Physician Law Weekly

Nabi Biopharmaceuticals - Biopharmaceutical company names Thomas E. Rathjen vice president of investor relations

Nabi Biopharmaceuticals - U.S. FDA grants Civacir fast track designation for hepatitis C

NanoLogix, Inc. - Nutra Pharma to purchase certain medical test-kit patents and licenses from biotech company

National & Kapodistrian University of Athens - Different subcellular localizations of ERK2 implicated in breast cancer patient survival

National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine - Study investigated effect of bacterial CpG DNA on immune system organs

National Cancer Center, Singapore - Alternative regimens boost the efficacy of hypericin-photodynamic therapy

National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of lung cancer

National Yang Ming University, Taipei - Radical surgery used to treat T1 and T2 stage colorectal cancer patients

Nationwide Health Properties, Inc. - Healthcare real estate company declares quarterly common dividend of $0.38 per share

NaturalNano, Inc. - Nanomaterials company shareholders to receive one additional share for each share held

NeoRx Corporation - Specialty pharma company signs definitive agreement for $65 million private financing

NetRegulus, Inc. - Colorado-based redevelopment authority awards technology company outsourced supplier status

NeuroMetrix, Inc. - Medical device company reports total revenues of $10.3 million for the fourth quarter 2005

New River Pharmaceuticals Inc. - U.S. FDA accepts new drug application for NRP104 as treatment for ADHD

New York-Presbyterian Hospital - A woman's waist measurement is a predictor of heart disease

NewLink Genetics Corporation - Researchers' work adds to melanoma vaccines body of knowledge

Niigata University - Antibody response to influenza vaccine is low in nursing home residents

Nippon Dental University of Tokyo - SIP1 expression could be used to prognosticate oral squamous cell carcinomas

Nippon Medical School, Tokyo - Findings in ischemia provide new insights

Nippon Medical School, Tokyo - p53 cDNA sequence mutations are introduced by a retroviral vector

Nocardia Keratitis - Topical moxifloxacin and imipenem successful in complicated case of Nocardia asteroides keratitis

Nokia - Innovent invests in Quantum Intech

Northwestern University, Chicago - BACE1 deletion rescues temporal memory deficits in Alzheimer mouse models

Nutra Pharma Corp. - Biotech company names Neil Roth acting president

NxStage Medical, Inc. - First patient enrolled in FREEDOM daily home hemodialysis study

Obesity Pathogenesis - Obesity is emerging epidemic in developing countries

Obstetrics - Overactive bladder in first-time moms diminishes in 3 months after childbirth

OculusGen Biomedical Inc. - Company focused on glaucoma acquires Pro Top and Mediking

Ohio State University - Alemtuzumab induces caspase-independent cell death in lymphocytic leukemia cells

Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine - The new agent DN-9693 alters VEGF induction of connective tissue growth factor

Omnicell, Inc. - Patient safety solutions provider names Peter Fisher as vice president of engineering

Ophthalmic Imaging Systems - Michigan health system signs contract to upgrade ophthalmic digital imaging systems

OptiMedica Corporation - Ocular disease technology company introduces new photocoagulator

Oregon Health & Science University - Research reveals complexities of obesity/cortisol interactions

Osaka University - HCV-like particles generated in different cells bind differently to target hepatoma cells

Osaka University - New findings in the area of liver cancer detailed

Osaka University, Toyonaka - Monochromatic synchrotron radiation useful in small animal cortical bone study

Ospedale Niguarda-Ca'Granda, Milan - Review examines drugs for left ventricular remodeling in heart failure

Ospedale S. Gerardo, Milan - Laparoscopic surgery used to treat pancreatic cancer

Osteoporosis - Weight-bearing regimen, calcium citrate proven to increase bone mineral density

Owens & Minor, Inc. - Medical products distributor reports revenue of $4.82 billion

PainCare Holdings, Inc. - Rehab and pain management company acquires controlling stake in Amphora, LLC

Panjab University, Chandigarh - Resveratrol, a polyphenolic phytoalexin, attenuates diabetic nephropathy in rats

Pediatric Ambulatory Clinic, Zerifin - Sibutramine may help achieve short-term weight loss in morbidly obesity adolescents

Peninsula Medical School, Plymouth - Glucose transporter polymorphisms may increase susceptibility to clear-cell renal carcinoma

Pennsylvania State University - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of pertussis vaccines

PerkinElmer, Inc. - Medical equipment company licenses placental protein 13, a biomarker for preeclampsia

Personnel - Accuro Healthcare Solutions names Patty Reupke senior VP of marketing

Personnel - Alan Ross named senior VP, human capital management, of TriZetto Group, Inc.

Personnel - Walgreens names William M. Handal senior vice president of eastern store operations

Pharmacopeia - Biotechnology Council of New Jersey's board of trustees elects Dr. Leslie J. Browne

Pharsight Corporation - Drug development software company adds staff in product training and strategic consulting services

Philadelphia Department of Public Health - Prenatal counseling on smoking cessation helps reduce tobacco use during pregnancy

PhytoMedical Technologies, Inc. - Independent 3 year study shows cinnamon can relieve diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels

Pliva - Pharma company divests AWD.pharma manufacturing plant in Dresden, Germany

Postgraduate School of Gastroenterology, Milan - A model accurately predicts severe fibrosis or cirrhosis in chronic hepatitis C

Praxis fur Pathologie, Berlin - Examination of antiestrogens as treatment for advanced prostate cancer advocated

PreViser Corporation - Delta Chakir to market oral disease risk assessment software to dentists and insurers in Israel

Prefectural University of Kumamoto - Dietary protein type and fat level can augment body fat-reducing activity of CLA in rats

Primus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Prescription product with nutritional components for osteoarthritis introduced nationally

Procter & Gamble Company - Consumer products company announces earnings per share of $.72 for quarter

Prostate Cancer - High-risk black men in U.S. least likely to be screened for prostate cancer

Protemix Corporation - Biopharma company elects Jean-Pierre Millon as chairman of the board

Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Provectus receives fourth pharmaceutical patent for anticancer agents

Quest Diagnostics - Diagnostics company reports net income increased to $130 million

RehabCare Group, Inc. - Physical therapy company interim CFO Mark A. Bogovich resigns

Research & Markets - Promotion "arms race" looks set to continue for the foreseeable future

Research & Markets - Report on drug withdrawal in U.S. notes effect on selective COX-2 inhibitor market

Research & Markets Ltd. - Market report says 2006 launch of cancer vaccine to prevent human papillomavirus expected

Retina Foundation of the Southwest, Dallas - Unilateral IOLs improve visual acuity development after pediatric cataract removal

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharma company receives milestone payment from Merck for ubiquitin ligases research

Rite Aid Corporation - Drugstore chain reports 0.9% same store sales increase for January 2006

Rockefeller University, New York - Leptin secretion a strong predictor of long-term body fat accrual on a high-fat diet

Rose Moss Laboratory for Parkinson & Neurodegenerative Diseases, Los Angeles - Ataxin-2 is not critical in development or adult survival, but leads to adult-onset obesity

RoundTable Healthcare Partners - Private equity firm acquires majority interest in Bioniche Pharma Group Limited

Rovigo General Hospital - Novel steerable lead placement catheter enables direct His-bundle pacing

Royal Free and University College Medical School, London - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of diagnostics

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University - Rosiglitazone restores AMPK signaling in muscle of insulin-resistant obese rats

Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath - Cannabis-based Sativex effective for rheumatoid arthritis pain relief

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney - Cyclosporin monitoring improves therapy in early and late stages post-transplantation

Royal Veterinary College - Deer antlers may reveal role for stem cells in organ renewal

STERIS Corporation - Healthcare company announces transfer of manufacturing part of Erie operations to Mexico

STERIS Corporation - Healthcare, life sciences company reports Q3 2006 revenue increase of 5% to $287.5 million

Saint Louis University - Many emphysema patients would find lasting benefit from lung surgery

Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla - Functional human embryonic stem cell-derived neurons develop in mouse brain

Sanofi-Synthelabo Recherche, Toulouse - SR58611A improves wound healing in diabetic animal models

Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company regains Nasdaq compliance

Schering-Plough - U.S. FDA grants fast track designation to investigational oral HCV protease inhibitor

Schering-Plough Corp. - European Medicines Agency CHMP recommends approval of Remicade for ulcerative colitis

Schick Technologies, Inc. - Imaging technology company reports Q3 2005 revenue up 31%, net income up 37% over year ago

Scripps Research Institute - Protein found to control tumor growth in certain breast cancers

Shiga University of Medical Science - mTOR signaling inhibition with rapamycin eases renal hypertrophy in early diabetic mice

Shwartz Center for Nutrition & Metabolism, Cleveland - PLA2 activation is linked to generation of placental lipid signals and fetal obesity

Siemens Medical Solutions - Organizations team to create multistate network to exchange health information

Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok - Gastroesophageal reflux disease is most common esophageal disease associated with noncardiac chest pain

Skin Cancer - Harmful effects of sunlight outweigh benefit of vitamin D production

Skinvisible, Inc. - Company receives second U.S. patent protecting polymer composition of delivery vehicle

Social Security Mexican Institute, Mexico City - Endometrial thickness in breast cancer patients is not associated with tamoxifen

Solexa, Inc. - Genomics company granted European patent on use of single molecules for DNA analysis

Somanetics Corporation - Maker of blood oxygen monitoring system files registration for public equity offering

Somanetics Corporation - Somanetics reports record net revenues for FY 2005

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation - Licensing agreement aims to boost spinal muscular atrophy drug discovery efforts

St. George's Vaccine Institute, London - Reports describe recent advances in meningitis vaccines research

State University of Campinas - Pioglitazone decreases hyperinsulinemia in obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

Steno Diabetes Center, Gentofte - Fat distribution is strongly influenced by genetic factors in young and elderly twins

Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow - Nitinol stents effective for treatment of benign proximal tracheal stenosis

Stony Brook University - S-enantiomer of albuterol does not affect airway secretions in long-term intubated patients

Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester - Hepatitis B virus Ig-lamivudine combination protects liver allografts

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Connecticut to receive mental health state incentive grant of $13.6 million over 5 years

Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul - Socio-economically patterned access to medical care may be factor in SES and CVD relation

Sunnybrook & Women's College, Toronto - Findings describe new data in cancer therapy research

SurModics, Inc. - Drug delivery company, Donaldson launch jointly developed nanofiber cell culture product

Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS vaccines

Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore - Tuberculosis modestly increases T-cell proliferation in the absence of HIV

Technical Research Center of Finland - Site-directed immobilization of antibody fragments allows detection of C-reactive protein

Technical University of Dresden - Bone chips are suitable for culturing high numbers of differentiated osteoblast-like cells

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Final results of merger consideration regarding acquisition of Ivax announced

The Foundation for the Mid South - Foundation receives grants from The Baxter International Foundation to help with disaster recovery

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. - Natural and organic products company reports record Q2 2005 sales up 10% from year ago

Thoraxklinik Heidelberg - Endobronchial US-guided TBBX detects fluoroscopically invisible solitary pulmonary nodules

Toho University, Tokyo - NK cell-mediated cytotoxicity involves three sequential membrane impairment steps

Tokyo Women's Medical University - Schizophrenic patient's attitude toward drug therapy helps predict intervention compliance

Toronto General Hospital - Renal insufficiency remains an independent predictor of adverse outcome after PCI

Translational Genomics Research Institute - Partners form joint Center for Systems and Computational Biology

TriPath Imaging, Inc. - Oncology diagnostics-focused company reports 2005 revenues increased 26% to $68.5 million

Tripos, Inc. - IT company releases upgrades of chemistry lab software tools

Tsumura and Company -  Shakuyakukanzoto effect in diabetics may rely on descending noradrenergic neuron activation

Tufts University, Boston - Polyelectrolyte multilayer film coating suitable for oral devices

Tyco International Ltd. - Healthcare products company reports Q1 2006 earnings of 39 cents per share

Tyrolean Cancer Research Institute, Innsbruck - HPV-18 and -45 E7 proteins can be detected in cervical carcinoma biopsies

U.K. Health Protection Agency - Lack of infection control measures could lead to large-scale hospital SARS outbreaks

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Effects of storage on plasmid stability in Bacillus anthracis are reported

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Report examines prevalence of hepatitis A virus infection in U.S. population

U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Report presents results of the Expanded HIV Risk Factor Assessment Project

U.S. Health & Human Services - U.S. HHS secretary issues progress report on Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Leuprolide acetate is available as subcutaneous extended-release injection

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Nongenetic determinants operate in spontaneous clearance of HCV in hemophiliacs

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Notch ligand Delta-like 4 hinders VEGF-related endothelial cell function

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Prevalence of risky health behaviors among cancer survivors analyzed

U.S. National Cancer Institute - TRICOM vector-based cancer vaccines are focus of review

U.S. National Comprehensive Cancer Network - Cancer organization updates to several clinical practice guidelines

U.S. National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute - Paclitaxel pharmacokinetics and effect in patients with advanced cancer studied

U.S. National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases - Expression of inflammation-related genes is increased in obese Pima Indians

U.S. National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases - LgsKO mice show higher glucose tolerance and lower adiposity without fasting hypoglycemia

U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke - Monocytes foster vascular repair following brain injury

U.S. National Institute on Aging - Long Distance Corridor Walk provides valid estimate of peak VO₂ in older adults

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Adverse CV influence of low testosterone may be mediated via vascular structure, function

UPRES EA 1085, Limoges - Mechanism by which diosgenin induces apoptosis in COX-2 deficient K562 described

Uludag University, Bursa - Low-dose Botox with short electrostimulation improves poststroke spastic drop foot

Umea University - Pre-existing alterations exist in normal epithelium of patients with head and neck cancer

Umea University - p63 implicated as survival factor for tumor cells of head and neck cancers

Universita' Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan - Technique for open nerve-sparing radical retropubic prostatectomy described

Universitatsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf - Extracellular KIT receptor mutants in leukemia respond to imatinib mesylate

Universite du Quebec, Pointe-Claire - Arsenic trioxide is a novel human neutrophil pro-apoptotic agent

University Hospital Frankfurt - PTPN22 polymorphism 1858 C/T may be involved in diabetes mellitus pathogenesis in females

University Hospital of Bern - Impaired C/EBP alpha function contributes directly to AML development

University Hospital of Freiburg - Contrast ultrasound perfusion imaging is a novel diagnostic method in peripheral arterial disease

University Hospital of Geneva - Three of 8 mutations in ATV/RTV genotypic resistance score predict reduced response

University Hospital of Ulm - Mutant nucleophosmin predicted favorable prognosis in acute myeloid leukemia

University Hospital, Toulouse - Rituximab therapy is effective for cryoglobulinemia in renal transplants

University Hospitals of the Ruprecht-Karl-University of Heidelberg - Intramedullary nailing effective for unstable forearm fractures in children

University Medicine Berlin - Subcutaneous gentamycin implant does not prevent infections after loop-ileostomy closure

University Rheinisch-Westfalischen Technischen Hochschule, Aachen - Analysis of regional wall motion abnormalities shows interobserver variability

University of Aachen - Open colon surgery for colon carcinomas deemed not problematic

University of Aberdeen - Recent findings illuminate research in osteoporosis

University of Amsterdam - Nicotine downregulates dopamine D₂ receptor availability in antipsychotic drug treatment

University of Amsterdam - Study compared drug therapy regimens in antiretroviral therapy-naive adults

University of Arizona - Selective ANGII receptor antagonism raises insulin sensitivity and glucose transport rat model

University of Arkansas - Microelectrode-based impedance test provides sensitive Salmonella detection

University of Belgrade - Effect of acute crowding stress on rat brown adipose tissue metabolic function was examined

University of Bergen - Pregnancy hormones may influence rate of women with postbirth breast cancer

University of Bern - Celecoxib challenges angiogenesis and bone metastasis in tumor models

University of British Columbia - Depression is not linked to pro-inflammatory cytokine production in CAD patients

University of British Columbia - Nitric oxide scavenger AMD6221 augments cardiac response to noradrenaline in rat model

University of British Columbia - TNF receptor type 2 co-stimulates antigen-driven T cell responses in vivo

University of Calgary -  C. difficile-associated disease treatment may include blocking toxin binding to cell surfaces

University of California, Berkeley - Dendritic cells were targeted using pH-responsive microparticle vaccine carriers

University of California, Davis - Beef tallow increases linoleic acid potency in reduction of mammary tumor metastasis

University of California, Davis - New findings in myocardial infarction described

University of California, Davis - Rho kinase mediates endothelial tension development in microvascular leakage

University of California, Irvine - Study confirms that a single memory is processed in three separate areas of brain

University of California, San Diego - Neutralizing antibody responses drive HIV-1 Env evolution during recent infection

University of California, San Diego - Researchers' data advance hematology research

University of California, San Diego - Researchers' findings advance sleep apnea research

University of California, San Francisco - CD4 cells induce plasmacytoid dendritic cell activation and maturation in HIV/AIDS

University of California, San Francisco - Extended-release clarithromycin well tolerated and bioequivalent to IR formulation

University of Cambridge - Nonobese diabetic DeltaY1 animals protected from diabetes but DeltaX mice remain at risk

University of Chicago - CHF patients with reduced ejection fraction had higher mortality rates

University of Cincinnati - Studies add new findings to osteoporosis body of knowledge

University of Cincinnati - T cells require TNF-alpha to protect against Histoplasma capsulatum

University of Cologne - Data advance knowledge in apoptosis research

University of Colorado - Dexamethasone-functionalized gels induce osteogenic encapsulated MSC differentiation

University of Colorado - Doxoform suspected as a prodrug for doxazolidine

University of Colorado - Post-pregnancy tissue changes promote breast tumor metastasis

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center - Rosiglitazone improves exercise capacity in individuals with type 2 diabetes

University of Copenhagen, Herlev - Increased risk of intestinal cancer studied in patients with Crohn disease

University of Durham - Parents in England distrust safety of measles-mumps-rubella vaccine

University of Dusseldorf - Osteoblast-like cells cultured on scaffolds support bone regeneration

University of Edinburgh - Scientists identify key protein involved in cell specialization process

University of Erlangen-Nurnberg - Studies add new findings to cardiology body of knowledge

University of Florida - Genetics research may hold key to destroying cancer cells

University of Florida, College of Medicine - IL-12 associated with reduced relapse without increased incidence of GVHD after AHSCT

University of Frankfurt - Low molecular weight heparin may improve prognosis of cancer patients

University of Freiburg - Hyperforin has a direct effect on mammary tumor angiogenesis

University of Genoa - Electronystagmography improves diagnosis of pediatric vestibular disorders

University of Houston - Human-blind probes and primers distinguish dengue virus serotypes

University of Illinois - Hypertension-associated nucleotide polymorphism did not diminish treatment efficacy with irbesartan

University of Kentucky - Guidelines are released on pharmacogenetic testing for CYP450 2D6 and CYP4502C19

University of Kentucky - Platinum-based chemotherapy is efficacious in uterine papillary serous carcinoma

University of Kitakyushu - Hepatocyte culture system developed

University of Kuopio - Diabetes increases risk of heart disease, even in women without prior cardiovascular events

University of Larissa Hospital - Bilirubin might be a marker for sleep apnea syndrome and early stage cirrhosis

University of Leicester - Treatment with budesonide does not affect pregnancy outcome

University of Leipzig - Review discusses adipocytokines, adiponectin, and obesity link

University of Leipzig - Vaspin gene expression in adipose tissue may be related to obesity and diabetes

University of Linkoping - Wound compression superior to drainage for reducing blood loss after hip replacement

University of Marburg - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of stem cell transplantation

University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey - Resident physicians have low rates of influenza vaccination

University of Mediterranee, Marseille - Louse epidemic may have been major factor in French retreat from Russia Vilnius

University of Michigan - Adenovirus expressing B. anthracis antigen protects against anthrax

University of Michigan - Docking studies shed light on folate binding in cancer therapy

University of Michigan - Recent findings illuminate research in breast cancer

University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center - Ixabepilone was active in patients with hormone-refractory prostate cancer

University of Milan - Sequencing antiretroviral drugs extends the suppression of HIV replication

University of Mississippi - Researchers describe findings in leukemia studies

University of Missouri - Beta-myosin heavy chain myocytes are more resistant to power output changes during ischemia

University of Missouri - Reduced perceived control were associated with anxiety sensitivity and agoraphobia

University of Missouri - The role of insulin resistance in the cardiometabolic syndrome is reviewed

University of Modena & Reggio Emilia - Fluorouracil-based chemotherapy does not improve survival among MSI-H patients

University of Naples Federico II - HIV-1 Tat is directly involved in AIDS-associated intestinal dysfunction

University of Natural Resources & Applied Life Sciences, Vienna - Method is developed for generation of monoclonal antibody against SNEV protein

University of Nottingham - Anxiety and depression were associated with impaired work performance and safety

University of Ottawa - TSH stimulates IL-6 release from 3T3-L1 adipocytes through cAMP-protein kinase A pathway

University of Pennsylvania - 3D scaffolds compared for osteogenic differentiation potential of dermal fibroblasts

University of Pennsylvania - Missing steps of jumping-gene replication discovered

University of Pennsylvania - Phorbol ester-induced apoptosis in prostate cancer cells involves protein kinase C delta

University of Pennsylvania - Women with bipolar disorder do not have a higher rate of depressive episodes than men

University of Pittsburgh - Same-day initiation of contraceptive patch does not improve continuation rates

University of Poitiers - Human atrial cardiomyocytes express an outwardly rectifying chloride channel

University of Queensland - Cervical cancer vaccine being altered to treat genital warts

University of Rochester - Valcyte did not protect against CMV infection in liver transplant recipients

University of Rochester Medical Center - Study finds 60 new genes controlled by DNA snippet

University of Salamanca - Cardiovascular benefits of nebivolol persist long after therapy withdrawal in rat model

University of Sao Paulo State - Use of Lanz endotracheal tube lowers intubation injury in dogs

University of Sheffield - Hysterectomy may be best treatment option for placental site trophoblastic tumor

University of Sheffield Medical School - Macrophages can initiate breast tumor angiogenesis

University of Southampton - Copper could help prevent the spread of flu infections

University of Southern California - Novel device enables ab interno approach to trabeculectomy

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

University of Szeged - Pancreatic duct cell secretion may be protective against herpesvirus infection

University of Tampere - Estradiol valerate plus levonorgestrel therapy reduces plasma trans-fatty acid

University of Tennessee Health Science Center - MIRE did not improve sensation in diabetes related peripheral neuropathy

University of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas - Gut protein protects against infection, intestinal breakdown

University of Texas, Galveston - Most common HCV type grown in lab for first time

University of Tokushima - Modified surfactant stimulates IgA in response to influenza antigen

University of Tokyo - Crescent modulates Wnt signaling in early Xenopus embryogenesis

University of Toronto - Effect of obesity on insulin resistance during pregnancy may vary by ethnicity

University of Toronto - Gender differences in attitude may influence decision-making for stroke patients

University of Toronto - High-fat diets and impaired glucose regulation decrease cognitive function in diabetics

University of Tsukuba - Testicular side population cell subpopulation lacks Oct4 expression

University of Tubingen - Findings describe new data in transplant medicine research

University of Ulster - Reports add new data to osteoporosis research

University of Ulster, Coleraine - New findings in the area of obstetrics detailed

University of Valencia - VP8*fragment of the rotavirus spike protein is expressed in yeast

University of Valle - New study data support periodontitis link to increased risk of preeclampsia

University of Virginia - Imaging reveals effects of bronchodilator and airway clearance treatment in cystic fibrosis

University of Washington - Tumor size may not independently predict recurrence in endometrial cancer

University of Wuerzburg - Dynamic contour tonometry suitable for use in assessment of glaucoma severity

University of Wyoming - Cardiac contractile dysfunction in ventricular myocytes found in mouse model

University of Wyoming - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetes therapy

University of Yamanashi - HIV interacts with target cells in the genital mucosa in multiple ways

University of Zurich Hospital - HIV Tat fusion proteins reduce brain injury following ischemic stroke

VNUS Medical Technologies, Inc. - U.S. distribution rights for Medtronic anastomotic vascular surgery device acquired

VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam - Study identified human papillomavirus type for adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma

Valera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company sets pricing of initial public offering at $9 per share

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville - Media coverage on flu effective in influencing parents to vaccinate their children

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville - Respiratory syncytial virus outbreak occurred in neonatal intensive care unit

Vical Incorporated - Enrollment opened in phase 2 trial of DNA vaccine against cytomegalovirus

Virginia Commonwealth University - Prognostic value of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in heart failure is unaffected by mode of exercise

VirtualScopics, Inc. - U.S. patent issued for system to form 3D image of anatomical structures from 2D data scans

Vita-Salute University of Milan - Perioperative magnesium doesn't prevent post-OPCAB atrial fibrillation

Wayne State University, Detroit - New findings in the area of drug resistance described

William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak - Studies describe new findings in breast cancer research

Xi'an Jiaotong University - CD58 expression is related to HBV infection severity and degree of liver damage

Zhaoqing College - Oral endostatin therapy does not significantly affect colon tumors

Zhongnan Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University - Insulin upregulates angiogenic protein in regenerating livers after partial hepatectomy

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. - Orthopedic surgical products company reports Q4 2005 net sales up 6% to $848 million

athenahealth, Inc. - Online revenue cycle software for medical practices tops KLAS 2005 Report Card

eFoodSafety.com, Inc. - EPA registration for germicidal product received by food safety products company

eFoodSafety.com, Inc. - Human clinical trials commenced on citroxin 02 ingestible

eGene Inc. - Maker of genetic analyzer systems seeking North American distribution partners