Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . June 26th, 2005
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Cardiology - Novel CT angiography system improves coronary stent imaging
Cardiovascular Surgery - Magnetic connector effective for distal coronary artery anastomoses
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting - Heparin-coated circuits reduce complement-induced brain injury
Coronary Surgery - HEARTSTRING proximal anastomosis device shows promise
Distal Radius Fracture - CT virtual reality useful in preoperative planning
Acute Cholangitis - Endoscopic biliary drainage by stent and nasobiliary drain compared
Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Wnt/beta-catenin pathway involved in acute myeloid leukemia pathogenesis
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - High-frequency oscillatory ventilation protocol effective
Addiction Medicine - Forebrain A2A receptors key to pyschostimulant sensitization
Adverse Drug Reaction - The Research on Adverse Drug Events and Reports (RADAR) project
Cardiology - Findings describe new data in cardiology research
Air Pollution - Air pollutants associated with early mortality
Allergy & Immunology - New product helps alleviate allergy symptoms
Anesthesia - Continuous peripheral nerve block anesthesia for rotator cuff surgery in use
Anesthesia - Landiolol may help prevent tachycardia without affecting BP during anesthesia
Aortic Endoprosthesis - Risk of graft endoleak due to change in size of healthy aorta determined
Asthma - "Virtual" asthma clinic helps patients manage disease online
Cardiology - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiology
Asthma - Single inhaler therapy gives greater improvement in asthma control, study shows
Atherosclerosis - CT has potential to offer accurate, safer method for detecting artery disease
Atherosclerosis - Fluorescence device diagnoses atherosclerosis and tumors
Awards - Colorado hospital wins 2 Jackson Organization awards for patient satisfaction
Awards - Hand-held rotational core biopsy device wins Medical Design Excellence Award
Awards - Texas Health Resources receives annual Innovator Award 2005
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - Health guide provides comprehensive look at prostate health
Biochemistry - Miniaturized multi-channel HPLC assay developed
Biological Therapy - Understanding tumor suppressive mechanisms of SCs may lead to cancer therapies
Biomedical Engineering - Launch of software systems for detection of biomolecular interactions announced
Biomedical Engineering - New mouse/rat tissue extract array for identifying expressed proteins launched
Biomedical Research - Second phase of U.S. NIGMS grant for modeling of biological systems continued
Biotechnology - Report focuses on microfiltration membrane market
Bladder Cancer - Bladder preservation strategies discussed
Bone Cancer - Cartilaginous tumors characterized with Tl-201 scintigraphy
Bone Marrow Transplant - High autopsy rates maintained in Canadian blood and marrow transplant program
Brain Cancer - TRF1 expression loss marks astroglial tumor progression
Breast Cancer - Breast-conserving surgery compared to mastectomy as primary treatment modality
Breast Cancer - Companies sign reseller agreement to offer CAD system to low volume facilities
Breast Cancer - Diagnostics company updates NMP66 protein program for breast cancer detection
Breast Cancer - Electrical impedance scanning shows promise for early cancer detection
Breast Cancer - New data confirm early start of anastrozole may prevent breast cancer recurrence
Breast Implants - Fungal contamination of saline-filled breast implants is rare, preventable
Business & Finance - Acute care company reports first quarter 2005 financial results
Business & Finance - Bioactive products company reports financial results
Business & Finance - Biotechnology company completes round of $18.36 million private placement
Business & Finance - Company completes $1 million private placement
Business & Finance - Dental supply company announces financial results
Business & Finance - Dental supply company board declares 4 cents per share quarterly dividend
Business & Finance - Drug-discovery company announces sale of common stock
Business & Finance - Healthcare-focused business systems company reports first quarter 2005 results
Business & Finance - Laser vision correction company announces share repurchase program
Business & Finance - Life sciences software provider deregisters ordinary U.S. securities shares
Business & Finance - Maker of safety needle devices reports lower operating loss in first quarter
Business & Finance - Medical products distributor announces financial results
Business & Finance - Medical technology company reports financial results
Business & Finance - Therapeutic products developer added to NASDAQ Biotechnology Index
Business & Finance - Vascular-focused company reports new financing, debt conversion to capital stock
Business Update - 21st Facets system's sale to Medicare Advantage health plan announced
Business Update - Company launches Stabilock, a new endotracheal tube holder
Business Update - DNA-focused company announces restructuring, updates commercial progress
Business Update - Diagnostics company plans change in name to PreMD, Inc.
Business Update - European distribution ReGen Collagen Meniscus Implant established
Business Update - Florida Department of Transportation buys AEDs for safety patrol vehicle fleet
Business Update - General Physics Corp. forms strategic alliance with Court Square Data Group
Business Update - Good Samaritan Hospital purchases Alliance Financial Management from Avega
Business Update - Human identification testing and research laboratory signs R&D agreement
Business Update - Imaging company's registration statement declared effective
Business Update - Licensing program available for pacemaker, defibrillator safety
Business Update - Medical device firm clarifies announcement of stock distribution
Business Update - Medical device firm reports results of annual meeting
Business Update - Medical device firm to establish major distribution center in Indiana
Business Update - Medical device maker CEO cites growth accelerators at annual meeting
Business Update - Mikro-Tip transducer catheter manufacturer announces distributorship agreement
Business Update - Minnesota biomaterials, device company receives safe workplace certification
Business Update - New DNA labeling system launched for aCGH
Business Update - Pharma company announces restructuring
Business Update - Phototherapy devices installed in Extendicare facilities
Business Update - Sterilization services company expands with new facilities in Germany, China
Business Update - Technology company installs power protection systems for institutes
Business Update - U.S. FDA requests additional information on VelaSmooth 510(k) submission
Campylobacter Jejuni - Long-term clonal lineages within C. jejuni O:2 strains from different areas
Cancer Diagnosis - PET/CT can identify new cancer lesions at early stage
Cancer Surgery - Buccal mucosal transposition flap suitable for oral defect repair
Cancer Therapy - Company issues update on lapatinib
Cancer Therapy - Efficacy of therapy for follicular lymphoma confirmed
Cancer Therapy - Oral compound may replace intravenous chemotherapy after surgery, data show
Cancer Therapy - Reports add new data to cancer therapy research
Cardiac Defibrillator - PVS may be used for risk stratification before defibrillator implantataion
Cardiac Devices - Effects of LVAD therapy on ventricular arrhythmias determined
Cardiac Pacemakers - Most popular lead glucocorticosteroids have comparable performances
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy - Atrial pacing and sensing characterized in heart failure patients on CRT
Cardiac Surgery - Paper describes details of collaborative care in pediatric open heart surgery
Cardiology - Aortic valve papillary fibroelastoma analyzed
Cardiology - Data advance knowledge in cardiology research
Cardiology - Enrollment for clinical study evaluating implantable pulse generator announced
Cardiology - Findings presented for myocardial perfusion imaging
Cardiology - Heart MRI may be safe in patients with newer ICDs
Cardiology - Medical center investigating device that delivers electrical pulses to the heart
Cardiology - Medical device company launches 3 cardiology products at EuroPCR 2005 meeting
Cardiology - Novel technique improves myocardial blood flow assessment
Cardiology - Patient enrollment update provided in trial of stent system
Cardiology - Preclinical animal trials of filtration device for stroke prevention commenced
Cardiology - Use of routine TEE during pediatric cardiac surgery is cost-effective
Cardiovascular Health - Plantar micromechanical stimulation lowers women's cardiovascular stress
Cardiovascular Research - Blood velocity may be modulated by cardiac-and blood pressure-phases
Cardiovascular Research - TAXUS VI clinical trial 2-year follow-up data released
Cataract Surgery - Accuracy of IOL calculations in pediatric patients determined
Cataract Surgery - Poloxamer hydrogel has potential as injectable IOL material
Catheterization - "Sonic flashlight" puts ultrasound images in physician's line of sight
Cell Transplantation - Intraportal biocompatibility of microcapsules characterized
Central Venous Access - Low complication rates reported with Cathlink 20 device
Cerebral Palsy - Injection site doesn't affect outcome of Botox spastic equinus treatment
Cervical Cancer - Automation-assisted screening effective in Finnish public health trial
Cervical Cancer - CT-based volumetric calculations compared to ICRU reference-point estimates
Cervical Cancer - Maryland to require insurance coverage of HPV tests in cervical cancer screening
Cervical Spine Myelopathy - Dexmedetomidine suitable for use in awake fiberoptic intubation
Chemotherapies - Induction chemotherapy and radiation compared to concurrent chemoradiotherapy
Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia - Data: Aranesp dosed every 2 weeks is comparable to Epoetin alfa dosed weekly
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia - CML progenitor cells identified with hemangioblastic characteristics
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Diagnostic spirometry use characterized in United Kingdom
Chronic Tuberculosis - Chronic TB pulmonary Th1 cell maintenance requires persistent IL-12 production
Clinical Trials - Follow-up trial results support safety, efficacy in highest-risk cardio patients
Cloning - Poll shows Americans oppose cloning human embryos for any purpose
Cochlear Implants - Effects of scala vestibuli implantation characterized
Collaborations - Agreement signed with Amerinet for Alaris, Pyxis products
Collaborations - Agreement signed with Goshen Cancer Center
Collaborations - Agreement signed with HaptoGuard for diabetes therapies
Collaborations - Alliance to develop brain monitoring technology
Collaborations - Biotech company, Olympus to develop molecular diagnostic test
Collaborations - Clinical trials agreement signed for oncology research
Collaborations - Companies to jointly develop nanofiber cell culture products
Collaborations - Deal extended for genome analysis technology
Collaborations - Deal signed for mass spectrometry-based disease-specific IVD assays
Collaborations - Diagnostics development deal signed with University of Vermont
Collaborations - License agreement signed with Danville Materials
Collaborations - Medical software and reconstructive orthopedics companies sign agreement
Collaborations - Molecular Sciences Institute, scientific systems company announce collaboration
Collaborations - Partnership to form medical testing facilities
Collaborations - Software company, ISB form strategic partnership
Collagen - Tendon collagen examined, thermal denaturation described
Colon Cancer - Effects of irradiation on adhesion molecules in colon cancer cells examined
Colon Cancer - Tissue microarray used to characterize macrophage populations
Colorectal Cancer - Serum CEA level correlated to metabolic volume as determined by FDG-PET
Congestive Heart Failure - Mercy Medical Produces selects monitoring system for CHF trial
Congestive Heart Failure - Telemonitoring or telephone calls prevent heart failure deaths
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft - Comorbid factors should be considered when evaluating coronary artery graft
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting - Basal C-reactive protein levels linked to postoperative AF risk
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting - Deferoxamine infusion protects myocardium against reperfusion injury
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery - Preoperative clopidogrel raises hemostatic reoperation risk, transfusion needs
Coronary Artery Disease - Aortic augmentation pressure predicts adverse outcomes in patients with CAD
Coronary Artery Disease - Drug-eluting stent shows success in diabetes and coronary artery disease
Coronary Artery Disease - Positive data on sirolimus-eluting coronary stent presented at meeting
Critical Care Medicine - Cancer patients requiring mechanical ventilatory support were characterized
Crohn Disease - Company gets CE MARK for blood test kit
Dental Implants - Microsaw-based technique facilitates narrow alveolar ridge splitting
Dermatology - Americans continue risky behaviors despite skin cancer warnings
Dermatology - New non-animal based, hyaluronic acid dermal filler introduced
Dermatology - New treatment offered for wrinkles
Diabetes - U.S. FDA grants clearance for expanded indication of wound treatment device
Diabetes Control - Diabetes Hero campaign launched
Diabetes Control - Study provides a look at performance of stent in diabetic patients
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Researchers' work adds to diabetes pathogenesis body of knowledge
Diagnostics - BabyCenter uses research to develop a new height predictor
Diagnostics - Biomarker may predict Alzheimer disease progression
Diagnostics - Collaborating companies reach milestones in cancer diagnosis system development
Diagnostics - Company announces first U.S. sale of FlowPoint
Diagnostics - Company launches next-generation CADstream system
Diagnostics - Data presented on noninvasive cardiovascular disease risk assessment
Diagnostics - FDA advisory panel meeting for AlzheimAlert kit PMA application expected in July
Diagnostics - Investment company receives order from GE Medical for imaging injector system
Diagnostics - MDS Diagnostic Services selects company to automate 8 laboratories
Diagnostics - Memory loop recorders provide a diagnosis more often than do Holter monitors
Diagnostics - Method for simultaneous measure of whole blood tacrolimus, sirolimus reported
Diagnostics - Tablet form of colonoscopy purgative results in fewer after hours doctor calls
Diagnostics - VSCAN HIV 1&2 and TB tests gain regulatory approval in the Ukraine
Drug Delivery - Company announces positive 12-month follow-up data from EuroSTAR study
Drug Delivery - Company expands line with new technologies for biocompatible device coatings
Drug Delivery - Drug delivery technology company announces $1 million investment in ThermopeutiX
Drug Delivery - First stage of proof of concept study for delivery of tanning drug completed
Drug Delivery - Phase 3 program designed for treatment of central venous catheter occlusion
Drug Delivery - Research add new data to drug delivery body of knowledge
Drug Delivery - Utility of high-resolution magic-angle spinning NMR evaluated
Drug Development - Data describes efficacy of tryptase inhibitor for asthma
Drug Development - Data presented on interferon-alpha induction by toll-like receptor 9 agonists
Drug Development - Fluticasone approval granted in U.K., tentative levofloxacin approval in U.S.
Drug Development - Pharma firm's alagebrium demonstrates promising effects on cardiovascular system
Drug Development - Second phase II study for AC-100 (Dentonin) launched
Drug Encapsulation - Novel test measures encapsulation efficiency of lipid vesicles
Electronic Medical Records - Child healthcare provider completes electronic medical record integration
Electronic Medical Records - Companies partner to provide evidence-based information to EMR system
Electronic Medical Records - Electronic medical records company selects speech recognition system
Embryogenesis - FLK1+ cells act as cardiohemangioblasts to form cardiac cells in embryogenesis
Embryonic Stem Cell Research - Nicotine influences embryonic stem cell Oct-4/Rex-1 expression via nAChRs
Embryonic Stem Cell Research - Proteins identified in extracellular matrix involved in ESC growth maintenance
Encephalitis Vaccine - Cytokine-encoding plasmid delivery improves immune response
End Stage Renal Disease - European clinical trials for renal disease therapy initiated
Endocrinology - High-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater analyzed
Epidemiology - Swedish researchers first in the world to gain access to biobank
Epilepsy - Clonidine superior to sleep deprivation for spike induction
Epstein-Barr Virus - Cancer risk of gastric corpus linked to Epstein-Barr virus infection
Erectile Dysfunction - New clinical guidelines direct ED treatment
Femoral Neck Cancer - Case of femoral neck tumor reported
Femoral Neck Fracture - Fracture of the femoral neck linked to risk of serious underlying pathology
Fetal Research - Adiponectin expression in fetal nonadipose tissue declines with gestation
Fetal Stem Cell Research - Fetal stem cells isolated from somatic tissue
Fiberoptic Intubation - Utility of direct laryngoscopy and jaw thrust maneuvers compared
Fibrinogen - Study provides insights about inflammatory response of the fibrinogen beta gene
Finance - Auxilio reports loss of $0.04 per share
Finance - Biopharma's registration on form SB-2 declared effective by the SEC
Finance - Biotech company announces $5M private financing
Finance - Canadian primary, emergency healthcare service company reports quarterly results
Finance - Chronic, morbid obesity-focused company reports first quarter 2005 results
Finance - Common shares of biological product maker listed on stock exchange
Finance - Company secures first round in $15 million-potential new series B financing
Finance - Dental implant maker reports 38% increase in sales
Finance - Dermatology-focused healthcare company reports Q3 financial results, 20% growth
Finance - Device maker reports diminished earnings
Finance - Diabetes management company reports first quarter 2005 financial results
Finance - Diagnostics company records $0.02 per share loss
Finance - Healthcare-products company announces late filing of form 10-QSB
Finance - Hospital products maker reports 6.6% increase in sales
Finance - Investment partnership completes recapitalization of GI diagnostics company
Finance - Laser- and light-based devices company reports preliminary Q1 2005 results
Finance - Life science company announces 1Q increased revenues
Finance - Life sciences company announces pricing of public offering of common stock
Finance - Medical device company announces financial results
Finance - Medical device maker announces revenue increase in first quarter
Finance - Medical device maker reports 9% increase in sales
Finance - Medical services provider announces quarterly dividend
Finance - Molecular diagnostics company gets funding from Wasatch Advisors
Finance - Nutraceutical maker reports 34% increase in revenues
Finance - Orthopedic device company reports 3-month operating results to March 31, 2005
Finance - Pharmaceutical company does not endorse below-market offer by TRC Capital
Finance - Spin-focused company reports revenues up 107%, profit increase for Q1 2005
Finance - Ultrasound imaging company reports first quarter 2005 financial results
Gastric Cancer - Chemosensitivity testing done with highly purified tumor cells using MTT assay
Gastric Cancer - Feasibility of sentinel node concept in gastric carcinoma assessed
Gastroenterology - Cytokeratin touted as superior marker for detecting biliary tract carcinoma
Gastroenterology - Endoscopic argon plasma trimming of metallic stents effective
Gene Microarray - Bootstrap cross-validation method estimates misclassification error
Gene Microarray - Novel model detects data clusters of different geometrical shapes
Gene Research - DNA analysis product shows more sensitivity for detecting human papillomavirus
Genetics & Genomics - Beta-mixture model useful for determining gene expression correlations
Genetics & Genomics - Error model improves identification of differentially expressed genes
Genetics & Genomics - Gene keeps neural cells on correct developmental path
Genetics & Genomics - New system delivers high-throughput, cost-effective gene expression
Glaucoma - PNT soon to be introduced in Great Britain; Europe under negotiation
Gliomas - Diffusion tensor imaging used in preoperative evaluation of tumor grade
Gynecology - Diagnostic accuracy of FDG-PET imaging for detecting gynecologic cancer analyzed
Gynecology - Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy used as surrogate to brachytherapy boost
Gynecomastia - Efficacy and tolerability of radiotherapy for gynecomastia investigated
HDAC Inhibitors - Novel HDAC inhibitors with radiosensitizing properties
HIV/AIDS Coinfection - GBV-C infection does not influence chemokine/cytokine expression HIV coinfection
HIV/AIDS Epidemiology - Complex structure of HIV-1 transmission within risk groups revealed
HIV/AIDS HAART - Nursing guidelines detailed for enfuvirtide management in HIV-infected patients
HIV/AIDS Healthcare - Endoscopic findings comparable between Asian/Western symptomatic HIV patients
HIV/AIDS Lipodystrophy - GHRH improves fat distribution/bone metabolism from HIV-related fat accumulation
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - HIV-1 infection induces a decrease in mitochondrial DNA
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Protein-protein interactions measured inside living cells
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Regulatory T cell depletion in HIV infection associated with immune activation
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Low dose prednisolone reduces CD4+ loss in HAART-naive HIV patients
HIV/AIDS-Associated Candida Infection - Genetic heterogeneity in subgingival C. albicans isolates from HIV patients
HIV/AIDS-Associated Disease - Beta-amyloid brain deposition is common pathologic feature in HIV infection
HIV/AIDS-Associated Disease - Parotid cysts identified in HIV-1-infected children
HIV/AIDS-Associated Kaposi Sarcoma - Generic HAART reduces viral load to undetectable in AIDS-associated KS patients
HTLV-I - HTLV-I Tax protein found in cerebral spinal fluid of HAM/TSP patients
Head Trauma - Carotid artery stents for blunt injury not recommended
Head and Neck Cancer - Response of head and neck cancer patients to radiotherapy evaluated via FDG-PET
Healthcare Access - Initiative applauds Brazil's first step in reducing taxes on medicines
Healthcare Costs - Imaging may not be major driver of hospital cost increases
Healthcare Coverage - California health plans compete for small business, healthcare data source says
Healthcare Coverage - Premera Blue Cross offers Web-based decision support tool to Microsoft employees
Heart Promotion - How much exercise is enough?
Heart Transplant - Glycosyltransferase genes induced histoblood group A antigen expression
Heart Valve - CarboMedics prosthetic heart valve proves reliable and safe
Heart Valve Replacement - Anatomic locations of periprosthetic leakage determined
Hematopoiesis - Immune activation modulates hematopoiesis through CD27 and CD70 interactions
Hepatectomy - Living donor hepatectomies safely performed in Jehovah Witnesses
Hip Replacement - Novel CT-based system developed for bone-prosthesis contact analysis
Hormones - Docetaxel prescribed to men experiencing increased prostate-specific antigen
Hypospadia - One-stage urethroplasty with parameatal foreskin flap effective
Imaging - Company introduces new lithotripter, Compact Delta II, at the AUA
Imaging - Decreased RV systolic annular velocity on TD images predicts cardiac death
Imaging - MIBI and Tetrofosmin SPECT show comparable performance for detection of CAD
Imaging - Multiple views from CT scans may improve diagnosis
Imaging - Pulsed wave-tissue Doppler imaging aids recognition of viable myocardium
Imaging - Simultaneous biatrial and noncontact mapping permits successful AF mapping
Information Technology - Angel mobile medical profile launched for people on the go
Information Technology - Blood Centers of America selects preferred vendor for monitoring systems
Information Technology - Bundled software system with best practices templates for life sciences launched
Information Technology - Cigna International launches web-based expert second opinion services
Information Technology - Companies partner to expand clinical health information web site
Information Technology - Computer-assisted, remote coding solution introduced
Information Technology - Connectivity summit was forum for exploring healthcare transformation momentum
Information Technology - FHC Health Systems enhances finance operations with Hyperion software
Information Technology - Formulary compliance company offers wallet card
Information Technology - Genomics institute to use grid interconnect system as part of HP supercomputer
Information Technology - Health information technology consulting company partners with ProActivity
Information Technology - Health plan's computer system gathers patient data, advises on prescribing
Information Technology - Healthcare leaders discuss healthcare industry trends at forum
Information Technology - Healthcare technology products, services providers form strategic partnership
Information Technology - IBC implements new electronic enrollment option
Information Technology - Impact of information technology on patient safety explained
Information Technology - Information storage solution selected by Providence Health System
Information Technology - Life sciences lab software company launches browser-based biobanking system
Information Technology - Maine hospitals to install off-site critical care patient monitoring system
Information Technology - Oncology database of cancer registries for marketing available
Information Technology - Phoenix Children's Hospital selects practice management technology
Information Technology - Prostate cancer center selects storage system for clinical research archives
Information Technology - Software company releases Appeals and Grievance Manger, Sales Process Manager
Information Technology - Software developer to bundle medical applications for mobile manager device use
Information Technology - Sunrise Clinical Manager activated at Genesys Health System
Information Technology - Technology company awarded pharmacy system contract by Kentucky medical center
Information Technology - U.S. CDC, FDA launch new financial management system
Information Technology - VHA healthcare coop signs agreement to lease IT, medical equipment service
Injury Prevention - Nearly 80% of nurses get needlestick injuries caring for diabetic patients
Insulin - Large-scale manufacture of therapeutic insulins reviewed
Insulin Delivery - Respiratory tract infection does not affect inhaled insulin absorption
Intracranial Tumors - Complication rates after gamma knife radiosurgery calculated
Intrauterine Insemination - Catheter type doesn't affect outcome
Islet Transplantation - Pyruvate antioxidant therapy improves islet transplantation outcomes
Islet Transplantation - Rosiglitazone enhances pancreatic islet engraftment
Islet Transplantation - Tetranectin-positive islet cells can be maintained in culture
JC Virus - JC virus DNA sequences detected in brain tumors of pediatric patients
Junctional Ectopic Tachycardia - Catheter ablation feasible for children
Kidney Transplantation - Diagnostics company presents data on new kidney diagnostic at conference
Kidney Transplantation - Early creatinine course predicts graft outcome
Klebsiella Pneumonia Outbreaks - Isolates ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae hospital outbreaks molecularly typed
Knee Osteoarthritis - Pulsed shortwave therapy has no anti-inflammatory effect
Laboratory Methods - "Homemade" gene expression technology unreliable
Left Ventricular Dysfunction - Phonocardiographic S3 and S4 have limited diagnostic value
Legal Issues - Decision reached in plasma-collection arbitration
Legionellosis - Physicians need heightened awareness of hospital-acquired legionellosis
Leishmaniasis - IL-10- & Fc gamma receptor-deficient mice resolve Leishmania mexicana lesion
Leukemia - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of leukemia
Liver Cancer - Progress reported in liver cancer trials of light infusion treatment with drug
Lung Cancer - Infections in non-small cell lung cancer patients treated with radiotherapy
Lung Cancer - Registration of FDG-PET and planning CT images resulted in greater consistency
Lung Transplantation - Risk factors for Aspergillus infection identified
Lymphoma - Genetic aberrations occurred in primary cutaneous large B-cell lymphoma-A
Malaria - P. falciparum malaria causes marked splenic architectural disorganization
Malaria Treatment - Treatment in pregnancy leads to enhanced fetal/maternal immune T-cell activation
Medical Devices - Canadian regulatory approval granted to market defibrillator
Medical Devices - ICD benefit accrues 6 months or longer from most recent infarct
Medical Devices - Kaiser awards 3-year contract for development of digital operating rooms
Medical Devices - Laser companies form strategic relationship, announce SFDA approval in China
Medical Devices - Medical lasers company introduces new system for prostate vaporization
Medical Devices - Orthopedic device maker completes first clinical implants
Medical Devices - Premarket notification filed with U.S. FDA for spectroscopy device
Medical Devices - Provider of spinal systems announces first U.S. surgery with new spine device
Medication Errors - Drug mistakes continue even in highly computerized hospital
Melanoma Vaccine - Peptide vaccine induces prolonged relapse-free interval in melanoma
Meningococcal Disease - Combined testing increases early detection of meningococcal disease outbreaks
Mergers & Acquisitions - Company acquires Discovery Innovations
Mergers & Acquisitions - Healthcare software and services company to merger with Cedara
Mergers & Acquisitions - Imaging company announces acquisition
Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical device maker to acquire CryoVascular Systems
Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical equipment producers completes acquisition of Saime SA
Mergers & Acquisitions - Reagent maker to be acquired to strengthen firm's proteomics portfolio
Mergers & Acquisitions - Stockholders approve proposed merger with VISX
Migraine - MIST trial migraine study data presented at cardiology meeting
Mitral Valve Surgery - Endocardial radiofrequency ablation effective for atrial fibrillation
Multiple Sclerosis - Interferon-beta-1a induces increases in vascular cell adhesion molecule
Muscarinic Receptors - Muscarinic receptor subtypes studied, changes in aging revealed
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - Designer arrays detect genes essential for M. tuberculosis survival in lungs
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - PCR + restriction enzyme analysis rapidly/reliably identifies mycobacteria
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex - Direct detection method rapidly detects MTBC in pulmonary/extrapulmonary samples
Myocardial Infarction - Chest CT can be first step to identifying if patient has had a heart attack
Myocardial Infarction - New heart attack treatment "better and cheaper for patients"
Myomectomy - Factors affecting uterine incision identified
Nanotechnology - Gold particles emit light strong enough to view single nanoparticles
Nanotechnology - Rice unveils "green" microcapsule production method
Neoplasia - FISH analysis of hematological neoplasias defined a cluster on chromosome 1
Neural Stem Cell Research - RNA-binding protein HuD regulates neuronal cell identity and maturation
Neuroscience - Carbon-11 HOMADAM may improve PET SERT imaging
Neurosurgery - Calculated serum osmolality compares poorly to direct measurement
Obstetrics - Suturing technique is ineffective in obese women undergoing cesarean delivery
Obstetrics - Transvaginal ultrasonography accurately detects ectopic pregnancy
Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Claustrophobia reduces adherence to CPAP treatment
Open Angle Glaucoma - Deep sclerectomy with chromic suture implant effective
Oral Implants - Computed tomography imaging predicts stability
Oral Implants - Utility of stereolithographic surgical placement guides evaluated
Orthopedics - New MRI techniques may help patients avoid knee surgery
Orthopedics - Orthopedic biomaterial producer presents paper at conference
Orthopedics - Reports add new data to orthopedics research
Otorhinolaryngology - Horizontal partial laryngectomy treated supraglottic squamous cell carcinoma
Ovarian Cancer - Conservative treatment employed in epithelial ovarian cancer
Ovarian Cancer - Consolidative abdominopelvic radiotherapy treated epithelial ovarian cancer
Oxidative Stress - Antioxidant biomarker company released oxidative stress survey
Pain Management - Study shows pain control pump reduces post-op narcotic pain medication
Pain Management - Ten ways to maintain a healthy back
Pancreatic Cancer - Ultrasound is safe alternative to endoscopy in biopsies of the pancreas
Patents - Diagnostic product developer issued two patents
Patents - Federal district California judge rules in patent lawsuit against Discus Dental
Patents - Patent issued for assisted protein purification
Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Family members don't disrupt care during invasive procedures
Pediatric Gastroenterology - Stool antigen test for asymptomatic H. pylori infection has limited value
Pediatric Heart Disease - Approach results in accurate detection of pediatric heart disease from murmurs
Periodontics - Enamel matrix derivative w/ bioactive glass effective for intrabony defects
Personnel - Anesthetic delivery systems company announces change in CFO position
Personnel - Barbara Lavery appointed president of life sciences communications agency
Personnel - Biotech company appoints Thorlef Spickschen as new chairman of board
Personnel - Cardiology company adds team members with expansion of R&D facility
Personnel - Cardiovascular surgery device manufacturer adds to R&D team
Personnel - Dhirajlal Kotadia named co-chair, managing director by biomedical tech company
Personnel - Drug delivery developer appoints new CEO
Personnel - Electronics company appoints executive vice president and CEO
Personnel - Greenway announces promotion of executive leaders and new hire
Personnel - Lakeshore Biomaterials names new vice president, new chief scientific officer
Personnel - Laser vision correction company adds Jeffrey B. Robin, MD, to Florida site staff
Personnel - Maker of glucose monitoring systems elects Terrance H. Gregg to board
Personnel - Medical technology company names David Cooper as senior VP
Personnel - Richard Vaughan named to board of directors by provider of dialysis services
Personnel - Russell Bradley named VP, business development, by biological technology company
Personnel - Steve Martin to replace Reg Jones as CFO of life science products company
Personnel - Venture capital company adds two healthcare members to advisory board
Pharmaceutical Research - New mass spectrometer launched for protein biomarker discovery
Pharmaceutical Science - Novel sample prep method improves polymorph analysis
Philanthropy - Foundation says 47.5 million Livestrong cancer support wristbands sold in year
Postoperative Complications - Hypomagnesemia occurred after major abdominal operations in cancer patients
Poststernotomy Mediastinitis - Peristernal soft tissue blood flow during VAC therapy characterized
Prenatal Genetic Diagnosis - Noninvasive method of isolating fetal cells from cervical mucus reported
Product Licensing - Radiofrequency ablation company signs license agreement with EMcision Limited
Prognostics - Clinical impact of metastatic lymph node ratio in gastric cancer examined
Prostate Cancer - Crystal structure of prostate-specific membrane antigen determined
Prostate Cancer - Enlarged prostate drug allows for less invasive prostate biopsies
Prostate Cancer - FDG-PET shows promise as outcome measure
Prostate Cancer - High-dose regions linked to likelihood of cure after prostate brachytherapy
Prostate Cancer - Incidence of prostate cancer in Sicily projected
Prostate Cancer - MUSE urethral suppository erectile dysfuncation trial results presented
Prostate Cancer - Noninvasive prostate cancer treatment available soon in South Africa
Prostate Cancer - Protein markers with PSA levels useful in predicting prostate cancer recurrence
Prosthetic Limbs - Lower limb prosthesis-related skin problems characterized
Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis - Aortic valve translocation technique safe and effective
Proteomics - CBQCA-based assay facilitates microsphere surface protein analysis
Pulmonary Tuberculosis - NRAMP1 gene variants associated with severe forms of pulmonary tuberculosis
Quality Assurance - Artificial mutant samples validate genetic testing
Radiation Sensitivity - Antiviral activity of Cidofovir improved radiation sensitivity in head and neck
Radiation Sickness - Nonhuman primate model devised for stem cell autograft therapy
Reconstructive Surgery - Neurovascular pedicle of serratus anterior muscle flap characterized
Rectal Cancer - Cases of arterio-ureteral fistula reported
Rectal Cancer - Company gets FDA okay to resume phase II trial in rectal cancer with TNFerade
Rectal Cancer - Effect of CCRT in locally advanced low rectal cancer after radical resection
Rectal Cancer - Survival after preoperative radiotherapy in rectal carcinoma analyzed
Renal Failure - Results of SynerGraft Model #100 presented at conference
Respiratory Medicine - New breath test could improve asthma control
Restenosis - Study examined vessel geometry and vascular brachytherapy of in-stent restenosis
Retinal Prosthesis - Cortical activation via implanted wireless prosthesis shown in cat
SARS - Viral aerosols generated by SARS patient
SARS Coronavirus - Phylogenetic method analyzes SARS-CoV sources and dissemination paths
SARS Outbreak - Temporal-spatial SARS spread in hospital consistent with airborne transmission
Sensorineural Hearing Loss - Chronic depolarization enhances effects of BDNF in auditory neuron rescue
Sick Sinus Syndrome - Single-lead atrial pacing is usually best pacing choice
Sleepwalking - Treatment of sleep-disorder breathing prevented sleepwalking
Spinal Cord Injury - Spinal cord injury trial has new treatment site
Spinal Cord Injury - Spinal device company reaches 350 human implantations of cervical, lumbar discs
Stem Cell Research - BM osteo-SCs stimulated with prostaglandin E-2 to treat segmental bone defect
Stem Cell Research - Biotech group commends House for passage of stem cell bill
Stem Cell Research - Bone marrow mesenchymal SCs induce division arrest anergy of activated T cells
Stem Cell Research - Diabetes group lauds passage of stem cell legislation
Stem Cell Research - Diversity of endothelial progenitor cells exist in blood vessels
Stem Cell Research - Embryonic stem cells significantly contribute to adult hematopoiesis
Stem Cell Research - IFN gamma regulation in cord blood T cells occurs at transcriptional level
Stem Cell Research - PLD1 has critical role in neurite outgrowth during neural SC differentiation
Stem Cell Research - Study indicates majority of U.S. physicians support embryonic stem cell research
Stem Cell Transplantation - AHSCT evaluated in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Stem Cell Transplantation - Antibody responses to H-Y minor mHAs correlate with GVHD and disease remission
Stem Cell Transplantation - Physician involvement in patient care associated with favorable HSCT outcomes
Stem Cell Transplantation - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of stem cell transplantation
Stem Cell Transplantation - Skeletal muscle ectopic development induced by satellite cell transplant
Stents - Ephesos stent is a safe and effective choice
Stroke - Haptics challenge patients to grasp, pinch, squeeze their way to recovery
Stroke - Magnetic stimulation may improve stroke recovery
Stroke - Radiology residents can accurately assess after-hours patients for stroke
Substance P - Substance P antagonists analyzed, solution conformation determined
Surgical Complications - Complication of Bricker ileal conduit urinary diversion reported
Surgical Technology - Proof of concept study to examine use of Oxygent for organ protection
Thyroid Cancer - Overexpressed genes identified in thyroid oncocytic adenomas
Thyroid Cancer - Value of morphometry in fine-needle thyroid aspirate analysis clarified
Tissue Engineering - Arthroscopically injectable vehicle developed for cell-assisted cartilage repair
Tissue Engineering - Flow chamber measures cell adhesion to absorbable polymer films
Tissue Engineering - Hyaluronan- and polyester-based scaffolds used to repair osteochondral defects
Transplant Medicine - Microparticle enzyme immunoassay: an alternative to HPLC for measuring sirolimus
Transplant Medicine - Therapeutic drug monitoring to personalize CellCept therapy is feasible
Transplant Medicine - UGT2B17-positive donor is a risk factor for higher transplant-related mortality
Trauma - Don't skip chest CT in the ER just because x-ray checks out OK, warns study
Tuberculosis Drug Development - Type II NADH:-menaquinone oxidoreductase inhibitors new class of anti TB drugs
Urogynecology - Modification prevents urinary retention in bladder replacement in women
Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinoma - Pap smear useful in cytomorphological tumor analysis
Varicella Zoster Virus - Varicella-zoster vaccine before transplant protects against infection
Viral Infection Diagnosis - Electron microscopy rapidly diagnoses viral infections
Viral Meningitis - Viral meningitis outbreak associated with public swimming pond
Yersinia Pseudotuberculosis - Y. pseudotuberculosis YopB functions involve insertion into host membrane
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