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Table of Contents . . . July 4th, 2006
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AHOD, Australia - Research from Australia, Italy and the United States in HIV/AIDS provides new insights
Awards - Humana wins Stevie Award for best new product
Business Update - USIS Commercial Services launches I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Product
Cerimon Pharmaceuticals - Cerimon Pharmaceuticals names James Welch as chief financial officer
Clinical Data - Clinical Data announces 2006 launch of genetic test for warfarin response
Collegium Pharmaceutical - Collegium Pharmaceutical announces development milestone under Cypress Bioscience agreement
Cutera - Cutera settles patent litigation with Palomar
Cytopia - Cytopia announces major license and R&D collaboration
GE Healthcare - Acusphere licenses ultrasound contrast-related technology rights from GE Healthcare
Healthcare Costs - Solvay announces plans to extend assistance program for Medicare Part D-eligible patients
InSite Vision - InSite announces additional U.S. patent on azalide ophthalmic products
Medicare - Mental health patients face high out-of-pocket costs under Medicare Part D prescription benefit
Medicare - Over 38 million people with Medicare are now receiving prescription drug coverage
National Taiwan University, Taiwan - Recent findings in rectal cancer described by researchers from Taiwan and France
Partnership for Safe Medicines - Dateline's "Bitter Pills" investigation highlights need for consumer awareness of counterfeit drugs
- Researchers' data from the United States and South Korea advance HIV/AIDS research
A&G Pharmaceutical - A&G Pharmaceutical, Celltrion sign bioprocess development, manufacturing deal
AO Research Institute, Switzerland - Osteoporotic vertebrae new implant prototypes perform better than conventional implants
Aarhus University, Denmark - IV injection for tumors resulted in a higher fraction of adoptively transferred cells
Academy of General Dentistry - Treatment drug may cause jawbone to die
Access Genetics - Access Genetics names John Compagno as associate medical director
Aceto Corporation - Aceto to make investment in India by establishing new subsidiary
Advanced Medical Optics - Advanced Medical Optics offers notes, repurchases $500M in common stock
Affibody AB - Affibody appoints Ulf Boberg as chief executive
Affymax - Follicle-stimulating hormone receptor can be allosterically activated
Allerca - Allerca unveils hypoallergenic cats bred for allergic consumers
Alliant Pharmaceuticals - Alliant Pharmaceuticals re-launches Methylin chewable tablets
Amdl - Amdl files preliminary proxy statement with U.S. SEC regarding Jade acquisition
American Society of Echocardiography - Heart ultrasound key tool for determining left ventricular mass and pediatric hypertension
Amgen - Interim phase II data suggest the antitumor activity of panitumumab in metastatic colorectal cancer
Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel - Studies from Israel and Japan add new findings to diabetes body of knowledge
Atmospheric Study - New satellite set to collect most-detailed data yet about atmospheric particles
Avantogen Limited - Avantogen reports progress in trial of RP101 combined with chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer
Baker Medical Research Institute, Australia - TREAT is expected to help find optimal approach to anemia management in diabetes
Bangkok RIA Group - BioMag enters memorandum of understanding with Bangkok RIA Group
Baylor College of Medicine, U.S. - Transduction of cytotoxic T lymphocytes may be safe for cancer treatment
Bayr Julius Maximilians University, Germany - Nicotine has genotoxic effects in human cells
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Boston, U.S. - Researchers from the United States publish new studies and findings in the area of apoptosis
BioCrossroads - BioCrossroads' Indiana fund invests in company developing novel breast cancer diagnostic
Bioenvision - Bioenvision receives European approval for Evoltra
Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham, U.K. - Progressive histological damage occurs in pediatric liver allografts
Boston Scientific Corp. - Boston Scientific launches new balloon catheters
Brown University, U.S. - Self-report symptom scale for identifying depression remission validated
CMC, India - Leflunomide is possible alternative for gangciclovir sensitive and resistant CMV infection
Campus Biomedico University, Italy - Researchers from Italy and Netherlands describe findings in lung cancer studies
Cardica - Cardica's automated anastomosis systems featured at major cardiac surgery conference
Celgene Corporation - Revlimid evaluated as combination oral treatment regimen in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
Cell Genesys - Cell Genesys recaps two presentations from 2006 ASCO Annual Meeting
Cell Therapeutics - Data from CT-2106 clinical trial presented at ASCO
Center Hospital, Montpellier, France - Findings from France, Spain and Japan in lung cancer provide new insights
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, U.S. - HIV RNA testing improves diagnosis of HIV infection in high-risk patients
Central Queensland University, Australia - High tibial osteotomy does not affect the tibial slope in the sagittal plane
Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal, Montreal, Canada - Researchers from Canada and Japan detail new studies and findings in the area of angiology
Charles University, Czech Republic - Reports from the Czech Republic, Germany and Denmark advance knowledge in obesity research
ChemGenex Pharmaceuticals - ChemGenex discovery highlighted at international diabetes conference
Chiang Mai University, Thailand - Essential oil extracts from Thai medicinal plants proposed for cancer treatment
Chiba University, Japan - Basal arterial BP, defense response mediated by orexin-containing neurons in perifornical area
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, U.S. - Intubated, critically ill children transported with novel quantitative microstream capnometer
Children's Medical Research Institute, Australia - MusTRD can regulate postnatal fiber-specific expression
Chinese University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China - Nasopharyngeal carcinoma linked to reduced plasma RNA integrity
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - More than half of patients identified as having COPD were misdiagnosed or treated as having asthma
Ciphergen Biosystems - Ciphergen reports positive results from multicenter validation ovarian cancer biomarker study
City University of New York, U.S. - Reports from the United States and Japan advance knowledge in vaccines research
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, U.S. - Solid cancer dosage linearly related to mean steady-state plasma concentrations of phenoxodiol
Cogon Systems - Cogon Systems unveils new medication reconciliation tools
Collaborations - IBM collaborates with St. Jude Medical on new cardiac patient care system
Coloplast - Coloplast completes acquisition of Mentor's urology business
Columbia University, U.S. - Brain AVM risk factors for spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage identified
Cornell University, U.S. - Endoluminal Duodeno-Jejunal Tube slowed weight gain in a porcine model
Cornell University, U.S. - HIV/HCV coinfection virological responders differentiated from nonresponders
Cross Cancer Institute, Canada - Toxicity in prostate cancer patients treated with radiotherapy linked to gene polymorphisms
Cutting Edge Information - Study shows mid-tier pharma brands face the greatest challenges
CyGene Laboratories - CyGene Laboratories Inc. launches predictive genomics product line based on new system
Cytogen Corporation - Cytogen presents promising data from combination trials with QUADRAMET and Docetaxel
DMetrix - DMetrix recognized as most significant startup bioscience company in 2005
Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma - Dainippon Sumitomo and Chelsea Therapeutics sign licensing agreement for hypotension agent
Dalhousie University, Canada - Studies from Canada, the United States and Norway advance knowledge in influenza research
Darmstadt University of Technology, Germany - Mitochondrial proteomes identified from five rat organs using 2D blue-native/SDS-PAGE
Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, U.S. - Oral squamous cell carcinoma chemoprevention studied
Diagnostic Ultrasound Corporation - Diagnostic Ultrasound introduces rigid stylet for fast, easy endotracheal intubation
Digirad Corporation - Digirad introduces Cardius 3 XPO triple-head camera with high-definition, solid-state detectors
Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey - New findings in hepatitis B virus described from Turkey, the People's Republic of China and Spain
Drexel University, U.S. - Restoration of vaginal lactobacilli is similarly effected by clindamycin and metronidazole
Duke University, U.S. - CAZ-R Klebsiella pneumoniae infections have a greater mortality risk when therapy is delayed
Eli Lilly and Company - Lilly Oncology introduces new award to promote enlightened oncology reporting
Eli Lilly and Company - Olanzapine offers benefits in Asian patients with schizophrenia
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, U.S. - Elizabeth Glaser foundation reports children still lag behind adults in AIDS healthcare access
Far-Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan - Researchers from Taiwan and the United States report recent findings in surgery
Food & Drug Administration, U.S. - Aging of cheese made from unpasteurized milk does not eliminate Escherichia coli O157:H7
Fordham University, U.S. - Reports from the United States and Canada advance knowledge in genetics research
Foundation Institute of Immunology of Colombia, Colombia - Findings from Colombia and India advance knowledge in malaria research
Free University of Brussels, Belgium - Alcoholic fatty liver is differentially sensitized to toll-like receptor pathways
Frost & Sullivan - Clinical and cost benefits promote utilization of cardiac diagnostics in primary healthcare
Furst Medical Laboratory, Norway - Findings from Norway, Spain and Japan in hepatitis C virus provide new insights
Genmab A/S - HuMax-CD38 shows unique property in preclinical studies
Genome Institute of Singapore, Singapore - New findings in cell biology described from Singapore and the United States
Genome Institute of Singapore, Singapore - New research from Singapore, Spain and Japan in the area of apoptosis detailed
Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC, U.S. - Breast cancer genes support hypoxia adaptation and angiogenesis
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, U.S. - Low podoplanin expression predicts poor prognosis in advanced-stage squamous cell carcinoma
Haemacure Corporation - Haemacure reports second-quarter 2006 results and on Hemaseel project
Hannover Medical School, Germany - Genetically modified Schwann cells provide transplants in nerve regeneration
Harvard University, U.S. - Discovery could aid fight against cystic fibrosis infection
Harvard University, U.S. - Fatty acid-binding protein aP2 variant reduces diabetes and cardiovascular disease risk
Harvard University, U.S. - Obesity is associated with increased carotid intima-media thickness in women
Harvard University, U.S. - Protein interaction networks uncovered using protein microarrays
Healthcare Costs - New osteoporosis medication not cost-effective compared with older, cheaper drug
Hecker Psychiatry Research Center, Forli, Italy - Symptoms of depression act as markers of bipolar II disorder
Hopitaux Universitaires de Geneve, Geneva, Switzerland - Hepatopulmonary syndrome increases post-op mortality rate after liver transplantation
IDIBELL-Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain - Dementia with Lewy bodies may be associated with reduced UCHL-1 expression
InfaCare Pharmaceutical - InfaCare announces formation of new product advisory board
Inion Oy - Inion Oy requisitioned to call extraordinary general meeting
Innogenetics - Key European and U.S. patents on Innogenetics' hepatitis C technology granted
Institute for Stem Cell Research, Milan - Aqaporin-4 and -9 are expressed in adult subventricular zone-derived neural stem cells
Insulet Corporation - Carsten Boess named CFO of insulin management system company Insulet Corporation
International Osteoporosis Foundation - Relationships between astronauts and osteoporosis discussed at meeting in Canada
Introgen Therapeutics - New data support the safety, activity and versatility of Introgen's oncolytic virus program
Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Italy - Research from Italy, Finland and Japan add new data to heart disease body of knowledge
JAMA Archives - Reports characterize fungal eye infections among soft contact lens wearers
Jagiellonian University, Poland - Longevity of parents affected by gender of offspring studied in Poland
Jiao Tong University, People's Republic of China - Short- and long-term fasting alters metabolic gene transcriptional regulation in rats
John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, U.K. - Poorly controlled and complications of diabetes linked to increased risk of falling
Kaiser Permanente Vaccine Study Center, Oakland, U.S. - Researchers' work from the United States adds to pneumococcal body of knowledge
Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan - Breast cancer survival linked to decreased expression of phosphorylated c-jun NH2-terminal kinase
Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden - Neuroblastoma cell death induced by docosahexaenoic acid warrants further study
Karolinska University - Recent findings from the United Kingdom and People's Republic of China illuminate research in HIV/AIDS
Karolinska University, Sweden - Recent findings in ischemia described by researchers from Sweden, the United States and Japan
Karolinska University, Sweden - Reports from Sweden, Germany and the United States add new data to angiology research
King's College Hospital, London, U.K. - Twin preterm delivery is not predicted by maternal characteristics and cervical length
Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Canada - Recent findings from Canada, the United Kingdom and Netherlands illuminate research in prostate cancer
Kinki University, Japan - Researchers' data from Japan, the United States and Finland advance cardiology research
Kobe University, Japan - Osteoarthritis severity may be related to lack of physical activity or work status
Kobe University, Japan - Reports from Japan and Mexico advance knowledge in lung cancer research
Kreatech Biotechnology B.V. - Kreatech, Qiagen sign supply pact for genome amplification technology kits, ULS technology
Kyoto Prefectural University, Japan - Data from Japan, the United States and Israel advance knowledge in influenza research
Kyoto University, Japan - Findings from Japan and Netherlands advance knowledge in cancer treatment research
Laboratoire National de Sante, Luxembourg - Researchers' work from Luxembourg, Netherlands and Russia adds to measles body of knowledge
Laiyang Agriculture College, People's Republic of China - Researchers from the People's Republic of China and United States describe findings in genetics studies
Lexicon Genetics Incorporated - Bristol-Myers Squibb extends neuroscience alliance with Lexicon Genetics
London Health Sciences Center, London, Canada - Periarticular multimodal drug injection is effective during total knee arthroplasty
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Long Beach, U.S. - Research from the United States and Japan add new data to cardiology body of knowledge
Louisiana State University, U.S. - Research finds evidence that centrosomes carry their own genetic machinery
Lund University, Sweden - Causes of injuries to hand and forearm in young children reported
Magdeburg University Hospital, Magdeburg, Germany - Researchers from Germany and the United States report details of new studies and findings in the area of statins
Malmo University, Sweden - Studies from Sweden, the United States and the United Kingdom add new findings to prostate cancer body of knowledge
Martek Biosciences - Martek announces second quarter revenues of $70.2 million
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, U.S. - Findings from the United States in HIV/AIDS provide new insights
Mayo Clinic, U.S. - Acupuncture relieves symptoms of fibromyalgia, Mayo Clinic study finds
Mayo Clinic, U.S. - Findings from the United States and Brazil in heart disease provide new insights
McMaster University, Canada - CPB-associated SIRS is attenuated with prophylactic low-dose steroids
McMaster University, Canada - New findings from Canada, Japan and Kuwait in the area of tuberculosis detailed
Medical College of Wisconsin, U.S. - Blood pressure and renal function in chromosome 5 congenic strains characterized
Medical College of Wisconsin, U.S. - Vaccinia-related kinases phosphorylate N' terminus of BAF
Medical University of Hannover, Germany - Reports from Germany, Netherlands and lawtonj@msnotes advance knowledge in angiology research
Medical University of Vienna, Austria - Soluble CD40L decreases in patients with morbid obesity after bariatric surgery
Medicine Store - Tamiflu supply in Tijuana, Mexico, attracts bird flu-wary Americans, Medicine Store says
Mental Health - Use of anti-depressant does not decrease risk of relapse for patients with anorexia nervosa
Merck Frosst Center Therapeutic Research, Dorval, Canada - Research from Canada, Japan and Germany in diabetes provides new insights
Merck, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, Poland and Sweden describe findings in diabetes studies
Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, U.S. - Vitamin and trace mineral levels are often abnormal pre- and postlaparoscopic gastric bypass
Metropolitan Hospital, Athens, Greece - EGFR mutations in lung cancer patients may be ethnocentric
Miguel Hernandez University, Spain - Technovision central multifocal LASIK is used to correct presbyopia with hyperopia
Millennium Pharmaceuticals - Clinical study shows efficacy of single-agent Velcade in treating mantle cell lymphoma
Millennium Pharmaceuticals - Millennium reports Velcade improved survival in advanced lung cancer
Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada - Colorectal cancer outcomes after hepatic resection were good
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, U.S. - Calorie restriction may prevent Alzheimer through promotion of longevity program in the brain
National Cancer Institute, U.S. - Gamma-chain cytokines compared for generation of tumor-reactive T lymphocytes
National Cancer Institute, U.S. - Granzyme B ELISPOT assay used for monitoring cancer vaccine trials
National Cancer Institute, U.S. - New findings from the United States, Japan and Australia in the area of cancer described
National Cardiovascular Center, Osaka, Japan - Researchers from Japan, the United States and Canada provide details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiology
National Center of Bioproducts, Havana, Cuba - Adjuvanted vaccines obtained from allergenic mite species developed in Cuba
National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, U.S. - Aortic dimensions in Turner syndrome unaffected by growth hormone treatment
National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, U.S. - Lack of key enzyme associated with development of rare adrenal gland tumor
National Institute of Perinatology, Mexico - Prenatal lead exposure reduces intellectual development in children
National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Single-dose nevirapine studies would enhance understanding of nevirapine-resistant HIV-1
National Taiwan University, Taiwan - Cerebrovascular disease admissions linked to air pollution levels of O3 , CO in Taipei
National University Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico - New data from Mexico, the United States and Greece lluminates research in HIV/AIDS
National University, South Korea - Researchers from South Korea, Italy and Germany describe findings in genetics studies
National Yang Ming University, Taiwan - Ovarian cancer sensitized to cisplatin via Bcl-X-L deamidation
National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan - Researchers' data from Taiwan, Japan and the People's Republic of China advance hepatocellular carcinoma research
NeoPharm - NeoPharm Chief Financial Officer Lawrence A. Kenyon departs company
Neuropsychiatry Research Institute, U.S. - Researchers' findings from the United States and Australia advance eating disorders research
New York University, U.S. - Researchers find that modifying virus particles has potential to enhance MRI capabilities
Northern Rhode Island Community Services, U.S. - Computers act as visual aids to enhance communication in therapy
Northwestern University, U.S. - Web usage may be lower in women due to self-perceived lower skill levels
Novartis - Novartis acquires rights to Albuferon, a hepatitis C interferon drug set to enter phase III trials
Novogen - Novogen renegotiates Phenoxodiol license payment
Ohio University College of Medicine, U.S. - Researchers' findings from the United States, Singapore and South Korea advance genetics research
Ohio University, U.S. - Penta-O-galloyl-D-glucopyranose and its analogues exhibit antidiabetic properties
Okayama University, Japan - Researchers from Japan, Germany and the K1H 8L1 report recent findings in hepatitis C virus
Oncolytics Biotech - Reolysin could be used to treat many forms of advanced cancer
Ortho Biotech Products - Epoetin alfa dosing as initiation treatment in chemotherapy-related anemia studied
Osaka Medical College, Japan - Research from Japan, Germany and the United Kingdom in breast cancer provides new insights
Osaka University, Japan - Lung cancer micrometastasis in lymph nodes is diagnosed by carcinoembryonic antigen
Osaka University, Japan - Pyothorax-associated lymphoma linked to loss of expression of Epstein-Barr virus nuclear antigen-2
Otsuka Pharmaceutical - Drug to treat schizophrenia using a new mechanism now available in Japan
PLC Systems - Data on stem cells combined with CO2 TMR presented at ASCVS
Palm Beach Health Network - Davide M. Carbone named CEO of St. Mary's Medical Center
Peking University Third Hospital, Los Angeles, U.S. - Studies from the United States and Netherlands describe new findings in angiology research
Pennsylvania State University, U.S. - Recent findings in cardiology described by researchers from the United States, France and United Kingdom
Pfizer - Pfizer reports better survival for breast cancer patients switched from tamoxifen to Aromasin
Pfizer - Sana La Rana heart disease awareness program returns to New York Hispanic areas
Pharmaceutical University of Shenyang, People's Republic of China - Cyclosporin A transdermal drug delivery is significantly increased with microemulsions
Pharmion Corporation - Clinical data on Pharmion's satraplatin from two pharmacokinetics studies presented at ASCO
Philipps University of Marburg, Germany - Extent LV hypertrophy, patient age independently linked to HRV depression
Pinnacle Data Systems - Pinnacle Data Systems announces operational improvement plan
Pisa University, Italy - Hypogonadal patients have impaired endothelial-dependent vasodilation
Progen Pharmaceutical - Prostate-specific membrane antigen antibody-drug conjugate has potent antitumor activity
Prometheus Laboratories - Entocort EC Capsules recommended as first-line therapy for mild to moderate Crohn disease
Quantum Genomics - Quantum Genomics Corp names Lionel Segard as CEO
Queen Mary University of London, U.K. - Non-fluoroscopic mapping systems for radiofrequency ablation of arrhythmias compared
Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands - Spirometry utilization depends on practitioner- and practice-related factors
Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals - Ranbaxy announces strategic partnership with Zenotech for generic oncology products
Rensselaer Polytech Institute, U.S. - Anthrax and cholera toxin inhibitors designed
Rikshospitalet-Radiumhospitalet University Hospital, Oslo, Norway - Nephrectomy donors benefit from laparoscopic versus open surgery
Rite Aid Corporation - Rite Aid Pharmacies, Skin Cancer Foundation partner in sun safety program
Roche - Combining Tarceva and Avastin may provide more hope for lung cancer patients
Royal Marsden Hospital, Surrey, England - Research from the United Kingdom and France in lymphoma provides new insights
Rush University, Chicago - Gene therapy preserves motor function, stops cellular changes in mice with Huntington Disease
Salick Cardiovascular Centers - Dr. Bernard Salick forms Salick Cardiovascular Centers to offer outpatient-focused services
Salk Institute for Biological Studies for Biological Studies, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, United Kingdom and People's Republic of China detail new studies and findings in the area of macular degeneration
Scios - Scios Inc. reports on outcomes trial of nesiritide in heart failure patients
Scripps Research Institute, U.S. - Study provides first evidence aversion to drug withdrawal effects compulsive use, craving
Seoul National University, South Korea - Evaluations of lung cancer mutations allow doctors to optimize therapy
Seoul National University, South Korea - HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B treated by 12-week clevudine therapy
Siemens Medical Solutions - Siemens introduces new PET-CT platform to molecular imaging for 33% more coverage
Simon Fraser University, Canada - Cardiomyocyte sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ loading modulated by store-operated Ca2+ entry
Southern Research Institute, U.S. - Tina Rogers named interim president CEO of Southern Research Institute
Spedali Civili Brescia, Italy - Anticardiolipin detection in infants best assay to evaluate disappearance of maternal aPL
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, U.S. - Refractory or relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated by clofarabine
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, U.S. - St. Jude outreach program in Brazil improves outcomes of children with leukemia
St. Patrick's Hospital, Missoula, U.S. - Increased pulmonary hypertension increases oxidative stress
St. Vinzenz Hospital, Cologne, Germany - Elbow contracture treatment option is better for children and adolescents
Stanford University, U.S. - Aseptic loosening after hip arthroplasty could be prevented by targeting VEGF
Stanford University, U.S. - One- and three-month leuprolide regimens in precocious puberty compared
Stanford University, U.S. - Pain reduces psychosocial function during methadone treatment of opiate-dependence
Stanford University, U.S. - Researchers from the United States report recent findings in neurology
State University of Campinas, Brazil - BP elevation offsets increased renal sympathetic discharge without change in renin activity
State University of New York, U.S. - Neuroretinal cells in diabetic retinopathy models respond to systemic IGF therapy
Stressgen Biotechnologies - Stressgen Biotechnologies changes name to Nventa Biopharmaceuticals Corporation
Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea - Hepatocellular carcinoma survival after radiofrequency ablation influenced by histologic grade
SuperGen - SuperGen completes contract to transition distribution of leukemia injection outside U.S.
Swedish Research Council - Parasite that causes dysentery breaks down mucous barrier in intestines to infect host
Technical University of Munich, Germany - Alpha integrin expression in cancer is tracked by the new tracer F-18-galacto-RGD
Technical University of Munich, Germany - Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma proliferation linked to GADD45 alpha expression
Temple University, U.S. - Cooperativity transcription factors modulate HIV-1 activation in astrocytes
The Allen School, U.S. - The Allen School online staffing tool assists with shortage of healthcare support personnel
The Boston Consulting Group - Biopharma companies look to R&D operations in India for a vendor base
The Stevie Awards - Children's Hospital Los Angeles receives honorary award
Tohoku University, Japan - Serum- and glucocorticoid-induced protein kinase-1 gene involved in energy homeostasis
Tokyo Medical & Dental University, Japan - Gastric carcinogenesis linked to aberrant BMP-2 methylation
Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan - Researchers' findings from Japan and the United States advance biomedical engineering research
Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada - Specific fatty acids produce separate effects on glucose-stimulated insulin secretion in obese
Transition Therapeutics - Transition Therapeutics completes target enrollment for type 1 diabetes therapy trial
Tufts University, U.S. - Findings from the United States advance knowledge in biomedical engineering research
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. - Recent findings in allergies described by researchers from the United States, United Kingdom and Japan
U.S. National Institutes of Health, U.S. - New findings from the United States in the area of vaccines detailed
Umea University, Sweden - Findings from Sweden, Germany and the United States advance knowledge in diabetes research
Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain - Radial optic neurotomy is an option for hemicentral retinal vein occlusion
University Heart Center, Hamburg, Germany - Studies from Germany and Japan describe new findings in cardiology research
University Hospital of Cleveland, Brecksville, U.S. - Early multiple myeloma diagnosis and patient referral to oncologist recommended
University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands - Bcl-2 positivity predicts overall survival in advanced non-small cell lung cancers
University of Alabama, U.S. - Photopheresis is a therapeutic alternative for solid organ transplant patients
University of Alberta, Canada - ST-elevation myocardial infarction revascularization, clinical outcomes could be optimized
University of Athens, Greece - Pruritus incidence and severity is reduced by intraoperative propofol administration
University of Auckland, New Zealand - Candidate genes for premature ovarian failure identified
University of Auckland, New Zealand - Research from New Zealand, United States and Sweden add new data to breast cancer body of knowledge
University of Basel Hospital, Basel, Switzerland - MMP-9 and MMP-8/-13 are upregulated in CSF during aseptic and bacterial meningitis
University of Bologna, Italy - Researchers from Italy, the United States and Japan detail new studies and findings in the area of leukemia
University of Bologna, Italy - T-lymphoblastoid CEM cell apoptosis involves cleavage of 170-kDa P-glycoprotein
University of Buckingham, U.K. - 11 Beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 inhibition reduces weight gain in obesity model
University of California, U.S. - Angiopoietin 2 mediates hormonal control of angiogenesis in the fetal adrenal gland
University of California, U.S. - Data from the United States advance knowledge in endometrial cancer research
University of California, U.S. - Future of cancer surveillance discussed
University of California, U.S. - Melanocortin 4-receptor mutations influence severity and obesity onset in carriers
University of California, U.S. - Metabolic syndrome may not be a predictive factor in intracranial atherostenosis prognosis
University of California, U.S. - NK cell signaling dysregulation differentially regulates cytotoxicity
University of California, U.S. - New findings from the United States and Denmark in the area of diagnostics described
University of California, U.S. - Nonmissile penetrating spinal injury management is discussed
University of California, U.S. - Recent findings from the United States, Czech Republic and Switzerland illuminate research in diet & nutrition
University of California, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and Australia publish new studies and findings in the area of heart disease
University of California, U.S. - Smokers invited to test a vaccine against nicotine addiction
University of California, U.S. - Studies from the United States add new findings to genetics body of knowledge
University of Central Florida, U.S. - Amyloid precursor protein is involved in neural progenitor cell differentiation
University of Chicago Hospital, Chicago, U.S. - HCV genotype 1 identified early in patients responding to therapy
University of Chicago, U.S. - Immune suppression in tumor microenvironment reviewed
University of Cologne, Germany - Patient survival of cervical metastases from an unknown primary influenced by radiotherapy
University of Connecticut, U.S. - Educational teaching tools improve women's recognition of myocardial infarction symptoms
University of Erlangen-Nurnberg, Germany - Leptin, not ghrelin, expression is weight-course dependent in obese with weight-loss
University of Florida, U.S. - Insulin secretion and nonpyruvate carboxylase anaplerosis appear to be strongly correlated
University of Florida, U.S. - Stent-graft deployment technique explained for Excluder bifurcated device
University of Florida, U.S. - Studies from the United States, Germany and Italy add new findings to genetics body of knowledge
University of Georgia, U.S. - Helicobacter pylori sigma54 promoter-binding activity characterized
University of Georgia, U.S. - University of Georgia opens new animal research facility
University of Gothenburg, Sweden - Microdialysis can now be used to measure the I-insulin in human adipose tissue
University of Gottingen, Germany - Coronary artery bypass graft critical occlusion pressure measurement is discussed
University of Gottingen, Germany - New findings from Germany, Japan and the People's Republic of China in the area of biomedical engineering detailed
University of Gottingen, Germany - Pluripotent spermatogonial stem cells isolated from adult testis
University of Hamburg, Germany - Prostate cancer nomogram developed
University of Hamburg, Germany - Recombinant prions interact with compounds of therapeutical significance
University of Helsinki, Finland - Reports from Finland, Wales and the United States advance knowledge in proteins research
University of Illinois, U.S. - Impact of aspirin and NSAID or cyclo-oxygenase-2-selective inhibitor on gastric ulcers examined
University of Khartoum, Sudan - Chloroquine does not improve malarial parasite response to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine
University of Kuopio, Finland - Researchers from Finland, the New Zealand and France report details of new studies and findings in the area of osteoporosis
University of Liege, Belgium - Melarsoprol inhibits thiamin uptake in neuroblastoma cells
University of Magdeburg, Germany - New research from Germany and Italy in the area of diabetes detailed
University of Minnesota, U.S. - Chronic pain treatment with intrathecal opioids is effective in preliminary studies
University of Minnesota, U.S. - Recent findings in transplants described by researchers from the United States and Japan
University of Nebraska, U.S. - Women's health care maintenance visits offer opportunities for preventive care
University of North Carolina, U.S. - Abdominal sacral colpopexy with concomitant hysterectomy increases risk for mesh erosion
University of North Carolina, U.S. - Fetal birth weight may be affected by maternal periodontal disease in early pregnancy
University of North Carolina, U.S. - UNC Health Care system and IBM team to implement electronic medical system
University of Oxford, U.K. - Video feedback improves relationship between bulimic mothers and their infants
University of Padua, Italy - Hemophilia patients can develop venous thrombosis with concentrate infusions
University of Pavia, Italy - AHSCT patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease are at risk of nephrotic syndrome
University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Research points to microRNA as culprit behind recurrences of herpes simplex virus
University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Researchers' work from the United States and Switzerland adds to HIV/AIDS body of knowledge
University of Perugia, Italy - New findings in prostate cancer described from Italy, the United States and Japan
University of Queensland, Australia - Prefrontal cortex gene expression altered by chronic smoking and alcoholism
University of Roma La Sapienza, Italy - Recent studies from Italy, the United States and Austria add new data to diabetes research
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil - Malaria protection associated with antibodies against merozoite surface protein 1 N terminus
University of Siena, Italy - Tertiary structure of SARS coronavirus helicase presented
University of Sydney, Australia - Viscosupplementation may promote endogenous hyaluronan production in OA knees
University of Technology Dresden, Germany - oxLDL-induced ROS formation in endothelial cells inhibited by novel Nox inhibitor VAS2870
University of Texas Health Science Center - New data from the United States and Sweden lluminates research in tularemia
University of Texas Medical Branch, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and Turkey detail new studies and findings in the area of virology
University of Texas, U.S. - Acute lung injury pathogenesis may be linked to inducible nitric oxide synthase
University of Texas, U.S. - Colon cancer is diminished by the effect of dietary fiber on tumor suppressor signals
University of Texas, U.S. - Findings from the United States, Japan and Netherlands in breast cancer provide new insights
University of Texas, U.S. - Glenohumeral hemiarthroplasty provides sustained pain relief and functional improvement
University of Texas, U.S. - KPD study shows metabolic inflexibility occurs with insulin resistance in diabetes
University of Texas, U.S. - Lung cancer screened for in Hodgkin lymphoma survivors by computed tomography
University of Texas, U.S. - New research from the United States and Italy in the area of diabetes detailed
University of Texas, U.S. - Primary hyperaldosteronism subtypes are best diagnosed by adrenal vein sampling
University of Texas, U.S. - Research from the United States in cancer treatment provides new insights
University of Texas, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and Netherlands publish new studies and findings in the area of imaging
University of Texas, U.S. - Tumor hypoxia assessed with Tc-99m- and Ga-68-labeled metronidazole using ethylenedicysteine
University of Tokyo, Japan - Dendritic cell vaccine elicits mixed responses in patients with HIV-1 infection
University of Tokyo, Japan - Intracranial aneurysm susceptibility increased by a haplotype
University of Tokyo, Japan - Mouse preimplantation embryo development influenced by ETS transcription factors
University of Tokyo, Japan - Studies from Japan, Australia and the United States advance knowledge in diabetes research
University of Tromso, Norway - Researchers from Norway, Poland and Italy provide details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetes
University of Tubingen Hospital, Tubingen, Germany - Coxsackievirus myocarditis affects myocardial immunoproteasomes
University of Turku, Finland - Lymphoid tyrosine phosphatase Arg620Trp variant regulates progression to type 1 diabetes
University of Utah, U.S. - Among Spanish-speaking participants, level of education was related to clinical trial enrollment
University of Virginia, U.S. - SAP is related to genetic linkage of hyperglycemia and BMI in hyperlipidemic apoE-/- mice
University of Washington, U.S. - Autoimmune encephalomyelitis disrupts endocannabinoid-mediated neuroprotection
University of Western Australia, Australia - Hepatic progenitor cell proliferation is inhibited by interferon alpha
University of York, England - Recent studies from the United Kingdom and United States add new data to diabetes research
University of Zurich Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland - Liver transplantation in Mdr2+/- mice complicated by bile salt toxicity
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare Systems, U.S. - Ischemic cardiomyopathy mortality risk predicted by Microvolt T-wave alternans
Vanderbilt University, U.S. - Culture-expanded endothelial progenitor cells may hasten new vessel growth
Vectron Therapeutics AG - Liposome-TRP2 peptide and CpG DNA elicit cytotoxic T lymphocytes against melanoma
Veterans Affairs Medical Centers - Recent studies from the United States and Egypt add new data to urology research
Vical Incorporated - Ronald B. Moss, MD, named vice president of clinical development for Vical Incorporated
Villanova University, U.S. - Cardiovascular risk may be under-recognized in women with physical disabilities
Virginia Commonwealth University, U.S. - Scientists have developed a new material that may one day help patients with damaged arteries regenerate new ones
Washington State Department of Health, U.S. - Department of Health steps up efforts to curb smoking during pregnancy
Washington University, U.S. - Gut microbes' partnership helps body extract energy from food, store it as fat
West Virginia University, U.S. - Reports from the United States and cjen@sun add new data to breast cancer research
Wexford General Hospital, Wexford, Ireland - Bispectral index scores are lower for moderate hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass
Whitehead Institute of Biomedical Research, U.S. - Developmental regulators suppressed in murine embryonic stem cells
Yale University, U.S. - Cocaine abstinence in cocaine users appears to cause occult insomnia
Yokohama City University, Japan - Head and neck cancer patients treated by concurrent chemoradiotherapy
Youngstown State University, U.S. - Asymptomatic carotid artery disease may be identified with physical performance test
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