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Monsanto Company - Agricultural company and genetics company announce collaborative relationship

Montana State University - Phox peptide antibody examined, nature of interactions with neutrophils shown

Montreal General Hospital - Genetic factors leading to hydatidiform moles can be modulated by other factors

NCI - Antitumor immunosurveillance can be unmasked by removal of regulatory components

Nanobac Life Sciences, Inc. - Research studies link Nanobacteria infection to urological diseases

Nara Medical University - Interferon and perindopril combine to fight angiogenesis and cancer growth

National Autonomous University, Mexico City - Cortistatin investigated, modulation of memory evocation revealed

National Cancer Institute - U.S. government funds cancer program to train investigators

National Home Health Care Corp. - Home health care corporation announces operating results for the quarter

National Institute Immunology, New Delhi - Chimeric synthetic peptide shows promise in immunocontraceptive vaccines

National Quality Forum - Forum provides guidance to hospital boards on quality issues

National Research Council of Canada - Collagen hydrogel matrices have been developed from collagen 1 and a copolymer

National University of Cordoba - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

National University of Singapore - Drug release from gentamicin-loaded discs characterized

National University of Singapore - EHDA produces nearly monodispersed drug release particles

Natl. Jewish Med. & Research Ctr., Denver - (S)-albuterol may compromise the efficacy of (R)-albuterol in asthma patients

NeoPharmacy Inc. - CCA-based liposomes lead gene therapy to cancer cells

NeuroInsights - Growth of neurotechnology industry as venture funding opportunity reported

NeuroMetrix, Inc. - Education program to promote awareness of diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Neurotech - Biotechnology company announces resignation of nonexecutive chairman

New York University -  Mycobacterium tuberculosis proteasomal ATPase homologue characterized

New York University - Antiretroviral therapy doesn't increase risk of dental caries in HIV+ women

New York University - Matrilysin uses progelatinase to generate ovarian cancer cell invasion

NexMed, Inc. - Drug delivery company updates phase 1 clinical trial of nail fungus treatment

North American Scientific, Inc. - Oncology company reports fourth quarter and year end financial results

NorthPoint Domain, Inc. - Internet development tools company launches risk factor management for patients

Northwestern University, Chicago - SC mobilization influences CD34+ cell collection efficiency of leukapheresis

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company announces 8% increase in net revenues for fourth quarter

Nutra Pharma Corp. - Biopharmaceutical company makes interview with CEO available online

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corp. - Data: NicAlert product improves smoking cessation success rates

OLIN Studies, Lulea - Increased body mass index is linked to asthma

OSIsoft, Inc. - Technology company announces support for Microsoft Digital Pharma

Ohio State University - Tiny scaffolding allows stem cells to become working fat cells

Ohio State University, Columbus - Neural regeneration in chick retina useful model system for retinal regeneration

Ontario Cancer Institute - Muscle-specific Pten deletion may be the key to prevention

Optimus Solutions - Information technology company announces financial results

Orebro University Hospital - LightCycler PCR assay shows promise for routine diagnosis

Ospedale S. Agostino-Estense - Out-of-hospital thromboprophylaxis not needed after laparoscopic surgery

Ospedale di Cattinara, Trieste - Risk charts devised for noninvasive ventilation during COPD exacerbation

Ottawa Health Research Institute - Two-step culture system commits ESCs to epidural cell fate and differentiation

PPD, Inc. - Corautus announces contract in connection with GENASIS gene therapy trial

PRAECIS PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED - U.S. CMS issues coverage determination for Abarelix

Pearsalls Ltd. - Medical device company offers results of artificial cervical disc implantation

Pennsylvania State University - Effects of alpha-linolenic acid in walnuts discussed by researchers

Pennsylvania State University - Mental health service costs offset by savings in other public sectors

Pennsylvania State University - Targeting mutant B-Raf protein reduces melanoma development

Personnel - Brenda J. Gaines named to Tenet's board of directors

Personnel - Candace Markwith named CEO of Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

Personnel - Fusion Medical Education, LLC, announces new managing director

Personnel - House Homeland Security Subcommittee vice chair announced

Personnel - Syngenta announces proposed new member of board of directors

Pfizer Inc - Pharma company launches depression awareness campaign

Pharmanex - Nutrient-dense fruit juice with antioxidants introduced

Pharmaprojects - Withdrawal of multiple sclerosis drug target brings questions about others

Phase 2 Consulting - Healthcare management consulting firm appoints managing director

Poliambulatorio Giovanni Paolo II - -866G/A polymorphism of the UCP-2 gene linked with reduced diabetes risk

PowerMedica, Inc. - Online pharmacy cosponsors cancer treatment program in Japan

Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane - CP-stents for coarctation of aorta can cover a wide spectrum of aortic diameters

ProClarity Corporation - Business intelligence provider announces support for digital pharma initiative

Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Positive results from phase III trial of MNTX in opioid-induced constipation

Protein Design Labs, Inc. - Developer of humanized monoclonals announces financial results

Purkyne Military Medical Academy - Novel GF nerve agent antidotes synthesized

RS Dow Neurobiology Laboratories - Bcl-2 protein analyzed, expression after ischemic preconditioning revealed

Radiologix, Inc. - Diagnostic imaging services provider announces financial results

Regional Hospital, Vladivostok - Treatment and survival of adults with acute leukemia in the Primorsky Region

Rice University, Houston - Hydrogel scaffolds containing angiogenic cytokine direct cell migration

Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen - Electromechanical mapping useful in monitoring STEMI recovery

Rockefeller University - CD8+ cells from HIV-1-infected patients lack functional recall memory to HIV gag

Rockefeller University, New York - CFTR channel opening studied, mechanism defined

Royal Infirmary, Lanark - Magnetic resonance predicted T-staging of rectal cancer with moderate accuracy

Rx Help for Californians - California prescription medicine service launched

SFBC International - Drug development services provider announces closing of public equity offering

SIGA Technologies, Inc. - Smallpox drug in preclinical development to study primate efficacy, human safety

Saga University - BMT successful in a patient with c-mpl-mutated CAMT from carrier donor

Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company reports unaudited results for 4th quarter, full year 2004

Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Phase 2 trial of analgesic for HIV-associated neuropathic pain terminated

Schering-Plough Corp. - FDA approves TEMODAR (temozolomide) for patients with newly diagnosed GBM

Second University of Naples - Spectral analysis remains the primary technique for evaluating CAN

Selcuk University, Ankara - Research in hypertension provides new insights

Senesco Technologies, Inc. - Company issued patent for human factor 5A genes, 2 others for agricultural use

Seoul National University - Acute hepatic injury studied, tributylmethyl ammonium excretion clarified

Serono International S.A. - Biotech company announces genes involved in multiple sclerosis identified

Shanghai Medical University - Arsenic use endorsed in leukemia therapy

Shiraz University, Shiraz - Low CCR5Delta32 frequency related to higher susceptibility to HIV-1 infection

Silverlink Communications - Healthcare executives plan to increase patient communications in 2005

SinoFrresh HealthCare, Inc. - Daily throat spray to kill pharyngeal pathogens introduced

Sisli Etfal Training & Research Hosp., Istanbul - Manual removal of placenta after cesarean section causes more blood loss

Society of Cardiovascular CT - Cardiac computed tomography groups merge to form single cardiovascular society

Somantics Corporation - Developer of cerebral oximeter reports record net revenues for Q1 2005

Sosei Co Ltd - Japanese biopharmaceutical company names David Chiswell non-executive chairman

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals - Cancer-focused pharmaceutical company reports 2004 financial results

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals - Rudi E. Moerck hired as consultant by cancer-focused pharmaceuticals company

St. George's Hospital, London - Genetically modified plants to grow vaccines against killer diseases

St. James University Hospital, Leeds - Study: Most women would prefer laparoscopic over hysteroscopic sterilization

St. Stephen Hospital, Budapest - Abdominal radical trachelectomy is a fertility-preserving option for some cases

St. Thomas Hospital, London - Two antiprothrombin antibodies frequently found in SLE

St. Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst - Study sheds light on lower diabetes, CVD risks in moderate alcohol drinkers

Stanford University - Researchers call for a paradigm change to combat childhood obesity

Starpharma Holdings Limited - Nanotechnology-focused company launches new start-up biotechnology company

Stressgen Biotechnologies Corp. - Biotechnology company announces 2004 financial results

Syneron Medical Ltd. - Medical aesthetic devices company announces closing of secondary offering

TC3 Health - Claims management company names Pamela Bower director, business development

Tata Memorial Hospital, Navi Mumbai - Human papillomavirus identified in oral cavity tumors

Technical University of Dresden - p21(Ras) studied, influence of survivin in human fibroblasts revealed

Technical University of Munich - Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy frequently leads to dilated cardiomyopathy

Tel Aviv University - Study found no evidence to associate IL-18 with plaque instability

Texas A&M University - Findings describe new data in endocrinology research

Tohoku University, Miyagi - Vasohibin controls gene expression in endothelial cells

Tokyo Medical & Dental University - Biomolecule-based switching devices respond inversely to thermal stimuli

Tokyo Medical & Dental University - Membrane-based tests for detecting urinary antigens, antibodies under study

Tokyo Medical and Dental University - Thymidine phosphorylase has differential effects in the tumor microenvironment

Tokyo Metropolitan Komagome Hospital - VEGF is a strong prognostic indicator for breast cancer

Tom Baker Cancer Center, Calgary - Efficacy, safety, and steady-state pharmacokinetics of MS Contin XL reviewed

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. - CyberGuard to deliver secure VPN solutions

Trends - Conning Research: Small health insurers continue to fade from the market

Tripos, Inc. - Life sciences research company awarded U.S. NIH grant to develop screening tool

Tulane University, New Orleans - Traditional and nontraditional risk factors predict CHD in CKD patients

U.S. Academy of General Dentistry - Aloe vera treats canker and cold sores

U.S. Center for Disease Control & Prevention - Recombinant Zaire ebola virus is effective for screening antiviral compounds

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - U.S. HHS mental health agency announces 'Voice Awards' for positive portrayals

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Genetic shifts in injured oral mucosa define potential therapeutic targets

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Low-dose total body irradiation causes clonal fluctuation of stem cells

U.S. National Institutes of Health - NIAID initiates trial of experimental avian flu vaccine

USCOM Ltd - Maker of noninvasive cardiac monitor announces publication of study

United Nations - Fistula hospital in Ethiopia continues services for young women

Univ. of Arkansas for Med. Sciences, Little Rock - Gene-loaded dendritic cells kindle a response to breast cancer antigens

Univ. of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Reports add new data to glycemic control research

Univ. of California, Davis - Measurements from large study can be used as norms for comparison

Univ. of California, San Diego - Simple intervention encourages sun protection behaviors

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Atherogenic effects of alcohol use outweigh benefits in young people

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Circulating activators of PPAR are reduced in preeclamptic pregnancy

Univ. of London College Science Tech & Med - Everolimus and basiliximab allow CD4+ CD25+ cells to be effective

Univ. of Med. & Dentistry of New Jersey - Acetaminophen, when taken as directed, is safe for patients with liver disease

Univ. of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas - Ca_V 1.3 L-type calcium channels examined, association with Shank reported

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - Reports add new data to schistosomiasis research

Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil - Myoepithelial cell markers in salivary gland neoplasms identified

University Clinic for Nuclear Med., Austria - Marker for new blood vessel formation in tumors discovered

University College London - Peptide dendrimers offer versatile nucleic acid delivery

University College London - Public policy should address the social factors behind ill health

University College London - Utility of albumin dialysis reviewed

University Hospital Heraklion - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of gastroenterology

University Hospital of Nice - Infection rate appears higher with multifilament polypropylene mesh sling

University Medical Center of Utrecht - Inflammatory bowel disease studied, role of hyperhomocysteinaemia clarified

University Nacl Cordoba - PLAP linked to T. cruzi invasion of diabetic placentas

University of Arizona - Hypoxia/aglycemia studied, role in expression of occludin and actin clarified

University of Birmingham - Review condenses data on circulating endothelial cells

University of Bologna - Results underline importance of selenium dietary intake

University of Brescia - Fibroblast growth factor 2 upregulates p12 in endothelial cells

University of British Columbia - PUMA expression may be prognostic marker for human melanoma

University of British Columbia, Vancouver - AMPK-mediated recruitment of LPL could be response to ensure fatty acid supply

University of California San Francisco - Researchers examine palatability encoding in their study of obesity

University of California, Davis - Sexual prejudice significant predictor of false beliefs about HIV transmission

University of California, Davis - Use of HAART and other factors increase oxidative damage

University of California, San Diego - cAMP-dependent protein kinase analyzed, allosteric network revealed

University of California, San Francisco - Apex-sparing pattern may be a unique form of neurally mediated cardiac injury

University of California, San Francisco - Tobacco industry cast doubt on link between smoking and p53 mutations

University of California, Santa Barbara - Amyloid beta-protein studied, monomer structure and early aggregation clarified

University of Cambridge - Si-HA films are good candidates when rapid bone apposition is required

University of Cambridge - The notion of venous return may lead to errors of clinical practice

University of Cambridge - Uric acid's role as predictor of heart disease questioned

University of Canterbury - Women with eating disorders manipulate their experience of emotional states

University of Chicago Hospitals - Divergent phenotype in malignant soft tissue cancers might complicate diagnosis

University of Cincinnati - Dog ownership is associated with less wheezing during the first year of life

University of Cincinnati - New findings in the area of cardiac hypertrophy detailed

University of Cincinnati - Renal tubular cell apoptosis in glomerulosclerosis studied, factors clarified

University of Cincinnati - Stricter standards needed to protect children from industrial chemicals

University of Cologne, Germany - Fibromodulin used as a novel tumor-associated antigen in leukemia

University of Complutense Madrid - Researchers look to microencapsulated 5-fluorouracil for drug administration

University of Connecticut, Farmington - Study examined adenosine receptors in resveratrol preconditioning

University of Copenhagen - Iron supplementation (40 mg/day) after 13 weeks gestation prevents deficiency

University of Copenhagen - New type of involuntary mouth, lip-muscle movement diagnosed

University of Duisburg-Essen - Novel bisphosphonate may reduce particle-induced osteolysis with one dose

University of Erlangen-Nurnberg - Cytoprotective TNF-alpha-inducible proteins identified in mouse liver

University of Essen - Serum procalcitonin could be a marker of low-grade inflammation and CV disease

University of Fed Sao Paulo - Decreased cytomegalovirus infection reported after antilymphocyte therapy

University of Florence - Digital data are easy to handle and can be compressed without alteration

University of Florida - Scientists discover that host cell lipids facilitate bacterial movement

University of Freiburg - Phagosomal elemental concentration change by M. tuberculosis Mramp described

University of Genoa - Sublingual immunotherapy safe in children under 5

University of Glasgow - New self-help technology set to combat eating disorders

University of Helsinki -  Fusobacterium nucleatum studied, role in collagenase production revealed

University of Hospital Gasthuisberg, Louvain - Rare case of post-irradiation sarcoma after external beam radiation therapy

University of Idaho -  S. aureus cidABC and lrgAB operons studied, expression clarified

University of Illes Balears - Sensitivity of adipose tissue to sex hormones is depot-dependent

University of Illinois - All patients should receive beta-blockers before and after open heart surgery

University of Illinois - Leucine reduces the duration of insulin-induced PI 3-kinase activity

University of Illinois - Researchers look into bone marrow-repopulating cells while examining IM

University of Illinois - T cell receptors can be generated by mutations in CDR1, CDR2 or CDR3

University of Illinois, Chicago - Study of genomic DNA leads to new advances

University of Kentucky - PPAR gamma has potential as a new therapeutic approach to restenosis prevention

University of Kiel, Germany - Case of acromegaly caused by pituitary adenoma discussed

University of Lancaster - Stories of cancer pain shared

University of Leeds - Prosthesis characteristics with influence on UHMWPE bearing wear rate identified

University of Liverpool - Brain research to help in fight against cardiovascular disease

University of Liverpool - Microbiologists discover how food poisoning E. coli O157 became so toxic

University of London - Placental trophoblasts don't set up correct cytokine response in preeclampsia

University of London Kings College Hospital - Scientists reveal new technique for analysis of human intrahepatic lymphocytes

University of Mainz - Reengineered T cells acquire tumor-specific reactivity

University of Manchester - Wound healing studied, variable impairment in collagenase-resistant mouse shown

University of Maryland - 5F 203 induces NF-kappa B activity in drug-sensitive breast cancer MCF-7 cells

University of Maryland - Scientists study E. coli virulence genes in an in vitro model of infection

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - Hepatitis B genotype D often causes acute liver failure

University of Milan - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

University of Nebraska - Researchers examine vaccine strategies against MUC1-expressing tumors

University of Nebraska - Researchers' work adds to diabetes pathogenesis body of knowledge

University of New South Wales - Image analysis technique may improve prosthetic visual function

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne - TLI is an appropriate immunosuppressive therapy for progressive BOS

University of Oslo - Disappearance of inhibin A and B in serum predicts approaching menopause

University of Ottawa - Scinderin analyzed, role as an actin molecular switch determined

University of Oxford - Researchers present system to investigate CD4-dependent anti-tumor mechanisms

University of Oxford - Review summarizes fibroblast origin and identity

University of Padua - p66(Shc) gene expression in PBM may be useful to measure oxidative stress

University of Palermo - Alemtuzumab immunotherapy reactivates hepatitis B virus infection

University of Paris - Modeling approach shows impact of HIV mutations on immune system

University of Paris 5 - Reports describe recent advances in diabetes therapy research

University of Pennsylvania - EPEC and EHEC adhesion and motility studied, protein dynamics revealed

University of Pennsylvania - Mouse study suggests link between estrogen excess and thrombotic fetal loss

University of Pennsylvania - Percutaneous device closure of interatrial septal defects evaluated

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia - HIV-1 Vpr inhibits maturation and activation of macrophages and dendritic cells

University of Perugia - Prophylactic use of progesterone in preterm labor needs more study

University of Pittsburgh - Blacks less likely to get expensive, newer heart treatments

University of Pittsburgh - Cancer patients with viral hepatitis benefit from hepatic artery chemotherapy

University of Pittsburgh - For women with PPROM benefits of delivery outweigh risks after 34 weeks

University of Pittsburgh - New research in the area of Alzheimer disease detailed

University of Pittsburgh - Reports advance knowledge in statins research

University of Regensburg - Studies describe new findings in transplant medicine research

University of Rochester - Rituximab is a promising therapy for refractory autoimmune diseases

University of Rome La Sapienza - Recent findings in osteoporosis described

University of Rouen - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer

University of Saarlandes Clinical Center - Hepatitis C virus protein mutations fuel antiviral resistance

University of Salamanca - Beta-amyloid peptide examined, role in synaptic transmission revealed

University of Salamanca - New findings in the area of osteoporosis described

University of Sao Paulo - Method used square wave voltammetry for quantitative determination

University of Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos - Expression system provides hydrophobic peptide from HIV-1 p24 protein

University of Sassari - Molecular mechanisms of Fenretinide clarified

University of Science & Technology China - Researchers study possibility of recombinant human prolactin for immunotherapy

University of Sheffield - Findings in breast cancer provide new insights

University of Shizuoka - Glucose transporter examined, distribution and role in injury recovery shown

University of South Dakota - Nonsurgical options available to treat HPV-related disease

University of Southern California, Los Angeles - Posttraumatic growth occurs in majority of persons 1+ years after HIV diagnosis

University of Surrey - Study evaluates impact of online health on GPs' roles

University of Texas - Researchers shed light on the mechanisms of lipotoxic cardiomyopathy

University of Tokushima - Researchers identify muscle-type CPTI and characterize its gene structure

University of Tokyo - Gastroenteritis outbreak associated with group A rotavirus/genogroup 1 sapovirus

University of Toronto - Article provides overview of the composition of the cardiac extracellular matrix

University of Utrecht - Research add new data to drug delivery body of knowledge

University of Washington - Barriers to patient self-testing of prothrombin time in U.S. identified

University of Zagreb - Honeybee products may help control tumor growth

University of the Sacred Heart, Rome - Endothelin-1 levels were higher in patients with transient myocardial ischemia

Universit-tsmedizin Berlin - Staging in colon cancer optimized by using sentinel lymph node biopsy

Uppsala University - Scientists investigate viral infection during Type 1 diabetes development

VIASYS Healthcare Inc. - Medical technology company announces the acquisition of Micro Medical Ltd.

Vanderbilt University - VUMC researchers find drug-resistant bacteria MRSA a growing threat

Varian Medical Systems - U.S. FDA grants 510(k) clearance for applicator for brachytherapy treatments

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Reports describe recent advances in virology research

ViaCell, Inc. - Companies announce collaboration on diabetes-focused stem cell studies

VirtualScopics, LLC - Developer's image-related biomarkers, systems to be used in clinical trials

VistaCare, Inc. - Hospice care provider amends stockholder rights plan

Washington Cancer Inst., Washington, DC - Update on agents utilized for perioperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy

Washington State University - Gene expression during murine embryonic gonad development characterized

Washington University, St. Louis - Mutations in the tumor suppressor INK4A linked to melanoma

Weill Cornell Medical College, New York - Key enzyme is secreted by heart mast cells

Weizmann Institute Science, Rehovot - Tuftsin-AZT inhibits HIV RT and augments host immunogenic cell function

Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot - Recombinant viral capsids are efficient oligonucleotide delivery vehicles

Western Media Group Corporation - Information technology companies enter technology services agreement

Wholefood Farmacy Corp. - Health and wellness products company announces retirement of shares

Wishard Memorial Hospital, Indianapolis - Pharmacodynamics of CYP3A inactivation by HIV protease inhibitors determined

Wolters Kluwer Health - Medical information provider adds SNOMED-CT mapping file to master database

World Bank, Washington - Parental mortality from AIDS decreases primary school attendance in Tanzania

WorldCare Inc. - Arab Health 2005 Award for use of international healthcare partnership announced

Xoft, Inc. - Localized radiation treatment directly to site improves cancer treatment

Yale University - Methionine aminopeptidase 2 inhibitors cut off cancer growth in mice

Yale University - Recent studies add new data to cancer therapy research

Yale University - Study sought to characterize patterns of care for lipid testing and management

Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. - Pharmaceutical firms reorganize post-merger

Yokohama City University, Kanagawa - Adipose differentiation-related protein shows clear-cell renal cancer status

aaiPharma Inc. - Company announces delay in 10-K filing, noncompliance with NASDAQ requirement

dj Orthopedics, Inc. - Medical device company acquires stock business of Superior Medical Equipment