Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . June 20th, 2006
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Aegate - Pilot study confirms use of Aegate's technology to combat pharmaceutical fraud
Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Angiotech Pharmaceuticals to acquire Quill Medical
Biotechnology Industry Organization - BIO names Tom DiLenge as general counsel
Chimerix, Inc. - Chimerix acquires lead compound library of antiviral agents from University of Michigan
Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Elite enters second pilot Phase I trial of its once-daily oxycodone product
Elsevier MDL - Electronic laboratory notebooks for chemistry and biology are reviewed
ExonHit Therapeutics - ExonHit files patent on a panel of genes for the diagnosis of Alzheimer disease from blood
Federal University of Minas Gerais - Researchers from Brazil, Italy and Portugal provide details of new studies and findings in the area of obesity
First Hand Medical - First Hand Medical announces safe new therapy for carpal tunnel during pregnancy
Healthcare Costs - sanofi-aventis to provide access to prescription drugs for low-income Medicare patients
Market Strategies, Inc. - Medicare Plan D enrollees generally satisfied with prescription drug plans, study shows
Medicare - Study shows caps on Medicare prescription drug benefits result in unfavorable outcomes
Research and Markets - Drug delivery industry stands to benefit from patent expirations
Samaritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Samaritan files provisional patent to support anti-cholesterol drug, cover new claims
Suros Surgical Systems, Inc. - Suros, SenoRx set terms to settle breast biopsy system patent infringement lawsuit
- Same day transfer of angioplasty patients to referring hospital is safe and effective
Aachen University - Platelet-monocyte aggregate formation is affected by phosphodiesterase III inhibition
Aachen University - Researchers' data from Germany and Japan advance imaging research
Abt Associates - Dr. Charles Thompson to lead Abt Associates' Domestic Health Division
Acid Reflux - Study shows erosive esophagitis healing linked to gastric acid control
Adams Respiratory Therapeutics, Inc. - Adams Respiratory Therapeutics acquires cough suppressant liquids from UCB
Adventrx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Adventrx announces withdrawal of public stock offering
Agilent Technologies, Inc. - Agilent Technologies names Paul N. Clark to board of directors
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx - New research from the United States, Colombia and United Kingdom in the area of malaria detailed
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - Researchers from All India Institute of Medical Sciences publish new studies and findings
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi - Hyperventilation is ineffective to reduce arterial-to-end-tidal CO2 tension difference
Alliance Pharma plc - Alliance Pharma signs agreement to distribute periodontitis treatment in Italy
Altea Therapeutics - Altea Therapeutics commences phase I trials of fentanyl citrate transdermal patch
American Society of Gene Therapy - Progress in gene therapy for immune deficiency diseases
Ankara University - New findings in diabetes described from Turkey and Italy
Arpida, Ltd. - Data confirm potent activity of AR-709 against multidrug-resistant respiratory tract infections
Ataturk University, Erzurum - Left ventricular diastolic filling pressure can be determined by tissue Doppler imaging
Atherotech - Atherotech's chief medical officer earns rare certification in lipidology
Auckland University of Technology - Recent findings in angiology described by researchers from New Zealand, South Korea and United States
Autonomous University of Barcelona - Studies from Autonomous University of Barcelona highlight latest research
Averion, Inc. - Averion expands operations to Europe
Awards - American Psychiatric Association, AstraZeneca award prizes to psychiatry researchers
BSD Medical Corp. - BSD Medical's application for the BSD-2000 accepted for filing by U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Bavarian Nordic - Bavarian Nordic establishes new company in Washington, DC
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston - Myocardial infarct wound healing displays species-specific differences
Benitec, Ltd. - Benitec study provides insights into the mode of action, mechanism of toxicity of RNAi
Berlin University of Medicine - Somatostatin and octreotide are beneficial for children with chylothorax
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston - Research from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston provides new scientific insights
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston - Studies from the United States, South Africa and Ireland describe new findings in diabetes research
BioLife Solutions, Inc. - BioLife Solutions names new member to board of directors
Biophan Technologies, Inc. - Biophan sells 1M shares of common stock to SBI for $2M
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council - Cancer-fighting protein may play role in longevity as well
Boston University - Researchers from the United States and France report details of new studies and findings in the area of obesity
Botanical Solutions, Inc. - Dermatologist recommends ways to protect against skin cancer
Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston - Breast cancer risk is linked to endogenous steroid hormones regardless of family history
British Columbia Center for Excellence in HIV/AIDS - New findings from British Columbia Center for Excellence in HIV/AIDS described
Business Update - BioTech Medics negotiates multiple north Dallas, Texas locations
Business Update - Cyberonics funds University of Texas study to compare costs in treatment-resistant depression
CAD Sciences - CAD Sciences, Sapheneia partner to extend fTP Technology
CNR, Pisa - Heterogenous myocardial iron overload is detected by multislice multi-echo T2* MR
Cancer Council Victoria - Gastric and esophageal adenocarcinoma risk increased with increased BMI
Cancer Council Victoria - Research from Australia, France and Canada add new data to breast cancer body of knowledge
Cardiovascular Institute, Tokyo - L-type Ca2+ channel differs between atrium and ventricle
Careggi Hospital, Florence - Researchers from Italy and Turkey provide details of new studies and findings in the area of hypertension
Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven - Recent studies from Netherlands, United States and fmeric@mdanderson add new data to breast cancer research
Catholic University of Korea - Researchers from South Korea, United States and Germany publish new studies and findings in the area of leukemia
Catholic University of Louvain - Prostate cancer risk in pesticide manufacturing workers evaluated
Cel-Sci Corp. - Cel-Sci reports quarterly loss of $1.3M
Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Rotenburg - Paclitaxel-eluting Coroflex Please stent shows similar efficiency to comparable stents
Central South University, Changsha - HBV X protein enhances invasive potential of hepatocellular carcinoma cells
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne - Cardiopulmonary bypass surgical venous cannula design provides superior flow
Centre de Recherche en Biochimie Macromoleculaire, Montpellier - Researchers from France, Japan and the United States report details of new studies and findings in the area of apoptosis
Ceres, Inc. - Patrick McCroskey joins Ceres as chief financial officer
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung - Androgen receptor detected in embryonic stem cells
Charite Universitatsmedizin, Berlin - Researchers' work from Germany, Belgium and the United States adds to melanoma body of knowledge
Charite-Universitatsmedizin, Berlin - Gene expression profiled in human articular cartilage grafts
Charite-Universitatsmedizin, Berlin - New data from Charite-Universitatsmedizin, Berlin detailed
Charite-Universitatsmedizin, Berlin - Studies from Germany, France and the United States describe new findings in transplants research
Charles University, Hradec Kralove - New research from Charles University, Hradec Kralove described
Charles University, Prague - Findings from the Czech Republic, United States and Sweden describe new data in osteoporosis research
Charles University, Prague - NO production in adipocytes is modulated by beta(3)-adrenergic receptor agonists
ChemDiv Inc. - ChemDiv, Inc appoints Oivin Guicherit as director of biological services
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Tianjin - Recent advances in homeostasis and tumorigenesis summarized
Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing - Coronary lesion features are depicted by breath-hold 3D steady-state free precession coronary MRA
Chinese University of Hong Kong - Data from the People's Republic of China, Taiwan and United States advance knowledge in diagnostics research
Chinese University of Hong Kong - Mesenteric fat thickness measured on ultrasound is an independent determinant of fatty liver
Chinese University of Hong Kong - Researchers from Chinese University of Hong Kong publish recent findings
Chonnam National University - Studies from Chonnam National University highlight latest research
Chonnam National University, Kwangju - Reports from Chonnam National University, Kwangju describe recent advances
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Periprosthetic infections are best diagnosed with a combination of tests
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Researchers' work from Cleveland Clinic Foundation adds to body of knowledge
Clinical Cell Culture, Ltd. - Clinical Cell Culture appoints new CEO
CoVaccine BV - Sucrose fatty acid sulfate esters act as vaccine adjuvant
Cohesive Technologies Inc. - Cohesive Technologies Inc. expands product line for online sample prep and fast chromatography
Commonwealth Cancer Center, Richmond - Non-small cell lung cancer combination treatment can cause thrombocytopenia
CompuMed, Inc. - CompuMed works to transform how healthcare providers screen for osteoporosis
Connetics Corporation - Connetics receives notice from Nasdaq due to late filing of Form 10-Q
Cordis Corporation - Cordis Corporation submits pre-market approval supplement for direct stenting
Cornell University, Ithaca - Researchers from Cornell University, Ithaca publish latest findings
Cornell University, Ithaca - Researchers from the United States and Israel report recent findings in leptospirosis
Crucell Holland BV - RP-HPLC simultaneous identifies and quantifies HA(1) from influenza A and B vaccine strains
Crucell N.V. - Crucell announces first quarter 2006 results
Cuban State Control Center for the Quality of Drugs - Regulatory challenges of developing vaccine adjuvants is outlined
Cukurova University, Adana - Television advertisements influence young children's unhealthy food consumption
Cytogen Corporation - Cytogen's Prostascint featured in presentation at American Urological Association meeting
DNAPrint Genomics, Inc. - DNAPrint Genomics appoints two scientists to key positions at Computational Biology Division
Daiichi Pharmaceutical Co. - Recent findings from Daiichi Pharmaceutical Co. highlighted
David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles - Active SIV replication increases in the vicinity of catecholaminergic varicosities
David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles - Tissue-engineered ligament repair needs to parallel native ACL in biology and durability
Dean A. McGee Eye Institute, Oklahoma City - Mouse opsin promoter directs Cre recombinase expression in transgenic mice
Decision Resources, Inc. - Report suggests chronic low back pain market represents opportunity for drug developers
Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis - VEGF upregulation in endometrial cancer confers unfavorable outcomes
Denver Health Medical Center - Emergency thoracotomy with aortic cross-clamping should be considered for nontorso injuries
Diet & Nutrition - Calorie restriction appears better than exercise at slowing primary aging
Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir - Zoledronic acid studied in clinical trials for antitumor effects
Drug Development - Prescription drug trend dives to 7-year low
Duke University, Durham - New data from the United States, Japan and Germany lluminates research in cancer
Duke University, Durham - Researchers from Duke University, Durham publish new studies and findings
Duke University, Durham - Researchers from the United States, Italy and People's Republic of China report recent findings in breast cancer
Duke University, Durham - Studies from Duke University, Durham highlight latest research
E-Z-EM, Inc. - E-Z-EM launches new CO2 Insufflator for gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures
Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon - Thyroid hormone receptor alpha genes suggested as potential tumor inducers
Eli Lilly and Company - Comparison study suggests more symptom relief from Symbyax than lamotrigine in bipolar depression
Endologix, Inc. - Endologix receives U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for Visiflex Delivery System
Epicentre, Paris - Large-scale simplified HAART programs are successful in rural Africa
Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam - Antibody-deficiency syndrome is due to mutations in CD19 gene
Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam - New findings from Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam detailed
Esprit Pharma, Inc. - Esprit Pharma acquires North American rights from Novavax for treating low sex drive in women
FemOne, Inc. - FemOne announces 54% increase in net sales for first quarter
Finlay Institute, Havana - Proteoliposome-derived cochleate acts as novel adjuvant
Flinders University, Adelaide - Clear definition of normal insulin ranges and metabolic syndrome needed for obese youth
Flinders University, Adelaide - Polysaccharide adjuvants with Th1 and Th2 potentiating activity have been developed
Florida A&M University - Prostate cancer disparity should be examined in central and west Africa
Fougera - Fougera is first-to-market with Metronidazole Lotion 0.75% (Rx)
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle - New research from the United States and Canada in the area of herpes detailed
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle - Researchers' data from the United States and India advance HIV/AIDS research
Frenchay Hospital, Bristol - Cerebrospinal fluid shunt infections can be safely managed conservatively
George Washington University, Washington DC - New control strategies are needed for soil-transmitted helminth infections
George Washington University, Washington DC - Researchers from George Washington University, Washington DC describe new findings
Georgetown University, Washington, DC - Research from Georgetown University, Washington, DC provides new scientific insights
Ghent University - Researchers from Belgium and the United Kingdom publish new studies and findings in the area of influenza
Gladstone Institute of Neurological Diseases, San Francisco - Apolipoprotein E4 called a causative factor and therapeutic target in neuropathology
GlaxoSmithKline Research & Development - Research from the United Kingdom and United States add new data to asthma body of knowledge
Graz University - Mice lacking adipose triglyceride lipase show defective lipolysis and altered metabolism
Greater Zurich Chamber of Commerce - Degussa to bundle Western European sales in Zurich
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa - Valganciclovir safe and effective as pre-emptive therapy for CMV infection in ASCT
Hacettepe University, Ankara - Researchers from Hacettepe University, Ankara provide details of new studies and findings
Hammersmith Hospital, London - Recent studies from Hammersmith Hospital, London add to knowledge base
Harvard University - Craniopharyngioma treatment by combined proton and photon irradiation evaluated
Harvard University - Reports from the United States and Japan describe recent advances in HIV/AIDS research
Harvard University - Researchers from Harvard University report details of new studies and findings
Health Enhancement Products, Inc. - Health Enhancement Products begins HIV and CRP clinical trials in Cameroon
Health Systems Trust, Cape Town - Recent findings from South Africa, United States and France illuminate research in HIV/AIDS
Heart Research Institute, Sydney - High-density lipoproteins enhance progenitor-mediated endothelium repair
Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit - Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit researchers describe recent findings
Hippokration General Hospital, Athens - Diabetes mellitus occurrence and liver fibrosis linked in chronic hepatitis
Hiroshima University - Antitumor effector cells generated from cultured cells
Histopathometrics LLC - Implantable ligation device provides vasectomy alternative
Hopital Europeen Georges Pompidou, Paris - New data from Hopital Europeen Georges Pompidou, Paris detailed
Hopital La Pitie-Salpetriere, Paris - Recent findings from Hopital La Pitie-Salpetriere, Paris highlighted
Hopital Tenon, Paris - Hopital Tenon, Paris researchers publish latest findings
Hospital Mehilainen Tampere - A microkeratome with a plastic single use head is more accurate and safe
Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto - Shwachman-Diamond syndrome produces accelerated angiogenesis
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - Studies from Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania highlight most recent research
Hvidovre University Hospital - Low-fat diet improves peripheral insulin sensitivity in type 1 diabetes
ICON, plc - ICON appoints Dr. Melton Affrime as senior VP global pharmacology
INEX Pharmaceuticals Corp. - INEX announces judicial win in British Columbia regarding Tekmira
INSERM U629, Lille - Attenuated Bordetella pertussis acts as vector for intranasal immunization
Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc. - European publication cites CT Laser Mammography System as promising new technology
Incyte Corp. - Incyte stockholders elect new directors: John Niblack, PhD, Matthew Emmens
Indian Council of Medical Research - Recombinant-plasmid DNA antirabies vaccine is nontoxic
Indian Institute of Chemical Biology - Data from India, Italy and Norway advance knowledge in head & neck cancer research
Indiana University - Researchers' data from Indiana University highlight new research
Innodia, Inc. - Innodia named a Red Herring 100 winner
Innsbruck Medical University - Metabolic syndrome patients show impaired flow-mediated vasodilation at moderate altitude
Innsbruck Medical University - Studies from Innsbruck Medical University add new findings to body of knowledge
Inonu University, Malatya - Hypoxemia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may be due to patent foramen ovale
Institut Jules Bordet, Brussels - Localized prostate cancer treated by external radiotherapy using conformal 3-D approach
Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp - Reports from Belgium, Brazil and Italy add new data to tuberculosis research
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Intercept researchers present data highlighting role of farnesoid X bile acid receptor in IBD
Istituto Superiore di Sanita, Rome - Type I interferon acts as vaccine adjuvant for influenza vaccine
Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx - Recent findings from the United States and Mexico illuminate research in HIV/AIDS
Japan National Institute of Health & Nutrition - Effects of exercise and isoflavones on bone loss depend on individual equol production
Javelin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Enrollment begun in study of intranasal morphine compound in postoperative orthopedic pain
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi - Researchers from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi publish latest findings
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - Pancreatic cancer risk probably not associated with household passive smoke exposure
Johns Hopkins University - Percutaneous spinal cord stimulation electrodes can be prevented from migrating
Kagawa University - Research from Japan, Australia and Norway in ovarian cancer provides new insights
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Walnut Creek - Outpatient stress testing for chest pain patients at low risk is feasible and safe
Kansas State University - Kansas State University researchers publish recent findings
Karolinska Institute - Lymphoma risk not increased by tobacco smoking and high BMI but needs further investigation
Karolinska Institute - Reports from Sweden and the United States add new data to diabetes research
Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm - New research from Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm described
King Saud University, Riyadh - Researchers from King Saud University, Riyadh provide details of new studies and findings
Klinikum Ludenscheid - Findings from Germany, Netherlands and France describe new data in leukemia research
Korea University - Familial aggregation of metabolic syndrome found in Korean families with adolescents
Kuwait University - Breast cancer growth inhibited by glycolaldehyde
Kyoto University - Studies from Kyoto University highlight latest research
Kyushu University, Fukuoka - Reports from Japan, the United States and the People's Republic of China describe recent advances in genetics research
Leiden University - New findings from Leiden University detailed
Leiden University Medical Center - Intravascular catheterization using needleless closed systems is adequate for infection prevention
Lev Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Lev Pharmaceuticals licenses plasma-derived intravenous immunoglobulin technology
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine - Researchers from London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine provide details of new studies and findings
Lonza Group - Lonza Group CFO Toralf Haag receives European award for financial management excellence
Lund University, Malmo - Researchers' work from Lund University, Malmo adds to body of knowledge
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Recent findings in neurology described by researchers from the United States, People's Republic of China and Israel
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Researchers' findings from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center advance research
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Studies from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center highlight recent research
MOCON, Inc. - MOCON, Inc. announces quarterly dividend of seven and a half cents per share
Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei - Findings from Taiwan, Austria and the South Korea describe new data in lymphoma research
MacroGenics, Inc. - MacroGenics raises $45 million in financing, plans to advance monoclonal antibody programs
Malawi Ministry of Health, Lilingwe - Early site supervision increases patient recruitment for HAART initiation
Marcomm Group - Free interactive health portal makes searching for info fast and easy
Massachusetts General Hospital - LV hypertrophy after chronic pressure overload is unrelated to NO synthase 2
Massachusetts General Hospital - Massachusetts General Hospital researchers publish recent findings
Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry, Martinsried/Planegg - One-step protocol to purify recombinant proteins with low endotoxin contents is developed
Mayo Clinic - Researchers from Mayo Clinic report details of new studies and findings
Mayo Clinic & Mayo Foundation - Studies from the United States and Germany add new findings to cell biology body of knowledge
McMaster University, Hamilton - Researchers' findings from Canada and the United States advance obesity research
MedMira Inc. - MedMira acquires cancer marker technology for $600,000 from developer Dr. Shou-Ching Tang
Medical College of Georgia - New data from Medical College of Georgia detailed
Medical University of South Carolina - Reports from the United States and Canada describe recent advances in statins research
Medical University of Vienna - Glioblastoma profiles demonstrate histological and genetic diversity
Mexico National Institute of Salud Publica - Cement washbasins are important containers for Aedes aegypti pupal production
Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Glendale - Angina patients may benefit from new treatment approach with ranolazine
Monash University, Clayton - Researchers from Monash University, Clayton publish most recent findings
Montreal Heart Institute - Montreal Heart Institute researchers publish recent findings
Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta - Research from Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta provides new scientific insights
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York - New findings from the United States and Israel in the area of cardiology described
Myeloma Institute for Research & Therapy, Little Rock - Iron overload is major risk factor for severe infection after ASCT in myeloma
Myogen, Inc. - Ambrisentan phase III data indicates significant improvement in exercise capacity
Nagoya University - Quantitative trait loci cause abnormal spermatogenesis and reduced testis weight
Nanjing University - Nanjing University researchers describe recent findings
National Quality Forum - National Quality Forum endorses new consensus standards for ambulatory care
National Taiwan Normal University - Blood lipids and antioxidant status improve in postmenopausal women after sesame ingestion
National Taiwan University - Hepatitis B virus infection inversely associated with metabolic syndrome
National Taiwan University Hospital - CO2 embolism during endoscopic vein harvesting can be reduced with lower insufflation pressure
National Taiwan University Hospital - Research from Taiwan, Thailand and the United States add new data to HIV/AIDS body of knowledge
National Taiwan University Hospital - Researchers from Taiwan and the People's Republic of China describe findings in hepatitis B virus studies
National University of Singapore - Colon cancer differentiation induced by repression of HIP/RPL29 expression
National University of Singapore - Researchers' data from National University of Singapore highlight new research
Netherlands Cancer Institute - Recurrent limb melanoma treated by repeat isolated limb perfusion after prior failure
Netherlands Cancer Institute - Researchers from Netherlands Cancer Institute report recent findings
Nippon Medical College, Chiba - Carperitide prophylactic before tracheal intubation improves lung resistance
Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow - Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow researchers publish most recent findings
Novartis - Aromatase inhibitors show promise as adjuvant treatment for early breast cancer
Nuvelo, Inc. - James R. Gavin III, MD, PhD, appointed to Nuvelo, Inc. board of directors
ORC Worldwide - Survey finds companies very concerned about possible flu pandemic, taking steps to prepare
Odense University Hospital - Dendritic cell maturation is modulated by addition of subtype-specific ligands
Oita University - New findings from Oita University detailed
Okayama University - Findings from Japan and Germany in hepatitis C virus provide new insights
Okayama University - HCV fibrosis stage can be evaluated using platelet count and serum albumin level
Okayama University - Okayama University researchers publish latest findings
Ophthalmology - Researchers from the United States, Portugal and Switzerland provide details of new studies and findings in the area of ophthalmology
OraSure Technologies, Inc. - OraSure Technologies appoints Jack Goldstein as new director
Orebro University Hospital - Breastfeeding enhances anti-Hib IgG2 production
Oregon State University - Researchers from Oregon State University publish new studies and findings
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. - Orexigen Therapeutics appoints Graham Cooper as chief financial officer
Ospedali Riuniti, Bergamo - Researchers from Italy, Thailand and Netherlands report recent findings in vaccines
Peking University, Beijing - Vessel leakage is corrected by combination gene therapy in ischemic rodent models
Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Denver - Electronic analgesic neuromodulation is aimed at reducing hypersensitivity
Prostate Cancer - Studies from Japan, the United States and Spain add new findings to prostate cancer body of knowledge
Providence Medical Group, Beaverton - Risperidone is effective for treatment of bipolar mania
Publicis Selling Solutions Group - Publicis Selling Solutions Group reorganizes to better serve clients
Queen Elisabeth Hospital, Birmingham - Takayasu arteritis and the role of cardiovascular magnetic imaging are examined in review
Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline - Researchers from the United Kingdom, Canada and United States publish new studies and findings in the area of obesity
Queen's University, Belfast - Adrenomedullin may have an antibacterial role in human gingival crevicular fluid
Queen's University, Kingston - Therapeutic proteins enjoy constant levels when released by a biodegradable device
REPLICor Inc. - Phosphorothioate oligonucleotides inhibit HIV-1 fusion by blocking gp41 core formation
Rhode Island Hospital - Reports from the United States, Japan and Netherlands advance knowledge in cardiology research
Roskilde County Hospital, Koge - 10-year fracture risk is higher than predicted by previous model
Royal South Hants Hospital, Southampton - Studies from Royal South Hants Hospital, Southampton highlight latest findings
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago - Researchers from Rush University Medical Center, Chicago provide details of new studies and findings
S.S. Giovanni & Paolo Hospital, Mestre Venezia - Reports from Italy and Spain advance knowledge in lung cancer research
Scripps Research Institute - Study links effects of withdrawal to compulsive drug use and craving
Seattle Genetics, Inc. - Seattle Genetics announces closing of common stock sale for proceeds of $5.8 million
SenoRx, Inc. - SenoRx announces settlement agreement with Suros Surgical in patent infringement case
Sequenom Inc. - Schizophrenia susceptibility may be influenced by semaphorin receptor PLXNA2
Shinshu University, Graduate School of Medicine, Matsumoto - G-CSF accelerates re-endothelialization after vascular injury
Shire plc - Data from two pivotal Phase III studies show MMX mesalamine induced remission of ulcerative colitis
Shire plc - Less wear time, more ADHD symptom control with methylphenidate transdermal system, data show
Sigma-Aldrich - Sigma-Aldrich, Rosetta Inpharmatics enter partnership for siRNA design technology
Sisli Erfal Education & Research Hospital, Istanbul - Researchers' findings from Ireland, the United States and India advance diabetes research
Spherix Incorporated - Spherix signs agreement with GleneaglesCRC to conduct study of type 2 diabetes drug
St. Joseph Regional Health Center, Bryan - Texas Brain and Spine Institute formed via collaboration focused on neurological disorders
St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton - Drug interactions with antidepressant medications are reviewed
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis - Medulloblastoma subgroups enriched for specific genetic alterations identified
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis researchers publish latest findings
St. Louis University - Chimeric recombinant cytomegalovirus vaccines studied
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York - Migraine prevalence and therapy in relation to women are focus of review
St. Vincents Hospital, Darlinghurst - Aberrant NPY, MIC-1 expression are associated with poor prognosis in prostate cancer
Stanford School of Medicine - Prevalence of therapy non-adherence in teen liver transplant recipients reported
Stanford University - New research from Stanford University described
Stanford University - Researchers' findings from Stanford University advance research
Stanford University Medical Center - For Stanford Scientists, RNAi gene therapy takes two steps forward, one step back
Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon - Chronic myelogenous leukemia prognosis is indicated by BCR or ABL gene deletions
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - Komen Breast Cancer Foundation announces 2007 Interdisciplinary Breast Fellowship Awards
SynCardia Systems Inc. - SynCardia chair Marvin J. Slepian, MD, honored for contributions to health field
Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. - AT&T builds network for Taiho Pharmaceutical
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. - Study finds Ramelteon shows potential for circadian phase shifting
Tanox, Inc. - First patient dosed in Phase 1 trial of Tanox's TNX-650 for Hodgkin lymphoma
Taussig Cancer Center, Cleveland - Researchers from the United States and Japan publish new studies and findings in the area of cancer
Technology Consultant - Researchers from the United States report recent findings in HIV/AIDS
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Differences in sexual desire can be attributed to genetic variances
The Institute for Genomic Research - Researchers define the colon's genome
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia - Studies from Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia highlight recent research
Tobacco Use - Smoking messages miss Asian Americans
Toho University, Chiba - Findings from Japan, the United States and Russia in diabetes provide new insights
Toho University, Sakura - Basal bolus insulin therapy raises preheparin lipoprotein lipase mass in diabetics
Trimedyne, Inc. - Boston Scientific and Lumenis to market Trimedyne's new laser fiber
U.S. Army Medical Surveillance Activity - Influenza and respiratory bacteria interactions affect pandemic preparedness
U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Chronic fatigue syndrome may be a heterogeneous combination of conditions
U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Epidemiology of medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency is updated
U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Exploratory study of urban hassles index has been performed
U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Researchers from U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention detail new studies and findings
U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Sleep and allostatic load may be involved in chronic fatigue syndrome
U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Statistical dependence between illness parameters is explored
U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Studies from the United States and zca2@cdc describe new findings in environmental research
U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Bromate mutagenicity is due to oxidative damage causing chromosomal breakage
U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Genes and pathways important to chronic fatigue syndrome have been identified
U.S. Food & Drug Administration - U.S. Food & Drug Administration researchers publish recent findings
U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Findings from the United States and Canada advance knowledge in angiology research
U.S. National Cancer Institute - Potency of anticancer drugs correlated to target specificity
U.S. National Cancer Institute - Researchers from the United States describe findings in papillomavirus studies
U.S. National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases - Structure and cleavage specificity of poxvirus Holliday junction resolvase were determined
U.S. National Institutes of Health - Recent studies from U.S. National Institutes of Health add to knowledge base
U.S. National Institutes of Health - Researchers from U.S. National Institutes of Health detail new studies and findings
United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain - Studies from the U Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Scotland advance knowledge in diabetes research
Universidade Estadual Paulista, Sao Paulo - Role of gene amplification in carcinogenesis discussed
Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo - Single tetanus-diphtheria vaccine dose does not confer tetanus immunity in elderly
Universidade de Campinas - Recent findings in diabetes described by researchers from Brazil, Italy and India
Universita di Palermo - Studies from Italy, the South Korea and the United Kingdom add new findings to diabetes body of knowledge
Universitatsklinikum Essen - Studies from Universitatsklinikum Essen highlight most recent research
University Catholique Louvain, Brussels - Findings from Belgium and Italy advance knowledge in cancer treatment research
University College London - New data from the United Kingdom, Brazil and Italy lluminates research in HIV/AIDS
University Hospital Herakleion, Iraklion - New findings from Greece, Netherlands and France in the area of colorectal cancer described
University Hospital, Munster - Brain erythropoietin system may be exploited for brain disease therapy
University of Adelaide - Tumor angiogenesis shows a strong response to the genistein analogue phenoxodiol
University of Alabama - Protamine enhances fibrinolysis by decreasing clot strength
University of Birmingham - Idiopathic intracranial hypertension requires more investigation
University of Bonn - Reports from University of Bonn describe recent advances
University of California, Irvine - Hyperglycemia affected baseline and exercise-induced IL-6 levels in type 1 diabetic youth
University of California, Irvine - Liposomes effectively targeted to liver and hepatocytes using a Plasmodium amino acid sequence
University of California, Irvine - Study suggests retargeting efforts to slow or stop neural cell loss in Alzheimer disease
University of California, Los Angeles - Researchers' work from the United States adds to transplants body of knowledge
University of California, Los Angeles - Turing instability is mediated by voltage diffusion in paced cardiac cells
University of California, Los Angeles - University of California, Los Angeles researchers publish latest findings
University of California, San Diego - Researchers from University of California, San Diego report recent findings
University of California, San Francisco - Absent pulmonary valve syndrome airway compression is relieved by Lecompte maneuver
University of California, San Francisco - Research from University of California, San Francisco provides new scientific insights
University of California, San Francisco - Transforming growth factor uses unexpected pathways to spur intimal growth
University of Cambridge - Studies from University of Cambridge highlight latest findings
University of Cape Town - Pharmacokinetics of antituberculosis drugs vary with weight, sex and age
University of Cape Town - Researchers' work from South Africa, Canada and India adds to HIV/AIDS body of knowledge
University of Chichester - Bitter orange, green tea and guarana extracts did not show metabolic effects
University of Chile - Glycemic index-induced serum insulin differences do not alter fuel partitioning
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center - Reports from the United States, Canada and Australia add new data to surgery research
University of Connecticut - Researchers from University of Connecticut publish most recent findings
University of Erlangen Nurnberg - University of Erlangen Nurnberg researchers publish latest findings
University of Erlangen-Nuremberg - Modest caffeine amounts do not show strong effects on heart rate variability after 90 min
University of Florida - Coronary artery disease patients without depression history may benefit from verapamil treatment
University of Frankfurt - Studies from University of Frankfurt highlight latest research
University of Groningen - Reports from Netherlands and United States add new data to melanoma research
University of Groningen Hospital, Gottingen - Repetitive HD-chemotherapy with escalated CHOP and etoposide effective in non-Hodgkin lymphoma
University of Heidelberg - Researchers from University of Heidelberg publish new studies and findings
University of Helsinki - New data from University of Helsinki detailed
University of Illinois - F-box protein Skp2 transcription is targeted by E2F
University of Illinois - Recent studies from the United States and Taiwan 500; dlchen88@ms13 add new data to breast cancer research
University of Indonesia - New findings in osteoporosis described from Japan, Turkey and the United States
University of Jena - Conversion of trans-11 and trans-12 18:1 by Delta 9-desaturation differ in rat model
University of Kiel - University of Kiel researchers publish latest findings
University of Korea Hospital, Kyungki - Angiotensin II uses kidney epithelial cells to jumpstart angiogenesis
University of Leeds - Researchers' data from University of Leeds highlight new research
University of London Kings College - Researchers from University of London Kings College report details of new studies and findings
University of Manchester - Scientists see success in trials for diabetic nerve therapy
University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute - Synthetic-2 RANTES effective and nontoxic as a CCR5-targeted vaginal microbicide
University of Maryland School of Medicine - Studies from University of Maryland School of Medicine highlight latest research
University of Melbourne - Researchers from University of Melbourne provide details of new studies and findings
University of Michigan - Hepatocellular carcinoma risk factors, including alcohol, tobacco and obesity, are reviewed
University of Michigan - Research from the United States and Ireland in proteins provides new insights
University of Michigan - Researchers' findings from the United States and Germany advance DNA research
University of Milan - Lung cancer patients treated by tracheal sleeve pneumonectomy may experience favorable outcome
University of Minnesota - New findings from the United States, Iran and Japan in the area of cell biology described
University of Mississippi - Gastrointestinal complications of bariatric surgery reviewed
University of Mississippi - Nutritional management after bariatric surgery prevents deficiencies
University of Modena & Reggio Emilia - Commercial blood tests have higher specificity than tuberculin skin test
University of Navarra - Researchers from University of Navarra report recent findings
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne - New findings from University of Newcastle Upon Tyne detailed
University of North Carolina - HMBA remodels HIV-1 LTR and induces tat-independent HIV-1
University of Oklahoma - Research from the United States, Wales and France add new data to hypertension body of knowledge
University of Ottawa - West Nile Virus safety policy developed by Canadian Blood Services more stringent than U.S. policy
University of Palermo - Patients with advanced colorectal cancer have VEGF reductions when treated with cetuximab plus irinotecan
University of Paris 07 - University of Paris 07 researchers publish most recent findings
University of Parma - Colorectal cancer metastasis is predicted by CD105-positive vessel counts
University of Pennsylvania - Asacol induced rapid mucosal healing in ulcerative colitis patients
University of Pennsylvania - Asymptomatic men with low cardiorespiratory fitness levels often have more MS components
University of Pennsylvania - HIF-2 alpha is not transcriptionally active in embryonic stem cells
University of Pennsylvania - Researchers start new clinical trial to examine ways to improve treatment of uterine fibroids
University of Pennsylvania - Studies from University of Pennsylvania highlight most recent research
University of Pernambuco - Researchers from Brazil, Norway and Germany detail new studies and findings in the area of contraception
University of Piemonte Orientale A, Novara - Lactogen-induced peripheral vasoconstriction was mediated by inhibition of NO release
University of Pittsburgh - Predictors of distress in caregivers of persons with a primary malignant brain tumor discussed
University of Pittsburgh - UC781 is a microbicidal against NNRTI-resistant HIV-1 in a dose-dependent manner
University of Rochester - New findings from the United States in the area of anthrax described
University of Rochester - New technology detects heart risks from experimental drugs sooner
University of Santiago de Compostela, Lugo - Pituitary autografts require hypoxia for vascularization
University of Schleswig Holstein, Lubeck - Unresectable primary and secondary liver tumors treated by radiofrequency ablation
University of South Florida - Researchers from University of South Florida describe new findings
University of South Paris - Researchers from France and Germany describe findings in hypertension studies
University of Southern California - Reports from University of Southern California add new data to knowledge base
University of Sydney - Imaging techniques can quantify fat reduction in obese after physical activity
University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston - Human breast and endometrial cancers linked to loss of PERIOD proteins
University of Tokushima - Researchers from Japan, Australia and the People's Republic of China report recent findings in genetics
University of Tokushima - Trypsin I in the brain potentiates influenza A and Sendai virus multiplication
University of Toronto - Researchers from Canada, Germany and the United States describe findings in diabetes studies
University of Tsukuba - ADAM33 polymorphisms are associated with asthma susceptibility
University of Tubingen - Reports from Germany, Sweden and Italy advance knowledge in endocrinology research
University of Ulm - Researchers from University of Ulm publish recent findings
University of Ulm - Studies from University of Ulm highlight recent research
University of Ulsan - Novel aortic valvuloplasty technique is safe and feasible
University of Ulsan, Seoul - New findings from South Korea, United Kingdom and Switzerland in the area of cardiology detailed
University of Wales Swansea - Researchers from Wales, Belgium and the United States describe findings in diabetes studies
University of Washington - Rhesus monkeys in Nepal may provide new alternative for HIV/AIDS research
University of Western Australia - Genetic diversity of enterovirus 71 determined over 19 years in Australian city
University of Wisconsin - Alcohol abuse may play a roll in drug resistance in Russian tuberculosis patients
University of Wisconsin - New findings from University of Wisconsin described
University of Witten Herdecke, Wuppertal - Hepatitis C virus infection prevalence is low in children
University of Zurich Hospital - Chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans versican V0 and V1 guide migratory neural crest cells
Utah State University - Recent studies from Utah State University add to knowledge base
Valensa International - Rudi E. Moerck, PhD, appointed president of Valensa International
Valera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Jeremy D. Middleton named VP of business development by Valera Pharmaceuticals
ViaPath Enterprises Inc. - Unique blood donor suitability issues were the focus of meeting session
Virginia Commonwealth University - New protein target may advance design of HIV and cancer drugs
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University - Neuroendocrine effector and receptor gene genetics can predict chronic fatigue syndrome
VirtualScopics, Inc. - VirtualScopics announces presentation at International Congress of Imaging Science
Wakayama Medical University - Researchers' work from Wakayama Medical University adds to body of knowledge
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Silver Spring - Plasmodium falciparum MSP-1 asexual blood stage vaccine is safe and immunogenic
Washington Hospital Center, Washington DC - Clopidogrel premedication in off-pump cardiac surgery increases risks of bleeding complications
Washington State University - Findings from the United States, Germany and Scotland advance knowledge in neurology research
WebVMC - WebVMC hires three marketing, sales executives to support virtual medical care efforts
Western General Hospital, Edinburgh - Recent findings from Western General Hospital, Edinburgh highlighted
Wright Medical Group, Inc. - Wright Medical launches new distal cut first instruments for less invasive knee procedures
Yale University - Studies from Yale University highlight most recent research
Yale University, New Haven - Higher-income uninsured adults do not access recommended healthcare services
Yokohama City University, Kanagawa - Researchers from Yokohama City University, Kanagawa report details of new studies and findings
eMolecules - eMolecules changes 'Chmoogle' web site name under pressure from Google
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