Managed Care Law Weekly

Nanjing Medical University - Reference map of human ovary may serve as important clinical tool

Nanophase Technologies Corporation - Nanomaterials company and Alfa Aesar announce exclusive distribution agreement

National Comprehensive Cancer Network - Cancer alliance to collaborate on research into solid tumor treatment

National Hospice Foundation - Hospice organization announces a grant for Hispanic HelpLine

National Institute of Biomedical Innovation, Osaka - Studies add new findings to vaccines vector body of knowledge

National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi - Formulation of antigen-loaded PLA microparticles affect immune response

National Taiwan University, Taipei - Oregonin inhibits NO synthase gene transcription and upregulates HO-1 expression in macrophages and microglia

NeoPharm, Inc. - Pharma company reports net loss of approximately $10.5 million

Netherlands Institute of Health Sciences - Elevated risk of second cancer after breast cancer may justify screening

Nihon University, Chiba - Amelogenin stimulates bone sialoprotein expression

NimbleGen Systems Inc. - Chromosome breakpoints in neuroblastoma at sub-kilobase resolution revealed

Northwestern University, Chicago - Quaking gene likely suppresses tumor growth, researchers report

Oita University - Oncolytic reovirus safe and effective against liver metastasis from pancreatic cancer

PreMD Inc. - Study shows two concurrent cardiac markers may indicate metabolic syndrome

Profil Institute Stoffwechselforsch, Neuss - Inhaled insulin has similar bioavailability, biopotency as subcutaneous insulin

Prolexys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Description offers better understanding of malarial parasite

Protein Design Labs, Inc. - Roche and biopharma company to develop daclizumab for transplant maintenance therapy

Queensland Institute of Medical Research - Inter-species genetic movement may blur the epidemiology of endemic streptococcal diseases

Repligen Corporation - Biopharma company reports total revenue of $2.8 million

Rush University Medical Center, Chicago - Positron emission tomography identified radiation-induced lung injury

Saint Louis University School of Public Health - Study finds doctors need to better educate pregnant women about the importance of exercise

Sareum Holdings plc - Drug discovery company announces collaboration for protein structure determination

Schering-Plough Corporation - Phase II study of vicriviroc in treatment-naive HIV patients discontinued

Shire Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Preliminary results presented of largest adult ADHD trial conducted to date

Siemens Medical Solutions - MRI and CAD companies partner to integrate systems for breast imaging technology

Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions - Advances in techniques, devices, and medications spur update of PCI guidelines

St. Joseph's/Candler Health Systems, Savannah - Patients treated by the 70/30 insulin algorithm achieved better glycemic control

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis - Clinical applications of cell death manipulation getting closer

Stanford University - Rhoptry organelle analysis reveals constituents for Toxoplasma host-parasite interactions

Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul - Apoptosis-related residues in human thymosin beta-10 identified by mutational analysis

Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul - CT features of pulmonary inflammatory pseudotumor described

Taichung Veterans General Hospital - Hepatic resection advised for hepatocellular carcinoma with gross diaphragmatic invasion

Tarbiat Modarres University - Prognostic ability of adenosine deaminase activity studied

Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa - Benefit of Crataegus aronia linked to three distinct processes

The Immune Response Corporation - Joseph F. O'Neill, MD, named CEO of immune therapies company

The Massachusetts Psychiatric Society - Thomas Salmon named psychiatric society's executive director

Tohoku University, Miyagi - Anticoagulants stifle angiogenic growth factor and solid tumor progression

Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin - Implantation of cerebrospinal shunt with gravitational valve effective

Unité de Rétrovirologie Moléculaire, Paris - Research in virology provides new insights

University Hospital of Geneva - Proton beam radiotherapy compared to fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy for uveal melanomas

University Medical Center Utrecht - Low antiretroviral drug levels associated with increased risk of early virological failure

University of Alabama - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of virology

University of Alberta - Conjugate vaccine protects mice from Shiga toxemia

University of Antioquia, Medellin - Mucocutaneous infections are more frequent and severe in primary immunodeficiencies

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Research add new data to HIV/AIDS vaccines development body of knowledge

University of Bologna - Serum factors predict neoangiogenesis in canine lymphoma models

University of California, San Francisco - Expression and genomic scans integrated for multiple sclerosis

University of Crete - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of physiology

University of Foggia - Adefovir dipovixil provides relief in lamivudine-resistant HBeAg-negative hepatitis B infections

University of Giessen - Recent findings in biomedical engineering provide new insights

University of Hong Kong - Deleted in Liver Cancer suppresses cell proliferation in hepatocellular carcinoma

University of Illinois - Knowledge of diabetes and nutrition increases healthy beliefs and behaviors in communities

University of Liverpool - Diagnostic test for monitoring anti-HIV drugs in the blood to expand into the European market

University of London - Diabetes and elevated blood pressure may combine to strengthen diabetic angiopathy

University of Mainz - Silent mutations detected in all types of hereditary complement C1q deficiencies

University of Miami - Rare case of carcinoid tumor occurred within teratoma of kidney

University of Minnesota - College-aged women with higher BMIs are more likely to engage in risky sexual behaviors

University of Oklahoma - False positive lumpectomy margins for breast cancer caused by specimen compression

University of Oslo - Novel immunoglobulin-like receptors cloned

University of Pecs - Moms of preterm babies have higher arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acid levels in early milk

University of Pennsylvania - Link between tensional homeostasis and the malignant phenotype of tumors explored

University of Rennes 1 - Small RNA genes may be involved in regulating staphylococcal virulence

University of Rostock - UCP2 promoter polymorphism -866G/A linked to multiple sclerosis susceptibility

University of Southern California - Digital camera assessment may be a useful tool for cervical neoplasia detection

University of Thessaly, Larisa - GIS used for environmental health surveillance of Olympic Games

University of Toronto - Hypothesis that CAM users are more autonomous problem solvers and decision-makers not supported

University of Toronto - Peritonitis rate is higher in HIV-infected peritoneal dialysis patients

Washington University, St. Louis - HIV RNA blips in patients receiving HAART do not predict virologic failure

Washington University, St. Louis - High frequency of early hypoglycemia episodes reduces spatial and long-term memory skills

Washington University, St. Louis - Reports add new data to angiology research

Western Media Group Corporation - IT group, California university launch secure HIPAA compliant database system

Weston Education Center, London - HIV-related fatigue associated with psychological factors and not with advanced HIV disease or HAART

Yokohama City University, Kanagawa - Doxazosin may lower blood pressure by inhibiting sympathetic nervous activity in diabetics

eResearchTechnology, Inc. - ECG technology, services provider reports $20.9 million in revenues for Q3 2005

etrials Worldwide, Inc. - Clinical trials software company named one of fastest growing companies in U.S.

iCAD, Inc. - CAD company, university medical center bring mammovan to Washington, DC-area communities