Pharma Law Weekly

Medical University of Vienna, Austria - Recent findings in cancer treatment described by researchers from Austria, the United States and the South Korea

Medizinische Klinik fur Hamatologie & Onkologie, Germany - Rectal cancer treated by adjuvant chemotherapy with folinic acid and 5-fluorouracil

Medtronic - Journal reports benefits of deep brain stimulation for advanced Parkinson disease

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, U.S. - Mast cell receptor gene expression requires specific upstream locus

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, U.S. - Nucleophosmin's role in cancer analyzed

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, U.S. - Radical surgery for kidney cancer is a risk factor for chronic kidney disease

Mental Health - New report shows children's psychotropic drug use rate slowing

MichBio - MichBio announces Asterand-sponsored Transitional Research Competition

Midwest Research Institute, U.S. - Midwest Research Institute announces reorganization to support research project revenues

Mie University, Japan - In nonobese type 2 diabetics TAFI and PAI-1 correlate differently with metabolic factors

Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, U.S. - Research findings indicate drinking tap water during pregnancy does not affect the unborn fetus

Munich University of Technology, Germany - Studies from the United States advance knowledge in cardiology research

Mylan Laboratories - Mylan receives tentative approval for generic Fluoxetine capsules for premenstrual disorder

Nagasaki University, Japan - Postnatal bone development involves regulation of a functional isoform

Nankai University, People's Republic of China - Interferon induced antiviral activity inhibited by antagonist peptides

NanoLogix - NanoLogix files three more patent applications on hydrogen bioreactor for waste processing

National Cancer Institute, U.S. - New findings in cancer treatment described from the United States

National Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan - Studies from Japan, Iceland and the NORTH Ireland describe new findings in genetics research

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science & Technology, Japan - CLOCK is involved in obesity-induced disordered fibrinolysis by regulating PAI-1 expression

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Fall semester is a time to revisit discussions about college drinking

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Findings from the United States, Taiwan and India describe new data in hepatitis B virus research

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Researchers from the United States report details of new studies and findings in the area of lymphoma

National Public Health Institute, Finland - Type 1 diabetes rate in children is increasing globally

National Research Center of Environmental Health, Germany - Transcription factors suppress choroid plexus development

National Taiwan University, Taiwan - New findings in obesity described from Taiwan, the United States and France

National University Hospital of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore - Findings from Singapore, Taiwan and the People's Republic of China advance knowledge in nasopharyngeal cancer research

Netherlands Cancer Institute, Netherlands - Plasminogen activator inhibitor is required for replicative senescence

Neurocrine Biosciences - Neurocrine announces employee stock option exchange program

NightHawk Radiology Holdings - NightHawk Radiology named one of fastest growing companies by Inc. magazine

Ogaki Municipal Hospital, Ogaki, Japan - Herpesvirus reactivation may occur during drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome

Ohio State University, U.S. - HoxA proteins are a problem for acute myeloid leukemia

Ohio State University, U.S. - Studies from the United States and Turkey advance knowledge in prostate cancer research

Okayama University, Japan - New data from Japan and the United States lluminates research in hepatitis C virus

Onco Detectors International - Onco Detectors announces new blood test for detecting cancer

Ondokuz Mayis University, Turkey - High protein diets reduce right and glycogen storages in mouse model

Oregon Health & Science University, U.S. - Data from the United States, United Kingdom and South Korea advance knowledge in tuberculosis research

Oregon Health & Science University, U.S. - Sigma 1 receptor agonists are neuroprotective by inhibiting nitric oxide synthase

OrthoLogic - OrthoLogic announces results of preliminary analysis of Phase IIb trial of Chrysalin

Ospedali del Tiguillio, Lavagna, Italy - Right ventricular apical pacing induces asynchrony of LV contractions in many patients

Ottawa Health Research Institute, Canada - Extracellular matrix modulates the antiangiogenic effects of endostatin

Ottawa Health Research Institute, Canada - Myogenic differentiation induced by protein synergy

Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Canada - Studies from Canada and the United States advance knowledge in diabetes research

PLC Systems - Cardiac transmyocardial revascularization patient celebrates 10 years of angina-free living

Park-Klinik, Germany - New research from the United States, Canada and United Kingdom in the area of surgery detailed

Pediatric Gastroenterology - Membranous duodenal stenosis in infants is treated with balloon dilatation

Peking Union Medical College, People's Republic of China - Spermatogenic cell development gene cloned and characterized

Peking University, People's Republic of China - Researchers from the People's Republic of China, Japan and Taiwan publish new studies and findings in the area of gastric cancer

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor, U.S. - Governor Rendell launches Bucks County Innovation Zone, announces $250,000 in operational funding

Pennsylvania State University, U.S. - mRNA translation after myocardial ischemia-reperfusion is modulated via multiple signaling pathways

Pfizer - Diabetic neuropathy trials benefit from repeating nerve conduction and QS measures

PharmaNet Development Group - PharmaNet Development Group announces corporate name and NASDAQ symbol change

Phase III Medical - Phase III Medical shareholders change company name to NeoStem, approve reverse stock split

Power3 Medical Products - Power3's Biomarkers show promise for Alzheimer diagnostics

Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China - Cirrhotic liver is ablated with transarterial lipiodol-ethanol mixture

Pro-Pharmaceuticals - Pro-Pharmaceuticals updates Davanat clinical trials progress

Quality Assurance - Use of quality measures from pay-for-performance project may lower costs, study shows

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company - Federal Court dismisses third-party payer suit against R.J. Reynolds, others in tobacco industry

Ramazzini Hospital, Modena, Italy - Insulin glargine safe and effective in improving glycemic control in diabetes

Reliv International - Reliv International names national sales manager of Reliv NOW de Mexico

Research and Markets - Report offers insight into view of U.S. biopharmaceutical industry on cross-border alliances

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, U.K. - Adult syncope management in the emergency department is examined in review

Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, U.K. - Bladder cancer radiotherapy-induced toxicity lessened by two-phase reduced volume technique

Russian Academy of Science, Russia - Researchers' work from Russia, the South Korea and the United States adds to hepatitis C virus body of knowledge

SIGA Technologies - SIGA receives notification from Nasdaq

Saga University, Japan - Researchers from Japan, the United States and Spain report recent findings in leukemia

Seoul National University, South Korea - Hepatitis C virus envelope glycoprotein links soluble human proteins

Sequenom - Paul W. Hawran named to Sequenom board of directors

Shiga University of Medical Science, Japan - Coronary artery calcium and alcohol consumption link in Japanese men has been characterized

Smith & Nephew - Smith & Nephew launches the optimal sizing modular hip system for hip arthroplasty

South Central Mental Illness, Education, & Clinical Center, Little Rock, U.S. - Diabetics with co-occurring mental disorders receive unequal medical care

Southern Medical University, People's Republic of China - New data from the People's Republic of China and United States lluminates research in coronavirus

Spanish National Cancer Center, Madrid, Spain - Breast cancer cell response to fluorouracil transcriptionally profiled

St. George's University, West Indies - Researchers from West Indies, United States and Greece publish new studies and findings in the area of angiology

St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada - Letrozole may reduce bone mineral density after standard tamoxifen therapy for breast cancer

Stanford University, U.S. - Pneumothorax or persistent air leak can be treated with endobronchial valve device

State University of New York, U.S. - Heparan sulfate can induce amyloid formation in proislet amyloid polypeptide in type 2 diabetes

Surgery - New findings from Greece, the United States and the South Korea in the area of surgery described

Task Force for Child Survival & Development, Decatur, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, Nigeria and South Africa report recent findings in polio

Technical University of Munich, Germany - Data from Germany and the United States advance knowledge in angiology research

Thoratec - Thoratec reports CFO Cynthia Lucchese stepping down at the end of 2006

Tohoku University, Japan - Tuberculosis detected by PCR from sputum-spotted FTA cards

Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan - Irreversible epigenetic events begin to occur at four-cell stage of cloned embryo

Tom Baker Cancer Clinic, Canada - New findings from Canada, the United Kingdom and Austria in the area of breast cancer described

Ullevaal University Hospital, Oslo, Norway - Splenic injury nonoperative management is improved with angioembolization

Universita La Sapienza, Italy - Bone mineral density changes in women with benign monoclonal gammopathy may predict fracture risk

University College London, U.K. - Acute coronary syndrome triggering is characterized by sociodemographic, clinical factors

University College London, U.K. - TRIM protein-mediated restriction of retroviral infection widespread among mammals

University College London, U.K. - Treatment-related mortality substantial during stem cell transplant for systemic AL amyloidosis

University Hospital Balgrist, Zurich, Switzerland - Rotator cuff abnormalities are associated with reduced acromiohumeral distance

University Hospital of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium - Sevoflurane is cardioprotective in aortic valve replacement patients undergoing CPB

University Hospital of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland - Open elbow arthrolysis for post-traumatic elbow stiffness improves joint function

University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece - Recent studies from Greece, Australia and Germany add new data to orthopedics research

University Hospitals of Cleveland, Cleveland, U.S. - Premobilization therapy CD34+ cell count predicts likelihood of successful stem cell mobilization

University of Adelaide, Australia - Findings from the United States, France and Germany in diet & nutrition provide new insights

University of Athens, Greece - Researchers' findings from Greece, Mexico and the United Kingdom advance HIV/AIDS research

University of Basel Hospital, Basel, Switzerland - Researchers' findings from Switzerland advance breast cancer research

University of Bonn, Germany - Researchers from Germany, Japan and the United States publish new studies and findings in the area of diabetes

University of Bristol, U.K. - Oxidative stress may change ceruloplasmin from a protective to a vasculopathic factor

University of Bristol, U.K. - Reports from the United Kingdom, India and United States add new data to heart disease research

University of California, U.S. - Aortic valvular regurgitation prevalence is higher than reported in obese adults

University of California, U.S. - Findings from the United States and Japan advance knowledge in colorectal cancer research

University of California, U.S. - Ischemic stroke involves altered neutrophil and monocyte gene expression

University of California, U.S. - New data from the United States and Italy lluminates research in leukemia

University of California, U.S. - Proteasomal inhibition blunts hypoxia-inducible factor 1 activity

University of California, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and Netherlands report details of new studies and findings in the area of angiology

University of California, U.S. - Salmonellosis risk from raw almonds may be reduced 5 logs following chemical treatment

University of California, U.S. - Studies from the United States and Germany describe new findings in neurology research

University of California, U.S. - Study details the nutritional value of salad

University of Copenhagen, Denmark - Recent findings in endocrinology described by researchers from Denmark, the United States and Italy

University of Edinburgh, U.K. - Key study indicates that cancer treatments may be helpful in patients with lung and joint disease

University of Florida, U.S. - Study shows link between morbid obesity, low IQ scores and cognitive delays in toddlers

University of Glasgow, U.K. - Adipocyte intracellular glucose sequestration controlled by syntaxin

University of Gothenburg, Sweden - Permanent root filling should only be performed when bacteria-free

University of Gothenburg, Sweden - Reports from Sweden and Australia add new data to herpes research

University of Gottingen, Germany - Glioblastoma multiforme chemoresistance linked to glutathione S-transferase T1 expression

University of Groningen, Netherlands - Epithelioid sarcoma patients with large tumors find hope in isolated limb perfusion therapy

University of Guelph, Canada - Researchers' data from Canada, the United States and Denmark advance endocrinology research

University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China - Increased glycemia is associated with increasing prevalence of vascular risk factors

University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China - Structural and functional ciliary abnormalities common in stem cell transplantation recipients

University of Javeriana, Colombia -  Trypanosoma rangeli histone gene sequence serves as a differential marker

University of Lausanne, Switzerland - Data from Switzerland and the United States advance knowledge in melanoma research

University of Leipzig, Germany - Reports from Germany and the United States advance knowledge in cardiology research

University of Liverpool, U.K. - Recent studies from the United Kingdom, United States and Sweden add new data to obesity research

University of London, U.K. - Researchers from the United Kingdom, France and Sweden report recent findings in genetics

University of Mainz, Germany - Hepatocellular carcinoma progression linked to strong expression of CXCR4

University of Malaya, Malaysia - Recent findings from Malaysia, Hungary and India illuminate research in diabetes

University of Munster, Germany - Lung cancer mortality risk due to carbon black exposure requires more evidence

University of New Mexico, U.S. - B-cell lymphoma examined by automated analysis of fluorescence in situ hybridization

University of New Mexico, U.S. - Urethral blood flow and urethral closure pressures appear to be not associated

University of New Orleans, U.S. - New algorithms distinguish vessel anatomy and flow on contrast enhanced ultrasound images

University of North Carolina, U.S. - Gene that suppresses tumor cell growth also plays a key role in aging

University of North Carolina, U.S. - Wheeze and cough severity identified by rapid thoracoabdominal compression techniques

University of Occupational & Environmental Health, Japan - Ratios of breast cancer indices correlate with patient prognosis

University of Oklahoma, U.S. - Retinal dystrophy point mutations decrease isomerohydrolase stability

University of Oviedo, Spain - Educational interventions should modify public perception of cancer risk behaviors

University of Padua, Italy - Researchers from Italy, Germany and the United States report recent findings in pancreatic cancer

University of Pavia, Italy - QT interval duration in healthy men was associated with depression-related neuroticism

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - DNA methyltransferase gene transcription induced in malignant T lymphocytes

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Hepatitis B vaccination can be inadequate among transplant surgeons

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Macrolide resistance in adults with pneumococcal pneumonia was examined for risk factors

University of Queensland, Australia - Type 2 diabetes prevalence in Chinese populations are rising as life-styles change

University of Rostock, Germany - Lung cancer treated by chemoradiotherapy with irinotecan and cisplatin

University of Saarland, Germany - Colorectal cancer screening by age of 45 in relatives of oncology patients is cost beneficial

University of Sao Paulo, Brazil - Research from Brazil, the United States and the South Africa add new data to HIV/AIDS body of knowledge

University of Sheffield, U.K. - Antigenic components of Staphylococcus epidermidis have been identified

University of Split, Croatia - Oculocardiac reflex linked with postoperative nausea and vomiting is studied

University of Technology Dresden, Germany - Women with hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer should consider hysterectomy

University of Texas, U.S. - Co-morbid illnesses predict cervical cancer survival more than socioeconomic factors

University of Texas, U.S. - New findings from the United States, Italy and France in the area of retroperitoneal sarcoma described

University of Texas, U.S. - Reports from the United States, Italy and Canada add new data to prostate cancer research

University of Texas, U.S. - Research from the United States and Canada in obesity provides new insights

University of Tokyo, Japan - Researchers from Japan, Australia and the United States publish new studies and findings in the area of cord blood

University of Toronto, Canada - Intracellular delivery of purine nucleoside phosphorylase corrects deficiency in mice

University of Tsukuba, Japan - Findings from Japan, Netherlands and Sweden in fitness & wellness provide new insights

University of Tsukuba, Japan - Long-term exercise stimulates AMP-activated protein kinase activity in adipose tissue and liver

University of Tubingen, Germany - Staphylococcal pathogenicity correlates with an acetyltransferase

University of Turin, Italy - Renal tumors up to 5 cm in diameter treated by US-guided radiofrequency ablation

University of Ulm Medical Center, Ulm, Germany - Outliers in RhD membrane integration are explained by variant RH haplotypes

University of Ulm, Germany - Researchers' work from Germany and the South Korea adds to otorhinolaryngology body of knowledge

University of Ulsan, South Korea - New findings from South Korea and United States in the area of surgery detailed

University of Utah, U.S. - Reports from the United States advance knowledge in otorhinolaryngology research

University of Venda, South Africa - Water quality improvement needed for persons with HIV/AIDS in South Africa

University of Verona, Italy - 3D silk fibroin-based nonwoven scaffolds support long-term keratinocyte and fibroblast growth

University of Wurzburg, Germany -  Escherichia coli uropathogenicity involves histone-like proteins

University of Wurzburg, Germany - Sequential myocardial function changes after AMI are detected by ultrasonic strain rate imaging

University of Zurich, Switzerland - Bovine tuberculosis detected in raw milk and healthy cows by F57 sequence-based real-time PCR

VA Medical Centers, U.S. - Research from the United States and Spain add new data to hepatitis C virus body of knowledge

VA Medical Centers, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and Germany publish new studies and findings in the area of hepatitis C virus

Vanda Pharmaceuticals - Vanda Pharmaceuticals completes enrollment for phase 3 trials on schizophrenia and insomnia

Vasomedical - Vasomedical reports Q4 2006 revenues of $1.9 million, down about 72% from year ago

ViroPharma - Positive data reported from phase 1b study of pegylated interferon in hepatitis C patients

Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium - Childhood pneumonia-causing pneumococcal serotypes are determined

Vrije Universiteit, Netherlands - Sympathetic effects on cardiac contractility show substantial heritability in ambulatory recordings

Wake Forest University, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and Denmark provide details of new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS

Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, U.S. - Statins may have a beneficial effect on pathologic albuminuria

Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, U.S. - Studies from the United States, Canada and France describe new findings in surgery research

WaveLight - U.S. FDA approves wavefront-guided excimer laser system to correct eye conditions

Xian Jiaotong University, People's Republic of China - Cell-penetrating peptide are a vector for tracking mesenchymal stem cells

Yale University, U.S. - New findings in diabetes described from the United States, Denmark and Japan

Yonsei University, South Korea - Carotid intima-media thickness improved in diabetics after intensive lifestyle modification

Yonsei University, South Korea - Nonobese type 2 diabetics often are positive for glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody

Zogenix - Zogenix names founding management team led by board chair Cam L. Garner, CEO Roger Hawley

Zoll Medical - Bronx Hospital first in New York City to deploy Zoll Autopulse