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Pain & Central Nervous System Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . December 18th, 2006
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - High dopamine transporter levels are not correlated with ADHD

Pain Management - Data indicates the pain from fibromyalgia is real, may have genetic link

Alzheimer Disease - Research from University of Valladolid broadens understanding of alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - Researchers at Stockholm University, Karolinska Institute target alzheimer disease

Bacterial Meningitis - Reports from University of Bristol describe recent advances in bacterial meningitis

Biomedical Engineering - New biomedical engineering findings from Duke University, Department of Biomedical Engineering described

Central Nervous System Disease Cell Biology - Scientists at Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Pediatrics describe research in central nervous system disease cell biology

Central Nervous System Disease Genetics - Researchers at Columbia University have published new data on central nervous system disease genetics

Cerebral Palsy - Reports summarize cerebral palsy in children study results from Armed Forces Hospital

Dementia - Reports outline dementia study findings from University of Erlangen

Dementia - Research on dementia described by scientists at EMGO Institute

Dementia - Research results from University of Helsinki update knowledge of dementia

Dementia - Researchers from University of Cambridge describe findings in dementia

Dementia - Studies from University of Bradford describe new findings in dementia

Dementia - Study data from National Taiwan University, Department of Psychology update understanding of dementia

Dementia - Study findings on dementia are outlined in reports from University of Nottingham

Dementia Prevention - Data from University of Manchester advance knowledge in dementia prevention

Dementia Risk Factors - New findings from Mie University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in the area of dementia risk factors described

Dementia Therapy - Investigators at Newcastle General Hospital publish new data on dementia therapy

Dementia Therapy - Recent studies from University of Turin add new data to dementia therapy

Depression Quality of Care - Findings from General Hospital, Department of Medicine provide new insights into depression quality of care

Encephalomyelitis Immunology - Scientists at National Institute for Medical Research, Medical Research Division target encephalomyelitis immunology

Encephalomyelitis Vaccines - Research from Cytos Biotechnology AG broadens understanding of encephalomyelitis vaccines

Encephalomyelitis Vaccines - Research reports from Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research provide new insights into encephalomyelitis vaccines

Epilepsy - Data from Semel Institute provide new insights into epilepsy in children

Epilepsy - Investigators at National Taiwan University publish new data on epilepsy

Epilepsy - New epilepsy study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of Kuopio, A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences

Epilepsy - Research from University of Wisconsin, Medical Science Center broadens understanding of epilepsy

Epilepsy - Research on epilepsy published by scientists at University of Michigan, Cancer Center

Epilepsy Immunology - Study results from University of Texas, Department of Biological Sciences provide new insights into epilepsy immunology

Essential Tremor - Findings from Columbia University broaden understanding of essential tremor

Essential Tremor - Reports outline essential tremor research from Columbia University

Essential Tremor - Researchers at Columbia University publish new data on essential tremor

Gene Therapy - Reports outline gene therapy study results from Institute of Neuroscience

HIB Vaccines - Data on HIB vaccines reported by researchers at Children's Hospital, Department of Microbiology

Huntington Disease - Report summarizes huntington disease study findings from Lund University

Huntington Disease Therapy - Reports from University of South Florida, Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders Center add new data to research in huntington disease therapy

Hypotension - Investigators at University of Newcastle release new data on hypotension

Ischemia Immunology - New findings in ischemia immunology described from Massachusetts General Hospital

Mental Health - National Institute of Mental Health, Department of Neurophysiology reports research in mental health

Movement Disorders - Recent findings in movement disorder in children described by researchers from University of Pittsburgh

Movement Disorders - Research results from Baylor College of Medicine update understanding of movement disorders

Multiple System Atrophy - Recent findings from University of Texas highlight research in multiple system atrophy

Parkinson Disease - New findings from University of Goettingen, Department of Clinical Neurophysiology in the area of parkinson disease described

Parkinson Disease - New findings reported from University of Nebraska describe advances in parkinson disease

Parkinson Disease - New parkinson disease findings from Institute of Health published

Parkinson Disease - New parkinson disease findings from National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery described

Parkinson Disease - New parkinson disease research from University of Miami, Department of Neurology described

Parkinson Disease - New parkinson disease research reported from Northumbria University

Parkinson Disease - Research from University of California, Department of Psychiatry provides new data on parkinson disease

Parkinson Disease - Study data from Royal Free and University College provide new insights into parkinson disease

Parkinson Disease Cell Biology - Research reports on parkinson disease cell biology from University of Melbourne provide new insights

Parkinson Disease Epidemiology - Studies from College of Medicine, Department of Health Sciences Research further understanding of parkinson disease epidemiology

Parkinson Disease Risk Factors - Researchers from Erasmus Medical Center report details of new studies and findings in the area of parkinson disease risk factors

Parkinson Disease Therapy - Reports on parkinson disease therapy findings from University of Barcelona provide new insights

Psychosis - Data from Toronto Western Hospital provide new insights into psychosis

Supranuclear Palsy - Researchers at University Hospital release new data on supranuclear palsy

Tourette Syndrome - Report summarizes tourette syndrome study findings from Baylor College of Medicine

West Nile Virus Immunology - Research findings from Australian National University update understanding of west nile virus immunology

Age-Related Macular Degeneration - Novartis gets positive E.U. regulatory opinion on ranibizumab treatment for vision loss

Alzheimer Disease - Memory complaints could offer an early warning system for Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - Nymox pursuing new approaches to Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - Prana Biotechnology raises $6 million for Phase IIa clinical trial of PBT2 in Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - Stanford University researchers discover brain molecule that may effect Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - Sunrise offers suggestions for relating to loved ones with Alzheimer disease or dementia

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Shire reports positive study results for once-daily guanfacine in attention deficit patients

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Shire study shows once-daily dose of SPD465 for ADHD is bioequivalent to dose of Adderall

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Shire study shows stimulating more effective than nonstimulating medicines in ADHD patients

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy - Lentivector-mediated RNAi suppresses prion protein and prolongs survival of scrapie-infected mice

Breast Implants - U.S. FDA approves silicone gel-filled breast implants after in-depth evaluation

Business Update - avVaa gets repeat order for skin, healthcare products from Houston Hispanic Health Institute

Business Update - Company announces skin care products for psoriasis are now available in United Arab Emirates

Business Update - Compumedics enters into an agreement with Scottish Health Innovations

Business Update - Memory Pharmaceuticals earns milestone payment for drug trial in bipolar disorder mania

Business Update - NeuroSearch releases third-quarter 2006 report; posts loss

Cancer Therapy - Chemotherapy temporarily affects the structures of the human brain

Collaborations - MethylGene, EnVivo to collaborate with CHDI to develop histone program for Huntington disease

Collaborations - pSivida enters collaboration to evaluate BioSilicon technology for transdermal drug delivery

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Guruji Herbal launches new herbal therapy for migraine headaches

Contraception - Studies show permanent birth control procedure is option when tubal ligation unsuitable

Dementia - Docosahexaenoic acid shown to cut risk of dementia

Diabetic Neuropathy - Quigley Pharma's QR-333 Phase IIb clinical study for diabetic neuropathy underway

Drug Development - FibroGen reports positive preclinical data for FG-4539, HIF-PH inhibitor in acute kidney injury

Drug Development - M.D. Anderson researchers find experimental drug can destroy myeloid leukemia blast in lab

Drug Development - RegeneRx reports study shows thymosin beta 4 essential for coronary vessel development

Finance - Cortex files shelf registration statement

Influenza Vaccine - Roche to revise Tamiflu label in U.S. to include reports of neuropsychiatric events

Insomnia - Somaxon reports positive results in third phase 3 trial of doxepin drug in treating insomnia

Legal Issues - Medtronic wins appeals court ruling on patent for largest pedicle screw lines

Lung Cancer - Pharmacyclics presents pooled analysis of Xcytrin for lung cancer brain metastases

Malignant Gliomas - Gliadel Wafer clinical data presented at Society for Neuro-Oncology Meeting

Market Analysis - Analysis shows electroencephalography monitoring being used to detect brain damage in infants

Market Analysis - Central nervous system market is second largest therapeutic category, one of fastest growing

Market Analysis - Generic competition to end robust growth of schizophrenia drug market

Market Analysis - Market report says Alzheimer, epilepsy to be key factors in CNS drug market to 2011

Menorrhagia - Eight studies evaluating Cytyc's NovaSure System for endometrial ablation presented

Mental Health - Massachusetts's psychologists develop mind-body empowerment program for stressed teens

Mergers & Acquisitions - Miraculins announces offer to combine with IBEX Technologies Inc.

Mergers & Acquisitions - Neuro-Hitech acquires Q-RNA, Inc.

Mood Disorders - Depression, bipolar alliance urges patients to maintain treatment during stressful times

Multiple Sclerosis - MultiCell Technologies seeks advanced human clinical trials for lead therapeutics program

Neurology - First international gene screen for typical ALS is on track

Neurology - Protein protects against nerve degeneration

Obstetrics - Pregnant women with placental infection have doubled risk of recurrence in second pregnancy

Ophthalmology - New look at déjà vu offered by blind person

Osteoarthritis - IDEA receives approvable letter from Swissmedic for its new analgesic, IDEA-033

Pain Management - Canadian researchers examine causes of degenerative disc disease

Pain Management - Chronic back pain is linked to changes in the brain

Pain Management - Painkillers may threaten power of vaccines

Pain Management - Pharmos completes Phase I study of topical diclofenac NanoEmulsion cream

Pain Management - Sitting up straight could be the culprit of an aching back

Pain Management - Study supports cardiovascular safety of over-the-counter doses of naproxen sodium

Parkinson Disease - People with Parkinson disease more likely to make safety mistakes during a driving test

Pediatrics - Boys and girls tend to use different parts of their brains in processing grammar

Personnel - Micrus Endovascular elects Michael L. Eagle, Gregory H. Wolf to board, reelects Fred Holubow

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Sosei reports Ad 452 did not meet endpoints in trial as treatment for rheumatoid arthritis

Stem Cell Research - Researcher develops a treatment for lower back pain using the patient's own stem cells

Tobacco Use - Smoking changes brain chemistry

Analgesics - Studies from Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology in the area of analgesics published

Anemia Immunology - Studies from Chang-Gung University yield new information about anemia immunology

Anesthesia - New anesthesia study findings have been reported by researchers at University Laval

Anesthesia - New anesthesia study findings have been reported from University of Tokyo, Department of Anesthesiology

Angelman Syndrome Genetics - Reports from Children's Hospital Boston describe recent advances in angelman syndrome genetics

Angiogenesis - Research from University of Illinois provide new insights into angiogenesis

Anoxia Therapy - Researchers from University of Florida, Department of Surgery describe findings in anoxia therapy

Arthritis - Data on arthritis detailed by researchers at University Hospital

Arthritis - Reports outline arthritis research from University of Manchester

Arthritis - Reports outline arthritis study results from Ataturk University, Department of General Surgery

Arthritis - Reports summarize arthritis study results from Boston University

Arthritis - Research from Research Hospital provides new data about arthritis

Arthritis - Researchers at Washington University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery target arthritis

Arthritis - Researchers from Frederiksberg Hospital discuss findings in arthritis

Arthritis - Researchers from Vanderbilt University, Department of Medicine detail findings in arthritis

Arthritis - Scientists at Osaka Rosai Hospital, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine publish research in arthritis

Arthritis - Studies from University of Michigan provide new data on arthritis

Arthritis Clinical Trial - Researchers from Vanderbilt University describe findings in arthritis clinical trial

Arthritis Epidemiology - Study results from Arthritis Center broaden understanding of arthritis epidemiology

Arthritis Immunology - New arthritis immunology data have been reported by researchers at University of Oslo, Department of Molecular Biosciences

Arthritis Prevention - Research from Johns Hopkins University, Division of Rheumatology in the area of arthritis prevention published

Arthritis Prevention - Scientists at Kyungpook National University, Department of Orthopedic Surgery detail research in arthritis prevention

Arthritis Prevention - University of Geneva details research in arthritis prevention

Arthritis Therapy - Findings in arthritis therapy reported from General Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics

Arthritis Therapy - National Hospital Organization, Department of Internal Medicine publishes research in arthritis therapy

Arthritis Therapy - Researchers from Juntendo University report on findings in arthritis therapy

Arthritis Therapy - Scientists at Emory University, Division of Rheumatology detail research in arthritis therapy

Arthritis Therapy - Scientists at Karolinska University, Karolinska Institute discuss research in arthritis therapy

Arthritis Therapy - Studies from University of Leipzig, Institute of Pathology have provided new data on arthritis therapy

Astrocytoma - New findings from University of Pittsburgh, Department of Pathology in the area of astrocytoma published

Astrocytoma - Study results from University of Utah, Department of Neurosurgery in the area of astrocytoma published

Astrocytoma Prognosis - Study findings from University Federal of Sao Paulo, Department of Pathology broaden understanding of astrocytoma prognosis

Atherosclerosis - Study findings from National Cheng-Kung University, Institute of Basic Medical Science provide new insights into atherosclerosis

Bariatrics - Studies from University Hospital provide new data on bariatrics

Behavior - Recent findings from Washington State University highlight research in behavior

Behavior - Studies from Arcadia University, Department of Psychology reveal new findings on behavior

Biochemistry - Studies from National University of Ireland describe new findings in biochemistry

Brain Cancer - Studies from University of Texas, Health Science Center provide new data on brain cancer

Brain Research - Researchers from University of Southern California report details of new studies and findings in the area of brain research

Carcinoma - New carcinoma study findings recently were published by researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Surgery

Cardiomyopathy - Research from University of Bologna, Institute of Cardiology in the area of cardiomyopathy published

Cardiomyopathy Therapy - New cardiomyopathy therapy research from University of Turin discussed

Cardiomyopathy Therapy - Research on cardiomyopathy therapy discussed by scientists at William Beaumont Hospital, Division of Cardiology

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Findings from Ipswich Hospital broaden understanding of carpal tunnel syndrome

Catecholamin - Reports outline catecholamin study findings from Fooyin University, Department of Applied Chemistry

Central Nervous System Disease Physiology - Findings from Florida State University broaden understanding of central nervous system disease physiology

Central Nervous System Disease Therapy - New central nervous system disease therapy study results from National Neuroscience Institute described

Chest Pain - New chest pain study findings have been reported by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University

Chronic Brain Injury - Research from University of Florida has provided new data on chronic brain injury in children

Chronic Pain Quality of Care - Reports summarize chronic pain quality of care research from Charite University, Institute for Social Medicine

Cockayne Syndrome Therapy - Studies from Nihon University, Department of Pediatrics have provided new information about cockayne syndrome therapy

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Therapy - Athens University, Department of Vascular Surgery publishes research in complex regional pain syndrome therapy

Depression - Findings from University of Michigan, Department of Emergency Medicine broaden understanding of depression

Depression - Reports from University of London highlight recent research in depression

Depression - Research from Hoshi University has provided new data on depression

Depression Therapy - Research from University of Yamanashi in the area of depression therapy published

Diabetes - Researchers at Lanzhou University release new data on diabetes

Drug Discovery - Data from Louisiana State University, Health Science Center advance knowledge in drug discovery

Endometriosis Therapy - Research on endometriosis therapy described by scientists at Tohoku University

Gene Therapy - Nagoya University, Department of Biochemistry details research in gene therapy

Gene Therapy - Research from King's College London, King's College in the area of gene therapy described

Glioblastoma Cell Biology - Research from University of Sydney yields new data on glioblastoma cell biology

Glioblastoma Immunology - Data from University of Tubingen, Institute of Brain Research provide new insights into glioblastoma immunology

Headache - Findings from University of Pavia, Mondino Foundation broaden understanding of headache in children

Headache - New findings from Trondheim University, Department of Neurology in the area of headache described

Headache - Research from University of Bologna provide new insights into headache

Heart Attack Risk Factors - Data on heart attack risk factors reported by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital

Heart Bypass Surgery - Report summarizes heart bypass surgery study findings from University of Turin, Division of Cardiology

Hepatocellular Cancer Therapy - Scientists at Erasmus Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine publish research in hepatocellular cancer therapy

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Reports from CardioVascular Center, Department of Cardiology highlight recent research in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Studies in the area of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy reported from College of Medicine

Ischemia - Reports from College of Medicine, Department of Radiology highlight recent research in ischemia

Ischemia - Researchers from Osaka University, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine detail new studies and findings in the area of ischemia

Joint Pain Therapy - Data from Indiana University advance knowledge in joint pain therapy

Life Sciences - Reports from General Hospital, Department of Anesthesia add new data to research in pediatric in children

Life Sciences - Research from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital has provided new information about pediatric in children

Life Sciences Therapy - Research findings from Instituto Politecnico Nacional update understanding of life sciences therapy

Life Sciences Therapy - Research from University Autonoma of San Luis Potosi in the area of life sciences therapy published

Life Sciences Therapy - Study results from Tohoku Pharmaceutical University provide new insights into life sciences therapy

Lower Back Pain Prevention - New findings from Goteborg University, Institute of Neuroscience describe advances in lower back pain prevention

Lupus - Scientists at University of Campinas, Department of Rheumatology describe research in lupus

Lupus - Study data from University of Crete update understanding of lupus

Lupus Nephritis Prevention - Studies from Ehime University have provided new data on lupus nephritis prevention

Lupus Risk Factors - Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital describe findings in lupus risk factors

Lupus Therapy - New lupus therapy study findings have been published by scientists at Catholic University

Lupus Therapy - New lupus therapy study findings have been reported by researchers at New York University

Lupus Therapy - Research conducted at University College, Division of Medicine has provided new information about lupus therapy

Macular Degeneration - Reports from Harkness Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology advance knowledge in macular degeneration

Macular Degeneration Therapy - Study data from Kobe University, Division of Ophthalmology update knowledge of macular degeneration therapy

Mad Cow Disease - Studies in the area of mad cow disease reported from Federal Research Institute for Animal Health

Multiple Sclerosis - Study data from University of Greenwich provide new insights into multiple sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis Epidemiology - Reports summarize multiple sclerosis epidemiology research from Central Hospital

Multiple Sclerosis Therapy - University of Greifswald, Department of Neurology describes research in multiple sclerosis therapy

Myopathy Cell Biology - Investigators at Wingate University zero in on myopathy cell biology

Myopathy Immunology - Researchers' work from Johns Hopkins University, Department of Medicine focuses on myopathy immunology

Myositis - Data on myositis published by researchers at University of Nijmegen, Department of Neurology

Myositis Risk Factors - New myositis risk factors findings from National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences published

Neuroblastoma - New neuroblastoma research from Osaka University, Department of Pediatric Surgery outlined

Neuroblastoma - Report summarizes neuroblastoma study findings from University of Hawaii, Cancer Research Center of Hawaii

Neuroblastoma - Researchers from La Sapienza University report details of new studies and findings in the area of neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma Cell Biology - Researchers at Johann Wolfgang Goethe University release new data on neuroblastoma cell biology

Neuroblastoma Gene Therapy - New neuroblastoma gene therapy research from King's College London, King's College discussed

Neurochemistry - Research results from University of Szeged update understanding of neurochemistry

Neurochemistry - Researchers from University of Valladolid report details of new studies and findings in the area of neurochemistry

Neurodegenerative Disease - Findings from Emory University, Department of Human Genetics broaden understanding of neurodegenerative disease

Neurodegenerative Disease - Research from Veterans Affairs Medical Center provides new data on neurodegenerative disease

Neurodegenerative Disease - Studies conducted at Ataturk University, Department of Neurosurgery on neurodegenerative disease recently published

Neuropathic Pain Therapy - Research from Institute of Neuroscience reveals new findings on neuropathic pain therapy

Neuropathy - Researchers from Umea University provide details of new studies and findings in the area of neuropathy

Obesity Risk Factors - Study results from Prince of Songkla University in the area of obesity risk factors published

Paralysis Prevention - Research on paralysis prevention reported by scientists at Jules Stein Eye Institute

Pelvic Pain - Research from University of Groningen yields new data on pelvic pain

Pheochromocytoma - Studies from Istanbul University further understanding of pheochromocytoma

Physiology - Reports summarize physiology study results from Osaka Medical College, Medical College

Physiology - Research from University Federal of Sao Paulo, Department of Physiology broadens understanding of physiology

Pneumonia - Report summarizes pneumonia study findings from Goethe University

Prostate Cancer Therapy - Research from University of California, Center for Human Genetics in the area of prostate cancer therapy published

Proteinuria Risk Factors - Researchers at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences target proteinuria risk factors

Proteomics - Reports from Weizmann Institute of Science, Department of Immunology add new data to research in proteomics

Psoriatic Arthritis - Data on psoriatic arthritis described by researchers at Seoul National University, Department of Dermatology

Psoriatic Arthritis - Studies from Children's Hospital Boston provide new data on psoriatic arthritis in children

Psoriatic Arthritis Therapy - Data on psoriatic arthritis therapy described by researchers at University of Amsterdam

Rehabilitation Research - Research from University of Murcia, Department of Physical Therapy has provided new information about rehabilitation research

Spinal Cord Injury - Data on spinal cord injury discussed by researchers at University of Groningen, Department of Psychology

Spinal Cord Injury - New spinal cord injury study findings have been reported by researchers at Baskent University

Tissue Engineering - New findings from GlaxoSmithKline in the area of tissue engineering described

Tissue Engineering - Researchers at University of Ljubljana, Institute of Pathophysiology publish new data on tissue engineering

TMJ - Scientists at Helsinki University discuss research in TMJ

Tuberculosis Risk Factors - Researchers from Tokyo Women's Medical University, Institute of Rheumatology publish new studies and findings in the area of tuberculosis risk factors

Tuberous Sclerosis - Studies from University of Pittsburgh provide new data on tuberous sclerosis

Vasculitis Immunology - Studies conducted at Showa University on vasculitis immunology recently published

Vomiting - New findings from Children's Hospital, Department of Anesthesia describe advances in vomiting in children

Anesthesia - Research in the area of anesthesia reported from Australia, Belgium and Switzerland

Arthritis - Study findings from Case Western Reserve University, Taiwan and Turkey advance arthritis knowledge

Epilepsy - Data from Estonia, Mexico and the United States provide new insights into epilepsy

Epilepsy - New epilepsy findings from Italy and the United States described

Epilepsy - Reports from , Italy and the United States add new data to epilepsy research

Macular Degeneration - Researchers from and the United States provide details of new studies and findings in the area of macular degeneration

Neurology - Studies from University of Regensburg, Germany, in the area of neurology detailed



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