Law and Health Weekly

New York Blood Center - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of SARS vaccines

New York State Department of Health - Reports add new data to smallpox vaccines research

Nexense - Technology company secures equity funding

Norgen Biotek Corp. - Biotechnology company launches protein purification kit

Northwest Memorial Hospital, Chicago - Adolescents with congenital heart defects face health care challenges

Northwestern University - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of oncology

Northwestern University, Chicago - Auditory test helps identify learning impaired

Northwick Park Hospital - Popliteal artery reconstruction needed in 19-year-old obese woman

NovaBone Products LLC - NovaBone stimulates new bone formation on equivalent basis as BMP-2, study shows

Novartis Pharma AG - Non-viral gene knockdown may treat neurological and psychiatric disorders

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - FDA denies citizen petitions seeking approval delay of generic fentanyl patches

NuCO2 Inc. - Oxygen supplier reports revenues for the second quarter

NuGEN Technologies, Inc. - Technology company announces partnership

Office of the Cuyahoga County Coroner - Urine screening tests may miss oxycodone ODs in children

Ohio State University - Smoking hurts wealth as well as health

Oregon State University, Corvallis - Findings in cardiology provide new insights

Orthopaedic Hospital, Los Angeles - Cemented metal-on-metal surface arthroplasty has high failure rate

Orthopaedic Hospital, Los Angeles - Utility of total hip resurfacing reviewed

Osaka University - High spatial resolution contributes to higher visibility

Ostra Gothenburg University - Controlling BP and dyslipidemia may have synergistic benefit on CV mortality

Ottawa Health Research Inst., Ontario - Fewer transfusions after study publication

PHT Corp. - LogPad System selected for phase I sublingual-oral immunotherapy trials

PTC Therapeutics, Inc. - Orphan drug designation granted to PTC124 for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

PacifiCare Health Systems, Inc - Consumer health organization offers self-directed accounts

PacificHealth Laboratories, Inc. - Nutrition technology company receives $1 million equity investment

Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. - Pharma company to market Verapamil Hydrochloride extended release tablets

Peachtree Neurology Clinical, Atlanta - IFNbeta1a products are the therapy of choice for MS

Pediatric Healthcare - South Carolina bills target health at schools

Pennsylvania State University - Perimenopausal women's menstrual cycle slightly effected by stress

Pennsylvania State University, University Park - Age-related reductions in alpha₁ -AR contraction can be reversed by exercise

PerkinElmer Inc. - Drug discovery provider launches Evolution P3 with modular dispense technology

Personnel - Duane Andrews named COO of SAIC

Personnel - Former state health commissioner tapped for Courage Center post

Personnel - Fred L. Brown joins SoftScript advisory board

Personnel - IDX IT Experts to contribute to electronic health records initiative in U.S.

Pfizer Inc - Pharma companies sign license agreement for ADP receptor antagonist program

Pharma Futures, Inc. - Physician Leadership Access Network partners with healthcare compliance company

Pharmaprojects - Pharma company reports on drug development for tsunami survivors

Pharmexas - Pharma company hires new head of drug development

Pharming Group N.V. - Protein therapeutics company announces executive appointments, new building

Physician Micro Systems, Inc. - Information technology companies partner to provide e-prescribing services

Protein Design Labs - Acquisition agreement for ESP Pharma amended

Protein Design Labs, Inc. - Patent office revokes claim for second antibody humanization patent EP 0 682 040

Prous Science - Findings describe new data in diabetes therapy research

Purdue University - Structure and adsorption properties of calcium phosphate adjuvant described

QIAGEN N.V - Nucleic acids and proteins company expands alliance with Protedyne

Quality Business Solutions - Technology firm releases new long-term care clinical software

RCSI Education & Research Center, Dublin - COX-2 levels parallel microvessel density in non-melanoma skin cancer patients

RLI Corp. - Insurance company announces dividends

Res Clin Inst Radiation Med & Endocrinol, Minsk - Statistically significant cancer increase in most contaminated Chernobyl region

Resonance Health, Ltd. - U.S. FDA approves FerriScan noninvasive test for iron overload disease

Rice University - Polymeric microparticles offer controlled release of hyaluronan oligomers

Richmond VA Medical Center - SU5416 treats lung cancer by blocking Kit-induced VEGF expression

Rigel Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical company adds member to board

Robert Graham Center, Washington, DC - International practice-based research can be productive and rewarding

Ross University, Roseau - HTLV-1 significantly associated with lymphoid malignancies in Dominica

Ruhr-University Bochum - Model simulates control of blood gas during extracorporeal circulation

Rush University - Pioglitazone in management of diabetes after transplantation reviewed

Rush University - Serum metal linked to immune responses after metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty

SCI Solutions - Healthcare IT systems provider celebrates 5 years, rebrands to reflect growth

Saga University - Implantable right ventricular assist device developed

Sahlgrens University Hospital - Novel questionnaire is valid measure of transfemoral amputation outcome

Sanofi pasteur - Influenza vaccine stockpile available

Sanofi-aventis - Benefit of Eloxatin-based chemo plus bevacizumab for colorectal cancer reported

Schering AG - German pharmaceutical company announces licensing agreement with Pfizer

Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla - Hydrogen bonding to beta-sheet folding assessed, thermodynamics clarified

Seattle Genetics, Inc. - Anti-CD20 antibody-drug conjugates show promise for B-cell lymphoma treatment

Seattle Systems, Inc. - Prostethic device company releases more flexible artificial foot

SecureCare Technologies, Inc. - HIPAA-ready Internet-based document exchange solution released

Seoul National University - Ras oncogene promotes hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha-related tumor growth

Serono International S.A. - Neurology-focused biotechnology company reports strong full-year 2004 results

Shinshu University, Matsumoto - Immunohistochemical expression of cadherin-catenin complex studied

Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Ctr, Baltimore - New agents being developed for prostate cancer prevention

Siemens Medical Solutions - IT provider to healthcare community introduces web-based connectivity system

Skyscape, Inc. - John Ryder named VP of sales by maker of mobile connectivity, data devices

Sleep Solutions - Grant of home-monitoring systems for OSA aids national sleep apnea program

SmartPill Diagnostics, Inc. - Gastro diagnostic capsule maker names Angela Dotson senior VP, sales, marketing

Smith & Wesson - Firearms maker launches line of automated defibrillators for first responders

South General Hospital, Glasgow - Most antenatal coagulation screening is unnecessary

Southampton University - Studies add new findings to metabolic syndrome body of knowledge

Spectranetics Corporation - Laser catheters for peripheral vascular disease featured in The Detroit News

Spire Corporation - Technology company receives U.S. NSF grant to develop blood-compatible catheters

St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis - DNA topoisomerase I studied, alteration of religation equilibrium reported

St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis - Role of pneumococcal vex-vncRS locus in vancomycin tolerance clarified

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Circles of DNA might help predict success of stem cell transplantation

St. Thomas Hospital, London - Plasma thrombomodulin studied, profibrinolytic effect revealed

State Medicaid - Bush budget would cut billions for New York, opponents say

State Medicaid - Medicaid cuts to be part of Pennsylvania budget

State Medicaid - Tennessee governor recommends overhaul of Medicaid program

State University of Ghent - Bax generates programmed cell death in Candida albicans

Stem Cell Research - Bill would endorse stem cell research, prohibit human cloning

Stockholm University - Global burden of alcohol on health similar to tobacco, high blood pressure

Stockholm University - Multiple antigen peptides induce different antibodies to malaria epitopes

Stroke - Evidence shows sloppy stroke care in U.S.

Subimo - Online health plan information service introduces enhancements for members

Summit Pharmaceuticals International Corp. - Japan-based pharmaceutical company licenses peptide ligand library to Merck

Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul - Studies advance knowledge in stem cell research

Surgical Information Systems - Canada hospital contracts for OR-focused information access services

Surgical Information Systems - U.S. National Institutes of Health to implement clinical information system

Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control -  Salmonella typhimurium quickly adapts to mice

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne - Virus-mediated parkin delivery prevents dopaminergic degeneration in mice

Systems Xcellence Inc. - Pharmacy benefit planning software information system sold to 2 new clients

Tecan US - Automated cell and protein production system demonstrated at Lab Automation 2005

Tech Central Station - Certain EU leaders argue ban on pharmaceutical advertising should be lifted

Techne Corporation - Biotechnology-focused holding company releases unaudited 2Q FY2005 results

Technical University of Munich - Apolipoprotein E gene polymorphisms do not affect complication risk

Texas A&M University - Food cup for food monitoring system developed

The Cosmetic Pharmacy - DUSA files suit against second compounding pharmacy

Thermo Electron Corporation - Maker of analytical instruments for the sciences introduces ADME/Tox system

Thoratec Corporation - Maker of devices to treat cardiovascular disease reports record 4Q revenues

Thuris Corporation - Kevin Lee named to drug development and clinical board of pharmaceutical company

Tm Bioscience - Genetic test company licenses markers for Ashkenazi Jewish multi-disease panel

Tobacco Use - Poll says Iowa voters favor cigarette tax increase

Toronto Western Hospital - Recent findings in oncogenesis provide new insights

Toshiba General Hospital, Tokyo - Wild boar may spread hepatitis E to deer meat consumed by humans

Transplant Medicine - 'Little Miracle' loses battle after infection

TriPath Imaging, Inc. - Imaging device company announces fourth quarter and year-end 2004 results

Tsing Hua University, Beijing - Heptad-repeat complex of SARS coronavirus spike protein crystallized & analyzed

Tuberculosis - Allen County, Indiana, official says understaffing contributed to TB spread

Tuberculosis - TB cases in South Carolina no cause for alarm say officials

Tufts University - Staple-line reinforcement during laparoscopic gastric bypass reviewed

Tufts University, Boston - Researchers in quest of osteoporosis prevention find benefits in vitamin B12

Tufts University, Boston - p38 MAP kinase pathway studied, role in platelet aggregation clarified

Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston - Enzyme identified that activates cancer cell growth and invasion

Tulane University, Covington - SIV cell tropism in culture is not predictive of in vivo tropism or pathogenesis

Tulane University, New Orleans - Inflammation linked to insulin resistance in U.S. nondiabetic adults

Turku University, Kangasala - Sindbis viruses and other alphaviruses cause arthritic disease

U.K. Health Protection Agency, London -  K. pneumoniae outbreak produces new carbapenern hydrolyzing beta-lactamase

U.S. Agricultural Research Service - Health benefits of citrus limonoids explored

U.S. Center for Disease Control - Progesterone treatment decreases preterm birth rate

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Partner violence associated with post-traumatic stress symptoms

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - U.S. FDA issues nationwide alert on certain IV Flush preloaded syringes

U.S. Institutes of Health - Wnt 3a promotes proliferation and suppresses osteogenic differentiation of MSCs

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase 2 use RECK to control cell migration

U.S. National Institutes of Health - ALOX and COX polymorphisms influence colon cancer risk in Caucasians

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Cryotherapy used for the treatment of anogenital warts

U3 Pharma AG - Cancer-focused biopharmaceutical company appoints 2 to development positions

US Preventive Medicine - Triedix changes name to reflect baby boomer's demand for preventive healthcare

Umea University Hospital - Effects of hemispherical cup fixation on outcome determined

Umetrics AB - Companies partner to provide integrated system for pharmaceutical PAT

Univ London Imperial College Science Tech & Med - Lytic cycle gene regulation of Epstein-Barr virus analyzed

Univ. of California, Berkeley - Hepatitis C virus IRES RNA coordinates translation-associated interactions

Univ. of California, Davis - Relations among puberty, obesity, and ethnicity reviewed

Univ. of California, Irvine - New findings in the area of vaccines development detailed

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Regulatory approach for PET imaging probes presented

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of angiology

Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - Methamphtetamine's ruinous effects on children documented in Midwest study

Univ. of Occupational & Environ Health, Kitakyushu - Results explain pathogenesis of renal dysfunction induced by mild hemorrhage

Universite St. Joseph, Beirut - X-ray film more accurate than digital imaging for radiopacity assessment

University Clinic, Aachen - Technical improvements may allow 3D viewing of the heart from the esophagus

University College London - Research finds new evidence of retroviral involvement in brain disease

University Fed. Santa Catarina - Emotional reactivity involved in gender differences in pain sensitivity

University Hospital Circolo, Varese - Novel mandibular reconstruction technique developed

University Hospital of Linkoping - D-dimer is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular mortality

University and Spedali Civili, Brescia - Cardiovascular mortality is similar between hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis

University of Alabama - Large femoral heads reduce risk of dislocation in metal-on-metal THA

University of Alberta - Predictors of adherence to exercise in colon cancer survivors reported

University of Arizona - Effects of angiotensin II studied on expression of co-transporter

University of Arizona - Maternal and fetal IFN-gamma production is closely linked, study suggests

University of Arkansas - Women leaving IT field due to work/family balance pressures

University of Azabu - Vanadium-containing water improves hypo-activity of insulin receptor

University of Basel - ESC-derived progenitors with RG characteristics generate neurons in spinal cord

University of Bern - Inability of coagulation system to adapt to stress may affect coronary risk

University of Bonn - Pseudohypoaldosteronism type 1 studied, specific genes identified

University of Bristol - Radar-based imaging system penetrates dense breast tissue

University of Bristol - Study provides resource for examining childhood obesity risk factors

University of Calgary - Eplerenone is an effective, well-tolerated antihypertensive agent

University of California San Diego - Common allelic variation may affect development of CV disease traits

University of California, Berkeley - Glycoprotein-induced growth cone studied, role of calcium revealed

University of California, Irvine - Study examined effects of treadmill exercise on the Savannah monitor lizard

University of California, Irvine - Treatment for control of diastolic BP frequently results in high systolic SBP

University of California, San Diego - Bacteriophage T4 studied, binding of RNA polymerase domain by coactivator shown

University of Cape Town - Blood substitute does not influence coagulation at relevant concentrations

University of Chicago - Family history of type 2 diabetes increases risk for women with PCOS

University of Chicago - Mom's job may affect her teen's well-being and education

University of Chicago - Sarcoglycan expression impaired after HSCs engraft into cardiac/skeletal muscle

University of Colorado - Method to measure polyclonal antibody affinity and cross-reactivity developed

University of Connecticut -  Enterobacter sakazakii in infant formula inactivated by monocaprylin

University of Copenhagen - BIBN4096BS prevents vasodilation of middle meningeal artery in rats

University of Copenhagen - Islet hormone release modulated by GLP-1 agonism

University of Estadual Campinas, Campinas - Fluoro-Jade stains non-degenerating cells in embryo/neonate brain and retina

University of Ferrara - Antiapoptotic proteins studied, opposing effects on Ca²⁺ signaling revealed

University of Florida -  P. falciparum digestive vacuole plasmepsins are functionally redundant

University of Florida - Gene therapy moves forward in animals

University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd - Receptor regulatory properties analyzed, molecular similarities revealed

University of Glasgow - Association between H. pylori and reflux disease varies with region

University of Gothenburg - Genes in the neonatal brain respond rapidly to ischemic injury

University of Gothenburg - Pyridine scaffold-based PLG tripeptidomimetic designed, made, and evaluated

University of Hamburg - CEACAM1 is an angiogenic switch in urinary bladder cancer

University of Hamburg - Differential gene expression characterized in stroma of giant cell bone tumor

University of Hong Kong - Overexpressed c-Myc in liver disease patients may cause liver cancer

University of Illinois, Chicago - Phospholipase D1 PX domain analyzed, mechanism of membrane binding revealed

University of Iowa - Teaching a less obvious medical skill - ethical decision making

University of Iowa, Iowa City - Clathrin-associated proteins analyzed, ubiquitin binding motifs identified

University of La Laguna - Antidepressants used during pregnancy linked to neonatal withdrawal syndrome

University of Lille - Natural phenylpropanoids studied, inhibition of endothelin secretion revealed

University of Louisville - Senescent fibroblasts prevent apoptosis through caspase-3 downregulation

University of Lund Hospital - Transdermal gels and patches are as effective as oral HT formulations

University of Lyon - Incubation period of acute retroviral syndrome is a multistep process

University of Marburg - Synthesis and derivatization of daptomycin chronicled

University of Maryland, Baltimore - Co-injected DNA constructs boost the immune system's response to antigens

University of Massachusetts - Study confirms negative cognitive effect of untreated maternal hypothyroidism

University of Melbourne - Recent advances in pneumococcal vaccination of children outlined

University of Michigan - Study finds happiness persists, despite illness

University of Milan - Injection of isoproterenol and vasopressin induces MI noninvasively for research

University of Minnesota - Direct association found between heart disease, periodontal bacteria

University of Minnesota - Parents divided about notification laws for minors' access to contraception

University of Montpellier - Ceratotoxins studied, antibacterial and pore-forming properties revealed

University of Nebraska, Omaha - Connexin43 analyzed, role of structural changes and protein signaling clarified

University of North Carolina - Risk factors for HIV transmission among black women studied

University of Nottingham - Synthetic vectors usher genes to cell targets

University of Nottingham, U.K. - Best treatment for mild or moderate depression unclear

University of Oslo - ActiReg is useful tool to measure physical activity level and energy expenditure

University of Oxford - CD1d-dependent NK T cells are adjuvants in T cell-mediated immunotherapy

University of Paris - New findings in the area of HIV/AIDS therapy detailed

University of Paris - PAF antagonist with anti-HIV-1 activity crosses blood-brain barrier

University of Paris 11 - Mutant of TEM-type beta-lactamase from Enterobacter aerogenes identified

University of Pavia - GTPase Rap2B studied, activation in agonist-stimulated human platelets revealed

University of Pennsylvania -  Listeria vaccines containing PEST sequences are adjuvants for HPV16 E7

University of Pennsylvania - Nano-sized probes allow Penn researchers to see tumors through flesh and skin

University of Perugia - Prevention of VTE in surgical patients reviewed

University of Pisa - Loud noise for 12 hours caused an increase of DNA damage in the adrenal gland

University of Pittsburgh - HIV-1 Nef produces survival signals through Erk-mediated Bcl-X-L induction

University of Sao Paulo - DNA microarrays suitable for analysis of T. cruzi gene expression

University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon - Research in angiology provides new insights

University of Sherbrooke - Yeast mRNA-capping enzyme studied, different modes of ligand binding evident

University of Sydney - High antibody levels found in adults 3 years after dTpa vaccination

University of Texas - Two-codon cholera toxin mutant is adjuvant for immune responses to peptides

University of Texas, San Antonio -  Caenorhabditis elegans development influenced by protein translocation

University of Tokyo - Cord blood transplant/reduced regimen after ASCT is promising MM treatment

University of Toronto - Leptospirosis common in men ingesting Agouti paca in South America

University of Toronto - New stem cell source could boost bone marrow success

University of Toronto - Research add new data to metabolic syndrome body of knowledge

University of Toronto - Stimulation-induced gene expression characterized in alveolar epithelial cells

University of Valencia - Early morning surge in blood pressure may contribute to acute CV episodes

University of Valencia - Mucosal DNA vaccine spawns protective IgA antibodies in mice

University of Valle - Long synthetic peptides used to study Plasmodium protein immunogenicity

University of Veterinary Medicine, Hannover - Retinoic acid analyzed, role in Caco-2 cell behavior clarified

University of Virginia Health Systems - Compound extracted from rare plant shows therapeutic promise

University of Washington - Agreement on cardiovascular endpoints assessed based on WHI data

University of Washington - Researchers blend folk treatment, high tech for promising anticancer compound

University of Washington - Short-term volume changes in the transtibial residuum characterized

University of Washington, Seattle - Gun storage practices can reduce risk of youth firearm injuries, suicide

University of Washington, Seattle - Skeletal muscle satellite cells spontaneously enter alternative mesenchymal path

University of West Florida - Link between self-reported and performance measures of fitness explored

University of Western Ontario - Diabetes-related genes identified by expression profiling in type 1 diabetes

University of Wurzburg - Endoprosthetic elbow replacement effective as treatment for single metastasis

University of Zurich - A-catenin links HIV-1 CCR5 and CXCR4 co-receptors to the cytoskeleton

University of Zurich - Infectious agent linked to mad cow disease found in organs other than the brain

University of the Witwatersrand - Dose response of Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccines reported

VU University, Amsterdam - Raloxifene doesn't increase activated protein C resistance, unlike combined HRT

Vaccinations - Exclusion Day looms in Oregon schools

Valeant Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical company proposes public offering of common stock

Vanderbilt University - Data advance knowledge in diabetes pathogenesis research

Ventracor Limited - Approval to begin enrollment in U.K. trial of VentrAssist

Ventria Bioscience - Biopharma company names members to board of directors

Vet. General Hospital, Taipei - MSCs from different sources differentiate into functional hepatocyte-like cells

Virginia Commonwealth University - Study finds premenstrual exacerbation of depression is common

Wageningen University - Sweet and sour preferences in young children and adults studied

Wake Forest University - Milk, fruits and vegetables may help reduce disability risk

Wake Forest University - New research in the area of diabetes genomics and genetics detailed

Washington University - Recent findings in breast cancer described

Washington University - Reports advance knowledge in immunology research

Washington University, St. Louis - New drug unlikely to be cost-effective except in patients at risk of bleeding

Welch Allyn - Braun ThermoScan ear thermometer introduced

WellSpring Pharmaceutical Corporation - U.S. FDA grants clearance to market drug for urinary tract, bladder disorers

Western Infirmary, Glasgow - Levetiracetam improved seizure control in patients with mental retardation

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Cu⁺-transporting ATPases studied, metal binding site identified

World Health Organization - C3b-conjugated antigen increases murine neonatal antibody responses

World Heart Corporation - Heart assist device company to acquire MedQest Products, Inc.

WuXi PharmaTech - Chemistry-based R&D service firm names Naruhito Masai VP, business development

YM BioSciences Inc. - Cancer-focused drug company expands development program for lead cancer drug

Yale University - Delays in patient transfer undermine angioplasty benefits

Yale University - Generic anti-epileptic drugs not equivalent to brand name drugs

Yale University - Proteomics technology detects proteins associated with premature birth

Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. - Novel 5-HT_2C receptor agonist has thermogenic effects in rats

Yokohama City University - Artificial liver support improves cardiac function in pretransplant patients

Yonsei University, Seoul - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of virology

Zassi Medical Evolutions, Inc. - Contract awarded for bowel management catheter system

Zila, Inc. - Product containing Zila Tolonium Chloride cleared by FDA

speedel - Human data on next generation of renin inhibitors for hypertension announced