Physician Law Weekly

National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan - Lung cancer TNM staging system revised

National Cancer Institute, U.S. - Cancer incidence among pesticide applicators not related to cyanazine exposure

National Cancer Institute, U.S. - Research from the United States, Italy and Germany in head & neck cancer provides new insights

National Center of Childhood Diabetes, Petah Tiqwa, Israel - Reports from Israel, Netherlands and Finland add new data to diabetes research

National Central University, Taiwan - Mathematical model developed for cell growth and diffusion in a porous scaffold

National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, U.S. - Reports from the United States add new data to HIV/AIDS research

National Institute of Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran, Mexico - Thalidomide plus dexamethasone is effective in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma

National Institute of Fitness and Sports, Japan - Research from Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States in genetics provides new insights

National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Japan - Hepatitis C virus particles produced in three-dimensional cultures

National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Japan - Highly attenuated vaccinia virus strain protects against SARS

National Institute of Virology, India - Researchers' findings from India, Germany and the South Africa advance hepatitis B virus research

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - New findings from the United States in the area of virology described

National Institutes of Health, U.S. - Over 1.6 million Americans use alternative medicine techniques for insomnia or trouble sleeping

National Taiwan University, Taiwan - Studies from Taiwan and the United States advance knowledge in cancer research

National Veterinary Research Institute, Poland - New generation vaccines extend immunotherapy possibilities in animals

Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, U.S. - Navy-Marine Corps Combat Trauma Registry is described

Nestle Research Center, Lausanne, Switzerland - Nutrigenomics may result in biomarker discovery in nutrition and health

Neurocrine Biosciences - Trial results show endometriosis pain reduced with orally active GnRH receptor antagonist

New River Pharmaceuticals - New River Pharmaceuticals meets enrollment in NRP104 adult phase III study for ADHD

New York Blood Center, New York City, U.S. - New York Blood Center experiencing blood shortage

New York State Department of Health, U.S. - Research from the United States, Taiwan and Gambia add new data to hepatitis B virus body of knowledge

New York University, U.S. - Researchers from the United States describe findings in HIV/AIDS studies

Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, U.K. - Researchers' work from the United Kingdom, United States and Greece adds to cell biology body of knowledge

NicOx - NicOx gives full details of naproxcinod Phase III plan in osteoarthritis

Nihon University, Japan - ER blood glucose in cardiogenic shock patients provides information for risk stratification

Niigata University, Japan - Researchers' data from Japan, Switzerland and the United States advance cardiology research

North Hill Publishing - Type 2 diabetes planner helps people get organized and take control

Northwestern University, U.S. - Biologists demote Southeast Asia's forest ox

Northwestern University, U.S. - Embryonic and tumorigenic melanoma pathways converge via Nodal signaling

Norwegian University of Science & Technology, Norway - Impact of gut microbiota composition on cytokine profile development evaluated in children

Norwegian University of Science & Technology, Norway - Lymphoma not linked to uracil-DNA glycosylase deficiency

Norwood Immunology - Norwood Immunology makes two appointments to board

Nouvelles Cliniques Nantaises, France - Researchers from France, Poland and the New Zealand report recent findings in angiology

NovaDel Pharma - NovaDel announces oral spray forms of Tizanidine for spasticity, Ropinirole for Parkinson disease

Novartis - Phase II data show benefits of once-daily oral multiple sclerosis therapy

Novartis - Reports from the United States, Sweden and Turkey add new data to diabetes research

Novo Nordisk - Insulin aspart intrasubject variations between injections is acceptable

NuPathe - NuPathe closes $15 million financing to support development of central nervous system treatments

Nurse Study - Work-family conflict is common among registered nurses, study shows

OSI Systems - OSI Systems reports financial results; achieved record sales of $453 million

Ocean University of China, People's Republic of China - Tilapia controls algal blooms in eutrophic waters

Ohio State University, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, Germany and Australia report details of new studies and findings in the area of leukemia

Ohio State University, U.S. - Researchers study how a change in a gene contributes to a deadly form of leukemia

Okayama University, Japan - Studies from Canada and the United States describe new findings in cardiology research

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, U.S. - Immunoglobulin diversity is maintained with age despite reduced germinal center cells in tonsils

Omnicell - Omnicell wins Start-IT magazine Technology & Business Award

Ophthalmology - Survey reveals cultural variances in vision care knowledge and practice

OrSense - Noninvasive continuous glucose monitoring system has good results in home setting

Orebro University Hospital, Orebro, Sweden - Saphenous vein no-touch harvesting for CABG provides comparable graft patency

Oregon Health & Science University, U.S. - Leukemic oncogenes identified by phosphoproteomic analysis

Oregon Health & Science University, U.S. - New findings in diabetes described from the United States

Oregon National Primate Research Center, Beaverton, U.S. - Individual physical activity differences are closely tied to body weight in an animal model

Orthopedics - Total hip replacement ceramic head fractures are associated with good revisions

Osaka City University, Japan - Gastric cancer chemosensitivity to anticancer drugs increased by trichostatin A

Ospedali Riuniti Bergamo, Bergamo Italy - Researchers from Italy, the Czech Republic and the People's Republic of China detail new studies and findings in the area of angiology

Oxigene - Oxigene to focus on CA4P for age-related macular degeneration

PRA International - PRA International names Thoelke and Powell vice presidents

Palatin Technologies - Palatin Technologies reports fourth quarter fiscal year end 2006 results

Panacea Pharmaceuticals - Panacea Pharmaceuticals presents data on novel cancer biomarker

Patient Care Technology Systems - Carondelet Health Network selects patient care technology systems' automatic tracking software

Pediatric Cancer - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society launches back-to-school program for children with cancer

Peking University, People's Republic of China - Research from the People's Republic of China, South Korea and Switzerland add new data to transplants body of knowledge

Pennsylvania State University, U.S. - Cross-priming utilizes antigen not available to direct presentation pathway

Pennsylvania State University, U.S. - New findings from the United States and United Kingdom in the area of cancer treatment detailed

PerDatum - PerDatum integrates disability guidelines to reduce cost of compensation, disability

Personnel - Adam Boyse named chief executive office of Medic Exchange

Personnel - Henry H. Beckwith re-elected to Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Florida board

Personnel - Medicexchange names sales managers and clinical applications manager to complete China team

Personnel - Valeritas builds diabetes team to market h-Patch insulin delivery system, other products

Pfizer - Court in the Netherlands upholds basic Lipitor patent, delays launch of Ranbaxy generic

PharmaGap - PharmaGap announces patent filings for lead drug; focus on clinical trials of PhGalpha1

Pharmacopeia - Pharmacopeia earns milestone payment from Schering-Plough as product enters clinical trial

Pharmexa - Pharmexa to add two new members to board of directors

Philanthropy - Stop & Shop, Giant Food raise $6.5 million in Triple Winner Game to fight childhood cancer

PolyMedica - PolyMedica offers $150 million convertible notes; repurchases 705,000 shares common stock

Poole Hospital NHS Trust, Dorset, U.K. - Diabetic neuropathy may be irreversible despite metabolic and vascular risk marker improvements

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, India -  Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigen was expressed to study its immunoprophylactic potential

Power3 Medical Products - Power3 makes research, patient samples available to industry partners

Proteome Sciences - Proteome Sciences evaluates biomarkers of kidney transplant with tandem mass tag technology

Proteopure - Proteopure announces new Proteomic Sample Preparation Kit

QLT - QLT announces preliminary results of tender offer

Qualia Clinical Services - Qualia Clinical Services announces opening of Omaha, Nebraska facility

Ranbaxy - Ranbaxy launches Avessa for the treatment of asthma

Regina Elena Cancer Institute, Italy - Recent studies from Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States add new data to breast cancer research

Research and Markets - Report examines global "functional food" market

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Arthritis Foundation campaign to help rheumatoid arthritis patients talk with their doctors

Royal Brompton Hospital, London, U.K. - Studies from the United Kingdom and France advance knowledge in heart disease research

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ireland - Researchers from Ireland, the United States and Japan publish new studies and findings in the area of ischemia

Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia - Skin conductance monitoring is comparable to BIS for assessing wakefulness

Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, Canada - Dystrophic muscle ischemic stress causes dynamic responses

Ruhr University, Germany - Replacement of R region of SIV-based vectors by heterologous elements was examined

Rush University, U.S. - Safety of natalizumab therapy for multiple sclerosis is focus of review

Rutgers State University, U.S. - Sodium butyrate-treated embryonic stem cells yield hepatocyte-like cells with glycolytic phenotype

S. Giovanni Hospital, Turin, Italy - Childhood cancer late deaths among five-year survivors analyzed

SRU Biosystems - SRU Biosystems gets U.S. patent for label-free technique to detect biomolecular interactions

Saga Medical School, Japan - Surgical navigation system is based on cephalograms and dental casts

Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden - Researchers from Sweden, the South Korea and Germany provide details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

Saint Louis University, U.S. - Prisons are unprepared for flu pandemic

Sapporo Medical University, Japan - Esophageal cancer patients responded to nedaplatin, 5-fluorouracil, and radiotherapy

Scripps Research Institute, U.S. - Consortium for Functional Glycomics awarded $40.7 million "glue" grant

Scripps Research Institute, U.S. - Study details structural changes of a key catalytic enzyme

Scripps Research Institute, U.S. - Study pinpoints unique genetic susceptibility for viral encephalitis

Scripps Research Institute, U.S. - Targeting tumor-associated macrophages is new strategy against breast cancer

Sendai Medical Center, Miyagi, Japan - Sevoflurane effects on cytokines in patients undergoing CABG are investigated

Shandong Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shandong, People's Republic of China - F-18-FDG PET/CT improved locoregional lymph node detection

Shanghai Jiao Tong University, People's Republic of China - New findings from the People's Republic of China, United States and South Korea in the area of genetics detailed

Shanghai Second Medical University, People's Republic of China - New findings in cardiology described from Canada, Israel and the United States

Shire - New treatment a success for anemia associated with chronic kidney disease

Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, San Diego, U.S. - Adenoviral vector with heat shock protein and prodrug activation genes induced specific antitumor effect

Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore - Pancreatic serous oligocystic adenomas need to be differentiated from mucinous cystic neoplasms

Singapore National University, Singapore - Antibacterial derivatives from Tragia involucrata initiate wound healing

Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, U.S. - Comprehensive review of new cervical vaccine published

Soroka University Medical Center, Beer-Sheeva, Israel - Legionellosis may appear as an emerging infectious disease in children

South Texas Veterans Health Care Systems, U.S. - Aortic smooth muscle cell chemokine expression mediated by signaling pathway

Southern Utah University, U.S. - History and implications of prescription drug re-importation are presented

Spacelabs Healthcare - Spacelabs Healthcare reports revenue up 12.7% to $220.6 million for year ended June 30, 2006

St. Joseph's Hospital, Phoenix, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, Spain and United Kingdom describe findings in geriatrics studies

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, U.S. - Pediatric cancer survivors' misconceptions about tobacco use should be rectified

St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York City, U.S. - Dangerous international normalized ratios in patients receiving warfarin were examined

Stanford University, U.S. - Studies from Germany and Switzerland advance knowledge in cardiology research

State University of Campinas, Brazil - Cardiovascular remodeling is reduced by sildenafil in NOS inhibitor-treated rats

State University of New York, U.S. - DNA-binding sequence reveals unique requirements for developmental proteins

Stem Cell Innovations - Stem Cell Innovations signs transfer agreement to supply PluriCells to Stanford researchers

Sun Yat-Sen University Center Cancer, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China - Nasopharyngeal carcinoma antitumor effect induced by interferon gene transfer

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, U.S. - Komen Foundation names Bruce and Elaine Boland as 2006 Honorary Breast Cancer Survivors

Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, United Kingdom and Sweden provide details of new studies and findings in the area of ischemia

SyntheMed - John Benson named controller of SyntheMed, Inc.

Takeda Pharmaceuticals - Takeda's Actos demonstrates improvements in cardiovascular outcomes for patients with diabetes

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries - U.S. FDA grants approval for Taro's extended phenytoin sodium capsules, USP 100 mg

Tel-Aviv University, Israel - Combination therapy increases survival in systemic aspergillosis

Tel-Aviv University, Israel - Doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy is limited by erythropoietin

Tel-Aviv University, Israel - Researchers' work from Israel, the United States and the United Kingdom adds to stroke body of knowledge

Temple University, U.S. - Recognition of a pseudo-outbreak of Mycobacterium terrae was delayed

The Automation Partnership - Two Automation Partnership automated cell culture systems installed at bioresource center

The Boston Consulting Group - Offshoring research operations to India, China holds potential for biopharma industry

The Fit and Fertile Program - Infertility program aids overweight patients

The Genetics Company - Genetics Company Inc. signs agreement with EUROMEDEX for beta-amyloid detection tools

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, U.K. - Parainfluenza virus type 3 infection highly prevalent after stem cell transplantation

The Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, U.S. - Single molecular mark is seen as pivotal for genome compaction in spores and sperm

ThromboGenics - ThromboGenics completes enrollment for phase 2 trial to assess microplasmins in vitrectomy

Tm Bioscience - Tm Bioscience names Donald Low, PhD, as chairman of its scientific advisory board

Tohoku University, Japan - Aldosterone-induced vascular remodeling involves mineralocorticoid-responsive gene MDM2

Tohoku University, Japan - Chinese medicinal herb has anti-aggregation effects on Alzheimer Abeta

Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada - New findings from Canada and Turkey in the area of hepatitis B virus detailed

Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada - Organ utilization among deceased donors in Canada is examined

Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland - Findings from Finland, Denmark and the United States describe new data in diabetes research

Turku University, Finland - NF-kappa B upregulation does not predict high-risk human papillomavirus in cervical cancer

Tzu Chi University, Taiwan - Recent findings in diabetes described by researchers from Taiwan, the United States and Finland

US LABS/Esoterix - US LABS names David J. Dabbs diagnostic consultant, Dennis P. O'Mailey medical director

Umea University, Sweden - Poor glycemic control in diabetes linked to insulin resistance and altered endocrine function

Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain - Early administration of methylprednisolone decreases apoptosis after spinal cord injury

Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain - Vascular endothelial growth factor protects against low levels of oxidative aggression

Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil - N-Acetylcysteine improves dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia and oxidative stress in high-sucrose diet

Universita degli Studi G D'Annunzio, Italy - New data from the United States, Netherlands and Italy lluminates research in angiology

University Center of Lille, Lille, France - Integrated cardiothoracic imaging is achievable with ECG-gated 64-slice multidetector-row CT

University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany - Colorectal carcinoma increased growth factor is independent of tumor burden

University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany - Findings from Germany, the United States and the People's Republic of China describe new data in genetics research

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, U.K. - Quality of reporting randomized controlled trials in cardiothoracic surgery is suboptimal

University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands - Adult and elderly diabetic patients benefit from influenza vaccination

University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands - Colorectal liver metastasis is limited after selective portal clamping

University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Italy - Prostate cancer candidates for prostatectomy identified via questionnaire

University of Alabama, U.S. - 5-(phenylthio)acyclouridine plus uridine increases 5-fluorouracil efficacy and reduces toxicity

University of Alabama, U.S. - Core labeling of adenovirus was achieved with enhanced green fluorescent protein

University of Alberta, Canada - Negative correlation is seen between BMI and physical activity for type 2 diabetics

University of Alberta, Canada - Perfectionism and parents push young hockey players to anger, study shows

University of Alberta, Canada - Researchers' data from Canada, the United States and France advance diabetes research

University of Amsterdam, Netherlands - No detectable benefit of ABN912 seen in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in trial

University of Amsterdam, Netherlands - Recent findings from Netherlands, France and Italy illuminate research in diabetes

University of Auckland, New Zealand - Studies from New Zealand, Finland and Denmark describe new findings in diabetes research

University of Basel, Switzerland - HIV replication elicits little cytopathic effects in productively infected cells

University of Bern, Switzerland - Data from Switzerland, the United States and Netherlands advance knowledge in biomedical engineering research

University of Bern, Switzerland - Prostate cancer patients undergoing prostatectomy with PSA <10 ng/ml require lymph node dissection

University of Bonn, Germany - Cyanobacterial peptides inhibit Mycobacterium tuberculosis protein tyrosine phosphatase B

University of Bristol, U.K. - Depleting serotonin enhances stress reactivity in anxiety disorder patients

University of Bristol, U.K. - Reports from the United Kingdom, Canada and United States add new data to surgery research

University of Bristol, U.K. - Risk scoring in the assessment of cardiovascular risk is presented in review

University of British Columbia, Canada - Centralized drug review process in Canada is described

University of British Columbia, Canada - Researchers from Canada, Italy and the United States detail new studies and findings in the area of allergies

University of Cagliari, Italy - Sensitization to caffeine and cross-sensitization to amphetamine were examined

University of California, U.S. - Abeta-specific T cells reverse cognitive decline and synaptic loss in Alzheimer disease

University of California, U.S. - Adipose-derived cells may differentiate into functional smooth muscle cells

University of California, U.S. - Brain arteriovenous malformations microsurgical resection outcomes investigated

University of California, U.S. - Citrus fruits provide a rich source of carotenoids and improve understanding of biosynthesis

University of California, U.S. - Premature peripheral vascular disease risk is associated with coexisting CAD, elevated fibrinogen

University of California, U.S. - Prostate cancer tumors undergo changes in rodents fed diets with alternating fatty acid ratios

University of California, U.S. - Recent findings from the United States and United Kingdom illuminate research in candida

University of California, U.S. - Research from the United States in HIV/AIDS provides new insights

University of California, U.S. - Researchers discover the future of a wildflower may depend on the fates of two different animals

University of California, U.S. - Researchers from the United States report details of new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS

University of California, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, Italy and Spain publish new studies and findings in the area of obesity

University of California, U.S. - Scientists discover a new healthy role for fat

University of California, U.S. - Scientists use a near real-time sensor data to detect coastal ocean pollution

University of Cambridge, U.K. - Large artery stiffening is linked with variation in human matrix metalloproteinase-9 gene

University of Cape Town, South Africa - Drama-based intervention promotes voluntary counseling and HIV testing

University of Catanzaro Magna Graecia, Italy - Ferritin promoter polymorphism modulates gene expression

University of Chicago, U.S. - Poor quality sleep linked to reduced control of blood-sugar levels in people with diabetes

University of Chile, Chile - Polycystic ovary syndrome may have clinical origins in the prepubertal stage in women

University of Colorado Health Sciences, U.S. - Moxifloxacin shows increased activity after 4 weeks of pulmonary tuberculosis treatment

University of Debrecen, Hungary - Spleen autotransplanted mice cellular and serological changes are studied

University of Delhi, India - New findings in genetics described from India, the United States and Japan

University of Dusseldorf, Germany - Systemic immune mediators appear to be associated with type 2 diabetes progression

University of Essex, U.K. - New findings from the United Kingdom, Japan and Ireland in the area of diabetes described

University of Ferrara, Italy - Recent findings from Italy, the United States and France illuminate research in vectors

University of Florence, Italy - Data from Italy advance knowledge in obstetrics research

University of Florida, U.S. - Study shows leptin could combat type 2 diabetes

University of Frankfurt, Germany - New findings in neurology described from Germany, the United States and Italy

University of Frankfurt, Germany - Recent findings in cardiology described by researchers from Germany, the United States and the People's Republic of China

University of Frankfurt, Germany - Researchers from Germany, the United Kingdom and the RI 02905 report recent findings in cardiology

University of Freiburg, Germany - Studies from Germany, the United States and Canada advance knowledge in glaucoma research

University of Glasgow, U.K. - Autologous blood transfusion storage condition effects are studied

University of Glasgow, U.K. - Recent findings in HIV/AIDS described by researchers from Scotland and the United States

University of Glasgow, U.K. - Researchers from Scotland, Switzerland and the United Kingdom detail new studies and findings in the area of diabetes

University of Glasgow, U.K. - Small, dense, low-density lipoprotein role as predictor of cardiovascular disease is reviewed

University of Gottingen, Germany - Researchers from Germany, Australia and Finland report recent findings in head & neck cancer

University of Halle-Wittenberg, Germany - New findings from Germany, Belgium and the United States in the area of cardiology detailed

University of Heidelberg, Germany - Cardiac myosin light chain-2 is essential component of thick-myofilament assembly, contractility

University of Heidelberg, Germany - Multifocal intraocular lens new developments and surgical techniques are reviewed

University of Heidelberg, Germany - Osteocutaneous flaps are the treatment of choice for 3-D forearm and hand defects

University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China - New data from the People's Republic of China, United States and France lluminates research in heart disease

University of Hull, U.K. - Anemia, renal dysfunction are common in chronic heart failure outpatients

University of Illinois, U.S. - Studies from the United States and Canada add new findings to cardiology body of knowledge

University of Insubria, Italy - New findings in breast cancer described from Italy and the United States

University of Iowa, U.S. - Neuroblastoma treated by surgical excision and whole tumor cell vaccination

University of Iowa, U.S. - Researchers' work from the United States adds to vectors body of knowledge

University of Iowa, U.S. - Tumor cell induced apoptosis can be inhibited by survivin

University of Jyvaskyla, Finland - Researchers' work from Finland, the People's Republic of China and the United States adds to cancer body of knowledge

University of Kentucky, U.S. - Findings from the United States and South Africa in HIV/AIDS provide new insights

University of Kentucky, U.S. - Lung cancer risk perception among current and former smokers compared

University of Kuopio, Finland - New findings from Finland, the South Korea and the United States in the area of osteoporosis described

University of Lagos, Nigeria - Pediatric HIV/AIDS rising in Lagos

University of Louisville, U.S. - Lentiviral, adenoviral, and retroviral vectors were compared for gene delivery to spinal cord

University of Marmara, Turkey - Researchers' findings from Turkey, Chile and France advance DNA research

University of Maryland, U.S. - Recent findings from the United States and Denmark illuminate research in osteoporosis

University of Maryland, U.S. - Virus-derived sequences requiring high-level RNA replication identified

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, U.S. - Oncologic hemipelvectomy defect reconstruction techniques are described

University of Miami, U.S. - Albumin therapy shows promise for acute ischemic stroke

University of Miami, U.S. - Results of safety study of albumin therapy for ischemic stroke are reported

University of Michigan, U.S. - Auditory cortical responses to stimulation of the inferior colliculus are studied

University of Milan, Italy - Deep endometriosis has higher recurrence rate than other types

University of Minnesota, U.S. - Studies from the United States, PA 15260; jjakicic@pitt and Austria add new findings to obesity body of knowledge

University of Missouri, U.S. - Data from the United States and Germany advance knowledge in cardiology research

University of Munster, Germany - Gastric cancers respond to gefitinib better with concurrent acetylsalicylic acid sensitization

University of Munster, Germany - Lower lid ectropion management often requires multiple procedures

University of Naples Federico II, Italy - Insulin pulmonary delivery may be possible with cyclodextrin particles

University of Naples Federico II, Italy - New findings from Italy, Germany and the United States in the area of cardiology described

University of Navarra, Spain - Studies from Spain, Netherlands and Germany add new findings to diabetes body of knowledge

University of Nebraska, U.S. - Testosterone prohormone supplements are focus of review

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, U.K. - Researchers from the United Kingdom and Canada provide details of new studies and findings in the area of prostate cancer

University of North Carolina, U.S. - Health status and trauma history were used to stratify subtypes of chronic pelvic pain in women

University of North Carolina, U.S. - Modest improvement follows surgical or nonsurgical treatment of chronic pelvic pain

University of North Carolina, U.S. - Obese women may have increased risk of oral contraceptive failure

University of North Carolina, U.S. - Preeclampsia and fetal development problems may be linked to low levels of a hormone

University of Oklahoma, U.S. - Data from the United States, Australia and Japan advance knowledge in diabetes research

University of Oklahoma, U.S. - Maxillary canine retraction is accomplished using mini-implant anchorage

University of Ottawa, Canada - Application of evidence-based knowledge to clinical practice is discussed

University of Oulu, Finland - Reports from Finland, the United States and Turkey advance knowledge in influenza research

University of Padua, Italy - Low visfatin/pre-B cell colony-enhancing factor in obesity not linked to insulin resistance

University of Padua, Italy - New data from Italy, the United States and the New Zealand lluminates research in diabetes

University of Paris, France - Cricopharyngeal myotomy improves dysphagia in oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy patients

University of Pavia, Italy - Findings from Italy, Spain and the United States in cell biology provide new insights

University of Pecs, Hungary - Researchers' data from Hungary and Canada advance cardiology research

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Data from the United States and People's Republic of China advance knowledge in hepatocellular carcinoma research

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Researchers' data from the United States and France advance virology research

University of Pennsylvania, U.S. - Researchers' findings from the United States and United Kingdom advance apoptosis research

University of Pisa, Italy - Cardiac troponin I analytical sensitivity improved with the AxSYM platform

University of Pisa, Italy - Findings from Italy and the United States describe new data in cancer treatment research

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Coronary heart disease models poorly predict events in type 1 diabetes

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Geographic variations in stroke incidence, mortality in four U.S. communities are described

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Head and neck cancer therapy may be assessed early by FDG-PET/CT

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - New data from the United States lluminates research in Alzheimer disease

University of Pittsburgh, U.S. - Zyxin proposed as critical functional regulator of myopodin

University of Pompeu Fabra, Spain - Bladder carcinogenesis linked to PIK3CA mutations

University of Rhode Island, U.S. - New research from the United States, Japan and Taiwan in the area of bacterium detailed

University of Rochester, U.S. - Hyperoxia protection conferred by maintained protein expression

University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy - CpG ODNs induce phospholipase D leading to phagolysosome maturation and mycobacteria inhibition

University of Rostock, Germany - Intrinsic endothelial damage caused by cardiopulmonary bypass is marked by circulating endothelial cells

University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka - Reports from the United States and Uganda advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS research

University of Saskatchewan, Canada - Monensin sodium marginally reduces fecal shedding of bovine tuberculosis

University of Tennessee, U.S. - Glaucoma clinical outcomes after valve implantation may be influenced by plate material

University of Texas, U.S. - Blood pressure management is challenging in neurologic emergencies

University of Texas, U.S. - Coexistent hepatic steatosis is likely in subjects meeting criteria for statin therapy

University of Texas, U.S. - Plasma free fatty acids may exert a lipotoxic effect on the heart

University of Texas, U.S. - Researchers from the United States and Brazil provide details of new studies and findings in the area of brain cancer

University of Texas, U.S. - Researchers' work from the United States, Japan and People's Republic of China adds to renal cancer body of knowledge

University of Texas, U.S. - Richter's transformation of leukemia to diffuse large cell lymphoma detected by PET/CT

University of Tokushima, Japan - Findings from Japan, the United States and Wales advance knowledge in lung cancer research

University of Tokushima, Japan - Glioma patient outcome improved by dose escalation of boron neutron capture therapy

University of Tokyo, Japan - Findings from Japan, Israel and the United States advance knowledge in glioblastoma research

University of Tokyo, Japan - Researchers from Japan and the United States describe findings in transplants studies

University of Tsukuba, Japan - Human T cell leukemia virus type 1-induced cellular transformation linked to TAX

University of Tubingen, Germany - Cerebrocortical response to hyperinsulinemia is reduced in overweight humans

University of Utah, U.S. - Lipid-based gene delivery reagents have been optimized for use in vertebrate embryos

University of Utrecht, Netherlands - Increased arthritis susceptibility reported in transgenic mice

University of Utrecht, Netherlands - New data from Netherlands, Japan and United States lluminates research in diabetes

University of Virginia, U.S. - Insulin-induced glucose uptake by 3T3-L1 adipocytes is raised by chromium plus vanadate

University of Virginia, U.S. - New research from the United States and Japan in the area of diabetes detailed

University of Washington, U.S. - Direct lung ischemia reperfusion injury is regulated by interleukin

University of Wisconsin, U.S. - Sleep duration does not appear to be associated with breast cancer risk

University of Wurzburg, Germany - Researchers from Germany, Japan and the People's Republic of China report details of new studies and findings in the area of cancer treatment

University of Zurich Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland - Optimal image reconstruction intervals for coronary angiography with 64-slice CT are described

University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa - Immune activation reduction does not explain transmission prevention effect of nevirapine

Urmia University, Iran - New epitopes are involved in antibody responses after secondary Eimeria tenella infection

VA Medical Centers, U.S. - Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli directs delivery of heat-labile enterotoxin

VA Medical Centers, U.S. - HIV-infected subjects and matched comparators identified from existing datasets

VA Medical Centers, U.S. - Nicotine treatment combinations are tested for patient preferences

VA Medical Centers, U.S. - Reports from the United States and Japan advance knowledge in prostate cancer research

Vanda Pharmaceuticals - Vanda Pharmaceuticals reports resignation of Wayne T. Hockmeyer, MD, from Vanda board

Vical - Vical extends patent coverage of Vaxfectin adjuvant to include conventional vaccines

Virgen del Rocio University Hospital, Seville, Spain - Researchers from Spain, France and the United States detail new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS

Virginia Polytechnic Institute, U.S. - Researchers examine the problem of foul tastes among cancer patients

Vitrolife - Clinical breakthrough emerges for Steen Solution in lung transplantations

Wake Forest University, U.S. - Systolic BP was blunted during exercise in exertional hypertension with losartan, HCTZ

Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, U.S. - Procedural results and outcomes after extensive DES coverage in single coronary lesions are described

Washington University, U.S. - Endometrial cancer tumorigenesis linked to MLH3 mutation

Washington University, U.S. - Reports from the United States and France add new data to lymphoma research

Washington University, U.S. - Researchers from the United States, Belgium and Japan report details of new studies and findings in the area of diabetes

Wayne State University, U.S. - Cancer risk increases with age due to haploinsufficiency in DNA polymerase beta

Wayne State University, U.S. - Recent studies from the United States add new data to cancer treatment research

Wayne State University, U.S. - Squamous cell carcinoma finds new option in paxillin-targeted therapy

Western University of Health Sciences, U.S. - Adverse drug reactions among children need improvements in detection and reporting

Wildlife Conservation Society, U.S. - Republic of Congo announces two massive protected areas for wildlife and wildlands

Women's & Children's Health Service, Subiaco, Australia - Postnatal depression may be safely treated with escitalopram due to low transfer rate

Yamaguchi University, Japan - Cholesterol potentiates Ca²⁺ sensitization of vascular smooth muscle

Yang Ming National University, Taiwan - Reports from Taiwan, the United States and Italy add new data to HIV/AIDS research

Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan - Findings from Japan and Italy describe new data in heart attack research

Yonsei University, South Korea - Findings from South Korea, India and United States describe new data in diabetes research

Yonsei University, South Korea - Orthodontic implant site soft-tissue and cortical-bone thickness are assessed

Yonsei University, South Korea - Recent findings in head & neck cancer described by researchers from South Korea, France and Germany

Yonsei University, South Korea - Researchers from South Korea, Canada and India report recent findings in diabetes

Zhejiang University, People's Republic of China - Findings from the People's Republic of China, Japan and Singapore in hepatocellular carcinoma provide new insights

Zhongshan University, People's Republic of China - Hepatitis B virus putative intergenotype recombinants identified

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