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Nonlinear Dynamics Ltd. - Bioinformatics company and Waters Corporation announced comarketing agreement

North American Menopause Society - Use of testosterone by postmenopausal women described in paper

Nutrition 21 - FDA approves qualified health claim for chromium picolinate and diabetes risk

Observatorio da Ciencia e do Ensino Superior - Obesity, hypertension, diabetes and inflammation are metabolic risk indicators

Ohio State University - Acute-leukemia sign may signal need for different therapy

Ohio State University - Mammary tumor growth inhibited by novel nontoxic retinoid

Okayama University - Irinotecan and amrubicin treated patients with non-small-cell lung cancer

OmniGuide, Inc. - Flexible fiber to deliver CO₂ lasers in head, neck surgery examined in study

Omnicell, Inc. - Madonna Rehab. Hospital selects controlled substances tracking technology

Oncura - Amerinet selects provider for prostate brachytherapy products

Open University, Milton Keynes - Cellular prion protein examined, expression clarified

Orexo AB - Pharma company recruits and reorganizes for expansion

Osaka City University - Study examined effects of ACEI and ARB on osteopontin after MI

Osaka National Hospital - Patient-controlled dietary schedule improved clinical outcome after gastrectomy

Osaka University - Efficacy of contrast-enhanced power Doppler sonography assessed

Osped S. Salvatore, Laquila - Clinical results of exclusive and adjuvant radiotherapy for vulva cancer listed

Otago University, Dunedin - T variant of MTHFR may be a contributory factor in AAA severity

Otto Von Guericke University, Magdeburg - Benzodiazepine receptor ligand studied, effect on phosphorylation defined

Oulu University Hospital - Intra-arterial chemotherapy with mitomycin C in gallbladder cancer evaluated

PBM Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Nutritional bar helps women to absorb calcium, vitamins

Pasteur Institute, Paris - Intracellular persistent mycobacteria amenable to antibiotic treatment

Pasteur Institute, Paris - Measles vaccine vector induces broadly neutralizing antibodies against HIV-1

Peking University - Embryonic stem cells induced to differentiate into pancreatic cells

Pennsylvania College of Internal Medicine - Pennsylvania College of Internal Medicine names public affairs company

Pennsylvania State University - Colorectal distention studied, regional activation in the rat brain revealed

Performax - Self-funded insurance plan administrator promotes senior VP of operations

Perot Systems Corporation - Revenue cycle company enters agreement with Northwest Hospital & Medical Center

Personnel - James O. Robbins elected to Humana's board of directors

Personnel - Julie Sagil promoted to director at Choice Medical Management Services

Pharmacopeia Drug Discovery, Inc. - Small molecule therapeutics company extends collaboration with Organon

Philanthropy - Delta Dental to pay for oral cancer biopsies, treatments for Detroit residents

Phytomedics Inc. - Botanical therapeutics company signs agreement with McNeil Nutritionals

PolyMedica Corporation - Healthcare products company acquires National Diabetic Pharmacies

Portland State University - Public policy change on firearms and youth in California reported

Portland Veterans Administration Medical Center - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of prostate cancer

Positron Corporation - PET company announces joint venture with Neusoft Medical Systems

Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney - Endocrine therapies tested against treatment side-effects in premenopausal women

Procter & Gamble Company - Consumer products company finalizes acquisition of Sanofi-Aventis' oral care

Pusan National University - An amperometric glutamate microbiosensor conducts in vivo measurements

Queens University, Kingston - Dietary patterns related to risk of prostate cancer in Ontario, Canada

Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane - Epidemic modeling quantifies MRSA transmission rates in intensive care unit

Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane - Genotypes of C. pneumoniae present in carotid plaque were analyzed

Quinton Cardiology Systems - Merger of cardiology systems provider, Cardiac Science approved by stockholders

Ramon y Cajal Hospital, Madrid - Prolonged linezolid for TB associated with anemia and peripheral neuropathy

Regeneration Technologies, Inc. - Biological implants company closes private placement of 2.8 million shares

Regional Cardiology Associates, Sacramento - Right ventricular pacing predicts outcome in DAVID trial

Reproductive Health Technologies Project - Reproductive health group comments on Susan Wood's resignation from OWH post

Research Australia - Medical research funding poll cannot be ignored

Rouen University Hospital - Effects of antihypertensives on endothelial dysfunction must be evaluated

Royal Children's Hospital, Victoria - Impact of genetic testing for cancers on preventive behaviors assessed

Royal Free Hospital, London - Genital HSV-1 and HSV-2 epidemiology varies between ethnic groups in U.K.

Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield - Endoscopic ultrasound miniprobe staging accurate

Ruder Finn, Inc. - PR firm partners with Nature Publishing Group to provide content

Ruhr University of Bochum - AAA peroxins studied, functional role in dislocation of PTS1 receptor revealed

Rush University Medical Center, Chicago - Language barriers hinder access to cancer screening tests

SK Bio-Pharmaceuticals - IND filed with U.S. FDA for anxiety drug YKP3089

Salk Institute for Biological Studies - Key regulator of blood glucose levels discovered

Sapporo Medical University, Hokkaido - Data advance knowledge in colon cancer research

Scolr Pharma - Bioavailability testing of CDT raloxifene tablets complete

Scripps Research Institute - CD46-utilizing adenoviruses inhibit proinflammatory cytokine expression

Scripps Research Institute - Grant awarded to speed availability of DNA sequencing technologies

Scripps Research Institute - Prion protein analyzed, aggregation clarified

Sectra - Company provides PACS for breast imaging to BreastScreen New South Wales

Sectra - Imaging center PACS provider extends cooperation agreement with R2 Technology

Seoul National University - Degradable copolymers developed as novel gene carriers

Seoul National University - Pharmacokinetics of new oxazolidinone in diabetic rats reported

Serta Mattress Co. - Mattress company donates $295,000, partners with Komen foundation

Shandong University - Diabetes effects on Kv channels in coronary smooth muscle cells studied

Shanghai Chest Hospital - Circumferential pulmonary vein ablation systems compared

Sherbrooke University, Quebec - Death receptors, Fas, and TRAIL receptors are involved in osteoclast apoptosis

Shikoku Cancer Center, Matsuyama - New data illuminates research in prostate cancer

Showa University, Tokyo - Er,Cr:YSGG laser ablation evaluated in rabbit model

Sigma-Aldrich - Recombinant thermostable enzyme MTP Taq DNA Polymerase launched

Simulations Plus, Inc. - Assets of Sage Informatics acquired by drug discovery software company

Singapore General Hospital - Functional COMT variant predicts response to high-dose pyridoxine

Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics - Orthopedic device company launches computer-assisted knee implant surgery system

Solectron Corp. - Companies partner to design, manufacture continuous insulin infusion system

South Croce General Hospital, Cuneo - Carboplatin and weekly paclitaxel used in NSCLC patients unfit for chemotherapy

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals - Enrollment in trial of ozarelix in hormone dependent prostate cancer complete

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals - Spectrum Pharmaceuticals announces filing of twelfth ANDA with the U.S. FDA

St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London - Transmyocardial revascularization does not show immediate effect on LV function

St. Francis Medical Technologies - U.K. health insurance company recognizes lumbar spinal stenosis procedure

St. George Hospital, London - Portal vein myocyte Ca²⁺ channels studied, facilitatory effect defined

St. Imre Hospital, Budapest - Hatchet-shaped gluteus maximus musculocutaneous flap useful

St. James's University Hospital, West Yorkshire - Left hepatic trisectionectomy performed for hepatobiliary malignancy

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Research hospital to lead trial to investigate sickle cell anemia and stroke

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis - Cephalosporin-resistant pneumococci common in patients

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis - Children facing bone marrow transplant may risk infection due to dental problems

St. Louis University - Polycystic kidney disease analyzed, renin-angiotensin system clarified

St. Thomas Hospital, London - New findings in the area of dermatology detailed

St. Vincent Catholic Medical Centers, Valhalla - Proton pump inhibitor therapy reduced hospitalizations and ED visits

Stanford University Medical Center - University study shows vitamin D, NSAIDs are effective against prostate cancer

Suez Canal University, Ismailia - Peyronie disease found in diabetic patients with erectile dysfunction

Summa Health Systems, Akron - "Smile" incision useful for open reduction and fixation

Swiss Tropical Institute, Basel -  S. pneumoniae meningitis serotype 1 outbreak identified in northern Ghana

TNO, Leiden - Mildly elevated CRP levels may not contribute to early atherogenesis

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company - TAP to advance investigational gastroenterology compound into phase 3 studies

TargeGen, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company closes $30 million preferred venture financing round

Technical Research Centre of Finland - Remarkable enhancement of drug productivity via new real-time quality control

Technical University of Denmark - Novel software tool facilitates microarray probe design

Technical University of Denmark - Synchronization of metabolically driven insulin secretion examined

Technical University of Dresden - Apoptotic neurodegeneration modeled, estradiol protection revealed

Teleflex Medical - Devices company awarded agreement by Novation for chest drainage systems

Temple University, Philadelphia - AIF-1 expression in activated lymphocytes may affect development of CAV

Temple University, Philadelphia - Factor XIa examined, role of dimer in factor IX activation defined

Tercica - FDA approves Increlex for short stature from severe primary IGF-1 deficiency

Texas Tech, Univ. Health Sciences Center, Amarillo - State of insulin self-association does not affect pulmonary absorption

The Sak - Handbag company partners with breast cancer foundation in fundraising efforts

Thomson ResearchSoft - Information systems provider releases bibliographic software for Mac OS X

Thoratec Corp. - Guidelines suggest VAD is option as heart failure treatment, VAD maker says

Tohoku University, Miyagi - Liver metastases treated effectively with paclitaxel, cisplatin

Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital - New findings in the area of atherosclerosis described

Tottori University - Markers associated with the invasive character of breast ductal carcinomas

Trakya University, Edirne - ST-depression in specific leads indicates circumflex artery stenosis

Tripos, Inc. - Drug discovery, informatics software maker partners with French company Servier

Tuberculosis Research Center, Tamil Nadu - Drug resistance higher among previously treated HIV and tuberculosis patients

Tufts University, Boston - TetA efflux transporter analyzed, altered tetracycline resistance defined

Tulane University, New Orleans - Combinatorial design of pore-forming beta-sheet peptides developed

TurboWax, Inc. - Srini Chari named president, CEO, others assume new roles at software company

U.N. Food & Agriculture Organization - United Nations organization warns wild birds may spread bird flu virus further

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Neonatal sepsis associated with bacterial contamination of intravenous fluids

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Prevalence of crack-cocaine injection in U.S. drug users reported

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Risks identified for occupationally acquired histoplasmosis outbreaks

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Analysis of nitrogen mustard in topical drugs reported

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Estrogen status modulates anthracene-induced mutation in rat liver

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - PCR assay for dual detection of bacteria and parasites developed

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Do gynecological tumors in families increase risk for cervical cancer?

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Household bacteria may trigger asthma and asthma-related symptoms

U.S. Natl Ctr for HIV/AIDS, STD, & TB Prevention - Rapid HIV test modified to detect recent seroconversion

U.S. Surgical - Developer of wound closure devices expands blunt tip surgical needle line

Umea University - Research in diabetes pathogenesis provides new insights

United Research Laboratories - ANDA received for Butalbital 50mg/Acetaminophen 325mg/Caffeine 40mg tablets

Univ. Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte - Vesicular acetylcholine transporter studied, steady-state localization clarified

Univ. of California, Davis - Graded model of dietary zinc deficiency reported

Univ. of California, San Diego - Tumor-associated carbohydrate antigens for cancer prevention reviewed

Universidad Autonoma de Madrid - Virulent variants of parvovirus minute virus investigated

Universidad Complutense de Madrid - Advanced donor age worsens outcomes after liver transplantation for hepatitis C

Universita Degli Studi di Sassari -  M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis found in majority of Crohn disease patients

Universite Francois-Rabelais de Tours - DNA vaccine against acute and chronic toxoplasmosis evaluated

University College of London - Chemotherapy regimens compared in pediatric non-Hodgkin lymphoma

University Health Science Center, Lubbock - Doctors should promote lifestyle changes in obese hypertensive patients

University Hospital Bern - Recent findings in transplant medicine described

University Hospital of Cologne - Hodgkin lymphoma in elderly patients studied

University Hospital, Mannheim - VF patients show enhanced coagulation after in vitro LPS challenge

University Hospital, Padova - Proteomic-based assays are a promising tool in laboratory medicine

University Hospitals of Cleveland - Diagnosis of osteomyelitis in diabetic foot ulcers prevents amputation

University of Alabama - Loss of fibroblast Thy-1 expression correlated with lung fibrogenesis

University of Alabama - Study sought to increase understanding of restitution during reentry

University of Amsterdam - Anti-IgE and other immunomodulation-based therapies for asthma reviewed

University of Antwerp Hospital - Morbidity and mortality studied in the surgery arm of EORTC 08941 trial

University of Antwerp Hospital - Staging systems for malignant pleural mesothelioma examined

University of Aquila, L'Aquila - Olfactory screening tests useful in diagnosis

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Support activities benefit patients during the year following cancer diagnosis

University of Athens - Free/Total PSA kinetics in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy studied

University of Athens - L-Dopa decarboxylase analyzed, inhibitor purified from human serum

University of Athens - Nuclear hTERT immunohistochemical expression associated with survival

University of Birmingham - New approach to adoptive transfer shows potential in T cell therapy

University of Bologna - Effectiveness of ambrisentan tested in pulmonary arterial hypertension patients

University of Bordeaux - Coupled carriers provide a way to inspect or abate vessel formation

University of Caen - Efficient synthesis of fluorothiosparfosic acid analogues achieved

University of Calgary - Research add new data to diabetic neuropathy body of knowledge

University of Calgary - Study assessed how temperature affected responsiveness to erythromycin

University of California, Davis - Reports describe recent advances in c-reactive protein research

University of California, Irvine - Dermatological indications and side effects of thalidomide reported

University of California, San Diego - Links between mitosis, cancer, and chemotherapy decoded

University of California, San Diego - Nicotinic receptor-associated proteins in Caenorhabditis elegans studied

University of California, San Diego - Vascular resistance may affect CV morbidity linked with depression

University of California, San Francisco - Study of health risks linked to chronic, moderate and heavy alcohol consumption

University of California, Santa Cruz - New findings in the area of neurology described

University of Catania - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of cancer vaccines

University of Chicago - Computerized texture analysis of mammograms may aid in detecting women at risk

University of Coimbra - Presynaptic kainate receptors studied, hippocampal localization clarified

University of Colorado - Type 2 diabetes in children linked to elevated alanine aminotransferase

University of Delaware - HIV/AIDS epidemiology in Caribbean Basin difficult due to lack of uniform data

University of Erlangen-Nurnberg - Procedures for preoperative chemotherapy in breast cancer compared

University of Ferrara - Reports advance knowledge in endocrinology research

University of Florida - Calcium channels and kinases found to mediate nicotinic receptor neuroprotection

University of Florida - UF scientist finds unexpected link between cat and human AIDS viruses

University of Genoa - Tamoxifen compared with anastrozole for treatment of early breast cancer

University of Grenoble, Meylan - New data illuminates research in drug resistance

University of Groningen - Radiation damage to heart enhanced early radiation-induced lung function loss

University of Heidelberg - HIV Nef establishes superinfection immunity by downregulating CCR5 and CD4

University of Hong Kong - Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors may prevent colon cancer in people who smoke

University of Hong Kong - Troglitazone inhibits nucleoside transporter-1 in aortic muscle cells

University of Kansas - Data advance knowledge in proteomics research

University of Kassel - Protein kinase A analyzed, nature of regulatory subunit clarified

University of Kentucky - Tombusvirus replicase analyzed, role of RNA elements in assembly defined

University of Lausanne - Benefits of RACE reported

University of Leicester - Patients, nurses and doctors work together in heart research project

University of Leipzig - Exercise improves stress myocardial perfusion in CAD patients

University of Ljubljana - Long-term outcome of renal artery stenosis characterized

University of London - Vitamin E TPGS enhances immune response to diphtheria toxoid

University of Louvain - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of hormones

University of Maryland - HDAC inhibitors and TRAIL associated with changes in mitochondrial functions

University of Massachusetts - Interpreters of ECGs should seek interatrial block in all 12 leads

University of Massachusetts - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of SARS vaccines

University of Massachusetts Medical School - Assays assess neutralizing antibody activity against SARS-associated coronavirus

University of Miami - Campath-1H does not appear to alter bone marrow cell regulatory function

University of Miami - Electroretinographic features characterized

University of Michigan - Effect of noise overstimulation on hearing recovery studied

University of Michigan - Gab2 is an important player in neural differentiation

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - Research add new data to proteomics body of knowledge

University of Minnesota - Advances in epidemiology and prevention of gastrointestinal infections reviewed

University of Minnesota - Asthma may be a risk factor for stroke but not coronary heart disease

University of Minnesota - Molecular prognostic markers for malignant mesothelioma identified

University of Minnesota - Neurally mediated reflex may contribute to hypotension in cough syncope

University of Missouri - Receptor kinase-associated phosphatase studied, effect of peptide binding shown

University of Nebraska Medical Center - HIV gp120 proteins alter properties of blood-brain barrier

University of Nebraska Medical Center - Independent nursing actions in cooperative care discussed

University of Nevada - Stromal-based serum-free culture system supports stem cell growth & maintenance

University of Ottawa - Cold exposure response examined, role of muscle glycogen clarified

University of Ottawa - LVADs enable heart transplantation by lowering pulmonary hypertension

University of Oxford - Treatment for breast cancer evaluated as a cause for other mortality

University of Padua - Ongoing or planned clinical trials in Europe reviewed

University of Paris - Occupational exposure to carcinogens in a Paris suburb studied

University of Paris - Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium outbreak identified in France

University of Paris Sud - Scrapie and BSE studied, role of gut macrophages in oral infections revealed

University of Pavia - Nosocomial outbreak caused by multidrug-resistant IMP-producing bacteria

University of Pennsylvania - Reports describe recent advances in vaccines vector research

University of Pittsburgh - Endothelin-1 inhibited apoptosis in prostate cancer

University of Pittsburgh - Risk of cardiovascular events in women associated with hostility

University of Puerto Rico - Immune responses to Fasciola DNA vaccine investigated

University of Queensland, Chremside - Report reconciles views about use of beta-adrenoceptor antagonists

University of Rochester - Antimicrobial actions of zinc inhibit growth of oral anaerobes

University of Sao Paulo - Management of hepatic hemangiomas discussed

University of Sheffield - Specialist palliative care nursing evaluated

University of South Florida - Immunocytochemical study locates peptides in pancreatic adenocarcinomas

University of Southampton - School of Health Professions & Rehabilitation Sciences welcomes new head

University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston - Allergic airway inflammation studied, augmenting signal identified

University of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas - Metronomic chemotherapy delays prostate tumor growth in rodents

University of Texas School of Medicine, Houston - Photoactivation examined, sensory rhodopsin-transducer contacts clarified

University of Tokyo -  Trypanosoma vivax alternative oxidase studied, mutational analysis reported

University of Tokyo - Inhibition of cholesterol biosynthesis by 25-HC is independent of OSBP

University of Tokyo - Postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy in non-small-cell lung cancer analyzed

University of Toronto - Myocardial healing after radiofrequency perforation characterized

University of Ulm - Survival benefit in resectable colon cancer increased by adjuvant treatment

University of Ulsan - Anti-4-1BB monoclonal antibody prevents and treats chronic GVHD

University of Utrecht - Coarse particles should be studied, regulated separately from fine ones

University of Venda, Thohoyandou - South African medicinal plants inhibit HIV-1 reverse transcriptase and integrase

University of Virginia - Fas ligand from T cells may ignite hepatitis C-related liver inflammation

University of Virginia - Novel antiapoptotic gene in upper gastrointestinal carcinoma identified

University of Virginia - Surveillance for cardiac pathology is duty of sports medicine practice

University of Washington - Adeno-associated virus vector integration sites in human cells analyzed

University of Washington - Sexual history questionnaires across the United States lack consensus

University of Washington - Studies advance knowledge in hypertension research

University of Western Australia - Factors influencing outcomes of women following breast cancer surgery studied

University of Wisconsin - Carvedilol in therapy for cardiomyopathy improves LV ejection fraction

University of Wisconsin - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of polycystic ovary syndrome

University of Zurich - Stem cell-derived brain implants suppress seizures by paracrine mode of action

Uscom - Uscom Limited sells cardiac monitors in China

Utsunomiya National Hospital - Weight gain suppression preserves insulin response to glucose

VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam - Glycoforms in PMN provide feedback-inhibitory response to inflammation

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Embryonic endothelial progenitor cells ameliorate acute and chronic ischemia

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Researchers' work adds to breast cancer body of knowledge

Vertebron Inc. - First European spinal surgeries follow CE marking, ISO certification of devices

Veterans Affairs R&D - National Cholesterol Education Month draws attention to screening, awareness

ViaCell, Inc. - Expansion of Amgen collaboration, license agreement from Johns Hopkins announced

Vrije Universiteit Brussel - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of cancer vaccines

Vrije University of Brussels - Computed tomography-based tool suitable for cement mantle analysis

Wakefield Clinic, Adelaide - Incidence, features, and outcomes of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma with PNI

Walter & Eliza Hall Institute, Parkville - Cancer cells killed by flipping the Bcl-2/Bax switch

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research - Reference standard for antibody to Plasmodium protein characterized

Walter Reed Army Medical Center - No oropharyngeal vaccinia virus detected after smallpox vaccination

Warnex Inc. - Launch of two tests for Campylobacter, 24-hour Listeria announced

Washington University - New research in the area of Alzheimer disease detailed

Washington University, St. Louis - Dendritic cell vaccine stimulates mammaglobin-specific T cells

Washington University, St. Louis - Modest weight loss improves insulin action in obese African Americans

Washington University, St. Louis - Researchers' data advance transplant medicine research

Waters Corp. - Chromatography software systems developer is shipping major upgrade

Weiss Ratings, Inc. - Ratings review shows price differences in Medigap despite identical benefits

WellPoint, Inc. - Health benefits company pledges $500,000 to aid in Katrina relief efforts

Wellcome Trust - New drugs may soon be available for some previously ignored worst diseases

West Pharmaceutical Services - Manufacturer of drug delivery systems sells GFI Clinical Services unit

West Virginia University - Wyeth makes 3-year $11.79 million grant to university for biomedical research

Western Eye Hospital, London - HPMC lubricant assists insertion of porous spherical orbital implants

Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research - Researchers discover why melanoma is so malignant

Workplace Health - DENSO Manufacturing, CHD Meridian Healthcare open on-site pharmacy

Wyeth Research - Tigecycline active against isolates from patients with complicated infections

XYTOS, Inc. - Biomedical technology company announces public listing as XYTS, trading sector

Yale University - Injured peripheral nerves studied, effect of Schwann cell engraftment revealed

Yamagata University - Heart-type fatty acid binding protein and BNP can aid HF risk analysis

Yokohama City University - Utility of imaging methods compared

Yonsei University, Seoul - Outcomes of hand-sewn coloanal anastomosis for distal rectal cancer detailed

Zhejiang University - Reports add new data to coccidiosis vaccines research

Zynex Medical Holdings - U.S. NIH grant awarded to fund study of stroke recovery system

iCAD, Inc. - CAD systems company announces partnership agreement with MagView Systems

pSivida Limited - Maker of modified silicon products raises US$4.2 million in private placement

sanofi-aventis - Pharmaceuticals group reports strong growth in 2005