Medicine and Law Weekly

Munchen Pasing Clinic, Munich - Multislice CT angiography can reduce invasive angiography

NPS Pharmaceuticals - Year-2 trial data show benefit of alendronate after PTH therapy for osteoporosis

Nagasaki University - MSCs may interact with epidermal keratinocytes to accelerate wound healing

Nagoya City University - Oral vaccine shows promise for eradication of Helicobacter pylori

Nanjing University - Researchers' data advance colorectal cancer research

National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo - Safety of laparoscopic intracorporeal rectal transection evaluated

National Display Systems Inc. - Manufacturer of medical-grade LCD displays releases EndoVue

National Down's Syndrome Society - National society launches curriculum for students with disabilities

National Taiwan University - Inverse relation between H. pylori and morbid obesity found

National University of Singapore - Neuron axonal growth and synaptic functions studied, regulation clarified

National Vision, Inc. - Optical company reports revenue of $58.7 million

NationsHealth, Inc. - Healthcare company announces revenue for the quarter increased 19%

Natrol, Inc. - Dietary supplement company announced net income of $291,000

Natural Selection, Inc. - Grant awarded to research and develop software for microRNA detection

Netherlands Vaccine Institute - Studies add new findings to meningitis vaccines body of knowledge

NeuroInsights - Report examines neurotechnology market

Neurochem Inc. - Pharmaceutical company reported a net loss of $18.7 million

Nippon Medical College, Tokyo - Adipose-derived stem cells undergo neurogenesis in vitro

North Carolina State University - Novel liquid medium supports growth of 7 Bartonella species

Northeastern Ohio University - Alveolar liquid clearance analyzed, role of protein kinase A defined

Northfield Laboratories Inc. - PolyHeme developer reports $20.3 million loss for the fiscal year

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago - Breakthrough Candida infections occurred in patients receiving voriconazole

Northwestern University, Chicago - Common internal controls needed for drug assessment using meta-analysis

Novo Nordisk - Insulin products Monotard and Ultratard to be removed from market

Novo Nordisk - Pharma company reorganizes into two research units

NovoStent Corporation - Stent technology development company closes second round of financing

NutraCea - Rice bran nutrient research company reduces loss by 60%

Nuvelo, Inc. - Publication of data from study of NU206 announced

Odyssey Thera, Inc. - Biotech company awarded European patent for PCA technology

Ohio State University - Isolation and characterization of H3N2 influenza A virus from turkeys

Ohio State University - Researchers describe findings in breast cancer studies

Omnicell, Inc. - Ohio healthcare provider selects supply automation system

Optimer Pharmaceuticals - Novel bivalent aminoglycoside antibiotics synthesized

Oulu University Hospital - Youngest CAD patients had the poorest health related quality of life

PLIVA-Research and Development Ltd. - Thermal behavior of amorphous trehalose drug mixture characterized

PSS World Medical, Inc. - Marketer and distributor of medical products names chief operating officer

Pall Corporation - Filtrations company names senior vice president and general counsel

Panacos Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Antiviral therapeutic products company appoints executive vice president and CFO

Patient Care - Louisiana Technology Fund invests in consumer health insurance navigation

Pegasus Biologics, Inc. - OrthAdapt Bioimplant granted 501K clearance from U.S. FDA

Peking University, Beijing - HIV-1 protease inhibitor derivatives have antiviral activity

Pennsylvania State College of Medicine - Computer program complements genetic counseling for breast cancer risk

Personnel - Delta Dental names Frazier Sherrill sales director for three southern states

Personnel - Dr. Thomas A. Tombrello joins Arrowhead scientific advisory board

Pharmasset - Pharma company appoints VP regulatory affairs, VP chemistry

Pharmexa - Preliminary results from breast cancer vaccine trial reported

Pharming Group N.V. - Japanese patent on recombinant human lactoferrin awarded to biotech company

PhytoMedical Technologies, Inc. - Biopharma company announces appointment of new president and CEO

Pochon CHA University, Kyonggi-do - Bee venom induces synovial fibroblast apoptosis via caspase-3 activation

Point Medical, Dijon - Ezetimibe with simvastatin treatment enabled more patients to reach LDL-C target

Polydex Pharmaceuticals Limited - Update on Ushercell clinical trial provided

Porto Medical School, Oporto - New findings in the area of neurology detailed

Postgrad. Inst. of Med. Education, Chandigarh - Vitamin C may merit close scrutiny for the treatment of heart disease

Prince of Wales Hospital - Do benefits of endocrine therapy for breast cancer outweigh risks?

ProMetic Life Sciences Inc. - Life science company 6-month revenues at $6.3 million

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. - Managed care company reports $32.4 million in revenues

Public Health Service, Vitoria-Gastiez - Socio-economic inequalities in diabetes in Basque Country reported

Quidel Corp. - Sensitivity of thin film bacterial vaginosis test shown in clinical study

Quintiles Transnational Corp. - Health services company reports 2nd quarter net revenue of $537 million

Radboud University, Nijmegen - Effectiveness of nevirapine studied for prevention of congenital AIDS

Radiation Effects Research Foundation, Hiroshima - Individual variation of somatic gene mutability related to cancer susceptibility

Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Cleveland - Hyperoxia studied, effects in neonatal peribronchial smooth muscle clarified

Ranbaxy Research Laboratories - Oxazolidinones active against M. tuberculosis-infected macrophages

ReGen Therapeutics Plc - U.S. patent on use of Colostrinin as an inducer of cytokines granted

Revotar Biopharmaceuticals AG - Biopharma company receives funding for selectin antagonist discovery program

Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company announces $9.65 million private placement

Rice University, Houston - Initial cell seeding density effects temporomandibular joint disc regeneration

RiverVest Venture Partners - Venture capital fund names managing director

Robarts Research Institute - Glycemic effects of incretins in type 1 diabetes reviewed

Rosalind Franklin University, North Chicago - Huntington disease modeled, neuronal vulnerability clarified

Royal Free & University College, London - Extracorporeal albumin dialysis effective for BRIC w/ renal impairment

Rush University of Medical Center, Chicago - Analysis confirms that overall findings of CONVINCE study are robust

Saga Medical School - Subtypes of peripheral lung adenocarcinoma differentiated by thin-section CT

Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome - Cerebellar neuron neurotoxicity studied, ATP and ATPgammaS induction revealed

Santarus, Inc. - Specialty pharma company reports $3.8 million in revenue

SeeBeyond - Arizona medical center selects system to integrate hospital patient care systems

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

Seoul National University College of Medicine - H₂ O₂ accumulation changes map kinase signaling in aged human skin

Shandong Tumor Hospital - Immunization of mice with liquor from zooid of Antheraea pernyi studied

Shanghai Second Medical University - Hippocampal neuron synaptic transmission studied, modulation clarified

Shantou University, Shantou Guangdong - Patients with CHD have higher expression of HO-1 in heme oxygenase-1

Shinshu University - Method for malaria vaccine development uses full-length cDNA libraries

Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo - Hypothalamo-hypophyseal examined, salusin and vasopressin association revealed

SiVault Systems, Inc. - Partnership signed to combine medical security, information processing systems

Siemens Medical Solutions - FDA clears ARCADIS Avantic mobile C-arm

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Australia - High blood lactate levels may indicate poor prognosis in liver failure

Siyami Ersek Thoracic and CV Surgery Ctr, Istanbul - Studies describe new findings in restenosis research

Smith & Nephew - Orthopedic devices company, Alexandria sign knee implant development agreement

Song Do Medical Center, Seoul - Electrogalvanic stimulation and local injection therapy compared

Sonus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Cancer-focused pharma company raises $16.8 million in common stock placement

Southampton General Hospital - New findings in obstetrics described

Southampton General Hospital - Newborn screening for childhood hearing impairment leads to early detection

Southend Hospital, Essex - Darbepoetin alfa treatment is safe and cost-effective

Southwest College of Naturopathic Med., Arizona - Naturally occurring sulfur compound may help relieve osteoarthritis knee pain

Spectra Medical Systems - Swedish imaging company signs partnership agreement with Turkish distributor

Sports Medicine - Doctors seeing a problem of children overdosing on sports

Sunwin International Neutraceuticals, Inc. - Chinese neutraceutical company posts record FY 2005 financial results

SupplyScape Corp. - Companies to launch electronic pedigree for biopharmaceuticals

Swinburne University of Technology - Extent of amphetamine-induced driving impairment determined

Swiss Tropical Institute - Irrigated rice agriculture affects Japanese encephalitis

Taipei Veterans General Hospital - Potential of fecal RNA in diagnosing colorectal cancer evaluated

Targeted Genetics Corp. - Roger L. Hawley named to board of genetics-focused biotechnology company

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd - Technology services company enters agreement with Italian biotech firm

Taylor Madison Corp. - Mobile medical technologies developer moves to Over the Counter Bulletin Board

TeamStaff, Inc. - Healthcare staffing, payroll services company announces Q3 2005 results

Tecan - Provider to clinical diagnostics industry reports sales up in first half of 2005

Technical University of Munich - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of virology

The Female Health Company - Female condom company reports third quarter ended June 30, 2005 results

ThermoGenesis Corp. - Shipment of disposable thrombin processing device to Biomet subsidiary CFT begun

Tianjin University - Geometric approach analyzes phylogenetic relationships of coronaviruses

Tohoku University - Neuronal genes studied, regulation and neural functions clarified

Tokyo University of Agriculture - Dietary magnesium examined, effect on bone loss in high phosphorus diet revealed

Tokyo University, Chiba - Repeated irradiation with gamma-rays exacerbated asthma

Tokyo Women's Medical University - Studies add new findings to tissue engineering body of knowledge

Toyama Med & Pharmaceutical University - Recent findings in diabetes pathogenesis described

Trinity Biotech plc - Ireland-based diagnostic products company reports 13% revenue increase in Q2 '05

Tripos, Inc. - Program to speed drug discovery process, develop preclinical compounds launched

Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston - Basal receptor activation contributes to maintaining beta-cell function

Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston - Chemokine receptor pepducins reverse systemic inflammation

U.K. Inst. of Food Research - Secrets of successful pathogen revealed

U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality - New report on soy finds limited evidence for health outcomes

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - Surgeon general comments on KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants' smoking bans

U.S. Food & Drug Administration -  Campylobacter jejuni vaccine protects ferrets against infection

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Antimicrobial resistance found in Shiga toxin-producing E. coli

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Gene discovery sheds light on causes of rare disease, cancer

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Risk of lung cancer and leukemia from exposure to ionizing radiation studied

Unigene Laboratories, Inc. - U.S. FDA approves Fortical for postmenopausal osteoporosis

United Therapeutics Corp. - Company completes European Union process for pulmonary hypertension treatment

UnitedHealth Group - Thoracic, cardiac surgeons join health benefits provider to gather clinical data

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Comparison of cocaine, methamphetamine "highs" finds differences

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Heart failure patients show brain injury linked to depression

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Unexpected transcribed region diversity found in Trypanosoma cruzi

Univ. of California, San Diego - In utero DNA immunization examined

Univ. of Scranton, Pennsylvania - Coffee is number one source of antioxidants

Univ. of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas - Scientists find that protein controls aging by controlling insulin

Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro - Biflavonoid acted as inhibitor of DNA topoisomerases

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - Vaccine induces partial protection against experimental schistosomiasis

Universita di Palermo - Behcet disease T cells analyzed, Nf-kappaB protection defined

Universitaire de Bordeaux - Reports advance knowledge in obesity surgery research

Universite Francois-Rabelais de Tours - Efficacy of multi-antigenic vaccines against toxoplasmosis examined

Universite de Lausanne - Na⁺,K⁺-ATPase analyzed, subunit gating role of alpha subunit defined

University Clin Schleswig Holstein U.K. SH, Lubeck - Rad51 associated with decreased survival with nonsmall-cell lung cancer

University Hospital of Elche - Botulinum toxin therapy effective as surgical alternative

University Hospital of Leuven - Quality in surgical treatment of esophageal cancer assessed

University Hospital of Liege - Increases in mitral regurgitation identify HF patients at risk

University Hospital of Wurzburg - Salt-induced hypertension is not mediated by endothelial dysfunction

University Hospital of Zurich - 64-slice CT is highly accurate for assessing coronary artery stenosis

University Hospital, Aachen - Researchers' work adds to imaging body of knowledge

University Hospital, Mannheim - Noninvasive method is accurate for measuring stroke volume and cardiac output

University of Aberdeen - Drugs that improve Parkinson symptoms may not slow disease progression

University of Adelaide, South Australia - Recent findings illuminate research in oncology

University of Alabama, Birmingham - Findings advance knowledge in melanoma vaccines research

University of Amsterdam - Host environment drives HIV-1 fitness

University of Arkansas - Ultrarapid staining used for cutaneous melanoma

University of Birmingham - Doxazosin exhibits beneficial effects on lipid profile

University of British Columbia - Dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors show promise as antidiabetic agents

University of Buea - Findings in malaria provide new insights

University of Calgary - Researchers' findings advance vaccines vector research

University of California, Berkeley - Latent variable model developed for chemogenomic profiling

University of California, Berkeley - Researchers seek understanding of chemical carcinogenesis

University of California, Davis - Recent findings illuminate research in HIV/AIDS

University of California-San Diego - Novel system enables direct isolation and identification of promoters

University of Cambridge - Emerging roles of apelin in biology and medicine reported

University of Cambridge - Link between nutrition and insulin sensitivity dependent on PPAR-gamma2

University of Cantabria - Studies advance knowledge in obesity surgery research

University of Chicago - Forphenicinol enhanced antitumor effects of cyclophosphamide in a model of SCC

University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital - Pediatric protocols yield better outcomes for young-adult ALL patients

University of Cincinnati - HIV infection detected in emergency department screening in low prevalence area

University of Connecticut - Lipoprotein profiles modified by very low-carbohydrate diets

University of Copenhagen - Pseudomonas lectin binding analyzed, alpha-galactosylated glycans studied

University of Florida - New research in the area of viral vectors detailed

University of Goteborg - Childhood leukemia survivors at increased risk for abdominal adiposity

University of Groningen - Follow-up in patients with localized primary cutaneous melanoma performed

University of Iowa - Type III secretion system studied, function of regulatory protein defined

University of Jena - Study investigated prognostic value of several markers after CPR

University of Kentucky - New therapies recommended for spinal complications of cancer

University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban - Antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Mhlathuze River poses health risk

University of Leipzig - Release of bFGF enhanced chemosensitivity in NSCLC cells

University of Leuven - Gastroprokinetic effects studied, ghrelin, GHRP-6 and motilin compared

University of Maastricht - Body composition predictive of COPD severity

University of Manchester - "Out-of-body" experiences may come from within

University of Manchester - Dual wavelength laser Doppler imaging system developed

University of Maryland - Immune responses induced by measles DNA vaccines characterized

University of Maryland - Mother's education level increases likelihood of child immunization

University of Maryland School of Medicine -  Helicobacter pylori-induced macrophage apoptosis studied, c-Myc role defined

University of Medicine & Dentistry, New Jersey - Autoimmune encephalomyelitis modeled, ATPase expression pattern clarified

University of Michigan - New data illuminates research in diabetes therapy

University of Milan - Stress recovery index aids in predicting outcome after coronary bypass surgery

University of Minho, Braga - Purification of plasmid DNA vectors described

University of Minnesota - Asthma may be an independent risk factor for incident stroke

University of Munich - Recent findings in angiology provide new insights

University of Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Mexico City - HIV-1 Env-dependent cell-cell fusion modulation related to disease progression

University of North Carolina - Study finds key to unlock lice's grip on hair

University of Nottingham - Ovine lung examined, ontogeny and nutritional programming clarified

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - Calcium-responsive transactivator studied, neuronal inhibitory domain identified

University of Ottawa - Skeletal muscle acetylcholinesterase expression studied, role of HuR defined

University of Oxford - Breast cancer treatment may increase mortality from other diseases

University of Oxford - Data advance knowledge in imaging research

University of Oxford, Nuffield - Researchers analyze HCV and HIV in co-infected hemophiliacs

University of Pennsylvania - Alpha-synuclein examined, calpain cleavage clarified

University of Pennsylvania - Databases may not accurately estimate risk of MI in naproxen, ibuprofen users

University of Pennsylvania - Findings describe new data in DNA vaccines research

University of Pennsylvania - Free vascularized bone grafting suitable for repair of recalcitrant nonunion

University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center - 17-Allylamino-17-demethoxygeldanamycin overcame TRAIL resistance in colon cancer

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - RAF-1 phosphorylation studied, nature and regulatory consequences defined

University of Pisa - Endocrine therapies for breast cancer treatment show promise

University of Pittsburgh - Gene transfer to human joints accomplished

University of Pittsburgh - Responsible conduct of radiology research outlined

University of Pittsburgh - Should ethnicity be considered when evaluating cardiovascular risk for women?

University of Pittsburgh - Therapeutic potential of antimicrobial peptides reviewed

University of Queensland - MC1R variant receptor alleles associated with red hair and skin cancer risk

University of Sao Paulo - New allergen exposure may act as adjuvant to initial allergen

University of Saskatchewan - Modern lifestyle promotes decline in physical fitness and activity

University of Southern California - Recent findings in oncogenesis provide new insights

University of St. Andrew's - Chimps show social conformity

University of Tennessee - New plant gene could help allay concerns over GM crops

University of Tennessee - Plasmid-encoded IL-15 sustains anti-herpes virus immunity

University of Texas, Austin - Review examines how different dietary constituents may interact

University of Tokushima - Biological assay system demonstrates human retroviral protease activity

University of Tokyo - Overexpression of MUC13 associated with intestinal-type gastric cancer

University of Tokyo - STAT5 activation has role in SC self-renewal in normal/leukemic hematopoiesis

University of Toronto - GIP and GLP-1 as incretin hormones reviewed

University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki - Researchers published expression system for NfdA studies

University of Turku - Estrogen protects primary osteocytes against glucocorticoid-induced apoptosis

University of Washington - Experts in herpes, public health call for reporting of herpes in newborns

University of Washington - Factors affecting breast cancer screening on a community level explored

University of Waterloo - Media portrayal of breast cancer risk analyzed

University of Western Ontario - Lessons from IL-4-expressing poxviruses outlined

University of Western Ontario - Practice variation for bilevel NIV exists among specialties

University of Wisconsin - Azacitidine is new agent for myelodysplastic syndromes

University of Yamanashi - New treatments effective against cancers with ErbB-2 and EGFR overexpression

Urologix, Inc. - Urology-focused company reports Q4 and FY 2005 results, updates staff changes

VCUHS, Richmond - Dexamethasone inhibits maturation/alters function of monocyte-derived DCs

Vascular Disease - Vascular Relief Centers names John R. Kingsley, MD, as chairman of the board

Vascular Solutions, Inc. - Company announces U.S. FDA clearance and U.S. launch of extraction catheter

Vascular Solutions, Inc. - U.S. launch of 2-lumen catheters for measuring arterial pressures announced

Vicuron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Merger agreement with Pfizer approved by biopharmaceutical company stockholders

VioQuest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Drug used to treat leishmaniasis in clinical trials as treatment for cancer

Virginia Tech - Group adds tools to DNA-targeted anticancer drugs

W.B. Carrell Memorial Clinic, Dallas - Outcome of scapulothoracic arthrodesis evaluated

Wageningen University - ECG characteristics were not affected by dietary n-3 fatty acids

Wallaceville Animal Research Center, Upper Hutt - Recent studies add new data to tuberculosis vaccines research

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - U.S. FDA grants final approval on ANDA for generic estradiol tablets

Wayne State University, Detroit - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of neuroscience

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. - Drug delivery systems manufacturer completes Medimop acquisition, debt financing

West Virginia University - Aerobic exercise reduces triglycerides in overweight and obese adults

Wildlife Conservation Society - Bird samples from Mongolia confirmed as H5N1 avian flu

William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak - Vaginal brachytherapy used as alternative to adjuvant whole pelvis radiation

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical company supports PhRMA Guiding Principles for DTC advertising

Xenogen Corp. - Transgenics-focused company enters agreements for $18 million of debt capital

Xign Corp. - Healthcare provider selects system to automate accounts payable operations

Xilas Medical, Inc. - Vibration perception meter introduced for detecting diabetes complications early

Yale University - Race and sex disparities in heart attack care, survival not improving

Yamaguchi University, Ube - Image-guided stereotactic radiosurgery performed with CyberKnife

Yokohama Rehabilitation Center - MMR vaccine withdrawal has not affected incidence of autism

Zonagen, Inc. - Developer of drugs for reproductive system conditions reports Q2 2005 results

ZymoGenetics - Aggregate results of phase 2 trials for recombinant human thrombin presented

deCODE genetics - Human genetics-focused biopharmaceutical company reports Q2 2005 results

dj Orthopedics, Inc. - Orthopedics soft goods business of Encore Medical purchased by device company

eGene Inc. - Maker of gene analyzer systems launches quality control kit for RNA analysis

ev3 Inc. - Endovascular device company reports second quarter financial results

mtm laboratories AG - German laboratory establishes U.S. subsidiary, names Robert Silverman president