Medical Device Law Weekly
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . March 6th, 2005
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Biocoral, Inc. - European patent granted for method of preparing surgical glue
Biophan Technologies, Inc. - Two new patents issued on MRI compatibility with devices
Cornell University - Regulatory aspect of cardiovascular drug development discussed
Genaissance Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Company obtains license to patent linking genetics to cardiac arrhythmias
ImaRx Therapeutics Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company licenses tissue destruction patent
Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei - Size of patent ductus arteriosus affects the risk of aortic regurgitation
NOBEX Corporation - Drug development company issued two patents
Smith & Wesson - Firearms maker launches line of automated defibrillators for first responders
University Clinic, Aachen - Technical improvements may allow 3D viewing of the heart from the esophagus
University of Iowa - Teaching a less obvious medical skill - ethical decision making
Aarhus University Hospital, Oxford - New findings in rheumatoid arthritis described
Abbott - U.S. FDA clears device to monitor myoglobin levels in heart attack patients
Abiomed, Inc. - Medical device firm reports 46% increase in product revenues
Acadia University, Nova Scotia - Exercise settings influence social physique anxiety of females
ActivX Biosciences, Inc. - Acquisition of Kyorin Pharmaceutical closed
Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. - Stem cell company closes merger
Affibody AB - Company starts sales of Affibody molecules
Affinium Pharmaceuticals - Pharma firm reports first large-scale analysis of bacterial protein complexes
Affymetrix - Findings could lead to new treatment based on individual genetic profiles
Affymetrix Inc. - Companies launch strategic alliance for cancer studies
African American Medical Network Inc. - Medical advisory board member named to U.S. National Advisory Eye Council
AgriFood & Vet. Author, Singapore - Grouper/mullet iridovirus bears genetic and antigenic similarities to RSIV
Alara, Incorporated - Medical technology company names James Walker president and CEO
Altana AG - Pharmaceutical firm reports 8% increase in sales
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Journal publishes research on tailoring asthma treatment in children
American Cancer Society - Society launches Daffodil Days campaign to raise money through Flower of Hope
American College of Sports Medicine, Philadelpia - Researchers' findings advance osteoporosis research
Angiogenix - Phase II data for Acclaim indicates it did not meet a primary endpoint
Applied Biosystems Group - Biotech IT firm reports 1% increase in revenue
Ardais Corporation - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences adopts tissue management system
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm prices public offering of common stock
Argenta Discovery, Ltd. - HitSeeker screening collection launched
Argos Therapeutics - Grant issued for lupus research
Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Oncology drug maker reports financial performance, pipeline update
Aspen Education Group - Therapeutic boarding school for overweight teens reports success
Astex Technology - Dr. Peter Ringrose joins board of drug-discovery company
Aterna Zentaris - ComGenex transfers to Echelon jointly developed IP for cancer compounds
Aurora Discovery - ChemLib microplate product line expanded
Avanir Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical firm reports two nominees for its board of directors
Avian Influenza - Avian flu treatment may be made in Boulder
Banaras Hindu University, Urtar Pradesh - Sex steroids reduce DNasel accessibility of androgen receptor promoter in brain
Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm reports earnings of $0.56 per share
Barrier Therapeutics, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm commences stock offering
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston - Microarray discerns DNA changes in microdissected ovarian cancer specimens
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston - P-opiate receptors or endogenous opiods may affect chloroquine itching
Beat It Bands - Wrist bands support fight against heart disease
Beatson Institute for Cancer Research, Lanark - ROCK inhibitors can block angiogenesis and cancer metastasis
Beckman Coulter, Inc. - Device firm reports 2004 sales growth of 9.8%
BioGenex Laboratories, Inc. - FDA approves InSite Her-2/neu Kit
BioImage - Deal signed to comarket redistribution assay, RNAi technology
Biomarker Science Co. Ltd - Newly detected retinoid X receptor splice variants harbor unique properties
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida - Insurer expands functionality of its Spanish language web site
Boston University - Report presents isotope-coded affinity tag (ICAT) approach to redox proteomics
Boston University Medical Center - Gene expression in severely emphysematous lung tissue characterized
Bradley/Hasbro Children's Psychiatric Res. Center - Study finds link between self-mutilation and risky sexual behavior in teens
Breast Cancer - Maine professor recounts battle with breast cancer
Bulgarian Academy of Science, Sofia - Toxigenic Corinebacterium diphtheriae analyzed, growth medium optimized
Business Update - IRG Research, MDRxFinancial to introduce healthcare research service
Business Update - Wellpoint reports lower profit in first earnings since merger
Cambridge University - Cytoplasmic targeting signals in transmembrane invariant clarified
Cancer Prevention - Arizona health officials craft plan to fight cancer
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