Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 17th, 2004
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Cancer Therapy - Liposomal IUdR is an effective radiosensitizer with low toxicity
Drug Delivery - Novel method devised for assessment of drug solubility in polymeric matrices
Knee Replacement - CT navigation associated with improved UKR outcome
Lymphoma Therapy - Novel assays facilitate rituximab monitoring
Medical Devices - Focused ultrasound can induce apoptosis signals in lymphoblasts
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Changes in abdominal aortic aneurysm morphology occur after endovascular repair
Alzheimer Disease - License obtained for brain monitoring technology
Anesthesiology - Clonidine produced a better hemodynamic profile, but did not improve comfort
Angiography - Study examines vascular complications after angiography and PCI
Angiology - Brain emboli can be separated from artifacts by transcranial ultrasound
Angiology - Guinea-pig artery can be used to study side-effect potential of migraine drugs
Angiology - Novel microchip quantifies deformation-induced RBC ATP release
Angiology - Study investigates the mechanism of the benefits of fish oil
Anthrax - DNA-based anthrax vaccine generates antibodies in rabbits in challenge study
Anticoagulants - FDA committee wants more data to support approval of Exanta
Asbestos-Related Diseases - Biological markers may aid in early detection of asbestos-related diseases
Atherosclerosis - Certain common genetic polymorphisms affect response to atorvastatin
Biocompatibility - Chemical structure of polymeric biomaterials affects their biocompatibility
Bioengineering - Soft-tissue scaffolds containing bioactive glass support neovascularization
Bioinformatics - SWISS-2DPAGE has expanded in 10 years of operation
Biomechanics - Researchers development of a cost-effective loading machine for mouse bones
Biomechanics - Taguchi's design of experiments can be applied to biomechanical studies
Biosynthesis - Lipoxygenase pathways participate in progression of cardiovascular disease
Biotechnology - Equoral dispergation characterized via synchrotron analysis
Biotechnology - Yeast three-hybrid assays suitable for use in drug discovery
Bioterrorism - Bacterial genomics company secures defense research grant
Bioterrorism - Company develops new protective suits for military, first responders
Bladder Cancer - Photodynamic therapy may target bladder tumor vasculature
Bone Fracture - Cortical bone becomes more isotropic when its porosity increases
Bone Fracture Model - Fatigue life in bovine trabecular bone can be predicted using a model
Bone Fractures - VectorVision trauma reduces X-ray exposure during fracture repair
Bone Grafting - Bone grafting company presents at technology conference
Bone Grafting - Tissue repair technology company launches bone graft substitute
Brain Cancer - Characteristic oligodendroglioma genes identified
Breast Cancer - Agreement enables use of CellSearch Circulating Tumor Cell Kit
Breast Cancer - Biotechnology company receives approval for breast cancer screening trials
Breast Cancer - Breast cell proliferation related to steroid receptor expression
Breast Cancer - CAD improves MRI specificity
Breast Cancer - Cigarette smoke condensate induces transformation of normal breast cells
Breast Cancer - Early SFRP1 loss linked to poor prognosis
Breast Cancer - FDA clears next generation 5-day internal radiation therapy device
Breast Cancer - HDCT in chemosensitive and de novo metastatic breast cancer safe/well tolerated
Breast Cancer - Immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy doesn't delay chemotherapy
Breast Cancer - MRI accurately detects remaining cancer after lumpectomy
Breast Cancer - Nottingham Prognostic Index useful in microarray profiling
Breast Cancer - Prophylactic mastectomy study patients satisfied with breast reconstruction
Breast Cancer - Radiation exposure from mammography may be higher than previously assumed
Breast Cancer - Schering AG installs CT Laser Mammography System for fluorescent imaging study
Breast Cancer - Stromal mast cells in tumor tissue linked to good prognosis
Breast Cancer - Study doesn't support routine use of certain mammography in early-stage disease
Breast Disease - Cryoablation is preferred option for treating breast fibroadenoma, study shows
Breast Implants - Settlement awards $11.3 million to U.S. government for Medicaid expenses
Breast Surgery - Acupuncture reduces nausea and vomiting, pain after major breast surgery
Burn Shock Resuscitation - Some conditions require hemodynamic monitoring during burn shock resuscitation
Business Update - Analysis of Internet's role in European healthcare delivery shows growth trends
Business Update - Blood pressure products manufacturer extends purchasing agreement with Novation
Business Update - Cancer diagnostics company chooses human resources software
Business Update - Device company to be renamed
Business Update - Film products company announces relocation plans, proceeds with restructuring
Business Update - Healthcare products company opens offices in China
Business Update - Novation awards 3-year contract for Continuum MR Infusion System
Business Update - Radiance injectable implant product renamed to Radiesse
Business Update - Ultrasound company engages consultants
Business Update - Venture capital firm adds partner
Cancer Therapy - Studies suggest alternatives to surgery needed in treatment of head, neck cancer
Cancer Vaccine - Antigen Express tests melanoma vaccine with Fred Hutchinson clinician
Candida - Novel method characterizes Candida clusters in hospital outbreak
Cardiac Arrest - Catastrophic disruption in hearth rhythm focus of new search for markers
Cardiac Resynchronization - Left ventricular and biventricular pacing provide quantifiable benefits
Cardiology - 99mTc-CO-MIBI complex synthesized
Cardiology - Palivizumab epitope appears to be highly conserved
Cardiovascular Devices - Temporal features of ICD-associated survival benefit characterized
Cardiovascular Disease - Endovascular and treatment of vascular disease clinical trial results presented
Cardiovascular Disease - Taurine validated as ischemic injury marker
Cardiovascular Stents - HAp nano-film coating successfully completes safety studies
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Accuracy of tests for mild CTS compared
Cell Biology - Microfluidic system shows promise for long-term cell monitoring
Cervical Cancer - HPV testing in cervical cancer screening highlighted at pathology meeting
Chronic Skin Wounds - License agreement announced for Catrix Wound Dressing in Europe
Clinical Trials - Drug company awarded phase 1 study worth $1.5 million in cardiac services
Clinical Trials - Phase 2 clinical data indicate Remune induces HIV-specific immune response
Collaborations - Companies promote benefits of combining Opera platform with RNAi applications
Collaborations - Company expands distribution to Mexico for snoring product
Collaborations - Company gets payment from Aventis for milestone in allergic respiratory disease
Collaborations - Sales, distribution deal signed for Zimycan
Colon Cancer - Efficacy of manual dissection of lymph nodes in colon cancer affirmed
Colon Cancer - Leukocytes may be important in Foscan-based photodynamic tumor treatment
Colon Cancer - Unusual tumors associated with hereditary colorectal cancer syndrome
Congestive Heart Failure - Inhibition of Ca2+ efflux mode could improve contractility in heart failure
Cord Blood Research - NF-kappaB activity differentially activated in cord blood
Coronary Artery Bypass - Clinical study results announced for automated coronary anastomotic technology
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting - Non-invasive assessment of coronary artery bypass grafts reviewed
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease - Cystatin C in cerebrospinal fluid marker may be diagnostic marker
Crohn Disease - Adolescents with Crohn disease have significantly reduced zinc absorption
Cytomegalovirus - Cytomegalovirus DNA polymerase subunit UL44 forms a C clamp-shaped dimer
Defibrillator - FDA clears HeartStart home defibrillator for over-the-counter sale
Dental Health - Supply company announces stock split and share repurchase
Dental Implant - Esthetic dental solution company launches new implant systems
Depression - Treatment IDE submitted for VNS therapy
Diabetes - Company collaborates with JDRF to develop clinically useful hES cells
Diabetic Neuropathy - Salutaris nerve stimulation device reduces diabetic neuropathy pain
Diagnostics - Company announces latest statewide contract to provide remote ECG screening
Diagnostics - FDA approves Second Look Digital CAD software for use with Hologic's FFDM
Diagnostics - Fluorescent probes can be used to examine intracellular organelle function
Diagnostics - HemoNIR device as accurate as CO-oximetry device, data show
Diagnostics - Indirect ELISA detects VEGF receptor-3 in human malignancies
Diagnostics - Infrared thermometry has limited utility in fever detection
Diagnostics - Licensing agreement to facilitate development of imaging agents for diagnostics
Diagnostics - Research shows treadmill test plus risk assessment helps predict mortality
Diagnostics - Survivin measured by RT-PCR is biomarker in adult T-cell and acute leukemias
Diagnostics - Ultrasound streamlines clinical workflow and optimizes image
Disease Susceptibility - Candidate gene polymorphisms may have a role in solid cancers
Distribution Agreement - Dynatronics named master distributor for IontoPlus electrodes
Drug Addiction - Novel Drosophila model improves study of cocaine-induced behavior
Drug Delivery - Biopharma company announces license termination agreement with Pfizer
Drug Delivery - Medical device maker receives CE Mark approval for insulin pump infusion sets
Drug Delivery - Medication delivery company to increase non-DEHP medical device portfolio
Drug Delivery - PLG/PCL microspheres suitable for use with steroid contraceptives
Drug Delivery - Sialyl Lewis X-CMPul conjugate homes to lymphoid tissues
Drug Delivery - U.S. patent issued for CompuFlo technology
Drug Development - Bioscience company updates investors on development status of ZFP gene therapies
Drug Development - Companies announce agreement to develop and promote research kits
Drug Discovery - Company develops system for high throughput compound stability measurements
Drug Discovery - Company launches enhanced cAMP assay development kit, announces partnership
Drug Discovery - Novel in silico screening method identifies GPCR-targeting agents
Drug Testing - Company previews Syva Viva-E drug-testing system at AACC meeting
Echocardiography - ECG method provides a fast measure of LV volumes and reduces operator dependency
Echocardiography - Hand-carried ECG had 100% sensitivity for detecting acute coronary syndrome
Echocardiography - Study salvaged nondiagnostic TTEs by using ultrasound contrast
Electronic Medical Records - Brigham and Women's automates vital signs with new IT
End-Stage Renal Disease - Hypertension treatment in hemodialysis patients reviewed
Environmental Health - NASBA assay devised for Karenia brevis detection
Environmental Health - Utility of Spirotox acute toxicity test reviewed
Facilities - Tissue-engineering company opens new facility
Filariasis Vaccine - Subtractive screening identifies Brugia malayi vaccine candidates
Finance - Biopharm reports year-end loss of $26 million
Finance - Cancer diagnostics lab receives $15 million line of credit, new equipment
Finance - Cardiovascular and vascular device manufacturer reports record sales
Finance - Cord blood banking company announces fourth quarter and year-end results
Finance - Device company's S-3 registration statement declared effective by SEC
Finance - Device firm provides share repurchase update
Finance - Device maker delays filing fiscal year-end results
Finance - Diagnostics company reports 1.2% increase in sales
Finance - Electroporation-focused company announces reverse stock split
Finance - Equipment maker completes settlement with former president
Finance - Genospectra receives funding for parallel quantitative biology
Finance - Glucose monitoring company closes $14.8M series C financing round
Finance - Imaging software company executives implement Rule 10b5-1 for stock sales plans
Finance - MRI company increases revenues, decreases losses
Finance - Medical device company reports Q3 2004 record net revenues, earnings per share
Finance - Orthopedics company announces private placement of senior subordinated notes
Finance - Oxygen supplier realizes 83% increase in sales
Finance - Professional services firm reports solid year-end results, profitable quarter
Finance - QuantiGene supplier announces $16.4 million series C financing
Finance - Scientific instruments firm acquires spectroscopy tools for molecular research
Finance - Targeted renal therapy company completes $5.6 million series C financing
Finance - U.K. investment firm initiates research coverage on Viragen
Fitness & Wellness - Home versions of health club fitness treadmills now available
Gene Targeting - Novel transgenic mouse used to evaluate NF-kappaB-induced transcription
Gene Transfer - A new multifunctional envelope-type nano device promotes transfection
Genetic Disorders - RDH12 mutations associated with retinal dystrophy
Genetic Modification - Company offers multigenic SNP Knockin vectors
Genetics - Research organization inks agreement with Celera Diagnostics
Genomics - Novel method of MPSS analysis devised
Genomics - Research tools maker launches systems at biomolecular screening society meeting
Genomics - Researchers gathered to present completed sequences of three genomes
Genomics - Role(s) of nuclear factor CTCF targets elucidated
Genomics and Genetics - Dioxin-responsive AHRE-II genes identified
Genomics and Genetics - Free Web-based genomic visualization tool released
Genomics and Genetics - Fructose-responsive genes identified in neonatal rat small intestine
Gynecology - IUD features responsible for patient discomfort identified
HIV/AIDS Detection - Confocal microscopy used to detect and quantitate HIV-1 particles
HIV/AIDS Research - HIV-1 Gag assembles to a capsid through the formation of the 60 S multimer
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Novel technique monitors safety/efficacy of HIV therapy
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Serum-free IC50 values determined for lopinavir and ritonavir
HIV/AIDS-Related Drug Resistance - Novel method detects drug resistance of M-tropic and T-tropic HIV isolates
Healthcare Access - NewYork hospital launches $1 billion capital campaign
Healthcare Coverage - Trumbull Services Inc. installs insurance content management system
Heart Disease - First patient enrolled in trial of ZoMaxx drug-eluting coronary stent
Heart Disease - Patient enrollment completed for ENDEAVOR III clinical trial
Heart Disease - Rinspiration System receives FDA clearance for coronary, peripheral use
Heart Failure - A-HeFT heart failure study added to ADA late-breaking plenary session
Heart Failure - InSync Sentry CRT-D approved for marketing in Canada
Heart Failure - PREDICT study results on heart failure released
Heart Transplantation - Artificial heart pilot trial enrolment completion announced
Heart Valves - Company announces first live implant of new BioPhysio heart valve
Hematopoiesis - B-cell linker protein is essential for PLC-gamma2-induced Ca2+ influx
Hemodynamic Physiology - Patients should be screened for CV, blood pressure disorders before liposuction
Hip Replacement - Cementless hip prosthesis effective in patients with bone loss
Hip Replacement - Cementless titanium tapered-wedge femoral stem effective and durable
Hip Replacement - Efficacy of femoral stem coatings compared
Hip Replacement - Fifty-one-year survival of Judet PMMA prosthesis reported
Hip Replacement - Late dissociation of an alumina-on-alumina bearing component reported
Hip Replacement - Mini-incision feasible for total hip arthroplasty
Human Immunodeficiency Virus - Targeting of HIV-1 RNA-DNA hybrid structures potential strategy for therapy
Human Papillomavirus - High-risk HPV oncogene transcripts detected in cervical scrapes
Hypercholesterolemia - Jaffa juice positively influences serum lipid, albumin, and fibrinogen levels
Imaging - Accurate method for interpretation of heart images developed in Finland
Imaging - Companies sign agreement to distribute imaging products in Japan
Imaging - Company releases clinical paper on ComfortScan System research studies
Imaging - FDA gives Xplorer 1600 clearance
Imaging - PET method resamples heart images to a common model
Imaging - Patent announced for diagnostic ultrasound with microsphere imaging
Imaging - Visual analysis of contrast-enhanced-MR imaging studies can assess transmurality
Immunology - Propoxure has no immunotoxic effects in mice
Immunology - Seventeen-color flow cytometry provide insights into immune system
In Vitro Fertilization - Zona pellucida micromanipulation not linked to monozygotic twinning
Infection Control - Novel fecal screen accurately detects C. difficile
Influenza - Utility of Directigen Flu A+B immunoassay evaluated
Information Technology - Asset tracking systems offered to hospitals
Information Technology - California hospital installs wireless, secure system to transmit clinical data
Information Technology - Communication software maker signs online pharmacy to its Partner Program
Information Technology - Company announces safety-critical platform for embedded medical devices
Information Technology - Company launches ActivityBase 5.3 and SARview 6.0
Information Technology - Company wins 2004 WebAward for Genzyme's 'Best Biotechnology Website'
Information Technology - Consultant group releases medical, diagnostic imaging technology alert
Information Technology - Enterprise content management provider selects Open Text software solution
Information Technology - Flat-panel display systems provider announces new product release
Information Technology - Hardware developer launches medical DVD/CD recording station with embedded PC
Information Technology - IT company receives patent for system that elimiates manual record indexing
Information Technology - Imaging informatics company installs data-mining software for two drug firms
Information Technology - Indiana hospital deploys identity and access management solutions
Information Technology - Information software company offers medical references for hand-held devices
Information Technology - Information technology company releases Verity MediClaim
Information Technology - Medical center implements documentation and coding solution
Information Technology - Online Spanish health guide launched by northern California hospitals
Information Technology - Provider of enterprise bioinformatics solutions announces new solutions
Information Technology - Scanning technology company offers solution for thin client appliances
Information Technology - Sleep apnea council makes information from physicians available on website
Information Technology - Software company provides support of IT staff for management software
Information Technology - Software to process data and drug trials is faster, more accurate, study shows
Information Technology - Website launched to educate, support those with learning disabilities
Injury Response - Glucocorticoid regulation of inflammatory response to injury are not related
Insulin - Insulin-delivery company has developed potential to convert a solitary tumor
Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus - Recombinant KSHV with fluorescent protein enables study of lytic gene expression
Kidney Transplantation - Data presented on prevention of rejection after kidney transplantation
Knee Replacement - 3D lower extremity alignment assessment system effective
Knee Replacement - Cusum analysis suitable for evaluating CT navigation system
Knee Replacement - Porous tantalum patellar implant shows promise
Knee Replacement - Racial differences in distal femur rotational alignment identified
Lactobacillus - Components of L. helveticus fermented milk increase osteoblastic bone formation
License Agreement - Medical technology company signs agreement with Fresenius Medical Care
Lipid Studies - Storing plasma samples leads to alterations in distribution of apoC-III, apoE
Liver Cancer - CIGNA HealthCare will cover radiofrequency ablation liver treatment
Liver Transplantation - Researchers report on 18-year experience of liver transplantation
Liver Transplantation - Ultrasonography can predict HAT in pediatric patients
Low Back Pain - Standing erect after trunk flexion may help avoid low back pain
Lung Cancer - Wnt-2 inhibition induces apoptosis in NSCLC cells
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Release announced for Ascent 4.7 operating system for Altaire
Market Analysis - Biopharma R&D facing productivity gap
Market Analysis - Drug eluting stent utilization data released
Medical Devices - Cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia management service partners with Medtronic
Medical Devices - Companies establish relationship to distribute imaging system
Medical Devices - Electronics company launches branding campaign
Medical Devices - Imaging technology company releases device for 3-D view of coronary vessels
Medical Devices - Medical equipment company expands its repair and maintenance services
Medical Devices - Water, enclosures, and tool manufacturing company installs AEDs
Medical Education - Quicktime virtual reality technology can aid medical education in pathology
Medical Equipment - Flat-panel detector used for cardiac studies and interventional procedures
Medical Facilities - All-digital heart hospital opens in Tulsa, Oklahoma, installs new IT system
Medical Technology - Greenhouse funds development of tissue glue
Medical Technology - Robotic prescription dispensing introduces support team
Medicare - Fee-for-service rates for oxygen nearly the same as Medicare rates, study shows
Medullary Thyroid Cancer - Familial medullary thyroid carcinoma in Japan is relatively rare
Melanoma - Heightened Jab1 expression linked to metastasis
Mergers & Acquisitions - Albert Browne Limited acquired
Mergers & Acquisitions - Analytical instrument company acquires InnaPhase Corporation
Mergers & Acquisitions - Cyberonics reiterates lack of interest in merger or combination
Mergers & Acquisitions - Device firm proposes merger discussions with Cyberonics
Mergers & Acquisitions - Diagnostics firm sells diagnostics, biotech divisions to SeraCare
Mergers & Acquisitions - Genzyme updates timeframe for acquisition of oncology company
Mergers & Acquisitions - Getinge acquires manufacturer of ceiling hoist lifters
Mergers & Acquisitions - Life sciences IT companies agree to $ 21.5M merger
Mergers & Acquisitions - Life sciences company completes acquisition of Boston Biomedica divisions
Mergers & Acquisitions - Manufacturer of microbiological, cell culture media to be acquired
Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical imaging company acquired for EUR 39M
Mergers & Acquisitions - Pharma giant to acquire Steag microParts in Germany
Mergers & Acquisitions - Surgical group completes transactions with Spanish investment firm
Mergers & Acquisitions - eMed shareholders consent to acquisition
Myocardial Infarction - Study documents biventricular reverse remodeling in patients with inferior AMI
Myopia - FDA approves Artisan / Verisyse phakic intraocular lens
Nanotechnology - Cancer institute announces commitment to nanotechnology for cancer research
Nanotechnology - Company inks agreement for dental use of nanotechnology bone biomaterial
Nanotechnology - Grant award to fund NanoReader device to target detection of whole viruses
Nearsightedness - FDA approves Verisyse implantable lens
Neurogenesis - Alproate promotes ERK pathway-dependent cortical neuronal growth/neurogenesis
Neurology - Multiple complications from high cervical myelogram reported
Neuroscience - Accumbens dopamine mediates orosensory effects of sucrose on appetite
Neuroscience - Coding of vowel-like signals characterized in cochlear implant users
Neuroscience - Effect of shunting inhibition on lumbar motoneuron discharge determined
Neuroscience - Microelectrode array system suitable for study of cultured axon networks
Neuroscience - Over-pulsing degrades charge-injection coatings in neural stimulation systems
Norovirus - Heteroduplex mobility assay identifies genomic diversity among noroviruses
Obesity - Insurance reimbursement expands for LAP-BAND morbid obesity treatment
Obesity Surgery - Surgical rat model of human Roux-en-Y gastric bypass described
Obesity and Diabetes - Recovery from type 2 diabetes after bariatric surgery investigated
Oncology - Chromosome 11 aberrations characterized in carcinoid tumors
Ophthalmology - Tips for eyecare in winter offered by ophthalmology group
Oral Implants - Guiding device improves placement of acrylic resin implants
Organ Transplant - Post-transplant disorders associated with Epstein-Barr virus
Orthopedics - Orthopedic-focused firm signs marketing agreement, launches new products
Osteoporosis Trends - Report: Fracture-management products lead growth in osteoporosis market
Otology - Cochlear implantation in the elderly enhances quality of life
Otology - IV placement for minor ear surgery in children appears to offer no added benefit
Otorhinolaryngology - ASSR effective for assessment of auditory sensitivity in infants
Otorhinolaryngology - Health service costs of pediatric cochlear implantation determined
Otorhinolaryngology - Speech recognition with speech maskers characterized in cochlear implant users
Ovarian Cancer - Regional blood flow occlusion during pelvic procedures reduces blood loss
Ovarian Cancer - Tissue microarray analysis validated
Pain Medicine - GABAergic neurons in spinal trigeminal nucleus play role in nociception
Pain Medicine - Motor cortex plays role in phantom limb pain
Patents - Companies settle trans-obturator patent dispute
Patents - Company awarded 26th U.S. patent for wound-healing treatment
Pediatric Practice - More medical devices needed for babies
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Consistent condom use reduces risk of PID recurrence, pelvic pain, infertility
Pericardial Effusion - Hand-carried cardiac ultrasound devices were used for bedside examination
Personnel - Adam L. Berman joins surgical device company as VP, R&D
Personnel - Alan Fuhrman named VP and CFO of oncology-focused pharmaceuticals company
Personnel - Biochemistry instrumentation company appoints vice president of sales
Personnel - Biopharma company forms scientific advisory board
Personnel - Christopher Werner appointed VP of engineering by Microfluidics Corporation
Personnel - Clarence Verhoef named chief financial officer by ultrasound developer
Personnel - Device company appoints European general manager
Personnel - Device firm appoints two new vice presidents
Personnel - Diagnostics testing company names executive to head medical business
Personnel - Digital radiography company announces new senior vice president
Personnel - Dr. Philippe Goix appointed president and CEO of new biotech company
Personnel - Healthcare transaction processing company promotes senior vice president
Personnel - Imaging company announces three executive promotions
Personnel - Information technology company adds to new business development team
Personnel - John Lanzafame named president of Nanolution division
Personnel - Lars Holmkvist named president for European region at device firm
Personnel - Marilyn R. Carlson named research group VP of medical and regulatory affairs
Personnel - Nancy Taylor named senior VP by maker of bone graft substitutes, other products
Personnel - New member appointed to medical device company's board of directors
Personnel - Orthodontics company appoints Cecilia Claudio as a VP
Personnel - Pharma company announces addition of vice president of clinical pharmacology
Personnel - Pharmaceutical, device firm appoints VP of worldwide sales, marketing
Personnel - Shawna Gvazdauskas named vice president of sales by drug delivery company
Personnel - Surgical instrument maker names Charles F. Gilbride director of marketing
Pharmacology - Novel assays determine effects of CYP2C9 variants on drug metabolism
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Arterial embolization before hysterectomy associated with fewer complications
Product Licensing - Companies announce licensing agreement of Scorpions technology
Product Licensing - Crucell, partner, announce PER.C6 licensing agreement
Protein Synthesis - Heparin dose-dependently modulates protein synthesis
Proteomics - Monoclonal antibodies used to isolate oxidative phosphorylation complexes
Proteomics - NO-induced BNIP3 expression induces apoptosis in macrophages
Proteomics - Newcastle disease virus P gene doesn't encode accessory X protein
Proteomics - Novel polymeric coating may improve protein microarray performance
Proteomics - Novel protein distinguishes CD8 cells from other lymphocytes
Proteomics - Pharma company announces collaboration expansion with Kirin Brewery
Proteomics Research - Research start developing a protein infrared spectra databank
Psoriasis - Prior response to sunlight does not predict outcome of UVB phototherapy
Pulmonary Embolism - Clinical criteria for unnecessary D-dimer testing identified
Radiology - Needle lung biopsy offers children less risk, less recovery than surgery
Reagents - RNA isolation and purification kit launched
Reconstructive Surgery - Free flap transplantation can be effective for burn patients
Reimbursement - Anthem adopts reimbursement for psoriasis treatment
Renal Failure - Biosurgical device company presented results of SynerGraft arteriovenous device
Renal Failure - Peripheral benzodiazepine receptor regulation may prevent acute renal failure
Renal Injury - Coupled induction of iNOS, p53 upregulation may be linked with apoptotic activity
Research Technology - Demand for research instruments grows as government backs research, study shows
Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Genetic diversity of RSV isolated during an epidemic characterized
Respiratory Therapy - Home respiratory care provider files for F-A with SEC
Restenosis - Stent significantly reduces incidence of reblocked heart arteries in women
Robotics - A three-dimensional model of the shoulder girdle has clinical application
SARS Coronavirus - 3'-noncoding region based SARS-CoV RT-PCR assay detects SARS-CoV infections
SARS Coronavirus - Intestinal cell line permissive to SARS coronavirus
SARS Vaccine - Neutralizing monoclonal antibodies to SARS-coronavirus characterized
Salivary Gland Cancer - Phenotypic classification system developed
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Humana to cover Essure in physician offices and hospitals
Sleep Apnea - FDA clears implantable medical device as treatment for sleep apnea
Sleep Apnea - Research on treatment option for sleep apnea and snoring presented
Spinal Cord Injury - Spinal cord injury therapy granted FDA orphan drug designation
Spinal Fusion - Anterior lumbar interbody fusion platelet-rich plasma did not help fusion rate
Spinal Fusion - Spinal fusion is aided by an autologous growth factor and a porous ceramic
Statin Therapy - The effect of statin therapy on NK cell cytotoxicity may contribute to benefits
Stem Cell Research - Ca2+ signaling explored in embryonic stem cells
Stem Cell Research - ESCs established from blastocysts differentiate into cardiomyoctes and neurons
Stem Cell Research - Early Trx/Ccl-2 expression favors increased survival potential of B cells
Stem Cell Research - Economic study demonstrates Proposition 71 benefits to California's economy
Stem Cell Research - Endothelial SCs create microvascular networks within tissue-engineered construct
Stem Cell Research - Hepatic-like cells from embryonic stem cells isolated and differentiated
Stem Cell Research - Multilineage inducible cells are ideal candidates for cellular therapies
Stem Cell Research - Odontoblasts induced from mesenchymal cells of murine dental papillae
Stem Cell Research - PDCs activate lymphoid-specific genetic programs irrespective of cellular origin
Stem Cell Research - Retinal progenitor cells isolated from post-mortem tissue
Stem Cell Research - Stem cells have potential to replace degenerated articular condyles
Stem Cell Research - Stem cells placed mice promising for retinal degeneration diseases
Stem Cell Therapy - Embryonic SCs contribute to stable beneficial outcome in myocardial infarction
Stem Cell Transplantation - Autologous hematopoietic SCT promising for treatment of multiple sclerosis
Stem Cell Transplantation - IV busulfan-fludarabine effective/low toxicity for AML/MDS undergoing HSCT
Stem Cell Transplantation - Tolerance associated with CBT may depend on the state of host dendritic cells
Stress Fracture - Back-to-school soccer season is prime time for foot, ankle injuries
Surgical Technology - High-resolution intensity modulated radiosurgery pioloted at Florida center
Surgical Technology - Teleflex Medical's products make surgery go smoothly
Survival & Mortality - Company announces two significant studies at HFSA meeting
Tetanus Vaccine - Plastic surgeons need awareness of tetanus possibility
Thyroid Neoplasms - Radiological advances allow minimally invasive thyroid surgery
Thyroid Nodules - Galectin-3 immunodetection may help diagnose follicular thyroid nodules
Thyroid Nodules - Large needle aspiration biopsy results may be diagnostic of thyroid nodules
Tracheal Stenosis - Tracheal resection with end-to-end anastomosis safe, effective
Tracheobronchial Obstruction - Effect of metal wire stent type on treatment outcome determined
Transplant Medicine - Liver transplant surgeons find less rejection, better survival with drug regimen
Tuberculosis - Chinese hospitals extend experimental use of VScan TB Test Kit
Type 1 Diabetes - Company reports developments in stimulating immune responses in type 1 diabetes
Ventricular Assist Devices - Global begins for VentrAssist artificial heart
Virology - Murine sex differences in genomic response to Seoul virus identified
Vitiligo - Combination laser and ointment therapy effective in treating vitiligo
Vulvar Cancer - Gelatin matrix-thrombin tissue sealant treats groin breakdown
Water Pollution - Submerged membrane bioreactor is effective in treating hospital wastewater
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