Law and Health Weekly

Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta - Characterization of Nef-CXCR4 interactions important for apoptosis induction

My ePHIT - Online health improvement company partners with Wellspring Healthcare

N-Viro International Corp. - By-products company appoints member to board

NASA - Reports detail Rover discoveries of wet Martian history

NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma company expands scope of new drug application PREOS

Nagasaki University - Liver site-specific gene transfer generates protein in murine models

Nanjing Medical University - Cardioprotective effects of urocortin may be related to L-type calcium channels

NanoMarkets - Research project addresses nanotechnology in drug discovery and drug delivery

Nastech Pharmaceutical Company Inc. - Pharmaceutical company announces proposed public stock offering

National Blood Service Cambridge - Multiplex real-time quantitative RT-PCR screens donor blood for pathogens

National University of Singapore - Novel nerve growth factor isolated from Javan spitting cobra

Natl. Inst. of Public Health, Bilthoven - p53 point mutation at Ser389 increases sensitivity to UV radiation

Network Video Technologies - Medical center selects equipment to transmit video signals

Niagara University - Devazepide fails to reverse the anorectic effect of interleukin-1 beta

Nihon University - High-salt intake inhibited elevation of arterial pressure in rats

Northfield Laboratories Inc. - Blood substitute developer names chief medical officer

Northwestern University, Chicago - Mega-HAART causes rapid HIV decay in HAART-experienced children

Novartis Institute of BioMedical Research - Cleavage of human Nogo-66 receptor analyzed, zinc metalloproteinase involved

Novartis Pharma, AG - Certican MRP expanded to include 10 new E.U. member states

Nutra Pharma Corp. - Biotech company announces delayed Form 10-QSB filing

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation - Pharma company files data with U.S. FDA for Alzheimer urine test

Obihiro Univ. of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine -  B. abortus Znu locus required for survival and virulence in mice

Oblix - Identity management system installed by Canadian healthcare electronics firm

Ohio State University - Less fat makes better process for designing new drugs

Ohio State University - More evidence points to red wine's cardiac health benefits

OmniGuide Communications, Inc. - First minimally invasive human medical procedure using prototype OmniGuide Fiber

Omnicare, Inc. - Pharmaceutical care provider extends render offer for NeighborCare

Oncura - European study on prostate brachytherapy demonstrates value of treatment option

OpGen, Inc. - DNA analysis company appoints CEO

Oulu University - Steroid identified as an independent prognostic marker in breast cancer

PAMBEC Laboratories Inc. - New antiAIDS drug AIDFAREL released

PERFORMAX, Inc. - Self-funded health plan manager offers health savings accounts

PacifiCare Health Systems, Inc. - Health plan company signs agreement to purchase Pacific Life Insurance

Pall Corporation - Filtration, separations and purification company acquires division of Ciphergen

Pat Naffin - U.S. Patent and Trademark Office publishes patent for neonatal jaundice

PatientKeeper - Information technology company announces analyst report on mobile healthcare

Pennsylvania State Univ. College of Medicine - Indinavir impairs protein synthesis and phosphorylations of MAPKs in myocytes

Pennsylvania State University - Minority teens' views of drug use differ from reality

Pennsylvania State University - Technology advances improve nursing workload and retention rate

Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co. - Pharma company announces beta blocker trial did not meet endpoint

Personnel - Centura Health names marketing/planning executive

Personnel - Crown Medical names Crawford Shaw new independent director

Personnel - David Conway named Summit's vice president of finance and CFO

Pervasive Software Inc. - Software company receives award at Gartner Healthcare IT Summit

Pfizer Inc. - Celecoxib shows surprising activity against estrogen receptors

Pharmaceuticals - Vioxx withdrawal prompts Merck to slash 2005 expectations

Pharmaxis - Pharma company secures U.S. patent for multiple sclerosis treatment

Pharsight Corporation - Clinical drug development software company selected by ALTANA Pharma

Planar Systems, Inc. - Flat-panel display company announces adoption of picture archiving

Playtex Moonwalk - 2005 Playtex Moonwalk to raise money to fight breast cancer opens in London

Point Therapeutics, Inc. - First stage of phase 2 study for non-small cell lung cancer completed

Policy Studies Inc. - Technology outsoursing company announces personnel changes

Premier, Inc. - Medical errors reporting system announces alliance, new clients

Princess Alexandra Hospital - Genetically diverse Staphylococcus aureus strains thrive in Australia

Protalund - Abstracts for PLFT/CoreTherm prostate treatments presented at conference

R2 Technology, Inc. - Frost & Sullivan recognizes ImageCheckerCT CAD System as Product of the Year

RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. - Wound healing drug proven to improve cardiac function after heart attack

Response Biomedical Corp. - Biomedical company and 3M collaborate on infectious disease test

Rigshospital, Copenhagen - Interleukin-18 linked to HIV-associated lipodystrophy

Robert Alonso - Clinical trials for agent to treat methamphetamine addiction initiated

Roche - Americans can monitor U.S. flu rates with tracker

Roche - PEGASYS combination therapy eradicates hepatitis C in 50% of "healthy" carriers

Roche - Pharma company celebrates anniversary of Phelophepa Train

Roche - Program offers HIV patients faster access to FUZEON

Rockefeller University - Par6alpha signaling regulates glial-guided neuronal migration

Rockefeller University - SAX proteins regulate mechanosensory neurite activity

Rohm and Haas company - Specialty chemical company announces COO retirement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute - Potential ovarian cancer susceptibility allele of low penetrance identified

Royal College Surgeons Ireland - Unusual case of Behcet syndrome may have been triggered by typhoid vaccine

Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland - Review highlights proteomic approaches to characterizing proteins from platelets

Royal Philips Electronics - Lutheran General Children's Hospital adds new radiology suite

SCHWARZ PHARMA - Pharma company refiles for Rotigotine Transdermal NDA

Saarland University - Cytotoxic T cell responses toward NY-ESO-1 protein examined

Sanarus, Inc. - Market release of breast biopsy device announced

Sanguine Corporation - PHER-O2 used to transport pancreas islet cells transplanted into humans

Sanofi-Aventis Group - Data show ELOXATIN-based therapy combined with Bevacizumab improves survival

Schering-Plough Corporation - Company introduces antihistamine tablet in Japan, announces new VP appointment

Scripps Research Institute - Enzymatic activity of dust mite allergen extract characterized

Semmelweis University of Medicine - Carotid artery stiffening doesn't explain baroreflex impairment in preeclampsia

Semmelweis University of Medicine - RNA targeting Fas protects mice from renal ischemia-reperfusion injury

Sigma-Aldrich Corporation - Life sciences company introduces new guide on antibodies

Simulations Plus, Inc. - Software maker reports audited fiscal year ended August 31, 2004

Sinusitis - Guidelines agreed to by five health organizations

Sleep - Suggestions for easier transitions to different sleep schedules

Sleep Disorders - Sleep changes more difficult for body than previously thought

Solucient - Healthcare information products company appoints vice president

Soroka University - Enzymes associated with Streptococcus pneumoniae are antigenic in humans

SourceOne Healthcare Technologies - Healthcare equipment distributor announces achievements for 2004

St. Mary's Hospital, London - Emergency departments failing to meet essential standards for children

Stanford University - Agricultural runoff linked to massive algal blooms in the sea

Stanford University - Glutamic acid decarboxylase peptide-specific T cells prevent type 1 diabetes

Stanford University - Quantitative air-trapping analysis suitable for use in mild pediatric cases

Stanford University - Two-step transcriptional amplification-based vectors ease transgene scrutiny

Stanford University Medical Center - NIH-funded study seeks volunteers to test effect of phone support for caregivers

State Univ. of New York, Downstate Medical Center - Magnesium works as a calcium channel blocker and as a statin

State University of New York - Laptops pose possible fertility risk to men

Stem Cell Research - Creating $3 billion stem cell agency no small feat

Strategic Equity Group - Equity group provides valuation services in LivHOME's acquisition of AdvoLife

Stroke - Providence St. Vincent first Oregon hospital certified as stroke center

Structural GenomiX, Inc - Possible new treatment option for cystic fibrosis announced

Students Against Destructive Decisions - Study shows positive risk-taking cuts teen alcohol and drug use

Sun Yat-sen University - Ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme cloned and characterized

SuperGen, Inc. - U.S. FDA allows 90-day extension of review date for pancreatic cancer NDA

Supporters of Initiative 336 - Washington State backers of I-336 submit signatures to secretary of state

Surgical Information Systems - Texas hospital purchases fourth surgical communications software module

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology - Organic molecule release from sol-gel-made silica particles characterized

Synergie Wellness Products, Inc. - Maker of personal hygiene devices for caregivers and patients launches web site

Systems Xcellence Inc. - Pharmacy healthcare consulting company enters partnership with Script Strategies

TGen - Japanese researcher awarded 2-year fellowship to continue brain tumor research

Tampere University - Putative amplification target genes identified

Tasker Capital Corp. - Bacteria-inhibiting focused cosmetics developer hires marketing professional

Technical University of Munich - Novel immunoassay for isoproturon developed

Technion Israel Institute Technology - Rasagiline, in doses equivalent to selegiline, is less likely to be hypotensive

Technion Israel Institute Technology, Haifa - ESC-derived cardiomyocytes restore myocardial electromechanical properties

The Straus Group - Controlling interest in Puerto Rico-based MMM Healthcare acquired by investors

ThermoGenesis Corp. - U.S. FDA changes classification of semi-automated whole blood separation system

Thomas Jefferson University - Scientists find way to see breast cancer activity from outside the body

Tobacco Use - One in five pregnant women in South Dakota smokes

Toho University, Kanagawa - Amnion mesenchyme cells express phenotypes of neuroglial progenitor cells

Tokyo Medical & Dental University - Cultured neural stem cells promote functional recovery following focal ischemia

Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology - Swimming exercise fluctuated radioligand-receptor binding in heart and muscle

Tokyo Metropolitan University - Binding of PilV adhesins to lipopolysaccharide analyzed, specificity revealed

Tokyo University Hospital - Direct role of stimulatory G protein in growth plate development revealed

Torrent Pharmaceuticals - Indian Pharmaceutical company launches attention deficit hyperactivity drug

Toshiba America Medical Systems - Imaging systems maker announces new technologies, programs

TransForm Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical company receives milestone payment for studies from AstraZeneca

Transax International Limited - Network systems provider enters alliance with Union Dental Corp

Transgene - Vaccine candidate for precancerous cervical lesions in new phase 2 trial

Tranzyme Pharma - Biopharm company names gastrointestinal experts to clinical advisory board

Tripos, Inc. - Sanofi-Synthelabo Recherche picks software maker for drug discovery partnership

U.S. Army Environ. Medical Research Institute - Study examined how hypohydration alters thermoregulatory responses in the heat

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention -  Francisella tularensis genes encoding membrane-associated proteins identified

U.S. Food and Drug Administration - FDA tests effects of anthrax sterilization methods

U.S. Health and Human Services - U.S. HHS secretary Tommy G. Thompson makes statement marking World AIDS Day 2004

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Study looks at risk factors for invasive disease among HPV-exposed women

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Synthetic Grb2-SH2 domain binding antagonists staunch tumor and vessel growth

U.S. National Institutes of Health - NHLBI stops sickle cell anemia transfusion study

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Statement outlines recommendations to advance research and improve care

U.S. Naval Medical Center, San Diego - Incidence of coccidioidomycosis 6 to 32% during desert training

UND Life Sciences - Essential fatty acids may slow Huntington disease progression

Unilens Vision Inc. - Contact lens company reports 161% increase in first quarter 2005 earnings

Unite de Recherche de l'Enseignement Super., Paris - Nociceptin inhibits TRPV-1-mediated neurosensitization in bronchi

United Therapeutics Corp. - U.S. FDA approves IV dosing of Remodulin for pulmonary arterial hypertension

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Marine snail study gives insights into human brain

Univ. of California, San Diego - Immunostimulatory DNA reverses airway scarring, inflammation

Univ. of London Kings College - Set shifting in anorexia nervosa actually related to childhood OCPD traits

Univ. of Missouri, Columbia - College athletes suffer from low nutrient intake

Univ. of Texas SW Medical Center - Management algorithms to address breast implant concerns developed

Univ. of Zurich Hospital - rhEPO is safer therapy for anemia in pregnant patients with hemoglobinopathy

University Clinic, Ulm - MRI allows exact volumetry independent from regional wall motion abnormalities

University College London - Model of sensitization and oral tolerance to peanut protein developed

University Hospital, Berne - Normalizing the betaAR system prevents ventricular remodeling in heart failure

University Medical Center Utrecht - Stutter correction improves genotypic analyses of pooled DNA samples

University Medical Center, Nijmegen - Study explored the mechanism by which homocysteine causes vascular disease

University at Buffalo - New system reduces risk of burns during interventional X-rays

University of Aalborg - Alzheimer peptide aggregates and dimerizes when part of a water-soluble protein

University of Amsterdam - An increase in central venous pressure while standing reopens the jugular veins

University of Amsterdam - Pressure-overload on the late-fetal heart induces limited proliferative growth

University of Antwerp - Detection and survey for virulence determinants of Enterococcus faecium

University of Athens - Liposome encapsulation improves anticancer activity of flavonoids

University of Birmingham - Activated hypoxia-inducible factor boosts angiogenesis in ischemic muscles

University of Bologna - Method resulted in fast and reliable estimations of LV dimensions

University of Calgary - Hypoglycemic brain damage reviewed

University of California Los Angeles - HLA class II alleles not associated with HIV resistance/susceptibility

University of California Los Angeles - Prevention intervention increases safe sex practices in HIV+ substance users

University of California Los Angeles - Reemergent R5 HIV more closely related to its predecessor than to X4 strains

University of California San Francisco - Syringe distribution based on need facilitates reductions in needle reuse

University of Cambridge - Deleterious effects of fast-acting dynamic range compression clarified

University of Cambridge - Two ancestral forms of neuromedin U-2 receptor gene reported

University of Chicago - IRS2 takes center stage in development of type 2 diabetes

University of Colorado - Transitional care poses challenges that distinguish it from other types of care

University of Connecticut - HSVVP22 protein translocation presents tumor antigen to dendritic cells

University of Dundee - GSK3 has multiple regulatory roles in Dictyostelium development

University of Edinburgh - DNA hypomethylation blocks ESC differentiation/induces histone hyperacetylation

University of Edinburgh - Inflammation response to steroid signaling in HOSE cells studied

University of Extremadura - Interaction of ethanol with plasma membrane Ca²⁺-ATPase revealed

University of Florida - Aged-obese rats respond to melanocortin agonist and antagonist

University of Gothenburg - Cost-savings achieved by vigorous eradication of epidemic MRSA from hospital

University of Heidelberg - Cannabinoid dexanabinol inhibits NF-kappa B

University of Heidelberg - The function of synuclein in the etiology of Parkinson disease is an enigma

University of Helsinki - Botulism resulting from toxic feed affects 52,000 foxes and minks in Finland

University of Houston - Lack of fresh produce contributes to weight and health problems

University of Illinois - Measurement of quality of life increasingly important in HIV disease

University of Illinois - Nitric oxide levels in endothelial cells stimulated by kinin receptors

University of Iowa -  Heligmosomoides polygyrus inhibits established colitis

University of Leipzig - Mediator production and release altered in canine atopic dermatitis

University of London - Method gives sensitive index of circulating leucocytes in whole blood

University of Lund Hospital - In newborn infants, there are advantages in using standard 12-lead ECG settings

University of Marburg - Goal of proposed system is to minimize perioperative complications

University of Massachusetts -  Caenorhabditis elegans imp-2 essential for development, analysis reveals

University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey - Single-stranded oligonucleotides targeting STAT3 destroy prostate cancer

University of Melbourne - Chromosomal clustering defines the genetic character of forebrain structures

University of Michigan - Lowering hyperglycemia does not correct insulin secretion in older adults

University of Milan - Method classifies four types of dynamics

University of Milan - Modified sham feeding decreases ghrelin levels in healthy humans

University of Milan - Shank assembly and stability analyzed, involvement of protein complex described

University of Minnesota - Age-related RNA decline in adult Drosophila melanogaster revealed

University of Minnesota - Genes with altered expression in thymocyte positive selection identified

University of Minnesota - Researchers set new standard of care for adult cord blood transplant patients

University of Montpellier - Sigma receptor and cocaine-mediated impairments, analysis reveals benefits

University of Montreal - Myocardial protein expression enhanced by exercise training in rat model

University of Naples 'Federico II' - Alpha-tocopherol pro-vitamins synthesized

University of Navarre - Choosing the kind of fat to avoid obesity

University of New England - Program addresses link between smoking and mental illness

University of North Carolina - Optimized inducible vectors improve transfection and transgene expression

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill - Study examined the mechanisms regulating calcineurin activity in cardiac muscle

University of Oklahoma - HPV genotyping of high-grade SIL may have prognostic value

University of Oslo - CD4+ T cells kill Id+ B-lymphoma cells

University of Osnabruck - Potassium transport in intestinal epithelium studied, role of osmolytes revealed

University of Ottawa - F-actin secretion in chromaffin cells involves Ca²⁺ and protein kinase C

University of Palermo - Nicotine-induced fibroblast growth factor 2 mRNA is preserved during aging

University of Paris - Unintegrated HIV-1 DNA participates in virus replication

University of Pisa - Penetrance functions for software predicts cancer risk among BRCA1/2 carriers

University of Pittsburgh - Common shampoo ingredient stunts developing neurons of rats

University of Rochester - Experimental infection of humans with respiratory syncytial virus conducted

University of Rochester - Scientists align billion-year-old protein with embryonic heart defects

University of Science & Technology, Anhui - Novel C-type proteins from Deinagkistrodon acutus venom analyzed

University of South Florida - Lovastatin attenuates CD40-mediated inhibition of Abeta microglial phagocytosis

University of St. Andrews - Crystallization, X-ray diffraction of C. perfringens domain described

University of Surrey - Vitamin E absorption studied, amount of fat and type of food important

University of Tennessee - Metformin activates AMP-activated protein kinase

University of Texas, San Antonio - KSHV latent nuclear antigen disruption leads to abortive episome persistence

University of Tokyo - Growth hormone and somatostatin levels in cerebrospinal fluid related

University of Tokyo - Insulin receptor substrate 2 plays key role in beta cells and hypothalamus

University of Toronto - Gender bias in ads for cardiovascular drugs may affect women's treatment

University of Toronto - Physicians' attitudes toward childhood obesity in Israel outlined

University of Tubingen - Electrical stimulation for acute phase of HI doesn't amplify neuronal damage

University of Vermont - Effect of prothrombin G20210A mutation on protein C activation reported

University of Virginia - Action checklist of diabetes care measures presented

University of Virginia - Hepatitis C virus infection may cause recurrent myelitis

University of Vita Salute, San Raffaele - Long-term use of reboxetine does not cause changes in cardiac autonomic function

University of Wales - Assessing the emotions of others an automatic function

University of Washington - Effect of dopamine on corticostriatal activity characterized

University of Washington - HIV self-testing explored as a new option for HIV prevention

University of Washington, St. Louis - Egress of FDG from myocardium occurs within first hour after tracer injection

University of Wisconsin - "CO₂ reserve" proposed as a determinant of breathing instability in sleep

University of Wollongong - Exercise alters phospholipid molecular species in rat skeletal muscle

VA Medical Center, Minneapolis - Rodents display age-related changes in brain prodynorphin expression

Valeant Pharmaceuticals - Tribunal renders favorable decision in long-standing Yugoslavia dispute

Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona - Gastrocnemius changes and skeletal glycoproteins studied, correlation revealed

Vanderbilt University - Radiation-guided drug delivery to tumor microvasculature effective in mice

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Cells derived from epicardium are important in formation of coronary vessels

Velos, Inc. - Internet-based healthcare information company adds 10 new provider clients

Ventiv Health, Inc. - Franklin Group announces new partnership with AstraZeneca care programs

Ventracor Limited - Device firm secures new U.S. patent for telemedicine

Virginia Commonwealth University - Genes have a significant influence on pubertal changes in youth

Virginia Commonwealth University - Novel method improves biocompatibility of PGA for tissue engineering

Virginia Commonwealth University - VCU Institute awarded $3.2 million contract to evaluate pharmaceutical drugs

Vision Care - Comprehensive Care inks strategic service agreement with Eye Care International

Voyager Pharmaceutical Corp. - Aging-focused pharmaceutical company adds three specialists

Wake Forest University - Stimulation of aging skeletal muscles analyzed, effect of Ca²⁺ reported

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research -  Plasmodium falciparum cyclin-dependent kinase inhibition model described

Washington University - Role of Rab5 in growth factor receptor-mediated signal transduction revealed

Washington University - SIDS risk linked to lack of experience with tummy-sleeping

Washington University - Senile plaque measures more sensitive diagnostic measure than NFTs

Washington University - Structural ALDH activity of E. histolytica alcohol dehydrogenase 2 analyzed

Women's Health - Study finds women disproportionately affected by state fiscal cuts

Women's Health - West Virginia experts vow to help women become healthier

World Health Organization - Tobacco treaty becoming law is making global public health history

YM BioSciences Inc. - U.S. FDA grants orphan drug status to monoclonal antibody for brain cancer

Zix Corporation - Ecom PPO selected to provide HIPAA-compliant secure e-mailing services

airPharma - Respiratory-focused pharmaceutical company adds executives to management team