Law and Health Weekly

Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York - Brcl-mediated DNA repair and damage tolerance bypasses a repair defect

Nagoya University - Antibody-conjugated magnetoliposomes rapidly and efficiently expand mesenchymal stem cells

Nagoya University - Pretransplant factors associated with better survival in Philadelphia chromosome+ ALL

Nagoya University, Aichi - Proinsulin C-peptide may control diabetic macroangiopathy

Nastech Pharmaceutical Company Inc. - Research reveals possibility for enhanced transmucosal delivery of peptides and proteins

National Cheng Kung University, Tainan - Oral administration of stevioside improves insulin sensitivity

National Cheng Kung University, Tainan - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of SARS

National Health Research Institute, Kaohsiung - Betel quid chewing may contribute to pharyngeal and laryngeal carcinogenesis

National Taiwan University - CD8+ T cells from DNA vaccine control tumors through Fas-FasL pathway

National Taiwan University - Dietary oxidized frying oil induces peroxisome proliferation in the liver of rats

National Taiwan University - RGD-dependent disintegrin inhibited adipogenesis

National Taiwan University Hospital - Hepatocellular carcinoma curbed by universal HBV vaccination

Neisseria Mucosa -  Neisseria mucosa peritonitis reported in adolescent patient

NeoPharm, Inc. - Trial of glioblastoma multiforme treatment reaches intent-to-treat patient enrollment milestone

Neuro Kinetics, Inc. - Diagnostic equipment company releases new version of neuro-otologic testing solution

New Mexico Software, Inc. - Premier Medical Enterprise Solutions selects web-based PACS and document management solution

New River Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Pharma company names Robert Colucci as vice president, clinical development

New York Medical College - Butyrate regulates Tyr hydroxylase gene expression via a novel promoter element

New York University School of Medicine - Diabetic patients undergoing CEA do not experience increased risk of complications

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma company commences manufacturing of patch for ADHD

Novo Nordisk - Increase in hypothalamic levels of histamine reduces food intake and body weight

Nuovo Osped Civile-Estense di Baggiovara, Modena - Common pathogenesis of hepatic steatosis and insulin resistance is discussed

Nutrition 21, Inc. - Nutritional supplements company appoints Dean DiMaria to VP of sales and marketing

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - EMEA to issue updated positive opinion and recommendation of Macugen for AMD

Ohio State University - Conjugated linoleic acid may limit VEGF-A expression in breast tumors

Okayama University - Gene therapy enhances angiogenesis in brains with cerebral hypoperfusion

Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Biopharma company secures $34.2 million financing in 2005

Orchid Cellmark Inc. - Testing services company to provide forensic DNA testing to identify hurricane victims

Oregon Health & Science University - Arterial embolization is an effective treatment for severe epistaxis

Oregon Health & Science University - Protein loss contributes to initiation of ovarian follicular assembly

Oregon Health & Science University - Relation between breastfeeding and reduced risk of childhood leukemia needs further study

Ospedale Ferrarotto, Barcellona - Interventional treatment of iatrogenic hepatic artery lesions effective

Osteotech, Inc. - U.S. FDA grants clearance of 510(k) application for GraftCage ACX

Oxigene, Inc. - Pharma company receives regulatory clearance in the U.K. for phase III Combretastatin A4P trial

Pacific Northwest Research Institute - DNA structure may signal high risk for prostate cancer

Palm Healthcare Foundation (PHF) - Foundation awards $230,000 in scholarships to Palm Beach County, Florida, nursing students

Pandemics - Disability Management Employer Coalition releases 2005 flu survey

Patient Care Technology Systems - Medical software company completes acquisition of nuMedica's patient tracking solution

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge - Cardiovascular disease risk is improved in some men on low-fat and low-saturated-fat diets

Pepscan Systems - Drug discovery company appoints Kenneth Freeman as CFO

Personnel - Amplifon USA executive named senior VP of the Sonus Network

Personnel - Vision benefits provider names new leader

Pharmion Corp. - Encouraging data on Vidaza presented at American Society of Hematology meeting

Philanthropy - Family donates $1.8 million to battle diabetes

Polyclinic Hospitaller Brothers St. John of God, Budapest - Tombstoning STEMI is associated with higher levels of NT-pro-BNP

Pro-Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Two new clinical sites added for colorectal drug trial in Israel

ProlX Pharmaceuticals - National Cooperative Drug Discovery Group names pharma company as corporate partner

Pusan National University - Ircinin-1 induced apoptosis in human melanoma cells

QLT Inc. - Biopharma company announces new strategic plan to refocus on key programs

Queen Elizabeth II Health Science Center, Halifax - Basic fibroblast growth factor risk for esophageal cancer is ameliorated

Queen Margaret Hospital, Fife - Weight increase is common following total hip replacement and is greater in the obese

Queensland Institute for Medical Research - G-CSF analogs eradicate NKT cell-dependent leukemia after stem cell mobilization

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated - Diagnostics company presents data on soon-to-be introduced assay for hematologic diseases

R&D Sigma-Tau S.p.A. - Dual integrin antagonist elicits antiangiogenic activity

Renovis, Inc. - Phase III SAINT II trial for NXY-059/Cerovive will continue as planned following safety review

ResCare, Inc. - Residential training company acquires home care and services agency in Phoenix

Robarts Research Institute - Experimental Alzheimer, diabetes drug appears to enhance therapeutic effect of cord-blood transplant

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, Chicago - NPWT delivered by VAC Therapy System was safe and effective for diabetic foot wound treatment

Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Dorset - Review targets link between obesity and consumption of soft drinks

Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton - Use of PET/CT in oncology reviewed

Rush University Medical Center, Chicago - Research in diagnostics provides new insights

Rush University, Chicago - BoNTA, a serotype of botulinum toxin, has fewer side effects and a longer duration of effect than BoNTB

Rush University, Chicago - Sleep disturbances are more common at beginning and end of menstrual cycle

Russian Academy of Sciences - Immunization with mucin 1 and its coding DNA had anti-tumor effect

SIGA Technologies, Inc. - U.S. FDA accepts investigational new drug application for smallpox drug, grants fast-track status

SRA International, Inc. - U.S. National Institutes of Health selects information technology company for support services

Saarland University - New data illuminates research in Cancer Vaccines

San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium - Nanotechnology shows promise in finding and treating breast tumors

Seoul National University Hospital - Detection time determined for the efficiency of siRNA-induced gene silencing

Shinshu University, Nagano - Spicy food intake and use of unboiled well water are risk factors of esophageal cancer

Slovak Academy of Science - Calpain sensitive regions identified in cytoplasmic domains of Gly transporters

South Denmark University Network - Resveratrol inhibits myeloma cell growth and promotes osteoclast differentiation

St. George Hospital, Sydney - Synchronous liver resection and cryotherapy effective for metastases

St. George's Hospital Medical School, London - Meningococcal C conjugate vaccine is immunogenic in preterm infants

St. George's Hospital, London - Selective aldosterone antagonist without side effects is next step in BP control

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis - Evidence links cocaine abuse and Parkinson disease

St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver - Long-term exposure to HIV testing and counseling does not improve condom use among IDUs

Stanford University - Chitin reported to regulate epithelial tube morphogenesis

Statins - Rosuvastatin is effective and less costly compared with other statins

Sun Yat Sen University, Guangdong - Plasminogen kringle 5 deletion mutant may control pathological angiogenesis

Swedish National Institute of Environmental Medicine - Study finds strong link between diabetes and increased risk of colon and rectal cancer

Taisho Pharmaceutical Co. - Synthetic vascular endothelial growth factor receptor binding antagonist may fight cancer

Technical University of Munich - Guidelines for follow-up after polypectomy based on size, location, and number of polyps

Texas Children's Hospital, Houston - Modified balloon sizing technique prevents defect overstretching

Thailand Department of Livestock Development - Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 epidemic is ongoing in Thailand

The Quigley Corporation - Mouse model study shows QR-442 delays onset of multiple sclerosis and lowers severity

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia - Interleukin-7 is a potential therapy for HIV-1-infected individuals

Tokai University, Isehara - Transplanted mesenchymal stem cells regenerate intervertebral discs

Tokai University, Kanagawa - Mesenchymal stem cells transplanted to degenerative discs proliferate and differentiate

Tokyo Institute of Technology - Researchers describe findings in DNA Vaccines studies

Tokyo Medical & Dental University - Nucleotide variations in SERPINB genes are associated with prostate cancer

Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Neuroscience - Anti-hepatitis C virus effects of interferon and ribavirin detected

Tufts University, Medford - Micro- and nanospheres used for DNA encapsulation are characterized

Tufts University, Medford - Silk implants form trabecular-like bone matrices in bioreactors

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Data advance knowledge in diagnostics research

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Report compares real-time PCR protocols for differential diagnosis of amebiasis

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Reports advance knowledge in Dengue Virus research

U.S. Department of Agriculture - Aflatoxin and fumonisin contamination of corn hybrids are reported in Arkansas

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Federal agency acts to seize ephedra-containing dietary supplements

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Study examined mold and yeast in fresh berries, grapes, and citrus fruits

U.S. National Institute for Allergy & Infectious Diseases - Study characterized blood-activated chitinolytic system in sand fly midgut

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Interindividual variation in XPA and XPC influences the risk of endometrial cancer

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Serotonin transporter absence decreases serotonin synthesis and regulation

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Surgical technique is important to reduce adhesion formation after laparoscopic excision

U.S. Oncology, Inc. - Study shows TC chemotherapy superior to AC in disease-free survival among breast cancer patients

Universitatsklinikum Tubingen - Tumor-induced glaucomas have increased in significance

University Central del Caribe, Bayamon - IDU peers are major source of pressure to engage in high-risk drug preparation practices

University College Dublin - L-Ala-induced changes protect pancreatic cells from cytokine-induced apoptosis

University College London - Raised asymmetric dimethylarginine alters CA endothelial cell gene expression.

University Hospital Clinic, Valencia - PBSC remobilization ensures rapid and safe engraftment for poor mobilizers

University Hospital, Erlangen - Inhibition of CTL function by immunosuppressive therapy may enhance HIV-1 replication

University of Alabama - Risk factors leading to hypercholesterolemia and colorectal cancer studied

University of Alabama - Tropism expanded in a human adenoviral vector with a chimeric fiber

University of Amsterdam - Carriers of lipoprotein lipase S447X variant show enhanced apoprotein B-48 clearance

University of Auckland - Glycosulfatase activity causes changes in vaginal flora linked to bacterial vaginosis

University of Bologna - Studies add new findings to Cancer Therapy body of knowledge

University of Bristol - Vascular endothelial growth factor isoform imbalance occurs in diabetic retinopathy

University of California, Berkeley - Mechanotransduction drives vascular development

University of California, Los Angeles - Retroviral suicide gene therapy achieves long-term survival in glioma

University of California, Los Angeles - Variations in patterns of HAART adherence associated with behavior and age

University of California, Riverside - Hepatitis A virus detected in real-time

University of California, San Francisco - Findings advance knowledge in Human Papillomavirus research

University of California, San Francisco - TRPV4 mediates pain-related behavior induced by mild hypertonic stimuli

University of Catanzaro Magna Groecia - Link to atherosclerosis and high LDL levels reveals importance of LDL lowering therapy

University of Chicago - Efficacy of EUS-guided fine needle tissue acquisition to evaluate solid masses assessed

University of Chicago - Ins(1,4,5)P₃ levels oscillate with [Ca²⁺]_i in response to glucose stimulation

University of Copenhagen - MT-I+II-mediated antioxidant defense and its response to exercise are impaired in diabetics

University of Delaware - Perlecan knockdown diminishes prostate tumor vascularity and growth

University of Dundee - Transglutaminase 5 missense mutation causes acral peeling skin syndrome

University of Florence - Tissue kallikrein reduction changes angiogenesis patterns in systemic sclerosis

University of Florida - Hypothalamic pro-opiomelanocortin gene delivery ameliorates obesity

University of Florida - Neutralizing Abs inactivate rHuG-CSF in FIV-infected cats on long-term therapy

University of Frankfurt - Colorectal polyps detected in patients with sporadic adenomas or adenocarcinomas

University of Freiburg - Predictive value of normal carotid ultrasound does not support routine TEE

University of General Hospital Herakl, Crete - New data illuminates research in chemotherapy

University of Giessen - Factor VIIa binding causes differential gene expression in macrophages

University of Glasgow - HDL-C is a key predictor of risk and treatment benefit in people over 70

University of Gottingen - HIV-tat-mediated Bcl-X_L delivery protects retinal cells in optic neuritis

University of Groningen - Response of testicular germ cell tumors to chemotherapy analyzed

University of Heidelberg - Liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma discussed

University of Heidelberg - Recent studies add new data to Hepatitis C Virus research

University of Ioannina, Pedini - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of chemotherapy

University of Iowa - Dysplasia reported with cidofovir for respiratory papillomatosis

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine - Studies describe new findings in ophthalmology research

University of Iowa Hospital & Clinic - Successful granuloma annulare treatment with 585 nm pulsed dye laser reported

University of Kiel - Biomechanical factors regulate angiogenesis in the bone and joint system

University of Leicester - Researchers describe findings in Prostate Cancer studies

University of Leipzig - Genetic variation in UCP2 is associated with energy metabolism in Pima Indians

University of Liege - Oxytocin receptor pattern of expression in lung cancer studied

University of Liverpool - Introduction of rotavirus vaccines is expected to substantially reduce mortality

University of London Imperial College - [F-18]FLT-positron emission tomography used to quantify cellular proliferation

University of Madras, Tamil Nadu - Quercetin inhibited prostate cancer cell proliferation

University of Manchester - Low SHBG is a potential marker for the metabolic syndrome in different ethnic groups

University of Manchester - New findings in the area of Obesity Therapy described

University of Maryland - Human beta-defensins suppress HIV-1 infection

University of Mediterranee, Marseille - Data predicts reduction in cardiovascular disease risk with the low-fat diet

University of Michigan - Laparoscopic-guided liver biopsy safe and informative in pediatric HSCT

University of Michigan - Magnetic resonance imaging detects abnormalities associated with osteoarthritis severity

University of Michigan Hospital - Expression pattern of beta-catenin used to diagnose mesothelial lesions

University of Milan - Study suggests maintaining breastfeeding to keep protein intakes and the diet balanced

University of Minnesota - Novel 3-D electrocardiographic imaging modality uses noninvasive body surface measurements

University of Minnesota - Pancreas transplants can provide glucose control in type 2 diabetes mellitus recipients

University of Minnesota - Pelvic irradiation for malignancies increases risk of fracture in older women

University of Minnesota - Researchers' data advance Cancer Therapy research

University of Minnesota - Viral proteins provide protection against virulent avian metapneumovirus

University of Missouri - Cell migration is induced by nucleotide receptor interaction with integrins

University of Montreal - Studies advance knowledge in statins research

University of Munich - Acute myeloid leukemia blasts regularly express PRR1 and PRR2

University of Nantes - Decrease in pertussis vaccination coverage is examined

University of North Carolina - Patient perspectives on research recruitment surveyed through cancer registries

University of North Carolina - Role of pemetrexed in treatment of small-cell lung cancer evaluated

University of Oxford - Anxiety for women recalled for second mammography is similar regardless of family history

University of Oxford - Parental beliefs toward childhood vaccines identify barriers to vaccination

University of Pennsylvania - Enzyme inhibitor limits radiation-induced tumor angiogenesis and invasion

University of Pennsylvania - Sexual and physical victimization is a predictor of HIV risk among felony drug offenders

University of Pittsburgh - Report describes side effects observed with cancer risk reduction for tamoxifen

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine - Lack of knowledge about sexually transmitted diseases may hinder diagnosis and treatment

University of Quebec - A PSP94-derived peptide PCK3145 inhibits MMP-9 secretion

University of Queensland - Dendritic cells for clinical application were generated under serum-free conditions

University of Queensland - Novel diaroylhydrazine ligands show promise as iron chelators

University of Rochester - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of Transplant Medicine

University of Rostock - PFT induced p53 inhibition does not affect liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy

University of Salamanca Hospital - Article describes histology, roles of arterial conduits in various clinical settings

University of Saskatchewan - Chronic HU210 treatment produces anxiolytic- and antidepressant-like effects

University of Schleswig Holstein, Lubeck - Adjuvant interventional treatments may help the bridge to liver transplantation

University of Sherbrooke, Greenfield Park - Patient's preferences for adjuvant postoperative chemoradiation therapy in rectal cancer surveyed

University of South Florida - Incidence of abdominal wall metastasis complicating PEG tube placement evaluated

University of Southern California - HBV replication is suppressed independent of core protein phosphorylation

University of Southern Denmark - Women and elderly cancer patients were less likely to receive formal terminal diagnosis

University of Tennessee - Air pollution exposure is tied to new cases of lung and heart disease

University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio - NAFLD markers ALT and AST-to-ALT ratio predict metabolic syndrome independently

University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston -  Staphylococcus aureus in thermal injury is controlled via effector cell induction

University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston - Reduction in intramuscular LCFA-CoAs is linked to high insulin sensitivity

University of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas - Prognostic factors for rhabdoid tumor of the kidney delineated

University of Tokyo - Hyperfibrinogenemia used to predict lymphatic metastasis in human gastric cancer

University of Tokyo - Multiplex single nucleotide polymorphism typing assay achieves high success rate

University of Tsukuba - Integrated chip system performs microfluidic transport, mixing, and sensing

University of Turin - CREB protein regulates differentiation, survival of newborn neurons in the olfactory bulb

University of Turin - Pre- and full mutation alleles have been detected in fragile X mental retardation 1 gene

University of Ulm - Clonogenic tumor growth inhibited by Smac

University of Utah - Glucagon-like peptide-1 plasmid is constructed for type 2 diabetes therapy

University of Valencia - Weaning induces NOS-2 expression in the lactating mammary gland

University of Virginia - High morbidity continues to be associated with diarrheal diseases

University of Virginia - Optimum management of patients with low-grade gliomas investigated

University of Virginia Medical Center - Myocardial viability predicts response to biventricular pacing

University of Washington - Reports describe recent advances in immunology research

University of Wurzburg - Researchers have developed a screening method for isomeric mixtures of aziridines

VA Greater Los Angles Healthcare Systems - Vegetable with high cyclo (His-pro) improved insulin sensitivity and body weight control

VA of Greater Los Angeles Healthcare Systems - Extracellular matrix stimulates reactive oxygen species production in pancreatic cancer cells

Vanderbilt University Children's Hospital, Nashville - High-dose adjunctive oxcarbazepine effective for partial seizure control

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - ADHD linked with sequence variation in the human dopamine transporter gene

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - New findings in the area of virology detailed

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Report outlines Society position on influenza vaccination for healthcare workers

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Collaboration to develop and commercialize VX-409, a new compound for the treatment of pain

Virginia Commonwealth University - Periodontitis is associated with atherogenic lipoprotein profile

Vita-Salute University, Milan - Radical lung resection advised for select, non-small cell lung cancer patients

Wayne State University, Detroit - Engineered apolipoprotein A-I mutant is useful for structural determination

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars - Report shows nanotechnology media coverage is scarce

Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Command - Recent findings illuminate research in Drug Delivery

Wuhan University - SLAM expression mediates measles virus infection in nonpermissive cells

Xcyte Therapies - Cyclacel and immune-focused company join forces to create international biopharmaceutical company

Yale University - GATA-1 and Oct-1 are required for expression of hemoglobin-stabilizing gene

Yale University - Mutations in apoptosis-related gene PDCD10 linked to development

Yeshiva University of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx - Integrin and extracellular matrix interactions regulate hepatocyte engraftment

Yokohama City University, Kanagawa - Angiotensin II receptor blockers staunch prostate cancer proliferation

Yonsei University - Telomerase activity detected by real-time TRAP assay in body fluids

Zonguldak Karaelmas University - Findings in Helicobacter Pylori provide new insights