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Table of Contents . . . October 8th, 2004
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Applera Corp. - GTG reports on the current status of legal action to protect its patents
Business Update - Denver Health settles with nurses, union
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Most eligible hospitals are reporting quality-of-care data
Centers for Obesity Related Illness - Bariatric surgeons granted U.S. patent for gastric bypass surgical procedure
Chiron - Pharma announces settlement in HIV patent dispute with Roche
Drug Importation - Oak Creek, Wisconsin, mayor says he plans to veto Canadian drug proposal
Healthcare Costs - Study documents high markups on hospital charges
Legal Issues - Blue Cross Blue Shield sues Missoula, Montana's only radiology practice
Legal Issues - Lee Regional Health System sues Univ. of Pennsylvania Medical Center
Legal Issues - Self-insured surgeon sues Charleston Area Medical Center to keep privileges
Novartis - Pharma company wins Lamisil patent infringement lawsuit against Dr. Reddy's
Schering AG - Pharma company changes name of dermatology business to Intendis
U.S. Food and Drug Administration - FDA testing limits of medical technology
University of Kansas - High-tech pacifier being tested in hospitals may help preemies
Aarhus University Hospital - Perinatal factors could program an individual for risk of cardiovascular disease
Acusphere, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm elects Sandra Fenwick to board of directors
Adolor Corp. - FDA accepts Entereg (alvimopan) NDA for review
Advanced Stent Technologies - FDA conditional approval granted to use Petal Stent System in BOSS trial
Ajou University - Tumor-specific gene therapy targets uterine cervical cancer
Akita University Hospital - Shiga toxin 1-neutralizing Fab fragment isolated
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Parental vaccination beliefs in inner-city population described
Almond Board of California - Research shows almonds increase intake of several important nutrients
American Assn. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons - Hazards of surgery and anesthesia for drug, alcohol abusers presented at meeting
Andrx Corporation - Pharmaceutical firm reports on meeting with FDA about manufacturing facilities
Aquagen International, Inc. - Financing agreement signed with HiProtech International
Assoc. of Clinical Research Org. - CRO group establishes global influence with Input to EMEA
Association of American Medical Colleges - Medical schools tighten conflict-of-interest standards
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals - Aprotinin injection during artery bypass graft surgery may reduce risk of stroke
Baylor College of Medicine - Calicivirus 3C-like proteinase inhibits cellular translation by PABP cleavage
Beijing Institute Transfusion Med - Mesenchymal stem cells can differentiate into retina-like structure
BioDelivery Sciences International - Biotech company announces $2,500,000 asset sale to Accentia
Biovail Corporation - Wellbutrin maker narrows revenue guidance
Brookdale University Hospital, Brooklyn - Alpha(v) integrin overexpression causes abnormal scarring
CSIC, Madrid - Endoglin plays a key role in cardiovascular development and vascular remodeling
California Institute of Technology - Fluorescent puromycin conjugates explore protein expression in vivo
Carrington Laboratories, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical firm's new marketing team to focus on product innovations
Celal Bayar University, Manisa - TGF-beta1 may be involved in the pathogenesis of chronic liver disease
Cell Therapeutics, Inc. - Oncology company to engage new independent audit firm
Cellegy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Interim results reported for phase II study using Tostrelle gel
Celsion Corp. - Cancer therapy company announces resignation of VP/medical director
Center Brasileiro Pesquisas Fis, Rio De Janeiro - Novel HIV glucosidase inhibitors developed with computer-aided technology
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Nursing home companies, QI groups, Medicare work together to reduce pain
China Pharmaceutical University - Anti-atherosclerosis polypeptide vaccine expressed in E. coli
Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing - Implanted stem cells tracked using radio-labeled transferrin scintigraphy
Chiron Corporation - Methods to monitor oligomeric state of HIV vaccine antigen evaluated
Chung Shan Medical University - Hibiscus flowers may prevent heart attacks
City Hospital - Controversies in managing osteomyelitis of the foot in diabetes reviewed
Columbia University - Molecular and cellular correlates mechanisms of ingestive behavior reported
CoreValve, SA - Medical-technology company establishes U.S. operations
Creighton University - VDR gene polymorphisms and bone loss rate association investigated
Cutting Edge Information - Study shows clinical trials last longer than expected
Cytovax Biotechnologies, Inc. - Biotech names Graham Strachan chairman of the board
Cytyc Corp. - Company licenses promising cancer detection technology from UMMS
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Chemokines linked to breast tumorigenesis
Diametrics Medical, Inc. - Diagnostics company announces new chairman of the board
EAS - Nutritional-products maker earns certification from NFL and NFLPA
Economic & Social Research Council - Is volunteering the blueprint for bliss?
Ecopia BioSciences, Inc. - Ecopia selects four new compounds for further profiling
Eli Lilly and Co. - FDA approves antidepressant Cymbalta for diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain
Eli Lilly and Company - Presentations of Exenatide show improvements in glucose control
Encysive Pharmaceuticals - Data on alternative for pulmonary arterial hypertension patients presented
Encysive Pharmaceuticals - Enrollment target reached for STRIDE-2, pivotal phase III trial for Thelin
Esaote - New factory opens in China to produce ultrasound scanners
Forbes Medi-Tech, Inc. - Company announces US$24.4 million in sterols sales agreement
Fox Chase Cancer Cntr. - Novel target found for detecting ovarian cancer in blood
Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co. - Company updates the European development status of micafungin
Fukui University - Different calcium channel blockers exert different effects on MMP-2 expression
Genomic Society Consulting - Report: Drug-discovery technology is next offshore service
Georgia Institute of Technology - Heat-controlled drug implants offer hope for future
German Cancer Research Center - Environmental conditions in early childhood have long-term effect on immunity
Gifu University - Electroporation-mediated HGF gene transfer ameliorates pulmonary fibrosis
Guilford Pharmaceuticals Inc. - European marketing authorization issued for expanded use of Gliadel Wafer
Gunma University - Transplantation of pseudo-islets reverses hyperglycemia
Gynecologic Cancer - Gynecologic Cancer Foundation releases report on detection, treatment advances
Harvard University - Vaccine may be associated with increased risk of MS
Harvest Technologies Corp. - Company focuses on regenerative medicine, sells blood conservation technology
Health Discovery Corporation - Recently issued patent covers the use of support vector machines
Health Industries Research Companies - 2004 Employer and Coalition Service Profiles Supplement released
HealthAmerica and HealthAssurance - Managed care company names executive vice president of central Pennsylvania
Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis - Time-integrated analysis should be used to examine all parameters concurrently
Hill-Rom Co. - Hillenbrand names Mark D. Ketchum and Eduardo R. Menasce to board
Hopital Albert Chenevier, Creteil - MRSA strains susceptible to aminoglycosides genotyped
Hospital Ramon y Cajal - Small bowel intraepithelial lymphocytes isolated using magnetic beads
Hungarian Academy of Science, Budapest - Noncommitted neuroectodermal SCs integrate into brain during tissue genesis
INSERM Unit 460, Paris - Knowledge of components of remodeling provide potential therapeutic targets
INSERM, Marseille - Patient-provider relationship must improve to increase long-term quality of life
Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc. - IDSI adds VP to commercialize laser mammography in global markets
Inst. de Invest. Biologicas Clemente Estable - Proteus mirabilis structural fimbrial proteins elicit antibody response
Institute Butantan, Sao Paulo - Cholera toxin-pneumococcal surface adhesin fusion protein characterized
Institute of Cell & Molecular Medicine, London - Rashes from Oka vaccine are derived from single clones of virus
Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp - HIV-affected families must deal with complex psychosocial issues
Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Infecciosas - GRA4 or ROP2 protein partially protects against toxoplasmosis
IsoTis OrthoBiologics - OsSatura Dental receives 510(k) approval from U.S. FDA
Japan National Cancer Center, Kashiwa - Strong association of ARK5 with tumor invasion and metastasis
Jichi Medical School, Kawachigun - Myocytes with normal sinus rhythm were clearly differentiated
Kaiser Family Foundation - Private health insurance premiums rose 11.2% in 2004, survey shows
Kitasato University - Fungerin arrests cell cycle by inhibiting microtubule polymerization
Korea Food Research Institute - Flavonol glycosides from Eucommia ulmoides inhibit glycation
Korea University - Acidic polysaccharides may inhibit H. pylori adhesion to gastric cells
Kryotrans - "Intelligent" box can keep temperature stable for vaccine transport
Kyung Hee University - Adlay seed extract has hypolipidemic effects in obese rats
Lehigh University - Researchers quantify active Eustachian tube function
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Alemtuzumab may have a role in inducing important cardiac side effects
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Early intensive therapy beneficial for primary resistant myeloma patients
MTS Medication Technologies - Hurricanes delay company's relocation plans
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences - Leukocyte chromosomal DNA backs interferon production in Escherichia coli
Max Planck Institute of Molecular Genetics - Laboratory technologies converge to examine protein-DNA interactions
Mayo Clinic - Inflammatory marker may be early sign of blood vessel blockages
Mayo Clinic - Study finds risk of ADHD greater in boys
Mayo Clinic & Mayo Foundation - Epigallocatechin-3-gallate interrupts leukemia cell survival signals
Medical University of South Carolina - Retinol deficiency mars embryonic vessel growth by hindering angioblasts
Medline Industries, Inc. - HemoSense inks distribution agreement for point-of-care coagulation diagnostics
Mergers and Acquisitions - National Surgical Care acquires California-based multi-specialty surgery center
Micro Laboratories, Inc. - Oral spray vitamins manufacturer announces interim chief executive officer
Montpellier Univ. Hospital - Maintaining body weight in postmenopause protects against bone loss
Morehouse School of Medicine - HIV testing rate among African Americans not increasing due to low awareness
Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta - Traditional healers vital in AIDS prevention and control programs in Africa
MorphoSys, AG - Crucell and DSM announce PER.C6 licensing agreement for antibody production
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation - CDC awards grant to fund blood cancer education program
Nantong Medical College, Jiangsu - Running peripheral sutures increase strength of oblique tendon repairs
National Cancer Institute - Expression of telomerase RNA template is limiting
National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi - Microparticle encephalitis vaccine elicits mixed immmune response
National Water Research Institute Branch, Saskatoo - Nickel may affect structure and function of river biofilm communities
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. - Positive results reported from Indiplon trial in elderly insomnia patients
New York State Department of Health - Novel cell lines identified for SARS-CoV diagnostics or basic research
NexMed, Inc. - Drug delivery technology company announces upcoming presentations
Nihon University - Cone-beam CT system facilitates maxillary implant treatment
North Carolina State University - Clone of L. monocytogenes serotype 4b implicated in food-borne listeriosis
North Carolina State University - Immunization with Listeria controls virus load after FIV challenge
Nucryst Pharmaceuticals Corp. - Phase 2a trial results reported for investigational drug in atopic dermatitis
Observatoire Regional de la Sante, Marseilles - IVDA cessation concomitant with decrease in other addictions and unsafe sex
Ophtec, BV - Friesland Bank obtains minority interest in Dutch company
Organica Biotech - Biotech company picked to purify Philadelphia's infamous odor
Orion Pharma - Pharma companies launch Parkinson disease study
Osped Riuniti, Reggio Di Calabria - Interventions to curb CV mortality of ESRD should target hypertension and LVH
Osteoporosis - Soy isoflavone + moderate exercise prevents increased body fat, bone loss
PURE Bioscience - Bioscience company supports national food safety education month
Pain Therapeutics, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company completes phase III enrollment for low back pain study
Peking University - Lysophosphatidic acid stimulates the adventitia to produce adrenomedullin
PerkinElmer Inc. - Predictive Diagnostics partners to advance biomarker discovery
Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute, Victoria - Gene-engineered T cells are superior adjuvant therapy for cancer
Pfizer Inc. - Sulfonylurea and phosphodiesterase inhibitors increase insulin secretion
PharmaLinkFHI, Inc. - eClinical research organization expands business development team
Pharmacia Diagnostics AB - Two-thirds of prescription antihistamine users test negative for allergies
Procter & Gamble - Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign 2004 to help children in Latin America
Prostate Cancer Foundation - Foundation reports new partnerships for prostate cancer awareness month
Public Interest Watch - Public interest group calls for investigation of communications contract
RIKEN CDB Laboratory - New mechanism discovered in the regulation of mesenchymal-epithelial transitions
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Sol gel-based electrochromatography chip developed
Rikshospitalet University Hospital - RelB mediates TNF-induced up-regulation of polymeric Ig receptor
Riverkeeper - Study predicts human damages from Indian Point nuclear plant terror attack
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science - Techniques for debriding and off-loading diabetic foot wounds described
Roskamp Institute - Murine cerebral amyloidosis models exhibit impaired vascular formation
Royal Free & Univ. College Med. School, London - Recruiting London gay men into HIV vaccine trial is feasible
Rush Medical College - Antiretroviral therapy is safe for women with HCV infection
Schering AG - Bonefos accepted for filing and granted priority review by FDA
Second Military Medical College, Shanghai - A strategy of combining antiangiogenesis with oncolysis eradicates cancer
Seoul National University - Genomic effects of AzaC and dioxin characterized
Seoul National University - Risk factors identified for low BMD of calcaneus, distal radius in Korean group
Seoul National University Hospital - Cyst fluid analysis useful for differential diagnosis of pancreatic cysts
Smith & Nephew Endoscopy - Joint-specific instruments provide better arthroscopic access to the hip
Solbec Pharmaceuticals Ltd - Pharma company finds anticancer drug effective in reducing tumor size
Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company appoints vice president clinical development
St. Croix Medical, Inc. - Clinical studies phase for hearing implant device started in U.S. and Germany
St. John's University, Jamaica - Screening test modified to identify herbals with sulfonylurea-like activity
St. Jude Children's Hospital - Understanding biology of AT can lead to greater knowledge of its underlying processes
Stanford University - Glycan arrays lead to discovery of autoimmunogenic activity of SARS-CoV
Stanford University - Marijuana-like chemicals in the brain calm neurons
Stanford University Medical Center - PSA era is over for predicting prostate cancer risk, say Stanford researchers
State University of New Jersey - Splitting muscle relaxant could cause inconsistent dosing, unpredictable relief
Stereotaxis, Inc. - Cardiology device maker announces underwriters' exercise of optional shares
Strakan/ProSkelia - Wilson Totten appointed CEO of merged, re-named pharmaceutical company
Sungkyunkwan University - C-reactive protein raises heart disease risk by impairing angiogenic function
Surgery Specialties - Colorectal neoplasm preoperative tattooing reliable for laparoscopic resection
Surgical Information Systems - Surgical company recognized as leader in customer satisfaction
Syngenta - Diversa gets milestone payments for identifying protein therapeutic candidates
Synthes, Inc. - U.S. FDA approves expandable prosthetic titanium rib for children with TIS
Tercica, Inc. - Hormonal cause of short stature linked to insulin-like primary IGFD, study shows
Teva Neuroscience, Inc. - Agilect reduced tremor and severity of "off" time in Parkinson patients
Texas Children's Hospital, Houston - Serial surveillance of patients is vital after arterial switch operation
The Procter & Gamble Company - Consumer products company confirms first quarter guidance
The Wistar Institute - Genetic suppressor elements offer a new approach for treating rabies virus
TheraQuest Biosciences - Discovery of analgesic that increases potency of morphine announced
Tianjin University - Ligusticum chuanxiong and Angelica sinensis protect ECV304 cells
Tobacco Use - Smoking results in low plasma levels of vitamin C in mother and newborn
Tokyo Medical & Dental University - Ligands for ICOS potentially suppress HIV-1 replication mainly at entry stages
Tokyo Rinkai Hospital - Increased adenosine primary factor for hyperuricemia in twin pregnancies
Tufts University - Policies and consequences related to obesity in the U.S. reviewed
Tulane University - Effects of chronic hypoxia are described
Twenteborg Hospital, Almelo - Multidisciplinary approach optimizes surgical therapy of diabetic feet
U.K. Health Protection Agency, London - Norovirus gastroenteritis longer in healthcare settings than in healthy persons
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - New software adopted by veterans group to improve process of informed consent
U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Expanded family of class II cytokines share IL-10 receptor-2 (IL-10R2) chain
U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Panel urges child antidepressants warning
U.S. National Institutes of Health - NOD2 is negative regulator of Toll-like receptor-mediated T helper responses
U.S. Natl. Cancer Institute - Development of therapeutic nucleic acids is ongoing
UICI - Insurance company announces execution of agreement to acquire HealthMarket, Inc.
UnitedHealth Group - Gregory A. Arms appointed senior vice president of healthcare services company
Univ. of California, Davis - Plasma selenium decrease in pregnancy associated with glucose intolerance
Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Substance abuse programs would slow HCV transmissions among homeless men
Univ. of California, San Francisco - Chronic stress promotes palatable feeding and reduces signs of stress
Univ. of California, San Francisco - Molecule awakens and maintains neural connections
Univ. of California, San Francisco - Older women with heart disease, diabetes have triple the risk of heart failure
Univ. of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio - Robotically positioned transcranial magnetic stimulation system is accurate
Universitat de Lleida - AIDS progression linked to Fok-I polymorphism of VDR gene
University Hospital, Pisa - Oxygen supplementation seems to be a promising treatment
University Hospital, Strasbourg - Vascular grafting is effective in revascularization
University Medical Centre, Utrecht - Simple technique devised for tracheo-esophageal fistula closure
University of Alberta, Edmonton - Bispecific monoclonal antibody detects causative agent of whooping cough
University of Athens - Efficacy of total hip arthroplasty for hip osteonecrosis reviewed
University of Bologna - Study: Oocyte cryopreservation is a biologically "realistic objective"
University of British Columbia - Researchers aim to create "living glue" for replacement joints
University of Cape Town - Anticipatory response ensures that thermal homeostasis is maintained
University of Central Florida - Bacteria may be at root of Crohn disease
University of Chicago - Germ study suggests bloodletting may work
University of Chile - Inhalation of particular matter can increase cardiovascular disease incidence
University of Colorado - Potential approaches to problems of critical limb ischemia are discussed
University of Connecticut - Morbidity from repeated tracheal intubation characterized
University of Dusseldorf - Network properties of teratocarcinoma cell line-derived neurons determined
University of Ferrara - Defective CD34+ progenitors compromise myelodysplastic syndrome therapy
University of Florida - Authors review cases of cardiothoracic surgery performed on Jehovah's Witnesses
University of Frankfurt - Use of regional anesthesia in orthopedics reviewed
University of Genoa - New assay for antigenic characterization influenza B virus developed
University of Glasgow - Inhibitors of Leishmania mexicana CRK3 cyclin-dependent kinase screened
University of Groningen - The Na+-citrate transporter CitS of K. pneumoniae has a pore loop structure
University of Heidelberg - Combination of amphotericin B formulations improves efficacy
University of Leeds - Swing phase loads affect wear of metal-on-metal hip implants
University of Lund Hospital - Maternal schizophrenia and affective psychoses affects offspring's development
University of Mainz - No evidence reported for phospholipase D activation by GI or IPC
University of Maryland - Pathways provide phenotypes useful in treating defects of galactose assimilation
University of Maryland - Radiation spawns genomic instability through cytokine induction
University of Miami - BMP signaling initiates neural crest differentiation in embryonic CNS stem cells
University of Nevada Reno - Fetal sheep model assesses full differentiative potential of human stem cells
University of New Mexico - Prolonged and frequent dialysis permits better control of hypertension
University of North Carolina - Novel podophyllotoxin derivatives have anti-HIV activity
University of Otago - Cell-specific betaC-activin expression characterized
University of Pennsylvania - 9/11 search-and-rescue dogs exhibit few effects from exposure to disaster sites
University of Pennsylvania - Quality of CD8+ T-cell memory is important
University of Pittsburgh - Biologic therapy for brain cancers reviewed
University of Saarlandes Kliniken - EBV, CMV in synovial tissue determined by RNA-, DNA-in situ hybridization
University of Sao Paulo - Medial prefrontal cortex has excitatory action on the sympathetic nervous system
University of Texas - The flagellar motor controls exopolysaccharide expression in V. cholerae
University of Tokyo - Changes in rats correspond to changes relevant to CV diseases in humans
University of Tokyo - Mild exercise training does not increase MCT4; causes complex changes in MCT1
University of Utah - U.S. patent for rapid nucleic acid amplification awarded to university
University of Vale do Itajai - Brazilian herbal medicines reduce weight gain or cholesterol levels
University of Virginia - Phosphorylation alters Xenopus Ca-activated Cl currents
University of Virginia - Protein scaffolds guide capillary sprouting using an elastic fiber matrix
University of Wales - Wound dressings for diabetic foot disease reviewed
University of Wisconsin - Dendritic cell-based immunotherapy for cancer reviewed
University of Wurzburg - False aneurysm of the lateral superior genicular artery reported
Uppsala University - Anopheles malaria mosquitoes increase in relation to housing conditions
Valentis, Inc. - Schering AG pays $1 million option license fee to cardio-focused company
Vanderbilt University - Roles of IgA and IgG in influenza control in respiratory tract studied
Vanguard Health Systems - Acute care hospital firm offers senior subordinated notes, senior discount notes
Vasomedical, Inc. - Benefits of EECP therapy for heart disease presented
Verispan - Healthcare information provider offers managed-care focused primary research
Victoria University of Wellington - Peloruside A tubulin binding characterized
Vienna Medical University - RNA inhibition counteracts the growth of human mammary tumor xenografts
Virginia State Department of Health - Virginia State Health Department gets $20 million
Vita Salute University - The serotonin transporter gene does not link carbon dioxide to panic disorder
Washington State University - Androgen-responsive genes blanket the epididymis
WellPoint Health Networks - New Health Plan NCQA Accreditation awarded to Unicare for Medicaid business
West Penn Allegheny Health System - Health system to transition Suburban General Hospital to northern campus of AGH
Xiamen University - Novel immunogenic proteins of Shigella flexneri identified
YMCA of the USA - Local leaders, national experts 'activated' to combat obesity, chronic diseases
Yale University - Gambling linked to good health in elderly
Yale University - HVS Orf51 protein has role in viral pathogenicity/persistence/cell tropism
Yale University - Study describes predictors of outcome of myocarditis in pediatric patients
Zix Corporation - Tennessee healthcare company selects provider of HIPAA secure e-services
Zonagen, Inc. - Zonagen Stock to Trade on NASDAQ Small Cap Market
ZymoGenetics, Inc. - Douglas E. Williams named executive VP, chief scientific officer by biotech firm
ZymoGenetics, Inc. - James Harper appointed to board of directors of pharmaceutical company
ZymoGenetics, Inc. - Strategic biopharm research, development and commercialization alliance formed
aaiPharma Inc. - Pharmaceutical company regains NASDAQ listing compliance
ev3 Inc. - Companies announce strategic distribution alliance
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