Physician Law Weekly

Med-Design Corporation - Developer of medical devices reports third quarter financial results

MedManage Systems, Inc. - Dendrite inks reseller agreement

Medical & Health Research Assoc. NYC Inc. - Risky sex behavior among men associated with alcohol/drug use and other factors

Medical Malpractice - Rising malpractice premiums affecting entire Maryland economy, analysis finds

Mental Health - Agency finds 48% increase in involuntary commitments since law changed

Mental Health - New Jersey Governor begins tenure with push for mental health protections

Merck & Co., Inc. - Pharmaceutical company receives license for new stroke treatment

MicroMed Technology, Inc. - First DeBakey VAD implanted for destination therapy

Military Healthcare - U.S. VA officials say mental health of soldiers a top priority

Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - VELCADE gets fast track status for relapsed and refractory mantle cell lymphoma

Molecular Cardiology & Neuromuscular Inst. - Review covers particular aspects of the emerging field of mitochondrial medicine

Monash University -  Plasmodium yoelii proteins enhance protection against malaria

Monash University - Merozoite protein protects against lethal malaria parasite challenge

Nagoya City University - Spontaneous calcium signaling in bladder characterized

Nanjing University - Novel chemiluminescent immunosensor assay detects serum CA19-9 levels

Nanostream - Provider of microfluidic analytical systems announces sales partnership

National Cntr. of Neurology & Psychiatry of Japan - Integrin-associated proteins are important for dendritic outgrowth

National Quality Forum - Workshop to be held to standardize pay-for-performance principles

Natl. Autonomous University of Mexico - Chemoradiation with gemcitabine an alternative for patients with renal failure

NeighborCare, Inc. - Pharmacy services provider selects regulation solution, acquires pharmacy

Neurology - Beckley doctor believes brain can control robots

Nitto Denko Technical Corp. - Companies introduce solid support product for manufacture of oligonucleotides

Novo Nordisk - Diabetes-focused pharmaceutical company expands production in China

Nutra Pharma Corp. - Biotechnology holding company signs agreement to acquire Portage Biomed

NutraCea - Nutrition products company finalizes agreement with Wellness Watchers Systems

Nuvelo, Inc. - Therapeutics developer announces third quarter 2004 financial results

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation - Taking statin slowed progression of Alzheimer disease, new study shows

OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company announces pricing of stock offering

Obesity - Low-fat beats low-carb for keeping pounds off, study suggests

Obesity - U.S. fast food chain introduces new mega-calorie Monster Thickburger

Ohio State University - New protein identified in development of lung cancer

Omnicell - Company introduces new anesthesia workstation

Oncolytics Biotech Inc. - Canadian biotech enters into a bought deal financing for $10 million

Ophthalmic Imaging Systems - Manufacturing agreement announced for ophthalmic digital imaging systems

Oregon Health Science University - Proarrhythmia is a potentially dangerous side effect of drug therapy

OrthoLogic Corp. - Company reports third quarter results, Chrysalin product activities

Orthovita, Inc. - Biomaterials company reports third quarter results

Osteoporosis - Study: Elderly women with distal radial fracture have low hip, lumbar spine BMD

Osteotech, Inc. - Bone tissue company appoints new board members

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. - Researchers find cilostazol may prevent restenosis in diabetics after stenting

PRA International - Additions to staff ensure leadership in oncology clinical research

PainCare Holdings - PainCare reports third quarter results, 2005 guidance

Panacea Pharmaceuticals - Neuroprotection and Parkinson disease programs presented at meeting

Par Pharmaceutical Companies - Generic drug maker named Best Overall Pharmaceutical Products Manufacturer

Partners AIDS Research Center, Cambridge - Novel SARS-CoV entry inhibitor may be a viable candidate therapy for SARS

Patient Care - Remote-control robots help doctors save time, see more patients

Pediatrics - Mother-infant relationship studied in cases of triplets

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals - Vascular targeting agent, radiation reduces tumor growth by 98% in animals study

Personnel - Cigna HealthCare appoints Frank Monahan as general manager

Personnel - CompONE names new chief executive and financial officers

Personnel - Coventry Health Care elects Dale B. Wolf to board of directors

Personnel - Former Colorado Univ. department chair asks court for his job back

Personnel - Medical device company names new director and officer

Personnel - PhotoCure strengthens its management team

Pfizer - Long-term use of depo-provera contraceptive injection may cause osteoporosis

Pfizer - Norvasc study reports fewer major CV events in coronary artery disease patients

Pfizer Inc. - New book celebrates the nation's health workers

PharmaFrontiers - Cell therapy developer completes acquisition of Opexa Pharmaceuticals

Pharmacopeia Drug Discovery - Biopharma delivers candidate, achieves research milestone with Organon

Pharmacyclics - Preclinical data of Antrin to treat vulnerable plaque presented at AHA

Pharmacyclics - Xcytrin data prsented at Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium XXII

Pharmaterials - Two outsourcing specialists announce new partnership

Pharmavite - Nature Made vitamin maker calls for balanced reporting on vitamin E analysis

Philips Electronics - Study finds almost 90% of Americans expect serious health condition in 5 years

Phytopharm - ALS drug candidate Myogane gets U.S. FDA Fast Track designation

Pioneer Hi-Bred International - Company contributes funds to SIUE National Corn-To-Ethanol Research Center

Plant Health Care, Inc. - Plant, soil product provider acquires VAMTech Inc.

Poliomyelitis - U.N. says African conflicts, funding gap threaten polio eradication

Polish Mothers Memorial Hospital - Fungi isolated from pregnant diabetic women have lower phosphatase activity

Polymedco, Inc. - OC Auto Micro 80 analyzer detects blood in stool samples

Power3 Medical Products, Inc. - Proteomics company appoints new member to scientific advisory board

Precision Optics Corporation - Optics company announces first quarter results

PricewaterhouseCoopers Health Research Inst. - New institute looks at healthcare in the second Bush administration

Prous Science - HIV CCR5 antagonist GW-873140 shows potent activity against primary isolates

RIKEN, Sako - Vpr nuclear localization crucial for efficient HIV-1 replication in CD4 cells

Research Funding - Wisconsin Governor unveils $750 million plan to support scientific research

Research and Markets - Avoidance of negative factors linked to mammalian cell culture technology

Rey Juan Carlos University - Epidemiology of severe varicella-zoster infection in Spain reported

Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen - Heart failure clinics with nurse intervention should be an integral part of care

Roche - Clinical study results build case for expanded use of FUZEON

Rockefeller University - NF-kappa B activation by API2/MALT1 fusions inhibits p53 dependant apoptosis

Roswell Park Cancer Inst. - BRCA1 missense variant thwarts transcriptional activity

Rush University Medical Center - Diabetics with hypertension may benefit significantly from a newer beta-blocker

Salt Lake City Health Care System - Safety and efficacy of subintimal angioplasty reviewed

Sanofi-Synthelabo - ELOXATIN approved for colon cancer treatment following surgery

Scripps Research Institute - Cocaine pharmacology and pharmacotherapies for its abuse reviewed

Seattle Genetics - Antibody-drug conjugate collaboration expanded

Serono International S.A. - Serono announces appointment of new chief financial officer

Shinshu University, Negano - Microscopy technique characterizes growth stages of embryonic stem cells

Shiraz Univ. of Medical Science - Hyperhomocysteinemia due to low folate associated with low BMD in Iranian study

Showa University, Tokyo - Atorvastatin is safe, effective for dyslipidemia in hemodialysis patients

Simmons College - Western diet linked to type 2 diabetes in women

Singapore General Hospital - Female sex, education and income levels are risk factors for hospitalization

Smiths Medical MD, Inc. - Medical device company signs 3-year catheter contract with Premier

Smoking Ban - Limited smoking ban gains support in Nevada

Smoking Ban - Portugal prepares to impose ban on smoking in public places

Solvay Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical company, Novozymes sign agreement to develop pancreatic enzymes

Somaxon Pharmaceuticals - Company licenses oral drug to treat impulse control disorder

Sontra Medical Corporation - Transdermal drug delivery technology company reports Q3 financial results

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals - Oncology-focused pharmaceutical names new heads of biologics, regulatory affairs

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - U.S. NCI pediatric program established under contract to research hospital

St. Margaret's Hospital, Budapest - New diagnostic approach to gastroesophageal reflux disease is a challenge

State University of New York Albany - HAART adherence shifts during HIV infection course for women caring for children

Stem Cell Research - Louisiana Baptists affirm disapproval of gay marriage, stem cell research

Swiss Tropical Institute, Basel - Household costs attributable to AIDS in Chad are devastating

Synthematix, Inc. - Sigma-Aldrich catalog, safety data available in integrated software database

Synthetic Blood International - Bridge financing for phase 2 trial on blood substitute set, phase 3 funds sought

TNO, Rijswijk - Glycerol plus polyvinylpyrrolidone optimally preserves frozen bone marrow cells

Taipei Veterans General Hospital - Hepatitis C infection encourages liver cancer recurrence after resection

Technical University of Dresden - Survivin down-regulation blocks the growth of bladder cancer cells

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Healthcare corporation agrees to sell California hospital to CHA Medical Group

Texas A&M University - Folic-acid supplementation can prevent 70% of spina bifida cases

Texas A&M University - Hormone therapy improves risk factors in postmenopausal women

Thermogenesis Corp - Biological products developer announces first quarter fiscal 2005 results

Thomas, McNerney & Partners - Healthcare private equipty firm names Pratik Shah, PhD, new venture partner

Thoratec Corporation - Patient celebrates 1-year anniversary supported by Thoratec HeartMate II

Toho University, Tokyo - Heavy computer use linked with glaucoma in short-sighted people

Toranomon General Hospital - Prostatic acid phosphatase is marker for intravascular large B-cell lymphoma

TransMolecular, Inc. - Biotech company obtains patent for key target involved in chronic pain

Truth in Psychiatry - Electroconvulsive study challenged

U.S. Army Research Inst. of Environmental Medicine - Branched-chain amino acid supplementation does not alter performance in the heat

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Enzyme immunoassay tests to detect Mycoplasma antibodies assessed

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Mass value for IgG in standard anthrax reference serum assigned

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - HHS head Thompson announces contract to support egg supply for flu vaccines

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - U.S. veterans give VA top healthcare rating for 5 years in a row

U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Elderly cancer patients significantly underrepresented in cancer trials

U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Upswing in metoclopramide use linked with neurologic symptoms

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Bevacizumab reduces tumor progression in patients with metastatic renal cancer

U.S. National Institutes of Health - HLA A11 is marker for nonmelanomatous skin cancer risk after renal transplant

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Vaccinia virus mutants fail to initiate morphogenesis

Univ. Hospital Charite, Berlin - Digital slot-scan mammography may reduce X-ray dose, improve image quality

Univ. of Alabama, Birmingham - Markedly higher myogenin protein content found in older sedentary muscle

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Glioma gene expression profiles predict patient survival

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Computer vignette to be effective way to measure quality of physician practice

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Dynamic elements define vascular remodeling in the pulmonary airway

Univ. of California, San Francisco - HPV 16 infection a risk factor for disease progression in younger women

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Inflammatory responses in cervical neoplasia suppressed in HIV-positive women

Univ. of California, Santa Barbara - Genetic "switch" may enable bacteria to survive stressful conditions

Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - Molecular technique shows promise in destroying drug resistance in bacteria

Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - Vegetable lovers should be viewed as different from fruit aficionados

Univ. of Medical Science, Poland - Poland: Multiple embryo implantation blamed for high neonatal mortality in ART

Univ. of North Carolina, Wilmington - Research with red tide toxin yields potential therapies for lung disease

Univ. of Texas SW Medical Center - Changes in volume density estimated by CT scan parallel morphometric analyses

Univ. of Texas, Houston - Ultrasound-aided therapy better than stroke drug alone

Universidad Autonoma de Madrid - PF9404C and nitroglycerin show different profiles in causing vasodilation

Universidade Estadual Paulista - IM and gastric adenocarcinoma may share the same genetic alterations

Universitatklinikum Heidelberg - Fluorescent-labeled HIV-1 developed to investigate interaction with live cells

University Hospital of Copenhagen - Frequent hospital admission for depression may increase risk of dementia

University of Alabama, Birmingham - B7 costimulatory molecules play role in antibody responses to Salmonella

University of Basel - Transesophageal ECG allowed for reliable monitoring of segmental wall motion

University of Bologna - Anti-inflammatory compounds in middle age may decrease CV events in aging

University of Bonn - Diamonds are a urologist's best friend

University of Calgary - Aging results in deficits in fine olfactory discrimination

University of California Los Angeles - Th2CC chemokines play a central role in pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis.

University of Connecticut - Intestinal epithelial antigen induces mucosal CD8 T cell tolerance

University of Crete - Carnitine deficiency found in children with type 1 diabetes

University of East London - Synchronous online interviews inherently unsuitable for exploring HIV risk

University of Edinburgh - Endothelin A receptor antagonism and ACE inhibition are a promising combination

University of Edinburgh - Gene-modified macrophages recognize apoptotic cells

University of Florida - Biopsies done a year after liver transplantation predict fibrosis progression

University of Florida - ICD therapy poses unique issues for women

University of Geneva - The clinical viability of liver gene therapy is still unresolved

University of Geneva Hospital - Tagged MRI can be used to assess regional and global left ventricular function

University of Groningen - Cholesterol-synthesizing machinery is well developed in premature infants

University of Halle-Wittenberg - Etiology and diagnosis of postoperative vocal cord failure reviewed

University of Hamburg - Intraparenchymal NSC transplant reconstructs myelin in dysmyelinated brains

University of Hamburg - Postoperative fibrinolysis in pericardial cavity characterized

University of Illinois - Consider bypass in conjunction with repair of posinfarct mechanical complication

University of Illinois - Discreet species of gp41 high-MW aggregates present in HIV-related dementia

University of Illinois - Monomeric CYP 3A4 characterized in nanoscale membrane bilayer

University of Jayawardenapura - Dengue viral infections reviewed

University of Kuopio - DOPE conjugation augments the work of DHP-12 lipoplex-based transfection

University of Leicester - Scientists successful in "death clock" gene hunt

University of London - Survey finds global rise in antidepressants prescribed to children

University of Maryland - Cytokine levels in Malian children with severe malaria determined

University of Maryland - Improved dose calculation method devised for yttrium-90 microspheres

University of Melbourne - A new transfection protocol improves the study of hepatitis B virus mutants

University of Melbourne - Tranilast reduces mesenteric vascular collagen deposition in diabetes

University of Miami - Histopathologic findings of acute rejection after liver grafts can be wrong

University of Miami - Level of HIV/AIDS patient care better if health facility funded by CARE Act

University of Milano Bicocca, Milan - Core enhancer regulates gene expression in embryonic and neural stem cells

University of Minnesota - High incidence of autoimmune hemolytic anemia complicating SCT in children

University of Modena & Reggio Emilia - L-DOPA with CGS 21680 may open new therapeutic avenues for Parkinson disease

University of Nebraska - Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibition lowers prostaglandin levels in diabetic rat retinas

University of New South Wales - Quantitative trait loci for steady-state platelet count identified in mice

University of Newcastle upon Tyne - Improved water quality reduces inflammation

University of North Carolina - Sperm enzyme is essential for male fertility, study shows

University of North Texas - Study demonstrated concurrent entrainment of all carotid baroreflex measurements

University of Notre Dame - Antigenic drift in Plasmodium vivax protein confers antibody resistance

University of Padua - Results do not support the view that ApoE is a biochemical marker for dementia

University of Palermo - Increased IL-10 might control inflammatory responses induced by vessel damage

University of Paris V - Patients reveal a novel form of interleukin-12/IL-23 receptor beta 1 deficiency

University of Pennsylvania - Central memory T cells mediate long-term immunity to Leishmania major

University of Pennsylvania - Conference explored the evolution of academic general pediatrics

University of Pennsylvania - Family home AIDS care in rural sub-Saharan Africa is a minimal burden

University of Pennsylvania - Herpesvirus saimiri ORF73 modulates tumor suppressor proteins p53 and pRb

University of Pennsylvania - KSHV LANA up-regulates hTERT promoter transcription through Sp1 interaction

University of Pennsylvania - Mild nephrogenic diabetes insipidus caused by Foxa1 deficiency

University of Pennsylvania - T cells mediate immunity to Leishmania major in absence of parasites

University of Pittsburgh - Akt-1 expression level regulates CNS precursors

University of Pittsburgh - Effects of turbulent stresses on mechanical hemolysis determined

University of Pittsburgh - Insulin resistance prevented by inhibition of nuclear factor kappa B

University of Pittsburgh - Novel technique isolates/tracks rare lymphoid stem cell that facilitates BMT

University of Regensburg - Apoptotic response of tamoxifen-resistant breast tumor cells clarified

University of Sao Paulo - Study examines the interactions of atorvastatin and sildenafil

University of Saskatchewan - ERK played a role in mediating H2S-induced apoptosis of smooth muscle cells

University of Shizuoka - Superoxide dismutase activity was enhanced in the heart cytosol of rats

University of Southern California - Malnutrition in early years leads to low IQ and later antisocial behavior

University of Texas - Anti-alpha4 integrin antibody inhibits tumor cell growth and osteolysis

University of Texas - Dendritic cells boost antitumor activity of adoptively transferred T cells

University of Tokyo - Poor communities should decide their own priorities for aid

University of Toronto - Post-hyperventilation hyperpnoea, when present, is a strong, lasting phenomenon

University of Toronto - Recent immigration, lack of partner support, preeclampsia are risk factors

University of Ulm Klinikum - CD3/MHC-I/MHC-II/Ii surface expression modulation insufficient for SIV virulence

University of Utah - Physiologic control systems should ensure adequate perfusion, avoid occlusion

University of Utah - Regulation of aminopeptidase in cardiomyocytes examined

University of Vienna - Survey suggests majority of women surgeons satisfied in their profession

University of Vienna - Trisacryl gelatin microspheres effective for preoperative embolization

University of Wales - Testis MCP expression characterized in rats

University of Washington - Lentivirus clone SIVmac239 does not complete capsid assembly in cell-free system

University of Western Ontario - CDN $6.9M funding available for 16 projects from cancer to heart disease

University of Wisconsin - Moderate-to-vigorous exercise needed to improve skeletal status of young people

University of Wisconson - Smoking not linked to hearing loss

University of Witwatersrand - Novel and promiscuous CTL epitopes in conserved regions of Gag identified

VHA Inc. - Regional healthcare organization networks offer standardized supply purchasing

VIVUS Inc. - Timothy E. Morris appointed vice president and CFO of pharmaceutical company

VSM MedTech Ltd. - Medical imaging company reports third quarter financial results

Valeo Medical, Inc. - Cytyc announces investment in endometriosis-focused company

Vancouver General Hospital - Silenced heat shock protein 27 discourages prostate cancer progression

Vanderbilt University - Real-time synchrony map of visual cortex developed

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. - Radiation therapy systems selected to supply Wave 7 of UK Cancer Plan

Ventracor Limited - Medical device company confirms appointment of non-executive director

Vical Incorporated - Data updates from phase 2 trial for metastatic melanoma drug presented

VisiGen Biotechnologies - DNA sequencing company enters into strategic partnership with SeqWright

Visiting Angels - Senior private duty home care group offers client outcome benchmarking

Wayne State University - Prenatal alcohol exposure has effects far beyond fetal alcohol syndrome

Weill Cornell Medical College - Hematologist receives prestigious NIH merit award

West Virginia University - Key oocyte-specific genes identified with novel cDNA library

Women's Health - More aid needed to reach U.N.'s aim of reducing maternal deaths

Women's Health - Report rates health of North Dakota women

World Health Organization - Can poor countries help rich countries contain drug costs?

World Health Organization - Gaps in pharmaceutical research and innovation can be closed, says WHO report

World Health Organization - Skilled attendants vital to saving lives of mothers and newborns

World Health Organization - WHOQOL-HIV field test instrument promising for HIV/AIDS QOL assessment

Yale University -  Borrelia burgdorferi changes antigens based on host immune response

Yamagata University - Small cell neuroendocrine carcinomas of the uterine cervix characterized

Yamaguchi University - Interleukin-15 transfection plus CD8+ T cells cause colon cancer rejection

Yokohama City University - Strain Doppler imaging is useful to predict the efficacy of biventricular pacing