Lab Law Weekly

Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York City, U.S. - Hand-carried cardiac ultrasound devices impact clinical management

Munich University of Technology, Germany - Imminent ventricular tachyarrhythmias are associated with heart rate turbulence slope reduction

Nabi Biopharmaceuticals - Nabi Biopharmaceuticals reports second quarter results

Nagoya University, Japan - Pancreatic cancer extended resection techniques and indications discussed

National Aeronautics & Space Administration, U.S. - I-129 correlated poorly with Cs-137 soil deposition across Belarus

National Defense Medical College, Japan - An amino acid transporter is a potential molecular target in astrocytic tumors

National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute, U.S. - Reports from the United States and Germany advance knowledge in imaging research

National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, U.S. - Studies from the United States and People's Republic of China advance knowledge in vaccines research

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, U.S. - HIV-neutralizing monoclonal antibody 4E10 recognizes N-terminal sequences on native antigen

National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Japan - Reports from Japan, the United States and Switzerland advance knowledge in vaccines research

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Dopamine D₃ receptor antagonist blocks cocaine reward effects

National Public Health Institute, Finland - Findings from Denmark and the United States advance knowledge in herpes research

Ness Foundation, U.K. - Two genes have a combined effect on susceptibility to schizophrenia

NeuroMetrix - NeuroMetrix reports revenues of $14 million for second quarter, up 73 percent from previous year

Neurology - Magnetoencephalography is used to visualize sensorimotor feedback

Newport - Newport Corporation reports second quarter 2006 results

Next Pharmaceuticals - University of Texas lab study finds Phellodendron tree extract inhibits prostate cancer cell growth

NightHawk Radiology Holdings - NightHawk Radiology announces record revenues during second quarter 2006

Northwestern University, U.S. - Findings from the United States, Italy and France describe new data in lymphoma research

Northwestern University, U.S. - Malignant melanoma cells secrete a protein required for embryo formation

Nuvelo - Nuvelo appoints Wolff as CFO, Pergande VP human resources

Ohio State University, U.S. - Screening and symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases are reviewed

Ortec International - Ortec announces reverse stock split

Orthopedic Medical Devices - Stryker Orthopaedics reports on new knee system with wear resistant technology

Osaka University, Japan - Coronary flow reduction of 30% or greater at rest is detected by novel indices

Ottawa General Hospital, Ottawa, Canada - Recurrent ovarian cancer treated with continuous weekly paclitaxel fares well in a clinical study

Oxigene - Oxigene reports second-quarter 2006 operational and financial results

PARI Respiratory Equipment - PARI launches LC Sprint nebulizer & Trek S compressor

PRA International - PRA International announces second quarter results

Peking University, People's Republic of China - Reports from the People's Republic of China, India and Slovakia describe recent advances in vectors research

Pennsylvania State University, U.S. - Secondary immunization delays advanced-stage tumor progression

PerkinElmer - PerkinElmer collaborates with U.K. research team to identify biomarkers that predict preterm birth

PharmaMar - PharmaMar submits marketing authorization application in Europe for Yondelis as sarcoma treatment

Ponce School of Medicine, Puerto Rico - Researchers from the United States and Brazil publish new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS

Ponce School of Medicine, U.S. - SIV Tat evolution correlates with AIDS progression during morphine-dependence

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, India - Noradrenaline is as effective as albumin for treating circulatory dysfunction

Purdue University, U.S. - Ca_v 1.2 and Ca_v 1.3 mediate insulin secretion stimulated by 7.5 mM glucose

Purdue University, U.S. - Research leads to first treatment for drug-resistant HIV

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, U.K. - Toxicity of combination therapy detected in cirrhotic patients with hepatitis C

Quick-Med Technologies - Quick-Med Technologies selected by U.S. Army for a $770,000 Phase II grant

RIKEN, Japan - Embryonic stem cell self-renewal occurs in the absence of DNA methyltransferases

RTI International - Marital therapy may be more effective at treating female alcoholics than traditional methods

Raptor Pharmaceuticals - Raptor Pharmaceuticals announces effectiveness of registration statement relating to stock sale

Remuda Ranch - Treatment center reports eating disorders more treatable than ever

Research Australia - Spray-on skin relieves emotional trauma for child burn victims

Research Unit 03/UR/08-14, Monastir, Tunisia - New findings from Tunisia, Finland and France in the area of genetics described

Research and Markets - Report on Spanish pharma industry released; prescriptions account for 95.3% of the sector

Rikshospitalet-Radiumhospitalet University Hospital, Oslo, Norway - Researchers from Norway and the United States report details of new studies and findings in the area of transplants

Riverside Gynecologic Oncology, Columbus, U.S. - Pelvic lymph node count plays prognostic role in FIGO stage I and II endometrial cancer

Roche - Large transplant study shows CellCept based drug combination is best immunosuppressant

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, U.S. - Insulin pump therapy may improve glycemic control and self-efficacy in type 1 diabetes females

Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia - Whole-blood IFN-gamma assay to detect latent TB infection has performance limitations

Royal Hospital, Antrim, North Ireland - Proforma developed to encourage clinics to document prognostic factors for basal cell cancer

Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia - Focal atrial tachycardia is focus of review

Royal Tropical Institute, Netherlands - Electronic nose detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis in clinical specimens

Saber - Saber, Netsmart to develop information system for North Carolina Health and Human Services

San Vincenzo Hospital, Taormina Messina, Italy - Data from Italy, the United States and Germany advance knowledge in cardiology research

Sangamo BioSciences - Sangamo BioSciences reports 2006 Q2 net loss of $3.3 million, revenue of $1.8 million

Sanofi Pasteur - New findings in influenza described from France, the United States and Norway

Schering-Plough - Researchers from the United States report recent findings in hepatitis C virus

Seoul National University, South Korea - Polymorphisms affect hepatitis B virus clearance and hepatocellular carcinoma

Sepracor - Sepracor reports Q2 2006 consolidated revenues of $264.4 million

Simon Fraser University, Canada - Researchers from Canada and the United States report details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore -  Fusarium keratitis outbreak associated with contact lens wear in Singapore

Singapore National University, Singapore - Non-invasive models fail to predict histology in chronic hepatitis B

Socrates Guanaes Gomes, Brazil - Genotype distribution determined in chronic hepatitis B virus infections

Sorin Group - Sorin Group receives U.S. FDA approval to produce heart valves in Saluggia, Italy facility

St. John's Hospital, Midlothian, U.K. - Merkel cell carcinoma in Scotland 1993-2003 analyzed

St. Luke's Medical Center, Quezon, Philippines - Specific congenital cardiac lesions cannot be diagnosed by chest radiographs alone

State University of Campinas, Brazil - New findings from Brazil and India in the area of lipids detailed

Steno Diabetes Center, Gentofte, Denmark - New findings in diabetes described from Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom

Stockholm South Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden - Islet blood flow enhanced by captopril, irbesartan and pravastatin but suppressed by palmitate

Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea - Breast cancer pulmonary metastasis is thwarted by erlotinib in mouse models

Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea - Hepatocellular carcinoma risk factors for early multinodular recurrences are determined

Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea - Recent findings from South Korea, Brazil and United States illuminate research in brain cancer

SuperGen - SuperGen reports 2006 Q2 revenues of $24 million, up from $7.9 million in Q2 2005

Swedish Institute of Infectious Disease Control, Sweden -  Mycobacterium tuberculosis rifampin resistance rapidly detected by pyrosequencing

Symyx Technologies - Symyx Technologies reports Q2 2006 revenue of $28.4 million, up 18% from Q2 2005

Talyst - Thomas J. Virgin appointed to board of directors of pharmacy tech company Talyst

Technical University of Munich, Germany - Gene therapy restores fatty aldehyde dehydrogenase in Sjogren-Larsson syndrome

Teva Pharmaceutical - Teva initiates phase 3 efficacy study of glatiramer acetate for relapsing-remitting MS

Texas A&M University, U.S. - Equine West Nile virus 2002 epidemic spread throughout Texas from two areas

The Debiopharm Group - Debiopharm applies for first European marketing authorization for Sanvar in France

TissueGene - TissueGene initiates phase 1 clinical trial with treatment for degenerative joint diseases

Tokyo Medical & Dental University, Japan - Researchers from Japan, Israel and the United States report details of new studies and findings in the area of colon cancer

Tokyo Medical University, Japan - Researchers' findings from Japan and the United States advance cancer treatment research

Transgene - Transgene S.A. appoints Michel Dubois chairman of company board of directors

TriPath Imaging - TriPath Imaging reports Q2 2006 earnings per share of 4 cents, 9 cents for first half 2006

Tufts University, U.S. - Physical activity and athletic ability in food advertising may promote overconsumption

U.S. BioDefense - U.S. BioDefense receives $200,000 commitment from Equity Solutions

Uludag University, Turkey - Studies from Turkey, the United States and Netherlands describe new findings in breast cancer research

Universidad Autonoma, Spain - Colorectal carcinogenesis mutator pathway targets RIS1

Universidad Autonoma, Spain - HIV protease cleaves poly(A)-binding protein

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil - Controlling systolic blood pressure in diabetic nephropathy may lower urinary TGF-beta 1

Universitatsklinikum Munster, Germany - Reports from Germany and the United States describe recent advances in imaging research

University Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain - Researchers from Spain, Australia and Austria publish new studies and findings in the area of obesity

University Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany - Findings from Germany, Switzerland and Canada describe new data in angiology research

University Medical Center of Utrecht, Netherlands - Pulmonary artery catheter in anesthesiology and intensive care medicine is focus of review

University Tor Vergata of Rome, Italy - Gastric cancer cell protease-activated receptor-2 activates epidermal growth factor receptor

University of Arkansas, U.S. - Atrial fibrillation onset is preceded by heart rate complexity decrease

University of Arkansas, U.S. - Recent studies from the United States, France and People's Republic of China add new data to cancer treatment research

University of Athens, Greece - Patient and in-room personnel radiation dosimetry during electrophysiology studies deemed acceptable

University of Bern, Switzerland - Reports from Switzerland, the United States and Australia describe recent advances in chlamydia research

University of Birmingham, U.K. - Human sinusoidal endothelium can capture hepatitis C virus particles

University of Bologna, Italy - Researchers from Italy, the South Korea and Kaohsiung provide details of new studies and findings in the area of apoptosis

University of Bristol, U.K. - Neonates with coarctation of the aorta show signs of cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction

University of California, U.S. - Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells express nestin when expanded on particular glass

University of California, U.S. - Data from the United States and Taiwan advance knowledge in osteoporosis research

University of California, U.S. - Galaxies appear to be four times more common in the direction of gamma-ray bursts

University of Cincinnati, U.S. - Recent findings in diabetes described by researchers from the United States and Germany

University of East Anglia, U.K. - Brief Core Schema Scales provide useful measure of schemata about self and others

University of Erlangen Nuremberg, Germany - Studies from Germany and Finland add new findings to dental body of knowledge

University of Florida, U.S. - Study shows that a genetic defect could keep some people from feeling full

University of Gottingen, Germany - Adult liver cells have enormous plasticity and differentiation potential

University of Halle-Wittenberg, Germany - Blood pressure values from different devices are compared

University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China - Augmented EDHF-mediated relaxations attenuate endothelial dysfunction in type 1 diabetic rats

University of Illinois, U.S. - Hypertensive African Americans with kidney disease tolerate aggressive BP control

University of Illinois, U.S. - Low carbohydrate, high protein diet stabilizes glycemic control in rats

University of Insubria, Italy - Should apical ballooning syndrome be clinical consideration for women with chest pain?

University of Iowa, U.S. - Studies from the United States add new findings to cancer treatment body of knowledge

University of Kansas, U.S. - New findings from the United States, Taiwan and Canada in the area of schizophrenia detailed

University of Lausanne, Switzerland - Researchers from Switzerland, Germany and the United States describe findings in vaccines studies

University of Louisville, U.S. - Reports from the United States, Denmark and Canada describe recent advances in cancer treatment research

University of Manchester, U.K. - Effectiveness of human papillomavirus testing during routine cervical screening was explored

University of Manchester, U.K. - Hospital management of fatal self-poisoning is focus of investigation

University of Manitoba, Canada - Findings from Canada and the United States describe new data in urology research

University of Manitoba, Canada - Predicting breast cancer response to endocrine therapy by estrogen receptor-beta should be examined

University of Miami, U.S. - Dermatofibroma distinguished from rare variants by examining proliferative index

University of Munich, Germany - Cryopreserved vascular umbilical cord cells used to engineer viable heart valves

University of Murcia, Spain - Venous thrombosis risk increased by hemostatic protein nonsense polymorphism

University of Naples Federico II, Italy - Transcatheter atrial septal defect closure can be postponed in children

University of Nebraska, U.S. - Prostate cancer production of hyaluronan enhances tumor aggressiveness

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, U.K. - Study provides new insights into brain organization

University of North Carolina, U.S. - Scientists develop a new method to create computed tomography images using carbon nanotube x-rays

University of Oklahoma, U.S. - Incisor crowding stability is similarly achieved with extraction and nonextraction of premolars

University of Oviedo, Spain - Soft tissue sarcomas should not be treated by doxorubicin and fixed dose-rate infusion gemcitabine

University of Paris, France - Researchers from France, the United States and Sweden report recent findings in diabetes

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - N-terminal GRP94 fragment is sufficient for peptide presentation via antigen-presenting cells

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Notch1 critical for proliferation of KSHV-associated B-lymphoma cell lines

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Recent findings from the United States and United Kingdom illuminate research in cardiology

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Recent findings from the United States, Japan and Taiwan illuminate research in cell biology

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Researchers' work from the United States, Taiwan and France adds to lung cancer body of knowledge

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Statistical method compares HIV growth curves

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Researchers from the United States detail new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Roles of nicotinic receptors in micturition reflex were examined

University of Pretoria, South Africa - Infant hearing screening is conducted at immunization clinics in South Africa

University of Queensland, Australia - Smoking cessation interventions addressing life stages may prove effective for young women

University of Rochester, U.S. - Findings from the United States and Canada describe new data in apoptosis research

University of Rochester, U.S. - Hierarchical Bayesian method estimates long-term HIV dynamics with HAART

University of Rochester, U.S. - Signaling regulates oral epithelial differentiation and palate development

University of Rochester, U.S. - Vaccine redistribution model was developed to prevent influenza vaccine shortage

University of Sacred Heart, Italy - Studies from Italy, the South Korea and France advance knowledge in diabetes research

University of Salamanca, Spain - p53 downregulates its activating vaccinia-related kinase 1

University of Sao Paulo, Brazil - Lethal bleeding injury to juxtahepatic vena cava was treated with stent graft in dog model

University of Sao Paulo, Brazil - New research from Brazil and the United States in the area of HIV/AIDS detailed

University of Sao Paulo, Brazil - Severe malocclusion is treated with molar extraction

University of Shizuoka, Japan - Aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonists and antioxidants induce detoxifying enzymes in WAT

University of Siena, Italy - Osteogenic growth peptide affects human osteoblasts

University of Texas, U.S. - Antipsychotic medication olanzapine is associated with type 2 diabetes onset

University of Texas, U.S. - Inspiratory impedance in acute hypovolemia may slow progression to hemodynamic instability

University of Texas, U.S. - MALT lymphoma-associated translocations not linked to nuclear BCL-10 expression

University of Texas, U.S. - Research from the United States and Israel in breast cancer provides new insights

University of Texas, U.S. - Researchers' data from the United States and United Kingdom advance genetics research

University of Tokyo, Japan - Researchers' data from Japan, Turkey and Australia advance neurology research

University of Toledo, U.S. - Dysregulated Toll-like receptor signaling affects macrophage-mediated diabetes complications

University of Toronto, Canada - Studies from Canada, Australia and Japan describe new findings in diabetes research

University of Toulouse, France -  Streptococcus pneumoniae genetic transformability is induced by antibiotics

University of Utrecht, Netherlands - Ductal carcinoma-in-situ of the breast recurrence prevented with radiotherapy

University of Utrecht, Netherlands - Pioglitazone reverses TNF-alpha induced endothelial dysfunction in diabetics

University of Vienna, Austria - Expression balance paces erythroid differentiation

University of Virginia, U.S. - Postoperative nausea, vomiting and pain are assessed after transsphenoidal surgery

University of Washington, U.S. - Conjugative Gram-positive Tn2009 in Gram-negative commensal bacteria has been reported

University of Wisconsin, U.S. - TAL1 oncoprotein modulates NF-kB1 expression in a subset of human T cell leukemia cells

VA Medical Centers, U.S. - Recent findings from the United States and Denmark illuminate research in hepatitis C virus

VA Medical Centers, U.S. - Research from the United States and Australia in obesity provides new insights

Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, U.S. - High-grade dysplasia and intramucosal cancer treated by esophagectomy

Washington University, U.S. - Refractory ovarian cancer responds to antiangiogenic bevacizumab combination therapy

Wilderness & Environmental Medicine - Study examines different washing-up methods to determine how to prevent illness

Windber Research Institute, U.S. - Label-free semiquantitative peptide feature profiling of breast cancer described

World Health Organization - Researchers' findings from the United States and Germany advance ebola research

Wuhan University, People's Republic of China - Mitochondrial genes T2294C and A14693G may lead to genetic predisposition for type 2 diabetes

Yale University, U.S. - Studies from the United States, Portugal and Sweden advance knowledge in diabetes research

Yonsei University, South Korea - Findings from South Korea, Switzerland and People's Republic of China describe new data in developmental biology research