Pharma Law Weekly

NanoInk - NanoInk reports sale of 25th nanolithography system for creating nanoscale structures

Nara Medical University, Japan - Studies from Japan add new findings to lung cancer body of knowledge

National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan - Lung cancer TNM staging system revised

National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan - Urothelial carcinoma development and progression discussed

National Cancer Institute, U.S. - Cancer incidence among pesticide applicators not related to cyanazine exposure

National Cancer Institute, U.S. - Research from the United States, Italy and Germany in head & neck cancer provides new insights

National Center of Childhood Diabetes, Petah Tiqwa, Israel - Reports from Israel, Netherlands and Finland add new data to diabetes research

National Institute of Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran, Mexico - Thalidomide plus dexamethasone is effective in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma

National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases, U.S. - Findings from the United States, United Kingdom and Sweden advance knowledge in obesity research

National Institute of Fitness and Sports, Japan - Research from Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States in genetics provides new insights

National Institute of Virology, India - Researchers' findings from India, Germany and the South Africa advance hepatitis B virus research

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Human insulin resistance is mimicked by O-GlcNAcase (oga-1) knockout in Caenorhabditis elegans

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Improvements in colposcopy accuracy are needed to enhance human papillomavirus screening

National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt - Newly synthesized pyridine, pyrane, and pyrimidine derivatives displayed anticancer activities

National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan - New findings in diabetes described from Taiwan, Finland and Netherlands

National Veterinary Research Institute, Poland - New generation vaccines extend immunotherapy possibilities in animals

Netherlands Cancer Institute, Netherlands - Researchers from Netherlands, Italy and France describe findings in angiology studies

Neurocrine Biosciences - Trial results show endometriosis pain reduced with orally active GnRH receptor antagonist

Neuroptix - Neuroptix reports breakthrough preclinical test for early detection of Alzheimer disease

New York Biotechnology Association, U.S. - New York Biotechnology Association announces search for new executive director

Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, U.K. - Researchers' work from the United Kingdom, United States and Greece adds to cell biology body of knowledge

Niguarda Hospital, Milan, Italy - Findings from Italy and the United States describe new data in tuberculosis research

Niigata University, Japan - Hepatocellular cancer progression linked to increase of CD4+ CD25+ regulatory T cells

Northwestern University, U.S. - Morphine improves recovery of ventricular function after cardiopulmonary bypass

NovaDel Pharma - NovaDel announces oral spray forms of Tizanidine for spasticity, Ropinirole for Parkinson disease

Novogen - Survey shows most women are not seeking treatment for menopausal symptoms

NuPathe - NuPathe closes $15 million financing to support development of central nervous system treatments

NxStage Medical - NxStage Medical's portable dialysis machine recognized by Global Technology Innovation Award

Ohio State University, U.S. - Colitis therapeutic target identified

Ohio State University, U.S. - Data from the United States and United Kingdom advance knowledge in cancer treatment research

OrSense - Noninvasive continuous glucose monitoring system has good results in home setting

Oregon Eye Institute, U.S. - Intraocular lens scleral fixation surgical technique is presented

Oregon Health & Science University, U.S. - Sarcoma did not respond to O-6-benzylguanine and carmustine regimen

Ortec International - Ortec announces positive results in confirmatory venous leg ulcer trial

Orthopedics - Total hip replacement ceramic head fractures are associated with good revisions

Ospedali Riuniti Bergamo, Bergamo Italy - Researchers from Italy, the Czech Republic and the People's Republic of China detail new studies and findings in the area of angiology

Oxigene - Oxigene to focus on CA4P for age-related macular degeneration

Pacific NW National Laboratory, U.S. -  Salmonella typhimurium proteome environmental infectious response analyzed

Pall - Pall reports fourth quarter and fiscal year 2006 results

Patient Care Technology Systems - Carondelet Health Network selects patient care technology systems' automatic tracking software

Pediatric Cancer - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society launches back-to-school program for children with cancer

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, Denmark and Netherlands report recent findings in diet & nutrition

Pfizer - Court in the Netherlands upholds basic Lipitor patent, delays launch of Ranbaxy generic

Pharmexa - Pharmexa receives patent in United States and Europe on new vaccine candidate

Philanthropy - Gift of $25 million to support bench-to-bedside research at Stanford

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany - Researchers from Germany, the South Korea and the People's Republic of China describe findings in cancer studies

Poole Hospital NHS Trust, Dorset, U.K. - Diabetic neuropathy may be irreversible despite metabolic and vascular risk marker improvements

Profil Institute for Metabolic Research, Germany - Premeal-injected insulin glulisine has advantages over regular human insulin in type 1 diabetes

Proteome Sciences - Proteome Sciences shows impact of mass spectrometry in Alzheimer disease research

Puerta del Mar University Hospital, Cadiz, Spain - Breast cancer irradiation impact on pulmonary function evaluated

QuadraMed - QuadraMed names 2006 Quest Jelinek Award recipients

Ranbaxy - Ranbaxy receives approval to market loperamide hydrochloride and simethicone tablets for diarrhea

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals - U.S. NIH awards 5-year grant to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for Knockout Mouse Project

Regional Center for Disease Control of South-Eastern France, Marseille, France - Poor mental health-related quality of life in HIV/AIDS associated with unsafe sex

Rene Descartes University, France - Radial artery spasm during PCI is prevented by vasodilator administration

Riken Brain Science Institute, Japan - Findings from Japan, the United States and Israel describe new data in neurology research

Roswell Park Cancer Institute, U.S. - Rectal adenocarcinoma treatment with oxaliplatin, capecitabine, and radiation therapy discussed

Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia - CD4+ T cell activation drives the depletion of naive CD4+ T cells in HIV/AIDS

Ruhr University, Germany - Replacement of R region of SIV-based vectors by heterologous elements was examined

Rutgers State University, U.S. - Sodium butyrate-treated embryonic stem cells yield hepatocyte-like cells with glycolytic phenotype

SGX Pharmaceuticals - Resignation of Stelios Papadopoulos from SGX Pharmaceuticals board of directors announced

Scripps Research Institute, U.S. - Consortium for Functional Glycomics awarded $40.7 million "glue" grant

Sendai Medical Center, Miyagi, Japan - Sevoflurane effects on cytokines in patients undergoing CABG are investigated

Seoul National University, South Korea - Labeled stem cell PET assesses tissue distribution after intracoronary injection

Seoul National University, South Korea - Pediatric brain-stem glioma histological grading predicted by MRI

Shire - New treatment a success for anemia associated with chronic kidney disease

Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore - Pancreatic serous oligocystic adenomas need to be differentiated from mucinous cystic neoplasms

Sorin - Sorin Group reports revenues, profitability up in first half of 2006

South China University of Technology, People's Republic of China - Mesenchymal stem cell proliferation induced by 8-hydroxyquinoline derivatives

St. George's University of London, U.K. - Multidrug regimens rapidly eradicate intestinal protozoa in HIV/AIDS patients

Stanford University, U.S. - Arterial stiffness is increased, cerebral blood flow decreased by asymmetric dimethylarginine

Stanford University, U.S. - Coronary sinus cannulation is facilitated with a deflectable fiberoptic catheter

Stanford University, U.S. - New findings from the United States and Canada in the area of cardiology described

Stanford University, U.S. - Researchers from the United States provide details of new studies and findings in the area of neurology

Stanford University, U.S. - Risk of eating disorders in high-risk groups can be reduced by behavioral interventions

State University of New York, U.S. - DNA-binding sequence reveals unique requirements for developmental proteins

Stem Cell Therapeutics - Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. announces enrollment of first patient in phase 2a study

Steno Diabetes Center, Gentofte, Denmark - Studies from Denmark, Australia and the United States advance knowledge in diabetes research

Stratagene - Stratagene highlights results of U.S. FDA's MicroArray Quality Control Project

Stroke - Researchers' findings from the United States advance stroke research

Sun Yat-Sen University, People's Republic of China - Recent findings from the People's Republic of China, Italy and United States illuminate research in cardiology

Swedish University of Agricultural Science, Sweden - Transcriptionally active umbilical cord blood-derived basophils isolated via purification

Takeda Pharmaceuticals - Takeda's Actos demonstrates improvements in cardiovascular outcomes for patients with diabetes

Texas A&M University, U.S. - Studying insects could have implications for the current human obesity epidemic

The Boston Consulting Group - Offshoring research operations to India, China holds potential for biopharma industry

The Fit and Fertile Program - Infertility program aids overweight patients

The Genetics Company - Genetics Company Inc. signs agreement with EUROMEDEX for beta-amyloid detection tools

Thomas Jefferson University, U.S. - New data from France and Netherlands lluminates research in rabies

Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Japan - New data from Japan, China and Sweden lluminates research in endocrinology

Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada - New findings from Canada and Turkey in the area of hepatitis B virus detailed

Tulane University, U.S. - Reports from the United States, Japan and NORTH Ireland advance knowledge in cell biology research

Tzu-Chi University, Taiwan - Studies from Taiwan, Belgium and the United States describe new findings in diabetes research

UNAIDS, Switzerland - Researchers from Switzerland and the United States report details of new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS

Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil - N-Acetylcysteine improves dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia and oxidative stress in high-sucrose diet

University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany - Findings from Germany, Canada and the United States describe new data in cardiology research

University Hospital Schleswig Holstein, Germany - Scientists report an optimized method for functional analysis of human regulatory T cells

University Hospital of Larissa, Larissa, Greece - Research from Greece, the Netherlands; h and the United States in cervical cancer provides new insights

University Hospital of Lille, Lille, France - Myocardial dysfunction, potential cardiac hypoxia in rats are induced by inhaling carbon monoxide

University Hospital, Aachen, Germany - Research shows clot-buster Desmoteplase may be useful in hemorrhagic stroke

University Hospitals of Cleveland, Cleveland, U.S. - New research from the United States, South Korea and Germany in the area of imaging detailed

University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands - Colorectal liver metastasis is limited after selective portal clamping

University of Alberta, Canada - Perfectionism and parents push young hockey players to anger, study shows

University of Alberta, Canada - Researchers' data from Canada, the United States and France advance diabetes research

University of Athens, Greece - Studies from Greece, Australia and Taiwan describe new findings in environmental research

University of Basel Hospital, Basel, Switzerland - Cerebral ischemic lesions in patent foramen ovale stroke are linked to atrial septal aneurysm

University of Bath, U.K. - Researchers establish a scientific link between acne treatment and depression

University of Bern, Switzerland - Prostate cancer patients undergoing prostatectomy with PSA <10 ng/ml require lymph node dissection

University of Bologna, Italy - New findings from Italy, the United States and Japan in the area of lung cancer detailed

University of Bourgogne, France - Recent findings in diet & nutrition described by researchers from France and the United States

University of British Columbia, Canada - Researchers from Canada, Italy and the United States detail new studies and findings in the area of allergies

University of California, U.S. - Adolescents choose oral contraceptives and not condoms after abortion

University of California, U.S. - Citrus fruits provide a rich source of carotenoids and improve understanding of biosynthesis

University of California, U.S. - Findings from the United States advance knowledge in hepatitis C virus research

University of California, U.S. - Major bleeding is reversed by recombinant activated factor VII

University of California, U.S. - Recent findings from the United States and United Kingdom illuminate research in candida

University of California, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, Italy and Spain publish new studies and findings in the area of obesity

University of Cape Town, South Africa - Drama-based intervention promotes voluntary counseling and HIV testing

University of Connecticut, U.S. - Reports from the United States and Turkey advance knowledge in hepatitis C virus research

University of Connecticut, U.S. - Studies from the United States, United Kingdom and Israel advance knowledge in cardiology research

University of Debrecen, Hungary - Spleen autotransplanted mice cellular and serological changes are studied

University of Dusseldorf, Germany - Systemic immune mediators appear to be associated with type 2 diabetes progression

University of Florence, Italy - New findings in hepatitis C virus described from Italy and the United States

University of Freiburg Hospital, Freiburg, Germany - Reports from Germany, the People's Republic of China and the Canada B3K 6R8 describe recent advances in hepatitis B virus research

University of Glasgow, U.K. - Researchers from Scotland, Switzerland and the United Kingdom detail new studies and findings in the area of diabetes

University of Gottingen, Germany - Researchers from Germany, Australia and Finland report recent findings in head & neck cancer

University of Hawaii, U.S. - Studies from the United States and Sweden add new findings to vectors body of knowledge

University of Helsinki, Finland - Vildagliptin lowers postprandial intestinal triglyceride-rich lipoprotein particles in diabetes

University of Hull, U.K. - Anemia, renal dysfunction are common in chronic heart failure outpatients

University of Illinois, U.S. - Studies from the United States and Canada add new findings to cardiology body of knowledge

University of Insubria, Italy - New findings in breast cancer described from Italy and the United States

University of Istanbul, Turkey - Peyronie disease surgical treatments are reviewed

University of Liege, Belgium - Prion protein peptide toxicity studied in neuronal and non-neuronal cells

University of Lille II, France - Lupus anticoagulant may be valuable biomarker of antiphospholipid syndrome in elderly

University of Limburg, Netherlands - Recent findings from Netherlands, Canada V6T 1Z4 and United States illuminate research in healthcare

University of Lisbon, Portugal - Studies from Portugal and the United States describe new findings in hepatocellular carcinoma research

University of Manitoba, Canada - Researchers' work from Canada, the People's Republic of China and Finland adds to apoptosis body of knowledge

University of Maryland, U.S. - Bipolar hemiarthroplasty is not recommended for hip degenerative arthritis

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, U.S. - Superior colliculus zonal layer neurons require a specific protein

University of Melbourne, Australia - Vasoconstrictor and thermogenic sympathetic paths in cold defense are reviewed

University of Miami, U.S. - Albumin therapy shows promise for acute ischemic stroke

University of Michigan, U.S. - Auditory cortical responses to stimulation of the inferior colliculus are studied

University of Michigan, U.S. - Glioma patients' vascular permeability and cerebral blood volume estimated using Gd-DTPA and MRI

University of Minnesota, U.S. - HIV-1 integrase inhibited by purine derivatives at low micromolar range

University of Munich, Germany - New findings from Germany in the area of leukemia detailed

University of Naples Federico II, Italy - Insulin pulmonary delivery may be possible with cyclodextrin particles

University of Naples Federico II, Italy - Osteosarcoma growth inhibited by inorganic phosphate

University of Naples Federico II, Italy - Polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with reduced cardiopulmonary function

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, U.K. - Researchers from the United Kingdom and Canada provide details of new studies and findings in the area of prostate cancer

University of Oslo, Norway - Microdialysis optimal characteristics for monitoring inflammation are determined

University of Oxford, U.K. - Benefits may outweigh negative effects of oral contraceptives on gynecological cancers

University of Paris, France - Female-specific gene may be responsible for pheromone biosynthesis and courtship behavior

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Hypoxia-induced KSHV lytic replication mediated in part through cooperation of HIF-1 alpha

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Researchers' findings from the United States and United Kingdom advance apoptosis research

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Sensitive, high-throughput HPLC-MS/MS method for everolimus measurement has been developed

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Head and neck cancer therapy may be assessed early by FDG-PET/CT

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - New findings from the United States in the area of cardiology detailed

University of Rochester, U.S. - Doctors use computer formula to cut repeat LASIK visits dramatically

University of Rochester, U.S. - Interleukin-2 reconstitutes defective HIV- and CMV-specific CD8+ cell proliferation in HIV/AIDS

University of Saskatchewan, Canada - Monensin sodium marginally reduces fecal shedding of bovine tuberculosis

University of Shizuoka, Japan - Researchers' data from Japan, Italy and Canada advance proteins research

University of South Florida, U.S. - Nicotine uses beta-arrestin to trigger cell proliferation

University of Tennessee, U.S. - Melanoma metastasis inhibited by carba analogs of cyclic phosphatidic acid

University of Texas, U.S. - Aggressive anticoagulation is not indicated for coronary artery bypass graft surgery

University of Texas, U.S. - Blood pressure management is challenging in neurologic emergencies

University of Texas, U.S. - Plasma free fatty acids may exert a lipotoxic effect on the heart

University of Tokyo, Japan - Recent studies from Japan, the United States and France add new data to ischemia research

University of Tubingen, Germany - Three-dimensional fetal myocardial tissue formed for long-term cultivation

University of Ulm, Germany - Protection against X4-tropic HIV-1 superinfection involves CD4 HIV-1 Nef mechanisms

University of Ulsan, South Korea - Researchers from South Korea, Taiwan and Italy report recent findings in hepatitis B virus

University of Verona, Italy - Length of needle cores sampled during transperineal prostate biopsy fulfills quality parameters

University of Virginia, U.S. - Metastatic brainstem tumor survival prolonged with Gamma Knife surgery

University of Yamanashi, Japan - Researchers' work from Japan and the United States adds to lung cancer body of knowledge

University of Zurich Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland - Optimal image reconstruction intervals for coronary angiography with 64-slice CT are described

University of Zurich, Switzerland - Tumor angiogenesis is staunched by liposomal-based macrophage depletion

VA Medical Centers, U.S. - Obesity and insulin resistance are decided more so by postnatal environment

VA Medical Centers, U.S. - Reports from the United States and Japan advance knowledge in prostate cancer research

Vanderbilt University, U.S. - Cellular traffic backups are implicated in skeletal malformations

Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Vertex Pharmaceuticals announces proposed public offering of common stock

Vitrolife - Clinical breakthrough emerges for Steen Solution in lung transplantations

Wayne State University, U.S. - Recent studies from the United States add new data to cancer treatment research

WellGen - WellGen appoints Kathleen Mullinix as new CEO

Wildlife Conservation Society, U.S. - Republic of Congo announces two massive protected areas for wildlife and wildlands

Women's & Children's Health Service, Subiaco, Australia - Postnatal depression may be safely treated with escitalopram due to low transfer rate

Yale University, U.S. - Program helps individuals aging out of adolescent mental health services

Yale University, U.S. - Reports from the United States and Austria advance knowledge in gastroenterology research

Yang Ming National University, Taiwan - Cataract surgery provider volume is associated with postoperative endophthalmitis

Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan - Findings from Japan and Italy describe new data in heart attack research

ZLB Behring - Largest clinical trial of subcutaneous immunoglobulin therapy launched by ZLB Behring

Zhongshan University, People's Republic of China - Hepatitis B virus putative intergenotype recombinants identified

Zonare Medical Systems - Zonare Medical Center installs ultrasounds systems at Montefiore Medical Center

sanofi-aventis - Study showing superior safety profile of Lovenox versus heparin in PCI patients published