Law and Health Weekly

Netherlands Natl. Institute of Public Health - Beijing/W lineage of M. tuberculosis defined on the basis of genetic markers

Netherlands Natl. Institute of Public Health - Different SARS epidemic curves reveal similar impacts of control measures

New England Center for Headache - Frequent medication for headaches could make problem worse

NexMed, Inc. - NexACT drug delivery technology company appoints director

Norak Biosciences, Inc. - Biotech company announces second license agreement with AstraZeneca

North Dakota State University - Sepsis promotes diastolic pressure dysfunction in diabetic rats

Northwestern University - Combining liver transplantation and coronary artery bypass can be safe

Northwestern University - Researchers investigate effect of tomato oil on precancerous prostate changes

Northwestern University - Women with arrhythmias may also benefit from an ICD

Norwood Abbey - Medical technology company granted marketing clearance for Lasik technology

Nottingham Trent University - Problem gambling is a serious health issue

Novo Nordisk - Diabetes company announces insulin manufacturing plant expansion

Novoste Corporation - Medical device company announces third quarter 2004 financial results

Nucleonics, Inc. - Biotechnology company submits re-examiniation request for Benitec

Nuvelo, Inc. - Pharma company granted rights to thrombolytic agent, names executives

Oak Ridge National Laboratory - Dye-doped nanoparticles improve DNA microarray-based analysis

Obesity - New diet drug helps people lose weight and keep it off, study

Oita Medical University - Endovascular stenting lowers risk of restenosis in intracranial VBA

Okayama University - New hepatitis C virus replicon cell lines shed light on interferon resistance

Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma company reports third quarter and 9 month 2004 financial results

OraSure Technologies, Inc. - Oral fluid diagnostics company announces financial results

Orthogen Corporation - Bone regeneration products manufacturer comments on bone augmentation material

Osaka University - IL-6 regulates dendritic cell differentiation through STAT3 activation

Osaka University - Microbubble-enhanced ultrasound augments central nerve system transfection

Ossacur, AG - Hatch Medical retained by German orthopedic biotech

Owens &, Minor, Inc. - Healthcare supply company names senior vice president, sales and distribution

Oxford University - New TB vaccine clears first hurdle

PRAECIS PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED - Pharmaceutical company announces revenues of $1M due to Plenaxis sales

PURE Bioscience - Biosciences reports year-end results with narrowing losses

Pan American Health Organization - Flu preparedness must become public health priority

Pan American Health Organization - German measles elimination advancing, says public health group

Panbio - Pharma company relocates manufacturing and research facilities

Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. - Generic drug maker announces tentative approval of restosterone gel 1%

Patient Care - West Virginia Judge says DHHR can review grand jury testimony

Peking University - Genes with unique expression in liver cancers may be drug targets

Peking University - Immune receptors for Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides identified

Per-Se Technologies - Partnership aims to offer hospitals scheduling and staff management tools

Personnel - Colette Andrea appointed VP, CME at Advanstar Medical Economics

Personnel - James Butcher announces return to Lancet staff in editorial development role

Pfizer - Amlodipine may slow heart disease in patients with normal blood pressure

Pfizer Ltd. - High-throughput assay identifies CCR5/CD4-mediated HIV virus entry inhibitors

Pfizer, Inc. - Study shows DETROL LA plus standard treatment twice as effective in OAB

Pharmacyclics, Inc. - Pharma company presents data on Xcytrin Injection trial

Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust - Effects of transvenous pacing on cardiac troponin release determined

Precis, Inc. - Services and membership based programs company announces financial results

Premier Healthcare Exchange - Healthcare cost control company names president

Prescription Drugs - New program to help patients find cheaper U.S. prescription drugs

Primagen Holding B.V. - Molecular test producer announces president for its U.S. subsidiary

Prime Medical Services Inc. - Healthcare services company announces solid revenue growth

Professor Alexander Posadas National Hospital - Obesity delineates nonalcoholic steatohepatitis fibrosis progression

Prostate Cancer Foundation - Prostate cancer public awareness website launched

Protein Design Labs, Inc. - Pharma company announces improved third quarter 2004 financial results

QuadraMed Corporation - Information technology company announces financial results, personnel changes

Quality Assurance - Oregon Medical Association to work to retain Oregon medical grads

Quill Medical, Inc. - FDA clearance received for wound closure of dermal tissue

RITA Medical Systems, Inc. - Medical oncology device company announces third quarter, 9-month results

Radiologix, Inc. - Provider of diagnostic imaging services announces third quarter 2004 results

Rankings - HealthAmerica, HealthAssurance receive top scores in HEDIS 2004 results

Rankings - Healthlink ranked first in KLAS study of healthcare professional service firms

RehabCare Group, Inc. - Rehab management company announces partnership with Indiana health system

Rejuvenon Corporation - Pharma company appoints president and CEO

Research and Markets - Report evaluates assay technologies for high-throughput screening

Research and Markets - Research analysis organization reviews transgenic manufacturing, licensing contracts

Response Biomedical Corp. - Rapid on-site diagnostic tests manufacturer appoints VP sales and marketing

Roche - Data shows that Tamiflu may reduce risk of pneumonia in flu patients

Roche Oncology - Oral targeted colon cancer drug shown to improve outcomes, cut post-op costs

Ruhr University of Bochum - IFN-gamma reduced in children with severe respiratory syncytial virus infection

Rush University - Inflammatory stimuli increase neutrophil binding of HIV

Rutgers State University - Mothers with MS recommended to delay immunotherapy while breastfeeding

SFBC International, Inc. - Drug development company to merge with PharmaNet, Inc.

STAAR Surgical - Ophthalmic products producer reports improved third quarter financial results

Saitama University, Japan - Study examines the mechanisms of a thermosensitive growth defect

Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. - Biosciences company reports 2004 third quarter, 9-month financial results

Sanguine Corp. - Red blood cell substitute in trials with Virginia Commonwealth for U.S. Navy

SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Richard J. Hawkins named to board of directors of biopharmaceutical company

Scios, Inc. - George Schreiner, MD, PhD, named president of R&D at J&J company

Scripps Research Institute - Deletion of phospholipid scramblase 3 disrupts normal adipocyte function

Seoul National University - Mature yuzu could be a significant dietary source of antioxidants

Sequella, Inc. - Licensing agreement signed to develop, market new antituberculosis compounds

Serologicals Corp. - Chemicon International acquires mouse embryonic stem cell product lines

Showa University - Diacylglycerol kinase inhibitor suppresses portal vein contraction

SiVault Systems Inc. - Secure authentication software provider named partner for HP

Sichuan University - Glucose-sensitive microcapsules with porous membrane developed

Sichuan University - Vesicular stomatitis virus and gemcitabine make lung tumors regress in mice

Sirna, Therapeutics, Inc. - Clinical-stage biotech company reports third quarter financial results

Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surg. Ctr. - Direct stent implantation reduces myocardial injury

Smoking Ban - Second Nevada petition would restrict smoking in public

Somnia, Inc. - Alicia Lenhart named director of national development by anesthesia service

Sontra Medical Corporation - Clinical results of glucose monitoring device in diabetics found to be reliable

Sonus Pharmaceuticals - Oncology-focused pharmaceutical co. reports third quarter financial results

Sperm Donation - First study on sperm donor identification should allay fears

St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis - Pneumococcal virulence factor contributions to pathogenesis studied in mice

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - Medical device maker announces 1.5 millionth mechanical heart valve implant

St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center - Montana hospital purchases inventory management, charge capture software system

Standard Insurance Company - Insurance company introduces products for small businesses

Stanford University - Expression of cancer gene modules characterized

Stanford University - New cell markers differentiate normal and neoplastic liver endothelium

Statens Serum Institute, Copenhagen - Restaurant patrons sickened by chef infected with drug-resistant S. typhimurium

StemCells, Inc. - Stem cell focused biotech completes equity financing to support clinical trial

Stony Brook University - Alzheimer drug improves memory of MS patients

Strategic Diagnostics Inc. - Biotech diagnostics company announces Q3 and 9 month results, resignation of CFO

Symbion, Inc. - Surgery center group announces Q3 results, increases guidance for full year '04

Syracuse University - Support groups help women through pregnancies after loss

Sysmex America, Inc. - Lab designer's hematology analyzers ranked best in industry by consulting firm

Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America - NDA filed for combination type 2 diabetes medication and metformin HCl

Targeted Genetics Corporation - Genetics-based company reports third quarter 2004 financial results

Temple University - Teen questions about sexual health influence behavior

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Acute facility company sells two St. Louis, four Los Angeles-area hospitals

Ternode Corporation - Life sciences software developer promotes biological system modeling in academia

Texas Children's Hospital - Surgical procedure to treat GERD in children found to be ineffective

Thammasat University - Treatment of diarrhea and dysentery in Thailand described

The Burnham Institute - Nicole N. Dicks named VP of finance, CFO by nonprofit biomed research institute

The New York Times Company -  New York Times presents second annual 'Tribute to Nurses' awards to 4 recipients

The Wellness Community - Patients sought for study of online, face-to-face breast cancer support groups

Theravance, Inc. - Results of preclinical, clinical studies of investigational antibiotic reported

Tobacco Use - Kansas Governor proposes to expand coverage, raise tobacco taxes

Tobacco Use - Smokers to pay more under Alabama Governor's health insurance plan

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited - Torrent Pharmaceuticals reports 23% consolidated growth in formulation sales

Transax International Limited - Information technology provider to healthcare secures $5 million in financing

Tranzyme Pharma - Preclinical data for GI therapeutics presented at growth hormone symposium

Tsing Hua University - C-reactive protein level rises after renal stent implantation

Tulane National Primate Research Center - T-cell-mediated immune responses in rotavirus infections defined

Turku University - Effect of particle morphology on DPI triboelectrification determined

U.S. Air Force - Myopericarditis reported following smallpox vaccination

U.S. Army Medical Research Institute - Elimination of partially unfolded state improves vaccine stability

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Internet Alert Project spreads word about high-risk sexual activities

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Outbreak of hepatitis B in drug users causes high mortality

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Providers in Brazil following guidelines for management of HIV patients

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Targeted host lymphocyte depletion facilitates TCD allograft engraftment

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Thyroid hormone receptor beta gene functions as tumor suppressor gene

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Altered TNFSF CD95 receptor expression reduces B cell survival in HIV infection

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Connective tissue disorder risk in breast implant patients re-assessed

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Murine model developed for bone marrow failure

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Mutations in dengue virus vaccine candidate decreases virus replication

UCL Hospitals, U.K. - Arterial stiffness and endothelial function not vasculopathic factors in TS

UCL Hospitals, U.K. - Higher estrogen dose reduces intima media thickness in women with TS

UN Population Fund - World leaders asked to act against violence, degrading treatment of women

UNAIDS - More integration of reproductive health and HIV prevention services needed

Uelzen Clinic, Germany - Fixed-angle plates stabilize osteoporotic displaced distal radius fractures

Umea University - Study casts doubt over widely prescribed beta blocker

Umea University - Successful fatherhood, pregnancy possible for liver-transplanted FAP patients

UniCare - Health insurance company announces opening of regional managed Medicaid center

Univ. N. Carolina, Chapel Hill - Studies in male monkeys demonstrate that immunocontraception could work

Univ. of California, Davis - Leptin modulates fertility under influence of elevated growth hormone levels

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Prevention of heart failure in patients with diabetes reviewed

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Gene mutations associated with P450 oxidoreductase deficiency identified

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Proendocrine genes coordinate pancreatic islet differentiation program

Univ. of Texas SW Medical Center - GATA transcription factors modulate myocardin activity in a gene-specific manner

Universal American Financial Corp. - Specialty health, life insurance company included in NASDAQ Financial-100 Index

Universidade Estadual Paulista, Sao Paulo - Synthetic peptide used to study antibacterial drug class activity

University Hospital Bern - Leukemic fusion gene AME suppresses CEBPA in AML by calreticulin activation

University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Louvain - Lower cut-off proposed for galactomannan detection in neutropenic/SCT patients

University Hospital Padova - Nonmyeloablative ASCT decreases treatment-related mortality

University Hospital, Vienna - Progressive stages of 5-fluorouracil resistance characterized

University of Bonn - High-affinity receptor for IgE on dendrites modified by TGF-beta1 concentration

University of Bristol - Socioeconomic position is a strong predictor of disability in later life

University of Calgary - Cardiovascular disease is inadequately treated in dialysis patients

University of California - $30M gift from The Skaggs Institute supports new pharmacy school

University of Cape Town - Association between dual HIV-1 infection and elevated viral load set point

University of Catania - Anti-CD30L mAb prevents carrageenan-induced pleurisy in mice

University of Cincinnati - Allergic lung responses may involve interplay of diverse members of ADAM family

University of Cincinnati - Serum bilirubin levels may have chemoprotective function

University of Colorado - Fibroblast growth factor gene signals are required for dental morphogenesis

University of Edinburgh - PGF-FP receptor signaling may regulate endometrial vascular function

University of Edinburgh - University health study identifies undiagnosed diabetics

University of Exeter - Stem cone wear characterized on modular stainless steel Exeter hip stems

University of Ferrara - HIV-1 Tat protein modulates generation of cytotoxic T cell epitopes

University of Florida - Transfection efficacy in the central nervous system depends on viral serotype

University of Groningen - Metabolic syndrome linked to impaired renal allograft function

University of Groningen Hospital - Breast size doesn't appear to be contributing factor in cancer risk

University of Guelph - Heat shock protein 70 localized in bovine spermatozoa

University of Helsinki - Cpe-positive Clostridium perfringens spores from feces isolated/enumerated

University of Iowa - Football injury rates not reduced by NCAA rule change

University of Iowa - Nuclear factor-kappa B blockade encourages neuroblastoma destruction

University of Leicester - Evidence suggests link between DNA base damage and pathogenesis of disease

University of Leicester - Investigators look at psychiatric treatment in large trial

University of Leuven - ECG voltages at baseline and subsequent changes predict events in older patients

University of Liege - Cellular location shapes the influence of galectin-3 on tumor progression

University of Lodz - DNA damage and repair in type 2 diabetes reviewed

University of London Kings College Hospital - Reduced-intensity conditioned HSCT is safe/effective in myelodysplastic patients

University of Manchester - Screening among South Asian women in U.K. city has increased, study finds

University of Maryland - Acceptability of shigellosis vaccine in Vietnam explored

University of Maryland - Prime-boost strategy developed using Salmonella enterica Typhi

University of Massachusetts - Oleic acid oil compared with linoleic acid oil in atherosclerosis study

University of Melbourne - Three-dimensional polymeric scaffolds developed for soft tissue engineering

University of Miami - Fine-tip Dermabond application technique improves esthetic results

University of Michigan - Novel assay facilitates analysis of brain extracellular fluid

University of Michigan - Physical activity in middle age cuts risk of early death

University of Minnesota - The Sleeping Beauty transposon system directs therapeutic genes to tumor cells

University of Montpellier I - Chromosome 17 genes with abnormal expression identified

University of Munster - Melanoma cell TRAIL resistance reversed by UVB radiation via FLIP downregulation

University of Nigeria - Rabbit model of Trichostrongylus colubriformis infection developed

University of Nijmegen - Plasminogen activator and captopril combine to eliminate melanoma growth

University of North Carolina - NO-releasing sol-gel may aid in studies of localized NO release on other systems

University of Oregon - Mechanisms of VIP-mediated skin vasodilation elucidated

University of Padua - Cancer vaccines must break immune tolerance to malignant cells

University of Palermo - Lamivudine treats hepatitis B e antigen negative patients effectively

University of Pennsylvania - Protein kinase activity downregulated in corpus cavernosum in diabetes

University of Pennsylvania - Short interfering RNA arrests herpes simplex virus production in keratinocytes

University of Perugia - Mucoadhesive patch developed for buccal ibuprofen administration

University of Pittsburgh - Antiestrogenic DTACs inhibit estrogen receptor alpha-mediated transcription

University of Pittsburgh - Low levels of cigarette smoke induce irreversible change in cell chromosomes

University of Pittsburgh - Report describes the keys to weaning patients from inotropic support.

University of Rochester - Moderate risk group should be targeted in coronary artery disease reduction

University of Rochester - Pfizer, university sign agreement for nonhormonal treatment for hot flashes

University of Sao Paulo - Disposable gold electrodes devised for CE amperometric detection

University of South Alabama - Stat3 needed for centrosome duplication in Chinese hamster ovary cells

University of South Florida - Neuroscientists awarded $1.1 million grant to improve Alzheimer vaccine

University of Southampton - Single bead screening is expected to optimize the mechanics of transfection

University of Southern California - Air pollution may cause and speed up artery disease

University of Sydney - Complex structure illustrates how substrates may bind to aminopeptidase P

University of Texas - Novel process devised for powder coating sustained-release pills

University of Tokushima - H₂ O₂ -induced death of thymocytes delayed by vaccine preservative

University of Tokyo - Therapy targeting interleukin-13 may be able to suppress fibrotic growth

University of Tromso - Link between HRT and hormone-dependent cancers studied in Norwegian women

University of Ulm - Transgenic EPO expression overcomes lethality caused by c-Kit(w/w) mutation

University of Utah - Home treadmill friction injuries causing burns in children

University of Washington - Inhaled IFN-gamma effectively treats non-TB mycobacterial pulmonary disease

University of Washington - Uncontrolled diabetes increases ghrelin-induced feeding

University of Waterloo, Ontario - Mitochondria have different capacities for metabolizing monocarboxylates

University of Wisconsin - The new endothelial cell subline HUVEC-CS shares features with parental cells

University of Zurich - Prenatal origin of leukemia characterized in identical twins

University of Zurich Hospital - Gene expression in gentamicin-exposed organ of Corti characterized

Urinary Incontinence - Female elite athletes require stronger pelvic floor muscles to prevent UI

VERSAR, Inc. - Biodefense Laboratory gets BSL-3 certification under CDC/NIH requirements

Valeant Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical company reports Q3 2004 results, product sales advance of 15%

Vall d'Hebron University Hospital - Interferon alpha is linked to the formation of systemic sclerosis

Vanderbilt University - Peritoneal B cells govern the outcome of diabetes in non-obese diabetic mice

Varicella Vaccinations - Arizona health officials pushing plan for chickenpox vaccinations

Vascular Solutions, Inc. - Laser device treatment for varicose veins now covered by Medicare and Medicaid

Victoria University of Wellington - Genetic susceptibility to tuberculosis in Africans is polygenic

Virginia Commonwealth University - COMT gene is involved in the metabolic pathway of neurotransmitters

Virginia Commonwealth University - Researcher studying new form of anticancer drug resistance in leukemia cells

Washington State University - Gene expression changes associated with pituitary tumorigenesis identified

Washington University - DHEA may help decrease abdominal fat in elderly

Washington University - Rat models of diabetes differ in sympathetic neuroaxonal dystrophy

Washington University - Role of EGR-1 in liver regeneration elucidated

Washington University, St. Louis - HSCT patients at moderate risk for developing supraventricular tachyarrhythmias

Wayne State University - Testosterone replacement in gonadectomized animals enhances contractility

West Nile Virus - U.S. CDC statistics show mild season for West Nile virus illnesses

Western Media Group Corporation - UCLA Center for Healthier Children broadcasts first lecture on MedLink VPN

World Health Organization - Financial challenges of immunization reviewed

World Health Organization - New online tool kit launched on HIV/AIDS prevention for sex workers

World Health Organization - Susan E. Sheridan to lead consumer initiative on patient safety for WHO

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals - Trial information presented on treatement for intra-abdominal infections

Xavier University of Louisiana -  E. bieneusi genotype D spores transmitted to SIV-infected macaques

Yale University - Molecular mechanism proposed for DES-caused female reproductive tract anomalies

Yale University - PKC-theta knockout mice protected from fat-induced insulin resistance

Yuksek Ihtisas Hospital, Ankara - Study provides insights into pathophysiology of postoperative atrial arrhythmias

eGene, Inc. - Guttman joins genomics company's scientific advisory board