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Law & Health Weekly

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . January 29th, 2005
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
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Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy - Pharmacy group offers tips to boost pharmacy drug benefits lingo

Allon Therapeutics, Inc. - European patent granted for learning and memory compound

Biocoral, Inc. - Patent approved in Canada for bone graft material

Consumers Union - Consumer Group: Drug industry volunteer reporting plan falls short

Duke University - Race may influence the response to recombinant HIV-1 gp120 vaccines

Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit - Pesticide exposure may be associated with increased risk of NHL among women

Legal Issues - Lilly denies report of missing Prozac documents

Legal Issues - Pfizer sued over painkiller

Medical Errors - Surgeon who left patient on operating table to pay $1.25 million settlement

Platinum Health Plus - Discount health plans crackdown by state stops false and misleading advertising

Staffing - Healthcare officials say man worked as nurse without license

Tercica, Inc. - Patent infringement lawsuit filed against Insmed for growth hormone treatment

A.Z. St.-Lucas, Brugge - Image-based computer-assisted TKA has lower coronal alignment variability

AES Management Buyout Corp. - Embryo Development Corp. discusses potential merger

AEterna Zentaris, Inc. - Subsidiary granted marketing rights for Neovastat

AMDL, Inc. - Theranostics company closes private offering

Aarhus University Hospital - Studies describe new findings in osteoporosis research

Abiomed, Inc. - AB5000 ventricle patient supported for more than 37 days

Agile Software Corporation - Pharmaceutical group selects software company's quality management system

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York - Calcium channel blockers boost women's risk of CVD death than other treatments

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York - Scaffolding protein regulates NMDA channel gating and surface expression

Albert Einstein College, New York - "Annexin A5 resistance" is a mechanism for thrombosis in aPL syndrome

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions - Glen Tullman, CEO, named to leadership council of clinical software provider

Alltracel Pharmaceuticals PLC - Oral care product development business acquired for EUR 8M

Alzheimer Disease - Healthy cleavage: How statins protect against AD

Amer. Soc. for Therapeutic Radiology & Oncology - Brochures help cancer patients make informed treatment decisions

American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc. - Company reports 2005 Medicare payment value for cryoablation therapy

Angioplasty - 18 New Jersey hospitals seek permission for new heart service

Anhui Normal University, Wuhu - Proteins with fullerol studied, detection by light scattering determined

Ankara University - Findings advance knowledge in viral genomics research

Arius Research, Inc. - Discovery program launched to combine antibody technologies

Arrowhead Research Corporation - Nanotech company named to Merrill Lynch index

Assoc. Women's Health Obstetric & Neonatal Nurses - January 2005 is Cervical Cancer Screening Month

Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. - Research forecasts low-carbohydrate market surge in first quarter of 2005

BIO-MED - Executives meet in Baltimore to discuss region's biotechnology growth

BIOTRONIK, Inc. - First U.S. implantation of a biventricular pacemaker for the AVAIL CLS/CRT study

Baxter Healthcare S.A. - EU expands approval of Advate for use in children with hemophilia A

Beckman Research Inst. of the City of Hope - Vitronectin regulates I_h current in mouse hippocampal neurons

Belcher Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - GeoPharma shares launch strategy for Mucotrol

Bentley Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm adopts renewed shareholder rights plan

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Insulin receptor substrate is involved in mammary tumor metastasis

BioFocus plc - Library deal signed with Sanofi-Synthelabo Recherche

BioInformatics, LLC - Winners of 2004 Life Science Industry Awards announced

BioTech Medics, Inc. - Laser therapy is an alternative to VIOXX for arthritis sufferers

Biomira, Inc. - Biotech firm increases financing to $12,570,000

Bionomics Limited - French contract research organization acquired

Bionutrics, Inc. - Clinical trials planned for new dietary supplement candidates

Biopure Corporation - Pharmaceutical firm closes $11.6M financing

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation - Michigan insurer provides grant to improve men's health

BodyWedge 21 - Inflatable wedge holds door open for those looking to get in shape

Bone Care International, Inc. - U.S. patent allowed for stabilized hydroxyvitamin D2 products

Boston Scientific Corporation - Medical device maker enters into agreement to acquire stent developer

Bovie Medical Corporation - Device firm strengthens presence in Southeast Asia, China

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy - Farm Bureau funds full seat on meat export board

Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston - Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms links to asthma and allergy studied

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - Additional information provided to U.S. FTC for melanoma treatment

Bronx VA Medical Center - CYP2E1 inhibitors oppose liver injury

Business Update - Four Rivers Software announces six distribution partners

Business Update - Growers planting Pioneer brand Sorghum Hybrids win 10 categories in NGSP contest

Business Update - Horizon Health leases Laurelwood Hospital of Ohio

Business Update - ICL Fertilizer to change sources of phosphate rock to improve profitability

Business Update - Patient services company consolidates corporate offices

California State Controller - California controller names Philip Pizzo, MD, to stem-cell oversight committee

Cambridge University - Wild-type spectrin domains of the same stability vary kinetically

Cancer Research UK, Sussex - Adjuvant HT or chemotherapy choice should be offered to women with ER+ tumors

Cangene - Biotech company completes European Mutual Recognition Procedure

Canji Inc. - Antihexon antibody model neutralizes adenovirus

Cardiff University - VEGF and high glucose levels mediate placenta growth factor activity

CardioDynamics - FDA 510(k) clearance granted for BioZ Dx

CardioGenesis Corporation - Autologous platelet rich plasma preparation system launched

Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners - Charles B. O'Keeffe named to board of Florida-based pharmaceutical company

Cedars Sinai Medical Center - Recent findings in neuroscience described

Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles - Normal LV wall motion does not exclude myocardial infarction

Cell Genesys, Inc. - Company's stock delisted, per its demand, from Berlin-Bremen stock exchange

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. - Trisenox financing agreement signed

Celladon Corp. - Collaboration to develop AAV-based gene therapies for congestive heart failure

Cellegy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - U.S. FDA issues not approvable letter for Cellegesic

Center Paul Papin, Angers - Researchers report on case of spinal cord metastasis from prostate cancer

Central Leather Research Institute, Tamilnadu - Hydrogels as wound-dressing materials investigated

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan - Carbodiimide-crosslinked HA/collagen membrane safe and effective antiadhesive

Channing Laboratories - Antimicrobial exposure suitable for diagnosis of surgical site infections

Children's Hospital Boston - Physicians often fall short when delivering diagnosis, mothers report

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin - First rabies survivor without vaccination leaves hospital

Chinese Academy of Sciences - Research in oncogenesis provides new insights

Chonbuk National University, Chonju - Quercetin induces selective growth inhibition/apoptosis in hepatic tumor cells

Chonnam National University - Clostridium septicum mutants used to diagnose hemoglobinuria

Chung Shan Med University - Stable HeLa cell protein methylation produced by adenosine dialdehyde treatment

Ciphergen Biosystems, Inc. - Company partners with ADDNET consortium

City of Hope National Medical Center - Anti-aromatase coumarin derivative characterized

Clemson University - Involvement of linear plasmids in aerobic biodegradation of vinyl chloride

Clinical University of Frankfurt - Desensitization of activated sphingosine-1-phosphate receptors revealed

Collaborations - ActiveHealth Management works with Aetna on chronic care program

Collaborations - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia joins Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Columbia University - A dual reporter gene transgenic mouse aids hepatic fibrogenic investigation

Columbia University - Researchers tease out one critical role of tumor-suppressor gene

Cosmetic Surgery - Cosmetic procedures are gaining popularity among men

Creganna Medical Devices - Device company forms partnership with TDC Medical

Cutting Edge Information - HIPAA alters pharmaceutical company rep strategy

DOV Pharmaceutical, Inc. - Pharma announces pricing of $65M of 2.50% convertible subordinated debentures

DaVita, Inc. - Company acquires four dialysis facilities

Danderyd Hospital, Stockholm - NO synthesis inhibition affects physiological response to mental stress

Decision Resources, Inc. - Biophosphonates for bone metastases pain is potentially lucrative market

Decision Resources, Inc. - Research shows metabolic syndrome drug market to increase by 2013

Depression - Doctor's death calls attention to depression

Diet & Nutrition - Univ. of Massachusetts study aims at keeping middle school students slim

Dokkyo University - Angiotensin II receptor antagonist treats nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

Drug Development - AstraZeneca withdraws application to market lung cancer drug

Drug Fatalities - Prescription drug deaths skyrocket in Virginia's coal region

Dublin City University - Drugs induce superinvasive phenotype in breast cancer cells

Duke University - Beta arrestin activity studied, need for angiotensin receptor revealed

Dynavax Technologies - Allergy-focused company appoints Deborah A. Smeltzer as CFO

E-Z-EM, Inc. - Maker of contrast agent renews contract with Canadian Union

East Carolina University, Greenville - Integrin signals link survival elements in recurrent prostate cancer

Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk - Genes expressed during ovarian hyperstimulation may not affect implantation

Edge Dynamics - Updated commerce-optimization software released

Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - U.S. FDA approves ziconotide intrathecal infusion for severe chronic pain

Elecsys Corp. - DCI parent reports Q2 sales of approximately $3,172,000

Elixir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Company secures license to SirT2 and SirT3 patents from University of California

Emergisoft - Rhode Island hospital implements emergency department information system

Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. - Pain management company provides financial guidance for 2005

EntreMed, Inc. - Cancer/inflammation-focused biopharma announces $14M private placement

Epimmune, Inc. - Company provides update on cancer and HIV clinical-development programs

Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam - Guidewire can be useful tool in treatment of chronic total occlusions

Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. - Definitive agreement to sell optical retail chain announced

Finance - Dental Select buys out stock of shareholder

Finance - Funding available to build behavioral health service system

Finnish Inst. Of Occupational Health - Working while ill boosts heart-attack risk

Firat University - Alpha-lipoic acid provides neuroprotection in diabetic rats

FoldRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Protein-misfolding-focused company closes on $16M round of funding

Food Safety - Listeria food poisoning cases rose in '03

Fougera - Company announces the first approval of Ciclopirox Cream

Fougera - Company launches Halobetasol Cream 0.05% (Rx), and Ointment 0.05% (Rx)

Free University of Brussels - Galectin-3-binding sites, S100B may affect atypical meningioma aggressiveness

Free University of Brussels - VPAC(1) receptors studied, inverse antagonism revealed

Fresenius Medical Care, AG - Dialysis company inks contract in Romania

Fudan University - WDR25 gene is widely expressed in human tissues

GSF Research Center for Environ and Health, Munich - TrxR2 plays a pivotal role in both hematopoiesis and heart function

Garvan Institute of Medical Research - c-Cb-deficient mice have reduced adiposity and improved insulin action

Gastric Bypass Surgery - Teen twins undergo controversial gastric bypass surgery

Gatorade - Olympic gold medallist Kristine Lilly leads kids in action pilot program

GelStat Corp. - DTLL, Inc., closes on acquisition

Genetic Immunity, Washington, DC - New therapeutic vaccine for HIV/AIDS eliminates needles and excessive toxicity

Genzyme Corp. - Company files for European approval of Myozyme for Pompe disease

Georgetown University - Technique allows lung-specific delivery of reagents

Geriatrics - Data: Florida nursing home residents receive higher quality of care than in 2002

Geriatrics - Study of diuretics in elderly people says the benefits outweigh the risks

Gilead Sciences, Inc. - Joint venture formed to develop fixed-dose combination of three HIV medicines

Groningen University - Cardioprotection of erythropoietin is linked with apoptosis inhibition

Guava Technologies, Inc. - Biotechnology company names vice president, worldwide sales

H3 Pharma Inc. - FDA issues approvable letter for Sanvar for esophageal variceal bleeding

HEALTHPOINT, LTD. - Collegium announces licensing agreement for two late-stage products

HEI, Inc. - Microelectronics company receives NASDAQ noncompliance notice

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Comprehensive response to HIV could prevent 10 million AIDS deaths in Africa

HIV/AIDS Prevention - U.S. NIH overlooked problems in Uganda AIDS study, whistleblower says

Halozyme Therapeutics - Biopharmaceutical company receives CE Mark for Cumulase

Hammersmith Hospital, London - Novel ligand display technology transduces hematopoietic cells

Harvard University - Complication risk with coronary catheterization low in moderate obesity

Harvard University - Hematopoietic cells needed to initiate specific CD8+ T-cell response

Harvard University - No association between inorganic arsenic concentration and bladder cancer risk

Harvard University - Proangiogenic protein protects multiple myeloma from apoptosis

Health Management Assocates - Note exchange offer by hospital operator expires

Health Promotion - Programs support employee wellness

Healthcare Access - Alaska clinics hope to improve patient satisfaction and cut no-shows

Healthcare Access - Cherokee Nation to build Muskogee clinic in Oklahoma

Healthcare Costs - Report shows Wisconsin school districts could save with health insurance plan

Healthcare Costs - West Virginia faces mental health care crisis

Healthcare Coverage - Arkansas Governor discusses healthcare

Healthcare Coverage - Gevity announces 2005 workers' compensation program

Healthcare Coverage - Humana adds Newport Beach hospital to its ChoiceCare Network

Healthcare Coverage - New DirigoChoice enrollees tout state health plan in Maine

Healthcare Coverage - Simply Secure healthcare savings program to launch first quarter 2005

Hebrew University, Jerusalem - New protein holds promise for use in medicine and nanoscience

Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. - Ampligen clinical program initiated in HIV patients with or without HCV

Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit - Robotic radical cystectomy for managing bladder cancer reviewed

HepaLife Technologies, Inc. - Action plan released addressing burden of liver disease

Hokkaido University - Glycoinsulins possess prolonged blood-sugar-lowering activity

Hopital Sainte-Marguerite, Marseille - High-flexion knee arthroplasty design replicates healthy motion

Hospira, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company contributes $300K, products to tsunami relief efforts

Hospital St. Andre, Bordeaux - More frequent mammography for women on HRT suggested

Hospital for Special Surgery, New York - Mini-midvastus approach improves TKA outcome

Huddinge University Hospital - Synergy between acid and pepsin affects posterior laryngeal tissues

IDA Foundation - Nonprofit supplier sends medical emergency kits to disaster areas in Asia

INSERM U277, Paris - Researchers' findings advance cancer vaccines research

INSERM U551, Paris - Studies add new findings to metabolic syndrome body of knowledge

INSERM U590, Lyon - Follistatin and follistatin-related gene have distinct hematopoietic functions

INSERM, Unite 605, Villejuif - Radiotherapy, susceptibility may increase risk after childhood Hodgkin disease

IRCCS, Burlo Garofolo - Mannose-binding lectin may cause complement activation that leads to RHD

Iconix Pharmaceuticals - U.S. EPA to use chemogenomics platform to predict potential chemical toxicity

Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc. - CT laser mammography distributor selected for Czech Republic

Imalux Corporation - Medical device company closes Series B funding round

Imperial College London - Chamomile tea: New evidence supports health benefits

Infant Mortality - Cuba says its infant mortality rate for 2004 was lowest in Latin America

Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Drug discovery company announces collaborations

Influenza - Flu activity picking up in Colorado; vaccine restrictions lifted

Influenza Vaccine - Missouri relaxes guidelines for flu vaccine

Inst. de Radioprotection et de Surete Nucleaire - PECAM-1 mediates platelet aggregation on irradiated endothelial cells

Institute Gustave Roussy, Villejuif - Single-agent cyclophosphamide ineffectual in refractory, relapsing HB patients

Institute Oswaldo Cruz, Rio De Janeiro - T. cruzi infection long silent course in immunosuppressed HIV patients

Institute Pasteur, Paris - Legionella pneumophila genomes have high plasticity

International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Assoc. - Health club group predicts over 10 million Americans will join club in 2005

Ivax Corporation - Pharmaceutical firm sells $283M of senior convertible notes

Iwate Medical University - Neuropsychiatric test developed for subclinical hepatic encephalopathy

Jagiellonian University - Findings advance knowledge in cancer vaccines research

Jichi Medical School, Japan - Double-balloon enteroscopy aids in diagnosis of gastrointestinal stromal tumor

Johns Hopkins Asthma & Allergy Center - Lung barrier function studied, differential thrombin regulation revealed

Johns Hopkins University - Exposure to secondhand smoke increases risk of developing cervical tumors

Johns Hopkins University - Most alcohol-related plane crashes occur at night, in bad weather

Johns Hopkins University - New findings in obstetrics described

Johns Hopkins University - Novel mutations involved in HPRT deficiency identified

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore - New findings in the area of cardiology described

Johnson & Johnson Pharm. Research & Dev. - Multiplexed RT-PCR valuable for high throughput screening applications

Jules Bordet Institute, Brussels - Researchers call for new approach to clinical trials in postgenomic era

Kalorama Information - Cell based technologies market research study released

Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon - Newer antidepressants don't appear to adversely effect pregnancy outcome

Karolinska Institute - Donor-derived, alloreactive natural killer cells may interfere with immunity

Karolinska Institute, Stockholm - LV strain is not uniformly distributed over the wall

Kocaeli University - Endothelial dysfunction in women with PCOS related to insulin resistance

Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology - Heat shock proteins used to produce recombinant proteins in E. coli

Korea University - Dietary fiber from barley possesses anti-mutagenic activity

Kuwait University - Study tested whether treatment with tedisamil affects cardiac growth

Kyoto University - HB-EGF can play an integral role in atherogenesis

Kyungpook National University - Novel encapsulation method improves efficacy of intrathecal chromaffin cells

Kyushu University, Fukuoka - Cidofovir effectively treats adenoviral hemorrhagic cystitis in HSCT patients

Legal Issues - Augsburg flu shot case referred to federal prosecutors

Legal Issues - Indiana seeks probation for nursing home

Legal Issues - New health law sometimes poses problem for police

Legal Issues - Payments settle allegations over free vaccines

Legal Issues - South Carolina hospitals join to fight lawsuits

Lexicon Genetics Incorporated - Third performance milestone in Genentech Alliance announced

Lifetime Health Inc. - Minnesota yoga instructor's 'YogaLift' program wins 'Best of Fitness' honors

Loma Linda University - Oxidative damage repair studied in Porphyromonas gingivalis

London Health Sciences Centre - Diagnosis and monitoring of syncope reviewed

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine - Repeated unexpected infant deaths most likely to be from natural causes

Los Alamos National Lab - Scientists develop split green for tagging protein

Louisiana State University - Caloric restriction significantly improves insulin sensitivity

Louisiana State University - Study finds herpes virus in 98% of healthy participants

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital - Nine-month-old girl receives nonsurgical heart valve replacement

Lumenis Ltd. - Light-based devices manufacturer announced 150th shipment of Lumenis

Lund University, Malmo - Coagulation factor Va analyzed, enhanced cleavage by protein C revealed

MSSI-TeleScience International, Inc. - Government services provider awarded pharmacy services contract

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation - Outlook is bleak for the smallest premature babies: 80% have impairment

Mario Negri Inst. Pharmacology Research, Milan - Retinol, lycopene not significantly related to prostate cancer risk in study

Marques de Valdecilla University Hospital - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of oncology

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston - Cassette transporter A1 requires a specific motif for several activities

Max Planck Institute of Immunbiology - Bone morphogenetic proteins are secreted early during embryonic development

Mayo Clinic - Two-stage reimplantation of infected TKA has high long-term success rate

Mayo Clinic & Mayo Foundation - Risks of bilateral total knee replacement elucidated

Mayo Clinic, Rochester - Ischemic stroke review provides data on hypertension and hyperlipidemia

McGill University - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of transfection

McMaster University - Entrapment of membrane-bound receptors in silica reported

MedAptus, Inc. - Medical technology company appoints vice president of business development

Medical College of Georgia, Augusta - Methods may help in designing methods of quality control for interviews

Medical College of Wisconsin - Diffusion-weighted imaging values highlight brain tumor invasion

Medical College of Wisconsin - Peripheral nerve regeneration within nerve conduit characterized

Medical University of Plovdiv - Silicone tube of gastric band causes small bowel

Medical University of Vienna - Application demonstrated new radiotracer to be safe and useful

Medifast, Inc. - Medifast to purchase Xerox's DocuColor iGen3 Digital Production Press

Meditech Research Limited - Phase II trial of HyCAMPTM initiated for colorectal cancer

Medwave - Children's hospital enters agreement for blood pressure monitoring technology

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - Angiogenesis inhibitors antagonize lymphoma proliferation

Merck & Co. - U.S. FDA gives scientist permission to publish Vioxx safety data

Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. - Momentum Computer, Inc., acquired by computer company

Mergers & Acquisitions - Independence Holding Company acquires Health Plan Administrators, Inc.

Michigan State University - Narrow measures govern neurogenetic models of ADHD etiology

Midwest Dairy Council - Elementary school awarded 3-A-Day of Dairy Nutrition Education Grant

Misys Healthcare Systems - Software company launches new practice management system

Mito Medical Center - Findings describe new data in gastroenterology research

Molecular Card. & Neuro. Inst., Highland Park - PPARalpha may mediate mitochondrial response to thyroid hormone

Moliris, Inc. - Drug development company names science and technology advisors

Monell Chemical Senses Center, Philadelphia - Hyperglycemia induces vagally mediated increase in C-peptide secretion

MonitorForHire.com - Contract research organization signs agreement for clinical monitoring services

Monsanto company - Agriculture produces company announces dividend

Morriston Hospital, Swansea - Cement burns may have resulted from insufficient information, warnings

Mt Sinai School of Medicine, New York - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of proteomics

Nagasaki University - Hair analysis divulges the ingestion of toxic weight loss products

Nagoya University - Mullerian duct analyzed, altered matrix metalloprotein mRNA expression revealed

Nagoya University - Photoperiod-regulated expression of gene encoding a CO/COL homolog studied

Nanjing University - Novel PDMS microchip has improved heat dissipation

NanoBio Corporation - Biopharma company names CEO

National Autonomous University of Mexico - Effects of microtubule-stabilizing agent Taxol in rat hippocampus characterized

National Cancer Center, Chiba - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of cancer therapy

National Taiwan University, Taipei - Biphasic scaffold developed for cartilage tissue engineering

National University of Ireland - Stent-based gene therapies offer a strategic way to treat arterial disease

National University of Singapore - Effects of tetrodotoxin exposure on human glial cells clarified

National University of Singapore - Study investigated determinants of PIP₂ interaction with HERG

National University of Singapore Hospital - Gene expression in cochlea and kidney characterized

National Volunteer Fire Council - Medical Reserves Corps offers Heart Healthy Firefighter program

National Women's Health Resource Center - Women bear a double burden with Alzheimer disease, says resource center report

Natl. Space Biomedical Research Inst. - Tool to examine bone quality for space, earth-based diagnosis

NeighborCare, Inc. - Institutional pharmacy provider commented on proxy statement

New York University - Reductions in Cx43 are associated with increased arrhythmias

Northfield Laboratories Inc. - Laboratory files shelf registration statement

Northwestern University, Chicago - MRI deconstructs brain's complex network

Northwestern University, Chicago - Mechanism of olive oil's protective effect against breast cancer determined

Northwestern University, Chicago - Reports add new data to HIV/AIDS research

Northwestern University, Chicago - Study examines target for blocking new lymphatic growth

Novartis AG Oncology - Pharma company updates breast cancer research results from 2004 symposium

Novartis Pharma AG - Results of clinical trial of GABA(B) receptor antagonist SGS742 reported

Novel Diagnostics ASA - Companies sign agreement to assess potential of tuberculosis testing technology

NutraCea - Science-based growth company completes private bridge loan

OMPRO - Oregon nursing homes improve as a result of quality initiative

Obstetrics - Nearly half of extremely premature babies have significant disabilities later

Obstetrics - University Hospitals examines screening of babies for drugs

Ohio State University - Protein arginine methyltransferase complexes regulate tumor suppressor genes

Ohio State University - R-dependent transcription factor activity studied, different mechanisms revealed

Ohio University - Scientists observe largest explosion in space

Oncology Center St. Augustinus, Antwerp - RT-PCR detects disseminated epithelial cells in BM of breast cancer patients

Ophthonix, Inc. - Delphi Medical will manufacture vision-testing equipment

Oregon Health. & Science Univ. - Alpha lipoic acid has implications as a therapy for multiple sclerosis

Oregon State University - Lysozyme augments antimicrobial activity of chitosan films

Oregon State University, Corvallis - Several hazardous air pollutants exceed cancer risk level in Portland

Oriental Wave Holding, Ltd. - Dragon extends share purchase agreement in connection with proposed acquisition

Ortho Biotech Products, L.P. - Anemia self-screening kit now available

Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc. - U.S. court upholds patent infringement suit against generic antibiotic maker

Osteotech - American Red Cross Transplantation Services tissue banking assets to be acquired

Ottawa Health Research Institute - Blocked and non-blocked 2-cell stage embryos are susceptible to culture effects

Otto von Guericke University - Management of inflammatory arrosion hemorrhage described

PATH - Study shows higher incidence of H. influenzae type b than previously known

Pediatrics - Incidence of surgeries in children with childhood orthopedic diagnoses studied

Peking University - Transplanted bone marrow cells generate angiogenic factors in the heart

Peninsula Medical School - Mutations in KCNJ11 gene rare in type 1 diabetes diagnosed before 2 years

PepsiCo - Survey shows women are striving for balance in their diet

Personnel - Health minister, battling cancer, says he likely will resign

Personnel - Maclyn McCarty, MD, genetic research pioneer, dies at 93

Personnel - New York City hospitals chief leaving post for private-sector job

Personnel - Wyoming leader plans to step down as health director

Pfizer - Pharma company provides support to relief effort in Asia

Philadelphia Insurance Companies - Insurance company announces new product for health care providers

Philanthropy - GPI to help bring medical aid to South Asia

Philanthropy - ING Vysya Foundation, Sev Mandir to support water harvesting project in India

Philanthropy - Records show $1 billion donated to faith-based groups

Polyclinique Louis Pasteur, Nancy - Researchers prefer stenting for SA obstructive lesions

Prince Wales Hospital, Randwick - HNPCC predictive genetic testing does not cause adverse psychological outcomes

ProRhythm, Inc. - Medical device company announces board member addition

ProStrakan Group, Ltd. - Companies announce approval of Tostrex gel in first European country

Procter & Gamble - Researchers' findings advance osteoporosis research

Provena Health - Catholic health systems plan to integrate laboratory services

Public Health - Gangrene, pneumonia, and risk of malaria in some tsunami refugee camps

Purdue Pharma L.P. - Antibiotics valued at $50M donated to AmeriCares

Quality Assurance - Consultants present long list of fixes for Los Angeles hospital

Quality Assurance - Vermont hospitals file new reports with state detailing services provided

Queens University, Kingston - Novel von Willebrand factor mutation causes skipping of nonadjacent exons

Rakuno Gakuen University, Tokyo - Fibroblast cell lines derived from LEC rats are highly susceptible to heat

Research Center for Hematology, Moscow - Nucleotides targeting anti-apoptosis protein bind to erythroleukemia cells

Roche - Breakthrough cancer treatment Avastin approved in Switzerland

Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center - Long-term efficacy of unicompartmental knee replacement determined

Russian Academy of Sciences - Novel bleomycin conjugates cleave double-stranded DNA

Rutgers University - IL-6 regulates adipose tissue lipid metabolism and leptin production

RxAmerica - AIDS Drug Assistance Program of Utah selects prescription benefit service

Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Goteborg - Hypothyroidism is common in Turner syndrome

Semmelweis University of Medicine, Budapest - Bacterial killing studied, dual role of phagocytic NADPH oxidase revealed

Seoul National University - Internet-based home care monitoring system developed

Somerset Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Agreement signed for transdermal treatment for major depressive disorder

Sonic Innovations, Inc. - Hearing aid developer, manufacturer announces acceleration of option vesting

Southampton University - Growth hormone and placental lactogen genes linked to metabolic syndrome

Southern Illinois Univ. Springfield - Sensitized people should be monitored for eventual granulomatous disease.

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals - Generic pharmaceutical company announces filing of ANDA with U.S. FDA

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute, Trivandrum - Surgeon can test occlude to identify vessel to be ligated

St. Anthony Orthopedic Specialists, St. Paul - Outcome of different TKA configurations evaluated

St. James's Hospital, Dublin - Genetic resistance to nevirapine emerging in pregnant HIV+ women

St. Johns Health Science Center, Santa Monica - APAF-1 gene dysfunction from allelic imbalance increases with tumor progression

St. Louis Hospital - DNA decontamination protocols will enhance the value of cell and gene therapies

Stanford University - Stanford study shows hypnosis helps kids undergoing difficult procedure

Stanford University - Synthetic musks may enhance the effects of toxic compounds

State Medicaid - Florida Medicaid renews contract with HMS for revenue recovery services

State Univ. of New York, Downstate Medical Cntr. - Reports describe recent advances in ischemia research

State University of Campinas - Effects of PVN spider venom on blood-brain barrier permeability clarified

State University of Campinas - Ethylene oxide is best method to sterilize chitosan wound dressings

Stem Cell Research - Criticism of new $3 billion California stem cell agency mounts

Steno Diabetes Center - Variation in NCB50R does not contribute to nonautoimmune diabetes

Stroke - HealthEast hospitals earn Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification

Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul - Mesenchymal progenitor cells are present in the umbilical cord

Telethon Institute for Child Health Research - Putative HOX11 target genes identified

Texas Agricultural Experiment Station - Protein transformation gives new twist to medical research

The MIND Institute, Albuquerque - Genetic background affects features of breathing during sleep

Thomas Jefferson University - Hepatitis C virus transfection produces liver cell growth and tumorigenesis

Tianjin University - Affinity chromatography of insulin with heptapeptide ligand reported

Tokyo Medical & Dental University - Trabecular bone fragment alternative source of mesenchymal stem cells

Tokyo Medical University - New findings in breast cancer described

Tokyo Metropolitan Neurology Hospital - Kidney disease in Arima syndrome resembles disease in other disorders

Tokyo University of Pharmacy & Life Science - Production of TGF-beta studied, role of a kinase and liposomes revealed

Tufts University - What is driving the rise in over-the-counter drugs?

Tufts University, Medford - Innovative R&D strategies are key to developing new drugs, according to study

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Testing for hepatitis C should be routine for persons at increased risk

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Obesity and metabolic syndrome powerful predictors of diabetes type 2

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Weight loss strategies work in people with prediabetes

U.S. Department of Agriculture - Canada, U.S. safeguards provide protection against BSE, USDA official says

U.S. NASA - International Space Station uses telemedicine technology

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Mast cell-derived angiopoietin-1 promotes plasmacytoma growth

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Reports advance knowledge in cervical cancer research

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Studies advance knowledge in oncology research

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Hepatic lipase can have a variable effect on atherosclerosis

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Lipid activation of beta 2-chimaerin analyzed, structural mechanism revealed

U.S. National Institutes of Health - NIH action plan charts future challenges for research

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Recent findings in smallpox vaccines provide new insights

Univ. Medical Center Utrecht, Netherlands - New clues to the genetics of epilepsy

Univ. of California, Berkeley - How does the brain tune out odors?

Univ. of California, Davis - B₁₂ -adenosyl transferase encoded within Salmonella enterica operon

Univ. of California, Davis - Evolution of robotic urologic surgery reviewed

Univ. of California, Irvine - Geranylgeranylation inhibition mediates HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors

Univ. of California, San Diego - Beta-synuclein gene transfer protects mice from nervous system degeneration

Univ. of California, San Diego - Decisional balance measures for adolescent sedentary behavior developed

Univ. of Technology, Aachen, Germany - Gonad capsule effective method for blocking radiation to testes from scan

Univ. of Texas Southwestern - Educating employees about eye safety can protect their vision

Univ. of Texas, San Antonio - Wealthier school systems more likely to diagnose autistic kids

University Hospital Center of Quebec - Vascular smooth muscle viability is pertinent to tumor biology

University Hospital of North Norway, Tromso - Herpes simplex virus studied, activity of alpha-helical peptides revealed

University Klinikum, Magdeburg - Chemotaxis triggering studied, synergistic effect of two regulators revealed

University Medical Center Utrecht - Middle-aged women with relatively high heme iron intake have increased CHD risk

University Medical Centre Utrecht - Brain region-specific forms of obesity linked to agouti expression

University Medicine Berlin - Studies add new findings to atherosclerosis body of knowledge

University Women's Hospital, Tubingen - Statins may have anticarcinogenic effects in older women

University of Alabama, Birmingham - Treatment of dialysis catheter-related bacteremia reviewed

University of Alberta - Coding and decoding of spatial position by nervous system elucidated

University of Alberta - Tissue expander colonization not linked to capsular contracture

University of Basilicata, Potenza - Mitochondrial oxoglutarate carrier studied, solution structure clarified

University of Bath - Structure of angiotensin I-converting enzyme revealed

University of Bayreuth - During social stress, catecholamines play role in blood-leukocyte redistribution

University of Birmingham - Gene mutations associated with congenital myopathies produce varying effects

University of Bonn - C-terminally truncated Cx43K258stop mice lack functions of Cx43

University of Bonn - New research in the area of virology detailed

University of Bristol - Neural networks used as statistical tools in epidemiological studies

University of Calgary - Pros, cons of endarterectomy considered in women with symptomatic ICA stenosis

University of California San Francisco - Clinical outcome not affected in pediatric AML patients with PTPN11 mutations

University of California San Francisco - E2F-1 is a potential target in treatment of myoblast hypertrophy

University of California San Francisco - Results help to interpret nasal potential differences in animal models

University of California, Davis - tRNA global structure varies more than had been supposed

University of California, Los Angeles - Losartan effects on fetal CV regulation differ by brain region

University of California, Oakland - Surveillance needed to track epidemiology of HIV among Mexican migrants in US

University of California, San Francisco - Policy policies analyzed that affect HIV prevention in Mexican migrants

University of Chicago - Leptin levels are dependent on sleep duration

University of Chicago - Post-transcriptional RNA processing characterized in HSV-infected cells

University of Chicago - Study describes physicians' response to religious conflicts in medicine

University of Cologne - Molecular aspects of Corynebacterium glutamicum urea uptake revealed

University of Colorado - Optimized freeze-drying keeps nonviral vectors stable during storage

University of Copenhagen - Condensation of chromatin studied, role of cations clarified

University of Dusseldorf - Non-viral gene therapy may help patients with skin disorders

University of Florida - CD4+CD25+ regulatory T lymphocytes encourage hepatitis C virus persistence

University of Florida, Gainsville - Specific hormone and growth factor mediated activation revealed

University of Geneva - Secretion of bacterial effectors studied, raft-mediated triggering revealed

University of Georgia, Griffin - Cyclospora oocysts are not ingested by the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans

University of Gottingen - Interferon-gamma and interferon-alpha have opposing effects on stellate cells

University of Helsinki - Tumor necrosis factor-alpha induces apoptosis in adrenocortical cells

University of Hong Kong - Adiponectin reduced in acromegaly and normalized by growth hormone correction

University of Hong Kong - Knowledge level regarding SARS transmission associated with formal education

University of Illinois, Urbana - New data illuminates research in obesity pathogenesis

University of Istanbul - Hazelnut oil reduces aortic cholesterol accumulation

University of Kentucky,Lexington - Eating nuts is associated with lower risk of gallstones in men

University of La Laguna, Spain - Spanish whistles get brain's language center ticking

University of Leipzig - Chromosomal aberrations identified in diffuse astrocytomas

University of London - Core beliefs of eating disordered patients with anxiety need to be identified

University of Louisville - Non-healing ulcers signal the possibility of factor V Leiden mutation

University of Lubeck - Intranasal insulin reduces body fat in men but not in women

University of Maastricht - Study investigated mechanism of atrial dilatation during fibrillation

University of Marburg - Report describes perioperative diagnosis of cardiac risk patients

University of Massachusetts - Breast cancer patients boost quality of life with vaginal moisturizer

University of Miami - Synaptic dysfunction may be an early marker for neuronal cell death

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis - Escherichia coli MntH studied, importance of acidic residues revealed

University of Montana - People exposed to asbestos show early signs of autoimmunity

University of Montreal - New findings in the area of hypertension detailed

University of Munster - Expression, characterization, and analysis of purple acid phosphatase reported

University of Murcia - Cell sorting techniques are not genotoxic to spermatozoa

University of Nevada, Reno - Initiation of HCMV lytic replication involves transcriptional activation

University of North Carolina - Epidermal growth factor receptor involved in vascular smooth muscle growth

University of North Carolina - Study pinpoints protein's role in heart failure prevention

University of Nottingham - Modeling of therapies targeted at bacterial quorum sensing described

University of Nova Lisboa, Lisbon - Real-time RT-PCR and PCR-ELISA quantifies L. infantum from tissue biopsies

University of Oslo - Increased uterine flow impedance found in older pregnant women

University of Oslo - Some gene activities in hepatocytes do not require growth factor receptor

University of Oxford - New research in the area of cardiology detailed

University of Padova School of Medicine - Green tea flavonoid may lower the invasive potential of prostate cancer

University of Paris - Effects of intrapartum penicillin prophylaxis studied in infants

University of Patras - MoDCs in MDS have abnormalities that contribute to defective immune response

University of Pennsylvania - Claudin localization is regulated in developing by fetal alveolar epithelia

University of Pennsylvania - Residual tumor cells are a barrier to targeted cancer therapeutics

University of Pennsylvania - Review finds slim data on diet plans

University of Pennsylvania - SPRY2 activity in presence of wild-type and mutant BRAF clarified

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia - COX-2-derived prostacyclin confers atheroprotection on female mice

University of Pisa - Pancreatic islets from type 2 diabetic patients have functional defects

University of Pittsburgh - CDK inhibitor inhibits HPV-16 E7-induced numerical centrosome anomalies

University of Queensland - Analysis of myeloma cell lines for antibody production conducted

University of Regensburg - Feline urogenital junction studied, morphology and innervation pattern reported

University of Ryukyus, Okinawa - Chloride channel Kb gene mutations direct renal tube cell calcium handling

University of Sao Paulo - Phosphatidylinositol/AKT/atypical PKC pathway improves insulin sensitivity

University of Schleswig-Holstein Hospital - Bonfils fiberscope effective for management of difficult intubation

University of Siena - Research add new data to mucosal immunization body of knowledge

University of Southampton - Melanocortin 1 receptor variants affect skin cancer susceptibility

University of Southern California, Los Angeles - Higher dose of clomiphene doesn't appear to increase risk of poor outcome

University of Southern Denmark - Research yields cellular snapshot of protein flux

University of St. Paul, Ribeirao Preto - Estradiol and testosterone levels in follicular fluid predict oocyte maturity

University of Tennessee - Polyethylene bearing mobility preserved in posterior stabilized TKA

University of Tennessee - Transcriptome and proteome expression in activated T lymphocytes described

University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Ozone treatment alternative to pasteurization

University of Tokyo - Pioglitazone restores impaired glucose-stimulated insulin secretion

University of Tokyo - Studies advance knowledge in diabetes pathogenesis research

University of Tokyo - System to select cells producing glycosylated single-chain Fv developed

University of Tromso - TNF-alpha release negatively associated with apolipoprotein B

University of Tulsa - Plasma glucose doesn't alter food restriction-induced hepatic gene expression

University of Turin, Orbassano - Preconditioned hearts may inhibit F₀ ₁ ATP synthase activity

University of Utah - Virtual electrodes do not explain mechanism of defibrillation

University of Versailles - Ultrasonography accurately detects lymph-node invasion

University of Vienna - 6-Ketocholestanol improves skin permeation of 5-aminolevulinic acid

University of Washington, Seattle - New bacterial phylotypes found in Fallopian-tube specimens

University of Washington, Seattle - Rhodopsin signaling and organization studied in knockout mice

University of Washington, Seattle - Risk is greater for migraine sufferers, especially those on oral contraceptives

University of Washington, Seattle - Ximelagatran is as effective as warfarin for stroke prevention

University of Wisconsin, Madison - Activation of AMPK by in vivo hypoxia is slower than in vitro

University of Wisconsin, Madison - Study evaluated effects of nutritional stress on AMPK activity in vivo

University of Witten Herdecke - Small ribosomal subunit changes shape during translocation

University of Zurich - Matrix-bound ligand boosts local neovascularization

University of the Mediterranean - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of cancer therapy

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Endogenous NO modulates aldosterone synthesis in humans

Verispan - Abbott and Genentech ranked among top 10 pharmaceutical sales forces

Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Positive results from study of oral protease inhibitor for hepatitis C reported

Virco - Clinical cutoffs for TYPE HIV-1 resistance test established

ViroPharma, Inc. - Pharmaceutical companies finalize license agreement for common cold therapeutic

Vista Medical Technologies, Inc. - Service provider to morbidly obese patients reports third quarter 2004 results

Vital Options - Cancer support talk radio show now heard via Internet and satellite

VitalWorks Inc. - Imaging technology services provider reports third quarter 2004 results

Vrije University - Free fatty acid levels modulate microvascular function

Wake Forest University - Taurine not involved in pharmacological effects of ethanol in rats

Walter Reed Army Medical Center - Thymalfasin augments the immune system's response to disease

Waseda University - Biomolecular interaction between biotin and streptavidin detected

Washington University - Binding site for antimitotic peptides identified on beta-tubulin

Washington University - Reports describe recent advances in breast cancer research

WebMD Corporation - Online medical services provider reports third quarter 2004 results

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. - Former Massachusetts governor Jane Swift appointed to health insurer's board

WellPoint, Inc. - Commercial health benefits company announces pricing for tender offers

West Virginia University - SU5416 controls enzyme signals to block ovarian cancer angiogenesis

Wisconsin Pharmacal - Company donates water purification tablets for earthquake/tsunami disaster

World Heart Corporation - Medical heart-assist device company announces status of U.S. SEC filing

Wright Medical Group, Inc. - Medical device company introduces tapered stem hip system

WuXi PharmaTech - Shanghai chemistry R&D services company recognized for excellence by government

Xenogen Corporation - Method for in vivo bioluminescent monitoring of toxicity developed

Yale University - Assay combination has potential to double response rate to chemotherapy

Yale University - Holes in fossil shells show effects of competition and evolution

Yokohama City University - DHEA reduces hepatic inflammation in hepatitis models

ZIOPHARM, Inc. - Licensed oncology drug for soft tissue sarcoma in clinical trials at Wayne State

Zargis Medical Corp. - Medical device company announces results of study in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Ziment Group - Healthcare marketing research consultancy announces appointments in Europe

Zix Corporation - Online secure medical services provider completes $20 million private placement

aaVaa World Health Care Products Inc. - Natural skin care products company begins manufacturing core offerings in Canada

deCODE - Genetics-focused biopharmaceutical company reports Q3 2004 financial results

dj Orthopedics, Inc. - Orthopedic device company signs 3-year contract with hospital supply group

drkoop.com - Medical web site to provide health-related content on Earthlink start page

e-FoodSafety.com - Food safety company's germicidal product passes U.S. EPA Protocal testing

eMerge Interactive, Inc. - Technology company closes on $4.0 million private placement financing

i3Archive, Inc. - Mammography archived at Univ. of Pennsylvania Health System

iMDsoft Inc. - Remote ICU monitoring technology company challenges Visicu's patent rights

igneon - Biopharmaceutical company announces survival data of trial with cancer vaccine

medline - Prevalence among pregnant women found higher upon midwife enquiry

myDNA Media, Inc. - Health information company launches enhanced health news channel

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