Medicine and Law Weekly

Miyazaki Medical College Hospital - Pomegranate juice impairs enteric CYP3A function in rats

Monash Medical Center, Clayton - Arthritis examined, nature of reduced severity defined

Monash University, Clayton - Noninvasive method of isolating fetal cells from cervical mucus reported

Montefiore Cough Center, New York - Depression common in people with chronic cough

Mosaic Nutraceuticals - Nutraceutical company completes testing of VitalHealth Premium Creatine Chew

Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York - Mutant BRAF boosts melanoma cell dedifferentiation

Mukogawa Women's University - White-skinned sweet potato components possess antidiabetic activity

Nagoya City University, Aichi - Effects of irradiation on adhesion molecules in colon cancer cells examined

Nagoya University, Aichi - Midkine repression prevents balloon injury-induced neointima formation

Nagoya University, Aichi - Overexpressed S100A2 is implicated in esophageal cancer progression

National Institute of Cancer Research, Genoa - Modification prevents urinary retention in bladder replacement in women

National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi - Cytokine-encoding plasmid delivery improves immune response

National Institute of Infectious Disease, Tokyo -  Mycobacterium leprae examined, immunomodulating agent identified

National Meningitis Association - Association supports meningococcal disease vaccination for youth

National University of Singapore -  Averrhoa bilimbi fractions possess anti-diabetic activity

Nemours - Child healthcare provider completes electronic medical record integration

NeoPharm, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company announces PRECISE trial update

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company submits new drug application for insomnia treatment

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. - Study shows effects of non-narcotic drug at promoting sleep onset, maintenance

New York Medical College - Parents do not recognize consequences of neglecting childhood sleep problems

New York University - Laughter-induced asthma: It's no joke

North Shore Hospital, Auckland - Single-lead atrial pacing is usually best pacing choice

Northwestern University, Chicago - Protein essential for hearing also vital for pain perception

Northwestern University, Chicago - Targeting of herpesvirus capsid transport in axons studied

Novavax Inc. - Preclinical results with transdermal drug technology announced

Novo Nordisk - Nearly 80% of nurses get needlestick injuries caring for diabetic patients

Nuffield Orthopaedic Center, Oxford, U.K. - Surgery no better than rehabilitation for low back pain

Nuvelo, Inc. - Phase 3 program designed for treatment of central venous catheter occlusion

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation - Studies show danger of second hand smoke; product detects harmful smoke

OXIS International, Inc. - Antioxidant biomarker company released oxidative stress survey

Occupational Health + Rehabilitation Inc - Occupational healthcare provider reports financial results for the quarter

Odense University Hospital - CarboMedics prosthetic heart valve proves reliable and safe

Ohio Health Advocacy Network - Partnership formed to educate consumers on Medicare prescription drug benefit

Ohio State University, Columbus - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of stem cell transplantation

Ohio University, Athens - Reports advance knowledge in proteomics research

Oita University - C-reactive protein linked to insulin resistance in diabetic patients

Okayama University - One-stage urethroplasty with parameatal foreskin flap effective

Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Athens - Deferoxamine infusion protects myocardium against reperfusion injury

Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Phase III metastatic melanoma trial studying Sorafenib initiated

Oregon State University - Talalay receives Pauling Prize for Health Research

Organon - Companies collaborate to develop biotherapeutics drugs

Orphan Medical, Inc. - Medical company gives update on treatment of narcolepsy

Orthopedic Clinic Hospital, Lovran - Case of femoral neck tumor reported

Orthovita, Inc. - Orthopedic biomaterial producer presents paper at conference

Osaka City University - JNK activation mediates receptor agonist-induced PAI-1 expression

Osaka University - Hepatocyte growth factor ameliorates cardiac dysfunction in hamster hearts

Othera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Phase I trial for topical eye drop met primary endpoints

Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Camden - Family members don't disrupt care during invasive procedures

PDA Verticals Corporation - Software developer to bundle medical applications for mobile manager device use

PPD, Inc. - Eshelman exercises options and holds the shares

PSS World Medical, Inc. - Medical products distributor announces financial results

Parma Hospital - Researchers describe findings in immunology studies

Paul Brousse Hospital, Villejuif - SSCP analysis is a quick investigatory tool for hepatitis A outbreaks

Peking University - L-arginine can reduce synthesis of extracellular matrix-collagen

Personnel - Cigna names G. David Shafer president of Cigna Pharmacy Management

Personnel - Greenway announces promotion of executive leaders and new hire

Personnel - Health Net appoints new vice president of sales

PharmaMar - Clinical trial results of drug in prostate, ovarian, breast cancer presented

Phenomix Corporation - Drug discovery company closes series B financing at $40 Million

Philips Medical Systems - Electronics company appoints executive vice president and CEO

Pri-Med Institute - Survey shows physicians stymied by prescription costs

Prince Wales Hospital, Hong Kong - Temporal-spatial SARS spread in hospital consistent with airborne transmission

Prometic Life Sciences Inc. - Biopharma company announces management team changes

Proneuron Biotechnologies Inc. - Spinal cord injury trial has new treatment site

Providence Portland Medical Center - Strategies to enhance tumor visibility improve cancer immunotherapy

Public Health Agency of Canada - Long-term passive smoking exposure may increase risk in premenopausal women

Purdue University - Comfort a cornerstone for many female friendships

Purdue University - New opportunities arise from old chemistry in surface science

Quality Assurance - AHIP president testifies on rewarding quality healthcare practices

Queen Mary's School of Med., London - Protein prevents detrimental immune effects of bacterial sepsis

RAND Corp. - Alcohol use and victimization predicts high risk sex in cohabiting adults

RWTH Aachen University - Cortical activation via implanted wireless prosthesis shown in cat

Radboud University, Nijmegen - Urocortin I examined, evidence of neurohormone activity reported

Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited - Generic Clarithromycin immediate release tablets to launch in U.S.

Regional Cancer Center, Kerala - Recent studies add new data to breast cancer research

Research Corporation Technologies - Technology investment company appoints new CEO

Rijnmond Zuid Medical Center, Rotterdam - No cardiac ischemia was found in cardiac asymptomatic hypothyroid patients

Rincon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Biopharmaceuticals company announces research collaboration with Biogen Idec

Royal Free Hospital, London - TNF-alpha and IL-6 correlate dichotomously with coronary collateral flow index

Royal Free University College, London - Wnt/beta-catenin pathway involved in acute myeloid leukemia pathogenesis

Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow - Vascular rings often present with common symptoms

Ruhr University of Bochum - DJ-1 analyzed, central nervous system expression defined

Russian Academy of Medical Sciences - Maternal cells contaminate embryonic tissues from spontaneous abortions

Russian Research Center, Moscow - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of oncology

Rutgers University - Information on risks of eating saltwater fish needs broader audience

S3 Investment Company - Investment company receives order from GE Medical for imaging injector system

SCOLR Pharma, Inc. - Pilot test of controlled delivery technology for osteoporosis therapy initiated

SCOLR Pharma, Inc. - U.S. human testing of 12-hour release ibuprofen tablets initiated

SUNY Buffalo -  M. catarrhalis studied, conserved hemoglobin-utilization protein identified

SUNY, Stony Brook - Gene keeps neural cells on correct developmental path

San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza - Liver steatosis has little bearing on response to hepatitis C therapy

San Diego Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetes therapy

San Giovanni Battista Torino Hospital, Turin - Prophylaxis stalls viral recurrence in transplanted carriers of YMDD mutants

Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. - Steven J. Mento appointed to board of directors by DNA-focused research company

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - Radiology residents can accurately assess after-hours patients for stroke

Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Neutrophil-specific chemokines examined, specific cell production revealed

Schering-Plough Corporation - Michael Perelman, MD, named VP, global project management, by healthcare company

Scripps Institution of Oceanography - Earthquake stations take long view of Sumatran slip

Scripps Research Institute - Growth factor analyzed, induced signaling of pancreatic epithelium revealed

Sejong University, Seoul - The legume by-product 4-0-methylgallic acid blunts angiogenic activity

Sequenom - Link between ICAM1 gene and breast cancer metastasis reported in published study

SeraCare Life Sciences, Inc. - Life sciences company announces pricing of public offering of common stock

Shire U.S., Inc. - $77B in lost income is attributed to ADHD annually in the U.S.

Sichuan University, Chengdu - Cerulein-induced pancreatitis studied, toll-like receptor detected

Sigma-Aldrich Corporation - New mouse/rat tissue extract array for identifying expressed proteins launched

Skin Cancer - Dermatologist offers advise on precautions to help prevent skin cancer

Sonus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Results of clinical pharmacology study of paclitaxel product presented

St. George Hospital, London - Transvaginal ultrasonography accurately detects ectopic pregnancy

St. Thomas Hospital, London - Recent findings illuminate research in hematology

Stanford University - Researchers' work adds to gene transfer body of knowledge

Stanford University - Treatment of sleep-disorder breathing prevented sleepwalking

State University of New York Stony Brook -  Y. pseudotuberculosis YopB functions involve insertion into host membrane

Sterigenics International Inc. - Sterilization services company expands with new facilities in Germany, China

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. - Novel sample prep method improves polymorph analysis

Sungkyunkwan University - Pap smear useful in cytomorphological tumor analysis

SurModics, Inc. - Drug delivery technology company announces $1 million investment in ThermopeutiX

Swedish Institute Infectious Disease Ctl, Solna - Europe still lacks epidemiological field forces to quickly diagnose outbreaks

Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taipei - Angiotensin II enhances insulin sensitivity in vitro and in vivo

Tampere University Hospital - Injection site doesn't affect outcome of Botox spastic equinus treatment

Tata Memorial Hospital, Maharashtra - MLL gene aberrations identified in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Taylor Madison - Company completes $1 million private placement

Technion-Israel Institute of Technology - Studies describe new findings in diabetes pathogenesis research

Tel Aviv University, Petah Tiqwa - Reduced endomyocardial blood flow, perfusion at rest characterize ischemia

The Gold Coast Cure - Program of diet, exercise and supplements promoted

The Starr Foundation - New York foundation awards $50 million to 3 institutions for stem cell research

Thomas Jefferson University - Enlarged prostate drug allows for less invasive prostate biopsies

Tokyo Medical & Dental University - Best vector systems for gene transduction into dendritic cells studied

Tokyo Medical University - Blood velocity may be modulated by cardiac-and blood pressure-phases

Tokyo Medical University - Pharmacologic stress SPECT aids risk stratification before aortic surgery

Tokyo Medical University - Uterine 3-methylcholanthrene exposure triggers overexpressed oncogene hWAPL

Tokyo Metropolitan Inst. of Medical Science - Hepatitis C hypervariable region 1 sequence changes imply viral persistence

Tokyo Women's Medical University - Interleukin-2 studied, effect on telomerase reverse transcriptase clarified

Tokyo Women's Medical University - Platelet factor 4 gene transfection prevents tumor-associated vessel formation

TriZetto - 21st Facets system's sale to Medicare Advantage health plan announced

Trinity College, Dublin - Diets high in mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids compared

Tsing Hua University - Sequence comparison of influenza A viruses aids vaccine design

Tufts University, Boston - Atorvastatin is most effective for decreasing LDL cholesterol, hs-CRP, Lp-PLA2

Tufts University, Boston - Soda and sweet drinks likely the main source of calories in American diet

U.K. Health Protection Agency, London - Gay men with late HIV diagnosis have increased short-term mortality

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Carcinogen-DNA adducts formed in mammary cells treated with benzopyrene

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Diet and physical activity surveyed among Americans trying to lose weight

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Management of anthrax meningitis reviewed

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - New immunization recommendations issued for meningococcal disease

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Pregnancy-related mortality in United States assessed

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Agency establishes commission to work on strengthening and sustaining Medicaid

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Reports advance knowledge in anthrax vaccines research

U.S. Institute of Medicine - Children need better cancer drugs, says expert panel

U.S. National Cancer Institute - VEGF-D has direct and indirect effects on breast carcinoma cell proliferation

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Memory CD4+ T cells decline in multiple tissues during SIV infection

U.S. Natl. Institutes of Health - Researchers discover how insulin allows entry of glucose into cells

Univ Hospital for Children & Adolescents, Erlangen - Smaller uterine size found in some patients with karyotype 45,X

Univ. Clinical Center Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel - Antiangiogenic immunotherapy targets signals that fortify cancer growth

Univ. of California, San Diego - Reports describe recent advances in cardiology research

Univ. of California, San Diego - Type 2 diabetes patients failing oral therapy identified

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Secondhand smoke packs heavy toll; nearly as significant as smoking

Univ. of Texas Southwestern - Allergies increase risk for corneal transplant rejection

Univer. of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington - Article provides guidelines for the prevention of CAD in cancer patients

Universidad Complutense de Madrid - Signal transduction studied, critical role of peptide receptor residue revealed

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - Epitopes of Schistosoma fatty acid-binding protein mapped

University College London - Dendritic cells may promote the persistence of hepatitis C

University Hospital Aachen - Interferon alfacon-1 for chronic hepatitis C may cause skin eruptions

University Hospital Freiburg - Oral silymarin for chronic hepatitis C does not lower liver enzyme levels

University Hospital of Gasthuisberg, Louvain - Efficacy and tolerability of radiotherapy for gynecomastia investigated

University Hospital of Innsbruck - Tetranectin-positive islet cells can be maintained in culture

University Hospital, Geneva - Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy used as surrogate to brachytherapy boost

University of Amsterdam - Immune activation modulates hematopoiesis through CD27 and CD70 interactions

University of Angers - RhoA/Rho kinase pathway studied, influence on facial vein myogenic tone revealed

University of Antwerp - Combating chronic heart failure requires setting up centers for continuous care

University of Birmingham - Error model improves identification of differentially expressed genes

University of British Columbia, Vancouver - Osteopontin encourages melanoma growth and invasion

University of Burgundy - Metabolic syndrome prevalent in heart attack patients

University of California - Scholarship program for cancer research announces winners

University of California, Riverside - Utility of high-resolution magic-angle spinning NMR evaluated

University of California, San Francisco - Blockade of Wnt-1 signaling induced apoptosis in human colorectal cancer cells

University of Chile, Santiago - Pharmaceutical care plans may contribute to improved blood lipid values

University of Colorado - Adaptor protein analyzed, role in distinct apoptosis mechanisms defined

University of Connecticut - Auditory brain stem nuclei studied, regulation after cochlear ablation shown

University of Copenhagen - Glucagon-related peptide as neurotransmitter reviewed

University of Duisburg Gesamthsch, Essen - Embryonic stem cells significantly contribute to adult hematopoiesis

University of East Anglia - DNA topoisomerase blockers show anti-trypanosomal activity

University of Edinburgh, Midlothian - Researchers' data advance ovarian cancer research

University of Erlangen-Nurnberg - Animals with destrin mutations model lymphangiogenesis

University of Florida - Doctors miss depression diagnosis in many heart patients

University of Florida, Gainesville - Some patients may fare better with one particular strategy for managing AF

University of Graz - Biphasic insulin aspart reduces postprandial hyperlipidemia

University of Groningen - Measurements of CFR and FFR can aid decision-making in coronary stenosis

University of Hamburg - Prion protein examined, nature of neuronal receptor recruitment clarified

University of Heidelberg Hospital - Histological features and transformation of inverted papilloma characterized

University of Helsinki - Automation-assisted screening effective in Finnish public health trial

University of Hertfordshire - Obesity in women can be managed by therapy, study claims

University of Hong Kong - PDCD1 is a susceptibility gene for rheumatoid arthritis in China

University of Hong Kong - Tyrosine kinase inhibitor PTK787 overpowers angiogenesis and liver cancer

University of Illinois - New findings in the area of breast cancer described

University of Illinois, Chicago - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of Alzheimer disease

University of Kentucky - UK receives $6 million for Appalachia Community Cancer Network

University of Kiel - Galactocerebrosidase and galactosylcerebroside metabolism linked to cancer cells

University of Laval, Quebec City - Pseudotyped retroviral vectors kill cancer and augment suicide gene therapy

University of Liege - Photodynamic therapy stimulates COX-2 release from cancer cells

University of Lisbon - New findings in tuberculosis vaccines described

University of Ljubljana - Apo B is associated with functional and morphological changes of the artery wall

University of Manchester - Low grip strength related to BMD, vertebral fracture in women

University of Manitoba - Lifesaving allergy drug out of reach for many in need

University of Mansoura - Hepatic stellate cell proliferation studied, influences clarified

University of Medical Center Rotterdam - New findings in pneumococcal vaccines described

University of Melbourne -  E. coli enterotoxin studied, role of H-NS in regulation defined

University of Melbourne - Chronic depolarization enhances effects of BDNF in auditory neuron rescue

University of Miami - Angiogenesis declines without sustained gene expression after VEGF transfer

University of Miami - Aortic augmentation pressure predicts adverse outcomes in patients with CAD

University of Michigan - Long-lasting depression more common among blacks and Mexican Americans

University of Michigan - Monocyte chemoattractant protein studied, regulatory role defined

University of Michigan Health System - High cost threatens supply of ob/gyns in U.S.

University of Montreal - Data advance knowledge in cardiology research

University of Montreal - Dynamic genetic architecture of metabolic syndrome attributes described

University of Munich - Study examined vessel geometry and vascular brachytherapy of in-stent restenosis

University of Munster - Bortezomib combined with dexamethasone to treat patients with multiple myeloma

University of Munster - Novel CT angiography system improves coronary stent imaging

University of Munster - Spermatozoa volume regulation studied, effects of K⁺ channel blockers shown

University of Nebraska, Omaha - Physician involvement in patient care associated with favorable HSCT outcomes

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque - Extracellular enzymes alter the blood-retinal barrier in diabetic eyes

University of New South Wales, Syndey - Proteins identified in extracellular matrix involved in ESC growth maintenance

University of Nijmegen Medical Center - Huntington disease examined, expression of apoptosis-related markers defined

University of North Carolina - Nod1 and Nod2 receptors examined, infection-mediated induction defined

University of North Carolina - Tight junctions analyzed, requirement for claudin palmitoylation noted

University of Ottawa - Cystatin-C & beta trace protein are poor markers of renal function in pregnancy

University of Oulu - Findings describe new data in cardiology research

University of Oxford - Early T-cell responses to dengue virus epitopes described

University of Palermo - Genetic heterogeneity in subgingival C. albicans isolates from HIV patients

University of Parma - Research in mental health provides new insights

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia - Hyperbaric oxygen exposure produces few unintended effects in treated tumors

University of Pisa - Studies advance knowledge in neurodegeneration research

University of Pittsburgh - "Sonic flashlight" puts ultrasound images in physician's line of sight

University of Pittsburgh - Chemokine CXCL14 is a potent dendritic cell chemoattractant

University of Pittsburgh - Researchers' data advance drug development research

University of Rovira & Virgili, Reus - FABP-2, APOE, and PPAR gamma genes influence women's triglyceride metabolism

University of Sao Paulo - Increased blood pressure found in offspring of diabetic mothers

University of Sheffield - Mitochondrial fission studied, nature of regulation clarified

University of South Florida - Cochrane Review Group and Blue Cross/Blue Shield set up ASH/ASCO guidelines

University of South Manchester Hospital - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer

University of Southern California - Motexafin gadolinium disrupted zinc metabolism in human cancer cell lines

University of Southern California, Los Angeles - HCV viremia is associated with drug use in young coinfected women

University of Southern California, Los Angeles - Heart condition has similar characteristics, outcome in pregnancy or peripartum

University of Tasmania - Relation between knee structure alteration and BMI examined

University of Texas - Reports describe recent advances in insulin resistance research

University of Texas, San Antonio - Improved abuse screening could improve health of young minority women

University of Tokyo - NADPH oxidase inhibitor prevents proteinuria in diabetic nephropathy

University of Toronto - Donepezil and galantamine have similar effects on cognitive decline

University of Turku - Proteomic approach may help classify patients by PCOS etiology

University of Turku, Finland - Testosterone appears to benefit, not harm, men's cardiovascular health

University of Utah - Infertile males examined, novel sperm protamine abnormality identified

University of Utrecht - Small interfering RNA halts joint inflammation in murine arthritis models

University of Verona - Vaccine strategies for chronic viral infections reviewed

University of Virginia - Cellular stretch examined, role of integrin activation and matrix binding shown

University of Virginia, Charlottesville - Only adverse effects of spironolactone in pediatrics was alteration of potassium

University of Wales - Diagnostic spirometry use characterized in United Kingdom

University of Washington - System to detect early signs of adverse vaccine events developed

University of Zurich - Bioaerosols cause subclinical 'toxic pneumonitis' at low exposure

Uppsala University - Disparate angiogenesis may create bleeding disturbances in LNG-IUD users

Uppsala University - Islet coxsackievirus infection leads to inflammatory gene expression

Upstate Medical University, Syracuse - New findings in the area of obesity pathogenesis described

VA Puget Sound Health Care Systems, Seattle - High-dose regions linked to likelihood of cure after prostate brachytherapy

VIVUS, Inc. - MUSE urethral suppository erectile dysfuncation trial results presented

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Cyclooxygenase-1 targeted for prevention and treatment of ovarian cancer

Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Los Angeles - Amiodarone and sotalol are equally efficacious for atrial fibrillation

Victorian Infect Dis Reference Lab, Melbourne - Human coronavirus OC43 caused influenza-like illness in aged-care facilities

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond - Patient-clinician relationships affect drug adherence behaviors

Wake Forest University - Fat mass and lean mass are highly heritable characteristics

Wake Forest University - Genes linked to fasting insulin levels found on chromosomes 19 and 5

Wake Forest University - Multiple views from CT scans may improve diagnosis

Wake Forest University - Research participants concerned about genetic discrimination

Wake Forest University - Students who get drunk weekly have higher risk of injuries

Washington Hospital Center - Preoperative clopidogrel raises hemostatic reoperation risk, transfusion needs

Western Media Group Corporation - First phase of MedLink EHR LaserCard application completed

Yokohama City University, Kanagawa - Induction chemotherapy and radiation compared to concurrent chemoradiotherapy

Zymogenet Inc. - Clinical pharmacokinetics of TNF antagonists reviewed

bioMerieux - MDS Diagnostic Services selects company to automate 8 laboratories

iVOW, Inc. - Chronic, morbid obesity-focused company reports first quarter 2005 results