Medicine and Law Weekly

National Tsing Hua University - Recent findings illuminate research in epstein-barr virus

Nestle - Food company introduces sugar-free coffee creamer

Neurobiological Technologies, Inc. - Biotechnology co. chooses corporation to manage ischemic stroke treatment trials

New York Blood Center - Microarray assay used to type DNA and detect new alleles in donor cohorts

New York Prostate Institute - Permanent prostate brachytherapy has good long-term outcome

New York State Department Health, Albany - Evolving health delivery system designed to meet needs of changing HIV epidemic

New York University - Interferon regulatory factor examined, nature of activation defined

NicOx S.A. - Pharmaceutical company strengthens development team

Niigata University - Dopaminergic lesions studied, influences on growth factor signals shown

Ninewells Hospital, Dundee - Aldosterone adversely affects coronary artery disease and LV abnormalities

Nonlinear Dynamics - Bioinformatics solutions provider announces appointment to marketing team

Northwest Biotherapeutics - Brain cancer treatment to undergo broader testing

Nova SE University, Ft. Lauderdale - Latin America/Caribbean nongovernmental organizations help prevent HIV infection

Novamass Analytical Ltd. - Novel LC/MS assay differentiates monoisotopic drug metabolites

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company announces executive appointments

Novo Nordisk - New method of growth hormone dosing improves height

ONCURA - Company involved in management of prostate cancer expands product line

Obesity Academy, Frankfurt - The bariatric quality of life (BQL) index is a valid instrument

Ogaki Municipal Hospital - Gallstone pancreatitis correlated to passed stone

Ohio Department of Health, Columbus - Raw egg shells in meringue pie cause of Salmonella outbreak in cafeteria

Ohio State University - Specialists call for heart patients to be screened for psychological distress

Orahealth USA, Inc. - Fifty million Americans suffer from painful recurrent canker sores

Oregon Health & Science University - TGF beta system sees cancer coming

Oregon Health & Science University - Utility and cost-effectiveness of routine preoperative CT scanning assessed

Oregon Health & Science University, Portland - Cause, possible treatment for abdominal fat in postmenopausal women found

Orthofix International NV - Orthofix's Physio-Stim now eligible for reimbursement in France

Osaka City University - Serum phosphate level is associated with advanced arteriosclerosis

Osaka University - BDNF protein synthesis potentiated in ephrin-exposed hippocampal neurons

Osaka University - Long-lasting neuron synapse formation studied, role of PKA revealed

Osaka University - MafA is a novel therapeutic target for diabetes

Osaka University - Reduced expression of Cdc42 may be responsible for abnormal lipid transport

P.J. Safarik University, Kosice - I/D ACE polymorphism is linked to pulmonary artery pressure in COPD patients

PD Hinduja National Hos & Med Res Ctr, Maharashtra - Reports describe recent advances in tuberculosis research

PET-Zentrum, Bad Berka - Histologic results correlated with PET findings in non-small cell lung cancer

PURE Bioscience - Bioscience company completes sale of water treatment division

Pacific Biometrics - Laboratory and research services provider names senior VP of operations

Partnership for Prescription Assistance - Grassroots program helps uninsured Nebraska residents get medicines

Patni Computer Systems, Ltd. - Computer systems company strengthens financial services executive team

Pedro Kouri Tropical Med Institute, Havana - Virus evolution pattern detected during a severe dengue epidemic in Cuba

Peoples Hospital of Peking University - Allogeneic dendritomas induce antitumor immunity against metastatic CC

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Clinical data: Cotara holds promise for treating brain cancer

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company receives IND clearance for antiviral clinical trial

Personnel - Continucare appoints two new officers

Personnel - Daniel R. Waldmann to lead Tenet's government relations

Pfizer Global Research & Development - ARD1 function in hypoxia response studied, retroviral RNA interference used

Pfizer Global Research & Development - Dendritic spine development analyzed, role of phosphatase complex defined

Pfizer Inc. - Torcetrapib uniformly inhibits cholesteryl ester transfer protein variants

Pharmion Corporation - Pharmaceutical company elects new member to board of directors

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. - Nonprofit agriculture education center receives contribution

Plasmon - Data archival company features picture archiving, communication system

Policlinico Bari - Peptide autoantibodies measured by automated enzyme immunoassay

Prince Wales Hospital, Hong Kong - Studies describe new findings in SARS research

Priority Healthcare Corporation - Healthcare services company to acquire SpectraCare, Inc.

Qiagen N.V.Conta - Nucleic acids separations company acquires artus GmbH

Quantros, Inc. - Web-based survey management application introduced

Quintiles Inc. - Health services company and Miami Children's Hospital ally for clinical research

Radbound University, Nijmegen - Hypercitrullination of CNS proteins is common in demyelinating disease

Radiation Therapy Services, Inc. - Radiation therapy center operator acquires centers from Dolphin Medical

Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited - Pharma company makes three antiretroviral formulation filings to WHO

Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited - Pharma company receives tentative U.S. FDA approval to market Lamivudine

Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma company appoints member to board of directors

Regional Health Insurance Foundation, Lodz - Health interventions should be social specific in post-communist society

Reimbursement - Is your facility correctly coding OPPS claims?

Research Center Borstel - Piceatannol may be used in DC-based vaccine for cancer immunotherapy

Rockhurst University, Kansas City - No magic in a physician's scale

Royal College Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin - Asphyxia in sleep-disordered breathing alters platelet function

Royal College of Physicians, London - MI management program has been successful in winning professional support

Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant -  Helicobacter pylori implicated in gastric cancer progression

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore - Efficacy of chondrocyte implantation for chondral knee defects determined

Royal Philips Electronics - Electronics company awarded diagnostic imaging contracts

Russian Academy of Sciences - Silicon diodes treat burns

SIH Telemedicine - Israel-based telemedicine systems developer reports Q1 2005 results, contracts

Saad Special Hospital, Al-Khobar - Swedish adjustable gastric band is good choice for morbidly obese patients

Santarus, Inc. - Gastrointestinal-focused pharmaceutical company submits NDA proton inhibitor

Schering-Plough Research Institute - Caelyx recommended as treatment of ovarian cancer in U.K.

Semmelweis University, Budapest - Recent findings in hypertension described

Senomyx, Inc. - Biotech company names new board member

SeraCare Life Sciences, Inc. - Biological materials manufacturer announces closing of public offering

Sharps Compliance Corp. - Medical waste disposal company clarifies disposal by mail industry developments

Showa University, Tokyo - IL-6 levels may reflect the severity of heart failure

Sichuan University - Researchers provide insight into treatment of EGFR-positive tumors

Sichuan University, Chengdu - Study examines development of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome

Siemens - Company takes over electrochemical biochip development from Infineon

Skyscape Inc. - Provider of interactive health-focused mobile systems offers diet tips

Sorin Group - Developer of technologies or cardiac surgery reports on stockholders meeting

St. Raphael Ziekenhuis, Louvain - Case-control study identified melanoma risk factors in Belgian population

St. Thomas' Hospital, London - Cardiac surgery patients with long ICU stay have greater risk of death

St. Vincentius Hospital, Antwerp - Clinical tuberculosis symptoms necessary to predict high PPD antibody titers

Stanford University - Nitrous oxide does not cause bowel distention during bariatric surgery

Stanford University Medical Center - Two researchers to join California university's stem cell research efforts

State Hospital Muerzzuschlag - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of obesity therapy

State University of New York College, Buffalo - Neonatal ICU adenovirus type 30 outbreak spread via ophthalmologic procedures

Steno Diabetes Center, Gentofte - PGC-1 beta variation linked to obesity

Stone Research Foundation - Jello Pops and Pop Tarts go head to head with popular sports bars

Sumitomo Hospital, Osaka - Adiponectin is promising therapeutic target for metabolic and vascular disease

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich - New findings in the area of dermatology described

TIBCO Software Inc. - Merck selects business integration software company

Tampere University Hospital - ApoA-I/C-III/A-IV SstI polymorphism is associated with carotid IMT

Terumo Europe N.V. - First patient enrolled in clinical trial of drug-eluting coronary stent

Texas A&M University - Copper-induced ROS generation studied, differential profiles revealed

Texas Instruments RFid Systems - Companies collaborate on radio frequency drug ID model to thwart counterfeiting

The Baxter International Foundation - Foundation awards grants in 6 countries to improve healthcare access

The Beryl Companies - Healthcare customer services provider adds 3 to management staff

The Children's Hospital at Montefiore - Inhaled drugs may offer new cancer option

The Freedonia Group, Inc. - Nanotechnology healthcare product demand projected to reach $6.5 billion in 2009

The Immune Response Corporation - Biopharmaceutical company announces trial of therapy for drug-naive HIV patients

The LEO Pharma Research Foundation - Malignant ascites researcher receives grant

The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia - Fad diets may increase odds of your child developing an eating disorder

ThermoGenesis Corp. - Agreement signed to sell fibrin sealant for orthopedic surgery in Netherlands

ThermoGenesis Corp. - Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005 passes House of Representatives

Thomas Jefferson University - Outcome of surgical and medical therapy compared in young patients

ThyroTec, Inc. - Wampole Laboratories named distributor of hypothyroidism test

Tigullio Hospital, Lavagna - LV and BiV pacing provided were slightly more favorable than RV pacing

Tokushima Bunri University, Kagawa - Data advance knowledge in apoptosis research

Tokyo Women's Medical University - Studies advance knowledge in liver cancer research

Toranomon General Hospital, Kanagawa - Recent findings illuminate research in virology

Toronto Western Hospital - Researchers' work adds to neuroscience body of knowledge

TranXenoGen, Inc. - Biotechnology company publishes proxy statement to shareholders

TransMolecular, Inc. - Phase 2 clinical study of chlorotoxin compound to treat brain cancer initiated

Treviglio Hospital, Italy - "Real life" study clarifies risk of recurrence for high-risk patients

TriCounty Hlth Department, Greenwood Village -  Escherichia coli O157:H7 outbreak associated with ground beef contamination

Tufts University - Bioavailability of synthetic and biosynthetic lycopene studied in humans

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Risk factors for tuberculosis and homelessness often overlap in U.S.

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC issues recommendations for newly arrived refugee children

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Duplex real-time PCR assay detects HIV DNA in dried blood spots

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Matrix metalloproteinase-9 is increased in tuberculous pleural effusions

U.S. Natl. Institutes of Health - Day care settings are a significant source of indoor allergens

United BioSource Corporation - Bryan R. Luce appointed to company's Medicare coverage advisory committee

United Bioemdical, Inc. - New findings in the area of vaccines development detailed

United Surgical Partners International, Inc. - Endoscopy surgery center acquired by Texas-based surgical facilities company

Univ. Nicolaus Copernicus, Bydgoszcz - Pediatric cancer patients vaccinated against HBV remain protected 60% of time

Univ. of Calfornia, San Diego - Approach aims to treat autism "right the first time"

Univ. of California, Berkeley - Blood-based TB test matches up to old skin test in study among health workers

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Antibody partially protects against syphilis

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Metabolic syndrome linked to increased risk of chronic kidney disease

Univ. of South Florida - Homicide-suicide in elders a growing concern

Universidade de Santiago de Compostela - Artificial neural networks predicts risk level of Betula pollen in the air

Universitat. Schleswig-Holstein Campus Kiel - Acute adverse effects of allogeneic lymphocyte immunization reported

Universitatsklinik Innsbruck, Austria - Positive results reported in wound healing, curing myocardial diseases

University Hospital of North Norway, Tromso - Anatomic and conventional primary repair of obstetric sphincter tears compared

University Hospital of Parma - Germline mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes detected in breast cancer patient

University Hospital, Bern - Recruitable collaterals are reciprocally tied to LV pressure during occlusion

University at Buffalo - College students think favorably, but act timidly about organ donation

University of Alabama - E1A-F expression was associated with COX-2 and MMP-7 overexpression

University of Alabama - Recent findings in cancer vaccines described

University of Algarve, Faro - Decavanadate effects in biological systems elucidated

University of Amsterdam - Prescription of heroin is less costly for society

University of Arkansas Med Science, Little Rock - SCCE is an immunotherapy target for ovarian cancer

University of Auckland - Laws of physics may explain asthma

University of Barcelona - Advances made in diagnosing hepatitis C infection in HIV± patients

University of Basel - Researchers note selective response of TAA-specific CTL to c-gamma-c cytokines

University of Berne - Reports advance knowledge in cervical cancer research

University of Birmingham - Angiopoietin-1 and angiopoietin-2 in diabetes mellitus, roles clarified

University of British Columbia - High TTG titers are sufficient for diagnosis

University of British Columbia - Phosphorylation and T cell activation studied, role of CD45 revealed

University of California Los Angeles - New findings in the area of ischemia described

University of California, Davis - HIV-1 integrase analyzed, conformational dynamics clarified

University of California, San Diego - Native hyaluronan produces less hypersensitivity than cross-linked hyaluronan

University of California, San Francisco - 18 major KSHV proteins of viral and cellular origin identified

University of California, San Francisco - Cochlear implantation feasible for OI patients

University of California, San Francisco - Insertion trauma of Nucleus Contour electrodes determined

University of California, San Francisco - Postmenopausal bilateral oophorectomy not linked to higher fracture risk

University of Cape Town - Cytochrome P450 2E1 genetic polymorphisms associated with esophageal cancer

University of Cologne - Adenocarcinoid of the appendix vermiformis studied

University of Colorado - Studies add new findings to breast cancer body of knowledge

University of Connecticut - Vascular development analyzed, Hif-2alpha requirement reported

University of Dusseldorf - Portal application of CD133+ BM stem cells may enhance hepatic regeneration

University of Edinburgh, Midlothian - Findings describe new data in oncology research

University of Florence - Endothelial growth factor receptor studied, link with ovarian carcinoma shown

University of Gothenburg - COX-2 expression examined, role in human prostate cancer established

University of Groningen - Concomitant benzodiazepine use in first-break patients differs between sexes

University of Helsinki - Studies describe new findings in hypertension research

University of Illinois - Researchers' data advance breast cancer research

University of Iowa - Manganese superoxide dismutase studied, protective fibroblast behavior revealed

University of Leeds, U.K. - Exposure to carcinogenic crop toxin lowered by simple intervention

University of Ljubljana - Urinary tract epithelial cells analyzed, differentiation noted

University of London - NSAID-induced small bowel pathology characterized

University of London Kings College - Osteopontin examined, increase following intranigral LPS injection noted

University of London Kings College - Technique can be used for life support in microgravity environments

University of Luebeck - Findings describe new data in atherosclerosis research

University of Mainz - Combination of anti-estrogenic therapy with radiation in breast cancer evaluated

University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur - Etiology and prognosticators of pediatric fulminant hepatic failure profiled

University of Manchester - Treponemal DNA not preserved in bone

University of Manchester, U.K. - Midday sun holds the key to good health, says researcher

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg - Sedentary habits in early adolescence influence body mass later

University of Marburg - AFMoC enhances predictivity of 3D QSAR

University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey - Skeletal muscles from malarial mice examined, modifications clarified

University of Michigan - Gene transfer technology, common virus used to block neuropathic pain

University of Michigan - Healthy campers are happy campers, new guideline says

University of Michigan - Women tend to overestimate breast cancer risk

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - Mitral valve repair can be achieved despite anterior leaflet shortening

University of Milano, Milan - Most patients given everolimus and low-dose CsA can stop steroids after a week

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis - AVP receptor antagonists are new class of hyponatremia treatments

University of Mississippi - New research in the area of hypertension detailed

University of Montreal - Animal model demonstrates course of epilepsy

University of Munich - Diffusion tensor imaging suitable for study of patellar cartilage

University of Munster - Recent findings in cardiology provide new insights

University of Navarra - Pacemakers, defibrillators aid survival of patients with heart insufficiency

University of Nebraska, Omaha - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of oncology

University of Newcastle - New data illuminates research in obesity and diabetes

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne - Telomerase improves proliferation of embryonic stem cells

University of North Carolina - Gene expression profiled in choline-deprived neural precursors

University of North Carolina - Rho GTPases examined, nature of recognition and activation defined

University of Nottingham - Novel generic approach developed for drug impurity profiling

University of Ottawa - UCP3 facilitates fatty acid oxidation in muscle

University of Padua - Screening protocol based on 12-lead ECG is recommended for athletes

University of Patras - Resting pulmonary function parameters predicted exercise capacity

University of Pennsylvania - Adult reported pneumococcal vaccination status of children inaccurate

University of Pennsylvania - Cerebrospinal fluid profiled in frontotemporal dementia and Alzheimer disease

University of Pennsylvania - Endothelial expression of E-selectin examined, induction clarified

University of Pennsylvania - Location, access to trauma centers often inadequate, inefficient

University of Pennsylvania - Prototype imager holds promise for at-home breast screening

University of Pennsylvania Hospital - Variation during tangential breast photon beam irradiation characterized

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia - Routine VF induction still remains a reasonable part of ICD placement

University of Perugia - Cardiovascular events occurring after acute pulmonary embolism analyzed

University of Pittsburgh - Newly developed treatment for severe grief shown more effective

University of Pittsburgh - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of obesity therapy

University of Queensland - High-throughput screen devised for GABA_A and glycine receptors

University of Queensland - Research links heavy drinking and increased mental health risk

University of Rhode Island - Knee injury causes decrease in lubrication, has implications for arthritis

University of Rochester, New York - Booster vaccine for adolescents and adults shows promise

University of Sao Paulo - Recent findings in varicella vaccines provide new insights

University of Sao Paulo Medical School - New equations needed for bioelectrical analysis in morbidly obese patients

University of Sassari - Glucocorticoids may contribute to organ damage associated with HT

University of Science & Technology China - Gastric parietal cells studied, ezrin membrane localization defined

University of South Dakota, Sioux Falls - Altered leptin physiology linked to decline in reproduction function

University of Southern California - Neuronal apoptosis examined, JIP1 stress-responsive regulation noted

University of Southern California, Los Angeles - Study determined survival for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests

University of Texas - Pharmacogenetics of hydrochlorothiazide characterized

University of Texas, Dallas - Low density lipoprotein receptor-related protein studied, effects defined

University of Texas, San Antonio - Translation regulatory signaling pathways studied, down-regulation revealed

University of Tokyo - Kruppel-like transcription factor KLF5 is required for adipogenesis

University of Toronto - Beliefs of Ontario midwives about influenza immunization reported

University of Toronto - Changing attitudes towards polio vaccination can be difficult

University of Toronto - Effective management of dyslipidemia reduces cardiovascular risk

University of Toulouse - Lewis b antigen has a slight protective effect on HIV infection

University of Tubingen - Feasibility of 3D proton MR spectroscopic imaging of prostate cancer studied

University of Vienna - Increase of hs-CRP and SAA identifies presence of active atherosclerotic disease

University of Virginia - Oxidative stress studied, nature of reduced apoptosis clarified

University of Virginia - Scientists offer a new understanding of jet lag

University of Warwick, Coventry -  Mycobacerium bovis persists in farm environment outside of host

University of Washington - Reports describe recent advances in atherosclerosis research

University of Wisconsin - New research in the area of skin cancer detailed

University of Yamanashi - Study examined link between pulse pressure and coronary vasomotor dysfunction

University of the Mediterranean, Marseille - New findings in oncology described

University of the Sacred Heart, Rome - Platelet NA⁺/H⁺ exchanger shows an alkaline shift in syndrome X

Valentis, Inc. - Cardiovascular therapies company grants gene technology license to Organon Labs

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville - Exercise, weight control may help reduce risk of breast cancer

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Researchers describe findings in cardiology studies

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. - U.K. oncology center adopts image-guided radiation therapy for treating cancer

Vascular Solutions, Inc. - U.S. FDA grants clearance for U.S. sales of 7F Langston dual lumen catheter

Venetec International - Catheter securement company announces contract with Saint Luke's Health System

Vermed - Electrocardiogram traction liner to eliminate electrode slippage introduced

Vrije University of Brussels - Complications arose from subcutaneous infusion ports

Walgreen Co. - O'Dell retires, Don Huonker named VP of pharmacy services by drugstore chain

Washington University, St. Louis - Muscle PPAR-alpha signaling linked to obesity-related diabetes

Waterfront Media - Web site resource launched for pregnant woman

Williams Bailey Law Firm, L.L.P. - Jury verdict is a win for clients injured by diet drug

Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, Inc. - Medical devices components manufacturer opens facility in Tijuana, Mexico

Wroclaw Medical University - Fucosylation of serum glycoproteins occurred in lung cancer patients

XOMA Ltd. - David Boyle named CFO, Peter Davis plans retirement at protein-focused company

YM BioSciences Inc. - Anti-cancer vaccine proof of concept study in men with HDPC completed

Yamaguchi University -  Scutellaria radix component inhibits myeloma cell proliferation

Yamaguchi University - Alpha enolase overexpressed in hepatitis C virus-related liver cancer

ZLB Behring - American Red Cross lets manufacturing agreement for immunoglobulin expire

Zix Corporation - Three nonprofit healthcare facilities select secure e-mail encryption system

sanofi-aventis - Heart federation, drug company partner to prevent cardiovascular disease

sanofi-aventis - Higher doses of clopidogrel yields quicker platelet inhibition, study shows