Law and Health Weekly

Lonza - Biopharmaceutical manufacturer to offer Niamax to U.S. nutrition industry

Lund University -  H. pylori vacA and cagA genotypes seen more in chronic active gastritis

MINRAD, Inc. - Medical device company to merge with Technology Acquisition Corporation

Market Analysis - Americans are concerned about hospital-based medical, surgical errors

Massachusetts General Hospital - SIV-induced metabolic brain abnormalities reversed with virus control

Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry - 3D structure of pre-catalytic spliceosomal complex B determined

Max-Planck-Institute for Dyn. of Comp. Tech. Sys. - Metabolism of MDCK cells during influenza virus production described

Max-Planck-Institute for Infection Biology - Apoptosis paves path for T cell activation against bacteria

Mayo Clinic - Right ventricular function impaired in obese men

Medical Errors - Cerner, Leapfrog reducing medical errors in Seattle area

Medical University of Berlin - Improved method devised for synthesis of peptides with free C termini

Medical University of Lodz - Gene expression determined in chronic active and inactive lesions

Medical University of Sofia -  Astragalus corniculatus saponins have antitumor effects in hamsters

Meningitis - Four-year-old Chesterton boy dies of meningitis

Merck & Co., Inc. - EPO renders oral decision to revoke patent for Fosamax Once Weekly

Merck Research Laboratories - Novel fungal polyketide inhibits HIV-1 integrase activity

Mergers & Acquisitions - DaVita to acquire Physicians Dialysis, Inc.

Mergers and Acquisitions - MT Ultimate Healthcare to acquire Abundant Nursing, Inc.

Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals - Research shows expansion of amino acid chelate technology fluorescent microscopy

Montreal Heart Institute - Recombinant P-selectin glycoprotein ligand-1 prevents in-stent restenosis

Mount Sinai School of Medicine - Unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma therapies reviewed

Mt Sinai School of Medicine - Long terminal repeat superantigen might play a role in breast cancer

Mt. Sinai School of Medicine - Candidate topical microbicides exhibit several anti-HSV mechanisms

Myriad Genetics, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company presents data on Alzheimer disease drug candidate

Nancy University Hospital - Arrhythmia detection by dual-chamber ICDs reviewed

Nanobioengineering Laboratory - European project to apply nanotech to stem cell differentiation

Nat. Inst. on Deafness & Other Communic. Disorders -  Moraxella catarrhalis proteins act as conjugate carriers

National Assn. of Health Underwriters - Treasury issues final Health Savings Account guidance for 2004

National Cardiovascular Center, Japan - Link found between 3A/4A polymorphism and endothelin-1 levels

National Cardiovascular Center, Osaka - Skeletal muscle microdialysis suitable for in vivo COMT assessment

National Institute of Hygiene, Warsaw - Immunity induced by DTwP vaccine losing efficacy against B. pertussis

Neoforma, Inc. - Supply chain manager announces second quarter results, new services

NeuroPharma - Data prove potential of GSK3Beta inhibitors as effective treatment CNS disorders

Neurochem Inc. - Alzhemed highlighted at Alzheimer's Association news conference

Neuroscience - Study: Mothers turn fearless when peptide level drops

Neuroscience Research Inst., Tsukuba, Japan - Researchers find that color perception is not innate, but acquired after birth

New River Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical company announces proposed auction-based initial public offering

New York Medical College - Live flavivirus vaccines require caution

Newport Corporation - Technology company completes acquisition of Spectra-Physics

Nextrials - Electronic clinical trials software company receives industry awards

NitroMed, Inc. - Clinical trial of BiDil treatment of African Americans with heart failure halted

North Florida South Georgia Veterans Health System - Stigmatization thwarts HIV prevention efforts in Honduras north coast

Norwegian Institute of Public Health - Nasal vaccine schedules need to allow immunological memory development

Ohio State University - Hypnosis more helpful to men than women in quitting smoking

Orphan Medical, Inc. - Pharma company announces second quarter results

Orthofix - Orthopedic products company announces preliminary second quarter results

Ospedale Regina Margherita, Turin - Aberrant glycosylation in IgAN reviewed

Oticon - Hearing aid uses artificial intelligence, mimic brain's ability to process sound

Pan American Health Organization - AIDS in Latin America: A controllable epidemic?

Panacea Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company presents findings on PAN-811 for Alzheimer disease

Partnership for Prevention - Groups commend expanded coverage of preventive services under Medicare

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - Pennsylvania public-private partnership formed to curtail pregnant women smoking

Pennsylvania State University - Ghrelin is sensitive to weight changes during diet and exercise program

Pennsylvania State University - Virtual counselor supplements traditional genetic counseling

Personnel - Arizona hospital administrator resigns

Personnel - Cardium names two new members to board

Personnel - HCA appoints new chief operating officer of outpatient services

Personnel - Tenet Healthcare Corporation appoints senior vice president, human resources

Personnel - The Center for Health Promotion announces new chief executive officer

Pertussis - Doctor at Swedish Medical Center possibly exposed 200 to whooping cough

Pertussis - Wisconsin health officials issue whooping cough alert

Peter MacCallum Cancer Center - Lymphocytes have discordant granzyme H and B expression

Pharmos Corporation - Pharmaceutical company appoints chief financial officer

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Go 6983 attenuates myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury

PowderJect Vaccines Inc. - Epidermal powder immunization enhances vaccine immunogenicity

Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane - Point-of-care testing shows variation in the degree of platelet inhibition

Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong - Quinidine effective in treatment of electrical storm

ProMutual Group - Malpractice insurer offers shoulder dystocia procedure training

Procyon Biopharma Inc. - Patient enrollment for Fibrostat Phase IIb trial for hypertrophic scars complete

Protein Design Labs - Morphotek, Inc., announces research and commercialization agreement

ProteoGenix - Method may be able to detect, prevent premature birth

QUMAS - Enterprise compliance management software developer expands European sales team

Quality Assurance - NCQA awards "Excellent" accreditation status to CIGNA HealthCare of Tennessee

QualityMetric Incorporated - Royalty-free access to health assessment software for research announced

Quigley Corporation - Health products developer dismisses accountants, enlists new independent firm

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company - Tobacco company says Senate tobacco bill would hurt growers, industry

Rachel's Well, Inc. - Organization formed to improve women's access to preventative care in Virginia

RealAge, Inc. - Consumer health media company launches new brand, Years Ahead

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon - Health insurer names vice president, chief medical officer

RehabCare Group, Inc. - Therapy program management services vendor renews agreement with VHA

Reorganization - Crown Medical (Nevada) to combine with Crown Medical (Delaware)

Respironics, Inc. - Global sleep and respiratory company reports financial results

Rheumatoid Arthritis - RheumMates lifestyle-coaching program launched for rheumatoid arthritis patients

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma company reports progress in aurora kinase program for treatment of cancer

Risk Factors - Leptin expression in nipple aspirate fluid not linked to breast cancer

Robarts Research Institute - Novel stem cell in blood and vessel formation identified

Rowett Research Institute - Anemia in pregnant rats has differential effects on maternal, fetal Cu levels

Royal Melbourne Hospital - Selective site pacing locations should defined

Royal Oak Medical Center - Urgent care center earns accreditation from trade association

Rush University - TSG-6 modulates the interaction between hyaluronan and cell surface CD44

Rutgers State University - Analytic technique facilitates discovery of agents for acute SCI

SEQUENOM,Inc. - U.S. National Institutes of Health expands relationship with genetics company

SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn - Optimal lipid lowering in patients at risk may require more than one drug

San Ramon Regional Medical Center - Medical center caregivers join California's largest health care union

Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma company refines strategic plan, focuses on development pipeline products

Schwarzeck-Verlag, GmbH - Dendrite completes strategic acquisition of German company

Scripps Research Institute - G(i)-Ras-MEKK1 signaling pathway mediates LPA-stimulated cancer-cell migration

Seattle Systems, Inc. - Custom boot for diabetic foot treatment introduced

Seoul National University - Cadalene extract exerts antioxidative effect on NNK-induced lung tumorigenesis

Seoul National University - Case cross-over design useful to find link between vaccine and safety

Serologicals Corporation - Drug company reports revenues up for the second quarter of 2004

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Kansas judge says doctors cannot be forced to report underage sex

Sexually Transmitted Disease - Chlamydia cases on pace for another record in North Dakota

Sexually Transmitted Diseases - AP: Americans fear AIDS threat to kids

Siemens Medical Solutions - Siemens' president applauds HHS information technology initiative

Solvay Draka, Inc. - Pharmaceuticals group names Richard Sternthal new president

Solvay Pharmaceutical BV - Economic implications of enhanced pandemic vaccine supply outlined

SomaLogic, Inc. - Proteomics company acquires rights to DNA modification chemistry patents

Sonus Pharmaceuticals - Company reports second quarter financials, updates breast cancer drug progress

Spectranetics Corporation - New vascular catheter sales fuel record 32% quarterly revenue jump

Spherix Incorporated - Naturlose to be studied to extend blood shelf life

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - First implant, launch of annuloplasty band for heart valve repair announced

St. Louis University - Status of live attenuated influenza virus vaccine in U.S. reported

Stanford University - Millions of sufferers go undiagnosed, study reports

Staphylococcus - Staph outbreak hits North Carolina prisons

State University of Campinas - Child-Pugh classification predicts survival better than MELD in liver transplant

Stem Cells, Inc. - Stem cells fill gap left by stroke

Sting-Free - Tech company's new insole composite can block plantar fasciitis heel pain

Sysmex America, Inc. - Clinical lab developer installs multi-lab software for Esoterix

Target Discovery, Inc. - Company launches pre-coat reagents to address biochemical separation issues

TechniScan, Inc. - Stephen Blum joins ultrasound company's board

Technology Acquisition Corporation - Reporting company acquires medical company MINRAD, Inc.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Drug company gets FDA approval for generic dilator for bronchial asthma

The Perrigo Company - Over-the-counter drug manufacturer acquire certain assets of APG, Inc.

ThermoGenesis Corp - Blood cell container patent for improved cryopreservation issued

Thomas Jefferson University - New generation of SNV-based vectors may be used to block HIV-1 replication

Toxoplasmosis - IgM response in pregnant women is too variable to predict timing of infection

Transax International Ltd. - Information systems company provides business update

TriPath Imaging, Inc. - New molecular diagnostic tests released for external research

Tuberculosis - Fort Wayne firefighters, others being tested for tuberculosis

Tuberculosis Threat - Tuberculosis case reported at South Dakota State Penitentiary

Tufts University - hsp90 alpha has essential extracellular role in cancer cell invasiveness

U.K. Health Protection Agency - Encouraging results seen for long-term efficacy of meningitis C vaccine

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Contributions made by social scientists to malaria control reviewed

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - New subgenotypes of Giardia duodenalis identified in raw urban wastewater

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in U.S. populations reported

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Pediatricians embrace assisting parent-child communication about HIV

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Rapid HIV testing during labor links HIV-positive pregnant women to treatment

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Complex mechanisms for inhibition of immunoglobulin gene expression outlined

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Hepatitis C virus kinetics and host responses in chimpanzees determined

U.S. National Institutes of Health - HLA-DRB1*0401-restricted MBP111-129-specific T cells may be pathogenic

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Negative relation exists between ghrelin level and food intake

U.S. National Institutes of Health - T-cell repertoire returns to normal in HAA recovery

United Soybean Board - New research shows shift in opinion on obesity epidemic

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Drug reduces postsurgical risk of cardiovascular death in noncardiac surgery

Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - Scientists build on case connecting inflammatory disease and depression

Univ. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill - Short-term graft survival for hepatitis C patients is lower from older donors

Univ. of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston - Texas prison medical system offers answers for healthcare crisis

Universal Health Realty Income Trust - Real estate investment trust reports second quarter earnings

Universidad Autonoma Madrid - AA substitutions in multidrug-resistant HIV RT leads to drug resensitization

Universidad Autonoma, Madrid - bis(Thiosemicarbazone) compounds active against wild-type and ACV-resistant HSV

Universite de la Mediterranee - Risk factors for severe malaria in Bamako, Mali reported

University Children's Hospital, Tubingen - WT1 gene expression studied as marker for minimal residual disease JMML and MDS

University College London - Sex education taught by pupils a new approach to tackling STDs

University Hospital of Bonn - Methlonine synthase polymorphism D919G alters susceptibility to CNS lymphoma

University of Aberdeen - Allometric scaling using body mass power laws yields inaccurate results

University of Basel Hospital - Persistent apoptosis in HIV patients associated with poor recovery of CD4 cells

University of Cambridge - Genomic and metabolic effects of fatty liver disease clarified

University of Cincinnati - Sub-compartmentalization of GI immune system determined with microbeads

University of Connecticut - Zygomatic skeletal anchorage effective in open bite treatment

University of Essen, Germany - Combination anticlotting therapy increases risk of bleeding

University of Florida - Neuroprotective effects PEI-mediated gene delivery described

University of Frankfurt - Dystrophin disruption may contribute to enterovirus-induced myocarditis

University of Glasgow -  V. cholerae toxoid and mucinases protect guinea pigs from infection

University of Gottingen - Genes involved in pathogenesis identified

University of Hong Kong - Pathogenic role suggested for eukaryotic initiation factor oncogene

University of Hospital Gasthuisberg - Expression of HCV core protein impairs DNA repair in human hepatoma cells

University of Houston - Partnership between University of Houston, U.S. FDA opens scientific exchange

University of Illinois - Use of cameras to monitor nursing-home care is subject of controversy

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics - Marijuana use can cause tolerance to heart rate changes

University of Kentucky - Defective macrophage function in neonates and its impact reported

University of Lancaster -  E. coli waves the Blue Flag for our beaches

University of Leipzig - PPAR-gamma coactivator-1 variant not associated with diabetes-related traits

University of Marburg - Antiretroviral therapy suppresses IDO expression in brain during SIV infection

University of Michigan - Circadian differences in HPA axis hormones found in FMS and CFS patients

University of Milan - High concentrations of magnesium may protect against atherosclerosis

University of Milan - Sympathetic overactivity may persist after acute myocardial infarction

University of Milano Bicocca - Carbon monoxide improves outcome of cardiopulmonary bypass in pigs

University of Minnesota - Parents are top influence on soft-drink consumption among kids

University of Naples - Graduated exercise improves atherosclerosis in hypercholesterolemic mice

University of New Mexico - Polymorphism significantly associated with BMD in postmenopausal women

University of North Carolina - UNC researchers awarded $8.65 million from National Institute on Aging

University of Oklahoma - Antigenic glycans in parasitic infections are vaccine candidates

University of Oxford - Enrichment technique to detect hepatitis-specific T cells studied

University of Oxford - Safer method for filtering sensitive biological products developed

University of Pennsylvania - Osteoblasts are major component of hematopoietic stem cell niche within the BM

University of Pisa - Serum haptoglobin is novel marker of adiposity in humans

University of Pittsburgh - Fluid derived from aloe plant prolongs life after hemorrhagic shock in animals

University of Sao Paulo - HBV genotypes and precore and core mutants studied in Brazilian patients

University of Sao Paulo - Hypercaloric diet-induced UCP3 expression impaired by hypothyroidism

University of Saskatchewan - Strategies to enhance immunostimulatory effects of CpG ODN reviewed

University of Siena - Flk-1 target gene identities could elucidate vasculo-, angiogenesis pathways

University of Texas - More study needed on combination therapies and autologous stem cell transplant

University of Tokyo - JC virus genotypes used to trace dispersal of Northeast Asians

University of Tokyo - Microfluidic PDMS bioreactor developed for large-scale culture of hepatocytes

University of Tokyo - Viral components other than hemagglutinin protective in influenza model

University of Twente - Novel microchip enables direct measurement of lithium in whole blood

University of Washington - Horizontal platform-supported prosthesis effective, durable

Utah Medical Products, Inc. - Medical devices company reports second quarter 2004 financial results

Uterine Leiomyomas - Transient uterine ischemia hypothesized to kill fibroids

Valence Technology, Inc. - Battery developer and Graham-Field Health Products enter 3-year agreement

Vanderbilt University - Nuclear import inhibition counters staphylococcal enterotoxin B

VaxGen, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company adopts policies to move toward Nasdaq compliance

Ventana Medical Systems Inc. - Lab equipment company reports second quarter 2004 revenue growth of 27%

Vical Incorporated - Phase 1 clinical trial with bivalent anthrax vaccine initiated

Viragen, Inc. - Biotech company confirms plans to produce Multiferon at Swedish facility

Vital Living Inc. - Nutrition-focused company introduces first organic nutrition bar

Washington State Medical, Association - Report on patient safety in Washington state released

Washington University - Effect of hydrostatic pressure on ONH astrocyte gene expression determined

West Nile Virus - Dead birds infected with West Nile found in two West Virginia counties

West Nile Virus - Firms race for dominance of West Nile virus blood testing market

Whatman, Inc. - Agreement reached in patent infringement suit for DNA technology

Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research - High-performance DNA multilane microdevice system developed

Wilhelminen Hospital, Vienna - Anticardiolipin antibodies may predict restenosis after coronary angioplasty

World Health Organization - Successful tuberculosis control program in China could be expanded

Yale University - Scientists visualize details of how hepatitis C unwinds RNA

Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd - Novel 5-HT2c receptor agonist possesses anti-obesity activity

Yonsei University, Seoul - Estrogen receptor associated with epithelioid variants of renal angiomyolipoma

York University - Protein expression profiling malignancies reveals new tumor marker