Law and Health Weekly

Medwave, Inc. - Medwave's Primo blood pressure monitor added to existing Amerinet purchasing agreement

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - How to decrease p27(Kip1) levels during tumor development discussed

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Pelvic lymph node metastasis in prostate cancer predicted by endorectal and phased-array MRI

Merck & Company, Inc. - New findings in HIV/AIDS vaccines described

Mergers & Acquisitions - Global Healthcare Exchange acquires assets of Ideal Systems, Inc.

Mersana Therapeutics, Inc. - Mersana Therapeutics appoints Russell C. Petter and Ullrich S. Schwertschlag as vice presidents

Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc. - Metabasis Therapeutics reports boosted fourth quarter revenues from Merck alliance

Mexico National Institute of Medical Sciences & Nutrition Salvador Zubirán - Macrophage and T cell apoptosis related to pulmonary tuberculosis protection or disease

Michigan State University - Tweaking Taxol points way to a greener, more productive future

MicroMed Cardiovascular, Inc. - MicroMed initiates multicenter evaluation of updated DeBakey VAD in Europe

Microvision, Inc. - Microvision adds Marc Onetto to board of directors

Monash University, Clayton - Multiple signalling pathways are involved in skeletal muscle cell glucose uptake

Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York - AKT induces erythroid-cell maturation of fetal liver progenitor cells

Mt. Sinai Medical Center, New York - Reports advance knowledge in kidney disease research

Nabi Biopharmaceuticals - Nabi Biopharmaceuticals to continue gram-positive program following outside advisory panel review

Nagasaki University - Research in rectal cancer provides new insights

Nagoya University - Low birth weight is associated with adult hypertension in Japanese workplace population

National Hospital, Osaka -  Mycobacterium tuberculosis protection is conferred by DNA vaccine

National Research Center, Cairo - Asthma severity correlates with angiogenic factors in children

National Taiwan University - Bilayered scaffold suitable for skin equivalent tissue engineering

National Taiwan University - Fas-associated phosphatase-1 proposed as tumor suppressor gene in hepatocellular carcinoma

National Taiwan University Hospital - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of cancer vaccines

National University of Ireland Galway - Collagen-glycosaminoglycan matrix developed for heart valve tissue engineering

National University of Singapore - Two immunogenic proteins may be potential Klebsiella pneumoniae vaccine candidates

Neuralieve - Neuralieve names Gary Stroy as CEO

New York University-Hospital for Joint Diseases - Ankle ailments get a leg up with new treatments and techniques

Ningbo University School of Medicine - Antitumor effects of all-trans-retinoic acid on pancreatic cancer examined

Nottingham City Hospital - Node-negative breast cancer prognosis is enhanced by assessing lymphovascular invasion

Novacea, Inc. - Novacea appoints Amar Singh as chief commercialization officer

Novartis Oncology - Femara shown to reduce breast cancer recurrence even after lapse in follow-up tamoxifen treatment

Noxxon Pharma AG - Noxxon Pharma signs alliance with Pfizer for NOX-B11 Spiegelmer for obesity

OXIS International, Inc. - Gary Post of Ambient Advisors, LLC, joins OXIS' board, company announces credit line

Ohio State University - New findings in leukemia described

Ohio State University - Preference for alternatives to sugar are based on sour, bitter tastes

Ohio State University - Studies describe new findings in proteomics research

Oita University, Hasama - Histamine H₁ -R signaling is independent of POMC-MC4-R complex in regulating adiposity

Okayama University - Prostate cancer treated with estramustine phosphate, ifosfamide, and cisplatin

OrSense Ltd. - OrSense's noninvasive glucose sensor achieves accurate performance in acute care setting

Oral Health - Dental benefits may improve health, Delta Dental member survey shows

Organon - Women uncertain how to take the progestogen-only contraceptive pill correctly, study shows

Orthovita, Inc. - Orthovita enters license agreement with Angiotech for Vitagel surgical hemostat

Osaka University - Viral infections diagnosed with noninvasive near-infrared spectroscopy

Personnel - Henry Ford Health System appoints CEO for new West Bloomfield Hospital

Personnel - Jeffrey Blumengold named to head healthcare group of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services

Personnel - Nexa Orthopedics appoints Chris Harber and Jamal Rushdy as vice presidents

Personnel - Paradigm Medical names Luis Mostacero as vice president finance

Personnel - Shareholders elected two new members to USHEALTH Group board of directors

Pfizer Global Research & Development - Homogeneous embryonic stem-derived cell types isolated from heterogeneous populations

PharmaVentures Ltd. - PharmaVentures publishes report addressing fact and fiction in the battle against influenza

Pharmaxis Ltd - Dr. Peter Farrell joins Pharmaxis board

Philanthropy - West Coast Bank donates $25,000 to build Providence Newberg Medical Center

Philipps University, Marburg - Leukemia inhibition of retinoic acid receptor signaling by Ski evaluated in acute myeloid leukemia

PhytoMedical Technologies, Inc. - PhytoMedical enters into expanded collaborative agreement for type 2 diabetes compound

Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse - Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse invests $100,000 in Applied Isotope Technologies, Inc.

Polish Academy of Science - Researchers' work adds to stem cell transplantation body of knowledge

PolyMedix, Inc. - PolyMedix receives $3 million U.S. NIH grant to develop antibiotic drugs

Primary Physicians Research - Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccine can replace second-dose vaccinations

Product Licensing - Genetic testing company Tm Bioscience acquires sepsis biomarkers from Sirius Genomics

Product Licensing - Ranbaxy purchases rights and assets to Senetek's autoinjector device

Professional Education - Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation announces six new nursing education initiatives

Professional Safety - Perioperative RNs concerned about surgical glove punctures, AORN Congress survey shows

Public Health - Canadian Institutes of Health Research release casebooks about turning research into action

Punjabi University - Protein tyrosine phosphatase inhibition improves vascular endothelial dysfunction

Radiological Society of North America - Ultrasound provides safe, accurate diagnosis of breast cancer in pregnant women

Reproductive Genetics Institute, Chicago - Somatic cells reprogrammed by embryonic stem cell cytoplast

Research & Markets - Bio-outsourcing explored in new report

Research & Markets - Failure to modulate protein-protein interactions as druggable targets is new report topic

Research & Markets - Manufacture of medical devices and supplies is $50B industry in the U.S.

Research & Markets - Research and Markets examines use of bisphosphonates in treating bone loss and metastases

Research & Markets - U.S. antidepressant market in decline, market share of generics to increase, report says

Research Australia - First patient implanted with HeartWare's HVAD circulatory assist device

Rhode Island Hospital - Cardiomyocyte hypertrophy is exacerbated by selective loss of fine tuning G_q/11 signaling

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Rigel granted key patents in immunology, virology, and oncology

Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen - IL-7R alpha polymorphisms related to treatment-related mortality after SCT

Rockefeller University, New York - Role of hypothalamic function in feeding behavior reviewed

Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo - Metastatic colorectal cancer experienced chemotherapy-induced carcinoembryonic antigen surge

Royal Free & University College Medical School, London - Studies advance knowledge in diabetes therapy research

Russian Academy of Science - BRCA1 gene mutation analyzed using hybridization with hydrogel microarrays

S.S. Giovanni & Paolo Hospital, Mestre Venezia - Lung cancer survival extended by adding gemcitabine to paclitaxel/carboplatin

SIGA Technology Inc. - Small molecule compounds inhibit hemorrhagic fever New World arenaviruses

Salick Cardiovascular Centers, Inc. - Salick Cardiovascular Centers obtains a $75 million series A financing from Warburg Pincus

San Raffaele Science Institute, Milan - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of cancer therapy

Sangamo Biosciences - Sangamo Biosciences announces positive Phase 1 results in patients with diabetic neuropathy

Scientific Institute of Public Health, Brussels - Reports add new data to cervical cancer research

Scripps Research Institute - Minor mutations in avian influenza virus increase chances of human infection

Semafore Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Semafore Pharmaceuticals receives $2.3 million Indiana grant to conduct kinase research

Senesco Technologies - Gene technology increases pancreatic islet cell survivability in animal study

Servier - New 5-year efficacy data of strontium ranelate in treating osteoporotic women presented

Shimane University - Atopic dermatitis lesions feature vascular endothelial growth factor

Shwartz Center for Nutrition & Metabolism, Cleveland - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of obesity pathogenesis

Sigma-Aldrich Corporation - Sigma-Aldrich to offer free protocol manuals from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press

Small Bone Innovations, Inc. - Biodegradable device for basal thumb osteoarthritis drives company's growth

Smiths Medical MD, Inc. - Smiths Medical expands line of needles for spinal anesthesia, lumbar puncture

Society for General Microbiology - Scientists examine methods to enhance probiotics and boost friendly bacteria

Society for Neuroscience - Stem cell treatment succeeds in spinal cord-injured rats

Society of Gynecologic Oncologists - New criteria established to detect ovarian cancer in asymptomatic postmenopausal women

Southern Medical University, Guangzhou - Oligonucleotide microarray detects and types human papillomavirus

Southridge Capital Management LLC - Southridge Capital Management to provide financing up to $15 million to Imaging Diagnostics

Spherix Incorporated - Spherix meets overseas CRO, moves to finalize phase 3 trial of Naturlose for diabetes

St. John's Health Center, Santa Monica - Melanoma patients prognosticated by microphthalmia transcription factor

Staffing - Medical Staffing Solutions to provide clinical staffing for Atlantic City, New Jersey hospital

Staffing - Roche goes online to coordinate global recruitment

Stanford University - Angiogenesis may be manipulated through asymmetric dimethylarginine regulation

Stanford University - Visual learning may be a solution for alcoholics with recall problems from Korsakoff Syndrome

Stanford University Medical Center - Stanford's Human Research Protection Program receives highest rating from accrediting group

State University of Campinas - New research in the area of polycystic ovary syndrome detailed

Strategic Diagnostics Inc. - Strategic Diagnostics reports trading symbol changed to SDIX, Nasdaq compliance reinstated

Stryker Corporation - Stryker Corp. acquires Sightline Technologies stock for $50 million, other considerations

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration - Florida receives over $16 million for hurricane crisis counseling aid

Summit - Carol Sipe named senior vice president and general manager of Summit operations

Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Phase 2 clinical trial of cytotoxic therapy SNS-595 in small-cell lung cancer initiated

Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Sunesis Pharmaceuticals agrees to raise $45 million in private placement of common stock

Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul - Prognostic model for extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma designed

Surgical Technology - Texas hospital to install BrainSuiteiMRI in its neurosurgical operating room

Synova Healthcare Group, Inc. - Synova, BioPad, Ltd. develop and test data logging system for noninvasive fetal monitoring

TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc. - Children with pediatric GERD can go undiagnosed for months, says new survey of moms

Technical University of Munich - Use of biphosphonates in advanced prostate and renal cell cancer discussed

Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center - Celecoxib leads to G₂ /M arrest

Teranode Corportion - Research software company Teranode Corporation names three VPs to management team

The Quigley Corporation - Quigley initiates development plan to test QR-441(A) against avian influenza in poultry stocks

Tottori University, Yonago - Cyclohexenonic long-chain fatty alcohol improves hyperreactivity of diabetic aorta

Toyota Memorial Hospital - Primary Epstein-Barr virus infection is associated with T cells in hepatitis

Tripos, Inc. - Tripos and Cara form partnership to develop therapeutics for treating pain, inflammation

Tulane University, New Orleans - Food insecurity is less important than low activity and television viewing in youth obesity

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - Former manager of Inwood Dairy pleads guilty to violation of the Clean Water Act

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - U.S. FDA prohibits use of antiviral drugs in poultry to help keep drugs effective for humans

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Cancer metastasis in xenograft models is altered by interleukin-1 blockade

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Prostate cancer mortality linked to crop patterns in U.S. Northern Plain states

U.S. National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases - New data illuminates research in smallpox vaccines

Uganda Virus Research Institute - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS behavioral medicine

Universidade de Campinas - Aminoguanidine prevented blood antioxidant system impairment in diabetic rats

Universita di Pisa - Treatment of superficial cancer by endoscopic mucosal resection evaluated

Universitatsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck - Ovarian angiogenesis is mediated by follicular fluid high-density lipoprotein

Universite Libre de Bruxelles - Recent findings illuminate research in melanoma vaccines

Universite Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris - Liver injury in HIV-infected patients can be associated with altered hepatic expression

University Autonoma of Barcelona -  Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA highly prevalent in biopsies from sarcoidosis patients

University Campus Bio-Medico, Rome - Islet cell autoimmunity is common in autoimmune endocrine patients in central Africa

University Catholique Louvain, Brussels - Botulinum neurotoxin improved response to cancer radiotherapy and chemotherapy

University College London - Researchers' findings advance peripheral vascular disease research

University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool - Surgical outcomes for tongue and soft palate squamous cell cancer compared

University Hospital Freiburg - Immunofluorescence analysis has strong potential as a diagnostic tool in PCD

University Hospital Grosshadern, Munich - Recent findings in leukemia provide new insights

University of Alabama - Adenoviral transduction of canine osteosarcoma cells enhances infectivity

University of Amsterdam - Inhibition of PLDR by cisplatin increased the induction of apoptosis

University of Amsterdam - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of angiology

University of Angers - Anti-glioma vaccination is facilitated by new polymer-based particulate systems

University of Basel Hospital - For heart failure patients, hospitalization increases prescriptions, potential drug interactions

University of Birmingham - Influenza vaccination antibody response is enhanced by prior acute stress exposure

University of Brighton - Moderate exercise improved whole-day glycemic control in obese with type 2 diabetes

University of British Columbia - Hepatic leptin resistance due to PTP1B overexpression may lead to diabetes and obesity

University of Calabria, Arcavacata Di Rende - Endometrial cancer cell proliferation is mediated by G protein-coupled receptor

University of Calcutta - Dietary CLnA exerts antioxidant activity in chemically induced diabetes mellitus

University of Calgary - Revascularization of total coronary occlusions resulted in decrease in QT dispersion

University of California, Berkeley - UC Berkeley team helps win approval for life-saving post-partum drug for African women

University of California, Irvine -  Chlamydia trachomatis major outer membrane protein induces partial protection

University of California, Irvine - Combined nerve graft and growth factor treatment facilitates catecholaminergic fiber regrowth

University of California, Los Angeles - TAK-1-binding protein modulates localization of p38 MAP kinase and downstream signaling

University of California, San Francisco - Antagonism of CGRP or its receptors may be useful in treating pain from acute pancreatitis

University of California, San Francisco - Lymphatic drainage patterns of head and neck melanoma examined

University of Cambridge - Breast cancer resistance protein and p-glycoprotein modulated by corticosteroids

University of Cambridge - DNA strand breaks induce CAF-1 expression in quiescent human cells

University of Cambridge - Researchers describe findings in diabetes pathogenesis studies

University of Chicago - Loneliness linked to high blood pressure in aging adults

University of Chicago - New findings in the area of polycystic ovary syndrome detailed

University of Cincinnati - Role for syndecan-3 in melanocortin regulation of energy balance is proposed

University of Colorado - American Indians with alcohol problems have more medical conditions

University of Colorado - High platelet FcR expression and low LDL cholesterol levels more common in type 2 diabetes

University of Erlangen Nurnberg - Recombinant factor XIII reduces severe pleural effusion after open-heart surgery

University of Exeter - Efficacy of homeopathic therapy as cancer treatment unsupported

University of Greifswald - Apoptosis induced in prostate carcinoma by histone deacetylase inhibitors via caspase activity

University of Groningen - Small-interfering RNAs are efficiently delivered via reconstituted influenza virus envelopes

University of Illinois College of Nursing - Mothers are effective as HIV risk reduction educators for adolescent daughters

University of Istanbul - Val34Leu polymorphism in FXIII gene shows protective effect against myocardial infarction

University of Laval, Ste. Foy - Increased ASP and complement C3 linked to diabetes and related lipid factors

University of London - T cell epitopes of Sendai virus are not solely responsible for viral clearance

University of London Kings College - Intranasal IFN gamma extends passive IgA antibody protection against MTB lung infection

University of Louisville - Adverse effects are associated with bone morphogenetic protein-2 use

University of Luebeck - Cortisol correlates with metabolic disturbances in population study of type 2 diabetics

University of Mainz - 3,4-Diarylmaleimides staunch angiogenesis in laboratory assays

University of Maryland School of Medicine - Findings describe new data in surgical technology research

University of Melbourne - RT-PCR rapidly differentiates infectious bronchitis virus vaccine strains and field isolates

University of Miami - Gloria and Emilio Estefan give $1 million gift to U. of Miami paralysis program for clinical trials

University of Michigan - Autoimmune diseases within individuals and families can increase other autoimmune risk

University of Michigan - Impact of information technology on cancer prevention studied

University of Michigan - Type 2 diabetes mellitus may influence outcome of concurrent late-onset Alzheimer disease

University of Michigan Health Systems - Deep vein thrombosis displays neutrophil-guided vein wall remodeling but not neovascularization

University of Minnesota - Recent findings in cardiology described

University of Murcia - Differential diagnoses of hypertrophic cardiomyopathies may be aided by DNA quantification

University of New Hampshire - Seagrass is in decline worldwide, says University of New Hampshire researcher

University of New South Wales, Sydney - Norovirus genotype variant associated with global gastroenteritis outbreaks

University of North Carolina - Weight maintenance in adults should be defined as weight change of <3% of body weight

University of Occupational & Environmental Health, Kitakyushu - Studies add new findings to statins body of knowledge

University of Padua - Epstein-Barr virus infection dynamics are affected by IL-2 therapy in HIV-coinfected patients

University of Pennsylvania - Notch most likely blocks adipogenesis through the induction of Hes-1 homodimers

University of Perugia - Osteoporosis risk may be affected by vitamin A activity on retinol in older women

University of Pisa - ACE inhibitor benefits in diabetes are due to protective action on pancreatic beta-cells

University of Pittsburgh - Colorectal cancer staged with mRNA markers

University of Pittsburgh - New findings in the area of HIV/AIDS vaccines detailed

University of Pittsburgh - Smoking behavior response to nicotine influence may vary by gender

University of Regensburg - Neurotransmitters determine survival and differentiation of newly generated neurons

University of Rochester - Growing body of research links lead to osteoporosis

University of Roma Tor Vergata, Rome - Crohn disease lamina propria lymphocytes utilize Flip to resist FAS-mediated apoptosis

University of Rostock - Nicotine influences ovarian follicle apoptosis but not angiogenesis

University of Saarland, Homburg - Renal cell carcinoma should be treated by elective nephron sparing surgery

University of Sassari - Taurine supplementation shows potential in diabetes mellitus treatment

University of South Paris - In idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension, bosentan therapy outcome was comparable to other trials

University of Strathclyde, Glasgow - Oral tetanus toxoid vesicular delivery induces systemic and mucosal immunity

University of Tennessee - Communication accuracy between cancer patients and their physicians examined

University of Teramo - Vascular remodeling rises in ovarian follicles during the periovulatory period

University of Texas, Houston - Prostacyclin receptor loop mediates interaction with G alpha s protein

University of Tokyo - Oncolytic HSV-1 vectors armed with immunostimulatory genes enhances antitumor efficacy

University of Toronto - Results of trial support early treatment in non-ST-segment elevation ACS

University of Toronto - Rosuvastatin enhanced apoB degradation in insulin resistant and metabolic dyslipidemia model

University of Tubingen - Breast cancer is marginally affected by estrogen's influence on tumor chemokine

University of Tubingen - MSCT is noninvasive method to detect or rule out coronary artery disease in higher BMI patients

University of Ulster, Londonderry - New data illuminates research in diabetes pathogenesis

University of Utah - Assays are evaluated for serological diagnosis of Trypanosoma cruzi

University of Verona - Oxidized low-density lipoproteins might be markers of destabilization of coronary artery disease

University of Washington - Cervicitis risk factors may be distinct from those of other endocervical infections

University of Washington - Hepatitis C virus replication is influenced by CXCL-8 and related mRNA stability

University of Washington - Lung cancer may be prevented by tea

University of Washington - Taking a bite out of a fellow colony worker helps wasps recruit new foragers

University of Western Australia - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of hypertension

University of Western Ontario - Co-expression of metallothionein and p53 implicated in tumor cell apoptosis

University of Wisconsin - Transplanted embryonic stem cells regenerate infarcted myocardium

University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg - C-reactive protein assesses pneumococcal conjugate vaccine efficacy in preventing pneumonia

University of Wyoming - Researchers' data advance cardiology research

University of Yamanashi - Immune targeting with MAGE-3(113) peptide is a promising gastrointestinal cancer therapy

Uterine Cancer - Laparoscopic surgery is beneficial for uterine cancer, studies reveal

VCA Animal Hospitals - Bacterial disease leptospirosis can be health threat to canines and humans, vet warns

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Kidney disease is not properly addressed in non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes

Ventaira Pharmaceuticals - Ventaira signs agreement with Nypro to manufacture pulmonary drug delivery device

VioQuest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pamela Harris, MD, named chief medical officer of VioQuest Pharmaceuticals

Virginia Commonwealth University - An immunoadjuvant chaperone induces signals upon dendritic cell interaction

Virginia Tech - Light activated anticancer drug targeted to DNA using cisplatin like sub-units

Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC - Lower rate of cervical cancer screening among Hispanics may suggest reduced access to care

Washington University, St. Louis - mGLUT 9 splice variants are expressed in liver and kidney and are upregulated in diabetes

WaveLight, Inc. - WaveLight DataLink software-generated data confirms quality of laser eye surgery outcomes

Westmead Hospital - Invasive aspergillosis excluded by nested PCR screening assay

Weston Education Center, London - Eleven common symptoms widely spread among five progressive chronic diseases

William Blair & Company, L.L.C. - William Blair initiates coverage of Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. with market perform rating

Wistar Institute, Philadelphia - Melanoma vaccine strategy shows promise in laboratory experiments

World Heart Corporation - World Heart Corporation reports Q4 2005 revenues of $3.63 million, up 22% over Q4 2004

Wright Medical Group, Inc. - U.S. FDA clears Wright's custom biocomposite bone graft extender for use in spine

XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. - XTL Biopharmaceuticals announces private placement agreement, 2005 financial results

Yale University - Advanced ovarian cancer shows strong insulin-like growth factor II expression

Yale University - Too much or too little sleep increases diabetes risk for men

Yale University - Wasabi's kick linked to single pain receptor

Yokohama National University - Keratinocarcinoma cell line expressing AQP3 identified

Yonsei University, Seoul -  Clonorchis sinensis fatty acid-binding protein induces an immune response

ZOLL Medical Corporation - ZOLL Medical Corporation exercises option to acquire assets of Lifecor, Inc.

Zhejiang University, Hangzhou - Preadipocyte differentiation assay was developed for screening antidiabetes drugs

Ziopharm Oncology, Inc. - Ziopharm Oncology reports $9.5 million net loss in 2005 compared to $5.7 million in 2004

deCODE Genetics - Transcription factor 7-like 2 (TCF7L2) gene variant confers type 2 diabetes risk

pSivida Limited - PSivida announces drug delivery device certified to be GMP equivalent to E.U. standards

sanofi-aventis - sanofi-aventis reiterates safety of zolpidem tartrate CIV as indicated in U.S. for insomnia