Medicine and Law Weekly

Mergers & Acquisitions - Genworth Financial acquires a Medicare supplement insurance provider

Mergers & Acquisitions - Healthcare service provider reports intent to acquire 67% interest in home health business

Mergers & Acquisitions - LifeHouse Retirement Properties, Inc. acquires two Michigan assisted living facilities

Mergers & Acquisitions - Royal Philips Electronics to buy personal emergency response services provider

Michigan State University - Some foods in traditional southern diet may reduce risk of invasive breast cancer

Millennium Partners - Real estate developer completes acquisition of six luxury sports club facilities for $80 million

MonoSol Rx LLC - Drug delivery company hires Carl G. Fischer as CFO and treasurer

Montana State University - Pneumocystis-stimulated lung damage depends on MHC class I expression

Musashino Red Cross Hospital - Serum KL-6 serves as a tumor marker for hepatocellular carcinoma in HCV patients

Nara Medical University - Endotoxemia and its effects influence the progression of severe alcoholic liver injury

Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, Orangeburg - Orbitofrontal cortex volume linked to behavioral and neuropsychological dysfunction

National & Kapodistrian University of Athens - COX-2 protein expression related to poor outcome of bladder urothelial carcinoma

National Academy of Sciences, Kiev - Reports advance knowledge in lung cancer research

National Cancer Institute, Aviano - Radiation therapy and paclitaxel used to treat non-small cell lung cancer

National Taiwan University - EBV BGLF4 protein kinase detected in virus replication compartments and virus particles

National Taiwan University - High oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction in PM exposed rats raised CVD risk

National Taiwan University Hospital - In-hospital and in-transit extracorporeal membrane oxygenation have similar outcomes

National Taiwan University, Taipei - Human hepatocellular carcinoma-related biomarkers identified

National University of Singapore - White blood cell count, inflammation predict cancer deaths

Naturade, Inc. - Natural products supplier elects Kenneth B. Hallat and Michael D. Harris to board

Netherlands Cancer Institute - Identification of all sentinel nodes may reduce risk of breast cancer recurrence

Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam - Biological variables and prognosis of ductal carcinoma in situ discussed

Neurobiological Technologies, Inc. - Drug development company receives $5 million payment from Celtic Pharma

New York University - Family Health Program is reducing infant mortality in Brazil

New York University - Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band is safe and effective treatment for morbid obesity

New York University - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of cancer vaccines

Nicholas Copernicus University of Torun, Bydgoszcz - Alternative medicine remedies might stimulate leukemic cell viability

Northeastern University, Boston - ATP-loaded liposomes protect myocardium in rabbits with acute experimental MI

Northeastern University, Boston - Positive correlation is seen in several indicators for persistently thin women

Northern California Cancer Center, Fremont - Breast cancer risk for Hispanic women increases with length of residency in U.S.

Northwestern University, Chicago - Retinitis pigmentosa Noerg-1 mutation of rhodopsin characterized and cloned

Northwestern University, Chicago - Universal influenza immunization is cost-effective in children 6 - 23 months old

NovaScreen Biosciences - Drug discovery company launches new 48-kinase profiling panel

Novartis Foundation - Newly discovered Bcr-abl kinase inhibitor may have therapeutic potential in CML

Nuvo Research Inc. - Phase III Pennsaid clinical trail results reconfirm efficacy demonstrated in previous trials

Obesity - Disease management company enters agreement with Washington hospital for bariatric service

Obstetrics - Anxious fathers make cesarean delivery procedure more painful for mothers

Okayama University - Research add new data to stroke body of knowledge

Oncology Institute of Bari - Carboplatin and raltitrexed used to treat head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

Organon - Pharma companies agree to terminate Avinza copromotion

Osaka Medical College - Use of virtual CT colectomy suggested for laparoscopic colorectal surgery

Ottawa Hospital - Cystatin C-based equations are more accurate at predicting GFR in renal transplant recipients

Pain Therapeutics, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company announces net loss of $3.1 million for fourth quarter

Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong - Nasopharyngeal cancer treated by chemoradiotherapy and accelerated fractionation

Panjab University, Chandigarh - NO plays important role in protective effect of resveratrol in ischemic preconditioning

Paradigm Medical Industries, Inc. - Diagnostic equipment developer names Raymond Cannefax as president and CEO

Pasteur Institute - Plasmodium parasites found developing in lymph nodes

Patras University Hospital - Serum lipid pattern in chronic hepatitis C revealed

Paul Royalty Fund - Equity capital company purchases revenue interest in Acorda's Zanaflex products

Performance Fluid Dynamics Limited - Marion Maniet joins DynoChem as North American sales manager

Personnel - Findley Davies names Adam S. Barke senior consultant and practice leader

Personnel - John A. Schrefer named VP of sales for hospital markets by healthcare education publisher

PharmaLinkFHI, Inc. - eClinical research organization expands sales team with three tenured executives

Philanthropy - Minnesota Blue Cross concert series raises more than $200,000 for Second Harvest Heartland

Plethora Solutions Holdings PLC - Pharma company proposes to acquire Timm Medical Technologies

Policlinico G.B. Rossi, Verona - Damage to novel auditory pathway linked to poor auditory brainstem implant function

Premier, Inc. - Civista Health chooses supply chain partner

Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto - Patients with colorectal hepatic metastases may benefit from irinotecan-based adjuvant chemotherapy

Project Prevention - Cash for sterilization program for drug and alcohol addicts increases paid incentives to $300

Protica, Inc. - Nutraceutical firm introduces capsulized protein beverage

Public Health - Program to educate Michigan residents about appropriate use of antibiotics

Pulmonary Consultants of North Idaho - Once-daily tiotropium improves respiratory function without adverse cardiac effects

Purdue University, West Lafayette - Consuming calories in liquid form may lead to poor intake regulation and to obesity

Quality Assurance - Repetition helps medical students master heart sounds

Quality of Life - End-of-life wishes vary among racial/ethnic groups

Research & Markets - More angiogenesis inhibitors expected to reach market in next 5 years, according to report

Rikshospitalet University Hospital, Oslo - Myocardial ratio and compliance by SDE identified active contraction, necrosis

Rikshospitalet University Hospital, Oslo - Symmetry aortic connector increases cerebral embolization in off-pump surgery

Roche Canada - Pharma company announces $750,000 donation for new translational transplant research laboratory

Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Vaginal estrogen may pose risks to patients taking new breast cancer drugs

Royal Perth Hospital - Extracolonic findings during colorectal cancer screening were rarely of clinical significance

Russian Academy Science, Moscow - Microchips can be designed, used for simultaneous detection of different compounds

Sahlgrenska University Hospital Ostra, Gothenburg - Oral direct FXa inhibitor BAY 59-7939 comparable to enoxaparin for VTE prophylaxis

Samaritan Pharmaceuticals Inc. - New U.S. FDA rules expedite testing of pharma company's phase I compounds

Samsung Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul - Data advance knowledge in lung cancer research

Santa Chiara University Hospital, Pisa - Recent findings in melanoma provide new insights

Santa Teresita Hospital, Duarte - Formiminoglutamate levels found to be lower in pregnancies with Down syndrome

Schering AG - U.S. FDA clarifies status of Yaz PMDD application for premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Sentillion, Inc. - Healthcare IT access security services company announces new corporate headquarters

Seoul National University - Report describes toxicity, tissue distribution of magnetic nanoparticles in mice

Serono International S.A. - Recombinant human hormone approved in Japan for treating male hypogonadotropic hypogonadism

Shanghai Jiao Tong University - Metabonomic approach may be used to assess biochemical changes leading to obesity/diabetes

Shantou University - Complete androgen ablation suppresses PSCA mRNA expression in prostate cancer

Shinshu University, Nagano - Embryonic stem cells have potential to produce renal primordial duct structures

Shinshu University, Nagano - Low cholesterol linked to cataract development

Shinshu University, Nagano - Maxacalcitol may be a useful tool with chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer

Shinshu University, Nagano - YvrGHb system is important to maintain the overall state of the cell surface

Sigma-Aldrich - Life science, high tech company launches kit for identifying knockdown of gene expression

Signet Laboratories, Inc. - Medical diagnostics lab announces availability of monoclonal cyclin E

Soka University - Leptosins inhibit DNA topoisomerases and induce apoptosis

Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. - Medical pressure management products maker reports Q1 2006 net income up 23% over year ago

St. Boniface General Hospital, Winnipeg - Limited blood sampling approach is required to determine blood concentrations of vancomycin

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis - Adeno-associated virus is tumoricidal because of inhibited angiogenesis

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis - High-risk profiles across cancer continuum defined via multidimensional approach

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis - Large-scale bird flu genome study produces 169 complete DNA sequences, 2,196 genes

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis - Researchers find patients with rare immune-system disorder can stay healthy and productive, despite lack of antibodies

St. Mary's Hospital, Montreal - Testicle-sparing microsurgical varicocelectomy effective for orchalgia relief

Stanford University - New findings in the area of leukemia detailed

State University of Ghent - Prevalence of dyssynchrony in HF patients with preserved LV function is low

State University of New York - Exfoliation of fresh tumor tissue produces samples suitable for molecular profiling

State University of New York Buffalo - Studies add new findings to disease associations body of knowledge

Statens Serum Institute, Copenhagen - Study characterized adjuvant inducing cell-mediated immunity and antibody responses

Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. - Stem cell-focused biotech company announces upcoming human trials for stroke therapy

StemCyte, Inc. - Private stem cell therapy company contributes 250th cord blood stem cell transplant

Stockholm Soder Hospital - Colorectal cancer in colonic Crohn disease linked to DNA-aneuploidy

Sumitomo Besshi Hospital, Niihama - Elderly patients with gastric cancer treated by diathermic knife dissection

Synergetics USA, Inc. - New patent for movable optic fiber laser probe granted, infringement lawsuit filed

Taichung Veterans General Hospital - FDG-PET detected more lesions than MIBI scan in patients with multiple myeloma

Tampere University Hospital - Computerized ECG measurements of ST-segment deviations are smaller than manual measurements

Targeted Genetics Corporation - David J. Poston named chief financial officer of genetics-focused biotechnology company

Texas A&M University - Phosphatidylinositide 3-kinase supports late-stage fibroblast growth factor-1-mediated angiogenesis

The Sports Club Company, Inc. - Sports, fitness company announces $80 million asset sale, $60 million debt refinancing

ThioMatrix GmbH - Chitosan-TBA conjugates were developed for buccal administration of peptide drugs

Thyroid Cancer - Vitamin D3 therapy used to treat locally advanced thyroid cancer

Tokyo Medical University - Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis can be diagnosed using ultrasound

Tottori University - Gastric cancer cell-dendritic cell hybrids induce tumor-specific T cells

Tottori University - Loss of function of liver retinoic acid leads to steatohepatitis and liver tumor

Trakya University, Edirne - Obesity has no effect on coronary collateral vessel growth in coronary artery disease patients

Trimedyne, Inc. - Surgical lasers maker reports 4.7% revenue increase for quarter ended September 20, 2005

Tufts New England Medical Center, Boston - Sildenafil's vasodilatory effect is potentiated by combination with inhaled NO

Tulane University, New Orleans - High body mass index does not increase risk of renal allograft failure

Tulane University, New Orleans - Recent findings in diagnostics described

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Changes recommended for use of antivirals for influenza

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Increasing obesity prevalence in U.S. poses challenges

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - K39 ELISA to detect visceral leishmaniasis is improved

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Many pregnancy-related deaths can be prevented

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Standard anti-Tn antibodies and lectins have unexpected cross-reactivity

U.S. National Institute of Drug Abuse - A₁ receptors play a predominant role for in the motor-activating effects of caffeine

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Studies in mice show potential of antibodies from chimps and humans to protect against smallpox

United Hospital, Ancona - Amplification tests rapidly diagnose clinically suspicious pulmonary TB

Universidad de Alcala de Henares, Madrid - Angiogenesis inhibitor dobesilate arrests glioma cell growth

University Children's Hospital, Heidelberg - Novel assay facilitates diagnosis of organic acid and fatty acid oxidation disorders

University College London - Work stress concluded to be a risk factor for heart disease and diabetes

University Hospital of Dusseldorf - High-dose chemotherapy improved survival in breast cancer patients

University Hospital of Elche, Alicante - Double purse-string circular stapled mucosectomy superior to single purse-string CSM

University Hospital of Frankfurt - Procedure developed to highly purify NK cells for immunotherapy after haploidentical SCT

University Hospital of North Norway, Tromso - Recent studies add new data to imaging research

University Hospital of Ulm - Coping linked to survival in leukemia patients with bone marrow transplants

University Hospital of Uppsala - Regional differences in breast cancer survival are explained by low diagnostic activity

University Hospital, Geneva - DUAL-IT L/M rK39-based dipstick test sensitive and specific

University Hospital, Hamburg - New findings in the area of angiology detailed

University Hospitals of Leicester - Event-free survival after failed thrombolytic therapy is higher with rescue angioplasty

University of Aberdeen - Cross-calibration method for bone densitometers enables multicenter genetic studies

University of Alabama - Docetaxel does not diminish effect of gonadotropin-releasing hormone vaccine in prostate cancer

University of Alabama - Review examines cell signaling by oxidized lipids and the role of reactive oxygen species in endothelium

University of Alberta - Access to drugs for cancer varied across Canada

University of Antwerp - Study examined value of combined Pap and HPV testing in screening for cervical abnormalities

University of Arizona - Endoscopic antireflux procedures should be used with caution

University of Bari - Endometritis should be explored in women undergoing hysteroscopy for uterine bleeding

University of Birmingham - Cancer incidence and mortality in UK semiconductor workers examined

University of Bologna - TRAIL proposed as anticancer agent in acute myeloid leukemia

University of California, Los Angeles - 2C4 disrupts HER kinase signaling pathway, inhibits ovarian carcinoma cell growth

University of California, Los Angeles - Tiny ultrasound dissolves clots faster, more effectively

University of California, Los Angeles - Ximelagatran is not non-inferior to warfarin

University of California, San Diego - Autogenous brachial artery-brachial vein fistula suitable for vascular access

University of California, San Diego - HIV/AIDS related to deficient encoding and retrieval control in verbal episodic memory

University of California, San Diego - Heregulin induces growth and differentiation of ureteric bud epithelia

University of California, San Francisco - Gadolinium-loaded liposomes allow for real-time magnetic resonance imaging

University of California, San Francisco - Human papillomavirus in adolescents could lead to genital abnormalities

University of California, San Francisco - International team examines bioethical implications of globalization

University of Chicago - Treatment with direct thrombin inhibitors can influence test results

University of Cincinnati - Despite regional cerebral perfusion, ischemic lesions are frequent after Norwood operation

University of Cincinnati - Nitrate or nitrous acid may have therapeutic potential against CF

University of Dundee - Fibroblast growth factor-dependent Notch signaling maintains spinal cord stem zone

University of Dundee - IRS1 signaling prevents hyperinsulinemia that leads to type 2 diabetes

University of Erlangen-Nurnberg - Proteinase-inhibitor deficiency is a rare cause of liver cirrhosis

University of Florence - Verapamil analogues display multidrug reverting activity toward leukemia cells

University of Florida - Lentiviral expression of Pdx1- and Pdx1-VP16 reprograms liver-stem WB cells

University of Freiburg - The plant compound hyperforin blocks angiogenesis

University of Giessen - HIF up-regulation in hypoxia is required for pulmonary artery fibroblast responses

University of Gottingen - Transfected, microencapsulated cells and ifosfamide treat peritoneal cancer

University of Heidelberg - Arteriolar smooth muscle cell loss in retinal vessels occurs early in the diabetic eye

University of Helsinki - Alterations occur in early maturation of FMRP-deficient NSCs in fragile X syndrome

University of Illinois - Fitness counteracts cognitive decline in women on HRT

University of Iowa - 3-D true-color images of pulmonary mucosa permit better analysis of bronchial diseases

University of Iowa - SARS coronavirus infection may be immune mediated

University of Kentucky - Study shows protein that stimulates blood vessel growth also can block growth in AMD

University of Kuopio - Blood flow after vascular endothelial growth factor gene therapy regulates vessel growth

University of La Fe Hospital, Valencia - New findings in leukemia described

University of Leeds - No link shown between mobile phone use and increased risk of glioma tumors

University of Leipzig - Esophageal lesions are associated with endocardial unipolar RF- and cryoablation

University of Leipzig - Vaspin expression in adipose tissue may be linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes

University of Leuven, Brussels - Review suggests diet is more effective than exercise in lowering blood pressure

University of London Imperial College of Science, Technology, & Medicine - Research in leukemia provides new insights

University of Maastricht - Central macular pigment optical density remains unchanged with advancing age

University of Mainz - Conn syndrome patients have intraoperative increases in blood pressure

University of Maryland - Enterococci are associated with endodontic treatment failure, not disease

University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey - Hinged elbow external fixators are useful for complex elbow instability

University of Michigan - Cell-to-cell contact is required for hematopoietic progenitor cell survival

University of Michigan - Device enables in vivo monitoring of amino acid neurotransmitters

University of Michigan - Findings describe new data in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis research

University of Michigan - Single multiplex allele-specific PCR detects multidrug-resistant MTB

University of Milan - Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography used during surgery for CRC liver metastases

University of Milan - Liver disease in HCV chronic hepatitis is affected by TNF alpha genotype

University of Milan - Meta-analysis suggests reduced graft patency is associated with off-pump bypass

University of Milan - Underlying mechanism connecting endometriosis and ovarian cancer needs defining

University of Minnesota - Plant food intake shows beneficial effect on blood pressure

University of Mississippi - Study finds enhanced ROK role in adrenergic-mediated vasoconstriction in obese rat arteries

University of Missouri - Caffeine reduces the polyspermic fertilization rate

University of Missouri - Physical inactivity amplifies muscle sensitivity to lipid-induced decrease in LPL activity

University of Montreal - Modest intracellular acidification suppresses death signaling in ouabain-treated cells

University of Munich - Ccr2 is a potential target for the treatment of lupus nephritis

University of Munich - Move towards pathogenesis-oriented therapy of acute myeloid leukemia warranted

University of New South Wales - C-reactive protein contributes to hypercoagulable state in coronary artery disease

University of New South Wales - New hESC line created without using animal products

University of North Carolina - Parental alcoholism linked to substance abuse in young adults

University of Notre Dame - Glycopeptidolipid-deficient Mycobacterium avium promotes increased macrophage activation

University of Occupational & Environmental Health, Fukuoka - Transcription factors and drug resistance discussed

University of Otago, Dunedin - Causes discovered for incompetent leg perforators after varicose vein surgery

University of Ottawa - Polypeptide hormones ANF and BNP hold promise as therapeutic agents in HF treatment

University of Oxford - Alzheimer drugs offer modest improvements, equal effectiveness

University of Oxford - Donepezil improves cognition, global clinical state in Alzheimer patients

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - New thermal energy procedure tested to reduce asthmatic symptoms

University of Pittsburgh - Diet-induced obesity and acute HL reduce IkappaBalpha levels in rat skeletal muscle

University of Pittsburgh - Different subsets of skin migratory dendritic cells elicit CD4+ T cells

University of Pittsburgh - Poor bladder control may begin in the brain

University of Pittsburgh - Surgical treatment plus autologous stem cell transplantation improves cardiac function

University of Quebec - Decrease in LRP expression linked to advanced stages of Wilms tumors

University of Queensland - Adiponectin role in chronic hepatitis C virus infection may be linked to gender

University of Rhode Island - Dementia patients less likely to take medication that impairs cognition

University of Rotterdam - Fetuses with hydrops bear increased cardiac vascular endothelial growth factor

University of Sao Paulo - Losartan improves LV diastolic function in nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

University of Schleswig Holstein, Lubeck - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of liver cancer

University of Schleswig-Holstein, Luebeck - Bicuspid aortic valve is genetic disorder, with UFDIL a potential candidate gene

University of Southern California - Androgen receptor activity reduces cancer risk in African-American women

University of Southern California - Hepatic stellate cells, with the adipogenic phenotype, have plasticity

University of Southern California - Invasive skin cancer a growing problem among Hispanics

University of Southern California - Lipid peroxidation was examined as possible chemoprotective mechanism for breast cancer

University of Stockholm - Multiple interaction sites of galnon trigger its biological effects

University of Strasbourg 1 - Cytotoxicity of MDL 72527 demonstrated in cancer cells

University of Texas Health Center at Tyler - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of enzymology

University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston - Mediating molecule provides new research target for diabetes, obesity

University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio - Review examines oral and dental aspects of child abuse and neglect

University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston - Findings describe new data in obstetrics research

University of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas - Fat storage in WAT and diet-induced obesity requires inactivation of leptin

University of Tokyo - Inhibitor of DNA binding protein blockade halts gastric cancer metastasis

University of Tokyo - Insulin resistance may be a critical factor in the pathogenesis of chronic hepatitis C

University of Tokyo - Lymphokine-activated killer cells may trigger preeclampsia by altering neovascularization

University of Tokyo - SP5 identified as a downstream gene of the beta-catenin/Tcf pathway

University of Tokyo - Ultrasonic dissector did not improve results of hepatic resection

University of Tubingen - CD3/CD19-selected grafts advantageous for engraftment and immunoreconstitution

University of Tubingen - Chondrocyte-seeded constructs better than unseeded carrier material for knee defect repair

University of Tubingen - TLR3 is highly expressed in inflammatory and HIV myopathies

University of Tubingen - Ultrasound used to map lymph node and subcutaneous metastases of melanoma

University of Tubingen Hospital - Hypericin helps differentiate between glioblastoma and neurons in vitro

University of Turin - New data illuminates research in proteomics

University of Utah - Estrogen receptor-beta gene in women is associated with increased colorectal cancer risk

University of Utah - Supplemental radiation therapy beneficial for stage I endometrial cancer

University of Verona - Late outcome for Ross procedure is excellent regarding survival, quality of life

University of Waterloo - Gender-based treatment modalities should be used to reduce injury risk

University of Wisconsin - Carbohydrate deficient transferrin helps detect alcoholism in chronic disease patients

University of Wurzburg - Alpha B-crystallin/HSPB2 may maintain myocardial elasticity during ischemia

University of Zurich - Findings advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS vaccines research

Uppsala University - A replicating adenovirus is useful for the treatment of prostate cancer

Urinary Incontinence - Pelvic floor muscle training helps reduce urinary incontinence in women

VNUS Medical Technologies, Inc. - Medical devices company receives notice of noncompliance from Nasdaq Stock Market

Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville - Cervicofacial and cervicothoracic rotation flaps used to reconstruct facial defects

Villa Scassi Hospital, Genoa - Chemoradiotherapy with taxotere and cisplatin used in head and neck cancer

Vion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Meghan Fitzgerald joins cancer drug developer as chief business officer

Viragen, Inc. - Biotech company signs investment banking agreement with Janney Montgomery Scott

Virgen de la Victoria Hospital, Malaga - HAART associated with increased blood pressure in HIV/AIDS

VirtualScopics, Inc. - Imaging analysis company doubles customer base, signs $5 million in contracts in 2005

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem - Study identifies risk factor for impaired renal function after kidney and pancreas transplant

Washington University, St. Louis - Diabetes increases chamber viscoelasticity in the heart rather than chamber stiffness

Washington University, St. Louis - Quantitative trait loci for metabolic syndrome in obese were identified

Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot - T-cell-based vaccine to reduce intraocular pressure is under development

Western Australian Center of Pathology & Medical Research - Research add new data to HIV/AIDS diagnostics body of knowledge

Xuzhou Medical College - GluR6 antisense oligodeoxynucleotides are neuroprotective

YMCA Metropolitan Atlanta - Twelve-week physical activity protocol improved youth body composition, strength, and endurance

Yale University - Correctional facility exposure affects HIV/AIDS related risk of drug users

Yale University - Dietary changes and physical activity may improve the outcomes of breast cancer patients

Yale University - Immune system response to viral DNA differs from RNA virus recognition

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

Yeungnam University, Taegu - Propofol protects Kupffer cells from hypoxia-reoxygenation injury

deCODE genetics - Gene-focused research company discovers major genetic risk factor for type 2 diabetes