Medicine and Law Weekly

Medical Ethics - Doctors say no to drug company gifts

Medical Records - South Dakota bill would eliminate public access to vital records

Medicure Inc. - Cardiovascular-focused drug company reports financial results for Q2 2005

Meir Hospital, Kefar Sava - Blood-sparing efficacy of oral and intravenous tranexamic acid compared

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - A mutant fusion gene protects hematopoietic stem cells from chemotherapy

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York - PLZP disruption in Fanconi anemia and APL affect the biology of the HSC

Memorial University of Newfoundland - Gelatin-cleavage activity of sea urchin extraembryonic matrix studied

Menopause - Study: CAM use during menopause transition not related to menopausal symptoms

Mentor Corporation - Breast implant product submissions review scheduled

Mergers & Acquisitions - Community Health Systems to acquire Chestnut Hill Hospital

Meridian Bioscience, Inc. - Biosciences company successfully completes redemption of convertible debentures

Metabolic Syndrome - Metabolic syndrome added as core condition for HMC's Healthy Returns program

Michigan State University -  Sarcocystis neurona surface antigen gene evolved under selection pressure

Micron Technology, Inc. - New CMOS sensor to enhance Given's PillCam

Middlesex Hospital, London - Echocardiography and MRI compared in cardiovascular screening of adults with TS

Mie University - VEGF and prostaglandin E-2 are a source of carpal tunnel syndrome pathology

Milestone Scientific Inc. - Anesthetic delivery systems company announces financial results

Minority Health Institute - Problems in the bedroom can indicate heart problems

Misys Healthcare Systems - Information technology company announces 30 medical practices implement EMR

Model N - Revenue management company reports growing demand in life science industry

Molina Healthcare, Inc. - Managed care organization announces new hires

Montreal General Hospital - Amiodarone dose-dependently heightens risk of pacemaker insertion

Montreal General Hospital - Findings in cancer genetics provide new insights

Montreal Heart Institute - Cryoenergy prevents late luminal loss after double-injury angioplasty

Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York - Inhibition of hemagglutinin-neuraminidase-mediated receptor binding studied

Myocardial Infarction - International research finds mixed results for heart attack treatments

NIVEA Baby - Baby products company launches new multi-usage wipes

NMT Medical - Approval received to study link between migraines and heart defect

National Comprehensive Cancer Network - Cancer network announces new senior vice president for business development

National Genome Research Institute, Seoul - Regulation of protein expression may be therapeutic target

National Influenza Vaccine Summit - National influenza vaccine summit stresses vaccination

National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo - Circulation of type 1 vaccine-derived poliovirus in the Philippines in 2001

National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health - Reproductive health institute reports Latinas denied access to needed services

National Polytech Institute, Mexico City - IgA inhibits adherence of Acanthamoeba polyphaga to epithelial cells

National Taiwan University Hospital - Hearts infected with viral hepatitis can be used in transplant surgeries

National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei - Heart Transplant can be performed for patients with device-related infection

National Taiwan University of Hospital, Taipei - Study assessed superiority of C₂ monitoring in heart transplants

National Yang Ming University, Taipei - Fluvastatin and lovastatin induce neuroglial differentiation in MSCs

Natl. Inst. for Environmental Studies, Ibaraki - Genomic effects of diesel exhaust on rat alveolar epithelial cells determined

Nektar Therapeutics - Collaboration to develop inhaled parathyroid hormone therapy for osteoporosis

Nemours Children's Clinic, Jacksonville - Infant CV model is a step in attaining a full-body infant simulator

Neoprobe Corporation - Research company forms subsidiary to develop cellular therapy technology

New York University - Recent findings in obstetrics described

NicOx S.A. - Pharmaceutical company announces patient enrollment in PAOD trial

North Dakota State University - Simulation-based predictions of binding affinities of MMP inhibitors reported

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale - Results from mycology laboratories for onychomycosis diagnosis compared

Novartis AG - Axentis Enterprise helps pharmaceutical firm gain regulatory compliance

Oita Med University - Characteristics of GAD-antibody-positive patients described

OnSource Corporation - Pharma company enters letter of intent to merge with Osmotics Pharma

Orexo - Biotech company broadens operations and recruits new employees

Osaka Bioscience Institute - Novel transcription factor layer-specifically expressed in murine neocortex

Osteotech, Inc. - Human tissue provider enters termination agreement with American Red Cross

Otto Von Guericke University of Magdeburg - Method determines of arginine and asymmetric dimethylarginine in human plasma

PO Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston - Temperature plays role in promoting or inhibiting Ross River virus outbreaks

Pediatric Care - North Carolina begins inspections of some group homes for children

Peking University - Oxysterols analyzed, role in smooth muscle cell calcification revealed

Peking University, Beijing - CDMP-1 promotes differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells into chondrocytes

Peking University, Beijing - Morphine aggravates the apoptosis of SIV-infected cells

Pennsylvania State University - Relationship between stress and menstrual cycle characteristics studied

Personnel - Arkansas doctor to perform operations in West Bank, Jerusalem

Personnel - Detroit Wayne County Health Authority appoints first executive director

Personnel - ECG Management Consultants announces manager promotions

Personnel - GAB Robins names new SVP of RMS and MedInsights

Personnel - Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline P.L.C. trims U.S. jobs

Personnel - Senate doctors share passion for medicine, but not political approach

PharmaMar - Zalypsis for solid tumors enters clinical development

Pharmexa - Pharma company obtains license to formulate HER-2 Protein AutoVac pharmaccine

Philanthropy - Acusis donates $600,000 to Global Links

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. - Corn producers have access to 16 hybrids

Planmed Oy - Mammography equipment provider to supply Chinese breast cancer screening project

Procyon Biopharma Inc. - Preliminary results for Fibrostat clinical trial announced

Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Biopharma company announces results from methylnaltrexone trial

Providence Hospital-St. John Health - Study finds implantable defibrillators save lives of heart failure patients

Purdue University - Thinking of prepositions turns brain "on" in different ways

Purdue University, Indianapolis - Experiments target membrane as site of action of polyunsaturated fatty acids

QLT Inc. - Visudyne sales for fourth quarter and fiscal year 2004 announced

Queen Mary's School of Medicine, London - Beta₃ -integrin-deficient mice host excess angiogenesis and tumor growth

RESPIRONICS, INC. - Respiratory products developer offers financial guidance

RIKEN Genomic Sciences Center - Text mining supports knowledge discovery for vaccine development

RIKEN, Kobe -  Caenorhabditis elegans migration studied, role of fibulin homolog revealed

Research Center Borstel - Putative Theileria annulata membrane protein characterized

Rice University, Houston - Study discovers serious deficiencies in "apparently normal" heart valves

Rigel Pharmaceuticals - Pharma companies enter research, license agreement for respiratory diseases

Royal Infirmary, Glasgow - Confirmation of GERD as cause of symptoms is often difficult

Rudolf Buchheim Institute of Pharmacology, Giessen - Late-stage atherosclerosis analyzed, role of reduced cGMP signaling revealed

Rudolf Magnus Inst. Neuroscience, Netherlands - Increased physical activity not linked to ALS risk

SCAN Health Plan - Health plan elects new board member

SPX Corporation - Laboratory and life sciences business to be sold to Thermo Electron

SW Foundation for Biomedical Research, San Antonio - Chronic hepatitis C virus infection alters gene expression in chimpanzees

Sanarus Inc. - Study on cryoablation eradicating benign breast tumors released

Santiago De Compostela, Madrid - Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia resolved through antiretroviral therapy

Scarguard - Scar treatment frequently recommended by plastic surgeons

Schering-Plough Corporation - Pharma company announces new hire, sale of office building

SciQuest, Inc. - U of Texas health center picks software to facilitate e-procurement, compliance

Shanghai Medical University II - Mutations forecast how well acute myeloid leukemia patients respond to therapy

Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc - SPD754 HIV compound out-licensed to Avexa Ltd

Siegfried Group - Swiss financial group focused on pharmaceutical markets reports drop in revenue

Sirona Dental Systems GmbH - Germany-based manufacturer of dental equipment reports a record financial year

Skinvisible, Inc. - Greg McCartney named to company board by developer of skincare products

Smallpox - Allergists report risks associated with smallpox vaccine

Social Issues - Group opposes suggestion to gender-adjust U.S. Social Security

Sophien & Hufeland Klinikum Weimar - P1 antigen-positive persons have more symptoms and destructive renal changes

Southwest Normal University, Chongqing - Modified immunosensors enhance the detection of hepatitis B surface antigen

Spectrum Health - Bariatric program collaborates with Michigan Medical to offer new band procedure

St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London - Basis for deciding cost-effectiveness of TB vaccine programs questioned

St. George Hospital, Kogarah - Technique uses drug-eluting stents and procedure for optimal position

St. George Hospital, London - Soluble P-selectin levels lower in whites, South Asians with Thr715Pro C allele

St. George Hospital, Sydney - People wounded in tsunami at risk of undetected fungal infections

St. Joseph's Health Care, Ontario - Rehabilitation of elbow trauma reviewed

St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis - AML1 insufficiency decreases LTR-HSCs/induces increase in mature progenitors

St. Jude Medical Inc. - Medical device company completes acquisition of Endocardial Solutions, Inc.

St. Justine Hospital - Redox status governs the effect of nitric oxide on newborn retinal vascularity

Stanford University - Plk1 analyzed, role in anaphase clarified

State Medicaid - Nevada budget raises Medicaid, mental-health funding

Stelex - Healthcare-focused compliance service company names Michael Khaviinson president

Stockholm University - Bovine prion protein analyzed, structure and function of N-terminus clarified

Sungkyunkwan University - Prophylactic drugs avert de novo infections from HBcAb-positive liver grafts

Swiss Inst Experimental Cancer Research, Epalinges - c-Myc controls balance between HSC self-renewal and differentiation

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - U.S. FDA grants approval for generic antifungal vaginal cream

Temple University - Role of matrix gene in attenuation of ca A/AA/6/60 influenza virus studied

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Pharmaceutical company receives U.S. FDA approval for generic antifungal agent

The Principal Financial Group - Health insurance providers expand dental network with 15,000 PPOs

The Uniform Code Council - Six software products certified for ebSML interoperability testing

TheraDoc Inc. - Clinical decision support software launched at Mississippi Medical Center

Thermo Electron Corporation - Analytical instruments company acquires Kendro Laboratory Products

ThromboGenics Ltd - Phase 2 trial of microplasmin in patients with vitreoretinal disorders initiated

Tiger Team Technologies Corporation - Healthcare IT company forms group in India for medical billing, transcriptions

Tobacco Use - Healthcare company fires employees for refusing smoking test

Tobacco Use - Ohio lawmakers prepare for possible cigarette tax proposal

Tobacco Use - San Francisco bans smoking from many public outdoor spaces

Tokyo Women's Medical University - CT scan for coronary artery calcification may help to detect disease

Toronto General Hospital - Epithelial-to-myofibroblast transition studied, role for beta-catenin revealed

Touro University International - Central adiposity predicts resting blood pressure in Hispanic women in U.S.

Transplant Medicine - Girl with blood disease undergoes bone marrow transplant

Transplantation Medicine - Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region reports 86% increase in organ donation

Tufts University - Early cellular response to Leishmania major characterized

Turkiye Yuksek Ihtisas Hospital - Effect of pacing mode on carotid blood flow determined

Type 1 Diabetes - Study links heart risk factors to diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes - Study shows heart disease risk factors linked to juvenile diabetes

U.K. Cochrane Center, Oxford - Steroids increase death risk from head injury

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention -  Mus musculus mice do not develop resistance to Amblyomma ticks

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Farmers evaluate NIOSH rollover protective structures prototype

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Preventing skin cancer by reducing exposure to UV radiation reviewed

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - More babies born at very low birth weight linked to rise in infant mortality

U.S. Department of Agriculture - In ovo subunit vaccine and cytokine genes protected against coccidiosis

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Findings advance knowledge in antimicrobials research

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Multipathogen oligonucleotide microarray developed

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Optical method to measure temporal changes in brown tides developed

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Photodecomposition products of pigment used in tattoo inks identified

U.S. Health and Human Services - U.S. HHS secretary Thompson comments on baseball's steroid testing decision

U.S. National Cancer Institute - DC-SIGN promoter polymorphism increases risk of parenteral HIV-1 infection

U.S. Navy - Antiplatelet therapy has an essential role in treating acute coronary syndromes

UKK Institute for Health Promotion, Tampere - Effectiveness of physical activity counseling in work setting reported

Univ. Hospital R. Virchow, Vienna - Weight loss reduces circulating ADMA concentrations in morbidly obese women

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Function of pancreatic cells help diagnose and treat PCOS

Univ. of California, San Francisco - The Id1 gene regulates the growth of thyroid cancer cells

Univ. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas - Network renders CV development susceptible to reduction in Tbx1

Univ. of Zurich Hospital - Findings in obstetrics provide new insights

Universite Victor Segalen - Oxidative capacity differences of adipose tissue linked to mitochondria

University College Dublin - Sustained systemic hypoxia stimulates retinal angiogenesis

University College London - Counseling encourages exercise; environment changes may help

University College London - Positive selection guides the diversification of hepatitis D antigen genes

University College London - Theobromine may form the basis for a new class of antitussive drugs

University Hospital Aachen, Germany - 15 minutes' training enough to save lives with AED

University Hospital Geneva - New findings in gastroenterology described

University Hospital, Bern - Implantation of a second closure device is safe and effective

University Women's Hospital, Tuebingen - Women using HRT and who smoke should use transdermal HRT formulations

University of Aberdeen - Researchers' work adds to osteoporosis body of knowledge

University of Arizona - Proinflammatory cytokines are increased in type 2 diabetic women with CVD

University of Arizona - Studies advance knowledge in endocrinology research

University of Arkansas Med Science - Calsquestrin gene polymorphisms linked to type 2 diabetes

University of Basel - Militarinone A studied, role in PC12 cell differentiation clarified

University of Bath, England - Lack of potential mates has led to "sloppy" gene control and risk of disease

University of Bern - Reports advance knowledge in cancer vaccines research

University of Bonn - Developing striated muscle fibers in mice express connexin39

University of Bonn - Hippocampal neurons studied, modulation of sodium channels revealed

University of Bordeaux - Recent studies add new data to HIV/AIDS therapy research

University of Buenos Aires - Signal pathways regulating T-cell galectin-1 expression identified

University of Calgary - HIV-1 Nef mediates neural cell death via IP-10 cytotoxicity

University of California Irvine - Fragile X syndrome studied, altered stress-induced c-fos expression revealed

University of California San Diego - Dictyostelium analyzed, essential role of PAKc in chemotaxis revealed

University of California San Diego - Surface growth factor receptors studied, nature of stabilization clarified

University of California, Berkeley -  Xenopus APC associates with microtubule-destabilizing protein XMCAK

University of California, Davis - Poloxamer 188 reverses microvascular changes during vaso-occlusive crisis

University of California, Irvine - Peripheral digit ischemic syndrome can be manifestation of postoperative TTP

University of California, San Francisco - Disproportionate HIV/AIDS impact on racial/ethnic minorities examined

University of California, San Francisco - Plasmacytoid dendritic cells reservoirs for HIV dissemination

University of Cambridge - New data illuminates research in angiology

University of Cincinnati - Complement killing of Bordetella pertussis characterized

University of College London - Studied polymorphisms are unlikely to contribute to risk of CV disease

University of Cologne - Researchers' data advance hematology research

University of Copenhagen - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of proteomics

University of Florida - Antibodies redirect humoral response against Streptococcus mutans antigen

University of Florida - Research must consider separate pathways of mitochondrial populations

University of Groningen - Study explores cardio-renal interaction

University of Havana - Immunogenicity of meningitis oligosaccharide-protein vaccine described

University of Heidelberg - Artesunate has the potential for treating highly vascularized tumors

University of Helsinki - Birth weight inversely correlated to adult blood pressure in diabetes

University of Hull, Yorks - Article provides information on landmark trials relevant to heart failure

University of Iowa - Researchers advance understanding of sexual evolution

University of Kansas - IL-11 signaling required for NK cell differentiation at materno-fetal interface

University of Kent - Actin-induced stabilization of E180G mutation is less than for wild alpha-Tm

University of Klinikum Jena - Point mutation not associated with development of type 1 diabetes

University of Korea Hospital - Research in diabetic nephropathy provides new insights

University of Liege - Host enzymes cooperate to promote the angiogenic phenotype of cancer cells

University of London - Proton iontophoresis used to identify mediators of acid-induced pain

University of London Kings College - GSTA levels distinguish among types of liver dysfunction in pregnancy

University of Louisville - Researchers describe findings in proteomics studies

University of Maryland - Estrogen modulates RGS9 expression in the nucleus accumbens

University of Maryland - Predictive assays expose susceptibility to allergic reactions

University of Maryland, Baltimore - Sociobehavioral research methods to introduce vaccines in Asia described

University of Massachusetts - Ethanol heightens RA production in postnatal cerebellar astrocytes

University of Medicine & Pharmacy Gr. T. Popa - Magnesium useful for treating nicotine pharmacodependence and smoking

University of Miami - Rare Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma found in a dog

University of Michigan - Acoustic overstimulation in the rat cochlea induces immediate early genes

University of Michigan - Patient knows best when it comes to bowel disease

University of Michigan - Pontine and basal forebrain cholinergic interactions characterized

University of Montreal - Social control - a brake on the spread of HIV in Senegal?

University of Nebraska, Lincoln - IRF-7 associated with EBV-transformed central nervous system lymphoma

University of Newcastle, U.K. - Early surgical treatment not always necessary for brain hemorrhage

University of North Carolina - Dynamic contrast enhanced MRI volumes used to detect lesions

University of North Carolina - Linkage analysis conducted of diabetes among hypertensive families

University of Nottingham - Alzheimer disease studied, allele-specific overexpression in astrocytes shown

University of Oxford - New data illuminates research in tuberculosis vaccines

University of Paris - Sheep prion protein analyzed, role of a region in structural duality revealed

University of Paris XIII - Antiandrogenic therapy does not help men with advanced liver cancer

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia - Kir2.1 channels analyzed, cholesterol effect and lipid raft targeting revealed

University of Perugia - New research in the area of diabetes pathogenesis detailed

University of Santiago - Prion protein studied, hydrogen peroxide-mediated methionine oxidation revealed

University of Sao Paulo - Researchers' work adds to cancer vaccines body of knowledge

University of Siena -  S. pneumoniae peptide has antibacterial activity

University of Southern California - New biologic agents for multiple sclerosis impact managed care

University of Sydney - Benefits associated with higher Hb targets are outweighed by the harms

University of Tennessee - Amyloid precursor protein analyzed, new transmembrane cleavage site identified

University of Tennessee - De novo Ang II induces oxidative stress while suppressing antioxidant defenses

University of Tennessee - Small interfering RNA ameliorates neovascularization-related eye disorders

University of Texas, San Antonio - Allo-HSCT feasible for lymphoma patients who have relapses after auto-HSCT

University of Texas, San Antonio - CPAF is produced and immunogenic during human chlamydial infection

University of Toronto - Patients with mental illness receive fewer pharmacy services

University of Toronto - Transcriptomic analysis of the phylum Nematoda

University of Tsukuba - Manserin, a peptide, may exert a specific role in the neuroendocrine system

University of Umea Hospital - Gene transfer supplants liver transplant as amyloidotic polyneuropathy therapy

University of Uppsala Hospital - RIZ gene variant associated with low BMD in young Swedish women

University of Utrecht - Continuous activation of naive T cells in children may be factor in CD4 decrease

University of Utrecht - Novel method improves assessment of in vitro free chemical concentrations

University of Washington - Dendritic cells regulate inflammatory cytokines upon Chlamydia infection

University of Washington - Hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia stimulate atherosclerotic macrophages

University of Washington, Seattle - HIV genome degradation after minus-strand synthesis occurs via Rnase H cleavage

University of Wurzburg -  E coli hemolysin secretion system delivers antigen in Salmonella vaccine

University of Zurich - Risk of Port-A-Cath-related infections clarified in pediatric cancer patients

VA Salt Lake City Health Care System - Daclizumab shows promise for treatment

Vaso Active Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Company launches marketing campaign for external analgesic for arthritis pain

Vencor International - Medical diagnostic products company names Todd Davis president, CEO

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Hepatitis C virus protease inhibitor and interferon produce viral clearance

Viasys Healthcare Inc. - Medical technology company introduces access devices for enteral feeding

Vifor Ltd. - Companies extend agreement, market iron preparations in the U.S. and Canada

VioQust Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company adds senior management personnel to Chiral Quest

VisualMED Clinical Solutions Corp. - Healthcare software company installs first charting application for physicians

Vitae Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Drug discovery, development company appoints Alex Howarth chief business officer

WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia, New Delhi - Psychological trauma among tsunami victims widespread, World Health warns

Walter Reed Army Medical Center - Diabetes reduces the survival of patients who receive HCV-positive kidneys

Walter Reed Army Medical Center - Peptide-based, HER2/neu vaccine shows promise for prostate cancer therapy

Warner Chilcott - Investors acquire hormone-focused specialty drug company for $3.1 billion

Washington University - Decreased beta-cell K+ channels lead to glucose intolerance

XenoPort, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company files registration for initial public offering

Yokohama City University - Long-term induction of beta-CGRP in NEBs may play critical role in pulmonary AI

Yonsei University - Recent findings illuminate research in obesity pathogenesis

Yonsei University, Seoul - Rebamipide analyzed, pharmacological behavior clarified

Yonsei University, Seoul - Topography of Korean outer mandibular symphyseal region clarified

ZOLL Medical Corporation - Resuscitation devices manufacturer announces results of two studies

Zix Corporation - Electonic communications company chosen for lab connectivity devices

dbMotion Ltd. - N. American subsidiary to bring virtual patient records to U.S., Canada market

deCODE - Discovery of ancient genetic inversion offers glimpse of natural selection

eyeonics, inc. - U.S. implants of intraocular lenses surpass 13,000 during first year on market

sanofi-aventis - European Commission fines certain producers of monochloroacetic acid

sanofi-aventis - Pharmaceutical company comments on chemical manufacturer Rhodia's legal steps

sanofi-aventis Group - FDA licenses Menactra for protection against meningococcal disease