Law and Health Weekly

Neurocrine, Biosciences - Biopharmaceutical company announces new drug application

New River Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical company provides update on clinical trials and pipeline

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center - No single variable was associated with high resultant tacrolimus trough levels

Nippon Veterinary & Animal Science University - Transcriptional regulation of dectin-2 promoter investigated

NitroMed, Inc. - U.S. FDA accepts NDA resubmission for BiDil

Northfield Laboratories Inc. - Synthetic blood company raises funds in public offering

Northumbria University - Psychoactive effects of guarana and ginseng evaluated

Northwestern University - Promethin and PGLP are genes up-regulated in adipogenic livers

Northwestern University, Chicago - Clinical study of mitoxantrone is in progress to assess long-term safety

Novartis - Ophthalmic company obtains rights to develop new treatment for dry eye

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Biotechnology announces transition quarter financial results

Obstetrics - Study shows early pain relief during childbirth does not raise risk

Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans - Increasing the use of beta-blockers has potential for important clinical impact

Ohio State University - Study in Ohio seeks participants for 5-year study about disease incidence

Ohio State University, Columbus - GM-CSF regulates soluble VEGF receptor-1 and angiogenesis in mice

Okayama University - A cargo peptide transporter system halts aggressive leukemia and lymphoma

Okazaki National Research Institute, Japan - Dioxin has weak estrogenic activity in the uterus

OmniGuide Communications, Inc. - Wake Forest Baptist surgeon performs airway growth removal in doctor's office

Oncolytics Biotech, Inc. - Cobra extends its agreement to provide long-term manufacture of REOLYSIN

Onex Corporation - Canadian corporation completes acquisition of two U.S. healthcare companies

Osaka City University - Low platelet counts denote multicentricity in HCV-related liver cancer

Osaka University - Amyloid formation analyzed, thermodynamic parameters directly measured

Osaka University - Common genetic basis of type 1 and type 2 diabetes indicated

Osped Pediatrics Bambino Gesu, Rome - IL-16 plus thrombopoietin induces generation of tolerogenic dendritic cells

Otto-von-Guericke-University - VPAC₁ , VPAC₂ , and PAC₁ receptors in human tissues identified

Oxford University - Fibronectin analyzed, integrin-dependent functional domains identified

PHC, Inc. - Behavioral health company announces record revenues for 2005 second quarter

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Method to monitor zinc and calcium secretion from islet cells developed

Pain Management - New study links Vioxx, Celebrex, Bextra to increased cardiovascular risk

Pain Management - Painkiller sales decline shows more pain patients may be suffering

PatientKeeper - Information technology company reports growth in 2004

Pediatric Healthcare - Gender bias in child growth evaluations may miss disease in girls

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - Pennsylvania budget preserves protection for vulnerable citizens

Pennsylvania State University - E. coli-contaminated beef can lead to UTI in women

Per-Se Techologies - Radiology group outsources revenue management to connective healthcare company

PerkinElmer Inc. - Health science company acquires light emitting diode solutions company

Personnel - Bush fills long-standing vacancy at FDA with Univ. of Georgia graduate

Personnel - Kaiser Permanente's chief financial officer resigns

Personnel - Mental health chief switches jobs amid effort to close hospital

Personnel - RESOLVE names director of government relations

Pfizer, Inc. - Pharmaceutical deal expanded for multiple developmental projects

Pharmics Inc. - Pharmaceutical company release liquid iron supplement

Philanthropy - "The Big Walk" to raise $5M for cancer victims

Philanthropy - ExxonMobil announces more than $5 million in grants for malaria

Philanthropy - Grant awarded to help women's center expand mental health services

PolyMedica Corporation - Health care products company announces financial results, new hire

Product Licensing - Dialog Medical and NeoTool Development announce partnership

Progressive Medical, Inc. - Delphi Medical adds to global distribution network for IVantage infusion pump

Protemix Corporation - Biotech executive joins new biopharmaceutical company

Proteomics - Protein can help doctors predict how dangerous clogged arteries will be

Prous Science, Barcelona - An oncolytic DNA-alkylating drug for treatment of solid tumors shows promise

Puerta del Mar University Hospital, Cadiz - Hepatitis C therapy alters hematological parameters in HIV-coinfected patients

Puritan Bennett - Marathon Portable Liquid Oxygen Unit launched

QIAGEN GmbH - Technology company signs supply agreement with Roche Molecular Systems

Quark Biotech, Inc - Marketing agreement forged for treatment of dyslipidemia

Queen Mary University, London - Glucose control in diabetes reviewed

Queensland Department Primary Ind, Moorooka - Two fowl cholera outbreaks 8-years apart caused by same P. multocida clone

Radianse - Healthcare indoor positioning solution announced

Reliv International, Inc - Nutritional supplements marketer to introduce new product

Research and Markets - Market research company announces report on CNS diseases and drug delivery

Rhodia Pharma Solutions - Biopharmaceutical company signs long-term supply agreement

Robert Koch Institute, Berlin - HIV infection is the most important risk factor for cryptococcosis

Royal Brompton Hospital, London - Recommendations made for fetal heart scanning in first trimester

Royal Children's Hospital, Victoria - Calbindin studied, calcium transport in developing teeth clarified

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Study provides an overview of rib and sternal fractures in non-survivors of CPR

Rubicon Genomics, Inc. - Genomics company announces new board member

Rural/Metro Corporation - Safety service company announces proposed debt refinancing

Russian Academy of Medical Sciences - Introns are required for prolonged apolipoprotein A-I transfection

SRI/Surgical Express, Inc. - Supply chain management company announces resignation of chief financial officer

SW National Primate Research Center, San Antonio - New research in the area of obstetrics detailed

Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla - APOBEC3B and APOBEC3C are potent inhibitors of SIV replication

San Antonio Community Hospital - Community hospital selects new chief executive officer

Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute, Lucknow - Y chromosome micro-deletions are detected in idiopathic infertile males

Santarus, Inc. - Results from ZEGERID Chewable Tablet trials announced

Scripps Research Institute - Innate immune responses during infection reviewed

Scripps Research Institute - Recent findings illuminate research in cancer therapy

Semmelweis University, Budapest - Big-endothelia and ET-1 levels were higher during ventricular tachyarrhythmias

Senomyx, Inc. - Biotechnology company reports fourth quarter, year-end financial results

Sensitech, Inc. - Dr. Rafik H. Bishara joins cold-chain management company

Seoul National University - Atipamezole dose to achieve reversal is equal to or double medetomidine dose

Seoul Women's University -  Commelina communis exhibits anti-hyperglycemic activity

Serologicals Corporation - Biological company announces new chairman of the board

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Lawmakers push for insurance to cover birth control

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Study shows partner-delivered treatment works for STDs

Shahid Beheshti Univ. of Medical Science, Tehran - Maternal fasting during Ramadan doesn't adversely affect child's later IQ

SinoFresh HealthCare Media - Anti-bacterial, -fungal nasal spray featured on MacReport.net

Skila - New method released to improve the management of opinion leader relationships

Smith & Nephew's - Supplier of digital surgical centers optimizes technology

Solvay Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical company moves Parkinson medication into phase III development

Solvay S.A. - Chemical, pharmaceutical company completes acquisition of NeoPharma

Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul - Phosphodiesterase inhibitor analyzed, osteoclast formation stimulated

South Africa, Natl Inst Communic Dis, Johannesburg - Entry inhibitor BMS-378806 may have reduced efficacy against non-B HIV-1

Specialty Disease Management Services, Inc. - Disease management services company names Brian Vervynck VP of sales

Specialty Laboratories, Inc. - Lab testing company announces board changes, names Richard K. Whitney chairman

SpectRx, Inc. - Partnership will conduct clinical trial of noninvasive cancer detection device

St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis - Aipl1-deficient mice model a disorder that causes pediatric blindness

St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis - Olfactory receptor neurons studied, role of Bcl-2 expression revealed

St. Louis University - Recent findings illuminate research in virology

Stanford University Medical Center - Medical center names chair of department of cardiothoracic surgery

Stanford University Medical Center - Volunteers needed to test new smallpox vaccine at Stanford University

Stanford University School of Medicine - Brain synapse formation linked to proteins

Sterling Healthcare - Washington hospital, medical center pick emergency department management service

Swine Influenza - HerdChek Swine Influenza H3N2 Antibody Test Kit launches

Syrrx, Inc. - Japanese pharmaceutical company to merge Syrrx into Takeda Group

TMJ Implants, Incorporated - New Internet resources for temporomandibular joint disease information

Taipei Veterans General Hospital - Fracture of polyethylene tibial post in posterior-stabilized knee reported

Technical University of Dresden - Optimized condition determined for creation of urothelium for large surfaces

Technion Israel Inst. of Technology, Haifa - Excretory contribution of ETB receptor was attenuated in congestive HF

Texas Woman's University, Denton - BMD of former collegiate female gymnasts higher than that of nonathletic women

The Allstate Corporation - Insurance company contributes to Cancer Treatment Research Foundation

The American Fertility Association - Fertility association raises concern over new FDA guidelines

The Beryl Companies - Healthcare customer interaction company acquires call center services agreement

Theratechnologies - Pharmaceutical company reports on finances, new president, CEO Yves Rosconi

Theravance, Inc. - Michael W. Aguiar named chief financial officer by biopharmaceutical company

Thermogenesis Corp. - Cell therapeutics company announces second quarter 2004 financial results

Threshold Pharmaceuticals - Small molecule therapeutics pharmaceutical company announces IPO

Tishcon Corp. - Carni Q-Gel Forte receives U.S. Pharmacopeia's verification approval

Tm Bioscience Corporation - Genetic testing company closes $9.3 million private placement of common shares

Tokyo Dentistry College - Histatin analyzed, inhibition of apoptosis in human gingival fibroblasts shown

Tokyo Medical & Dental University - Oct-3/4 repression accelerates differentiation of neural progenitor cells

Tokyo Medical and Dental University - Study examined effects of ET-1 and aldosterone on COX-2 gene expression

Tokyo University of Pharmacy & Life Science - Ribonuclease T1 analyzed, thermal unfolding revealed

Tokyo Women's Medical University - The incidence of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis is expected to rise in Japan

Transplant Medicine - Woman donates kidney to coworker

Tripos, Inc. - Drug discovery chemistry company promotes Mark Allen to senior vice president

Tripos, Inc. - Tripos chosen as strategic chemistry partner in drug discovery

Tufts University, Boston - Animal models may shed light on pregnancy-associated progenitor cells

Tufts University, Boston - HIV-associated wasting exacerbated by reduced food intake/GI dysfunction

Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston - Technique identifies fetal genetic material from amniotic fluid

Tzu Chi University, Hualien - Survivin and p53 modulate the influence of quercetin on lung cancer cells

U.K. Health Protection Agency - Researchers' findings advance tuberculosis vaccines research

U.K. Health Protection Agency - U.K.'s proposed pilot project offering free testing in pharmacies raises issues

U.S. Centers for Disease Control - Study: Folic acid recommendations have had little impact on birth defects

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Rotavirus vaccines to prevent diarrhea in children reviewed

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC: Influenza vaccine was used for priority groups

U.S. Department of Agriculture - MHC affects genetic resistance to infectious bronchitis vaccines

U.S. Minnesota Department of Health, Eagan - Hand washing compliance in food service dependent on knowledge of supervisor

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Alcohol decreases serum IGF-I in premenopausal women

U.S. National Cancer Institute - NCI and FDA announce research, regulatory review fellowship program training

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Selective estrogen receptor modulators induce glioma cell apoptosis

U.S. National Eye Institute - Matrix metalloproteinase expression studied, role of oxidative stress revealed

U.S. National Institutes of Health - CD34+ cells generate phenotypically new monocyte in culture

U.S. National Institutes of Health - New findings in dengue fever described

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Thioester stability does not correlate significantly with anti-HIV-1 activity

U.S. National Institutes of Health - siRNAs show promise for treatment of influenza

U.S. Natl. Institutes of Health - Study associates alcohol use patterns with body mass index

UCI Medical Affiliates, Inc. - Nonmedical management services provider reports Q01 fiscal year 2005 results

UNR-CNRS 7131, Paris - Recent findings in angiology provide new insights

United Therapeutics Corporation - Biotech company announces filing of shelf registration statement

Univ. of California, Berkeley - Studies advance knowledge in cancer vaccines research

Univ. of California, Davis - Fatalities following allergen immunotherapy reported

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Ablation success confirmed by pathologic examination

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Equitable allocation of antiretrovirals sought

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of hematology

Univ. of Massachusetts, Worcester - Novel sulfide-binding mechanism found in deep-sea tubeworms

Univ. of Missouri, Columbia - Research could lead to answers about SIDS, sleep apnea

Univ. of North Carolina, Wilmington - Early detection of memory loss can make all the difference

Univ. of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Hypothyroidism associated with reduced breast cancer risk

University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden - Research add new data to orthopedic surgery body of knowledge

University Hospital Freiburg - Rationale for developing immunotherapy against enterococci presented

University Hospital Heraklion - Angiogenin may influence the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease

University Hospital, Hamburg - Implantation of S-shaped LV lead for CRT had high success rate

University Hospital, Santander - Chronic allograft rejection studied, predictors identified

University Klinikum Bonn - Genetic mechanisms may cause more frequent or severe disease in men

University Medical Ctr., Utrecht, Netherlands - Flu vaccination benefits people of any age with high-risk medical conditions

University Vall d'Hebron Hospital, Barcelona - Study investigated the diagnostic accuracy of myocardial perfusion SPECT

University of Alabama, Birmingham - PU.1 necessary for maintenance of fetal liver hematopoietic stem cells

University of Alabama, Birmingham - Rat brain proteins may mediate neuroprotective actions of grape seed extract

University of Alberta - Age should not be a factor in determining heart transplantation eligibility

University of Athens - Postprandial hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes reviewed

University of Bristol - Non-specific silencing complicates the use of small interfering RNA

University of Buenos Aires - Simultaneous use of two process-screening strategies advised

University of California, Berkeley - Cellular gene expression changes induced by copper overload identified

University of California, Los Angeles - Cyclin G2 dysregulation linked to oral oncogenesis

University of California, Los Angeles - GABARAP transports GABA_A receptors to neuron plasma membrane

University of California, San Francisco - Novel CD200 receptor-like protein identified on basophils and mast cells

University of Cambridge - ETB receptors may have a role in regulating development of the ETA subtype

University of Cambridge - Lipotoxicity is an imbalance between lipogenesis de novo & fatty acid oxidation

University of Catanzaro - Carbenoxolone has significant anticonvulsant effects in rats

University of Dundee - Human PTIP maintains genome stability

University of Dusseldorf - Researchers' data advance diagnostics research

University of Florence - Novel tripodal receptor developed for molecular monosaccharide recognition

University of Florida - Data advance knowledge in virology research

University of Florida - Size, strength of social networks influence heart risk

University of Florida, Lake Alfred - Cold storage of grapefruit decreases survival of salmonellae

University of Frankfurt - Resveratrol displayed chemopreventive effects

University of Frankfurt - Ritonavir may curb colon carcinogenesis via apoptosis/inflammatory modulation

University of Hawaii - MTHFR 677TT genotype may confer 40% decreased risk in postmenopausal women

University of Heidelberg - Mediated solubilization of aggregated proteins; unfolded polypeptides involved

University of Heidelberg - Recent studies add new data to cardiology research

University of Helsinki - Lactose malabsorption related to bone fractures in old age?

University of Illinois, Chicago - Reports describe recent advances in obstetrics research

University of Iowa, Iowa City - Epidermal stem cells regenerate a long-lasting epidermis

University of Iowa, Iowa City - Low-pressure chromatography synthesizes PEG-peptides for gene delivery

University of Kansas - Diabetes induces expression of activating transcription factor 3

University of Lausanne - Heterogeneity of Ag-specific CD4 cell responses regulated by Ag exposure/Ag load

University of Lecce - Dietary fatty acids have dissimilar effects on genes in the rodent liver

University of Lubeck - Findings advance knowledge in obesity and diabetes research

University of Magdeburg - Diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome is difficult in anticoagulated patients

University of Manchester - Interleukin-1 plays a major role in the regulating Th2 responses

University of Manchester - Researchers turn to brainpower to beat dementia

University of Manitoba - Rise in immune activation linked to alterations in immune function

University of Marburg - Mechanisms of bone metabolism during lactation remain a mystery

University of Maryland - Infectious pancreatic necrosis virus strains characterized

University of Maryland - Perceptions of generic warfarin by anticoagulation providers examined

University of Maryland - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of oncology

University of Melbourne - Australian study finds women reluctant to learn BRCA1/2 status

University of Michigan - Utility of soleus muscle flap in distal third tibial defect repair clarified

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - Nano-fibrous scaffolds developed for tissue engineering

University of Milan - Hemofiltration can interrupt the progression of CHF toward refractoriness

University of Missouri - ESPS elevated soybean production

University of Montreal - Antibodies against Haemophilus parasuis characterized

University of Munster - Microtubule-dependent MMP-2/MMP-9 exocytosis needed for cell invasion

University of Nijmegen - Researchers' findings advance birth defects research

University of Nish - Uterine endothelium studied, relaxant effect of vasoactive polypeptide shown

University of North Carolina - Brain center shows there is accounting for taste

University of North Carolina - Embryonic stem cells treated with growth factor reverse hemophilia in mice

University of Oslo - Study investigated how leukemia inhibitory factor influences cardiomyocytes

University of Oxford - Molecular basis neonatal diabetes explored

University of Pennsylvania - "Decision" to fall in love takes 3 minutes or less

University of Pennsylvania - Adenoviral vectors used, CFTR expression and properties clarified

University of Pennsylvania - Compstatin analyzed, thermodynamics of interaction with complement revealed

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia - Spread of microbicidal vaginal gel dependent on time and volume

University of Puerto Rico, San Juan - Nurr1 expression studied in the brain, effect of chronic lithium revealed

University of Rome La Sapienza - QOL questionnaire doesn't identify patients with subclinical vertebral fracture

University of Saarlandes Kliniken, Homburg - Infected implants studied

University of Sao Paulo - Socioeconomic status and adult obesity in developing countries reviewed

University of Science, Kecskemet - Reports describe recent advances in breast cancer research

University of Sheffield - S100A11 may play role in prostate tumor development

University of Sherbrooke - Endothelin-B receptors help control vascular reactivity to endothelin-1

University of South Paris - Studies add new findings to cardiology body of knowledge

University of Southern California - Studies describe new findings in colon cancer research

University of Strasbourg - Signal transduction modulation through PrPc linked to lipid raft incorporation

University of Technology, Sydney - British conservatives should beware of Australian health service reforms

University of Texas, Austin - Reform proposals in U.S. raise concerns for older women

University of Texas, San Antonio -  Gpx4 plays a role in the mechanism of apoptosis induced by oxidative stress

University of Toronto - Novel microarray system identifies global features of alternative splicing

University of Toronto - Study finds depressed women more anxious, self-conscious

University of Tsukuba - Medium-chain triglyceride improves decreased cardiac function and hypertrophy

University of Tsukuba - Study explored changes resulting from long-term endothelin antagonism

University of Tubingen - Biodegradable scaffolds used for reconstruction of urethral/ureteral tissue

University of Veracruzana, Veracruz - Ketoconazole synergizes with allopregnanolone treatments in rat study

University of Virginia - Actin-destabilizing factors studied, nature of filaments disruption revealed

University of Washington - Gene methylation analysis has potential as tool in cervical cancer screening

University of Washington - Telephone intervention by expert nurses effective for ICD patients

University of Wisconsin - Method helps stem cells maintain their humanity

University of the Air, Hokkaido - DFA III provided relief to patients with chronic constipation

Uppsala University - New data illuminates research in malaria

VA San Diego Healthcare System - Antimicrobial gene prevents skin infection

VIVUS, Inc. - Clinical trial: Testosterone spray enhances female sexual desire

Vanderbilt University - Novel interferometry assay enables nanoscale molecular interaction analysis

Vanderbilt University - Thallium flux assay identifies potassium channel modulators

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Novel class of chain-breaking antioxidants synthesized, reactivity reported

Varian, Inc. - Scientific instruments company board authorizes stock repurchase program

Ventracor Limited - Trial to begin in Norway for artificial heart

Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Biotechnology pharmaceutical company announces two senior management changes

Vicuron Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Phase 3 trial results evaluating anidulafungin for fungal infection announced

VioQuest Pharmaceuticals - Daniel Greenleaf named president and CEO of life sciences chemistry company

Viragen, Inc. - Protein-focused biotech company names Dartmouth cancer researcher to board

Virginia Tech - Sedentary lifestyle more important than soft drinks in obesity

Visiomed - William Dolphin appointed CEO by maker of child asthma device

Vivascience AG - Company launches parallel cell culture device for multiple simultaneous testing

Vyteris, Inc - Pharmaceutical company appoints member of board of directors

Wakayama Medical University - Hyperparathyroidism studied, oxacalcitriol dose-response revealed

Wake Forest University - Still more to learn before treating rotator cuff injuries

Washington State University - Freeze-dried plates improve four-culture assay for ground beef pathogens

Washington University - Real-time PCR assay enables rapid detection of MRSA from nasal swabs

Watauga Medical Center - North Carolina-Tennessee healthcare center selects web-based ER software system

Wayne State University - Chinese rural-to-urban migrants participate in AIDS prevention programs

WebMD Corporation - Online medical company announces resignation of Michael A. Singer from positions

West Virginia University - Esophageal adenocarcinoma cells treated with hemocyanin examined

Wizzard Software - Rex-The Talking Bottle maker announces southern Illinois retail partnership

Wuhan University - Lysozyme refolding analyzed, influence of macromolecular crowding clarified

Wyndgate Technologies - Global Med announces second sub-Sahara Africa SafeTrace software installation

Yale University - Panorama of lineage-specific transcription occurs during hematopoiesis

Yale University - Prior cesarean delivery not linked to increased risk of stillbirth

Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. - Combination of FXa and GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors safe and effective in mice

Yoga Journal - Yoga magazine releases 'Yoga in America' market study

Zimmer GmbH - Design of second-generation metal-on-metal prosthesis optimized

Zynex Medical - Maker of stroke recovery systems announces new clinical study

dj Orthopedics, Inc. - Orthopedic device company announces departure of senior VP of operations

eCardio Diagnostics, LLC - Larry Lawson named president, CEO of cardiac services company

etrials Worldwide, Inc. - IT company records profitable fiscal year with significant revenue, growth

sanofi-aventis Group - Drug company receives U.S. FDA approval for new Eloxatin formulation