Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 10th, 2005
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Digital Joint Osteoarthritis - Radiation synovectomy treatment highly effective
Hydrocephalus - Inexpensive Chhabra shunt produces excellent outcome
Junctional Ectopic Tachycardia - Catheter ablation safe, effective in pediatric patients
Nephrology - Novel external counterpulsation to augment renal function in liver cirrhosis
Spine Surgery - 3-D cervical pedicle locator guides pedical screw insertion
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia - Multiple subclones identified in TEL-AML1 at diagnosis
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - High-frequency oscillatory ventilation protocol effective
Addiction Medicine - New findings in the area of addiction medicine described
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma - Copy number gain of 22q13 common in ACC tumors
Adenomas - Follicular thyroid carcinoma distinguished from adenoma
Adipose Tissue - Adipocytes have a metabolic role in inflammation
Diagnostics - Reports add new data to diagnostics research
Allergy Medicine - Researchers engineer hybrid molecule resembling the spectrum of grass pollen
Alzheimer Disease - Researchers look deeper into the effects of A beta immunization
Anal Cancer - Therapeutic options and pattern of local failure after radiotherapy reported
Analgesia - Efficacy of diphenhydramine-morphine mixture for intravenous PCA studied
Anesthesia - Anonymous critical incident reporting system developed
Anesthesia - Transmucosal lidocaine patches effective for scaling and root planing
Hypertension - Reports describe recent advances in hypertension research
Angiography - CT is a viable modality for delineating coronary arterial anomalies
Angiography - Multislice CT provides high accuracy for detection of coronary artery disease
Animal Models - Humanized ABCA1 murine model developed
Anti-infectives - Genotoxicity of 2-furylethylenes and 5-nitrofurans evaluated
Aortic Rupture - Stent grafting of aortic isthmus is a valuable therapeutic alternative
Apoptosis - GC-induced apoptosis and GC resistance studied in acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Hypertension - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of hypertension
Arthritis - Preserve or sacrifice? The role of surgery is changing
Avian Influenza - Biomanufacturing company reports progress of avian transgenics project
Avian Influenza Outbreak - Nonhomologous recombination between HA/matrix genes caused HPAI emergence
Awards - Developer of wheel chair transfer device wins 2005 Caregiver Friendly Award
Basal Cell Carcinoma - Company doses first patient in phase I clinical trial for basal cell carcinoma
Biomechanical - New model predicts locomotor cost from limb length via force production
SARS Coronavirus - New findings in SARS coronavirus described
Biomedical Engineering - Biotechnology company to offer device to enhance de novo peptide sequencing
Biometrics - New security devices put the "eye" in identification.
Bladder Cancer - Bladder perforation during resection linked to extravesical tumor recurrence
Bloodstream Infection - Outbreaks from contaminated water for injection
Bone Graft Substitute - Biomaterial company launches addition to bone graft substitute line
Bone Marrow - Chimerism and clinical outcomes of donor bone marrow transplants reported
SARS Coronavirus - New findings in the area of SARS coronavirus described
Bone Tissue Engineering - Crystalline octacalcium phosphate coating suitable for bone tissue engineering
Brain Cancer - Apparent diffusion coefficient used to differentiate human brain tumors with MRI
Brain Metastases - Guidelines on optimal radiotherapeutic management of brain metastases shared
Breast Cancer - Acustimulation wrist bands don't relieve chemotherapy-induced nausea
Breast Cancer - Axillary recurrence rate in breast cancer patients estimated
Breast Cancer - CAD detection systems provider partners for resale of fee-for-procedure product
Breast Cancer - Cedara B-CAD receives U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance
Breast Cancer - DNA vaccination/BAT combo protects against incipient carcinomas
Breast Cancer - Variables affected accuracy and false-negative rate of sentinel node biopsy
Business & Finance - Company sells interest in Procognia, regains NASDAQ compliance
Business & Finance - Environmental radiation diometry services company declares regular cash dividend
Business Update - Agreement between PVT and 3F Therapeutics restructured in light of acquisition
Business Update - Automatic wristband identification company signs agreement with Hewlett-Packard
Business Update - Cardiovascular device-focused company featured in European medical publication
Business Update - Chile awarded distribution rights for wireless bridge to Cencomex S.A.
Business Update - Commercialization agreement signed for INTERCEPT plasma
Business Update - Companies partner to market web-based wireless remote environmental monitoring
Business Update - Company says customer input drove release of new HCS software release
Business Update - Company to launch 5008 series dialysis machines
Business Update - Dictaphone sells communication recording systems business to NICE
Business Update - Drug discovery company expands research capabilities in Asia-Pacific region
Business Update - HPG awards sole-source agreement for contrast media injection systems, syringes
Business Update - Health services company amends agreement with Peking Union Medical
Business Update - Healthy Living adds respiratory care to line of products
Business Update - Hitachi Software to distribute Phenyx MS software platform
Business Update - Hospitals, health system teams identify $30 million in savings in 9 months
Business Update - Impact of pharmaceutical companies' shifting clinical outsourcing analyzed
Business Update - Ingen Technologies prepares to strengthen market value for its investors
Business Update - International asorbents implementing new enterprise resource
Business Update - Intraop Medical Mobetron selected for University of Verona IORT program
Business Update - Investment firm initiates coverage of biological supplies and services company
Business Update - Investment firm initiates coverage of radiology information systems company
Business Update - Investment firm starts diabetes device company coverage with outperform rating
Business Update - Launch of e-Proxemis announced
Business Update - Manufacturer receives equipment orders from Indonesia, India, and China
Business Update - Matrix coding technology company selects global distributor
Business Update - Medical device company announces initial public offering of shares
Business Update - Medical technology company increases investment in China, Asia Pacific region
Business Update - Norwood EyeCare and Bausch & Lomb sign distribution agreement
Business Update - PR firm establishes dedicated practice for life-sciences, high-tech companies
Business Update - Powerlink System granted Canadian approval
Business Update - Prosthetics company forms Pediatric Prosthetics Foundation
Business Update - Surgical facilities company announces joint venture with N Kansas City Hospital
Business Update - Technology company enters contract expected to grow healthcare business
Business Update - World's largest polymerase chain reaction manufacturing facility dedicated
Cancer Diagnosis - Researchers demonstrate use of gold nanoparticles for cancer detection
Cancer Therapy - Central venous access devices have low complication rate
Cancer Therapy - Research aims to match tumors with the most effective treatments
Cardiac Pacemakers - Most popular lead glucocorticosteroids have comparable performances
Cardiac Surgery - Intracoronary sinus cryo balloon ablation can replace RF ablation
Cardiology - ARBs reduce left ventricular remodeling and improve function and survival
Cardiology - Cardiovascular devices company comments on use of noninvasive therapy
Cardiology - Engineering skeletal myoblasts: role of electrical and biochemical signals
Cardiology - Enrollment in study of TNKase/ Metalyse used prior to angioplasty suspended
Cardiology - Feasibility of dual-chamber (DDD) pacing evaluated
Cardiology - Flow velocities characterized in endo- and epicardial coronary arterioles
Cardiology - Internet-based system lets heart patients be evaluated from home, on vacation
Cardiology - Model simulates circulation pathology and predicts effects of treatment
Cardiology - New findings in the area of cardiology described
Cardiology - Observations identify fundamental characteristics of coronary circulation
Cardiology - Study examined effect of abnormal septal motion on flow ratios
Cardiology - Successful preclinical trials in congestive heart failure reported
Cardiovascular Research - Deconditioning causes significant changes in arterial and venous systems
Carotid Artery Stenosis - Determinants of carotid endarterectomy anatomic durability identified
Carotid Endarterectomy - Local argatroban application may prevent embolic complications
Carpal Tunnel - Research indicates computer mouse usage prevents, remediates carpal tunnel
Catheter Infection - Intravenous iron not associated with acute microbial growth in catheters
Cellular Therapy - Trials initiated for autologous cellular therapies for tissue regeneration
Cerebral Palsy - Long-term effects of gait-enhancing treatments characterized
Cervical Cancer - Company announces first ThinPrep Imaging System placement in Asia
Cervical Nerve Block - Fluoroscopically-guided extraforaminal block relatively safe
Chemotherapy - Adjuvant chemotherapy employed in completely resected non-small-cell lung cancer
Chemotherapy - Cisplatin and gemcitabine induction chemotherapy used in advanced NSCLC
Cholangitis - Endoscopic and radiologic interventions cited as leading causes of cholangitis
Cholera Epidemics - Host-mediated phage amplification self-limits cholera epidemics
Clinical Trials - IDM granted "cell therapy establishment" designation
Cochlear Implants - Cochlear implantation causes small drop in spiral ganglion cell count
Cochlear Implants - Spiral Clarion and HiFocus II electrode insertion trauma compared
Collaborations - Agreement signed for distribution of Suplasyn
Collaborations - Agreement signed with aesthetic technology distributor
Collaborations - Alliance to deliver proteomic solutions for biomarker discovery, validation
Collaborations - Ambion granted license to fundamental RNAi patents
Collaborations - Medical CD company announces alliance with imaging firm
Collaborations - Reference lab, genetics technology provider expand molecular diagnostics group
Collaborations - Technology firms integrate Rosetta Resolver System, GeneSpring software
Community-Acquired Pneumonia - Prevalence of atypical respiratory pathogens determined in Asia
Computed Tomography - Diagnostic imaging influenced costs of hospital care
Congestive Heart Failure - Study demonstrates outcomes of patients implanted with HeartMate XVE
Conjunctival Melanoma - Conservative surgery with radiotherapy recommended for metastatic disease
Contact Lens - Conservative treatment option for extreme corneal ectasias and severe dry eye
Coronary Arteries - Study investigated effect of folic acid on coronary dilator function
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery - Study examined effects of ceasing aspirin before bypass surgery
Coronary Artery Stent - Excess drug-eluting stent length causes slight rise in restenois risk
DNA Research - Researchers explain mechanisms of immune responses induced by DNA vaccines
DNA Vaccination - Adenoviruses like HSP72 may be useful adjuvants for DNA vaccination
Dental Health - Dental products company selects polymers for periodontal disease dental probe
Depression Therapy - Chronic citalopram treatment normalizes 5-HT synthesis in OBX rats
Diabetes Testing - Home Diagnostics, Inc. Introduces SIDEKICK, Diabetes Testing System
Diabetes Treatment - Researchers present effective technique to assess ABP and TBP
Diabetic Neuropathy - FREMS is an effective treatment for painful diabetic neuropathy
Diagnosis - Computer-aided diagnosis of solitary pulmonary nodules performed
Diagnosis - Endoscopic factors associated with diagnosis of colorectal dysplasia
Diagnosis - Preoperative clinical diagnosis correlated with histopathological findings
Diagnostics - Accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging compared to positron emission tomography
Diagnostics - Bacterial identification, antibiotic susceptibility testing system launched
Diagnostics - Biosensor system characterizes epidemic in military training camp
Diagnostics - Company launches Deep Proteome Research Services
Diagnostics - Company launches new Internet-based PATHSiTE flow cytometry program
Diagnostics - Company submits PMA for CR mammography
Diagnostics - Expression of the Rho-family GTPase gene RHOF in lymphocyte subsets
Diagnostics - Imaging method might influence measured tumor height in ruthenium plaque therapy
Diagnostics - Immunetrics Inc. Secures Biomarker Collaboration
Diagnostics - In vitro diagnostics company launches sample preparation platform
Diagnostics - Innovia Medical acquires EarCheck ear infection diagnostic technology
Diagnostics - Luminex inks agreement for the development of in vitro diagnostic products
Diagnostics - Magnetic resonance spectroscopy compared to perfusion-weighted imaging
Diagnostics - Nomogram predicting outcome of prostate biopsy developed
Diagnostics - Novel strategy identifies microbiology lab errors with clinical impact
Diagnostics - Paper reviews data that underlie use of DE-MRI in patients with ischemic HD
Diagnostics - Real-time testing distinguishes SYT-SSX rearrangements in synovial sarcomas
Diagnostics - Recent findings illuminate research in diagnostics
Diagnostics - U.S. FDA responds to submission for cancer test
Diagnostics - Unexpected additional primary malignancies detected with PET/CT
Double-Elevator Palsy - Knapp procedure with posterior fixation sutures effective
Drug Activity - Linezolid versus vancomycin activity studied in pharmacodynamic model
Drug Delivery - Coatings for oral calcitonin carriers compared
Drug Delivery - Company announces publication of Oral-lyn research study
Drug Delivery - Developer of drug delivery mechanisms for oral dosage market updates partnership
Drug Delivery - Ktenate nanoparticles used to deliver drugs to parasites and tumors
Drug Development - Colorimetric assay facilitates identification of antileishmania drugs
Drug Development - Takeda extends BioExpress System Subscription
Drug Safety - Indiana state hospital implementing medication management software system
Echocardiography - Automated analysis of strain and strain rate is feasible and quicker
Echocardiography - Studies describe new findings in echocardiography research
Electrochemistry - Electrochemical characterization of the human cytochrome P450CYP2C9
Electronic Medical Records - HHS releases report on nationwide health information exchange
Electronic Medical Records - Information technology company to launch electronic health record
Electronic Medical Records - Intellitactics Selected by Catholic Healthcare Partners
Endodontology - Electrophoretic calcium hydroxide activation raises root dentinal pH
Endogenous Retrovirus - HERV rec interferes with germ cell development and may cause carcinoma
Enzymology - Non-denaturing 2D electrophoresis improves analysis of organelle enzymes
Ephedrine - Ephedrine detection examined, receptor-based optical spot test developed
Epilepsy - 30 years later, epilepsy surgery shows good results
Epstein-Barr Virus - Reports add new data to epstein-barr virus research
Esophageal Cancer - Advances in Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma shared
Esophageal Cancer - Endoscopic video autofluorescence imaging improved detection of early neoplasia
Esophageal Cancer - Light-induced fluorescence endoscopy compared to standard endoscopy
Esophagus - Radiographic and clinical findings of esophageal sphincter opening reported
Finance - $3.68 million grant aims to boost public health "informatics"
Finance - American Stock Exchange Lists Common Stock of diagnostics firm
Finance - BenefitPort MidAtlantic closes $7,200,000 debt investment
Finance - Biomaterials company dividend: about $0.87 on convertible preferred stock
Finance - Biotech firm reports new option grants under NASDAQ market rule 4350
Finance - Device maker announces filing of initial public offering
Finance - Diagnostic-kit company retains New York-based investor relations firm
Finance - Imaging company announces reverse stock split
Finance - Medical device company begins trading on Amex
Finance - Medical device developer provides updated financial estimates for 2005
Finance - Medical device firm reports income of $0.23 per share
Finance - Medical device maker announces $750,000 private placement
Finance - Medical device maker reports significant increase in revenue
Finance - Nuclear transfer technology firm reports files Form 10-QSB with U.S. SEC
Finance - Proteomics company receives equity investment from Quest Diagnostics
Finance - SBIR grant awarded for enhancements to core information management system
Finance - Stretta System maker receives $8.8M in second closing of private placement
Finance - West Coast, Hawaii retail drug store chain reports preliminary May sales
Financing - Adult stem cell therapy company finalizes investment round
Financing - Medical device company raises $10 million in financing
Follicular Cancer - Thyroid follicular carcinoma diagnosed by Doppler ultrasonography
Food Safety - Company launches new C-Series electrolyzed oxidative Empowered Water System
Food Safety - Food safety company increases sales and marketing efforts in Mexico
Foot and Ankle Surgery - ChloraPrep highly effective for presurgical pathogen removal
Gastric Cancer - Loss of Ep-CAM (CO17-1A) expression predicts survival gastric cancer patients
Gastroenterology - Intra-abdominal hypertension and implications for abdominal compartment syndrome
Gastroenterology - Time-dependent inactivation of CYP3A in cryopreserved human hepatocytes studied
Genetics & Genomics - Circadian activity of rat SCN transcriptome characterized
Growth Hormone Deficiency - The omission or addition of GH to GHD children does not alter carotid arteries
Gynecology - TVS doesn't aid diagnosis of endometrial pathology in women taking tamoxifen
HIV/AIDS Diagnostics - Data presented on ultra-deep sequencing of HIV virus
HIV/AIDS Diagnostics - Direct volumetric measurements correlate with flow cytometry for CD4 measurement
HIV/AIDS Diagnostics - HIV infection affects uPAR release in whole-blood cultures
HIV/AIDS Drug Development - Caffeine and caffeine-related methylxanthines inhibit HIV-1 replication
HIV/AIDS Drug Development - Glycyrrhizin inhibits R5 HIV replication in 1-methyladenosine-treated PBMCs
HIV/AIDS Drug Development - Small-molecule HIV-1 entry inhibitors target the gp120-binding domain of CD4
HIV/AIDS Epidemiology - P1/P1 haplotype linked to elevated HIV CCR5 expression in Chinese population
HIV/AIDS HAART - Long-term antiretroviral NRTI treatment associated with adverse events
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Env does not play active role in host HLA-DR acquisition by emerging HIV-1
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - HIV-1 primer choice dependent on tRNA structure for nucleocytoplasmic transport
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Nonreplicating HIV-1 contributes to T cell depletion by activating CD4/CD8 cells
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - RLI may act as mechanochemical enzyme in ribosome and HIV capsid biogenesis
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - SP1 affects HIV-1 Gag-membrane binding and subsequent events of virus assembly
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Studies describe new findings in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis research
HIV/AIDS Prognosis - High plasma suPAR independent predictor of mortality in HIV-1-infected patients
HIV/AIDS Research - CTIP2 represses initial phase of HIV-1 gene transcription in microglial cells
HIV/AIDS Research - GEP inhibits HIV-1 transcription via Tat without directly binding to cyclin T1
HIV/AIDS Research - Mouse model generates HIV specific human humoral and cellular immune response
HIV/AIDS Research - Mutant HIV dimeric RNA has same stability/conformation as wild-type RNA dimers
HIV/AIDS Resistance - HIV CCR5 variant associated with HIV resistance in Chinese population
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Combination antiretroviral therapy reduces T cell activation in CSF and blood
HIV/AIDS Transmission - Selection during HIV-1 transmission may vary depending on infecting subtype
HIV/AIDS-Related Infection - Mycobacterium simiae cause of peritoneal dialysis peritonitis in HIV patient
Head and Neck Cancer - Dental scientists seek to tissue-engineer new facial skin and bone
Head and Neck Cancer - Tumor oxygenation evaluated by color duplex sonography
Health Promotion - Wearable calorie management system launched
Healthcare Access - Study shows chronic disease patients embrace TV-based interactive healthcare
Hearing Loss - Deafness-related plasticity in rat inferior colliculus characterized
Heart Failure - Implantable system measures thoracic congestion in chronic heart failure
Heart Failure - PDE5 inhibition with sildenafil improves cardiac output
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation - Capillary electrophoresis useful for chimerism monitoring
Hemodilution - HV plasma in extreme hemodilution increases perivascular NO concentration
Hepatic Cancer - Benefit of biologic parameters in IMRT optimization assessed
Hepatitis B Testing - U.S. FDA grants approval for automated hepatitis B assays
Hepatocellular Cancer - Doppler ultrasonography assessed tumor necrosis after PEI
Hepatocellular Cancer - Efficacy of hepatocellular carcinoma locoregional therapies evaluated
Herpesvirus - Heat-shock protein 70 regimen can prime protective immune responses in neonates
Herpesvirus - LIGHT signaling analyzed, immune consequences defined
Hip Replacement - EBRA-FCA measures femoral component migration in surface arthroplasty
Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 - CD8+ cells are major determinant of HTLV-1 proviral load
Huntington Disease - 2.7x increase in proliferating cell nuclear antigen+ cells in Huntington disease
Hypertension - Recent findings in hypertension provide new insights
Hypospadia - One-stage urethroplasty with parameatal foreskin flap effective
Imaging - A safe transmission line for MRI has been reported
Imaging - A unified view of imaging the elastic properties of tissue reviewed
Imaging - Attenuation-corrected SPECT images represent perfusion more accurately
Imaging - Automated CMR planning methods accurately measure LV dimensions
Imaging - Consider high-velocity flow during apnea when recording coronary flow
Imaging - Electronics company launches new ultrasound system, pilot study
Imaging - Gated SPECT underestimates LV volumes and ejection fraction
Imaging - HCS creator launches the KineticScan HCS Reader Version 2.2.0
Imaging - IDC debuts industry's first affordable dual detector DR system at SCAR 2005
Imaging - Kodak to offer 3D colon software for virtual colonoscopy images
Imaging - Myocardial tagging may reduce the need for high-dose dobutamine stress
Imaging - New computed tomography equipment used to take images of hearts
Imaging - New image guided brachytherapy suite introduced
Imaging - Researchers discover why up to 8% of cancers go undetected
Imaging - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of imaging
Imaging - Ultrasound imaging company signs distribution agreement with Maximum Medical
Immunology - Data advance knowledge in immunology research
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators - Report reviews evidence supporting ICD use in patients with cardiomyopathy
Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Targeting genes to inflamed intestine through luminal route is feasible
Inflammatory Response - Effects of volumetric vs. pressure-guided fluid therapy compared
Information Technology - Albert Einstein Healthcare Network selects charting system
Information Technology - Artificial Medical Intelligence launches partner program
Information Technology - Automated voice software for health plan member communications introduced
Information Technology - Blessing Hospital activates clinical manager software
Information Technology - Briggs corporation selects on demand CRM software solutions
Information Technology - Co-marketing agreement signed to use proteomics kits in mass spectrometry
Information Technology - Collaborative care consortium formed to provide health information networks
Information Technology - Collaborative effort to conduct inventory of Michigan's medical IT
Information Technology - Companies agree to integrate software tools with data bases for metabolite ID
Information Technology - Companies collaborate to develop HIPAA compliant integrated secure e-mail system
Information Technology - Company providing experiment design software for life sciences joins W3C
Information Technology - Computer systems company announces software for 3D imaging
Information Technology - Computerized system reduces medication errors in patients with kidney disease
Information Technology - Four Rivers Software adds new contracts management capability to TMS
Information Technology - Grant received from U.S. NIH to develop brain mapping software
Information Technology - HTP announces strategic partnership with SBPA
Information Technology - Health plans move toward paperless, regulation-compliant contracting processes
Information Technology - Healthcare IT software systems company concludes Italian marketing tour
Information Technology - IDP adds RiskMeter mapping capability to Acies/one policy management system
Information Technology - IT analyst reports drug discovery drives grid adoption in pharmaceutical sector
Information Technology - IT provider for pharmaceutical industry announces 3-Year $2.8 million contract
Information Technology - MEDInnovation launched for medical TPAs through joint service arrangement
Information Technology - Medical society selects IT system for healthcare, financial transactions
Information Technology - New England hospital orders multiple direct digital radiography system
Information Technology - New Jersey healthcare system selects medical claims auditing software
Information Technology - New York healthcare company selects web-based JCAHO survey readiness system
Information Technology - New York medical center selects business management software system
Information Technology - On Lok Senior Health Services selects business intelligence provider
Information Technology - Oregon hospital contracts for wireless enterprise mobile health IT system
Information Technology - Partnership signed to sell wireless monitoring for hospitals, blood centers
Information Technology - Physician survey shows access to diagnostic software improves health care
Information Technology - Presentation: PACS helps rural hospitals access imaging services
Information Technology - Rcopia e-prescription system selected for phase II of Ohio Patient Safety grant
Information Technology - Scientific computing company launches Apple OSX-compatible informatics system
Information Technology - Secretary Leavitt announces collaboration, RFPs to advance health records IT
Information Technology - Software solutions provider to offer platform that analyzes cerebral activity
Information Technology - Solution launched for quantitative proteomics
Information Technology - Wake Forest University Medical Center selects system to protect data
Intra-Articular Drug Delivery - Rotating dialysis cell model simulates drug kinetics in knee joint
Islet Transplantation - New research in the area of islet transplantation detailed
Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus - High incidence of KSHV infection in HIV-related lymphoproliferative disorders
Kidney Transplantation - C2 CsA monitoring improves outcome and lowers costs
Kidney Transplantation - Postoperative changes in quality of life characterized
Kidneys - Management of renal tumors in Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome evaluated
Knee Meniscal Tear - Thessaly test at 20 degrees of knee flexion provides accurate diagnosis
Knee Osteoarthritis - Pulsed shortwave therapy lacks anti-inflammatory activity
Legal Issues - J&J sub to appeal CYPHER ruling
Leukemia - New variant t(6;15;17)(Q25;q22;q21) in acute promyelocytic leukemia discovered
Liposomal Encapsulation - Liposomal oligopeptide-rich casein hydrolysates prepared
Listeria - Dendritic cells process & present Listeria antigens for CD4+ T cell priming
Listeriosis - L. meningitis should be ruled out in patients with neurology symptoms
Liver Cancer - Double phase computed tomography diagnosed hepatocellular carcinoma
Liver Cancer - Reports advance knowledge in liver cancer research
Lung Cancer - Benefit of respiration-gated stereotactic radiotherapy for lung cancer examined
Lung Cancer - Clinical relevance of imaging proliferation for lung cancer staging reviewed
Lung Cancer - Dose escalation achievable in treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer quantified
Lung Transplantation - Aspergillus risk factors identified
Lung Transplantation - Pulmonary function characterized 5 years after transplantation
Mad Cow Disease - Joint venture formed for the development of mad cow disease diagnostics
Malaria - Hemoglobin C modulates P. falciparum-infected erythrocytes
Malaria - Real-time PCR for detection and identification of Plasmodium spp. reported
Malignant Mesothelioma - D2-40 and podoplanin specific/sensitive markers of malignant mesothelioma
Mandible Fracture - Treatment delay, substance abuse can increase complication risk
Market Analysis - Biotech continued its steady improvement in May
Maxillary Sinus Floor Augmentation - Platelet-rich plasma doesn't promote bone autograft remodeling
Medical Devices - Cardio-focused medical device company introduces catheter securement device
Medical Devices - Catheter maker reports on status of CorAide clinical trials
Medical Devices - Clinical study of ultrasonic bone cutter device begins
Medical Devices - Data released on pacemaker lead heating
Medical Devices - IDC unveils specialized orthopedic Digital Radiography System
Medical Devices - IMPAC supports Varian 4D integrated treatment console
Medical Devices - Lab device maker extends slide image analysis capabilities
Medical Devices - Medical device firm increases number of case refinements
Medical Devices - New system boosts color and 3D diagnostic imaging performance
Medical Devices - Orthopedic device company signs soft goods supply contract with MedAssets
Medical Devices - Outsourcing company begins recycling program for orthopedic instrument kits
Medical Devices - Protein crystal screening system launched
Medical Devices - Survey shows life science researchers' preference for chromatography products
Medical Devices - TriVersa NanoMate launched for mass spectrometry
Medicare - Datascension to provide bilingual customer support to MEDirect Latino, Inc.
Meningioma - 68Ga-DOTA-TOC kinetics characterized
Mental Health - Brain monitoring technology predicts changes in suicidal ideation
Mergers & Acquisitions - Acquisition of Closure Medical bio-material device corporation completed
Mergers & Acquisitions - Boston Scientific completes tender offer for medical device firm
Mergers & Acquisitions - Dental products company acquires Oraltronics Dental Implant Technology GmbH
Mergers & Acquisitions - Health services company completes acquisition of SpectraCare, Inc.
Mergers & Acquisitions - Heidelberg Engineering adds OCT product line
Mergers & Acquisitions - IRIS closes acquisition of Quidel's urinalysis business
Mergers & Acquisitions - Medib Skandinavien acquired for SEK5.305M
Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical device company acquires assets for cervical plate technology
Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical device firm to acquire Ovion
Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical services company to acquire controlling interest in Chinese corporation
Mergers & Acquisitions - National Optronics acquisition complete
Mergers & Acquisitions - Peptide company acquires Green Machine Investments
Metastatic Bone Pain - Radiofrequency ablation with osteoplasty can resolve pain
Microarrays - Aberrant expression of RAB1A seen in human tongue cancer
Microcirculation - Effects of T-3 and T-4 on hamster cheek pouch microcirculation
Microencapsulation - Chitosan-coated microspheres produced via emulsification/internal gelation
Microencapsulation - Researchers provide guidance for CTL vaccines using microspheres
Monoclonal Antibodies - Researchers reveal second binding site for Gas6-receptor interaction
Mooren Ulcer - Amniotic membrane transplantation w/ conjunctival peritomy can be effective
Motor Function - Monitoring of TcMEPs advised during intramedullary spinal cord tumor resection
Mucinous Cancer - Rare case of fatal primary cutaneous mucinous carcinoma of the scalp reported
Multiple Sclerosis - DT MRI detects normal-appearing white matter damage in earliest MS stage
Mycobacteriology - Decontamination methods affect recovery of mycobacteria from clinical specimens
Mycobacterium Avium - Viable M. avium subsp paratuberculosis detected in milk by culture and PCR
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - M. tuberculosis PGDH is link between E. coli and mammalian enzymes
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - Adenylate cyclase proteins expressed simultaneously in MTB & M. leprae
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - OtsAB pathway essential for trehalose biosynthesis in M. tuberculosis
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - Pyrosequencing assay detects SNPs in M. tuberculosis embB306 region
Myocardial Infarction - Invasive treatment may be more effective for heart attack patients
Myocardial Infarction - Recent studies add new data to myocardial infarction research
Myocarditis - Multisequential MRI approach improves heart inflammation diagnosis
Nanotechnology - Nanotech stem cell device licensed from Stanford University
Nasal Irrigation - Effects of intranasal saline sprays on ciliary beat frequency compared
Nephrology - Gelatin matrix treatment of complex renal injuries in a porcine model
Neural Stem Cell Research - ABCG2 transporter functionally expressed in neural stem/progenitor cells
Neural Stem Cell Research - Neurosphere assay is valuable tool for isolating/understanding embryonic NSCs
Neural Stem Cell Research - Overexpressed Sox6 can induce astrocytic differentiation
Neurology - Implications for preventing postictal neurological complications
Neuroscience - Optimal raclopride dose for small animal imaging identified
Neurosurgery - Propofol, sevoflurane provide comparable anesthesia with remifentanil
Newborn Health - Research focuses on treatment of subclinical perinatal infections
Newborn Health - Study shows NICU babies exposed to high levels of phthalate
Obesity - Hill-Rom's new bariatric bed addresses growing obesity trend
Obesity Complications - Pharmacokinetic considerations of anesthesia in obese patients reviewed
Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Continuous positive airway pressure raises glucose in nondiabetic patients
Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Technique can substitute for ultrasound to measure endothelial function
Oncology Surveys - Radiation oncology emerging as Canada's premier career choice
Open Angle Glaucoma - Deep sclerectomy with chromic suture implant effective
Oral Health - Community Partnership of Southern Arizona implements HealthTrio system
Oral Implants - Recent findings illuminate research in oral implants
Oral Surgery - Buccal mucosal transposition flap effective for oral defect repair
Osteoporosis - Bone induction by AdBMP-2/collagen implants shows promise
Otorhinolaryngology - Advances in head and neck imaging shared
Otorhinolaryngology - Paranasal sinus volume reduces acoustic rhinometry accuracy
Pain Management - Canadian regulatory approval granted for peripheral neuropathy treatment
Pancreatic Cancer - EUS-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) of pancreatic metastases reported
Pancreatic Cancer - Pancreatogastrostomy compared to pancreatojejunostomy
Parkinson Disease - Neurosurgical gene transfer procedure trial results reported at conference
Partial Gastrectomy - Four-drug regimen eradicates postoperative H. pylori colonization
Patents - Biomedical company forms research alliance with NYU
Patents - Companies resolve patent infringement lawsuits regarding skin treatment systems
Patents - Patent awarded for MagaZorb for nucleic acid isolation and purification system
Patents - Patent issued for Synapse's Subscription technology
Patents - Respiratory therapies company announces 3 pending U.S. patent applications
Patents - U.S. patent allowed on pre-sensitizing cancer prior to treatment
Patents - U.S. patent application filed on transrenal DNA-based HIV detection test
Patient Safety - Patient-friendly packaging, labeling launched for anaphylaxis auto injectors
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - Use of drug-eluting stents lowers complication risk
Periodontitis - Nd:Yap laser does not improve scaling/root planing outcome
Personnel - Alex Milstein, Kenneth Chien named to top posts by regenerative medicine company
Personnel - Charles N. Kahn, Paul E. Schlosberg added to software company board of directors
Personnel - Clinical technology company launches new product strategy team
Personnel - Contract research company names new controller
Personnel - Drug and device maker appoints president and CEO
Personnel - Electronic medical services provider names new officers
Personnel - Health quality forum names new chairman-elect of board of directors
Personnel - Healthcare communications network company expands ranks with 10 new employees
Personnel - Healthcare interactive marketing agency expands capabilities with new hires
Personnel - IT company names Anahita Villafane as CFO
Personnel - Imaging company names Roberto Molteni as executive VP of technology
Personnel - Janne MŠki-Kahra to head dental implant-focused Finland-based company
Personnel - John R. Chapman named director, scientific affairs by cell therapeutics company
Personnel - Manufacturer of biological implant products appoints 3 new board members
Personnel - Medical devices manufacturer announces nomination to board of directors
Personnel - Medical supply company names senior vice president, chief information officer
Personnel - Small technology company development firm names new member to board
Personnel - Software development company selects new product delivery director
Personnel - Steve Sabino named president of medical services company
Personnel - Vision company announces new member of board of directors
Pharmaceutical Science - Novel sample prep method improves polymorph analysis
Pharmaceuticals - Effects of aging on aerosol properties of amorphous FK888 determined
Pharyngeal Cancer - Necessity of dual-phase F-18-FDG PET scans in nasopharyngeal carcinoma assessed
Photon Beam Therapy - Electron contamination in megavoltage photon beams characterized
Pilonidal Sinus - Fibrin glue used to treat pilonidal sinus
Pituitary Gland - Apoplexy in pituitary macroadenoma described
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Laser treatment reduces severity of facial hirsutism, improves QOL
Posterior Vaginal Prolapse - Posterior colporrhaphy with mesh is effective short-term treatment
Product Licensing - Company exercises option to license technologies for drug-eluting coatings
Product Licensing - Epson licenses TakeCharge ESD Design IP for high-voltage driver ICs
Professional Education - CultureVision, online cultural competency training solution, launched
Prognostics - Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease linked to allograft localization
Prognostics - Prognostic significance of lymph node metastasis in gastric cancer evaluated
Prostate Cancer - Acute toxicity occurred during 3DCRT treatment for prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Definition of recurrence after radiation for prostate cancer clarified
Prostate Cancer - Early lymph node metastases in prostate cancer detected by SLND
Prostate Cancer - Functional epigenomics identifies genes frequently silenced in prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Lowering effective uniform dose to anal sphincter reduced risk of fecal leakage
Prostate Cancer - Medical products supplier launches technology for prostate cancer treatment
Prostate Cancer - New targeted treatment for prostate cancer available in Chicago
Prostate Cancer - Outcomes of radical prostatectomy revealed
Prostatectomy - Radical perineal prostatectomy examined
Prosthetic Limbs - Lower limb prosthesis-related skin problems characterized
Proteomics - Corporation expands proteomics capabilities with mass spectrometry systems
Proteomics - Genetic screening provider launches BioXPRESSION Biomarker
Proteomics - Protein expression data analysis system for mass spectrometry discovery launched
Proteomics - Study to evaluate PhosphoScan platform
Proteomics - Ultrasound method can augment organ-specific delivery of proteins
Q Fever Outbreak - North wind containing aerosolized C. burnetii influenced Q fever outbreak
Quality Assurance - Healthcare accreditation organization launches new consumer-centric standards
Quality Assurance - Hospital company joins campaign to save 100,000 lives
Radiation Poisoning - Nonhuman primate model helps determine stem cell autograft efficacy
Radiotherapy - Short radiation schedule desired for patients with spinal cord compression
Raynaud's Phenomenon - Computerized nailfold video capillaroscopy useful in assessment
Renal Cell Cancer - Evaluation after nephrectomy IDs patients at increased risk for recurrence
Renal Transplantation - Data support early introduction of fluvastatin in renal tx patients
Rhinosinusitis - Fluticasone propionate for nasal polyposis, rhinosinusitis reduces surgery need
SARS Coronavirus - Findings describe new data in SARS coronavirus research
Sclerotherapy - Novel, nonsurgical management of orbito-palpebral cyst studied
Sepsis - Functional modification of dendritic cells may be novel approach against sepsis
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Effects of magnetic-activated cell sorting on sperm motility evaluated
Short Segment Bulbar Urethral Stricture - Stricture site lumen narrowing predicts internal urethrotomy outcome
Skin Grafting - Skin grafts in children following acquired amputation examined
Sleepwalking - Sleep-disorder breathing treatment can prevent sleepwalking
Sports Medicine - Device for controlled eccentric overloading in training, rehab reported
Staphylococcal Infection - Optimal treatment duration for cannula-associated infection clarified
Stem Cell Research - B-cell/myeloid common progenitor does not express CXCR4
Stem Cell Research - Early lymphoid progenitors are highly sensitive to glucocorticoids
Stem Cell Research - Flt3+ lympho-myeloid stem cell population lacks erythro-megakaryocytic potential
Stem Cell Research - Increased Cux-1 expression may play role in activation of hepatic stem cells
Stem Cell Research - Pontine noradrenergic A5 neurogenesis requires brain-derived neurotrophic factor
Stem Cell Research - Research shows public support for stem cell research
Stem Cell Transplantation - Anti-infective mouth rinse does not decrease oral microbial burden after ASCT
Stem Cell Transplantation - CD34+ cell dose strongly correlates with successful APBSCT engraftment in AML
Stem Cell Transplantation - Pretransplant disease burden associated with worse outcome following SCT
Stents - EPC-capture coronary stent is safe, feasible for treating de novo CAD
Stress Urinary Incontinence - Diagnosis, management, prognosis of vaginal mesh erosion addressed
Stress Urinary Incontinence - Study compares porcine dermal implant and silicone injection for SUI treatment
Stress Urinary Incontinence - Urologists recommend vaginal wall sling for SUI patients with ISD
Stroke Research - LC assay simultaneously measures dialysate amino acids and citrulline
Surfactant Protein - Surfactant protein studied, effect on lung function and air space defined
Surgical Technology - Advanced Medical Optics to Change NYSE Ticker Symbol to 'EYE' Effective June 8
Surgical Technology - Baerveldt glaucoma implant safe and effective for pediatric glaucoma
Surgical Technology - Biological rotator cuff repair product derived from porcine dermis launched
Surgical Technology - Fraxel laser treatment offers full-body solution for aging and sun-damaged skin
Surgical Technology - Market availability of multipurpose catheter announced
Surgical Technology - PrognostiX receives FDA approval to sell diagnostic test
Surgical Technology - Taste sensation evaluated after tongue reconstruction
Synapses - Spinal cord injury examined, beneficial synaptic role of exercise clarified
Tetanus Vaccine - Single dose tetanus vaccine formulation developed
Thrombosis - Flight stockings significantly reduce DVT risk, says review
Thyroid Cancer - Liposomal doxorubicin holds promise as therapy for thyroid cancer
Thyroid Gland - Current concepts in management of recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis reviewed
Tissue Engineering - 3D structure developed as a precursor for tissue and organ regeneration
Tissue Engineering - Collagen and PHBV matrices developed for cartilage tissue engineering
Tissue Engineering - Electrospun fine-textured scaffolds used for heart tissue constructs
Tissue Engineering - Nanocomposite scaffolds developed for hard tissue regeneration
Tissue Engineering - Osteoblast growth and differentiation enhanced on peptide hydrogel
Tissue Engineering - Perfusion fed bioreactor generates embryonic stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes
Tobacco Use - Study confirms Internet can provide real support for smokers who want to quit
Transgenics - Alzheimer disease modeled, beta-amyloid probe imaged
Transgenics - Model enables study of cardiomyopathy caused by troponin I mutations
Transgenics - Osmotic-response element-binding protein studied, role in lens clarified
Transplant Medicine - Anti-TNF-alpha therapy treats acute rejection in intestinal transplantation
Transplant Medicine - Data advance knowledge in transplant medicine research
Transplant Medicine - Pharma company provides regulatory update on PULMINIQ
Transplant Medicine - Protocol improves outcomes in elderly recipients of kidneys from cadaver donors
Transplantation Medicine - Nondiabetic renal transplant patients exhibit no orthostatic decline in pressure
Trends - Focus on high-value products to counter price erosion in the AED market
Tuberculosis - Molecular epidemiology helps understand tuberculosis transmission & pathogenesis
Tuberculosis - Recent TB transmission associated with health-care work in low incidence setting
Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinoma - Pap smear useful in cytomorphological tumor analysis
Vector Development - Bifidobacterium infantis transmits suicide gene therapy to melanoma cells
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - Predictors of Acinetobacter baumannii VAP identified
Ventricular Coupling - Model can describe interaction of LV, aortic valve, and arterial system
Vibrio Cholerae - V. cholerae AphA is member of winged helix transcription factor superfamily
Viral Genome Analysis - Bioinformatics tool used for viral genome analyses
Visceral Leishmaniasis - A heterologous prime-boost vaccination strategy is efficacious
Wound Healing - Histone H1.2 is a potential antimicrobial agent
Yersinia Pseudotuberculosis - 3 identical Y. pseudotuberculosis isolates had no epidemiologic relationship
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