Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . April 21st, 2006
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Curon Medical, Inc. - Curon announces $3.0 million intellectual property transaction with BARRX Medical
For Patients, Inc. - For Patients, Inc.'s CathSling has been approved for Medicare reimbursement
Globetech Environmental, Inc. - Globetech Environmental, Inc. announces execution of agreement to acquire Logmed Technologies
Guidant Corporation - Guidant announces enrollment of first patient in landmark carotid artery stenting study
Mergers & Acquisitions - Global Healthcare Exchange acquires assets of Ideal Systems, Inc.
North American Scientific, Inc. - North American Scientific launches breast brachytherapy initiative
Norwood Abbey Ltd - Norwood licenses additional significant Epi-Lasik patent portfolio
Solexa, Inc. - U.S. patent granted for intellectual property around use of microbeads
APT Pharmaceuticals - APT Pharmaceuticals adds Vivo Ventures in final close of $9M financing
Aarhus University Hospital - Metastatic melanoma reduced by intratumoral injections of C Cure 709
Abbott - Trans-3,4'-bispyridinylethylenes proposed as potent inhibitors for cancer therapy
Actelion Pharmaceuticals U.S., Inc. - Actelion Pharmaceuticals U.S. selects government pricing application
Alabama State University - Chlamydia trachomatis protection is conferred by protein/cholera toxin linkage
Allergy & Immunology - Survey suggests patients want fast, lasting relief of allergy symptoms
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology - AAAAI offers 10 tips to ease spring allergy symptoms
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Orthopedic surgeons discuss pain relief options after total joint replacement at conference
American Medical Association - Smokers, drinkers, and men appear to develop colorectal cancer at earlier ages
American Psychological Association - Slow walking may reveal cognitive impairment in the elderly
AngioDynamics, Inc. - AngioDynamics reports income is up 73%
Ardana plc - Ardana appoints Klaus Falk as VP of sales and marketing
Arysta LifeScience North America Corp. - Arysta LifeScience to buy major assets of Micro Flo from BASF
Assure Bioassay Controls - Assure Bioassay Controls receives grant for water contamination test development
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Data show adults continue to outpace children in ADHD medication use
Aware, Inc. - Aware commends adoption of interactive protocol by Dicom
Baxter Healthcare Corp. - Baxter launches authorized generic azithromycin for injection
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas - Recent findings in surgical technology described
BioCrossroads - BioCrossroads, other partners secure foundation gifts totaling $10.5M to support new nonprofit
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. - BioMarin announces proposed concurrent offerings of stock, notes
Bioniche Life Sciences Inc. - Bioniche Life Sciences updates bladder cancer study, Escherichia coli cattle vaccine progress
Bladder Cancer - Delaying bladder cancer surgery can be deadly
Boston Life Sciences, Inc. - Boston Life Sciences ends Altropane POET-1 phase III trial early to evaluate data
Boston University School of Medicine - Reports advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis research
Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston - Cardiovascular risk may be linked to low androgen/high C-reactive protein serum levels
Business Update - Laserscope reports over $7 million purchase of laser systems, delivery devices in China
Callisto Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Callisto Pharmaceuticals study of anti-leukemia drug L-Annamycin is expanded
Cancer Therapy & Research Center, San Antonio - Pharmacokinetics of pemetrexed administered to advanced cancer patients studied
CardioDynamics - Cleveland Clinic study shows CardioDynamics' BioZ changes patient treatment 39% of time
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland - Coping among older-adult, long-term cancer survivors analyzed
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland - Leukemia-associated gain-of-function mutation affects interleukin-3 signaling
Cato Research Ltd. - Cato Research and JSW-Research sign strategic CRO collaboration agreement
Center for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology, Havana - Hepatitis B surface and core antigen coinoculation promotes HIV-1 immune response
Cepheid - Cepheid GeneXpert system receives Department of Homeland Security certification
Ceragenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Results show two Ceragenix Ceragenin compounds inhibit angiogenesis
Charite-Universitatsmedizin, Berlin - Lung cancer therapy is achieved by an adenovirus vector system
ChemGenex Pharmaceuticals Limited - Ceflatonin receives U.S. FDA orphan drug designation for treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia
Chiang Mai University - Wilms tumor 1 gene expression in human leukemic K562 cells inhibited by curcumin
Christian Medical College & Hospital, Tamil Nadu - Cryptosporidial diarrhea associated with decreased CD4 counts but not high HIV RNA
Cincinnati Children's Hospital - Morbidly obese adolescents display a histologic spectrum of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte - Post-transplantation cytomegalovirus infection is addressed by attenuated poxvirus
Civco Medical Solutions - Civco launches new tissue collection device for use during transurethral surgery
Colorectal Cancer - Colorectal cancer treated by oxaliplatin and 5-fluorouracil with leucovorin
ConjuChem - ConjuChem announces $9.7 million first quarter net loss
Cordis Corp. - Adult stem cells improve cardiac function and blood flow in patients with heart disease
Cornell University, Ithaca - In rheumatoid arthritis patients, preclinical atherosclerosis is prevalent
Cutting Edge Information - Medical education more of a spending priority for smaller companies, report indicates
DW Healthcare Partners - Healthcare-focused private equity firm DWHP invests in off-site teleradiology Radlinx Group
Del Global Technologies Corp. - M. Thomas Boon is named VP of Global Sales and Marketing for Del Medical Systems Group
Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir - Patients with ankylosing spondylitis show impaired endothelial function
Duke University Medical Center, Durham - Depression in heart failure patients and those with pulmonary disease show key differences
Duke University Medical Center, Durham - Study identifies interaction between C-terminal domain and membrane-binding domain of ankyrin-B
Duke University, Durham - Ice-free cryopreservation method for storing tissue-engineered blood vessels has advantages
Duke University, Durham - Prenatal genistein in soy reduces obesity in offspring
Eastern Virginia Medical School - Poor breast cancer prognosis may be associated more with socioeconomic status than race
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation - Edwards Lifesciences' chairman and CEO adopts new 10b5-1 stock trading plan
Ehime University, Toon City - Chronic high-fat and high-sucrose diets differentially affect glucose intolerance in mice
Emory University, Atlanta - Staphylococcus aureus endocarditis outcomes are similar for methicillin-resistant and -sensitive types
Encysive Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Encysive Pharmaceuticals appoints vice president of European Operations
EpiCept - EpiCept to update unaudited pro forma financial statements of merger with Maxim
Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam - ECG editing improves diagnostic accuracy of MDCT coronary angiography
Federal University of Goias, Goiania - New findings in pneumococcal vaccines described
Federal University of Santa Maria - Findings advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis research
Fluidigm Corporation - GlaxoSmithKline uses Fluidigm technology to solve structure of human cytochrome P450 2D6
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center joins LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center of Excellence Network
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle - TRIM5 alpha gene polymorphisms not associated with HIV-1 susceptibility of CD4+ cells
Frost & Sullivan - Immunohistochemistry emerges as critical tool for cancer diagnostics
Fudan University, Shanghai - Lactobacillus-expressing human chorionic gonadotrophin-beta induces an antibody response
GammaCan International Inc. - GammaCan announces positive pre-IND meeting on VitiGam for metastatic malignant melanoma
GenVec, Inc. - GenVec expands TNFerade Phase II pancreatic cancer study into Phase II/III trial
Genaera Corporation - Dr. Peter J. Savino joins board of Genaera Corporation
Gene-IT - Gene-IT launches GenomeQuest 3.0, a biological search solution
Georgia Institute of Technology - Cystic Fibrosis research may benefit from new ATP sensing tool
Georgia Institute of Technology - New biodegradable polymers show drug delivery potential
Glasgow Caledonian University - New research in the area of behavioral medicine detailed
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa - Interpersonal factors linked to increased desire for hastened death in cancer patients
Harvard University - HIV-1 subtype C vaccines focus on proteins derived from HIV-1C
Harvard University - KSHV IFN regulatory factor 1 inhibits ATM/p53 signal transduction pathway
Hebrew University Medical School, Jerusalem - In children, NT-proBNP may be a marker for persistent cardiac disease
Heinrich-Heine-Universitat, Dusseldorf - New findings in the area of bacteriology detailed
Henan Provincial Research Institute of Tuberculosis, Zhengzhou - Antituberculosis drug resistance mutations screened by DHPLC
Herlev Hospital - Cancers may be detected by the new biomarker YKL-40
Hitachi America, Ltd. - Hitachi receives FDA clearance for PROBEAT proton beam therapy system
Hokkaido University - Radiation pneumonitis developed after stereotactic irradiation for lung tumors
Hoodia Products International, Inc. - Hoodia Products outlines media campaign with TVA Productions
Hopital St. Marguerite, Marseille - Researchers' work adds to lung cancer body of knowledge
Hospices Civils Strasbourg - Cases of ALS and polyneuropathy resembling CIDP may elucidate disease pathogenesis
Hospital Clinic of Barcelona - Hip and buttock implants enhance feminine contours for HIV/AIDS patients
Hospital General University of Gregorio Maranon, Madrid - Reports add new data to HIV/AIDS HAART research
Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr. Negrin - Breast cancer treated with epirubicin, cyclophosphamide, and weekly paclitaxel
Hospital University Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona - Neutral-red is a marker of Mycobacterium tuberculosis virulence
Hospital University of San Carlos - NF kappa B1 gene does not affect type 1 diabetes predisposition in Spanish population
Hospital del Mar, Barcelona - Atherosclerosis development is associated with antiretroviral HIV therapy
Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto - Antidepressant use during pregnancy should be evaluated with evidence-based counseling
IGI, Inc. - IGI announces positive results from Vitamin C clinical study
INSERM U484, Clermont-Ferrand - Red grape skin polyphenols disrupt pathological angiogenesis
IRIDEX Corp. - IRIDEX appoints Deborah Tomasco new vice president of product innovation
Imagenetix, Inc. - Imagenetix commissions new study to evaluate Celadrin capsules for knee osteoarthritis
Imperial College, London - Cocaine-induced sodium channel block in cardiomyocytes is reversed by alpha1 -acid glycoprotein
Imperial College, London - Low Arc NPY and PeVN somatostatin mRNA expression may play a role in body length
India National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research - Link between head and neck cancer and glutathione S-transferase M1 null genotype assessed
Indiana University - 17-Beta-estradiol decreases p38 MAPK-mediated myocardial inflammation after acute ischemia
Indiana University School of Medicine - Skeletal muscle-derived progenitor cells exhibit neural competence
Inha University, Inchon - Low-dose ramipril plus candesartan was a safe treatment in diabetics with kidney disease
Inovise Medical, Inc. - Inovise inks agreement with Goodwin Health for distribution of AUDICOR 200 in Hong Kong
Institute of Environmental Science & Research Ltd. - Genetic variation in Campylobacter isolates in New Zealand evaluated by PFGE
Iwate Medical University - Acute liver failure reflected by ratio of circulating follistatin and activin A
JDS Uniphase Corp. - JDSU picks Nosco as partner for production of counterfeit-proof drug labels
Japan National Cancer Center - Criteria for additional treatment after esophageal cancer endoscopic mucosal resection defined
Johns Hopkins Medical Institute - Pancreatic cancer RELN pathway disruption identified
Johns Hopkins University - Colon cancer development inhibited by aspirin and NSAIDs
Kamiichi General Hospital, Toyama - Stomach function after gastric cancer surgery evaluated
Kaohsiung Medical University - Membrane antibody receptor allows noninvasive imaging of gene expression
Karolinska University - Researchers describe findings in cardiology studies
Keio University, Tokyo - Growth-chart-based evaluation stratifies children with inadequate growth after SCT
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. - Keryx enters agreement to acquire marketed diagnostic for detection of microalbuminuria
Kyoto University - LAGE-1 might be a target antigen for anti-tumoral immunotherapy in esophageal cancer
Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine - Findings in imaging provide new insights
Kyungpook National University - Recent studies add new data to gastric cancer research
Linkoping University - Pain intensity, disability, and health measures differentiate lumbopelvic pain in pregnancy
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Breast augmentation complications are identified by imaging methods
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Prostate cancer cells respond to a new anti-proliferation, anti-angiogenic compound
Magistral Biotech Inc. - Magistral Biotech sells its cholesterol-related assets to Diversified Natural Products, Inc.
March of Dimes - March of Dimes announces approximately $1.7 million in funding for Colorado-based programs
Massachusetts General Hospital - In non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes, late troponin rise is common
Mayo Clinic & Mayo Foundation - In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, abnormal stress myocardial perfusion imaging identifies risk
McKesson Corporation - McKesson names Laureen Seeger as general counsel
MedMira Inc. - MedMira receives Middle East order for 10,000 MiraWell Rapid HIV Tests
Medical University of Vienna - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of hematology
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Pelvic lymph node metastasis in prostate cancer predicted by endorectal and phased-array MRI
Metabolic - Metabolic completes A$13 million share placement
Michigan State University - Children with asthma were almost 1.5 times more likely to be overweight
MicroIslet, Inc. - MicroIslet appoints Bertram Walls, MD, to board of directors
Microvision, Inc. - Microvision reports 2005 revenues of $14.7 million
Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation Inc. - Nicotine's reinforcing effects are reduced by conjugate vaccine
Monash University, Clayton - Multiple signalling pathways are involved in skeletal muscle cell glucose uptake
Monash University, Melbourne - Research in heart failure provides new insights
Montreal General Hospital - Mycobacterium avium complex species and subspecies distinguished by hsp65 sequencing
Mt. Sinai Medical Center, New York - Reports advance knowledge in kidney disease research
Nagasaki University Hospital - HIV-1 infection is inhibited by norepinephrine through NF-kappa B inactivation
Nanogen, Inc. - Nanogen launches cystic fibrosis analyte-specific reagents
National Chung Hsing University, Taichung - Lung cancer cells express hepatocyte growth factor upon nicotine exposure
National Hospital, Osaka - Mycobacterium tuberculosis protection is conferred by DNA vaccine
National Kaohsiung Normal University - Anti-Burkholderia pseudomallei activity is produced using flagellin
National Taiwan University - Fas-associated phosphatase-1 proposed as tumor suppressor gene in hepatocellular carcinoma
National University of Singapore - Two immunogenic proteins may be potential Klebsiella pneumoniae vaccine candidates
Neur-Hitech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Neur-Hitech signs agreement with Xel to develop Alzheimer transdermal patch treatment
New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services - Factors contributing to high prostate cancer incidence in New Jersey clarified
New York University-Hospital for Joint Diseases - Ankle ailments get a leg up with new treatments and techniques
New York-Presbyterian Hospital - Even complex first-time febrile seizures unlikely to need emergency neuroimaging
Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow - New findings in the area of imaging detailed
NovaDel Pharma Inc. - NovaDel issued Canadian patent for oral spray delivery of major classes of pharmaceuticals
Novartis Oncology - Femara shown to reduce breast cancer recurrence even after lapse in follow-up tamoxifen treatment
NuGen Technologies, Inc. - NuGen Technologies adds Dr. Michael Hunkapiller to directors, closes $7.75 million funding round
Odense University Hospital - Researchers describe findings in statins studies
Okayama University - Esophageal cancer cells show added radiosensitivity after receiving gefitinib
Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine - In acute MI patients, remodeling in culprit lesion is linked to old age and calcification
Osaka Medical College - Cerebrovascular disease linked to heart rate differences in nonhypertensive diabetics
Ospedale Maggiore Mangiagalli & Regina Elena, Milan - Diagnosing hepatocellular carcinoma with alpha-fetoprotein evaluated
OsteoBiologics, Inc. - OsteoBiologics and Alphatec Spine announce domestic distribution agreement for spine products
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse - Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse invests $100,000 in Applied Computational Technologies
Purdue University, West Lafayette - Purdue project could help pets serve as disease watchdogs
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Rigel granted key patents in immunology, virology, and oncology
Rockefeller University, New York - Role of hypothalamic function in feeding behavior reviewed
Rockwood Holdings, Inc. - Rockwood Holdings appoints Timothy McKenna as vice president, investor relations and communications
Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo - Reports describe recent advances in drug development research
SUNY, Buffalo - Increase in overweight may be linked to reduced physical activity in children with sleep disorders
Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Goteborg - Studies add new findings to metabolic syndrome body of knowledge
Semafore Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Semafore Pharmaceuticals receives $2.3 million Indiana grant to conduct kinase research
Shwartz Center for Nutrition & Metabolism, Cleveland - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of obesity pathogenesis
Sinai Children's Hospital, North Chicago - Studies describe new findings in HIV/AIDS vaccines research
Society for General Microbiology - Herpes virus offers hope for brain tumor treatment
Society for General Microbiology - Scientists examine methods to enhance probiotics and boost friendly bacteria
Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Somaxon Pharmaceuticals completes 5,000,000-share IPO at $11 per share at year-end 2005
Specialty Pharmaceuticals Division of McNeil PPC, Inc. - Treatment data on methylphenidate HCl extended-release tablets released for U.S. FDA meeting
Spherix Incorporated - Spherix meets overseas CRO, moves to finalize phase 3 trial of Naturlose for diabetes
St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul - Chronic glomerulonephritis may stem from enzyme-linked angiogenesis
Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. - Stem Cell Therapeutics closes IPO in 2005 for gross proceeds of $8,500,000
Stryker Corporation - Stryker Corp. acquires Sightline Technologies stock for $50 million, other considerations
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration - Florida receives over $16 million for hurricane crisis counseling aid
SunTech Medical Group Limited - SunTech Medical Group acquires U.K.-based medical company Oakfield Instruments
SurModics, Inc. - Enrollment completed in phase 1 trial of intravitreal implant in diabetic macular edema
Surgical Technology - Over 1,000 total knee surgeries performed with Plus Orthopaedics' computer-assisted surgery system
Technical University of Dresden - Bladder cancer cells are chemosensitized by antisense oligodeoxynucleotides and siRNA
Technical University of Munich - After Fontan operation, site of coronary sinus drainage does not affect flow reserve in long term
Teine Keijinkai Hospital, Hokkaido - Biocompatible dural substitute replaces biological tissue without causing incompatibility
Telzuit Medical Technologies, Inc. - Telzuit Medical secures first round of pre-orders for wireless heart monitor system
Teranode Corportion - Research software company Teranode Corporation names three VPs to management team
The Quigley Corporation - Quigley initiates development plan to test QR-441(A) against avian influenza in poultry stocks
Therakos Inc. - Apoptotic cell transfusion may be useful in graft-versus-host disease
Thomson Scientific - Thomson Scientific names top research papers of 2005
Tohoku University, Miyagi - Studies describe new findings in oncology research
Tokyo Medical & Dental University - p53 resistance in oral squamous cell carcinoma cells caused by defect in Ser-46 phosphorylation
Tzu Chi University - Programmed 20-sec apnea in rats shows time course of cardiovascular neural regulation
U.S. Food & Drug Administration - U.S. FDA and the Critical Path Institute announce Predictive Safety Testing Consortium
U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - New federal research program aims to improve survival from cardiac arrest and severe trauma
U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences - Cancer prevention by COX inhibitors aided by changes in gene expression
U.S. National Institutes of Health - Hendra and Nipah viruses neutralized by human monoclonal antibodies
U.S. National Institutes of Health - RT levels in HIV-1 particles affect susceptibility to NNRTIs but not to lamivudine
United BioSource Corporation - United BioSource Corporation, pharmacists' organization partner to support product research
United Therapeutics Corporation - U.S. FDA grants approval to expand label indication for treprostinil sodium injection
Universite Libre de Bruxelles - Recent findings illuminate research in melanoma vaccines
University College London - Coronary microvascular dysfunction occurs in male patients with Anderson-Fabry disease
University Federico II of Naples - Recent findings in diagnostics described
University of Alberta - Data advance knowledge in hepatitis C virus research
University of Arkansas - Allergic fungal sinusitis in children requires aggressive treatment
University of Athens - Short-term effects of ambient particles on cardiovascular and respiratory mortality are reported
University of Basel - Infant birth weight is lower in assisted versus natural conception in formerly infertile women
University of Basel Hospital - For heart failure patients, hospitalization increases prescriptions, potential drug interactions
University of Bern - Hepatitis C virus coinfection is associated with decreased adherence to antiretroviral therapy
University of Birmingham - Influenza vaccination antibody response is enhanced by prior acute stress exposure
University of Brighton - Moderate exercise improved whole-day glycemic control in obese with type 2 diabetes
University of Buenos Aires - Alcyopterosin A and illudalane derivatives evaluated as anticancer agents
University of Calgary - Prediction model was accurate for patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing PCI
University of California, Irvine - Combined nerve graft and growth factor treatment facilitates catecholaminergic fiber regrowth
University of California, Los Angeles - Efficacy of 18F-fluorothymidine-PET to monitor lung cancer therapy assessed
University of California, Los Angeles - Ventricular outflow tract transannular patch was safe, effective without cardiopulmonary bypass
University of Cambridge - DNA strand breaks induce CAF-1 expression in quiescent human cells
University of Chicago - Loneliness linked to high blood pressure in aging adults
University of Chicago - Researchers' data advance HIV/AIDS transmission research
University of Colorado - American Indians with alcohol problems have more medical conditions
University of Erlangen-Nuremberg - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS drug development
University of Granada - Goat milk oligosaccharides have anti-inflammatory effects in rats with hapten-induced colitis
University of Granada - Vascular and renal function in experimental thyroid disorders are focus of review
University of Groningen - Melanoma detected and managed by [F-18]fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography
University of Groningen - Small-interfering RNAs are efficiently delivered via reconstituted influenza virus envelopes
University of Heidelberg - Binge eating disorder may correlate with reduced parasympathetic cardiac control
University of Helsinki - COX-1 and glycoprotein receptor polymorphisms are linked to antiplatelet effect of aspirin
University of Hong Kong - Adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein is obesity and metabolic syndrome-related biomarker
University of Iowa - Geocoding in cancer research described
University of Iowa - Gynecologic cancer patients using avoidant coping strategies may lower quality of life
University of Istanbul - Val34Leu polymorphism in FXIII gene shows protective effect against myocardial infarction
University of Liverpool - Breast cancer prognosis and survival associate with S100A4 and osteopontin
University of London - T cell epitopes of Sendai virus are not solely responsible for viral clearance
University of Madras - Aloe vera leaf gel extract appears to improve the lipid profile of diabetic rats
University of Manitoba - S-adenosylmethionine with vitamins C and E protect against insulin resistance
University of Maryland - Findings describe new data in leukemia research
University of Michigan - Autoimmune diseases within individuals and families can increase other autoimmune risk
University of Minnesota School of Public Health - New wave of tobacco use in urban India among grade school-aged children
University of Mississippi - Ischemia and circulation improve following angiogenic induction in replanted limbs
University of Murcia - Differential diagnoses of hypertrophic cardiomyopathies may be aided by DNA quantification
University of Navarra, Pamplona - Weight loss induced cortisol metabolism changes not affected by metabolic syndrome symptoms
University of New South Wales, Sydney - Norovirus genotype variant associated with global gastroenteritis outbreaks
University of Otago - Tuberculosis vaccination regimen efficacy is influenced by time
University of Parma - Insulin resistance predicts carotid intimal medial thickness in hypertension
University of Pittsburgh - Abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture repair has higher mortality rate for women
University of South Australia - alpha-Cyclodextrin reduces glycemic response to carbohydrate meal in dose-dependent manner
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow - Oral tetanus toxoid vesicular delivery induces systemic and mucosal immunity
University of Tennessee - Proteome and transcriptome markers of autoimmune diabetes risk identified
University of Tokyo - C-reactive protein induces VCAM-1 gene expression through NF-kappa B activation
University of Tokyo - Oncolytic HSV-1 vectors armed with immunostimulatory genes enhances antitumor efficacy
University of Tubingen - MSCT is noninvasive method to detect or rule out coronary artery disease in higher BMI patients
University of Tubingen - Prostate cancer staged by laparoscopic sentinel lymph node dissection
University of Tubingen - Studies advance knowledge in cancer vaccines research
University of Turku - Respiratory changes during sleep may be more pronounced in postmenopausal women
University of Ulster, Londonderry - New data illuminates research in diabetes pathogenesis
University of Utrecht - Pneumococcal vaccine efficacy depends on Fc gamma receptor IIa polymorphism
University of Washington - Cervicitis risk factors may be distinct from those of other endocervical infections
University of Western Australia - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of hypertension
University of Western Ontario - Salivary gland tumors express human kallikrein 6
University of Wisconsin - Human neural progenitors deliver glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor
University of Yamanashi - Immune targeting with MAGE-3(113) peptide is a promising gastrointestinal cancer therapy
VCA Animal Hospitals - Bacterial disease leptospirosis can be health threat to canines and humans, vet warns
Vernalis plc - Primary end point achieved in trial of intranasal buprenorphine for postoperative pain
Vienna Medical University - Uterine fibroid embolization results in good outcomes and improvement in quality of life
VirtualScopics, Inc. - VirtualScopics presents four research studies at meeting of Orthopaedic Research Society
Wayne State University - Obesity is linked to mutations in human melanocortin-4 receptor gene
Weston Education Center, London - Eleven common symptoms widely spread among five progressive chronic diseases
World Heart Corporation - World Heart Corporation reports Q4 2005 revenues of $3.63 million, up 22% over Q4 2004
Wright Medical Group, Inc. - Independent director David D. Stevens named to Wright Medical Group's audit committee
Xcyte Therapies, Inc. - Xcyte Therapies stockholders approve transaction with Cyclacel Group plc
Yale University - Advanced ovarian cancer shows strong insulin-like growth factor II expression
Yale University - Too much or too little sleep increases diabetes risk for men
Yale University - Wasabi's kick linked to single pain receptor
Yonsei University, Seoul - Gastric cancer treated by 5-fluorouracil, leucovorin, and docetaxel
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou - Ampullary cancer displays prominent angiogenic elements
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