Law and Health Weekly

National Institute for Medical Research, London - Recent studies add new data to malaria vaccines research

National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo - Double-stranded RNA poly(I:C) enhances influenza vaccine protection

National Philanthropic Trust - Seattle, Washington residents to walk 60 miles for '2005 Breast Cancer 3-Day'

National University of La Plata - Limited diffusion impedes the transfection of pituitary tumors

National University of La Plata - Stearoyl-CoA desaturase protein and activity levels associated with apoptosis

National University of Singapore - Inhaled antisense oligonucleotide alleviates murine asthma

Natl. Development & Research Inst. Inc., New York - Puerto Rican crack users in Puerto Rico have riskier sex than those in New York

Natl. Yunlin University of Science & Technology - New findings in the area of drug delivery detailed

Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. - Company focusing on biomass increases revenues for third quarter

New York Eye & Ear Infirmary - 3D ultrasound coronal 'C-scan' imaging suitable for optic nerve measurement

New York University - Sonic hedgehog controls stem cell behavior in postnatal and adult brain

NexMed, Inc. - Medical company completes enrollment for study of nail fungal treatment

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago - Decreased activity in TGF-beta pathway linked to increased disease risk

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago - Smart-pumps need to interface with other technology better

Northwestern University, Chicago - Preceding Medicare eligibility, many older adults at risk of being uninsured

Northwestern University, Chicago - Researchers describe findings in pulmonary medicine studies

Northwestern University, Chicago - Study supports NAF hormone levels as indicators of breast cancer risk

Norwood Abbey Limited - Eye care company secures key partnership with ophthalmic company

Novare Surgical Systems, Inc. - FDA clears EndoLink articulating instruments for marketing

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada, Inc. - Health Canada approves letrozole

Novartis Research Foundation, San Diego - c-Myb and p300 regulate stem cell proliferation and hematopoiesis

Novo Nordisk - European Commission extends marketing authorization of diabetes treatments

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. - Personal care products company announces anticipated first quarter results

NutraCea - Health products company executes definitive agreement to merge with RiceX

Nutrition 21, Inc. - Study compares absorption rates of different types of nutritional chromium

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation - NicAlert successfully used as clinical tool for expectant mothers in Nevada

Ohio State University - Epstein-Barr virus dUTPase upregulates the production of TNF-alpha

Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun - Heart disease screening is necessary in children with indirect inguinal hernia

Oregon Health and Science University - LH-regulated genes identified in the primate corpus luteum

Osaka University, Japan - Transcription factors increase insulin production in diabetic mice

Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Rio de Janeiro - New data illuminates research in cardiology

Oxford University - Combination vaccine produces lower immune response

Oxford University - Post-traumatic stress disorder common among refugees in Western countries

Ozgene Pty Ltd - Pharma companies announce drug target validation project milestone reached

PBM Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - New Donnatal Elixir grape flavored introduced for IBS

Pacer Health Corp. - Marcelo Llorente joins board of directors of acute care hospital owner-operator

PassportMD - Florida physician develops medical records storage system for travelers

Patient Safety Technologies, Inc. - Technology company announces strategic alliance with Health West Marketing

Pennsylvania State University - Competition in healthcare may not result in better quality

Pennsylvania State University - Study shows education program reduces shaken-baby syndrome incidents

Personnel - Benuck joins medical coding company's sales division

Personnel - Dr. Eugene Sun joins HealthAmerica as vice president of medical affairs

Personnel - Eugene M. Marini joins Pacer Health board of directors

PetScreen - Animal cancer diagnostics company launches directed chemotherapy assay

Pfizer Inc - Pharma company joins Partnership for Prescription Assistance

Pfizer Inc - Pharma company to add expanded risk information on pain medication labels

PharmaMar - Phase III trial of YONDELIS initiated in ovarian cancer patients

Planned Parenthood Federation of America - Illinois Governor Issues Emergency Rule Ensuring Contraceptive Access

Plexus Corp. - Electronic manufacturing services company announces new board member

ProSanos Corp. - Mycophenolate mofetil decreases rejection in renal transplants

Product Licensing - PIE survey and predictive formula licensed to Pfizer Health Solutions

Prometic Life Sciences Inc. - Biopharma company confirms scale up of Cascade technology for plasma proteins

Proteome Systems - Biomarkers milestone for monitoring progression of Huntington disease achieved

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville - Several factors influence reported rises in end-stage renal disease.

Queens University of Belfast, Antrim - Invader assay adapted for African swine fever virus DNA detection

Queensland Institute of Medical Research - Spleen important in malaria

Radiation Therapy Services, Inc. - Radiation therapy company acquires five centers in Nevada

Rapid Recovery Health Services Inc. - Tendonapothies treatment company appoints advisory board

Regeneron Pharmaceutical Inc. - Mice overexpressing OGH/GPB5 are resistant to diet-induced obesity

Regent Medical Ltd - Survey of perioperative RNs shows double gloving occurs 42% as much as it should

RemoteScan Corporation - Connectivity software designer releases RemoteScan for medical practices

Rockefeller University -  Staphylococcus aureus examined, roles of penicillin-binding protein 2 shown

SCOLR Pharma, Inc. - Specialty pharmaceutical company names chairman of the board

SERYX INC - New signature genetics test allows physicians to personalize drug therapy

SSK Aegean Maternity Hospital, Izmir - Reservoir ports superior to standard vascular access in advanced disease

STAAR Surgical Company - Ophthalmic product company enters agreement to sell 4M+ common stock shares

Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, West Bengal - Human lymphocyte antigen class I expression in gastric cancer examined

Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg - GH treatment reduces abdominal visceral fat in postmenopausal women

Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Clinic, Temple - Use of CAM by psychiatric inpatients evaluated

Senetek PLC - Two directors appointed to board of dermatology products company

Seoul National University - Blood RNA assays detect mutations linked to hereditary kidney disease

Seoul National University - Effect of methylphenidate on brain activity characterized

Seoul National University - Fluoridated apatite coatings on titanium obtained by electron-beam deposition

Sepracor Inc. - Launch of eszopiclone drug for treatment of insomnia announced

Shanghai Institute of Physical Education - Exercise changes renal atrial natriuretic peptide receptor gene expression

Shinshu University, Nagano - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of proteomics

Sigma-Aldrich Corporation - Life sciences and high technology company completes acquisition of Proligo Group

Singapore National Skin Center, Singapore - Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis results in fixed-flexion deformity of arm

So. Yangtze University, Wuxi City - Effects of glycerol on gamma-PGA production studied

Society of Interventional Radiology - Lung cancer trial shows heat directly kills tumors in 93% of cases

Society of Interventional Radiology - New radiology technique allows longer lasting option of access for dialysis

Society of Interventional Radiology - Radiology study shows connection of varicose veins to chronic pelvic pain

Society of Interventional Radiology - Study shows peripheral arterial disease should be treated nonsurgically

Sonus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Cancer-focused pharmaceuticals company files shelf registration statement

Southampton General Hospital - Laparoscopic renal biopsy useful in obese children

St. Helena Hospital - Internationally recognized expert joins tobacco-dependence treatment program

St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis - Avian influenza strain causes lethal systemic infections in ferrets

St. Louis Hospital, Paris - Research aims to improve end-of-life conferences

St. Louis University Hospital - Authors propose integration of palliative care early in heart failure treatment

St. Mary's Hospital, London - Infants are increasingly exposed antiretrovirals even from conception

St. Marys Hospital - Researchers' data advance metabolic syndrome research

St. Thomas Hospital, London - A new embryonic stem cell line encodes a key cystic fibrosis mutation

Stanford University - Novel tissue microarrays constructed from a few suspension cells

Sun Yat-Sen University - NaoXingQing-derived flavonoids reduce oxidative cell damage

Sunesis Pharmaceutical - G protein-coupled receptor studied, agonists and antagonists localized

Symmetry Medical Inc. - Orthopedic devices provider added to Russell Indexes

Syrrx Inc. - Crystal structure provides insights into glucocorticoid interconversion

TeamPoint Systems, Inc. - Web application provides secures clinical drug trial data management system

Technical University of Munich - Findings advance knowledge in apoptosis research

Technical University of Munich - Intestinal homeostasis falters in mice that cannot produce interleukin 10

Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center - New aspects of chronic lymphocytic leukemia reviewed

Tel Aviv University - Genetic changes in primary and secondary tumor sites compared

Tel Aviv University, Tel Hashomer - Technological advances exploited to engineer cardiac tissue

Terumo Medical Corporation - Advances in peripheral embolization discussed at radiology meeting

The Endocrine Society - Women with PCOS at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, study shows

The National Council on Aging; Home Safety Council - Coalition formed to address risk of fall related injuries for older adults

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia - Guanylyl cyclase C marked intestinal metaplasia, dysplasia, and adenocarcinoma

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia - Neuronal Ca²⁺ channel studied, role of phosphatase channel defined

Tiens Biotech Group (USA) - China-based nutritional supplement company reports Q4, 12-month financials

Tm Bioscience Corporation - Genetic testing company agrees to produce DNA test for livestock

Toho University, Chiba - Basal disc cell differentiation studied, protein requirement and role defined

Tokyo Medical & Dental University - Docosahexaenoic acid metabolites reported as antidiabetic agents

Tokyo Medical University - HHV-6B genes expressed during persistent infection identified

Topigen Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Canada-based asthma-focused biopharmaceutical company wins 2 industry awards

Toranomon General Hospital, Tokyo - Liver steatosis predicts how hepatitis C patients will respond to interferon

Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. - Diagnostic equipment company releases vascular, cardiac imaging system upgrades

TriMarc Laboratories - Lab company releases prescription benzoyl peroxide products for acne vulgaris

Triad Hospitals, Inc. - Oklahoma hospital company finalizes agreement to operate Deaconess Hospital

Tripos, Inc. - Life sciences software developer upgrades computational, decision support system

Trousseau Hospital, Tours - Platelet count can predict development of heparin-dependent antibodies

Tufts University, Boston - Lyme arthritis synovium studied, diverse antibody repertoire demonstrated

Tulane University - Obesity common among Chinese adults

Tulane University, Covington - Africa is origin of Tulane primate center STLV-1 sooty mangabey strain

Turku University - Panendoscopy detected synchronous second primary tumors in head and neck cancers

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Origin of Plasmodium vivax as human malaria parasite reviewed

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of childhood obesity

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - CTL programming allows soluble antigen to generate secondary CTL

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Hepatitis A virus grown in mouse liver cell line

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Isotretinoin levels after single oral dose determined by HPLC

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Mechanism of guanine nucleotide exchange of Ras GTPase outlined

U.S. Institute of Medicine - Report proposes structure for national network of cord blood stem cell banks

U.S. National Institutes of Health - "Preloaded" natural killer cells efficiently lyse HIV-infected target cells

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Continuous dopaminergic stimulation lowers dyskinesia risk in primates

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of smallpox vaccines

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Studies describe new findings in obesity pathogenesis research

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Vaccine-elicited antibodies reduce viremia in SIV-challenged macaques

U.S. Natl. Cancer Institute - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer

U.S. Natl. Inst. Standards & Technology - New gas sensors patterned with conducting polymer

Umea University Hospital - Reports describe recent advances in obesity pathogenesis research

Univ. of California, San Francisco - New treatment "roadmap" improves odds for unusual brain aneurysm

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Nuclear hormone receptor controls fat consumption in C. elegans

Univ. of Med. & Dent. of New Jersey, New Brunswick - Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) provides many clinical benefits

Univ. of South Florida - Antioxidant-rich diets reduce brain damage from stroke in rats

Univ. of Southern California - Independent voice rises to help consumers navigate healthcare

Univ. of Texas Medical Branch - Hyperglycemic activation of protein kinase C requires aldose reductase

Univ. of Texas, Austin - Data advance knowledge in virology research

Universidad Nacional de Rosario - Multidrug resistance-associated protein studied, role in hepatic repair shown

Universidade Federal de Goias - Active formamidase of Paracoccidioides brasiliensis characterized

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - MAT mating types of Cryptococcus neoformans stimulate B cells

University College London - Research in cervical cancer provides new insights

University Hospital, Maastricht - Reamed nailing insufficient for humeral non-union

University at Buffalo, New York - To boost efficiency, hospitals borrow principles from factory floor

University of Alberta - Prader-Willi syndrome protein necdin studied, role in axonal outgrowth defined

University of Amsterdam - Left ventricular dimensions were normal in most patients with Marfan syndrome

University of Arizona - Skin tumors studied, role of kinases clarified

University of Arkansas - Treatment of coronary artery disease may affect progression of aortic stenosis

University of Bern - NucliSens EasyQ Enterovirus assay rapid and accurate

University of Bologna - R208H mutations influence vulnerability to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

University of Bristol - Cardiac response to somatic nociception involves indirect spinal pathways

University of British Columbia, Vancouver - The features of schizotypy and personality share common genetic elements

University of Buenos Aires - Caloric restriction effects on insulin-signaling system examined

University of Calgary - Damage caused by diabetic neuropathy may be irreparable

University of California Los Angeles - Metabolic status and viability of S. mutans cells analyzed

University of California Los Angeles - Therapeutic target identified for modifying proteolytic environment

University of California, Davis - Few at-risk women are willing to take tamoxifen prophylactically

University of California, Los Angeles - Combined multiple high-throughput analyses identify breast cancer genes

University of California, Los Angeles - Cost is barrier to receive HIV testing as part of premarital counseling in China

University of California, San Diego - Macrophage prostaglandin production studied, molecular aspects elucidated

University of Chicago - Pioglitazone treatment does not attenuate symptoms

University of Cologne - Chemosensitivity index enables prediction of individual chemotherapy responses

University of Colorado, Denver - Chronic viral hepatitis alters the pharmacokinetics of antiretroviral therapy

University of Colorado, Denver - Study examined risk factors associated with the occurrence of choreoathetosis

University of Connecticut - Black seed oil inhibits Listeria monocytogenes

University of Connecticut - Cloned beef and milk meet industry standards

University of Copenhagen - n596 gene deletion causes hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer

University of Edinburgh - "Motherwell babies" study may provide clues to adult diseases

University of Erlangen-Nurnberg - Non-transforming herpesvirus saimiri vectors regulate inflammatory cytokines

University of Florence - Reports advance knowledge in pancreatic cancer research

University of Florence - Seladin-1 may mediate estrogen's neuroprotective effects

University of Florida, Gainesville - Prolonged-survival neonatal PMNs have enhanced inflammatory/cytotoxic response

University of Freiburg - Large-scale production techniques extend lipoplex shelf-life

University of Freiburg - Primary stability of various forms of osteosynthesis compared

University of Genoa - Measuring albuminuria is effective as first test in work-up of HT patients

University of Georgia - Girls more active with exercise and sports they enjoy

University of Heidelberg - Monoclonal antibody fused to GM-CSF breaks tolerance to CEA

University of Helsinki - Circulating DC subsets post-ASCT correlate with acute GVHD severity in children

University of Helsinki - Endostatin works with membranes bearing phosphatidylserine to cause cell death

University of Hong Kong - Recent findings in atherosclerosis provide new insights

University of Ibn Tofail - Recent studies add new data to theileriosis vaccines research

University of Illinois, Chicago - Functional characterization of G alpha o signaling reported

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - Protein quantity at levels above RDA improves adult weight loss

University of Iowa - Case-control pilot study of prostate cancer data compared

University of Iowa - Neural activity reveals continuity between infant and adult sleep

University of Kentucky, Lexington - Reports describe recent advances in cancer therapy research

University of Kiel - Variation of human tumor necrosis factor receptor 2 affected apoptosis

University of Laval, Quebec - Mediterranean diet associated with a decrease in oxidized LDL particles

University of London King's College - E1A activated transcription of p73 and Noxa to induce apoptosis

University of London Kings College - APOBEC3G antiviral function can dissociate from cytidine deaminase activity

University of Louvain - Anti-vaccine T cells increased after vaccination with MAGE-3 protein

University of Lund Hospital - DNA copy number changes strongly affect transcriptional patterns

University of Massachusetts - Fruit juice, herb extracts can be effective in managing oxidation-linked disease

University of Massachusetts - Progesterone-regulated tumor suppressor genes identified

University of Mediterranee, Marseille - Expanded polyglutamine peptides studied, protein effects clarified

University of Melbourne - Ras and Rho GTPases genetically interact to regulate cell polarity

University of Melbourne - Role of galanin in post-natal cerebellum clarified

University of Michigan - Podocyte heat shock proteins examined, influence of toxic metals revealed

University of Milan - Emphasis should be on optimal BP control rather on the drug used to achieve it

University of Missouri, Kansas City - BNP reduction ratio correlated with volume removed, body weight change, and Kt/V

University of Montreal - Major cause of insomnia has complex genetic involvement

University of Murcia - Effect of antineoplastic ether lipid compared with homologous compounds

University of Oulu - Hypoglycemia reduces cardiac vagal outflow

University of Oxford - IL-11 production compromised in infertility patients' endometrial stromal cells

University of Parma - Consider individual differences when studying CV effects of social interaction

University of Pavia - Lipoprotein(a) studied, role of apolipoprotein(A) in laminin binding revealed

University of Pavia - Matrix metalloproteinase pattern in celiac duodenal mucosa

University of Pennsylvania - Corepressors selectively control transcriptional activity of PPAR-gamma

University of Pennsylvania - Patients with melanoma of unknown primary studied

University of Perugia - Retrovirus-like long-terminal repeat DQ-LTR13 linked to type 1 diabetes

University of Pittsburgh - AT₂ receptors cross-talk with AT(1) receptors through mechanism

University of Pittsburgh - Location of body fat associated with cardiovascular risk in older men, women

University of Regensburg - Researchers' findings advance cancer therapy research

University of Rome 'La Sapienza' - Novel polysaccharidic gel matrix developed and characterized

University of Rouen Center Hospital - Cushing syndrome studied, screening for illegitimate receptors described

University of Saint-Etienne - Effects of cryo- and chemotherapy characterized in xenografted mice

University of Sao Paulo - Antibody response to Plasmodium vivax apical membrane antigen reported

University of Sherbrooke - Diabetic hyperalgesia absent in bradykinin B₁ receptor-knockout mice

University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg - Perspectives of management of pediatric lymphoma in South Africa shared

University of Texas Southwestern - Too much water may be dangerous during long-distance athletic events

University of Texas, Dallas - Cytomegalovirus studied, effect on expression of MHC-related chains defined

University of Tokyo - Erythrocytes and microbubble contrast agents improve thermal HIFU effects

University of Tokyo - Expression of DGAT2 in white adipose tissue regulated by leptin action

University of Toronto - Insulin alone increases hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal activity

University of Ulster - Temperature has significant effect on SmartSet GHV preformance

University of Utah - Health insurance coverage for type 1 diabetes reviewed

University of Valladolid - Efficacy of human melanocytic cell lines examined in rabbit choroidal melanoma

University of Washington - MPO-mediated oxidation of HDL might contribute to inflammation and CV disease

University of Washington, Seattle - Viruses rely on different factors for capsid protein assembly

University of Witwatersrand - HIV positive women in South Africa still facing stigma, ostracism

University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg - HBV genotype A raises liver cancer risk in Bantu-speaking sub-Saharan Africans

University of Wurzburg - Tumor necrosis factor receptor proteins studied, differential regulation shown

University of Wyoming - Humans, not climate change, likely cause of elephant extinctions

Uppsala University, Sweden - Faulty folding of protein in the environment may cause disease

Vanderbilt University - Lithium treatment inhibits renal GSK-3 activity

Vanderbilt University - Novel in vivo model facilitates study of alveolar macrophage gene function

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. - Providence Medical Center treats patients with image-guided radiosurgery

VaxGen, Inc. - Former Fleishman-Hillard executive joins vaccine company

Verity Inc. - Information technology company announces use of search engine by CHRISTUS Health

Veterinary Laboratories Agency, Surrey - TB vaccines for the world reviewed

VioQuest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company expands commercial catalyst portfolio

Virginia Tech - Being too clean could be hazardous to your health and the environment

ViroPharma Incorporated - Investors in pharma company exercise option to purchase additional senior notes

VivoMetrics - Ambulatory monitoring device company adds member to scientific advisory board

Wake Forest University - Scientists identify protein that controls cancer cells

Washington University, St. Louis - Chemical library aids in developing drug system for nerve damage

Washington University, St. Louis - Chromosomal regions have been identified for genes influencing LDL cholesterol

Washington University, St. Louis - PEA3 and AP-1 involved in regulation of breast cancer-linked gene, mammaglobin

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Synthetic hormone injectable suspension therapy for prostate cancer available

Wayne State University - After-school program effectively promotes healthful diets and exercise

Wayne State University, Detroit - Effects may contribute to diurnal variation in rate of ventricular arrhythmia

Weider Nutrition International, Inc. - Nutrition products company reports fiscal 2005 third quarter financial results

Welch Foods, Inc. - Concord grape juice lowered blood pressure in preliminary clinical study

Werner-Wicker-Klin., Bad Wildungen-Reinhardshausen - Surgery suitable for lower extremity fractures in chronic SCI patients

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. - Drug services company adopts security system to help combat drug counterfeiting

Wistar Institute - Unchecked DNA replication drives earliest steps toward cancer

Wizzard Software - Nebraska university offers talking pill bottles in Creighton medical center

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - W. Grant McGiompsey named new director by bioengineering company

World Health Organization - Rapid, concerted action needed to bring down mother and infant deaths, WHO says

World Vision - Women, children in northern Uganda receiving assistance from NGO

Xiamen University - Inhibitory effects of anticancer peptide from Mercenaria examined

Yale University - Environment may play role in population variation in leptin physiology

Yale University - Pregnancy complications related to low levels of anti-clotting proteins

Yamaguchi University - Molecular signatures characterize hepatocellular carcinoma

Yonsei University - Clinical features of dialysis-related SEP characterized

Yonsei University, Seoul - Serial assessment may not be optimal for detecting myocardial damage

Yonsei University, Seoul - Study explains mechanisms underlying differential regulation of ACCbeta genes

ZymoGenetics, Inc. - David H. MacCallum joins board; Dr. Bruce L.A. Carter named chairman

aaiPharma Inc. - Science-based pharmaceutical company provides update on tax refund spending

bioMerieux, Inc. - French in vitro diagnostics company will play role in platelet collection system

eResearchTechnology, Inc. - Three developers award $5 million for cardiac monitoring of phase 3 programs

ev3 Inc. - Endovascular-focused medical device company files registration statement for IPO

sanofi pasteur - U.S. HHS awards $97M contract to develop cell-culture-based influenza vaccine