Physician Law Weekly

National Cardiovascular Center, Suita - Study investigated whether adrenomedullin can predict CV mortality and morbidity

National Inst. of Public Health & Env., Bilthoven - New findings in the area of pertussis vaccines detailed

National Institute of Health, Rome - Efficacy of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors clarified

National Mental Health Association - Mental health group prepares guidelines for coping with disaster

National Public Health Institute, Helsinki - Clearance of Chlamydia pneumoniae infection in mice examined

National Taiwan University - DISA viability provides accurate prediction of post-revascularization recovery

National Taiwan University Hospital -  Salmonella drug resistance raises mortality risk in infected patients

National University of Rio Cuarto - Phenylephrine scavenges oxyidative species in photochemical tests

Nature Immunology - A new defense mechanism for keeping viruses out identified

Nature Publishing Company - Genome mining uncovers new microbial natural product

Nature Publishing Group - The timing of conscious perception is subject of new study

Neogen Corporation - Food and animal safety company adds soy flour allergen test to product line

NeuroTrax Corporation - Computerized Alzheimer assessment company establishes industry expert board

New York University - AMPA receptor trafficking analyzed, regulation defined

New York University Medical Center - Mutation rate holds promise for testing cancer risk

Niigata University - Novel myxofibrosarcoma cell line created

North American Scientific - Radiation therapy products provider reports revenues of $8.1 million

Northwestern University, Chicago - Mammalian secretory apparatus studied, calcium current modulation clarified

Norwegian Institute of Public Health - Studies add new findings to apoptosis body of knowledge

Novartis - Diovan shown to reduce cardiovascular events caused by atherosclerosis

Novo Nordisk - Pharma company donates $1 million and insulin products to hurricane victims

Novo Nordisk - South Africa-based journalist wins media prize 2005 for best writing on diabetes

Novogen - Drug discovery company subsidiary, Glycotex, to expand, board member resigns

Noxxon Pharma AG - Pharma company opens business development office in Massachusetts

Nucleis - Biotech company and RNAx announce nonexclusive comarketing agreement

Nymox Pharmaceutical - Marketing agreement signed for AlzheimAlert sale in Spain

Ohio State University - OSU studies how plants and most animals repair UV-damaged DNA

Ohio State University - Syntheses and biological activities of disaccharide daunorubicins examined

Oita University - Valsartan and perindopril in combination fight essential hypertension

Oklahoma State University -  Ixodes scapularis cDNAs protective against infestation characterized

OncoMed Pharmaceuticals - Monoclonal antibody development company raises $13.9 million in financing

Ondokuz Mayis University, Kurupelit - Novel approach facilitates prosthodontic treatment in microstomia patients

Oregon Health and Science University, Portland - Donor cell markers required to track differentiation potential of transgenic SCs

Oregon Health and Science University, Portland - Life support registry should be altered to include different applications

Orthofix International, N.V. - Orthopedic products company appoints chief operating officer

Osaka City University - Body composition linked to increase in adiponectin

Osaka University - Platelet function studied, negative regulation defined

Oulu University Hospital - Diagnostic properties of serum anti-Mullerian hormone levels studied

Oxxon Therapeutics - Positive data reported from phase II immunotherapy study in advanced melanoma

PA Early Stage Partners - Venture fund company makes seed investment in Azidex Pharmaceuticals

Pacer Health Corp. - Healthcare facility operator acquires Minnie G. Boswell Memorial Hospital

Paradigm Business Solutions - Consulting, software solutions company selected by children's hospital

Pasteur Institute - Variants of ENPP1 are associated with childhood and adult obesity

Patient Care Technology Systems - Christiana Care selects passive tracking software for Wilmington Hospital ED

Peking University, Beijing - Low-dose methotrexate tolerable and effective for GVHD patients after AHSCT

Personnel - Andrea Barthwell appointed to board of directors at Hythiam

Personnel - Blue Cross promotes Reitan to president and COO

Personnel - Douglas Cutler, MD, named regional medical director of IPC-The Hospitalist Co.

Peter MacCallum Cancer Center, Melbourne - New findings in lung cancer described

Pfizer - Study show Norvasc reduces cardiovascular death

Pharmascience - HPLC-MS method developed for determination of anagrelide in human plasma

Pharming Group N.V. - Recombinant human fibrinogen selected For U.S. Army fibrin bandages project

Pharmos Corp. - Phase I trial with cannabinor for pain initiated

Phase Forward - Data management provider announced development agreement with the FDA

Pioneer Behavioral Health - Behavioral health company offers Hurricane Katrina relief services via helpline

Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse - Knopp Neurosciences secures license to diagnostic protein biomarkers of ALS

Population Council, New York - Macaque dendritic cells can become infected by herpes simplex virus type 2

Power3 Medical Products - Proteomics company files patent application for Alzheimer diagnostic test

Prem Rawat Foundation - Foundation donates to U.N. World Food Programme to alleviate famine in Niger

Prescription Solutions - Pharmacy benefit company collaborates with Manatee County

Procter & Gamble - Antibacterial agent effect on B. cereus and B. thuringiensis studied

Progen Industries - Oncology-focused drug development company reports strong cash balance to June 30

Prostate Solutions of Arizona - Prostate cancer survivor/urologist launches screening program in Arizona

Purdue University - Humans more likely than insects to spread disease in Gulf of Mexico area

Quigley Corp. - Study results of topical compound for treating diabetic neuropathy published

RIKEN - Hsc70-interacting protein studied, attenuation of tau aggregation revealed

RTI International - Study finds obesity increases costs for employees and employers

ReGen Therapeutics Plc - Therapeutics company enters option agreement for zolpidem's new uses

Redi-Direct Marketing - Sales and marketing support services company enters alliance with Verispan

Regence Group - Healthcare plans company donates $100,000 to support Katrina relief efforts

Replidyne - Biopharma company completes $62.5 million financing, adds board member

Research & Markets - Ireland now among largest exporters of pharmaceuticals, research company reports

Research Center Borstel - DNA vaccine inhibits inflammation in mice sensitized with allergen

Respiratory Medicine - Educational program teaches parents how to manage children's asthma

Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen - Letrozole compared to endocrine therapy for breast cancer treatment

Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo - Findings advance knowledge in tamoxifen research

Royan Institute, Tehran - Sperm DNA damage and sperm protamine deficiency inhibit embryo development

Ruhr-Universitat Bochum - Rare tumors of internal auditory canal studied

Rural/Metro Corp. - Medical transport company announces contract with Orlando-area health system

Rutgers State University, Piscataway - Revised IFS-Dialysis is a reliable measure of role activity performance

SM Annunziata Hospital, Florence - VDT parameters are predictors of mortality in dialysis patients

SRA International - Information technology company announces senior executive promotions

SUNY Upstate Medical Univerity - Findings will improve interpretation of cardiac optical mapping

Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center - Obstetricians should recommend exercise during pregnancy

Salk Institute, La Jolla - HIV-1 vpr induces degradation of UNG and SMUG uracil-DNA glycosylases

Saneron CCEL Therapeutics, Inc. - U. of Minnesota signs agreement to license umbilical cord blood stem cell line

Sangamo BioSciences - Novo Nordisk and DNA proteins company announce agreement

Santa Maria Nuova Hospital, Reggio Emilia - Findings advance knowledge in colon cancer research

Sao Paulo State University - Anxiolytic estradiol treatment alters 5-HT_1A receptor function

Sapporo Medical University, Hokkaido - Risk factors for kidney cancer in Japanese population revealed

Schering-Plough Corp. - Healthcare company makes financial, product donations for hurricane relief

Second Military Medical College, Shanghai - Report describes quantitative method for measuring astragaloside IV levels

Second University of Naples - Pathogenetic mechanisms may cause hypercoagulability in uremia

Sectra Medical Systems - Digital image management system delivered to U. of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Sentillion - Identity and access management provider announces management changes

Seoul National University - Intraoperative ECG can predict durability of surgical results

Shinshu University - Full-length cDNA libraries used to develop malaria vaccines

SibTech Inc. - Targeted contrast agent for life science researchers in angiogenesis launched

Siemens Medical Solutions - Studies demonstrate efficacy of 64-slice computed tomography in cardiac care

SnF Management - Long-term healthcare services provider acquires six skilled nursing facilities

Solbec Pharmaceuticals - Grant to help pharma company, Edith Cowen University identify melanoma gene

Solvay Pharmaceutical - Treatment for advanced Parkinson disease launched in 12 new European countries

Sorin Group - Six-month clinical results of drug-eluting stent JUPITER II trial released

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals - Start of study of treatment in high-risk superficial bladder patients announced

SpinX Technologies - Bioassays technology company secures financing from life science investors

St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein - Acute type A dissection provides acceptable long-term results

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis - Highly pathogenic H5N1 viruses in ducks are a serious threat to humans/animals

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - Medical devices company pledges $1 million to rebuild Gulf Coast healthcare

St. Louis University - Patient surveillance examined after curative-intent surgery for rectal cancer

Stanford University School of Medicine - New way to assess risk of breast cancer recurrence developed

State University of New York, Buffalo - Flavonoids inhibited breast cancer resistance protein

Stone Bond Technologies - Microarray data management software company introduces LIMS automation solution

Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul - Early growth response factor-1 improves perfusion in ischemic limbs

Tecan U.S. - Liquid handler with dual handling arms introduced

TechMedia - Technology business publication for southeast U.S. to launch in January 2006

Technical University of Munich - Midaxillary approach is safe approach for atrial septal defect closure

Technion, Haifa -  V. cholerae adheres to starch granules incorporated in rehydration solution

Technische Universitat Berlin - Pharmaceutical in water treated by membrane bioreactor analyzed

Technische Universitat Munchen - Novel DES system prevents restenosis

Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center - Recent findings in cardiology described

Tel Aviv University - Wr-CRP is introduced as an alternate assay for detection of microinflammation

Temple University - Epigenetic activity silences Rb2/P130 gene in lung cancer, retinoblastoma cells

Texas Children's Hospital, Houston - Increased LV afterload is associated with decreased Doppler TI velocities

Tsinghua University - Recent findings in influenza vaccines described

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Analysis of 18S rRNA gene distinguishes Dracunculus species

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Effects of environmental agents on puberty investigated

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Multidrug-resistant Salmonella in four animal facilities reported

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of sexually transmitted diseases

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Researchers' findings advance HIV/AIDS vaccines research

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - West Nile virus infection increases with age

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - LC/MS/MS method to analyze chloramphenicol in crab meat developed

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Article demonstrates heterodimerization of beta₁ AR and beta₂ AR

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Polymorphisms in DNA nucleotide excision repair genes linked to lung cancer risk

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Replicating adenovirus-HIV vaccines are better at eliciting immunity

U.S. National Institutes of Health - U.S. NIEHS launches website for assessing environmental hazards from Katrina

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Vpr-mediated cell cycle arrest important for HIV replication and pathogenesis

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Yeast prion protein analyzed, characteristics of amyloid fibrils reported

U.S. National Society of Genetic Counselors - Genetic counselors applaud task force's addressing of cancer genes screening

U.S. VA Medical Center, Philadelphia - Pain and synovial inflammation decreased after etanercept therapy

U.S. VA Medical Center, White River Junction - Link between specialty training and mortality rates evaluated

UT Southwestern Medical Center - Lab space and long-term care provided for Katrina evacuees

United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain - Retinoic acid stimulates proliferation of gastric epithelial progenitors

United Health Foundation - Pediatrics academy, foundation join to advance evidence-based quality standards

Univ. Occupational & Environmental Health, Fukuoka - Mortality and incidence rates of stomach cancer in the JACC Study reviewed

Univ. of Texas Health Science Cntr, Houston - Researchers find human fat cells produce C-reactive protein

Univ.of Occupational & Env. Health, Fukuoka - Adrenomedullin protects cerebral endothelial cells from oxidative injury

Universidad Autonoma de Guerrero - Household cost-benefits of sustainable childhood immunization examined

Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas - Liposomal doxorubicin more effective in GI KS than in cutaneous AIDS-related KS

Universidad Nacional, Heredia - Pesticide exposure in agricultural population of Costa Rica assessed

Universidade Federal de Pelotas - Reports add new data to HIV/AIDS transmission research

University College Dublin - Data advance knowledge in diabetic nephropathy research

University Hospital Eppendorf - Aldehyde dehydrogenase activity is a marker for the quality of HSCT grafts

University Hospital, Aachen - Novel MRI system detects lymph node micro-metastases

University of Adelaide - Improved model of propofol disposition developed

University of Alabama - Outcomes after negative superficial inguinal lymphadenectomy reviewed

University of Antwerp - HPLC method optimized for lipid peroxidation and fat-soluble vitamin detection

University of Arkansas - Animal fat consumption associated with pancreatic cancer incidence

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Properties of peptide mimotopes of HIV carbohydrate antigens reported

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Research in oncology provides new insights

University of Athens - Prevalence of resistance-associated mutations in HIV patients reported

University of Barcelona - PrP(106-126) analyzed, nature of neuronal activation defined

University of Birmingham - Integrin-mediated adhesion examined, phospholipase stimulation defined

University of Bologna - HIV-1 Tat downregulates apical caspase-10/upregulates C-flip in T Cells

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

University of Bordeaux - Opiate-induced feeding studied, diurnal variation influence revealed

University of Bradford - Platelets studied, collagen regulation of guanylyl cyclase defined

University of Bristol, England - Women's socioeconomic position and heart disease risk evaluated

University of British Columbia - Effect of whole body exercise and dragon boat training on arm volume examined

University of California, Davis - Incidence of venous thromboembolism calculated in year before cancer diagnosis

University of California, Davis - Tissue vitamin E increased in response to oxidative stress

University of California, Irvine - CD93 rapidly shed from surface of myeloid cells/soluble form detected in plasma

University of California, Irvine - Dynamic motion planning developed for robotic gait rehabilitation

University of California, Los Angeles - Children sensitized to electromagnetic fields

University of California, Los Angeles - Reports describe recent advances in cardiology research

University of California, San Diego - Astrocyte phosphorylation studied, effects on cell proliferation revealed

University of California, San Francisco - Artemisinin-based regimens have reduced efficacy in highly endemic areas

University of California, San Francisco - Reports advance knowledge in stroke research

University of California, San Francisco - Signaling pathways examined, anisotropic thermal diffusion modeling reported

University of California, San Francisco - Tobacco industry weakened pesticide regulations, UCSF study shows

University of California, San Francisco - Ubiquitylation of Cdk9 By Skp2 facilitates optimal HIV-1 Tat transactivation

University of California-San Diego, La Jolla - Web-based microarray suite facilitates VAMPIRE analysis

University of Cambridge - Effect of cigarette smoking on plasma fibrinogen levels studied

University of Cambridge - Neural stem cells potential source of oligodendrocytes for myelin repair

University of Cincinnati - Cardiac troponin T increases linked to adverse cardiac events

University of Colorado, Denver - Researchers' findings advance pulmonary medicine research

University of Connecticut -  Bacillus subtilis spores examined, SpoVAD localization revealed

University of Copenhagen - Coltosol F has deleterious effects on root-filled teeth

University of Dundee - Expanding complexity of p53 discovered

University of Dundee - Researchers' data advance asthma therapy research

University of Edinburgh - Aromatase inhibitors in breast cancer treatment studied

University of Fed Sao Paulo - D-alpha-tocopherol protects renal function in rats with diabetes

University of Federico II, Naples - Study examined changes in childbearing of HIV-infected mothers over time

University of Gdansk - Oxytocin antagonist barusiban studied, molecular dynamics simulated

University of Geneva - Transdermal iontophoretic delivery of vapreotide characterized

University of Geneva Medical School - Interference with Hedgehog-Gli signaling inhibits prostate cancer

University of Helsinki - Endocytic organelle actin-mediated dynamics studied, MLN64 role shown

University of Helsinki - Orange juice interferes with atenolol absorption

University of Illinois - Colicin catalytic domain analyzed, structural and mutational studies reported

University of Illinois - Current treatment practices for carcinoma of the head and neck reviewed

University of Illinois - Herpes simplex virus studied, spinoculation role clarified

University of Illinois - MR measurements of CSF, blood flow used to study malformation

University of Insubria, Varese - Adenosine and defibrotide make great team against cardioplegic arrest

University of Kuopio - ECG-defined LA diameter was directly related to risk of CV death

University of Leipzig - Novel endoscopic suturing device doesn't improve gastroplication outcome

University of Liverpool - Antipsychotic-induced weight gain reviewed

University of Ljubljana Medical Center - Temporary catheters may be suitable for long-term vascular access

University of Lodz - Reed canary grass shows potential to neutralize toxic compounds

University of London - Ear artery myocytes analyzed, cation channel activation clarified

University of London - Release of DNA from dendriplexes encapsulated in PLGA nanoparticles

University of London Kings College - Barriers to effective communication with ovarian cancer patients identified

University of Manchester - Protein phosphorylation analyzed, site identification technique reported

University of Maryland, Baltimore - Findings in cardiomyocytes provide new insights

University of Messina - Smooth muscle examined, sarcoglycan subcomplex identified

University of Michigan - HPLC analysis of PAMAM dendrimer based multifunctional devices reported

University of Michigan - Tight junction formation examined, Crumbs3 involvement clarified

University of Michigan Health System - Genetic testing helps physicians zero in on eye disease

University of Milan - Influence of adhesive restorative materials on mutans streptococci reported

University of Milan - Long-term valve replacement with Bravo 400 stentless xenograft studied

University of Milan - Spoligotyping alone overestimates the number of recent MTB transmissions

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis - New research in the area of gynecology detailed

University of Munich - Immune globulin treatment reduces incidence, severity of CVID

University of Munster - Research in breast cancer provides new insights

University of Murcia - Estradiol protects against hypertension

University of Nairobi - Generated CD8+ cells from HIV-1+ neonates not associated with improved outcome

University of Nantes - Mechanisms of milnacipran anxiolysis elucidated

University of Naples Federico II - Hippocampal neurons studied, nature of Abeta current enhancement defined

University of Nottingham - Capicua significantly expressed in medulloblastomas

University of Nottingham - Promising therapeutic approaches to cancer vaccines reviewed

University of Otago, Dunedin - Study tested effects of aged garlic extract on endothelium-dependent dilation

University of Ottawa - Neurite outgrowth analyzed, nature of regulation defined

University of Oxford - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of oncology

University of Padua - Growth factors bolster the metastatic phenotype of alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma

University of Paris, Creteil - Suitable vein is key to making a decision to operate

University of Pavia - Effect of HA on S-phenylmercapturic acid retention studied

University of Pennsylvania - 17-AAG overcame TRAIL resistance in colon cancer cell lines

University of Pennsylvania - Increasing SUA may be a risk factor for CV disease in high-risk individuals

University of Pennsylvania - Management of head and neck plexiform neurofibromas discussed

University of Pittsburgh - Renal replacement following ARF is deadly world around

University of Rouen - Divers suffer cardiac arrhythmias

University of Sheffield - Method for nasal influenza vaccine delivery using chitosan developed

University of Siena - NiTi systems for preparation of curved root canals compared

University of South Florida - Autologous stem cells revive vessel growth in the infarcted heart

University of Southern California - Gender differences explored in percutaneous angioplasty of lower extremities

University of Southern California - Researchers' findings advance metabolic syndrome research

University of Szeged - Beta-amyloid peptide studied, co-precipitating synaptic proteins identified

University of Tennessee - Matrix Gla protein studied, vitronectin binding clarified

University of Texas Medical School, Houston - No ACE I/D, intracranial aneurysm association seen in U.S. report

University of Texas, Dallas - G protein beta gamma subunits studied, protein interaction defined

University of Texas, Galveston - Caspase inhibition increases survival of transplanted CNS-NSC in gastro tract

University of Tokushima - Kidney cell phosphate transporter studied, down-regulation clarified

University of Tokyo - Allogeneic stem cell transplantation promising treatment for NK-cell neoplasms

University of Tokyo - Cerebellum neuronal activity and plasticity studied, role of NO revealed

University of Tromso - Cisplatin chemotherapy increased risk of hypertension and weight gain

University of Turin - Tumor progression signs found absent in recurrences of resected meningiomas

University of Turku - Defb41 and Defb42 discovered in mice show antimicrobial protection

University of Ulster - (Pro³)GIP improves glucose tolerance and reduces insulin resistance

University of Utrecht Medical Center - Utility of 3-D rotational X-ray imaging reviewed

University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna - Porcine dermatitis and nephropathy syndrome studied, cytokine association shown

University of Virginia - Local immunomodulation improves osteogenesis induced by gene therapy

University of Virginia - Viral immune regulation in pancreatic islet transplantation examined

University of Washington - Trout troponin can sensitize mammalian cardiac myocytes to Ca²⁺

University of Wisconsin - Nodavirus examined, RNA replicase protein A self-interaction revealed

University of Wisconsin - Recent findings in phosphatase described

University of Wurzburg - Treatment with ATRA reverses progression-related gene expression

University of Zululand - Pumpkin seed protein isolate alleviates malnutrition symptoms

Universit-tsklinikum, Ulm - SIV and HIV-2 Nef alleles enhance viral infectivity and replication

Vanderbilt University, Nashville - A novel system for automated cancer diagnosis introduced

Varian Medical Systems - Clinical treatments begin using On-board Imager in New Zealand

Verispan - Contract awarded to provide data to U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Verticalnet - Health purchasing organization expands relationship to include new software

Vi-Jon Laboratories, Inc. - Thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer, wipes donated to hurricane victims

Virginia Mason Medical Center - Findings describe new data in vector development research

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University - Enhanced imaging techniques could improve medical diagnosis

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center - Implications of patients paying more of their medical costs examined

Washington State University - Head-shake response habituation studied, role of MAPK revealed

Washington University, St. Louis - Understanding physiology of sudden death requires knowing arrhythmia mechanisms

Weizmann Institute of Science - Vaccines against myasthenia gravis reviewed

Wistar Institute - Cancer gene MYC shown to activate gene involved in metastasis

Wockhardt - Floxacin derivative shows promise for nosocomial infection control

Wuhan University - Complement proteins with mammalian vector enhances cell protection

Wuhan University, Hubei - Dual small interfering RNA attacks hepatitis B infection on two fronts

Yale University - Association made between alcohol consumption and medication adherence

Yamaguchi University - Cytochrome P450 genes change as hepatitis C-related liver cancer progresses

Zealand Pharma - New Zealand pharmaceutical company completes international C financing round

dLife - For Your Diabetes Life - Diabetes network to collect supplies for diabetics in hurricane ravaged areas

eGene - Biotechnology company awarded patent for method of biomolecules analysis

sanofi pasteur - U.S. government buys vaccine, antivirals for potential influenza pandemic