Physician Law Weekly

New York University - Recent studies add new data to gynecology research

New York University - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of oncology

Nexen Inc - Energy and chemicals company appoints new chair of board

Novazone - Food safety company closes financing, adds to management team

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma company reports first quarter financial results

Novozymes - Biotech company announces 5% increase in first quarter sales

OXiGENE Inc. - Cancer and eye disease pharma company reports first-quarter results

Office of Statewide Health Planning and Dev. - Report offers heart bypass surgery mortality rates and health quality ratings

Ohio State University - Effect of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma agonists examined

Ohio State University - Survivin splice variants regulated balance between proliferation and cell death

Okayama University - Braised chop suey causes Clostridium perfringens foodborne outbreak

Okayama University - Brn-3a deficiency analyzed, effect on primary ganglion nociceptors revealed

Oklahoma State University - Cellular genes identified in response to A. phagocytophilum infection

Omeros Corp. - Biopharmaceutical hires VP pharmaceutical operations

Ontario Cancer Institute - Metalloproteinase inhibitor studied, role in hepatocyte cell cycle shown

Oracle Corporation - Pharma companies using information technology to meet regulatory requirement

Oregon Center for Nursing - Nursing workforce conference held in Portland, Oregon

Ortho Biotech - Bortezomib injection for treating multiple myeloma gets E.U. marketing approval

Orthovita, Inc. - Orthopedic biomaterials developer announces financial results

Osaka Center for Cancer & Cardiovascular Diseases - Preoperative treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma with radiation succeeded

Otis Spunkmeyer, Inc. - Baker removes transfats from cookie dough line

Outpatient Imaging Affiliates, LLC - Imaging company announces partnership with University of Texas physician group

Oxonica - Technology company introduces UV filter

PROActive Heart Health - Risk assessment may help decrease the hefty price of heart disease and stroke

PacifiCare Health Systems, Inc. - Consumer health organization reports financial results

Pacific Northwest Natl. Lab - Earth's surface is brightening

Paradigm Medical Industries, Inc. - 510k filed with FDA for ultrasound biomicroscope, company financials reported

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. - Maternal-fetal and newborn care company acquires Oklahoma physician group

Pedro Kouri Tropical Medicine Institute, Havana - Dengue 2 virus E gene sequence conserved from different times during epidemic

Perrigo Company - Over-the-counter pharmaceutical company announces approval for Naproxen tablets

Personnel - Centene elects Tommy G. Thompson to board of directors

PharMetrics - Market research company launches combination therapy market intelligence module

PhereSys Therapeutics Corporation - Therapeutic apheresis company establishes Chicago and Minneapolis operations

Plexus Corp. - Technology company reports financial results

Point Therapeutics, Inc. - Desired tumor response achieved in phase 2 non-small cell lung cancer trial

Policlin University of G Martino, Messina - Inflammatory marker levels may indicate diabetes, IR in women with GDM history

Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane - Intraoperative US-guided excision of nonpalpable lesions is safe, efficient

Principal Financial Group - New migraine program supports members, mitigates effect of chronic disorder

Protedyne Corporation - Automation provider selects director of scientific applications

Purdue University, West Lafayette - IDVC algorithm determines 3D strain state inside largely deformed collagen ECMs

Quigley Corporation - COLD-EEZE maker reports financial results

Rand Capital Corporation - Venture capital firm reports financial results, re-elects board members

Rayovac - U.S. CDC revises insect repellent recommendations

Reed Exhibitions - Pharma facility of the year announced

Regal One Corporation - Financial services firm to invest in SuperOxide Health Sciences

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma company presents data from VEGF Trap and IL-1 Trap studies

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - VEGF Trap shows potential for the treatment of neovascular eye diseases

Regulon AE - Researchers report on Lipoplatin pharmacokinetics, toxicity

Roswell Park Cancer Institute - Studies describe new findings in HIV/AIDS vaccines research

Royal Free & Univ. College Medical School, London - Strategic measures would increase hepatitis B vaccine coverage among youth

Royal Free University College London Hospital - Reduced intensity ASCT feasible for low-grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma in elderly

Royal Philips Electronics - Motiva interactive healthcare platform receives Medical Design award

Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal - Vitamin D acts as a bone-forming agent, preventing bone loss

Ruhr University of Bochum - The efficacy of BILN-2061 falters against hepatitis C genotypes 2 and 3

Ruhr-Universitat Bochum, Germany - Mutated gene causes serious heart disease in newborns

Sapporo Medical University - Partial CB suitable for use in descending thoracic aortic aneurysm repair

Scripps Research Institute - Bacteria may play an active role in their own evolution

Secure Computing Corporation - Healthcare services company selects provider of secure connections systems

Seoul National University - Triterpenoid studied, effect on matrix metalloproteinase expression shown

Shaar Meashe Mental Health Center, Hadera - Nondisease related aspects of patients' temperament affect quality of life

Shiga University of Med Science - Glycoprotein C-negative syncytial HSV mutants are pathogenic

Shonan Kamakura General Hospital - Occult coronary artery stenosis common at start of renal replacement therapy

Siemens Medical Solutions - Prototype area-detector volume CT scanner evaluated at Massachusetts hospital

Sierra Health Services Inc. - Health services company reports first quarter 2005 earnings

Sisli Etfal Training & Research Hosp., Istanbul - Reports describe recent advances in obstetrics research

Skinvisible, Inc. - Antimicrobial hand sanitizer company expands N. American market, distribution

Solexa, Inc. - Gene-focused company signs agreement for $32.5 million private equity financing

SonoSite, Inc. - Producer of hand-held ultrasound devices reports first quarter growth

Southern Illinois University, Alton - Oral health care providers must understand CV disease

Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. - Maker of medical pressure management devices reports Q2 2005 fiscal results

St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis - ABCG2 has role in regulating PPIX levels during erythroid differentiation

St. Jude Children's Research Center - Giving children access to drug trials is crucial, clofarabine approval shows

St. Louis University - Intermedin has potent actions within the central nervous system

St. Thomas' Hospital, London - Causes of posterior capsule opacification in polyacrylic IOL identified

Stanford University - Adolescents not receiving health counseling

Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Clinical stage anti-cancer compound from Bristol-Myers Squibb acquired

Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon - Glucagon-like peptide analyzed, properties and pharmacokinetics reported

Symbion, Inc. - Surgery center organization announces first quarter financial results

Taipei Medical University - Myofibrillar proteins studied, detection technique described

Takeda Pharmaceuticals North American Inc. - New data illuminates research in diabetes therapy

TargetRx - Pharmaceutical marketing company announces $15 million in funding

Tenet Healthcare Corporation - Sowa, Terry named chief executive officers of Louisiana, Mississippi hospitals

Texas Tech University - Tumor antigen induces rejection of spontaneous metastases

The Immune Response Corporation - Study results demonstrate drug may stabilize CD4+ counts in HIV patients

ThermoGenesis Corp. - Two European CryoSeal fibrin sealant clinical trials presented at conferences

Tianjin University - SMA model accurately describes ion exchange equilibrium of protein

Tokyo Medical & Dental University - Screening of DNA copy-number aberrations in gastric cancer conducted

Trimeris, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company focused on viral disease reports Q1 2005 results

Tufts University, Boston - Epidermal cell differentiation studied, regulation of signaling clarified

Tufts University, Medford - Macroporous protein scaffolds used for bone tissue engineering

Tulane University - Malnutrition benchmarked in world's developing regions

Tumor Biology Center, Freiburg - Angiopoietin-2 subverts endothelial stability via an autocrine loop mechanism

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Depression increases mortality among persons with diabetes

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Pathogenic avian influenza viruses found in live bird markets in Hanoi

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Social support affects health-related quality of life among older adults

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC adopts new repellent guidance for upcoming mosquito season

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Diethanolamine measured in shampoo containing fatty acid diethanolamide

U.S. National Institute of Mental Health - Neuropeptide Y and galanin analyzed, varying anxiolytic-like actions revealed

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Leptin treats steatosis in the livers of patients with lipodystrophy

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Role of endocytosis in vaccinia enveloped particles formation reported

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Rotavirus nonstructural protein studied, effect on innate immune response shown

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Women/Hispanics/disabled/low income report higher fatigue with HIV/AIDS

U.S. Natl. Institutes of Health - Excess oxygen worsens lung inflammation in mice

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. - Nutritional, care products company authorizes $10 million share repurchase plan

Unicity International - Fiber supplements may lower cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetics

Univ. Autonoma Metropolitana Unidad Iztapalapa -  Ibervillea sonorae root extracts possess hypoglycemic effects

Univ. Institute for Clinical Research, Montpellier - Calcium dobesilate discourages choroidal angiogenesis in diabetes models

Univ. of California, Irvine - Nicotine affects brain metabolism in women differently than men

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Hypertension genes are genetic markers for insulin sensitivity

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Leptin alters brains, may ease cravings of people with obesity gene

Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Scientists pinpoint region of autism gene on chromosome 17

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Antibody gains rapid access to integrin overexpressed on tumor vessel lumina

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of hematology

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Targeted aquaporin-1 gene disruption impairs cell migration and angiogenesis

Univ. of California, San Francisco - Viral variants abound in patients with primary hepatitis C virus infection

Univ. of Southern California - Previously blind patients detect light, identify objects with retinal prostheses

Universal Health Services, Inc. - Hospital company reports 34% first quarter diluted EPS growth

Universidad Complutense, Madrid - Reports add new data to insulin resistance research

Universidad Nacional Autonoma, Distrito Federal - Recent advances made in steroidal antiandrogens and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors

Universite Paul Sabatier - Messages of fat cells define new approaches to treat obesity

University Clinic Tubingen - Antiangiogenic gene therapy treats tumors in hepatocellular carcinoma models

University Clinical Center, Bonn - Platelet activation heightened in patients with heart assist devices

University College London - Ureidopyrimidinones with functionalizable p-aminophenyl group developed

University Federal Rio Grande Sul, Porto Alegre - GH response in lean patients may be related to altered insulin sensitivity

University Hospital Center of Rebro, Zagreb - Simple calibration method developed for Ru-106-Rh-106 eye applicators

University Hospital Clinic, Valencia - Small-size Sorin Slimline and St. Jude HP prostheses compared

University Hospital Duesseldorf - Patients with metabolic syndrome could benefit from RNA interference

University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main - Lack of patient knowledge about their medication is precarious

University of Alabama - Atherosclerotic plaques' nature of cholesterol mobilization clarified

University of Alabama - Data advance knowledge in hypertension research

University of Alabama - VSV with different glycoproteins infect cells differently depending on pH

University of Alberta - Study agrees, just do it!

University of Alberta, Edmonton - Review focuses on implications of cardiomyocyte apoptosis in coronary syndromes

University of Athens - CpG islands of p15INK4B gene in childhood acute leukemia were hypermethylated

University of Bergen - Hepatic fatty acid drainage hypothesis of metabolic syndrome explained

University of Bologna - All-trans retinoic acid in polymer micelles suitable for parenteral delivery

University of Bonn - Myelin formation examined, delay in arylsulphatase A-deficient mice shown

University of Brescia - Candesartan improves small artery structure in diabetic patients

University of Bristol, Avon - Promoters show differential transgene promotion in cardiac brain stem centers

University of British Columbia, Vancouver -  Campylobacter jejuni stringent response controls pathogenesis

University of California Los Angeles - Metabolic inhibition interferes with E-C coupling

University of California Los Angeles - Patient develops multiple sclerosis symptoms after infliximab therapy

University of California San Diego - Rac deactivation by fluid shear important in stable circulation of leukocytes

University of California, San Francisco - FGFR2 and p450 oxidoreductase mutations determine phenotype

University of Cambridge - Dementia and aphasia studied, tau and alpha-synuclein inclusions described

University of Cape Town - H-89 may be a cardioprotective agent

University of Catania - Apoptosis was associated with appearance of cavities in mesenchymal tissue

University of Cincinnati - Report reviews aspects of bone marrow-derived stem cells for cardiac repair

University of Coimbra - Insulin prevent A-beta toxicity in brain mitochondria of diabetic rats

University of Colorado - Postmenopausal weight gain and LDL increase may contribute to artery damage

University of Colorado - Role of CD4+CD25^high T cells in type 1 diabetes described

University of Delaware - Quadriceps muscle function significant in differential response to ACL injury

University of Dundee - Functional muscle rapidly formed with fibrin gels

University of Durham - Solid 3-dimensional polymers grows stem cell-derived neurons

University of Dusseldorf - Study findings don't support idea of HRT-induced cognitive impairment

University of Edinburgh, Midlothian - Cancer screenings empowered patients to make informed choice

University of Edinburgh, Midlothian - Expression of splicing variant in 5'-UTR of human ERCC1 gene not cancer related

University of Ferrara - Factor VIII D1241E polymorphism associated with decreased factor VIII activity

University of Florence - Cytosolic membrane-associated carbonic anhydrase isozymes synthesized

University of Florida - Exercise in cold water may increase appetite

University of Florida - Is it true what they say about breakfast for school-aged kids?

University of Florida - Students build smaller, smarter heart pump

University of Florida, Gainesville - Treatment of metabolic syndrome challenging for pediatric endocrinologists

University of Freiburg - Major proteins antagonize VEGF receptor to control embryonic vessel formation

University of Genoa - Protein kinase C delta studied, role in human neuron apoptosis demonstrated

University of Georgia - Peptidoglycan recognition protein studied, complex crystal structure reported

University of Georgia - Vascular dysfunction of venous bypass conduits mediated by ROS

University of Glasgow - Protein may have pathophysiological role in hypertension and oxidative stress

University of Glasgow - Prucalopride acted as partial agonist on L-type Ca²⁺ current in atrial cells

University of Goettingen - Zona pellucida proteinase activity studied, embryonic differences noted

University of Groningen Hospital - Phase I trial data on topotecan/carboplatin/paclitaxel regimen reported

University of Heidelberg - Polycomb group response element examined, effect on silencing defined

University of Helsinki - Diabetes appears to rob women of usual advantage in heart disease risk

University of Helsinki - Genetic and environmental risk factors interact in development of dementia

University of Helsinki - Higher risks were associated with atenolol-based treatment

University of Ibadan - New data illuminates research in measles vaccines

University of Illinois - Activation of p53/p21(Waf1/Cip1) pathway inhibited cell proliferation

University of Illinois - Children at risk, says economist who helped assess the world's ecosystem

University of Insubria - Combination therapy improved plasma lipids in diabetic patients

University of Iowa - Salvinorin A determined in body fluids by HPLC-APCI

University of Istanbul - Colorimetric assays developed for determination of Paxil in tablets

University of Kentucky - Maternal antidepressant use appears to be safe for breastfeeding infants

University of Konstanz, Constance -  Paracoccus pantotrophus studied, nature of dissimilation of cysteate defined

University of KwaZulu-Natal -  Syzygium cordatum extract reduces plasma glucose in diabetic rats

University of Laval, St. Foy - Pre/postnatal exposure to lead alters neuromotor function in preschool children

University of Leeds, West Yorkshire -  E. coli gusBC genes analyzed, encoding of glucuronide transport system shown

University of Leipzig - G-protein coupled receptor kinase examined, thyroid expression clarified

University of Ljubljana - Data advance knowledge in cardiology research

University of London - Age at first pregnancy, parity, breastfeeding affect parenchymal patterns

University of London - Effects of typical and atypical antipsychotics on grey matter compared

University of Louisiana - Tocotrienol-induced cytotoxicity unrelated to mitochondrial stress apoptosis

University of Louisville - Cardiac stem cells delivered intravascularly improve cardiac function

University of Mainz - Relevance of opioid tolerance and dependence explored

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg - I-R induced cardiac dysfunction is associated with changes in PLD2 and PAP2

University of Marburg - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of gene silencing

University of Marburg - Studies advance knowledge in cardiology research

University of Maryland - Researchers describe findings in breast cancer studies

University of Miami - Optimal cycle lengths for resistance training determined for older women

University of Michigan - Clot drug still meets resistance from doctors wary of its risks

University of Michigan - Feedback inhibition of leptin receptor/Jak2 signaling investigated

University of Michigan - Study looks at gender differences with stroke

University of Michigan - Treat depression and chronic pain separately, researchers say

University of Miguel Hernandez, Alicante - Trimers of N-alkylglycines strongly modulated multidrug resistance phenotype

University of Minnesota - Arsenic trioxide augments effects of radiotherapy on solid tumors

University of Mississippi - Systemic arterial pressure response to Tempol therapy determined in rats

University of Montreal - Physical training reverses defect in 3-ketoacid CoA-transferase

University of Montreal - Researchers' findings advance diabetic nephropathy research

University of Nebraska - Findings describe new data in HIV/AIDS vaccines research

University of Nebraska - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of physiology

University of New Mexico - LFA-1 analyzed, domain dissociation and global conformational changes shown

University of New South Wales, Sydney - Heroin availability reduction altered client need/health response in Sydney

University of North Carolina - Human protein C inhibitor expressed in E. coli characterized

University of Nottingham - Acetaminophen use associated with asthma, COPD, decreased lung function

University of Nottingham - Drug combinations improve survival for patients with heart disease

University of Oslo - Methods of peri- and postoperative neurological monitoring reviewed

University of Oslo - Putative regulatory T cells impaired in neonates with hereditary allergy risk

University of Oulu - When medium-chain fatty acid is available, glucose oxidation remains suppressed

University of Oxford - Tyrosine depletion doesn't affect mood in recovered depressed women

University of Padua - Nitroaspirin promotes tumor eradication by cancer vaccination

University of Parma - Studies describe new findings in neuroscience research

University of Pavia - Manidipine inhibits platelet aggregation in elderly with hypertension

University of Pisa - TCDD impairs glucose-stimulated insulin secretion in pancreatic islets

University of Pittsburgh - HRT affects postmenopausal women's cardiovascular responses to stress

University of Pittsburgh - Weight loss increase skeletal muscle electron transport chain activity

University of Rochester - Valproic acid enhances gene transfer methods

University of Saarlandes Clinical Center - New findings in virology described

University of Schleswig-Holstein - Research add new data to cardiology body of knowledge

University of Shizuoka - Xanthohumol cancels lipid metabolism in hypoxic tumor cells

University of South Dakota, Sioux Falls - Data showed differential activation of PKC in hypertensive rat hearts

University of Texas, Dallas - Receptor-dependent long-term depression examined, developmental switch revealed

University of Toronto - Cell implantation may become a therapeutic option to treat post-MI heart failure

University of Toronto - Healthcare ethics practical, smart, claims U of T study

University of Toronto - Identification of genes predicts which patients will respond to treatment

University of Tubingen - Cathepsin D activity analyzed, fluorescent peptide substrates described

University of Ulm - Diabetic muscle infarction reviewed

University of Utah, Salt Lake City - Melanoma cells express elevated levels of phosphorylated histone H2AX foci

University of Utrecht - Amyloid-beta-stimulated plasminogen activation studied, effect defined

University of Vermont - Resistance training improves energy expenditure of older women with CHD

University of Vienna - Raf-1 analyzed, regulation of Rho signaling and cell migration revealed

University of Virginia - Recent findings in cancer vaccines described

University of Wageningen - Genotype mixtures that reduce general epidemics will curtail focal epidemics

University of Washington - Mouse model studied, role of protein kinase A in weight loss clarified

University of Western Ontario - CXCR4-beta 1 integrin axis mediated tumorigenesis of osteosarcoma HOS cells

University of Western Ontario, London - Study examined effect of heavy-intensity warm-up exercise on subsequent kinetics

University of the West Indies - "Sandwich" technique effective for oro-antral fistula closure

Uppsala University - Potential role of tumor macrophages in carcinoma physiology reported

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare Systems - Interleukin 1 beta studied, effects on eye movement and c-Fos protein revealed

VA Medical Center, Kansas City - High-dose selegiline reduces morphine-reinforced behavior in rats

VINCA Inst. for Nuclear Science, Serbia Montenegro - Stress analyzed, effects on specific brain protein levels revealed

Vanderbilt University - High DNA cleavage activity is characteristic of chlorella virus enzymes

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - ALK2 is sufficient to induce epithelial-mesenchymal transformation in the heart

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Blocking COX-1 slows tumor growth in mice

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - Genetically engineered mice model acquired glomerular sclerosis

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. - European cancer clinic installs linear accelerator for prostate cancer treatment

Vilnius State University - Electroconvulsive therapy alters features of P300 potential

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University - Model predicts retention of proteins during FPLC

Vision Research Foundation, Chennai - Amino acids differentially regulate insulin receptor kinase activities

VisualMED Clinical Solutions Corp. - Installation of clinical information system on track, company announces

Vitro Diagnostics, Inc. - Biotechnology company files new patent for stem cell therapy for diabetes

Vivus, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company focused on restoring sexual function reports Q1 results

Wake Forest University - Chronic estrogen sensitizes mechanosensitive afferents innervating cervix

Walgreen Co. - Drugstore chain moves pseudoephedrine products behind pharmacy counter

Warp 9, Inc. - Online sales Internet provider announces new client, Performance Nutritionals

Washington University, St. Louis - Matrix protein-myocyte interactions regulate Cx43 expression

WaveScribe International Corp. - Connecticut surgical center opts for mobile physician assistants program

Wayne State University, Detroit - PIS1 gene expression analyzed

Weizmann Institute Science, Rehovot - TNF-alpha has suggested role in regulatory activity of CD34+ cells

Wizzard Software - Speech recognition software maker proceeds with Wyoming healthcare company buy

Wright State University, Ohio - Lipoprotein abnormalities found in severely obese children

Yale University - Researchers identify molecule for detecting parasitic infection in humans

Yale University - Serious health events have substantial impacts on smoking cessation rates

Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd - Dopamine receptor agonist studied in puromycin aminonucleoside nephrosis rats

ZLB Behring - Biotherapy company announces clinical study of hereditary angioedema therapy

Zix Corporation - Secure e-communication software company selected by Georgia healthcare facility

dj Orthopedics - Orthopedics medical device company announces record first quarter results

pSivida Limited - Nanotechnology company reports quarterly cashflow, March 2005 highlights