Medicine and Law Weekly

NDO Surgical - Study demonstrates effectiveness of Plicator procedure to treat GERD

NEPI Foundation, Sweden - High use of antibiotics is associated with low use of antihypertensives

Nagoya University, Japan - Prognosis of hemodialysis patients with coronary artery disease could be improved with intervention

Nanjing University, People's Republic of China - New findings from the People's Republic of China, United States and Germany in the area of diabetes detailed

Nara Medical University, Japan - Researchers from Japan and Germany detail new studies and findings in the area of imaging

National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico - Stroke models respond to gene therapy that stimulates angiogenesis

National Cancer Institute, U.S. - Molecularly targeted anticancer agent combinations optimized

National Cancer Institute, U.S. - Neuroblastoma favorable prognosis linked to increased WSB1 copy number

National Center for Cell Science, India - Herpesvirus saimiri encodes complement inhibitor that allows virus to evade host complement attack

National Institute of Health & Nutrition, Japan - Obesity may affect induction of oral tolerance following antigen feeding

National Institute of Mental Health, U.S. - Endophenotype strategy to improve phenotypic definition of bipolar disorder is described

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, India - Reports from India and the United States advance knowledge in diabetes research

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Live H5N1 bird flu virus vaccines show protection in animal studies

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Osteogenesis imperfecta collagen abnormalities clarified

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Post ischemia renal interstitial fibrosis is regulated by chemokine receptor

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Simian foamy virus infection occurred by whole-blood transfer in rhesus macaques

Natus Medical - Natus Medical to acquire Deltamed

NeoStem - NeoStem completes financing of $1.75 million

New York University, U.S. - Cytokinesis and genome stability regulated by protein cooperation

Nobilon - Nobilon, Biodiem and U.S. scientists developing pandemic bird flu vaccine

Non-Invasive Monitoring Systems - Modified AT-101 motion platform device superior to mechanical closed chest massage device

North American Scientific - North American Scientific reports net loss of $4.6 million in third quarter

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health Systems, U.S. - Thyroid hormone stimulates cardiomyocyte protein synthesis via p70(S6K) pathway activation

Northwestern University, U.S. - Cochlear electrical resistivity after neural degeneration is assessed

Northwestern University, U.S. - Multiple-use botulinum A exotoxin remained sterile for more than seven weeks

Northwestern University, U.S. - Reports from the United States and Germany add new data to breast cancer research

Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo, Norway - Vulvar carcinoma prognosticated by p14(ARF) expression

Novartis - Data highlight potential of direct renin inhibition for long-term control of blood pressure

Nuffield Orthopedic Center, Oxford, U.K. - Research from the United Kingdom and United States in diabetes provides new insights

NutraCea - NutraCea signs seven-year definitive agreement with StoneBridge Pharma

Nuvelo - Nuvelo completes enrollment in trial of alfimeprase in central venous catheter occlusion

Ohio State University, U.S. - ROS in vascular endothelial cell motility is reviewed with focus on NAD(P)H oxidase, Rac1 roles

Ohio State University, U.S. - Studies from the United States and Switzerland advance knowledge in cardiology research

Oita University, Japan - Pioglitazone restores HSP72 and tolerance against ischemia/reperfusion injury in rat model

Okayama University, Japan - Lung cancer risk linked to AXIN2 Pro50Ser single nucleotide polymorphism

Oklahoma Breast Care Center, Oklahoma City, U.S. - Findings from the United States and Finland in breast cancer provide new insights

Omeros - Omeros acquires Nura; adds scientists and expands pipeline

Ontario Cancer Institute, Canada - Breast cancer grade and outcome predicted by KIF14 mRNA expression

Oregon Health & Science University, U.S. - Individualized diagnosis and treatment are needed for traumatized refugee children

Osaka City General Hospital, Osaka, Japan - Diabetic nephropathy may develop as a result of decreased tetrahydrobiopterin

Osaka City University, Japan - Hepatic function recovery lags after hepatic volume changes due to portal vein ligation

Osaka Medical Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases, Osaka, Japan - Pancreatic cancer cell invasion and metastasis is diminished upon Rho GTPase inactivation

Osaka Police Hospital, Kitayama Cho, Japan - Researchers' findings from Japan and the United States advance atherosclerosis research

Osaka University, Japan - Research from Japan, Austria and Canada in genetics provides new insights

Oscient Pharmaceuticals - Oscient Pharmaceuticals, Auxilium Pharmaceuticals conclude Testim copromotion partnership

Otologics - Otologics announces clinical research study for new fully implantable hearing device

Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Canada - Ovarian cancer symptoms palliated by radiotherapy

Pall - Pall System to detect bacteria in red blood cells granted CE Mark

Patents - Benefit Informatics receives trademark for Benefit Analyzer, Benefit Planner Services

Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society, U.S. - Campaign urges Pennsylvania student-athletes to help prevent serious staph skin infections

Pennsylvania State University, U.S. - Chemical cues from fathers may delay the onset of sexual maturity in daughters

Personnel - HCA appoints Charles J. Hall eastern group president

Personnel - Health Net of Arizona appoints Thomas P. Smith business development officer

Personnel - Healthways adds William R. Gold, MD, to senior leadership team

Personnel - Marjorie Benbow named director of Charlotte office of North Carolina Biotechnology Center

Personnel - Merge Healthcare names Kenneth D. Rardin president and CEO, adds two new board members

Personnel - Paul Gurny joins InforMed's senior management team

Personnel - Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation board names Hala Moddelmog as CEO

Personnel - Systems Xcellence appoints Mark Thierer president and chief operating officer

Personnel - Todd Brown appointed VP and sales manager for CIGNA HealthCare in south Florida, Caribbean

Pfizer - Data: Lipitor more effective than simvastatin in cutting risk of additional heart attacks

Pfizer - New survey highlights difficulties physicians face in treating smoking

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America - PhRMA launches campaign to improve cancer awareness

Pharmos - Pharmos and Vela revise transaction terms

Policlinico Universitario, Italy - Gastrointestinal stromal tumors evaluated by 40-row multislice CT

Polish Academy of Science, Poland - Delayed diabetic foot ulcer healing is seen with low foot skin innervation and neurogenic factors

Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Parana, Brazil - Researchers from Brazil, France and Spain detail new studies and findings in the area of cell biology

Portland State University, U.S. - Mechanism by which mitoK_ATP opening, H₂ O₂ inhibit mitochondrial permeability transition is described

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, India - Salivary gland lesions diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology

Prima Biomed - Prima announces share purchase plan; $1 million already underwritten

Prince of Wales Hospital, New South Wales, Australia - Researchers' data from Australia, Italy and Germany advance renal cancer research

Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, Australia - Reports from Australia, Germany and the United States add new data to prostate cancer research

Priory, U.K. - More than 3.6 million adult children of alcoholics suffering in the United Kingdom

Profil Institute Stoffwechselforsch, Germany - Preprandial inhaled insulin delivered by metered-dose inhaler provided adequate metabolic control

Proteome Systems - Proteome announces promising results in radiation dermatitis proof-of-concept study

Proteome Systems - U.S., Australian biotech companies collaborate to develop semen-based prostate cancer test

Public Health - Medical Reserve Corps in all 50 states with North Dakota registration

Purdue University, U.S. - Researcher explains how drugs are released within a cancer cell

Queen's Hospital NHS Trust, U.K. - Clear intraocular lens exchange improves visual function and quality of life

Queen's University of Belfast, North Ireland - Type 1 diabetes rate is higher in remote areas in the U.K.

Quinze-Vingts National Ophthalmology Hospital, Paris, France - Researchers from France, the South Korea and Turkey report details of new studies and findings in the area of ophthalmology

ReGen Therapeutics - In vitro study shows ReGen's Colostrinin to have antiaging and anticancer potential

Regional Center for Disease Control, Marseilles, France - Reports from France, Switzerland and Canada advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS research

Remuda Ranch - Eating disorders increasing on college campuses, according to treatment center

Research and Markets - Companies best positioned to succeed in four overseas pharmaceutical markets are focus of report

Research and Markets - Handbook of receptors, biological effects for neurotransmitters, neuromodulators released

Research and Markets - Insomnia agents claim 82% of sales for the sleeping disorders market

Research and Markets - Report examines emerging opportunities in cancer nanomedicine

Research and Markets - Research and Markets releases triple analysis of next generation therapies in oncology

Resistentia - Resistentia reports pioneering results from phase I allergy immunotherapy trial

Restore Medical - Health Canada approves Restore Medical's Pillar Palatal Implant System

RidgeCrest Herbals - RidgeCrest Herbals launches ClearLungs Extra Strength

Rockefeller University, U.S. - New data from the United States, Canada and United Kingdom lluminates research in HIV/AIDS

Rockefeller University, U.S. - Recent findings from the United States illuminate research in cancer treatment

Roma Tor Vergata University, Italy - Hyperglycemic impairment is counteracted by benfotiamine

RoundTable Healthcare Partners - RoundTable Healthcare Partners acquires Aspen Surgical Products

Royal College of Surgeons of England, U.K. - Sinonasal surgery complication risk is associated with patient characteristics

Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, U.K. - Dementia patients battle to receive proper information

Royal Philips Electronics - Philips HeartStart Defibrillators compliant with newest guidelines

Royal Victoria Infirmary, U.K. - Findings from the United Kingdom and United States advance knowledge in melanoma research

Rush University, U.S. - Antihemophilic factor concentrates are not without risk

San Patrignano Community Medical Center, Rimini, Italy - Outbreak of influenza in residential drug-rehabilitation community is reported

San Raffaele Science Institute, Italy - Findings from Italy, France and the United States advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS research

San Raffaele University Hospital, Milan, Italy - Ascending aortic dilation progresses at similar rate in patients with bicuspid, tricuspid aortic valves

San Vincenzo Hospital, Taormina Messina, Italy - Recent findings from Italy, the United States and the People's Republic of China illuminate research in cardiology

Sanovia - Sanovia receives URAC Health Utilization Management Accreditation

Sareum - Novel compounds discovered in cancer drug discovery collaboration

Schering-Plough - Schering-Plough launches studies to evaluate desloratadine in rhinitis based on new guides

Science Strategies - The mechanism of Pyrethrins-induced rat thyroid gland tumors is determined

Scripps Research Institute, U.S. - Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus protein crystallized

Scripps Research Institute, U.S. - Study shows enzyme builds neurotransmitters via newly discovered pathway

Seoul National University, South Korea - Acute myelogenous leukemia remission should be confirmed by FISH

Shandong Eye Institute, People's Republic of China - Corneal graft rejection risk is lowered in rabbits treated with rapamycin implants

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Foundation, U.K. - Laryngeal dysplasia management with radiotherapy linked to better local control rate

Showa University, Japan - Therapeutic strategies for secondary hyperparathyroidism in dialysis patients are focus of review

Sontra Medical - Sontra Medical appoints Harry G. Mitchell as chief financial officer

Soroka University Medical Center, Beer Sheva, Israel - Diabetics of low socioeconomic status had greater adherence to preventive healthcare

Spirus Medical - Spirus Medical begins U.S. tests of colonoscopy system, gets 510(k) on enteroscopy device

Sports Medicine - Orthopedic sports medicine physicians warn of overuse injuries in young athletes

St. John's Health Center, Santa Monica, U.S. - Reports from the United States advance knowledge in melanoma research

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, U.S. - Leukemia response to chemotherapy predicted by CASP8AP2 expression

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, U.S. - St. Jude statisticians describe new method of analyzing clinical trial results

St. Peter's Hospital, Edinburgh, U.K. - Colorectal carcinoma outcome following curative resection predicted by Jass staging

St. Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands - Researchers from the Netherlands and Australia report recent findings in angiology

St. Vincenz Hospital, Paderborn, Germany - Recent findings in hepatitis B virus described by researchers from Germany, France and Japan

Stanford University, U.S. - Cancer cell sensitivity to taxane is diminished when txr1 overrides thrombospondin-1 production

Stanford University, U.S. - Escitalopram improves mood and cognitive function in middle-aged women with depression

Stanford University, U.S. - Stanford medical students praise elective class using horses to teach communication skills

State University of Ghent Hospital, Ghent, Belgium - Researchers' work from Belgium, Finland and the United Kingdom adds to biomedical engineering body of knowledge

State University of New York, U.S. - Cholesterol biosynthesis disorders are influenced by precursors that alter cell rafts and function

Sun Yat-Sen University, People's Republic of China - Reports from the People's Republic of China, Brazil and CO 80521 describe recent advances in dengue fever research

Surface Logix - Surface Logix appoints W. James O'Shea to board of directors

TGR BioSciences - TGR BioSciences commences trial of Lactermin for mouth ulcers

Takeda Pharmaceuticals - Actos (pioglitazone HCl) reduces risk of secondary stroke in high-risk type 2 diabetes

Talecris Biotherapeutics - Pathogen safety reconfirmed for Prolastin

Technical University of Dresden, Germany - Researchers' findings from Germany and Japan advance renal cancer research

Tehran University of Medical Science, Iran - Researchers from Iran and the United States report details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetes

Texas A&M University, U.S. - Researchers discover that sheep need retroviruses for reproduction

The Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery - Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery accredited by Health on the Net Foundation

ThermoGenesis - ThermoGenesis Corp. reports Q4 2006 net revenues up 14.8% over year ago to $3,557,000

Toho University, Japan - Myocardial perfusion defect and CRP signal atherosclerosis progression in hemodialysis patients

Tokyo Medical & Dental University, Japan - Colorectal cancer progression linked to high Pin1 expression

Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, Japan - Reports from Japan and the United States advance knowledge in cancer research

Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan - Blood flow velocity reduction may raise retinal thickness of macula in diabetic macular edema

Toray Industries - Toray, JT, Torii agree to co-develop antipruritus drug for hepatic disease patients in Japan

Toyama University, Japan - Ventricular septal defects can be closed using the felt sandwich technique

Trakya University, Turkey - Gabapentin reduces cardiovascular responses to laryngoscopy and intubation

Trimeris - Trimeris and Roche extend research agreement for 2 years to develop HIV fusion inhibitors

Tufts University, U.S. - M₂ muscarinic receptor in atrial myocytes is regulated by transforming growth factor beta

UPMC Cancer Pavillon, U.S. - Cervical carcinoma treated by concurrent cisplatin and radiotherapy

Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco, Mexico - Mental health services are lacking in Mexico

Universidad de Navarra, Spain - Advanced genetic diagnostic method may mean earlier diagnosis of multiple myeloma

Universite Paris-Descartes, France - Studies from France and the United States advance knowledge in endocrinology research

University Autonoma of Barcelona, Spain - Reports from Spain, the United States and Norway describe recent advances in tuberculosis research

University Carlos III de Madrid, Spain - Left ventricular function indices are estimated by support vector analysis of color-Doppler images

University College London, U.K. - Hypochlorous acid enhances immunogenicity of allogeneic ovarian tumor cells

University Hospital Bern, Bern, Switzerland - Neuromuscular block at constant levels is achieved with a closed-loop controller

University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany - Coronary anastomoses using different adhesives are evaluated

University Hospital Dresden, Dresden, Germany - Single-dose pegfilgrastim induces stem cell mobilization in malignant lymphoma or multiple myeloma

University Hospital Leuven, Leuven, Belgium - New research from Belgium, the United States and Japan in the area of esophageal cancer detailed

University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany - Researchers' data from Germany advance cell biology research

University Hospital Riuniti, Ancona, Italy - Researchers from Italy, France and the United States publish new studies and findings in the area of lung cancer

University Hospital of Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, Germany - New findings in heart attack described from Germany, Denmark and Netherlands

University Hospital, Guadalajara, Spain - Peritoneal dialysis patients lose peritoneum mast cells

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, U.K. - Rectal adenoma early recurrence risk factors are determined

University of Adelaide, Australia - Cyanobacterial toxins in water supplies should be examined for carcinogenicity

University of Alabama, U.S. - Research from the United States and Switzerland add new data to lung cancer body of knowledge

University of Amsterdam, Netherlands - Researchers from the United Kingdom and Canada provide details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

University of Arizona, U.S. - Prostate cancer progression predicted by expression of mTOR signaling pathway markers

University of Arizona, U.S. - Retinoid 4-HPR modulates gene expression in ovarian cells by acting as chemopreventive agent

University of Athens, Greece - Cancer-promoting activities are targets of depsipeptide

University of Bath, U.K. - Wearing a helmet may put cyclists at risk, suggests research

University of Bayreuth, Germany - Peroxyl radicals as inductors of neurodegenerative and inflammatory diseases are focus of review

University of Bern, Switzerland - Boost radiotherapy decreases risk of local relapse in women with ductal carcinoma in situ

University of Bonn, Germany - Fulminant hepatic failure in hepatitis B infection involves caspase activation

University of Brescia, Italy - Soluble pattern recognition receptor long-pentraxin 3 contains an antiangiogenic binding site

University of Bristol, U.K. - Virological response, not mortality improved in first decade of HAART use in HIV/AIDS

University of British Columbia, Canada - High labile intracellular zinc levels in cell proliferation is due to high extracellular retention

University of Cagliari, Italy - Elevated neuroactive steroids were found in women with bipolar/major depressive disorder

University of California, U.S. - Atherosclerosis related gene identified in LDL receptor-deficient C57BL/6 mice

University of California, U.S. - Chronic rhinosinusitis fungal speciation is assessed

University of California, U.S. - Cold exposure stimulates synthesis of bioactive lipid oleoylethanolamide in adipose tissue

University of California, U.S. - Depression treatment outcomes are related to early changes in brain function after lead-in

University of California, U.S. - Intrahepatic transplanted islets secrete insulin in coordinate pulsatile manner to the liver

University of California, U.S. - Population-based appraisal of small bowel obstruction is presented

University of California, U.S. - Research from the United States and Canada add new data to neurology body of knowledge

University of California, U.S. - Stent deployment to repair aortic coarctation is feasible under MR guidance

University of Cambridge, U.K. - Type 1 diabetes glucose metabolism affected by recombinant protein

University of Catania, Italy - Biliary carcinoembryonic antigen may identify colorectal cancer patients with hepatic metastases

University of Chicago, U.S. - Autism susceptibility is linked to variation in ITGB3 linked and serotonin level

University of Chile, Chile - Researchers from Chile, Italy and the United States provide details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

University of Cincinnati, U.S. - Male breast cancer recent advances reviewed

University of Cincinnati, U.S. - Parathyroid adenoma localization using ultrasound is more sensitive

University of Cologne, Germany - Recent findings from Germany and the United States illuminate research in endocrinology

University of Copenhagen, Denmark - In newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics, weight loss was common and not affected by sulfonylurea

University of Crete, Greece - Fatty acids of adipose tissue better predict depression than those of cholesteryl esters

University of Duisburg Essen, Germany - Reports from Germany, Australia and Spain describe recent advances in cardiology research

University of Florida, U.S. - Bone mineral density changes may reverse after discontinuing depot medroxyprogesterone acetate

University of Florida, U.S. - New findings in hypertension described from the United States and Brazil

University of Freiburg, Germany - Immunotoxin has potent and selective toxicity against prostate cancer cells

University of Geneva, Switzerland - Cingulin regulates claudin expression and cell proliferation

University of Geneva, Switzerland - Transdermal testosterone spray formulations tested

University of Giessen, Germany - Antidiabetic mechanisms are instigated by supranutritional selenate

University of Gothenburg, Sweden - Researchers from Sweden, India and Japan provide details of new studies and findings in the area of obesity

University of Granada, Spain - Researchers from Spain, Japan and Sweden describe findings in cancer treatment studies

University of Granada, Spain - The University of Granada studies the potential of the "Atlas cedar" as reforestation source

University of Groningen, Netherlands - Researchers' work from Netherlands and United States adds to influenza body of knowledge

University of Helsinki, Finland - Plasticity in lymphangiogenesis regresses after the postnatal period

University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China - Recent studies from the People's Republic of China and United States add new data to angiology research

University of Illinois, U.S. - Computer program may improve pain relief for sickle cell patients

University of Illinois, U.S. - New catalyst removes harmful perchlorate from groundwater

University of Ilorin, Nigeria - Serum albumin predicts severity of HIV infection and monitors response to HAART

University of Ioannina Hospital, Ioannina, Greece - Quinolones for brucellosis produce mixed results

University of Iowa, U.S. - In diabetes, endothelial dysfunction of cerebral arterioles requires NO synthase expression

University of Kansas, U.S. -  Caenorhabditis elegans RNA interference requires ATP-binding cassette transporters

University of Kentucky, U.S. - Drug could change standard treatment during stent and angioplasty procedures

University of Kentucky, U.S. - HIV-Tat upregulates multidrug resistance protein 1 expression in blood-brain barrier

University of Kentucky, U.S. - p16INK4 overexpression is a reliable marker of HPV-induced oral high-grade squamous dysplasia

University of Leeds, U.K. - C3 and C-reactive protein are elevated in South Asians independent of family stroke history

University of Leeds, U.K. - Recent findings from the United Kingdom, Italy and Switzerland illuminate research in breast cancer

University of Leeds, U.K. - SLC11A1 polymorphisms associated with susceptibility to different clinical forms of tuberculosis

University of Leipzig, Germany - Reports from Germany, the United States and Netherlands describe recent advances in diabetes research

University of Linkoping Hospital, Linkoping, Sweden - Coronary artery disease patients show increased plasma concentrations of matrix metalloproteinase-7

University of Linkoping, Sweden - Cardiovascular function after trauma is less impaired with rapid control of bowel perforations

University of London, U.K. - "Duty of care" among healthcare workers must be redefined in anticipation of an avian flu pandemic

University of London, U.K. - Researchers' work from the United States, Brazil and France adds to angiology body of knowledge

University of Louisiana, U.S. - Prostate cancer tumorigenicity increased by calcitonin

University of Manchester, U.K. - Researchers explore whether voices in your head are abnormal or a positive influence

University of Manitoba, Canada - New data from Canada, the United Kingdom and lluminates research in breast cancer

University of Maryland, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, Spain and United Kingdom detail new studies and findings in the area of hepatitis C virus

University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, U.S. - Reports from the United States and Netherlands advance knowledge in breast cancer research

University of Miami, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, Belgium and Spain report details of new studies and findings in the area of hematology

University of Michigan, U.S. - New findings in cell biology described from the United States and South Korea

University of Michigan, U.S. - Serious suicide attempts increased after September 11 terrorist attacks

University of Michigan, U.S. - Use of new combined vaccine in pediatric practices was investigated

University of Milan, Italy - Carotid stenting-associated intraprocedural bradycardia is studied

University of Minnesota, U.S. - Cardiac effects of enzyme replacement therapy for mucopolysaccharidosis probed

University of Minnesota, U.S. - Ischemic stroke is predicted by uric acid in subjects not using diuretics

University of Minnesota, U.S. - Lower body satisfaction predicts behaviors that may place youth at risk for weight gain

University of Minnesota, U.S. - New method of developing antibiotics may combat drug-resistant infections

University of Murcia, Spain - Cardioreactivity to unpleasant pictures uncovers relation between defense and orienting in emotion

University of Murcia, Spain - New findings from Spain, India and Italy in the area of angiology described

University of Naples Federico II, Italy - Reduced muscle mitochondrial mass/function contribute to catch-up fat after caloric restriction

University of Nebraska, U.S. - Atomoxetine treatment of ADHD in children seems well tolerated and effective in long term

University of Nebraska, U.S. - Serotonin function is associated with behavioral response to conspecific

University of North Carolina, U.S. - Bare metal versus drug-eluting stents were compared for effect on treatment of patients with previous PCI

University of North Carolina, U.S. - Fosamprenavir-ritonavir similar in safety and efficacy as lopinavir-ritonavir in HIV/AIDS

University of North Carolina, U.S. - Jail rate for mentally ill people in public managed care was examined

University of North Carolina, U.S. - New findings in lung cancer described from the United States, Taiwan and Italy

University of Nottingham, U.K. - Recent findings in cancer treatment described by researchers from the United Kingdom, United States and Cuba

University of Nottingham, U.K. - Researchers' data from the United Kingdom, People's Republic of China and France advance apoptosis research

University of Otago, New Zealand - Familial hypoalphalipoproteinemia expression is influenced by promoter haplotype of ABCA1 mutant

University of Padua, Italy - Blood pressure monitoring during first 24 hours of acute ischemic stroke may prevent complications

University of Padua, Italy - Studies from Italy and the United States describe new findings in cardiology research

University of Paris, France - Long-term interleukin-1 beta treatment induces insulin resistance in human adipocytes

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Oral squamous cell carcinoma oncogenesis influenced by changes in extracellular matrix

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Recent studies from the United States add new data to herpes research

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Study suggests anti-inflammatories may reduce pain and slow development of atherosclerosis

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Vaccination strategy determines dominance of T cell epitopes in breast cancer model

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, U.S. - EEG activation techniques for increasing seizure occurrences are reviewed

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Doctors warn not to rely only on what young athletes say when managing concussions

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Postpartum depression responds similarly to sertraline or nortriptyline therapy

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Researchers from the United States detail new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer

University of Queensland, Australia - Cancer models reveal the antiangiogenic effect of disrupting SOX18 activity

University of Regensburg, Germany - Ovarian cancer responded to additive effect of RAD001 plus tamoxifen

University of Rochester, U.S. - Brain cancer mortality associated with occupational lead exposure

University of Rochester, U.S. - Data from the United States advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS research

University of Rochester, U.S. - Researchers' findings from the United States and Norway advance cardiology research

University of Rotterdam Hospital, Rotterdam, Netherlands - Studies from Netherlands, Japan and United States add new findings to orthopedics body of knowledge

University of Sacred Heart, Italy - Recent studies from Italy and the United States add new data to diabetes research

University of Siena, Italy - New findings from Italy, Turkey and France in the area of angiology detailed

University of Southern California, U.S. - Older women are more at risk for heart disease than men and worse off than they were 10 years ago

University of Surrey, U.K. - Researchers from the United Kingdom, People's Republic of China and Australia report recent findings in apoptosis

University of Tennessee, U.S. - Oxidative stress in aldosteronism is considered within context of congestive heart failure

University of Texas, U.S. - Anastrozole is effective and has lower rate of adverse events compared to tamoxifen

University of Texas, U.S. - Findings from the United States and United Kingdom describe new data in breast cancer research

University of Texas, U.S. - Leukemia p53-mediated apoptosis induced by Mdm2 inhibitor Nutlin-3a

University of Texas, U.S. - New research from the United States, Italy and Sweden in the area of bladder cancer detailed

University of Texas, U.S. - Pulmonary small-cell carcinoma distinguished from squamous cell carcinoma by TTF-1 and p63

University of Texas, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and Japan report details of new studies and findings in the area of head & neck cancer

University of Tokyo, Japan - Findings from Japan, Sweden and the United Kingdom in obesity provide new insights

University of Tokyo, Japan - Findings from Japan, the United States and Turkey describe new data in neurology research

University of Toronto, Canada - Mild to moderate acute asthma improves faster on oral corticosteroids

University of Tubingen, Germany - Proteasome inhibitor bortezomib modulates TLR4-induced dendritic cell activation

University of Utah, U.S. - Recent findings from the United States and Sweden illuminate research in diabetes

University of Utah, U.S. - Researchers' data from the United States and People's Republic of China advance diabetes research

University of Valencia, Spain - In type 1 diabetes, impaired esophageal motility is more frequent in conjunction with CVAN

University of Vermont, U.S. - Reports from the United States and Brazil advance knowledge in cardiology research

University of Washington, U.S. - Hepatitis C virus RNA can be detected by PCR-based test

University of Washington, U.S. - Hepatitis C virus replication is related to production of a chemokine

University of Washington, U.S. - Symptomatic and asymptomatic atherosclerotic carotid plaque features were compared with in vivo MR imaging

University of Washington, U.S. - Wilms tumorigenesis follows multiple pathways

University of Western Australia, Australia - Researchers from Australia, Finland and the United Kingdom report recent findings in urology

University of Wisconsin, U.S. - Findings from the United States, Australia and Italy in breast cancer provide new insights

University of Wisconsin, U.S. - New findings in retinopathy described from the United States

University of Wurzburg, Germany - Tryptophan hydroxylase-2 does not play role in panic disorder pathogenesis

Uppsala University, Sweden - Metabolic responses differ after cod-, milk-, or soy protein meals

VA Medical Centers, U.S. - Hepatitis C interferon treatment transcriptional response is modified by race

VA Medical Centers, U.S. - Insulin resistance develops after increased p85a expression and IRS-1 serine phosphorylation

VA Medical Centers, U.S. - Research from the United States and United Kingdom in HIV/AIDS provides new insights

VA Medical Centers, U.S. - Spiritual mantram repetition improves quality of life in HIV/AIDS patients

Valera Pharmaceuticals - U.S. FDA accepts NDA for 12-month implant for treating central precocious puberty

Vanderbilt University, U.S. - Glomerular injury is exacerbated in diabetic integrin alpha 1-null mice

Vanderbilt University, U.S. - Lung cancer angiogenesis is limited when Cilengitide augments radiotherapy in tumor models

Vascular Ultrasound - Vascular ultrasound identifies heart disease risk in women more accurately, study shows

VioQuest Pharmaceuticals - VioQuest reports Q2 2006 $1.8 million net loss compared to $1.1 million loss a year ago

Virginia Commonwealth University, U.S. - Enoxaparin pharmacokinetics do not correlate with its effect in patients on dialysis

Vita Salute University of San Raffaele, Italy - Data from Italy and the United States advance knowledge in prostate cancer research

Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium - Aromatase inhibitors can contribute to normal potential of implantation

Wageningen University, Netherlands - Reports from Netherlands, Italy and Japan advance knowledge in diabetes research

Waikato Hospital, Private Bag, New Zealand - Precautions necessary during hand surgery on patients at high-risk for blood-borne viruses

Wake Forest University, U.S. - Findings from the United States advance knowledge in diabetes research

Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, U.S. - Studies from the United States, United Kingdom and Taiwan add new findings to vaccines body of knowledge

Warnex - Warnex reports acquisition of MDS Pharma Services' Blainville, Quebec pharmaceutics business

Washington University, U.S. - Early detection of metachronous contralateral breast cancer leads to improved survival

Washington University, U.S. - Environment knowledge aids mental health provider effectiveness with American-Indian youths

Washington University, U.S. - Lung tumor susceptibility genes possibly identified through whole-genome association analyses

Washington University, U.S. - Pediatric neurosurgeons recommend banning kids under driving age from all-terrain vehicles

Washington University, U.S. - Research from the United States, Brazil and Denmark add new data to diabetes body of knowledge

Washington University, U.S. - Studies from the United Kingdom and United States add new findings to diabetes body of knowledge

Washington University, U.S. - Unusual three-drug combination inhibits the growth of aggressive tumors

Wayne State University, U.S. - Social Cognition and Object Relations Scale was examined following intensive inpatient treatment

West Virginia University, U.S. - Research from the United States, United Kingdom and France in melanoma provides new insights

Wilhelminenhospital, Vienna, Austria - Mortality in acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock is predicted by interluekin-6

Wyeth - Data from the United States, France and Japan advance knowledge in vectors research

Yale University, U.S. - Few institutions inform patients about radiation risks and alternatives to CT

Yale University, U.S. - Peer-based case management benefits clients with severe mental illness

Yale University, U.S. - Reports from the United States and Sweden add new data to diabetes research

Zhejiang University, People's Republic of China - Reports from the People's Republic of China, United Kingdom and United States add new data to papillomavirus research

Ziekenhuis Rijnstate, Netherlands - Glycemic control obtained without weight gain in type 2 diabetics using GAME regimen

sanofi-aventis - Published study shows enoxaparin safer than heparin in elective PCI or coronary angioplasty