Pharma Law Weekly
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . March 15th, 2005
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Akesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Fourth U.S. patent issued to pharma firm for treatment of diabetes
American Physical Therapy Association - Members of Congress support affordable rehabilitation services under Medicare
BioVeris Corporation - Agreement reached for license to patent rights for vaccine candidates
ChemGenex Pharmaceuticals - Company receives European patent allowance for cancer drug, Quinamed
Critical Therapeutics, Inc. - Company initiates phase II study of CTI-01; receives CTI-01 U.S. patent
Drug Abuse - Woman offers daughter as 'sad face of meth'
Emisphere Technologies, Inc. - Drug-delivery company reports year-end net loss of $37.5 million
Generex Biotechnology Corp. - Company wins U.S. patent for buccal delivery of pain-relief medications
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Anti-gay taboos threatening Senegal's successful AIDS-prevention effort
Healthcare Coverage - Arkansas House approves insurance bill expanding doctor lists for providers
Healthcare Coverage - U.S. Government will pay half of medical costs within a decade
Legal Issues - Prosecutors appeal dismissal of charges in chemotherapy case
Medco Health Solutions - Pharmacy benefit manager to take leadership position in Medicare Part D
Medical University Vienna - The effects of Ecstasy - it takes two to tango in the cell
Netherlands Institute Development Biology, Utrecht - Ethical debates impede progress of embryonic stem cell research
Abbott Laboratories - D4 receptor agonism has little effect in CV system relative to other agonists
Academia Sinica, Taipei - Hepatitis delta antigen facilitates chaperone activities
Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge - Intrauterine protein restriction leads to IR in female rats as they age
Advanced Nutraceuticals, Inc. - Nutraceutical company reports income of $0.08 per share
Albany Medical College - Study examined whether RhoA and Rho-kinase mediate TGF-beta-induced responses
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx - Developmental regulation of PV-1 in rat lung studied, association revealed
Alzahra University, Tehran - Gentamicin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis strains characterized
Amarin Corporation plc - Neuroscience company reports loss of $0.13 per share
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery - Group stresses caution with injectable cosmetic treatments
American Botanical Council - St. John's wort as effective as prescription anti-depressant, study shows
American Justice Partnership - Legal reform advocacy group commends Georgia's tort reform legislation
American Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company reports income of $0.30 per share
Andromed, Inc. - Medical technology company provides update on 2004 activities
Angel Biotechnology - Biotech firm to establish GMP facility for stem cells
Aomori Prefectural Central Hospital - Features of slowly progressive type 1 diabetes described
Applied Biosystems - Deal signed for life science laboratory management solutions
Ataturk University - Slime factor positivity in nasal coagulase negative staphylococci determined
AtheroGenics, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm reports loss of $0.47 per share
Australian Cancer Technology - Oncology firm establishes office in California, proposes name change
Avid Bioservices, Inc. - Commercial manufacturing contract signed with Halozyme Therapeutics
Barcelona Hospital Clinic - Celecoxib safe for short-term use in patients with cirrhosis
Beaujon Hospital, Boulogne - Protein profiles find cancer markers in patients with chronic liver disease
BioElectronics Corporation - Medical device firm forms surgery, wound care group
BioMS Medical Corp. - Multiple sclerosis drug developer announces offering of stock
Bioterrorism - Many state health departments are still unprepared for a crisis, government says
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Insurance company offers community organizations proposal development grants
Breast Cancer - Gene study sheds light on a type of breast cancer
CALTECH, Pasadena - Human myoglobin recognition of oxygen reported
CHD Meridian Healthcare - I-trax announces opening of Coors Brewing Co.'s medical center
CHU Bretonneau, Tours - IVF using frozen donor semen is effective where DI cycles have failed
Candela Corporation - Medical device maker reports 18% increase in revenue
Cardinal Health, Inc. - Wireless infusion information system becoming standard among hospitals
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland - Study validates three instruments for assessing depressive symptoms
Catholic University of Korea, Seoul - High signal intensities on T2-WI helps diagnose atypical RPLS
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Life-changing gastric bypass surgery advances to the outpatient arena
Centers for Obesity Related Illness - New York hospital, Centers for Obesity Related Illness address obesity epidemic
Central South University, Hunan - T102C gene polymorphisms in Chinese patients do not correlate with hypertension
Centre Antoine Lacassagne, Nice - Dual targeting of HER-2 and EGFR not recommended
Children's Hospital Boston - Mechanical tension helps shape lung development
Chindex International, Inc. - Healthcare product distributor awarded EUR 8.1M for medical equipment
Chinese Academy of Sciences - RNA interference uses several pathways to block viral infection
Chinese Academy of Sciences - Several genes are involved in the onset of senility
Chiron Corp. - Vaccine maker announces change in status of SEC inquiry
City of Hope National Medical Center - New findings in the area of breast cancer described
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Light chain gene delivery yields focused neural inhibition
Cognitive Drug Research - Rivastigmine shows promise Parkinson patients with dementia
Comgenex Inc. - Novel fraction collection method devised for high-throughput HPLC purification
CompuMed, Inc. - Informatics company reports Q1 revenues of $677,000, provides business update
Cornell University - Biology of eating behavior in obesity reviewed
Cornell University, Geneva - Quercetin protects against oxidative stress-induced neurodegeneration
Croissy Research Center - Striatal noradrenaline levels characterized in freely-moving rats
Cugai Pharmaceutical Co. - Thrombocytopenia studied, therapeutic approach for minibody agonist shown
Cumberland Emerging Technologies - Tennessee biotech group establishes headquarters at life sciences incubator
Daiichi Pure Chemicals Co., Ltd. - Clinical Data signs master distribution agreement for new PSA assay
Dana Farber Cancer Institute - Findings in HIV/AIDS vaccines provide new insights
Debrecen University - Cochlear tinnitus analyzed, significance and role of calcium signal clarified
Debrecen University of Medicine - Pre-clinical methods for measuring insulin sensitivity reviewed
Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum - Candidate genes in breast tumors identified through matrix-CGH analysis
Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo - Incidence of MXA-measured vertebral deformities described in female RA patients
Diet & Nutrition - New nutritional standards suggest junking junk foods
Duke University - hPot1 studied, role in telomere instability and phenotype revealed
EBI, LP - Company introduces new line of osteobiologics
East Carolina University - Reports advance knowledge in obesity therapy research
Eastman Kodak Company - Company announces push into healthcare IT market
Emory University - Angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis rank breast cancer metastasis risk
Epocrates - Hospitalist network provides mobile clinical reference technology to physicians
Escalon Medical Corp. - Device maker's Q3 financial result affected by Drew acquisition
European Neuroscience Institute - Haloperidol inhibits ATP-sensitive potassium channels
Female Health Company - Holder of female condom patents reports first quarter FY2005 financial results
Fitness & Wellness - Pasquotank County selected for CDC health survey
Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc. - Drug-discovery company raises $45M in private financing
Fu-Jen Catholic University, Taipei - KCl dose should be small to avoid rebound hyperkalemia in TPP patients
G. Montpied Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand - CV risk factors should be looked for and treated in patients with early RA
Garvan Institute, Sydney - After-dinner drink proves beneficial to postmenopausal women
Genoptix, Inc. - Personalized medicine provider gets CAP accreditation
Global Pharmatech, Inc. - China-based pharmaceutical retains The Anne McBride Co. for IR
HEI, Inc. - Company reports net sales of $14.1 million, a 29% improvement
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Health officials said females in Mideast, North Africa need AIDS prevention
HIV/AIDS Prevention - New collaborations offer hope for HIV/AIDS vaccine
Harvard Medical School - Elusive HIV shape change revealed; key clue to how virus infects cells
Health Sciences Group, Inc. - Company expands pharmaceutical operations to offer contract compounding services
Healthcare Access - Iowa children's clinics may close without more funding
Henri Mondor Hospital, Creteil - VEGF levels in lung tissue fall during acute respiratory distress syndrome
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hosp., Santa Clarita - Monitoring by trained personnel is key to successful procedural sedation
HepaLife Technologies, Inc. - Biotechnology company hires research scientist and toxicologist
Himalayan Institute of Medical Science, Dehra Dun - Sympathetic nervous system activity is increased in patients with hypertension
Hiroshima University - Osteochondritis dissecans of talus treated with tissue-engineered cartilage
IKONICS Corporation - Imaging technology company reports 51% increase in earnings
INSERM U478, Paris - Prolactin potentiates insulin-stimulated leptin expression and release
Immtech International, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company appoints VP, licensing and commercial development
Immunicon Corporation - Diagnostics company reports quarterly, year-end financial results
Innsbruck University - Fitness requirements of elderly mountaineers described
Inselspital, Bern - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of virology
Institute Research Biomedical, Bellinzona - Clonal type I IFN-producing/DC precursors contained in lymphoid/myeloid SCs
Invitrogen Corporation - W. Ann Reynolds, PhD, joins board of supplier to research institutions
Istituto di Ricerche di Bio. Molecolare Angeletti - Core structure from SARS coronavirus S2 fusion protein determined
Jagiellonian University, Krakow - High CCK levels may affect anorexia, low GLP-1 may lead to obesity in girls
Jichi Medical School - Endothelia receptor antagonist protects against diabetic nephropathy
Johns Hopkins University - Blood lead predicts homocysteine levels in older adults
Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital - Immunoreactive endothelin measured in Taiwanese thyroid cystic fluid
Karolinska Institute - Research reveals insights into how oncogenic protein regulates cell growth
Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm - Weight loss may relieve GERD in obese women
Klinikum LMU Munchen, Munich - Mesenchymal stem cells integrate/migrate in colonized contructs in murine model
Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine - AIF-1 is expressed in eutopic endometrium and endometriotic tissue
Kyung Hee University - Tumor necrosis factor gene polymorphism linked to waist-hip ratio
Kyushu University, Fukuoka - Cyclin D1 overexpression alone does not cause salivary gland cancer growth
Leiden University - Novel reagent strip test useful for field diagnosis
Leopold-Franzens University, Innsbruck - Secondary breast reconstruction technique yields long-term patient satisfaction
Liver Cancer - Inoperable liver cancer BrachySil trial shows positive results
London Health Science Center - Article discusses the benefits and limitations of 3-D epiaortic scanning
Louis Pasteur University, Strasbourg - Study investigated the activation of endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) by red wine
Lux Research - Report indicates big pharma is missing the nanotechnology opportunity
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Science - Glycoprotein inhibitors in diabetic patients with angina reviewed
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of oncology
Max Planck Institute for Medical Research - Microscopy-based techniques monitor lentivirus-mediated neuron modifications
Mayo Clinic & Mayo Foundation - Somatic deletions during early embryogenesis protect future generations
Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation - Exercise Doppler echocardiography suitable for diastolic dysfunction testing
MedCom USA - Healthcare transaction company secures first round of Caribbean purchase orders
Medical Services International Inc. - New diagnostic test kit for prostate cancer released
Medical Univ. of South Carolina, Charleston - Progesterone can reverse estrogen's affects on neurotrophins in female rats
Medical University of Lodz - Oxytocin secretion studied, role of tachykinin receptors and melatonin clarified
Medical University of Lodz - Safety and efficacy of cladribine in CLL treatment clarified
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - Reports add new data to cancer therapy research
Mental Healthcare - Washington House Speaker's sister testifies in support of mental health parity
Metrohealth Med. Center, Cleveland - Researchers' data advance obstetrics research
Microbiology & Immunology Policlin, Bari - Dendritic cells in Leishmania infection reviewed
Millipore Corporation - Bioscience company names chairman of board
Misys Healthcare Systems - Electronic medical record offers remote access to patient information
Monell Chemical Senses Ctr., Philadelphia - Differences in taste perception directly related to genetic variation
Moscow MV Lomonosov State University - Sarcoplasmic reticulum phosphorylation studied, role of protein kinases shown
Nagoya City University - GABAB receptors don't mediate effects of gabapentin on spinal reflex
Nagoya City University - Recent studies add new data to epidemiology research
Nagoya University - A key protein of human fetal liver erythroid cells harbors unique gene motifs
National Institute of Health & Nutrition, Tokyo - Effects of Ginkgo biloba extracts on hepatic CYP activity clarified
National Institute of Neuroscience, Tokyo - Genes regulated by cellular prion protein identified
National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei - SARS-CoV genome detected in nasopharyngeal aspirate and autopsy lung specimen
National Yang Ming University, Taipei - Treatment with electroacupuncture reduced duration of arrhythmia and mortality
Natural Health Trends Corp. - Direct selling company appoints chief operating officer and general counsel
Nature's Way Products, Inc. - Study finds cold medicine results in shorter, less severe colds
Neurologix, Inc. - Research company closes private placement of securities, names board member
North Carolina State University, Raleigh - Stereotype-related increases in anxiety and blood pressure were evident
NovaDel Pharma Inc. - Positive results for zolpidem tartrate lingual spray trial announced
Nu Image MedSpa - MedSpa adds cosmetic skin care products
OHIC insurance company - Medical liability insurance company reports $5M profit
OctoPlus - Drug development companies to codevelop recombinant human alfa interferon
Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center - IL-10 gene polymorphism related to latent autoimmune diabetes of adults
Onset Medical Corp. - Pathway Ureteral Access Device cleared by FDA
Osaka University of Pharmaceutical Sciences - Nitric oxide involved in E2 -beta suppression of ET-1 overproduction
Ottawa Health Research Inst., Ontario - Suicidal behavior caused by antidepressants "cannot be ruled out"
Paul Brousse Hospital, Villejuif - Data advance knowledge in diagnostics research
Personnel - Neil Harrison joins Atkins Nutritionals as chairman of the board and CEO
PharmaMar - Phase II trials initiated in prostate and bladder cancers
Pharmaceuticals - Arkansas Senate passes prescription drug bill
Pharmacopeia Drug Discovery, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company adds to board of directors
Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital Group - Low-dose pegylated interferon may help patients with fibrosis progression
Precyse Solutions - Hospital signs agreement with information management company
Q.U.I.C. Energy International - HIGH N.R.G. Shake energy product introduced
Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford - Pedunculopontine nucleus stimulation improves akinesia in PD macaques
Radiation Therapy Services, Inc. - Radiation therapy company reports strong fourth quarter results
Rice University - Tiny particles could solve billion-dollar problem
Rockefeller University - Studies advance knowledge in virology research
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan - Psoriatic arthritis can lead to sensorineural hearing loss
Ruhr University of Bochum - Diabetic older adults have high prevalence of peripheral arterial disease
Russian Academy of Medical Sciences - Polymorphisms involved in left ventricular hypertrophy identified
Russian Academy of Science - Amine receptors studied, coupling with G-protein alpha-subunits revealed
Rx4NJ - Rx4NJ provides patients with free or nearly free prescription medicines
Saga University - Conjugated linoleic acid prevents nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in rats
San Francisco General Hospital - Recurrent tuberculosis in US/Canada mostly due to relapse with same strain
Savient Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical companies offer product for pediatric growth hormone deficiency
ScanSoft, Inc. - Technology company provides speech recognition solution for healthcare
Sepracor Inc. - U.S. SEC makes resale statement for pharmaceutical company notes effective
Signet Laboratories - EviMed-based company reports record 25% growth in 2004
Singapore General Hospital - Research in SARS ouTBreaks provides new insights
Society of Interventional Radiology - JVIR article highlights Theraspheres liver cancer treatment
Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - FDA accepts ACEON supplemental new drug application for filing
Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. - Pressure device company declares quarterly dividend of 4 cents per share
Specialty Laboratories, Inc. - Clinical reference lab head Harrington to step down, CEO search underway
St George's Hospital, London - Review describes use of hemodynamic therapy, beta blockade in perioperative care
State Medicaid - Louisiana health dept. restricts Medicaid arthritis drug prescriptions
Stereotaxis, Inc. - Medical device company appoints Abhi Acharya and David W. Benfer to board
Stroke - Study shows hemophilia drug helps bleeding stroke patients
Sybase, Inc. - Two Canadian health centers select clinical information software system
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami - BM biopsy not sensitive as diagnostic tool in AIDS patients with fever
Synthetech, Inc. - Fine chemicals manufacturer reports third quarter fiscal 2005 results
Taipei Veterans General Hospital - Role of insulin in gastric acid secretion in diabetic rats discussed
Taisho Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd - New findings in the area of diabetes therapy detailed
Tehran Medical Sciences University - Mg-mediated protection of postischaemic recovery is mediated by A1 receptors
Tenet California - Hospital company and Health Net, Inc. settle California disputes
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries - Generic drug company reports record sales, net income for fourth quarter 2004
Texas A&M University, College Station - The function of tropomyosin is compartmentalized along its length
The American College - New search engine helps consumers find financial advisors
The Quantum Group, Inc. - Company's first Community Health System for Medicare Advantage Program completed
The Royal Brompton Hospital, London - Ventricular long-axis function can be a marker of early systolic dysfunction
Theravance, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company reports fourth quarter, 2004 financial results
Third Military Medical University, Chongqing - Researchers describe findings in hypertension studies
Topigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Phase 1 study of inhaled asthma product initiated
Trudeau Institute, Inc. - Expression of IL-27 during TB is detrimental to the control of bacteria
Tulane University, New Orleans - Heart-healthy children = heart-healthy adults
U.S. Attorney's Office - Urologist sentenced for healthcare fraud
U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Chemokine receptor CCR2 involved in skeletal muscle regeneration
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Prevention strategies could protect children from backover injuries
U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Reforms will improve oversight and openness at U.S. FDA
U.S. National Cancer Institute - Adults with hemophilia need screening and treatment for HIV and hepatitis C
U.S. National Cancer Institute - Specimens preserved with dissimilar techniques yield differential data
U.S. Naval Medical Center - Obesity associated with progression of prostate and renal cell cancer
U.S. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth - Surgical guide device developed for craniofacial implant placement
UNESP, Rio Claro - Polybia paulista venom studied, structure and function characterized
Univ. Federal de Pelotas - Pregnancy affects teen girls' growth in height, weight, and BMI
Univ. Henri Poincare-Nancy 1, Vanoeuvre-les-Nancy - Enzyme restoration using gene delivery promotes cartilage repair
Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Initiative to improve cognition in schizophrenia presented
Univ. of California, Los Angeles - People drink less alcohol as they age, newer generations slower to curb intake
Univ. of Newcastle Upon Tyne, U.K. - World's biggest study of costly health problem launched
Universal American Financial Corp. - Health, life insurance holding company reports record fourth quarter results
University College London - Atorvastatin appears to delay the progression of spontaneous autoimmune disease
University Hospital, Dusseldorf - COX-2-derived prostaglandins regulate smooth muscle thrombomodulin
University Hospital, Dusseldorf - Cilobradine might open a promising avenue to treat postischemic dysfunction
University of Aarhus - Therapeutic potential of glucagon-like peptide-1 reviewed
University of Aberdeen - Smoking makes a small independent negative contribution to cognitive aging
University of Alabama, Birmingham - Viral vector follows anti-mesothelin antibody to ovarian cancer cells
University of Alicante - Cox-Maze III procedure can be performed with good results using microwave energy
University of Bari - Ghrelin may cure ailments associated with pathological angiogenesis
University of Bern - CD27 expression promotes long-term survival of CD8+ cells in HIV-infection
University of Bonn - Basic heart rate and sex show an influence on heart rate turbulence
University of California, Los Angeles - Factors Xa and Ixa studied, role of domains clarified
University of California, Los Angeles - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of herpesvirus
University of California, San Francisco - Amyloid-beta peptide studied, effect on neuroblastoma apoptosis clarified
University of Chicago - Family history of type 2 diabetes is risk factor for women with PCOS
University of Colorado, Aurora - Interpolation flaps aid dermatological repair when tissue supply is limited
University of Colorado, Denver - Altered cellular signals augment RNA interference in neuroblastoma cells
University of Dublin Trinity College - Semliki Forest virus vector battles fast growing murine tumors
University of Edinburgh - Air pollution thickens the blood
University of Erlangen-Nurnberg - Cervical node lesions and inflammatory changes look similar on ultrasound
University of Florida - Photoreceptor arrestin analyzed, sequential phosphorylation revealed
University of Frankfurt - Miniaturized shake-flask solubility assay developed
University of Freiburg Klinikum - MSCs immunoprivileged & potentially useful for HLA-incompatible transplantation
University of Genoa - Mucoadhesive vaginal gels containing chlorhexidine digluconate characterized
University of Genoa - Utility of nailfold video-capillaroscopy reviewed
University of Giessen - EDA+/EDB+ fibronectin splice variants are markers for bone formation
University of Giessen - Obstructive sleep apnea is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease
University of Giessen - Researchers' work adds to osteoporosis body of knowledge
University of Helsinki - Lactose malabsorption may be related to bone fractures in old age
University of Helsinki - Nordic countries incidence estimated for Giardia & Cryptosporidium
University of Kansas - Scientific evidence for diets: Don't believe everything you read
University of Leicester - Acute pancreatitis associated with diabetes in children
University of Maryland - PDZ proteins in the kidney studied, differential localization revealed
University of Messina - Antibacterial peptide PR-39 studied, benefits in endotoxic shock shown
University of Messina - Hemolytic crisis and onset of type 1 diabetes in child reported
University of Michigan - Acetaminophen-induced liver injury studied, role of LPS-binding protein shown
University of Michigan - HIV-1 Nef promotes physical interaction between endogenous AP-1 and MHC-I
University of Michigan - Signaling protein builds bigger, better bones in mice
University of Montpellier 1 - Rapid and standard HIV Ab ELISAs negatively affected by HIV-indeterminates
University of Munich - Relationship of postprandial glucose to HbA1c reviewed
University of Munster - Findings advance knowledge in cardiology research
University of Navarra, Pamplona - Local gene therapy can help dendritic cells fight tumor growth
University of Pennsylvania - Knowing properties of fibrin is important for preventing and treating thrombosis
University of Pennsylvania - Stem cell puzzle explained
University of Pittsburgh - Researcher presents findings on when to accept organ transplants
University of Regensburg Hospital - Studies describe new findings in reconstructive surgery research
University of Rochester - Apolipoprotein B predicts heart attack risk in metabolic syndrome
University of Rochester, New York - Plant derivative attacks the roots of leukemia
University of Rostock - Botulinum toxin therapy studied, antibody-induced failure reported
University of Salamanca - Mitochondrial respiration inhibited, effects on glucose uptake clarified
University of Santiago - Construction of scale of beliefs of obesity in children reported
University of Sao Paulo - Nestin-positive cells show promise for generation of beta cells
University of Sheffield - U.K. study finds raloxifene cost effective for treating older at-risk women
University of South Carolina - Orexin A stimulates cortical acetylcholine release in rats
University of Split - Anthropologic factors of performance in rhythmic gymnasts reported
University of Stuttgart - Candida rugosa lipase studied, functional role of organic solvent revealed
University of Texas Southwestern - NASA awards $9.8 million to study effects of space radiation exposure
University of Thessalia, Larisa - Rise in plasma ET-1 was more pronounced in dialysis patients with hypertension
University of Thessaloniki - Recent findings in cardiology provide new insights
University of Tsukuba - Ubiquitin-proteasome pathways analyzed, estrogen receptor switching revealed
University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki - Transfected cardiac cells overexpress hypoxia inducible factor-1alpha
University of Tubingen - Tau pathology may play role in axonal damage
University of Ulm - Integrin beta(3) Leu33Pro polymorphism may increase breast cancer risk by age 45
University of Urbino - Helicobacter pylori studied, bacillary to coccoid conversion clarified
Utah State University, Logan - Single source of chronic wasting disease unlikely in north-central Colorado deer
VIVUS, Inc. - Enrollment in phase 2 study of treatment for erectile dysfunction completed
Valentis, Inc. - Cardiovascular therapeutics company reports second quarter fiscal 2005 results
Vical Incorporated - DNA-focused biopharmaceutical company announces fourth quarter, year end results
ViroPharma Incorporated - Dosing begun in phase 1 clinical trial of HCV-796 to treat hepatitis C
Vision-Sciences, Inc. - Ear-nose-throat focused device company reports second fiscal quarter results
Washington Hospital Center, Washington - Antioxidants improve nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Wizzard Software - Rex-The Talking Bottle now available online through Quixtar
Wyeth Vaccines Research - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of pneumococcal vaccines
Xcyte Therapies, Inc. - Paper published in immunology journal describes action of T cell product in CLL
Yale University - Estrogen has more influence on salt retention than progesterone in young women
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou - Serum resistin increases in normal, but not preeclamptic, pregnancy
avVaa World Health Care Products - Companies sign sales, marketing agreement for natural skin, health care products
biosyn GmbH - California snail may contain anticancer agent
pSivida Limited - Nanotech company reports positive phase 2a trial results in liver cancer
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