Medical Device Business Week

Aastrom Biosciences, Inc. - Stem cell technology company reports loss of $0.03 per share

Abaris, Inc. - IT company establishes life science division for pharma firms

Access Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Polymer therapeutics developer reports status of cash position

Aceto Corp. - Pharmaceutical distributor reports income of $0.11 per share

AmerisourceBergen Corp. - Drug distribution firm completes sale of $900M in senior notes

AtriCure, Inc. - Surgical device maker reports 50.9% increase in revenue

Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Testosterone gel maker announces effectiveness of registration statement

BSD Medical Corp. - Microwave thermal therapy developer projects year-end results

BioTech Medics, Inc. - Medical laser seller's assets increase more than 400%

Biota Holdings, Ltd. - Relenza maker announces 2005 share purchase plan

Blue Heron Biotechnology, Inc. - Grant awarded for protein bead display method

Bradley Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Dermatology drug maker updates financing commitment

Business & Finance - HealthPartners expands coverage to western Wisconsin

Business & Finance - HealthTrans to comarket pharmacy services with Duane Reade

Cutting Edge Information - Drug companies follow spending trends regardless of product size

AIDS Research Center, Charlestown - HLA-B63 associated with low HIV viral load

Aachen University of Technology - Study evaluated accuracy of Emory Cardiac Tool Box

Abbott - U.S. FDA grants approval for device to treat patients at risk of stroke

Abo Akad University, Turku - Inhibition of MRP1-mediated efflux pump reversed multidrug resistance

Acacia Research Corp. - CombiMatrix and VWR International ink distribution agreement for DNA microarrays

Accellent, Inc. - Medical device manufacturer acquires orthopedics firm

Actelion Ltd - Long-term safety profile of bosentan drug in treating PAH confirmed in study

Adolor Corp. - Phase II trial initiated for sterile lidocaine patch

Aizawa Hospital, Nagano - Magnetic resonance and computed tomography-based scoring system introduced

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx - Role of circulating androgens in mid-life women examined

Alkermes - Data presented from phase 2 clinical study of inhaled insulin

Allegheny Singer Research Institute, Pittsburgh - Diagnosis of bacterial biofilms found in joint arthroplasty infections

AlphaRx, Inc. - Update provided on phase II trial of Indaflex for osteoarthritis of the knee

Am. Academy of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery - Minimally invasive cochlear implants offer benefits over traditional procedure

Am. Academy of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery - Sinusitis symptoms differ with age