Law and Health Weekly

Medical Research Council, Harwell - Nnt mutations uncouple beta cell mitochondrial metabolism leading to impaired insulin secretion

Medical University of Silesia, Katowice - Left internal mammary artery improves 5-year survival in patients under 40

Medical University of South Carolina - Real-time 3D echocardiographic RV biopsy guidance feasible in children

Medical University of South Carolina - Researchers' findings advance diabetes pathogenesis research

Medical University of Vienna - Gamma-knife radiosurgery used to treat cranial base meningiomas

MediciNova, Inc. - Enrollment complete in phase II multiple sclerosis trial of MN-166

Merck & Co., Inc. - Phase II trial shows MK-0518 plus OBT has greater antiretroviral activity than placebo plus OBT

Merck & Co., Inc. - U.S. FDA approves Rotateq to prevent a leading cause of severe infant diarrhea

Mergers & Acquisitions - Electronic health records provider acquires Park City Solutions' iServices group

Mergers & Acquisitions - Health Management Associates acquires controlling interest in Orlando hospital

Mergers & Acquisitions - The Doctors Company acquires Northwest Physicians Mutual Insurance company

MicroChem Lab, Inc. - Vinegar increases killing power of bleach

Microbix Biosystems Inc. - Biological technologies company completes financing for drug manufacturing facility in Toronto

Montreal Heart Institute - CarboMedics prosthetic heart valves have good 15-year outcome

Myriad Genetics, Inc. - Biopharma company reports revenues of $27.3 million

Nanomix Incorporated - Nanotechnology receives two additional U.S. patents in hydrogen energy storage

Nara Medical University - ADAMTS13 may contribute to multiorgan failure in alcoholic hepatitis

Nara Medical University - Nutrition alters hepatocellular damage in NASH and alcoholic liver disease

National Central University, Taoyuan - Green tea inhibition of resistin gene expression in adipocytes depends on ERK pathway

National Hospital of Norway, Oslo - Prostate cancer patients may fail to achieve castration levels during leuprolide acetate treatment

National University of Ireland - New findings in the area of diabetes pathogenesis detailed

National University of Singapore - Acyl-CoA: cholesterol acyltransferase-2 gene polymorphisms are linked with plasma lipids, CAD risks

Nektar Therapeutics - Therapeutics company CEO, President and Director Ajit Gill announces retirement

NeoPharm, Inc. - U.S. FDA requests additional data to establish bioequivalence between LEP-ETU and Taxol

Neurobiological Technologies, Inc. - Second pivotal phase III trial for Xerecept, a therapy for peritumoral brain edema, begins

Neurochem Inc. - Therapeutics company to initiate North American open-label extension study for Alzheimer treatment

New York Presbyterian Hospital - LASF was linked to geometric heart changes and increased rate of cardiovascular events

New York State Department of Public Health -  Cryptococcus gattii NIH444 is preferred strain for molecular pathogenesis study

NorDiag ASA - Biotech company and Transgenomic enter exclusive European license and supply agreement

North American Scientific, Inc. - U.S. FDA approves new SurTrak Line of brachytherapy preloaded needle kits

Northwestern University, Chicago - Aortic neck dilation does not affect outcome of endovascular DTA aneurysm repair

Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo - Head circumference at birth linked to risk of brain cancer in childhood

Nuovo Regina Margherita Hospital, Rome - Patients operated for colorectal cancer linked to high risk of recurrence

OSI Systems, Inc. - Medical monitoring product developer announces record revenues of $117.1 million

Ohio State University - The redox environment affects wound healing

Okayama University - Interferon-ribavirin combination therapy is limited for older patients with chronic hepatitis C

Okayama University - p53 protein transduction therapy targets and inhibits bladder cancer cell growth

Omnii Oral Pharmaceuticals - 3M to acquire oral pharmaceuticals developer

Optimata Ltd. - Collaboration forms to utilize virtual patient technology to aid in drug development

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center, Portland - Flexible flatfeet surgery using subtalar arthroereisis with MBA sinus tarsi implant effective

Pasteur Institute, Paris - IL-7 induces immunological improvement in SIV infection under antiviral therapy

Pennington Biomedical Research Center - Chromium picolinate helps muscles use blood sugar

Pennington Biomedical Research Center - New study finds chromium picolinate helps muscles use blood sugar

Perrigo - Pharma company reports second quarter net sales of $359.7 million

Personnel - Carmie Mehrlander named ED of Thanks and Giving for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Personnel - HealthPlan Services adds Richard Lungen as Sr. VP business development and strategy

Personnel - Healthcare analytics company appoints Douglas Williams as vice president

Personnel - Long term care provider announces addition of three new officers

Pfizer, Inc. - Genetic Association Information Network launched

Pharmaceutical Institute - Institute to provide custom research services, access to databases and research reports

Pharmacopeia Drug Discovery, Inc. - Pharma company receives milestone payment following delivery of compounds to Celgene

Pharsight Corporation - deCode genetics becomes a customer for drug model explorer

Philanthropy - Dixie Regional Medical Center to grow through Sorenson Legacy Foundation gift

Pochon CHA University College of Medicine - Somatostatin is safe, effective adjunct treatment for postoperative chylothorax in children

Pochon CHA University, Seoul - Primary bone-derived cells induce osteogenic differentiation

Policlin University, Messina - HBV-HCV co-infections are associated with a complex spectrum of virological profiles

Polish Academy of Science - IFNG 3/3 gene polymorphism associated with increased risk for EBV reactivation after AHSCT

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow -  Leishmania antigens that stimulate cellular immune responses have been identified

Pressure BioSciences, Inc. - Pressure cycling technology company enters R&D contract with the University of New Hampshire

Primagen Holding B.V. - Diagnostic tests company upgrades dry filter spot HIV-1 collection solution to monitor viral load

Prince of Wales Hospital - Pathogen and host factors are important in SARS pathogenesis

ProBioGen - Development contract for cell line is extended

Prostate Cancer - Vitamin D inhibits progression of some prostate cancers

Protein Sciences Corp. - New influenza vaccine takes weeks - not months - to mass produce

Quality Assurance - Physician-owned malpractice insurance provider assigned 'A-' by Fitch Ratings

RIKEN, Kobe - Nuclear transfer embryonic stem cells improve cloning from somatic cells

Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tiqwa - Routine TB culture during bronchoscopy in nonendemic area is cost-effective

ReNeuron - Stem cell company signs manufacturing contract for Huntington disease line

Regeneration Technologies, Inc. - Biologic implants company announces fourth quarter net revenues of $20.1 million

Regional Cancer Center, Kerala - Expression of VEGF might prognosticate primary nasopharyngeal cancer

RehabCare Group, Inc. - Physical therapy provider elects Harry Rich to board of directors

Repligen Corporation - Biopharma firm seeks U.S. FDA approval for synthetic secretin product

Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Climate change may affect length of respiratory infection season

Rockefeller University, New York - Loss of melanin concentrating hormone neurons can lead to acquired leanness in mice

Royal Brompton Hospital, London - CRP, homocysteine, cysteine, von Willebrand factor increase heart disease risk, notably in smokers

Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro - Findings describe new data in diabetes pathogenesis research

Royal Free and University of College Medical School, London - Relationship between elevated sPLA₂ IIa levels and CAD risk discovered in diabetes

Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm - Novel miniaturized 3-D cell culture devised using extracellular matrix gel

Royal Melbourne Hospital - Alternatives to group cardiac rehabilitation would meet the needs of more patients

Royal Philips Electronics - Electronics company introduces new line of flexible care and in-hospital transport monitors

Rudjer Boskovic Institute, Zagreb - Effect of indomethacin on E-cadherin and beta-catenin expression in colon cancer studied

Ruhr University of Bochum - Catheter ablation resolves regular atrial tachycardia after atrial fibrillation surgery

Rush University Medical Center, Chicago - Drug may cut down involuntary movements in Huntington's disease patients by 25%

SUNY, Buffalo - Serum GGT levels may predict hypertension among subjects with higher central fat distribution

SUNY, Stony Brook - Myristoylated HIV Gag has greater than 2-fold increase in binding affinity to model rafts

Samaritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Drug development company announces $40 million common stock purchase agreement, AMEX compliance

San Gennaro Hospital, Naples - Reductions in LV mass index achieved with telmisartan were superior to carvedilol

Scientific Institute of Public Health, Brussels - HPV DNA testing is effective to triage women with minor cervical lesions

Scripps Research Institute - Catalytic antibodies show promise in neutralizing cocaine toxicity

Scripps Research Institute - Scientists re-engineer antibiotic to counter drug resistance

Second University of Naples - Breast cancer risk elevated in first-degree relatives of Crohn disease patients

Seoul National University - Reports add new data to apoptosis research

Shire plc - European filings of mesalazine compound for treating ulcerative colitis announced

Sierra Club - One in five U.S. women tested nationwide exceeds EPA mercury limits

Smith & Nephew plc - Medical devices company names Adrian Hennah finance director, announces Hooley's retirement

Solbec Pharmaceuticals - Pharma company completes Coramsine phase I trial, commences phase II trial

Solexa, Inc. - Data presented at AGBT show potential to transform DNA sequencing and expression profiling

Sonic Innovations, Inc. - Digital hearing aid company reports net sales up 7% in Q4 2005 over a year ago

Sontra Medical Corporation - Transdermal drug delivery company introduces next generation skin permeation device

Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital - Smaller postprocedural minimal lumen diameter is linked to late recurrence in-stent restenosis

Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc. - Wireless networking option for compact patient monitors released

Spectral Diagnostics Inc. - Disease management company closes sale of rapid cardiac immunoassay test business

St. George's Hospital Medical School, London - MTB alpha-crystallin-like hspX gene deletion causes increased bacterial growth

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis - Efficacy of depsipeptide in childhood cancer models studied

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - U.S. FDA approves new pacemaker platform; company plans immediate U.S. and European launch

St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney - Needle syringe programs reduce HIV infection among IDUs without increasing drug use

Stanford University Medical Center - Low-fat diet benefits for women less than expected, Stanford researcher says

Sun Microsystems, Inc. - UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging chooses technology for study of human brains

Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul - Dry pleural dissemination of lung cancer should be diagnosed using CT findings at PET/CT

Superintendencia de Controle de Endemias, Mogi Guacu - Report describes dispersal pattern of sand flies in leishmaniasis area in Brazil

TLC Vision Corporation - Eye care products company provides update on OccuLogix MIRA-1 trial in dry AMD

TREK Diagnostic Systems - Three-year Novation agreement for microbiology blood culture instruments and media signed

Taichung Veterans General Hospital - Outcomes are good for patients undergoing transseptal left-sided heart catheterization

Taiwan National Health Research Institute - New dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor with potential antidiabetic properties was discovered

Tanox, Inc. - New research reaffirms ability of TNX-355 to block HIV-1

Targeted Genetics Corporation - HIV/AIDS vaccine trial launched in Entebbe, Uganda, as three-way collaborative effort

Tech Council of Maryland, Inc. - Maryland technology council and MdBio, Inc. merge to form new trade association

Technical University, Munich - Paclitaxel-eluting stent compared with sirolimus-eluting stent in small coronary vessels

Tel Aviv University - Cancer cell ablation occurs using irreversible electroporation

The Endocrine Society - Endocrine support organization joins Congress to combat childhood obesity

The March of Dimes - Birth defects prevention organization commits additional $2.4 million to research

TheraQuest Biosciences, LLC - U.S. FDA accepts IND for abuse deterrent tramadol ER for neuropathic pain management

Third Military Medical University, Chongqing - Co-transfection into lung cancer cells line can increase chemosensitivity

Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital, Istanbul - Use of iloprost or nitroglycerin offers hypertension relief during valvular heart surgery

Tobacco Use - Quitting smoking for surgery may be best chance to quit for good

Tohoku University, Miyagi - Data advance knowledge in prostate cancer research

Tokyo Medical University - New findings in diagnostics described

Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology - A new I kappa B kinase beta inhibitor prevents human breast cancer progression

Toranomon General Hospital, Tokyo - HRCT of lung cancer detected nodular lesions with lobulation in peripheral areas of lung

Toyama Medical & Pharmaceutical University - Recent findings illuminate research in Epstein-Barr virus

Trellis Bioscience - Biotechnology company to provide cell line development services to PDL BioPharma

Tulane University, New Orleans - Review discusses tools for ischemia imaging and plaque imaging in diabetes

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention -  Plasmodium vivax was adapted to growth in owl monkeys

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Introducing diaphragms increases overall protected sexual activity

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Overweight and obese U.S. adults report poor health

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Report describes status of activities to improve immunization delivery

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - Partnership formed to strengthen pandemic influenza preparedness

U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health - Studies describe new findings in leukemia research

U.S. National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases - LoxP-flanked glucosylceramide synthase allele influences glycosphingolipid synthesis

U.S. National Institutes of Health - NK cell exposure to HIV Env proteins causes cellular abnormalities

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Uveitis-associated macular edema was unaffected by vitamin E oral supplementation

U.S. Naval Medical Research Center - Studies advance knowledge in typhus vaccines research

UCB - Developer of antiepileptic drug receives EMEA positive opinion, U.S. FDA approvable letter

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda - Lactate-pyruvate microdialysis may detect malignant hyperthermia susceptibility in pigs

Universidad del Valle, Cali - Recent findings illuminate research in malaria vaccines

Universidad del Valle, Cali - Reports add new data to malaria vaccines research

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - Studies add new findings to breast cancer body of knowledge

Universidade do Espirito Santo, Vitoria - Saliva nitric oxide levels are unchanged in HCV infected patients

Universitatsspital Basel - Patient expectation of antibiotic benefit studied in placebo-controlled trial

Universite Libre de Bruxelles - Dendritic cell vaccine induces CD8+ T cell responses against NA17-A2 tumor peptide

University Clinic, Munich - Data advance knowledge in cardiology research

University Hospital Cleveland - BMI appears unrelated to elevated GH and IGF-1 levels in patients with DISH

University Hospital Geneva - An rK39 antigen-based dipstick provides optimal field diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis

University Hospital Mannheim - Endoscopic full-thickness gastric wall resection using flexible stapler shows promise

University Hospital of Ulm - Colon dissection approach deemed advantageous for evaluating CT colonography

University Hospital, Birmingham - Inhaled SO₂ reduces cardiac vagal control, may increase risk of ventricular arrhythmia

University Hospital, Essen - Clinically relevant extracorporeal shock waves does not damage rabbit epiphysis

University Hospital, Frankfurt - Annular compression stitch improves quadrangular resections in mitral valve repair

University Hospital, Munster - Hypoxia is associated with characteristic astrocytic gene expression

University Medical Policlinic, Lausanne - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of tuberculosis diagnosis

University of Alberta - Single transmembrane domain IGF-II/M6P receptor activates G-protein, PKC-dependent pathway

University of Amsterdam - Early repair of aortic coarctation has limited effect on precoarctation vessel walls

University of Athens - Pregnancy hormones and maternal diet may reduce breast cancer risk in offspring

University of Bonn - Silent cerebral emboli detected after left atrial catheter ablation using diffusion weighted MRI

University of Bristol - Antibodies to CbpA and Ply may protect children against pneumococcal colonization

University of California, Irvine - Researchers' data advance ovarian cancer research

University of California, Los Angeles - Ets1-related protein initiates vasculogenesis in zebrafish

University of California, Los Angeles - Studies add new findings to melanoma vaccines body of knowledge

University of California, Los Angeles - Transport of polyamines in Drosophila S2 cells depends on proton gradient

University of California, San Diego - Mouse model may aid in drug development for autoimmune and inflammatory disorders

University of California, San Francisco - Definition and diagnostic implications of gemistocytic astrocytomas reviewed

University of California, San Francisco - Expandable endorectal coils used to improve alignment of prostate MR images

University of California, San Francisco - Report examines link between sexual activity and cardiac risk

University of Chicago - Findings describe new data in vector development research

University of Cincinnati - Aberrant perforin maturation underlies hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis clinical diversity

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center - Noninvasive Doppler index is useful to follow children with triscupid regurgitation

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center - Soy diet worsens heart disease in transgenic mice

University of Copenhagen - Tn/STn MUC1 glycopeptides elicit cancer-specific anti-MUC1 antibody responses

University of Edinburgh - PDE5 inhibition does not reverse endothelial dysfunction in coronary artery disease patients

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg - Recent findings in bacteriology described

University of Florida - Cyclosporine suppresses hepatitis C virus after liver transplantation

University of Florida - Myocardial performance index can detect acute heart transplant rejection in children

University of Florida - Suspect cytokines do not produce albuminuria in patients with nephrotic syndrome

University of Genova - Reports describe recent advances in imaging research

University of Georgia - Recent findings in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis provide new insights

University of Giessen - Thrust plate prosthesis suitable for patients with femoral head necrosis

University of Glasgow - Data advance knowledge in heart failure research

University of Glasgow - Immunohistochemical markers used to identify mesothelioma from serous carcinoma

University of Gottingen - Novel breakable stent shows promise for infant and neonatal interventions

University of Groningen - Mending the rhythm does not improve prognosis in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation

University of Hamburg - Subthreshold test pulses provide accurate measure of defibrillation lead impedance

University of Heidelberg - Assessment of myocardial perfusion adds value to conventional stress ECG

University of Heidelberg - Human papillomavirus-induced dysplasia may be derived from preexisting monoclonal cell

University of Hong Kong - Subcellular localization of DLC2 determined

University of Ioannina - Flow-mediated changes in pulse wave velocity offer new measure of endothelial function

University of Ioannina Medical School - Four Shigella waterborne outbreaks in Greece correspond to two epidemic waves

University of Istanbul - Diabetes related Peyronie disease seems common and should be actively sought

University of Jena - Induction of oxidative metabolism by mitochondrial frataxin may inhibit cancer growth

University of Kentucky - Patients, practices, and relationships in KAN CaRESS clinical trial are introduced

University of Kentucky, Lexington - Brain activity confirms that women with low estrogen levels are more sensitive to pain

University of Leicester School of Medicine - Telmisartan was more effective than ramipril in reducing blood pressure

University of Liverpool - First strong evidence for anticipation in familial pancreatic cancer presented

University of London - Spray-drying approach suitable for preparing PLGA protein-loaded microparticles

University of London Kings College - Methadone maintenance in HIV-infected drug users associated with better HAART compliance

University of Manchester - Recent studies add new data to cystic fibrosis research

University of Mannheim Applied Science - New research in the area of diagnostics detailed

University of Maryland - Aprotinin reduces blood loss and thrombosis risk in off-pump heart bypass surgery

University of Maryland - Article examines immunity for tumors and microbes after autotransplantation

University of Maryland - Bone marrow transplant plus gene therapy ameliorates encephalomyelitis

University of Massachusetts - RIP140 regulates adipocyte oxidative metabolism, glucose tolerance and energy expenditure

University of Massachusetts Medical School - Team targets proteins that contribute to diabetes, obesity

University of Messina - Modular endoprostheses effective for proximal femur tumor resection/replacement

University of Mexico - PRL and survival of CRC patients affected by tumor location and radiotherapy

University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine - HIV-associated amyotrophic lateral sclerosis syndrome may improve following HAART

University of Michigan - Tiron identified as bortezomib blocker

University of Milan - Chronic psychosocial stress may impair autonomic cardiovascular regulation

University of Missouri - Beta-myosin heavy chain myocytes are more resistant to power output changes induced by ischemia

University of Munich - Phenotypic changes in glioma endothelial cells demand culture constraints

University of Munich Hospital - Central bone transport systems improve outcome of bone defect repair

University of Naples SUN - A functional serotonin transporter gene polymorphism is associated with binge eating disorder

University of Natural Resources & Applied Life Sciences, Vienna - Method to generate antibody against human protein SNEV has been developed

University of New Mexico - Changing patterns of gallbladder carcinoma in New Mexico analyzed

University of Newcastle upon Tyne - Mutations spread in the normal colon by crypt fission

University of North Carolina - Culture of murine nasal epithelia models cystic fibrosis

University of North Carolina - No significant CV safety issues were found in clinical trials of phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors

University of North Carolina - Simple rule predicts renal artery stenosis in cardiac catheterization patients

University of Notre Dame - Model accurately predicts dissolved oxygen consumption within a hepatic fiber bioreactor

University of Nottingham - Antitumor benzothiazoles showed inhibitory activity against cancer cell lines

University of Ondokuz Mayis, Samsun - Leptin increases penicillin-induced frequency epileptic activity

University of Ottawa Heart Institute - Genetics of supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias is the focus of review

University of Padua - New findings in the area of transplant medicine detailed

University of Palermo - Review examines role of inflammation and infection in vascular disease

University of Pennsylvania - In depressed older adults, those with heart failure are less likely to be treated for depression

University of Pennsylvania - Xcat inhibits expression of the cytoplasmic-targeted Nance-Horan syndrome isoform

University of Pennsylvania Medical Center - Researchers' work adds to gynecology body of knowledge

University of Pittsburgh - Researchers describe findings in prostate cancer studies

University of Pittsburgh - Trichostatin A could be used to achieve tumor growth inhibition and cytotoxicity of gliomas

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Panel finds researcher committed no scientific misconduct in stem cell study

University of Rochester - Mitochondrial targeted antioxidants may offer a new therapeutic direction

University of Rochester Eye Institute - Dohlman-Doane keratoprosthesis effective in patients with poor keratoplasty prognosis

University of Salerno, Fisciano - Anandamide inhibited adhesion and migration of breast cancer cells

University of Sao Paulo - Estrogen therapy was not shown to improve cardiopulmonary function in postmenopausal women

University of Sao Paulo Medical School - Plasma amino-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide levels correlate with LV diastolic dysfunction

University of Selcuk, Konya - Antioxidant supplementation may be warranted in acute or chronic hepatitis B

University of Southern California - Neuropilin-1 may produce choroidal neovascularization in age-related macular degeneration

University of Southern California - Vascular endothelial growth factor messenger RNA may predict liver metastases

University of Tartu - Lipometer seems superior to BIA for body fat assessment in men and women

University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston - Calcium plus vitamin D may contribute to reduced polyp formation

University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio - Evolving concepts in pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma discussed

University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston - GES induced tachygastria is mediated by an adrenergic pathway and inhibits antral motility

University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston - Program helps to reach women in remote areas at risk for cervical cancer

University of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas - DNA structure gives insight into treatment against cancer

University of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas - Long-term high-carbohydrate diet may raise blood pressure in type 2 diabetics

University of Texas, Austin - Confocal microscopy could aid detection of cervical precancerous lesions

University of Toronto - Combination sorafenib and gemcitabine stabilizes disease in advanced solid tumors

University of Toronto - Intraislet insulin suppresses glucagon release via GABA-GABA_A receptor system

University of Toronto - More aggressive treatment of Hurthle cell tumors recommended

University of Tromso - Cognitive function in serum-defined hypothyroid patients unchanged by T4 substitution

University of Ulm - New findings in pancreatic cancer described

University of Utah - Communicating importance of physical activity to combat obesity may benefit Hispanic women

University of Utah - Rapid microwave-processed tissues suitable for immunohistochemical analysis

University of Utah - Tumor specific gene delivery is achieved using a pH-responsive system

University of Victoria - Self-deception does not explain high-risk sexual behavior in the face of HIV/AIDS

University of Vienna - Mechanical aortic valve replacement does not affect long-term neurocognitive function

University of Virginia - Spheroid formation model is promising to study hepatitis C infection

University of Washington - High-rate conditioning pulse trains in cochlear implants improve loudness growth

University of Western Sydney - Research shows music therapy soothes sick infants

University of Wisconsin - Motexafin-gadolinium was taken up by at least 90% of glioblastoma cell nuclei

University of Wisconsin - Parathyroidectomy likely to promote healing, associated with long-term survival

University of Zagreb - Effects of vanadate on glucose production discussed

University of the West of England - Electrochemical detection plus chromatography studies can detect nitrazepam in serum

VA Medical Center, Houston - Obesity or overweight status was linked to a lower risk for mortality

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Type 2 bradykinin receptor region potently regulates gene expression

VectorLogics, Inc. - Researchers' work adds to vaccines vector body of knowledge

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated - Biotech company reports 2005 financial results

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated - Key studies with hepatitis C therapy successfully completed

Viragen, Inc. - Multiferon antiviral studies with U.S. Army researchers using alpha interferon reported

Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital, Malaga - High levels of angiogenic protein are linked to the presence of macrophages in breast tumors

Virginia Commonwealth University - Metabolic acidosis associated with an increased mortality rate in ICU patients

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research - Gene expression in white blood cells quickly identify exposure to biothreat agents

Washington University, St. Louis - Microwave ablation for atrial fibrillation produces linear dose-response curves

Xiamen University - Fungus extract enhances immunogenicity elicited by foot-and-mouth disease vaccine

Young Innovations, Inc. - Dental supply company reports record income for year ended December 31, 2005