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National Cancer Center, Gyeonggi Do - Methylation rate of the ER beta gene and tamoxifen resistance inversely related

National Jewish Medical & Research Center, Denver - Blocking TLR4 might be beneficial in lung diseases caused by LPS

National Public Health Institute, Helsinki - Microbes appear to play causal role in type 1 diabetes

National Quality Care, Inc. - Wearable device developed for treatment of congestive heart failure

National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei - Aberrant proteins are a hallmark of primary liver cancer progression

National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu - Amphiphilic block copolymers disseminate plasmid DNA with minimal harm

National University of Cuyo, Mendoza - Rab22a has a strong effect on intracellular transport

Natl. Board of Health & Welfare, Stockholm - Hospital discharge policy influences patients' postsurgery sick-leave patterns

NaturalPoint - Breakthrough in assistive technology is changing people's lives

Network for Smallholder Poultry Development - Strategies for developing family poultry production outlined

New York University - Reporting endometrial cells has clinical significance for only for older women

Novo Nordisk A/S - Pharma company announces financial statement for first quarter 2005

Odense University Hospital - Performance of Carbomedics aortic heart valve prosthesis evaluated

OpGen, Inc. - Company offering DNA analysis signs Japanese distribution agreement

Opinion Dynamics - Survey finds consumers prefer new USDA food pyramid

Opinion Research Corporation - Demographic research company reports results for the first quarter of 2005

Orebro University Hospital - High HIV-2-specific T cell activity in HIV-2-exposed uninfected/infected persons

Orphan Medical, Inc. - Pharma company reports 51% increase in first quarter revenue

Osaka Medical College - A Kampo medicine improves postpartum blues

Osaka University - HLA-haploidentical nonmyeloablative SCT successful in PBSCT-resistant patient

Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio De Janeiro - Recombinant BCG containing hepatitis B surface antigens generates antibodies

Oxxon Therapeutics, Inc. - Therapeutics company announces promotion

Palomar Medical Technologies Inc - Light-based cosmetic treatments company reports financial results

Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company reports first quarter sales and earnings

Paul Brousse Hospital, France - Inflammatory signals of heart disease may have link to depression

Peking University, Beijing - Dual role determined for N-terminal region of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Pennsylvania State University - Proteins dispensable for insulin inhibition of kinase transcription

Personnel - CareTech Solutions appoints Brian Ferrell to lead U.S. sales organization

Personnel - Diagnostic Corp. of America retains services of W. Keith Schilit, PhD

Pharmacyclics - Researchers determine mechanism of action of chemotherapy drug

Pharmaxis - Bronchitol trial reaches target recruitment

Phase Forward - Data management solutions company releases new version of data capture product

Philanthropy - Diana Memorial Fund, Franklin Mint award $3.35M to promote end-of-life care

Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. - Computer development company reports financial results

Portland Hospital, London - Physical changes wrought by surgery may spur breast tumor metastasis

Posadas Hospital, Buenos Aires - Study analyzed characteristic features of patients with Alagille syndrome

Power3 Medical Products, Inc. - Proteomics company updates status of 2004 form 10-KSB filing

Priority Healthcare Corporation - Healthcare services firm reports financial results

QuadraMed Corporation - Information tech company awarded contract by U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Quark Biotech, Inc. - Role of RTP801 discovered in pathogenesis of early diabetic retinal disease

Queen Mary's Hospital, Kent - Suction posterior capsulorhexis doesn't eliminate need for laser treatment

Quidel Corporation - Diagnostics companies announce settlement of intellectual property litigation

Receptor Biologix Inc. - Biopharma company announces $33.6 million in series A financing

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon - Oregon insurance company announces winners of legislators fitness contest

Rhein Westfal TH Aachen - PARP-10 analyzed, transformation inhibition demonstrated

Rice University -  P. aeruginosa azurin folding examined, structure involvement clarified

Rice University, Houston - Three forms of cytochrome c oxidase were investigated

Rocky Mountain Laboratories - Scientists reveal how disease bacterium survives inside immune system cell

Rosalind Franklin University of Med & Science - Cooling the foot aids prevention of diabetic foot wounds

Royal Orthopedic Hospital, West Midlands - Management and outcome after local recurrence of osteosarcoma revealed

Rush Medical Center - Rationale and design of the GEMINI trial reported

Rush University, Chicago - Perceived discrimination linked to coronary artery calcification

Rush University, Chicago - Researchers' findings advance osteoarthritis research

SFBC International - Drug development services provider reports record first quarter 2005 revenue

SSI Surgical Services, Inc. - Surgery-focused services company reports 2004 financial results

STAAR Surgical Company - Ophthalmic surgical products company reports first quarter 2005 results

Saga University - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of influenza vaccines

Sahara Design Marketing Group - Product introduced to help rid ear of water and moisture

San Jose State University - G-protein-coupled receptor orthologs studied, ubiquitous expression shown

Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. - DNA-focused biotechnology company reports 2005 first quarter financial results

Schering AG - Tyrosine kinase inhibitor PTK/ZK retards VEGF-related tumor growth

Semmelweis University of Medicine, Budapest - Prognostic tool: Laminin and syndecan-1 in response to cystostatic treatment

Semmelweis University, Budapest - Conscious rats respond to sustained orthostasis with hypertension

Semmelweis University, Budapest - Implications of deoxyadenosine-mediated cytotoxicity studied

Seoul National University - Antisense thioredoxin may stop tumor angiogenesis by altering HIF-1

Shiga University of Medical Science - Choline acetyltransferase analyzed, peripheral and common type difference noted

Shin Kong Wu Ho Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei - Octreotide can mimic ischemic PC to reduce infarct size

Siemens Medical Solutions - Company secures contracts for MRI, ultrasound with HealthTrust Purchasing Group

Singapore General Hospital - Findings advance knowledge in kidney disease research

Singapore General Hospital - Morphologic parameters have prognostic significance

SkyePharma PLC - Companies reach agreement on payment of royalties for Paxil CR

Sonic Innovations, Inc. - Maker of digital hearing aids announces results for first quarter 2005

Spanish Cntr for Pharmacoepidemiologic Res, Madrid - Antibiotic use doesn't appear to be a risk factor

SpectRx, Inc. - Diabetes management company provides update on form 10-KSB filing

SpinalMotion, Inc. - U.S. FDA grants approval for clinical studies of lumbar, cervical disk implants

St. James Hospital, Dublin - Different consultants mean different lengths of stay in hospitals

St. Luke's Hospital, Dublin - Two brachytherapy devices for uterine cervical cancer compared

St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of SARS ouTBreaks

State University of Campinas - Allergic airways neutrophil influx by C-fiber degeneration studied

State University of Ghent Hospital - Primary human hepatocytes repopulate the livers of chimeric mice

State University of New York, Buffalo - Coping skills may aid women being physically abused by alcoholic partner

State University of New York, Buffalo - Study supports four-stage pain processing model in IBS

Stuttgart Institute for Microelectronics - Tiny endoscopes bring medical costs down

Syneron North America - Leslie Regali named VP of global marketing by medical aesthetics company

Syntel, Inc. - IT company named as one of top outsourcing services

TAP Pharmaceutical Products, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm gives $5M in support of gastroenterology research

Tanox, Inc. - Zhengbin Yao named VP of research by monoclonal antibody biotechnology company

Taratec - David M. Olivier, Robert M. DeJean named to board of life sciences consultancy

Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa - VEGF may have a nuclear function in hypoxic environments

TelaDoc Medical Services, Inc. - Medical telephone service launches dedicated consult program

Temple University, Philadelphia - Therapies to restore repolarization may improve contractility of failing hearts

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Pharmaceutical company gets U.S. FDA approval of antipsychotic generic drug

Texas Transplant Institute - Denileukin diftitox shows promise for treatment of steroid-resistant aGVHD

Thammasat University - Behavioral change intervention improves outcome in Thai elders

The Hospital & Healthsystem Assoc. of Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania hospitals association issues statement on hospital financial report

The Mayfair Group - Model that calculates kill rate of airborne viruses with UV technology presented

The SmartPill Corp. - Clinical testing of the GI capsule device to begin at UB

The Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Found. - Magazine recognizes advances being made in weight loss and the science of smell

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Charitable group announces creation of first charitable pharmacy in Ohio

The Wharton School - FibrinX wins business plan competition with wound care derived from fish plasma

Theragenics Corporation - Brachytherapy-focused company agrees to acquire wound closure company CP Medical

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia - Researchers' work adds to neurology body of knowledge

Tohoku University - Recent findings in Alzheimer disease provide new insights

Tokyo Medical & Dental University - Artemis analyzed, phosphorylation in response to DNA damage revealed

Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science - Researchers' work adds to proteomics body of knowledge

Toronto Western Hospital - The significance of neurocognitive changes in hepatitis C patients is ambiguous

Trakya University, Edirne - Tc-99m-MIBI tumor tissue uptake assessed

Triad Hospitals, Inc. - Healthcare facilities company reports first quarter 2005 results

Tuebingen University, Germany - MDCT highly accurate for diagnosing coronary artery disease

Tufts New England Medical Center, Boston - Patients with chronic kidney disease are at highest risk for CV disease

Turku University - Pim kinases upregulated in Epstein-Barr virus infection

U London Royal Holloway & Bedford New Coll, Egham - T cell vaccine might work against high- but not low-dose HIV exposure

U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - Depression is common during pregnancy but often goes undetected

U.S. Air Force Medical Center, Lackland - Factors cause variable reflex high-risk HPV testing results in women with ASCUS

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Applying case-crossover design reduces confounding in condom efficacy

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Researchers' data advance HIV/AIDS transmission research

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Routine use of episiotomy offers no benefits to women

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - TCDD, dioxin-like chemicals inhibit human, rat CYP1A2

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Method to determine oxytetracycline in salmon developed

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Permeability of coenzyme Q10 in rat gastrointestinal tracts located

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Hormone decreases cancer cells' ability of to spread, animal study shows

U.S. National Cancer Institute - p53-DNA crystal structures analyzed, protein-protein interfaces compared

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Adenosine A₁ receptor agonists produce decreases in BP and HR heart rate

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Infrared spectroscopic imaging for histopathologic recognition repoted

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Substance P analogues control pancreatic cancer angiogenesis

Univ. of California, San Diego - Tactics that alter calcium handling with gene transfer may treat heart failure

Universite Henri Poincare-Nancy 1 - New findings in immunology described

Universite de Bordeaux 2 - Reproducibility and variability in injected insulin action reviewed

University Hospital Essen - Unmodified AHSCT from KIR ligand-incompatible donors provides long-term efficacy

University Hospital Mannheim - Angiogenic factor proliferates in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia

University Hospital of Erlangen-Nurnberg - TNF inhibitor improves recalcitrant disseminated granuloma annulare

University Hospital of Freiburg - Fluoroquinolone resistance of Escherichia coli in neutropenic leukemia

University Hospital, Birmingham - Combined erbium-YAG/CO₂ laser therapy highly effective

University Hospital, Dusseldorf - Intermittent aortic cross-clamping safe and effective

University Hospital, Orebro - Coupler coaptation of rat sciatic nerve effective

University of Aalborg -  Escherichia coli adhesin analyzed, barriers to domain folding revealed

University of Aberdeen - Alarms are better bedwetting treatment than medication

University of Alabama - Antigen domain needed for cytomegalovirus glycoprotein oligomerization

University of Alabama, Birmingham - Reports add new data to oncology research

University of Alberta - Rac2 analyzed, influence on innate immunity revealed

University of Alberta - Research add new data to diabetes genomics and genetics body of knowledge

University of Athens - Steeper BP variations may result in medial hypertrophy of the large arteries

University of Basque Country - Dose-to-effect of propofol altered in diabetic rats

University of Bologna - Current clinical role of endoscopic ultrasonography assessed

University of British Columbia, Vancouver - Report describes evidence linking COPD and CV events

University of California Berkeley - Mechanical properties of cerebral arteries, veins from cadavers studied

University of California, Los Angeles - Neurophysiologic correlates of venlafaxine side effects identified

University of California, San Francisco - Functional specificity of shuttling hnRNPs determined

University of California, San Francisco - Statistic synthesis approach improves microarray data analysis

University of Cambridge - Dominant negative PPAR-alpha inhibits signaling through all isoforms

University of Cambridge - Novel drug regimen improves cognition and gene regulation in mice

University of Chicago - Gene therapy holds promise for generating new bone growth

University of Chicago - Hawthorn may play a role in prevention and treatment of CV diseases

University of Colorado - Herpesvirus transmission risk through cord blood transplantation assessed

University of Colorado - Vessel foreshortening common in angiographic projections

University of Connecticut - Dynamics of T-cell activation in response to Salmonella reported

University of Copenhagen - European case-control study on risk factors for rare cancers of unknown etiology

University of Cyprus, Nicosia - Soy isoflavone daidzein improved capacity of tamoxifen to prevent mammary tumors

University of Dundee - IgA1 mutation effects hinge on bacterial IgAl protease cleavage susceptibility

University of Dundee - Rainbow tags allow visualization of protein expression and purification

University of Erlangen Nurnberg - TENS preferred over metamizole for afterpains

University of Essen - Data advance knowledge in kidney disease research

University of Frankfurt - AR expression may not be helpful for classifying DCIS

University of Geneva - Respondents demonstrated limited knowledge regarding neurogenetic syndromes

University of Gothenburg -  S. aureus induced arthritis studied, involvement of MMP-7 defined

University of Haifa - Study: Personality may affect neurochemical mechanisms of pain perception

University of Heidelberg - Treatment strategies for urinary stone patients reviewed

University of Hong Kong - Serological markers of liver cancer determined

University of Illinois -  Candida albicans Als3p proteins studied, functional specificity revealed

University of Illinois - Psychosocial factors of sun protection practices among parents of young children

University of Iowa - Real-time 3D echocardiography suitable for assessment of pediatric LV function

University of Kansas - Possible causes of Gulf War syndrome reviewed

University of Kiel - Disintegrin-like metalloproteinases studied, effect of inhibitors clarified

University of Klinikum, Tubingen -  Legionella pneumophila inhibits T cell activation

University of Leipzig - Elevated T-1 cells prior to ASCT increases acute graft-versus-host disease risk

University of Lille 2 - Farnesoid X receptor may play regulatory role in metabolic syndrome

University of London Kings College - Ginkgo biloba yields limited cognitive benefits in older postmenopausal women

University of London Kings College - Multiple small doses of levodopa plus entacapone evaluated

University of London Kings College - Scientists detail role of interleukin-10-secreting T cells in allergy, asthma

University of Mainz - Effects of RHuEPO on tumor control in patients with cancer-induced anemia

University of Marburg - Supramolecular gene delivery vectors excel at transfection

University of Maryland - Nicotine has biphasic effects on kynurenate levels in rat brain

University of Med Charite - Researchers report on neurotrophins in human hair growth

University of Melbourne - Children on long-term warfarin have reduced bone density

University of Melbourne - Gamma-secretase inhibitors studied, role in complex stabilization clarified

University of Melbourne - Myenteric AH neurons examined, kinase isoform-specific translocation revealed

University of Melbourne - Short-term cigarette smoke exposure reduces body weight and appetite

University of Miami - Findings in retinopathy provide new insights

University of Michigan - Leptin receptor action and mechanisms of leptin resistance reviewed

University of Milan - Distribution of liposomal amphotericin B in lung tissue determined

University of Milan - Synaptosomal associated protein analyzed, neuronal immunoreactivity shown

University of Minho, Braga - Premineralized starch based scaffolds evaluated for bone tissue engineering

University of Minnesota - Attention full-time workers: Get off the computer and out to exercise!

University of Minnesota - Placental ABCB1 and ABCG2 protect fetus from maternal xenobiotic intake

University of Mississippi - Exercise increases skeletal muscle vasodilatory responses in obese rats

University of Missouri - Major vault protein examined, expression and proteasomal degradation defined

University of Naples - Natural antioxidant from olive oil prevented protein damage from UV radiation

University of Nevada, Reno - Anion channels are targets for therapeutic approaches to treating heart diseases

University of North Bengal - Over-use of antibiotics encourages drug-resistant bacteria in water sources

University of Oklahoma - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of influenza vaccines

University of Otago, Christchurch - Apoptosis detected by caspase-3 activation in tracheal aspirate neutrophils

University of Otago, New Zealand - Deep thoughts of a birdbrain explored

University of Oxford - Niche adaptation during murine infection with H. pylori described

University of Padua - Cells may be endocrine cells releasing vasoactive peptides

University of Padua - Hepatitis C core antigen may prevent liver injury in infected patients

University of Pavia - Genetic factors related to apo(a) size affect Lp(a) levels in SLE patients

University of Quebec, Rimouski - Environmental factors control dinoflagellate growth associated with poisoning

University of Queensland - Controlled oxidative protein refolding using ion-exchange reported

University of Queensland - Gonadotropin releasing hormone analogues studied, peptide release clarified

University of Queensland - Vaccination for rural poultry flocks in developing countries reviewed

University of Reading - Potential vaccine carrier perfluorodecalin is a potent greenhouse gas

University of Regensburg Clinical Center - Modified line plates quantify neovascularization in prefabricated flaps

University of Rome La Sapienza - HRT can induce beneficial and deleterious effects on CV risk factors

University of Sao Paulo - Melatonin enhances leptin expression by adipocytes in insulin presence

University of Sheffield, South Yorkshire - Localized non-Hodgkin lymphoma of the testis studied

University of South Alabama - Mitochondrial DNA damage involved in free fatty acid-induced apoptosis

University of Sussex - Snails set the pace in human memory loss research

University of Sydney - Inflammation, gene mutation, and photoimmunosuppression promoted carcinogenesis

University of Tennessee - Human eggs can develop from ovarian surface cells in vitro

University of Texas - Helminth regulation of host IL-4R alpha/Stat6 signaling described

University of Texas - Hepatic glucose overproduction differs in diabetic rats

University of Texas Southwestern - CPR instructions should focus on continuous chest compressions

University of Texas, Austin - Risk factors for obesity in adolescent girls presented

University of Texas, San Antonio - Baroreflex curves are shifted to the right in hypertension

University of Tokyo - Bone marrow-derived cells stem the progression of glomerulonephritis

University of Tokyo - Cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibited colon cancer cell adhesion to extracellular matrix

University of Tokyo - St. John's wort induced a decrease in plasma concentration of P-glycoprotein

University of Tokyo - Vitamin K2 examined, nature of estrogen metabolism modulation clarified

University of Toronto - Findings describe new data in cardiology research

University of Toronto - Report highlights the role of endothelin-1 as a proinflammatory cytokine

University of Tsukuba - Cellular genes linked to radiation sensitivity identified

University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki - Necrotizing fasciitis found in a patient who was in long-term remission

University of Tubingen - Hyphenated technique could determine natural products from small sample amounts

University of Valancia - Masked hypertension is a precursor of sustained hypertension and LV hypertrophy

University of Vermont - Report reviews potential of stem cells to differentiate into cardiomyocytes

University of Wales College of Medicine - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer

University of Warwick - K+_ATP channel expression similar in beta cells and neurons

University of Washington - ¹⁸F-Annexin V effective in PET apoptosis detection

University of Washington - Mercury in dental fillings placed during pregnancy doesn't increase LBW risk

University of Washington - Researchers extend mouse lifespan by protecting against free radicals

University of Western Australia, Perth - Genetically modified olfactory-derived cells regenerate corticospinal axons

University of Western Ontario - Vascular structure and function improve with diet and exercise

University of Wisconsin - Photochemoprevention of ultraviolet B signaling and photocarcinogenesis examined

University of Wisconsin - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of cervical cancer

University of Wisconsin, Madison - Frizzled 9 knock-out mice have abnormal B-cell development

University of York, North Yorkshire - Trypanosomes studied, functional analysis of critical protein presented

University of the Basque Country - In vitro techniques assess biocompatibility in medical devices

Utsunomiya National Hospital - Nateglinide reduces postprandial triglyceride levels in diabetes

VA Medical Center, Washington, D.C. - Genetic linkage to chromosome 6q identified in Caucasians

VA Puget Sound Health Care, Seattle - ACS cited as mechanism responsible for tumor recurrence and progression

VA Puget Sound Healthcare System, Seattle - Physician-assisted suicide and why patients are motivated to seek death

VIASYS Healthcare Inc. - Healthcare technology company reports first quarter 2005 results

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Autonomic changes suggest caution in using modafinil in patients with CV disease

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Melancholic depression analyzed, signal transduction abnormalities observed

Varian Medical Systems - Cancer therapy systems company reports growth in earnings, revenues for Q2 2005

VioQuest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company reports 58% increase in first quarter revenue

Wake Forest University - Internet program launched to prevent blindness in diabetic patients

Wake Forest University, Winston Salem - Adult female cynomolgus monkeys serve as model of mood disorders in females

Wake Forest University, Winston Salem - Metabolic comorbidities enabled by adipose tissue cytokine gene expression

Washington University - Beta-cell lipase regulates glucose metabolism and insulin secretion

Washington University - Kinase activation enhances sensitivity of glucose transport to insulin

Wayne State University - Calcium channel blockers mitigate effect of brain ischemia in diabetes

WellChoice, Inc. - Health insurance company reports first quarter 2005 results

White Mountain Capital, LLC - Independent investor upgrades cancer-focused drug developer to 'buy'

World Health Organization - Prevalence of European bat lyssavirus in Scottish bats investigated

Wright Medical Group, Inc. - Orthopedic medical device company reports Q1 ended March 31, 2005 results

Wyeth - First phase of Philadelphia diet drug trial completed

Wyeth Research - New evidence challenges recent changes in venlafaxine advice

Yale University - Men need to be included in HPV prevention efforts

Yale University - Molecular mechanisms in hepatocellular carcinoma development reviewed

Yamaguchi University - Growth factor TGF-beta repairs heart function in mouse model

Yokohama City University - Protein attenuates Ang II-mediated hypertrophic responses in cardiomyocytes

Yonsei University, Seoul - New findings in the area of brain cancer detailed

Zhejiang University - Carbon nanotube modified biosensor used for total cholesterol monitoring

Zhejiang University - Studies advance knowledge in diabetes therapy research

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. - Orthopedics-focused company announces launch of stemmed tibial component

drugstore.com, inc. - Online health, beauty, pharmacy products company adds 4 to leadership team

iCAD, Inc. - Cancer-detecting CAD systems company reports earnings in first quarter 2005