Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . February 13th, 2005
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Arthroscopic Surgery - Intra-articular approach developed for supraspinatus tendon repair
Drug Delivery - Implant tablet with week-long sustained release developed
Hepatocellular Carcinoma - Yttrium-90 TheraSphere shows promise for treatment of unresectable tumors
Hip Replacement - Constrained acetabular component useful in treatment of recurrent dislocation
Virology - In situ hybridization rapidly identifies EBV infection in single cells
Acinetobacter Baumannii - Multiresistant Acinetobacter baumannii clone identified in 24 hospitals
Allergy Medicine - Sialoadhesin acts as dominant lymph node counter-receptor for mouse MGL1
Alzheimer Disease - Abeta amyloid fibril growth and inhibition directly observed
Alzheimer Disease - Increased sCD40/decreased TGF beta 1 possible differential biomarkers for AD
Angiology - Data are essential for understanding flow heterogeneity in coronary circulation
Angiology - Fibroblast cell death studied, role of hypoxia inducible factor revealed
Angiology - Technique isolates the pulmonary veins at their antrum
Angiology - Ultrasonic microbubble destruction revives blood flow in ischemic muscles
Animal Models - Murine infundibulum characterized
Aortic Aneurysm - First fenestrated endograft in study of advanced treatment for AAA is implanted
Apoptosis - Regulation of apoptosis studied, role of apoptosomes and neurons revealed
Apoptosis - Retinal apoptosis analyzed, role of Bax-inhibiting peptide revealed
Arthroscopic Surgery - Improved arthroscopic rotator cuff repair technique developed
Asthma Therapy - Effect of vehicle on DSCG particle properties determined
Atherosclerosis - Genetics-focused company submits IND for anti-atherosclerosis compound DG041
Atherosclerosis - Human coronary arteries with intimal thickening; mRNA expression studied
Atherosclerosis - Tissue factor expression in muscle cells induced by a growth factor
Atherosclerotic Disease - Enrollment complete in trial for a dedicated bifurcated coronary stent system
Bacteriology - Role of C. albicans Rim101p in adaptive pH responses clarified
Basal Cell Carcinoma - Basal cell carcinoma may arise outside the stem cell population
Biomaterials - Commercial launch of Vitagel reported
Biomedical Engineering - Company gets physician office CMS reimbursement code for ulcer repair device
Biomedical Engineering - Company offers complete kit for adenvirus purification and analysis
Biomedical Engineering - Doppler optical coherence tomography measures flow in engineered tissue
Biomedical Engineering - JEV recombinant GAG-binding proteins have potential tissue engineering use
Biomedical Engineering - Plans to use endovenous laser treatment for varicose veins announced
Biomedical Engineering - Proprioceptive back care device introduced at chiropractic convention
Biomedical Engineering - Resorbable bioactive tissue engineering scaffold used for BMP/BM cell delivery
Biomedical Engineering - Tissue engineering used for jejunal flap prefabrication
Biotechnology - Interaction between ultrasound, microbubbles and cells characterized
Biotechnology - Novel approach improves preparative LC-MS purification
Biotechnology - Novel system developed for determination of solvent/polymer interactions
Bladder Cancer - TP53 alterations are associated with tumor progression
Blood Safety - Hemovigilance system decreased incidence of severe adverse transfusion events
Blood Safety - Significant differences exist between hemovigilance systems
Blood Transfusion - Maryland hospital selects transfusion management technology
Bone Graft Substitute - Bone graft substitute submitted to Health Canada for regulatory approval
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy - Recent mad cow disease concerns could spur interest in rapid test
Breast Cancer - Chemotherapeutic drug gets 2 new European approvals as breast cancer treatment
Breast Cancer - IL-2 cultures fail to measure chromosomal radiosensitivity in study patients
Breast Cancer - MIB-1 and c-erbB-2 expression influence tumor cell morphology
Breast Cancer - Prognostic value of intra-tumoral estradiol level determined
Breast Cancer - Reclassification sought for Biofield diagnostic system
Breast Implants - Recent findings in breast implants described
Brugada Syndrome - Radiofrequency ablation of VF and right and left atrial tachycardia achieved
Business & Finance - $22.9M financing completed; proceeds used to complete UNLOAD trial
Business & Finance - Device firm accelerates timing for Neocare integration
Business & Finance - Eye health company announces financing deal, new CEO and president
Business & Finance - Medical technology company seeks strategic and financial alternatives
Business Update - Biopharmaceutical company restructures psoriasis drug collaboration agreement
Business Update - Chindex International announces exclusive distribution agreement for China
Business Update - Companies sign agreement for digital radiograph products and services
Business Update - Company forms PMC Ocular Network, completing total care platform for diabetics
Business Update - Company updates cancer and HIV clinical-development programs
Business Update - Company's biomedical intellectual property portfolio crosses 100-patent mark
Business Update - Defibrillator selected by several EMS organizations
Business Update - Device firm building facility in China
Business Update - Focus Technologies completes name change
Business Update - Healthcare consultancy releases analysis of European wound management market
Business Update - Infection control products producer awarded contract by Novation
Business Update - Information technology company announces organizational changes
Business Update - MCM Environmental gets first substantial U.S. order for its SteriMed System
Business Update - Market research firm announces new report examining, in part, medical technology
Business Update - Medical device developer receives order from Walter Lorenz Surgical
Business Update - Monmouth Ocean Hospital deploys communication system
Business Update - Nucleic acids company launches new product line for protein sample preparation
Business Update - Pharmaceutical company outlines corporate restructure, research plans for 2005
Business Update - Pharmaceutical firm to divest U.S., Canadian consumer medicines business
Business Update - Phase I-IV clinical drug development company announces new facility
Business Update - Portable power provider expands national sales organization
Business Update - Rapid flow through diagnostic producer receives orders from Prestige Group
Business Update - Revenue cycle management company signs agreement with Johns Hopkins University
Business Update - Silicone gel-filled breast implants PMA supplemental submission to be reviewed
Business Update - epharma marketing company wins 32 new clients
Cadmium Toxicity - Non-toxic cadmium dose alters gene expression in testes
Calcium Channels - Calcium channels studied, functional role of smooth muscle exon revealed
Cancer Surgery - Inflammatory cytokines promote tumor recurrence in lung
Cancer Therapy - Application for MRI published in leading cancer journal
Candida Infection - Very-low-birthweight infants may harbor Candida for a prolonged time period
Cardiac Sarcoidosis - Effective treatment strategy presented
Cardiology - Effects of estradiol on gap junction intercellular communication determined
Cardiology - Implantable telemetry system measures LV pressure-volume relation in rats
Cardiology - New findings in the area of cardiology detailed
Cardiology - Research in cardiology provides new insights
Cardiology - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of cardiology
Cardiomyopathy - Reports add new data to cardiomyopathy research
Cataracts - Modifications in cataract surgery for morbidly obese patients outlined
Cathepsin - Autoactivation of procathepsin influenced by recombinant proaposin
Cell Biology - Red fluorescent protein with enhanced fluorescence developed
Cell Biology - Von Hippel-Lindau protein modulates microtubule dynamics at cell periphery
Cell Development - Gamma-secretase analyzed, role in maintaining skin appendages revealed
Chimerism - Blood lymphocyte chimerism associated with IVF & monochorionic dizygous twinning
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Method to identify biomarkers in chronic fatigue syndrome developed
Cochlear Implants - Mandarin tone recognition characterized in cochlear implant recipients
Collaborations - Combinature announces partnership on NMR-aided drug-discovery project
Collaborations - Companies sign agreement for partnership in lab automation
Collaborations - Distribution, marketing deal signed for whooping cough diagnostic kit
Collaborations - Drug discovery research deal signed with Alcon
Collaborations - Effort launched for partner to develop stem cell delivery device
Collaborations - Exclusive license agreement signed for intellectual property
Collaborations - IT company signs sales and marketing agreement with BioMetAccess
Collaborations - Lymphoma research collaboration expanded
Collaborations - Management consulting firm partners with healthcare software maker Epic Systems
Collaborations - Ophthalmology firm to license Plasmin from Bayer
Collaborations - Purchasing group selects company to provide reprocessing solutions
Collaborations - Supply agreement signed for ophthalmic products in the U.S.
Collaborations - Suture contract signed with Novation
Colon Cancer - Colonoscopy still most effective colorectal cancer screening method
Congestive Heart Failure - Congestive heart failure therapy device clinical trial extended
Congestive Heart Failure - Implantable defibrillators save lives in many people with heart failure
Cord Blood - Cord blood preservation company files motion against CBR, ViaCell
Cord Blood Cells - Interleukin-12 and IL-18 receptors expressed exclusively on memory T cells
Coronary Artery Bypass - First implantation of heart valve reported
Coronary Artery Disease - Acetylhydrolase activity studied, reduction in coronary artery disease revealed
Cryopreservation - Cryobanking testicular tissue from young boys with cancer is acceptable strategy
Dental Trauma - Utility of dental implants in anterior maxillary reconstruction determined
Dermatology - Skin Solutions RX joins medical spa company to offer skin care treatments
Device Safety - Cardiac safety study examines Taser technology
Diabetes Therapy - CXC chemokine ligand 10 neutralization suppresses diabetes
Diagnostics - Algorithm facilitates calculation of multi-echo pulse sequence NMR signal
Diagnostics - AmpliChip CYP450 test receives U.S. FDA clearance
Diagnostics - Application filed with FDA for colorectal cancer test
Diagnostics - Biotechnology company files for biophasic system devices with U.S. FDA
Diagnostics - Breakthrough reported for cancer researchers studying chromosomal changes
Diagnostics - Company announces installation of first Stand-Up MRI in Alabama
Diagnostics - Company completes ELISA CA-125 tumor marker development
Diagnostics - FDA clearance granted for MRSA test
Diagnostics - FDA clearance granted for new BioPlex 2200 system
Diagnostics - Immunochromatographic assay distinguishes C. albicans & C. dubliniensis
Diagnostics - NSAID study using PillCam SB in published in AGA journal
Diagnostics - New reagent launched for genomic DNA isolation
Diagnostics - PCR detects/monitors pathogenic viruses in immunosuppressed pediatric patients
Diagnostics - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of diagnostics
Diagnostics - Self-test kit producer seeks to expand product line and customer base
Diagnostics - Sensant gets first commercial order for Silicon Ultrasound array transducer
Diagnostics - Thy-1 expression marks corneal keratocyte repair phenotypes
Diagnostics - U.S. FDA clearance granted for device that analyzes neurological PET scans
Diagnostics - Use of diagnostic imaging in children with head bumps reviewed
Dopamine Receptors - Mechanisms of agonist action at D-2 dopamine receptors revealed
Drug Abuse - Companies offered risk assessment tool focused on workplace drug abuse
Drug Delivery - Anticancer sPLA2 -degradable prodrug liposomes show promise
Drug Delivery - CathSim AccuTouch System simulates look and feel of I.V. access procedures
Drug Delivery - Effects of skin penetration enhancer HPE-101 on RBC membrane determined
Drug Delivery - Hospital selects intravenous drug preparation automation technology
Drug Delivery - Multi-drug delivery systems gain momentum
Drug Delivery - Novel pH-dependent gradient-release drug delivery system developed
Drug Development - Availability of DNA-produced human growth hormone for AGHD in U.S. announced
Drug Development - BMP-7 promotes regeneration of injured kidneys in preclinical model
Drug Development - Capillary electrophoresis assay devised for analysis of Rhodiola compounds
Drug Development - Fatty acid in vitro assay for use in metabolic disease research launched
Drug Metabolism - UGT2B7 mediates N-glucuronidation of carbamazepine
Drug Metabolism - Versatile spectroscopic probe for cytochrome P450 BM3 developed
Drug Therapy - Influence of antipsychotic drugs studied, role of receptor antagonist revealed
Dystrophin - Dystrophin sequences activate dystrophin CP promoter in skeletal muscle
Echocardiography - Three-D TTE defined atrial septal defect location, size, and surrounding anatomy
Electronic Medical Records - CIOs advise strategy for rollout of national health information network
Electronic Medical Records - Campbell Clinic selects computerized patient record solution
Electronic Medical Records - Chartcare EMR software gets top rating in 2004
Electronic Medical Records - Company implements upgrade of its clinical information system
Electronic Medical Records - Electronic medical record company to add speech recognition capability
Electronic Medical Records - Electronic medical records system installed at California medical group facility
Embryonic Stem Cell Research - RA-induced female ESC differentiation does not always accompany X-inactivation
Embryonic Stem Cell Research - SoxB transcription factors specify neuroectodermal lineage choice in ESC
Endocrinology - Glucocorticoid receptor activity characterized in murine Schwann cells
Endometriosis - Preoperative MRI useful for diagnosis when ureteral involvement is suspected
Environmental Health - HPLC-based assay quantifies furocoumarins in citrus oils
Environmental Health - Satellite image analysis of tsunami area shows dramatic water quality changes
Environmental Health - Sensitive in vitro tests for androgenic/antiandrogenic activity developed
Enzymology - Alpha isoform of DGK has arachidonoyl specificity with alkylacylglycerol
Enzymology - Synthesis of inorganic polyphosphate studied, actin-like filament detected
Epstein-Barr Virus - Lytic transactivator Rta induces Epstein-Barr virus latent membrane protein 1
Finance - $6.61M private placement reported for device company
Finance - Cellular engineering firm completes private placement
Finance - Device firm announces 2:1 stock split
Finance - Device firm provides financial guidance
Finance - Device maker announces preliminary sales results
Finance - Drug company reports strong fourth-quarter revenue growth
Finance - Electroporation therapy company announces equity financing
Finance - IT systems provider for healthcare companies reports record Q4 2004 volume
Finance - Imaging equipment maker receives filing extension from NASDAQ
Finance - Insiders at CVProfilor technology company buy stock
Finance - Medical IT firm reports record growth in 2004
Finance - Medical device firm exercises over-allotment option
Finance - Medical device manufacturer files notice of deregistration
Finance - Medical device-focused company reports record FY04 net revenues, net income
Finance - Medical equipment maker reports 15% increase in 3Q earnings
Finance - Orthopedic device company announces preliminary Q4, FY04 sales results
Finance - Stem cell research and development company announces grant
Finance - Stent company announces exercise of over-allotment option
Finance - Systems manufacturer company announces second quarter financial results
Gating Motions - Ion channel cytosolic gating motions studied, state-specific nature resolved
Gene Expression Profiling - DASL Assay launches for gene expression profiling of paraffin-embedded samples
Genomics & Genetics - Promoters bound by ATF2 and c-Jun in genotoxic stress response identified
Gerontology - Aging affects myoblast differentiation potential
Glaucoma - Biotech company announces U.S. FDA clearance of intraocular pressure device
Glaucoma - Company updates status of Italian clinical trial for PNT
Gout - Patient dosing in phase 2 clinical trial of treatment for severe gout completed
Graft-Versus-Host Disease - Antithymocyte globulin decreases risk of GVH and host-versus-graft reactions
Graft-Versus-Host Disease - Partial CD8+ T-cell depletion of PBMC ASCT insufficient to prevent GVHD
Gynecology - Guidelines for dealing with body piercings during laparoscopy presented
HIV/AIDS Drug Analysis - Interaction kinetic data improves HIV-1 protease inhibitor analysis
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Linear HIV viral DNAs containing an extra base are substrates for integration
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Target cell Cyclophilin A modulates HIV-1 infectivity
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Arylsulfonamides inhibit wild-type and mutant HIV-1 protease
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Dual CCR5/CXCR4 antagonist inhibits HIV-1 replication
HIV/AIDS Therapy - High-throughput screening identifies NNRTIs with enhanced anti-HIV-1 activity
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Nucleoside analogues preserve M184V mutation in mixed dual infections
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Polyarginine inhibits gp160 processing by furin and suppresses HIV-1 infection
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Studies advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS therapy research
Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation - Automated graft processing devices ensure feasibility of haploidentical SCT
Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation - Haploidentical parental donor viable option for children lacking identical donor
Health Promotion - Paralympic wheelchair racer named Canadian of the Year by Macleans magazine
Hearing Research - 3-D computational model of utrical hair bundles developed
Heart Failure - Use of ICDs reduce death by 23% in heart failure patients, study shows
Heart Surgery - Muscular VSD Amplatzer occluder can close RV opening after hybrid procedure
Helicobacter Pylori - H. pylori cag pathogenicity island disrupted in majority of patient isolates
Hematopoiesis - EDAG regulates proliferation and differentiation of hematopoietic cells
Hemoglobin - Tandem mass spectrometry identifies serum cross-linked hemoglobin
Herpesvirus - HMGB1 facilitates RTA-mediated viral gene expression in gamma-2 herpesviruses
Herpesvirus - Murine gammaherpesvirus 68 glycoprotein B processing similar to KSHV gB & CMV gB
Hip Replacement - Anatomically-shaped SBG stem has high long-term success rate
Hip Replacement - Optimal timing of liner exchange for retroacetabular osteolysis determined
Hip Replacement - Safety of postoperative sexual activity clarified
Hippocampus - Neurotrophin receptor studied, role of gene overexpression revealed
Home Healthcare - First implantation of 3-chamber pacemaker with home monitoring announced
Hypercholesterolemia - Multiple transporters involved in efflux across the blood-brain barrier
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Surgery is most effective treatment in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Hysterectomy - Vaginal hysterectomy leads to better outcomes than abdominal surgery
Imaging - Findings in imaging provide new insights
Imaging - Model for quantifying motion in artery plaques was valid for seven parameters
Imaging - Recent findings in imaging provide new insights
Immunology - Terminal complement complex involved in vascular leakage
Immunoreactivity - Eosinophils regulate T cell subset selection through indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase
Inflammation - Cannabinoid receptors studied, role of activation in fiber suppression revealed
Influenza - RT-PCR using primers based on HA2 gene detects all 15 HA influenza A subtypes
Information Technology - AMGA members implement Internet-based healthcare information system
Information Technology - CambridgeSoft's E-Notebook selected by pharmaceutical company
Information Technology - Children's hospital improves imaging capacity
Information Technology - Computer company's health users group announces award finalists
Information Technology - Computing company, Flo Healthcare team to deliver thin mobile clinical devices
Information Technology - Conference demonstrates medical practice supported by information technologies
Information Technology - Dallas Children's Medical Center uses ValiMed Impaired Clinician Solution
Information Technology - Digital imaging, telemedicine company expands Middle East installations
Information Technology - Florida Heart Group to use XactiMed's claims processing and management solutions
Information Technology - Global Relief Technologies working with Telenor Satellite Services
Information Technology - Healthcare system selects automated pharmacy system
Information Technology - Healthcare-focused IT company expands research and development resources
Information Technology - LabLink capabilities expanded for clinical trial lab results
Information Technology - MedCentral Health System goes live with health information solution
Information Technology - Medical transcription company changes ratio and formulas, announces new product
Information Technology - New York hospital selects telecommunications messaging service
Information Technology - Online doctor-patient communication company selected by medical center
Information Technology - Online personal health survey, health tools launched
Information Technology - Texas healthcare system signs 3-year contract for secure e-messaging services
Information Technology - U. of Miami Medical Center selects wireless LAN for its medical community
Information Technology - U.S. NIH Chemical Genomics Center selects life sciences software platform
Information Technology - Web-based recruiting for patients to fill clinical trials efficient, effective
Information Technology - Work-related injuries provider network announces new PPO bridge technology
Ischemia/Reperfusion - Myocardial electrical impedance is a reliable indicator of ischemia/reperfusion
Islet Transplantation - Organ transplantation in endocrinology reviewed
Kidney Transplantation - Renal transplant artery kinks with normal intra-arterial pressure acceptable
Knee Replacement - First clinical results of Preservation uni knee system reported
Knee Replacement - Highly and minimally instrumented unicompartmental knee prostheses compared
Knee Replacement - Long-term outcome of Miller-Galante I cementless tibial component determined
Knee Replacement - Rotating platform design does not improve patellar tracking
Knee Replacement - Value of patellar resurfacing elucidated
Lactase - Real-time PCR quantifies bovine lactase mRNA from GI tract of milk-fed calves
Legal Issues - Medical device company sues Thermage for patent infringement
Listeria Monocytogenes - Mixed-genome DNA microarray identifies L. monocytogenes serotypes & subtypes
Lymphoma - Stem cell transplants viable option for patients suffering from lymphoma and HIV
Malignant Melanoma - Phase I clinical trial begins using MedPulser System
Mammography - Computer-assisted mammography may improve accuracy of reading
Marine Parasite - Real-time PCR detects/quantifies Perkinsus marinus in environmental waters
Medical Devices - Pulse modification reduces pace polarization artifacts in capture detection
Medical Devices - Visual-diagnosis software guides treatment of skin ailments
Medical History - Mummies' mystery probed with computed tomography in National Geographic project
Medical Imaging - Imaging systems company wins $5.2 million contract with Indiana health system
Mergers & Acquisitions - Biomedical technology firm executes letter of intent to acquire MRI company
Mergers & Acquisitions - Certain assets of Genyx Medical acquired
Mergers & Acquisitions - DFB acquires wound-management activities of EpiSource
Mergers & Acquisitions - Infection prevention and decontamination company completes acquisition of Cosmed
Mergers & Acquisitions - Kodak is paying $50.5 million for Israeli health-imaging company
Mergers & Acquisitions - Online women's health company acquires Healthology, Inc. to expand offerings
Mergers & Acquisitions - Radio frequency ablation systems development company repays debt
Mergers & Acquisitions - UTI Corporation changes name following acquisition of MedSource Technologies
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - EMSRA strain tracked from one hospital as it spread to surrounding hospitals
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - Mycobacterium tuberculosis Cameroon family is molecularly characterized
Myocardial Infarction - Patients with previous heart attacks may not benefit from pacemaker implant
Myocardial Infarction - Umbilical cord blood stem cells used to treat heart attacks in animals
Myotonic Dystrophy - Effective dose of vecuronium varies by muscle
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma - Epstein-Barr virus DNA assessment suitable for tumor monitoring
Nephrology - Treatment of dyslipidemia in chronic kidney disease reviewed
Nephrotic Syndrome - TGF-beta1 assessed in children treated with cyclosporine and ACE inhibitors
Neural Stem Cell Research - Differentiated neural stem cells express functional glial glutamate transporters
Neural Stem Cell Research - Distinct neural precursors in developing spinal cord developmentally regulated
Neural Stem Cell Research - Fetal neural progenitors can be the target for tumor transformation
Neural Stem Cell Research - GM-CSF has potential role in neural development or repair
Neural Stem Cell Research - NSCs promote injured motor neuron survival through neurotrophic factor secretion
Neural Stem Cells Transplantation - Transplanted neural stem cells to contused brain express only MHC-II antigens
Neurogenesis - Ascorbic acid increases gene expression involved in neurogenesis
Neurophysiology - Vestibuloocular reflex suppression during gaze shifts characterized
Neuroscience - Diffusion of EGF in rat brain extracellular space characterized
Neuroscience - Novel statistical method clarifies effect of manganese on postural tremor
Neuroscience - Origin of thalamic very fast oscillations elucidated
Neuroscience - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of neuroscience
Neurotrophins - Spinal cord neurotrophin and synaptic plasticity modulation revealed
Newborn Screening - Birth defect prevention agency calls for report on newborn screening
Norovirus - SDS/EDTA-pretreated chromatography paper strips used for Norovirus sampling
Obesity - Gut microbiota regulates fat storage in the host
Obstetrics - New findings in the area of obstetrics described
Oncology - ABC-Tox microarray seeks out genes involved in cancer drug resistance
Oncology - Researchers describe findings in oncology studies
Oncology - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of oncology
Orthopedic Surgery - Novel approach enables effective management of hemophiliacs with inhibitors
Orthopedic Surgery - Utility of hip resurfacing arthroplasty reviewed
Orthopedics - Gene upregulation systems are expected to treat craniofacial bone defects
Osteoarthritis - Pain relief company unveils service to address knee pain from osteoarthritis
Osteomyelitis - Biopharmaceutical company announces Canadian approval of LeukoScan
Overactive Bladder - Effect of c-kit inhibitor Glivec on detrusor smooth muscles determined
Pain Therapy - Pain relief device gets U.S. FDA clearance
Papillomavirus - Nested PCR with PGMY09/11 and GP5+/6+ primer sets improves HPV DNA detection
Parkinson Disease - Two minutes of magnetic stimulation can change your brain for an hour
Patents - Biosafety needle design submitted for U.S. patent
Patents - Edwards Lifesciences settles valve patent infringement lawsuit
Patents - Notice of Allowance issued for blood test that detects cervical, other cancers
Patents - Patent awarded for probe technology
Peripheral Vascular Disease - Company announces full market launch of Linear 7.5 Fr. intra-aortic balloon
Personnel - Blood-focused company appoints 3 to lead development of transfusion technology
Personnel - CFO to resign from medical imaging software company
Personnel - Cardiovascular implant developer names 4 new staff members to management team
Personnel - CareTech Solutions selects Karen Gray to lead human resources department
Personnel - Healthcare transcription company announces that its CEO will retire
Personnel - J. Lawrence Katz, PhD, named associate editor of Journal of Dental Research
Personnel - Lab automation company appoints vice president of advanced systems
Personnel - Linda Harty named senior VP and treasurer at healthcare products firm
Personnel - Lithium battery producer names EVP of sales and marketing
Personnel - Medical cart developer announces new hire
Personnel - Medical device companies group announces board changes
Personnel - Medical device company names new chief executive officer
Personnel - Medical-products company names Dr. Louis Glazer chief health and science officer
Personnel - Patient safety company announces organizational changes
Personnel - Photonics company names Alice Varisano CFO, VP of HR
Personnel - Practicing physician to head IT company's healthcare information security effort
Personnel - Scientific instruments developer names vice president of manufacturing
Personnel - VistaCare Appoints Veteran Healthcare Executive as New President and COO
Pharmaceutical Marketing - Contract sales organization launched for pharmaceutical company
Pharmacology - Rat model of A1 receptor agonist BBB transport developed
Philanthropy - Company donates wound dressings to tsunami victims
Philanthropy - Diagnostics company donates to tsunami relief fund
Philanthropy - Information technology company helps tsunami survivors
Platelets - Study investigated mechanisms of platelet interaction with von Willebrand factor
Pneumocystis Carinii Therapy - Piperazine-linked bisbenzamidines active against Pneumocystis carinii
Pneumonia - Cytomegalovirus pneumonia not associated with bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome
Preventive Medicine - Pennsylvania Medicaid health plan launches Sleep Safe program for new moms
Product Licensing - Agreement reached on Oxygent
Product Licensing - Imaging systems company signs 5-year licensing agreement with Merck & Co., Inc.
Product Licensing - Manufacturing company licenses new technology for respiratory care
Product Licensing - Pharma company begins negotiations to increase line of AccuScan rapid test kits
Product Licensing - Protein research company announces licensing of flashBAC technology
Professional Education - Needlestick prevention group launches revised web site
Progesterone - Progesterone studied, sigma-mediated regulation of granulosa viability revealed
Prostate Cancer - Researchers report on prostate cancer diagnosing and staging
Prostate Cancer - Tumor hypoxia may have prognostic value in radiation-treated patients
Proteomics - Long-term synapse potentiation studied, roles of protein and receptors revealed
Proteomics - Molecular mechanism of N-CAM homophilic binding determined
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa - Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa outbreak strain produced VIM-8
Reproductive Medicine - Dietary copper supplement prevents adverse sperm effects produced by TTM
Reproductive Medicine - Research add new data to reproductive medicine body of knowledge
Reproductive Medicine - Syk PTK undergoes tyrosine phosphorylation by cAMP in boar sperm tail
Retinal Stem Cell Research - Eye contains cells with retinal stem-cell characteristics
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Osteoblast protein induction studied, role of methotrexate revealed
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Transdermal fentanyl effective for pain control in RA patients
SARS Outbreak - Strict infection control is an effective intervention following SARS exposure
Sick Sinus Syndrome - Autonomic tone doesn't influence ATP effects in SSS patients
Skeletal Tuberculosis - Skeletal tuberculosis may be suspect in cases of long-standing pain and swelling
Sleep Disorders - Melatonin directly facilitates healthy sleep in humans
State Medicaid - Computer company announces North Carolina contract protest is sustained
Stem Cell Research - Crystal structure of a hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell protein obtained
Stem Cell Research - Fgf4 expression induced by transforming growth factor beta-related protein Nodal
Stem Cell Transplantation - Endocarditis following HSCT is associated with a high mortality rate
Stem Cell Transplantation - HSCT survivors have increased risk of secondary nonhematologic malignancies
Stem Cell Transplantation - Hyponatremia and SIADH are common complications following SCT
Stem Cell Transplantation - NK cell immunotherapy is used to treat AML patients following HSCT
Stem Cell Transplantation - Standard IV busulfan dose in children may not fall within AUC reference range
Stem Cell Transplantation - T-cell-depleted megadose SCT from mismatched donor viable option for adults
Stem Cell Transplantation - Trimetrexate/denileukin diftitox depletes T cells from PBMC/UCB grafts
Surgical Devices - Boston Scientific introduces next-generation coronary stent
Surgical Technology - Manufacturing and sterilization begins for internal puncture closure device
Surgical Technology - Medical device company announces study demonstrating efficacy of ULTRAPRO
Surgical Technology - Medical device company increase radio frequency in skin-tightening equipment
Surgical Technology - Novel system enables lower thigh tourniquet pressure
Surgical Technology - Tissue glue feasible as alternative to sutures in circumcision
Surgical Technology - Utility of iliac artery angioplasty reviewed
Syphilis - Diagnostics company adds syphilis test to its inventory
Telemedicine - East Carolina performs heart surgery on Web
Thrombin - Thrombin inhibition analyzed, role of plasma proteinase inhibitor revealed
Thrombosis - Utility of direct thrombin inhibitor melagatran/ximelagatran reviewed
Tissue Engineering - Scientists make made-to-measure skin and bones a reality using inkjet printers
Toxicology - Hepatocellular S6 kinase studied, toxin-induced tail phosphorylation revealed
Transfusion Medicine - Improving technology helps in collecting platelets by apheresis
Tuberculosis Therapy - Efficacy of culture media for levofloxacin susceptibility testing determined
Umbilical Cord Blood Research - Neural markers elevated during acute differentiation of UCB-derived cells
Umbilical Cord Blood Transplantation - Unrelated UCB transplant alternative option to HSC in children and adults
Urinary Incontinence - Adjustment to TOT corrects postoperative voiding difficulty
Vascular Medicine - Stents effectively treat iliac artery occlusive disease with few problems
Vibrio Parahaemolyticus - KP+/TDH+ environmental V. parahaemolyticus strains isolated
Virology - Monoclonal antibody E5/G6 useful in hantavirus diagnosis
Virology - New findings in the area of virology described
Water Contamination - Household storage practices increase water contamination in India
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