Physician Law Weekly

Morphotek Inc. - Biotechnology company selects contract manufacturer for therapeutic antibody

Mt. Sinai Medical Center - Rapid steroid withdrawal is appropriate for HCV-positive kidney recipients

NEMOD GmbH & Company KG - Binding patterns reveal tumor-specific epitope of epithelial mucin

NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Promotion agreement announced for Kineret rheumatoid arthritis therapy

Nagano Red Cross Hospital - Discrepancies found between blot hybridization and PCR for HPV genome analysis

Nagoya City University - A new assay distinguishes hepatitis B virus genotype A subtypes

NanoString Technologies, Inc. - Nanotechnology company raises $4.3 million in early stage capital

National Cheng Kung University - Novel technique improves dispersion control in microfluidic chips

National Public Health Laboratory, Luxembourg - Low genetic diversity despite hyperendemicity of HBV genotype E in West Africa

National Starch - Carbohydrate manufacturer asks for simplification of carbohydrate labeling

National University System - University system announces formation of California Medical Institute

National University of Quilmes - Liposomal benznidazole has similar efficacy to standard formulation

Nature - Researchers identify a new candidate antimalarial drug

Navitus Health, Solutions - Health management company names president & CEO

Neoforma, Inc. - Supply chain management company announces change in board of directors

Newcastle Mater Misericordiae Hospital - Spiders given a bad rap

Northstar Neuroscience, Inc. - Developer of medical devices announces series E investor

Northwestern University - S100B overexpression augments ischemic neurological damage

Northwestern University - Surface plasmon resonance nanosensor rivals commercially available sensors

Novartis AG - Glivec recommended as first line management for gastrointestinal stromal tumors

Novavax, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company announces 32% revenue increase for second quarter 2004

Nuvelo, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company announces second quarter 2004 financial results

OXIS International, Inc. - Drug development company reports second quarter financial results

Obesity Prevention - Apolo Ohno plays role in promoting exercise

Obstetrics - "Lowest-low" fertility rate in Europe may be result of older age at motherhood

Obstetrics - Congenital or teratogenic abnormality risk low with chlordiazepoxide use

Odense University Hospital - Smoking acutely affects LV function in patients with ischemic heart disease

Orebro University Hospital - Acquired hemophilia masked by warfarin therapy described

Oregon Health & Science University - Basics of smallpox reviewed

Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc. - FDA approves drug for prevention of migraine headaches in adults

Oscient Pharmaceuticals - Journal reports trial results of FACTIVE versus common antibiotics

OsteoBiology Inc. - Handheld probe is useful for detecting degenerative changes in joints

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. - Adacolumn Apheresis System for Crohn disease initiated

Ovarian Cancer - Elevated levels of EphA2 protein may signal progression of ovarian cancer

Pain - Growing numbers of patients turn to medical marijuana to fight pain

Pall Corporation - Life sciences company introduces three new protein purification kits

Palliative Care - New program aims to comfort patients with long-term illnesses

ParAllele Bioscience - Mismatch repair detection finds single nucleotide polymorphisms in DNA pools

Paradigm Genetics, Inc. - Biology company announces financial results

Pasteur Institute - Modulation of decapping efficiency can control mRNA turnover

PatientKeeper - Mobile computing solution provider announces partnerships

Pediatric Cancer - Hyundai raises more than $389,000 for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Pennsylvania Health Care Association - Pennsylvania administration fails to approve nursing home rate increase

Permanente Medical Group, Inc. - Stool-based DNA testing reviewed

Personnel - Beverly Enterprises announces new member of board of directors

Personnel - NMHC names new president and chief executive officer

Pfizer Inc. - Tolterodine tartrate relieves mixed incontinence symptoms better than placebo

Pfizer Ltd. - Data show affects of topotecan/ifosfamide combination too unfavorable

Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical company gives up Chinese patent on popular diabetes drug

Pharmos Corp. - FDA approves ophthalmic anti-inflammatory/antibiotic combination product

Pharmos Corporation - Pharma company receives FDA orphan drug designation for Dexanabinol

Phoenix Marketing Solutions - Continuing medical education group restructures

Physician Practice - Same-day doctor visit gains steam in U.S.

Portola, Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Pharmaceutical company names executive vice president

Prana Biotechnology Limited - Biotechnology added to drug watch list, settles patent litigation, names CEO

Prince Songkla University - Biodegradable composite shows promise as antibiotic delivery system

Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company reports second quarter, clinical development results

Public Health - Survey: Conservation concerns influence many public restroom visitors

Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Disease severity differs in North American and United Kingdom liver recipients

Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Malignancy reported in sirolimus-treated renal transplant recipients

Queens University - Properties of scapholunate ligament correlate with bone mineral density

Queens University of Belfast - Interleukin-1 beta genotype connects psychosis to Alzheimer disease

Renal Cancer - Pharmaceutical company receives fast-track review for renal cell cancer treatment

ResMed Inc. - Healthcare company announces record revenue and income results

RetireSafe - Organization releases caution on groups scaring seniors about drug discount card

Rite Aid Corporation - Pharmacy chain offers financing update

Rockwell Automation - Pharmaceutical automation solution provider sponsors pavilion at INTERPHEX

Rockwell Medical Technologies, Inc. - Medical technology company reports significant second quarter improvements

Royal College of Surgeons of England - Publishing surgeons' performance remains controversial

Royal Philips Electronics - HeartStart Toolkit for effective school-based defibrillation programs available

Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast - Clinical trials support regimen of fibrinolytic and GPIIb/IIIa receptor blocker

Rush University, Chicago - Cytokine induces maturation of dendritic cells in myelodysplastic syndrome

Rutgers State University - Ski is a corepressor for Smad4

RxKinetix Inc. - Pluronic F127-based systemic vaccine delivery systems reviewed

SARS - Scientist says Taiwan equipped to cope with SARS outbreaks

Safety Syringes, Inc. - Companies collaborate to provide needle safety for 2004 season flu vaccine

Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. - Bioscience company appoints Dale Ando VP of therapeutic development, CMO

Santarus, Inc. - Gastro-focused pharmaceutical company reports second quarter financial results

Sapporo Medical University - Mesenchymal stem cells have antitumor effect in rat glioma model

Schering AG - Jenapharm's therapeutics business sold to Dermapharm AG

SciTegic, Inc. - Fourth generation of Pipeline Pilot now available for Linux platform

Science Institute Public Health, Brussels - Molecular typing of A. flavus hospital outbreak show single contamination source

Seattle Biomedical Research Institute - Dam inactivation reduces Haemophilus influenzae virulence

Selas Corporation of America - Micro electronic devices maker reports second quarter results for 2004

Seoul National University - NA and PB1 genes of H1N2 influenza A virus from pig is of human origin

Sexually Transmitted Disease - Arizona State University receives federal grant for STD drug research

Siemens Corp. Research, Princeton - Real-time myocardial border tracking for echocardiography is effective

Simon Fraser University, British Columbia - Web server provides pipeline for microarray data

Solvay Chemicals Inc. - Chemical company to raise prices for hydrogen peroxide

SonoSite, Inc. - Company names Boston Scientific its ultrasound hand-carried device distributor

Sontra Medical Corp. - Fear of needles could become a thing of the past.

Space Needle - Seattle takes steps atop Space Needle to fight heart disease

Specialized Health Products Intl., Inc. - Medical safety needle developer reports second quarter 2004 financial results

SpectraScience, Inc. - Optical biopsy system developer receives confirmation of reorganization plan

St. Bart. & Royal London Schl of Med. & Dent. - Plasmid encoding H. pylori urease induces specific antibody response

St. Joseph Hospital - California hospital opens interactive health education exhibit at Disneyland

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - Medical device maker acquires Irvine Biomedical to expand electrophysiology line

St. Louis University - Glycan loss on hepatitis C virus E1 chimeric glycoprotein impairs infectivity

Stanford Univ. Medical Center - Findings may shed light on common, deadly birth defect

Stanford University Medical Center - Study finds portions of brain are smaller in children born prematurely

State Farm Insurance - Insurance company, Connie Payton honor women who persevere after loss of spouse

State Univ. of New York, Buffalo - Women face dilemmas when caring for their elders

State University of Ghent Hospital - The dynamics of Tc-99m-HYNIC annexin V uptake vary in head and neck cancer

State University of New York, Buffalo - Outer membrane proteins of Moraxella catarrhalis characterized

Stem Cell Research - Nobel laureate decries limits on stem cell research

StemCyte, Inc. - Cord blood banking company surpasses 100th unit for stem cell transplant

Sungkyunkwan University - Rapid Down syndrome diagnosis available with QF-PCR

Sunnybrook & Wom. Coll. Hlth Sci. Cntr, Toronto - Soluble growth factor receptor is a major biomarker for angiogenesis

Swedish Cancer Registry - Period analysis provides up-to-date long-term cancer survival estimates

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology - Novel ambulatory system provides accurate gait analysis

Syneron Inc. - Medical aesthetic device company makes initial public offering at $12 per share

Sysmex America, Inc. - Parkview Health Partners purchases hematology solutions

Syst. Neuromodulateurs des Comportements Ingestifs - Ghrelin plays role in obesity development outside of leptin signaling

Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. - Chicago-area pharmaceutical company helps rebuild under-resourced school

TechniScan, Inc. - Founder of Imatron joins board of directors of imaging company

Testicular Cancer - Ultrasound screening reveals tumors not detected manually in infertile men

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Generics-focused pharmaceutical company reports record sales, net income in Q2

Texas A&M University - Nicotine therapy does not work as well for women as for men

The Sugar Association - Study linking sucrose and breast cancer questioned by sugar trade organization

Thermage - Medical device company files preliminary injunction to stop Syneron shipment

Thoratec, Corporation - Cardiovascular device company receives FDA approval to market IVAD in U.S.

Tohoku University - Expression of EBAG9/RCAS1 is associated with advanced disease

Tohoku University - Secretory leukoprotease inhibitor can be targeted for treating lung cancer

Tokyo Medical and Dental University - Inflammatory cytokines play a major role in the resorption of herniated discs

Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science - Bovine lactoferrin blocks tumor growth via angiogenic inhibition

Transplant Medicine - Coalition America, INTERLINK contract to offer access to transplant network

Transplant Medicine - Hospital taps new surgeon to reopen transplant unit

Trimedyne Inc. - Surgical laser maker reports revenues for quarter, 9 months ended June 30, 2004

Tsing Hua University - RNA interference thwarts the virus that causes SARS

Tuberculosis - Case of tuberculosis reported in South Dakota

Tufts University - Epstein-Barr virus protein sufficient for transactivation of superantigen

Tulane Medical School - Satellite DNA hypomethylation plays important role in carcinogenesis

Tulane University - Exaggerated suppression of lymphocytes could cause antitumor immunity to fail

Type 2 Diabetes - Symposium addresses role of chromium in insulin resistance

U.S. Canola Association - Association advocates for minimum healthy fat intake in U.S. Dietary Guidelines

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Recombinant viruses and early global HIV-1 epidemic investigated

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Economic cost of fatal occupational injuries in the U.S. reported

U.S. Food & Drug Administration -  Ginkgo terpene trilactones quantified in foods

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Alkaloid riddelliine induces mutations in liver cII gene of Big Blue rats

U.S. National Cancer Institute - BRM/BRG1 expression has prognostic value in NSCLC

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 2 uses novel mechanisms to control tumors

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Online resource is created for definition of BLAST search strategies

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Structural proteins of SARS coronavirus contribute to protective immunity

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Virus expressing HSV-2 glycoproteins protects against HSV-2 challenge

U.S. National institutes of Health -  Plasmodium antigen region elicits antibodies reactive with placental isolate

UCI Medical Affiliates, Inc. - Medical center management company reports third quarter fiscal year 2004 results

Umea University - Activation of MAP kinase pathway by c-Kit is PI-3 kinase dependent in stem cells

Unigene Laboratories, Inc. - $2 million milestone payment in calcitonin collaboration made by Novartis

Univ. of California, Irvine - Teacher training for hospital residents improves medical education

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Interferon may lead to graft loss in liver transplant recipients

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - PPAR agonists reduce risk of atherosclerosis in diabetic patients

Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - Enzyme activation appears key in helping internal clock tell night from day

Univ. of Texas Health Sciences Center - Antibody response to Candida albicans cell wall antigens reviewed

Univ. of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston - EBNA-2 gene variant may play role in pathogenesis of oral hairy leukoplakia

University College Dublin - Statins reduce cardiovascular risk for people with type 2 diabetes

University College of London - Drug users who are HCV-seronegative may be positive for RNA

University Hospital of Geneva - Lentiviral transduction of dendritic cells confers antiviral immunity

University Medical Center Rotterdam - Colony blot assay useful for detection of multiple pneumococcal serotypes

University of Alberta - Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)-based nanoparticulate system characterized

University of Amsterdam - Formation of effector memory CD4+ cells necessary for recovery of CMV infection

University of Antwerp - SNPbox is a web-based high-throughput primer designer

University of Bern - c-Myc involved in both cell death and cell proliferation

University of Bologna - CMV prophylaxis following BMT has changed the natural history of the disease

University of Brighton - Water-soluble carbon monoxide-releasing molecules may modulate hypertension

University of California, Davis - Cellulosome research may offer keys to ethanol or organic acid production

University of California, Los Angeles - HIV infections increasing in vulnerable areas of Cambodia

University of California, San Diego - Does exposure to ammonia emissions lead to salivary gland cancer?

University of California, San Francisco - Impaired ability to clear acetylcholine could contribute to muscle disorder

University of Colorado - Organ transplant recipients have severe neurologic symptoms caused by West Nile

University of Colorado - Proteasome inhibitors show promise for treating cancer in clinical trials

University of Colorado, Denver - Resistant starch provides health benefits

University of Dusseldorf - Roll compaction and dry granulation affect tableting behavior

University of Edinburgh - Vitamin C cannot reverse smoking-related vascular dysfunction

University of Florence - Infarct size and severity correlate with left ventricular ejection fraction

University of Florida - Adjuvant hydrocarbon oil components of vaccines may induce autoimmunity

University of Florida - Novel barrier membrane can enhance bone regeneration

University of Geneva - There is no link between DUP25 and anxiety disorders

University of Greifswald - Gaps in capacity of serum samples to neutralize S. aureus superantigens

University of Groningen - Rodlet layer of streptomycetes results from interplay of rodlins and chaplins

University of Heidelberg - High-dose chemotherapy with ASCT beneficial for bone and soft-tissue sarcomas

University of Heidelberg - Simple procedures preserve bone marrow mRNA and gene expression patterns

University of Helsinki - Effects of nicotine and epibatidine on striatal extracellular dopamine compared

University of Iowa - Gene linked to cleft lip and palate identified

University of Iowa - New model can aid in understanding immune system diseases

University of Kentucky - Full lab evaluation of patients needed to correctly diagnose chronic diarrhea

University of Kentucky - HIV-1 Tat(1-72) protein-coated nanoparticles elicit strong immune responses

University of Leeds - ACE2 is target for SARS virus therapies

University of Maryland - Archaeal protein N-terminal domains are characterized

University of Maryland - Immuno-PCR for HIV-1 p24 antigen lowers HIV-1 viral load detection limits

University of Michigan - Imaging modalities compared in lateral ankle ligament reconstruction

University of Milan - hSDA does not behave like a proapoptotic gene

University of Minnesota - Gene associated with lupus identified

University of Munster - Radiation and drug-eluting stents can prevent restenosis

University of New South Wales - Use of hair and bodily fluids to detect drug use reviewed

University of Nijmegen - New algorithm aids in breast cancer detection

University of Oklahoma - Components of successful HIV/AIDS case management Alaskan villages identified

University of Pennsylvania - Reproducibility of micro-MRI trabecular bone measures evaluated

University of Pennsylvania - X marks the spot: Vector insertion is viral-specific

University of Pittsburgh - Control methods improve robotic testing system of human musculoskeletal joints

University of Pittsburgh - MDs have more influence on quitting smoking than other healthcare providers

University of Pittsburgh - Prenatal marijuana and alcohol exposure negatively affects later academic skills

University of Regensburg - Treatment of caput ulnae syndrome is described

University of Rochester - Novel drug approaches minimize development of HIV-1 resistance to NNRTIs

University of Saarland - Healthy behaviors are the foundation of combating the aging process

University of Saarland - Mutant p53 regulates calmodulin 2 in cell type-specific manner

University of Sassari - New method is proposed for determination of ascorbic acid and uric acid in plasma

University of Southern California - Lipid rafts protect hepatitis C virus replication complexes

University of Strasbourg 1 - Mutations conferring drug resistance partially resensitize resistant HIV to AZT

University of Tokushima - Integrated microsystem has advantages for gene detection

University of Tokyo - CD155alpha regulates cell adhesion and motility

University of Tokyo - Krill genome is analyzed

University of Tokyo - Novel PDZK4 gene upregulated in SS tumor cells

University of Tokyo - Protein fused to Fc epsilon receptor enhances lymphocyte responses

University of Toronto - Patients with non-Q-wave myocardial infarction had worse outcomes at 1 year

University of Tubingen - Tumor vascularity is a major player in cutaneous melanoma progression

University of Turin - Host environment guides endothelial progenitor cells and vascularization

University of Ulster - Insulinotropic peptides isolated from frog skin

University of Wyoming -  C. elegans genes involved in pharyngeal development identified

University of Wyoming - Researcher invents way to remove arsenic from water

Vaccines - Individual cancer, virus vaccines promote healthy future for biotechnology company

Valeant Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceuticals company announces filing of amendment to registration statement

Van Andel Research Institute - Sprouty2-GFP has properties of a tumor-suppressor protein

Vanderbilt University - Cyclooxygenase 2 is an important regulator of lung cancer pathogenesis

VantageMed Corporation - Healthcare software company announces 17% increase in revenue for Q2 2004

VaxGen Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company receives delisting notice from Nasdaq

Ventiv Health, Inc. - Pharmaceuticals company signs sales, marketing agreement with services provider

Vion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Cancer-focused pharmaceutical company reports 2004 Q2, 6-month financial results

Virginia Commonwealth University - Liver transplant recipients face graft rejection with interferon-based therapy

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University - Subcutaneous obesity is not associated with sympathetic neural activation

Vivus5, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company announces changes in management team

Washington Hospital Center - Higher radiation dose is beneficial on late restenosis

Washington State University - Greater risk of systemic infection with epidemic L. monocytogenes strains

Weight Watchers International, Inc. - Weight Watchers announces second quarter 2004 financial results

West Nile Virus - California's sixth West Nile death reported in Los Angeles County

West Nile Virus - Human West Nile cases slow in Arizona

Whitehead Institute - Proteins act as stepping stones in evolution

Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research - The new siRNA Selection Server automates short oligonucleotide design

William Beaumont Army Medical Center - Wood smoke increases expression of two mucin genes in rat airways

World Health Organization - Oral cholera vaccination can play role in controlling cholera outbreaks

Yale University - Managing delegation in the FDA will reduce delay in new-drug review

Yamaguchi University - IGF-I overexpression causes fetal loss during placentation in mice

Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. - Novel compound shows promise as anti-epilepsy agent

Yonsei Cardiovascular Center, Seoul - Overlapping stents are effective for long coronary lesions

Youth Fitness - Experts offer guidelines to maximize benefits, minimize risks of youth sports

Yuzuncu Yil University - Brucella Igm/IgG flow assays useful for diagnosis of brucellosis in endemic area