Lab Business Week

Medical University of Graz - Cause of post-implantation pupil ovalization clarified

Medtronic, Inc. - Medical device company enters licensing agreement with NeuroPace

Merck KGaA - Pharma company establishes generic business

MiraiBio - Companies collaborate to codevelop DNASIS MAX and Visual Cloning

Mishuku Hospital, Tokyo -  L. pneumonia infection caused by exposure to contaminated bath water

Monongahela Valley Hospital - Renally adjusted gatifloxacin therapy causes severe hyperglycemia

Monsanto Company - Agriculture company completes sale of Enviro-Chem systems

Montreal Heart Institute - Adrenomedullin examined, pulmonary pharmacology clarified

Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto - Plk4 haploinsufficiency linked to mitotic infidelity and carcinogenesis

Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York - Report describes radiofrequency catheter ablation for managing arrhythmias

Muhimbili University, Dar Es Salaam - Neuropathologies of HIV infection identified by forensic autopsy

Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital - Doxazosin controls hypertension and albuminuria in diabetic patients

Nagoya City University - Body mass index examined as risk factor for diabetes in non-obese subjects

National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo - Amrubicin and cisplatin combined to treat extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer

National Cheng Kung University, Tainan - HCV treatment causes changes in tear dynamics and changes on ocular surface

National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Rome - Reports describe recent advances in virology research

National Institute of Occupational Health, Oslo - Utility of tests for manganese-induced tremor compared

National Institute of Working Life, Umea - Methodology for evaluating phone use in brain tumor epidemiological studies

National Research Fund for Tick-Borne Diseases - Lyme disease group forms scientific advisory board, invites grant applications

National University of Singapore - Protective measures begun during SARS outbreak reassures health care workers

Netherlands Cancer Institute - Genetic screen identified PITX1 as suppressor of RAS activity and tumorigenicity

New Leaf Venture Partners - Venture capital firm closes $310 million healthcare fund

New York University School of Medicine - Stat3 is a therapeutic target in fight against human lymphoma

Northern California Cancer Center, Fremont - Sun exposure and VDR gene polymorphisms linked to risk of prostate cancer

Northwest Clinical Research Center, Bellevue - Clinical trials reveal sex differences in antidepressant response

Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo - Differing combination treatments for genito-urinary tract cancer compared

Nuffield Orthopedic Center, Oxford - Cell-bioceramic interactions characterized via enhanced GFP-labeled MSCs

Ohio State University - Oral meds good for controlling type 2 diabetes in children

Ohio State University, Columbus - CD8+ and CD4+ lymphocytes contribute to immunosurveillance against skin cancer

Omni life science, Inc. - Medical device company to acquire equity interests in surgical company

OncoGenex Technologies Inc. - Phase 2 clinical trial of non-small cell lung cancer treatment initiated

Organon - Pharmaceutical company launches Web site for anesthesiologists

Osaka City University - MDP1 appears to be potential adjuvant for CpG DNA-based immune therapies

Osaka University, Suita - Perfusion area influences coronary flow velocity reserve

Ostara Corporation, Inc. - Medical technology company acquires majority control of Rheologics Inc.

POZEN Inc. - Pharma company reports on MT-100 FDA meeting, Trexima NDA submission

PainCare Holdings, Inc. - Pain management solutions company acquires Piedmont Center for Spinal Disorders

Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection - Pennsylvania releases second quarter mammography inspections

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board - Research reports trends in underage drinking

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Tarvacin phase I hepatitis C virus trial initiated

Pfizer Inc - Inspra reduces risk of early death in heart attack patients with LVSD

Philips Medical Systems - Electronics company completes acquisition of Stentor

Power3 Medical Products, Inc. - Proteomics company obtains rights for cancer early detection technologies

Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong - Feasibility of 1H MR spectroscopy for thyroid carcinoma examined

Progen - Expansion of phase II clinical trial of PI-88 for prostate cancer announced

Protein Design Labs, Inc. - Biopharma company announces financial results

QLT Inc. - Biopharma company names vice president, finance and CFO

Qingdao University -  Chlamys farreri polypeptide studied, apoptotic effects defined

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated - Diagnostic testing company signs agreement with California, acquires LabOne

Radboud University of Nijmegen Medical Center - MRI integrated with radiation therapy via fiducial gold markers

Rheumatism Foundation Hospital, Heinola - Silastic metacarpophalangeal prostheses linked to severe osteolysis

Rockwell Medical Technologies, Inc. - Hemodialysis products manufacturer reports 77% increase in sales

RoundTable Healthcare Partners - Healthcare equity firm acquires CorePharma LLC

Royal Marsden Hospital, London - Prognostic factors of advanced synovial sarcoma identified

S. Vito al Tagliamento Hospital - Laryngeal tube enables airway management with minimal training

S.G. Moscati Hospital, Avellino - Treatment of small cell lung cancer in the elderly evaluated

Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company reports improved financial results

Schering-Plough Research Institute - Gamma-secretase complex studied, characterization reported

Senetek PLC - Company guaranteed $37 million in 5 years for rights to anti-aging skin product

Seoul National University - Poloxamer hydrogel shows promise as injectable IOL material

Serologicals Corporation - Biological products company names VP sales for research product segment

Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem - NT-proBNP and BNP are markers for heart disease in infants and children

Sheba Medical Center - Rigid stroboscopy feasible for many children with voice disorders

Sirna Therapeutics, Inc. - Gene-based therapies company reports second quarter 2005 financial results

Skubiszewski Medical University, Lublin - Kynurenic acid production examined, role of homocysteine determined

Sontra Medical Corp. - Company focused on transdermal science reports Q2 2005 results, business update

Southern Research Institute, Frederick - Recent findings illuminate research in virology

St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse - Quality improvement analysis can expedite care for PCI patients

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - John W. Brown elected to board of directors of medical device company

St. Louis University - EBCT best for evaluating adults with congenital defects in the heart arteries

St. Thomas' Hospital, London - Researchers suggest subset of breast cancers associated with Chinese patients

Stanford University - Robotic technique shows promise in weight-loss surgery

Stratagene Corp. - Life science, diagnostic products company reports strong Q2 2005 results

SyntheMed, Inc. - Preclinical studies of anti-adhesion thermal gel in gynecologic surgery underway

Talecris Biotherapeutics - Biotherapy company, BBI sign development agreement for alpha-1 antitrypsin test

Tel Aviv University - Novel neopeptide antibiotics show promise

Teliris, Ltd. - GlaxoSmithKline expands installation of videoconferencing systems

The Doctors Company - Malpractice insurance provider chairman appointed to patient safety foundation

The Providence Service Corporation - Social services company announces financial results

The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston - Soy isoflavones may help prevent bone loss and cancer

Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei - Improved saphenous-peritoneal shunt effective for refractory ascites

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Antibiotic cross-resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis examined

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Efficacy of combined treatment of helminth infections examined

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Missed opportunities for cervical cancer screening examined

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Modern day influences on sexual behavior reviewed

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Agency awards $1.6 million to improve healthcare in rural Alaska

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - U.S. FDA approval summary of pemetrexed for lung cancer therapy released

U.S. Genomics - Direct access program uses single molecule technology to quantitate microRNAs

U.S. National Association of School Nurses - Survey reveals school nurses concerned about surge in whopping cough in teens

U.S. Oncology Holdings, Inc. - Cancer treatment, research-focused company reports financial results for Q2 2005

USP, Ribeirao Preto - Increasing Dengue hemorrhagic fever in Brazil not associated with new genotypes

United Therapeutics Corp. - European mutual recognition procedure for pulmonary hypertension treatment done

Univ. of California, San Diego - Tumor-associated carbohydrate antigens are avenue for cancer prevention

Univ. of Southern California - HPV escapes recognition through phosphoinositide 3-kinase activation

Universal Hospital Services, Inc. - Medical equipment service company reports second quarter, 6-months results

Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo - Urinary excretion of sulfated polysaccharides reduced in diabetic rats

University Children's Hospital, Berne - IgE serum levels of limited value for guiding therapy in CF patients with ABPA

University Hospital Maastricht - Reports advance knowledge in renal transplantation research

University Hospital Vienna - Recent findings in oncology provide new insights

University Hospital of Maastricht - Risk of bone fracture due to suppressive l-thyroxine therapy assessed

University Hospital of Malmo - Dietary fat intake and early mortality patterns in Malmo analyzed

University Hospital of Munich - Whole-body MRI of bone marrow performed

University at Buffalo - Recovering addicts mourn lost "love affair" with heroin needles

University of Arkansas - Ultrarapid staining for cutaneous melanoma devised

University of Basel - The role of BK virus in cancer and autoimmune disease continues to be debated

University of Bergen - Screening of NEUROD1 in MODY or gestational diabetes conducted

University of California, San Francisco - Imipenem effective against tuberculosis in mice and humans

University of California-San Francisco - Researchers investigate tumor environment as gene therapy target

University of Chicago - Gradient guides nerve growth down spinal cord

University of Chieti - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of childhood obesity

University of Cincinnati - Study explores why minorities with mood disorders face dangerous misdiagnosis

University of Colorado - Role of physical activity in preventing weight regain investigated

University of Copenhagen - NANOG expressed in fetal gonocytes/testicular carcinoma/germ cell tumors

University of Fed Rio de Janeiro - Studies add new findings to HIV/AIDS drug resistance body of knowledge

University of Florida - Apical ammonia transport studied, role of medullary collecting duct cell defined

University of Geneva - Active human cytomegalovirus reactivation triggers periodontal disease activity

University of Helsinki - Recent studies add new data to obesity and diabetes research

University of Homburg - Intrarenal resistance indices are associated with CV risk factors

University of Ljubljana - CYP21 polymorphisms are plausible disease-causing mutations in CAH patients

University of London - DNA released from dendriplexes encapsulated in PGLA nanoparticles

University of Madras - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of diabetes therapy

University of Manitoba - Concurrent use of commercially available insect repellent and sunscreen examined

University of Massachusetts, Worcester - Nonribosomal landscape in nucleolus revealed by stem cell protein nucleostemin

University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of obesity pathogenesis

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Microsurgical lingual nerve repair effective

University of Michigan - Leptin-signaling protein maintains normal body weight and energy balance in mice

University of Milan - Fungicide triazole-derivatives studied, common teratogenic pathway revealed

University of Munich - Dobutamine MPI reliably identifies risk for subsequent cardiac events

University of Naples Federico - LV filling dysfunction is progressive in systemic sclerosis

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill - Researchers' work adds to virology body of knowledge

University of North Dakota - Astrocyte fatty acid incorporation studied, effect of synuclein clarified

University of Nottingham - New research in the area of breast cancer detailed

University of Oslo - Anemia may confound the relationship between BNP, cardiac function & prognosis

University of Oslo - Antidepressant paroxetine linked to higher rate of suicide attempts in adults

University of Oxford - T cell receptor-antigen complex studied, role of surface interactions clarified

University of Rochester - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of angiology

University of Rochester - Safety of nipple-areola reconstruction after radiation therapy evaluated

University of Roma La Sapienza - Arf6 analyzed, role in lymphocyte-mediated cytotoxicity clarified

University of Rovira & Virgili, Tarragona - Rapid ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia identification reduces mortality

University of South Alabama -  Plasmodium falciparum calcineurin analyzed, association with Hsp90 defined

University of Sydney - CAD is associated with impaired endothelium-dependent dilatation

University of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas - ING4 represses activation of the hypoxia inducible factor

University of Toronto - Transmission model reveals effective MRSA control strategies

University of Ulm - Epitopes of receptor for hyaluronic acid-mediated motility identified

University of Ulsan - Relations between ghrelin levels and metabolic parameters examined

University of Vienna - Serum levels of cathepsin k decrease with age in both women and men

University of Witten Herdecke - Various methods developed to analyze chemokinetic and chemotactic cell migration

University of York, U.K. - More evidence needed on ultrasound screening for congenital hip problem

Uroplasty, Inc. - Incontinence device company submits two market clearance requests to U.S. FDA

VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam - Findings in breast cancer provide new insights

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Natural history of low-grade ductal carcinoma in situ studied

Ventiv Health, Inc. - Pharmaceutical Resource Solutions acquires compliance systems company

WENR Corp. - Holding company announces letter of intent to merge with St. Paul Pharmaceutical

Wayne State University, Detroit - Alcohol intoxication associated with sexual risk behaviors in migrants in China

XOMA Ltd. - Drug development biopharmaceutical company reports Q2 2005 financial results

YM BioSciences, Inc. - Bioscience company signs license agreement for small molecule oncology compounds

Yuanpei Institute Science & Technology, Hsinchu - Infection control implemented in radiology department after SARS outbreak

ZymoGenetics - Clinical pharmacokinetics of TNF antagonists reviewed

bioMerieux S.A., France - New test may simultaneously identify herpesviruses, enteroviruses, flaviviruses