Medicine and Law Weekly

Mylan Laboratories Inc. - Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed for King Pharmaceuticals acquisition

NMT Medical, Inc. - Medical technology company announces favorable patent infringement decision

Nagasaki University - Immunokinetics in severe pneumonia due to influenza virus/bacteria coinfection

Nagoya University - Magnetic nanoparticles used for mesenchymal stem cell expansion

Nanogen, Inc. - Diagnostics company to merge in all-stock transaction

National Cancer Institute - Expression of telomerase RNA template is limiting

National Center of Neurology & Psychiatry, Tokyo - A neurotrophin receptor p75 gene polymorphism associates with attempted suicide

National Institute Medical Research, London - Novel method allows axons to regenerate across the dorsal root entry zone

National Sleep Foundation - Sleep specialist offers new tips

National Yang-Ming University - Rosuvastatin lowers asymmetric dimethylarginine in hypercholesterolemia

Nektar Therapeutics - Exubera controls blood glucose levels over 2-year period in diabetes study

Nerviano Medical Science - 3-FABS NMR provides reliable high-throughput functional screening

Netherlands Cancer Institute - Role of CD8+ T-cell immunity in progression of melanoma reviewed

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. - Positive results reported from Indiplon trial in elderly insomnia patients

New York State Department of Health - Novel cell lines identified for SARS-CoV diagnostics or basic research

NexMed, Inc. - Drug delivery technology company announces upcoming presentations

NicOx - Clinical study to evaluate HCT 3012 effects on blood pressure initiated

Nippon Medical College - HIV-1 nef down-regulates antigen-presenting molecules

Norak Biosciences, Inc. - Biosciences company and Roche choose to screen more G protein-coupled receptor

Northwestern University - gp120 and NRTIs cause sensory neuron apoptosis through activation of JNK pathway

Northwestern University, Chicago - Robot quantifies limb mechanics using estimates of dynamic end point stiffness

NovaDel, Pharma Inc. - Par Pharmaceutical enters marketing agreement to its nitroglycerin lingual spray

Novartis International AG - U.S. FDA grants review of post-tamoxifen drug for early breast cancer

Novo Nordisk - Pharma company appeals court decision on human growth hormone patent

Nucryst Pharmaceuticals Corp. - Phase 2a trial results reported for investigational drug in atopic dermatitis

Nursing Spectrum - Expanded nursing continuing education program announced

Obstetrics - Elective cesarean delivery still a debatable issue

Obstetrics - Stress during gestation induces lasting effects on emotional reactivity in rats

Oita Red Cross Hospital - Left ventricular apex epicardial pacing can be effective for HOCM patients

OnCURE Medical Corp. - Radiation therapy center operator announces financing deal

Orchid BioSciences - Bioscience company launches IDSecure DNA identity service

Organ Procurement and Transplant Network - Risk of developing cancer after transplantation reduced with mTOR inhibitors

Organica Biotech - Biotech company picked to purify Philadelphia's infamous odor

Orion Genomics, LLC - Biotechnology company and University extend tobacco genome initiative

Osped Riuniti, Reggio Di Calabria - Interventions to curb CV mortality of ESRD should target hypertension and LVH

Osteoporosis - Disease better understood by more highly educated, younger in Polish group

Oxford University - Mathematical model supports U.K. screening interval recommendations

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - NIH biodefense contract aims to unlock proteomes of salmonella, pox

Partek, Inc. - Elsevier MDL collaborates to offer statistical visualization tool

Peking University - Targeted gene suppression delays senescence progression in human cells

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge - Environmental changes can reduce the obesity epidemic

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - Public service announcements address mental health myths

Pennsylvania Insurance Department - Insurance department extends review and comment period on BCBS plans

Perot Systems Corporation - Information technology solution selected by California hospital and clinic

Personnel - David Henderson, chief executive of AEGON UK to retire in March 2005

Personnel - Former Clemson dean appointed to mental health commission

Personnel - Horizon Health Corporation announces resignation of chief financial officer

Personnel - Indiana man appointed as Nebraska's new behavioral health administrator

Pertussis - South Dakota sees increase in whooping cough cases

Pertussis - Whooping cough cases at 635 in North Dakota

Pfizer Inc - Spiriva reduces COPD exacerbations, related health resource burden, data shows

Pfizer Inc. - Sulfonylurea and phosphodiesterase inhibitors increase insulin secretion

Precision Optics Corporation, Inc. - Optics company announces fourth quarter year end results

Preeclampsia - Early changes in IGF-I synthesis in pregnancy may be involved in hypertension

Prescription Drug Costs - Arkansas program cuts medications to save money

Procter & Gamble - Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign 2004 to help children in Latin America

Proliant Biologicals - Biologics company now manufacturing LiPro on a large scale

Proneuron Biotechnologies - Biotechnology company welcomes newest member to Procord Study Steering Committee

Public Health - Health officials search for culprit behind mysterious, itchy bites

Purdue University - Nerve growth factor regulates axonal mitochondrial transport

Quaker BioVentures - Venture capital company closes Inaugural fund under management

Qualyst, Inc. - Novel furamidine prodrugs have potent anti-trypanosomal activity

QuantumBit Induction Technology Inc. - 11.5% of Biodyne acquired by technology company

RIKEN - The fungal derivative RK-805 inhibits proangiogenic activity

RadioShack Corporation - LifeWise Heart Truth Challenge prize awarded

Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited - Avestha Gengraine Technologies enters research agreement

RelayHealth - Online doctor-patient communication services provider appoints COO

Reproductive Medicine - Support high for insured family planning services in U.S., but not abroad

Rikshospitalet University Hospital - Data supports Fluvastatin's renal safety profile in high-risk patient population

Rikshospitalet University Hospital - RelB mediates TNF-induced up-regulation of polymeric Ig receptor

Rothamsted Research - Nitrate offers health benefits

Rush Medical College - Antiretroviral therapy is safe for women with HCV infection

SUNY Upstate Medical University - Fudion protein can promote myofibrillogenesis in hearts lacking tropomyosin

SW Foundation Biomedical Research - Genomics of body weight regulation reviewed

San Raffaele Science Institute - Side effects greater with aqueous than depot therapy for bee venom allergy

Sandia National Laboratories - Protein concentration at laser-patterned nanoporous membranes characterized

Sangart, Inc. - Phase II clinical trial for Hemospan initiated

Sanofi-Aventis - Pharmaceutical firm makes hundreds of new appointments

Schering AG - Bonefos accepted for filing and granted priority review by FDA

Scripps Research Institute - Polyanions are able to modulate HIV-1 pathogenesis

Seoul National University - Hydroxyapatite hybrid coatings on a bone scaffold can release drugs

Seoul National University Hospital - Cyst fluid analysis useful for differential diagnosis of pancreatic cysts

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Film, documentary, novel focus attention on Kinsey Institute

Sexual & Reproductive Health - U.N. says billions more dollars needed to meet goals on sexual health

Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc - Pharma company completes sale of vaccines business to ID Biomedical

Siemens Medical Solutions - Molecular imaging solutions demonstrated at conference

Simulations Plus, Inc. - Technology company announces revenues for fourth quarter

Singapore Health Service - Heat shock proteins reviewed

Smith & Nephew Endoscopy - Joint-specific instruments provide better arthroscopic access to the hip

Sound Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company validates oral hearing loss prevention drug

South Hospital, Amiens - Echocardiography is key to discussing indications for and timing of surgery

St. Joseph's Hospital, Marseille - Conservative surgery suggested when isolated lesion causes aortic regurgitation

St. Jude Children's Hospital - Understanding biology of AT can lead to greater knowledge of its underlying processes

Stanford University - Chronic pediatric illnesses not adequately addressed by current policies

Stanford University - Marijuana-like chemicals in the brain calm neurons

State University of Ghent Hospital - Effects of vagus nerve stimulation determined in GAERS rats

Stereotaxis, Inc. - Cardiology device maker announces underwriters' exercise of optional shares

Surgery Specialties - Colorectal neoplasm preoperative tattooing reliable for laparoscopic resection

Surgical Information Systems - Surgical company recognized as leader in customer satisfaction

Swedish Research Council - Major EU project shows "killer bacteria" more common than expected

SynCardia Systems, Inc. - Smaller driver for artificial heart licensed by cardiac device company

THE SAGE GROUP - Study reports on peripheral arterial disease related amputations

Tanox, Inc. - Drug in phase 2 clinical trial for patients suffering from peanut allergy

Temple University - Novel periostin isoforms promote bone cell differentiation

Teva Neuroscience, Inc. - Agilect reduced tremor and severity of "off" time in Parkinson patients

The Immune Response Corporation - Companies announce revision of licensing agreement for cancer cell line vaccines

The Procter & Gamble Company - Consumer products company confirms first quarter guidance

The Wistar Institute - Genetic suppressor elements offer a new approach for treating rabies virus

Tianjin University -  Ligusticum chuanxiong and Angelica sinensis protect ECV304 cells

Tokyo Medical University - CO-induced striatal hydroxyl radical generation characterized

Tri-Service General Hospital,Taipei - Influenza and pneumococcal vaccination lower mortality in elderly

Trimeris, Inc. - Steven D. Skolsky named chief executive officer of viral disease-focused company

Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development - Study shows cost considerations driving U.S. formulary and clinical guidelines

Tufts University - Policies and consequences related to obesity in the U.S. reviewed

Turner syndrome - Rate of prenatal detection by ultrasound high in European population

Twenteborg Hospital, Almelo - Multidisciplinary approach optimizes surgical therapy of diabetic feet

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention -  Streptococcus pneumoniae emerging with very high resistance to penicillin

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - West Nile virus and poliomyelitis reviewed

U.S. Department of Energy - Microscopy method enables dye-free observation of lone DNA molecules

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Direct protein microarray detection strategies reviewed

U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Panel urges child antidepressants warning

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Jak3 evaluations will shed new light on human immune system disorders

UCB - With Celltech merger complete, Jacobs steps back, becomes chairman

UCB Pharma - Survey reveals impact of some epilepsy drugs on normal brain function

UST Inc. - Prudential group reaffirms earnings per share guidance, focus on growth

Uludag University - Centrally injected GLP-1 prevents some types of gastric mucosal damage

Umea University - Lower ERbeta and PR immunoreactivity observed in cancerous epithelial tissue

Unidade de Virologia/UPMM, Lisbon - Human TT virus not related to intravenous viral transmission in Portugal

United Bioinformatica - Bio information company adds proteomics division for research support

United Surgical Partners International - Ascension Health, surgical group partner to develop ambulatory facilities

Univ. of California, Berkeley - European common frog found to use novel mating strategy

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Current epidemiological measures might not be sufficient to contain MDRTB

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Cell's gatekeeper for ammonia revealed in unprecedented detail

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Older women with heart disease, diabetes have triple the risk of heart failure

Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - Byproduct of water-disinfection process found to be highly toxic

Univ. of Texas Health Center -  M. tuberculosis peptide recognized by T cells characterized

Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona - RT residue 215 active in resistance of multidrug-resistant HIV containing i69SS

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - Mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway needed for vaccinia growth

University Clinical Center Munster - Sevoflurane exposure is associated with a case of infant hepatitis

University College London - Activity of Plexin-A1 receptor regulated by Rac

University Hospital of Bern - Mom's atopic disease modifies effects of prenatal risk factors on exhaled NO

University Hospital of Tuebingen - Snoring risk differs between boys and girls

University of Alberta - Researcher offers promising treatment for premature ejaculation

University of Arizona - Calbindin-D-28K protects renal tubular cells from cyclosporine toxicity

University of Athens - Cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma increasing despite HCV infection decline

University of Athens - Efficacy of total hip arthroplasty for hip osteonecrosis reviewed

University of Bergen - Discovery of biological principle could lead to better cancer treatment

University of Birmingham - Putative tumor suppressor RASSF1A modulates microtubule dynamics

University of Bordeaux - Transforming growth factor-beta1 increases fibrillin-1 in rat liver cells

University of Bradford - Biosynthesis and release of epinephrine may lead to melanogenesis

University of British Columbia - S- but not R-enantiomers of flurbiprofen and ibuprofen are neuroprotective

University of California, Davis - FIV nuclear protein Orf-A expresses properties similar to HIV-encoded Vpr

University of California, San Francisco - Acute lung injury is the third most common cause of transfusion-associated death

University of California, San Francisco - Immune responses suppress CMV reactivation in presence of pathogenic bacteria

University of Central Florida - Bacteria may be at root of Crohn disease

University of Cincinnati - Fluid shear stress induces endothelial KLF2 gene expression

University of Cincinnati - Interactions of hormones and ingestive behavior reviewed

University of Cologne - Radiosurgery effective for cerebral arteriovenous malformations

University of Dusseldorf - IFN-gamma, TNF-alpha antiviral effects depend on indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase

University of Edinburgh - DNA vaccine reverses allergic airway inflammation and eosinophilia

University of Florida - Study cautions against using sunscreen-DEET combinations

University of Freiburg - Cannabinoid depresses respiration and enhances sympathetic tone and vagal tone

University of Genoa - New assay for antigenic characterization influenza B virus developed

University of Glasgow - Inhibitors of Leishmania mexicana CRK3 cyclin-dependent kinase screened

University of Groningen - The Na+-citrate transporter CitS of K. pneumoniae has a pore loop structure

University of Hamburg - Angiogenesis fosters the formation of aortic valve stenosis

University of Heidelberg - Two serotonin receptor subunit genes cleared in FMS etiology

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - Environmental factors influence food consumption in unknowing consumers

University of Innsbruck Hospital - Novel variation of radial artery described

University of Leeds - Swing phase loads affect wear of metal-on-metal hip implants

University of Leipzig - GRK 3 may have a role as a negative feedback regulator

University of Leuven - Effects of CYP11B2 and AT1R on heart rate depend on sodium excretion

University of Lund Hospital - New method measures the efficacy of bone cement X-ray contrast media

University of Lund Hospital - Persistent organochlorine compounds not proven to disrupt menstrual cycle

University of Mainz - No evidence reported for phospholipase D activation by GI or IPC

University of Maryland - Bivalent miniproteins enhanced anti-HIV activity over monovalent miniproteins

University of Maryland, Baltimore County - Florida program improves quality of services for traumatic brain injury patients

University of Melbourne - Antisense therapy targeting GluR3 delays neurodegeneration in murine models

University of Newcastle - Food study finds diets get healthier over time

University of North Carolina - PX3.102 appears to diminish chronic airway allograft rejection

University of North Carolina - Study finds youth in tobacco states receptive to ads to reduce smoking

University of Ottawa - Plasmids produce insulin-like growth factor in transgenic rice and tobacco

University of Oxford - Nonword repetition tests the influence of genes or environment on learning

University of Oxford - Screening for HIV-specific T-cell responses recommended

University of Pennsylvania - 9/11 search-and-rescue dogs exhibit few effects from exposure to disaster sites

University of Pennsylvania - Decoupling the control of brain cancer cells may lead to better treatments

University of Rochester - Link between suicide, child sexual abuse may persist well into older adulthood

University of Rochester - Osteoclasts produced in three-dimensional bone marrow culture system

University of Rochester - Quitting smoking has more success with clinician support

University of Rome La Sapienza - Physicians want methods to integrate hypertension trial results into practice

University of Saarlandes Kliniken - EBV, CMV in synovial tissue determined by RNA-, DNA-in situ hybridization

University of Santa Ursula -  Giardia lamblia funis visualized

University of Southern Denmark - Inhibition of aldosterone is warranted in congestive heart failure and hypertension

University of Strathclyde, Glasgow - Sarafotoxin 6c reduces myocardial infarct size

University of Texas - CCL2 underlies heightened infection risk in SIRS mice

University of Texas - Simple model simulates cellular changes in T cells following HIV-1 infection

University of Tokyo - Mild exercise training does not increase MCT4; causes complex changes in MCT1

University of Toronto - Study: Optimal vitamin D-3 requirement probably much higher than RDA

University of Tsukuba - NRF2 gene mutations may be involved in the etiology of human diseases

University of Ulm - beta-TCP is biocompatible in a weight-bearing sheep model

University of Utah - BNP concentration may be a useful tool in managing congenital heart disease

University of Vale do Itajai - Brazilian herbal medicines reduce weight gain or cholesterol levels

University of Vermont - Study evaluates mechanical damage in the intervertebral disc annulus fibrosus

University of Virginia - Protein scaffolds guide capillary sprouting using an elastic fiber matrix

University of Wales - Diagnosing foot infection in diabetes reviewed

University of Wales - Use of iron deficiency test as colorectal cancer screen feasible

University of Warwick - Novel route to an anti-ricin vaccine reported

University of Washington - Sugar-coated sea urchin eggs could have sweet implications for human fertility

University of Western Ontario - Muscle activity at the elbow is modified to reduce elbow positional deviations

University of Wisconsin - Dendritic cell-based immunotherapy for cancer reviewed

University of Wisconsin - Thymic injection of anti-Fas mAb improves cardiac graft survival

University of Wurzburg - False aneurysm of the lateral superior genicular artery reported

Uppsala University -  Anopheles malaria mosquitoes increase in relation to housing conditions

Uroplasty, Inc. - Manufacturing, marketing agreement for stress urinary incontinence tape signed

VMBC, LLC - Company reports more than 2800 Vasclip implantable devices shipped

VU University Medical Center - Overexpressed dominant-negative FANCA helps cisplatin battle tumors

Valentis, Inc. - Cardiovascular-focused company expands license agreement with Genzyme Corp.

Vanderbilt University - Roles of IgA and IgG in influenza control in respiratory tract studied

Vascular Surgery Clinic, Granada, Spain - Microfoams the best treatment for varicose ulcers

Vasrdhman Mahavir Medical College - Patient-controlled analgesia feasible during burn dressing changes

Venable LLP - Court finds former baseball star not liable for endorsements in U.S. FTC action

Ventas, Inc. - Healthcare REIT closes new $300 million credit facility, declares dividend

Verispan - Healthcare information provider offers managed-care focused primary research

Victoria University of Wellington - Peloruside A tubulin binding characterized

Vienna Medical University - RNA inhibition counteracts the growth of human mammary tumor xenografts

Virginia State Department of Health - Virginia State Health Department gets $20 million

Vivus Inc. - Pharmaceutical company initiates phase 3 study for female arousal product

Voxar - Bournemouth Hospital to install 3D imaging software for radiology services

Washington Hospital Center - Utility of excimer laser-assisted angioplasty reviewed

Washington University - Mammaglobin-A vaccine has therapeutic potential

Washington University - Peptide-derivatized shell-cross-linked nanoparticles evaluated

Wayne State University - Autoantibodies to annexin XI-A, other autoantigens have biomarker potential

West Nile Virus - Drop in West Nile cases could signal worst is over for Texas

West Nile Virus - Michigan's fourth, fifth human cases of West Nile confirmed

West Nile Virus - More West Nile virus cases reported in South Dakota

West Nile Virus - Seventeen people test positive for West Nile in Nebraska

West Nile Virus - St. Louis County woman is first West Nile-related death in Missouri

West Nile Virus - Third West Nile death reported in New Mexico

Wizzard Software Corp. - Software company files Canadian patent application for talking pill bottle

XL Re Ltd - Jeremy Hindle appointed as ceded reinsurance and underwriting risk manager

XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd - Israel-based biopharmaceuticals company reports on 6 months ended June 30, 2004

YMCA of the USA - Local leaders, national experts 'activated' to combat obesity, chronic diseases

Yale University - Gambling linked to good health in elderly

Yale University - Immunity to West Nile virus reviewed

Yale University - Methods for preservation of tissue antigenicity compared

Yale University - Novel airway approach algorithm developed

Yonsei University - Strategies to improve dendritic cell cancer immunotherapy outlined

Youth Sports - Iraq sending officials to international meeting on youth sports

ZEVEX International Inc. - Gold award recipient for excellence in design of kidney transport system named

Zhejiang University - Recombinant baculovirus activates VEGF production in silkworm larvae

Zix Corporation - Tennessee healthcare company selects provider of HIPAA secure e-services

Zonagen, Inc. - Zonagen Stock to Trade on NASDAQ Small Cap Market

ZymoGenetics, Inc. - Douglas E. Williams named executive VP, chief scientific officer by biotech firm

ZymoGenetics, Inc. - Rights to proteins with antiviral and anti-inflammatory disease licensed

Zyvex Corporation - North American sales manager hired by nanotechnology company

aaiPharma Inc. - Pharmaceutical company regains NASDAQ listing compliance

iLinc Communications - Pfizer selects company to provide Web-based learning solution