Law and Health Weekly

Mitsubishi Kagaku Bioclin Laboratories - Nosocomial infections in Japan caused by new adenovirus type 4 genomic variant

MonoSol Rx, LLC - Agreement reached to commercialize film strips for bad breath, sore throat

Montefiore Medical Center - "Sunken chest" corrected by less traumatic, novel surgery

Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals - FDA clears Cyclosporine Oral Solution, USP, 100 mg/ml for marketing

Multiple Sclerosis - Multiple sclerosis patient completes 10,073-mile, 259-day solo cycling trek

Mylan Laboratories Inc. - Pharmaceutical company granted FDA approval for bromocriptine mesylate ANDA

NASA - Earthquake forecast program has amazing success rate

National Autonomous University of Mexico - Hippocampal MAP2 distribution during estrous cycle determined

National Cancer Center Hospital, Chiba - PEI regimen active/well tolerated for sensitive relapsed small-cell lung cancer

National Cancer Center, Tokyo - Early CNS complications follow reduced-intensity stem cell transplantation

National Food Processors Association - Food processing association senior director comments on IOM report on obesity

National Jewish Medical Center, Denver - d4T treatment enhances mitochondrial oxidative stress

National Milk Mustache "got milk?" Campaign - Survey reveals Americans are discouraged over fad diet failures

National Taiwan University - Process to purify Bacillus circulans chitinase A1 developed

New York Medical College, Valhalla - Postural tachycardia syndrome is related to inadequate cardiac venous return

New York-Presbyterian Hospital - Vasectomy reversal more successful in men who remain with female partner

Nicodrops, Inc. - First and only sugar-free smoking cessation lozenges released

NitroMed, Inc. - Merck halts trial of lead candidate in nitric oxide-enhancing COX-2 inhibitors

Nordic Naturals - Provider of essential fatty acids releases Omega 3.6.9 Junior

Northwestern University - No link found between folate intake and the risk of pancreatic cancer

Novartis AG - Zelnorm effective, well tolerated in irritable bowel syndrome with constipation

Novavax, Inc. - Specialty biopharmaceutical company relocates corporate headquarters

Nucletron B.V. - AMA approves CPT code for implantation of catheter system

Nyer Medical Group, Inc. - Healthcare holding company names new president and CEO

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation - Biotechnology company files form 6K with U.S. SEC

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company announces filing and review acceptance of Tarceva

OXIS International, Inc. - License agreement signed with HaptoGuard Inc. for BXT-51072

Ohio State University - Cardiac troponin I breakdown occurs during ischemia independent of reperfusion

Ohio State University - Survivors may have less ability to learn certain tasks

Omega Protein Corporation - Fish oil producer announces agreement with National Starch

Orahealth Corporation - New canker sore treatment heals sores in 1-4 days

Orthopedics - Women soccer players have higher incidence of ACL injury than males

Osteoporosis - Bone turnover and structural properties studied in risedronate-treated OVX rats

Pall Corporation - New filtration technologies for better drug manufacturing economics introduced

Pan American Health Organization - PAHO encourages use of generic medicines to improve access

Patient Safety - Federal agencies award $1.4M to patient safety initiative in Massachusetts

PediaMed - Anna Grisi promoted at pharmaceutical firm to brand manager

Pediatric Obesity - Many factors blamed for childhood obesity

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. - Pediatric diagnostics company reissues earning report

Peninsula Medical School - Thiazolidinediones do not directly protect pancreatic beta cells

Pennington Biomedical Research Cntr. - Basic fibroblast growth factor has rapid bone anabolic effects in OVX rats

Pennsylvania State University -  Escherichia coli produces purified hepatitis C virus NS5A protein

Pennsylvania State University - Leg blood vessels adapt with age to allow exercise without fainting

Perbio Science - New medium developed for the murine myeloma cell line

Personnel - Alan F. Dowling to serve as executive director of Mitretek Healthcare

Personnel - Chief executive officer appointed for Molina Healthcare of California

Personnel - David Lansky to join the Markle Foundation

Personnel - Health Dialog names senior vice president and general counsel

Personnel - Minnesota Partnership for Action Against Tobacco announces board chair

Pfizer Animal Health - Salmonellae acquire antimicrobial resistance independent of selection pressure

Pharmacopeia Drug Discovery - Drug discovery company and Neurocrine announce research milestone

PhotoCure ASA - Actinic keratosis and basal cell carcinoma treatment approved Europe

Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Bangkok - Methods for detection of Enterocytozoon bienuesi in stool specimens compared

Physical Activity - HealthierFeds Physical Activity Challenge launches for federal employees

Physicians EHR - Physicians share IT experiences with peers at new physicians EHR portal

Prestwick Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma company announces results of Huntington disease trial

Procter & Gamble - Risedronate and etidronate therapies compared for vertebral fracture prevention

ProlX Pharmaceuticals Corp. - Pharma company reports on novel anticancer drug

Provectus Pharmaceuticals - Pharma company announces new patent for therapeutic medical device

Puget Sound Blood Center - Washington state cord blood program announces hospital partner

Pune University - Vaccinia virus and complement protein interaction kinetics described

QIAGEN N.V. - Genomics company acquires key assets of Molecular Staging, Inc.

Quality Assurance - Health experts support partnership for improved prevention, care of DVT

Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited - Pharma company granted FDA approval for two generic drugs

Rankings - MEDecision named to Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Program for Delaware Valley

Regence BlueCross Blueshield of Oregon - Donation from insurance brings Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon new office space

Remuda Ranch Programs for Anorexia and Bulimia - Treatment facility finds eating disorders lead women to lives of isolation

Repligen Corporation - Pharma company initiates clinical trial for obsessive compulsive disorder

Reproductive Health - 'New era' for appetite-suppressing hormone, leptin, eyed for infertility help

Retica Systems, Inc. - Biometric firm secures series A financing

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Current smokers with a classic genetic risk factor at higher risk for RA

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Researchers focus on new rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, management strategies

Rutgers State University - Estrogen replacement during energy restriction prevents decreased Ca absorption

STERIS Corporation - Life sciences company revises earnings guidance

STRATEC Biomedical Systems AG - Blood group typing and antibody device development approved by FDA

Saitama Medical School - Novel preadipocyte cell line established from mouse mature adipocytes

Schepens Eye Research Institute - Embryoid bodies define genes involved in VEGF-mediated vascular morphogenesis

Schering-Plough - Science-based healthcare company declares quarterly dividends

Schizophrenia Association of Great Britain - The frizzled-3 gene and schizophrenia cannot be linked in British populations

Second University of Naples - Extracellular GABA in medial hypothalamus rises after hypocretin-1 treatment

Second University of Naples - Mediterranean-style diet may be effective in lowering cardiovascular risk

Sexual Health - California County cases of syphilis decline slightly but threat

Shandong Agriculture University - A new swine influenza isolate may have originated from bird flu viruses

Shire Health International - Pharmaceutical companies sponsor international breast cancer awareness campaign

Showa University, Tokyo - Liver cirrhosis prognosis determined after first hepatic encephalopathy episode

SkinMedica - Deloitte taps skin-care company as fastest growing San Diego County tech firm

Sleep Apnea - Yawning, snoring could be sign of sleep apnea

Slotervaart Hospital, Amsterdam - Race is not associated with pharmacokinetics of nevirapine

Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Atul Minocha named vice president of global marketing by orthopedics firm

Spectranetics Corporation - Laser catheter devices used in live case sessions at cardiovascular convention

Sprint - Virginia's Riverside physicians now using hand-held secure wireless cell devices

Sprout Group - Venture capital firm announces $12 million financing in Sopherion Therapeutics

Squalus Biotech Inc. - Biotech alliances company now trading as SQBT begins marketing cancer product

St. Barts & The Royal London School of Medicine - Insulin-induced SOCS-6 expression improves glucose metabolism

St. Jude Medical Inc. - Device company acquires diagnostic, therapeutic endocardial catheter firm

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - Medical device company discontinues symmetry bypass aortic product line

Stanford University - Transplanted CNS cells survive/migrate/differentiate in ischemic cerebral cortex

Stanford University Medical Center - California immunology researchers identify T cell that relieves asthma in mice

Stanford University Medical Center - Twice as many red blood cells collected in one session at Stanford blood center

Stanford University School of Medicine - The immunogenic domains of hepatitis C virus E2 bear distinct properties

Stockholm University - COMT gene polymorphism correlates with adult and old age memory function

Sunnybrook & Women's College - Antioxidants block prostate cancer in transgenic mice

Syneron Medical, Ltd. - Court denies Thermage's motion for preliminary injunction

Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. - William S. Reardon appointed to board of small-molecule drug development firm

Talwar Research Foundation - Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone multimer characterized

Tapestry Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Second in vivo preclinical dose response study for Huntington disease initiated

Technical University of Lodz - Immunoenzymic method provides simple, precise determination of histamine in food

Technical University, Munich - Advantages lead to less complications and discomfort and can be lifesaving

Technology University Compiegne, Compiegne Cedex - Fluidized bed bioreactor has potential for extracorporeal liver supply

Tel Aviv University - Licorice-root constituents may help prevent CVD in postmenopausal women

Tel Aviv University - Quality of life of long-term thyroid carcinoma patients studied

The Children's Home of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh children's home consolidates entity brands, launches new campaign

The Immune Response Corporation - Drug boosts HIV-1-specific lymphocyte activity in infected patients, study shows

The Institute for Therapeutic Discovery - Company licenses DNA-based respiratory health product to Allergy Research Group

Tobacco Use - More intervention needed to reduce smoking by pregnant women

Toho University - Hemostatic activity in different PCIs compared

Tongji Medical College - Adeno-associated virus-mediated kallikrein gene therapy prevents cardiac injury

Toshiba America Medical Systems - Research at Beth Israel Deaconess broadens application of multidetector CT

Transkaryotic Therapies, Inc. - Enzyme-focused company gets $300,000 orphan development grant for Hunter drug

Trubion Pharmaceuticals - Judith Woods named VP of legal affairs, chief patent counsel

Tufts University -  Ginkgo biloba components inhibit cytochromes P450

Tulane University - Dendritic cells regulate ovarian cancer angiogenesis distinctively

U.S. Army Med. Research Inst. of Infec. Diseases - Management guide for lab exposure to bioterrorism agents released

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC reports New York women post high percentage of obesity

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - U.S. FDA launches information campaign to raise risk, benefits awareness of HRT

U.S. MedSys Corp. - Medical technology, services provider files for extension of year-end results

U.S. National Cancer Institute - E-cadherin loss heightens liver cancer progression in murine models

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Effects of inorganic arsenic on hepatic gene expression determined

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Group B virus B infections in tamarins model human hepatitis C virus infection

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Virus-neutralizing antibodies essential for Friend retrovirus immunity

U.S. Tuna Foundation - Foundation seeks to educate consumers that canned tuna is a healthy option

Umea University - Low pigment epithelium-derived factor bolsters prostate cancer metastasis

Univ. of California, Davis - Galectin-7 transfection diminishes tumor growth

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Promising uses for stem cells from fat agreed on by international society

Univ. of Missouri, Columbia - Area of brain responsible for binge eating of fat found

Universidad Nacional de Colombia -  Plasmodium EBA-175 sequences that bind to erythrocytes identified

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona - C-terminal domain of tetanus heavy chain rescues neurons from apoptosis

Universite de Montpellier II - Insecticide resistance genes confer predation cost on mosquitoes

University Claude Bernard-Lyon, Villeurbanne - Remodeling induced by chronic hypoxia can be decreased by natural aging process

University College of London - CD56-expressing cells appear to contain multipotential stem cells

University Hospital Giessen - Intensive insulin regimens minimize diabetic complications

University Hospital Mannheim - Holmium:YAG laser augments the transfection of naked DNA in cancer cells

University at Buffalo - Residents living near heavily traveled border more likely to suffer from asthma

University of Adelaide - Health-related quality of life of children with diabetes monitored

University of Adelaide - Selenium health study targets male smokers

University of Alabama - Mutations alter capsid protein assembly rate without changing monomer stability

University of Alabama - Weight loss and race modulate nitric oxide metabolism in overweight women

University of Alberta - Best management strategies for monochorionic twin disorders still lacking

University of Antwerp - Magnesium supplements improve neuropathy in type 1 diabetic patients

University of Auckland - Lactoferrin is a potential therapeutic target in bone disorders

University of Auvergne - Adherent-invasive E. coli associated with ileal mucosa

University of Barcelona - Short tilt test with nitroglycerine has advantages for evaluating syncope

University of Bari - Hypo-osmotic swelling test identifies subfertile men likely to cause pregnancy

University of Buenos Aires - Non-HDL-C calculation may miss the contribution of each atherogenic lipoprotein

University of Buffalo - Pharmacologic responses to methylprednisolone differ by sex

University of Calgary - Gadolinium-enhanced MR imaging has little post-cryoablation prognostic value

University of Calgary Medical School - Macrolide-containing regimens 55% successful in MAC lung disease

University of California San Diego - Natural toxin induces preferential and prolonged deletion of innate-like B cells

University of California San Francisco - vGPCR target gene expression drastically curtailed by host shutoff

University of Cape Town - High proportion of mesothelioma in South Africa from asbestos exposure

University of Cincinnati - Positive force-frequency relationship is related to PLN phosphorylation

University of Cologne - Concept of peak bone mass giving way to emphasis on bone strength

University of Colorado - Gene profiles for single nucleotide changes improve with DNA preamplification

University of Connecticut - Oligodendrocyte pH microdomains identified

University of Connecticut Health Center - Increased expression of P2X₄ receptors may present a therapeutic approach

University of Copenhagen - Depressive and bipolar disorders do not increase diabetes risk

University of Copenhagen - Is interleukin-6 the "Holy Grail" of exercise mediation?

University of Florida - FM patients exhibit enhanced second pain during windup maintenance stimulus

University of Gottingen - Hepatitis C virus infection does not stimulate hepatic interferon production

University of Gottingen - Role of prostaglandin D in healthy sleep determined

University of Groningen - Dutch study highlights crying as risk factor for child abuse

University of Guanajuato - Hormone levels during menstrual cycle are associated with specific EEG profiles

University of Halle-Wittenberg - Intermittent pneumatic compression improves DVT prophylaxis

University of Hamburg - Diagnosis and management of twin-twin transfusion syndrome reviewed

University of Heidelberg - Rapid effects of aldosterone may participate in pathogenesis of CV disorders

University of Helsinki - KCNJ2 gene mutations should be considered in genetic subclass of LQTS patients

University of Hong Kong - Antisense inhibition of protein kinase C diminishes gastric cancer growth

University of Iowa - LMP1 expression induces hyperactivation of B lymphocytes

University of Kuopio - Study finds no estrogen effect on beta amyloid accumulation, plaque formation

University of Mainz - HIF-1alpha protein fails to denote the oxygenation status of cervical cancer

University of Maryland - NFAT modulates acetylcholinesterase gene transcription in rat muscles

University of Maryland - Repeated fanolesomab injections not linked to adverse effects

University of Massachusetts - Cathepsin S appears to play important role in generating peptides

University of Massachusetts - Immortalized microvascular endothelial cells model angiogenesis in vitro

University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey - Ampicillin is surrogate for susceptibility of enterococci to imipenem

University of Mediterranee - Apoptosis-inducing effects of vinflunine characterized

University of Melbourne - Air rather than oxygen recommended for newborns requiring ventilation

University of Melbourne - Relaxin may have therapeutic potential in states characterized by fibrosis

University of Michigan - Attention to detail can make kids' hospital stays shorter

University of Michigan - One in six chronically ill adults skip prescription drugs due to cost

University of Michigan - SH2-B gene disruption causes insulin resistance and glucose intolerance

University of Michigan - Team treating mouth wounds by engineering tissue grafts

University of Minnesota - Abnormal motor function persists after recovery from perinatal Cu deficiency

University of Minnesota - Addition to mutant human endostatin improves its tumor fighting ability

University of Missouri - Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids modulate CD4+ T-cell proliferation

University of Montreal - Blind people show supra-normal auditory abilities in far-space

University of Montreal - Pain triggered an awaking response over all sleep stages, not only light sleep

University of New South Wales - Effect of sPLA₂ deposition on bacterial contact lens adhesion determined

University of Nijmegen - Male subfertility appears to be hereditary

University of North Carolina - The CYP2C9 genotype steers drug disposition in humans

University of Pennsylvania - RNA introduced into schistosomula by electroporation

University of Pittsburgh - Frequency of anesthesia-related surgical complications determined

University of Pittsburgh - IFN-alpha transfected dendritic cells enhance antitumor efficacy

University of Pittsburgh - Protein kinase C theta may be novel therapeutic target for GI stromal tumors

University of Portsmouth - Novel strategy for purification of DNA methyltransferase developed

University of Rochester - HIV phenotypic/genotypic markers of resistance evaluated at virologic failure

University of Rome "La Sapienza" - Antibiotic-coated polyurethanes evaluated

University of Ryukyus, Okinawa - Expression of CCL5/RANTES elevated in adult T-cell leukemia cells

University of Sao Paulo - Genetics/lifestyle influence protective effect for developing atrophic gastritis

University of Saskatchewan -  Streptococcus dysgalactiae proteins protect against bovine mastitis

University of Sheffield - Recombination preferentially repairs DNA breaks in S phase

University of South Florida - Novel alpha7 nAChR subunit isoform identified

University of Southern California - Smoker airflow obstruction severity correlates with Pneumocystis colonization

University of Sussex - Putative bZIP domain of Epstein-Barr virus EBNA 3C analyzed

University of Sydney - High glucose upregulates PPAR-gamma and has anti-inflammatory effects

University of Tampere - Atherosclerotic lesions in LAD appear to depend on amount of alcohol consumption

University of Tokyo - Adrenomedullin has proangiogenic effects in ischemic limbs and growing tumors

University of Tokyo - Duct-to-duct biliary reconstruction has limited utility

University of Toronto - Offspring at risk from maternal occupational exposure to solvents

University of Turin - Cardiac PI3K-gamma participates in two distinct signaling pathways

University of Utah - Genes reveal modern & archaic humans made contact

University of Utah - Good for the ozone - neurotoxic for workers

University of Utrecht - Evidence links Cx40 polymorphisms to enhanced atrial vulnerability

University of Verona - Study seeks to quantify atrial stiffness during left ventricular deceleration

University of Virginia - Endoscopic approach best for repairing bone defect between brain, nasal cavity

University of Virginia - Local anesthetics inhibit thromboxane A₂ signaling in K562 cells

University of Washington - A glass of cranberry juice a day may keep bladder infection away

University of Witwatersrand - Doughnut-shaped tablet designed for zero-order sustained release

VA Medical Center, Kansas City - Variant forms of estrogen receptor-alpha reside in breast tumors

Ventiv Health, Inc. - Software maker announces program implementation of multiple compliance services

Vicuron Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Pharmaceuticals company announces pricing of $70.8 million public offering

Vital Living Inc. - Nutraceutical company announces personnel changes

Volcano Therapeutics, Inc. - Collaboration to develop imaging for coronary plaque diagnostic study announced

Washington University - Some malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors carry unique gene signatures

Washington University - Timing of heat shock protein response vital to survival

Washington University - UV-A-responsive genes identified in lens epithelial cells

Wayne State University - Defensive measures elucidated for agents of biological warfare

Wayne State University - Glycine of Pseudomonas dehydrogenase involved in substrate specificity

Weis Markets - Supermarket-pharmacy stores to hold flu-shot clinics

West Nile Virus - State reports first West Nile death of year

Westbridge Technology - Partners HealthCare selects system for secure, compliant web communication

Wilhelminenspital - Cancer patients suffer anemia needlessly

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals - European Commission approves ENBREL for treatment of psoriasis

Y's Therapeutics - Biopharmaceutical company collaborates with Kissei on YSCMA project

Yonsei University - Changes may contribute to alterations in calcium in myocardial ischemia

Yonsei University - Microsatellite stability differentiates the genomics of colorectal cancer

artus GmbH - Diagnostics company finished CE-certification of diagnostic kits

sanofi-aventis Group - Pandemic influenza vaccine agreement signed