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Preventive Medicine Week

Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . August 17th, 2008

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Acid Reflux Disease - Study results from University of Sassari provide new insights into acid reflux disease

Adenomatous Polyp - Studies from E. Glazer and colleagues yield new information about adenomatous polyp

AerovectRx Corporation - Former Nektar Executive Named AerovectRx CEO

Affymetrix Inc. - Affymetrix Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

Affymetrix, Inc. - Wellcome Trust Case Control Consortium and Affymetrix Expand World's Largest Study of Genetic Diseases

Allergies - Research reports on allergies from Gifu University, Medical Department provide new insights

Allergies - Sinus Sufferers Miss Out on Work or Social Activities Due to Summer Allergies

Alzheimer Disease - Allon Therapeutics presents AL-108 human efficacy data at worlds leading Alzheimers disease conference

Alzheimer Disease - First Ever Study on Alzheimer's Disease Treatment in Hispanics Presented at Major Medical Meeting

Alzheimer Disease - New Data Highlight Positive Results of Namenda(R) (memantine HCl) Once-Daily Extended-Release Formulation

Alzheimer Disease - New findings from University of Zurich in the area of Alzheimer disease published

Alzheimer Disease - New Research Shows That People With Better Physical Fitness Have Less Brain Atrophy In Alzheimer's

Alzheimer Disease - Researchers' work from University of Florence focuses on Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - Two New Alzheimer's Disease Studies Show Advances Against Different Treatment Targets

Alzheimer's Association - Alzheimer Disease Plaques Seen With Conventional MRI in Animal Model for the First Time

American Academy of Neurology - Gene may put women with migraine at increased risk of heart disease and stroke

American Academy of Neurology - Statins may protect against memory loss

American Academy of Ophthalmology - A Screen Legend Now Sees Clearly

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists - Diabetes Experts Recommend One-Two Punch for Treating Patients with Pre-Diabetes

American Cancer Society - Hip bone density helps predict breast cancer risk

American Institute of Physics - Houston meeting highlights: Physics and the Future of Medicine

American Lung Association - American Lung Association Congratulates the U.S. House of Representatives for Passage of Historic Tobacco Legislation

American Society of Nephrology - Simple lab test for bone disease linked to risk of death in dialysis patients

Amgen - Amgen Announces Positive Top-Line Results for Denosumab Pivotal Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Trial

Aneurysm Genetics - Researchers at Hebrew University have published new data on aneurysm genetics

Angiogenesis - Studies from INSERM in the area of angiogenesis described

Angiogenesis - Study data from J. Krupinski and co-authors update knowledge of angiogenesis

Angiology - Data on angiology detailed by S. Aoki and co-authors

Angiology - Research on angiology described by scientists at Adelaide and Meath Hospital

Angioplasty - Research conducted at University of Missouri has updated our knowledge about angioplasty

Angiotensins - New Data Shows 45 Percent of Patients with Stage 1 Hypertension Reached Normotension with BENICAR® and BENICAR HCT®

Angiotensins - Research reports on angiotensins from University of Florida provide new insights

Anti-Infectives - Study results from University of Tokushima in the area of anti-infectives published

Anxiety Disorders - Research from Yamaguchi University, Department of Neuroscience provides new data about anxiety disorders

Aortic Disease - Report summarizes aortic disease study findings from O. Preventza and co-researchers

Apoptosis - Researchers from University of Edinburgh publish new studies and findings in the area of apoptosis

Arrhythmia - Reports by R. Alcaraz and co-researchers describe recent advances in arrhythmia

Arthritis - Scientists at University of Munich publish new data on arthritis

Asthma - The American Lung Association Gives Local Organizations a Way To Help Adults Manage Asthma

Atherosclerosis - Investigators at Tohoku University target atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis - Researchers from University Hospital publish new studies and findings in the area of atherosclerosis

Atherotech, Inc. - VAP(R) Cholesterol Test Bolsters Biophysical(R) Health Assessment

Atrial Fibrillation - New atrial fibrillation study findings recently were reported by researchers at National Taiwan University

Autoimmune Disease - Reports from Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies highlight recent research in autoimmune disease

Bacterial Infections - Research from University of North Carolina in the area of bacterial infections published

Bacterial Meningitis - Studies conducted at R.J. Ben et al on bacterial meningitis recently published

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals; Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Nexavar Approved for Liver Cancer in China

Behavior - Investigators at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention release new data on behavior in children

Behcet Disease - Research from I. Tugaltutkun and co-researchers in the area of Behcet disease published

Biochemistry - Scientists at Lanzhou University, Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology discuss research in biochemistry

Biomechanics - Report summarizes biomechanics study findings from New York University

BioMed Central - Cholesterol-lowering drug boosts bone repair

BioMed Central - Gummy bears that fight plaque

Biophysical Corporation - Former Texas State Senator, Kyle Janek, M.D. Joins Biophysical Corporation as Vice President, Business Development

Bipolar Disorder - Findings from A.M. Kilbourne and co-authors broaden understanding of bipolar disorder

Bird Flu Epidemiology - National University of Singapore publishes research in bird flu epidemiology

Blood Pressure - Studies by G. Journath and co-authors describe new findings in blood pressure

Blood Pressure - Study data from M.H. Muller and co-authors update knowledge of blood pressure

Blood Pressure - Study findings from Karolinska Institut broaden understanding of blood pressure

Boston University - Angiotensin receptor blockers are lower incidence, progression of Alzheimer's disease

Brandeis University - Protein plays Jekyll and Hyde role in Lou Gehrig's disease

Breast Cancer Screening Epidemiology - Research from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yields new data on breast cancer screening epidemiology

C Reactive Protein - Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Medical Department reports research in C Reactive Protein

C Reactive Protein - Reports outline c reactive protein research from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University

Cancer - C-Change is 'Making the Business Case' for Workplace Cancer Prevention

Carcinoma - Studies from University of North Carolina update current data on carcinoma

Cardiology - New findings from University of California in the area of cardiology described

Cardiology - New research on cardiology from Jichi Medical University, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine summarized

Cardiology - Recent studies from University of Alberta add new data to cardiology

Cardiomyopathy - New cardiomyopathy study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Sao Paulo

Cardiovascular Disease - AIM Pharmakon to Introduce Next Generation of Cardiovascular Health and Longevity Products with New Premium Quality Natural Liquid Concentrates

Cardiovascular Disease - New cardiovascular disease study findings have been reported by A. Elis and colleagues

Cardiovascular Disease - New cardiovascular disease study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Edinburgh

Cardiovascular Disease - Research conducted at M. Comaschi and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular Disease - Research from University of Kuopio provides new data about cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular Disease - Research from University of Texas in cardiovascular disease provides new insights

Cardiovascular Disease - Scientists at University of California publish new data on cardiovascular disease

Carotid Endarterectomy - Recent findings from Yale University highlight research in carotid endarterectomy

Carotid Endarterectomy - Reports from M.G.M. Steinbauer et al highlight recent research in carotid endarterectomy

Celera - Celera Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Results

Cell Proliferation - Scientists at Pusan National University, Medical Department publish research in cell proliferation

Chlamydia - New findings from C.R. Stein and co-researchers in the area of chlamydia described

Chronic Disease - Study data from M.J. Breiding and co-authors update knowledge of chronic disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Research conducted at O. Castagna and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

CIGNA - CIGNA Introduces New Service Model That Pairs Individuals with a Personal Health Advocate; Making it Easier to be Healthy

Cirrhosis - Researchers from Aarhus University publish findings in cirrhosis

Cirrhosis Risk Factors - Recent findings from University of Barcelona highlight research in cirrhosis risk factors

Cirrhosis Therapy - Reports outline cirrhosis therapy study results from F. Lodato et al

Clinical Trial Research - Reports from L. Matyas et al highlight recent research in clinical trial research

Clinical Trial Research - Studies from M. Inoue et al provide new data on clinical trial research

Coagulation - National Venous Program Screenings Increased to 2,234

Coagulation - Studies from A. Jalali et al have provided new data on coagulation

Colorectal - Research from L. Kenar and co-authors in the area of colorectal published

Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health - Early cessation of breastfeeding by HIV+ women in poor countries and child survival

Cure Alzheimer's Fund - Map of Alzheimer's Genes May Lead to Novel Therapies

Dementia - Lifestyle Factors Contribute to Lowering and Raising Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

Dementia - Respectful Adult Communication Improves Quality of Care in Alzheimer's

Diabetes - Research from Mayo Clinic in the area of diabetes published

Diabetes - Wound Management Technologies, Inc. Announces Agreement for Evidence Based Study for Diabetic Venous Ulcers

Diabetes Prevention - Investigators at University Hospital release new data on diabetes prevention

Diabetes Prevention - Reports from Charles University, Department of Internal Medicine describe recent advances in diabetes prevention

DNA Research - DNA Direct Confirms It Is Operating in Compliance with California State Laboratory Law

DNA Research - Study results from K.F. Tang and colleagues broaden understanding of DNA research

Drug Resistance - Research from University Nacional of Rio Cuarto provides new data about drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Sequella Receives NIH Grant for B-SMART Program

Dynavax Technologies Corporation - Dynavax Enters Into Supply and Option Agreement for Development of Universal Influenza Vaccine

Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever - Research from A.L. Hartman and co-authors yields new data on ebola hemorrhagic fever

Endometrial Cancer - Reports from University of Colorado highlight recent research in endometrial cancer

Enzyme Research - Research by S.J. Robins and colleagues in enzyme research provides new insights

Enzyme Research - Research from University of Nebraska has provided new data on enzyme research

Enzyme Research - Study findings on enzyme research are outlined in reports from Yale University

Epilepsy - Researchers at University of Sao Paulo target epilepsy

Epilepsy - Researchers' work from University of Sao Paulo focuses on epilepsy

Exanthema - Research findings from W. Song et al update understanding of exanthema

Flu Vaccines - Sanofi Pasteur Shipping First Doses of Influenza Vaccine for the 2008-2009 Season

Gastric Cancer Therapy - McMaster University describes research in gastric cancer therapy

Gene Therapy - Research by Y.L. Han and colleagues in gene therapy provides new insights

GenVec, Inc. - GenVec Receives Continued Funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Vaccine Program

Gordian Health Solutions, Inc. - Edward Hospital & Health Services Enters Agreement to Use Gordian's Personal Health Coaching Services

Graft-Versus-Host Disease - Researchers from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center describe findings in graft-versus-host disease

GTx, Inc. - GTx Announces Phase III Clinical Development of Toremifene 20 mg on Course Following Planned Safety Review

Harvard University - Various species' genes evolve to minimize protein production errors

Heart Attack - New heart attack study findings have been published by scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital

Heart Attack - Research findings from J.P. Schmid et al update understanding of heart attack

Heart Bypass Surgery - Researchers from University of Ottawa detail findings in heart bypass surgery

Heart Bypass Surgery - University of Ottawa, Heart Institute describes research in heart bypass surgery

Heart Disease - Data from J. Sierrajohnson et al provide new insights into heart disease

Heart Disease - Data on heart disease detailed by J. Nappi and co-authors

Heart Disease - Data on heart disease detailed by researchers at Mayo Clinic

Heart Disease - Findings in heart disease reported from University of Glasgow

Heart Disease - Findings in heart disease reported from University of Western Australia

Heart Disease - New heart disease research from Soroka University discussed

Heart Disease - Research results from J. Hippisleycox and co-authors update knowledge of heart disease

Heart Disease - Studies from Yonsei University provide new data on heart disease

Heart Disease Epidemiology - Researchers at University of Rome, Division of Cardiology publish new data on heart disease epidemiology

Heart Disease Prevention - New heart disease prevention data have been reported by scientists at University of Florence

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Researchers from University Hospital, Department of Cardiology publish findings in heart disease risk factors

Heart Disease Therapy - Studies by J. Huang and co-authors describe new findings in heart disease therapy

Heart Failure Risk Factors - Research findings from INSERM update understanding of heart failure risk factors

Hepatitis C Virus - Research on hepatitis C virus described by N. Akuta and colleagues

Hepatitis C Virus Risk Factors - Investigators at National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease target hepatitis C virus risk factors

Hepatocellular Cancer - Researchers from Tokyo University publish findings in hepatocellular cancer

Highmark Inc. - Highmark's SMART Registry Reports Aid the Chronically Ill

Highmark Inc. - Highmark's SMART(TM) Registry Reports Aid the Chronically Ill

HIV/AIDS - Abbott Fund and the Government of Tanzania Celebrate Milestone in Strengthening Nation's Health Care System

HIV/AIDS - African American-Owned Condom Company Fears the Widening AIDS Epidemic

HIV/AIDS - AIDS Action Applauds Introduction of a New Bill Allowing Federal Funds to Support Syringe Exchange Programs

HIV/AIDS - Ann Lion Coleman Joins Abt Associates to Direct USAID Health Systems 20/20 Project

HIV/AIDS - Catholics at International AIDS Conference XVII Tell Pope: End Ban on Condoms

HIV/AIDS - Data from Johns Hopkins University advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Findings from University of California in HIV/AIDS reported

HIV/AIDS - HIV Prevention Expert Dr. Timothy Mastro Speaks on Future of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis at International AIDS Conference

HIV/AIDS - ImQuest Receives Two Year Phase 2 SBIR Grant to Develop Pyrimidinedione Product as an Anti-HIV Topical Microbicide

HIV/AIDS - International AIDS Conference an 'Expensive Talking Shop' Unless More Done for Children

HIV/AIDS - New 'From-the-Ground' Report Reformulates Simplistic Argument About HIV/ AIDS and Health Care Systems in a Fundamental Way

HIV/AIDS - Research on HIV/AIDS detailed by scientists at University of California

HIV/AIDS - Studies assessed by European health authority conclude that impurity in Roches Viracept® (nelfinavir mesylate) did not increase patients risk of cancer

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Reports from K.G. Chanem and co-researchers add new data to research in HIV/AIDS co-infection

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Researchers from World Health Organization report recent findings in HIV/AIDS co-infection

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Studies from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the area of HIV/AIDS co-infection described

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Study results from V. Saraceni and colleagues update understanding of HIV/AIDS co-infection

Hyperinsulinism - Treatment Corrects Severe Insulin Imbalance in Animal Studies

Hyperpigmentation - American Academy of Dermatology: Acne and Rosacea Got You Seeing Red? Patients with Skin of Color Advised to Seek Proper Diagnosis, Treatment to Prevent Common Side Effects

Hypertension - Research from Hammersmith Hospital in the area of hypertension described

Hypertension Genetics - New hypertension genetics study findings recently were reported by investigators at University of Glasgow, BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Center

Hypertension Prevention - Reports summarize hypertension prevention research from T.H. Westhoff and co-authors

Idibaps - Institut d'Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer - Mitochondrial cholesterol makes response to chemotherapy difficult in hepatic cancer

Immunization - French Agency Receives 10 Million Dollar Grant From the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to Support the Establishment of National Vaccine Advisory Committees in Africa and Asia

Immunology - Investigators at University of Washington, Medical Department zero in on immunology

Imperial College London - Alzheimer's disease patients show improvement in trial of new drug

Imperial College London - Liver damage in hepatitis C patients could be treated with warfarin, says study

Imperial College London - Lung inflammation from influenza could be turned off with new discovery

Inflammation - Recent findings from Massachusetts Institute of Technology highlight research in inflammation

Iron Deficiency Prevention - Researchers at Seattle Biomedical Research Institute have published new data on iron deficiency prevention

Ischemia - Research reports on ischemia from Kanazawa University provide new insights

Journal of Experimental Medicine - Researchers tap into a new and potentially better source of platelets for transfusion

Journal of the National Cancer Institute - 1/5 of British adult survivors of childhood cancer smoke despite hazards

Karmanos Cancer Institute - J.P. McCarthy Fund Grants $250,000 to Karmanos Cancer Institute

Kidney Disease - Studies from S.L. White and co-researchers update current data on kidney disease

Kidney Transplants - Precise Low-Dose Drug Monitoring Essential for Long-Term Kidney Transplant Success

Leukemia - Data from Peking University advance knowledge in leukemia

Life Sciences - Alleviating the Fear of Falling

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences published by researchers at University of Texas, Institute for Neuroscience

Life Sciences - Findings in life sciences reported from Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Life Sciences - New findings in life sciences described from University of Kentucky

Life Sciences - New life sciences data have been reported by researchers at Creighton University

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from University of Nottingham, Medical Department described

Life Sciences - New life sciences research reported from M.A. Schmaedick and co-authors

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results from A. Thiesen et al described

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results reported from School of Public Health

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results reported from Washington University, Medical Department

Life Sciences - New research on life sciences from P.A. Gurbel and co-authors summarized

Life Sciences - Reports by S.L. Clark and co-researchers describe recent advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from A.T. Nurden and co-researchers yields new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from Osaka University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery provides new data about life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from W.H. Meeraus and colleagues provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences detailed by scientists at University of Rome, Department of Surgical Sciences

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences published by scientists at Instituto Politecnico Nacional

Life Sciences - Research results from University of Munich update knowledge of life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of California describe findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Texas discuss findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers' work from University of Minnesota focuses on life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at National Health Service publish new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at University of California target life sciences

Life Sciences - Study findings from R.D. Xue et al broaden understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Study findings on life sciences are outlined in reports from E.S. Chu and colleagues

Liver Cancer - Recent findings in liver cancer described by G. Hu and colleagues

Liver Disease - Researchers from Kanazawa University provide details of new studies and findings in the area of liver disease

Lung Cancer - New lung cancer findings from J. Tarabeia and co-researchers published

Lung Cancer - Research conducted at Seoul National University has provided new information about lung cancer

Macular Degeneration - Research from Harvard University, Medical Department provides new data about macular degeneration

Macular Degeneration - Researchers at University of Michigan target macular degeneration

Malaria - Study results from Tokyo Women's Medical University update understanding of malaria

March of Dimes - Preterm Birth Contributes to Growing Number of Infant Deaths

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Doctations Ehr Technology Receives 2007 Cchit Certification

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Henry Ford Partners With Chrysler LLC to Open Health Care Clinic and Pharmacy to Deliver Medical Services Within Chrysler LLC Headquarters

Massachusetts General Hospital - Large study uncovers surprisingly diverse genome alterations that contribute to schizophrenia

Medical College of Wisconsin - New study finds healthy children of Alzheimer patients show early brain changes

Medical Virology - Data from University of Dusseldorf advance knowledge in medical virology

Medicare and Medicaid - Research on medicare and medicaid detailed by scientists at Duke University

Meningitis - Study data from R. Maruvada and co-authors update knowledge of meningitis

Mental Disorders - Scientists Reveal Roadmap to Brain Health That Can Be Passed Down to Future Generations: Exercise, Omega-3, Folic Acid, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12

Merck & Co., Inc. - ISENTRESS raltegravir, Merck's First in Class Integrase Inhibitor, Suppressed HIV-1 Viral Load and Increased CD4 Cell Counts through 48-Weeks in Treatment-Experienced Adult Patients When Taken wi

Molecular Cancer - Data from K. Liby et al provide new insights into molecular cancer

Monoclonal Antibodies - Intellect Neurosciences, Inc. Obtains Pivotal European Patent Related To Monoclonal Antibody Passive Immunization Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

Musculoskeletal Disease - Studies from University of Massachusetts, Medical Department add new findings in the area of musculoskeletal disease

Musculoskeletal Disease Prevention - Research from A. Hammond et al has provided new information about musculoskeletal disease prevention

NanoViricides, Inc. - NanoViricides Inc. Appoints Renowned Ophthalmologist Dr. Kazuo Tsubota to Scientific Advisory Board

Necrosis - Study results from Columbus Children's Hospital provide new insights into necrosis

Nephrology - Study data from N.R. Powe and colleagues update understanding of nephrology

Neurodegenerative Disease - Report summarizes neurodegenerative disease study findings from D. Arduino and co-researchers

Neurodegenerative Disease - Research conducted at California Institute of Technology has updated our knowledge about neurodegenerative disease

NSAIDS - Studies from J.C. Desai and co-authors have provided new information about NSAIDS

NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine - Study bolsters link to maternal Alzheimer's disease

Obesity - More Than 70 U.S. Cities Prepare for 2008 Walk from Obesity(SM)

Obesity - New obesity research from University of Western Australia outlined

Obesity - Research from Charite University provides new data about obesity

Obesity Action Coalition - More Than 70 U.S. Cities Prepare for 2008 Walk from ObesitySM

Obesity and Diabetes - Almost 9 in 10 adults may be overweight or obese by 2030, says new study co-authored by AHRQ

Obesity and Diabetes - Annual Economic Impact of Chronic Disease on New Jersey Economy Is $39 Billion

Obesity and Diabetes - New Study Finds Smoking Predicts Increased Stroke Risk for Your Spouse: Risk Declines If Spouse Stops Smoking

Obesity and Diabetes - Scientists at Emory University target obesity and diabetes

Obesity and Diabetes Animal Studies - Data on obesity and diabetes animal studies reported by researchers at Brussels Free University

Obstructive Lung Disease - Research from A.M.B. Menezes and co-researchers in the area of obstructive lung disease described

Oral Radiology - Studies from University of Illinois have provided new data on oral radiology

Osteoporosis - Recent findings from E.T. Middleton and co-authors highlight research in osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - Research conducted at A. Ishani and co-authors has provided new information about osteoporosis

Osteoporosis Risk Factors - New findings from Northwestern University in the area of osteoporosis risk factors published

Paget Disease - Scientists at University of Louvain discuss research in Paget disease

Pancreatitis - Reports outline pancreatitis study findings from Johns Hopkins University

Paralysis - Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Awards Almost $800,000 in Quality of Life Grants

Parasitology - Research from Y.Y. Feng and co-researchers in the area of parasitology published

Parkinson Disease - Research from California Pacific Medical Center has provided new data on Parkinson disease

Parkinson Disease - Research results from Firat University update understanding of Parkinson disease

Parkinson Disease Animal Studies - Studies from University of Medical Sciences, Research Center yield new data on Parkinson disease animal studies

Parkinson Disease Therapy - New Parkinson disease therapy research reported from University of Edinburgh, Division of Neuroscience

Pathology - OU, Beaumont Name Dean of New Medical School

Pediatrics - FDA Grants Pediatric Exclusivity for TOPAMAX(R), Extending the Marketing Exclusivity by Six Months

Pediatrics - Former U.S. Surgeon General Julius B. Richmond, 91

Pharmacology - New pharmacology study results reported from Hirosaki University, Department of Pharmacology

Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics - New pharmacology and experimental therapeutics research from University of Minnesota outlined

Pleural Effusion - New findings from G.T. Stathopoulos and co-authors in the area of pleural effusion published

Pneumococcal Disease Vaccines - Studies from Children's Hospital in the area of pneumococcal disease vaccines published

Pneumonia - Arpida Submits Marketing Authorisation Application for Intravenous Iclaprim in Europe

Pneumonia - Research on pneumonia discussed by scientists at Ohio State University

Quigley Corporation - The Quigley Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results: Continues Investment in Pharmaceutical R&D Future

Rabies Virus - Findings from Y.Z. Zhang and co-authors provide new insights into rabies virus

Rehabilitation Research - Research findings from K. Bestehorn et al update understanding of rehabilitation research

Rehabilitation Research - Research on rehabilitation research detailed by scientists at University Hospital

Respiratory Disease - Healthy Interactions and the American Thoracic Society Establish Five-Year Partnership to Improve Patient Education in Respiratory Disease and Smoking Cessation

Restenosis - Report summarizes restenosis study findings from J.S. Kim and co-researchers

Restenosis - Study results from Kyoto University update understanding of restenosis

Retina Group of New York - Retina Group of New York To Present Seminar on Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Schistosomiasis - Research reports from A.E. Ahmed and co-authors provide new insights into schistosomiasis

Scimitar Equity, Llc - VioQuest Pharmaceuticals, Inc Valuation Upgrade Review Issued By Scimitar Equity, LLC

Scleritis - New scleritis study findings recently were published by V. Jain and co-researchers

Sexually Transmitted Disease - New sexually transmitted disease study findings reported from L. Warner and co-authors

Small Cell Lung Cancer - New small cell lung cancer research from J.M. Serra et al outlined

Smoking - Findings from M.J. Eisenberg and co-authors broaden understanding of smoking

Society of Chemical Industry - 'Green' potato health risk can be eliminated by cutting away affected area

Spinal Cord Disease - Reports outline spinal cord disease study findings from Duke University

Surgery - New surgery data have been reported by researchers at Ludwig-Maximilians University, Department of Surgery

Talecris Biotherapeutics, Inc. - Talecris Biotherapeutics Receives Orphan Drug Designation for Aerosolized Form of Alpha1-Antitrypsin AAT From the European Commission

The Endocrine Society - Drinking in excess associated with increased risk for metabolic syndrome

Thrombosis - Research results from Monash University update understanding of thrombosis

Tourette Syndrome Prevention - Studies conducted at University of Gottingen on Tourette syndrome prevention recently published

TREE Fund - Photos: TREE Fund 2008 Tour des Trees

Tuberculosis - Studies from Institute for Digestive Disease yield new data on tuberculosis

Type 1 Diabetes - Research from Flinders University in the area of type 1 diabetes published

Type 2 Diabetes - New type 2 diabetes findings from University of Sydney described

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention - Findings from Lapeyronie Hospital broaden understanding of type 2 diabetes prevention

U.S. Preventive Medicine - U.S. Preventive Medicine(R) Forms Strategic Alliance with Physicians Planning Group

UnitedHealth Group - "Peace of Heart" Campaign Comes to Atlanta to Help Fight Heart Disease Epidemic among Minorities

University of Minnesota - U of M researchers find cerebral malaria may be a major cause of brain injury in African children

University of New South Wales - A dangerous precedent in HIV

University of Texas at Austin - New study of gene evolution could lead to better understanding of neurodegenerative disease

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - Pre-eclampsia may be autoimmune disease

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - UT pathologists believe they have pinpointed Achilles heel of HIV

University of Washington - CMV infections affect more than just patients with compromised immune systems, researchers find

Vaccinia Virus - Scientists at National Institutes of Health describe research in vaccinia virus

Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Disease - Report summarizes vector-borne and zoonotic disease study findings from Ataturk University

Virology - Study data from Erasmus Medical Center, Department of Virology update knowledge of virology

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center - Fat around the heart may increase risk of heart attacks

Washington University School of Medicine - How cells die determines whether immune system mounts response

Weight Loss - HealthMedia Releases Most Comprehensive Series of Product Offerings and Capabilities in Company History

Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute - Defining DNA differences to track and tackle typhoid

Women's Health - New women's health data have been reported by L. Brutus and co-authors

Zelos Therapeutics, Inc. - Zelos Therapeutics Reaches Agreement with the FDA and EMEA for a Registration Study of ZT-031 for the Treatment of Osteoporosis

Acute Appendicitis - Studies in the area of acute appendicitis reported from A. Harlak and co-researchers

Addiction Medicine - New addiction medicine findings from University of Hertfordshire described

Ageing Research - Research findings from I. Laniece et al update understanding of ageing research

Alzheimer Disease - Alzheimer's Foundation of America Survey: Americans With Memory Concerns Fall Short of Talking to Doctors

Alzheimer Disease Risk Factors - New Alzheimer disease risk factors research from Georgetown University, Department of Neurology discussed

Alzheimer Disease Therapy - Studies from F. Zappasodi et al further understanding of Alzheimer disease therapy

Aneurysm Risk Factors - Researchers from Chonnam National University report details of new studies and findings in the area of aneurysm risk factors

Angiology - New angiology research has been reported by scientists at Jagiellonian University

Angiology - Recent findings in angiology described by W.E. Shaalan and colleagues

Angiology - Research in the area of angiology reported from University of Montreal

Angiology - Scientists at National Taiwan University publish new data on angiology

Angiotensins - New angiotensins study findings have been published by D. You and colleagues

Angiotensins - Reports on angiotensins findings from Umea University, Department of Clinical Sciences provide new insights

Angiotensins - Research from Mayo Clinic provides new data on angiotensins

Angiotensins - Research reports from Shanxi Medical University, Department of Physiology provide new insights into angiotensins

Arrhythmia - Research conducted at University of Naples, Medical Department has updated our knowledge about arrhythmia

Arthritis - Study data from Kyoto University, Medical Department provide new insights into arthritis

Asthma - New asthma research from Massey University outlined

Atherosclerosis - New atherosclerosis study findings reported from University of British Columbia, James Hogg iCAPTURE Center for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Research

Bicuspid Aortic Valves - Study findings on bicuspid aortic valves are outlined in reports from University of Milan

Bone Research - Findings from University of Lausanne in bone research reported

Bone Research - Investigators at Georgetown University target bone research

Bone Research - Investigators at University of Queensland, Division of Physiotherapy have published new data on bone research

Bone Research - New bone research study results reported from G. Zhai et al

Breast Cancer - Lawmakers Agree to Ban Dangerous Chemicals in Toys

Breast Cancer - Reports outline breast cancer research from M.H. Wu and colleagues

Breast Cancer - Research from A. Mathew and co-researchers yields new findings on breast cancer

Breast Cancer Epidemiology - Research from University of California, Department of Medicine yields new findings on breast cancer epidemiology

Breast Cancer Immunology - Researchers' work from Emory University, Department of Pharmacology focuses on breast cancer immunology

Brugada Syndrome - Study results from M.A.B. Bigi and colleagues broaden understanding of Brugada syndrome

Cancer - Scientists at Kaiser Permanente release new data on cancer

Cancer - Studies from City University of New York, Hunter College provide new data on cancer

Cancer Prevention - Research reports on cancer prevention from Weizmann Institute of Science, Department of Biological Chemistry provide new insights

Cancer Risk Factors - Reports on cancer risk factors findings from National Center for Toxicological Research provide new insights

Cancer Risk Factors - Research from University of Copenhagen broadens understanding of cancer risk factors

Carcinoma - Data on carcinoma published by researchers at University of Groningen

Cardiology - New cardiology study results from University of Brescia described

Cardiology - Report summarizes cardiology study findings from P. Raggi and co-researchers

Cardiology - Research from University of the Witwatersrand broadens understanding of cardiology

Cardiomegaly Animal Studies - Research from Nagoya University, Department of Pathophysiology provides new data about cardiomegaly animal studies

Cardiopulmonary Bypass - Studies from S. Casalino and colleagues yield new information about cardiopulmonary bypass

Cardiovascular Disease - Data on cardiovascular disease reported by researchers at Visva-Bharati University

Cardiovascular Disease - Reports from Mayo Clinic add new data to research in cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular Disease - Studies from University of Ulm provide new data on cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - New cardiovascular disease risk factors study findings reported from National University of Ireland, Department of General Practice

Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation - Research in the area of cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation reported from S.P. Ives and colleagues

Carotid Artery - New carotid artery data have been reported by scientists at University of Pennsylvania

Cervical Cancer Risk Factors - Study results from Panjab University, Department of Biotechnology provide new insights into cervical cancer risk factors

Chronic Disease - Data from University of Pittsburgh advance knowledge in chronic disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Risk Factors - Researchers from Hvidovre University, Department of Infectious Diseases report on findings in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk factors

Clinical Trial Research - New findings from Johns Hopkins University in the area of clinical trial research published

Clinical Trial Research - Research from Charite University, Institute for Social Medicine yields new data on clinical trial research

Colon Cancer Risk Factors - Study results from Johnson & Johnson provide new insights into colon cancer risk factors

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Risk Factors - Studies from University Federal do Rio Grande do Sul yield new data on congenital adrenal hyperplasia risk factors

Cumulative Trauma Disorders Risk Factors - New cumulative trauma disorders risk factors findings from University of Colorado, Health Science Center published

Dementia - Markers in Blood and Spinal Fluid, and a New Imaging Agent, Show Promise for Early Detection of Alzheimer's

Dengue Fever - Research from R. Soundravally and co-authors yields new data on dengue fever

Dermatology - Findings from A. Ploumis and co-researchers advance knowledge in dermatology

Dermatology - Research on dermatology detailed by scientists at Copenhagen University

Diabetes Risk Factors - New diabetes risk factors findings from O. Kusnik-Joinville and co-authors described

Diabetes Risk Factors - New diabetes risk factors findings from Washington University, Division of Biostatistics described

Diabetes Risk Factors - New diabetes risk factors study findings reported from G. Mancia and co-authors

Diabetic Nephropathy Risk Factors - Findings from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research advance knowledge in diabetic nephropathy risk factors

Drug Abuse - Study findings from M. Hashemzehi et al broaden understanding of drug abuse

Dyadem - Harro Hofliger Reduces Risk in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Equipment with Dyadem

Eating Disorders Risk Factors - Studies from Federal University, Department of Nutrition have provided new data on eating disorders risk factors

Endocrine Research - Research conducted at University of South Dakota has updated our knowledge about endocrine research

Endodontics - Studies by Y. Zhong and co-authors describe new findings in endodontics

Epidemiology - Harvard University publishes research in epidemiology

Erectile Dysfunction - Research reports on erectile dysfunction from Tampere University provide new insights

Essential Tremor - Studies conducted at Columbia University on essential tremor recently published

Fatigue Risk Factors - New fatigue risk factors study findings reported from Manchester Metropolitan University, Institute for Biomedical Research

Genetics & Genomics - Research reports on genetics & genomics from M. Sliwinskakowalska and colleagues provide new insights

Glaucoma - Scientists at University of California target glaucoma

Glaucoma Risk Factors - New glaucoma risk factors research reported from State College of Optometry, College of Optometry

Heart Attack Risk Factors - New heart attack risk factors research from University of Perugia, Department of Internal Medicine outlined

Heart Attack Risk Factors - Reports from S. Domingues-Montanari and co-researchers add new data to research in heart attack risk factors

Heart Attack Risk Factors - Research from Harvard University, Department of Epidemiology provides new data on heart attack risk factors

Heart Disease - New data from P. Deedwania et al illuminate research in heart disease

Heart Disease - New research on heart disease from S. Leung and co-authors summarized

Heart Disease - Research from L.A. Malek and co-authors provides new data about heart disease

Heart Disease - Studies from University of Tehran have provided new information about heart disease

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Researchers from City Hospital, Department of Medicine report on findings in heart disease risk factors

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Scientists at Kochi Medical School, Department of Public Health describe research in heart disease risk factors

Heart Failure Risk Factors - Findings from University of Michigan, Department of Family Medicine broaden understanding of heart failure risk factors

Helmholtz Zentrum Munchen - German Research Center for Environmental Health - Allergy to road traffic

Hepatitis C Virus - Research from Princess Alexandra Hospital provides new data on hepatitis C virus

Hepatocellular Cancer - New data from N. Akuta et al illuminate research in hepatocellular cancer

Hepatocellular Cancer - New hepatocellular cancer research from University of Hong Kong discussed

Hepatocellular Cancer - Scientists at Institute Pasteur target hepatocellular cancer

Hip Fracture Risk Factors - Studies from A. Giusti et al have provided new data on hip fracture risk factors

HIV/AIDS - Ambrilia Provides Update on PPL-100 Partnership With Merck & Co, Inc.

HIV/AIDS Cancer - Research from University of Paris provide new insights into HIV/AIDS cancer

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Recent studies from University of Paris add new data to HIV/AIDS co-infection

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Reports on HIV/AIDS co-infection findings from University of California provide new insights

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Study data from University of Paris provide new insights into HIV/AIDS co-infection

HIV/AIDS Risk Factors - Researchers from Cornell University, Department of Medicine describe findings in HIV/AIDS risk factors

Human Papillomavirus - Researchers from Leiden University describe findings in human papillomavirus

Hypertension Epidemiology - Research results from University of Erlangen update understanding of hypertension epidemiology

Hypertension Risk Factors - New hypertension risk factors data have been reported by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital

Hypertension Risk Factors - Research from China Medical University, Division of Cardiology yields new findings on hypertension risk factors

Hypertension Therapy - Research data from Malmo University, Department of Clinical Sciences update understanding of hypertension therapy

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Findings from V. Roldan et al in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy reported

Incontinence - Research from University of Copenhagen in the area of incontinence published

Iridotomy - New findings reported from Chinese University of Hong Kong describe advances in iridotomy

JAMA and Archives Journals - Dietary factors appear to be associated with diabetes risk

JAMA and Archives Journals - Study examines prevalence of hearing loss in the US

Karolinska Institutet - New discovery may lead to immunization against cardiovascular disease

Kidney Failure - Novel Diagnostic Marker for Acute Kidney Injury Previewed at Abbott-Sponsored Scientific Workshop

Kidneys - Reports outline kidneys study findings from Royal Perth Hospital

Kidneys - Research on kidneys reported by scientists at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Knee Osteoarthritis Risk Factors - Researchers at INSERM publish new data on knee osteoarthritis risk factors

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences reported by researchers at Tampere University

Life Sciences - Emisphere Presents Dramatic Clinical Evidence Demonstrating New Approach To Vitamin B12 Supplementation

Life Sciences - Investigators at Tel-Aviv University release new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings from University of Turku, Department of Family Medicine in the area of life sciences described

Life Sciences - New life sciences research has been reported by J. Bukowski et al

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported from Jyvaskyla Central Hospital, Department of Surgery

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results reported from Medical School

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences research from S. Rietbrock and colleagues

Life Sciences - Research from Gimpo Airport Wooridul Spine Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery provides new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Harvard University, Department of Medicine add new findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from National Cheng-Kung University, Graduate Institute further understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences reported from K.M. Oude Hengel and co-researchers

Liver Disease - Researchers from Columbia University report details of new studies and findings in the area of liver disease

Lymphoma - Research from Emory University, Medical Department in the area of lymphoma published

Malaria - Studies from R.P. Shukla et al in the area of malaria described

Mastectomy - Reports on mastectomy findings from A. Losken and co-researchers provide new insights

Metabolism - Research from University of Florence provides new data on metabolism

Nephrology - Research from R. Mehrotra and colleagues provide new insights into nephrology

Neurology - Study results from University Hospital, Department of Neurology update understanding of neurology

NIH/National Institute of Mental Health - Increased burden of rare genetic variations found in schizophrenia

Obesity - Research from C.J. Lavie and co-researchers in the area of obesity described

Obesity - Research on obesity reported by scientists at University of Oslo

Obesity - Researchers from University of Milan publish new studies and findings in the area of obesity in children

Obesity - Researchers from University of Naples, Department of Pediatrics provide details of new studies and findings in the area of obesity in children

Obesity and Diabetes - Body Contouring Surgery Risk Rises with Increased Body Mass Index

Obesity and Diabetes - Investigators at National University zero in on obesity and diabetes

Obesity and Diabetes - Research conducted at G. Lazarevic and co-authors has provided new information about obesity and diabetes

Obstetrics - Reports from Emory University add new data to research in obstetrics

Obstructive Lung Disease - Studies from Oregon Health & Science University provide new data on obstructive lung disease

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Prevention - New obstructive sleep apnea prevention study results from University of Sydney, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research described

Osteoarthritis Risk Factors - New osteoarthritis risk factors research reported from Leiden University, Department of Rheumatology

Osteoporosis - Data from Duke University advance knowledge in osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - Researchers from University of North Carolina report recent findings in osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - Scientists at University of Kuopio release new data on osteoporosis

Osteoporosis Risk Factors - Research on osteoporosis risk factors detailed by scientists at University of Newcastle

Osteoporosis Risk Factors - Scientists at University Hospital publish new data on osteoporosis risk factors

Osteoporosis Risk Factors - Studies from University Hospital, Department of Medical Sciences have provided new information about osteoporosis risk factors

Parasitology - Research from Sun Yat-Sen University in parasitology provides new insights

Prostate Cancer - New prostate cancer study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Athens, Medical Department

Prostate Cancer Risk Factors - Research from Panjab University, Department of Biotechnology has provided new information about prostate cancer risk factors

Psychiatry - Data on psychiatry published by researchers at Erasmus University

Pulmonary Hypertension Risk Factors - Research from Georgetown University, Department of Medicine provides new data about pulmonary hypertension risk factors

Roper Industries, Inc. - Roper Industries Announces Proposed Public Offering of $350 Million Senior Unsecured Notes due 2013

Roper Industries, Inc. - Roper Industries Prices Public Offering of $500 Million Senior Unsecured Notes due 2013

Sepsis Risk Factors - Scientists at Addenbrooke's Hospital discuss research in sepsis risk factors

Sickle Cell Anemia - Researchers at Boston University have published new data on sickle cell anemia

Small-vessel Disease Risk Factors - New small-vessel disease risk factors research has been reported by scientists at Chungnam National University, Department of Neurology

Spectranetics Corporation - Spectranetics Second Quarter Revenue up 31% to $26.7 Million, Driven by Solid Performance across All Business Lines

Sports Medicine - Scientists at Mayo Clinic discuss research in sports medicine

Stem Cell Research - WaferGen Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreements for SmartSlide Micro-Incubation System in Switzerland, Taiwan and the Nordic Region

Surgery - Data on surgery discussed by C. Mauffrey and colleagues

Surgery - Research from M.A. Shermak and co-researchers yields new findings on surgery

Surgery - Scientists at University of Texas detail research in surgery

Surgery - Studies from George Washington University reveal new findings on surgery

Thromboembolism Risk Factors - Research conducted at N. Ruíz-Giménez and co-authors has provided new information about thromboembolism risk factors

Thromboembolism Risk Factors - Study results from University Medical Center in the area of thromboembolism risk factors published

Thrombosis - Reports outline thrombosis study results from St. Vincent's Hospital

Thyroid Cancer Risk Factors - Data on thyroid cancer risk factors detailed by researchers at University of Toronto

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis - Findings from A.H. Dorafshar et al in toxic epidermal necrolysis reported

Transplantation - Research from S.I. Mian and co-authors yields new data on transplantation

Transplantation - Studies from T.N. Masmas et al have provided new data on transplantation

Tuberculosis - Data on tuberculosis published by S.V. Kik and colleagues

Tuberculosis - Research in the area of tuberculosis reported from University of Thessaly

Type 1a Diabetes Genetics - Reports summarize type 1a diabetes genetics research from University of Colorado, Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes - Research from University of Michigan provides new data about type 2 diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors - Researchers at Chulalongkorn University release new data on type 2 diabetes risk factors

University of California - San Diego - Deportation linked to higher risk of HIV infection in male injection drug users

Voice Disorders - New voice disorder in women research from J. Preciado-López and co-researchers described

XL Capital Ltd - XL Capital Ltd Announces Plans to Offer Ordinary Shares and Equity Security Units

XL Capital Ltd - XL Capital Ltd Announces that Underwriters Exercised Their Options to Purchase Additional Ordinary Shares and Equity Security Units

XL Capital Ltd - XL Capital Ltd Prices Issue of Ordinary Shares and Equity Security Units

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