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Law & Health Weekly

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 8th, 2006
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
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Awards - Humana wins Stevie Award for best new product

Baylor College of Medicine, U.S. - Ethics for clinical trials enrollment for women of childbearing potential emphasized

Bradmer Pharmaceuticals - Bradmer extends patent portfolio with allowance letter from European Patent Office

Business Update - USIS Commercial Services launches I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Product

Cerimon Pharmaceuticals - Cerimon Pharmaceuticals names James Welch as chief financial officer

Cytopia - Cytopia announces major license and R&D collaboration

Healthcare Costs - Solvay announces plans to extend assistance program for Medicare Part D-eligible patients

Healthcare Coverage - URAC receives deemed status from CMS for its Medicare Advantage Program

Medicare - CMS raises reimbursement rate for Intact Medical's breast lesion excision system

Medicare - Mental health patients face high out-of-pocket costs under Medicare Part D prescription benefit

Medicare - Over 38 million people with Medicare are now receiving prescription drug coverage

Miraculins - Miraculins verifies colorectal biomarker results

Partnership for Safe Medicines - Dateline's "Bitter Pills" investigation highlights need for consumer awareness of counterfeit drugs

AEterna Zentaris - AEterna Zentaris reports positive results from ongoing phase I trial with AN-152

AH Nethersole Hospital, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China - Researchers' work from the People's Republic of China, Canada and Sweden adds to diabetes body of knowledge

Aarhus University, Denmark - IV injection for tumors resulted in a higher fraction of adoptively transferred cells

Abbott, U.S. - Recent findings from the United States and Germany illuminate research in diabetes

Abraxis BioScience - Abraxis BioScience receives approval in Canada for Abraxane

Abt Associates - Kay M. Larholt named VP, executive director of Abt Associates biostatistics/epidemiology

Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Czech Republic - Drug-resistant HIV proteinase mutants rapidly phenotyped by noninfectious fluorimetric assay

Access Pharmaceuticals - Access Pharmaceuticals announces dosing of ProLindac in first patient in phase II trial

Accu-Break Pharmaceuticals - Accu-Break, Strides Arcolab enter joint venture to develop generic pharmaceuticals

Accuray Incorporated - CyberKnife System enables patients to receive systemic chemotherapy sooner

Acusphere - Acusphere reports positive results on AI-700 in phase III trial

Adherex Technologies - Data presented on Adherex's Eniluracil in activation of chemotherapeutic agent 5-fluorouracil

Adventrx Pharmaceuticals - Adventrx reports positive CoFactor phase II trial results at ASCO conference

Affymax - Follicle-stimulating hormone receptor can be allosterically activated

Akita University Hospital, Akita, Japan - Early cauda equina tumor diagnosis is necessary

Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, Netherlands - Gallstone risk increases following gastric banding in morbidly obese

All India Institute of Medical Sciencess, India - Studies from India and the United States add new findings to plague body of knowledge

Allos Therapeutics - Allos Therapeutics' Efaproxyn reduces tumor hypoxia, HIF-1-alpha expression

Amdl - Amdl files preliminary proxy statement with U.S. SEC regarding Jade acquisition

American University of Beirut, Lebanon - Temporal lobe epilepsy patients gain normalization of QOL with lobectomy

Anormed - Anormed's VP of communications departs

Antisoma - Antisoma announces positive phase I data, new trial plans and regaining of rights for R1550

Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki, Greece - BPD-DS linked to suppressed ghrelin levels and may lead to long-term weight-loss

Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel - Vertebroplasty-associated intradiscal cement leakage is assessed

AstraZeneca - Results of studies show progression free survival advantage for ZD6474 in lung cancer

Atherotech - Atherotech contracts with Source Scientific to make VAP cholesterol test equipment

Atmospheric Study - New satellite set to collect most-detailed data yet about atmospheric particles

Australian Center for Sexual Health, Sydney, Australia - Tolerance to tadalafil does not occur during six months of treatment

Awards - Kettering Medical Center - Sycamore recognized in distinguished hospital program

Axis-Shield - Axis-Shield launches assay as part of AxSYM program

Bacterin International - Bacterin receives international honor

Baker Medical Research Institute, Australia - Recent findings in diabetes described by researchers from Australia, the New Zealand and the United States

Banyu Pharmaceutical Company - Neuropeptide YY5 antagonist ameliorates body weight in diet-induced obese mice

Baskent University, Turkey - Recent studies from Turkey and the United States add new data to transplants research

Battelle - Battelle opens offices in Japan and South Korea

Beijing Institute of Microbiology & Epidemiology, People's Republic of China - Studies from the People's Republic of China and United States describe new findings in anthrax research

BioDynamics - BioDynamics forms partnership with Noray Bioinformatics

BioMag Corporation - BioMag engages Rear Admiral Udomporn Sompongse to launch clinical trials, sales in Thailand

BioStorage Technologies - BioStorage, Sentry partner to provide logistics, storage to biopharmaceutical firms

Bioenvision - Bioenvision receives European approval for Evoltra

Bionovo - Bionovo highlights new assay data on menopausal drug

Boston Scientific Corp. - Boston Scientific launches new balloon catheters

Boston University, U.S. - Mini-mental state exam for substance abuse research recruiting excludes small group of subjects

BrainLAB AG - BrainLAB diagnostics aid physicians with cancer therapy decisions

Brookhaven National Laboratory, U.S. - Research results advance understanding of how toxic compounds are eliminated from the body

Burrill & Company - Biotech takes it on the chin in May

Business Update - AllergyKids, Safe Guard Medi-Systems launch AllergyKids Medical Flash Drive Wristband

Business Update - Altarum Institute adds Health Systems Research to organization

Business Update - Children's Hospital of Orange County implements High Tower SEM 3210, addressing security, HIPAA

Business Update - Continua Health Alliance formed to establish network system for health and fitness products

Business Update - Image Solutions and Synapse Partnership ink exclusive partnership agreement

Business Update - Le Consortium IRIS-Quebec Plus, Dinmar to develop outpatient documentation application

Business Update - Massachusetts-based Pepin Heart Hospital picks identity, access management software system

Business Update - Meridian Health installs health information management software in New Jersey hospitals

Cairo University, Egypt - Open-heart surgery patients show lower postop bleeding with tranexamic acid application

Campus Biomedico University, Italy - Researchers from Italy and Netherlands describe findings in lung cancer studies

Cancer Council Victoria, Australia - Findings from Australia, France and Canada describe new data in breast cancer research

Cancer Therapy - Pancreatic cancer surgery can help those over 80

Cardiac Rehabilitation Institute, Israel - Data from Israel, the United States and Australia advance knowledge in angiology research

Cardinal Health - Cardinal Health signs agreement with Novation for distribution of medical and surgical products

Cardiome Pharma Corporation - Cardiome announces Refusal to File decision by U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Cardiovascular Research - Stopping medication too soon after receiving a drug-eluting stent raises risk of death

Cardium Therapeutics - Cardium reports meta-analysis findings of angiogenic gene therapy studies in heart disease

Catalan Institute of Oncology, Spain - Intestinal type of stomach and esophagus adenocarcinoma risk reduced by fruit and vegetable intake

Catholic University of Campobasso, Italy - LASIK in patients with high myopic anisometropia could result in diplopia

Catholic University of Seoul, Italy - Researchers from Italy, Taiwan and the People's Republic of China publish new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, U.S. - Astrocytes in models with oxygen-induced retinopathy overexpress protein kinase CK2

Celator Pharmaceuticals - Celator Pharmaceuticals presents positive results from Phase I study for CPX-1

Celgene Corporation - Revlimid evaluated as combination oral treatment regimen in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma

Cell Genesys - Cell Genesys reports long-term follow-up data from Phase 2 trial of GVAX immunotherapy in CML

Cell Genesys - Chimeric oncolytic adenoviruses enhance gene transfer and oncolysis

Cell Press - Researchers dissect the machinery of nicotine's reward

Cell Therapeutics - Data from CT-2106 clinical trial presented at ASCO

Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Rotenburg an der Fulda, Germany - Lipid levels show no reduction with policosanol

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, U.S. - Salmonella Heidelberg outbreaks in U.S. traced to poultry and eggs

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, U.S. - HIV RNA testing improves diagnosis of HIV infection in high-risk patients

Central Queensland University, Australia - High tibial osteotomy does not affect the tibial slope in the sagittal plane

Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal, Montreal, Canada - Researchers from Canada and Japan detail new studies and findings in the area of angiology

Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal, Montreal, Canada - Researchers' work from Canada, Japan and the Netherlands; k adds to breast cancer body of knowledge

Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, Pordenone, Italy - Non-Hodgkin lymphoma risk might be affected by diet

Charite University of Medicine, Germany - New findings in apoptosis described from Germany and the United States

Charles University, Czech Republic - Bladder cancer outcome linked to Pax5 expression

Charles University, Czech Republic - Reports from the Czech Republic, Germany and Denmark advance knowledge in obesity research

ChemGenex Pharmaceuticals - ChemGenex discovery highlighted at international diabetes conference

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, U.S. - Intubated, critically ill children transported with novel quantitative microstream capnometer

Chinese Academy of Science, People's Republic of China - Heat shock protein gp96 affects dendritic cell maturation and CTL expansion

Chinese University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China - Nasopharyngeal carcinoma linked to reduced plasma RNA integrity

Ciphergen Biosystems - Ciphergen reports positive results from multicenter validation ovarian cancer biomarker study

City University of New York, U.S. - Recent studies from the United States add new data to renal cancer research

City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, U.S. - shRNA expression in CD34+ progenitors avoids induction of siRNA interferon responses

Clavis Pharma ASA - Clavis Pharma's Elacyt enters Phase I/II clinical leukemia study

Cognia Corporation - Cognia begins market expansion with appointment of new CEO and CSO

Collaborations - America's Health Insurance Plans, American Dental Association formalize agreement

Collaborations - Health Dialog and American Re HealthCare enter into strategic alliance

Collaborations - Healthy Interactions announces collaboration with American Diabetes Association

Collaborations - Hylant Group partners with ACE Medical Risk

Collaborations - Microsoft, Insurity form software development, joint marketing strategic alliance

Coloplast - Coloplast completes acquisition of Mentor's urology business

Columbia University, U.S. - Behavioral consequences of terrorism reviewed

CombinatorRx - CombinatoRx appoints Michael Kauffman, MD, PhD, to board of directors

Comprehensive Cancer Institute Limburg, Belgium - Effect of smoking on bladder cancer risk reduced by fruit consumption

Cordoba University Medical School, Spain - Adult renal tumors characterized by the 2004 World Health Organization classification

Cornell University, U.S. - HIV/HCV coinfection virological responders differentiated from nonresponders

Crucell N.V. - Crucell announces large human clinical trial with bird flu vaccine

CuraGen Corporation - CuraGen and TopoTarget announce NCI-sponsored Phase II clinical trial with PXD101 for AML

Cutting Edge Information - Drug companies use key opinion leaders to build blockbuster brands

Cutting Edge Information - Market research shows many pharma companies unsatisfied with portfolio management strategy

Cytocell Technologies - Cytocell launches range of whole chromosome painting probes

Cytogen Corporation - Cytogen presents promising data from combination trials with QUADRAMET and Docetaxel

Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma - Dainippon Sumitomo and Chelsea Therapeutics sign licensing agreement for hypotension agent

Dalhousie University, Canada - Studies from Canada, the United States and Norway advance knowledge in influenza research

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, U.S. - Colorectal cancer patients responded to capecitabine, oxaliplatin, and erlotinib

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, U.S. - New findings from the United States and United Kingdom in the area of HIV/AIDS detailed

Dankook University, South Korea - Research from South Korea, Greece and Sweden in bladder cancer provides new insights

Dendreon Corporation - Dendreon publishes research showing promise of Provenge in combination with Avastin

Dendrite International - Dendrite product delivers integrated, multi-channel marketing capabilities to pharma marketers

Dermatology and Aesthetic Center, Boca Raton, U.S. - Treatment of melasma reviewed

Dharmacon - Dharmacon and amaxa collaborate to improve siRNA delivery into cells

Diet & Nutrition - New survey reveals women's insights on how food and friends affect their health practices

Digene Corporation - Digene announces CEO succession plan

Digene Corporation - Study shows HPV DNA testing about 40% more sensitive than conventional, liquid based PAPs

Dokuz Eylul University Hospital, Izmir, Turkey - Cardiac autonomic regulation may be positively affected by raloxifene

Drexel University, U.S. - Researchers' findings from the United States and United Kingdom advance influenza research

Drexel University, U.S. - Restoration of vaginal lactobacilli is similarly effected by clindamycin and metronidazole

Drug Abuse - Study elicits child's eye view of methamphetamine abuse and its effects

Drug Safety - MediaFact launches section alerting consumers to potential diabetic complications of Zyprexa

Duke University, U.S. - AMI patients treated with GP IIb/IIIa antagonists during PCI show reduced late mortality

Duke University, U.S. - Activity-dependent muscle growth requires resident stem cells

Duke University, U.S. - CAZ-R Klebsiella pneumoniae infections have a greater mortality risk when therapy is delayed

Ehime University Hospital, Ehime, Japan - Soft tissue sarcoma deaths in Japan rose

Eli Lilly and Company - Lilly concludes lower dose of Alimta in metastatic breast cancer suitable for further study

Eli Lilly and Company - Olanzapine offers benefits in Asian patients with schizophrenia

Emergency Preparedness - Joint Commission study on emergency preparedness is published

Emmer Green Clinic, Reading, U.K. - Low-phenylalanine diet in late-treated phenylketonuria improves behavior

Emory University, U.S. - Physician consultation should be encouraged before discontinuing contraceptives

En-Chu Kong Hospital, San Shia Town, Taiwan - Ghrelin expression linked to Helicobacter pylori infection and chronic gastritis in obese

Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. - Data considerations for regulation of water contaminants reviewed

Environmental Science - Arctic expedition will investigate alien-like glacier

Environmental Science - Pollen proves beneficial for northern lakes

Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands - Helicobacter pylori amoxicillin resistance involves multiple mutations

Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands - Stroke, cerebral infarction risk associated with larger retinal venular diameters

Erasmus University, Netherlands - Allergic rhinitis and use of nasal nitric oxide measurements are reviewed

Escola Bahiana de Medicina, Brazil - Staplerless laparoscopic gastric bypass is a new option in bariatric surgery

ExonHit Therapeutics - Agilent to market and sell ExonHit SpliceArrays worldwide in expanded agreement

Express Scripts - Spending on biotech drugs to treat inflammatory diseases up 33.9% in 2005, report says

Expression Analysis - IMC retains Expression Analysis for U.S. National Institute of Drug Abuse contract

Facilities - Building dedication honors former CEO of Regence Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon

Facilities - Siemens expands network of pharmaceutical manufacturing, distribution centers in California

Far-Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan - Researchers from Taiwan and the United States report recent findings in surgery

Ferring Pharmaceuticals - Comparative study shows safer, more controlled stimulation with Menopur than Gonal-f

Fertin Pharma A/S - Fertin Pharma collaborates with Generex on a chewing gum for treating diabetes

Finance - Hercules Technology provides $10 million financing to TransOral Pharmaceuticals

Finance - Nephros completes $5 million financing for product development, marketing and working capital

Finance - ProSanos Corporation awarded grant to study drug safety

Finance - ResCare announces amendment to credit facility

Finance - Systems Xcellence Inc. announces proposed public offering and related share consolidation

Finland National Public Health Institute, Finland - Ischemic heart diseases exacerbated by combustion process particulate matter

Finnish Institute Occupational Health, Finland - Cancer risk due to occupational exposure among Finnish food industry workers was low

Florida State University, U.S. - Research from the United States, Italy and Japan add new data to neurology body of knowledge

Foundation Institute of Immunology of Colombia, Colombia - Findings from Colombia and India advance knowledge in malaria research

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, U.S. - HCD4 cells positive for NKG2D in HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis

Free University of Brussels, Belgium - Alcoholic fatty liver is differentially sensitized to toll-like receptor pathways

Frost & Sullivan - Clinical and cost benefits promote utilization of cardiac diagnostics in primary healthcare

Furst Medical Laboratory, Norway - Findings from Norway, Spain and Japan in hepatitis C virus provide new insights

GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi, India - HBV infection and severity involves receptor and gene polymorphism associations

Gasthuisberg University Hospital, Leuven, Belgium - Autonomic blockade effects on non-linear cardiovascular variability indices described

General Hospital, Padua, Italy - Findings from Italy and the United Kingdom advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS research

Generic Drugs - Lupin announces final U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Cefdinir for oral suspension

Genome Institute of Singapore, Singapore - New findings in cell biology described from Singapore and the United States

Georgia Institute of Technology, U.S. - New analytical techniques developed to quantify composition of fake anti-malarials

German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany - Familial breast cancer risk linked to ARLTS1 Cys148Arg variant

German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany - Studies from Germany and the United States advance knowledge in breast cancer research

Greenville Hospital Center, Greenville, U.S. - Posterior vaginal sling has high early postoperative failure rate in elderly patients

Haemonetics Corporation - Haemonetics to acquire Arryx in $26 million transaction

Hallym University, South Korea - Data from South Korea, India and Germany advance knowledge in hepatitis C virus research

Harvard University, U.S. - Acute hepatitis C treatment with peginterferon can prevent development of chronic infection

Harvard University, U.S. - Discovery could aid fight against cystic fibrosis infection

Harvard University, U.S. - Reports from the United States and Canada describe recent advances in diabetes research

Harvard University, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and Sweden detail new studies and findings in the area of immune system

Harvard University, U.S. - Testosterone enhances bone density in women with androgen deficiency

Healthcare Access - American Medical Association calls for more mental health services on college campuses

Healthcare Access - Average emergency room wait hit 3 hours, 42 minutes in 2005

Healthcare Costs - Aetna expands efforts to provide consumers with a transparent view of health care costs and quality

Healthcare Costs - New osteoporosis medication not cost-effective compared with older, cheaper drug

Hebrew University, Israel - Recent findings in obesity described by researchers from Israel, Switzerland and Netherlands

Heinrich Heine University of Dusseldorf, Germany - Dilated cardiomyopathy shows overexpression of MMP-1 indicating collagenolytic activation

Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece - Microalbuminuria linked to CRP, IL-18 and soluble CD 40 ligand in hypertensives

Hiroshima University, Japan - Researchers from Japan, the Czech Republic and Italy detail new studies and findings in the area of osteoporosis

Hopital Beaujon, Clichy, France - Hepatocellular carcinoma managed by radiofrequency ablation before liver transplantation

Hopital Louis-Pradel, Switzerland - Findings from Switzerland, Germany and the United States in cardiology provide new insights

Hopital du Bocage, Dijon, France - HDL ability to counter oxidized LDL inhibitory effect on vasodilation impaired in diabetes

Hospital General de Zona y Medicina Familiar, Colima, Mexico - Migraine prophylactic treatment with N-alpha-methylhistamine is effective

Hospital Universitari Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida, Spain - Prostate cancer progression is stimulated by angiogenesis cytokines

Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Madrid, Spain - Colon cancer prognosticated by thymidylate synthase messenger RNA expression

Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada - Cyclosporin A lowers serum and liver globotriaosyl ceramide levels

Houston Technology Center, Houston, U.S. - CorInnova gets award from Texas Emerging Technology Fund

Human Behavior and Evolution Society - Women's skin tone influences perception of beauty, health, age, sociobiologists find

Human Genome Sciences - Human Genome Sciences names Fischbein VP, business development & strategic planning

ICON - ICON launches Oncology Solution

INSERM U525, France - Genetic variants predisposing to cardiovascular disease are considered in a review

Idenix Pharmaceutical - Telbivudine pharmacokinetics evaluated on various degrees of hepatic impairment

ImClone Systems - Clinical data suggest Erbitux recruits immune system to help fight cancer

Imperial College London, England - Research from the United Kingdom, United States and Netherlands in imaging provides new insights

Imperial College London, England - Researchers from the United Kingdom, Germany and United States detail new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

InSite Vision - InSite announces additional U.S. patent on azalide ophthalmic products

Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, India - Arsenic-induced cancer risk diminished in GSTM1 null individuals

Indiana University, U.S. - Smooth muscle myosin light chain kinase is transcribed from an internal promoter

Infectious Diseases Society of America - Cholesterol-lowering drugs may be useful in an influenza pandemic

Information Technology - Misys Healthcare Systems launches center to further adoption of electronic health records

Information Technology - PreferredTime brings online meal ordering service to Atlanta connecting caterers with pharma reps

Information Technology - RelayHealth partners with Montefiore Medical Center to launch secure messaging services

Inonu University, Turkey - Osteotomy angle-scale distractor prevents lateral tibial plateau fractures

Inovio Biomedical - Inovio shows electroporation's potential to deliver gene-based treatments

Institut Universitaire de Medecine Legale, Switzerland - Isotope ratio mass spectrometry used to detect doping with testosterone undecanoate

Institute for Advanced Studies in Aging & Geriatric Medicine, U.S. - Research from the United States and Japan in geriatrics provides new insights

International Agency for Research on Cancer - Lung cancer risk linked to occupational exposure to meat and live animals

International Agency for Research on Cancer, France - Recent studies from France and Sweden add new data to breast cancer research

Introgen Therapeutics - New data support the safety, activity and versatility of Introgen's oncolytic virus program

Isolagen - Nicholas L. Teti, Jr. named chairman and chief executive officer of Isolagen, Inc.

Istanbul University, Turkey - Researchers' findings from Turkey, the United Kingdom and Germany advance diabetes research

Istituto Clinic Humanitas, Italy - Research from Italy, Japan and the United States add new data to mesothelioma body of knowledge

JAMA Archives - Gene mutation may influence age at onset of Parkinson disease

Jagiellonian University, Poland - Longevity of parents affected by gender of offspring studied in Poland

Javelin Pharmaceuticals - First patient enrolled in phase 3 pain study for injectable NSAID diclofenac sodium

Johann W. Goethe University, Germany - Short-term statin treatment of CAD patients improves LDL levels and endothelial function

Johannes Gutenberg University - Researchers from Germany, Switzerland and Australia provide details of new studies and findings in the area of vaccines

Johns Hopkins University - New data from the United States and Netherlands lluminates research in malaria

Johns Hopkins University, U.S. - Researchers' data from the United States and Austria advance diabetes research

Johns Hopkins University, U.S. - Researchers' findings from the United States and Canada advance cardiology research

Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, U.S. - Researchers' work from the United States, Sweden and Netherlands adds to diabetes body of knowledge

Kagawa University, Japan - New findings in ovarian cancer described from Japan and the United States

Kanazawa University, Japan - New findings in hepatitis C virus described from Japan and the United Kingdom

Kantonsspital, St. Gallen, Switzerland - Total knee arthroplasty blood flow preservation is not improved with either MA or LA technique

Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden - Neuroblastoma cell death induced by docosahexaenoic acid warrants further study

King Saud University, Saudi Arabia - Findings from the Saudi Arabia, Canada and United States in cardiology provide new insights

King's College Hospital, London, U.K. - Twin preterm delivery is not predicted by maternal characteristics and cervical length

King's College London, U.K. - Vitamin D and bisphosphonates help prevent fractures in elderly adults

Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Canada - Recent findings from Canada, the United Kingdom and Netherlands illuminate research in prostate cancer

Kinki University, Japan - Researchers' data from Japan, the United States and Finland advance cardiology research

Kobe University, Japan - Osteoarthritis severity may be related to lack of physical activity or work status

Kobe University, Japan - Recent findings in heart attack described by researchers from Japan

Kobe University, Japan - Research from Japan, the United States and Australia add new data to osteoporosis body of knowledge

Kochi Medical School, Japan - Cataract surgery involving acrylic IOL implants may be suitable for uveitis patients

Korea Research Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology, South Korea - Adenovirus-mediated transfer of siRNA inhibits liver cancer cell growth

Korea Research Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology, South Korea - Protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B is inhibited by diterpenoids of Acanthopanax koreanum

Kreatech Biotechnology B.V. - Kreatech, Qiagen sign supply pact for genome amplification technology kits, ULS technology

Kuopio University Hospital, Tampere, Finland - Studies from Finland and the United States describe new findings in cardiology research

Kyoto University, Japan - Oxidative stress in rat cardiomyocytes protected against by serofendic acid

Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan - Ovarian cancer patients undergoing paclitaxel chemotherapy managed with pemirolast

Kyushu University, Japan - Research from Japan, Germany and Turkey add new data to heart attack body of knowledge

Kyushu University, Japan - Ubiquitin-proteasome system plays key role in presenting CTL epitope to CD8+ T cells

Labopharm - Labopharm grants Glaxo Group distribution rights for once-daily tramadol in Mexico

Laboratoire National de Sante, Luxembourg - Researchers' work from Luxembourg, Netherlands and Russia adds to measles body of knowledge

Lecco & IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico Mangiagalli e Regina Elena, Italy - Reports from Italy, Brazil and Turkey advance knowledge in hepatitis C virus research

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society introduces education series for myeloma patients

Lexicon Genetics Incorporated - Bristol-Myers Squibb extends neuroscience alliance with Lexicon Genetics

Locus Pharmaceuticals - Locus signs research agreement with Amgen to develop small molecule targeted compounds

London Health Sciences Center, London, Canada - Periarticular multimodal drug injection is effective during total knee arthroplasty

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, U.K. - Tuberculosis prevalence high in HIV-infected gold miners with low CD4 counts

Louisiana State University, U.S. - New findings from the United States, Germany and Italy in the area of cardiology described

Louisiana State University, U.S. - SOCS-3 expression does not correlate with degradation of IRS-1 proteins in fat cells

Lund University, Sweden - Causes of injuries to hand and forearm in young children reported

Mahidol University, Thailand - Head and neck cancer linked to matrix metalloproteinase-1 gene promoter polymorphism

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany - Thrombolytic therapy should not be withheld in pregnant patients

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S. - Coronary CT angiography examined in a review

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S. - Ethanol-induced cardiotoxicity may be mediated by fatty acid ethyl esters

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S. - New research from the United States and India in the area of angiology detailed

Math Institute, U.K. - Clock and wavefront mechanism documented for somite formation

Max Delbrueck Center of Molecular Medicine, Germany - Breast tumor suppression influenced by genetic background of cancer cell lines

Mayo Clinic, U.S. - Findings from the United States and Brazil in heart disease provide new insights

McGill University, Canada - Growth hormone receptor messenger ribonucleic acid variants identified in adipocytes

McMaster University, Canada - CPB-associated SIRS is attenuated with prophylactic low-dose steroids

McMaster University, Canada - Intermittent traction for pain reduction linked with mechanical neck disorders is best

MedAptus Corporation - Carlos Escobar named vice president of sales and marketing at MedAptus

Medarex - Phase 2 data show ipilimumab extended dosing well tolerated in adjuvant melanoma vaccine

MediSys - Current industry-related news solidifies MediSys Corporation's medical model

Medical College of Wisconsin, U.S. - Blood pressure and renal function in chromosome 5 congenic strains characterized

Medical College of Wisconsin, U.S. - Vaccinia-related kinases phosphorylate N' terminus of BAF

Medical Research Council National Institute for Medical Research, England - Reports from the United Kingdom and United States add new data to HIV/AIDS research

Medical Research Council, South Africa - New data from South Africa, United States and Uganda lluminates research in HIV/AIDS

Medical University of Gdansk, Poland - Recent findings from Poland, France and the United Kingdom illuminate research in cardiology

Medical University of Hannover, Germany - Reports from Germany, Netherlands and lawtonj@msnotes advance knowledge in angiology research

Medical University of Hannover, Germany - Research from Germany, Italy and the United States add new data to leukemia body of knowledge

Medical University of South Carolina, U.S. - Pregnancy discomforts may be improved by aquatic exercises

Medical University of Vienna, Austria - Endotracheal tube associated pressures on the airway mucosa are measured

Medical University of Vienna, Austria - Severe mitral regurgitation in asymptomatic patients can be safely followed up

Medical University of Vienna, Austria - Soluble CD40L decreases in patients with morbid obesity after bariatric surgery

Medicine Store - Tamiflu supply in Tijuana, Mexico, attracts bird flu-wary Americans, Medicine Store says

Mental Health - Clues help to distinguish nonepileptic seizures from those caused by epilepsy

Mental Health - Rep. Patrick Kennedy calls on the U.S. Congress to pass mental health reform

Mental Health - U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves the first drug for seasonal depression

Merck Frosst Center Therapeutic Research, Dorval, Canada - Research from Canada, Japan and Germany in diabetes provides new insights

Mergers & Acquisitions - Nationwide Health Properties completes Hearthstone Assisted Living acquisition

Mergers & Acquisitions - Patient Safety Technologies changes name to SurgiCount Medical; Bill Adams named CEO

Metabasis Therapeutics - Metabasis Therapeutics presents poster on unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma at conference

Migraine Headache - Survey reveals worrying between attacks can extend suffering for people with migraines

Mogam Biotechnology Research Institute, South Korea - Colon cancer invasion and liver metastasis suppressed by neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin

Monash University, Australia - Plecomacrolide vacuolar-ATPase inhibitor bafilomycin alters insulin signaling in MIN6 beta cells

Monash University, Australia - Reports from Australia and the United States advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS research

Monash University, Australia - Study illustrates effects of antiretroviral drugs on cellular immune function

MonoSol Rx - MonoSol Rx opens new laboratory to support film based drug development and manufacturing

Morria Biopharmaceuticals - Morria Biopharmaceuticals announces promising preclinical results in inflammatory bowel disease

Motif BioSciences - Motif BioSciences advised in the design, development of genetics center

Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada - Prostate cancer detection rates during subsequent screening visits trended

Mount Sinai School of Medicine, U.S. - Calorie restriction may prevent Alzheimer through promotion of longevity program in the brain

Mount Sinai School of Medicine, U.S. - HIV-1 infection initiates an inflammatory cascade in human renal tubular epithelial cells

Myconostica - Amphion Innovations, Myconostica sign deal for investment

Nagasaki University, Japan - Lung cancer treated with either bronchoplasty or broncho-angioplasty

Nagoya University, Japan - cDNA compared between dental pulp and mesenchymal stem cells

National Cancer Center, Chiba, Japan - Multiple myeloma cell growth predominantly stimulated by bone-derived IGFs

National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan - Noninvasive bronchioloalveolar cancer linked to epidermal growth factor receptor gene mutations

National Cancer Institute, Italy - Diagnosis and prognosis disclosure among cancer patients discussed

National Cancer Institute, Italy - Melanoma metastases express functional CXCR4

National Cancer Institute, U.S. - Granzyme B ELISPOT assay used for monitoring cancer vaccine trials

National Cardiovascular Center, Osaka, Japan - Researchers from Japan, the United States and Canada provide details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

National Center of Bioproducts, Havana, Cuba - Adjuvanted vaccines obtained from allergenic mite species developed in Cuba

National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan - Researchers' data from Taiwan, the United States and the People's Republic of China advance SARS research

National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases, U.S. - Orthogonal activation of re-engineered A₃ adenosine receptor using tailored agonists described

National Institute of Health & Medical Research, France - Hepadnavirus replication is affected by liver growth factors

National Institute of Occupational Health, Denmark - Depressive symptoms related to work environment are influenced by gender

National Institute of Perinatology, Mexico - Prenatal lead exposure reduces intellectual development in children

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - CML relapse occurs due to possible leukemia SC alternation between cycling and quiescence

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Single-dose nevirapine studies would enhance understanding of nevirapine-resistant HIV-1

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Tumor phenotype and tumorigenicity of lung carcinoma cells reversed

National Jewish Medical and Research Center - Recent findings from the United States and Spain illuminate research in HIV/AIDS

National Public Health Institute, Finland - Findings from Finland, the Korea; sihoon@ewha and Italy describe new data in heart disease research

National Research Council, Italy - Patients with renal disease have reduced urotensin II levels where atherosclerosis prevails

National Skin Center, Singapore - Basal cell carcinoma incomplete excision associated with tumor location on the mid-face and trunk

National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan - Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma prognosticated by CD24 expression

National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan - PTLD incidence high in pediatric solid organ transplantation

National Taiwan University, Taiwan - Recent findings in rectal cancer described by researchers from Taiwan and France

National Taiwan University, Taiwan - Reports from Taiwan and Japan describe recent advances in hepatocellular carcinoma research

National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore - Proximal DVT risk after oncologic hip replacement reduced

National University of Singapore, Singapore - DNA microarray technology for target identification reviewed

National University, Singapore - Findings from Singapore, Japan and Canada in angiology provide new insights

Nature Genetics - Scientists study whether parallel evolution can be found at the level of genes and proteins

NeoPharm - NeoPharm Chief Financial Officer Lawrence A. Kenyon departs company

Netherlands Cancer Institute, Netherlands - Approach to investigate claims of possible occupationally related malignant mesothelioma devised

New University of Lisbon, Portugal - Researchers from Portugal, Japan and Canada publish new studies and findings in the area of angiology

Newborn Screening - PerkinElmer to expand neonatal screening program in Israel

Northeastern University, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, Turkey and Netherlands detail new studies and findings in the area of diabetes

Northern Rhode Island Community Services, U.S. - Computers act as visual aids to enhance communication in therapy

Northwestern University, U.S. - Alginate-extracellular matrix gels investigate ovarian follicle development

Novavax, Inc. - Novavax names Dr. Kutub Mahmood executive director of biologic product discovery

Novo Nordisk, Denmark - Researchers from Denmark, Canada and the NORTH Ireland provide details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetes

Ohio State University, U.S. - Olfactory neuroblastoma cytopathologic features described

Okayama University, Japan - Epigenetic silencing influences interferon resistance of HCV replicon-harboring cells

Okayama University, Japan - Immunosuppressants increase insulin independence after islet transplantation

Onze Lieve Vrouw Hospital, Aalst, Belgium - New findings in heart attack described from Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands; jbax@knoware

Open Society Institute, U.S. - African-American leaders issue national call to action to end AIDS epidemic in black America

Osaka Bioscience Institute, Japan - Breast cancer invasion and metastasis prevented by targeting Pro interface

Osaka City General Hospital, Osaka, Japan - Findings from Japan, Germany and the United States in cardiology provide new insights

Osaka University, Japan - Pyothorax-associated lymphoma linked to loss of expression of Epstein-Barr virus nuclear antigen-2

Osaka University, Japan - Reports from Japan and Taiwan add new data to cell biology research

Osaka University, Japan - Researchers from Japan and the United States publish new studies and findings in the area of genetics

Osaka University, Japan - Suppressed c-fos expression impairs long-term memory in aversive taste learning

Osaka University, Japan - Transplantable retinal pigment epithelial cell sheet fabrication analyzed

Ottawa University Hospital, Ottawa, Canada - Macrophage-conditioned medium inhibits differentiation of 3T2-L1 and abdominal preadipocytes

PLC Systems - Data on stem cells combined with CO₂ TMR presented at ASCVS

Palm Beach Health Network - Davide M. Carbone named CEO of St. Mary's Medical Center

Pasteur Institute, France - Reports from France, Italy and the United Kingdom add new data to meningitis research

Patheon - Patheon announces first quarter 2006 consolidated EBITDA of $24.2 million

Peking University Third Hospital, Los Angeles, U.S. - Studies from the United States and Netherlands describe new findings in angiology research

Peking University, People's Republic of China - Recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatectomy treated by radiofrequency ablation

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor, U.S. - Pennsylvania governor says Jonas Salk Legacy Fund will strengthen medical research capacity

Personnel - DST Health Solutions appoints three leading healthcare IT veterans

Personnel - Health Technology Center appoints Marc Larsen COO

Personnel - Highmark elects new corporate members

Personnel - Myron Hendry appointed COO of Countrywide Insurance Group

Pfizer - Pfizer reports better survival for breast cancer patients switched from tamoxifen to Aromasin

Pharmion Corporation - Clinical data on Pharmion's Vidaza (azacitidine for injectable suspension) presented at ASCO

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany - Extent LV hypertrophy, patient age independently linked to HRV depression

Pinnacle Data Systems - Pinnacle Data Systems announces operational improvement plan

Pisa University, Italy - Hypogonadal patients have impaired endothelial-dependent vasodilation

Pompeu Fabra University, Spain - Cochlear alterations identified in deaf and unaffected subjects

Primary Hyperparathyroidism - Primary hyperparathyroidism neuropsychologic symptoms may be assessed with fMRI

Progen Pharmaceutical - Prostate-specific membrane antigen antibody-drug conjugate has potent antitumor activity

Prometheus Laboratories - Entocort EC Capsules recommended as first-line therapy for mild to moderate Crohn disease

Prostate Cancer - Race and lifestyle play a key role in prostate cancer survival rates

Pusan National University, South Korea - Researchers from South Korea and Japan publish new studies and findings in the area of diabetes

Quantum Genomics - Quantum Genomics Corp names Lionel Segard as CEO

RAND Corporation - Electronic monitoring system to assess vaccination responses developed

Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands - Spirometry utilization depends on practitioner- and practice-related factors

Rajiv Gandhi Center of Biotechnology, Kerala, India - Indian oral cancer linked to polymorphisms in functionally important repair genes

Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals - Ranbaxy announces strategic partnership with Zenotech for generic oncology products

Renal Tumors - Case of botryoid Wilms tumor of the renal pelvis extending into the bladder described

Repligen Corporation - Repligen initiates clinical trial of Secretin for MRI imaging of the pancreas

Rheumaklinik Bad Bramstedt, Germany - Rheumatoid arthritis-affected elbow joints can be treated with synovectomy

Rohto Pharmaceutical - Rohto Pharmaceutical inks deal with Dynamis Therapeutics for Supplamine

Royal Free Hospital, London, U.K. - Virological response to HAART unaffected by antituberculosis therapy

Royal Marsden NHS Trust, U.K. - Breast cancer progesterone receptor status defines patients who would benefit from tamoxifen

Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia - Inherited HTN rats display specific quantitative trait loci for BP and body weight on chromosome 1

Rutgers State University, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and United Kingdom detail new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

Rutgers State University, U.S. - Researchers' work from the United States and Spain adds to obesity body of knowledge

Sahlgrenska University, Sweden - New findings from Sweden, Taiwan and the United States in the area of diabetes described

Salk Institute, U.S. - Salk and Stanford teams join forces to reveal two paths of neurodegeneration

San Camillo de Lellis Hospital, Rome, Italy - New research from Italy, Japan and Australia in the area of allergies detailed

Sangamo BioSciences - H. Ward Wolff elected to board of directors, chair of Sangamo BioSciences audit committee

Schering AG - Betaferon approved in Europe as a first-line therapy for early stages of MS

Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah Tiqwa, Israel - Neonatal thyroid function changes after open-heart surgery may reflect severity of post-op course

Scios - Scios Inc. reports on outcomes trial of nesiritide in heart failure patients

Scripps Research Institute, U.S. - Study provides first evidence aversion to drug withdrawal effects compulsive use, craving

Seattle Genetics - Seattle Genetics reports data encouraging on lymphoma-targeting monoclonal antibody

Seoul National University, South Korea - Apoptosis is inhibited by a dominant negative form of p63

Seoul National University, South Korea - Evaluations of lung cancer mutations allow doctors to optimize therapy

Sequenom - Sequenom closes $33 million equity financing with institutional investors

Shantou University, People's Republic of China - Transfected hepatitis B virus genes are expressed in early embryonic cells

Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, People's Republic of China - Puerarin, puerarin-phospholipid complex pharmacokinetics, distribution, and excretion described

Siemens Medical Solutions - Northwest Physicians Network signs with Siemens to launch disease management program

Sorin Group - Sorin starts enrollment in online registry of AMI patients treated with Janus flex stent

Spedali Civili Brescia, Italy - Anticardiolipin detection in infants best assay to evaluate disappearance of maternal aPL

St. Antonius Hospital, Eschweiler, Germany - New data from Germany, Sweden and the People's Republic of China lluminates research in cardiology

St. David's Community Health Foundation, U.S. - St. David's Foundation awards $812,000 in mental health service grants to 12 organizations

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, U.S. - Refractory or relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated by clofarabine

St. Louis University, U.S. - Researchers from the United States report details of new studies and findings in the area of hepatitis C virus

St. Patrick's Hospital, Missoula, U.S. - Increased pulmonary hypertension increases oxidative stress

St. Vincent Hospital, Darlinghurst, Australia - Acoustic neuroma conservative management requires further studies

St. Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, Australia - Researchers from Australia, the United Kingdom and Netherlands report recent findings in genetics

St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Australia - Peptide YY ablation in mice leads to hyperinsulinemia and obesity development

St. Vincent's Institute of Medical Research, Australia - Saturated fatty acids induce insulin resistance and increase muscle diacylglycerol

St. Vinzenz Hospital, Cologne, Germany - Elbow contracture treatment option is better for children and adolescents

Stanford University, U.S. - ^99mTc-HYNIC-annexin VSPECT imaging useful for monitoring stroke therapy

Stanford University, U.S. - Obese insulin-resistant women have elevated levels of plasma asymmetric dimethylarginine

Stanford University, U.S. - Research from the United States and Czech Republic add new data to angiology body of knowledge

Stanford University, U.S. - Researchers from the United States report recent findings in neurology

Stanford University, U.S. - Web resources interpret HIV-1 genotypic-resistance test data

State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology Vector, Novosibirsk Region, Russia - Studies from Russia, Spain and the United States add new findings to vaccines body of knowledge

State University of Campinas, Brazil - Dyslipidemia in Brazilian adults determined using hospital laboratory cohort

Strelitz Diabetes Research Institute, U.S. - Clinical manifestations and treatment options for diabetic neuropathies reviewed

Stressgen Biotechnologies - Nventa granted European patent covering heat shock protein fusion to treat influenza

Sunesis Pharmaceuticals - Sunesis presents promising phase 1 clinical data on targeted cancer drug in solid tumors

Sunnybrook and Women's College, Canada - New findings from Canada and the United States in the area of cancer treatment detailed

Surgical Technology - Urachal adenocarcinoma treated by laparoscopic en bloc partial cystectomy with bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy

Swedish Research Council - Parasite that causes dysentery breaks down mucous barrier in intestines to infect host

Targeted Genetics Corporation - Targeted Genetics reports study data on inflammatory arthritis product development platform

Technical University of Munich, Germany - Alpha integrin expression in cancer is tracked by the new tracer F-18-galacto-RGD

Tel Aviv University, Israel - Connexin-associated deafness can be effectively treated with cochlear implantation

Tel Aviv University, Israel - Eating disorder therapy improves eating symptoms but not alexithymia and dissociation proneness

The Allen School, U.S. - The Allen School online staffing tool assists with shortage of healthcare support personnel

Thomas Jefferson University, U.S. - Breast cancer cells show a vegetable derivative and paclitaxel offer therapeutic synergy

Tobacco Use - Panel claims effective strategies for tobacco cessation are underused

Tohoku University, Japan - Improved endothelial function seen after intensive risk factor treatment in type-2 diabetes

Tohoku University, Japan - Serum- and glucocorticoid-induced protein kinase-1 gene involved in energy homeostasis

Tohoku University, Japan - WFS1-deficiency activates ER stress response in pancreatic beta-cells causing cell loss

Tokyo Medical & Dental University, Japan - Gastric carcinogenesis linked to aberrant BMP-2 methylation

Tokyo Medical University, Japan - Large artery stiffening may partly account for plasma BNP elevation

Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan - Low hemoglobin in diabetics without clinical albuminuria may indicate kidney function decline

Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan - Researchers' findings from Japan and the United States advance biomedical engineering research

Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada - Specific fatty acids produce separate effects on glucose-stimulated insulin secretion in obese

Toyama Chemical - Toyama files New Drug Application in Japan for oral new-type quinolone antibiotic agent

Toyama Medical & Pharmaceutical University, Japan - Left ventricular noncompaction a genetically heterogeneous cardiomyopathy

TransMolecular - Favorable safety results reported in study of investigational treatment for glioblastoma

Transition Therapeutics - Transition Therapeutics completes target enrollment for type 1 diabetes therapy trial

Tsing Hua University, People's Republic of China - Researchers from the People's Republic of China, Netherlands and Italy publish new studies and findings in the area of biomedical engineering

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention & Prevention, Hyattsville, U.S. - New findings from the United States, Australia and Italy in the area of HIV/AIDS detailed

U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. - Recent findings in allergies described by researchers from the United States, United Kingdom and Japan

U.S. National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Bethesda, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and Germany publish new studies and findings in the area of diabetes

U.S. Soccer - U.S. Soccer Federation sets new hydration rules to prevent heat illness in young players

Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Argentina - Lysosome maturation occurs in rat liver during perinatal development

Universidad de Navarra, Spain - A number of patients with slight cognitive deterioration will suffer from Alzheimer Disease

Universidad de Navarra, Spain - Nerve allograft treatment with FK506 induces better regeneration than other immunosuppressants

University Hospital Aachen, Aachen, Germany - Stent coatings with cyclic Arg-Gly-Asp peptide may help reduce in-stent restenosis

University Hospital Grosshadern, Munich, Germany - Mechanical heart valve replacement in children with valve disease is a valuable option

University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland - Infarct-remodeled myocardium receptive to protection by isoflurane postconditioning

University Hospital of Bonn, Bonn, Germany - Male breast cancer detected by comparative genomic hybridization analysis

University Hospital of Cleveland, Brecksville, U.S. - Early multiple myeloma diagnosis and patient referral to oncologist recommended

University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden - Aspirin-treated CAD patients show greater platelet inhibition with prasugrel vs. clopidogrel

University of Alabama, U.S. - Photopheresis is a therapeutic alternative for solid organ transplant patients

University of Alberta, Canada - Changes in the transcriptome detected in allograft rejection

University of Alberta, Canada - ST-elevation myocardial infarction revascularization, clinical outcomes could be optimized

University of Arkansas, U.S. - Uterine serous papillary cancer may be diagnosed by elevated serum kallikrein 10

University of Auckland, New Zealand - Candidate genes for premature ovarian failure identified

University of Auckland, New Zealand - Research from New Zealand, United States and Sweden add new data to breast cancer body of knowledge

University of Bamberg, Germany - Stress is a primary cause of chronic recurrent vulvovaginal candidosis

University of Barcelona, Spain - Cytotoxic cyclodepsipeptide isolated from marine fungus Clonostachys sp ESNA-A009

University of Barcelona, Spain - Researchers from Spain and the United States describe findings in HIV/AIDS studies

University of Basel Hospital, Basel, Switzerland - Lung cancer parenchyma-sparing surgery permitted by therapeutic bronchoscopy

University of Basel Hospital, Basel, Switzerland - MMP-9 and MMP-8/-13 are upregulated in CSF during aseptic and bacterial meningitis

University of Brescia, Italy - Hepatocellular carcinoma treated by radiofrequency ablation using expandable needle electrodes

University of Bristol, England - Recent studies from the United Kingdom, United States and Canada add new data to cardiology research

University of Bristol, U.K. - Childhood growth and cancer risk may be related to milk protein

University of British Columbia, Canada - Light therapy and fluoxetine effective for winter seasonal affective disorder

University of Buckingham, U.K. - 11 Beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 inhibition reduces weight gain in obesity model

University of Buenos Aires, Argentina - HTN rats show renal mitochondrial dysfunction attenuated by losartan, not amlodipine

University of Calgary, Canada - Kidney function and mortality link in cardiac catheterization patients refined

University of California, U.S. - Diet and exercise may improve coronary artery disease risk linked to metabolic syndrome

University of California, U.S. - Endogenous factors enhance HIV infection of tissue naive CD4 cells via APOBEC3G stimulation

University of California, U.S. - Findings from the United States, France and Canada describe new data in mycobacteria research

University of California, U.S. - Fruit and vegetable purchases increase with issuance of restrictive vouchers

University of California, U.S. - Metabolic syndrome may not be a predictive factor in intracranial atherostenosis prognosis

University of California, U.S. - Mucinous colorectal cancer pathogenesis linked to genetic and epigenetic changes

University of California, U.S. - New findings from the United States and Denmark in the area of diagnostics described

University of California, U.S. - New findings in vectors described from the United States and Israel

University of California, U.S. - No evidence in perfused myocardium for myoglobin facilitated diffusion role

University of California, U.S. - Nonmissile penetrating spinal injury management is discussed

University of California, U.S. - Pancreatic cancer images reveal the effects of gemcitabine on tumor angiogenesis

University of California, U.S. - Reports from the United States and Italy advance knowledge in prostate cancer research

University of California, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, France and Sweden describe findings in DNA studies

University of California, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, South Africa and United Kingdom publish new studies and findings in the area of tuberculosis

University of California, U.S. - Researchers' work from the United States and Brazil adds to HIV/AIDS body of knowledge

University of California, U.S. - Studies from the United States, Italy and Canada describe new findings in leukemia research

University of California, U.S. - University of California researchers report new molecule that targets leukemia and lymphoma cells

University of Central Florida, U.S. - Amyloid precursor protein is involved in neural progenitor cell differentiation

University of Chicago Hospital, Chicago, U.S. - HCV genotype 1 identified early in patients responding to therapy

University of Chicago, U.S. - Immune suppression in tumor microenvironment reviewed

University of Chicago, U.S. - Modeling of mesothelioma growth revealed weaknesses of current response criteria

University of Chieti, Italy - Future trials of embolic protection devices in primary PCI should adopt selective strategy

University of Colorado, U.S. - NOD mice with single Ins1 and no Ins2 copy provide model for insulin-deficient diabetes

University of Colorado, U.S. - Prolonged weight loss initiates metabolic response

University of Colorado, U.S. - Routine oral squamous cell carcinoma screening advised

University of Connecticut, U.S. - Educational teaching tools improve women's recognition of myocardial infarction symptoms

University of Copenhagen, Denmark - New research from Denmark and the United States in the area of pain detailed

University of Duisburg Essen, Germany - Lung cancer chemoradiation awaits prospective clinical evidence

University of Dundee, U.K. - Gene variation affects asthma drug treatment

University of Dusseldorf, Germany - Tachykinin NK₃ receptor antagonist blocks behavioral effects of cocaine

University of Florida, U.S. - Insulin secretion and nonpyruvate carboxylase anaplerosis appear to be strongly correlated

University of Georgia, U.S. - Leptin may inhibit preadipocyte proliferation by modifying signals in nonadipose tissue

University of Glasgow, Scotland - Regulation of RNA polymerase III transcription during hypertrophic growth described

University of Hamburg, Germany - Anti-hepatitis B virus activity displayed by small RNAs

University of Hamburg, Germany - Recombinant prions interact with compounds of therapeutical significance

University of Heidelberg, Germany - Hepatoma radioiodine therapy achieved by targeted symporter gene transfer

University of Helsinki, Finland - Quality of palliative care of cancer patients in Finland requires reassessment

University of Helsinki, Finland - Women with select pregnancy complications display alterations of angiogenesis factors

University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China - Cold-inducible RNA binding protein operates in embryonic Xenopus laevis

University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China - Researchers from the People's Republic of China and Italy describe findings in hepatocellular carcinoma studies

University of Illinois, U.S. - Impact of aspirin and NSAID or cyclo-oxygenase-2-selective inhibitor on gastric ulcers examined

University of Klinikum Giessen & Marburg, Germany - Findings from Germany and the United States describe new data in influenza research

University of La Laguna, Spain - Poor prognosis associated with both too-high and -low homocysteine concentrations in elderly

University of Leipzig, Germany - Researchers from Germany and Jamaica report recent findings in diabetes

University of Liverpool, England - Data from the United Kingdom and United States advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS research

University of Liverpool, U.K. - Hsp90 inhibitors enhance activity of topoisomerase II poisons etoposide and mitoxantrone

University of Ljubljana, Slovenia - Calcium alginate bead characteristics depend on drug content and preparation

University of Magdeburg, Germany - New research from Germany and Italy in the area of diabetes detailed

University of Maryland, U.S. - Involving peers and families in therapy improves treatment outcomes in heroin users

University of Maryland, U.S. - Simian parvovirus infection in heart transplant recipients causes severe anemia-related death

University of Massachusetts, U.S. - Hysterectomy post-tubal sterilization may not increase risk of hydrosalpinx formation

University of Massachusetts, U.S. - Scientists find protein to be a reliable predictor of cancer spread

University of Melbourne, Australia - Embryonic stem cell culture designed to facilitate cell-cell signaling

University of Melbourne, Australia - Research from Australia, Mexico and the United States add new data to measles body of knowledge

University of Melbourne, Australia - Researchers' data from Australia, Argentina and Mexico advance vaccines research

University of Messina, Italy - Dental cast alloys increase transglutaminase activity in gingival fibroblasts

University of Miami, U.S. - Optimism in prostate cancer patients linked to natural killer cell cytotoxicity

University of Miami, U.S. - Protease inhibitor-containing HAART associated with increased risk of preterm delivery

University of Michigan, U.S. - Decline in physical functioning for women in midlife may begin earlier than expected

University of Michigan, U.S. - Liver apoptosis lessened by inhibition of tumor necrosis factor receptor 1

University of Michigan, U.S. - Melanocortin-4 receptor activation mobilizes calcium in immortalized hypothalamic neurons

University of Minnesota, U.S. - Studies from the United States add new findings to HIV/AIDS body of knowledge

University of Montreal, Canada - Solid tumors received delivery of docetaxel via lipid nanocapsules

University of Munich, Germany - Renal disease increasing in HIV/AIDS due to increased life expectancy and HAART toxicity

University of Naples Federico II, Italy - Heliosphere Bag cannot be considered temporary treatment of morbid obesity

University of Naples Federico II, Italy - Researchers from Italy, the United States and the People's Republic of China detail new studies and findings in the area of ischemia

University of Navarra, Spain - Reports from Spain, Canada and Japan add new data to hepatocellular carcinoma research

University of Nebraska, U.S. - Reactive nitrogen species modulate tissue repair through transforming growth factor

University of Nebraska, U.S. - Studies from the United States and Austria describe new findings in HIV/AIDS research

University of New South Wales, Australia - Transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression reviewed

University of North Carolina School of Medicine, U.S. - Recent findings from the United States, Japan and India illuminate research in diabetes

University of North Carolina, U.S. - Abdominal sacral colpopexy with concomitant hysterectomy increases risk for mesh erosion

University of North Carolina, U.S. - TDR radiographic range of motion measurements should include observer variability

University of Oklahoma, U.S. - Rituximab may decrease treatment failure rates in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

University of Oklahoma, U.S. - Symptom checklist to screen for comorbid psychiatric disorders in alcoholism developed

University of Ottawa, Canada - New findings from Canada, Turkey and the United States in the area of diabetes detailed

University of Oxford, U.K. - Video feedback improves relationship between bulimic mothers and their infants

University of Padua, Italy - Botulinum toxin and rehabilitation successfully treat post-stroke dysphagia

University of Paris, France - Colorectal cancer cannot be prognosticated by circulating enterocytes

University of Pavia, Italy - Studies from Italy, France and Australia add new findings to obesity body of knowledge

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Bipolar disorder patients affected by seasonal changes

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Cardiovascular disease risk may be related to length of menstrual cycle in midlife

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - TNF-alpha overproduction in malaria associated with enhanced malarial anemia

University of Porto, Portugal - Synthetic bone grafts with Bonelike achieve rapid bone regeneration

University of Pretoria, South Africa - Obesity prevention should focus on premenarchal girls aged 10-13 years in South Africa

University of Roma La Sapienza, Italy - Recent studies from Italy, the United States and Austria add new data to diabetes research

University of Rostock, Germany - New findings from Germany and the United States in the area of cancer treatment described

University of Saarland, Germany - Double-strand break repair assay helps predict individuals' responses to radiotherapy

University of Southern California, U.S. - Findings from the United States in cancer provide new insights

University of Southern Denmark, Denmark - Exercise on prescription is reviewed in general practice

University of Sydney, Australia - Viscosupplementation may promote endogenous hyaluronan production in OA knees

University of Texas Medical Branch, U.S. - Reports from the United States, Sweden and Brazil advance knowledge in diabetes research

University of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas, U.S. - Findings from the United States describe new data in cardiology research

University of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas, U.S. - New data from the United States, South Korea and United Kingdom lluminates research in hepatitis C virus

University of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas, U.S. - Researchers' data from the United States, Norway and Japan advance imaging research

University of Texas, U.S. - Chronic and disabling spine disorders linked with psychiatric disorders

University of Texas, U.S. - Data from the United States and Japan advance knowledge in cancer treatment research

University of Texas, U.S. - Glenohumeral hemiarthroplasty provides sustained pain relief and functional improvement

University of Texas, U.S. - KPD study shows metabolic inflexibility occurs with insulin resistance in diabetes

University of Texas, U.S. - RNA binding by influenza A viral protein inhibits RNase L pathway

University of Texas, U.S. - Reports from the United States and Republic of Korea add new data to biomedical engineering research

University of Texas, U.S. - Research from the United States in cancer treatment provides new insights

University of Texas, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and Netherlands publish new studies and findings in the area of imaging

University of Texas, U.S. - Studies from the United States, Finland and United Kingdom add new findings to diabetes body of knowledge

University of Thessaly, Greece - Interferon therapy for chronic hepatitis is associated with leptin alterations

University of Tokyo, Japan - Angiotensin II may play a role in pathogenesis of transplant arteriosclerosis

University of Tokyo, Japan - Esophagopharyngeal reconstruction can be performed with free jejunal transfers

University of Tokyo, Japan - Studies from Japan, Australia and the United States advance knowledge in diabetes research

University of Toronto, Canada - Gas-phase ambient air contaminants show significant dioxin- and estrogen-like activity

University of Toronto, Canada - Myasthenia gravis can be consistently diagnosed with RNS to facial muscles

University of Toronto, Canada - Preterm birth risk may be decreased with second trimester progesterone therapy

University of Toulouse 3, France - Researchers from France and the United States report recent findings in endocrinology

University of Trondheim, Norway - ACL repairs are most effective with bone-patellar tendon-bone grafts

University of Tubingen Hospital, Tubingen, Germany - Coxsackievirus myocarditis affects myocardial immunoproteasomes

University of Turku Hospital, Turku, Finland - Reports from Finland, Netherlands and the United States describe recent advances in imaging research

University of Uppsala, Sweden - Angiogenic factors and transduction protein confer differentiation properties to endothelial cells

University of Utah, U.S. - Among Spanish-speaking participants, level of education was related to clinical trial enrollment

University of Utah, U.S. - Head and neck cancers harbor epidermal growth factor receptor-activating mutations

University of Vienna, Austria - Recent findings in cardiology described by researchers from Austria, the United States and the South Korea

University of Virginia, U.S. - SAP is related to genetic linkage of hyperglycemia and BMI in hyperlipidemic apoE^-/- mice

University of Virginia, U.S. - Self-report inventory to identify barriers to pain management developed

University of Washington, U.S. - Autoimmune encephalomyelitis disrupts endocannabinoid-mediated neuroprotection

University of Washington, U.S. - Findings from the United States and Austria advance knowledge in cancer research

University of Washington, U.S. - Subclinical atherosclerosis risk mediated by pathway linked to sphingomyelin

University of Western Australia, Australia - Hepatic progenitor cell proliferation is inhibited by interferon alpha

University of Wisconsin, U.S. - New research from the United States in the area of cancer treatment detailed

University of Wurzburg, Germany - Osteonecrotic zones in femoral heads feature excess angiogenic cytokines

University of Zurich Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland - Liver transplantation in Mdr2+/- mice complicated by bile salt toxicity

Uppsala University, Sweden - Researchers' data from Sweden, Norway and the United States advance proteins research

Uroplasty, Inc. - Uroplasty, Inc. names fifth regional sales manager Steve Bowers to complete team

Utrecht University, Netherlands - Researchers from Netherlands, United States and United Kingdom provide details of new studies and findings in the area of influenza

Valencia University General Hospital, Valencia, Spain - New research from Spain, the United States and Germany in the area of cardiology detailed

Vertex Pharmaceutical - Small molecules rescue Delta F508-CFTR trafficking and gating

Villanova University, U.S. - Cardiovascular risk may be under-recognized in women with physical disabilities

Wake Forest University, U.S. - Method for self-administration of heroin, cocaine, and both under reinforcement in rats developed

Wake Forest University, U.S. - Radiation therapy increases survival in certain lung cancer patients

Wake Forest University, U.S. - Researchers from the United States describe findings in prostate cancer studies

Washington State Department of Health, U.S. - Department of Health steps up efforts to curb smoking during pregnancy

Washington University, U.S. - Erotic images elicit strong response from brain

Wayne State University, U.S. - Chronic venous insufficiency in HIV/AIDS interrelated with IDU and leg function

WellGen - Dr. David A. Evans, chief executive of WellGen, Inc., passes away after sudden illness

West Pharmaceutical Services - West Pharmaceutical names Fran DeGrazio VP of marketing and strategic business development

West Virginia University, U.S. - Reports from the United States and cjen@sun add new data to breast cancer research

Wistar Institute, U.S. - Recent studies from the United States and Japan add new data to influenza research

Wyle Laboratories - Coronary calcification scores, CRP may screen astronaut candidates

Yokohama Sakae Kyosai Hospital, Yokohama, Japan - Novel system removes contrast medium from coronary sinus during PCI

Yonsei University, South Korea - Bone formation stimulated recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 system

York University, Canada - Glucocorticoid regulator response to exercise is tissue specific in hamster model

pSivida Limited - Aion Diagnostics reports BioSilicon breakthrough

sanofi-aventis - Censored quality-of-life data analyzed by a pattern-mixture statistical model

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