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Michigan State University, E. Lansing - HIV may produce inhibitory microRNAs that block protein production

MizMedi Hospital, Seoul - Laparoscopic surgical staging performed for locally advanced cervical cancer

Monash University, Victoria - Management of superficial bladder cancer in Victoria surveyed

Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto - Damage to sperm DNA affects older men's chances of fathering children

Multimedia Research Group, Inc. - Biochip market will more than double in growth by 2009

Nacional Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion, Mexico City - Feasibility of sentinel lymph node biopsy in colorectal cancer examined

Nagoya City University, Aichi - Synthetic retinoid Am80 counteracts angiogenesis to stop myeloma

National Alliance for Hispanic Health - Advocacy group comments on FDA review of BiDil

National Cancer Center, Singapore - Acceptance of prophylactic surgery and chemoprevention surveyed in Singapore

National Cancer Center, Tokyo - Origin of aberrant methylation in cancer cells traced

National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Rome - Hepatitis C viremia influences T-cell counts in HIV-coinfected patients

National Institute of Medical Research, London - Malaria parasite actin filaments analyzed, very short length revealed

National Taipei College Nursing - Interleukin-6 and malondialdehyde levels increased in type 2 diabetes

National Taiwan University Hospital - Adenovirus-mediated transfer of bcl-2 eliminates renal tubule oxidative stress

National Vaccine Advisory Committee - Assuring the supply of vaccines has become a national debate

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Angiogenesis values offer prognostic information about Hodgkin lymphoma

Natl Institute of Health & Environ., Bilthoven -  B. pertussis virulence factor retains properties after production

Netherlands Vaccine Institute - Meningococcal peptides recognized by CD4+ T lymphocytes identified

Neurocrine Biosciences - Biopharmaceutical company granted patent for insomnia treatment

NeurogesX, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company initiates phase 3 postherpetic neuropathy study

NicOx - Pharmaceutical company announces new head of research and development

Nippon Medical College, Tokyo - ACE inhibitors prevent progression from paroxysmal AF to chronic AF

Nippon Medical College, Tokyo - Study found gender differences in T-wave morphology dispersion

Nobex Corp. - Review addresses developments in use of BNP for treating congestive HF

Norrlands University Hospital, Umea - Bone marrow hyaluronan distribution correlated with acute myeloid leukemia

North Carolina State University - Enzymatic technique improves drug entrapment in hydrogel matrix

North Dakota State University - Polymer solutions identified for testosterone delivery implants

Northern General Hospital, Sheffield - Gait parameters similar for Intelligent and standard prosthesis users

Novasite Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Pharmaceutical corporation acquires drug discovery company

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. - Direct selling company buys land, announces manufacturing facility in China

Numoda Corporation - Company uses clinical data management system in pulmonary hypertension trial

NutraCea - Food and nutrition co. to form alliances to utilize rice bran in food products

Nutrition 21 - Clinical trial shows daily supplement effective in diabetes treatment

Obesity - DrugMax to offer weight management services at pharmacies

Obstetrics - Planned home births in the U.S. are safe, say researchers

Office of National Drug Control Policy - National office alerts parents that teen marijuana use spikes in summer

Oita University - Morphological changes in hepatic vascular endothelium investigated

Olgahospital, Stuttgart - Patients with infective endocarditis and CHD show a spectrum of complications

Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute - Immune response generated to lumpy skin disease virus

Orebro University - New data illuminates research in atherosclerosis

Orion Systems International Inc - New system provides streamlined communication between health professionals

Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. - Company raises $50M for stem cell study

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd - G-protein-coupled receptor GPR10 responsible for obesity locus of Dmo1

PaperFree Medical Inc. - Information technology company adds member to board

ParAllele BioScience, Inc. - Comprehensive product line for targeted genotyping launched

Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran - Modified gel electrophoresis accurately detects LDL receptor gene mutations

Peking University, Beijing - Chemical ablation of the gallbladder evaluated

Peking University, Beijing - Ibutilide is effective for rapidly terminating atrial flutter

Pennington Biomedical Research Center - Chromium picolinate reduces weight gain associated with diabetes medication

Pennsylvania Dental Association - Pennsylvania association comments on children's dental identification product

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma company initiates Tarvacin phase I therapy clinical trial

Personnel - HealthExtras elects directors, names new COO

Pfizer, Inc. - Company to manage comprehensive customer database for pharma firm

PhotoCure ASA - First photodynamic therapy acne study shows promising results

Phytomedics, Inc. - Biopharma company is exclusive licensee of inflammatory treatment

Pordenone General Hospital - Peg-interferon may benefit patients with HCV-related cryoglobulinemia

Potomac Center for Medical Education - Medical education center launches osteoporosis education initiative

Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla - Mefenamic acid ester prodrugs studied, epithelial transport revealed

Prince of Wales Hospital, New South Wales - Research in ovarian cancer provides new insights

Priority Healthcare Corporation - Companies form alliance to offer products and services in fertility marketplace

ProMetic Life Sciences, Inc. - Joint venture established for development of mad cow disease diagnostics

Protein Polymer Technologies, Inc. - Biotech firm selects public relations agency of record

Protein Sciences Corporation - Efficacy results for FluBlOk recombinant influenza vaccine reported

Provalis plc - Diagnostics company appoints nonexecutive director

Punjabi University, Chandigarh -  S. typhimurium peritonitis modeled, antibody-mediated protection defined

Quality Systems, Inc. - Health information systems company announces financial results

QuatRx Pharmaceuticals Company - Results from phase 2B clinical study of becocalcidiol in psoriasis reported

Queen's University of Belfast - Diabetes care and glycemic control in Northern Ireland examined

R. Jones & A. Hunt Orthopedic Hospital, Shrops - Intervertebral disc aggrecan impedes endothelial cell adhesion

Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Cleveland - Typical clinical signs often absent in malaria of southwestern Uganda highlands

Ranier Technology Ltd - Medical device company secures funding for spinal disc replacement

Research Center for Vaccine Technology, Brisbane - Researchers' data advance malaria vaccines research

Response Scientific - Antioxidant supplement to promote healthy blood glucose levels introduced

Roche - FDA approves oral Xeloda for the adjuvant treatment of colon cancer

Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo - Rare female genital tract tumor detected

Rowett Research Institute - Mice with low metabolic rates not susceptible to weight gain

Royal Free and University College Medical School - Researchers' findings advance diabetic nephropathy research

Royal Philips Electronics - Staples office products company to offer home defibrillator for OTC sales

SUNY, Buffalo - Methylphenidate transdermal system shows promise in children

Sahlgrens University Hospital, Gothenburg - Quality of life evaluated after thoracoabdominal esophageal resection

Salk Institute of Biology Studies, La Jolla - Mitotic phosphorylation examined, effect on Abl inhibition clarified

Salmaniya Medical Complex, Manama - Diabetic nephropathy examined in type 1 diabetic children in Bahrain

Santarus, Inc. - Data on effects of omeprazole powder on nighttime gastric acidity published

Santiago de Compostela University - New research in the area of diagnostics detailed

Sapporo Medical University - IL-18 and osteopontin useful to evaluate tuberculosis activity

Schering AGFranc - Data shows Zevalin effective second-line treatment for large B-cell lymphoma

Schick Technologies, Inc. - Radiographic imaging equipment company reports Q4, fiscal year end 2005 results

Sciona - Genetics-focused biotech company appoints Roy Whitfield to board of directors

Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem - Elevated CRP or NT-proBNP reduces need to perform ECG by more than half

Sher Inst. for Reprod Med & Mobilab, Las Vegas - Studies describe new findings in assisted reproduction research

Shiraz University of Medical Science - Role of intralesional bleomycin implicated in treatment of hemangiomas

Siemens Medical Solutions - CT 40-slice system with 615 pound capacity for bariatric surgery installed

Siemens Medical Solutions - Cardiac evaluation software for CT scanner introduced at radiology meeting

Siemens Medical Solutions - Imaging company to acquire Sensant to market ultrasonic transducer technology

Sitel Corporation - U.S. government contract awarded to manage Medicare, Medicaid change inquiries

So. California Permanente Medical Grp, Los Angeles - Endometrial hydrothermablation effective for women with abnormal bleeding

Society for Adolescent Medicine - Society comments on U.S. FDA licensure of pertussis, diphtheria, tetanus vaccine

Society for Women's Health Research - Some institutes support sex differences research, but many perform poorly

Society of Nuclear Medicine - Nuclear medicine provides alternatives to traditional chemotherapy treatment

Society of Nuclear Medicine - Potential of integrated PET/CT for molecular imaging of the heart tested

Society of Nuclear Medicine - SNM award goes to pioneer of radiolabeled antibodies for cancer treatment

Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - New data show low testosterone more likely in men with diabetes

South Korean National Institute of Health - Gene expression profiles in insulin-sensitive tissues analyzed

Spectrum Brands, Inc. - New mosquito repellent ingredient now available in California

St. Anna Children's Hospital, Vienna - Findings advance knowledge in stem cell transplantation research

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Shadyac retires as CEO of Tennessee children's research hospital

St. Louis University - Hemodialysis patients share seroconversion rates despite varied vaccine routes

Staar Surgical - Canadian Therapeutic Products Directorate approves marketing of intraocular lens

Standard Management Corporation - Sale of Standard Life Insurance Company of Indiana to Capital Assurance closed

Stanford University Medical Center - Frank Longo, MD, PhD, named chair of Stanford University neurology department

State University of Ghent Hospital - Causes of dialysate partitioning determined in the Genius batch system

Sunnybrook & Women's College, Toronto - Active surveillance with selective delayed intervention managed prostate cancer

Surgical Information Systems - Company named to Healthcare Informatics 100 for fifth consecutive year

Swiss Institute of Virology & Immunoprophylaxis - Secondary structures on mRNA induce maturation of dendritic cells

Sydney Center for Reproductive Health Research - Estradiol-releasing vaginal ring and tablets equally effective, safe

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology - Regurgitant flow damage to left atrial endothelium possible

Teikyo University, Chiba - Difficulties in differentiating between pituitary abscess and apoplexy discussed

Teikyo University, Tokyo - Peripheral microvessel density underscores pancreatic cancer progression

Tenet Shareholder Committee, LLC - Hospital company reports $378 million loss in Florida facilities last year

Teranode Corporation - New screening automation system for life sciences now available

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. - Copaxone produces greater reduction in multiple sclerosis relapse rate

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation - New advances in breast cancer treatment presented at oncology meeting

The California Endowment - Local children's health initiatives boost California children's coverage

The Doctors Company - Physician-owned company announces award for advancement of patient safety

The Food Allergy &, Anaphylaxis Network - Nonprofit Food allergy network cautions people with seafood allergies

The Hospital & Healthsystem Assoc. of Pennsylvania - Study confirms Medicaid cuts in Pennsylvania will harm patients, hospitals

The Immune Response Corporation - FOXP3 identified as gene marker for impaired immune regulation in MS

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia - JNK autophosphorylation analyzed, responsible domain identified

Toho University - Novel properties of NIP-142 identified

Tohoku University - Hrs examined, preventative role in protein degradation defined

Tokyo Institute of Technology - Zinc finger protein TZF described as novel corepressor of androgen receptor

Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. - Alabama medical center installs CT system for cardiac care

Trimeris, Inc. - Antiviral drug discovery and development collaborative agreement signed

Trinity College, Dublin - New findings in the area of virology vaccines detailed

True Health, Inc. - Pressure relieving systems company moves to digital pump

Tufts New England Medical Center, Boston - New findings in breast cancer described

Tufts University - Almonds pack an antioxidant punch

Tufts University, Boston - Ultrasonic tumescent liposuction treats HIV-related cervicodorsal lipodystrophy

U.S. Agency for Toxic Subst. & Disease Registry - Exposure pathway identified for asbestos-contaminated vermiculite

U.S. Army Medical Research Unit - Virus-like particles are candidates for Ebola and Marburg vaccines

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Cardiorespiratory hospitalizations linked to forest fire smoke exposure

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Age and race/ethnicity are predictors of follow-up of ASCUS findings

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Anthrax lethal toxin induces endothelial barrier dysfunction

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Azoreductase from Staphylococcus aureus characterized

U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Data advance knowledge in hepatitis c virus research

U.S. NIEHS - New leader at U.S. NIEHS believes in both researcher and community involvement

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Precolposcopic procedures do not change cervical tissue gene profiles

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Genotype-related transformations leave humans vulnerable to depression

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Glucocorticoid receptor studied, effect of nuclear subdomain targeting defined

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Researchers debut new X-ray resources for studying molecules

UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas - "Vicious cycle" of protein formation involved in Parkinson's disease

Unidine Corporation - Healthcare food services provider acquires Healthcare Service Solutions, Inc.

Univ. California Irvine - Researchers have method for predicting best use of cancer-fighting drugs

Univ. Southern California - Alzheimer disease linked to inflammation

Univ. of California, Irvine - Macrophage CSF expression depends on adherence status of target cells

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Antigen-specific gene therapy may beat advanced prostate cancer

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Electron beam tomography useful for monitoring atherosclerosis

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - P12 gene therapy attacks head and neck cancer in mouse models

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Surgical treatment of obesity reviewed

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Chinese patients with cerebral cavernous malformations display CCM1 mutations

Univ. of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston - Findings advance knowledge in drug delivery research

University Hospital of Geneva - Maximum tolerated dose of gemcitabine calculated

University Hospital, Jena - Treatment of periodontitis significantly reduces serum activity of Lp-PLA₂

University of Adelaide - Study sheds light on the developmental origins of PCOS

University of Arizona - Arsenic is metabolized differently among different people

University of Bari - Laser capture microdissection measures hepatitis C in renal tissues

University of Bari - Utility of noninvasive ventilation in acute COPD exacerbation clarified

University of Bari Policlin - Receptorial and mitochondrial apoptotic pathways traced

University of Belgrade - HR variability response to posture is not unique due to differences in HF power

University of Bielefeld - Conception cycles studied, light retardation by the zona pellucida implicated

University of Calgary - Atovaquone/proguanil-resistant P. falciparum malaria acquired by traveler

University of California, Irvine - ESC-derived oligodendrocytes remyelinate/restore locomotion after spine injury

University of California, Los Angeles - Prostate stem cell antigen is overexpressed in prostate cancer metastases

University of California, San Diego - Reports describe recent advances in proteomics research

University of California, San Francisco - Age may be key factor in opioid dose escalation

University of California, San Francisco - Cognitive test scores below demographic norms predict incident CV disease

University of California, San Francisco - MRI can help predict recurrence

University of California, San Francisco - Single intermolecular contact mediates RNA/protein intramolecular stabilization

University of California-San Diego Medical Center - Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication feasible in infants

University of Canberra - Studies add new findings to streptococcus vaccines body of knowledge

University of Cardiff Wales - Phosphoramidate pronucleotide technology enhances abacavir potency

University of Catholique Louvain, Brussels - Study looks at corticosteroid withdrawal in pancreas-kidney transplant patients

University of Coimbra - CA-125 AUC prognosticated ovarian cancer

University of Cologne - Immunoglobulin class switch occurred in primary lymphomas of CNS

University of Cologne, Leverkusen - Etidronate and sequential monofluorophosphate may be effective in severe cases

University of Colorado - Oxidative stress may reduce large elastic artery compliance in older women

University of Colorado, Denver - BOOP is potential adverse event for cardiac transplant patients

University of Erlangen Nurnberg - EBV latent membrane protein-1 studied, B cell apoptotic protection clarified

University of Essen - Clonidine lowers central systolic BP more than peripheral systolic BP

University of Fed Bahia, Salvador - Factors identified for dropping out from tuberculosis treatment in Nicaragua

University of Florence - Sudden sensorineural hearing loss may involve vascular occlusion

University of Florida - Researchers describe findings in smallpox vaccines studies

University of Florida - Squamous cell carcinoma treated with radiotherapy alone or combined with surgery

University of Freiburg - Long-term continuous axial flow pump support feasible

University of Geneva - Ischemic-hypoxic injury studied, neuropathologic alterations clarified

University of Gothenburg - Tumor burden related to patients' minimization of distress in facing surgery

University of Heidelberg - Triamcinolone interferes with retinal neovascularization

University of Helsinki - Transposon insertion mutant library for Gram-positive bacteria created

University of Hong Kong - Findings describe new data in enzymology research

University of Hong Kong - Schwann cell cotransplant to injured spine promotes NSC survival/differentiation

University of Illinois, Chicago - Analysis of Ebola virus GP1 in viral entry provides potential therapy avenue

University of Ioannina - Lymphangiogenesis signals the spread of head and neck cancer

University of Ioannina - Perspectives in the treatment of gastric cancer discussed

University of Klinikum Schleswig Holstein - Combination therapy of gemcitabine and carboplatin treated ovarian cancer

University of KwaZulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg - HIV trials must balance protection of children with critical interventions

University of Liege - Prion domain studied, lipid membrane interaction and implication defined

University of Ljubljana - Findings in atherosclerosis provide new insights

University of London Imperial College - New findings in pulmonary medicine described

University of Manchester - Aging-related biochemical reaction may explain older women's lower fertility

University of Manchester - Fibrillin microfibril organization studied, intramolecular pleating indicated

University of Manchester - Parasite whips up ideas for bowel cancer treatments

University of Massachusetts, Worcester - Episomal viral cDNA evolution is a surrogate of ongoing HIV replication

University of Massachusetts, Worcester - Study investigated discrepant results between catheter and Doppler evaluations

University of Massachusetts, Worcester - anti-Gal transduced tumor cells extend cancer vaccine protection

University of Melbourne - BAC-based PCR fragment microarray may facilitate diagnosis

University of Miami - Cystoprostatectomy and orthotopic ileal neobladder reconstruction discussed

University of Michigan - Effects of A-beta immunization in patients with AD in an interrupted trial

University of Michigan - Latinas in U.S. have higher disease incidence, but also higher survival rate

University of Michigan - Reports describe recent advances in endocrinology research

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - MDCT urography of upper tract urothelial neoplasms evaluated

University of Minnesota - Errors in self-reports of weight and BMI in adolescents investigated

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis - CD4 T cells condition dendritic cells by inducing production of IL-12

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis - Genes on chromosomes 1 and 5 might influence variation in aortic root diameter

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis - Switched cholesterol dependence in murine NSO cells changes gene expression

University of Missouri - Glutamate receptors analyzed, brain expression during aging clarified

University of Munich - Acute myeloid leukemia with complex aberrant karyotype profiled

University of Naples Federico II - Next-generation contrast agents improve echographic imaging

University of Nebraska, Omaha - Baroreflex inhibition is mediated by central AT₁ receptors

University of New Mexico - Intranasal vaccine protects against intranasal Francisella infection

University of New South Wales - Inflammatory reaction to pig small intestine graft reported

University of North Carolina - Adeno-associated virus constructs increase vector production

University of Nottingham Hospital - Decision support software facilitates digoxin treatment

University of Oslo - 6-Substituted purines screened for 15-lipoxygenase inhibition

University of Oslo - Existence of cerebellar cognitive affective syndrome evidenced

University of Oxford - Osteonectin analyzed, role in ganglion cell survival and outgrowth defined

University of Padua - Recent findings illuminate research in cancer vaccines

University of Palermo - Gastric mechanical activity examined, effects of sodium fluoride defined

University of Pavia - RyR2 mutation predisposes murine hearts to ventricular tachycardia

University of Pennsylvania - Gene transfer into skeletal muscle achieved using adenovirus serotypes

University of Pennsylvania - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of neurology

University of Pittsburgh - Brain injury studied, enhanced oxidative stress in iNOS-deficiency shown

University of Pittsburgh - Caregiver outcomes in antidementia clinical drug trials reviewed

University of Pittsburgh - Diagnosis of vascular dementia is difficult in epidemiologic studies

University of Pittsburgh - Endothelial cell apoptosis analyzed, nature of FLIP protection defined

University of Pittsburgh - Interleukin 4 tumor cell vaccine needs type-1 immunity for sustained efficacy

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - FDG PET holds promise for more accurate assessment of response to chemotherapy

University of Rochester Medical Center - Insomnia may precede and prolong major depression

University of Sao Paulo - Fine environmental particles promote histological alterations

University of Sheffield - CD40 antibody is potent immunological adjuvant

University of Sherbrooke - Gelatinase B analyzed, inhibition by dihydrolipoic acid described

University of Shizuoka - Regucalcin mRNA expression analyzed, hormonal regulation clarified

University of Tennessee - Program to prevent influenza in elderly adults outlined

University of Texas, Houston - Research in diagnostics provides new insights

University of Tokushima - Recent findings in osteoporosis described

University of Tokyo - AMPA receptors examined, presynaptic inhibition at the calyx of Held defined

University of Tokyo - Mechanism of nodal flow studied, conserved symmetry breaking event revealed

University of Toronto - Remifentanil dose-response for tracheal intubation in infants determined

University of Toronto - Women more afraid of dentists than men, study finds

University of Toulon-Var, La Garde - Perceived difficulty increases with duration of race walking

University of Trieste - Transglutaminase antibody response in diabetes characterized

University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki - Proton beam therapy treated hepatocellular carcinoma

University of Utah - Bone-targeting macromolecular therapeutics discussed

University of Utrecht - CMV end-organ disease progresses despite abundant CMV-specific CD8+ cells

University of Vienna - Novel arterial embolization technique effective for unresectable tumors

University of Virginia - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of imaging

University of Wageningen & Research Center -  Fasciola hepatica protein partly protects rats against fasciolosis

University of Warwick - Orexin receptor studied, role of food deprivation clarified

University of the Center, Monastir - TNF receptor-II gene variations are linked to breast cancer survival

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Aldosterone damages the vasculature, heart, and kidneys

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Ankyrin-B and ankyrin-G target ion channels/pumps/transporters

Waters Corporation - Capillary and conventional HPLC-oa-TOF MS compared for urine analysis

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Somerset files response to U.S. FDA letter on selegiline transdermal system

Wayne State University, Detroit - Recent findings illuminate research in neuroscience

Western Media Group Corporation - Updated website launched to provide information on medical IT products

Weston Park Hospital, South Yorkshire - Bisphosphonates implicated in breast cancer treatment

Wildlife Conservation Society - Emerging diseases require a global solution

World Health Organization - WHO addresses inequalities for people with mental disorders

Wyeth - FDA approves Tygacil, first-in-class antibiotic

Xian Jiaotong University, Xian - Promyelocytic leukemia cDNA stifles bladder cancer cell growth

Xytis Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. - Licensing agreement signed for Anatibant

Yamaguchi University - Human homologue of maid is a useful marker protein in hepatocarcinogenesis

Yokohama City University, Kanagawa - DHEA can directly attenuate collagen type I synthesis in cardiac fibroblasts

Yonsei University - Portable urine glucose monitoring system developed

eResearchTechnology, Inc. - Growing midtier pharmaceutical company awards $1.4M for ECG study