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Nankai University, People's Republic of China - Interferon induced antiviral activity inhibited by antagonist peptides

NanoLogix - NanoLogix files three more patent applications on hydrogen bioreactor for waste processing

Nanogen - Nanogen issued patents to use biomarkers related to diabetes and Alzheimer disease

Nastech Pharmaceutical - Nastech receives small business grant to develop RNAi therapeutics for influenza

National Association of Community Health Centers - Roche receives leadership award from National Association of Community Health Centers

National Cancer Institute, U.S. - New findings in cancer treatment described from the United States

National Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan - Studies from Japan, Iceland and the NORTH Ireland describe new findings in genetics research

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science & Technology, Japan - CLOCK is involved in obesity-induced disordered fibrinolysis by regulating PAI-1 expression

National Institute of Standards & Technology, U.S. - New research from the United States and France in the area of HIV/AIDS detailed

National Institute per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori, Italy - Leukapheresis under anesthesia safe and feasible in very low-weight noncompliant children

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Cone photoreceptor development is activated by retinoid-related orphan receptor

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Efficacy of shipped HLA-matched platelets is reported

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Fall semester is a time to revisit discussions about college drinking

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Findings from the United States advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS research

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - New findings in HIV/AIDS described from the United States and Belgium

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Overweight in early childhood increases chances for obesity at age 12

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Polyclonal long-term MFGS-gp91phox marking in rhesus macaques is evaluated

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and United Kingdom provide details of new studies and findings in the area of papillomavirus

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Researchers from the United States report details of new studies and findings in the area of lymphoma

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Soluble factors mediate intraepidermal inflammation

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - U.S. national health leaders issue statements on the totally implanted permanent artificial heart

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Wounds may heal better and faster due to new wound healing centers

National Public Health Institute, Finland - Type 1 diabetes rate in children is increasing globally

National Research Center of Environmental Health, Germany - Transcription factors suppress choroid plexus development

National Science Foundation, U.S. - Genome information from plant destroyers could help devise strategies to combat them

National Science Foundation, U.S. - High-flying balloons will track hurricane formation

National Taiwan University, Taiwan - Researchers from Taiwan, Sweden and the United States describe findings in diabetes studies

National Taiwan University, Taiwan - Vertigo etiologies in hypotensive patients are investigated

Nestle Purina Research - Osteoarthritic gene regulatory cis-elements identified

Netherlands Cancer Institute, Netherlands - Plasminogen activator inhibitor is required for replicative senescence

Neurocrine Biosciences - Neurocrine announces employee stock option exchange program

New York Medical College, U.S. - Septic shock neutrophil-endothelial cell interactions are influenced by heparin

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, U.S. - Improved treatment option gives surgeons greater control in reshaping babies' heads

NightHawk Radiology Holdings - NightHawk Radiology named one of fastest growing companies by Inc. magazine

Nihon University, Japan - Cardiopulmonary arrest patients lacking wave V just after CPR show reduced benefit from hypothermia

Nihon University, Japan - Pancreatitis after secondary cyst excision is difficult to halt

Noguchi Memorial Institute of Medical Research, Ghana - Tuberculosis microscopy laboratories in Ghana lack quality assurance and trained personnel

Norgen Biotek - Norgen Biotek expands DNA purification line with novel urine DNA isolation kit

Novartis - Researchers from Switzerland, France and Canada report details of new studies and findings in the area of hepatitis C virus

Novo Nordisk - Metabolic syndrome is not optimally modeled using castrated male Sprague-Dawley rat

Nutrition 21 - Nutrition 21 purchases Iceland Health and enters Omega 3 market

Oak Ridge Institute for Science & Education, U.S. - People with HIV/AIDS may migrate to obtain support and medical care

Ogaki Municipal Hospital, Gifu, Japan - Hepatocellular carcinoma pathological features assessed by contrast-enhanced ultrasonography

Ogaki Municipal Hospital, Ogaki, Japan - Herpesvirus reactivation may occur during drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome

Ohio State University, U.S. - Cyclin D1-ablative agents with therapeutic relevance in cancer therapy developed

Ohio State University, U.S. - Studies from the United States and Turkey advance knowledge in prostate cancer research

Ohio State University, U.S. - Studies from the United States, Belgium and Denmark describe new findings in dental research

Omrix Biopharmaceuticals - Omrix Biopharmaceuticals announces appointment of Nanci Prado to general counsel

Ophthalmology - Retrobulbar chlorpromazine injection can cause severe periocular inflammation

Oregon Health & Science University, U.S. - Sigma 1 receptor agonists are neuroprotective by inhibiting nitric oxide synthase

Oregon Health & Science University, U.S. - Ultrasonic myocardial IBS may be applied to detect noncritical coronary stenosis

Oregon Health Sciences University, U.S. - Reports from the United States, South Korea and India advance knowledge in diabetes research

Osaka City University, Japan - New data from Japan, Germany and the United States lluminates research in echocardiography

Osaka Medical College, Japan - Research from Japan, the United States and Greece in heart disease provides new insights

Osaka University, Japan - Lung lesions linked to severe complications after CT-guided needle biopsy

Osaka University, Japan - Studies from the United States and Germany advance knowledge in statins research

Osteosarcoma - Osteosarcoma images offer direct and indirect assessments of tumor necrosis

Ottawa Health Research Institute, Canada - Extracellular matrix modulates the antiangiogenic effects of endostatin

Ovarian Cancer - National Ovarian Cancer Coalition debuts new ad to teach women about ovarian cancer

PARI Respiratory Equipment - PARI Respiratory launches nasal drug delivery program for treatment of upper respiratory conditions

PLC Systems - Cardiac transmyocardial revascularization patient celebrates 10 years of angina-free living

Paramount Acquisition - Paramount Acquisition to acquire majority interest in Valeritas

Peninsula Medical School, U.K. - Type 2 diabetes genetic susceptibility is related to glutamic acid decarboxylase antibodies

Personnel - Cigna HealthCare hires Joseph Capizzi as VP of sales for Los Angeles

Personnel - Hospital Council of Northern and Central California hires Lynne Ashbeck as new regional VP

Personnel - SonoSite names David G. Willis vice president of competitive strategy and innovation

Personnel - Sterling Healthcare names Linda Ellis, Timothy Molyneux to senior VP positions

Personnel - TC3 Health, Inc. appoints Mike Colantuono as regional sales director

Personnel - Utah healthcare leader Eligio G. White elected board chair of national health center group

Pfeiffer Treatment Center, Chicago, U.S. - Pfeiffer Treatment Center reports autistic children may benefit from antioxidants

Pfizer - Diabetic neuropathy trials benefit from repeating nerve conduction and QS measures

Pharmexa - New results published on Pharmexa's PADRE epitope in Alzheimer vaccine

Pharsight - Pharsight signs $900,000 integrated consulting and software contract

Philanthropy - Henry Schein efforts helps children with school outfits and supplies

Phylogica - Phylogica drugs significantly accelerate burn healing

Physical Therapy - Care extenders cannot replace physical therapists

Policlinico Universitario di Udine, Italy - New findings from Italy, Spain and the United States in the area of leukemia described

Ponce School of Medicine, Puerto Rico - Findings from the United States and Australia advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS research

Preventive Medicine - Merck publishes health guide to help patients with annual visit to their doctor

Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China - Cirrhotic liver is ablated with transarterial lipiodol-ethanol mixture

Pro-Pharmaceuticals - Pro-Pharmaceuticals updates Davanat clinical trials progress

Professional Education - Most U.S. medical students experience harassment or belittlement

Prostate Cancer Research Center, London, U.K. - Researchers from the United Kingdom, Japan and United States publish new studies and findings in the area of prostate cancer

Purdue Pharma - Purdue Pharma announces agreement to end OxyContin patent lawsuit against Teva Pharmaceuticals

Quality Assurance - Access to heart failure care in Canada is examined in review

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Center, New Delhi, India - Head and neck cancer-associated xerostomia prevented by minimizing radiation dose to parotid gland

Raul Carrea Institute for Neurological Research, Argentina - Neuronal activity of the zona incerta in Parkinson disease patients is determined

ReNeuron - ReNeuron appoints principal investigator for Phase l study for ReN001 stem cell therapy for stroke.

Research and Markets - China's competitive pharma industry is focus of new industry report

Research and Markets - Development and advancements in cytogenetics featured in new report

Research and Markets - Profits in Chinese medical device industry up by 18 percent, according to report

Research and Markets - Report examines adult obesity rates and weight control markets in major countries worldwide

Research and Markets - Report offers insight into view of U.S. biopharmaceutical industry on cross-border alliances

Research and Markets - Research and Markets adds Eli Lilly report to offerings

Response Biomedical - Response Biomedical reports 2006 second quarter results up from previous year

Roma Tor Vergata University, Italy - Recent findings in HIV/AIDS described by researchers from Italy, the United States and Canada

Roma Tor Vergata University, Italy - Researchers from Italy, the United States and Canada report recent findings in lung cancer

Roswell Park Cancer Institute, U.S. - Findings from the United States in HIV/AIDS provide new insights

Roswell Park Cancer Institute, U.S. - Invasive fungal infections are cause of morbidity and mortality in stem cell transplantation

Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow, U.K. - Off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery impact on postop renal dysfunction is focus of review

Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, U.K. - Bladder cancer radiotherapy-induced toxicity lessened by two-phase reduced volume technique

S. Spirito Hospital, Rome, Italy - Researchers' findings from Italy, Germany and France advance diagnostics research

SGX Pharmaceuticals - SGX Pharmaceuticals discontinues clinical trial of Troxatyl in acute myelogenous leukemia

Saga University, Japan - Researchers from Japan, the United States and Spain report recent findings in leukemia

Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden - Studies from Sweden, the United States and Japan add new findings to diabetes body of knowledge

Saitama Medical School, Japan - Glassy cell carcinoma unfavorable prognosis linked to Her2/neu overexpression

Salix Pharmaceuticals - Colazal pediatric exclusivity granted for bowel disease

Salk Institute for Biological Studies, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and Canada describe findings in obesity studies

Salvador Zubiran National Institute of Medical Sciences & Nutrition, Mexico - Studies from Scotland, Canada and Argentina describe new findings in tuberculosis research

Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah Tiqwa, Israel - West Nile encephalitis mimics herpes encephalitis

Scripps Research Institute, U.S. - Small molecule drug activity in melanoma models is enhanced with antibody effector

Selcuk University, Turkey - Leptin might be related to increased urinary magnesium loss in type 1 diabetics

Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea - Reports from South Korea, Germany and United Kingdom describe recent advances in cardiology research

Sequenom - Paul W. Hawran named to Sequenom board of directors

Service de Physiologie et d'Explorations Fonctionnelles, France - Myocardial infarction-induced mitochondrial dysfunction is prevented by ACE inhibition

Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel - Presence of mesothelial atypia in peritoneal washings may not be prognostically significant

Shantou University, People's Republic of China - Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis linked to altered expression of ezrin

Shantou University, People's Republic of China - Researchers from the People's Republic of China, Canada and United States detail new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

Shire - Shire announces new drug application for guanfacine extended-release for attention disorders

Siemens Medical Solutions - University of Wisconsin cancer center first to install Inveon imaging system

Southeast University, People's Republic of China - Hepatitis E virus is genotyped based on full-length and partial genomic regions

Southern Medical University, People's Republic of China - New data from the People's Republic of China and United States lluminates research in coronavirus

St. George Hospital, Kogarah, Australia - New research from Australia and the United States in the area of cancer treatment detailed

St. George's University, West Indies - Researchers from West Indies, United States and Greece publish new studies and findings in the area of angiology

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, U.S. - Reports from the United States and Switzerland advance knowledge in leukemia research

St. Olav University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway - Intracranial aneurysm treatment is not associated with low quality of life

St. Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy, Australia - New data from Australia, Greece and Taiwan lluminates research in lung cancer

Stanford University, U.S. - Oxybutynin appears well tolerated compared to tolterodine for overactive bladder

Stanford University, U.S. - Researchers' findings from the United States, Russia and Germany advance breast cancer research

Stanford University, U.S. - Stanford Blood Center testing all donated blood for West Nile virus

State University of New York, U.S. - Child-parent gender interactions can influence obesity treatment outcomes

State University of New York, U.S. - Trypanosoma mitochondrial gene expression regulated through multiple effector proteins

Stress Oxydant et Atteintes Vasculaires, France - Researchers from France, the United States and Italy detail new studies and findings in the area of diabetes

Sun Yat-Sen University, People's Republic of China - Neural stem cell conditioned media induces embryonic stem cell neural differentiation

Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea - Delayed facial palsy after microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm is studied

Sureyyapasa Center for Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey - Patients with pulmonary carcinoid tumors show excellent prognosis after surgical treatment

Surgery - New findings from Greece, the United States and the South Korea in the area of surgery described

Sveti Duh Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia - Researchers from Croatia, Finland and the United States describe findings in obstetrics studies

Synovics Pharmaceuticals - Synovics Pharmaceuticals names Steven Getraer as CEO of subsidiary Kirk Pharmaceuticals

Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan - Gastric cancer safely treated with paclitaxel, UFT, and leucovorin

Tasco Holdings - Tasco Holdings International begins search for Stem Cell Cryogenic Laboratory director

Technical University of Munich, Germany - New data from Germany, the United Kingdom and Switzerland lluminates research in vaccines

Teikyo University, Japan - Researchers from Japan, Denmark and the United States publish new studies and findings in the area of imaging

Telos Pharmaceuticals - Data from the United States and United Kingdom advance knowledge in influenza research

Teva Pharmaceuticals - Teva announces settlement in patent infringement litigation on OxyContin

The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - Being teased may be a symptom of poor psychological functioning in youth with cleft lip or palate

Theratechnologies - U.S FDA grants SPA for second phase 3 trial of HIV-associated lipodystrophy drug

Thomas Jefferson University, U.S. - New findings in diabetes described from the United States, Taiwan and Italy

Tohoku University, Japan - Researchers' data from Japan, the South Korea and Germany advance neurology research

Toranomon General Hospital, Tokyo, Japan - Findings from Japan, the South Korea and Canada advance knowledge in hepatitis B virus research

Translational Research - Translational research faces budgetary obstacles in U.S.

Tuberculosis Vaccine - Granuloma was caused by monosodium glutamate after BCG vaccination

Ullevaal University Hospital, Oslo, Norway - Splenic injury nonoperative management is improved with angioembolization

Uludag University, Turkey - Depression is associated with increased oxidizability of apolipoprotein B-containing lipoproteins

University Clinic C.G. Carus, Dresden, Germany - Hyponatremia treatment with vasopressin antagonists are presented in review

University Clinic of Essen, Essen, Germany - Rat cardiomyocytes show reactive oxygen species formation with increased contractile frequency

University College London, U.K. - Acute coronary syndrome triggering is characterized by sociodemographic, clinical factors

University College London, U.K. - TRIM protein-mediated restriction of retroviral infection widespread among mammals

University Hospital Balgrist, Zurich, Switzerland - Rotator cuff abnormalities are associated with reduced acromiohumeral distance

University Hospital GB Rossi, Verona, Italy - Endometriosis is accurately diagnosed by both ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging

University Hospital Maastricht, Maastricht, Netherlands - Intratympanic steroid therapy for inner ear diseases needs further study

University Hospital of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland - Open elbow arthrolysis for post-traumatic elbow stiffness improves joint function

University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece - Recent studies from Greece, Australia and Germany add new data to orthopedics research

University Medical Center of Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands - Cochlear implant insertion and function is studied in obstructed cochleas

University at Buffalo, U.S. - Alcohol use is associated with reduced resistance to sexual advances in women

University of Alabama, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, New Zealand and Hungary provide details of new studies and findings in the area of Alzheimer disease

University of Amsterdam, Netherlands - Energy and fat restriction of 1 month did not alter gastric emptying in obese

University of Arizona, U.S. - Protein common to mammals and amphibians is required for new vessel growth during embryogenesis

University of Arizona, U.S. - Research from the United States and Poland add new data to nephrology body of knowledge

University of Arkansas, U.S. - Multiple myelomas acquired resistance to activated protein C increased venous thromboembolism risk

University of Arkansas, U.S. - Smaller-volume liposuction does not appear to increase cardiovascular risk factors

University of Basel Hospital, Basel, Switzerland - Researchers' findings from Switzerland advance breast cancer research

University of Bradford, U.K. - Diabetes patients in specialist clinics do just as well as those in primary care clinics

University of Bristol, U.K. - Reports from the United Kingdom, India and United States add new data to heart disease research

University of Bristol, U.K. - Researchers from the United Kingdom and United States report recent findings in antibiotics

University of Bristol, U.K. - Studies from the United Kingdom and Germany add new findings to cardiology body of knowledge

University of British Columbia, Canada - In elderly diabetics, GLP-1 related pulsatile insulin secretion may alter glucose metabolism

University of Calabria, Italy - Researchers' work from Italy, the United States and Germany adds to proteins body of knowledge

University of California, U.S. - Findings from the United States and Japan advance knowledge in colorectal cancer research

University of California, U.S. - Findings from the United States, Scotland and Spain advance knowledge in breast cancer research

University of California, U.S. - Life-sustaining treatment preferences of individuals depend on context in which they are made

University of California, U.S. - Mechanisms of cerebellar fastigial nuclei compensation for blood pressure changes are described

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

University of California, U.S. - Platelet counts in cyanotic congenital heart disease represent a continuum

University of California, U.S. - Predictors of HIV-related stigma determined among young people living with HIV

University of California, U.S. - Proteasomal inhibition blunts hypoxia-inducible factor 1 activity

University of California, U.S. - Research from the United States in neurology provides new insights

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

University of California, U.S. - Sp3 inhibits activation of cardiac troponin T promoter and is downregulated in hypertrophy

University of California, U.S. - Sphingolipid regulation involves specific proteins

University of Cambridge, U.K. - Insulin receptor substrate 1 pleckstrin homology domain key to normal insulin signaling

University of Cardiff, U.K. - Breast cancer metastasis flourishes in the presence of hepatocyte growth factor

University of Chile, Chile - Studies from Chile, Italy and the United States: a-dunaif@northwestern add new findings to healthcare body of knowledge

University of Cincinnati, U.S. - Ischemic preconditioning in hypertrophied myocardium requires STAT-3 activation

University of Colorado, U.S. - Pharmacogenetic characteristics determined among antiretroviral drugs in HIV/AIDS

University of Edinburgh, U.K. - Colorectal cancer linked to MUTYH gene

University of Edinburgh, U.K. - Key study indicates that cancer treatments may be helpful in patients with lung and joint disease

University of Edinburgh, U.K. - Reports from Scotland, the United States and Japan add new data to cell biology research

University of Florence, Italy - Laryngeal lesion progression to malignancy predicted by microsatellite instability

University of Frankfurt, Germany - Oropharyngeal cancer treatment by intraarterial induction chemotherapy proves encouraging

University of Genoa, Italy - Researchers from Italy, Colombia and the United States describe findings in HIV/AIDS studies

University of Giessen, Germany - Lymphoma poor outcome linked to loss of heterozygosity on chromosome 6q14-q24

University of Gottingen, Germany - Researchers from Germany, Australia and Turkey publish new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

University of Groningen, Netherlands - Epithelioid sarcoma patients with large tumors find hope in isolated limb perfusion therapy

University of Hamburg, Germany - Statin therapy in chronic kidney disease patients is focus of review

University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China - Structural and functional ciliary abnormalities common in stem cell transplantation recipients

University of Illinois, U.S. - Oral mucositis patients assessed for duration of pain recurrence associated with oral doxepin rinse

University of Insubria, Italy - Visceral artery aneurysms treated using an endovascular multimodal approach

University of Iowa, U.S. - Intestinal helminths protect against asthma and atopic disorders

University of Kansas, U.S. - Zinc-sensing mechanism involves linker peptides between the zinc fingers

University of Kentucky, U.S. - Prostate tumor vascularity is targeted when finasteride suppresses apoptosis and angiogenesis

University of Kiel, Germany - Ectodomain shedding of a protocadherin modulates cell-cell adhesion

University of Lausanne, Switzerland - Data from Switzerland and the United States advance knowledge in melanoma research

University of Leipzig, Germany - Obsessive-compulsive disorder adversely impacts quality of life

University of Liverpool, U.K. - Childhood-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus may have social and economic consequences

University of Lodz, Poland - Leukemia treated by cyclophosphamide plus mitoxantrone more effectively than cladribine

University of Louisville, U.S. - Data from the United States and France advance knowledge in diabetes research

University of Louisville, U.S. - Enhanced cancer risk linked to P3 regulation of NAT1 expression

University of Mainz, Germany - Amphotericin B-related nephrotoxicity increases hospital stay in immunocompromised patients

University of Malaya, Malaysia - Recent findings from Malaysia, Hungary and India illuminate research in diabetes

University of Maryland, U.S. - Findings from the United States, Germany and United Kingdom advance knowledge in transplants research

University of Melbourne, Australia - Rheumatoid arthritis patients have increased 30-day case fatality risk after myocardial infarction

University of Miami, U.S. - New research from the United States, Italy and France in the area of diabetes detailed

University of Michigan, U.S. - 12-lead electrocardiogram after acute MI as predictive tool of mortality is focus of review

University of Michigan, U.S. - New findings from the United States and Spain in the area of HIV/AIDS described

University of Minnesota Hospital, Minneapolis, U.S. - Expanded umbilical cord blood Treg cells resistant to immune suppressive agents

University of Minnesota, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and Germany publish new studies and findings in the area of cell biology

University of Montreal, Canada - Distinct cardiorespiratory activity patterns are associated with basic emotions

University of Munich, Germany - Research from Germany and the United States in imaging provides new insights

University of Naples Federico II, Italy - Healthy diets can be taught using a new educational board-game called Kaledo

University of New Mexico, U.S. - B-cell lymphoma examined by automated analysis of fluorescence in situ hybridization

University of New Mexico, U.S. - Urethral blood flow and urethral closure pressures appear to be not associated

University of Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K. - Extreme rainfall incidents are increasing in parts of the U.K.

University of Otago, New Zealand - New findings in tuberculosis described from New Zealand, Sweden and United States

University of Padua, Italy - Ifosfamide proposed as safer alternative to cyclophosphamide for childhood cancer therapy

University of Padua, Italy - Research from Italy, Germany and Denmark add new data to diabetes body of knowledge

University of Paris 5, France - Human genes may confer resistance to specific microbial pathogens

University of Paris, France - New findings from France, Sweden and the United States in the area of diabetes detailed

University of Pavia, Italy - QT interval duration in healthy men was associated with depression-related neuroticism

University of Pavia, Italy - Stem cell transplant recipients may frequently develop asymptomatic human metapneumovirus infection

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Coronary artery calcification in systemic lupus erythematosus correlates with homocysteine levels

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - DNA methyltransferase gene transcription induced in malignant T lymphocytes

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Hepatitis B vaccination can be inadequate among transplant surgeons

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Recent findings in proteins described by researchers from the United States and Canada

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

University of Perugia, Italy - Reports from Italy, Netherlands and the United States add new data to leukemia research

University of Pisa, Italy - Mild hypothyroidism is associated with early alterations of left ventricular myocardium

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Ovarian cancer is associated with circulating interleukin-related autoantibody

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Researchers' findings from the United States advance HIV/AIDS research

University of Pompeu Fabra, Spain - Urothelial bladder cancer mutations predict patient outcomes

University of Saarland, Germany - Colorectal cancer screening by age of 45 in relatives of oncology patients is cost beneficial

University of Sao Paulo, Brazil - Research from Brazil, the United States and the South Africa add new data to HIV/AIDS body of knowledge

University of Saskatchewan, Canada - Tumor-associated antigen 90K/Mac-2-binding protein has role in colon cancer

University of South Alabama, U.S. - Findings from the United States and Scotland in ischemia provide new insights

University of Southern California, U.S. - Studies from the United States and Switzerland advance knowledge in hepatitis C virus research

University of Stellenbosch, South Africa - Peripheral blood white cell counts at diagnosis may help predict TB treatment response

University of Strathclyde, U.K. - Findings from Scotland, Japan and Egypt in cardiology provide new insights

University of Sydney, Australia - Immunity to protein antigen is compromised by ultraviolet A radiation

University of Technology Dresden, Germany - Women with hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer should consider hysterectomy

University of Tennessee, U.S. - Obese patient non-fat cells, not adipocytes, release key cytokines

University of Texas, U.S. -  Streptococcus pneumoniae regions correlated with invasive pneumococcal disease identified

University of Texas, U.S. - Anastrozole treatment benefits were similar among patients with and without prior chemotherapy

University of Texas, U.S. - Diabetic retinopathy may be a by-product of bone morphogenetic protein-4 activity

University of Texas, U.S. - Docetaxel-platinum regimens relieved advanced nonsmall cell lung cancer symptoms

University of Texas, U.S. - M.D. Anderson Cancer Center offers class in use of aromatherapy to soothe and heal

University of Texas, U.S. - Mitochondrial dysfunction in chagasic patients correlates with increased oxidative stress

University of Texas, U.S. - Specimen radiography may provide reliable confirmation of lesion removal after surgery

University of Tokyo, Japan - Perospirone improves schizophrenia symptoms through cognitive change indexed by P300

University of Toronto, Canada - Insulin secretion is regulated by protein visinin-like protein-1 expressed in pancreatic islets

University of Toronto, Canada - L-rhamnose and lactulose lower triacylglycerols and their synthesis rates but not cholesterol

University of Tsukuba, Japan - Fat availability may be higher in those with visceral fat obesity compared to subcutaneous fat

University of Tubingen, Germany - Reports from Germany and the United States describe recent advances in cancer treatment research

University of Ulster, North Ireland - Recent studies from the NORTH Ireland and Brazil add new data to endocrinology research

University of Venda, South Africa - Water quality improvement needed for persons with HIV/AIDS in South Africa

University of Vermont, U.S. - Risk of contrast-induced nephropathy is highest for iohexol

University of Vienna, Austria - Liver disease is associated with keratin mutation

University of Virginia, U.S. - Researchers find not all drugs are equal in treating teen drivers with ADHD

University of Washington, U.S. - Job exposures may increase risk of biliary tract cancer for Shanghai women textile workers

University of Washington, U.S. - Oral HSV-2 reactivation often occurs on days of genital HSV-2 reactivation

University of Washington, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and Denmark publish new studies and findings in the area of hepatitis C virus

University of Waterloo, Canada - Hepatic steatosis improved in obesity model by fenugreek supplements that lower triglycerides

University of Western Ontario, Canada - Recent findings in diabetes described by researchers from Canada, Turkey and Italy

University of Wisconsin, U.S. - Smoking and heavy drinking are associated with chronic kidney disease

University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe - Relative neutropenia exists in healthy black Zimbabwean infants

University of the Mediterranee, France - Reports from France, India and the Sapporo 060-8638 Japan describe recent advances in vaccines research

University of the West Indies, Jamaica - Data from Jamaica and Spain advance knowledge in diabetes research

Utrecht University, Netherlands - Researchers from Netherlands, Japan and Sweden report recent findings in proteins

VA Medical Centers, U.S. - Lung cancer could be staged better with endoscopic ultrasound than positron emission tomography

Vanda Pharmaceuticals - Vanda Pharmaceuticals completes enrollment for phase 3 trials on schizophrenia and insomnia

Vanderbilt University, U.S. - Estrogenic responses in uterus linked via specific protein

Vanderbilt University, U.S. - FoxM1 transcription factor is required to maintain pancreatic beta-cell mass

Vasomedical - Positive PEECH trial results show therapy is effective treatment for chronic heart failure

Vasomedical - Vasomedical reports Q4 2006 revenues of $1.9 million, down about 72% from year ago

Velcura Therapeutics - U.S. National Institute on Aging awards SIBR grant for bone research to Velcura Therapeutics

Ventracor - Australian Federal Health Minister commissions Ventracor manufacturing facility

Virginia Commonwealth University, U.S. - Anxiety disorders and major depression linked to decarboxylase genes

Virginia Commonwealth University, U.S. - Glioblastoma treated with imatinib as neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy

Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, U.S. - New findings from the United States, Belgium and Germany in the area of prostate cancer detailed

Vrije Universiteit Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands - Viral load thresholds are proposed to increase specificity in human papillomavirus testing

Wageningen University, Netherlands - Low larval vector survival explains unstable malaria in western Kenya highlands

Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, U.S. - Studies from the United States, Canada and France describe new findings in surgery research

Washington University, U.S. - Acetabular fracture treatment outcomes and muscle strength recovery are associated

Washington University, U.S. - Researchers from the United States detail new studies and findings in the area of neurology

Wellcome Trust Center for Human Genetics, Oxford, U.K. - SP110 gene variants associated with genetic susceptibility to tuberculosis in West Africa

Wildlife Conservation Society, U.S. - Satellites track migratory birds in the fight against bird flu

William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and Japan describe findings in cardiology studies

World Health Organization, Switzerland - Three countries account for 62% of estimated global multidrug-resistant tuberculosis burden

Wuhan University, People's Republic of China - Reports from the People's Republic of China, Austria and United States add new data to astrocytomas research

Yale University, U.S. - Neuropsychological deficits in nonsmokers with schizophrenia are assessed

Yale University, U.S. - Renal mass characterization does not require T2-weighted images

Yale University, U.S. - Two at Yale are named outstanding new environmental scientists by NIEHS

Yamaguchi University, Japan - Researchers from Japan and the United States report recent findings in cardiology

Yonsei University, South Korea - Carotid intima-media thickness improved in diabetics after intensive lifestyle modification

Yonsei University, South Korea - New findings from South Korea and Italy in the area of head & neck cancer described

Zhejiang University, People's Republic of China - 3-amino-1,2,4-benzotriazine-1,4-dioxide derivatives synthesized and examined for cytotoxic activity

Zogenix - Zogenix, Inc. raises $60 million in series A venture financing

Zoll Medical - Bronx Hospital first in New York City to deploy Zoll Autopulse

eFoodSafety.com - eFoodSafety.com reports a third of Thailand declared disaster zone to fight bird flu

eMolecules - Focus Synthesis and eMolecules establish chemistry eCommerce collaboration