns Hopkins University, U.S. - Reports summarize angiogenesis research from Johns Hopkins University, Department of Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences

Johns Hopkins University, U.S. - Researchers at Johns Hopkins University, Department of Cell Biology target life sciences

Johns Hopkins University, U.S. - Scientists at Johns Hopkins University, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics publish new data on gynecology

Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, U.S. - Researchers from Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, U.S. provide details of new studies and findings

Juntendo University, Japan - Study results from Juntendo University, Department of Respiratory Medicine update understanding of pulmonary emphysema risk factors

Justus-Liebig University, Germany - Justus-Liebig University describes research in life sciences

Kagoshima University, Japan - New findings from Kagoshima University, Department of Bioengineering in the area of life sciences described

Kansas State University, U.S. - Studies from Kansas State University, Division of Biology in the area of genetics & genomics published

Karolinska Institut, Sweden - New data from Karolinska Institut illuminate research in motor neuron disease

Karolinska Institute, Sweden - Research from Karolinska Institute, Sweden, in heart attack provides new insights

Katholieke University Leuven, Belgium - New bladder cancer risk factors research from Katholieke University Leuven, Comprehensive Cancer Institute described

Keio University, Japan - Scientists at Keio University, Department of Neurology discuss research in life sciences

Keio University, Japan - Study data from Keio University, Department of Physiology provide new insights into neurogenetic

King's College Hospital, London, UK - Researchers from King's College Hospital, King's College report details of new studies and findings in the area of stress urinary incontinence quality of care

King's College London, UK - Studies from King's College London, King's College in the area of life sciences described

Kinki University, Japan - Findings from Kinki University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery advance knowledge in orthopedics

Kocaeli University, Turkey - Recent studies from Kocaeli University, Department of Anatomy add new data to urology

Kuopio University, Finland - Researchers' work from Finland and the United States adds to cardiology body of knowledge

Kyoto University, Japan - Reports from Kyoto University, Institute for Frontier Medical Science advance knowledge in encapsulation

Kyoto University, Japan - Research from Kyoto University provides new data on brain research

Kyoto University, Japan - Studies from Kyoto University, Japan highlight recent research

Kyungpook National University, Korea - Investigators at Kyungpook National University, Department of Genetic Engineering release new data on arthritis

Kyushu University, Japan - Research findings from Kyushu University, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine update understanding of heart attack therapy

Kyushu University, Japan - Researchers from Kyushu University, Japan report details of new studies and findings

Kyushu University, Japan - Researchers' work from Japan adds to diabetes body of knowledge

La Jolla Pharmaceutical - La Jolla provides update on European MAA application for Riquent for lupus renal disease

La Sapienza University, Italy - New surgery study results reported from La Sapienza University

Lake Erie College, U.S. - Researchers at Lake Erie College, College of Osteopathic Medicine release new data on life sciences

Laval University, Canada - New heart attack prevention study findings recently were published by researchers at Laval University, and the Department of Medicine

Laval University, Canada - Research in the area of oncology reported from Laval University, Molecular Endocrinology and Oncology Research Center

Leeds University, UK - Report summarizes endocytosis genetics study findings from Leeds University, Faculty of Biological Sciences

Lehigh University, U.S. - New obesity and diabetes study findings have been published by scientists at Lehigh University, Department of Biological Sciences

Leiden University, Netherlands - New findings in endocrinology described from Netherlands and United States

Leiden University, Netherlands - Scientists at Leiden University, Radiology Department detail research in radiology

Licensing Agreements - Microline Pentax signs license agreement with Deam B.V. for steerable surgical instruments

Life Sciences - New life sciences research has been reported by scientists at University of Manchester, Faculty of Life Sciences

Louisiana State University, U.S. - Researchers from Louisiana State University, U.S. provide details of new studies and findings

Ludwig-Maximilians University, Germany - New neurology study findings recently were reported by researchers at Ludwig-Maximilians University, Department of Neurology

Lund University, Sweden - Data from Lund University, Department of Oncology provide new insights into kidney cancer

Lund University, Sweden - Dyskinesia models experience brain microvascular changes

Lund University, Sweden - Studies from Lund University, Center for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering have provided new information about biotechnology

Maastricht University, Netherlands - Data on cancer gene therapy discussed by researchers at Maastricht University

Maastricht University, Netherlands - Study findings from Maastricht University, Netherlands enhance human health research

Malmo University, Sweden - Study results from Malmo University, Department of Clinical Sciences in the area of atherosclerosis immunology published

Marmara University, Turkey - Scientists at Marmara University, Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology report research in epilepsy genetics

Martek Biosciences - Health Canada approves second Martek DHA omega-3 product for food uses

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S. - Data on epidemiology discussed by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S. - Reports summarize eating disorders research from Massachusetts General Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S. - Research from Massachusetts General Hospital in the area of hyperparathyroidism risk factors published

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S. - Study data from Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Medicine provide new insights into heart transplants

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, U.S. - Research on diabetes described by scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Radiology

Max Planck Institute for Brain Research, Frankfurt am Main, Germany - Studies from Max Planck Institute for Brain Research, Department of Neurophysiology yield new information about brain research

Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics, Berlin, Germany - Data on proteomics reported by researchers at Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics

Max Planck Institute, Germany - Expression of a membrane protein in peripheral tissue linked to cancer

Mayo Clinic, U.S. - Comas inaccurately depicted in most newspaper articles

Mayo Clinic, U.S. - Recent findings in cardiology described by researchers from Mayo Clinic, U.S.

Mayo Clinic, U.S. - Research from the United States add new data to lung cancer body of knowledge

McGill University, Brazil - Research from McGill University, Health Center yields new data on lung cancer therapy

McGill University, Canada - Research data from McGill University, Montreal Neurological Institute update understanding of life sciences

McGill University, Canada - Researchers from McGill University, Canada publish most recent findings

McGill University, Canada - The term Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer should be phased out

Medical College of Georgia, U.S. - Studies from Medical College of Georgia, U.S. highlight recent research

Medical College of Wisconsin, U.S. - Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Neurosurgery publishes research in spinal cord injury therapy

Medical College of Wisconsin, U.S. - Researchers at Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Biophysics have published new data on biochemistry

Medical Research Council Human Reproductive Sciences Unit, Edinburgh, UK - Scientists at Medical Research Council Human Reproductive Sciences Unit target developmental biology

Medical University of South Carolina, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and France describe findings in depression studies

Medical University of Vienna, Austria - Research results from Medical University of Vienna, Department of Urology update understanding of seminoma therapy

Meharry Medical College, U.S. - Studies reveal new findings from Meharry Medical College, U.S. research

Memorial Hospital, Hudson, U.S. - Research from Memorial Hospital, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery has provided new data on compartment syndrome prevention

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, U.S. - Renal cell carcinoma patients did not respond to 17-(Allylamino)-17-demethoxygeldanamycin

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, U.S. - New findings from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Medicine describe advances in cancer

Mergers & Acquisitions - Healthways signs definitive agreement to acquire Axia Health Management

Miami University, U.S. - Researchers from Miami University, Department of Zoology report on findings in neurobiology

Michigan State University, U.S. - Reports outline biochemistry study results from Michigan State University, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Miyagi Children's Hospital, Miyagi, Japan - Spinal tumorous lesions associated with spinal dysraphism should be diagnosed as hamartoma

Mossakowski Medical Research Center, Warsaw, Poland - Researchers' work from Mossakowski Medical Research Center focuses on life sciences

Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada - Acute respiratory failure caused by neuromuscular diseases is reviewed

Nagasaki University, Japan - Research conducted at Nagasaki University, Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology has updated our knowledge about microbiology

Nagoya University, Japan - New life sciences study results reported from Nagoya University

Nagoya University, Japan - Study results from Nagoya University update understanding of life sciences

Nancy University, France - Pneumonia is associated with modulation of myeloid triggering receptor

NanoBio - NanoBio announces appointment of Dr. Ronald Cresswell to board of directors

Nara Medical University, Japan - Researchers from Nara Medical University, Japan publish new studies and findings

National Blood Service, London, UK - New findings reported from National Blood Service describe advances in creutzfeldt-jakob disease epidemiology

National Blood Service, Southampton, UK - New findings in life sciences described from National Blood Service

National Cancer Center Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan - Studies from National Cancer Center Research Institute in the area of lymphoma described

National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan - Data from National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan provide new medical insights

National Center for Toxicological Research, U.S. - Reports outline neurodegenerative disease research from National Center for Toxicological Research, Division of Neurotoxicology

National Chung-Hsing University, Taiwan - Investigators at National Chung-Hsing University, Institute of Biomedical Science have published new data on vascular disease

National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan - Bis(Benzimidazoles), bis(Benzoxazoles), and benzothiazoles evaluated as potential cancer drugs

National Environmental Research Institute, Roskilde, Denmark - Scientists at National Environmental Research Institute detail research in epidemiology

National Food Research Institute, Tsukuba, Japan - Research from National Food Research Institute yields new findings on biophysics

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science & Technology, Japan - Researchers from Japan and Scotland report recent findings in obesity

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, Hamilton, U.S. - Researchers from National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease report details of new studies and findings in the area of gene therapy

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, U.S. - Findings from National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research advance knowledge in cell biology

National Institute of Neurology & Neurosurgery, Mexico - Reports from Mexico, the South Korea and the United States add new data to neurology research

National Institute on Drug Abuse, Baltimore, U.S. - Studies from National Institute on Drug Abuse reveal new findings on neuroscience

National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, U.S. - Reports summarize lung cancer study results from National Institutes of Health, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Gene alteration contributes to signaling inhibition in ovarian cancer

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Preschoolers with ADHD improve with low doses of medication, but use should be closely monitored

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Recent findings from National Institutes of Health, U.S. illuminate medical research

National Pingtung University of Science & Technology, Taiwan - CpG oligodeoxynucleotides are finding application as DNA adjuvants in immunotherapy

National Research and Development Center for Welfare and Health, Helsinki, Finland - Researchers at National Research and Development Center for Welfare and Health target life sciences

National Science Foundation, U.S. - Fishing can promote boom and bust swings in supplies of targeted fish stocks

National Taiwan University, Taiwan - National Taiwan University, Taiwan researchers detail recent medical findings

National Taiwan University, Taiwan - New tuberculosis therapy research reported from National Taiwan University, Department of Internal Medicine

National Taiwan University, Taiwan - Researchers from National Taiwan University, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation provide details of new studies and findings in the area of rehabilitation research

National Taiwan University, Taiwan - Scientists at National Taiwan University, Department of Orthopedic Surgery report research in tibial fracture

Naval Medical Research Center, Silver Spring, U.S. - New critical care research from Naval Medical Research Center discussed

New York Medical College, U.S. - Reports outline cardiology research from New York Medical College, Department of Medicine

New York University, U.S. - Asthma in children is linked to soot from diesel trucks in Bronx

New York University, U.S. - Findings from New York University, Nelson Institute of Environmental Medicine advance knowledge in experimental biology

New York University, U.S. - Studies from New York University, Department of Physiology in the area of developmental biology published

New York University, U.S. - Study data from New York University, Health Center update understanding of post-traumatic stress disorders

Niigata University, Japan - Researchers from Niigata University, Department of Medicine report recent findings in heart disease prevention

Northwestern University, U.S. - Data on life sciences described by researchers at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, U.S. - New biochemistry research reported from Northwestern University, Department of Pathology

Northwestern University, U.S. - Report summarizes thrombosis risk factors study findings from Northwestern University, Division of Vascular Surgery

Northwestern University, U.S. - Studies from Northwestern University, Department of Biochemistry describe new findings in life sciences

Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway - Research from Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Public Health yields new findings on biomechanics

Nottingham Trent University, UK - Reports from Nottingham Trent University add new data to research in neuroscience

Novartis AG, Austria - New allergies immunology research from Novartis AG discussed

Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Japan - Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Research Center for Animal Hygiene and Food Safety publishes research in anthrax vaccines

Okayama University, Japan - Endothelial tube formation suppressed by tumor-specific domain expression

Okayama University, Japan - Researchers from Okayama University, Japan, report recent findings in hepatitis C virus

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Oklahoma City, U.S. - Scientists at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation publish new data on cell biology

Oregon Health & Science University, U.S. - Stress shown to trigger relapse in methamphetamine abuse

Oregon Health & Science University, U.S. - Studies from Oregon Health & Science University, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology describe new findings in biochemistry

Osaka University, Japan - Investigators at Osaka University, Department of Orthopaedics publish new data on biological chemistry

Osaka University, Japan - New DNA research findings from Osaka University, Department of Biological Science published

Osaka University, Japan - Researchers at Osaka University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology release new data on hypothermia therapy

PainCare Holdings - PainCare Holdings announces agreement to settle derivative lawsuit

Papillary Cancer - Aggressive digital papillary adenocarcinoma diagnosed in a 15-year-old female

Peakadilly - Peakadilly wins grant extension to accelerate development of protein biomarker discovery platform

Peking University, People's Republic of China - New research results reported by researchers with Peking University, People's Republic of China

Peking University, People's Republic of China - Researchers from Peking University, People's Republic of China publish new studies and findings

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, U.S. - Research from Pennington Biomedical Research Center in the area of proteomics published

Personnel - Joe Kim, MD, MPH, joins Health Benchmarks' clinical and research development group

Personnel - Medicexchange names Humphrey Huang Web site manager and Phoebe Zhai marketing supervisor

Philanthropy - Starz Entertainment grants 100th wish, donates $50,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado

Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital, Paris, France - High clopidogrel loading doses in non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome patients were compared

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, India - Data from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Department of Parasitology provide new insights into parasitology

Presbyterian Medical Center, Dallas, U.S. - Neurally mediated vasoconstriction is capable of decreasing skin blood flow

Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Canada - New oncology research from Princess Margaret Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology outlined

Prostate Center, London, U.K. - Erection hardness is useful in determining erectile dysfunction treatment outcome

Purdue University, U.S. - New brain research study findings reported from Purdue University