Pharma Investments, Ventures and Law Weekly

Minneapolis Veterans Administration Medical Center - Low-cost mailings of reminders increase repeat mammography interventions

Minneapolis Veterans Medical Center - Lobectomy for non-small cell lung carcinoma should not be denied to elderly based on age alone

National Public Health Institute, Helsinki - Protection by IgM to meningococcal polysaccharide is independent of complement-mediated bacterial lysis

National University of Singapore - Scaffolds yield dermal constructs with minimal contraction

National University of Singapore - Study shows PCL-TCP composites are good delivery system for platelet-rich plasma

Netherlands Cancer Institute - Use of imatinib mesylate in malignant mesothelioma demonstrated limited efficacy

NicOx S.A. - PRA International to assist in phase III program for HCT 3012

Northeastern University, Shenyang - Novel miniaturized capillary electrophoresis system enables efficient DNA separation and analysis

Norwood Abbey Limited - Trial to study response to adjuvant therapy with melanoma cancer vaccine

NovaMed, Inc. - Ambulatory surgery operator acquires Nebraska surgicenter

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation - Biotech company reports product sales increased by 31%

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma company completes acquisition of Eyetech Pharmaceuticals

OccuLogix, Inc. - All follow-up visits completed in phase III trial of Rheopheresis

Ohio Northern University - DNA hypomethylating agents improve overall response rates in myelodysplastic disorders

Old Orchard Brands - Juvenile diabetes foundation announces partnership with fruit juice company

Open Biosystems, Inc. - Drug discovery firm gains rights to translentiviral gene expression technology

Oxigene, Inc. - Vascular disrupting agents combined with antiangiogenics offer tumor strategy

Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chaiwan - Chemoradiotherapy improved tumor control of nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Patient Infosystems, Inc. - Healthcare solutions company reports revenues of $11.7 million

Penn State University - Hepatitis C virus nonstructural protein 5A is an RNA-binding protein

Perlegen Sciences, Inc. - Pharma company to collaborate with International Rice Research Institute

Philadelphia Allies Against Asthma - Philadelphia asthma organization wins $2 million grant to combat pediatric asthma

Point Therapeutics, Inc. - Phase II study of talabostat in stage IV melanoma complete; results promising

Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick - Multiplex PCR useful in detecting viral and congenital pathogens

Product Development Technologies - Product development and design company announces accreditation

Prous Science, Barcelona - AERx iDMS proves to be an effective treatment method for type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Public Health Agency of Canada - Similarity is seen between risk of breast cancer for passive and active smokers

Purdue University - Palmitate induces inflammation in adipocytes through NF-kappaB, IL-6 and TNF-alpha

Queensland University of Technology - Early physiotherapy after breast cancer surgery improves overall quality of life

Radlink, Inc. - U.S. FDA grants clearance for sale of CR Pro machine

Recherches Epidemiologiques en Sante Perinatale et Sante des Femmes, Paris - Analysis of chronic pelvic pain symptoms aids in management of endometriosis

Rita Medical Systems, Inc. - Volume shipments of Habib4x resection device resume

Rockwell Medical Technologies, Inc. - Dialysis products manufacturer appoints scientific advisory board

Royal Philips Electronics - Studies support value of Q-CPR for advanced life support

Sahlgrens University Hospital, Gothenburg - Two mutations in the MTATP6 gene are associated with Leigh syndrome

Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure - Laparoscopic repair of a Morgagni-Larrey hernia reported

Sealy Center for Molecular Science, Galveston - New findings in the area of Alzheimer disease detailed

Semafore Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Preclinical data demonstrate potential of prodrug technology

Seoul National University - Brazilin raises fructose-2,6-bisphosphate levels, thus inhibiting hepatic gluconeogenesis

Shanghai Sunway Biotech Co., Ltd. - Oncolytic viral therapy approved for head and neck cancer

Shire Pharmaceuticals Group Plc - Human enzyme replacement therapy yields positive results for Hunter syndrome

Shire Pharmaceuticals Group, plc - Fosrenol demonstrates long-term safety and efficacy in end-stage renal disease patients

Sichuan University, Chengdu - Plasma HDL subclass distributions are related to apoA-I gene polymorphisms

Singapore General Hospital - Raman spectroscopy used for diagnosing larynx

Society of Interventional Radiology - MRI shown to improve selection for nonsurgical treatment of uterine fibroids

Solexa, Inc. - Genetic analysis instruments developer reports Q3 revenues of $844,000

Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center - Therapies for families after international adoption are reviewed

Stanford University - Quantitative digitography suitable for treatment outcome assessment in clinical trials

Stanford University Medical Center - Gynecological oncologist named OB-GYN chair at Stanford

Stanford University Medical Center - Stanford University study of the sea squirt provides clue to human immune system

The Work Group, Inc. - Appleby to head West Coast office of healthcare technology consultancy

TheraDoc, Inc. - Medical informatics company named one of Utah's fastest growing companies

ThermoGenesis Corp. - Cell therapeutics technology company reports first quarter net revenues down 12%

ThermoGenesis Corp. - Medtronic signs supply agreement for thrombin processing device

Tokyo Dental College - Patterns of mandibular invasion by gingival squamous cell carcinoma examined

Toneyama National Hospital, Osaka - Patients with Mycobacterium avium serotype 4 have poorer prognosis than those with other serotypes

Tufts University, Boston - Adipocyte death defines macrophage localization and function in the WAT of obese mice

Tunghai University, Taichung - CAD system proves accurate in identifying solid breast nodules

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Evolution of human group B rotaviruses is updated

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Reporting recommendations for tumor marker prognostic studies encouraged

U.S. National Institute for Medical Research - Identification of an enzyme crucial to malaria invasion may help identify drug target

U.S. National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases - Balance of effector and regulatory T cells is needed to optimize leishmaniasis vaccines

U.S. National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases - Findings advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS vaccines research

U.S. National Institutes of Allergy & Infectious Diseases - Intestinal dendritic cell involvement in immunity to pathogens is reviewed

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Study reveals glucosamine and chondroitin are effective in treating osteoarthritis knee pain

U.S. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda - HER-2/neu peptide vaccine prevents recurrence in high-risk prostate cancer patients

UFRs Medecine et Pharmacie, Dijon - Virus-like particle vaccine does not induce rotavirus-specific B cells

Uganda Ministry of Health - Condom use compliments abstinence and faithfulness as part of AIDS prevention strategies

Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico City - Antimicrobial 1-alkylpyridinium compounds improve food safety

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - Measurements of UAC or RUS are more efficient for assessing microalbuminuria levels

Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels - Chronic sleep loss is a risk factor for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes

University Complutense, Madrid - Commensal bacteria isolated from umbilical cord blood of healthy neonates born by cesarean section

University Hospital, Erlangen - Fat necrosis is common after breast-conserving surgery

University Hospital, Lund - Stroke-induced neurogenesis is similar in young and aged brains

University of Alabama - Study shows that people are unaware of the possible harmful effects of painkillers

University of Bergen - Whole influenza virus vaccine is more immunogenic than split influenza virus vaccine

University of Bologna - High dose L-asparaginase therapy evaluated for standard risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia

University of British Columbia - Recognizing facial expressions is different from identifying faces for autistic patients

University of Brno Hospital - ATP7B gene is correlated with Wilson disease

University of California, Los Angeles - Boosting with M. tuberculosis major secretory protein enhances BCG vaccine protection

University of California, Los Angeles - Dejerine-Sottas syndrome and vestibular loss is due to a point mutation

University of California, Los Angeles - Heavy alcohol consumption decreases with age but more slowly in men and smokers

University of California, San Diego - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

University of California, San Francisco - Minority participation in health behavior research lags behind Whites

University of California, San Francisco - Mutations in melanocortin 4 receptor offer novel obesity pathogenicity insights

University of Chicago - Researchers' findings advance diabetes therapy research

University of Cincinnati - CNS role in fuel sensing may lead to new energy balance and obesity control treatments

University of Coimbra - CoQ10 reduces amyloid beta-peptide toxicity in brain mitochondria from diabetic rats

University of Florida - Reports add new data to kidney transplantation research

University of Glasgow - [I-131]MIBG and topotecan combination therapy evaluated for neuroblastoma

University of Hawaii - Transgenic myostatin propeptide expression averts diet-induced obesity, insulin resistance

University of Hull, North Humberside - Somatostatin may play a role in ovarian cancer angiogenesis

University of Kentucky - Ritalin treatment increases cigarette smoking rates

University of Lausanne - Three alleles are potentially associated with differences in HIV/AIDS progression

University of Leeds - Findings in vaccines vector provide new insights

University of London Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine - Osterix activation occurs early in mesenchymal-osteoblastic lineage differentiation

University of Lund - Increased obstetric morbidity is seen in women receiving in vitro fertilization treatment

University of Manchester - Research examines whether a dietary supplement could help reduce the risk of hydrocephalus

University of Minnesota - Agents targeting angiogenic cytokines suppress corneal neovascularization

University of Minnesota - Obesity may increase the risk of multiple myeloma

University of Minnesota - Subculture, peers, and parents play important role in body satisfaction for young girls

University of North Carolina - Norovirus infection induces antibodies that can block virus ligand interactions

University of Paris 06 - High-dose rifapentine-moxifloxacin plus isoniazid once weekly effectively treats TB

University of Pavia - Metformin plus glimepiride, but not rosiglitazone, improved blood pressure control in DM-2

University of Pennsylvania - Macrophage migration inhibitory factor marks hypoxia-dependent chemosensitivity

University of Pennsylvania - Programmed cell death pathways targeted with experimental therapeutics

University of Pisa - Ten steps are presented to help more type 2 diabetics reach their glycemic goal

University of Pretoria - Current treatment for premalignant cervical lesions have proven safe & effective

University of Pretoria - Reseachers offer review of treatment options for recurrent cervical cancer

University of Rochester - Ribavirin use does not predict HCV RNA clearance or erythropoitin factor need

University of Rochester - Survival after hepatic retransplantation is better for hepatitis C virus-positive recipients

University of Rochester Medical Center - Researchers find cranberry juice may hold promise for preventing cavities

University of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas - Techniques for renal radiofrequency ablation outlined

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Recent findings illuminate research in virology

University of Tokyo - Gene associated with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis identified

University of Turin - Improved quality of life is seen with surgical treatment of breast cancer in the elderly

University of Turku - Decreased risk of breast cancer is seen in long sleepers

University of Vienna -  E. coli O157:H7 bacterial ghosts protect against lethal challenge

University of Washington School of Medicine - Caregivers of Alzheimer patients reported to have a higher risk of oral health problems

Utrecht University - LPS derivatives increase potency of liposomal meningococcal B vaccines

Utrecht University - ZZ-fusion antigen/QuilA mixtures aid search for new vaccine candidates

Vaccine Research Institute, San Diego - Insert position, C terminus, and epitope sequence are relevant in vaccine design

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Surgical treatment for movement disorders may benefit from a new guidance system

Veterans Administration Palo Alto Health Care - ERK signaling block pathway abrogates activation of the LDL receptor gene

Veterans Outcomes Group, White River Junction - Lowering prostate-specific antigen threshold to 2.5 ng/mL not recommended

Vical Incorporated - Merck makes $1 million payment on start of DNA cancer vaccine trial

Virginia Commonwealth University - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

Wake Forest University of Health Science, Winston Salem - Recurrence-free survival in renal cell carcinoma patients predicted by tumor differentiation

Wake Forest University, Winston Salem - Adverse outcomes in Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS) not associated with minority status

Wayne State University, Detroit - Parents often use CAM in their healthy, asthmatic, or HIV-infected children

WellGen, Inc. - Arthur H. Finnel named first CFO of nutrigenomics company

West Los Angeles VA Medical Center - Ayurvedic herbs may be an effective treatment option for diabetes mellitus

William Blair & Company - Investment firm initiates coverage of four biotech companies

Wilmer Eye Institute - Findings advance knowledge in refractive surgery research

Wistar Institute of Anatomy & Biology, Philadelphia - Natural selection in neoplastic progression of Barrett esophagus analyzed

Wistar Institute of Anatomy & Biology, Philadelphia - Selective evolutionary pressure drives tumor progression

Yale University - Primary closure doesn't increase surgical wound infection risk in children

Yale University - Vesicular stomatitis virus vector induces immunity similar to replication-competent vector

Yokohama City University, Kanagawa - Pin1-targeted RNA interference stops angiogenesis and growth in prostate tumors

Zix Corporation - Electronic messaging provider redeems $1.6 million of convertible notes

diaDexus - Data demonstrate major risk stratification benefits of Lp-PLA2 in diabetic patients

sanofi-aventis - Sodium hyaluronate shown effective in treating osteoarthritis shoulder pain