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National Institute of Medical Research, London - Protein coded by Rv1747 gene required for normal virulent MTB infection

National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Leaders of Hope Award winners announced by U.S. National MS Society

National Taiwan University - Quercetin inhibition of iNOS gene expression is mediated by the inhibition of microglial factors

National Taiwan University Hospital - Metastatic choroidal tumors indicated terminal status of underlying malignancy and short survival time

Netherlands Institute Health Service Research NIVEL - Community network of reference laboratories developed for influenza surveillance

Neurochem Inc. - First patient enrolled in phase III trial of Alzhemed

New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services - Survey shows New Jersey men agree that postpartum depression is a major health issue

New York University School of Medicine - Researchers' data advance HIV/AIDS diagnostics research

NicOx S.A. - NCX 4016 shows insulin sensitivity improvement and systemic hemodynamics

Nonlinear Dynamics Group - Bioinformatics solutions provider announces personnel appointments to U.S. subsidiary

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System - Grant enables Long Island, NY, hospital to plan $45M research facility

Northwestern University, Chicago - Diet rich in fruits and vegetables may improve health and lower medical costs in old age

Nutra Pharma Corp. - Biopharma company signs agreement with Xinhua Finance to help open Asian marketplace

OXiGENE, Inc. - Updated trial data on therapy for advanced ovarian cancer is promising

Obihiro University of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido - Food-borne listeriosis outbreak in Japan caused by cheese

Ohio State University - ERTargetDB integrates information on transcription regulation of estrogen receptor target genes

Ohio State University - Squinting at a computer screen reduces blinking, causes dry eye

Open Text Corporation - Enterprise content management software provider launches online forum

Osteotech, Inc. - Human tissue company announces CEO Bauer will retire earlier than expected

Otto Von Guericke University, Magdeburg - Reports add new data to diagnostics research

PRESTO, Osaka - Novel method forms artificial lipid-bilayers, properties similar to those formed conventionally

Pain Therapeutics, Inc. - Trial to evaluate Oxytrex impact on physical dependency hampered by high drop out rates

Pediatric Services of America, Inc. - Pediatric home health company completes sale of pharmacy business to Accredo Health

Peking University - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of ischemia

Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co. - Pharma company CEO Robert Hennessey resigns, Jennifer Good promoted to president and COO

Personnel - Constella Group names Santo J. Costa to its board of directors

Personnel - Gentiva names John N. Camperlengo to top compliance post

Personnel - Nurse retention rate soars with peacekeeping skills learned from fighter pilots

Peter MacCallum Cancer Center, Melbourne - New chemotherapy and radiotherapy combinations used in the management of gastric cancer

Pfizer Inc - Revatio effective, well tolerated in treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension

Pharmavite LLC - Two trials presented at rheumatology meeting support use of glucosamine for joint pain

Philanthropy - Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis campaign raises more than $290,000

PolyMedica Corporation - Healthcare products company names James J. Mahoney, Jr., to board

Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin - IL-10 promoter polymorphism is not a risk factor in rheumatoid arthritis

Promise Technology, Inc. - VTrak Serial ATA (SATA) RAID external storage system now available for Kodak's RIS/PACS suite

Protein Polymer Technologies, Inc. - Biotech company announces intention to merge with Thuris Corporation

Quality Assurance - Vanderbilt University Medical Center ranks high in patient safety survey

Queensland Cancer Fund, Fortitude Valley - Occupational exposure to pesticides linked to risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma

RIKEN - Citrullination of fibronectin fosters rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis

Red Rainforest Enterprises, Inc. - Botanical-based scar cream to be sold in new packaging

Respirators Inc. - Surgical respirator provider expands product offerings in response to avian influenza

Rhodes University, Grahamstown - Aciclovir protects against quinolinic acid-induced oxidative neurotoxicity

Rice University, Houston - Breast cancer screening sensitivity increased with patient age

Roche - U.S. FDA advisory committee affirms safety of Tamiflu in children

Roche Pharmaceuticals - New European HIV treatment guidelines recommend boosted Invirase as first choice protease inhibitor

Romark Laboratories - Nitazoxanide bests standard of care for treatment of C. difficile in hospitalized patients

Roskamp Institute, Sarasota - CD40 ligation in microglia perturbs genes associated with amyloid protein

Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk - Leukocyte receptors may contribute to the expression of IFGP genes

SHL Telemedicine Ltd. - Telemedicine company reports revenues of US$21.9 million

Saarland University - Epitope from cancer testis antigen was presented by dendritic cells to CD4+ T cells

Sahlgrens University Hospital, Gothenburg - Physical activity increases cortical bone size and trabecular volumetric BMD

Saint Louis University - Lack of aspirin protection in diabetics may be related to aspects of platelet function

Salk Institute, La Jolla - Wnt signaling regulates adult hippocampal neurogenesis

San FranciscoVA Medical Center - Genetic mechanism identified that causes new arteries to grow when existing arteries are blocked

San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan - Insulin regulates p70S6k and 4E-BP1 in HUVEC/HVSMC cells and promotes atherosclerosis

Sapporo Medical University Hospital, Hokkaido - Coexpressed molecular markers identify progression risk in patients with oral cancer

Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company receives Nasdaq notice on third quarter 10-Q filing delay

Schering-Plough Corporation - Study shows addition of Integrelin to oral platelet therapy more effective at reducing inflammation

Seoul National University - Heat-shock protein 65 gene analysis differentiates Mycobacterium species

Seoul National University Hospital - Cellular factor boosts angiogenesis after focal cerebral ischemia

Sepracor Inc. - Study shows insomnia in rheumatoid arthritis patients improves with nightly eszopiclone

Shimane University - No difference in quality of life found between patients with neobladder and control population

Shinshu University, Nagano - Expression of Fas ligand by hepatic macrophages studied in fulminant hepatic failure

Shire Pharmaceuticals - U.S. FDA approves a new higher dose formulation of Fosrenol

Singapore General Hospital - Radiotherapy does not impair retro-cochlear auditory pathway function

Solexa, Inc. - Gene analysis-focused company reports agreement for $65 million private placement

Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul - Mulberry, Korean red ginseng, and banaba improved insulin sensitivity and hyperglycemia

South Korean National Cancer Center - Treatment including gemcitabine and vinorelbine is proposed for non-small cell lung cancer

Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center - Impact of gastrointestinal dysfunction studied in autistic children

Southwest China Normal University, Chongqing - Immunosensors are useful in HBV surface antigen determinations

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis - Disruption of gene interaction reported to directly contribute to schizophrenia symptoms

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis - Interferring with cells' hypoxia mechanisms may enhance solid tumor treatment efficacy

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis - Research defines role of synaptotrophin proteins in maintaining healthy synapses

St. Vincents Hospital, Sydney - Reports advance knowledge in osteoporosis research

Stavanger University Hospital - Mitotic activity index and fibrotic focus used to prognosticate invasive breast cancers

Stem Cell Research - Stem cell advocacy organization begins advertising campaign to support signature-gathering effort

Taipei Veterans General Hospital - Adenosine receptor polymorphism is not linked to Parkinson disease and schizophrenia

Taipei Veterans General Hospital - Hot flashes were linked to anxiety, depression in peri- and post-menopausal women

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company - Pioglitazone shown to reduce further heart attack risk by 28% in type 2 diabetics

Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore - Hypocortisolism observed in SARS survivors

Tanox, Inc. - Dr. Robert Bast joins scientific advisory board of Xolair developer

Targeted Genetics Corp. - Phase II trial initiated in South Africa to test HIV vaccine candidate

Tel Aviv University - Reports describe recent advances in cardiology research

Terason - Convertible laptop ultrasound imaging system launched by Massachusetts company

The BioTeam - IT company to add life science informatics system to Microsoft Cluster Server 2003

The Hague Medical Center - ConPas used as alternative to IMRT for bilateral neck treatment

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia - HO-2 gene deletion may protect striatal cells from Hb oxidative toxicity

Threshold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Cancer-focused pharmaceutical company reports $11.5 million Q3 2005 net loss

Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area - China economic development area builds industrialized base for biomedicines

Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology - Long-allele genotype of the serotonin transporter-linked gene is prevalent in centenarians

Tokyo Metropolitan Komagome Hospital - Dehydroxymethylepoxyquinomicin and tumor necrosis factor-alpha used to treat pancreatic cancer

Tokyo Women's Medical University - Pericardium-coated prosthetic annuloplasty ring lowers hemolysis risk

Tokyo Women's Medical University - p57(Kip2) is expressed in quiescent bone marrow side population cells

Toronto General Hospital - Moderate-to-severe sleep-disordered breathing may increase the risk of stroke

Transgene S.A.Press - Agreement signed to develop process, manufacture AIDS vaccine candidate for trials

U.K. Health Protection Agency - HIV prevalence increasing among injecting drug users in England and Wales

U.K. Health Protection Agency - Integrons are useful markers for epidemic strains of Acinetobacter baumannii

U.S. BioDefense, Inc. - Viral inactivation method being explored for development of bird flu vaccine

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Fourplex real-time RT-PCR assay to detect dengue viruses is developed

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Hemoglobin and ferritin are most efficient indicators of response to iron interventions

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Nucleic acid amplification tests in absence of a gold standard test are reviewed

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Reports to vaccine adverse event reporting system are used to track vaccine lots

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Resistance to antituberculosis drugs increasing in Botswana

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Septicemia is reported in nursery due to contaminated flush solutions

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Efficacy of heartworm preventive products was evaluated at U.S. FDA

U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - Researchers' findings advance imaging research

U.S. National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases - Combinations of antibodies to vaccinia virus proteins protect against respiratory challenge

U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse - Medications show effectiveness in reducing drug use in addicted patients

U.S. National Institutes of Health - HCV monoclonal antibodies against E2 glycoprotein possess neutralizing activity

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Hybrid capture 2 assay proves more sensitive than PCR assay for HPV DNA testing

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Problems and potential reforms of patents-based drug development process are reviewed

U.S. Veterans Health Administration - U.S. VA Researchers propose new evaluation of diabetes care

ULB, Brussels - Social stigma of tuberculosis causes patients to hide condition, which leads to depression

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - Patients with atypical bulimia nervosa and BED may display fewer comorbidities and symptoms

Universite Laval, Quebec City - Diet-induced weight loss accelerates onset of negative allesthesia in obese women

University Campus Bio-Medico, Rome - Paraoxonase gene variants are associated with autism in North America

University Clinic of Schleswig-Holstein - Gender and surgery type influence quality of life assessment after rectal surgery

University College London - Cardiac arrhythmia common in older patients

University College of Cork - Silicon based signal generation and detection system allows monitoring of DNA hybridization

University Hospital of Bern - Guidelines for computed tomography dose reduction in children discussed

University Hospital of Essen - Dark-lumen magnetic resonance colonography used to diagnose patients with suspected sigmoid diverticulitis

University Hospital, Syracuse - Gastrointestinal malabsorption leading to malnutrition and weight loss is reviewed

University Medical Center Groningen - LXR activation decreases blood glucose but does not affect hepatic insulin sensitivity

University of Adelaide - Two-surgeon transnasal approach allows endoscopic treatment of benign infratemporal fossa tumors

University of Alabama - Response to antigen contributes more to immunological memory than cell number increases

University of Amsterdam - Thrombomodulin mutation impairs APC generation and causes uncontrolled lung inflammation during TB

University of Antwerp - Altered tau gene regulation occurs in progressive supranuclear palsy

University of Arizona - Emotional patterns of partners and women with breast cancer are interdependent

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - IPF1 variation is linked to type 2 diabetes in African Americans but not Caucasians

University of Athens - Novel aminosubstituted xanthenones overcame multidrug resistance toward MES-SA/Dx5 cells

University of Basel Hospital - Nebulized lidocaine not suitable for use in flexible bronchoscopy

University of Birmingham - Elastase modulates endostatin production in pancreatic cells

University of Bristol - Salivary IgA plays role in host defense to Neisseria meningitidis

University of British Columbia - Understanding verbal pain expression in children can reduce immunization pain

University of California, Davis - Breast CT is more comfortable and may be better for detecting tumors

University of California, Davis - Breast tumor cell growth attenuated by conjugated linoleic acid

University of California, Irvine - Fetal hemoglobin expression is affected by loci interaction

University of California, Irvine - Research may lead to new therapies for allergic rhinitis

University of California, Los Angeles - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of statins

University of California, Los Angeles - Studies add new findings to cardiology body of knowledge

University of California, Los Angeles - Study reports adolescents traumatized by natural disasters face a high risk of PTSD

University of California, San Francisco - California study finds nerve growth capacity may be increased in spinal cord injuries

University of California, San Francisco - Promoter methylation inactivates genes in ovarian clear cell adenocarcinoma

University of California, San Francisco - Scientists use new form of microscopy to view immune cells interacting to avert autoimmunity

University of Chile, Santiago - Autologous SCT with high-dose melphalan is safe for patients with multiple myeloma

University of Colorado - Ortholog of the mammalian CBP/p300 gene increases histone acetyltransferase activity

University of Colorado - Regular aerobic exercise improves endothelial t-PA release in overweight and obese

University of Delhi - Recombinant antigens of M. tuberculosis for serodiagnosis were purified

University of Erlangen-Nurnberg - Relative cerebral blood flow measures are poor predictors of cerebral infarct size

University of Ferrara - HHV8 enhances HIV replication in acutely infected cells and induces reactivation

University of Florence - Glucagon-like peptide 1 signaling pathway is type 2 diabetes treatment target

University of Frankfurt - Studies advance knowledge in leukemia research

University of Gdansk -  Escherichia coli strains mimic a common polymorphism in the MTHFR gene

University of Geneva - Compliance and resistance to child immunization among Swiss mothers is examined

University of Geneva Medical Center - Mutant fibrinogen retention is partially responsible for congenital afibrinogenemia

University of Heidelberg - Study postulates why some cholesterol-lowering drugs cause hot flashes

University of Helsinki - Cyclooxygenase-2 is an independent prognostic factor in gastric cancer

University of Hong Kong - Aspirin resistance associated with impaired coronary flow reserve in elective PCI patients

University of Hong Kong - Mannose-binding lectin may be therapeutic in chronic hepatitis B virus infection

University of Iowa - Analysis of beta-cell function can identify lean and obese prepubertal children

University of Laval - Long-term environmental tobacco smoke exposure linked to risk of adult leukemia

University of Limerick - Single-chain Fv antibody fragment against domoic acid in E. coli is characterized

University of London Imperial College - Beijing/W strains are a distinct genetic lineage of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

University of Louisville - Recent findings in cardiology provide new insights

University of Maryland - Limiting carbonated soft drinks in schools does not significantly impact student BMI

University of Miami - Research add new data to cochlear implants body of knowledge

University of Michigan - Neuropathy therapies cannot stop progress of axonal degeneration or regrow damaged axons

University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center - New radiation treatment for liver cancer focuses on tumor not the whole liver

University of Munich - A new EF-hand containing gene may be associated with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy

University of Naples 2 - Adult dental pulp stem cells are a source of osteoblasts and mineralized tissue

University of Naples Federico II - Increased antiapoptotic protein expression increases chemical susceptibility of skin tumors

University of Navarra - Hepatitis C virus infection leads to NF-kappa B nuclear translocation

University of Navarra, Pamplona - Chromosomal deletions in B-cell lymphoma identify candidate tumor suppressor genes

University of Nebraska Medical Center - New gene chip could ehance scientists' ability to develop vaccines

University of Nebraska Medical Center - Secreted HIV gp120 proteins induce lung endothelial cell injury

University of Nevada - Stromal-based serum-free culture system supports BM and SC expansion/maintenance

University of Newcastle - Revised instrument to assess perceived needs of men diagnosed with prostate cancer validated

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne - Diabetes pathogenesis is unlikely to involve mitochondrial DNA 16184-16193 poly-C tract

University of North Carolina - Digital vs. screen mammography: Phantom object detection is not enhanced by higher resolution

University of Nova Lisboa, Oeiras -  Medicago truncatula is a promising protein production system

University of Oslo - Predisposing loci function in systemic lupus erythematosus

University of Oxford - Autoreactive CD8+ may be a new target for multiple sclerosis therapy

University of Paris 11 - Leptin infusion impaired insulin and leptin signaling in liver and hypothalamus

University of Pecs - Microchip electrophoresis provides efficient analysis of P. aeruginosa outer membrane protein

University of Pennsylvania - Melanomas contain a stem cell subpopulation that contributes to heterogeneity and tumorigenesis

University of Pittsburgh - Contaminated soil and water exposure associated with leptospirosis outbreak in Japan

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Radiologists tackle diagnosing puzzling football injuries

University of Queensland - High-throughput molecular characterization of rMAbs correlates with HPLC analysis of fluorophore labeled N-glycans

University of Queensland - RNA interference in cervical cancer produces increased sensitivity to cisplatin

University of Rome Tor Vergata - Telomerase-based approach detects natural cell-mediated cytotoxic activity

University of Santiago de Compostela - Fatty acid metabolism in hypothalamus and melanocortin system may provide obesity targets

University of Sao Paulo - Proviral DNA viral load may be diagnostic for myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis

University of Sherbrooke - Insulin-mediated reduction of NEFA is attributed to suppression of intracellular lipolysis

University of Siena - Several subpopulations may coexist in same patient with different drug susceptibility profiles

University of Southampton - Infants with high BMI and rapid growth rate are higher risk for future obesity

University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town - Chest radiograph systems suitable for surveys of tuberculosis and other lung diseases

University of Stuttgart - DNA microarray detects and identifies fungal pathogens involved in invasive mycoses

University of Sussex - Antibiotic marker cassettes for gene disruption and marker switching constructed

University of Sydney - Findings describe new data in cancer therapy research

University of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas - Overproducing leptin receptors in fat cells may play role in blocking weight gain

University of Texas, Dallas - Researchers describe findings in neuroscience studies

University of Tokyo - Engineered teeth parallels natural odontogenesis

University of Tokyo - MAPK inhibition induces parthenogenetic activation during oocyte maturation

University of Toronto - Clonal evolution of stem and differentiated cells can be predicted

University of Toronto - Study demonstrates the role of exercise, melatonin in reduced breast cancer risk

University of Trieste - MMP-9 microsatellite polymorphism is linked to carotid atherosclerotic plaques

University of Tromso - Benefits from short-term contact with general practitioner following cancer treatment assessed

University of Turin - Etoposide, doxorubicin and cisplatin plus mitotane used to treat advanced adrenocortical carcinoma

University of Utah - Reduced mitochondrial oxidative capacity impair myocardial energetics in obese mice

University of Utah - Relatives of women with lobular breast cancer linked to higher risk for breast cancer

University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna - Listeriosis outbreak in sheep associated with contaminated feed

University of Vienna - Intraoperative high-resolution ultrasound shows intraneural ultrastructure of brachial plexus

University of Washington - Novelty detector neurons allow the brain to focus on new sounds

University of Washington - Safe male circumcision procedure offered in developing countries to decrease STD incidence

University of Waterloo - Study investigated characteristics of SW-sensitive visual path in diabetics

University of Western Australia - New data illuminates research in diagnostics

University of Western Australia, Subiaco - MECP2 mutation and mortality is influential in Rett syndrome

University of Wisconsin - Controversies and interests drive 'Bioethics in action'

University of Wisconsin - Pomegranate fruit juice proposed for chemoprevention and chemotherapy of prostate cancer

University of Wisconsin - Weekly paclitaxel used to treat patients with advanced melanoma

University of Zaragoza - Recent findings in metabolic syndrome provide new insights

University of Zurich - F57 sequence-based real-time PCR detects M. avium subsp paratuberculosis in milk

Uppsala University Hospital - Postoperative blood glucose levels were linked to surgical wound infections

Utah State University - Early research shows nanoparticles may provide a feeling of satiety with less food

Utah State University - Investigators postulate a link between fruit and vegetable consumption and memory loss

VSM MedTech Ltd. - Functional brain imaging company Q3 2005 results reflect revenue growth

Valentis, Inc. - PAD-focused biotechnology company reports Q1 2006 net loss of $3.6 million

VantageMed Corporation - Healthcare software provider reports Q3 2005 revenues down 6.3% from prior quarter

Vasogen Inc. - Trial of Celacade technology in advanced chronic heart failure reaches key objective

Ventas, Inc. - Robert J. Brehl named chief accounting officer of healthcare real estate trust

Virginia Commonwealth University - Ceramide kinase may be a target for new class of anti-inflammatory compounds

Viventia Biotech Inc. - U.S. FDA grants fast track status to drug for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

Vrije Universiteit Medical Center, Amsterdam - Review proposes to treat depression in diabetics with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Wake Forest University of Medicine, Winston-Salem - Topiramate is safe and effective treatment for management of diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne - Suppressor of cytokine signaling limits autoimmune potential of antigen-naive CD8 T cells

Washington University, St. Louis - Monomolecular multimodal fluorescence-radioisotope imaging agents developed

Wayne State University, Detroit - WNV-associated focal neurological injury may occur independent of age and premorbid health

Welch Allyn, Inc. - Maker of monitoring system receives 2005 award for product differentiation, innovation

William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak - Low bone mineral density is a predictor of coronary artery disease in women

Wuhan University - Expression of scavenger receptor CD may accelerate atherosclerosis progress in diabetics

Wyeth - Effexor XR approved for the treatment of panic disorder

Wyeth Research - New findings in Alzheimer disease described

Xcyte Therapies, Inc. - Biotechnology company reports Q3 2005 net loss of $12.6 million

Xenome Ltd - Developer of peptides based on animal venoms launches U.S. presence and adds personnel

Yale University - JNK1 is essential for CD8+ T cell-mediated tumor immune surveillance

Yale University - Successful lactation is possible after breast-conserving therapy

Yale University School of Medicine - Pace of regional changes due to HRT clinical trial results may not be reflected locally

Yamagata University - Serum ghrelin concentration is reduced during interferon-alpha therapy in chronic hepatitis C

Zoll Medical Corporation - Resuscitation devices maker reports FY 2005 net income down 78% for year

Zucker Hillside Hospital - Imaging study shows abnormalities in brains of marijuana smokers and schizophrenics

bioMETRX, Inc. - Biometrics-based products company names Wendy Borow-Johnson to head subsidiary

dj Orthopedics, Inc. - Contract with GPO for nonoperative orthopedic soft goods renewed for 3 more years

ev3 Inc. - Endovascular device company subsidiary to merge with Micro Therapeutics

iVOW, inc. - Disease management services company reports Q3 2005 net loss of $504,000