Law and Health Weekly

National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, U.S. - Study provides evidence that autism affects functioning of entire brain

National Institute of Environmental Medicine, Sweden - Risk of stomach cancer is not associated with dietary folate intake

National Institute of Immunology, India - Local hyperthermia enhanced transdermal immunization with diphtheria-toxoid

National Institute of Occupational Health, Norway - Nonsmall cell lung cancer risk linked to polymorphism in promoter of MDM2 gene

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - New data from the United States and Germany lluminates research in HIV/AIDS

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Research from the United States, United Kingdom and People's Republic of China add new data to cervical cancer body of knowledge

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Smoking related to lower high-risk human papillomavirus clearance in HIV-negative women

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Tumor susceptibility gene 101 variability associated with HIV disease progression

National Psoriasis Foundation, U.S. - Psoriatic arthritis resource puts patients on PATH to physical, emotional health

National Public Health Institute, Finland - Reports from Finland, Sweden and the United States advance knowledge in diabetes research

National Surgical Adjuvant Breast & Bowel Project Operations, U.S. - Endometriosis may be underlying cause of nonspecific urinary/abdominal symptoms

National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan - New research from Taiwan and the United States in the area of diabetes detailed

National Travel Health Network & Center, U.K. - Findings from the United Kingdom, Cuba and People's Republic of China describe new data in cholera research

Neogen - Neogen's new 24-Hour Listeria protocol receives approval

NetForce - Elevated active mammalian target of rapamycin was found in postmenopausal ovarian endometriosis

NetRegulus - NetRegulus announces software enhancements for study management, speed to market

Neurocrine Biosciences - Neurocrine announces San Diego campus restructuring

New Mexico Veterans Health Care Systems, U.S. - Researchers' findings from the United States advance prostate cancer research

New River Pharmaceuticals - New River Pharmaceuticals announces second quarter 2006 results

New York Medical College, U.S. - Diabetes promotes cardiac stem cell aging and heart failure; p66^Shc gene deletion prevents them

New York University, U.S. - Findings from the United States and Scotland in malaria provide new insights

NicOx - NicOx completes enrollment ahead of schedule for naproxcinod in hypertensive subjects

Nippon University, Japan - Influenza virus infection inhibits airway epithelium activation

Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Ghana - Laboratory diagnosis of tuberculosis in Ghana improved by quality assurance program

North-West University, South Africa - Findings from South Africa, Sweden and Argentina in diet & nutrition provide new insights

Northwestern University, U.S. - Northwestern receives Gates Foundation grant for medical diagnostics for developing countries

Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo, Norway - Melanoma angiogenesis and metastasis is triggered when extracellular pH is lowered

Norwegian School of Sports Science, Norway - Back pain is less common in children with high isometric muscle endurance

Novacea - Novacea appoints John P. Walker as chairman of board of directors

Noven Pharmaceuticals - Noven reports second quarter financial results; includes Daytrana approval, $50 million milestone

Nucryst Pharmaceuticals - Nucryst Pharmaceuticals announces net loss of $3.9 million during second quarter of 2006

OSI Pharmaceuticals - OSI Pharmaceuticals announces second-quarter 2006 revenues of $102 million

OSI Systems - Spacelabs Healthcare introduces new anesthesia ventilators with precision pressure control

Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark - Studies from Denmark, Germany and Italy advance knowledge in diabetes research

Ohio State University, U.S. - Depressed people benefit more from marriage than typical singles

Ohio State University, U.S. - Phase I study of interleukin-2 plus stem cell factor in HIV, cancer patients shows no advantages

Ohio State University, U.S. - Recent findings from the United States illuminate research in prostate cancer

Ohio State University, U.S. - Women who accept their bodies are more likely to eat healthy

Oita University, Japan - Oviductal stromal fibroblasts, but not epithelial cells, express toll-like receptor 4

Okayama University, Japan - Researchers from Japan and the United States report recent findings in transplants

Omrix Biopharmaceuticals - Omrix Biopharmaceuticals appoints Larry Ellberger to board of directors

Onyx Pharmaceuticals - Onyx Pharmaceuticals reports second-quarter and six-month 2006 financial results

Orthovita - Orthovita reports 2006 second-quarter financial results; product sales are up 32 percent

Osaka City University, Japan - Poor glycemic control is a predictor of prognosis in diabetics on regular hemodialysis

Osteotech - Osteotech reports 2006 second-quarter net income

PDL BioPharma - PDL BioPharma announces second quarter 2006 financial results

Paladin - Paladin reports record second-quarter results and provides upward revenue guidance

Pall Medical, U.S. - Filter modifications reduce risk of transfusion-transmitted prion disease

Palomar Medical Technologies - Palomar sues Candela for patent infringement

Parexel International - Parexel reports fourth quarter consolidated service revenue up 18 percent over prior year

Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China - Estrogen receptor isoforms function in endometrial carcinoma cells

Peking University, People's Republic of China - Gastric cancer and patient survival is predicted by CD105 quantification of angiogenesis

Peking University, People's Republic of China - Solution structure of Escherichia coli Wzb reveals a substrate recognition mechanism

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, Netherlands and France publish new studies and findings in the area of diet & nutrition

Pennsylvania State University, U.S. - Breaks in hibernation may be mechanism to help fight infection

Perrigo - Perrigo Company reports fiscal year 2006 financial results and strong new product sales

Personnel - American College of Emergency Physicians appoints Jeffery Wajda to advisory panel

Personnel - HCA announces retirement of Charles R. Evans, eastern group president

Personnel - Paul D. Gilbert named senior VP, general counsel of LifePoint, Paul R. Hannah promoted

Peter MacCallum Cancer Center, Melbourne, Australia - Esophageal cancer clinical management affected by FDG-PET post-treatment assessment

Pharmacyclics - Pharmacyclics announces additions to board of directors

Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse - Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse invests $100,000 in RedPath Integrated Pathology

Plant Research International - Studies from Netherlands, Sweden and Australia add new findings to proteins body of knowledge

Point Therapeutics - Point Therapeutics reports second quarter 2006 financial results

Policinico San Donato, Italy - Researchers' findings from Italy, the United Kingdom and the South Korea advance cardiology research

Praecis - Praecis Pharmaceuticals reports second quarter 2006 financial results

Predix Pharmaceuticals - Predix starts Phase II clinical trial for pulmonary hypertension with chronic pulmonary disease

Prince Leopold Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium - Clinical criteria alone identify HIV-infected patients who need HAART

Product Licensing - Wyndgate licenses blood transfusion management system to Skaggs Community Health Center

Questcor Pharmaceuticals - Questcor announces 66 percent increase in total net product sales for 2006 second quarter

RIKEN, Japan - Studies from Japan and Brazil describe new findings in genetics research

RITA Medical Systems - RITA Medical Systems reports record revenues for third consecutive quarter

Rabin Medical Center, Petah-Tikva, Israel - High bleeding rates are not associated with short-term triple therapy among patients undergoing PCI

RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals - RegeneRx receives grant from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for clinical development of TB4

Regeneration Technologies - RTI begins clinical evaluation for Sterling Implants used in spinal surgeries

Response Biomedical - Response Biomedical starts clinical trials of test for congestive heart failure

Rheoscience - Peptide YY lowers body weight and improves insulin sensitivity in diet-induced obesity model

Roma Tor Vergata University, Italy - Lung carcinogenesis might be linked to human papillomavirus infection

Royal Hospitals Trust, Belfast, North Ireland - G4 rotavirus genotype re-emerging as cause of gastroenteritis in adults

Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, East Melbourne, Australia - Long-term botulinum toxin is safe and effective in some benign essential blepharospasm patients

Rudolfstiftung Hospital, Vienna, Austria - New findings from Austria and the United States in the area of surgery described

Rush University, U.S. - High-fat, copper-rich diets associated with increased rates of cognitive decline in older adults

SFBC International - SFBC International reports strong operating results and backlog growth in Q2 2006

Saint Louis University, U.S. - Researchers examine an alternative to the presently available anthrax vaccine

Saint Louis University, U.S. - Sinonasal endoscopy is a painless way to relieve sinusitis symptoms

Salk Institute, San Diego, U.S. - Scientists pinpoint the molecular survival gear required for a young neuron to hook up with other cells

Santarus - Santarus reports total Q2 2006 revenues of $9.4 million compared to $3.8 million a year ago

Sapporo Medical University, Japan - Tobacco consumption is associated with illicit drug use among men in Bangladesh

Savient Pharmaceuticals - Savient Pharmaceuticals completes sale of Rosemont Pharmaceuticals subsidiary for $176 million

Scancell - New data from the United States and Norway lluminates research in cancer treatment

Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China - Researchers from the People's Republic of China, Japan and South Korea report details of new studies and findings in the area of biomedical engineering

Seoul National University, South Korea - Intracoronary stem cell infusion improves left ventricular ejection fraction

Seoul National University, South Korea - Ischemic tissues accrue benefits from integrin-linked kinase control of neovascularization

Seoul National University, South Korea - Reports from South Korea, Japan and Germany add new data to diet & nutrition research

Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, People's Republic of China - Nasal delivery of estradiol results in uptake into the cerebrospinal fluid

Shin-Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan - Maximal cardiovascular fitness is poor in ambulatory hemodialysis patients

Shinshu University, Japan - Gene mutations detected using a mismatch-specific endonuclease

Siemens - Cardiac C-arm computed tomography affords excellent image quality

Siemens Business Services - Talecris Biotherapeutics signs IT outsourcing contract with Siemens Business Services

Sigma-Aldrich - Sigma-Aldrich acquires U.K. research services company Pharmorphix Limited

Sirona - Sirona reports Q3 2006 revenues of $117.3 million, up 10.2% over Q3 2005

Society of Chemical Industry - A plant that gave ancient Britons and Celts blue war paint is source of an anti-cancer compound

Sonus Pharmaceuticals - Sonus reports net loss for Q2 2006 of $4.9 million, compared to $4.1 million loss a year ago

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals - Spectrum Pharmaceuticals reports agreement for ozarelix with Nippon Kayaku for Japan market

Spherix - Spherix signs agreement with Anaclim to conduct U.S. phase 3 trial on type 2 diabetes drug

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, U.S. - Leukemia favorable outcome predicted by simplified flow cytometric assay

St. Jude Medical - New guidelines for treatment of heart valve disease lower the age for tissue-valve recipients

St. Louis University, U.S. - Duck hepatitis B virus reverse transcriptase suppresses mRNA accumulation

St. Louis University, U.S. - Stable gene silencing inhibits release of catecholamine

St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland - Atherosclerotic disease can be detected while screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm

St. Vincenz Hospital, Paderborn, Germany - Reports from Germany, Italy and France describe recent advances in hepatitis B virus research

Stanford University, U.S. - A naturally occurring protein in the brain could be the basis for a promising epilepsy treatment

Stanford University, U.S. - Data from the United States and United Kingdom advance knowledge in stroke research

Stanford University, U.S. - Functional dissection of breast cancer amplicon reveals gene contributions

Stanford University, U.S. - Vascular endothelial growth factor modulates erythropoiesis

State University of New York, U.S. - Brain neurons integrate dissimilar pieces of information in decision-making

State University of New York, U.S. - Findings from the United States, Austria and Chile describe new data in obesity research

Stereotaxis - Stereotaxis reports record $13.6 million in orders for cardiology device during Q2 2006

Stockholm South Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden - Researchers' findings from Sweden, Israel and Taiwan advance angiology research

Stratagene - Stratagene reports $7.9 million litigation charge in Q2 2006, revenue of $23.4 million

Surrey Memorial Hospital, Surrey, Canada - Episodes of preterm labor may lead to delayed help-seeking and higher anxiety in women

Symbol Technologies - Symbol Technologies introduces bar code scanner for healthcare, warehousing, others

Synthetic Blood International - Two more traumatic brain injury patients treated in synthetic blood phase 2 pilot study

Taihe Hospital, Hubei, People's Republic of China - Hepatitis B persistence influences hepatocellular carcinoma methylation rate

Tapestry Pharmaceuticals - Tapestry reports Q2 2006 operating loss of $4.4 million compared to $4.3 million a year ago

Technical University of Munich, Germany - Infection of dendritic cells with vaccinia virus MVA reveals maturation-dependent cytopathogenicity

Tel-Aviv University, Israel - Prehypertension and overweight is common among Israeli adolescents

Terremark Worldwide - Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. houses mission-critical infrastructure with Terremark

Texas Tech University, U.S. - New findings from the United States and Japan in the area of lung cancer detailed

The Lung Cancer Alliance - Lung Cancer Alliance acknowledges first anniversary of Peter Jennings' death

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, U.S. - Tonic-clonic seizure myopotential patterns detected by implantable loop recorder devices

Threshold Pharmaceuticals - Threshold reports Q2 2006 net loss of $15.5 million, up from $10.2 million a year ago

Tobu Chiiki Hospital, Tokyo, Japan - Colorectal cancer response to 5-FU predicted by tumor orotate phosphoribosyl transferase assay

Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada - Angiogenic repair after heart attack is driven by c-kit+ cells

TorreyPines Therapeutics - TorreyPines initiates phase 1 trial of oral therapy for migraine, neuropathic pain

Tourette Syndrome Association - U.S. DOE adds Tourette Syndrome to Part B of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act law

Toyama Medical & Pharmaceutical University, Japan - Reports from Japan, the Czech Republic and Italy advance knowledge in genetics research

Trakya University, Turkey - Recent studies from Turkey, Canada and Japan add new data to diabetes research

Transave - Transave's SLIT Amikacin granted orphan drug status by European Commission

Transgenomic - Transgenomic reports Q2 2006 net loss of $383,000, down from Q2 2005 loss of $998,000

Transition Therapeutics - Transition Therapeutics reports no serious safety concerns from hepatitis C drugs in clinical trial

Tranzyme Pharma - Tranzyme Pharma names Eric M. Nelson, PhD, new VP of business development and licensing

Trudeau Institute, U.S. - Findings from the United States, India and France describe new data in plague research

Tufts University, U.S. - Findings from the United States and Czech Republic in obesity provide new insights

Tufts University, U.S. - Nutrigenetics, plasma lipids, and cardiovascular risk are discussed

Tzu Chi University, Taiwan - Orlistat improved weight and metabolic control in overweight type 2 diabetics

Uganda Virus Research Institute, Uganda - Cotrimoxazole prophylaxis reduces overall mortality and malaria morbidity in HIV patients

Ullevaal University Hospital, Oslo, Norway -  Agaricus blazei extract affects hepatitis C gene expression and viral load

Universite Paris-Descartes, France - Obesity related to hypothalamic tumor treatment is not due to leptin dysregulation

University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France - Cure rate model predicts age at which HIV infection can be detected in infants

University College Hospital Galway, Galway, Ireland - The Airtraq laryngoscope is superior for novice personnel intubation training

University College London, U.K. - Studies from the United Kingdom and United States advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS research

University Hospital Center of Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda - Intrathecal tetanus vaccination is more effective than intramuscular route

University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany - Emergency percutaneous coronary reintervention may limit extent of myocardial cellular damage

University Hospital Tubingen, Tubingen, Germany - Nissen fundoplication with prosthetic crural closure does not impair esophageal body motility

University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain - Serum markers of vascular inflammation in dyslipemia are presented in review

University Hospital of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland - Differentiation of melanoma-specific T cell responses is characterized with new approach

University Hospital of Liege, Liege, Belgium - New approaches and old controversies to pain control after cardiac surgery are focus of review

University Hospital, Malmo, Sweden - Instruction course on irritable bowel syndrome improves coping skills and quality of life

University Hospitals, U.S. - Researchers discover gene that may lead to drug for colon cancer prevention

University of Adelaide, Australia - Dacryocystorhinostomy ostium is stable after endoscopic surgery

University of Alabama, U.S. - Isatin-beta-thiosemicarbazone and marboran treatment does not prevent cowpox infections

University of Alabama, U.S. - PPAR-gamma activation is a player in androstenediol-mediated cardiac benefits after trauma

University of Alberta, Canada - Erythromycin potentiates PR-interval prolonging effect of verapamil in the rat

University of Alberta, Canada - Fatty acids impair insulin regulation of AMPK and insulin cardioprotection after ischemia

University of Alberta, Canada - Orthodontic implant vs screw loading protocols are compared

University of Alberta, Canada - Pulmonary arterial hypertension management with an evidence-based approach is focus of review

University of Amsterdam, Netherlands - New findings from Netherlands, United States and Italy in the area of influenza detailed

University of Amsterdam, Netherlands - Sex disparities in human cardiac electrophysiology are described on cellular level

University of Athens, Greece - Lung cancer linked to loss of MSH2 expression

University of Basel Hospital, Basel, Switzerland - Research from Switzerland and the United States add new data to HIV/AIDS body of knowledge

University of Bath, U.K. - Researchers from the United Kingdom, People's Republic of China and Wales describe findings in proteins studies

University of Bologna, Italy - Unprotected left main coronary artery stenosis is comparably treated with CABG or PCI

University of British Columbia, Canada - New findings from Canada, the People's Republic of China and the United States in the area of cancer described

University of British Columbia, Canada - Reports from Canada and the United States add new data to healthcare research

University of California, U.S. - Bone mineral density is not a reliable prescreening predictor for mammography in women

University of California, U.S. - IGF-binding protein-1 levels are a potential serum marker of insulin resistance

University of California, U.S. - Progressive spinal axonal degeneration and slowness defined in mouse model

University of California, U.S. - Pulmonary vein-atrial junction segments show muscular discontinuities, nerve co-location

University of California, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and Greece report details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

University of California, U.S. - Researchers' findings from the United States and Spain advance transplants research

University of California, U.S. - Researchers' work from the United States and United Kingdom adds to cardiology body of knowledge

University of Chicago Hospital, Chicago, U.S. - Post-cardiac arrest resuscitation use of therapeutic hypothermia among physicians remains low

University of Cincinnati, U.S. - Recent findings in cardiology described by researchers from the United States and New Zealand

University of Cologne, Germany - Central insulin action in energy and glucose homeostasis is reviewed

University of Cologne, Germany - Heart failure mortality risk, but not atrial fibrillation, is reduced by cardiac resynchronization

University of Copenhagen, Denmark - Role of G-protein-coupled receptor kinase 2 in the heart is focus of review

University of Dresden, Germany - Studies from Germany, India and the United States add new findings to cardiology body of knowledge

University of Dundee, U.K. - Breast cancer radiotherapy strategies modeled mathematically to predict response

University of Ferrara, Italy - Cationic liposomes act as carriers for ocular delivery of antiherpetic peptides

University of Florence, Italy - Breast cancer in the elderly should be managed with appropriate treatment for prognostics factors

University of Florence, Italy - Findings from Italy, Canada and Netherlands in diabetes provide new insights

University of Florida, U.S. - Common brain cells may have stem-cell-like potential for self-renewal

University of Florida, U.S. - First patient undergoes treatment at the new University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute

University of Florida, U.S. - Study shows that kids with OCD are bullied more often

University of Frankfurt, Germany - ICD patients do not require defibrillation threshold reassessment after antiarrhythmic drugs

University of Gavle, Sweden - Muscle lactate and glutamate levels do not increase with low-load work duration

University of Ghana, Ghana - Sociocultural determinants of treatment delay for childhood malaria in Ghana were examined

University of Gothenburg, Sweden - Interleukin-1 system gene variants are associated with fat mass in young men

University of Gottingen, Germany - Recurrent squamous cell carcinoma is treated with microsurgery and adjuvant radiotherapy

University of Hawaii, U.S. - Research from the United States and Netherlands add new data to vectors body of knowledge

University of Heidelberg, Germany - Epidemiology and characteristics of stalking are the focus of review

University of Heidelberg, Germany - Handling of Schistosoma japonicum and S. mansoni cercariae were compared

University of Heidelberg, Germany - Researchers from Germany, Canada and Italy publish new studies and findings in the area of hepatitis C virus

University of Helsinki, Finland - Findings from Finland, Italy and the United Kingdom advance knowledge in obstetrics research

University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China - BARF1 plays anti-apoptotic role in gastric cancer cells

University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China - Voice assessment in Chinese clinics should use the Chinese Voice Handicap Index-10

University of Houston, U.S. - Database indicates Texas is becoming smoke-free

University of Ioannina, Greece - Recent findings in polycystic ovarian syndrome described by researchers from Greece and the United States

University of Iowa, U.S. - New findings from the United States, United Kingdom and Singapore in the area of angiology detailed

University of Kuopio, Finland - Adiponectin receptor 1 gene has a role in body size but not diabetes risk

University of Lausanne, Switzerland - Protein-mediated post-docking is required for pancreatic beta-cell exocytosis

University of Leicester, U.K. - Basal hepatic and splenic iron status in mice is determined by multiple polymorphic loci

University of Leipzig, Germany - Hodgkin lymphoma response monitoring by FDG-PET explained

University of London, U.K. - Minnesota Heart Failure Criteria can facilitate epidemiologic case-finding for heart failure

University of Mainz, Germany - Hepatocellular cancer tumor dissemination enhanced by chemokine receptor CCR7

University of Malaya, Malaysia - Researchers' work from Malaysia and the United States adds to HIV/AIDS body of knowledge

University of Manchester, U.K. - Researchers from the United Kingdom, United States and Sweden report details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetes

University of Marburg, Germany - Researchers from Germany, Sudan and Brazil report recent findings in malaria

University of Maryland, U.S. - Studies from the United States and Australia add new findings to tetanus body of knowledge

University of Medical Sciences, Poland - Device closure of the ventricular wall after valved stent implantation is safe

University of Minnesota, U.S. - 7-valent pneumococcal vaccine in children is linked to decline in pneumococcal disease in elderly

University of Minnesota, U.S. - Cancer angiogenesis and growth is targeted by new nonpeptidic topomimetics

University of Minnesota, U.S. - Findings from the United States advance knowledge in breast cancer research

University of Minnesota, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, Canada and Turkey report details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetes

University of Minnesota, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, Iran and Belgium report details of new studies and findings in the area of cell biology

University of Minnesota, U.S. - Stem cell transplant yields extended disease control and long-term survival in mantle cell lymphoma

University of Montana, U.S. - Berkelic acid, isolated from acid mine waste fungal extremophile, demonstrated anticancer potential

University of Munich, Germany - Atorvastatin (10 mg/day) improved insulin sensitivity in metabolic syndrome patients

University of North Carolina, U.S. - Auditory neuropathy diagnosis in children should be accompanied by MRI

University of North Carolina, U.S. - Prostate cancer screening education needs to reach siblings of diagnosed patients

University of North Carolina, U.S. - Reports from the United States and Scotland add new data to ischemia research

University of Oslo, Norway - Idiotype-specific immunotherapy in multiple myeloma is focus of review

University of Otago, New Zealand - Mannosylated lipid core peptides in liposomes elicit strong immune responses with Quil A adjuvant

University of Otago, New Zealand - Researchers from New Zealand and United States provide details of new studies and findings in the area of tuberculosis

University of Ottawa, Canada - Anticoagulation management after mechanical valve replacement is variable

University of Ottawa, Canada - Atrial fibrillation ablation combined with mitral valve surgery is effective

University of Oxford, U.K. - Transcription organization conserved during embryonic stem cell differentiation

University of Padua, Italy - Diabetic nephropathy is related to high albumin and fibrinogen synthesis in type 2 diabetes

University of Padua, Italy - Long-term outcome in heart transplantation is predicted by coronary flow reserve

University of Paris 5, France - Adenovirus A31 outbreak identified in pediatric hematology unit

University of Pavia, Italy - Mesenchymal stromal cells may engraft in pediatric patients given bone marrow transplantation

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Adeno-associated vectors do not contribute to liver tumor formation

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Heavy backpacks can lead to stooped posture, chronic back and shoulder pain, and muscle weakness

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Researchers find many commercial drivers have impaired performance due to lack of sleep

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Schizophrenia receptor hypofunction is affected by altered neuregulin signaling

University of Pisa, Italy - Recent findings from Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States illuminate research in genetics

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. -  Mycobacterium tuberculosis early immune responses are slow in local and peripheral compartments

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Altered neuropeptide secretion may underlie female reproductive ageing

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Dendritic cell therapeutic vaccine helps patient's own immune system to fight HIV infection

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Studies from the United States describe new findings in breast cancer research

University of Rochester, U.S. - New research from the United States, United Kingdom and United States in the area of autoimmune diseases detailed

University of Rochester, U.S. - Recent studies from the United States, Norway and Hungary add new data to cervical cancer research

University of Rostock, Germany - Laser scanning microscopy is used to visualize ex vivo laryngeal epithelia

University of Sao Paulo, Brazil - Researchers from Brazil, the United Kingdom and the the Netherlands detail new studies and findings in the area of genetics

University of South Florida, U.S. - New findings in cancer described from the United States and Japan

University of Stirling, U.K. - Multiple risk factors for obesity identified using a self-report tool

University of Strasbourg, France - Unilobar colorectal liver metastases recurrence reduced by portal vein embolization

University of Strathclyde, U.K. - Myocardial ischemia-induced arrhythmias are protected against by adrenomedullin via NO, peroxynitrite

University of Tartu, Estonia - New data from Estonia and Japan lluminates research in hepatitis C virus

University of Texas, U.S. - Boronic-chalcone derivative shows promise as potent anticancer agent

University of Texas, U.S. - New data from the United States and Israel lluminates research in herpes

University of Texas, U.S. - Recent findings from the United States and France illuminate research in aspergillosis

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

University of Texas, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, Canada and France describe findings in diabetes studies

University of Texas, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, United Kingdom and Japan report recent findings in ovarian cancer

University of Texas, U.S. - Retroperitoneal sarcoma treatment by combined-modality approaches discussed

University of Tokyo, Japan - Liver transplant participant evaluation needs to be more effective and precise

University of Tokyo, Japan - Researchers from Japan, the United Kingdom and MALAWI provide details of new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS

University of Toronto, Canada - Research from Canada, France and the United States add new data to obesity body of knowledge

University of Toronto, Canada - Studies from Canada and Japan add new findings to lung cancer body of knowledge

University of Toronto, Canada - Tricuspid valve repair with an annuloplasty ring results in improved long-term outcomes

University of Tubingen, Germany - New findings from Germany, the People's Republic of China and the United States in the area of cancer treatment described

University of Turku, Finland - Mitotic index and cyclin A may predict high-risk human papillomavirus infections

University of Udine, Italy - Researchers from Italy, India and Japan report recent findings in diabetes

University of Utah, U.S. - Cochlear nerve direct implantation carries significant risk of cerebrospinal fluid leak

University of Utah, U.S. - Uteroplacental insufficiency increases p53 phosphorylation

University of Utrecht, Netherlands - Carotid stenting corrects volume flow comparably to carotid endarterectomy

University of Valencia, Spain - New findings from Spain, Japan and the United States in the area of ophthalmology described

University of Valladolid, Spain - Studies from Spain, the United States and the United Kingdom describe new findings in tularemia research

University of Vermont, U.S. - Cardiomyocyte intracellular Zn²⁺ may be key in Ca²⁺ regulation, gene expression signaling

University of Vienna, Austria - Endovascular cooling after cardiac arrest improves survival and neurological recovery

University of Washington, U.S. - Climate change was major factor in erosion of Alps 6 million years ago

University of Washington, U.S. - Data from the United States advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS research

University of Washington, U.S. - Dialectical behavior therapy reduces suicidal behaviors

University of Washington, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and United Kingdom provide details of new studies and findings in the area of genetics

University of Washington, U.S. - Specific hepatitis C virus gene expression identified in HCV/HIV coinfection

University of Wisconsin, U.S. - Mercury pollution threatens health worldwide, scientists say

University of Wurzburg, Germany - Scientists develop biophysical approach to optimize dendritic-tumor cell electrofusion

University of the West Indies, Jamaica - Exogenous nitric oxide inhibits IRS-1 expression in rat hepatocytes and skeletal myocytes

Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden - Data from Sweden, Canada and the United States advance knowledge in angiology research

Uroplasty - Uroplasty, Inc. raises $2.1 million in a private placement of common stock and warrants

VA Medical Centers, U.S. - National Referral Program benefits combat veterans with complex medical histories

VA Medical Centers, U.S. - Studies from the United States, Germany and South Korea advance knowledge in cardiology research

Valdoltra Orthopedic Hospital, Ankaran, Slovenia - Research from the United States in orthopedics provides new insights

Vanderbilt University, U.S. - Candidate gene evaluated in early-onset obsessive-compulsive disorder

Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine, Italy - Researchers from Italy, the South Korea and India provide details of new studies and findings in the area of hepatitis C virus

Verac Biotechnology - Hepatitis C patients might benefit from IFN-omega treatment

Vermont Department of Mental Health, U.S. - Adults with serious mental illness have elevated cancer incidence

VirtualScopics - VirtualScopics reports Q2 2006 sales rose 27% to nearly $1.3 million

VisEn Medical - Olympus and VisEn sign Japanese agreement for infrared fluorescence probes and imaging systems

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands - Lymphoma treatment with human soluble TRAIL/Apo2L warrants further study

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands - Novel FDG PET method to monitor tumor response during anticancer therapy described

Wake Radiology Oncology - Researchers from the United States and Italy publish new studies and findings in the area of colon cancer

Warneford Hospital, Oxford, U.K. - Suicidal behavior appears to increase during certain phases of menstrual cycle

Washington University, U.S. - Immunogenetic programs for viral induction of mucous cell metaplasia are described

Washington University, U.S. - MRI scans in premature infants can help predict future developmental delays

Washington University, U.S. - Regular vaccination schedule for children includes important boosters before starting school

Watson Pharmaceuticals - Watson Pharmaceuticals reports net revenue up 23% in Q2 2006 to $510.4 million

Wayne State University, U.S. - Reports from the United States and Canada describe recent advances in environmental research

Westpfalz Klinikum, Germany - Primary extradural meningioma patients should undergo resection of the dura to prevent recurrence

Wroclaw Medical University, Poland - New findings in diabetes described from Poland, the United States and Japan

Yale University, U.S. - MAP kinase phosphatase-1 deficient mice are resistant to diet-induced obesity

Yale University, U.S. - Physician knowledge about autism is increasing

Yamaguchi University, Japan - Data from Japan and Taiwan advance knowledge in hepatocellular carcinoma research

Yamaguchi University, Japan - Recent studies from Japan, Australia and the United States add new data to cardiology research

Yang Ming National University, Taiwan - HIV-1 transframe protein p6* mutation needed for viral protease-mediated Gag processing

Yonsei University, South Korea - Elective N0 neck treatments should include levels II, III, and IV

Yonsei University, South Korea - Pyriform sinus carcinoma predictive factors for lymph node metastasis are determined

Yonsei University, South Korea - Researchers from South Korea and United States publish new studies and findings in the area of cancer treatment

Zhejiang University, People's Republic of China - H5N1 influenza virus characterized from bar-headed geese collected during outbreak

Zhejiang University, People's Republic of China - Hypoxia induces 4-HPR resistance in leukemia cells

Zhejiang University, People's Republic of China - Studies from the People's Republic of China and United States add new findings to hepatocellular carcinoma body of knowledge

dLife - dLife launches interactive patient management tool for diabetes educators