Law and Health Weekly

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York - Gene patterns distinguish desmoplastic melanoma from non-desmoplastic melanoma

Memory Pharmaceuticals Corp. - Biopharmaceutical company commences phase I study of CNS trial

Menstruation - Data advance knowledge in menstruation research

Mental Health - New mental health program helps some at expense of others in Texas

Mergers & Acquisitions - DaVita receives second FTC request regarding Gambro acquisition

Mersin University -  Burkholderia stabilis outbreak caused nosocomial bloodstream infections

Metabasis Therapeutics Inc. - HepDirect prodrugs guide therapy to liver cells

Micromet AG - Ep-CAM-specific monoclonal antibody MT201 slashes breast cancer cell growth

Microtek Medical Holdings, Inc. - Healthcare company announces fourth quarter and full year results

Minnesota Partnership for Action Against Tobacco - Community-based organizations in Minnesota offer stop-smoking programs

MorphoSys AG - Technology company reports operational & financial results for fiscal year 2004

Mylan Laboratories Inc. - Pharmaceutical companies terminate merger agreement

Nanjing Medical University - VEGF₁₆₅ and angiopoietin-1 protect the ischemic heart

Nankai University - New orally active antidiabetic vanadyl complex developed

Nara Medical University - Epidural catheter can be used after unintentional intrapleural insertion

National Comprehensive Cancer Network - Non-small cell lung cancer guidelines updated

National Institute Biology Stand & Controls - Immunization schedules affect excretion of polio vaccine strains

National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo - Expression of Shigells secretion system studied, involvement of sensor detailed

National Quality Forum - Commission on long-term care seeks to work with governors on Medicaid crisis

National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu - Baculovirus transduction offers a viable alternative to plasmid transfection

Nautilus - Healthcare fitness company names new chief financial officer

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company announces positive endometriosis trial results

Neurogen Corporation - Bert Chenard appointed senior VP at pharmaceutical firm

Neurorecovery, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company names new members of board of directors, appoints chair

New Jersey Hospital Assoc.'s Quality Institute - Hospital association recommends policy changes to ensure patient safety

New York State Psychiatry Institute & Hosp. - Studies of the social context of microbicide use to prevent STDs inadequate

New York University -  Plasmodium protein proteolytically processed during cell invasion

New York University - Acanthosis nigricans found in plaque of scleredema on diabetic patient

New York University - Diagnosis of papillary clusters in pelvic washes can be tricky

New York University - Model aids understanding chemically induced cancer initiation

New York University - Study sought to lengthen action potential to increase activator calcium

North Shore-Long Isl. Jewish Res. Inst., Manhasset - Study explored mechanisms by which T₃ mediates decrease in TRalpha1

NorthPoint Domain, Inc. - Practice development tool provider introduces Spanish language articles

Northside ENT - 3D imaging for plastic surgery introduced

Northwestern University - New scale predicts recovery of consciousness from coma after brain injury

Northwestern University, Chicago - Electroporation enables therapeutic genes to clear lung fluid

Northwestern University, Evanston - Biomaterial-based gene delivery multiplies bioengineering possibilities

NutraCea - Medical food and nutraceuticals company adds to board of directors

NutriGuard Research - Acid-base balance influence risk for insulin resistance syndrome

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company begins clinical development of OSI-930

Obesity - America's diet-obsessed culture can lead to binge-eating behavior

Ohio State University - Compound inhibits critical pathway in breast cancer growth

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation - Monoclonal anti-idiotype to anti-ribosomal P antibodies developed

Oncolytics Biotech Inc. - FDA clears phase I/II recurrent malignant gliomas clinical trial

Onyx Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical company reports fourth quarter results, clinical progress

Ophthonix Inc. - Ophthalmic company hires chief financial officer

Oregon Health & Science University - Acupuncture shows promise in relieving hot flashes in men

Orqis Medical Corporation - Cardiac recovery system for congestive heart failure presented at conference

Osaka University - Neuronal development examined, concomitant protein translocation revealed

Osel Inc. - Licensing agreement signed for Miyarisan's oral therapeutic drug product

Oxford BioMedica Ltd. - Research in neuroscience provides new insights

Pacific Biometrics, Inc. - Laboratory service company sign contracts with pharmaceutical company

Palacky University - Transcriptional response to bicalutamide treatment characterized

Palomar Medical Technologies Inc. - Light-based cosmetic treatments company introduces new products

Pancreatic Cancer - Familial polyposis patient found to have IPMN of the pancreas

PaperFree Medical Solutions Inc. - Medical information system companies merge

Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company expands management team

Pasteur Institute of Tehran - Drug-sensitive Leishmania vaccine developed

Patient Portability Program - Mammography data now available to patients through Patient Portability Program

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. - Pediatric company acquires neonatal group

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - Pennsylvania to implement personal care home regulations

Personnel - Easter Seals Tennessee chief executive officer retires

Personnel - Former Health and Human Services secretary moves to private sector

Personnel - Frank J. Coll named senior VP, operations at AmSurg

Personnel - HSA Bank introduces new regional managers

Personnel - Hylant Group announces new vice president and legal counsel

Personnel - Independence Blue Cross names senior VP, human resources and administration

Personnel - North Carolina Deputy health, human services chief to resign

Pfizer, Inc. - New drugs may help you quit smoking

Pharma Dynamics - Culturelle Probiotic Supplements line extended

Positron Corporation - PET company announces shipment of remanufactured scanner

Predix Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical company appoints chief financial officer

Prison Health - Increase in prison suicides blamed on understaffing, poor health

Pro-Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma company engages WorldCare Clinical diagnostics services

ProVation Medical, Inc. - Cardiology software for clinical documentation and coding compliance released

Production Assistance for Cellular Therapies - Initiatives in advancement of cell therapy product development announced

Rabta Hospital, Tunis - Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent among women in Tunisia

Ranbaxy Inc. - FDA gives tentative approval to market donepezil hydrochloride tablets

Refocus Group, Inc. - Medical device company closes $7 million financing

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago - New clinical site for pilot study of BrainGate Neural Interface System announced

Rice University - Epitope analysis for influenza vaccine design reported

Rite Aid - Drug store chain launches senior card program

Roche Pharmaceuticals - HIV-HCV coinfection should be treated with pegylated interferon combination

Rockefeller University - New data illuminates research in diabetes pathogenesis

Rockport Healthcare Group Inc. - Workers' compensation company announces strategic alliance

Rosetta Biosoftware - Serono licenses the Rosetta Resolver system for gene expression analysis

Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow - Seizure activity can disrupt normal control of respiratory and cardiac activity

Rural/Metro Corporation - Southwest Ambulance wins 911 contract in New Mexico

Russian Academy of Sciences - Could microbes solve Russia's mustard gas conundrum?

SCOLR Pharma, Inc. - Pseudoephedrine controlled delivery technology trial initiated

SciTegic, Inc. - Software companies announce sale of Pipeline Pilot muti-year licenses

Scientific Software, Inc. - Chromatography systems maker releases business management software for lab use

Seattle Genetics - Eric Dobmeier named VP of corporate development by genetics-focused company

Senetek PLC - Dermatology-focused company's 'merger of equals' offer expires, talks continue

Seoul National University - Endothelin-1 analyzed, effect on channels in arterial smooth muscle cells found

Seoul National University - Findings in Alzheimer disease provide new insights

Serologicals Corporation - Serum-free Hybri-CYTE added to firm's portfolio of cell culture products

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency - Panel recommends some gene therapy limits

Sexual Violence - Doctors Without Borders reports no let up in sexual violence in Darfur

Shanghai Jiao Tong University -  CT120-regulated genes identified

Shinshu University, Nagano - BAALC 1-6-8 protein analyzed, nature of targeting and interactions clarified

Shinshu University, Nagano - Neuregulin receptor plays key role in cardiac, skeletal muscle

Sicel Technologies, Inc. - Second foundation grant awarded for implantable sensor to manage chemotherapy

Sickness Prev. Achieved through Collab., Newton - Self-reported pneumococcal vaccination validated through local agencies

Siemens Medical Solutions - Kindred Healthcare to install a dozen CT systems in acute care hospitals

Singapore General Hospital - Metabolic syndrome examined in Chinese, Malays, and Asian Indians

SmartPill Diagnostics, Inc. - Clinical trials underway for ingestible GI monitoring system at first of 5 sites

Society for Women's Health Research - Group applauds reintroduction of Women's Health Office Act

Solucient - Study shows hospitals in Midwestern states lead in performance

Solx, Inc. - New glaucoma treatment system launched

Soochow University, Suzhou - M-CSF essential for proliferation/differentiation of BM-derived stromal cells

Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul - Melanoma cells require interleukin-18 to produce stem cell factor

Sosei Co. Ltd. - Itochu agrees on capital alliance with Japanese biopharmaceutical company

Southern Medical University, Guangzhou - Genotypic monitoring helps manage patients with drug-resistant hepatitis B

Specialty Disease Management Services Inc. - Community focused service to provide nurses for Texas Medicaid health program

St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, New York - MRI detects earliest stages of heart disease in coronary arteries

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - CK2 protein sustains colon cancer cells by sabotaging ability to commit suicide

St. Louis Children's Hospital - Cigarette smoke worsens respiratory infections in infants

Stanford Hospital & Clinics - Plasma-based treatment for tendonitis shows promise, Standford researcher says

Stanford University - HEPA/vaccine plan for indoor anthrax remediation outlined

Stanford University Medical Center - Range of motion determined for five posterior-stabilized knee prostheses

State Medicaid - Medicaid bill attracts hundreds to Capitol

State Medicaid - Mississippi leader says House will work around the clock on Medicaid

State University of Groningen - Dobutamine CMR is safe, feasible in patients with suspected myocardial ischemia

State University of New York Stony Brook - Crosslinked hyaluronan film delivers DNA vector to tissues

Statens Serum Institute, Copenhagen - Study screened for mutations in the rod region of the MYH7 gene

Stroke - Aspirin prevents strokes in women

SuperGen, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company reports 2004 4th quarter and year end financial results

Sysmex America - Consorta enters supply agreement with laboratory solutions company

Takarazuka Municipal Hospital, Hyogo - Decreased Apaf-1 expression with melanoma progression may up chemo resistance

Temple University, Philadelphia - Bitistatin studied, potential relevance in thromboembolic disease indicated

Tenet Louisiana - Louisiana hospital group signs 2-year agreement with Humana Health Benefit Plan

Tercica, Inc. - NDA for human insulin-like hormone to treat IGF-1-caused short stature submitted

The Oregon Clinic, Portland - Always consider pulmonary embolism in the diagnosis of chest pain

The Royal Women's Hospital, Victoria - PPARgamma implicated in the onset and development of ovarian cancer

The Wholefood Farmacy - Health and wellness-focused company sees monthly revenue increase of 25%

Thermo Electron Corp. - Analytical instrument company displays solutions at conference

Thomas Jefferson University - Molecular images of oncogene mRNA expose the genetics of breast cancer

Tobacco Use - Supporters of cigarette tax host public forum in Tupelo, Mississippi

Tokyo Med & Dent. University - CDX2 methylation correlates with less intake of green tea/cruciferous vegetables

Tokyo Medical and Dental University - Particle tracking velocimetry suitable for quantification of secondary flow

Tokyo Medical and Dental University - Study investigated apoptosis inhibition by NO

Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Neuroscience - Reports describe recent advances in proteomics research

Tokyo University Hospital - Steep rise of IL-6 associated with late stages of cachexia in cancer patients

Transplant Medicine - Colorado Eye Bank to assist Texas eye donors

Transplant Medicine - Illinois man donates kidney to sister-in-law

U.K. Resuscitation Council, London - U.K. Resuscitation Council has published new resuscitation standards

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Chlorine inactivation of bacterial bioterrorism agents reported

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Obtaining maximum information about hepatitis C quasispecies discussed

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of liver cancer

U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Major genes share the control of factor IX antibody expression

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Final results of the Lung Screening Study establish feasibility of RCT

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Diphtheria/pertussis vaccine components should be inactivated toxins

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Experimental cancer treatments help

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Hepatitis E virus chimeras portray replication in cultured cells

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Midlife CV risk factors increase risk for late-life dementia

U.S. National Institutes of Health - New findings in cancer vaccines described

U.S. Oncology Research, Inc. - Trials of paclitaxel and carboplatin therapy matched results from prior reports

Uganda Livestock Health Research Institute - Immunogenicity of Newcastle disease vaccines in chickens compared

Unilens Vision Inc - Contact lens company reports second quarter earnings up 93%

Univ. Hospital Germans Trias & Pujol, Badalona - Obesity increases risk for metabolic and cardiovascular disease

Univ. of California, Berkeley -  Cryptosporidium outbreak in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, analyzed

Univ. of California, Berkeley - Three major beetle groups coming up one testicle short

Univ. of California, Davis - Risk factors in women with high BMD are strongly associated with hip fracture

Univ. of California, Irvine - Insulin deficiency downregulates heat shock protein 60 in diabetic myocardium

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - 12/15-Lipoxygenase inhibitors improve albuminuria in diabetic nephropathy

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Two chemicals boost immune cells' ability to fight HIV without gene therapy

Univ. of California, San Diego - New treatment offers hope for Crohn, ulcerative colitis

Univ. of California, San Diego - Team develops mouse model to test therapies for eye disease

Univ. of California, San Diego - Titanium debris sabotage artificial joints

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Tobacco industry pays scientists to challenge secondhand smoke's health risk

Univ. of Med. & Dent. of New Jersey, Piscataway - Response to cGMP was preserved in myocytes from cardiopulmonary arrested hearts

Univ. of Medicine & Dentistry, New Jersey - CREST trial for carotid artery disease therapy is expanded

Univ. of Texas, Austin - Recombinant adenoviral vectors alter major drug metabolizing enzymes

Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison - Eye contact triggers threat signals in autistic children's brains

Universita' Piemonte Orientale - Apomorphine has limited use for erectile dysfunction therapy in diabetic men

University College London - Presumptive periodic treatment an ineffective anti-HIV strategy in sex workers

University Hospital Charite, Berlin - Anemia common in patients with COPD

University Hospital of Heraklion, Iraklion - Angiogenesis is a major element of myelodysplastic syndrome progression

University Medical Center, Utrecht - Hemodialysis contributes to CV risk of children with ESRD

University Vall d'Hebron Hospital, Barcelona - Recent studies add new data to imaging research

University of Aarhus - Estrogen receptor studied, pesticide-induced conformational state revealed

University of Alabama - Hyperthermophile protein examined, influence of surface tryptophan clarified

University of Alabama - Potential functional foods for weight control reviewed

University of Amsterdam - Review describes early patterning and delineation of heart chambers and nodes

University of Arizona - English-speaking Hispanic youth more likely to have sex early

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Thimerosal neurotoxicity associated with glutathione depletion

University of Auckland - Novel model of cardiac structure used to study electrical activation

University of Barcelona - Brain-derived neurotrophic factor studied, role in striatum toxicity shown

University of Basque Country - New findings in islet transplantation described

University of Birmingham, West Midlands - Elastase modulates endostatin production in pancreatic tissue

University of British Columbia - Risk of gastrointestinal cancer with obesity reviewed

University of California, Davis - Homeostatic response to naps similar in elderly and young adults

University of California, Los Angeles - Drosophila Apaf-1 related killer studied, influence of inactivation clarified

University of California, San Francisco - Kaposin B protein studied, role in kinase activation revealed

University of California, San Francisco - Outcome of TKA with third-generation cemented system evaluated

University of California, San Francisco - Sociological risk factors determined for HHV8 infection in cancer patients

University of California, Santa Cruz - Lead isotopic measurements in feces match levels in household dust

University of Cape Town - Study finds HPV DNA detectable in blood only in advanced cases

University of Chile - Advanced glycation and endothelial functions link to vascular complications

University of College Dublin - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of diabetes therapy

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center - Cost effectiveness of four management strategies for ASCUS compared

University of Connecticut - Ischemic preconditioning studied, DNA-repair protein overexpression shown

University of Connecticut, Storrs - Short-term very-low-carbohydrate diets improve metabolic abnormalities

University of Delhi - pDNA loaded calcium phosphate nanoparticles have high transfection efficiencies

University of Dusseldorf - Platelet membrane integrin polymorphism linked to premature onset of fetal loss

University of Dusseldorf - TDP1 overexpression counteracts DNA damage mediated by topoisomerases I and II

University of Florence - Immediate surgery for MEN1 gastroenteropancreatic tumors recommended

University of Florida - Police alcohol checks put sales to teens on ice

University of Frankfurt Hospital - Role of amyloid precursor protein in gene regulation clarified

University of Greifswald - Excimer laser effective for thrombus removal during AMI

University of Heidelberg - Amyloid precursor protein analyzed, effect of cellular energy depletion revealed

University of Heidelberg - Efficacy of irinotecan and capecitabine as second-line treatment revealed

University of Helsinki - Allelic distribution of STRs correlates with different gastrointestinal tumors

University of Hong Kong - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of gastroenterology

University of Illinois - How effective are herbal supplements in reducing illnesses in children?

University of Illinois, Chicago - Breast cancer resistance protein gene expression modulated using siRNAs

University of Illinois, Urbana - Polymeric conjugates conduct in vitro gene delivery

University of Iowa - No prognostic advantage in quantifying apoptosis factors in Wilms tumors

University of Jyvaskyla - Canine parvovirus studied, targeting of capsid proteins clarified

University of Keele - Ethics of mandatory childhood immunizations discussed

University of Lausanne Hospital - Multilocus sequence typing used for genetic analysis of P. aeruginosa

University of Liverpool - Biologists discover why 10% of Europeans are safe from HIV infection

University of London Imperial College - MHC class I heavy chains examined, independent competitions revealed

University of Manchester - Pilot study looks at effects of teen pregnancy on bone health

University of Manitoba - Study results question specific effect of biofeedback training

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg - Study tested cell-growth inhibitory effects of anthracyclines

University of Maryland - Prenatal exposure of rats to stress changes aspects of adult behavior

University of Maryland - Racial differences in CYP3A5 polymorphisms don't affect tamoxifen metabolism

University of Maryland, Baltimore - Alcohol use associated with HIV risk behavior among rural adolescents

University of Massachusetts - Natural endogenous adjuvants reviewed

University of Melbourne - Research add new data to pneumococcal vaccines body of knowledge

University of Miami - Antiphospholipid antibodies may be consequence of platelet destruction

University of Michigan - Violence exposure and stress can lead to poor health in children

University of Michigan Health System - Women less likely than men to get quality heart attack care

University of Minnesota - Reports describe recent advances in childhood obesity research

University of Mississippi - Catechin extracts from green tea promotes tumor cell survival pathways

University of Mississippi - Mega doses of green tea extract may help, not hinder, tumor growth

University of Munster - Current approaches to prevent NSAID-induced gastropathy outlined

University of Murcia - Marine bacterium analyzed, new broad-spectrum antibacterial protein described

University of Nebraska - Tapasin examined, role of charged amino acid in MHC function shown

University of Nevada - Synaptic, transcytotic traffic are restricted to specific neurotrophic factors

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill - Real-time Q-PCR distinguishes disease-associated EBV from incidental virus

University of Nottingham - Maternal low-protein diet programs adult blood pressure in sex-specific ways

University of Oslo - Adrenomedullin activity is increased in cardiomyocytes from failing rat hearts

University of Oulu - High blood pressure linked to atherosclerotic plaques in Finns with diabetes

University of Oxford - Parasite growth rates measured in volunteers challenged with malaria

University of Paris - Genetic lesions in prostatic cells detected during early-stage prostate cancer

University of Pavia - FbsA analyzed, role in platelet aggregation clarified

University of Pavia - One-step procedure isolates fetal cells from maternal blood

University of Pennsylvania - Gene therapy reverses nervous system damage in animal model

University of Pennsylvania - La Crosse virus protein counteracts effects of short interfering RNA

University of Pennsylvania - Therapeutic targets for obesity-associated diabetes based on inflammation link

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia - Molecular pathways regulating HSC self-renewal not fully understood

University of Pittsburgh - Delivery method may represent best muscle gene therapy

University of Pittsburgh - Subsarcolemmal mitochondria deficiency found in obesity and type 2 diabetes

University of Rhode Island - Research team invents small-diameter artificial arteries

University of Rhode Island, Kingston - Valproic acid selectively interferes with myocardial fuel oxidation

University of Santiago - FM not associated with change in ghrelin concentration, study finds

University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon - Method estimates readers' reliance on sight vocabulary

University of Seville - System would make possible 24/7 intelligent monitoring for heart patients

University of South Florida - Histone deacetylase inhibitors showed promise as novel cancer therapeutic agents

University of Southern California - California academic experts discuss safety and benefits of vitamin E

University of Strathclyde - Researchers' findings advance diabetes therapy research

University of Tennessee, Memphis - Headgroup interactions determine the extent of liposome-based transfection

University of Texas - SPECT functional brain imaging useful in assessing speech perception

University of Texas SW Medical Center - Autoantigen recognition in encephalomyelitis studied, role of T cell motif shown

University of Texas, Dallas - Nicardipine before ECT stimulus controlled hemodynamic response

University of Texas, Houston - Study examined mechanisms of action of calcitonin gene-related peptide

University of Toronto - Oral antihyperglycemic therapy for type 2 diabetes reviewed

University of Toronto - Putative Drosophila allatostatin receptor studied, larval distribution shown

University of Udine - Studies advance knowledge in diagnostics research

University of Ulm Clinical Center - Human cytomegalovirus upregulates functionally active VEGF expression

University of Utah, Salt Lake City - Active hand washing training increases retention in food preparers

University of Valladolid, Soria - Cerebral cortex cholinergic fibers loss studied, modifying factors revealed

University of Washington - Associations among diabetes, obesity, and the brain reviewed

University of Washington - Findings describe new data in atherosclerosis research

University of Wurzburg - Endostatin does not require heparan to bind to vascular targets

University of Zagreb - Art students have increased risk of chronic respiratory symptoms

Uppsala University - Folate supplementation may help prevent malformations in diabetic pregnancy

VIASYS Healthcare Inc. - Medical technology company announces acquisition of Oxford Instruments Medical

VIRxSYS Corporation - Phase 1 trial results for HIV treatment announced

Valera Pharmaceuticals - Some rights to implant to treat prostate cancer in Asia-Pacific out licensed

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - H-FABP has reciprocal effects on glucose and LCFA utilization

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Protein delivers selenium for normal sperm development

Veterinary Research Institute, Brno - Competitive blocking ELISA detects porcine epidemic diarrhea virus in feces

ViaCell, Inc. - Stem cell-focused biotech company reports 4th quarter, year end 2004 results

Virginia Commonwealth University - Lyme spirochete bdrf₂ examined, temporal coexpression revealed

Voluntary Employees Benefits Association - California school group launches weight loss program for obese members

Vrije University of Amsterdam - Brain expression of tomosyn isoforms studied, role of two genes clarified

Vrije University, Amsterdam - Review presents current clinical and diagnostic approach to amyloidosis

Wake Forest University, Winston Salem - Molecular aspects determined for fungi toxin

Washington University, St. Louis - 'Crescent effect' on short-axis views accounts for decrease in volume

Washington University, St. Louis - Discovery clarifies role of peptide in biological clock

Washington University, St. Louis - Progress reported in vaccine development

Weight Watchers International, Inc. - Weight loss services company announces 2004 4th quarter and full year results

West Nile Virus - Health officials gather for West Nile summit for Oregon

Wexham Park Hospital - Intracerebral hematoma masquerading as ventricular standstill reported

Woolmanhill Hospital, Aberdeen - Postmenopausal Scottish women not on HRT and losing weight risk bone loss

World Health Organization - WHO: Global measles deaths drop 39%

Wyle Laboratories Inc. - Changes in variables in head-down bed rest are secondary to hypovolemia

XactiMed - Roy Lester Schneider Hospital will implement electronic claim solution

Xtent, Inc. - Maker of drug eluting stent systems announces $25 million C round financing

Yale University - Mood-elevating hormone may trigger depression and heart problems

Yale University - Proteins found in urine of pregnant women could be diagnostic

deCODE genetics - Genetics-focused biopharmaceutical company announces full-year 2004 results

iCAD, Inc. - Imaging company reports Q4 2004 record sales, gross margins and earnings

iVOW, Inc. - Hospital renews disease management contract for bariatric surgery program

pSivida Limited - Nanotech company files half-year results for period ended December 31, 2004