Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . November 7th, 2004
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DNA Research - Novel techniques improve control of macromolecular reactions
Drug Delivery - Thrombin peptide-loaded microspheres improve bone healing in rabbits
Genetic Disorders - Novel assay improves diagnosis of myotonic dystrophy type 2
Genomics and Genetics - Java-based application facilitates microarray experiment tracking
Spinal Cord Injury - Pneumatic impact device enables accurate rat model of SCI
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - FDA approves medical device to treat AAA
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - New technique to repair aneurysms safer
Acinetobacter Baumannii - Multiresistant Acinetobacter baumannii outbreak occurred in surgical room
Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Loss of clone with FLT3 gene mutation at relapse does not improve AML prognosis
Adenovirus - Membrane Cofactor Protein identified as adenovirus receptor
Adverse Drug Effects - Genes involved in valproic acid teratogenicity identified
Aesthetic Procedures - Candela enters exclusive distribution agreement for China
Allergies - Study: Anti-dust mite covers effective in reducing allergens
Alzheimer Disease - Biotechcompany scientist presented with award from Alzheimer Association
Alzheimer Disease - NSAID prodrugs show promise for CNS delivery
Alzheimer Disease - p-tau 231 assay improves early stage Alzheimer disease detection
Anesthesia Awareness - JCAHO Sentinel Event Alert issued targeted at preventing anesthesia awareness
Aneurysm - Company introduces low permeability AAA Device
Angiology - System may aid therapies to lower incidence of acute coronary artery diseases
Antitumor Drugs - Antiestrogenic drug combinations may be used for glioblastoma malignancies
Arrhythmias - FDA approves first U.S. implants of Philos II DR-T pacemaker
Arsenic Pollution - Synthetic zeolites used for arsenate removal from pollutant water
Arthritis - Research shows gelatine stimulates synthesis of type II collagen
Arthritis Vaccine - Bioassay detects soluble MAdCAM-1 in body fluids
Artificial Hearts - Company addresses possible reimbursement for VentrAssist LVAS
Asthma - Suite of asthma control and asthma impact surveys launched
Atherosclerosis - MRI and spatially enhanced cluster analysis provide method to quantify plaque
Atrial Fibrillation - Biphasic cardioversion allows comparable success rates with lower energies
Auditory Nerve - Automatic analysis of auditory nerve as efficient as human experts
Awards - Biotech firm lauds Nobel winner, announces olfactory-based government contract
Awards - Carter-Thomason CloseSure System XL receives society's innovative product award
Awards - Medical devices company ranks 30th on the Minnesota Technology Fast 50 program
Awards - Nanotechnology-based life sciences company's founder wins NIH award
Bacterial Pathogen - Oligonucleotide array technology rapidly detects foodborne pathogenic bacteria
Bacteriology - Significance of microbial interactions in biooxidation of pyrite
Bacteriology - Swedish company presents mass screening tests at investment conference
Bacteriology - Triclosan's insertion in cell membrane may account for its antibacterial effect
Bariatric Surgery - Obesity surgery can cure diabetes, high blood pressure and other ills
Biochip Technology - Peptidomics offers sensitive search for biomarkers
Biomedical Research - Microarrays donated to Vanderbilt University
Biotechnology - More than 1 million Bioanalyzer chips sold
Bioterrorism - District of Columbia EHMSA licenses VisualDx diagnostic software
Bladder Cancer - Anticancer effects of DADS characterized
Blood Clotting Disorders - Gen-Probe signs licensing agreements
Blood Safety - Chiron announces blood-screening licensing agreement
Bovine Mastitis - Clinical bovine mastitis diagnosed in a Prototheca zopfii outbreak
Breast Cancer - Analysis: New York City women continue to receive fewer mammograms
Breast Cancer - Breast density, second breast cancer in women with ductal carcinoma studied
Breast Cancer - China's FDA approves laser breast imaging device
Breast Cancer - Genetic tumor virulence markers identified in murine model
Breast Cancer - Georgia medical center displays largest pink ribbon for breast cancer awareness
Breast Cancer - LifeShirt System measures cardiopulmonary parameters in breast cancer study
Breast Cancer - Medical technology company receives financing to introduce BreastScanIR
Breast Cancer - Well-differentiated breast tumors have more 16q loss than poorly differentiated
Breast Implants - Healthcare company encouraged by NCI silicone gel-filled breast implants study
Breast Surgery - Botox could play a key role in pain control during breast reconstruction
Burn Medicine - Plastic surgeons perform first entire face reconstruction
Business & Finance - Ernst & Young, LLP, resigns from audit of device company
Business & Finance - GOLD'n GRO sales up 103% in first 9 months of 2004, third quarter sales up 194%
Business & Finance - Medical technology company announces results of shareholder audit
Business & Finance - Radiation therapy services management company added to Russell Indexes
Business Update - Agilent Technologies to partner in bioinformatics work on $11.7M ATP grant
Business Update - Agreement signed for distribution of bacterial detection system in Japan
Business Update - Ambulatory care company announces mergers, financials, name change at meeting
Business Update - Builders of largest insulin plant receive Award for Engineering Excellence
Business Update - Cancer research foundation announces new partnership
Business Update - Cardiology instrument designer and manufacturer added to Russell Indices
Business Update - Chemistry-focused software developer expands facilities, names division heads
Business Update - Drug-testing company expands operations with move to new facilities
Business Update - Johnson & Johnson third-quarter profit rises 13%
Business Update - Medical monitoring service changes stock symbol
Business Update - Online science supplier expanding operations
Business Update - Orthopedic products company presented technology overview at conference
Business Update - Pharmaceutical company announces plan to sell Clontech
Business Update - University study affirms efficacy of pheromone-based products, company says
Cancer Genomics and Genetics - Pharmacological unmasking microarray identifies tumor suppressor genes
Cancer Imaging Technology - Changes made to computed radiography system
Cancer Research - Biopharma company announces update on trial of compound for advanced cancers
Cancer Screening - DOD awards sole-source contract for the ThinPrep Pap Test
Cancer Therapy - Anticancer activity of Scutellaria barbata characterized
Cancer Therapy - Biliary excretion of imatinib mesylate and metabolite characterized
Cancer Therapy - Compounds with MDR1-enhanced anticancer activity identified
Cancer Therapy - Emory announces first clinical use of Trilogy system for cancer treatment
Cancer Therapy - Flow cytometric assay provides measure of transient tumor hypoxia
Cardiac Devices - Biventricular ICDs offer survival benefit compared to biventricular pacing alone
Cardiac Devices - Long-term monitoring of SvO2 by implanted devices may be feasible
Cardiac Devices - Thin filament is key modulator of contractile performance in failing human heart
Cardiac Monitors - FDA approves marketing a newly developed cardiac monitor
Cardiac Virus Detection - Real-time PCR is an efficient method to detect PVB19 infection in heart tissue
Cardiology - European pharmaceutical awards $1.3M for electrocardiographic services
Cardiology - Heart rate, load effects on viscoelastic properties studied in animal model
Cardiology - New catheter available for crossing chronic total occlusions
Cardiomyopathy - P-wave dispersion was higher in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy
Cataract - Hydrogel can be made to exacting specifications, producing biocompatible sealant
Cervical Cancer - Cytyc Corp. announces a multiyear agreement for ThinPrep Imaging System
Chagas Disease - T. cruzi downregulates apoptotic genes in BALB/c fibroblasts
Chest Trauma - Transesophageal echocardiography is used to diagnose aortic and cardiac injuries
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia - Absolute guidelines needed for monitoring minimal residual disease in CML
Clinical Trials - Company expands consulting services to full service clinical trials
Cochlear Implant - Bionics cochlear auditory implants recalled worldwide
Collaborations - Agreement inked to produce first-ever products from chloroplasts
Collaborations - Agreement signed with Cardinal Health for distribution of tests
Collaborations - Chemical compound catalogs added to cheminformatics database
Collaborations - Companies team up to advance MRI technology
Collaborations - Device companies announce distribution agreement for nebulizer system
Collaborations - Marketing deal signed for Kodak 2000RT CR Plus system
Collaborations - Multiyear agreement renewed for reprocessing services
Collaborations - eTag technology evaluated for patient selection for targeted cancer therapies
Colon Cancer - Antitumor effects of thymidylate synthase inhibitors mediated by p21Cip1
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting - Fasudil attenuates post-CABG coronary artery spasm
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting - Pericardial/serum myoglobin ratio may mark perioperative myocardial infarction
Coronary Artery Disease - Pharma company releases phase 1 results for coronary atherosclerosis treatment
Cystic Fibrosis - Mucoid P. aeruginosa lipotoxins underlie inflammation
Cystic Fibrosis Therapy - Ionic interaction of amiloride and UTP in nebulizer solution characterized
DNA Research - Genetic markers of therapeutic radiation sensitivity reviewed
DNA Research - Viral DNA damage in presence of RB, UV light may make normal repair less likely
Dental Implants - Placement in retained roots does not cause inflammation in baboons
Dermatology - Biopharmaceutical company announces resutls of dermatological disorder trial
Dermatology - FDA issues 510(k) clearance for Varilite dual wavelength laser
Diabetes Research - Iowa gets $21 million for diabetes study
Diabetes Therapy - Insulin pump doses in children with type 1 diabetes compared
Diabetic Nephropathy - Nephrotic syndrome disappears after pancreas-kidney transplantation
Diagnostic Devices - HIV diagnostic proves effective in Dominican Republic trials
Diagnostic Imaging - Dual-color fluorescence imaging dissects elements of tumor vascularity
Diagnostics - Chinese CDC attends HIV/AIDS training seminar
Diagnostics - Innovations in medical imaging industry likely to drive growth
Diagnostics - Japanese supplier launches new subsidiary in the United States
Diagnostics - Life sciences company announces Nanobacteria blood test manufacturing agreement
Diagnostics - U.S. NIH grant to fund human asthma testing with Breathmeter
Diagnostics - arsC genes identified/quantitated in environmental samples by real-time PCR
Disease Prevention - In Zimbabwe, hair salons promote female condom use to protect against HIV
Drug Delivery - Anatomic-considerate, dose-guided radiation therapy system introduced
Drug Delivery - Chemoenzymatic technique generates self-assembled polymeric nanomicelles
Drug Delivery - Microencapsulation improves safety and efficacy of amphotericin B
Drug Delivery - Release kinetics of Egalet constant-release system determined via scintigraphy
Drug Delivery - U.S. FDA approves new and easy way to take ENBREL
Drug Development - Anticancer compound inhibits growth in drug resistant cell lines, company says
Drug Development - Company opens new research and development laboratory
Drug Development - Drug developer launches immediate-release oral proton pump for gastro diseases
Drug Development - Novel erectile dysfunction drug DA-8159 doesn't cause retinal damage in rabbits
Drug Development - Novel mass spectrometry assay suitable for flavone analysis
Drug Development - Novel virtual screening method improves identification of GPCR ligands
Drug Development - Phase 1 clinical trial for intranasal delivery of antibiotic initiated
Drug Development - Site-directed protein assay used to identify caspase allosteric site
Drug Testing - Roadside drug testing study to include American company
Echocardiography - 3D echocardiography can aid selecting a pacing site in resynchronization therapy
Electronic Medical Records - Allscripts expands EMR software
End-Stage Renal Disease - Milestone achieved in home dialysis
Endoscopy - Italy's Piemonte region to reimburse for PillCam SB Endoscopy
Environmental Health - A new high-capacity biofilm reactor system studied for treating domestic sewage
Environmental Health - Effects of low-dose ionizing radiation on Trp53 activity determined
Environmental Health - Gene profiling can be used to distinguish toxicant classes
Enzymology - Enzyme involved in biosynthesis in P. aeruginosa PAO1 characterized
Enzymology - Structure of cytochrome P450 3A4 determined
Epstein Barr Virus - EBV is integrated between REL and BCL-11A in American Burkitt lymphoma cell line
Esophageal Cancer - High serum SCC Ag predicts poor survival in esophageal cancer with esophagectomy
Esophageal Structure - Esophagus shear modulus of elasticity studied in rat model
Factor XIII - Functional human coagulation factor XIII A-domain expressed in plants
Fertility - Architect Systems' fertility menu enhanced with test for Estradiol
Finance - Anti-aging technology company restructures notes, reduces total debt
Finance - Biotherapeutics announces third-quarter 2004 results
Finance - Canadian science company announces agreement with healthcare technology company
Finance - Device firm estimates fiscal 2005 financial results
Finance - Device maker reports company profitability
Finance - Diagnostics company announces proposed offering up to $5 million of securities
Finance - Diagnostics firm secured new funding to develop new sensor technology
Finance - ITT Industries board declares $0.17 per share fourth quarter dividend
Finance - Laser device maker forecasts financial results
Finance - Medical device firm reports first quarter sales up 23%
Finance - Pharmaceutical company announces third quarter 2004 trading update
Finance - Surgical supply firm announces third quarter sales of $1.1M
Finances - Hearing aid producer pre-announces third quarter results
Fitness & Wellness - Cycling champion Tyler Hamilton to endorse electro-muscle fitness product
Fitness & Wellness - Medical device company introduces Premium Pedometer
Flavonoids - Artichoke flavonoids may represent the ingredients mediating eNOS up-regulation
Gastric Cancer - Expression of 7 ARP2/3 complex genes are decreased in gastric cancer
Gastric Cancer - Gene profiling can distinguish intestinal and diffuse carcinomas
Gene Expression - Genomics company announces gene study in human embryonic stem cells
Gene Sequencing - New grants support development of faster, cheaper DNA sequencing
Gene Therapy - New grant awarded for anemia treatment
Genomics - Nucleic acid amplification company announces adoption of Ovation Biotin System
Genomics and Genetics - DNA microarrays not suitable for genome-scale E. coli study
Genomics and Genetics - Osmoadaptation-related genes identified in inner medulla of mouse kidney
Genomics and Genetics - Spatial gene expression patterns in olfactory bulb characterized
Glioblastoma Multiforme - Protein patterns can be used to identify GBM subtypes
Group B Rotaviruses - Group B rotaviruses have been circulating in Western India since 1993
Healthcare Coverage - Germans cross border to Poland for bargains in plastic surgery and dental work
Heart Devices - 3F Aortic Bioprosthesis heart valve gets CE mark of conformity
Heart Disease - Canadian biotech company begins two studies on cholesterol combination therapy
Heart Disease - ChromoFlex heart stent receives European medical device approval
Heart Disease - Guidant to initiate vulnerable plaque study
Hematology - A new magnetic extraction method uncovers HCV status in hemodialysis patients
Hematology - Cytoskeletal organization of Limulus amebocytes elucidated
Hematopoiesis - Leukemia-associated Rho GEF factor helps regulate early hematopoiesis stages
Hepatitis C Virus Infection - Persistence of hepatitis C virus associated with human leukocyte antigen class 1
Hepatology - Prognosis and treatment of hepatorenal syndrome reviewed
Imaging - 4-D digital mouse is capable of producing realistic molecular imaging data
Imaging - Colorado medical imaging group introduces preventive imaging screening services
Imaging - FDA extends review period for contrast agent MS-325 by 3 months
Imaging - Lung image database consortium established for medical imaging researchers
Imaging - Mn2+ ions, ion-releasing contrast media are effective for T1 imaging
Imaging - Study reports on automated quantification SPELT myocardial perfusion images
Imaging Devices - Cancer center utilizes new CT technology
Imaging Technology - Prototype system combines digital mammography and semi-automated 3D ultrasound
Immunostaining - Improved 1-h rapid immunostaining method uses intermittent microwave irradiation
Infection Control - Disinfection, and sterilization adherence reduce hospital-related infections
Infectious Disease - Acanthamoeba triggers cell cycle arrest in host cells
Infectious Disease - Company awarded SIBR grant for infectious disease detection
Influenza - U.S. funding granted for new influenza drug
Information Technology - ANALYTIQ line of data aggregation, analysis, and reporting tools introduced
Information Technology - Alabama health system to install data management software system
Information Technology - Compact scanner launched to digitally capture patient insurance cards
Information Technology - Company formed to market medical device for central nervous system diagnosis
Information Technology - Data exchange network launched for cardiology monitoring
Information Technology - Grants awarded to explore how technology can change healthcare
Information Technology - Health information management services company launches transcription capability
Information Technology - Health information provider released customer consumer-to-caregiver service
Information Technology - Health plan completes migration to payer software application
Information Technology - Healthcare technology announces availability of NDC PharmacyRx
Information Technology - Hospital group selects acuity, productivity, benchmarking software system
Information Technology - IT company adds new COBRA web site administration tools
Information Technology - Information technology company announces expanded eligibility functionality
Information Technology - Information technology company offers certification to customers
Information Technology - Maryland adopts classification system for payment of healthcare services
Information Technology - Mayo Foundation selects technology to assist with coding
Information Technology - Medical center activated clinical software solutions
Information Technology - Medical practices select software for electronic medical records system
Information Technology - Medical services company launches new Web site
Information Technology - Monitoring service keeps executives appraised of adverse drug reactions
Information Technology - Online medical record system installed by California hospital group
Information Technology - Software designer receives NIH grant to develop nutrition education software
Information Technology - Software developer installs mobile sales systems for Watson Pharmaceuticals
Information Technology - Software developer introduces federated search engine for the desktop
Information Technology - Software for healthcare providers enables access to financial assistance data
Information Technology - Software systems company to provide pharmacy benefit services
Information Technology - Survey results show PDAs have positive impact in pediatric practice
Information Technology - Technology company announces solution that corrects electronic health records
Information Technology - Technology company releases report generation for it practice management system
Information Technology - U. of Pennsylvania medical school gives students hand-held information devices
Information Technology - University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana selects distributed computing systems
Information Technology - Web portal launched helps clinicians track progress in drug therapies
Ischemia/Reperfusion - SOD2/3 shows promise for treatment of mesenteric I/R injury
Islet Transplantation - Murine model of human islet allograft rejection developed
Islet Transplantation - Role of MHC in diabetes after islet transplantation characterized
Joint Replacement - Classification system devised for periprosthetic membranes
Joint Replacement - Elderly and poor less likely to get knee replacement surgery
Laboratory Equipment - RoboFlask cell-culture vessels launched for increased throughput introduced
Laboratory Methods - Chemists give an old laboratory "bloodhound" a sharper nose
Legal Issues - Implantable chip provides medical information, privacy worries
Leukemia Therapy - Molecular mechanisms of ATRA in APL determined
Lung Cancer - European IORT lung study set to begin
Lung Cancer - Laser-induced thermotherapy effective in lung metastases and primary lung tumors
Lung Cancer - Mobetron treatment system installed at Hospital San Jaime in Torrevieja, Spain
Lung Cancer - RAGE/cyclin B2 quotient useful for diagnosis
Lung Cancer - Utility of gefitinib in NSCLC treatment reviewed
Lymphoma - T cells needed early in ASCT to induce a graft-versus-lymphoma effect
Macular Degeneration - U.S. FDA gives fast-track status for antiangiogenic
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Software upgrades enhance open magnetic resonance imaging capabilities and speed
Market Analysis - Biotech's third quarter fundraising brings year-to-date total to more than $20B
Market Analysis - Orthobiologics company leads growth in $1.6B European market
Medical Devices - Carotid stenting with emboli protection filter in high-risk patients studied
Medical Devices - Company is awarded ISO certification for in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Medical Devices - Electronics company announces partnership, 500th installation of CardioMD
Medical Devices - Group purchasing organization awards multisource contracts
Medical Devices - Heart devices manufacturer comments on increased Medicare reimbursement for VADs
Medical Devices - Intrinsic adhesion force of lubricants to steel surfaces determined
Medical Devices - Laser products utilized during live case sessions at transcatheter convention
Medical Devices - Novel NMR phased array for high field microscopy devised
Medical Devices - Patent for stroke diagnostic device to measure protein biomarkers issued to SynX
Medical Devices - Products for the management of advanced foot and ankle disabilities released
Medical Devices - Sensing technology company chooses manufacturer for mobile vital signs system
Medical Education - Online BS degree in healthcare management launched
Medical Imaging - SBIR grant for bone imaging technology may help patients with osteoporosis
Medical Supplies - Optical and glass products company projects first quarter results
Mergers & Acquisitions - Acquisition of Empi, Inc., completed by orthopedic device company
Mergers & Acquisitions - Biopharma outsourcing organization acquires Integrated Marketing Corporation
Mergers & Acquisitions - Cyberkinetics merger complete
Mergers & Acquisitions - Device company acquires U.K.-based distributor Actamed
Mergers & Acquisitions - Device firm withdraws $22 per share Cyberonics proposal
Mergers & Acquisitions - Healthcare technology company acquired Healthcare I.T.
Mergers & Acquisitions - Infocrossing acquires healthcare processing business from Verizon Communications
Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical device company announces completion of Irvine Biomedical acquisition
Mergers & Acquisitions - Orthopedic device company completes acquisition of gel-based product developer
Mergers & Acquisitions - Pharmaceutical company divests its Resins business
Mergers & Acquisitions - Renal care company acquires Virginia dialysis program
Mergers & Acquisitions - Therapeutics company sells subsidiary to Neurogenesis Biotech
Microvascular Research - Nonmetallic dorsal skinfold chamber developed
Muscle Regeneration - BM-derived SP/Mac-1low cells play an important role in muscle regeneration
Mutagenesis - Novel method assesses DNA damage after exposure to benzo(a)pyrene
Mycobacterium Haemocanis - M. haemocanis infection prevalence higher in kennel-raised than pet dogs
Myelodysplastic Syndrome - Telomere dynamics is prognostic factor for assessment of AML risk in MDS patient
Myocardial Infarction - Infarct size is a major determinant of high N-BNP levels
Myocardial Protein - The effects of broad band electromagnetic fields on HSP70 appear to be biphasic
Neonatology - Delay in cutting the cord helps premature babies
Neurology - Computer-based rehab developer invents neuromuscular re-education system
Neurology - Frataxin may directly affect heme synthesis
Neuromonitoring - Novus Monitoring Limited receives $1.4M for product development milestone
Neuroscience - Fetal alcohol exposure alters neurosteroid levels in developing rat brain
Neuroscience - In situ microdialysis useful in combination with phMRI
Neuroscience - Microdissected neurons suitable for gene expression profiling
Newborn Health - Agreement signed with HealthTrust Purchasing Group for newborn hearing screeners
Nosocomial Infection - Catheter-related infections in European hospitals characterized
Nosocomial Infections - Malnutrition is an independent risk factor
Obesity Surgery - Gastric bypass patients should recognize risk of nerve injury post-surgery
Obesity Surgery - Surgery effective for extremely obese Americans
Obesity Surgery - Surgical treatment for obesity appears effective for weight loss
Obstetrics - Intrapartum FHR monitoring via scalp electrode better than external ultrasound
Obstetrics - Tocolysis with beta-mimetic agent normalizes CTG pattern in early labor
Occupational Health - Work activities related to likelihood of injury in Dutch firefighters
Oncology - Gene profiling useful in sarcoma classification
Oncology - Physiological role of Aggrus elucidated
Open Heart Surgery - Single postoperative measurement can estimate myocardial cell injury
Ophthalmology - DOE labs, universities to speed development of "artificial retina"
Ophthalmology - Proliferative diabetic vitrectomy fellow eye study completed
Ophthalmology - Utility of ultrahigh-resolution optical coherence tomography reviewed
Opthalmology - Treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration receives new brand name
Oral Mucositis - Company announces clinical progress with CG53135 for oral mucositis
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma - TNF-alpha/soluble receptors ratios prognostic in oral squamous cell carcinoma
Orthodontics - Multidisciplinary approach for treatment of dentoalveolar trauma described
Orthopedics - Better foot motion after heel fracture is priority for patients
Osteoporosis - Phase 1 trial of injected peptide for osteoporosis presented at meeting
Ovarian Cancer - Promising validation results for ovarian cancer biomarkers presented at meeting
Oxygen Therapy - Update provided on revised Oxygent development plan
Pancreatic Pseudocysts - Laparoscopic cystogastrostomy safe and effective
Patents - Company expands fluorescent quenching detection patent portfolio
Patient Information - Educational website for transmyocardial revascularization launched
Personnel - Abbott-Takeda pharmaceuticals joint venture names Glenn Warner executive VP
Personnel - Allianz Life appoints new medical director
Personnel - Biotechnology company elects members to board of directors
Personnel - Cancer diagnostic company announces new research and development executive
Personnel - Chinese biotech firm appoints independent director of company
Personnel - Device company appoints Frank Husic to board of directors
Personnel - Device firm appoints VP strategic planning, business development
Personnel - Diagnostics company appoints new chief financial officer
Personnel - Dr. H. William Strauss named chairman of scientific and medical advisory board
Personnel - Drug delivery company appoints nonexecutive directors to the board
Personnel - Gary O. Tegan joins device maker as VP, marketing
Personnel - Gianfranco de Feo, PhD, named director, customer support and service
Personnel - IDEXX Laboratories names vice president, North American commercial operations
Personnel - Imaging company promotes Andrew Hayek to president, COO
Personnel - Jeffrey Flannery named chief business development officer at device firm
Personnel - Medical device company names Davidge VP-CFO, Terranova VP of operations
Personnel - Research institute appoints researcher specializing in nervous disorders
Personnel - Ulf Jonsson named CEO by Swedish developer of life science tools
Personnel - eHealth integration solution provider names chairman and CEO
Photodynamic Therapy - Technical feasibility for treating malignant brain tumors evaluated in rat model
Plastic Surgery - Retrofascia location suitable for breast implants
Posterior Uveitis - Data analysis presented from trial of Retisert implant
Prion Disease - Yeast prions not involved in transcriptional activity
Product Licensing - Life sciences company, Rubicon Genomics sign genome amplification agreement
Prostate Cancer - EPHB2 mutations linked to aggressive disease
Prostate Cancer - Blacks report better sexual, urinary function after prostate surgery than whites
Prostate Cancer - Genes linked to prostatic carcinogenesis identified
Prostate Cancer - Mechanisms of perineural invasion elucidated
Prostate Cancer - Micelle delivery of doxorubicin increases cytotoxicity to prostate cancer cells
Proteomics - Lanthanide ion-based protein sensing assay shows promise
Proteomics - Novel assay devised for localization of protein-ligand binding sites
Proteomics - Protein binding sites attractive drug target for TCL1 protein-caused leukemia
Proteomics - RNA splicing factor SF3a66 also acts as microtubule-bundling protein
Radiation Oncology - IMPAC enters sales consulting agreement
Radiation Therapy - Largest-ever study of prostate brachytherapy reveals long-term success
Radiation Therapy - Lithium may protect neurons from radiation therapy
Radiation Therapy - System translates improved diagnostic information to target radiation at tumors
Reconstructive Surgery - End-to-side neurorrhaphy can preserve muscle flap mass
Reconstructive Surgery - NGF+CNTF does not improve peripheral nerve regeneration
Reconstructive Surgery - Outcome measures in free-flap surgery evaluated
Reconstructive Surgery - Selective C7 nerve root transfer effective in rats
Reconstructive Surgery - Simple technique enables medicinal leech control
Respiratory Diseases - IL-17 upregulates hBD-2 in airway epithelium
Restenosis - Thirty-day safety data reported from Taxus V drug-eluting stent clinical trial
Schistosomiasis - Metabolic biomarkers of S. mansoni infection identified
Sphingolipidoses - Sphingolipidoses are relatively common and important health problem in Turkey
Stem Cell Research - Company gets patent for feeder-free growth of hESCs
Stem Cell Research - G-CSF augments 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D-3-induced monocytic differentiation
Stem Cell Research - IFN-gamma promotes neuronal differentiation and neurite outgrowth of neural SCs
Stem Cell Research - IV neural SCs migrate to injured spinal cord and differentiate into neural cells
Stem Cell Research - New ISSCR web site section offers stem cell information to general public
Stem Cell Research - New report evaluates importance of cell therapy
Stem Cell Research - Science magazine hosts discussion of debate on embryonic stem cell research
Stem Cell Research - Stem cell research company provides update on programs
Stem Cell Research - Survey shows 3 in 4 Americans support Nancy Reagan's call for stem cell research
Stem Cell Research - c-Kit receptor identified as regulator of adult neural stem cells in the eye
Stem Cell Transplantation - De novo testosterone produced following transplantation of Leydig stem cells
Stem Cell Transplantation - Donor lymphocyte infusions induce graft-versus-myeloma effect after ASCT rescue
Stem Cell Transplantation - Methotrexate associated with improved overall survival following ASCT
Stem Cell Transplantation - Pre-allogeneic SCT is not associated with increased hypercoagulability
Stem Cell Transplantation - Telomere length predicts neutrophil recovery in G-CSF absence after ASCT
Stem Cell Transplantation - Topical and systemic dermal stem cell transplant accelerates skin wound healing
Stroke - Transcatheter PFO closure may be less successful than reported previously
Surgical Devices - Results of new heart surgery system discussed at conference
Surgical Recovery - One year after separation surgery, prognosis good for Egyptian twins
Surgical Technology - Baptist Health System selects McKesson for supply management solution
Swine Fever Virus - Optimized protocol developed for detection of classical swine fever virus
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Therapeutic target discovered for potential rheumatic disease treatment
Tissue Engineering - Scaffold topography alters cardiomyocyte network intracellular calcium dynamics
Transplant Medicine - Placental blood cell transplant feasible in children with sickle cell disease
Transplant Medicine - Portal venous, hepatic arterial reperfusion interval influence graft impairment
Tuberculosis - U.S. government agency awards global TB drug development group $8 million grant
Urinary Incontinence - Bladder injuries detected cytoscopically during transobturator sling procedure
Urinary Incontinence - Transobturator sling can injure nearby vascular and nerve structures
Usutu Virus - Pathology/viral distribution characterized in fatal usutu virus infection
Venous Thromboembolism - Fondaparinux highly effective as VT prophylaxis in orthopedic surgery
Vertigo - Flight simulators for pilots offer treatment for chronic dizziness
Veterinary Dental Care - Rare Asian tiger gets dental care at San Diego Zoo
Von Willebrand Disease - Automated coagulator enables rapid assessment of VWF activity
Women's Health - U.S. National Cancer Institute discusses risks of breast implants
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